Wrapped: A Sentient Object Birthday Romance

Kyleverse #3

by Nicole Parker

“Birthday presents don’t talk.”
“Obviously, some do.”


Lena comes home to find a large gift box waiting for her with the note "Do not open until your birthday!" When her birthday finally arrives, she finds out the present is something more than she expected.

Wrapped is book 3 in the Kyleverse, a series of sentient object romance short stories. Kyle isn't the main character, but he shows up to help the plot in one way or another. The stories are sequential but can be read as standalones.
Book 1: Rake
Book 2: Faulty
Book 3: Wrapped
Book 4: Nimbus

Wrapped is a sentient object romance with explicit material. It is intended for 18+ readers.

Genres: Romance, LGBT, Paranormal Romance

52 pages, ebook

Published July 10, 2024

About the author

Nicole Parker is the author of creative and humorous romance stories. She is a 30-something California native who spends the great majority of her free time writing books, reading books, or organizing her ever growing TBR list. She also has a spouse, some kids, and pets, but this isn't about them. Nicole's books are funny, raunchy, silly, and most importantly full of good vibes and happy endings.

Reviews

[Kimbot the Destroyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kyle is still awesome. I see the nebulous outlines of some lore developing in the Kyleverse.
Fun, unproblematic smut.

[Paige Ray · Rating 3 out of 5]

Welp this was one hell of a birthday gift. The box is the gift that keeps on giving. I’m curious to learn more about Kyle’s character and his role with all this sentient magic going on though…

[maddie rambissoon · Rating 3 out of 5]

this does psychic damage if you read this with your friends and everyone replaces the main character's name to YOUR OWN NAME. happy bday to me <3

[Arianna ✨ · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was definitely my least favorite in the Kyleverse series so far. It didn't have the same shock value flair that the first two books in the series had. I was entertained and laughed throughout the book but it wasn't necessarily as I expected for a sentient object romance.

[Grapie Deltaco · Rating 2 out of 5]

Desperately need more information on how magic works in this world but Kyle’s a champ as always

CW: explicit sexual content

[christy - pr0bablyreadingsmut · Rating 5 out of 5]

i want kyle to come celebrate with me on MY birthday!!! i wish for it (;

[Bri The Shameless Romance Reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

Shifting birthday present erotica. Not bad, but I’m really curious about how the magic in this universe works.

[Gabrielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the book

it was so good to read and I genuinely enjoyed it and it tasting like .birthday cake??? Nicole girl you knew what you were doing

[Melinda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another wonderful installment in the Kyleverse featuring the best birthday present a girl could ask for, spanking, and birthday cake flavored 💦. This was delightful and of course we had Kyle there to help out! I can’t wait to read more of Kyle’s escapades.

[Shayna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kyle is … freaking awesome. I love him. “Faulty” is definitely my favorite, simply for its utter ridiculousness (I mean, they’re all ridiculous, but “Faulty” was another level), but as long as Kyle is down for All the Things, I will read.

[Jordan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Of all the things that could happen on your birthday, having your gift box suddenly become sentient and completely devoted to your pleasure isn't the worst thing. I don't think I'd mind it overly much once I got past the shock at any rate.

It's actually really sweet when I think about it. Matt just wanted to meet his person. Everything else he tried failed, so he went to Garrett (I really want to know what he's got going on in that toy shop 👀) to help him find who he was looking for. It's cute and also sets the bar high for any potential partners. If someone isn't willing to do something potentially life altering for me, then maybe we're not meant to be 😂

This was another great addition to the Kyleverse! I'm loving working my way through the characters and seeing how they all intertwine. Now, to work through the disappointment that in a year and a half when I turn 30, I'm very likely not going to get a sentient gift box man willing to do whatever I wish for.

[balayageandbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok so I'm not gonna lie...
this was probably one of the most thoughtful gifts someone could receive...IYKYK.

Seriously though this series is such a blast to read!

Just when I can't imagine Author Nicole Parker being able to write something that I haven't already read she's like... challenge accepted... and she drops another fun and oh so spicy sentient read!

And I'm absolutely loving how these are all tying together...

AND of course who doesn't love our very supportive, nonjudgmental, and very handy friend Kyle?!

Seriously I cannot say this enough if you enjoy sentient object romances, or just a good lighthearted but very spicy read you're gonna want to check out this series!

[Biblio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best birthday gift EVER. Who doesn't want Kyle's expertise on their birthday? (or every day for the matter.) Nicole nails it again. Matt was such a good little present and really knew how to work those ribbons. Chloe was so relatable, fun and easily one of my favorite FMCs. And she's turning 30, I'm turning 30 on release day. Every detail is just perfect. I love love love this. OK AND THE EPILOGUE THOUGH. EEEEEE. Easily one of my favorite reads and I cannot wait for more Kyle. KYLE 4 EVER. Sorry to everyone named Kyle because I now have a pavlovian response to the name. *drools and drips*

*Early review copy, thanks Nicole!!!

[Jemma Crosland · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would say another month another sentient object romance, but actually this is the second one I've read this month from this series. We are back with Nicole Parker and the Kyleverse for this instalment named Wrapped, where the sentient object of choice is a birthday present. As always this one provided a lot of giggles and we even flexed our drawing skills for our protagonist which was a good laugh.
I enjoyed this one probably on the same level as book 2 Faulty and loved the repeated use of 'birthday girl'. Great epilogue too. Looking forward to our next Nicole Parker together.
3 stars

[Virginie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really feel sorry for Chloe and Matt, who really didn’t let us down, but in Wrapped Kyle undeniably steals the show.

Like the previous two books in the Kyleverse, I had a great time reading this novella. I love the humour that Nicole Parker brings to her stories.

The Kyleverse adventure continues with Nimbus .

[Samantha ☾⋆ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got this one in a stuff your kindle day even a while back. I'm trying to get through my list of christmas books in my tbr and because this looked christmasy I put it in then and of course once I started reading it I had to finish it. I thought frisky the snowman was an odd read but this one might have that one beat. Although I did like the romance aspect with her and matt I just wish it was a bit longer so I could have read more about that itself. Overall it was a very interesting book though to say the least.

[Darktwistybookworm · Rating 5 out of 5]

• Kyle
• Magical Birthday Gift
• Ribbon Play
• Birthday Cake flavoured "batter"

Kyle is BACK, and he is (literally) at it again!!!
Lena was a very lucky birthday girl! Not only did she get a 6ft box boy who tastes like cake batter and knows how to use his ribbons - she also got Kyle, for a birthday she will never forget!
I loved it! Kyle never fails to amuse me with his sexcapades and I can't wait for the next in the series!

[NeedMoreBookSpace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh Kyle, my favorite side character ever. Always down to clown with whoever calls and whatever sentient object they have walking around lol. Love that the birthday present has special birthday cake flavor when he becomes human again. There's just something about a filthy talking sentient object that does it for me 🤣🤣🤣 Insta-love in regular books, gross. Insta love between an human and another human who's a sentient object at the time. Yes please lol

[Pastelsparkles · Rating 2 out of 5]

Somehow Kyle is the linking character in this universe and he has got to be the most ugh character HAHA. why do we even need him to be there. Let the girl fuck a birthday present without needing some guy to be there wtf.

Also lore drop on how these inanimate objects are coming to life, that’s fun.

[Eliera · Rating 5 out of 5]

“You taste like birthday cake”

Well that was a quick birthday surprise, ribbons, polka dots and cake batter all wrapped up in a crazed night. Who thought losing your job the day before your birthday would end in a gift wrapped surprise. Heck yeah, and Kyle really is down for anything.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m here for Kyle

Utterly ridiculous and just as spicy as you need it to be. I freaking love this world and I’m so excited that we get more. Kyle, you are THE DUDE. Happy birthday.

[Shae · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was strange as always. This birthday gift was unlike any other, with polka dots, ribbons and birthday cake flavour. Kyle made some appearances to guide things along and with some spice came a HEA.

[Kelsey Haggerty · Rating 3 out of 5]

this book was closer to rake than the furby one (thank god) very interesting that matt was a birthday present and then his human form was a beer brewer that works at axe throwing??? also kyle pls why are you always here

overall: 3/5
spice: 4/5

[Kitm0nster · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kyle is back, and this time he's Lena's sister, Chloe's coworker. Matt joins the birthday celebration as a sentient giant birthday present.

Yes: what you see if what you get!

No if: Unexpected swoon and all you want is silliness

[K · Rating 5 out of 5]

What’s better than a boring gift box? One that grants birthday wishes, tastes like cake batter, and gets along with Kyle.

[Amanda Quinn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kyle as always for the win!
Birthday cake orgasms, lumberjacks, back office s*x, and Ramen. What more could we ask for. Nicole Parker, I adore your brain!

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

The 🎁 that keeps on giving. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love leaving my mark on you, birthday girl. These stripes are going to look really good with my polka dots.”

[Wandering Pages · Rating 4 out of 5]

*3.5⭐️

[WhippedStitchReads (J.A.Y) · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like how Kyle just gets free sex everywhere he goes.

I just hope Kyle himself gets his own HEA with someone.