Spring Break & Stranded at a Cabin with 8 Men

by Ruan Willow

A bold why choose Snow White Fairytale Retelling, but with hot med school students rather than grumpy little man-trolls, and bold empowerment to fulfill even the most hidden desires during one wildly hot spring break week.

Layla has fabulous getaway plans with her best friend to the family cabin, but when her BFF gets sick, she finds herself alone with her friend’s brothers, and a gang of med school students. At first this seems awkward, until the fun and games start up. She grabs the opportunity by the horns, and rides it into empowerment, urging all the men to help her enact her most feral fantasies. The ride gets even wilder when the men hop on the train and begin to live out their own lusty secret cravings, too. What happens at the cabin…stays at the cabin and all of them are on board.

The week off from college is a microcosm in their lives for meeting forbidden thirsty needs and for feeding those deep swollen urges. They aren’t going to waste it.

Layla has the time of her life, and the men agree, but there are some growing feelings lurking that stir their sweet vacation pot. The brothers both have eyes for Layla, and while she’s just living it up, living the life of frivolity, their fascination with her blossoms even more. Pampered by eight men, Layla finds herself being worshipped and pleasured beyond her most passionate dreams. She becomes the queen, but only in the most sensual sense as the men happily satiate her insatiable hunger for more spicy games. The queen’s darkest yearnings show up in her mirror as she grapples with unspoken wants, even though she’s the fairest of them all.

There is a murky force among the men, however, one who offers Layla the juiciest looking apple of a good time, but it turns out even the ripest looking fruit can be rotten inside when it’s secretly shrouded in wickedness.

very spicy and adventurous, forced proximity, empowerment of women, exploration, why choose/reverse harem, polyamory, new adult romance, love triangle, BDSM, high spice, exhibitionism, voyeurism, New Adult romance, dark desires.

Get all four novellas in one book!

252 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 6, 2025

About the author

Ruan Willow is an erotica author, sexuality/erotica podcaster at Oh F*ck Yeah with Ruan Willow, which is free on most podcast apps and Amazon Audible. She is also a voiceover narrator for erotica books, her books can currently be found on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes. Her books are heavy with hot steamy sex scenes because that's what her fans love.

Reviews

[Megan LeeAnn Sporleder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay, this book was wild—in all the chaotic, steamy, and emotionally messy ways I hoped it would be.

I picked this up expecting a fun, spicy escape, and it delivered that and then some. But what surprised me was how emotionally layered it turned out to be. Sure, the setup is outrageous (hello, stranded with eight men?!), but once you’re in it, the dynamics get intense fast. There’s tension, vulnerability, and moments that made me pause and go, “Wait… did that just hit me in the feelings?”

The main character is bold and complicated, and I loved that she wasn’t just there to react—she chooses. She’s messy, she’s impulsive, but she’s also trying to figure herself out in the middle of all this chaos. I found myself rooting for her, even when I didn’t totally agree with her choices.

There were definitely moments that felt over-the-top, but honestly? That’s part of the charm. It’s escapism with emotional bite. And while the romance is front and center, there’s also this undercurrent of self-discovery that made it more than just a guilty pleasure.

If you’re in the mood for something bold, a little unhinged, and surprisingly heartfelt, this one’s worth the ride. Just maybe clear your schedule—you won’t want to put it down.

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

[Laiba Malik · Rating 5 out of 5]

This isn’t your typical fairytale retelling. Layla’s chemistry with the guys is intense, but there’s also a sweet emotional fairytale vibes that makes the story interesting and enjoyable. It's totally addictive and definitely a must-read for fans of reverse harem.

[Rose Seals · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written, full of everything you can think of with one woman and eight men. Layla is at it again at the cabin for her week break. Lots of steam and heat between all. What else can she do on this vacation her her men. Enjoy this read alone or with that special someone or ones. Would recommend to some.

I received this story and leave this unbiased, honest review.

[Misty Vaughn · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are looking for smut this book is for you. However if you are looking for plot and story with smut this isn’t it.

I personally enjoyed the book but I love me some smut. But literally there is no plot.

I do feel like the plot was starting to build at then end between Layla, Charlie and Heath. I want to see where it goes so I will read the next book.

Does have lots of taboo sex and some BDSM so check triggers.

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

[Carly Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you love erotica, this is 100% for you! Wow! The spice be spicing in this one. It started on the second page; I wasn’t mad at all. This title is exactly how it sounds. One woman 8 men. Why chose? She sure doesn’t. In the authors dedication she says “mutual pleasure is mutual bliss” and she meant it! This story follows Layla on spring break at a cabin with her best friend’s brothers (2) and his friends (6). I like this book. It was an easy read. Maybe a little more plot would have kept me more engaged but the spice was definitely spot on.

I received this book as an arc for free.

[Bre E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Layla's relaxing spring break at her best friend's cabin takes an unexpected turn when her friend falls ill, leaving her alone with her friend's two brothers and a group of eight charismatic med-school guys. What begins as an awkward family gathering quickly turns into a wild exploration of romance. As Layla experiences intense connections with each man, especially the brothers, the week transforms from hedonism into a journey of self-empowerment.

[Glenna Turney · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you have a fantasy about being with more than one man but don’t want to really act on it, this book is for you!

Live out your fantasy through Layla and the 8 men she is with.

The book not only gives you amazing visuals in your minds eye but a warning too.

This is the first half of the week in the cabin. Can’t wait to find out what happens the rest of the week in the next book.

*I received this ARC Kindle book from BookSirens. Thank you!

[Sydney Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book as an ARC and I absolutely loved it! If you’re looking for a book with nothing but smut this is the one!! Hardly a plot but we love that!!!

[Claire Turvey · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay. The book is okay, as long as you are looking for material to help you scratch an itch, and don’t care about writing quality all that much. There are continuity issues, a weird mix of clinical and highly raunchy terms, many euphemisms are overused - and yet there are also a huge variety of euphemisms and synonyms used throughout. By 13% through the book, it was almost comical.
Here are some of the gems that await you, should you choose to proceed:
- “Pry his d!ck out of his pants”
- “She felt a raunchy move stirring up in her loins”
- “…with a whimsical but shocked expression”
- “…the intense lust in their eyes was overwhelming, but her lust ate it and it fattened up”
- “That sniffle of doubt was there though.”
- “Her exhibitionist streak was getting nice and juicy fat.”
You will also get to read about people getting ‘lunched on’ and ‘mouth-molested’.
Yes, I spell checked all of the above, and the only variation from the original is the ! substitution I made deliberately in the first example.
Pretty much every kink is referenced, if not visited.
There is an interesting perspective on consent and how one’s perspective of consent can change after events.
After all of that, this story is left hanging somewhat, with the characters in a bit of an emotional mid-way point.

Full disclosure: I was given an ARC of the book, however this review is my own honest opinion.

[Emzy Strong · Rating 5 out of 5]

This a fantastic story. The set up is really interesting and I love how it plays out. Most of the characters are amazing. There is one I absolutely love to hate. I love how inventive and creative the scenes can get at times. The sexual positivity and attitude for most of the characters is wonderful to behold. I really enjoyed watching the dynamic between the characters. I can’t wait to see what book 2 turns into.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

The sexiness was off the scale, however, the descriptions were almost clinical at times. I got pulled into and out of the scenes due to some of the wording.
I did enjoy the overreaching story of sexual empowerment with Layla getting to try all the sexual things on her bucket list.
I do want to know what happens with the men and Heath and Charlie.

[Charlotte Davies · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cover to cover orgy. Sadly believable character development is all but absent. The sex scenes are so non-stop reading requires frequent breaks.

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

[Hazel · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you love a book with little to no plot but lots of spice then this Book is great
The title of the book says it all

Explicit scenes
Bdsm
Sexual content

Very good book for an easy scratch an itch type of thing