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Getting Railed: A Retro Whimsy Sentient Object Romance
“Welcome to Retro Whimsy!"
I hadn’t planned on buying anything when entering the new vintage store during my lunch break but somehow found myself leaving with a toy train set.
What could have been written off as an impulse purchase became so much more when those trains come to life.
Now I’m stuck dealing with the consequences of a god curse and deciding if I have what it takes to help break it.
I hadn’t planned on buying anything when entering the new vintage store during my lunch break but somehow found myself leaving with a toy train set.
What could have been written off as an impulse purchase became so much more when those trains come to life.
Now I’m stuck dealing with the consequences of a god curse and deciding if I have what it takes to help break it.
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76 pages, Paperback
Published May 10, 2025
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May 22, 2025
Bitch what the fuck I liked this
May 10, 2025
Sabrina’s books are always so much fun!! Who knew a toy train set from a store called Retro Whimsy could really be three ancient hot men cursed to be inanimate objects? Until they’re accidentally saved by our FMC, of course.
I love that all of Sabrina’s books are wild and silly and spicy and unhinged, and yet they someone always pull together for a surprisingly sweet moment. They’re such a fun time and they leave you feeling happier when you’re done reading them!
This book is full of hilarious puns, extra spicy moments, and dedicated ancient warriors. I can’t wait to see what else people in this town get up to thanks to Retro Whimsy!
Read this if you like:
Sentient Object Romance
Hilarious Puns
Super Spicy
MMFM
Thank you so much to Sabrina Cross for sending me a copy for an honest review. 💖
I love that all of Sabrina’s books are wild and silly and spicy and unhinged, and yet they someone always pull together for a surprisingly sweet moment. They’re such a fun time and they leave you feeling happier when you’re done reading them!
This book is full of hilarious puns, extra spicy moments, and dedicated ancient warriors. I can’t wait to see what else people in this town get up to thanks to Retro Whimsy!
Read this if you like:
Sentient Object Romance
Hilarious Puns
Super Spicy
MMFM
Thank you so much to Sabrina Cross for sending me a copy for an honest review. 💖
May 14, 2025
Thank you to Sabrina for my ARC of this amazing book! If you are into Sabrina's type of books, get ready for a (few) wild ride(s)!
If you know any books by Sabrina, then you know this one is going to be just as wonderful! With a title like this, you already know.
Spoilers ahead!
*FMC saving the day- Yes
*FMC using a strange inanimate object for pleasure- Always
*Magical curse that reminds me a smidge of Beauty and the Beast- Okay!
*Group sexy time- Yaaaas!
*Polyamorous relationships- Get it girl (and boys)!!
10/10, no notes, full steam ahead.
If you know any books by Sabrina, then you know this one is going to be just as wonderful! With a title like this, you already know.
Spoilers ahead!
*FMC saving the day- Yes
*FMC using a strange inanimate object for pleasure- Always
*Magical curse that reminds me a smidge of Beauty and the Beast- Okay!
*Group sexy time- Yaaaas!
*Polyamorous relationships- Get it girl (and boys)!!
10/10, no notes, full steam ahead.
May 19, 2025
This was such an unexpected and fun book! Devoured this in one sitting and had a blast doing so. I can't wait to read more from Sabrina Cross now that I've had a taste!
This why-choooooose is a sentient object romance with so many puns I can't remember them all. Must read for fun and a pallet cleanser if needed.
This why-choooooose is a sentient object romance with so many puns I can't remember them all. Must read for fun and a pallet cleanser if needed.
May 4, 2025
Full steam ahead into the utterly unhinged brilliance that is Getting Railed! From the moment our heroine steps into a vintage toy shop and walks out with a cursed train set, it’s clear we’re not taking the scenic route — we’re heading straight to Chaos Central, with spice in the engine room and heart in the caboose.
This book is exactly what the title promises: wildly fun, unapologetically filthy, and shockingly heartfelt. Sabrina Cross takes the sentient object trope, cranks the throttle, and delivers three ancient warriors trapped in toy train bodies — until one curious woman sets everything into motion. And trust me, once those wheels start turning, there’s no slowing down.
The MMCs are a perfectly mismatched trio of steam-powered swoon, each bringing something different to the tracks (and to the bedroom). The heroine? Relatable, open-minded, and somehow the glue (or should I say coupler?) that keeps it all from derailing.
It’s got everything:
• A magical curse that’ll have you rethinking your childhood toys
• Why-choo-choo-choose dynamics that never feel forced
• Spicy scenes that will absolutely wreck your brakes
• Puns. So. Many. Train. Puns.
And just when you think you’re only here for the smutty ride, Cross sneaks in a surprisingly sweet plot and a satisfying HEA that ties it all together like the perfect bow on a conductor’s cap.
Thanks to Sabrina Cross for the ARC. All thoughts are my own.
This book is exactly what the title promises: wildly fun, unapologetically filthy, and shockingly heartfelt. Sabrina Cross takes the sentient object trope, cranks the throttle, and delivers three ancient warriors trapped in toy train bodies — until one curious woman sets everything into motion. And trust me, once those wheels start turning, there’s no slowing down.
The MMCs are a perfectly mismatched trio of steam-powered swoon, each bringing something different to the tracks (and to the bedroom). The heroine? Relatable, open-minded, and somehow the glue (or should I say coupler?) that keeps it all from derailing.
It’s got everything:
• A magical curse that’ll have you rethinking your childhood toys
• Why-choo-choo-choose dynamics that never feel forced
• Spicy scenes that will absolutely wreck your brakes
• Puns. So. Many. Train. Puns.
And just when you think you’re only here for the smutty ride, Cross sneaks in a surprisingly sweet plot and a satisfying HEA that ties it all together like the perfect bow on a conductor’s cap.
Thanks to Sabrina Cross for the ARC. All thoughts are my own.
April 15, 2025
Look, I have questions, and question no. 1 is what brand of train toy are we talking about here. Is this a Hornby, classy model train operation with the fancy moving parts, or more of a sturdy Brio type situation? In my head Julian was the IKEA bullet train toy which is going to be a whole thought the next time that comes out to play. In as much as I had a sense of what to expect, I had not expected insertion of a definitely not safe to insert toy, and the idea of how many lumps, bumps, wheels and gears our FMC was exposing herself to had my jaw dropping.
I genuinely feel like you have to go into sentient object stories blind, no preconceptions, just settle back and let the wild ride happen. Me telling you that I especially liked one of the bossy pants MMCs isn't going to be the thing that sways you here. Just check in with yourself about how you feel about the insertion of non-safe things and if it feels like this could be for you then give it a go!
I read an advance copy of this book. My thoughts are very much my own.
I genuinely feel like you have to go into sentient object stories blind, no preconceptions, just settle back and let the wild ride happen. Me telling you that I especially liked one of the bossy pants MMCs isn't going to be the thing that sways you here. Just check in with yourself about how you feel about the insertion of non-safe things and if it feels like this could be for you then give it a go!
I read an advance copy of this book. My thoughts are very much my own.
August 15, 2025
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Standalone · MMFM · Sentient object · Erotic · 64 pages
Technically book 1 in the Retro Whimsy world, but this spicy little train ride is a complete standalone—with a cheeky hint at what’s coming next.
This is actually way sweeter than the title suggests—adorably erotic, even. Our FMC stumbles upon a train set, but when her trusty bullet is out of batteries, the engines on the toy track seem willing to pick up the slack… and might just vibrate the right way. Suddenly, her train transforms into a 6’+ hunk when… well, you know. But plot twist: she doesn’t just get one man—she gets three. Yes. Three train cars = three men! Oh, and they’re also boyfriends to each other. So really, it’s a very good deal.
Our FMC is 5’2”, curvy, and has those relatable “why would they want me?” moments—but the guys worship her. And by worship, I mean… worship. The author packs a mini plot and more orgasms than should be legally allowed into 64 pages. Every hole? Filled. Every page? Spicy. And somehow, it’s still cute.
Choo Choo
Standalone · MMFM · Sentient object · Erotic · 64 pages
Technically book 1 in the Retro Whimsy world, but this spicy little train ride is a complete standalone—with a cheeky hint at what’s coming next.
This is actually way sweeter than the title suggests—adorably erotic, even. Our FMC stumbles upon a train set, but when her trusty bullet is out of batteries, the engines on the toy track seem willing to pick up the slack… and might just vibrate the right way. Suddenly, her train transforms into a 6’+ hunk when… well, you know. But plot twist: she doesn’t just get one man—she gets three. Yes. Three train cars = three men! Oh, and they’re also boyfriends to each other. So really, it’s a very good deal.
Our FMC is 5’2”, curvy, and has those relatable “why would they want me?” moments—but the guys worship her. And by worship, I mean… worship. The author packs a mini plot and more orgasms than should be legally allowed into 64 pages. Every hole? Filled. Every page? Spicy. And somehow, it’s still cute.
Choo Choo
April 20, 2025
The second I saw the title, I knew I was about to board a wild ride. From page one, Sabrina Cross had me strapped in, grinning like an idiot, and fully along for the chaos.
This book is pure, full-speed-ahead fun: spicy, chaotic, and packed with confident, take-charge men who know exactly what (and who) they want. And somehow, between all the smutty goodness, Sabrina managed to weave in a sentient theme and a real plot that kept everything on track. I wasn’t just here for the spice (though trust me, it delivers); I genuinely cared about how it all played out.
Is it a little unhinged? Absolutely — but that’s the whole point. Sometimes you don’t want a polite, slow-moving romance — sometimes you want to get knocked right off the rails and enjoy every minute of it.
(Also, yes, I tried to train-pun my way through this review. No regrets.)
Huge thanks to Sabrina Cross for the ARC — I’ll happily hop aboard anything she writes next!
This book is pure, full-speed-ahead fun: spicy, chaotic, and packed with confident, take-charge men who know exactly what (and who) they want. And somehow, between all the smutty goodness, Sabrina managed to weave in a sentient theme and a real plot that kept everything on track. I wasn’t just here for the spice (though trust me, it delivers); I genuinely cared about how it all played out.
Is it a little unhinged? Absolutely — but that’s the whole point. Sometimes you don’t want a polite, slow-moving romance — sometimes you want to get knocked right off the rails and enjoy every minute of it.
(Also, yes, I tried to train-pun my way through this review. No regrets.)
Huge thanks to Sabrina Cross for the ARC — I’ll happily hop aboard anything she writes next!
October 20, 2025
The things I have read, oh my gawd!
Let me start off by saying Ms. Sabrina Cross knows how to write some good smut. I was in the mood for a little something different with high heat and this author delivered exactly what I wanted. I'm not going to lie, I cringed at the FMC shoving not one, but three, trains up her hoo-ha without thought of cleaning them, but miss thang got what she needed and then some when those three trains became three very real, very hard, and very sexy men. What a lucky lady. Questionable sanitary practices aside, I really enjoyed this book and it flowed nicely with a steady, fun pacing. Not once did it feel chunky or clunky and I think that, paired with the smut, had me devouring the book in record time. I would have loved to be able to read more about these characters' lives and the continued development of their relationship, but for a novella, it was pretty damn good.
If you want to try something new, get on track and give this a go 😜
All aboard!!! 🚂🚂🚂
Let me start off by saying Ms. Sabrina Cross knows how to write some good smut. I was in the mood for a little something different with high heat and this author delivered exactly what I wanted. I'm not going to lie, I cringed at the FMC shoving not one, but three, trains up her hoo-ha without thought of cleaning them, but miss thang got what she needed and then some when those three trains became three very real, very hard, and very sexy men. What a lucky lady. Questionable sanitary practices aside, I really enjoyed this book and it flowed nicely with a steady, fun pacing. Not once did it feel chunky or clunky and I think that, paired with the smut, had me devouring the book in record time. I would have loved to be able to read more about these characters' lives and the continued development of their relationship, but for a novella, it was pretty damn good.
If you want to try something new, get on track and give this a go 😜
All aboard!!! 🚂🚂🚂
May 5, 2025
Sentient objects that turn into three gorgeous, delicious men—who wouldn’t want that? These vintage trains become exactly what she needs: a little smut and a whole lot of imagination that pushes her to explore beyond her limits. Super steamy, full of smut, unhinged—I love Sabrina’s books. She always knows how to create the perfect sentient smut. And this was definitely an intense ride… in every sense of the word.
We’ve got all kinds of MMCs here, so you’re bound to fall for all three. Personally, I was obsessed with the grumpy one. They each bring something different to the table, giving the FMC everything she needs and more.
If it’s sentient romance, I’m reading it without question—and this was no exception. I loved it, and I’m sure this steamy train ride will be one you won’t forget.
We’ve got all kinds of MMCs here, so you’re bound to fall for all three. Personally, I was obsessed with the grumpy one. They each bring something different to the table, giving the FMC everything she needs and more.
If it’s sentient romance, I’m reading it without question—and this was no exception. I loved it, and I’m sure this steamy train ride will be one you won’t forget.
May 25, 2025
Stopped the book at page 45. I had to dnf. Not my kind of book . Issues with the writing. Ie the dialogue versus the action of the characters. You can't have characters keep saying we won't do anything you don't want to but when the other character says no and they keep going . Not a good book . Not even a good porn . Because consent is key. She never says yes or tells them she wants anything they just do it . She claims after in her mind she enjoy it but that's not the point. Took me out of the story and they just came off as what they are men that took advantage of a woman and should still be a set of toy trains .
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 29, 2025
Getting Railed by Sabrina Cross is a sentient toy train romance. Aubry didn’t plan on buying anything from Retro Whimsy that day, but the owners seem to know exactly what you need… Now she’s gotta figure out how to help her new found friends break their god curse!
Sentient Object Romances are not for everyone, but they’re definitely for me. I really enjoyed this short story! I love sentient object romances because they always are ridiculous concepts that just make sense in the story. The weirder the better! Getting Railed by Sabrina Cross executed the ridiculousness perfectly and had a really good plot.
If you love Sentient Object Romances then I 100% recommend this story!
Sentient Object Romances are not for everyone, but they’re definitely for me. I really enjoyed this short story! I love sentient object romances because they always are ridiculous concepts that just make sense in the story. The weirder the better! Getting Railed by Sabrina Cross executed the ridiculousness perfectly and had a really good plot.
If you love Sentient Object Romances then I 100% recommend this story!
January 6, 2026
All aboard!
This was a recommended read for something unconventionally fun. It was predictable with the direction the story was alluding to, but there were parts I did not see coming.
Getting Railed is a quick read perfect for a palette cleanser between longer reads.
This is a sentient object romance, so having an open is definitely required! Future readers, please be sure to consider the trigger warnings before reading. Enjoy!
This was a recommended read for something unconventionally fun. It was predictable with the direction the story was alluding to, but there were parts I did not see coming.
Getting Railed is a quick read perfect for a palette cleanser between longer reads.
This is a sentient object romance, so having an open is definitely required! Future readers, please be sure to consider the trigger warnings before reading. Enjoy!
April 18, 2025
• Why choo-choose MMMF
• Boyfriends who are boyfriends
• Sentient Object
• Magical Curse
• Inappropriate use of toy trains
Aubry takes the express train to gasm city in this short and smutty read!
It's packed to the caboose with spice and sprinkled with puns but also has a fun plot to keep it on track! I really enjoyed it!
• Boyfriends who are boyfriends
• Sentient Object
• Magical Curse
• Inappropriate use of toy trains
Aubry takes the express train to gasm city in this short and smutty read!
It's packed to the caboose with spice and sprinkled with puns but also has a fun plot to keep it on track! I really enjoyed it!
May 12, 2025
✨ARC review✨
I dont know why I thought this was going to be like kinda Thomas the train but with arms,legs and a external engine( yk what I mean)😂 but Sabrina’s inside was way better than my imagination for sure🤣 WAY BETTER, multiplied by three.
This was full of puns,fun and sexy time.
Short,steamy and spicy. All you need for a nice evening.
Rating: 4/5 ⭐
Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
I dont know why I thought this was going to be like kinda Thomas the train but with arms,legs and a external engine( yk what I mean)😂 but Sabrina’s inside was way better than my imagination for sure🤣 WAY BETTER, multiplied by three.
This was full of puns,fun and sexy time.
Short,steamy and spicy. All you need for a nice evening.
Rating: 4/5 ⭐
Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
July 2, 2025
This book was an unexpected delight to read. I’ve honestly never thought of toy trains being used off their tracks. The number of parts and crevices alone are enough to question feasibility and safety. HOWEVER, for the sake of magic and romance, I suppose I’m game. This book was fun and satisfying. The ending gave me warm fuzzies and I can see myself reading this again.
May 5, 2025
Really fun short spicy read! 🤩 Sabrina cross always writes books that you can fly through because the silliness and the spice keep you hooked. Sentient object romances are always so entertaining to read and I def recommend this one.
May 19, 2025
I honestly didn’t know what to expect from this book but omg was it a fun ride! Like most other sentient object romances, there are no rules and the weirder the better! This book is so horny, I love it!
I received an advance copy of this book, all opinions are my own.
I received an advance copy of this book, all opinions are my own.
April 10, 2025
Guys turned into Retro trains what's not to love???
All three guys was easy to love and exactly what she needed but didn't know about it until they popped into her life.
quick and easy!
All three guys was easy to love and exactly what she needed but didn't know about it until they popped into her life.
quick and easy!
May 15, 2025
What if trains you bought from the toy store were three men cursed to be sentient objects. What if you could break the curse and explore another kind of train? I always love Sabrina's spice and this was no exception. The bits of backstory on the men was fun too. I can't wait to read the next Retro Whimsy book.
May 14, 2025
All aboard for a smashing good time.
Getting Railed is 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ good read. There is a train joke here, that I will resist making, but it’s about time we got a why-choo-choo-choose like this.
Getting Railed is 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ good read. There is a train joke here, that I will resist making, but it’s about time we got a why-choo-choo-choose like this.
May 15, 2025
Absolutely a fun ride! Lil train meets spicey times! Also i love the ending! I hope more SOR ends like this one!!! Especially when it starts with a similar story line
December 20, 2025
Amazing!
Perfect smutty little book. And oh my gods is it hot! Absolutely devoured this one and I am loving the entire series!
Perfect smutty little book. And oh my gods is it hot! Absolutely devoured this one and I am loving the entire series!
January 2, 2026
Just read it
Look if you are into sentient object romance than look no further. Just get it and read itcand I promise it will make your day better
Look if you are into sentient object romance than look no further. Just get it and read itcand I promise it will make your day better
January 13, 2026
4.5 ⭐️ once you get passed the obvious strange part it is just like a regular smut novella 😅🤣
January 20, 2026
thinking about how she has a carpeted kitchen
April 17, 2025
(Rounded from 4.5 stars)
Thankyou Sabrina and Bookfunnel for this eARC!
This was a spicy sentient romance - please read any content warnings before picking this up, just cause its for me does not mean its for you!
When the FMC of this book goes to the retro store and leaves with a vintage train set, she is in for WAY MORE than she bargained for! Moving parts are included...
This was short and funny with a HEA that left me wanting to know what happens next! I can't wait for the next romance by Sabrina.
Thankyou Sabrina and Bookfunnel for this eARC!
This was a spicy sentient romance - please read any content warnings before picking this up, just cause its for me does not mean its for you!
When the FMC of this book goes to the retro store and leaves with a vintage train set, she is in for WAY MORE than she bargained for! Moving parts are included...
This was short and funny with a HEA that left me wanting to know what happens next! I can't wait for the next romance by Sabrina.
June 7, 2025
As crazy as it may seem, Sabrina Cross still managed to surprise me with Getting Railed, even after I had read all her books in the space of a few days.
One thing I should mention is that I hardly ever read the blurbs of the books I choose. Blindly diving into a book is kind of my philosophy. So, even though I had a general idea of what to expect in terms of sentient objects thanks to the title and cover of the book, I didn’t know the ins and outs of the story.
Was I disappointed? Honestly, not for a single moment. Although slightly unexpected, this story was funny and well written, which is what I look for in a SOR. I can safely say that I enjoyed reading Getting Railed.
When Julian, Leo and Markus appeared, I think Aubry stopped regretting buying the train set in the shop. The only downside now is that she’ll have to find a new gift for her nephew 😂
I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
One thing I should mention is that I hardly ever read the blurbs of the books I choose. Blindly diving into a book is kind of my philosophy. So, even though I had a general idea of what to expect in terms of sentient objects thanks to the title and cover of the book, I didn’t know the ins and outs of the story.
Was I disappointed? Honestly, not for a single moment. Although slightly unexpected, this story was funny and well written, which is what I look for in a SOR. I can safely say that I enjoyed reading Getting Railed.
When Julian, Leo and Markus appeared, I think Aubry stopped regretting buying the train set in the shop. The only downside now is that she’ll have to find a new gift for her nephew 😂
I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
May 9, 2025
I've read most of Sabrina's stuff, but the rest are very soon going to fall into the read pile. How she managed to make sentient silly but also not is amazing. What appears as simple brain rot and smut actually has a decent plot, and I love it. 3 trapped ancient warriors, cursed into toy trains, and one woman who let a spicy read go a little too far. Well written, with spice and plot. please let the next one be about the troll doll!!!
May 19, 2025
I don't think I can ever look at my son's toy train sets the same way again. 😳That being said, I loved this book. It was so hot and so fun, a must-read in sentient object smut. I love a good why choose and I never asked why I was reading it.
And the cherry on top for me is the toy shop providing legal papers and money for the guys after they are freed from their train state.
And the cherry on top for me is the toy shop providing legal papers and money for the guys after they are freed from their train state.
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