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Ex-Mas
I murdered the only man I ever loved on Christmas Eve.
When karma comes calling, there’s a piece of me that feels like I deserved it, but the rest of me refuses to take it lying down. I live with my sins, and since my attacker is able to buy his way out of his, I know I have to find a different way to get even.
One that’s a little more unorthodox.
I may not be able to avenge myself, but the beauty of no longer fearing the dark is that I’m not afraid of the demons that lurk there, either.
I just have to summon one.
It seems simple enough --- read the words, light the candles, invite it in. But when I succeed only to find out the demon I summoned is the one I created myself, reality shifts. A bond I thought couldn't be broken is tested, and I'm thrown into a world where Christmas never ends and the devil I know is trying to make me just like him.
After all, who better to dance with the devil than the one who taught him the steps?
When karma comes calling, there’s a piece of me that feels like I deserved it, but the rest of me refuses to take it lying down. I live with my sins, and since my attacker is able to buy his way out of his, I know I have to find a different way to get even.
One that’s a little more unorthodox.
I may not be able to avenge myself, but the beauty of no longer fearing the dark is that I’m not afraid of the demons that lurk there, either.
I just have to summon one.
It seems simple enough --- read the words, light the candles, invite it in. But when I succeed only to find out the demon I summoned is the one I created myself, reality shifts. A bond I thought couldn't be broken is tested, and I'm thrown into a world where Christmas never ends and the devil I know is trying to make me just like him.
After all, who better to dance with the devil than the one who taught him the steps?
- GenresDark RomanceChristmas
128 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 17, 2025
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did-not-finish
November 27, 2025DNF @ 34%. I was intrigued by the angsty premise, but I wasn't gripped by the story.
December 4, 2025
Beta Read
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 🌶🌶🌶/5
TW - murder (on page), imprisonment (mentioned, for manslaughter), sexual assault, discussions about rape, black magic, demons, attempted suicide, coercion, blood, caging, torture (mentioned), vomit, alcohol consumption, drug use (past, mentioned), torture (past, mentioned), fire / arson
CW - DubCon, bondage, spanking, breath play, cum-marking, caging, blood play, public play, degradation, biting, marking , primal play, double penetration, hand necklace
Tropes - dark, paranormal, second chance, christmas, possessive
This was such a fun read! The concept of Lysandra (FMC) accidentally killing her boyfriend then, 8 years later, summoning a demon that is him was SO good! Adrian (MMC) can’t stay mad for long and I found this to be a fun twist on second chance romance.
Of course, because Kady wrote this, it was hot af and, I am OBSESSED with Adrian’s possessiveness 😮💨😮💨😮💨
Scale:
⭐️ - would've DNF'ed / continued out of spite
⭐️⭐️ - shit, but whatever
⭐️⭐️⭐️ - meh, could've been better
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - lit 👅
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - loved it, inject this shit into my veins 🤪
🫑 - no smut
🌶 - no point
🌶🌶 - mediocre at best
🌶🌶🌶 - standard smut, hot
🌶🌶🌶🌶 - 🥵 okay, some CW
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 - fuck me 🥵🥵 CWs / filthy with a side of filth - see Poison / Room Twenty-Two: Hide and Seek/ The Naughty List / The Naughtier List
TW/CW not to be repurposed by authors / publishers for website / book / content use without permission
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 🌶🌶🌶/5
TW - murder (on page), imprisonment (mentioned, for manslaughter), sexual assault, discussions about rape, black magic, demons, attempted suicide, coercion, blood, caging, torture (mentioned), vomit, alcohol consumption, drug use (past, mentioned), torture (past, mentioned), fire / arson
CW - DubCon, bondage, spanking, breath play, cum-marking, caging, blood play, public play, degradation, biting, marking , primal play, double penetration, hand necklace
Tropes - dark, paranormal, second chance, christmas, possessive
This was such a fun read! The concept of Lysandra (FMC) accidentally killing her boyfriend then, 8 years later, summoning a demon that is him was SO good! Adrian (MMC) can’t stay mad for long and I found this to be a fun twist on second chance romance.
Of course, because Kady wrote this, it was hot af and, I am OBSESSED with Adrian’s possessiveness 😮💨😮💨😮💨
Scale:
⭐️ - would've DNF'ed / continued out of spite
⭐️⭐️ - shit, but whatever
⭐️⭐️⭐️ - meh, could've been better
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - lit 👅
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - loved it, inject this shit into my veins 🤪
🫑 - no smut
🌶 - no point
🌶🌶 - mediocre at best
🌶🌶🌶 - standard smut, hot
🌶🌶🌶🌶 - 🥵 okay, some CW
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 - fuck me 🥵🥵 CWs / filthy with a side of filth - see Poison / Room Twenty-Two: Hide and Seek/ The Naughty List / The Naughtier List
TW/CW not to be repurposed by authors / publishers for website / book / content use without permission
December 16, 2025
Spicy Rating: 3/5🌶
Ex-Mas by Kady Ash
Adrian & Lysandra
My Rating: 3.75⭐️
Dark Romance
Paranormal Romance
Demon & Human
Novella - 128 Pages
Fast Paced
Pierced FMC
REVIEW: This wasn't my favorite. It was too fast paced and I had a hard time keeping up. I love reading Kady Ash's books but this one, I just didn't feel it.
I dislike saying I almost regret reading this book because I feel like I wasted my time when I could've read something better. But reading is a gamble. Some are good and some just don't make the cut.
Ex-Mas by Kady Ash
Adrian & Lysandra
My Rating: 3.75⭐️
Dark Romance
Paranormal Romance
Demon & Human
Novella - 128 Pages
Fast Paced
Pierced FMC
REVIEW: This wasn't my favorite. It was too fast paced and I had a hard time keeping up. I love reading Kady Ash's books but this one, I just didn't feel it.
I dislike saying I almost regret reading this book because I feel like I wasted my time when I could've read something better. But reading is a gamble. Some are good and some just don't make the cut.
November 18, 2025
Kady Ash never disappoints!
Another must read by Kady Ash. Original Storyline, Great characters and ALL THE SPICE!
10/10 definitely recommend this shorter read
Another must read by Kady Ash. Original Storyline, Great characters and ALL THE SPICE!
10/10 definitely recommend this shorter read
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