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How to Bind a Monster: Book 2 of the Kinky ABC Anthology
Kaito doesn’t believe in peace. His pulse, his breath, his life all orbit violence. He fights because it’s all he knows.
Until he meets someone who looks at his ruin and calls it beautiful.
How to Bind a Monster is the second book of the Kinky ABC Anthology, a collection of stand-alone stories where each letter explores a different kink. In this book, ‘B is for Bondage.
Each book can be read on its own, but together they form an unapologetic alphabet of fun. So enjoy.
This story's intended for a mature audience.
Until he meets someone who looks at his ruin and calls it beautiful.
How to Bind a Monster is the second book of the Kinky ABC Anthology, a collection of stand-alone stories where each letter explores a different kink. In this book, ‘B is for Bondage.
Each book can be read on its own, but together they form an unapologetic alphabet of fun. So enjoy.
This story's intended for a mature audience.
160 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 7, 2025
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May 3, 2026
These are addicting. So fun and spicy and I’m amazed how much you can get sucked into the world in such a short book.
November 14, 2025
How to Bind a Monster
Well hello there new favorite book.
Not sure if it’s a “microtrope” or genre or trope but I love heat and heart in books. That perfect blend of character depth AND spice.
J De Saint takes Kaito through it! From being a live wire in need of direction and true companionship and understanding. He needed someone to see what he needed and provide it in a safe and loving place.
I could read a full length novel like this, the journey of an angry brat to an understood brat is a favorite of mine.
This book is a delightfully quick read but with a full 4character arc.
Oh and hey… it’s both super spicy and bloody.
Just, utter perfection this book.
For a comp… if you read Roe Horvat and wanted it a bit darker than.. try this book!
Well hello there new favorite book.
Not sure if it’s a “microtrope” or genre or trope but I love heat and heart in books. That perfect blend of character depth AND spice.
J De Saint takes Kaito through it! From being a live wire in need of direction and true companionship and understanding. He needed someone to see what he needed and provide it in a safe and loving place.
I could read a full length novel like this, the journey of an angry brat to an understood brat is a favorite of mine.
This book is a delightfully quick read but with a full 4character arc.
Oh and hey… it’s both super spicy and bloody.
Just, utter perfection this book.
For a comp… if you read Roe Horvat and wanted it a bit darker than.. try this book!
April 12, 2026
I’m clearly obsessed with this author 😩✨ This is the second book in the series and wow… it completely stole me. A brat/rope bunny paired with a brat-tamer rigger? Say less. The way their dynamic builds from the very beginning with real, explicit consent is honestly the closest I’ve ever seen BDSM portrayed to how it actually feels in real life. The careful testing of limits, the respect, the constant emphasis on having a safe word… it’s all just so perfectly done.
I loved it even more because, as a switch-leaning domme/ mistress, I’ve experienced both sides and it’s exactly like this. It hit way too close in the best possible way. Absolutely, shamelessly recommend it 💋 I’m already diving straight into book C because I need more.
I loved it even more because, as a switch-leaning domme/ mistress, I’ve experienced both sides and it’s exactly like this. It hit way too close in the best possible way. Absolutely, shamelessly recommend it 💋 I’m already diving straight into book C because I need more.
December 16, 2025
"He stayed quiet most of the time, eyes focused, mouth tight, until he finished, stepped back, and said that I would look beautiful fully tied.
That word punched right through me.
Beautiful. Not hot. Not fucked up.
Beautiful.
Fuck. I’m not someone who blushes. I don’t fucking blush. But I did that day. My whole face burning, ears hot, and I didn’t say shit because I didn’t know what to say to that. It hit somewhere wrong and deep, and I couldn’t dig it out even after the ropes were gone."
That word punched right through me.
Beautiful. Not hot. Not fucked up.
Beautiful.
Fuck. I’m not someone who blushes. I don’t fucking blush. But I did that day. My whole face burning, ears hot, and I didn’t say shit because I didn’t know what to say to that. It hit somewhere wrong and deep, and I couldn’t dig it out even after the ropes were gone."
November 8, 2025
A mighty punch in a small package
I quite enjoyed the story J. was able to create in so little pages. The trust, obedience, and surrender they were able to form was beautiful to witness. A perfect yin & yang. Shibari is such an elegant & peaceful practice and J handled it with such care.
I quite enjoyed the story J. was able to create in so little pages. The trust, obedience, and surrender they were able to form was beautiful to witness. A perfect yin & yang. Shibari is such an elegant & peaceful practice and J handled it with such care.
November 19, 2025
Oh my god!!
This book is everything !!
The story was amazing, the action, the violence , the spice . I read it in one go!
It’s about giving up control and to trust each other , but told so delicious!!!
Amazing.
This book is everything !!
The story was amazing, the action, the violence , the spice . I read it in one go!
It’s about giving up control and to trust each other , but told so delicious!!!
Amazing.
December 10, 2025
Super dark & intense, which is what I was looking for. Even though its the kind of story where its hard to connect w/ an MC like Kai, I was totally invested in his relationship w/ Nao-san, their building of trust & learning how to submit. And fascinated w/ shibari (rope binding).
February 27, 2026
Another explanation of those who seem the most out of control can benefit the most for letting go! How the world can stop when you trust someone enough to give up control..
Also this book is wild! You have a homicidal gang enforcer who just needed to be tied up and fucked.. 😂😂
Also this book is wild! You have a homicidal gang enforcer who just needed to be tied up and fucked.. 😂😂
May 18, 2026
This was just perfect.
This is how you write good smut with a good story.
The main characters were perfectly written, and I loved that everything was consented.
All that d/s lore was fantastic as well.
Best smutty MM read from 2026, that's for sure.
This is how you write good smut with a good story.
The main characters were perfectly written, and I loved that everything was consented.
All that d/s lore was fantastic as well.
Best smutty MM read from 2026, that's for sure.
November 21, 2025
I loved it! I am so glad I started it and then I just couldn't stop! Highly recommend and check your trigger warnings
December 4, 2025
I love love loved this. Like omg. Its short and sweet and amazing. Kaito is so stinking cute and he's not the cringe kind of dangerous , I love it.
December 12, 2025
This was intense. I mean so much was packed into this. There’s a whole gang plot happening all while we dive into Kaito’s journey in bondage. It’s dark and raw like damn. That was a hella good read.
April 30, 2026
The plot was lost on this one 😭😭 which sucks because I really enjoyed the first book!
May 11, 2026
Not for the faint of heart but I liked this one even more than the first one in the series
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