Where to Start with C.M. Nascosta
If you are new to the cozy, high-heat world of monster romance, there is one undisputed entry point: Morning Glory Milking Farm. Published in 2021, this novel put the town of Cambric Creek on the map. It tells the story of Violet, a young woman who takes a unique job at a minotaur milking facility and ends up falling for a stoic client. It perfectly establishes the signature Nascosta mix of sweet, everyday domesticity and scorching paranormal spice.
From there, you have two primary options: follow the publication order of the entire shared universe to see the town and its residents evolve organically, or tackle the books series-by-series. Because the town is a shared setting where characters reappear and cross paths, reading in publication order is highly recommended for the best experience.
The Core Cambric Creek Series
The main series focuses on the residents of Cambric Creek, featuring various monster heroes—from mothmen to werewolves—and their human or non-human partners. While these can theoretically be read as standalones, they are best enjoyed in order:
- Morning Glory Milking Farm (2021)
- Sweet Berries (2022)
- Moon Blooded Breeding Clinic (2022)
- A Blue Ribbon Romance (2023) – A companion story written from the male lead's point of view, best read immediately after Morning Glory Milking Farm.
- Two For Tea: Welcome to Azathé (2023)
- A Holly Jolly Mess (2023)
Cambric Creek: Wheel of the Year
This subseries features shorter, highly atmospheric stories centered around witchy sabbaths. It stars Ladybug, a neurodivergent witch, and her spider-like Araneaen partner, Anzan. The recommended reading order follows the calendar cycle:
- The Mabon Feast (2021)
- Hexennacht (2024)
- Litha (2024)
- Samhain (2025)
The Darker Side: After Darkverse and Hemming Brothers
If you prefer a shift in tone toward more intense themes, the After Darkverse and the Hemming Brothers series overlap closely. Run, Run Rabbit belongs to both lists, serving as a gateway into these more intense narratives.
Cambric Creek After Darkverse
- Run, Run Rabbit (2022)
- Shadows & Light (2024)
Hemming Brothers Series
- Run, Run Rabbit (2022)
- Moon Blooded Breeding Clinic (2022)
- Full Moon Frenzy (2025)
Bite-Sized Reads
- The Minoan Bride (2023) – A quick, bite-sized story set within the broader Cambric Creek universe.
Girls Weekend Series
Moving away from the central Cambric Creek setting, this series focuses on a group of friends reuniting and finding love across various fantasy settings and events:
- Girls Weekend (2021)
- Parties (2022)
- Invitations (2024)
- Reunions (2025)
Collaborative Series Contributions
C.M. Nascosta has also contributed to popular collaborative, multi-author romance series. When reading these, you can either read only Nascosta's contributions or follow the full publication order of the collaborative projects:
Dangerous Tides Books
A collaborative pirate-themed romance series set around the mythical island of Atlantis. C.M. Nascosta wrote the first book, while other romance authors wrote the remaining installments:
- To Ravish a Rogue (2023) – Written by C.M. Nascosta
- To Win a Witch's Heart (2023) – Written by Andie J. Christopher
- To Seduce a Siren (2023) – Written by Jenny Nordbak
- To Plunder a Pirate Queen (2023) – Written by Nina Saxena
- To Conquer a Bride (2023) – Written by Naima Simone
- To Kidnap a Princess (2023) – Written by Katee Robert
The Monsters Ball Books
A Regency-era historical monster romance series. Nascosta contributed the second book in the lineup:
- The Monstrous Duke And I (2023) – Written by Dee St. Holm
- How To Marry A Marble Marquis (2023) – Written by C.M. Nascosta
- Wanton for the Wolven King (2023) – Written by Lucinda Dark
- The Scoundrel and the Satyr King (2023) – Written by Fae Quin
- Romancing the Monstrous Earl (2023) – Written by Ellie B. Jordan
- Beguiled by the Beastly Baron (2023) – Written by Clio Evans
- Emilia and the Eldritch Earl (2023) – Written by Kathryn Moon
- How The Marquis Found His Meow (2023) – Written by S.J. Sanders
- Mastered by the Sea Marquis (2023) – Written by Vera Valentine
Standalone Works & Anthologies
For quick entries or festive reading, Nascosta has published standalone novels and participated in several fantasy/paranormal anthologies:
Standalone Novels
- There Arose Such A Clatter (2021)
- Hollow (2023)
Anthologies Featuring Nascosta
- Lost in the Labyrinth (2022)
- Wolves & Warriors (2022)
- Once Upon a Forbidden Desire (2022)
- Bound by the Monster (2022)
- Lost in the Forest (2023)