Snowed in: Volume One

by Kali Noir, Poppy Jacobson, Santana Knox

Snowed in: Why choose holiday anthology is a collection of original, brand-new short stories for this holiday season.

Volume 1 participating authors: Kali Noir, Orion Azure, Carolina Cox, Jay Leigh Brown, Maree Rose, Elizabeth Jones, Jay Leigh Brown, Victoria Sue, Dani Carr, Melody Mode, Poppy Jacobson, Rosie Savage, Athina Fernwood, Des Sweet & Bre Rose, Santana Knox & Amy Oliveira, and Luna May & Persephone Steele

**Volume 1 will contain dark themes. Please check the content and trigger warnings at the beginning of each story. Some stories will contain MM and MM+ couplings. Proceeds for this anthology will go to Cancer Research Institute and World Central Kitchen.

Genres: Anthologies, Christmas, Why Choose, Holiday, Contemporary Romance, M M Romance, Romance

816 pages, Paperback

Published December 28, 2023

Reviews

[Darkdirtysmut · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read a Naughty Christmas Fantasy by Kali Noir and I'm absolutely hooked on Felix, Kristian, Dash, and Spencer and can't wait to read their complete story.

Felix and Kris worked together, when Kris suddenly asks for a transfer to a different department, leaving Felix without the partner he wouldn't admit he missed and was secretly attracted to. This event was the final push for him to contact a company that specializes in fulfilling fantasies.

Felix is bi and wants to explore things in a secure secretive setting so he requests a Santa and his two male elves as part of his fantasy.

There is something about Felix that drew me in. I don't know if it was his struggle with these feelings, the need to relinquish control, or the strong but slightly broken vibes he gives off. Either way this is a "cute" snowed in fantasy that was supposed to end upon scene completion but snowstorm had other ideas forcing Felix to spend more time and unable to runaway as quickly as he wanted.

This is a MM+ brief look into these men's life and their stories but since it's a short submission for the anthology, you get pulled in and left waiting for more. Check trigger and content warnings there's a few off page events that happen and the intense interactions during the fantasy.

[Laura (lady_h_reads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kali Noir - A Naughty Christmas Fantasy
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️.5

Kali (and her alter ego) is a total tease! She grabs your attention with some fantasy fulfilling,fast-burn, ultra-spicy sex scenes, then leaves you hanging with a killer of a cliffhanger. I am a fiend and need more of these characters – we were given a snapshot, but I want to dig down deep and devour their souls. (Does that make me sound unhinged? Worth it!)

I look forward to when we get more from these characters in Kali’s Dark Desires series.

Relationship Type: MMMM

[Christina _readingwhilewet · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this as an arc for my honest review voluntarily.

I received a Naughty Christmas Fantasy by Kali Noir.



MOMMY MILLS STRIKES AGAIN

Goooooooooddddddddd
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵
Turn the steam up to 1000000000
*new kink unlocked 🔓 *

🤣 Do I want to throw myself in this book? ABSOLUTELY YES.

Would I be wanted? Hum... no.. but I could try 🤣

GOD! Not only was this DELICIOUSLY HOT but the characters 😭 I NEED MORE FELIX IMMEDIATELY. I'm so invested, the cliffhanger destroyed me I need answers!

[Christina Rybka · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nova decides to get away and goes to a cabin, she’s trying to write a song, but is blocked because of her ex boyfriend. She falls asleep and wakes up to three sexy men watching her. Devin, Zane, and Levi look like bad boys but she’s not afraid. Can she spend one night with them? Great characters and storyline Amazing book Highly recommended. I love Nova and her character development and of course those sexy men. This book is short and sexy with a great message.

[Katia Roman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I only read Kali Noirs story and I will read the rest when the full book comes in but that one story is enough to give this a five star rating! When an author makes me get off my safe zone and into another trope and makes me love it? Well that’s a 5 star author to me…
Unfortunately the only bad thing was that I wanted more and I can’t wait for the full story. This is an MMMM book and I’m loving it!!

[Kaitlyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

idk what to rate this because i rated each of the individual novellas instead, but i didn’t read them all

- a naughty christmas fantasy- 3⭐️
- a storm is coming- 2.5⭐️
- backwoods blackout- skipped
- deadly reservations- dnf
- killing snow- 3.5⭐️
- snow strings attached- 4⭐️
- hot chocolate & hitmen- 4⭐️
- a lot of skips i lost track
- snow angel- 3.5⭐️
- wicked luck- dnf
- a few more skips
- tinsel bound- 3.5⭐️

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

sNOw Strings Attached by Melody Mode

Nova ends up at the wrong cabin and finds herself snowed in with the three devils 😈. With no strings Devin, Zane, and Levi become her muse and WHAT a muse they are. These guys were hot 🔥🥵🫠. This was a smuzy good read!

This was a quick read and leaves you wanting more. Thankfully there are plans to see more of these three in the future. Whychoose MFMM.

[Rach✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read Kali Noir’s novella A Naughty Christmas Fantasy.
I had to reread her other novella Only For Tonight cause I forgot the 3 main characters from that novella also appeared in this one 😂😂

OMG SPICE LEVEL X1000

I need more of Felix and his guys 😭 so glad they’re also having their own book too.

But I am still upset over that ending 😭😭 that was cruel and unusual punishment by having a cliffhanger ending. Even though I know there’s going to be a full book 🥲 still hurts me
Overall Ratings:
5/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
5/5 🔥🌶️🔥🌶️🔥

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is based on A Naughty Christmas Fantasy by Kali Noir only, as I’ve received an ARC, and have not read the other stories just yet…

At this point, Kali can rewrite the yellow pages and I’ll read it. How she manages to capture so much character depth & emotion in less than 50 pages is astounding.

I cannot wait to read more about Felix, I know he’s going to break my heart, but damnit if I’m not gonna love every minute of it.

And the cameos from Only For Tonight?! This world is amazing, and I can’t wait to read more!

[Megan Henry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read Pucking Snowed In by Des Sweet and Bre Rose and OMG!! Hockey players, why choose, and snowed in at a cabin? Yes please! The tension between these 4 is seriously so hot it will melt your kindle. And by the time the spice drops…… you’re hooked!!! Definitely check out this Antho!

Also read Killing Snow and OMG!!! I need more of this story!! Maree Rose did us dirty by leaving that cliffhanger there!! But it’s soo good!! The last chapter my jaw literally dropped and I can’t stop thinking about what happened!!!

[Chelsea (thatbookishteach) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am on Kali’s street team so I couldn’t wait to read her piece, and it did NOT disappoint (well, the “cliffhanger” did haha but in an emotional way)
The spice was perfection as Kali/Ames always is! She is the queen of MMM+!
Loved this whole crew together and the “dark desires” aspect of fulfilling fantasies.
Reading the rest of the anthology now!

[Laurenreadingrecs · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read Melody Mode Snow Strings Attached novella. Tropes you will find:
🩶Forced Proximity
🖤Knife play
🩶kink
🖤 group play ( mmmf)

I loved this novella it was a great hint at more stories to come from melody but I also love how chase from melody book s touch of heaven is also interconnected as well with the guys in this book. I can’t wait to delve a bit more into this world.

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love anthologies so much. 🫶🏼 smutty why choose ones are definitely my most favorite now too!

A highlight was: Pucking Snowed In by Des Sweet & Bre Rose.

It was hockey & why choose so of course it was for me. 💁🏼‍♀️

Spicy. Short. Sweet. Perfection.

[Em Yardy · Rating 5 out of 5]

sNOw Strings Attached by Melody Mode ARC review.

Nova goes away to find some inspiration for her music only to end up in the wrong cabin with three hot as hell men Devin, Zane and Levi. This was a very quick novella, fast past, raunchy and spicy 🥵leaving you wanting more!!!

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

[Kristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hot Chocolate & Hitmen by Persephone Steele and Luna May

I absolutely loved this snowed in story, with a brilliant female lead. I can't wait to see Grace shine when we get more of her story.

[Marta Filipa · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75⭐️

[Leilani Noack · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got to ARC read A naughty Christmas by Kali Noir I can’t want for the full book to come out. I’m not ready for the heartbreak I know is coming. Kali Noir is becoming one of my favorite MM+ authors. She doesn’t disappoint.

[MC · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just a bunch of short stories. All RH and “dark”. Some were better than others and a couple were blah. Messy smut, why choose, and pretty trope heavy but brief.

[Nicole M · Rating 5 out of 5]

I honestly think I was born with the wrong body parts 🤣, but either way the things I would do for these four. While I absolutely adore Felix 😍, the things I would do for and to Dash, Kristian and Spencer 🥵🥵🥵. This short story has me hooked! I'm hanging off the edge of this cliff needing so much more. I can't wait to see what happens next 👀.

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kali Noir - A Naughty Christmas Fantasy was sooo good! I cannot wait to get Felix and his men’s full story! I am so excited the Dark Desires series and all of the naughty goodness to come 🥵😝

[Rachel Stephens · Rating 5 out of 5]

sNOw Strings Attached by Melody Mode
This was one short and spicy treat!
A cabin mix up turns into a delicious and dirty stay!
Nova and her men were just yummy together!
I hope we get more from this group.

Killing Snow by Maree Rose
There was steam, a bit of suspense, lots of feelings and more!
Everly, our FMC manages to escape her stepfather after years of abuse. Thats when she runs into the guys. While she is battered and bruised, she isn't completely broken. I loved her little bit of sass.
The men nursed her back to health.
I don't want to give away spoilers so I won't say more.
Fantastic!
I need more, because after that cliffhanger I was screaming!!

Tinsel Bound by Santana Knox and Amy Oliveira
Dark & Steamy
There was a spice, suspense, and a whole lot of crazy times.
If you like, dark, dirty and delicious... you'll love it! I hope we get more of Luiza and her men!

[Breana Frangipani · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the pleasure of reading Melody Mode’s short Story in this anthology, Snow Strings Attached! This was a fun and spicy version of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Nova rents a cabin to clear her mind and write a new song when she is interrupted by three men. That’s when she finds out one she is in the wrong cabin and two she is snowed in for the night. But don’t worry Zane, Levi and Devin will take care of Nova in ways she never imagined. They take her to new heights in the bedroom of you know what I mean 😉

[Catherine Dimmock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Melody Mode - snow strings attached.
I read this why choose novella of hers, and I'm hooked and need more 🥵🔥🫠

💥Tropes are:
💥Knife play
💥Forced proximity
💥Kink
💥MFMM (group play)

Nova rents a cabin just before Xmas to try and write music needing to find her muse since her breakup but finds herself in the wrong cabin that's Zane and levi and how they become her muse and so much more. you also see Chase, asher, and Jax mentioned from A Touch Of Heaven.

It's a must-read, and I can't wait to read more from the twisted brothers in 2024.
5* from me.

[Cams Roberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

Do you love the thought of being snowed in with three alpha men eager to please? Then you will love this anthology. The majority of the stories were really good. There were some casual fun times for some, and for others it was more”you belong to us now”. Be aware some of the stories do end on cliffhangers with the author stating they will be continued.
My personal favourites were

A naughty Christmas fantasy by Kali Noir.
My very first all male why choose, and it was steamy. These men were 🥵

Hot chocolate and hit men by Persephone Steele and Luna May
The way these big bad hit men were teddy bears for their Christmas Angel.

Pucking snowed in by Des Sweet and Bre Rose
A NSFW calendar featuring hot naked hockey boys. Yes please🔥🔥

Wicked Luck by Poppy Jacobson
I have read everything Poppy has written and I’m at the point where if she asked me to read her shopping list I would. I’m sure it would be 5 stars🥰🥰

[Diane Schroeder · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED each and every one of these stories! I was introduced to several new authors and I look forward to reading more of their work. A few of my favorites were Pucking Snowed In by Des Sweet and Bre Rose, Wicked Luck by Poppy Jacobson, Hot Chocolate & Hitmen by Persephone Steele & Luna May and Tinsel Bound by Santana Knox & Amy Oliveira. I must be in honest and say that there was several times I was questioning my own sanity because of how much I enjoyed these dark stories. I’d highly recommend!!

[Michelle Elman · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG bring on the sexy santa & christmas elves!!! I read a Naughty Christmas Fantasy by Kali Noir and I can NOT wait for this full story! I am so anxious to learn about Felix and what's going on with him!

Felix and Kris are co-workers and have this cute little flirtation going on... however Felix pretends to be annoyed by Kris's jokes & comments. They are investigating a crime scene together that happened in a "play room" when Kris makes a joke that Felix should try it! They banter back & forth then the next day Kris transfers to another department.

Felix wants to explore his sexuality so he joins a website to fulfill his fantasy... and guess who just happens to work for said website.. KRIS! Kris and his two boyfriends fulfill Felix's fantasy and everything seems perfect until nope... Felix sneaks out and leaves us wondering whats up..... Again.. Can't wait for this story!

[K Huskić · Rating 4 out of 5]

* Read Hot Chocolate & Hitmen from Luna May & Persephone Steele

I knew going into this that it was only the start of the story, and not the full novel, but I was still disappointed when it ended. I want more!

This was a 'snowed in' story, with a sweet FMC who is stuck with her very recent ex-boyfriend (awkward!) and three random hitmen, who just want to worship her (HOT!)

The prologue of this story was intriguing, and there's a cliffhanger, so I can't wait to see how the rest of this story plays out.

[Laura Beltran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Anthony

This such a wonderful idea for a great cause. With so many different types of types of why choose snowed in stories everyone is sure to find a least a few they love.

My favorite was Hot Chocolate & Hit men by Persephone Steele & Luna May. I absolutely loved Grace and her slightly psycho hit men that she gets snowed in with. The story was fun and spicy but oh wow that ending , I can't wait for the rest if the story.

Check about this snowy anthology and maybe find some new authors to love.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

These are the stories I have read so far in this anthology.

Dark Desires Website Transcript by Kali Noir

I really enjoyed this story. Even though it is a short story, I felt some emotions that transpired between Felix and the guys...Kristian, Dash, and Spencer.

I was really partial to Spencer. That moment in the bathtub while he was comforting Felix was a tender one. Then when Felix and Kris were together did make my heart weep. This story is a nice introduction to Kali's full length Dark Desires series coming.

A Storm is Coming by Orion Azure

Jayden, Thomas, Kyler will dominate Skylan. Kyler has a bit of a "stalker" kink to him. It is evident in this story. This is one of the darker stories I did read. I like dark, stalker read. I will check out this author's full length novels.

Backwoods Blackout by Dani Carr

Anemone aka Nem and Dom are married but that does not mean they are committed to just each other. They have an open relationship. What does that mean? It means the additions of Eli, Jax, Potter, and Gabe.

All the guys worshipped Nem in this story. They made sure she was well taken care of with all her needs. I really liked the dynamics and how everyone interacted with every other. I do want to go back and check out book one, Backstabbed and B!tc#slapped to learn how everyone met.

Deadly Reservations: Captive for Christmas by Rosie Savage

Henley finds herself captive with a father and sons trio. This family likes to share. Out of the three...Emory, Enzo and Lucio, I do have to say that Lucio was my favorite and then Enzo.

Pucking Snowed In by Des Sweet and Bre Rose

I really loved this short story collaboration by these two authors. It features the best of two worlds...why choose and hockey players. Who won't want to get snowed in with three sexy hockey players.

Roman, Xander, and Kaysin have met their match in Emory. It takes some effort to get Emory to open up and admit that she wants to be with these guys. Roman almost scared her off with his cocky attitude. Just kidding, Emory loved it as do I. I am snarky and love a cocky guy, especially with wash board abs and Roman is well endowed too.

I need more stories by these two authors together.

Tinsel Bound by Santana Knox & Amy Oliveira

Luiza finds herself in the wrong place but right time when Thiago, Kadu, and Alisson crash into the place she is staying. They were intent on spilling bl@@d but instead spilled something else.

Don't worry as this short story does still bring the spice. I would not be mad to awaken to these three men. Luiza is one lucky lady.

[Marni Ortiz · Rating 5 out of 5]

It really does not get much better than this a holiday themed anthology filled with so many amazing stories written by crazy talented authors . Not to mention the fact that Why Choose is one of my absolute favorite tropes . I loved each and every story but I I did have. My favorites . # 1 was Melody Modes sNOw Strings Attached. It all starts with a cabin mix up that ends up turning into one passionate , spicy and unforgettable stay . Omg The chemistry between Nova and her guys was insane, you could literally feel the heat coming off the pager . Melody exceeds my expectations every single time and this story was no different. # 2 is Pucking Snowed in by Bre Rose and Des Sweet and what a Duo they make . What starts off as a simple calendar shoot for 3 swoony and hot as heck hockey players very quickly turms into so much more . Especially when Emory enters their life . Emory is a photographer, she absolutely despises athletes ( I mean how could she not especially after being bullied by them throughout out high school. That would take a toll on anyone. But imagine her surprise and horror after realizing the guys she has to photograph are the same jocks who bullied her through high school . What she never expects is the attraction she feels towards them now and the feelings they stir in her . Everything is about to get turned on it’s axis especially not that they are caught in a snow storm together sharing a cabin . I a really loved Emory and her guys . She’s definitely one tough cookie now and her guys well they are very different then they use to be . All grown up now , more mature with many different sides to them . And last but certainly not least Is Kali Noirs A Naughty Christmas. This is a MMMM story and man was it one spicy read . Felix has just come out as a Bi Sexaul man . What starts off as a desire to explore these feelings very quickly turns into more when he signs up on a website to make his fantasies and desires come true . All I’m going to say is you’re definitely going to want to keep a fan close by and I would not count on getting very much if any sleep . I’m not usually a anthology or novella girl but this collection was truly chefs kiss 💋