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Sharing Mr Kringle
Christmas sucks.
Christmas as a newly divorced woman in her 40s sucks even more.
The pitying looks are too much to handle.
So, I do the only sensible thing. I run to the other side of the world to spend it by myself.
Except the universe has other ideas.
It reroutes my plane so we land miles from where I need to be.
There's only one hire car left, so I have to share it with two incredibly hot men.
It makes the storm close in, so I’m forced to stay at their cabin until it clears.
And did I mention, one of my hosts, Chris Kringle, looks the spit of a sexy Santa?
Are you having a laugh? I mean, a romance writer couldn’t even make this up. All we need is the one-bed trope and for him to offer to stuff my stocking.
But being with them unlocks a desire I’ve kept secret.
A desire to be sandwiched between two men who want each other as much as they want me.
Maybe sharing Mr Kringle is the best gift I can give to finally live a little.
What’s the harm in a little fun?
Christmas as a newly divorced woman in her 40s sucks even more.
The pitying looks are too much to handle.
So, I do the only sensible thing. I run to the other side of the world to spend it by myself.
Except the universe has other ideas.
It reroutes my plane so we land miles from where I need to be.
There's only one hire car left, so I have to share it with two incredibly hot men.
It makes the storm close in, so I’m forced to stay at their cabin until it clears.
And did I mention, one of my hosts, Chris Kringle, looks the spit of a sexy Santa?
Are you having a laugh? I mean, a romance writer couldn’t even make this up. All we need is the one-bed trope and for him to offer to stuff my stocking.
But being with them unlocks a desire I’ve kept secret.
A desire to be sandwiched between two men who want each other as much as they want me.
Maybe sharing Mr Kringle is the best gift I can give to finally live a little.
What’s the harm in a little fun?
130 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 5, 2025
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Esme Taylor
15 books94 followersEsme is a 40 something romance author from the North East of England. She started writing romance during lockdown and developed a love of crafting stories about tattooed broken boys and the relationships that help them heal. Esme writes all sorts of tropes, but one theme runs through her books - love comes in all shapes and sizes and her stories celebrate that.
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November 21, 2025
A smutty little snowed in Christmas MMF novella.
THE PREMISE: Ada is a curvy architect in her 40s whose husband divorced her when she wanted to try and explore things in the bedroom … but then she meets two men on a plane at Christmas, and ends up finding acceptance and exactly what she’d always hoped for.
TROPES & VIBES:
- MMF where the men are boyfriends who like to share.
- Body positivity
- Protagonists in their late 30s to 50s
- Green flags, and feel good smut
- For the spicy Christmas tbr
- “Baby”
4⭐️ 3🌶️
THE PREMISE: Ada is a curvy architect in her 40s whose husband divorced her when she wanted to try and explore things in the bedroom … but then she meets two men on a plane at Christmas, and ends up finding acceptance and exactly what she’d always hoped for.
TROPES & VIBES:
- MMF where the men are boyfriends who like to share.
- Body positivity
- Protagonists in their late 30s to 50s
- Green flags, and feel good smut
- For the spicy Christmas tbr
- “Baby”
4⭐️ 3🌶️
December 17, 2025
I will never say no to a smutty snowed in novella and these men crossing swords ⚔️🥵🎄 wines and a hot tub??? Yes please sirssssssss!!!
December 15, 2025
Cute little smutty novella, great as a palate cleanser.
November 29, 2025
very spicy!
November 6, 2025
This is a short and spicy Xmas tale that is perfection.
Ada, middle aged, divorced and fed up decides not to stick around for Xmas this year and takes herself off to spend the holiday abroad in a cabin, on her own.
Sam and Logan have been together for a decade but are losing their way a little. They find themselves sitting next to Ada, who has absolutely bitten off more than she can chew taking a long haul flight, the guys are drawn to this lone woman and offer to help her cope with the flight. The plane being grounded by bad weather is the cherry on top of Ada's fears.
Our 3 travellers find themselves miles from where they need to be and only one car available to rent. They decide to go as far as the cabin Sam & Logan have until the snow clears. Well what's a girl to do. Fantasies of being worshipped by two gorgeous men in mind Ada agrees to stay with the guys and finds herself literally living her dreams when these two men appear to be what she has waited for all her life. OH, it really doesn't hurt that one of them looks just like Santa.
There is so much spice here, it is as previously mentioned, Perfection. Short sharp burst that will set your pages on fire among other things, but none of it drags on too long. Esme had absolutely given us reason to wish we all could Share Mr Kringle.
Ada, middle aged, divorced and fed up decides not to stick around for Xmas this year and takes herself off to spend the holiday abroad in a cabin, on her own.
Sam and Logan have been together for a decade but are losing their way a little. They find themselves sitting next to Ada, who has absolutely bitten off more than she can chew taking a long haul flight, the guys are drawn to this lone woman and offer to help her cope with the flight. The plane being grounded by bad weather is the cherry on top of Ada's fears.
Our 3 travellers find themselves miles from where they need to be and only one car available to rent. They decide to go as far as the cabin Sam & Logan have until the snow clears. Well what's a girl to do. Fantasies of being worshipped by two gorgeous men in mind Ada agrees to stay with the guys and finds herself literally living her dreams when these two men appear to be what she has waited for all her life. OH, it really doesn't hurt that one of them looks just like Santa.
There is so much spice here, it is as previously mentioned, Perfection. Short sharp burst that will set your pages on fire among other things, but none of it drags on too long. Esme had absolutely given us reason to wish we all could Share Mr Kringle.
December 15, 2025
Sharing Mr. Kringle is my honest and voluntary review, and this story completely surprised me in the best way.
Ada has been told her entire life that her curves should be hidden, and most recently her sexual fantasy’s are not normal. After a divorce she just wants to escape Christmas altogether—a holiday she truly dreads. All she plans is a quiet getaway alone… until her very first flight lands her between two incredibly hot men who are clearly in love with each other. Let’s just say the flight passes very quickly.
When the trio gets snowed in, forced proximity turns into days of exploring each other in ways none of them expected. Logan and Sam shared years ago but hit a rough patch, and Ada becomes the spark they didn’t realize they needed to reconnect.
This book is packed with fantasies coming true, a delicious praise kink, a filthy-mouthed Santa, forced proximity, and an absolutely steamy hot tub scene. Add in strong emotional healing and a well-earned happily ever after, and this holiday romance hits both the heat and the heart.
Perfect for readers who love MMF romance, holiday spice, and characters finding acceptance, desire, and love exactly as they are.
Ada has been told her entire life that her curves should be hidden, and most recently her sexual fantasy’s are not normal. After a divorce she just wants to escape Christmas altogether—a holiday she truly dreads. All she plans is a quiet getaway alone… until her very first flight lands her between two incredibly hot men who are clearly in love with each other. Let’s just say the flight passes very quickly.
When the trio gets snowed in, forced proximity turns into days of exploring each other in ways none of them expected. Logan and Sam shared years ago but hit a rough patch, and Ada becomes the spark they didn’t realize they needed to reconnect.
This book is packed with fantasies coming true, a delicious praise kink, a filthy-mouthed Santa, forced proximity, and an absolutely steamy hot tub scene. Add in strong emotional healing and a well-earned happily ever after, and this holiday romance hits both the heat and the heart.
Perfect for readers who love MMF romance, holiday spice, and characters finding acceptance, desire, and love exactly as they are.
December 29, 2025
Book 176 of 2025
@EsmeTaylor was an unknown author to me, and of course I picked this one up because of my holiday novella marathon. I was shocked at how much I enjoyed this one. It's been few and far between that I have read a book where the MM are together for a lengthy period of time before adding a third to their dynamic. I loved how they all met on a flight and got snowed in together after taking the last rental car. I mean, hello, it's the perfect holiday storm of events! I loved the dynamic that Logan and Sam brought to the table, and how Ada seemed to seamlessly fit right in. My favorite part is that all the characters were older! I mean, Logan is definitely a grey-haired Santa-Daddy at 50, and our curvy FMC is 40! Woohoo! Then we have our sweet puppy, Sam at 38. In the end, I loved this trio. I love that it was spicy but sweet, and also had good conversations that related to these stages of their lives when it comes to careers, their bodies, etc. I finished this one with a smile on my face and a desire to go see what else @EsmeTaylor has written because I liked her style a lot!
Rating -- three and a half stars
Format -- kindle unlimited
@EsmeTaylor was an unknown author to me, and of course I picked this one up because of my holiday novella marathon. I was shocked at how much I enjoyed this one. It's been few and far between that I have read a book where the MM are together for a lengthy period of time before adding a third to their dynamic. I loved how they all met on a flight and got snowed in together after taking the last rental car. I mean, hello, it's the perfect holiday storm of events! I loved the dynamic that Logan and Sam brought to the table, and how Ada seemed to seamlessly fit right in. My favorite part is that all the characters were older! I mean, Logan is definitely a grey-haired Santa-Daddy at 50, and our curvy FMC is 40! Woohoo! Then we have our sweet puppy, Sam at 38. In the end, I loved this trio. I love that it was spicy but sweet, and also had good conversations that related to these stages of their lives when it comes to careers, their bodies, etc. I finished this one with a smile on my face and a desire to go see what else @EsmeTaylor has written because I liked her style a lot!
Rating -- three and a half stars
Format -- kindle unlimited
January 14, 2026
Sharing Mr. Kringle was a mixed bag for me. It’s a short, festive romance that clearly knows what it wants to be and leans fully into its holiday premise. The Christmas setting is strong, and the story delivers on its promise of a fun, spicy seasonal read.
That said, while I enjoyed parts of it, the book didn’t completely click for me. It didnt have much of a plot to me. Some moments felt rushed, and I found myself wanting a bit more development and depth to really feel invested. The concept is entertaining, but the execution didn’t quite live up to its full potential for me.
Overall, this was a decent holiday read—easy to get through and good for a quick burst of festive romance—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. I’m glad I read it, but it’s not one I’d revisit. If you’re looking for a fast, Christmas-themed romance and aren’t expecting too much complexity, this could still be a fun pick.
That said, while I enjoyed parts of it, the book didn’t completely click for me. It didnt have much of a plot to me. Some moments felt rushed, and I found myself wanting a bit more development and depth to really feel invested. The concept is entertaining, but the execution didn’t quite live up to its full potential for me.
Overall, this was a decent holiday read—easy to get through and good for a quick burst of festive romance—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. I’m glad I read it, but it’s not one I’d revisit. If you’re looking for a fast, Christmas-themed romance and aren’t expecting too much complexity, this could still be a fun pick.
December 3, 2025
Ada is fresh off of a divorce and is taking a holiday trip alone to decide what her next chapter is going to look like. She's not a huge fan of the holidays and has always felt like something was missing in her life. On the plane she meets up with Sam and Logan. They've been together for 10 years and they are taking a trip to reconnect after Logan has lost his job. when one mishap leads to another due to a snowstorm, Sam and Logan offer to let Ada stay with them until the roads can get cleared. Sparks fly when they admit to Ada that they like to share. Will this just be a spicy way to pass the time until the storm is over or is this something that can last and help them all find what they've been looking for?
I really liked this one. It's a quick, spicy read that can be read in one day.
I really liked this one. It's a quick, spicy read that can be read in one day.
November 27, 2025
I wasn't sure I would like this as I'm not into mm but the dynamics between this throuple overrides this. we have a curvy woman in her 40s Ada who has been divorced and feels no one will ever love her again then we have Sam the sunshine late 30s guy and his partner Logan the grumpy Santa looks like with real name Chris Kringle.
they get snowed in a cabin together for Christmas.
I don't normally read mm books but the relationship between 3 different characters really makes a good read
I feel Esme wrote this in a very good way we get all 3 viewpoints. it's a very good steamy Christmas novella
they get snowed in a cabin together for Christmas.
I don't normally read mm books but the relationship between 3 different characters really makes a good read
I feel Esme wrote this in a very good way we get all 3 viewpoints. it's a very good steamy Christmas novella
December 9, 2025
It’s a MMF Christmas Novella 🎅🏻
Ada, is on has decide this year she will spend Christmas alone in a cabin because she’s a grinch 🤣 On the flight she has a panic attack but is calmed down by one of the passengers, Sam. Spending the next nine hours in his company and his boyfriend, Logan who is also a grinch. Unfortunately, (or fortunately 🤣) a storm is coming in which diverts their flight. A series of unlucky incidents take place before all three are bound the guys cabin…bet you can guess the rest 🌶️🌶️🤭
𝐼𝓃 𝒻𝒶𝒸𝓉, 𝐼 𝓌𝒶𝓃𝓉𝑒𝒹 𝓉𝑜 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝓉𝑜 𝓀𝓃𝑜𝓌 𝒷𝑜𝓉𝒽 𝑜𝒻 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓂 𝓂𝑜𝓇𝑒.
A Smutmas read with MM, MF and MMF. I enjoyed this sweet read and the fact the characters are all over the age of 40.
Ada, is on has decide this year she will spend Christmas alone in a cabin because she’s a grinch 🤣 On the flight she has a panic attack but is calmed down by one of the passengers, Sam. Spending the next nine hours in his company and his boyfriend, Logan who is also a grinch. Unfortunately, (or fortunately 🤣) a storm is coming in which diverts their flight. A series of unlucky incidents take place before all three are bound the guys cabin…bet you can guess the rest 🌶️🌶️🤭
𝐼𝓃 𝒻𝒶𝒸𝓉, 𝐼 𝓌𝒶𝓃𝓉𝑒𝒹 𝓉𝑜 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝓉𝑜 𝓀𝓃𝑜𝓌 𝒷𝑜𝓉𝒽 𝑜𝒻 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓂 𝓂𝑜𝓇𝑒.
A Smutmas read with MM, MF and MMF. I enjoyed this sweet read and the fact the characters are all over the age of 40.
January 5, 2026
This novella was adorable and HAF.
I will never say no to a smutty, snowed-in
holiday novella, especially when it includes
sword crossing ⚔️😈, a hot tub, wine, and two men who clearly understand the assignment, of taking care of things.
Yes please, sirs. All of it.
Sam - our teddy bear, golden retriever
Longan - our Mr. Grumpy pants, Mr. Grinch Sir. Dom
And Ada - newlywed divorced, and desperately in need of an escape.
She books a flight to a remote cabin determined to spend Christmas alone and unbothered. Naturally, everything goes sideways. Mid-flight, shit hits the fan, a panic attack strikes, and Sam steps in, calm, steady, and exactly what she needs
Then the storm hits.
Their flight is diverted, luck goes out the window, and after a series of unfortunate mishaps, all three find themselves snowed in at the guys’ cabin.
(I see no problem with this 🤭)
This Christmas novella was sweet & sexy, naughty & nice, grinchy perfection with heat, heart and all the feels. 🎄🔥😏
I will never say no to a smutty, snowed-in
holiday novella, especially when it includes
sword crossing ⚔️😈, a hot tub, wine, and two men who clearly understand the assignment, of taking care of things.
Yes please, sirs. All of it.
Sam - our teddy bear, golden retriever
Longan - our Mr. Grumpy pants, Mr. Grinch Sir. Dom
And Ada - newlywed divorced, and desperately in need of an escape.
She books a flight to a remote cabin determined to spend Christmas alone and unbothered. Naturally, everything goes sideways. Mid-flight, shit hits the fan, a panic attack strikes, and Sam steps in, calm, steady, and exactly what she needs
Then the storm hits.
Their flight is diverted, luck goes out the window, and after a series of unfortunate mishaps, all three find themselves snowed in at the guys’ cabin.
(I see no problem with this 🤭)
This Christmas novella was sweet & sexy, naughty & nice, grinchy perfection with heat, heart and all the feels. 🎄🔥😏
December 6, 2025
Broken Book Therapist Reviews
This is my application submission... whatever I need to do for this to be how I spend my 40th Christmas next year sign me up. In all seriousness, this was adorable. Right people, right time, universe interferes to make this a Christmas these two Scrooges and an Elf will never forget. Her vulnerabilities are so real and watching her navigate them had me in my feels... and these two guys deliver on helping her cope with them. And find what they have been wanting for a long time.
This is my application submission... whatever I need to do for this to be how I spend my 40th Christmas next year sign me up. In all seriousness, this was adorable. Right people, right time, universe interferes to make this a Christmas these two Scrooges and an Elf will never forget. Her vulnerabilities are so real and watching her navigate them had me in my feels... and these two guys deliver on helping her cope with them. And find what they have been wanting for a long time.
December 30, 2025
Definitely erotic romance.
This is a throuple romance. There is an established couple of two men and they meet a woman on a flight. They get snowed in together and sexual escapades ensue that lead to potential romance.
This was fun but the heroine was again a plus sized woman who was so painfully self-conscious and couldn’t stop talking down on herself. This is my absolute least favorite type of heroine. I think this was the absolute worst part of the story and it completely dragged the rest of it down.
I wouldn’t read this again.
This is a throuple romance. There is an established couple of two men and they meet a woman on a flight. They get snowed in together and sexual escapades ensue that lead to potential romance.
This was fun but the heroine was again a plus sized woman who was so painfully self-conscious and couldn’t stop talking down on herself. This is my absolute least favorite type of heroine. I think this was the absolute worst part of the story and it completely dragged the rest of it down.
I wouldn’t read this again.
November 6, 2025
THIS BOOK WAS SO MUCH FUN!!! During the later months in the year, I really enjoy holiday novellas and this one is the perfect one!
MMF romance with allllll the spice! Logan is grumpy Santa lookalike who acts like the Grinch. Sam is the sweetheart, golden retriever. And Ada is the woman who has captured their hearts! I love that she gets to live out all of her fantasies with them.
MMF romance with allllll the spice! Logan is grumpy Santa lookalike who acts like the Grinch. Sam is the sweetheart, golden retriever. And Ada is the woman who has captured their hearts! I love that she gets to live out all of her fantasies with them.
November 30, 2025
I love a why choose especially if it’s MMF. Logan and Sam are already in an established relationship when they meet Ada on a plane to Canada. After their flight landing elsewhere due to heavy snow they hire a car and she ends up staying the night at their cabin and everything changes. I loved that some of the characters were a bit older and that Ada is plus size. This is nice and spicy and I have such a soft spot for grumpy Logan.
November 28, 2025
Mr kringle
I picked this book up being in the mood for something festive and saucy and it's just that and some more, I got drawn in quickly and could tell that this author is great at what she does.
I picked this book up being in the mood for something festive and saucy and it's just that and some more, I got drawn in quickly and could tell that this author is great at what she does.
December 2, 2025
Hot
This is very hot and spicy pretty much right from the beginning and I'm so here for it. It was also sweet and kinda of cozy. I was thoroughly entertained by this great first book to read perfect for smutmus 2025.
This is very hot and spicy pretty much right from the beginning and I'm so here for it. It was also sweet and kinda of cozy. I was thoroughly entertained by this great first book to read perfect for smutmus 2025.
December 18, 2025
A bored, divorced housewife escapes on holiday. A big snowstorm strikes and she’s stuck with two bi guys.
Hot tub, in the snow, but undercover, perfect way to spend time.
I can’t believe she left them
Thank goodness they found her again
Very spicy
Hot tub, in the snow, but undercover, perfect way to spend time.
I can’t believe she left them
Thank goodness they found her again
Very spicy
December 27, 2025
Loved it!!!!
This was so spicy and I absolutely loved Logan, Sam, and Ada together. You should definitely add this your TBR list. Will nothing be disappointed. I hope this comes to audio as well.
This was so spicy and I absolutely loved Logan, Sam, and Ada together. You should definitely add this your TBR list. Will nothing be disappointed. I hope this comes to audio as well.
October 31, 2025
What a winter scorcher! Hot, sweet, short, christmassy. Love it!
November 23, 2025
Spicy Christmas time novella. I liked that they were all over 30, there's not enough books for the 40 and up genre. I want my own Grumpy Kringle for this Christmas, TY.
December 8, 2025
good dirty book
I loved this book it was so good! It only got 3 stars just because I’m particular about my holiday books lol but this was so good and definitely good warm up 😏😋
I loved this book it was so good! It only got 3 stars just because I’m particular about my holiday books lol but this was so good and definitely good warm up 😏😋
December 9, 2025
Short and Spicy
Found this in an effort to read as many christmas themed books as I can this December and boy am I glad I did. That was some serious why choose sexiness!!
Found this in an effort to read as many christmas themed books as I can this December and boy am I glad I did. That was some serious why choose sexiness!!
December 9, 2025
perfect Christmas book
fast pace smutty sweet festive perfect. I found a new author to binge in 2026.
fast pace smutty sweet festive perfect. I found a new author to binge in 2026.
December 11, 2025
Hot
Esme always keeps it hot. Gives us chubby older ladies hope that we might meet 2 hotties on a plane or anywhere and be whisked away to fantasy land.
Esme always keeps it hot. Gives us chubby older ladies hope that we might meet 2 hotties on a plane or anywhere and be whisked away to fantasy land.
December 13, 2025
I loved it, the perfect amount of everything.
December 14, 2025
Never read a MMF but this was very good and I loved Ava. .. very spicy.
December 15, 2025
Short read, expectations we on right on track.
December 16, 2025
great quick spicy xmas novella.
plot was good nothing amazing but enjoyable
plot was good nothing amazing but enjoyable
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