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A Beginner's Guide to Sea Monsters, Messenger Angels, and Other Management Mishaps: Demonic Disasters and Afterlife Adventures, Book 5

Shannon Mae, Kirt Graves, et al.
4.7 / 5.0
Published: 2026

Description

Managing the afterlife is never simple, but when you throw a grumpy, traditionalist angel and a charmingly chaotic demon into the mix, it becomes an absolute disaster. Levi and Gabri have spent their existence operating on opposite sides of the cosmic divide, yet they have somehow found their way into each other’s orbits. Their relationship is the ultimate study in contrasts: one is stuffy and rule-abiding, while the other is effortlessly modern and delightfully wicked. This fifth installment in the series balances high-stakes supernatural management with the sweet, simmering tension of an opposites-attract romance. Whether they are navigating bureaucratic nightmares or literal sea monsters, the chemistry between this unlikely duo remains the heart of the story. It is a rare treat to find a paranormal romance that manages to be both hilariously fun and genuinely tender. If you have been following their journey, expect more of the fluffy, happy moments you love, seasoned with the perfect amount of bad-boy energy. This is a story about finding common ground in the most uncommon of places, proving that even the most stubborn angels and restless demons can find their perfect match amidst the chaos of eternity.

Customer Reviews

Top 3 from Amazon
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Kindle-Customer
February 25, 2026
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Great fun

I adore these stories, they're so much fun to read without being over the top. Angels and demons shouldn't mix, or should they..... And the management team is hilarious. Highly recommended.
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Andrea Hall-Cuccia
January 18, 2026
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Pay No Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain

M/M Explicit The pairing of opposites--stuffy vs. open, old-fashioned vs. modern, angel vs. demon--works exceptionally well. I love how messages are modernized and streamlined. Teaching Gabriel to loosen up is fun. Seeing more of Scowly and Cutie is great. And we get introduced to the Director of the Department of Souls, the person who's really pulling the strings. Great read all around.
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Amanda Large
January 2, 2026

Shenanigans of the Afterlife

Shannon Mae's books never disappoint. She always has an amazing story with even better characters. This book has a very happy ending that is well deserved. Plus, who doesnt love tentacles?? Especially tentacles who like to explore certain Angels. I enjoyed reading all about Gabriel's first time trying or doing something. Whether it was a good experience or something he wasnt thrilled with. Like Mount Everest. Hachi was the cutest adventure companion. Seeing Hachi and Gabriel form a bond was so adorable. Especially since Hachi is such a big part of Levi's life. I expected Levi to be more... chaotic? Devious? But I was pleasantly surprised that he was more of a sweetheart and just wanted Gabriel to experience humanity. Even if his reasoning wasn't completely truthful. I highly recommend anything Shannon Mae writes. You wont be disappointed.