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Tales from Briar Glenn
Return to Briar Glenn with this collection of short stories featuring all of your favorite Leviathan Fitness characters (and some new ones, too)!Mistress TeganThe Boys at Brighton ValleyA Briar Glenn HalloweenA Very Kraken ChristmasIn Their WebHappy AnniversaryTegan's FantasyA Briar Glenn ChristmasA Steamy Valentine's DayFeed Me, Mother!Summer SolsticeMerman and Tentacle Boy
These stories may contain spoilers for books 1-3 of the Leviathan Fitness series. It is recommended to read all three books before reading these shorts. Some stories have been previously published or offered as a newsletter sign-up incentive.
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194 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 23, 2024
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37 books1,302 followersAshley Bennett is a small-town paranormal and monster romance author from Baltimore, Maryland. She writes stories that are equal parts spice and swoon. When she's not writing, you can find her reading webtoons, playing cozy video games, and taking care of her houseful of rescue animals.
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October 13, 2024
4 ⭐️
i am a slice of life monster spice addict and ashley bennett is my dealer
i am a slice of life monster spice addict and ashley bennett is my dealer
August 14, 2024
The overall rating is the average of the following ratings.
Mistress Tegan
4 stars - It was really good
This was a very steamy story with Tegan dominating Atlas and exploring new toys. This was a great little scene and I love how open these two are with each other.
The Boys at Brighton Valley
3 stars - I liked it
TW: mentions of bullying, hazing, drugging and implied sexual assault; controlling girlfriend
This is Atlas telling Tegan the story of how he met Fallon as a child and then how they both met Cyrus during college. It was a very interesting story and I like that we see Cyrus standing up to a bully.
A Brier Glenn Halloween
3 stars - I liked it
Tegan and Atlas have a Halloween bonfire with Reece and Cyrus and tell ghost stories. Afterwards they have a steamy run through the woods. I am really enjoying all these extra scenes with Tegan and Atlas.
A Very Kraken Christmas
4 stars - It was really good
A very cute Christmas story with Cyrus and Reece. I love that Cyrus knows Reece so well and got him the one thing that he always wanted.
In Their Web
4 stars - It was really good
This was a steamy story with all new characters. Spencer has been sneaking into the woods to meet Burke, a spider person, and Moth Madame for some sexy dom/sub fun. I really enjoyed this one and that we are seeing more of the types of creatures who live in Briar Glenn.
Happy Anniversary
3 stars - I liked it
This was a short scene with Tegan and Atlas having some sexy time in his office and celebrating their anniversary. It was short, sweet, and steamy.
Tegan’s Fantasy
3 stars - I liked it
Another steamy scene with Tegan living out one of her fantasies.
A Brier Glenn Christmas
2 stars - It was ok
FYI it's recommended to have read all the Leviathan Fitness books before reading this short.
This was just a short Christmas scene at Pam’s house for Christmas and the gang is all a bit upset with Fallon for his actions and knows things are going to go down because of them. This scene was just ok because it is so short and specific to one thing that it wasn’t something that you could really enjoy. This just foreshadows a future event and while interesting, not very exciting for how short and out of context it is. But, I am really interested in reading Fallon’s book when it comes out.
A Steamy Valentine’s Day
3 stars - I liked it
This is a Mantras & Minotaurs bonus scene with Pam and Alistair having some fun in a steam room. I really love this couple so I am glad we got some bonus stories with them.
Feed Me, Mother!
3 stars - I liked it
A very short but cute scene told from Pam’s cat Remi’s POV.
Summer Solstice
3 stars - I liked it
Pam and Alistair having a lovely camping trip on the summer solstice. I love how sweet and steamy these two are together.
Merman and Tentacle Boy
4 stars - It was really good
A steamy water scene with Cyrus and Reece living out Cyrus’ fantasy of mermaid and kraken. This was enjoyable and I love seeing how far Reece has come from the asshole he was at the beginning of this series.
Mistress Tegan
4 stars - It was really good
This was a very steamy story with Tegan dominating Atlas and exploring new toys. This was a great little scene and I love how open these two are with each other.
The Boys at Brighton Valley
3 stars - I liked it
TW: mentions of bullying, hazing, drugging and implied sexual assault; controlling girlfriend
This is Atlas telling Tegan the story of how he met Fallon as a child and then how they both met Cyrus during college. It was a very interesting story and I like that we see Cyrus standing up to a bully.
A Brier Glenn Halloween
3 stars - I liked it
Tegan and Atlas have a Halloween bonfire with Reece and Cyrus and tell ghost stories. Afterwards they have a steamy run through the woods. I am really enjoying all these extra scenes with Tegan and Atlas.
A Very Kraken Christmas
4 stars - It was really good
A very cute Christmas story with Cyrus and Reece. I love that Cyrus knows Reece so well and got him the one thing that he always wanted.
In Their Web
4 stars - It was really good
This was a steamy story with all new characters. Spencer has been sneaking into the woods to meet Burke, a spider person, and Moth Madame for some sexy dom/sub fun. I really enjoyed this one and that we are seeing more of the types of creatures who live in Briar Glenn.
Happy Anniversary
3 stars - I liked it
This was a short scene with Tegan and Atlas having some sexy time in his office and celebrating their anniversary. It was short, sweet, and steamy.
Tegan’s Fantasy
3 stars - I liked it
Another steamy scene with Tegan living out one of her fantasies.
A Brier Glenn Christmas
2 stars - It was ok
FYI it's recommended to have read all the Leviathan Fitness books before reading this short.
This was just a short Christmas scene at Pam’s house for Christmas and the gang is all a bit upset with Fallon for his actions and knows things are going to go down because of them. This scene was just ok because it is so short and specific to one thing that it wasn’t something that you could really enjoy. This just foreshadows a future event and while interesting, not very exciting for how short and out of context it is. But, I am really interested in reading Fallon’s book when it comes out.
A Steamy Valentine’s Day
3 stars - I liked it
This is a Mantras & Minotaurs bonus scene with Pam and Alistair having some fun in a steam room. I really love this couple so I am glad we got some bonus stories with them.
Feed Me, Mother!
3 stars - I liked it
A very short but cute scene told from Pam’s cat Remi’s POV.
Summer Solstice
3 stars - I liked it
Pam and Alistair having a lovely camping trip on the summer solstice. I love how sweet and steamy these two are together.
Merman and Tentacle Boy
4 stars - It was really good
A steamy water scene with Cyrus and Reece living out Cyrus’ fantasy of mermaid and kraken. This was enjoyable and I love seeing how far Reece has come from the asshole he was at the beginning of this series.
July 23, 2025
22/07/2025
3 ⭐
Can confirm: Reece and Cyrus are definitely my favourite couple from this series. There are definitely some random stories in this collection, and I kind of wish most of the collection had been like that, with little stories from characters we don't know yet. Also, as random as it felt at the time, now that I've given it some time, the Remi story was cute.
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3 ⭐
Can confirm: Reece and Cyrus are definitely my favourite couple from this series. There are definitely some random stories in this collection, and I kind of wish most of the collection had been like that, with little stories from characters we don't know yet. Also, as random as it felt at the time, now that I've given it some time, the Remi story was cute.
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December 2, 2024
She should have been afraid to go into the woods by herself, but like a moth to a flame, there was something about them she couldn’t resist.
The snippets were cute, though by the last half of the book they started to feel like of randomly put together. The highlight was the Moth Madame story - and of course, the Remi POV!
July 28, 2024
This was a cute little collection of stories from our fav Leviathan Fitness couples 🥹
August 13, 2024
These were short and steamy. Perfect to hold me over until the next book in the series releases.
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August 20, 2024I am absolutely foaming at the mouth hoping that @ashleybennettauthor gives us a book about Moth Madame, Spencer, and Spider man Burke.
Foaming I tell you!!!
I absolutely loved this. I loved getting to go back to Briar Glenn and hanging out with my favorite monster fuckers.
And now I really can’t wait for Fallon’s book to see where this author takes us.
100% do NOT recommend if you haven’t read all of the other Leviathan Fitness books because this contains MAJOR spoilers.
But if you have….😏😏
Also, Squish is my favorite nickname for that big Kraken man. 🖤🖤🖤
Foaming I tell you!!!
I absolutely loved this. I loved getting to go back to Briar Glenn and hanging out with my favorite monster fuckers.
And now I really can’t wait for Fallon’s book to see where this author takes us.
100% do NOT recommend if you haven’t read all of the other Leviathan Fitness books because this contains MAJOR spoilers.
But if you have….😏😏
Also, Squish is my favorite nickname for that big Kraken man. 🖤🖤🖤
July 28, 2024
- lots of mini stories from our favourite cosy monster town!! monster romance, small town romance, found family!
- absolutely love that we’ve started with a Femdome BDSM scene between Tegan and Atlas
- the only bad thing about the flash back scene was having Jade in it 😂😂
- OBSESSED with all their Halloween costumes!!
- Cyrus and Reese will forever be my number one comfort couple <3
- HALLOWEEN SEX SCENE WAS THE HOTTEST THING EVER
- it’s my fav boys turn 🥹 i will never get over the tentacle sex, forever written so good
- my soft lil Reece is my everything
- Reece’s reaction to the puppy made me cry 😭 my boy deserved the WORLD
- now i am terrified of moths yea so wasn’t sure about that scene but it was insanely hot
- oh Fallon… its time to get your SHIT TOGETHER
- this is basically a smutty HEA for them and i am not mad
- hehehe Pam and Alistair were getting hot and heavy!!
- not a Remi chapter 😂😂
- Squish as Cyrus’ nickname is my Roman Empire
- hahah i kinda wish the merman role play lasted a bit longer before the sex started
- this was just so perfect, i love this series more than anything
- absolutely love that we’ve started with a Femdome BDSM scene between Tegan and Atlas
- the only bad thing about the flash back scene was having Jade in it 😂😂
- OBSESSED with all their Halloween costumes!!
- Cyrus and Reese will forever be my number one comfort couple <3
- HALLOWEEN SEX SCENE WAS THE HOTTEST THING EVER
- it’s my fav boys turn 🥹 i will never get over the tentacle sex, forever written so good
- my soft lil Reece is my everything
- Reece’s reaction to the puppy made me cry 😭 my boy deserved the WORLD
- now i am terrified of moths yea so wasn’t sure about that scene but it was insanely hot
- oh Fallon… its time to get your SHIT TOGETHER
- this is basically a smutty HEA for them and i am not mad
- hehehe Pam and Alistair were getting hot and heavy!!
- not a Remi chapter 😂😂
- Squish as Cyrus’ nickname is my Roman Empire
- hahah i kinda wish the merman role play lasted a bit longer before the sex started
- this was just so perfect, i love this series more than anything
February 12, 2025
Okay, so this little collection of stories had many sexy moments, a lot of practice of safe role-playing, cute moments, and laughs. One laugh was the snippet story told from Remi the cat's POV; I laughed throughout that.
There were a lot of sexy times with Tegan and Atlas (1st book's couple), Cryus & Reece (2nd book's couple) and Alistair & Pam (3rd book's couple) getting a few towards the end of the book. We even got to see how Atlas, Cyrus and Fallon meet back in university, which is one of the few clean stories.
The biggest surprise for me was the story involving a side character named Spencer and her partners in Madame Moth and a spiderkin named Burke. The theory of Madame Moth being the same creature that terrified Reece when he was a kid is pretty high. Also, skip this story if you have a fear of spiders.
I have a lot of fun reading this collection regardless.
There were a lot of sexy times with Tegan and Atlas (1st book's couple), Cryus & Reece (2nd book's couple) and Alistair & Pam (3rd book's couple) getting a few towards the end of the book. We even got to see how Atlas, Cyrus and Fallon meet back in university, which is one of the few clean stories.
The biggest surprise for me was the story involving a side character named Spencer and her partners in Madame Moth and a spiderkin named Burke. The theory of Madame Moth being the same creature that terrified Reece when he was a kid is pretty high. Also, skip this story if you have a fear of spiders.
I have a lot of fun reading this collection regardless.
April 10, 2025
awesome,
Tales from Briar Glenn” by Ashley Bennett is a delightful collection of short stories that brings readers back to the charming town of Briar Glenn, featuring beloved characters from the Leviathan Fitness series and introducing some new faces. Published on July 23, 2024, this anthology offers a series of vignettes that delve deeper into the lives and relationships of the town’s unique inhabitants.
The compilation includes stories such as “Mistress Tegan,” “The Boys at Brighton Valley,” “A Briar Glenn Halloween,” and “A Very Kraken Christmas,” among others. Each narrative provides a blend of romance, humor, and the supernatural, staying true to the series’ hallmark themes. The author’s note advises readers that these stories may contain spoilers for the first three books of the Leviathan Fitness series and recommends reading them beforehand for full context.
Tales from Briar Glenn” by Ashley Bennett is a delightful collection of short stories that brings readers back to the charming town of Briar Glenn, featuring beloved characters from the Leviathan Fitness series and introducing some new faces. Published on July 23, 2024, this anthology offers a series of vignettes that delve deeper into the lives and relationships of the town’s unique inhabitants.
The compilation includes stories such as “Mistress Tegan,” “The Boys at Brighton Valley,” “A Briar Glenn Halloween,” and “A Very Kraken Christmas,” among others. Each narrative provides a blend of romance, humor, and the supernatural, staying true to the series’ hallmark themes. The author’s note advises readers that these stories may contain spoilers for the first three books of the Leviathan Fitness series and recommends reading them beforehand for full context.
August 25, 2024
This was SO GOOD. So fun. I laughed a lot!! I missed this world so much. I read this in a day, and the vibes were immaculate.
I especially loved all the times the characters tried to role-play and fell out of character so fast because they just love their partners so much! 🥹
FALLON IS A GOOFY GOOBER!!! I’m so excited for the future books in this series.
And also Ashley’s writing?! Omg!!! She’s been great from the get-go, but I still feel like it’s obvious with this book how much she’s really mastering her craft and growing!!!
This was fantastic. 10/10.
I especially loved all the times the characters tried to role-play and fell out of character so fast because they just love their partners so much! 🥹
FALLON IS A GOOFY GOOBER!!! I’m so excited for the future books in this series.
And also Ashley’s writing?! Omg!!! She’s been great from the get-go, but I still feel like it’s obvious with this book how much she’s really mastering her craft and growing!!!
This was fantastic. 10/10.
August 24, 2024
I missed these characters and this world so I had a lot of fun diving back and reading this collection of short stories from Briar Glenn!! You definitely should read this if you’ve read and enjoyed the first three books in The Leviathan Fitness series!! All of these are spicy and so delicious! Well except the one chapter from Remi’s POV and I think it’s my favorite in all the book to be honest haha
August 29, 2024
Saw this from one of my favo authors and I thought I had to read it. Idk why but I love short stories with characters I already know and this is it. I appreciate the author adding in additional character building and background for this in addition to smut lmao. Whenever she does release the fourth book in the Leviathan Fitness series I will read that as well.
This is also a book I want to add to my personal collection so I'll be buying it soon to support this author!
This is also a book I want to add to my personal collection so I'll be buying it soon to support this author!
July 28, 2024
Tales from Briar Glenn
Stars ⭐️ 4/5
Spice 🌶️ 4/5
- We get to visit some of our favorite characters again! Teagan/Atlas, Pam/Alistair, and Reece/Cyrus. We also get introduced to a new coupling Spencer/Burke/Moth Madame.
- Spice with fluff as well. Chomping on my cell waiting for the fourth book.
- Daddy kink? Daddy kink.
Stars ⭐️ 4/5
Spice 🌶️ 4/5
- We get to visit some of our favorite characters again! Teagan/Atlas, Pam/Alistair, and Reece/Cyrus. We also get introduced to a new coupling Spencer/Burke/Moth Madame.
- Spice with fluff as well. Chomping on my cell waiting for the fourth book.
- Daddy kink? Daddy kink.
August 14, 2024
Mistress Tegan - 3 stars
The Boys at Brighton Valley - 4.5 stars
A Briar Glenn Halloween - 4 stars
A Very Kraken Christmas - 4 stars
In Their Web - 4 stars
Happy Anniversary - 4.5 stars
Tegan's Fantasy - 4 stars
A Briar Glenn Christmas - 3.5 stars
A Steamy Valentine's Day - 4 stars
Feed Me, Mother! - 3.5 stars
Summer Solstice - 4 stars
Merman and Tentacle Boy - 5 stars
The Boys at Brighton Valley - 4.5 stars
A Briar Glenn Halloween - 4 stars
A Very Kraken Christmas - 4 stars
In Their Web - 4 stars
Happy Anniversary - 4.5 stars
Tegan's Fantasy - 4 stars
A Briar Glenn Christmas - 3.5 stars
A Steamy Valentine's Day - 4 stars
Feed Me, Mother! - 3.5 stars
Summer Solstice - 4 stars
Merman and Tentacle Boy - 5 stars
September 15, 2024
Getting little stories about the Rollins fam and mates was so good. I love getting little snippets of their lives after their books.
But my absolute favorite was Remi's story! It was so fun and unexpected! Him referring to Alistair as Bull Man was cute. Exactly how I would imagine my cat thinking.
But my absolute favorite was Remi's story! It was so fun and unexpected! Him referring to Alistair as Bull Man was cute. Exactly how I would imagine my cat thinking.
January 9, 2025
I enjoyed this shorts collection. I would have liked a little more Pam and Allistar since I just read their book, but I still enjoyed it. I also really liked the story about Spencer and her monsters. I would love to see some more from them or even just other one off shorts about other relationships in Briar Glenn.
August 6, 2024
Enjoyed getting to return to Briar Glenn and connect back with characters I really enjoyed!
Also enjoyed getting to see individual stories as well as them coming together!
Got me excited for the next couple of books that Ashley has teased!!!
Also enjoyed getting to see individual stories as well as them coming together!
Got me excited for the next couple of books that Ashley has teased!!!
September 2, 2024
I love the Briar glenn series and always want to read more about my favourite loved up characters especially Pam and Alistair
It was a very spicy little book but the author always includes trigger warnings so please check them
It was a very spicy little book but the author always includes trigger warnings so please check them
September 14, 2024
Loved it!!
Loved going back to Briar Glenn and getting more from all the leviathan fitness couples and some extras too! Especially loved The boys of Brighton Valley, loved learning how Atlas and Fallon met and become friends with Cyrus!
Loved going back to Briar Glenn and getting more from all the leviathan fitness couples and some extras too! Especially loved The boys of Brighton Valley, loved learning how Atlas and Fallon met and become friends with Cyrus!
September 30, 2024
good
This was a good collection of shorts. Mostly a bunch of spicy scenes, although the Remi point of view short was cute. And it was cool to hear about how Atlas, Fallon, and Cyrus became friends.
This was a good collection of shorts. Mostly a bunch of spicy scenes, although the Remi point of view short was cute. And it was cool to hear about how Atlas, Fallon, and Cyrus became friends.
October 11, 2024
A fun collection of short stories all related to the Leviathan Fitness series. There is a nice variaty in them. Some are really spicy, some are cute backstories and others are just fun. If you enjoyed the main books in this series you are going to love this as well.
September 30, 2025
It's been nice revisiting characters and series recently. This is no exception. I love the main series with these characters. Also get to see some new ones in this collection. It makes me even more excited for the next one in the series. Spicy good time.
July 25, 2024
It was so fun to be back in one of my favorite worlds!! Loved these short stories!
July 25, 2024
I loved getting to see my fav characters and meet some new ones. Devoured this in one sitting!
July 28, 2024
3⭐️
Loved seeing what all of my faves were up to! What a treat from Ashley🥹🫶🏼
Loved seeing what all of my faves were up to! What a treat from Ashley🥹🫶🏼
August 2, 2024
I loved the chance to read these little short stories/novellas from the characters in the Leviathon Fitness series!! Hot, sweet, spicy and fun!
August 17, 2024
4.25 cute
August 26, 2024
I'm obsessed with all of these books 📚 😍 I can't wait to read more 🤓
August 28, 2024
Absolutely loved these little short stories. Keep them comin Ashley!
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