Bagged by the Elf

by Abby Knox

Cyran
The elves frown upon the idea of falling for humans. But Ivy makes me ache for a companion. The moment I spotted her asleep by the tree on Christmas Eve, I knew I had to keep her forever. Perhaps I was too hasty when I magicked her away in my toy sack. Certainly, Santa Claus won't approve when he learns what I've done. Let the law come down on me. Ivy is mine. She’s simply ... mine.

Ivy
As much as my humdrum life sucks at the moment, I never asked to be spirited away in my sleep by a weirdo who thinks he's a Christmas elf. Well, Cyran can go peddle his North Pole baloney somewhere else, because I'm not buying it. His brooding good looks, chiseled jaw, cozy cabin, comfy bed, and delicious food have NO effect on me whatsoever. I'm getting the heck out of here ... right after I have another snack. This story is about a Christmas elf who takes who and what he wants. If you read Elf-Napped, you're going to want to read this companion holiday stand-alone short read! Grab your favorite cozy blanket and settle in for a spicy winter's night!

Genres: Paranormal Romance, Christmas

97 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 13, 2023

Reviews

[Alex · Rating 3 out of 5]

My favourite part was the lore about the Elven Rebellion that overthrew a draconian Santa.

[Lisa Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ivy was planning a trip with a group of nannies, just to get away from their charges for a couple of days. As she is about to leave, the couple she works for, tells her she stays or they will consider her quitting. After the children are in bed, she has a bit of eggnog with plenty of rum and sleeps near the fire place.

Cyran is elf from the north pole, this year Santa has decided to change everyone long established role. His job is to make sure everyone in the house is asleep, that is when he sees Ivy. He knows she is his mate and he makes a split decision to put her in a sack and take her back to the north pole.

This is a steamy read where there is some communication misunderstandings. Will Cyran be able to keep his human?.

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[kymagirl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ivy (h) nannies for a manipulative wealthy family who treat her abominably and falls asleep under the Christmas tree after a late-night Christmas tipple. North Pole reindeer wrangler Cyran (H) has been tasked with working as a reconnaissance elf for Santa when he comes upon the passed-out Ivy and finding himself instantly drawn to her, kidnaps her back to his remote North Pole home. At first Ivy can’t accept who Cyran is or where they are, but things heat up quickly between the two with Cyran proclaiming her to be his mate. Lots of misunderstandings, some bad tea, sexy scenes, and past friends, Eldrin and Clara, make for a fun holiday read. Ultra-hot and steamy elf-human fates mates romance with lots of humor.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this Christmas story! Ivy has no family and is a nanny for a horrible family. On Christmas Eve, she falls asleep in front of the fireplace and Christmas tree. While Santa is working on getting gifts out, he has some elves help him. Cyran spots a sleeping Ivy and takes her as his mate.
To say that there is mass confusion between them is an understatement! Without fully explaining what is going on, Cyran marries Ivy. There are certain rules under Santa’s leadership, but Santa is also married to a human so he is gentle with Cyran. Santa knows that Elvin Cyran has a lot to learn about humans.
This was a quick, short wonderful read! One that I enjoyed every bit of.

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[Curvy Girl Book Nerd (Jen S) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bagged by the Elf is a short and steamy, OTT, instalove, Christmas themed, whimsical curvy girl gets her elf romance. Ivy is a sassy, curvy nanny for a horrible family. When they spoil her Christmas plans, she gets drunk and falls asleep under the Christmas tree. Cyran, a hunky Christmas Elf, is doing reconnaissance for Santa finds Ivy and immediately knows she is his mate. He kidnaps her and takes her back to the North Pole. What will happen when Ivy wakes up? Will she be upset? This couple was so cute with decent chemistry and witty banter. It was a cute Christmas story with some steam and a very happy ending.

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[lf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quirky & Funny

Bagged by the Elf is quirky, funny, and a very different type of Christmas delivery by Santa. Actually it is really the big man's chief reindeer wrangler, Cyran, who is not giving presents but taking one for himself in the form of Ivy Snow. Ivy falls asleep next to the tree on Christmas Eve and wakes up the next morning in the North Pole. It seems she has been elf-napped and that is not even the strangest thing, as the elves are not what you have been led to believe.
This story made me laugh out loud more than a few times, although I thought Ivy gave in a bit too easily I could still see the appeal of a very, very tall, built and green glowing elf to keep you warm under all those furs.

[Leslee · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute paranormal holiday tale with all the Christmasy feels. Ivy falls asleep under the tree trying to hold onto the holiday spirit after her employers snatch a getaway out of her grasp. Cyran wasn't supposed to be the advance team for Santa, reindeer games are more his speed. Then he stumbles upon a gift under the tree, a beautiful woman made just for him. So what's an elf to do but snatch her up and put her in an empty toy sack. Convincing her to stay at the North Pole with him, much less that its all real will be the real trick. A quickie read with a dash of whimsey and a cup of steam, this story got me ready to put up my tree asap!

[Shawna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Bagged by the Elf. What a fun story. Ivy can’t believe her Christmas was ruined by the fine print in her contract, Cyran finds her passes out under the Christmas tree and then takes her back to the North Pole. Ivy thinks this must be a dream, she can’t be in the North Pole kidnapped by an Elf. She has a decision to make when Cyran starts talking mate and marriage, she can stay or go home. This was a short and sweet story. I loved the characters. I would love more in this series. I would definitely recommend this book.

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[Natasha Tucker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ivy is a nanny for a wealthy family who manipulate her into staying with them for Christmas instead of going on a trip with friends. Cyran is an elf who was tasked with reconnaissance for Santa this year rather than his usual job of caring for the reindeer. One look at Ivy sleeping by the Christmas tree and he knew she was his mate. He kidnapped her while she was sleeping and took her back to the North Pole. Fun, steamy romance with amazing chemistry, misunderstandings, miscommunication, a very protective, determined hero and a lovely HEA.

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[Book Snob Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cyran is scouting the houses for Santa before Santa goes in, when he sees Ivy asleep by the tree, he knows he wants to keep her and takes her in his toy bag. When she wakes up at his house obviously she thinks he is bat shit crazy….and then she finds out real quick that he is being very serious.

Cute, quirky, funny and steamy safe read. A sexy Elf, yeah you read that right, if he had a Henry Cavill glower…then he is in fact a sexy elf, and the object of his affection. Fun and steamy epilogue and a hea.

[Fran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cyran is a Christmas Elf. As he’s helping Santa deliver gifts this year he comes across a sleeping Abby and realizes she’s his mate. So he stuffs her in his bag and takes her home with him. When she awakens Abby thinks Cyran is nuts. I loved this holiday read, it’s fast and oh so steamy, hot steamy and Abby and Cyran are so cute together. I just loved it. I loved the whole paranormal holiday theme, perfect read for me.

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[casvec · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cyran's job in the north pole is to monitor the reindeer, but this year Santa needs his help making sure the coast is clear in the house. When Cyran sees Ivy sleeping by the tree, he knows she is his and adds her to his sack.

Ivy is a nanny for a family that is not very grateful. When she wakes up in a unfamiliar place her entire work is taking a unexpected turn.

Fun unique story and twist on all that you know about Santa and the elves.

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[Dee Mac · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cyran finds Ivy asleep under the tree on Christmas Eve when making rounds with Santa, he doesn’t think, he just steals her away without permission.
From kidnapped and confused, to angry to unbridled lust, Ivy isn’t sure what’s going on but this ‘man’ keeps saying things that make her heart ache for it all to be real.
Quick, steamy and fun with a hot HEA.

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[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this short and steamy, elf/human Christmas romance. Cyran is an elf who finds Ivy a human sound asleep and falls instantly in love with her. He decides she belongs to him so he takes her back to the North Pole. When Ivy woke up at the North Pole she wasn't too happy but things quickly took a steamy turn. This is a fun, OTT, novella with fun and quirky characters, a great storyline, humor, and a fated mates romance. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

[CJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author has given us a wonderful Christmas Themed story that pulls us into the lives of Cyran (One of Santa's Elves) and Ivy, the human woman that captures his attention. The story keeps us turning the pages with humor, connection and steam.

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[BookBratt1890 · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet and quirky good time. I definitely appreciated the more dominant hulky, hunky twist to the not-the-elf-you-grew-up-with. Overall a sugar and spice quick read complete with snow and the North pole it was a fun time.

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[ajscenic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cryan see Ivy along at Christmas and claims her.
This is a short but fun-filled romance about an elf that sees what he wants but has no clue how to handle the unruly human with ruffles feathers after!
Ivy is feisty and fun whilst Cryan is a little clueless but is happy to take direction from Ivy!
A good romance.

[Jenifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

A steamy paranormal romance between one of Santa's elves and a human. I loved the utter innocence of Cyran while he was still an alpha-male to the fullest. When he first kissed Ivy I nearly peed with laughter. This is a quick and fun read and a great way to escape the craziness of the holidays for a few hours. Who knows, it could lead to some cosplay with your mate.

[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this short Christmas romance read. Liked the elf and his straight forward ways, yet still confusing as a man never makes anything easy. Fun little novella full of magic for the holiday and a wish come true for one overworked nanny.

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[Terra Oenning · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wowsa this book is absolutely fantastic and smoking hot and steamy read and will definitely have you in the Christmas spirit and who knows maybe looking for an elf yourself. It's absolutely captivating and tantalizing and smoking hot sex scenes. I absolutely loved this book and so will you.

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[LiLu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun ~

I enjoyed reading this story. I suggest reading ‘Elf-napped’ first. It helps explain some things that are important to this story and would not make sense without it. The Elf was smitten by her and took her. But then it got real, rather quickly and in the process they fell hard. The details and descriptions were fantastic and made the story come alive, and very cold!

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving my review. This short paranormal Christmas romance has some and is funny and steamy. Between having her holiday ruined and waking to Cyran, she wonders if it's all been a crazy dream. Cyran isn't going to let his mate get away though. He's got some convincing to do. It's fast paced for a quick read

[Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rescued or kidnapped?

A naughty Christmas novella to give your Christmas a steamy sizzle. Cyran is struck by instalove and makes his move, but maybe Ivy needed a slightly slower approach! I really liked Cyran's complete befuddlement when Ivy gets angry - elves don't understand women any better than men do! A steamy, dirty, funny and sweet read on Kindle Unlimited.

[Karin Gesell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a fun jump into the holiday season! When an elf out of water (doing a different job) sees a sleeping human that just gives him lots of feels, he decides he must have her. Once she wakes up, it’s quite a revelation for both of them, in many ways 😉. Lots of fun, very much much enjoyed!

[Cora · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very fun spicy instalove holiday romance. Kidnapping, troll whiskey, and Santa Clause, what more can you ask for in a holiday romance?.

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[Shyla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cyran see's a passed-out Ivy finds himself instantly drawn to her,so he kidnaps her and takes Ivy back to his remote North Pole home. Very fun spicy instalove holiday romance. Kidnapping, Santa Claus and an elf and a human. Loved it.

[Alicia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick, sweet and steamy.

One look at the sleeping Ivy and Cyran can't resist her. Not wanting to be without her, he stuff her into his bag and takes her back to the North Pole where he plans on keeping her forever.

[Jedi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is another adventure into the world of Elves, with elf napping, spicy insta-love, a visit from some old friends and an HEA.

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[Shawn · Rating 3 out of 5]

strange

Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy all sorts of paranormal stories but his was just was so odd. Quite honestly it just felt so wrong I so many levels to me. Just couldn’t get into.

[Trixie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the story but there was no development on their relationship, at least on the FMC ‘s side. She was trying to escape and after she was asking to be kissed. 😯.

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