Cover of How Not to Court Your Human Captive

How Not to Court Your Human Captive

by A. K Caggiano

4.2
Published July 24 2025
Paranormal Romance Fantasy Romance forced proximityslow burnforbiddenbully to boyfriend

Ember is a woman who has lost everything, stolen from a prison cell and sold into slavery. Now trapped in the nightmarish Achreos Barrens, her only defense is her sharp, unyielding anger. Her captor, a hardened squadron leader named Severath, is a demon soldier who holds a deep-seated grudge against humans. Tasked with guarding the woman he believes to be a killer, Severath expects a simple, solitary assignment. Instead, he finds himself constantly provoked by Ember’s fierce spirit and unexpectedly drawn to the woman who challenges his every assumption. This enemies-to-lovers monster romance thrives on the tension of forced proximity. As Ember and Severath are confined together, the lines between their mutual animosity and a burgeoning, forbidden affection begin to blur. While Ember’s looming trial threatens her freedom and Severath’s damaged reputation jeopardizes his career, the two must navigate the dangerous reality of their attraction. Can they overcome the deep-seated prejudices of their worlds, or will their fragile connection collapse under the weight of their pasts? Brimming with spicy banter and high-stakes drama, this story explores whether a human and a demon can find salvation in one another’s arms.