Valentine Masquerade

by L.S. Pullen

Valentine Masquerade, where behind every mask is a story.

We tried to fight it, to ignore the way Ari made us feel, but it was impossible.
She captivated us from the first moment we met.
Fighting the inevitable was never an option.
Soon she became our everything, our obsession.
We’ve been watching, patiently waiting, and now it’s time to make her ours.

113 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 12, 2026

About the author

L.S. Pullen, aka Leila, is an indie author, born and raised in North London; and now resides in East of England. No longer working the corporate life, she writes full time.
When she’s not writing or reading, you’ll find her walking her adopted pooch Luna whilst squirrel spotting. As well as looking after her bunnies Beatrix & Bucky. And in true English cliche fashion, she loves afternoon tea.

You can find everything you need to know about the author here on her website: https://lspullen.co.uk

Facebook: http://facebook.com/lspullenauthor
Instagram: http://instagram.com/lspauthor

Reviews

[Owella · Rating 5 out of 5]

It might be a novella but it is certainly spicy 🥵 I loved Harrison and Hunter, ooofff they made me swoon 😍 They knew what they wanted, waited and then went to get it. I read this in one sitting, I couldn't put it down! It sets the scene nicely for the rest of the series and I honestly can't wait! Also the cover is stunning! 😍

[Marcia - itsabookthing2021 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Valentine Masquerade maybe be a novella but it still packs a spicy punch. I love LS Pullen's writing style and love the way she still gives us a plotline along with the spice.
Hunter and Harrison are so steamy and swoon worthy, they push the boundaries but my god are they hot with it!
Highly recommend you all read this but make sure you take a fan with you because you're gonna need it.

[Kim Merkenhof · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cinderella with stepbrothers, say less.

It's 111 pages of spice, but still with plot. I absolutly love Hunter and Harrison. They have such dirty mouths and minds, love it.

Can't wait for the rest of the series.

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this spicy novella and Leila never disappoints on the spice. Love that this is between Ari, hunter and Harrison and they are step siblings and love that Harrison and hunter are obsessed with Ari through out the book. Hate Harrison and hunter dad. Love that Harrison talks about how his mum was sweet and kind before she killed herself. Love the spicy scenes between Ari, hunter and Harrison and hunter and Harrison both love sharing. And they have hidden cameras in Ariana’s bedroom. Love that Ari reads spicy romance books.love that Ariana and Abigail are good friends in the book. Also Ariana has dirty fantasies about hunter and Harrison and love that Harrison calls Ari freckles and hunter calling Ari little rabbit and love good girl is mentioned in the book. And I binge read this novella didn’t want to put it down and I just love reading Leila’s books and love the ending with Ari, hunter and Harrison being together, hunter and Harrison kick out there dad and love that Ariana mum defends her and needs help with her alcoholism. And I just love this why chose romance so much and very spicy and love the masquerade ball and this book is like Cinderella with the masks, step father and step brothers and love that Harrison and hunter have tattoos and they are identical twins but Ariana can tell them apart. And love the text threads in the book. Quick spicy read

Spicy
Multiple POVs
MFM/ why choose romance
Forbidden
Secret identity
Hidden cameras
Step brothers
Novella
Sharing/ alpha obsessed
Under 105 pages
Valentines romance

[Holli Pounds · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you know me, i am not a why choose girly🫣 but I will DEVOUR anything L.S Pullen writes!
Now its in my hands!!!!!

This follows Ari, Hunter & Harrison..she doesnt seem to care much for her step brothers. Although I can say its the complete opposite for them, some obsessive behaviour, a sprinkle of stalking perhaps?

"Show me what a good girl you are" - Hunter

Do not get me started on the Masquerade ball, hold on while I fan myself 🥴🥵
I..literally have no words... my brain malfunctioned throughout this whole book.

This might be a 100 page novella, but my god does it hit the spot! Its absolute FIRE!! i loved everything about it, this is next level! The spice 😍 👌 perfection!

Can not wait for the rest of these books, im salvating here! Leila had smashed it out of the park!
*adds these men to my man baguette* 😏

[JenzBookCorner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Next level spicy novella 6⭐️ stars from me
I’m so looking forward to this series of spicy short stories. After reading this one, I absolutely need more of these

Book one absolutely gave go hard or go home vibes and these fictional men brought it
Hunter & Harrison, twinnies, yip phwoarrrr
This one follows Hunter, Harrison & Ari and
Ohh my giddy aunt let me tell you these two, well
When they have their sights set on something
Nothing gets in their way to getting what they want
When two become three = MFM next level spice 🌶️


Hidden identities
Twins
Step brothers
So much more packed into this naughty little novella
Dressed in a gorgeous cover

[Danielle Frances · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a spicy little pallette cleanser! After being knee deep in 800+ plus book pages lately, it's super refreshing to have a novella to read.
It's giving Cinderella vibes and I am so here for that! The book is pure filth, in the absolute best way. it's a why choose moment with step brother twins, masked men, hidden identity, hero complex. It is 111 pages of obsessive MMC's, some morally grey behaviour and smut galore!

I really did enjoy this book and cannot wait to read the rest, I enjoyed it so much I have even pre-ordered a copy for my shelves!

thank you L.S. Pullen for allowing me to read this🔥

[Jo Venison · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was SUCH a fun, spicy little escape 😍

The perfect palate cleanser read, short, steamy, and packed with some of my favourite tropes: stepbrothers, twins, alpha energy, forbidden tension, and secret identity drama. Yes please.

It’s very much low plot, high spice vibes, and it absolutely owns that. I flew through it in one sitting because once it starts, you’re not putting it down.

If you’re looking for something quick, hot, and addictive, this will tick all the boxes.

Cannot wait for the rest of the Mayfair Masquerade series.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm not normally a novella lover UNLESS its a novella for characters I already know however L.S. Pullen has a way of making you love these characters even though you haven't known them long. This novella is pure spice but also still has some plot so you have a little understanding of the three main characters.
If you're looking for a spicy palate cleanser this is the novella for you.

I'm looking forward to see where L.S. Pullen goes with this series


Thank you Leila For the ARC

[Shiree rear · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow! What a whirlwind and only in 111 pages???? 😍 good lord!

I love a fast paced novella and I cannot wait to hear from the other characters 👀

Includes
MFM
FORBIDDEN
SECRET IDENTITY
HIDDEN CAMERA
STEPBROTHERS!!!
SPICY AS HELLL!!!!

Fave Part-
“Are we obsessed? Yes.
There is no one else who will kneel for her
the way we will.
Worship her the only way we can.
Pleasure her to the point of no return.
She's our endgame”

[kasey_604 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This very spicy Valentines Masquerade Novella of only 111 pages but definitely bags a punch… and was definitely a 5 star read for me and I can’t wait to read more of L.S Pullens Novellas and books that are to follow! Because I absolutely loved it and even with the spice it had an amazing plot! I loved the characters (especially Hunter, Ari and Harrison) they definitely have you swooning over the book… so a fan is highly recommended whilst reading and the boys knew what they wanted!

[Shannon's Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

now this was advertised as no plot and all smut.. the spice was top level - 100/10 - couldn't have asked for more. This has way more plot than I was expecting, Ari's story gave me cinderella vibes! and Harrison and Hunter the hot step brothers! I loved how we had a triple pov, and that Ari could see them as individuals.

so glad this Novella is going to be part of a series, roll on the next ones.

[Hannah - Twiggy | Booktok · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
Ending: HEA
Notes: this novella was absolutely incredible. 2 things I liked the most was the twins, and how fast paced it was.
The smut was smutting - pierced, twins and a feisty FMC.
Hands down would love this to become a little series so we can keep reading about Harrison and Hunter with Ari!

[marcusneedsanothershelf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Received as an arc

If you’re looking for a quick, high-heat read that leans hard into the "forbidden," this novella delivers exactly what it promises. Honestly counting to six has never been so hot..

It’s shamelessly taboo, and the chemistry between the three of them is electric from the first page. For such a short story, it packs a serious punch.

[Charlotte Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved Valentine Masquerade, it's a spicy, forbidden, MFM that ticks all the boxes.

Ari, Hunter and Harrison are what the doctor ordered! This short but spicy book is perfect to get anyone out of a reading slump and is a great palette cleanser.

L.S. Pullen is such an incredible writer, she's able to create amazing stories with loveable characters and just leaves you wanting more.

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Looking for short steamy, taboo filled read? Then this is the novella for you!
Ari is tied to the kitchen sink by her wicked stepfather and her only shining light is the texts she gets from a mysterious man every day.
But little did she know he was close by every single day.
Quick easy to read short story!
*Read as part of KU*

[Mia Baxter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Valentine's masquerade

Holy wow! This was just phenomenal!

I love the 'mystery man' and the way ari feels more comfortable around him/speaking to him even not knowing who ot actually is. I love the whole storyline and I think hunter and Harrison might be one of my favourite brothers

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a cinderella tale in reverse not with a wicked stepmother but stepfather instead and not a prince in sight but rather two wickedly sinful twin stepbrothers Hunter and Harrison who are completely obsessed with their stepsister Ari and are more than happy to give her a HEA. This is double the trouble but 100% double the fun. A short novella but packed with plenty of spice.

[Amateur Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a spicy little novella! The spice didn’t take away from the storyline which was really nice to see. I enjoyed the characters and their backstories and it flowed really nicely.

Can’t wait for the next in the series.

[LJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Devoured Ari, Hunter & Harrison!
I could not put this novella down. It’s got plot, spice & all-things-nice.
Forbidden step sibling - check.
Why choose - check.
Spice - check, check, check.
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5

[Justine Jacobson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is 100% not what I thought this book would be about. Completely took my breath away, so we written and so much detail to literally make you imagine every "scene" I cannot wait to read the next!

Ahhhhhh brothers!😀

[Caitlyn Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it one of the best novellas I’ve read in a while I really enjoyed it the Cinderella theme and the spiciness of Ari, Hunter and Harrison together absolutely fantastic

[Katja · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think I needed to read this now and I really liked this.




An ARC was provided in exhange for an honest review.

[VMChick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super fun!!

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This novella may have been short, but it was packed with spice and I feel like it still had a good amount of plot to go along with it! Ari knows her identical twin step-brothers (Harrison & Hunter) tease her because they hate her for some reason. But little does she know, there’s no hatred…just pure lust and obsession. When they flip her world upside down, will she give into her desires or push them away?

This story shows the POV from all three characters and I loved getting to see a glimpse into how this new dynamic impacted each of them. I always love the way LS Pullen has written her MMCs and how they’ll protect their women no matter what. With this novella, she really delivered with plenty of spice and passion to give any spicy book lover a great palate cleanse.

(As a bonus, I will also say the paperback is also SO PRETTY!!)

[Rita Danko · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfectly Spicy

I receive this book as an ARC and it was just so good . ☺️As I can’t do anything else just fall in love with Leila’s writing over and over again.😁
Loved the story as short as it was with all delicious spice. 🌶️🌶️Step brothers with one obsession than they tried to ignore. It the perfect Valentine’s Day read with your new book boyfriends Hunter and Harrison.
I can’t wait for read the rest of the books 🤩🤩

[Katia Roman · Rating 5 out of 5]

God I absolutely loved this story. And I’d read anything LS Pullen write. Well I’ve read everything Shea already written! This was such a sweet and damn spicy story and my only complain is that I wish it was longer because it was soooo good!!! Can’t wait to read whatever she has in store for us in the future!!
5/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️