Masked Temptation

by N. Slater

Hayes thinks he can own me. President of Theta Kappa Rho. The Masked King from Bound & Blissed. And my new step-brother.

When I sign a week-long contract to be at the mercy of King, I find out that I'm bound to not only Hayes but his boyfriend and their roommate.
They'll test my limits, indulge my desires, and overwhelm my senses until the only thing on my mind is staying by their side. My 25th birthday will be the best one yet.
This was just supposed to be a week but I play for keeps.
Masked Temptation is an 18+ erotic novella with an unexpected twist, MM+ scenes, a dash of humor, and several adult themes. CW/TW in the Author's Note.

This book can be read as a standalone within the Forbidden series.

Genres: M M Romance, Romance, Forced Proximity, College, Contemporary, M M M, Spicy

146 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 26, 2025

About the author

African American. Indie Author. Chaos Writer.
Polyamorous & Found Family Stories Brought to Life.
From PRN to fantasy, contemporary to dark & twisted, there's a little something for everyone.

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Reviews

[Kez Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a short, spicy and fast paced M/M erotica.
I loved the dynamics between the group, and how they explored each others boundaries. There are elements of forbidden romance, primal chases, sharing, and a dom/sub contract. Elias is at the centre of all the drama and chaos, and he needs anchors to help him through.
His new step brother and his roommates are the perfect distraction, and things escalate quickly.

[Tania · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a novella so due to the length everything happens pretty quickly so feels rushed and somewhat incomplete.
There is a lot of potential in this story and if it had been expanded into a full length novel I could easily see myself rating it higher.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

So much more than fluff

The plot was good. So good that I raced through the super sexy times just to get to the moments in between. The dynamic between the characters left me with hearts in my eyes. I can’t wait to see what happens next for this quadruple.

[theshadyivy · Rating 5 out of 5]

General: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🫦🫦🫦🫦🫦

✨✨✨ Masked Temptation by N. Slater (@slater.47), is a mm er0tic novella and the first book of her Sultry Temptations series. ✨✨✨

Dedication:
To Alyssa For bringing this wild & steamy idea to life. May your pillow always be cold at night and your socks never be wet.

Tropes:
🎭 MM and MM+
🎭 Masked kink
🎭 Mild Dub-Con
🎭 Somnophilia
🎭 Voyeurism
🎭 Dark past
🎭 Stepbrother
🎭 Humilation

OMG!!

The guy groans, dragging his hand through his sweat-soaked hair as he stares down at me, sprawled across the bed like I actually got something out of this. Spoiler: I didn’t. “Seriously?” he mutters, pulling on his jeans like he’s been personally insulted. “That’s it?”

THIS… is the beginning of the first chapter, and it pulled me right into the story. I’m a sucker for characters who are bored and unimpressed—and with these tropes combined, I was hooked.

The reluctant ‘hero’ of the story is Elias, raised and groomed to take over his family’s massive hotel empire when he turns 25. As if that weren’t enough of a burden, his father has a habit of dating gold diggers who try to worm their way into their lives.

The latest one seems serious—so serious that she moves in, bringing along her tattooed, bad-boy biker son. Hayes is anything but boring, shaking up Elias’ world in ways he never expected.

And then there’s King—the only one who can truly satisfy Elias’ needs and who knows exactly what he wants.

For a novella, this book packs a punch. It’s filled with intrigue, emotion, manipulation, insecurities, and strength. I would have devoured it in one sitting if I didn’t desperately need sleep.

So, grab your toys and get ready—this little gem is worth it.

Quotes:

No, no, no. This is worse than the girlfriend having a kid. This is a nightmare. A fully grown, leather-clad, tattooed nightmare with a smirk that says he knows exactly what he’s doing. And the worst part? I want to lick him.

My head falls back against his chest as I melt, helpless to do anything as he consumes my senses—his lips brushing my ear, his hand on my hip, and the other slowly stroking me through my pants. And then he’s gone. I whip around to glare at him, but he’s already sauntering back to his seat, grinning like a fucking demon.

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[Ashley -Goldstarreads · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a sexy and entertaining novella but it definitely left me wanting more!!! Elias is the heir to his family hotel chain and set to inherit very soon, when his father moves his girlfriend in and lets her start calling the shots he feels like his world is crumbling a bit, especially when her son is so dang attractive and calls to him. When his mysterious dominant sends him a week long contract, he can’t help but jump on that, since King is the only one that can ever satisfy him. The masked Dom satisfies his cravings and grounds him when he needs it. Little does he know his soon to be stepbrother, also happens to be his masked dominant, and he is now under the control of him, his boyfriend and their friend. It’s a week of sexy games and steamy scenes while things are chaos with his dad. I would have loved to see more of these four together and all their kinky games and the romance they are building toward but it was an enjoyable short read.

[The Spiced Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you love books that are just quick reads but spicy as hell, then you don’t want to miss this one! We love a good N. Slater book around here, no matter what the subject matter is, and she’s kind of my ‘auto buy’ author when I can. There hasn't’ been a single book that I hated by her and this little piece is no different. It’s definitely more spice than plot, but god are the scenes intense and hot. There is even one in a forest that will probably stay with me for a loooong time. I honestly really love Elias, Hayes, Ryder, and Slade. They fit so well together and complete something missing in each other that has me grinning like a weirdo. A power bottom searching for the next big thing to scratch that itch finds more than he bargains for and it makes for such an amazing and unforgettable story.

[Lauri MissDysfunktion · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is your vibe if you like:
Forbidden Romance
MMMM
Stepbrothers
Kink Elements

After reading Rope Me Down, I was looking forward to diving into this one.

While I did enjoy it, it didn’t quite have the same vibe that Rope Me Down had for me. The story didn’t feel as complete, and honestly, everything felt a little rushed.

I liked the interactions between Hayes and Elias, along with Slade and Ryder, and I enjoyed the dynamic between all four of them. I just wanted a little more time with everything. It felt like the story started, blew through the plot and then ended pretty abruptly.

There were definitely things I liked, and the forbidden elements were right up my alley, but I think with a little more room for the story and relationships to develop, this one could have hit so much harder for me.

[Ariel · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wish this were longer because I wanted to feel more connected to these characters and their relationships, but the story mostly tells me they matter instead of showing me why. I needed more on Slade and Hayes: what makes them soulmates, why does Slade's heart belong only to Hayes, and how/when Hayes fell for Elias. As far as the text shows, Hayes and Elias only had sex at a club for an undisclosed amount of time. They didn't even date.

Ryder was mostly just there until the ending twist, so I was left wondering what his place is in all of this. How does he even fit into Slade and Hayes' dynamic/open-relationship?

Basically, I needed the story to give me more reasons to care that these men found each other.

[Lily Foster · Rating 2.25 out of 5]

2.25⭐️ - 3🌶
☆ Step siblings
☆ MMMM romance
☆ Masked man
☆ BDSM
☆ College setting

In this book, we follow two brand new step brothers, who met in a spicy nightclub before their parents got together. They navigate a week of a bdsm contract.

I think this book tried to be more than what it was. It's described as an erotic novella, but it tried to have some plot and in my opinion, it didn't work out.

I think the focus should have stayed on the spice since that's what readers would expect anyway. What we did get was great. I like this series, it's very consent forward. Refreshing.

The plot with the parents just annoyed me, to be honest. I almost dnf'ed because of it, but decided it wasn't a long enough book for me to justify a dnf. Definitely wasn't the audience for this one. Check your triggers.

Other ratings from this series:

(1) Rope Me Down: 3.25⭐️

[Nikki Cazes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wowzaaa. OoOo spiciness. This was a fast paced quick read that did not disappoint. I really enjoyed it. There were some little twists and turns despite not really having a plot. I usually skip over books that are just spice, but this book had just enough of a storyline for me and it kept me engaged. I wouldn't call it a true m/m only because you have 2 others in the mix even though it does kind of center around Hayes and Elias. Still very much worth the read and a reread.

[ChristiLovesBooks_smut · Rating 5 out of 5]

Masked Temptation, book 1 of Sultry Temptations by N. Slater @slater.47. First off, I am a fan of Nic’s & this book was no different! Please read the trigger warnings!

This was a fantastic novella about Hayes, Elias, Slade & Ryder! Tropes: Contemporary, All Male Harem, College, Light 🐝D$M Aspects, Drunken Mistakes & HFN!

[Meagan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Masked Temptation is a super quick and steamy read. There are a few content/trigger warnings.

I absolutely loved this book! I’ll be adding this to my book trophies if it becomes available in paperback! 10/10 would recommend reading! 🔥🔥

[V · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was enjoying the book a lot, and then around 85% stirred in a direction I didn’t like. It lost me with the plot twist at the end. I didn’t like the change in the dynamics, it felt like one of the main characters became a side one.

[Linda Carter · Rating 5 out of 5]

book review

Oh this story was intense. All four of the main characters were amazing. At first, I kind of hated Elias but he grew on me. Hayse was the definition of a bad boy but there were vulnerable moments that I loved. Ryder and slade were great characters also.

[Jennifer Carter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh this story was intense. All four of the main characters were amazing. At first, I kind of hated Elias but he grew on me. Hayse was the definition of a bad boy but there were vulnerable moments that I loved. Ryder and slade were great characters also.

[Kim Says It's Time To Read · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ohy gosh, this was epic!!!! I would give a toe to have more of their story!!!

[Asia · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was a quick, light read! I enjoyed it as a pilot cleanser and it was a good choice! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Ann Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun, spicy, fast paced read about Hayes, Elias, Slade & Ryder. Forbidden romance, a Dom /sub contract, family drama and plenty of chaos and humour made this so enjoyable.

[Janine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Now this was fun. A little too fast paced but it didn’t ruin the storyline. I would’ve liked the book to be longer honestly.

[Andrea · Rating 2 out of 5]

MMMM
🌶️🌶️🌶️
College

Elias likes to be dominated. He has been hooking up with “King” at the anonymous club. When his dad brings home another new woman, she brings along her son, Hayes.

Turns out Hayes is King. And he has a boyfriend, Slade, that dominates him. But he also needs his time to dominate someone else. That’s why he goes to the anonymous club. Their best friend Ryder joins in sometimes.

Now they are adding Elias to the mix. Making sure to bring his fantasies to life. There is a DP scene with Elias, Slade and Ryder.

High smut, low plot. Just meh.