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Beauty and the Grendel: Monster Sentinels (Invasion of Monsters)
by Eden Ember
About this book
When I first laid eyes on the imposing castle nestled in the White Mountains of Vermont, I had no idea that my life was about to change forever. As a romance writer, I've written about my fair share of beautiful places, but nothing could have prepared me for the mysteries that lay within those ancient walls - or the enigmatic being who called it home.
Griiq Caind, a massive grendel, was unlike anyone I had ever met. His charcoal gray skin, dark hair, and the two short horns adorning his head spoke of a world beyond my own. But it was his eyes, filled with a profound sadness and loneliness, that drew me in. As I spent more time with Griiq, I saw past his monstrous appearance and into the heart of a compassionate leader who had sacrificed everything for his people.
Despite the vast differences between us, I fell for the grendel monster. Could we overcome the many obstacles that stood between us and happiness? The world didn't look too kindly on humans mingling with the monsters.
"Step into the enchanting world of Harlow Adams and Griiq Caind, and let their story captivate your heart as it did mine. In a tale as old as time, you'll find that true love has the power to conquer all, even in the most unexpected places." - Amy Austin
Invasion of Monsters is the series of how Earth welcomed the aliens once the governments admitted to having contact with life off-planet. These aliens are monsters who live among us, who seek to work and build a life. Some remain feral to their way of life, while others acclimate with the human population.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
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Reader Reviews
May 27, 2024
This book was totally amazing I love the characters I love that conquers I love that love conquers all I love the setting and the atmosphere Book Great work all around And I look forward to reading And I look forward to reading more from the author in the future )
May 24, 2024
This story was disjointed and all over the place. Chapters seem to repeat the previous. Griiq is a Grendel from another planet. He lives in a castle in Vermont. The community is afraid of him. They warn her about him. Hannah is a writer looking for information. Hannah is afraid of Griiq. Then suddenly they are together in bed and in love. Another alien creature is terrorizing the community. Suddenly Hannah is a monster hunter. There is so much disjointed and chaotic storyline. I received a free...
June 2, 2024
A human and a monster fall in love in the White Mountains of Vermont. This is a story of finding love when you least expect it and except ones for their differences and uniqueness. I enjoyed Griiq and Harlow twist on the classic fairytale of Beauty and the Beast. It is set in an enchanting world with magic, beast, love, danger, mystery, suspense, passion and much more. Harlow is a writer with writers block. She needs a place to find inspiration when she sees an headline regarding the monster in...
December 20, 2025
Griiq and Harlow. Shes a writer and needs a muse and she goes to the Monsters castle for that. Its insta attraction. Theres an alien monster causing havoc. They have to work with the village that blames him to trap the other monster. The story has great world and charecter building with romance and danger. Really a good story and well written. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. )
August 19, 2024
'When I first laid eyes on her, something stirred within me, a feeling I couldn’t quite describe. It was as if my heart, long dormant, had suddenly awakened.' I loved this book. It was such a fun, sweet romance and adventure. Great world building and wonderful characters. I loved both Harlow and Griiq. I was sad for Griiq's loneliness and, having been hurt before, as well as feared and blamed by the humans in the village, kept his walls up for fear of more pain and rejection. “I am not the...
