About Modern Monsters: Sugar & Spice

By Bethany Baker

Dive into the world of Teraton, a city teeming with exo-humans like centaurs, minotaurs, vampires, shifters, and more.

While Teraton claims to be an exo-human utopia, reality is a bit more complicated. These queer-normative and gender-nonconforming stories explore themes of belonging and self-discovery, especially as it relates to intimacy and sexual wellness.

These stories are sweet enough to warm your soul and hot enough to make you sweat.

Enjoy a schmorgaspord of monstery goodness in Frisky Frolicking: Tails from Honeysuckle Farm, a spicy story with half a plot that follows journalist Embry as she learns about the many intimate wellness services Honeysuckle Farm provides. You might just fall for sheep satyr Brooke and massive minotaur Alexander along the way!

For more Alexander, enjoy the mini-sequel novelette Minotaur’s Masterpiece: An Evening of Sultry Strokes.

When you’re ready for a story to sink your teeth into, choose the bear with park ranger Jay in Alone in the Woods: Beloved by the Bear Shifter.

Then it’s time to head downtown with graphic designer Sym, who’s been temping to make ends meet after getting laid off. In Pet Project: Collared by the Vampire she catches the eye of vampire Adriana and Shiba Inu shifter Bura, and a whirlwind romance begins.

Recommended reading order

Since each book explores a different aspect of Teraton society, any reading order will work!

Note: The novelette Minotaur’s Masterpiece is a mini-sequel to Frisky Frolicking, but can also be read as a standalone.

If you want to read in release order, refer to the series numbers in your favorite eBook store or the order shown above.

What’s next?

MM Centaur x Serpentaur – Tentatively planned for 2026