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Winter Temptation
What do you do when you live in a place that is supposed to bring you the most happiness, but all it ever brings you is Hell?
Day after day, Shaunie does everything she can to make Nick happy, but even breathing can be dangerous when you're married to a man with a short fuse and looking for any reason to unleash his rage. Preparing for Christmas and stuck in a loveless marriage, Shaunie expects it to be just any other day. That is until Nick's brother Jackson shows up. Desire and temptation so thick in the air, it can be sliced with the edge of a dull blade. Secrets unfold, forbidden acts will be acted upon, and war can be smelled on the horizon.
Will the Christmas Realm survive the brothers feud, or will it all come burning down?
Day after day, Shaunie does everything she can to make Nick happy, but even breathing can be dangerous when you're married to a man with a short fuse and looking for any reason to unleash his rage. Preparing for Christmas and stuck in a loveless marriage, Shaunie expects it to be just any other day. That is until Nick's brother Jackson shows up. Desire and temptation so thick in the air, it can be sliced with the edge of a dull blade. Secrets unfold, forbidden acts will be acted upon, and war can be smelled on the horizon.
Will the Christmas Realm survive the brothers feud, or will it all come burning down?
65 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 5, 2025
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December 10, 2025
This book is perfect for a quick, spicy, and absolutely unhinged Christmas read. 🤭🙈🎄
Talia drags you into a Christmas village you thought you knew… until she proves you very, very wrong.
This story won’t leave you indifferent, and you’ll never look at snowmen the same way again.🤭😂😂😂
And even though the writing feels light and easy to fly through, it still carries some dark edges, so do yourself a favor and check your triggers first.
Talia drags you into a Christmas village you thought you knew… until she proves you very, very wrong.
This story won’t leave you indifferent, and you’ll never look at snowmen the same way again.🤭😂😂😂
And even though the writing feels light and easy to fly through, it still carries some dark edges, so do yourself a favor and check your triggers first.
December 15, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A perfect short Christmas novella, that you won’t be able to put down. The plot & the spice are there. 👌🏻
A perfect short Christmas novella, that you won’t be able to put down. The plot & the spice are there. 👌🏻
December 3, 2025
This was such a good read!
It was short, steamy and filled with action!
The characters were absolutely perfect, the FMC is such a badass and the MMC is so dreamy🫠
I loved their chemistry and that ending has got me needing more! I can’t wait to read the next one!
I also loved the writing itself it was smooth, and made me feel like I was inside the book itself! I absolutely loved it and would recommend it to anyone!
This is a christmas themes story with themes like
🥀Abuse Survivor
❄️FMM scene
🥀Steamy
❄️Touch Her And Perish
🥀Abusive Husbands Brother
❄️Christmas Novella
It was short, steamy and filled with action!
The characters were absolutely perfect, the FMC is such a badass and the MMC is so dreamy🫠
I loved their chemistry and that ending has got me needing more! I can’t wait to read the next one!
I also loved the writing itself it was smooth, and made me feel like I was inside the book itself! I absolutely loved it and would recommend it to anyone!
This is a christmas themes story with themes like
🥀Abuse Survivor
❄️FMM scene
🥀Steamy
❄️Touch Her And Perish
🥀Abusive Husbands Brother
❄️Christmas Novella
December 4, 2025
Devoured this in one go! Talia has done it again and given us another book to obsess over! This is definitely not the Santa you’d expect, and Jack Frost isn’t anything like the frosty figure you’re imagining either. Christmas Village is overflowing with secrets, sibling rivalry, secret admirers, and plenty of naughty surprises you’ll just have to discover for yourself and yes, Krampus makes things delightfully chaotic. It’s a deliciously spicy holiday romp that will leave you unable to look at a snowman the same way again!
December 2, 2025
If you’re looking for short fun holiday and spice, this is definitely a read for you. I absolutely loved it, had me giggling at parts and gasping at others. Dark fantasy holiday theme.
December 13, 2025
4.5 🌟
'.... you never know when a wolf is hiding in sheep's clothing.' (Ch 1)
Spicy Dark Romance | Dark Holiday Romantasy | Naughty Christmas | Brother's Feud | Forbidden
'“You taste like the sweetest cookie I’ve ever eaten,” he groans into me.' (Ch 3)
Shaunie is at the end of her rope, and she'd just as soon try to hang Santa Claus to end her misery rather than hang herself. Not that she could actually do that or say it outloud. She had to be careful. It would only take one wrong move, one wrong word, one wrong look to take the Saint out of St. Nick, her husband. The man who was the opposite of jolly behind closed doors.
Enter the brother, Jackson. Another sort of danger and darkness. A tempting distraction.
'"No matter which way you go, I’ll catch you. I’ll always catch you,” Jackson's voice rumbles through the hallway.' (Ch 4)
This is a dark twist. Sexy Jack Frost vs Sadistic Santa, and they both want Shaunie — for better or worse. And umm... snowmen, I will never look at them the same way ever again.🫣🫠. And wait! There's more...
Now to be continued.
Voluntary review.
'.... you never know when a wolf is hiding in sheep's clothing.' (Ch 1)
Spicy Dark Romance | Dark Holiday Romantasy | Naughty Christmas | Brother's Feud | Forbidden
'“You taste like the sweetest cookie I’ve ever eaten,” he groans into me.' (Ch 3)
Shaunie is at the end of her rope, and she'd just as soon try to hang Santa Claus to end her misery rather than hang herself. Not that she could actually do that or say it outloud. She had to be careful. It would only take one wrong move, one wrong word, one wrong look to take the Saint out of St. Nick, her husband. The man who was the opposite of jolly behind closed doors.
Enter the brother, Jackson. Another sort of danger and darkness. A tempting distraction.
'"No matter which way you go, I’ll catch you. I’ll always catch you,” Jackson's voice rumbles through the hallway.' (Ch 4)
This is a dark twist. Sexy Jack Frost vs Sadistic Santa, and they both want Shaunie — for better or worse. And umm... snowmen, I will never look at them the same way ever again.🫣🫠. And wait! There's more...
Now to be continued.
Voluntary review.
December 22, 2025
I need the sequel to this as soon as possible!
December 4, 2025
Talia I f*ckin love you.
I swear her books always grab me and won’t let go. She’s talented. Don’t cry Talia.
So this is for you smutty holiday readers.
St Nick.. I knew he was bad!!!
Jack Frost welll Jack Frost hehehe I wouldn’t mind getting frosty
Oh and that snowman in the well when you get there you’ll know
Zander aka Krampus.. I was drawn to him myself and things start making sense and what happened? Talia did a Talia thing and ummm ms ma’am if i wind up in your DMs don’t act shocked lol.
I highly recommend this quickie because the spice was hotter than a Diablo pepper and the plot was everything.
I… need…. MORE!!! Gimmie Talia!!!
I swear her books always grab me and won’t let go. She’s talented. Don’t cry Talia.
So this is for you smutty holiday readers.
St Nick.. I knew he was bad!!!
Jack Frost welll Jack Frost hehehe I wouldn’t mind getting frosty
Oh and that snowman in the well when you get there you’ll know
Zander aka Krampus.. I was drawn to him myself and things start making sense and what happened? Talia did a Talia thing and ummm ms ma’am if i wind up in your DMs don’t act shocked lol.
I highly recommend this quickie because the spice was hotter than a Diablo pepper and the plot was everything.
I… need…. MORE!!! Gimmie Talia!!!
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November 23, 2025
Absolutely loved and devoured this.
Definitely not the Santa you would expect, nor is he who you imagined.
Neither is dear ol' Jack Frost.
There are definitely a lot of secrets in the Christmas Village.
Sibling rivalry, secret admirers, naughty.... well you'll have to read to find out who in Christmas Village is actually naughty this Christmas.
And, did I mention Krampus?
Deliciously spicy holiday for sure. You won't be able to look at a snowman the same after this.. 🤭🤭
Talia has done it again, given us another book to obsess over
Definitely not the Santa you would expect, nor is he who you imagined.
Neither is dear ol' Jack Frost.
There are definitely a lot of secrets in the Christmas Village.
Sibling rivalry, secret admirers, naughty.... well you'll have to read to find out who in Christmas Village is actually naughty this Christmas.
And, did I mention Krampus?
Deliciously spicy holiday for sure. You won't be able to look at a snowman the same after this.. 🤭🤭
Talia has done it again, given us another book to obsess over
December 5, 2025
Firstly, I will never look at a carrot the same way … why? Read this sizzling novella and find out !
This book is everything you want from a spicy Christmas novella, introducing us to Jackson❄️ , shaunie 🍪, nick 🤨 and Zander 😍 this book opened on a very dark theme which honestly I loved , I would urge you to read the trigger warnings cos when I say dark I means it.
Jackson came in like a snow blizzard and left us feeling anything but cold! That man has it down bad for shaunie and honestly I loved an obsessed mmc. The story is a simple one, we don’t hit women and real men protect women from boys like that.
But throw in some throne smexy times, snow smexy times with … Roy … I can’t honestly talk about that snowman I’m scarred for life ahaha.
But as usual @talialane_author has a way with words. Her writing strikes that rare balance between vibrancy and depth, each page seasoned with just the right amount of wit, tension, and emotional truth. She weaves serious themes into her stories so naturally that they never feel heavy, only human. It’s truly a beautiful thing to read. In such a short story she manages to give it with a voice that feels both fearless and deeply compassionate.
Also Zander.. my good god .. what a man.
This book is everything you want from a spicy Christmas novella, introducing us to Jackson❄️ , shaunie 🍪, nick 🤨 and Zander 😍 this book opened on a very dark theme which honestly I loved , I would urge you to read the trigger warnings cos when I say dark I means it.
Jackson came in like a snow blizzard and left us feeling anything but cold! That man has it down bad for shaunie and honestly I loved an obsessed mmc. The story is a simple one, we don’t hit women and real men protect women from boys like that.
But throw in some throne smexy times, snow smexy times with … Roy … I can’t honestly talk about that snowman I’m scarred for life ahaha.
But as usual @talialane_author has a way with words. Her writing strikes that rare balance between vibrancy and depth, each page seasoned with just the right amount of wit, tension, and emotional truth. She weaves serious themes into her stories so naturally that they never feel heavy, only human. It’s truly a beautiful thing to read. In such a short story she manages to give it with a voice that feels both fearless and deeply compassionate.
Also Zander.. my good god .. what a man.
November 23, 2025
Thank you to the author for allowing me the chance to be an ARC reader once again. now that I have that out of the way, here comes the review:
A unique take on those Christmas characters we all love, Winter Tempation follows our FMC, Shaunie, who is married to no other than Nick. Nick doesnt appreciate what he has, but his brother Jackson does (if you catch my drift). Jackson helps Shaunie escape her current situation with the help of Roy (LMAO) and Zander.
This book was the perfect winter novella. Filled with Smut, Spice and everything nice. Do yourself a favor and add this to your TBR immediately!
A unique take on those Christmas characters we all love, Winter Tempation follows our FMC, Shaunie, who is married to no other than Nick. Nick doesnt appreciate what he has, but his brother Jackson does (if you catch my drift). Jackson helps Shaunie escape her current situation with the help of Roy (LMAO) and Zander.
This book was the perfect winter novella. Filled with Smut, Spice and everything nice. Do yourself a favor and add this to your TBR immediately!
December 10, 2025
This is a Christmas theme story with Tropes like
🥀Abuse Survivor
❄️FMM scene
🥀Steamy
❄️Touch Her And Perish
🥀Abusive Husbands Brother
❄️Christmas Novella
I loved this book. The FMC was a total bad*ass. Jack Frost is not your normal Jack Frost, though I'm not complaining. Talia has done it again and given us another book to obsess over. Christmas Village is overflowing with secrets, sibling rivalry, secret admirers, and laughter surprises. It's a spicy holiday novella that will leave you unable to look at a snowman again. The ending has me needing more. I cannot wait to read the next one.
🥀Abuse Survivor
❄️FMM scene
🥀Steamy
❄️Touch Her And Perish
🥀Abusive Husbands Brother
❄️Christmas Novella
I loved this book. The FMC was a total bad*ass. Jack Frost is not your normal Jack Frost, though I'm not complaining. Talia has done it again and given us another book to obsess over. Christmas Village is overflowing with secrets, sibling rivalry, secret admirers, and laughter surprises. It's a spicy holiday novella that will leave you unable to look at a snowman again. The ending has me needing more. I cannot wait to read the next one.
December 10, 2025
☃️ ALPHA REVIEW ☃️
🎄 Winter Temptation by Talia Lane
So our Queen of stapled tits had graced us with a sweet little Christmas romance 👀
I know right who is this Talia and where’s our crazy killer Queen! Well she’s switched up on us and write this awesome Christmas novella. When I say this book was good. I’m not joking. Who dosent love a good Christmas romance with a twist and oh boy did she deliver again. My wife can seriously not write anything bad !!
When I say ya’ll need to run and pre order this book. I mean NOW!!
Talia I’m so proud of you for stepping out of your comfort zone and hitting it out of the park !
🎄 Winter Temptation by Talia Lane
So our Queen of stapled tits had graced us with a sweet little Christmas romance 👀
I know right who is this Talia and where’s our crazy killer Queen! Well she’s switched up on us and write this awesome Christmas novella. When I say this book was good. I’m not joking. Who dosent love a good Christmas romance with a twist and oh boy did she deliver again. My wife can seriously not write anything bad !!
When I say ya’ll need to run and pre order this book. I mean NOW!!
Talia I’m so proud of you for stepping out of your comfort zone and hitting it out of the park !
December 10, 2025
✨Alpha/ARC Read✨
✨🖤Winter Temptation🖤✨
Author: Talia Lane
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to have sexy time with Jack Frost? Then this is the story for you!
Shaunie is St. Nick’s wife. But Nick isn’t the happy jolly man he seems to the outside world. When Nick sets out on his journey, Jackson shows up to wish him well… or was he?
This book has a lot of chasing, sexy moments, and in appropriate use of a snowman? This novella was HOT!!
This little novella is a perfect little Christmas read that you won’t want to put down. I absolutely need the next book like yesterday.
✨🖤Winter Temptation🖤✨
Author: Talia Lane
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to have sexy time with Jack Frost? Then this is the story for you!
Shaunie is St. Nick’s wife. But Nick isn’t the happy jolly man he seems to the outside world. When Nick sets out on his journey, Jackson shows up to wish him well… or was he?
This book has a lot of chasing, sexy moments, and in appropriate use of a snowman? This novella was HOT!!
This little novella is a perfect little Christmas read that you won’t want to put down. I absolutely need the next book like yesterday.
December 10, 2025
I got the blessing of being able to Alpha read this and I devoured this in one sitting! My baby Talia has done it again!!! Another addictive read you can’t help but obsess over. This is definitely not the Santa you think you know, and Jack Frost? Let’s just say he’s nothing like the icy legend you’re picturing.
Christmas Village is bursting with secrets, sibling rivalries, hidden admirers, and more naughty surprises than you can shake a candy cane at, and yes, Krampus brings his own brand of delightful chaos.
It’s a wickedly fun, deliciously spicy holiday romp that will make you look at snowmen very differently from now on.
Christmas Village is bursting with secrets, sibling rivalries, hidden admirers, and more naughty surprises than you can shake a candy cane at, and yes, Krampus brings his own brand of delightful chaos.
It’s a wickedly fun, deliciously spicy holiday romp that will make you look at snowmen very differently from now on.
December 10, 2025
this was way more interesting than i thought it would be. i loved every second of this. reading this i had my first experience with a carrot used for smexxy things & i must say i enjoyed it way more than i thought. idk what that says about me. my jaw dropped a few times reading this book too. the ending made me really want more but unfortunately we have to wait for that. talia is such an amazing person & writes some of the best things i’ve ever read. if u haven’t given her a shot yet, i absolutely recommend picking up one of her books ASAP!
November 25, 2025
You want a quick, instalust, holly jolly good time that’ll leave you wondering what happens next?! Definitely pick this up you can read it on a lunch break, while taking a break from holiday shopping, or just when you’re short on time and want something you can blast through while scratching that smutty itch snatch this up 💜💜
December 5, 2025
⛄Arc Review 🎅
Absolutely loved it. For a novella the plot is so descriptive and immersive that you'll devour this book without even realizing. The cliffhanger! I honestly can't wait for the second book. If you want Sugar, Spice, and some characters who may not always be nice. This is the book for you.
Absolutely loved it. For a novella the plot is so descriptive and immersive that you'll devour this book without even realizing. The cliffhanger! I honestly can't wait for the second book. If you want Sugar, Spice, and some characters who may not always be nice. This is the book for you.
December 6, 2025
I need more of Zander !
The twist and turns from this book, okay I thought I was falling for Jackson but idkkkkk Zander is sounding scrumptious!
I need more, like right now.
So just know there is a cliff hanger. But the spice 😍 hello
The twist and turns from this book, okay I thought I was falling for Jackson but idkkkkk Zander is sounding scrumptious!
I need more, like right now.
So just know there is a cliff hanger. But the spice 😍 hello
December 15, 2025
Once I started, I couldn’t stop! This was a short read for sure and I’m sad it ended in 20 minutes. In any other context, I’ve always rooted for Santa, but now here I am rooting for the villains Jack Frost (Jackson) and Krampus (Zander). I’m so excited for the next book!
December 15, 2025
This book was sooo good! I definitely need more it’s different and spicy and intriguing what more can I ask for 😊
December 22, 2025
Jolly Old Saint Nick and Jack Frost have never been seen like this before! And as delicious as this short story is, you won't look at Carrots or Icicles the same way again! I'm curious of what happens next and where the stories of Shaunie, Jackson and Zander will lead... Who wins the girl? Do they share? Do they come across other holiday beings???
Talia knocked it out of the park with this one!
Talia knocked it out of the park with this one!
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