Craving Their Candy Canes: a Spicy MMF Holiday Romance

by Kristin Lance

Grad student Arely Torres is fed up with her sister’s wedding, especially when she finds herself roped into posing as Santa's elf at her sister's engagement party. A sexy beige elf, that is. But sitting on the beige throne at Santa's workshop, Arely finds her childhood nemesis, Tavo, dressed as… beige Santa Claus. And if it wasn’t for all the sad beige, Tavo would be smoking hot in that Santa suit, which is tight in all the right places.

To make things complicated, a random cute guy she met en route to Spain has volunteered to help out in Santa’s workshop as well, competing with Tavo for Arely’s attention.

When the venue is snowed in, there's only one thing to do — hide in Santa’s nearby cabin and wait out the storm. And to Arely’s surprise, Tavo seems interested in BOTH of his elves.

About the Sweet But Twisted multi-author series

Seven authors come together to bring you a spicy twist on a classic holiday trope. Our heroines are snowed in with more than one hot guy, and they’re going to take full advantage — in every way you can imagine! With Christmas just around the corner, will our ladies find something deeper, or is this just a fling they’ll never forget?

144 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 2, 2024

Reviews

[Poetic Diva504 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed every part of this book. Arely, Finn, and Tavo were so cute together. If you love books that are 80% smut with a hea, I highly recommend this title.

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

Craving Their Candy Canes is part of the multi-authored Sweet but Twisted Christmas series. It's a short and steamy, instalove, OTT, MMF, forced-proximity, girl gets her 2 hunks Christmas romance. Arely is a grad student who has traveled for her sister’s engagement party (she's not very nice), and ends up snowed in with Tavo, a vineyard owner who she used to have a crush on, and Finn, a hunky dancer exploring his sexuality. The three connect with each other, and it's love and lust at first sight. These three had such hot and steamy chemistry, and we ended on a happy note after some minor angst. This was another hot read from Kristin.

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[kymagirl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arely (h) never expected her trip to her sister’s engagement party in the snowy Pyrenees to change her life, but a snowstorm, a sexy winemaker, and a flirty American dancer have other plans. Trapped in close quarters with Tavo (H), her childhood crush turned rugged vineyard owner, and Finn (H), a magnetic traveler exploring his own desires, Arely is swept up in an unexpected whirlwind of passion, humor, and deep connection. A snowstorm traps Arely with Finn, whom she meets on a bus, and Tavo, a childhood acquaintance turned rugged winemaker. The storm forces the three into close quarters, where their attraction ignites in an irresistible mix of humor, banter, and desire. Finn, who is exploring his evolving sexuality, and Tavo, haunted by past heartbreak, connect with one another and with Arely. As their dynamic deepens, the trio navigates moments of vulnerability, self-discovery, and growing intimacy. What started as a festive fling soon grows into something much more complicated and real. But when the snow clears, the trio have to decide if three people from different worlds can find a way to build a life together. Ultra-steamy MMF Christmastime romance, with humor, heart, and heat, exploring love, connection, self-discovery, trust, family, and creating a life together, all set against the backdrop of a snow-dusted Spanish vineyard.

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

One Snowstorm, Two Bridezillas and Three New Lovers
Arely and Finn bumped into each other on the bus in Spain. Surprisingly, they end up at the same stop, which is also Tavo’s family vineyard. I loved how these three meshed together so organically and their unique dynamics were exciting to read. For a novella, I was surprised at how connected I felt to these three, especially Finn and Tavo. A wonderful snowed-in romantic read.

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! This book had me melting in a puddle!! I enjoyed this book so much because all three characters didn’t know what they wanted till they saw each other. Then let the romance explode! Will definitely be telling my friends about this book!!.

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[Karina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have literally no complaints. It's short and spicy and enjoyable to read. We're not here for the plot, but we still get just enough that the Happily Ever After really hits.

[Caidence · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book so much. I think it’s the second book in the series. Seriously you should get the book.

[Narelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arely is away for her sister's wedding when she is united with Finn and Tavo. A sexy and spicy quick read with MMF shenanigans.

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[Alida Copping · Rating 5 out of 5]

I stumbled upon this book and the series and love it. They deserve to be read by all MMF and MFM lovers.

[Selina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a short but HOT book!! Arly goes on vacation to her sisters wedding and runs into the hottie Fin on the bus and then Tavo a boy she knew growing up. Who is ahem. All grown up.
There is a snowstorm and spice spice spice.
Hot and short with no drama and a HEA.

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[Sara Munoz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Book 1 in The Sweet but Twisted Book Series has a short, Holiday menage romance story, a well-crafted world and engaging characters. These characters have unique personalities, believable interactions and interesting histories. This story has a humor, spice, connection, twists, turns, and romance.

[Anngela · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a way to start a story on a bus. Falling into a strangers lap on a bus. In walks a witty new friendship. And then arriving at the quaint hotel to get ready for an engagement party. Where the brides are bridzillas not even making sure their family sits rifhw at mws family table, causing out to be at.

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[Ladnamal · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a lovely short story about three lonely souls who find each other. There are sweet and tender moments, and lots of kinky spicy fun.

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[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a quick, fun holiday MMF romance with HIGH heat. Good storyline and great characters. Enjoy!.

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[Michelle Peralta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Arely’s wedding weekend is a nightmare—her bridezilla sister is making everything difficult, and she just wants to escape. That escape comes in the form of Finn, her sister’s ex and an old friend, whom she literally falls into on the bus. But things get even more complicated when Tavo, her childhood nemesis, shows up too.

Trapped together in a cozy hotel during a snowstorm, the three find themselves caught in a steamy MMF romance. With witty banter, dirty talk, and sizzling chemistry, Arely’s about to find herself in double trouble—and she’s not complaining. A sweet and spicy holiday romance you won’t want to miss!

[Ms. Le · Rating 4 out of 5]

Arely falls into the lap of handsome stranger Finn on the bus to the venue of her sister’s wedding. What are the chances, Finn turns out to be an old schoolfriend of her sister and is attending the celebrations. Somehow Arely and Finn end up as beige elves to her old childhood enemy Tavo’s sexy Santa. When a snowstorm traps the three of them in Tavo’s lodge, they find creative ways to keep warm, involving lots of hot dirty talk, domination, and funny banter that will have you blushing. 4.5 stars

[Nina Diab · Rating 4 out of 5]

'As we talked and laughed, sharing stories and sipping hot cocoa, I realized that it had been a long time since I'd felt this at home with anyone. And that made zero sense, considering the circumstances.'

I really enjoyed this book. It was such a fun, cute romance. I loved Arely, Finn, and Tavo. I like their dynamic and their chemistry was sizzling. Add in the drama of TWO bridezillas and I was hooked. 4 stars.

[BookLover1990 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not really my favorite book because the premise seems very similar to another book I had read recently within the last month which was about a girl fed up with planning her sister's wedding and going to a bar and meeting two guys and it just followed too much in that one was just written better. So this book to me just was like redundant and not as good.

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[Priscilla · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun short story! Lots of spice to keep you entertained during a cold night or day. Tavo is a dominant male and Arely is quite outspoken while Finn about to learn something new about himself. Super hot.

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[Vivien Richards · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is about Arely, Tavo and Finn and their smoking hot threesome! Arely is upset about being dressed as a boring tan elf at her sister's engagement party. There she runs into Tavo and Finn who are fighting for her affection. But why choose when you can have both! This was a really fun Christmas themed story with absolutely hot spicy scenes. I will absolutely recommend this one.

[Debbie Benson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I like how a snowstorm trapping guests at a wedding venue leads to sexual discovery and love for Arely, Tavro and Finn. Of course the sexy Santa and elves suits helped to start things.

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arely wants to get away from the bridezilla Sister. When the man from Arely's past Tavo and her sister’s ex Finn both show up, and an agenda of their own. Arely is in for a bit of double trouble. Avery sweet & spicy hot MMF Holiday Story! Can not wait to read more

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love candy canes...I will definitely be looking at them differently now. This was a really good, spicy story from Ms. Lance...new series from her and I'm looking forward to the rest of the series.

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[Geeky Fangirl Next Door · Rating 3 out of 5]

They are cute together!

[Merlynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. It's super spicy and it has a great ending. This book does a great job of telling a poly story with some depth on actual poly elements.

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tavo, Finn, and Arely have a steamy force promity romance. It has a great mix of sweetness and spice along with having a of storyline. It was a great escape.