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A Kiss from Krampus
It all started with a bad little girl and a pair of embroidery scissors...
Eighty years ago, she snipped off Krampus' beard and used it to cast a spell on him, leaving him powerless to punish bad children. Now almost no one remembers him or the sting of his birch whip.
Two days before Christmas, Moritza stands at her least-favorite grandmother's deathbed, where she learns she's inheriting not only the mean old lady's house, but a small gold charm, which she's warned never to open. Of course, that's the first thing Moritza does, and in the chaos of her grandmother's death, the charm goes missing. Misplaced or stolen by a creepy store Santa who has been lurking around?
When a tall, dark, and furry stranger arrives, Moritza would like to believe it's all a sugarplum-induced hallucination. But she can't pretend she's seeing things when Krampus lays his hands and his impossibly long tongue on her. Krampus insists he's there reclaim his property and mete out some long-overdue punishment. When he discovers that the girl who cursed him is dead, and his charm is missing, he's reduced to begging for Moritza's help. Down on his knees in her bedroom, there's something both unseemly and irresistible about Krampus. The horns, the tail, the silky black fur smelling of cloves and oranges... and yes, that lewd, lascivious, and very nimble tongue. O Holy Night.
Eighty years ago, she snipped off Krampus' beard and used it to cast a spell on him, leaving him powerless to punish bad children. Now almost no one remembers him or the sting of his birch whip.
Two days before Christmas, Moritza stands at her least-favorite grandmother's deathbed, where she learns she's inheriting not only the mean old lady's house, but a small gold charm, which she's warned never to open. Of course, that's the first thing Moritza does, and in the chaos of her grandmother's death, the charm goes missing. Misplaced or stolen by a creepy store Santa who has been lurking around?
When a tall, dark, and furry stranger arrives, Moritza would like to believe it's all a sugarplum-induced hallucination. But she can't pretend she's seeing things when Krampus lays his hands and his impossibly long tongue on her. Krampus insists he's there reclaim his property and mete out some long-overdue punishment. When he discovers that the girl who cursed him is dead, and his charm is missing, he's reduced to begging for Moritza's help. Down on his knees in her bedroom, there's something both unseemly and irresistible about Krampus. The horns, the tail, the silky black fur smelling of cloves and oranges... and yes, that lewd, lascivious, and very nimble tongue. O Holy Night.
132 pages, Paperback
First published October 30, 2012
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Red Hanner
2 books12 followersRed Hanner was that girl in your third grade class who on career day raised her hand and said she wanted to grow up to be a stripper or a mortician. Neither of those things have panned out for her yet. She has a long history of writing strange, smutty things for private consumption, but has recently decided to be publicly consumed.
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November 23, 2016
3.5
Another fun one! Completely ridiculous. I would have liked it to be a little dirtier.
Also no spanking :( He only spanks the bad kids, not the naughty big girls. :(
Another fun one! Completely ridiculous. I would have liked it to be a little dirtier.
Also no spanking :( He only spanks the bad kids, not the naughty big girls. :(
December 3, 2025
Who knew an erotic Christmas tale about Krampus could be so good! A Christmas tradition to read this short and fun little book every year.
December 14, 2025
incredible.
December 8, 2023
(Book club) dawg what. I usually reserve one star reviews for books I dnf.
December 4, 2013
Reviewed on Brazen Reads: http://brazenreads.com/review-a-kiss-from-krampus-by-red-hanner/
The legend of the Krampus is one that’s more common in European countries than here in the U.S., but I’ve been introduced to this legend of a somewhat faun-like creature that beats bad children around Christmas time with a switch made of birch branches.
When author Red Hanner asked me if I’d be willing to review her erotic novella featuring Krampus, I was simultaneously horrified and intrigued. After all this is a somewhat demon-like creature: covered with fur, featuring cloven hooves, horns, and a tail. And we’re talking erotica. Featuring the Krampus.
However, at this point, I’m game for pretty much anything.
As the story opens, Moritza has come home for Christmas because the evil one of her two grandmothers is dying. Her dying grandmother gives her a capsule, telling her it’s the most valuable thing she’s leaving to Moritza, but she must never open it. Moritza, determined to be everything her grandmother is not, immediately opens it upon her grandmother’s death, freeing the Krampus her grandmother had imprisoned eighty years before.
Krampus is … a lascivious fellow, and Moritza finds herself strangely attracted to him, fur and all. They realize that a bead charm he needs for his complete power has gone missing, and while the two search for it, they carry on an affair while Moritza completes the funeral preparations for her grandmother.
I’ll admit that during the initial sex scene between Moritza and Krampus, I was reading through my fingers, much like I was watching a horror movie. I wasn’t sure if what I was reading could be construed as borderline bestiality, what with the horns and the tail and the fur and the cloven hooves.
The further I read, however, the more Krampus became more of a humaneseque character and much less of a creature. The story itself has enough intrigue that it doesn’t get boring, or rely solely on the erotica to keep it moving, and it’s definitely one of the most unique holiday stories I’ve ever read.
If you’re willing to take a chance on something different, this novella is a great — and dare I say it — really hot read.
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an unbiased review.
The legend of the Krampus is one that’s more common in European countries than here in the U.S., but I’ve been introduced to this legend of a somewhat faun-like creature that beats bad children around Christmas time with a switch made of birch branches.
When author Red Hanner asked me if I’d be willing to review her erotic novella featuring Krampus, I was simultaneously horrified and intrigued. After all this is a somewhat demon-like creature: covered with fur, featuring cloven hooves, horns, and a tail. And we’re talking erotica. Featuring the Krampus.
However, at this point, I’m game for pretty much anything.
As the story opens, Moritza has come home for Christmas because the evil one of her two grandmothers is dying. Her dying grandmother gives her a capsule, telling her it’s the most valuable thing she’s leaving to Moritza, but she must never open it. Moritza, determined to be everything her grandmother is not, immediately opens it upon her grandmother’s death, freeing the Krampus her grandmother had imprisoned eighty years before.
Krampus is … a lascivious fellow, and Moritza finds herself strangely attracted to him, fur and all. They realize that a bead charm he needs for his complete power has gone missing, and while the two search for it, they carry on an affair while Moritza completes the funeral preparations for her grandmother.
I’ll admit that during the initial sex scene between Moritza and Krampus, I was reading through my fingers, much like I was watching a horror movie. I wasn’t sure if what I was reading could be construed as borderline bestiality, what with the horns and the tail and the fur and the cloven hooves.
The further I read, however, the more Krampus became more of a humaneseque character and much less of a creature. The story itself has enough intrigue that it doesn’t get boring, or rely solely on the erotica to keep it moving, and it’s definitely one of the most unique holiday stories I’ve ever read.
If you’re willing to take a chance on something different, this novella is a great — and dare I say it — really hot read.
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an unbiased review.
December 30, 2018
This was hilarious and downright dirty, with a sweet HEA. Big and covered in black hair, Krampus was a devious, likeable, hot mess. I'd read this tale every Christmas!
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December 16, 2024… what did I just read? No shortage of content to discuss at the next book club 😂 🤭
December 14, 2025
Hoping for a Krampus Christmas this year 🐐
December 23, 2012
Looking for a steamy, short story to read on Christmas with some education on old folklore and lots of education on... other things? Look no further; this fun, sensual little story is exactly what you need. Dealing with a woman whose bitch of a grandmother died and how she has to look after the funeral while dealing with a devilishly naughty German legend, this short read is delightful. Perhaps the thing that distinguished this particular erotica fiction from others is the writing. I enjoyed the writing immensely because it was written in a sassy, hilarious fashion. No sugarcoating; it was blunt, and the main character was like that one friend everyone has with a personality of "Yeah, I'm a bitch and I'm proud of it. Your point?" It was quite amusing. Especially how she interacted with Krampus using that attitude; perplexing him but making him curious. Overall, if you ever have time for a quick erotic read, try this one out. You'll like it.
*book won in Goodreads First Reads giveaway*
*book won in Goodreads First Reads giveaway*
February 6, 2023
A wholesome Christmas erotica.
This story is well-written and a fun read. It made me fall in love with Krampus. I hope this author writes more monsters / human erotica. Hopefully, a second Krampus book.
This story is well-written and a fun read. It made me fall in love with Krampus. I hope this author writes more monsters / human erotica. Hopefully, a second Krampus book.
December 18, 2020
A Kiss From Krampus is an erotic romance novella centred around the mythical figure Krampus, a Christmas opposite to Santa Claus. Instead of bringing toys to good children, in European folklore Krampus punishes bad children by whipping them and frightening them into obedience. This little story explores a romance with the fearsome Krampus of legend, for a heartwarming holiday number with plenty of spice.
Read the full review on my blog: https://rosesbooks.home.blog/2020/12/...
Read the full review on my blog: https://rosesbooks.home.blog/2020/12/...
November 20, 2024
My dear father gifted me this book as a joke for christmas several years ago, before i’d become the shameless pervert i am today. this year i figured, what the hell, tis the season and all that. The book was fine. i was honestly more invested in the cousin stuff but it doesnt get brought up again. A definite read for anyone into really long prehensile tongues.
I dont think there’s anything that kinky happening here, certainly nothing for the author to feel ashamed of, but the use of the words “Hai” (as in hello) and “Oh my gawd” was awful and i hope she is ashamed of that.
I dont think there’s anything that kinky happening here, certainly nothing for the author to feel ashamed of, but the use of the words “Hai” (as in hello) and “Oh my gawd” was awful and i hope she is ashamed of that.
January 2, 2021
This book was lame. Barely any smut and the writing needs more editing for sure. I feel ripped off, I actually want my money back. I feel like those who gave this book a positive review were either fake reviews or paid reviews. After reading this, there is no way it deserved 5 stars. I guess it was a good short comedic story, if anything.
January 12, 2022
Surprisingly, this is one of the better plots and writing that I’ve encountered in the smut book world. The book could have extended the mystery further and been an extra 100 pages long. However, my book club and (mostly) I couldn’t get past the description of the *ahem* male appendage in question. I guess half human/half animal men is where I draw the line.
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November 17, 2023
Hmm..
I don't know, exactly, how to describe how I feel about this book.
Weird. A bit creepy during some descriptive parts. A little sexy and a little mild at the same time. I definitely cringed a few times. I also definitely had a confused lady boner a few times.
I don't know if I recommend it.
But I also do?
I don't know, exactly, how to describe how I feel about this book.
Weird. A bit creepy during some descriptive parts. A little sexy and a little mild at the same time. I definitely cringed a few times. I also definitely had a confused lady boner a few times.
I don't know if I recommend it.
But I also do?
December 20, 2020
3.5 stars. It's a Krampus romance (which is somehow not the weirdest thing I've read) and that's pretty much all you need to know. It was very quick and I enjoyed it, but found the writing a bit plain and overly simple sometimes.
December 16, 2021
Delightful and steamy!
November 2, 2024
quick and dirty
A perfect seasonal spicy read, quick and to the point - I loved this book. Just what I wanted to kick off the holiday season
A perfect seasonal spicy read, quick and to the point - I loved this book. Just what I wanted to kick off the holiday season
November 26, 2024
A clever smutty Christmas story ☺️
December 18, 2024
That was fun!
December 19, 2024
I was into this until the Hitler name drop. What the fuck?
December 8, 2023
Book club read
December 22, 2023
5 well deserved stars. If you're not a little bit attracted to monsters and creatures then this book might not be for you. This is the smut break I needed from all these "enemies to lovers" and "dark romance" tropes ETC. I wasn't a krampus fan but now I might be...
Noted that this type of book and literature should be reserved for "Monster F-ers" only LMAO
Noted that this type of book and literature should be reserved for "Monster F-ers" only LMAO
November 23, 2017
Amazing
That is the only word I can think of to describe this book. When I first went into this I thought that it might just be another silly little love story with some stuff here and there. I was so wrong. This book was just absolutely amazing.
That is the only word I can think of to describe this book. When I first went into this I thought that it might just be another silly little love story with some stuff here and there. I was so wrong. This book was just absolutely amazing.
March 1, 2016
Who knew Krampus was heroic, romantic, and a virgin to human sex...
OMG what fun this book was to read.... I giggled through a good portion of it....
you want a fast paced, silly, romantic read? This is the one!!!
OMG what fun this book was to read.... I giggled through a good portion of it....
you want a fast paced, silly, romantic read? This is the one!!!
March 16, 2016
Hahahahaha. Well, I can't decide if this book is so stupid it's brilliant or if it's just plain stupid!
January 30, 2016
This book was absolutely ridiculous. I got it as a Christmas present. Quick read. Worth it if you're looking for a silly romance novel.
December 24, 2025
Extremely funny!! I read this during holidays for laughs. This is my Hallmark/lifetime story!!
October 31, 2025
Pretty much what you’d expect from Krampus smut. Can’t complain.
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