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Bathhouse Beasts #2
The Anubis's Massage
A man on the edge. A bathhouse full of monsters. One sensual touch that changes everything…
Chris thought he had it all figured out—work hard, act tough, don’t ask questions. But when a breakup and months of frustration leave him restless and aching, a mysterious listing for a downtown bathhouse catches his eye. No phones. No rules. No limits.
Inside, he finds more than just release. He finds creatures. Beasts. Monsters with powerful bodies, dark eyes, and promises of pleasure whispered in the steam. And when an Anubis named Khemet lays hands on him—offering a massage that starts with tension relief and ends in complete surrender—Chris’s world cracks open.
The heat between them is undeniable. Khemet’s hands are magic, his voice hypnotic, and his touch awakens parts of Chris he’s never dared explore. What begins as curiosity spirals into obsession—oil-slicked muscles, whispered confessions, slow touches that build to something primal and unstoppable.
Sensual, raw, and emotionally charged, Anubis Massage is a gay monster romance about letting go of shame, giving in to pleasure, and discovering the kind of love that doesn’t just touch the body—but claims the soul.
Chris thought he had it all figured out—work hard, act tough, don’t ask questions. But when a breakup and months of frustration leave him restless and aching, a mysterious listing for a downtown bathhouse catches his eye. No phones. No rules. No limits.
Inside, he finds more than just release. He finds creatures. Beasts. Monsters with powerful bodies, dark eyes, and promises of pleasure whispered in the steam. And when an Anubis named Khemet lays hands on him—offering a massage that starts with tension relief and ends in complete surrender—Chris’s world cracks open.
The heat between them is undeniable. Khemet’s hands are magic, his voice hypnotic, and his touch awakens parts of Chris he’s never dared explore. What begins as curiosity spirals into obsession—oil-slicked muscles, whispered confessions, slow touches that build to something primal and unstoppable.
Sensual, raw, and emotionally charged, Anubis Massage is a gay monster romance about letting go of shame, giving in to pleasure, and discovering the kind of love that doesn’t just touch the body—but claims the soul.
36 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 18, 2025
About the author
Blake R. Wolfe
83 books426 followersBlake R. Wolfe has adored werewolves and monsters since he was a child growing up in a small rural Michigan town. Now he lives near the shores of Lake Michigan with his two partners, two cats that need to be fed every three seconds, and a dog that is very spoiled. He spends most of his free time hiking through the nearby forest, thinking up the next great romance story for his readers.
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April 29, 2026
well, a little disappointed, but still impressed.
April 11, 2026
Could all this anger and the constant breakups be because there was something about me even I didn’t know?
Chris is a mechanic. Just so we’re clear, he is a Man’s Man. (Because, you know, us gay guys are never masculine.)
The gay bathhouse that caters to both humans and monsters has intrigued Chris for a while now. Angry and frustrated after a bad breakup, Chris gives in to his curiosity.
Gay Denial. Excessive talk of women, especially his ex. 👎🏻
Internalized homophobia is ratcheted up quite high.
Showers, glory hole, hot tub…
Khemet is an Anubis. Tall and muscular, all black, with fur and glowing eyes.
Private massage, with special oil.
The action is passable with anatomy and other elements, and the physiology improves as the narrative moves along…but this needs additional descriptive detail. The page count certainly allows for it.
Strong with Discovery, but Awakening is cursory. Chris admitting that he’s not straight—and never was—at the end…it’s too little, too late.
Not expecting insta, but the vague ending certainly does not qualify as an HFN. And this book does call itself a “romance,” after all. 👎🏻
“How do you feel?”
“Like I’ve been reborn.”
Chris is a mechanic. Just so we’re clear, he is a Man’s Man. (Because, you know, us gay guys are never masculine.)
The gay bathhouse that caters to both humans and monsters has intrigued Chris for a while now. Angry and frustrated after a bad breakup, Chris gives in to his curiosity.
Gay Denial. Excessive talk of women, especially his ex. 👎🏻
Internalized homophobia is ratcheted up quite high.
Showers, glory hole, hot tub…
Khemet is an Anubis. Tall and muscular, all black, with fur and glowing eyes.
Private massage, with special oil.
The action is passable with anatomy and other elements, and the physiology improves as the narrative moves along…but this needs additional descriptive detail. The page count certainly allows for it.
Strong with Discovery, but Awakening is cursory. Chris admitting that he’s not straight—and never was—at the end…it’s too little, too late.
Not expecting insta, but the vague ending certainly does not qualify as an HFN. And this book does call itself a “romance,” after all. 👎🏻
“How do you feel?”
“Like I’ve been reborn.”
August 18, 2025
Short, but oh so good! And full of spice! Chris, a hot mechanic, is going to discover himself and his deepest desires in the Bathhouse - where he meets Khemet. He is an Anubis. Guys, go read it. Khemet is one of the hottest Beasts I've ever came across. I wish there was more. I can't wait for the next one!
December 7, 2025
My reviews are my own. If you liked this book, I’m glad you enjoyed it. If not, I respect your opinion. This is merely my opinion, so let's keep it courteous. My review is honest and voluntary.
This is tagged as romance, but it is not. It is a simple steamy meet-up. So if you are up for a short, steamy quickie, this is the right choice for you.
On to my next adventure, Happy Readings!!!
This is tagged as romance, but it is not. It is a simple steamy meet-up. So if you are up for a short, steamy quickie, this is the right choice for you.
On to my next adventure, Happy Readings!!!
July 4, 2026
Once again, another short MM monster book full of nothing but pure SMUT.
And it's GOOD.
Now I have a strange urge to research Ancient Egyptian mythology, just like I did when I was younger.
Totally not for a certain god...or anything.
...Totally.
Another 5 ⭐ and 5 🌶️ to add to the list!
Now, I'm off to start the next one! I hear it's a Minotaur! 😉❤️🔥
And it's GOOD.
Now I have a strange urge to research Ancient Egyptian mythology, just like I did when I was younger.
Totally not for a certain god...or anything.
...Totally.
Another 5 ⭐ and 5 🌶️ to add to the list!
Now, I'm off to start the next one! I hear it's a Minotaur! 😉❤️🔥
December 27, 2025
Sweet Spicy Story
This one was sweet and a bit romantic. Times of acceptance, discovery and moving forward. The ending was more clean and not a cliffhanger compared to the first one.
This one was sweet and a bit romantic. Times of acceptance, discovery and moving forward. The ending was more clean and not a cliffhanger compared to the first one.
May 2, 2026
Chris had and eye opening experience . . .
First he gets turned out by a demon with his first glory hole experience . . . Then Khemet the Anubis gives him the massage of his life, fucks him silly and tells him not to be a stranger . . . WHAT! Fuckin dead! 🤣🤣🤣
4 stars
First he gets turned out by a demon with his first glory hole experience . . . Then Khemet the Anubis gives him the massage of his life, fucks him silly and tells him not to be a stranger . . . WHAT! Fuckin dead! 🤣🤣🤣
4 stars
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August 20, 2025
3.5 Stars
Naughty M/M shenanigans in a Paranormal Universe.
Naughty M/M shenanigans in a Paranormal Universe.
October 26, 2025
Have never read a book with Anubis as the “creature” and now I need so many more books with him in it!
November 11, 2025
Mystical meets Coming Out
The story was great. Had the ‘self realization’ and ‘self discovery’ theme going as well as the subtle hint of love at the end.
The story was great. Had the ‘self realization’ and ‘self discovery’ theme going as well as the subtle hint of love at the end.
January 28, 2026
A bit short, but also very interesting that Anubis was a species, not just one Egyptian God. I liked the concept and Chris finding his true self.
April 15, 2026
I’m going to enjoy this series…
This series is like a bathhouse itself…. A really good one… I’ve only read the first two…. But I’ll be back ……
This series is like a bathhouse itself…. A really good one… I’ve only read the first two…. But I’ll be back ……
May 20, 2026
—• 3.5 •—
July 10, 2026
Not bad...
A bit of a downer compared to book one, but still pretty amazing as a whole, would definitely recommend, especially for the smut.
A bit of a downer compared to book one, but still pretty amazing as a whole, would definitely recommend, especially for the smut.
September 8, 2025
This was a very quick, hot, smutty read. In this world shifters are known among humans and some people like to engage with them in a bathhouse tailored for men only. Things get real hot and heavy 🥵
December 18, 2025
The anubis
Ya terminé el segundo libro y me gustó muchísimo,pero no sé, desde el primer libro sentí que me hubiese gustado que las historias fueran más largas con más contenido de ellos en sus vidas diarias son historias con mucha pasión pero son muy cortas uno siente que las historias siguen en un segundo libro pero no es así como quiera gracias al escritor ojalá siga escribiendo más novelas porque eh leído todos sus libros y son muy buenos
Ya terminé el segundo libro y me gustó muchísimo,pero no sé, desde el primer libro sentí que me hubiese gustado que las historias fueran más largas con más contenido de ellos en sus vidas diarias son historias con mucha pasión pero son muy cortas uno siente que las historias siguen en un segundo libro pero no es así como quiera gracias al escritor ojalá siga escribiendo más novelas porque eh leído todos sus libros y son muy buenos
May 28, 2026
2.5⭐️ This was good. It’s SPICY enough. I somehow enjoyed it.
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