Knotted and Snickerdoodled

by Melissa Raylene

Holidays are meant to be spent with family, right?

But what happens if your new-found family likes to play naughty reindeer games in the dark?

I never once let myself imagine I’d be more than just an Omega.

I knew my place and the life I was meant to lead, and naturally, it would be a boring one.

Cook, clean, do this, do that....I was meant to be nothing more than a servant for my stepmother and her daughter.

My pack had no idea of the real story. Four men changed the trajectory of my entire life.

Can my dreams really come true, or do they still count as dreams when they’re our dirty little secrets?

102 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 23, 2026

Reviews

[ElderEmoSmutQueen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A dark holiday novella set in the omegaverse but with no shifting.

Amelia is being abused as a servant by her step-mother and step-sister. Her dad and pack dads are nowhere to be seen and completely oblivious to how she is being treated.

The Reaper Pack are scheduled to meet the sister and potentially take her as their omega (they have very strong opinions about not doing this at all) but everything changes when they smell the sour stench coming off the two vile women and catch sight and intoxicating scent of Amelia. Realising they are not only scent matched, but fated mates, the pack take Amelia away from a life of abuse and gaslighting and make her see how loved and worshipped she is, over and over and over again ;)

This is a top tier spicy novella, lots of knotting, lots of heat and lots of just taking her but the aftercare and reassurance that they love her, that she is a beautiful queen and their Omega is just *chef kiss*

There is a dark side to this story and who the pack are and what they do so please read the trigger warnings.

Cant wait to read more about the Reaper Pack

[Brooklyn L. Wolves · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. The story was beautifully written and the character development was done really well.

[Nini · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got an arc, but my rating/review are my own!

review coming soon...

[Dani-Lynn Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓮
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ - 𝓼𝓹𝓲𝓬𝓮
🔥🔥🔥 - 𝓹𝓵𝓸𝓽
N/A - 𝓰𝓸𝓻𝓮

🖤 𝓶𝓪𝓲𝓷 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓬𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼🖤
Amelia, Griffin, Maddox, Wyatt, & Nick

🖤 𝓽𝓻𝓸𝓹𝓮𝓼🖤
📕dark omegaverse
📕somnophilia
📕dubcon/noncon
📕more smut than plot
📕power imbalance

🖤 𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀🖤
When the trigger list says more smut than plot, Raylene honestly meant that. This is a spicy dark OMEGAverse novella that pulls you by the heartstrings from the beginning but spreads you in the sheets right after. She didn't just add a dash of smut to the recipe but doused the story in it that just melts as you devour it. The chemistry between Amelia and her new-found Alphas was instant and completely was she deserved. I devoured this in one sitting but I know if I was Amelia, I would have taken my sweet time…

*spoilers*

Amelia lives in Hell. Not literally but close enough with a stepmother who despises her and step-sisters that toss up their noses in disgust at her. She's just a plain Beta and they're gifted Omegas. Soon, they're expecting guests. Guests that they are offering their Omega selfs too but once arriving, they notice the smell coming from Amelia. A smell so sweet and divine that she must belong to them.

They remove her from the horrid conditions she has been living in and take her out tk their remote cabin where the most erotic developments take place. I mean, one female. One newly discovered Omega. Four Alphas at her every desire. You won't need to imagine anything because Raylene graphic paints a picture of their most vulnerable moments. And for once, Amelia doesn't feel like a burden in her life. She feels belonged.

Now, I would consider looking into Omegaverse lore before beginning this if you have absolutely no clue what genre you're about to sink your teeth into because a lot of knotting action occurs with a mating ritual that may take you off course if you're new to this spicy cup of teeth.

I was left with a lot of unanswered questions towards the end but I feel like with the cliffy, we’ll be able to get some of those in another release. Crossing fingers for more of Amelia and her Alphas.

[Krystle · Rating 4 out of 5]

ADVANCED READER COPY recieved by Author

my reviews and rating are my own

Omg Omegaverse ❤️💚❤️💚
non-shifting, Alpha's, betas, omegas

Check your TRIGGER WARNINGS ⚠️⚠️⚠️

SOME TROPES:
Multi POV
Knotting
Breeding Kink
Fated Mates
Virgin FMC
Instalove
Soft for her and only her
more smut than plot

First and foremost I want to say a big thank you to Melissa Raylene for giving me the opportunity to be an ARC Reader/Reviewer for this book!!!!

This was my first Omegaverse book!!! I fully enjoyed it!!! It was christmas themed and it was a Cinderella vibe with a twist 4 extremely hot Alpha's with scents of all sweetness!!! We are introduced to Amelia who lives with her step-mother and stepsister while all her fathers are away on business. She is treated horribly by them but when the 4 alpha's come to dinner at the Sinclair Pack as soon as they set their eyes on her that have an instant strong connection = not just fated mates but also scent mates!!! The quick instalove between Amelia and the 4 Alpha's (Nick, Griffin, Wyatt and Mads). The chemistry was delicious and I loved the way the author gave them their own distinct smell!!! And I definitely won't look at a candy cane the same again 😉😉. The spicy was off the charts!!! Definitely recommend if you want a spicy book about 4 hot Alpha's and one woman and an instant bond!!! It does land on a cliffhanger but still so good!!! Cant wait to see what happens next with Amelia and her mates Nick, Griffin, Wyatt and Mads in the next book!!!

[Carly · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC Review

Knotted & Snickerdoodled
Author: Melissa Raylene
Genre: Dark Omegaverse Novella
Released: January 23, 2026
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Cinderella if Cinderella was recused by a pack of smoking hot, tattooed Alphas that harbour secrets. This was a quick and spicy read. This is my first omegaverse read and it did not disappoint. The FMC is curvy and this with her previous trauma effects her acceptance of her new life. The characters and settings are described well and I liked the inclusion of scent to keep the MMC's straight…especially when they are pawing at the FMC. This was left on a cliffhanger and I look forward to the next chapter!

Tropes: Multi-POV, Fated Mates, Instalove, Found Family Dub-Con/Non-Con

Triggers: Not having any triggers myself, remember to be good to yourself and read the contents warnings.

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[Tara Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun read! This is a Christmas time Cinderella omegaverse retelling that is so cute. There’s the perfect amount of spice and sweetness to the story with sprinkles of darkness that I love. Amelia is an omega that has always been told she’s a beta and her self worth has been trashed by her stepmother and stepsister. Her dads are absent and don’t know about the abuse, leaving her feeling completely unloved. Enter the Reaper pack and her whole life changes when they are her scent matches. Whisked to a remote cabin their attraction and pull to Amelia the Reapers vow to be the best mates they can. Only they are hiding some dark and dangerous secrets that they want to keep Amelia out of the crosshairs of. It is a novella so the story moves quickly and you are left with a lot of questions but don’t fear because the author has promised that this isn’t the last we’ll see of the Reaper pack especially after that cliffhanger. I can’t wait for the next story in this series

[Jonnica · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just finished this novella and its was such a good short read. You have Amelia who is the MFC and has grown up with a horrible step mother and step sister. They have treated her as there maid and her dads have not known since they are out of town all the time for work. One night the reaper pack comes over to dinner to meet Amelia's step sister and when Amelia walks in the room they catch her sent and they know its an automatic match. They take Amelia away from the horrible place she was living and she becomes the queen of there pack.

[Katherine Ramirez-Martinez · Rating 3 out of 5]

ARC Review

This book has made me relive my Wattpad reads which I really enjoyed. Omega verse has so much that can be played with and the author did just that. There was the final bonding act that was definitely new to me. Overall, a fun read but still appalled by the use of Candy Canes. Yep…… I know out of everything the candy cane got me. Melissa if you’re reading this I think we need to chat about this candy cane business.

[Kelsey Fletcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really spicy short read! Amelia unexpectedly finds her Alphas and spicy hijinks ensue at their cabin in the mountains. I loved the way Mads, Griffin, Nick, and Wyatt were so vocal about how beautiful and perfect they thought she was because she hadn’t really ever been treated like she was worth anything. There’s a lot of spice in this and it’s 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵 there’s more spice than plot but the plot we did get was really interesting and I look forward to reading more about the Reaper Crew in the future.

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick spicy read revolving around 4 dangerous MMCs and a FMC who has been put down made to feel completely inadequate.

For this having very little plot due to the length, the author was able to build a connection between the characters and hit some hard topics head on. I loved how they built the FMC up and made her feel safe and seen.

Of course there was plenty of delicious spice🔥🔥🔥🔥🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

[Ally-Chaos Demon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Non-shifting omegaverse. Mostly spice. Quick little holiday novella.

Amelia is an Omega in her pack, she is basically the house slave while her dads are away.
Her stepmother and stepsister are evil and they think she is beneath them. The stepsister is basically treated like a princess.

The Alphas of The Reaper Pack get invited to Amelia's Pack house for a Christmas dinner where they find their mate.

Twists, turns and a lot of spice in this little novella.

[Faiza BEGUM · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg this Omegaverse book is everything 😍😍. I picked it up and couldn’t put it down without finishing it damn. Amelia and her 4 Alpha's Nick, Griffin, Wyatt and Mads they are so perfect and hot together. And the spice holy freaking cow don’t let me start on it 🌶️🌶️🥵🥵. You’ll be sweating and left panting for air. I just can’t wait to see what’s they are up to next.

[Delilah Amos · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good spicy read. Amelia is treated like a servant in her own home by her mother and step sister. The reaper pack takes on the challenges that the other packs aren’t capable of handling. They all don’t think they have mates but little do they know. . . Maybe they do. I need more of their story!

[Victoria Lawson · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC review of Knotted and Snickerdoodled by Melissa Raylene

This was an unexpected sweet treat. Such a quick spicy holiday novella. If you are into knotting a breeding this is right up your alley.

I received this as an advanced reader copy and am truly grateful to have been giving this opportunity.

[iesha Bright · Rating 4 out of 5]

cinderella vibes
fated mates

fmc is abused and treated like a maid by her step mother and sister. during one dinner 4 men pay a visit and witness the mistreating of this poor woman and it turns out it is their scent match as well as their fated mates.
this novella was filled with so much spice.... loved it
but i need the next part asap!!!!

[Harley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well. If you ever wanted to get chased in the snow by a group of guys that end up becoming your harem and each one has a different thing to offer so you get what you need from them all… here you go!

It’s short and smutty so enjoy!

[Aimee C · Rating 4 out of 5]

A heavy on the spice,christmas omegaverse short novel.It was fast paced and felt kind of like a fairy tale with the evil stepmother in the beginning. I liked the fact that the mmc's remind her often that she's wanted and needed. The end did feel a bit unfinished to me though.

[Megan Schauf · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this omegaverse novella! I like how quickly the story flowed and I am so excited to read more about Amelia and her men! It was a quick read but it’s one that I didn’t realize I finished until there were no more pages.

[Courtney Henning · Rating 4 out of 5]

I need more! Alpha men and mask find their queen!! yes please!

[Melissa Raylene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Steamy Omegaverse

This is a fun Omegaverse! Holidays are rough on so many. I love the vibe the atmosphere. I’m ready for more!

[Tiona · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved every single second of this book. Amelia deserved to find love, especially the love they gave her. And can we just talk about Nicks first scene 🥵

[Brianne Hersey · Rating 4 out of 5]

a fun and quick omegaverse Cinderella retelling but with spice and darkness. the characters and their progression was well written.

[KatesKindleSpiceRack · Rating 2 out of 5]

ARC Review coming soon

[Dee Sapton · Rating 5 out of 5]

lol i read it for the title alone, but this was a nice cinderella story

[Kerri Seals · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finished Knotted and Snickerdoodled the other day. First in a series, very cute fated mates/Cinderella meets the mafia sort of story. I can't wait to read more from this Omegaverse series. Alphas and omega but no shifting.

[Confuzedxneko · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was exactly what was promised! A book that was more spice than plot and the spice was spicy. I think the main thing I was missing was more group activities, for an Omegaverse this felt almost tame. Definitely a great pickup if you are looking for something steamy and fast paced!