A Sinful Gift

by Emma Castle

Kidnapped by one man and given to another…to be shared…
Feisty, brave and intelligent, Hazel Callahan isn’t afraid of many things in life. Until she’s kidnapped while leaving a bar by a gorgeous mountain man. Her mysterious captor tells her that she’s to be a gift to his friend.

When she meets the man who will be the master of her fate, she never imagined she would actually be tempted to surrender to him, or that she’d be willing when he tells her he plans to share her with the mountain man who first took her.

A game of seduction begins and soon Hazel fears she may never want to leave…

Genres: Erotica, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary

134 pages, Paperback

Published May 8, 2024

About the author

Emma Castle has always loved reading but didn’t know she loved romance until she was enduring the trials of law school. She discovered the dark and sexy world of romance novels and since then has never looked back! She loves writing about sexy, alpha male heroes who know just how to seduce women even if they are a bit naughty about it. When Emma’s not writing, she may be obsessing over her favorite show Supernatural where she’s a total Team Dean Winchester kind of girl!
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Reviews

[Polli.p · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute short story. I can't really say too much here or I will give away the plot. What I can say is nice characters, convincing story, plenty of spice, loved the twist at the end.

If you're looking for a quality read you can't go wrong here. Highly recommend.

Would give 4.5 stars if I could

[Suzy P · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kidnapped by one man and given to another… to be shared…

Feisty, brave and intelligent, Hazel Callahan isn’t afraid of many things in life. Until she’s kidnapped while leaving a bar by a gorgeous mountain man. Her mysterious captor tells her that she’s to be a gift to his friend.

When she meets the man who will be the master of her fate, she never imagined she would actually be tempted to surrender to him, or that she’d be willing when he tells her he plans to share her with the mountain man who first took her.

A game of seduction begins and soon Hazel fears she may never want to leave…

Love this book, the spicy scene was amazing. Five stars to Emma for creating this wonderful, novella. The two men were definitely swoon worthy.

Hazel, Blake and Mason are my favourite characters.

I loved the scenes which had my heart rate going. I look forward to reading more by this author. Would definitely recommend this book.

Emma wrote the spice scenes with so much detail. I definitely wanted to know more about their happy ending.

[Stormy Shadows · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is mostly a heavy character little novella. There's our main heroine Hazel and a guy she knows all too well who she really wants. She get's kidnapped and the whole time it's two best guy friends taking Hazel together sexually and it's all a fun time. Short but sweet. I recommend this to anyone who just wants a quickie haha. Not much more to the story just lust and sexiness. I enjoyed it but since it's just a novella it's in the middle for me

[Elizabeth Connor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks to Book Sirens for an ARC of this book. This is a short, fantasy novella about a woman, Hazel, taken by two men whom she subsequently falls in love with. She already knows Blake, with whom she attended law school, and Mason is his best friend. They share everything. Mason admits to Hazel that they are looking for a woman in their lives who will share them and they will share her.

Hazel is afraid to love because she lost both of her parents within a year of one another while she was in college . She fears that loving someone will devastate her if she loses them. But after only a short time, she can feel that she's falling in love with both Blake and Mason. Mason is very open about his feelings and freely admits that he wants Hazel to remain a part of their lives forever. When he realizes her hesitation, he tells her, “Sweetheart, loss is a part of life. The hurt you feel when you lose someone? That means what you felt was real. Grief is no less than the love lost that created it. What matters is how you grow around your grief.”

Blake, a bit more reserved, has known Hazel for six years and has made it clear he feels she's the one that got away. And he doesn't want that to happen again. He knew from the first moment he saw her that he wanted to spend forever with her. So, it's really up to Hazel and what she decides to do.

There's a scene at the end that confused me because I couldn't tell if it was fantasy or a memory of something that had happened years earlier. It's not that important in the scheme of things, but I was a bit befuddled. Regardless, there's a happy ending for the three of them, turning the fantasies they each had into a lasting reality. If you're looking for an X-rated short story, this is a good one.

[Barb Lie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Sinful Gift by Emma Castle is a spicy novella. Hazel Callahan has just won her law case, against her rival, Blake. She celebrates her win at a bar, and meets a hot sexy man; but decides to go home alone. As she leaves to her car, she is kidnapped by her mysterious captor, and he tells her he is bringing her to a friend as a gift. Hazel isn’t afraid of anything, as she is intelligent and feisty, able fight off anyone, but this hunk of a man carries her to the house where she will meet the man who is to be her gift.

To Hazel’s surprise, the man who was gifted, turns out to be her rival, Blake; as they had a relationship years ago, and Blake has never forgotten her. Blake tells her he plans to share her with her captor, Mason, who is his best friend. Hazel finds herself totally attracted to both men, and a game of seduction begins. They tell her that she would be worshipped like a goddess, with both sharing her. Hazel willingly knows she will love the attention and all the steamy sex; especially with two men who are swoon worthy. Blake & Mason (best friends) were determined to win her over, with an overload of pleasure; and Hazel worries that she may never want to leave.

What follows is a very steamy and sexy story, that was constant sex from start to finish. I liked each character individually, as they were loving and caring. Blake having not forgotten about Hazel, was going to do all he could to not let her get away again. I did think this was a bit too much constant sex scenes. For those of you who like this steamy storyline, you probably will need to take a cold shower. 😊

Barb
The Reading Cafe

[Sheila M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Blake and Hazel have known each other since law school and have a fiery, competitive, and respectful relationship. They shared one night of intense passion while in law school but chose to remain lawyer colleagues only since then. Neither have forgotten though, and the chemistry has been simmering ever since. One night, Hazel is “kidnapped” by Mason, Blake’s best friend, and he takes her to Blake’s place. The three of them agree to a week together. The story details what happened that week. I thought I had the story figured out, but was I surprised at the twist at the end! The last couple of pages completely changed the outcome. Wow, didn’t see that coming.

I thought the story was good until I read the ending, and then it became an awesome story. I had to read the ending through twice to get the full impact. This is a short, light BDSM, enemies to lovers, menage romance with a plot that is craftily written. It is a fast-paced page turner, is well edited, and kept me interested until the end. The characters are complex, and it was interesting to read about how they came together as a throuple. I definitely recommend this book!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[addictedtodarkromance · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a cute, spicy & quick read. It's an MFM (no ⚔️) where the relationship between the three is sweet and steamy. Each of the Hs spends time both with the h alone as well as time with all three together.

Although this book is heavy on character storyline and filled with a lot of smutty scenes 🔥, it still has a plot. There is a twist in the book that I didn't see coming and it made me want to re-read it right away!

If you are looking for a quick read with lots of spice and great connection between the MCs then I highly recommend you pick this up!


Overall: 4.25 out of 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐.25
Spice/Heat Intensity: 5 out of 5 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Main Characters: Mason, Blake, Hazel
Nickname: Little Rabbit
Type of book: MF, Fast Burn, MFM - Poly - Multiple POV
Reading Order: Standalone Novella
Title: A Sinful Gift
Epilogue: Yes
Ending Type: HEA


*Dominant Hs
*Eyes only for her
*Steamy!
*No cheating or sharing (aside from the MCs)


⚠️ 18+

*I received an early copy of this book from the author via BookSiren and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.

[Michelle Frater · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's so hard to write a novella that’s engaging, sinfully delicious and leaves you wanting more, but Emma has succeeded on all fronts. I don’t often give five-star ratings, but there was nothing more the author could have added to this decadent erotic fantasy to make it any better. Once the shock of who has kidnapped Hazel wears off, the steamy action can begin and believe me, you’ll be panting by the end. There’s just something so compelling about Hazel and these two men. A chef’s kiss to little twist at the end which just brings the whole story to a perfect conclusion.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Sinful Gift follows Hazel, a competent lawyer who ends up with an indecent proposal between Blake and Mason. Blake has a history with Hazel, and wants her in all the possible ways. Mason, has heard about Hazel from Blake and he wants her too.
Kidnapping her, the three enter into a sexually fueled relationship of hard, rough sex and lovemaking. We find out just how strong their bonds are as they want Hazel. Not everything is as it seems with Blake, Mason and Hazel.
The story is full of wanted sexual desires and a sense of belonging.
Definitely recommended for those wanting a quickie to get them through the night.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

[Taryn Lynch · Rating 5 out of 5]

**Fanning Hand Motion**

Are you looking for a quick hot read that starts with a kidnapping and ends with two hot men for one overworked girl who needs to get out of her own head (like we all do)? THIS NOVELLA is for you! I absolutely loved it! Even be short it still grabbed my attention and would not let go! Hazel, Blake and Mason's story make you want more to see how there life goes but not enough to make you mad at Emma for another.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Art Hoe Phase · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just finished reading A Sinful Gift by Emma Castle, and it’s a 3.5-star read for me! 🌶️✨ I loved the unexpected twist at the end—it wasn’t what I saw coming, and it definitely added some intrigue.

I received this as an ARC (so grateful!), and while the spice level was 🔥, it did lack a bit of plot. That said, I think it might have been the author’s intention to keep it light and steamy. Overall, it’s a good, quick read, and I’d recommend it to anyone in the mood for a dark romance with a lot of heat! 🔥📖

[Morgan Schell · Rating 5 out of 5]

You all know what you want this book to be like after reading the description, and it's exactly what you get. This is a continuous heat, low drama, MFM novella that ends with a HEA. The two men are in complete awe of the MFC and treat her like a queen. There is a little twist at the end, which works if you don't think too hard on it, like the fact that each of the men chose to live in different houses and forced her to go back and forth between the homes to spend time with each of them.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Jennifer Noseworthy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love MMF stories, and this one was hot as Hades. The chemistry between the characters was off the charts, and I wanted to keep reading, even though it was past my bedtime.
My only criticism is the twist at the end of the story. It left me feeling a little robbed and disappointed. Don't get me wrong; the author did a good job tying the twist in. I just think it takes away from the story.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not sure how I felt about how this ended - good but also a bit aggravated at the twist. That aside, I did enjoy the interactions and all the heat and angst! The heart wants what it wants whether that is the expected or not. Blake and Mason had such a strong connection and Hazel was strong, too, to accept all the love they both had to give. Lots of heat, good story.

I received a free Advance Review Copy of this book and this is my voluntary review.

[Ya-ting · Rating 4 out of 5]

really enjoyed this MFM novella. The start of it tickled my tummy and then when I found out what was really going on, I was all in.

The spice really hit, especially with the differences between the two men and how they interacted with Hazel. The anguish, the slight tension, the pleasure was so much fun to read and a nice break from the other stories I've been diving into lately. Really a nice quick hit of fun and heat!

[Danielle Graves · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although a fairly short read, this was well detailed with some delicious spice as Hazel finds herself kidnapped and shared by two men. It combined some fantastic tropes from close proximity to MFM and, at the same time, managed to build up the characters and their relationships too, making for a great read that packs a punch. It had a fantastic plot twist that I wasn't expecting but that was unique and worked well.

[Maria · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love being an ARC reader because I get to discover new books, which was the case for this book. Overall I liked the pace of the book, although I did feel like there were some parts that felt a little rushed. The smut was good and the plot wasn't too dense or dark, making this book really good for an afternoon or nighttime read. I wasn't the biggest fan of the writting itself hence the 3 star rating . Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a spicy and quick novella.

[Carissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ohhh I really liked this novella read. Blake and Hazel slept together once but now stayed as lawyer colleagues. Mason whose Blakes friend sees the interaction between the two and he kidnaps Hazel to give to Blake. Blake and Mason share everything. I think if you’re looking for an interesting triangle short read to try this one.

I received this book at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

[Carol Demmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great story. Hazel is celebrating a win against Blake when he shows up at the bar. He invades her space and when he doesn't seem to take no for an answer a mountain of a man rescues her. He kidnaps her and takes her to Blake. This story was unique with a surprising ending. I loved reading this book. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Edit · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

This review is based on my personal preferences and the rating reflects how much I enjoyed reading this book.

* Hero(s) - 3/5
* Heroine(s) - 4/5

* Plot/Storyline - 3/5
* Romance/Steam - 3/5
* Drama/Conflict/Angst - 3/5
* Worldbuilding/Atmosphere - 4/5

* Writing Style - 3/5

[Foodiegirl · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wonderful surprise this book is

I have to admit that I wasn't expecting the ending for these three people. I love menage books, and this storyline will stay with me awhile.

The chemistry between these three is so hot but the love that shows through at the end is fabulous. While it's a Novella I urge you to pick up this book, you won't put it down.

[Little Bird · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was quite intrigued at first with the description of the book, but when I got to read it I realized that it was sooo good. I didn’t think everything would fit at the end so perfectly but it did, for me it was a super duper fun to read and definitely worth!! 🤩🤩

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Codi Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was looking for a short, sexy novella between reading larger books, and this was an excellent grab!

Our FMC, Hazel, is kidnapped by a gorgeous mountain man who brings her as a gift to his best friend.

This was spicy, fun, and I did not see the ending coming!

With less than 100 pages, this why choose dark romance hit the spot. Thank you, BookSirens, for this ebook.

[Lynda Myring j · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow wet panties all around I think. . That’s what you call a fantasy. If that is what the author writes to relax I think she needs to relax more often. I’m definitely a fan . Can’t wait for the next book.

[Destinee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hot and steamy. I finished this short story in an hour. Loved the entire cast. Emma's ability to form realistic characters with chemistry in just 150 pages is *chef's kiss*.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Sinful Gift, by Emma Castle, is 🔥🔥🔥! The steamy thruple of Hazel Callahan, the lumberjack Mason who kidnapped her, and the master he gives her to, who turns out to be her legal nemesis Blake London. I found this novella surprisingly good and an easy read!

[Nicole Phillips · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book being my first spicy book with two mmc and a fmc! I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy it but I read right through it in a day! The whole story line was great.. I can’t wait to read more of her other books and see what great books she has in store for us next!

[DGSO · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a cute little book, personally I felt ending could have been better. It seemed too rushed all of a sudden.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Vivien R · Rating 5 out of 5]

When the heroine Hazel is k!dnapped by a burly mountain man, she is reasonably frightened. Her k!snapper says she's actually intended to be a gift for his friend. Will she end up being shared? And will she like it? Loved this spicy novella.

[Carla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sinfully Hot

So hot you will need a cold shower to cool you down. A loving threesome that are best friends and lovers.