My hometown was the last place I wanted to spend Christmas. Small town gossip, nosy neighbors, and the three ghosts of my past that I can’t seem to shake. Then, I end up at a concert with my favorite rock band, and suddenly, things get…festive. They were supposed to be a mystery. Music. Masks. Sin. And when I learn their secrets, their touch, their taste... I realize the only thing getting unwrapped this Christmas is me.
uhm, so.. a lot of this didn’t make sense to me. for a novella, you would think i wouldn’t leave confused, but apparently i kind of am?
you have Shiloh, the girl Axl, Phoenix, and Zane have been in love with since they were in high school. but even tho they’ve been in love with her and trying to prove they were worthy of her, they still slept with groupies and tried to date women together. but of course it didn’t work out bc the women never understood the guys dynamic and they were never Shiloh 😒 Phoenix even has Shiloh’s name tattooed above his heart SINCE HIGH SCHOOL, but they never asked their sister about her or what she was doing with her life? or since they were rockstars used their own resources to find out she’s now a tattoo artist who owns her own shop?
also it’s kind of unbelievable that after all this time, Shiloh never figured out who her favourite band really was when they were from the same town.. but maybe that’s just me???
this book had a lot of telling. telling that they had the talk about what things would like like after they left the cabin. (and tbh still not sure what they decided…) telling how Phoenix topped Zane. you also get no MM scenes or group scenes that had any of the guys fxcking or being intimate with each other outside of some touching. the only one that it mentioned is is the flash back mentioning of Phoenix topping Zane.
and can we talk about the 2 spicy scenes each had DVP with no lube? the first was DP to DVP and this was the first time they were all together. and then again the last scene being a DVP with no lube and it just went directly to that… it felt like too much right away.
seeing other people’s reviews, i am not sure if i am being overly critical, but i just couldn’t like this as much as i wanted to.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ MMMF, 1st person multi-POV, 24 fmc / ??? mmcs best friends brothers, brothers in group, established MM relationships, masked rockstar/secret identities, holiday/Christmas time, tattoo artist fmc, pierced 🐓, “daddy”, HEA, standalone
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This book was a fun spicy little holiday read that fully leaned into festive chaos! It was quick easy and very entertaining with the spice taking centre stage and doing exactly what it was meant to do!!! 🥵
The plot was light and playful which worked for a short Christmas novella and honestly made it such an easy read. It was cheeky over the top and very on brand for a naughty holiday story. Not something I took seriously but definitely something I had a lot of fun reading.
I guess tis the season for 3 Masked rockstars who the fmc just happened to be obsessed with when younger show up and give her the best meet and greet experience of her life.
Lotta spice packed into this little Christmas book.
I really liked this one it got me in the Christmas vibes and I don’t like the Christmas season but this was pretty good . Steamy af ! Check trigger warnings definitely read this one
☆ “She’s a shattered halo wrapped in dark corruption, both angel and ruin, longing to be held by hands that understand her every piece.” ❄
This was a really cute, spicy holiday read that was easy to sink into and genuinely fun from start to finish. Going in, I had seen several reviews label it as insta-love or insta-lust, but given the history between the characters, that description never quite fit for me. Their connection felt more like something being rekindled rather than rushed, which made their dynamic far more enjoyable than I expected for a novella.
❄ “We learned the hard way that hesitation costs you everything. Now, when we want something, we don’t f*cking flinch. We don’t apologize. We go after it. And we want Shiloh. Every godd*mn piece of her.” ☆
One of the things I appreciated most was how low-angst the story was. It didn’t demand much emotional or mental effort, which made it the perfect seasonal read, especially during a time of year when my brain is already overstimulated. The chemistry was there, the spice delivered, and the overall tone stayed light and comforting without feeling shallow.
☆ “There are no masks between us anymore. There is only truth.” ❄
That said, I did find myself wishing the book had been a bit longer. There were a few scenes that felt like they could have benefited from additional detail or just a little more breathing room to fully land emotionally. The time jump also threw me off slightly, and the confrontation near the end felt somewhat unnecessary and jarring compared to the rest of the story’s relaxed vibe. Despite those small hiccups, I still really enjoyed this novella. It was festive, fun, and exactly the kind of low-stress, spicy holiday read I was in the mood for, even if I wanted just a bit more from it overall.
Brothers Axl n Phoenix Stone are in a band with their best friend Zane. All three are also together together. They wear masks to hide their identities, only their lil sis Jovi knows who they really are and is sworn to secrecy. She can’t even tell her best friend Shiloh. Shi moved away from her home town to the city to pursue a career as a tattoo artist and opened her own shop. Last thing she wants to do is come home for Christmas but , her fave band is playing so she sucks it up. Oh and Jovi got them VIP backstage passes too. But now a storm is coming and Jovi is stuck in traffic and can’t make it. Band only plays four songs before they call it. Disappointed that she won’t be them but happy she saw them , she gets ready to leave until their manger comes and tells her they want to see her backstage. Elated she follows him and is awestruck. It’s getting bad out now and manager says they have to leave so they can make it to their cabin before it gets worse. They ask her to come along and she does. Lol oh man wait until she finds out who they really are lol oh and did I mention she’s been in love with them since she was younger? Yup it’s true. And damn does it get good. Kinky & sexy and hot af. What more can you ask for. I loved this story I just wish it was longer lol these characters were awesome. Octavia Knightly is a great author and did an amazing job on this one.
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Just devoured this wickedly fun holiday rockstar romance and WOW, I was not prepared. 👀🔥 Shiloh, a tattoo artist who would rather do literally anything than go home for Christmas, only agrees because her all-time favorite masked band is performing. Her best friend Jovi even hooks her up with VIP passes—except a brutal storm keeps Jovi stuck on the road, leaving Shi to face the night solo.
The band barely gets through a handful of songs before the weather forces them offstage… which should’ve been the end of the night. But then their manager appears and tells Shiloh they want to meet her. Cue the screaming. 🤯
One whirlwind backstage moment later, she’s piling into their cabin-bound ride as the storm closes in. And that’s when everything blows wide open—because the mysterious trio she’s crushed on forever ? Yeah. They’re Axl, Phoenix, and Zane… the boys she grew up with. And they’ve been carrying a torch for her just as long.
This story is flirty, chaotic, and absolutely packed with chemistry. Octavia Knightly nails the tension, the heat, and the emotional punch in such a short read that I was left begging for more pages. A fast, spicy, snowed-in fantasy with masked musicians and second-chance longing ? Sign me up. 🎸❄️🔥
If you love juicy “why choose” vibes, secret identities, and holiday mischief… you NEED this one in your life.
I was absolutely honoured to read this as Arc Reader, and let me tell you—Octavia did not come to play. We’ve got a why-choose, rockstar, masked romance where our girl gets stuffed in more ways than one, and honestly? I respect that festive commitment to multitasking.. and can I please be the FMC!? Where do I sign up?
Not only is she a hardcore, stone-cold fan, but these boys have been pining (and painting 👀) for her for over six years. This book is short, naughty, and bloody delicious. It also taught me things about bells that I genuinely did not think were physically achievable… but now I have ideas.. and Christmas lights well well well my pretties..
Octavia’s writing? Craving. Needing. More. She has the facilities to GO, and she does. I never put this book down, and when I hit the final page, I genuinely considered throwing myself into a snowbank because I did not want to leave this world with the boys and our girl
If there’s one recommendation I can gift you this delightfully sinful snowy season, it’s this: read this book. You will have a very, very good time… take some toys with you that Santa brings.
Besties… listen up because "Jingle Bell Cxck!" just sleighed my ENTIRE holiday spirit in the naughtiest way possible! This book? Little plot, 100% Santa-approved spice, and I devoured every filthy, festive second of it. Shiloh... our black cat energy tattoo artist... walks back into her small-town Christmas nightmare only to end up tangled in lights (and limbs 👀) with Phoenix, Axl, and Zane. Her best friend’s brothers and their boyfriend?! IYKYK… and now I need a cold shower.
Masked rockstars... MFMM chaos... Forced proximity... Primal play... It’s always been them... and honestly? Same, girl. Same. There’s no sugar, just straight-up sleigh ride to Sin City, and I was buckled in HANDS-FREE.
If you're looking for a one-handed festive filth read? Well, this is IT! 😉
My Ratings: ⭐ 4.5/5 ▪︎ 🥵 4/5
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Oh My—where does someone start on a review for this? The book chapter titles will have you questioning everything while filling the room with laughter. This is a buddy read for the holidays with the arc team I'm on. I'm already sad the book is over! I want more, which is what tends to be left for me as a book comes to a close that I was fully engulfed in. For a novella this packs a punch of stunning hot extra spicy scenes. Ladies and gents, make sure to fill up that glass with ice and add water. It's a scorcher. I am a hard judge when it comes to others being involved in sexual scenes outside a couple, but no complaints. When I see multiples involved, “Jingle Bell Cxck” is what I'm searching for. Amazing writing. Never read anything by the author, but my tbr is overflowing like most, but certainly will be doing a deep dive into more of her work! Phenomenal book. Highly recommended, I would give more stars if I could. Again, do not forget your ice water entering.
When Shiloh is stuck going home for the holidays, the only thing that makes it better is getting to see her favorite masked band & backstage passes with her best friend. Unfortunately the weather keeps her bestie from making it, so she gets to enjoy the concert alone and still get an awkward backstage experience, that is until the weather forces them to abruptly leave and take her with them.
Shiloh finds herself willing to do anything with these masked men, though she’s imagining her childhood crushes the entire time. Her best friend’s brothers and their best friend.
Shiloh soon realizes the 3 masked band members are actually the 3 guys she’s been obsessed with since childhood, and they’ve equally been obsessed with her.
Octavia Knightly sure knows how to pack a spicy punch in her short stories 🥵
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Shiloh’s been a good girl for far too long, and this year she wants to be naughty. Even naughty girls deserve presents, especially when they come in threes🔥🔥🔥
This little novella may have the cutest Xmas vibes on the outside but don’t be fooled. The second you unwrap this baby, you’ll soon find yourself immersed in a deliciously irresistible world of tattooed rockstars, filthy mouths, and even filthier actions. Masks, guitars, and some extra creative uses for your traditional holiday decor, with a dash of being chased through a blizzard and taken in so many ways that it puts the book of Kama Sutra to shame? SAY 👏🏼 LESS👏🏼 Blue River may be buried under a foot of snow but I promise you, you’ll be roasting like chestnuts on an open fire while reading Jingle Bell Cxck. Add a little twinkle to your holiday reading list this Christmas!🎄♥️
'Tis the season to jingle my bells and dive into the short, sweet and spicy Christmas novellas and this novella is exactly that.
Our FMC Shiloh is back in her small hometown for the holidays and has the opportunity to meet her favourite masked rock band whilst she's there. Things take an interesting turn when they make Shiloh an offer she cannot refuse.
❄️ Why Choose 🎄 Masked Men 🎅 Best Friend's Brothers ☃️ Forced Proximity 🎁 The Boyfriends Are Boyfriends
It would appear that everyone in this book was on the "Nice List" this year, as everyone got exactly what they wanted, including happy endings all around. 😉
I especially loved the chapter titles in this one, they are an excellent little addition and fit the chapters so well. My only gripe is that it wasn't a bit longer, I wanted a certain scene to have been on page 👀...(IYKYK)
This one was so cute and spicy ! I absolutely loved the dynamic between the mmcs and how easily she melded into it. All the different tropes were done fantastically. I loved the rockstar angle with the masked men trope as well. Ugh so good ! It is a short story so you don’t get a lot of the different characters personalities or backstories but the snippets you get paints such as amazing picture of the people they are. I do love the little twist as the end too, I think that that was great. In terms of spice, it’s about a 3.5/5, when it’s spicing it’s SPICING but there is a bit of a lead up to it with some teasing and games and such. It’s definitely not spice start to finish but it’s a good chunk there. Overall, it was really good spicy Christmas read and I would definitely recommend it. It’s a 5/5 for me.
Jingle Bell Cxck by Octavia Knightly is a spicy, holiday, why choose, story about a girl and her three favorite masked rockstars. I LOVED this book. It has spice, love, longing, and is honestly really wholesome. This story is a fast read, it stays interesting the whole time.
Octavia Knightly did a really good job writing this one and I really like the writing style, the pace, and the plot of this story. The plot twist at the end was perfect for the story, and made it all so much more wholesome. The characters were also written very well and I loved all of them. Their dynamics with each other was so good! *chefs kiss*
This was my first book by this author, and it won’t be my last. I 100% recommend this book for the holiday season! I definitely don’t regret choosing this book to read! 10/10 recommend!
MASKED ROCKSTARS-CHECK BESTFRIEND BROTHERS- CHECK THE BOYFRIEND'S ARE BOYFRIENDS- CHECK SNOWED IN- DOUBLE CHECK THE ALWAYS WANTED HER- CHECK
This christmas novella had all the ingredients and the author cooked. This was so good. Shiloh was in her hometown for Christmas her her bff got her tickets to their fave masked rockstars but she cant make it due to the storm. They play a short set and sing almost to her. Unbeknownst to her her fave band are none other her bff brothers and their lover. The guys have loved her their whole life and now they see her again all bets are off. This was hot between the dom sub roles, triple penetration and polymourous love and scenes were so so good. When they got in the cabin after christmas time jumped a bit which at first didn't glow very well is my only negative thing. What a hot fun ride....
Time to get In the Christmas spirit with this spicy holiday novella!! Where did the title come from you ask… have a guess… yep you got it! Literally bells hanging off his *ahem* hahahaha I devoured this so fast my name is definitely going to be on top of the naughty list! Great read. Def recommend
Get ready for a wild ride in this steamy, why choose rockstar romance!
Our fearless FMC, Shiloh, is wrestling with more than just her childhood crush on the Stone brothers; Axl, Phoenix, and their best friend Zane. They’ve been pining for her for six years, and now they’re back as a masked band ready to rock her world.
When a storm throws her plans into chaos, Shiloh finds herself backstage with the trio, and it gets deliciously naughty from there! Octavia’s writing is sharp, addictive, and absolutely demands a sequel. This quick, festive read is perfect for anyone craving a mix of sizzling romance and band boy antics; trust me, you won’t want to miss it!
This books centers around Shiloh, a girl who has returned to her hometown for Christmas and to see her favourite band live. Little does she know that the band she has loved for years are the same boys she’s been in love with for years. Her best friends brothers and their lover.
Now all these years later after their secret is revealed how will Shiloh react??? What will happen next in this spicy fun quick novella.
These characters were fun, hot and edgy. The boys connection was electric and adding Shiloh to the mix made it 1000% better.
And the connection to the title of the book is hilarious! Wait to you see it!! lol 😜
I loved Axel, Phoenix, Zane, and Shiloh’s story. Coming back home to meet her favorite band Stone Cold and spend time with a bestie she hasn’t been able to in awhile. Shiloh always wanted what she thought she couldn’t have and has always kept her feelings for her best friends brothers to herself. While being snowed in at the cabin owned by Stone Cold she learns the truth that’s been hidden for 6 years if not longer. This was the perfect why-choose Naughty Christmas Novella. Masked men, pierced peen, non-proper use of Christmas items. This will continue to be a go to read for me during the holiday season.
What did i just read! This book is just yummy!! A festive why-choose, masked rockstars and an FMC who has her holes stuffed in the best way!!!
This is a fun and dirty quick read, and perfect for the festive season!
The things I could sy about this book would have you foaming at the mouth, but I dont wanna be ruining the fun for you.
Highly recommend this beauty as a festive read, or actually whenever you wanna fantasise wanting to be the FMC cause I wouldnt say no to a night with these men lol
This novella is hotttttt!!! It’s a super fast read and everything in between!!
Things you’ll find in this book: MMFM ROCKSTARS MASKED 😏 SMALL TOWN D@DDY KINK PRIMAL PLAY SMALL TOWN BADA** FMC FORCED PROXIMITY BEST FRIENDS BROTHER’s mmhmm you heard that right!!
This novella will give you everything you need and more! The only thing that’s missing is I wish it was a little longer so we can have more of our three favorite masked rockstars! The spice in this novella is on point!! 10/10 will recommend this to everyone!!
I loved this! It's a short & quick read & is Shiloh & the guys' story. She had to come home for Christmas to see her favorite band in concert; her bestie was supposed to go with her, but traffic kept her from getting there. She remembers the guys she had a crush on when she was younger & when one of the band members singles her out for a backstage visit, she's ecstatic. She loves the band, their identities are hidden, & they have secrets. They get stuck in a cabin & the chemistry between them all is amazing! I loved the story & the spice was fantastic! Highly recommend this novella & author!!
Libro corto con temática navideña (tampoco mucho🙃) y muuuuuy spicy😶🌫️.
Los capítulos son cortitos y al tener varios puntos de vista se disfruta mucho más🤭.
La historia en sí me ha gustado, los personajes también, peeeeero hay bastantes cosas que me han chirriado, cosas que parecía que se contradecían, partes que sentía que me perdía...
Es verdad que no tenía muchas expectativas, y eso ha hecho que lo disfrute bastante más que si supiese lo que iba a pasar.
¿Lo recomiendo? Sí sí queréis leer algo ligero y con mucho spicy❤️🔥😅
If you want a quick, easy but ever so deliciously steamy Christmas Masked Men novella then this is the book for you!
Shiloh ends her relationship & heads on home for Christmas, she plans to see her favourite band of all time & gets an invite backstage which than ends up being an invitation back to the cabin that these 3 Masked Rockstar Men own. Unfortunately they all get snowed in & that is where the fun all begins 😏. Come along the journey to find out who these Masked Men are to her, & see if she is willing to risk her heart for love.
Love this Christmas themed masked men rockstar's. The spice is right on point. If you love mmmf who are twins and a best friend who becomes obsessed with their sisters best friend who secretly wants them back but doesn't know it. She becomes a tattoo artist who sucks at relationships. They become a masked rock band who writes songs about her and they become her favorite band.
A concert at home and they get snowed in with her and things get heated. One thing leads to another. Things get spicy. But this book is a must read for the holiday season.
A great Christmas novella that is set around Christmas time but not about Christmas so perfect for those who aren’t a great fan of this time of year. It’s a dark romance why choose that is very steamy. FMC has had a child hood crush on her best friend’s brothers and friend. She thought she could escape them but they came back to her in a big way once they had become a successful rock band. Such a great read and well written. 4.5⭐️ 4🌶️
Call me a Ho Ho Ho because I'm definitely on the naughty list after finishing this one. Jingle Bell C*ck by Octavia Knightly is a holiday novella that will keep your hotter than anything else this Christmas season. Filled with steamy scenes this one will have you melting like a snowman in the sun. 3 masked men and one tatted goddess, must I say anything else? I devoured this as quickly as my eyes would let me. Definitely recommend!