How Not to Mesmerize Your Human Muse

Kat lives a quiet, sheltered life in a sunless city of demons, grateful for the stability her monstrous employers provide. Scarred and socially anxious, she prefers the anonymity of her post to the judgment of the world above. However, when her sister threatens to upend their newfound security, Kat needs a way to prove they truly belong.

Enter Azrion, an aristocratic demon magician whose life is unraveling after a disastrous breakup. Desperate to regain his status and appease his father, Azrion hatches a plan: use a fraudulent courtship with a human to spark jealousy in his ex. The two strike a bargain that seems simple enough: play the part of besotted mates in exchange for the wealth Kat needs to secure her future.

But the line between performance and reality blurs as the mismatched pair spends more time together. Azrion finds himself captivated by Kat’s delightful peculiarities, and Kat discovers that the demon’s charm is far more dangerous than his reputation. As their fake romance deepens into something far more genuine, they must navigate the risks of their arrangement.

In a world where deals with demons are notoriously treacherous, falling in love might be the most reckless gamble of all.