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Twisted Holidays #3
Fright Night
People pretend to be scared of things that go bump in the night, but they’re lying to themselves. Fear is thrilling. The racing heart, prickling sensation, and unsteady breaths are signs of excitement and fear. Coincidence? I certainly don’t think so.
Which is the first point I’ll make to her. After two years of being kept away, I’m back to collect what I’ve been without.
My past. My future. My Trickster.
The one who got me arrested. My stepsister.
This Halloween, when everyone is shouting "trick or treat" to their neighbours, I’ll be hiding in the dark, making her heart race in both terror and pleasure.
Scream for me, Trickster.
Which is the first point I’ll make to her. After two years of being kept away, I’m back to collect what I’ve been without.
My past. My future. My Trickster.
The one who got me arrested. My stepsister.
This Halloween, when everyone is shouting "trick or treat" to their neighbours, I’ll be hiding in the dark, making her heart race in both terror and pleasure.
Scream for me, Trickster.
178 pages, Paperback
Published September 17, 2025
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M.L. Philpitt
36 books371 followersUSA Today Bestselling author M.L. Philpitt writes both dark romance and paranormal romance. When she’s not writing made-up realities, she’s reading them. She lives in Canada with her four pets and survives life with coffee and an obsession with fictional characters, especially the morally grey kind. By day, she masks as a therapist, and is still waiting for her Hogwarts letter so she can be sorted into her Ravenclaw house.
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September 19, 2025
I. ABSOLUTELY. LOVED. THIS. NOVELLA! The way that I ate this novella up and didn't leave a single fucking crumb. This one has all of my favorite tropes/microtropes. It has the spice without losing a plot. And listen, I love myself a slutty little novella that is all spice and no plot but the way that I absolutely loved this plot.
This halloween novella is a stepsibling romance where they play an adult version of trick or treat. And Knox is the master of not only tricking but also getting his treat, if you catch what I am putting down. So essentially the plot of this book is that Knox and Oakley are stepsiblings and have always played tricks on one another. Oakley took it too far 2 years ago which resulted in Knox getting arrested and sent away for community service. Knox is back but NOT for revenge. He is back because he has lost out of 2 years of playing tricks on his little sister and he wants his treat. I mean the first time she realizes he is back in her life is by waking up with dried cum on her back... glorious! Surprise, she loved it!
This one didn't read like a novella at all. I didn't feel like anything was lacking. I loved the depth of the plot and the spice was good. All of the kinks and "plays" was everything I would want in a halloween novella. So if you are looking for a novella that is under 15o pages this spooky season and love a book between step siblings that includes primal, knife and cum play with a mask kink, this is the one for you!
I hope you love this one as much as I did!
This halloween novella is a stepsibling romance where they play an adult version of trick or treat. And Knox is the master of not only tricking but also getting his treat, if you catch what I am putting down. So essentially the plot of this book is that Knox and Oakley are stepsiblings and have always played tricks on one another. Oakley took it too far 2 years ago which resulted in Knox getting arrested and sent away for community service. Knox is back but NOT for revenge. He is back because he has lost out of 2 years of playing tricks on his little sister and he wants his treat. I mean the first time she realizes he is back in her life is by waking up with dried cum on her back... glorious! Surprise, she loved it!
This one didn't read like a novella at all. I didn't feel like anything was lacking. I loved the depth of the plot and the spice was good. All of the kinks and "plays" was everything I would want in a halloween novella. So if you are looking for a novella that is under 15o pages this spooky season and love a book between step siblings that includes primal, knife and cum play with a mask kink, this is the one for you!
I hope you love this one as much as I did!
October 15, 2025
A house of mirrors maze at a halloween fall festival with a masked man…don’t mind if I do🤭
October 5, 2025
2/5⭐️
2/5🌶️
📱
wasn’t as impressed by this one compared to others in the series. plot was meh, characters were meh, spice was meh, wanted more spice and less of the weird build up to it. enjoyed that it was halloween themed though!
2/5🌶️
📱
wasn’t as impressed by this one compared to others in the series. plot was meh, characters were meh, spice was meh, wanted more spice and less of the weird build up to it. enjoyed that it was halloween themed though!
September 6, 2025
Now I loved the tropes and instantly knew this was going to be amazing…but she blew it out of the park.
I enjoyed the backstory, the plot, the characters and the overall vibe. It was paced perfectly and I truly enjoyed the fact that the MCs built a relationship before and now that they are reconnecting it wasn’t rushed or out of the blue.
Knox (love the name lol) was down bad, but knew how to be patient and not rush things to scare his “lil sis”. He was teasing, caring and brutally honest. Not only pushing her towards him, but towards her dreams too. He also truly knew her and that was a highlight, because he cared more about her dreams than anything else.
And Oakley, she was a dumbass before, sure, she was young, but after doing what she did, I liked that she felt guilty (as she should) but didn’t fold immediately when he showed back up. I did like seeing her bloom once she felt safe with him. She needed the push and seeing her live her life for herself and not others was a treat … see what I did there?
And let me tell you, you want to preorder the Valentines novella because THOSE TROPES?!? Excuse me while I count down the minutes till we get more holiday goodness!!
Thank you a thousand for the e-arc!!
Quotes:
He’s here. I know it. I feel it.
"You smell sweet. Believe it or not, I've been dreaming of you for two years."
"Keep dreaming."
"Why would I continue dreaming when I finally have the real thing?"
"Complimenting you would involve getting on my knees and showing you how much I've missed you, audience be damned."
"You're the treat I've been craving for a long time."
"I want your screams, your moans, your fear; and the moment it shifts into desire. I want to see what you look like when you come for me and I want my name on your lips when you do."
"You're the only one who's ever truly cared, Oakley. Now let me show you how much I care for you."
She's held the key to me since we were seventeen, and fuck if she didn't just unlock the door for good.
"I went a long time without getting to touch you, Trickster," he explained. "I won't be living another moment of not."
I enjoyed the backstory, the plot, the characters and the overall vibe. It was paced perfectly and I truly enjoyed the fact that the MCs built a relationship before and now that they are reconnecting it wasn’t rushed or out of the blue.
Knox (love the name lol) was down bad, but knew how to be patient and not rush things to scare his “lil sis”. He was teasing, caring and brutally honest. Not only pushing her towards him, but towards her dreams too. He also truly knew her and that was a highlight, because he cared more about her dreams than anything else.
And Oakley, she was a dumbass before, sure, she was young, but after doing what she did, I liked that she felt guilty (as she should) but didn’t fold immediately when he showed back up. I did like seeing her bloom once she felt safe with him. She needed the push and seeing her live her life for herself and not others was a treat … see what I did there?
And let me tell you, you want to preorder the Valentines novella because THOSE TROPES?!? Excuse me while I count down the minutes till we get more holiday goodness!!
Thank you a thousand for the e-arc!!
Quotes:
He’s here. I know it. I feel it.
"You smell sweet. Believe it or not, I've been dreaming of you for two years."
"Keep dreaming."
"Why would I continue dreaming when I finally have the real thing?"
"Complimenting you would involve getting on my knees and showing you how much I've missed you, audience be damned."
"You're the treat I've been craving for a long time."
"I want your screams, your moans, your fear; and the moment it shifts into desire. I want to see what you look like when you come for me and I want my name on your lips when you do."
"You're the only one who's ever truly cared, Oakley. Now let me show you how much I care for you."
She's held the key to me since we were seventeen, and fuck if she didn't just unlock the door for good.
"I went a long time without getting to touch you, Trickster," he explained. "I won't be living another moment of not."
September 10, 2025
Part of the Twisted Holidays Series. ⭐️3.5
Oakley, our FMC is brought into a family through her mother’s marriage to the mayor. Upon meeting him and his son, she is thrown into their world, she eventually bonds with Knox her step-brother. However, a night out ends in Knox being sent away for two years. Oakley, is thrust into a position of being primed for following on in her step-father’s footsteps. Of course, Knox returns with revenge in mind. At an Halloween event he ups the ante and they each realise it won’t be all laughs and giggles 🎃
It’s was a quick Halloween novella.
Oakley, our FMC is brought into a family through her mother’s marriage to the mayor. Upon meeting him and his son, she is thrown into their world, she eventually bonds with Knox her step-brother. However, a night out ends in Knox being sent away for two years. Oakley, is thrust into a position of being primed for following on in her step-father’s footsteps. Of course, Knox returns with revenge in mind. At an Halloween event he ups the ante and they each realise it won’t be all laughs and giggles 🎃
It’s was a quick Halloween novella.
October 6, 2025
I’m usually not crazy about novellas for obvious reasons. They’re so short and the story has to move so fast. But I genuinely enjoyed this one!
First “Halloween “ read of October, complete! 👻🎃
First “Halloween “ read of October, complete! 👻🎃
October 8, 2025
book review
Twisted, taboo, and utterly addictive. Fright Night gave me everything I wanted in a quick, dark Halloween read. It’s a stepbrother romance drenched in tension and temptation, the kind of story that doesn’t waste a second getting to the heat. Fast-paced, filthy, and deliciously wrong in all the right ways, I loved every messed-up minute of it.
If you’re in the mood for something that feels like a wicked little secret being dark, dirty, and hauntingly hot, this one’s a must for your spooky season lineup
Twisted, taboo, and utterly addictive. Fright Night gave me everything I wanted in a quick, dark Halloween read. It’s a stepbrother romance drenched in tension and temptation, the kind of story that doesn’t waste a second getting to the heat. Fast-paced, filthy, and deliciously wrong in all the right ways, I loved every messed-up minute of it.
If you’re in the mood for something that feels like a wicked little secret being dark, dirty, and hauntingly hot, this one’s a must for your spooky season lineup
October 7, 2025
I devoured this stalkerish Halloween romance in a matter of hours! It was so good!!!! I will definitely be reading M L Philpitts other holiday novels.
October 7, 2025
Quick read revolving around step siblings being reunited after one being sent away to prison.
-step siblings
-kn1fe play
-stalking
-medium spicy and dark
-step siblings
-kn1fe play
-stalking
-medium spicy and dark
October 14, 2025
Can’t go wrong w these lil saucy reads
October 18, 2025
I liked it. Spicy Novella with a Halloween theme. exactly what I was looking for.
October 25, 2025
Not a fan of step-sibling things… basic storyline that I’ve read many times before in Halloween novellas. Too cliche
September 13, 2025
Fun, what could I say 🤷🏼♀️
October 13, 2025
3.5⭐️
November 4, 2025
| Fright Night | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
By @mlphilpitt
This is my 3rd holiday book Philpitt and I eat. Them. Up!!! They’re perfect. All of them. I love a masked stalker and step sibling trope. Combine them together on Halloween?! Pure cinema! Our masked MC is back years after being separated from his stepsister. This time his intentions are clear. She. Is. His. Need I say more? Yeah? Okay… there is a chase scene… now go read it!
By @mlphilpitt
This is my 3rd holiday book Philpitt and I eat. Them. Up!!! They’re perfect. All of them. I love a masked stalker and step sibling trope. Combine them together on Halloween?! Pure cinema! Our masked MC is back years after being separated from his stepsister. This time his intentions are clear. She. Is. His. Need I say more? Yeah? Okay… there is a chase scene… now go read it!
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December 27, 2025Trick or treat, Trickster. Choose wisely.
A perfect spooky treat to trick you into falling for what goes bump in the night!
Or rather who….
I enjoyed reading this halloween themed novella, the characters Oakley & Knox were more than just step-siblings. They have history together, the main focus being this game of “Trick or treat” off pulling planks on each other when they were growing up.
One night changes everything with Oakley playing a trick which saw Knox in handcuffs and now as time has passed Knox wants to return the trick on Oakley. However, he can see the difference in her and how his father has turned his attention onto her, darkening her dreams.
And, Knox isn’t the only one wanting to play games with Oakley.
“Your actions took me away from you and that…that I will not forgive.”?
You find out more is going on with each character and what it will take to pull the ultimate trick or treat off…can they both finally have their dreams?
“You’re the treat I’ve been craving for a long time.”
A perfect spooky treat to trick you into falling for what goes bump in the night!
Or rather who….
I enjoyed reading this halloween themed novella, the characters Oakley & Knox were more than just step-siblings. They have history together, the main focus being this game of “Trick or treat” off pulling planks on each other when they were growing up.
One night changes everything with Oakley playing a trick which saw Knox in handcuffs and now as time has passed Knox wants to return the trick on Oakley. However, he can see the difference in her and how his father has turned his attention onto her, darkening her dreams.
And, Knox isn’t the only one wanting to play games with Oakley.
“Your actions took me away from you and that…that I will not forgive.”?
You find out more is going on with each character and what it will take to pull the ultimate trick or treat off…can they both finally have their dreams?
“You’re the treat I’ve been craving for a long time.”
October 30, 2025
Oh Knox the problem child, Oakley the golden child.
Things I want to remember…
Knox, was the “fuck-up.” The black sheep. “I’ve seen the way you look at her. At least now, she can start her life away from you.”Oakley Rivers, my stepsister. Soemthing caked to my back. Dried cum, video, trickster. Oakley works at City hall, not what she should. freak her out, then fuck her in her sexy little shoes. Yeah, that’ll be the plan.oakley running the Halloween festival. Julian has ammo on her. Bj. person seated on my couch, black jean clad legs spread invitingly, with an arm stretched across the back like he owns the damn thing. It’s been two years, four months, and three days—“Long time no see, Trickster. Miss me?”Spending the night fucking with her door by picking the lock, then tossing pebbles at her window was intentional. “I never wanted to get rid of you.”It’s been years but not one day has passed where you haven’t been on my mind.”Knox couldn’t do anything by Henry’s standards. “What if I said you are my life, Oakley?”You stole my life, I’ll take yours.”A picture of only Oakley and me, same background, with my arm resting on her waist, after the photographer insisted on a few with us without the bride and groom. Halloween-themed macchiato. Do you want to be the next mayor? “Uh…well, planning Halloween’s event has been a great experience. Christmas will probably be even better. It’s a good portfolio for the future.” He can’t hit you anymore. “Not if he doesn’t want a punch in return.” Tied to the bed. Black sleep mask. Watching. Tasting the knife “ I’m wet”“Two years without you and you think you’ll be coming after only a few minutes? Not fuckin’ happening.”“You’ll be lucky I don’t keep you on edge for the next two. Next time, don’t lie to the cops.”house of mirrors someone is bothering her. Cheating in the maze. “Started to fall for you the first time you cleaned me up.” I feel alive. She represents peace and quiet. She represents the safety not discovered during my childhood, but found in her arms. “Tomorrow, I’ll send another payment.”After she falls asleep on my chest, I reach for my phone, typing out a quick text to the group chat. Ended the relationship in the driveway of a drug supplier’s house in a sketchy neighbourhood and called a friend to come pick me up. Two years. Twenty-four thousand dollars spent on his blackmail. You should have gotten an email with a thirty-thousand-dollar deposit; smashed the hard drive. Henry calling. “Why do you hate your son? Why are you so determined to push him out of this family? Most importantly, why did you hit him all those times?”apprenticeship in electrical engineering. Trickster’s Events,
Things I want to remember…
Knox, was the “fuck-up.” The black sheep. “I’ve seen the way you look at her. At least now, she can start her life away from you.”Oakley Rivers, my stepsister. Soemthing caked to my back. Dried cum, video, trickster. Oakley works at City hall, not what she should. freak her out, then fuck her in her sexy little shoes. Yeah, that’ll be the plan.oakley running the Halloween festival. Julian has ammo on her. Bj. person seated on my couch, black jean clad legs spread invitingly, with an arm stretched across the back like he owns the damn thing. It’s been two years, four months, and three days—“Long time no see, Trickster. Miss me?”Spending the night fucking with her door by picking the lock, then tossing pebbles at her window was intentional. “I never wanted to get rid of you.”It’s been years but not one day has passed where you haven’t been on my mind.”Knox couldn’t do anything by Henry’s standards. “What if I said you are my life, Oakley?”You stole my life, I’ll take yours.”A picture of only Oakley and me, same background, with my arm resting on her waist, after the photographer insisted on a few with us without the bride and groom. Halloween-themed macchiato. Do you want to be the next mayor? “Uh…well, planning Halloween’s event has been a great experience. Christmas will probably be even better. It’s a good portfolio for the future.” He can’t hit you anymore. “Not if he doesn’t want a punch in return.” Tied to the bed. Black sleep mask. Watching. Tasting the knife “ I’m wet”“Two years without you and you think you’ll be coming after only a few minutes? Not fuckin’ happening.”“You’ll be lucky I don’t keep you on edge for the next two. Next time, don’t lie to the cops.”house of mirrors someone is bothering her. Cheating in the maze. “Started to fall for you the first time you cleaned me up.” I feel alive. She represents peace and quiet. She represents the safety not discovered during my childhood, but found in her arms. “Tomorrow, I’ll send another payment.”After she falls asleep on my chest, I reach for my phone, typing out a quick text to the group chat. Ended the relationship in the driveway of a drug supplier’s house in a sketchy neighbourhood and called a friend to come pick me up. Two years. Twenty-four thousand dollars spent on his blackmail. You should have gotten an email with a thirty-thousand-dollar deposit; smashed the hard drive. Henry calling. “Why do you hate your son? Why are you so determined to push him out of this family? Most importantly, why did you hit him all those times?”apprenticeship in electrical engineering. Trickster’s Events,
October 26, 2025
Knox is heading home after a two year stint doing community service thanks to a prank gone awry and he has a plan. To start with, he's going to make sure Oakley knows exactly what part she'll play in his homecoming. It'll end when she's his and he can protect her in every way he can.
Oakley is not completely enthused about Knox's return. Not because she doesn't want him there, but because she feels like she didn't do enough to stop his father from sending him away two years ago. But since Knox doesn't pull any punches when he returns home, Oakley is drawn into his scheme. Which is to say, she's an unwitting participant. At first. It doesn't take long before she's anticipating the way he creeps up on her. The way he sneaks into her house. The way he leaves her wanting him close even though her head tells her she should be trying to stay away.
On Knox's end, he's obsessed. He's also determined to get Oakley out from under his father's thumb. If that means butting heads with the old man over brunch, he's more than willing to do just that. And if it means stalking her through a Halloween maze and making sure she enjoys every minute of it? Well, he's willing to do that, too.
A little B&E, a video Oakley watches more than once, a maze, a mask, a man who knows who and what he wants, and a lady who needs to delve deep and come to terms with her attraction so she can be the person she's supposed to be. *thumbs up*
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
Oakley is not completely enthused about Knox's return. Not because she doesn't want him there, but because she feels like she didn't do enough to stop his father from sending him away two years ago. But since Knox doesn't pull any punches when he returns home, Oakley is drawn into his scheme. Which is to say, she's an unwitting participant. At first. It doesn't take long before she's anticipating the way he creeps up on her. The way he sneaks into her house. The way he leaves her wanting him close even though her head tells her she should be trying to stay away.
On Knox's end, he's obsessed. He's also determined to get Oakley out from under his father's thumb. If that means butting heads with the old man over brunch, he's more than willing to do just that. And if it means stalking her through a Halloween maze and making sure she enjoys every minute of it? Well, he's willing to do that, too.
A little B&E, a video Oakley watches more than once, a maze, a mask, a man who knows who and what he wants, and a lady who needs to delve deep and come to terms with her attraction so she can be the person she's supposed to be. *thumbs up*
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
October 21, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Out of ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶 Out of 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
Would I reread : Yes.
I expected nothing other than extraordinary from this novella and it delivered. I love this series, and I'm super excited for the Valentines one up and coming next year, I'm so surprised to find out about it because I thought it was only the three, but I'm not complaining.
Knox is actually so funny, he also just feels like the playful teasing type, he didn't push anything to much, and he was really respectful. Which is rare in these kinds of short novellas. (Seriously, the last ones I read this month were terrible)
The plot stayed consistent and there wasn't just heaps of smut. Which was well written too.
I know it's a nervous twitch/habit but Oakley constantly licking her lips is really annoying, it's like 50 Shades all over again with Anastasia biting her lip.
𝐌𝐲 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐫 :
1. 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
2. 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
3. 𝐄𝐠𝐠 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭
🌶🌶 Out of 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
Would I reread : Yes.
I expected nothing other than extraordinary from this novella and it delivered. I love this series, and I'm super excited for the Valentines one up and coming next year, I'm so surprised to find out about it because I thought it was only the three, but I'm not complaining.
Knox is actually so funny, he also just feels like the playful teasing type, he didn't push anything to much, and he was really respectful. Which is rare in these kinds of short novellas. (Seriously, the last ones I read this month were terrible)
The plot stayed consistent and there wasn't just heaps of smut. Which was well written too.
I know it's a nervous twitch/habit but Oakley constantly licking her lips is really annoying, it's like 50 Shades all over again with Anastasia biting her lip.
𝐌𝐲 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐫 :
1. 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
2. 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
3. 𝐄𝐠𝐠 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭
October 23, 2025
3.5/ 5 ⭐️
Part of the Twisted Holidays.
“Trick or Treat, Trickster. Choose wisely.”
For a novella is was good. It started off unhinged but lost its steam.
I expected gritty, messy, and borderline forbidden — this was more like dark with a safety net. Step-sibling romance? Yeah, that’s the taboo, but it felt kinda muted.
The tension had potential to burn, but it never quite scorched. The story was fast, the chemistry there, but it didn’t shove me off the cliff the way I hoped.
Still, it’s a solid, quick read with that Halloween, taboo, slightly unhinged, dangerous vibe you crave — just not full-blown chaos.
✖ Not as dark as I wanted
✖ Step-sibling taboo a little toasted
✔ Raw enough to keep me hooked
A good vibe if you’re into the almost dangerous without the full dive.
I have read the others in this collection, and I look forward to reading Be Mine in February. 🖤
Part of the Twisted Holidays.
“Trick or Treat, Trickster. Choose wisely.”
For a novella is was good. It started off unhinged but lost its steam.
I expected gritty, messy, and borderline forbidden — this was more like dark with a safety net. Step-sibling romance? Yeah, that’s the taboo, but it felt kinda muted.
The tension had potential to burn, but it never quite scorched. The story was fast, the chemistry there, but it didn’t shove me off the cliff the way I hoped.
Still, it’s a solid, quick read with that Halloween, taboo, slightly unhinged, dangerous vibe you crave — just not full-blown chaos.
✖ Not as dark as I wanted
✖ Step-sibling taboo a little toasted
✔ Raw enough to keep me hooked
A good vibe if you’re into the almost dangerous without the full dive.
I have read the others in this collection, and I look forward to reading Be Mine in February. 🖤
October 13, 2025
📖 Fright Night
★★★★
Well I absolutely loved this cheeky little Halloween Novella!
Whilst only a short read, you get everything you could want from this. I mean the plot is fantastic, you have Oakley and Knox, step-siblings who love a good prank, until one goes too far and Knox gets taken away. Years later he has come back with a few tricks of his own, and pleeenty of little treats in there as well 😏
It has a perfect balance between storyline and smut, sometimes I find Novellas lack in plot and are basically pure smut but this one was a pleasant surprise and great read!
If you’re looking for a quick read that feels like it should be a naughty little secret then this is the one for you!!
★★★★
Well I absolutely loved this cheeky little Halloween Novella!
Whilst only a short read, you get everything you could want from this. I mean the plot is fantastic, you have Oakley and Knox, step-siblings who love a good prank, until one goes too far and Knox gets taken away. Years later he has come back with a few tricks of his own, and pleeenty of little treats in there as well 😏
It has a perfect balance between storyline and smut, sometimes I find Novellas lack in plot and are basically pure smut but this one was a pleasant surprise and great read!
If you’re looking for a quick read that feels like it should be a naughty little secret then this is the one for you!!
September 10, 2025
🌶🌶🌶/5
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This was good! I wish we had more backstory, but that’s the thing about novellas: they always leave you wanting more. The relationship between Knox and Oakley was very quick, but I felt like I at least got enough of their previous time together to understand and root for them. Their parents can kick rocks, though. They were some of the worst hoity-toity people. Thankfully, they weren’t religious on top of that, because that would have been icing on the hate cake.
Overall, this is a fun read!
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This was good! I wish we had more backstory, but that’s the thing about novellas: they always leave you wanting more. The relationship between Knox and Oakley was very quick, but I felt like I at least got enough of their previous time together to understand and root for them. Their parents can kick rocks, though. They were some of the worst hoity-toity people. Thankfully, they weren’t religious on top of that, because that would have been icing on the hate cake.
Overall, this is a fun read!
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September 22, 2025
My Overall Rating 3.75/5
This holiday novella was a great addition to the Twisted Holidays series by M.L. Philpitt. Knox is a crazy obsessed step brother to Oakley. I wanted to absolutely love this story and while I definitely enjoyed it, it left me wanting more. It started off really strong with completely unhinged behavior, but I felt like it became less unhinged as the story continued and the climax just petered out without much fanfare. Regardless I will absolutely read the next release in February.
Setting 5/5
Plot 3/5
Characters 4/5
Emotional Impact/Depth 3/5
Gut Rating/Vibes 3/5
Spice 3/5
This holiday novella was a great addition to the Twisted Holidays series by M.L. Philpitt. Knox is a crazy obsessed step brother to Oakley. I wanted to absolutely love this story and while I definitely enjoyed it, it left me wanting more. It started off really strong with completely unhinged behavior, but I felt like it became less unhinged as the story continued and the climax just petered out without much fanfare. Regardless I will absolutely read the next release in February.
Setting 5/5
Plot 3/5
Characters 4/5
Emotional Impact/Depth 3/5
Gut Rating/Vibes 3/5
Spice 3/5
October 8, 2025
This one was just okay for me. Compared to the other two, it was a bit disappointing since I really enjoyed those. Neither the plot nor the characters did much for me this time around. The writing was solid, but I just didn’t feel much from it overall.
I was also expecting more of a Halloween vibe. It fit the season fine, but I couldn’t help feeling like it could’ve gone further. Still, since I loved Silent Night and Egg Hunt, I’ll probably pick up the next one—especially because these are such quick reads. If I don’t end up loving it either, at least it’ll be over fast 😅
I was also expecting more of a Halloween vibe. It fit the season fine, but I couldn’t help feeling like it could’ve gone further. Still, since I loved Silent Night and Egg Hunt, I’ll probably pick up the next one—especially because these are such quick reads. If I don’t end up loving it either, at least it’ll be over fast 😅
October 31, 2025
⭐️3.75🌶️3.5
🎃dark romance
🎃Halloween theme
🎃novella
🎃step-siblings (recent)
🎃stalking
🎃kn!fe play
🎃dual POV
Pet name:Trickster (not the best imo)
The other books in the series were definitely better. There were a lot of parts that were a little too cringy for me and very on the nose internal and external dialogue.
Knox was great until the lollipop scene. Then he totally lost me. Not allowed *sprays him with spray bottle*
This is a novella so I rate it differently than a full length novel.
🎃dark romance
🎃Halloween theme
🎃novella
🎃step-siblings (recent)
🎃stalking
🎃kn!fe play
🎃dual POV
Pet name:Trickster (not the best imo)
The other books in the series were definitely better. There were a lot of parts that were a little too cringy for me and very on the nose internal and external dialogue.
Knox was great until the lollipop scene. Then he totally lost me. Not allowed *sprays him with spray bottle*
This is a novella so I rate it differently than a full length novel.
September 8, 2025
These Twisted Holiday Novellas are my absolute favorite, and I think this one, Fright Night is my favorite.
Loved that you got to know characters with the flashbacks, made you understand them more.
Knox I couldn't love him more, the way he come off a little unhinged, but yet so caring.
Oakley, I cant even be mad with her, we've all done dumb stuff.
I steam was perfect and the Halloween vibes were on point.
I can't wait for the next one!
Loved that you got to know characters with the flashbacks, made you understand them more.
Knox I couldn't love him more, the way he come off a little unhinged, but yet so caring.
Oakley, I cant even be mad with her, we've all done dumb stuff.
I steam was perfect and the Halloween vibes were on point.
I can't wait for the next one!
September 13, 2025
Quick and easy Halloween read!
Like with many short stories, you get the feeling you’ve landed in the middle of a larger tale—and it definitely leaves you wanting more.
Themes include:
Forbidden romance (step-siblings)
Revenge plot
Primal play
Kink: fear
It was short, spicy, and perfect for a quick brain break during the holiday season. If you're in the mood for something dark, sexy, and fast-paced, this one’s for you.
Like with many short stories, you get the feeling you’ve landed in the middle of a larger tale—and it definitely leaves you wanting more.
Themes include:
Forbidden romance (step-siblings)
Revenge plot
Primal play
Kink: fear
It was short, spicy, and perfect for a quick brain break during the holiday season. If you're in the mood for something dark, sexy, and fast-paced, this one’s for you.
September 22, 2025
- stepsiblings
- mask play
- primal play
- knife play
- fear play
- maze chase
- somno
- o denial
- hand necklaces
Knox and Oakley become stepsiblings and develop a relationship where they are constantly playing tricks on one another, but Oakley's trick goes too far and results in Knox being arrested and sent away for two years. Now he's back and it's his turn for tricks. He's finally going to get his revenge and stake his claim. Oakley is his, and it's about time she knew it.
- mask play
- primal play
- knife play
- fear play
- maze chase
- somno
- o denial
- hand necklaces
Knox and Oakley become stepsiblings and develop a relationship where they are constantly playing tricks on one another, but Oakley's trick goes too far and results in Knox being arrested and sent away for two years. Now he's back and it's his turn for tricks. He's finally going to get his revenge and stake his claim. Oakley is his, and it's about time she knew it.
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