Picture a Cleveland storyteller who spins tales of minotaurs, mothmen, and witches falling head over heels in love—meet C.M. Nascosta! This USA Today bestselling author has taken the monster romance genre by storm, crafting steamy, heartfelt stories that make readers swoon for beastly heroes. With her Cambric Creek and Wheel of the Year series, Nascosta invites us into a world where love knows no bounds, not even between humans and creatures of the night.
From her crumbling Victorian home in Ohio, shared with a scaredy-cat dachshund, Nascosta weaves narratives that blend high heat with deep emotion, challenging the cookie-cutter romance mold. Her unique voice and commitment to diverse, neurodivergent characters have made her a beloved figure in paranormal romance, proving that even the most unconventional hearts deserve a happily ever after.
The Making of C.M. Nascosta
Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, C.M. Nascosta grew up with a fascination for the eerie and unusual, perhaps inspired by the misty shores of Lake Erie. As a child, she believed living by the lake made one naturally 'eerie,' a mindset that fueled her love for the macabre over the mundane. This passion for the strange led her to writing, though she describes herself as a professional procrastinator. Before becoming a full-time author, Nascosta honed her craft, eventually channeling her quirky imagination into nontraditional romances that celebrate beastly boys with equal parts heart and heat.
C.M. Nascosta’s Unforgettable Stories
Nascosta’s Cambric Creek series, starting with Morning Glory Milking Farm (2021), is a cornerstone of her work. This novel follows Violet, a down-on-her-luck millennial who takes a job at a minotaur milking farm, only to find herself smitten with a stoic client. Its blend of humor, spice, and heart set the tone for the series, which includes Sweet Berries, a mothman romance, and Moon Blooded Breeding Clinic, a werewolf love story. Each book is a standalone, bursting with quirky characters and a cozy, inclusive town where humans and monsters mingle.
The Wheel of the Year series, another gem, dives into witchy sabbaths with a neurodivergent witch, Ladybug, and her spider-like Araneaen love, Anzan. Titles like The Mabon Feast and Hexennacht (2024) offer short, high-heat vignettes that weave a larger, interconnected narrative. Nascosta’s style is a sugar rush of sweetness and spice, with vivid world-building and relatable heroines who navigate love and identity in fantastical settings. Her stream-of-consciousness prose and playful humor make every page a delight.
Beyond these series, Nascosta’s standalone works like He Loves Me Not (2025) explore rival florists in Cambric Creek, blending Discord-age romance with monstrous charm. Her ability to craft diverse, non-human love interests—think mothmen with vibrating anatomy or minotaurs with tender hearts—sets her apart in the genre, earning her a loyal fanbase on platforms like Patreon.
Why C.M. Nascosta Matters
C.M. Nascosta has redefined monster romance, pushing boundaries with inclusive representation and unconventional love stories. Her neurodivergent characters, like Ladybug, resonate with readers who see themselves in her tales, while her richly imagined worlds inspire writers to embrace the weird and wonderful. By blending cozy vibes with scorching heat, Nascosta has carved a niche that’s both accessible and daring, proving that love can thrive in the most unexpected places.
Her impact extends beyond books, fostering a community of 'wishful residents' who connect over Cambric Creek’s magic on Discord and Patreon. As she continues to spin her web of stories, Nascosta remains a trailblazer, urging readers to find beauty in the beastly.
- Born: Cleveland, Ohio
- Key Works: Morning Glory Milking Farm, Sweet Berries, The Mabon Feast, Hexennacht
- Genres: Paranormal Romance, Monster Romance
- Fun Fact: She’s waiting for Hallmark to launch a paranormal romance series!
Snag Morning Glory Milking Farm and dive into C.M. Nascosta’s steamy, monster-filled world—your heart (and maybe your pulse) will thank you!