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Sweet Rise Bakery - A Kitchen Monster RomCom #2
Pounded by my Monster Rolling Pin: One girl. Fourteen inches of wood.
She wished for a simpler life. The universe delivered two seven-foot kitchen monsters and a bureaucratic nightmare instead.
Abby Dixon is barely keeping it together. She’s still getting used to her bond with a jealous, sentient stand mixer and the fact that her magical sanctuary bakes fresh pastries every time she orgasms.
Then a mysterious lavender-scented box arrives.
Inside is a sleek French rolling pin with violet eyes and fourteen inches of very polished hardwood… who has zero intention of playing nice with the mixer.
Now Abby’s life explodes into a territorial war between two possessive kitchen tools, the sudden interest of a shady Flour Council that takes “extraction” far too literally, and a supernatural threesome she never asked for... but definitely isn’t turning down.
Her pre-law barista is building a legal case, her bakery assistant’s cat has been involuntarily bedazzled, and her broody landlord in Prague is finally trying to come home. Meanwhile, a mysterious regular customer knows about way more than just her usual muffin order.
Abby’s done playing it safe. She’s done turning herself down.
Even if it means battling an ancient magical bureaucracy, embracing her why-choose destiny, and discovering just how much pleasure two monster kitchen tools can deliver… together.
Pounded by my Monster Rolling Pin is book two in The Kitchen Monster Romance a spicy, cozy monster romance packed with explicit open-door steam, laugh-out-loud chaos, found family, and the kind of croissants that make you believe in magic.
Perfect for readers who love their romance magical, spicy, and delightfully unhinged.
Abby Dixon is barely keeping it together. She’s still getting used to her bond with a jealous, sentient stand mixer and the fact that her magical sanctuary bakes fresh pastries every time she orgasms.
Then a mysterious lavender-scented box arrives.
Inside is a sleek French rolling pin with violet eyes and fourteen inches of very polished hardwood… who has zero intention of playing nice with the mixer.
Now Abby’s life explodes into a territorial war between two possessive kitchen tools, the sudden interest of a shady Flour Council that takes “extraction” far too literally, and a supernatural threesome she never asked for... but definitely isn’t turning down.
Her pre-law barista is building a legal case, her bakery assistant’s cat has been involuntarily bedazzled, and her broody landlord in Prague is finally trying to come home. Meanwhile, a mysterious regular customer knows about way more than just her usual muffin order.
Abby’s done playing it safe. She’s done turning herself down.
Even if it means battling an ancient magical bureaucracy, embracing her why-choose destiny, and discovering just how much pleasure two monster kitchen tools can deliver… together.
Pounded by my Monster Rolling Pin is book two in The Kitchen Monster Romance a spicy, cozy monster romance packed with explicit open-door steam, laugh-out-loud chaos, found family, and the kind of croissants that make you believe in magic.
Perfect for readers who love their romance magical, spicy, and delightfully unhinged.
- GenresSpicyParanormal Romance
212 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 31, 2026
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August 22, 2026
2.5 stars.
This dipped in terms of plot, which gets a bit convoluted and overly complicated in places, but overall this was still a fun, campy time. Abby now has to deal with the introduction of a sexy French rolling pin into her little bakery, which sets off the jealousy of her German mixer. Look, just don't think about it too much. I like that this is very tongue in cheek, and overall Abby is a really warm, funny character.
Fast, fun monster romance.
This dipped in terms of plot, which gets a bit convoluted and overly complicated in places, but overall this was still a fun, campy time. Abby now has to deal with the introduction of a sexy French rolling pin into her little bakery, which sets off the jealousy of her German mixer. Look, just don't think about it too much. I like that this is very tongue in cheek, and overall Abby is a really warm, funny character.
Fast, fun monster romance.
June 3, 2026
Unhinged yes, but also weirdly adorable?
May 16, 2026
Abby has (mostly) adjusted to bonding with her stand mixer when a new (well, new to Abby) rolling pin is delivered to the bakery. Rollen is French, charming, and has OPINIONS about butter. He also seems to thrive on antagonizing Mischen. Which means Abby's kitchen has A LOT going on.
Now Abby is dealing with the start of a second bond (the timing of which is almost unheard of by Council standards), more bureaucratic paperwork than she wants to deal with, and a whole lot of secrets that are starting to bubble up. She's learning on the fly and her monsters are going to need to figure out how to get along with each other because keeping Abby safe is more important than figuring out who's the dominant kitchen tool.
Honestly, once Mischen and Rollen started working together, things took a turn in the BEST way for Abby.
I'm seriously enjoying Abby's full-body plunge into the magical, monstrous world she's found herself in. She's not only engaging in some steamy romantic relationships, she's also finding out just how loyal her coworkers are and how quickly they can adjust to the unexpected. I'm ready to see what happens next!
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
Now Abby is dealing with the start of a second bond (the timing of which is almost unheard of by Council standards), more bureaucratic paperwork than she wants to deal with, and a whole lot of secrets that are starting to bubble up. She's learning on the fly and her monsters are going to need to figure out how to get along with each other because keeping Abby safe is more important than figuring out who's the dominant kitchen tool.
Honestly, once Mischen and Rollen started working together, things took a turn in the BEST way for Abby.
I'm seriously enjoying Abby's full-body plunge into the magical, monstrous world she's found herself in. She's not only engaging in some steamy romantic relationships, she's also finding out just how loyal her coworkers are and how quickly they can adjust to the unexpected. I'm ready to see what happens next!
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
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May 17, 2026Not fun like the other unhinged smut.
August 2, 2026
Was compelled to keep reading after book 1… originally I expected this to be a book one could totally read as a stand alone, but I felt like you REALLY need to have read book 1 to appreciate the plot because SO MUCH of this book is magical world building/rule building/learning about the past and it takes a while to get to the actual smut. Not at all what I expected, but still had some notes of what I expected. I wish there were more lemons to propel me through this one faster but I do like how the characters are being developed. Not quite as fun as book 1 but I’m still enjoying the ride.
July 11, 2026
I have a crush on a French rolling pin
August 9, 2026
At no point could I tell what I was going to process next with my actual eyeballs and my poor brain.
What are they? Why are they? Is there actually a plot line or are we just throwing spaghetti at a wall and using whatever shapes appear?
Still, I’m invested.
What are they? Why are they? Is there actually a plot line or are we just throwing spaghetti at a wall and using whatever shapes appear?
Still, I’m invested.
May 17, 2026
Turns out there is a limit to how many haunted kitchen appliances I can emotionally invest in.
After the ridiculous fun of Creamed by My Monster Stand Mixer, I was honestly curious whether Krista LaRae could somehow keep this bizarre universe entertaining. Unfortunately, for me, the magic wore off pretty quickly with Pounded by My Monster Rolling Pin.
The biggest issue is that the novelty simply is not there anymore. The first book worked because of the pure shock and absurdity of the premise. It was chaotic, weird, self-aware fun that fully committed to the bit. This sequel absolutely still commits, maybe even harder, but adding a supernatural rolling pin somehow pushes things from “ridiculous fun” into just plain strange.
And not necessarily in a good way.
To LaRae’s credit, the pacing is still quick and readable. At under 200 pages, the story moves fast enough that it never becomes painful to finish. The novella knows exactly what kind of experience it is trying to deliver, and thankfully it does not overstay its welcome. If these books were much longer, the joke would collapse entirely under its own weight.
The prose and tone remain fully committed to the absurdity, which honestly deserves some respect. There is no hesitation here. LaRae clearly understands the audience she is writing for and leans into the chaos with complete confidence. The problem is that once the initial “what on earth am I reading?” reaction fades, there just is not enough underneath the gimmick to keep things emotionally or narratively interesting.
Character work also struggled more this time around. Nothing here felt especially distinct or memorable beyond the increasingly bizarre premise itself. The addition of the rolling pin somehow made the entire experience feel less creative rather than more.
⭐ Category Breakdown ⭐
Storytelling: 2.0
The novelty and humor from the first book wore off quickly.
Character Work: 2.0
The gimmick overshadowed any meaningful character connection.
Pacing: 3.0
Quick and readable enough to avoid becoming exhausting.
Prose & Style: 3.0
Still fully committed to the absurd tone, even if it became underwhelming.
Emotional Impact: 2.0
Not worth continuing the series for me personally.
⭐ Final Rating
Average: 2.4 -> 2.5 stars
Final Thoughts
I can absolutely understand why some readers would continue enjoying this series. If the humor and absurdity fully click for you, there is clearly a lane for these books.
But for me, the stand mixer was lightning in a bottle.
The rolling pin just felt like leftovers.
After the ridiculous fun of Creamed by My Monster Stand Mixer, I was honestly curious whether Krista LaRae could somehow keep this bizarre universe entertaining. Unfortunately, for me, the magic wore off pretty quickly with Pounded by My Monster Rolling Pin.
The biggest issue is that the novelty simply is not there anymore. The first book worked because of the pure shock and absurdity of the premise. It was chaotic, weird, self-aware fun that fully committed to the bit. This sequel absolutely still commits, maybe even harder, but adding a supernatural rolling pin somehow pushes things from “ridiculous fun” into just plain strange.
And not necessarily in a good way.
To LaRae’s credit, the pacing is still quick and readable. At under 200 pages, the story moves fast enough that it never becomes painful to finish. The novella knows exactly what kind of experience it is trying to deliver, and thankfully it does not overstay its welcome. If these books were much longer, the joke would collapse entirely under its own weight.
The prose and tone remain fully committed to the absurdity, which honestly deserves some respect. There is no hesitation here. LaRae clearly understands the audience she is writing for and leans into the chaos with complete confidence. The problem is that once the initial “what on earth am I reading?” reaction fades, there just is not enough underneath the gimmick to keep things emotionally or narratively interesting.
Character work also struggled more this time around. Nothing here felt especially distinct or memorable beyond the increasingly bizarre premise itself. The addition of the rolling pin somehow made the entire experience feel less creative rather than more.
⭐ Category Breakdown ⭐
Storytelling: 2.0
The novelty and humor from the first book wore off quickly.
Character Work: 2.0
The gimmick overshadowed any meaningful character connection.
Pacing: 3.0
Quick and readable enough to avoid becoming exhausting.
Prose & Style: 3.0
Still fully committed to the absurd tone, even if it became underwhelming.
Emotional Impact: 2.0
Not worth continuing the series for me personally.
⭐ Final Rating
Average: 2.4 -> 2.5 stars
Final Thoughts
I can absolutely understand why some readers would continue enjoying this series. If the humor and absurdity fully click for you, there is clearly a lane for these books.
But for me, the stand mixer was lightning in a bottle.
The rolling pin just felt like leftovers.
September 1, 2026
I swear I love this author. The lore is so extensive, and although most of everything takes place in the bakery, it's still a lot of lore being revealed. I like that the author includes niche internet fandoms in this one and gives more personality to both Jess, Jordan, and Egar (the starter dough, yeah) without losing the main direction of the plot. I think the most fun part is telling people with a straight face that I am reading a smut series about kitchen appliances. Man, I have some supportive friends. Man, I torment my friends because half of them I go on ranting about this book, and they are forced to shake their heads like I'm not a mad woman. Tell me uh-huh... yeah... that's nice... and try not to call the cops on me to have me locked up for thinking that I like the rolling pin's personality more than the stand mixer's. I feel bad for my friends; they have to deal with the rants I will have in book 3.
July 8, 2026
sentient romance kitchen with MMF
Pounded by my monster rolling pin #2
⭐⭐⭐ 🌶️🌶️ By this point I was starting to get sucked into the plot, this book felt more plot focused then spice driven and being the one that was labeled one girl 14 inches of wood I was expecting more spice then plot I understand the stage had to be set for the whole world which is not initially what I had signed up for but I was really getting invested in I did enjoy the bonds working together for her, that was an enjoyable little spice twist
Pounded by my monster rolling pin #2
⭐⭐⭐ 🌶️🌶️ By this point I was starting to get sucked into the plot, this book felt more plot focused then spice driven and being the one that was labeled one girl 14 inches of wood I was expecting more spice then plot I understand the stage had to be set for the whole world which is not initially what I had signed up for but I was really getting invested in I did enjoy the bonds working together for her, that was an enjoyable little spice twist
July 19, 2026
I am hooked!
There comes a time in a readers life kind of like a midlife crisis. You’ve read it all. All the tropes, angst, HEA’s. Saw this browsing for something quick and easy. Thought “what the hell?”
It was a quick read because I’m psycho and couldn’t stop once I started. I am now heading to book 3 in less than 24 hrs since starting book 1. I have to know what happens with the story. The spice is perfect. So glad I’m not closed minded and took a chance on what I thought was an “easy” read.
When are the last 2 coming? I need them ASAP. Please and thank you.
There comes a time in a readers life kind of like a midlife crisis. You’ve read it all. All the tropes, angst, HEA’s. Saw this browsing for something quick and easy. Thought “what the hell?”
It was a quick read because I’m psycho and couldn’t stop once I started. I am now heading to book 3 in less than 24 hrs since starting book 1. I have to know what happens with the story. The spice is perfect. So glad I’m not closed minded and took a chance on what I thought was an “easy” read.
When are the last 2 coming? I need them ASAP. Please and thank you.
May 3, 2026
Manbuns are hot when a rolling pin does it
I'm not into monster smut. I'm not into monster smut. I'm not into monster smut.
Yes I am. I am very into monster smut.
Or maybe I'm just very into these books. Because holy hell, Krista can WRITE! I've never had more highlights in a book simply because a passage made me feel things. And I'd kindly like to point out that it is now May 2026 and I'll take Book 3 immediately.
I'm not into monster smut. I'm not into monster smut. I'm not into monster smut.
Yes I am. I am very into monster smut.
Or maybe I'm just very into these books. Because holy hell, Krista can WRITE! I've never had more highlights in a book simply because a passage made me feel things. And I'd kindly like to point out that it is now May 2026 and I'll take Book 3 immediately.
April 29, 2026
fun story
Fun story, but needs proper editing. There are several scenes where the setting changes (day of the week, which appliance is in tool form at the time, etc).
It seems very rushed compared to the first book. I hope the quality of writing will improve to the same level as the first for the next chapter of Abby’s story.
Fun story, but needs proper editing. There are several scenes where the setting changes (day of the week, which appliance is in tool form at the time, etc).
It seems very rushed compared to the first book. I hope the quality of writing will improve to the same level as the first for the next chapter of Abby’s story.
May 5, 2026
I wish these were stupider, lol. While i am still so surprised that the plot is trying to be serious, it's just all so silly, it's hard to take it as such. It's a fun enough read regardless & i like the recipes that are included at the very end - i'm tempted to try them sometime - i'm just not sure i'd go out of my way to recommend them.
October 1, 2026
La storia continua a essere carina, un po' incasinata la spiegazione della burocrazia del Consiglio della Farina ma la cosa peggiore la traduzione, i refusi non sono tanti ma rendono incomprensibili le frasi e, nella versione ebook di Amazon, il capitolo 18 è il capitolo 18 del primo libro, non c'entra un tubo, su Zane sappiamo già le cose. Quindi nel secondo libro il capitolo 18 is missing.
July 17, 2026
These are just spicy 🌶️ fun. A little more vested in Abby and what it’s going to mean being a Keystone for her. And what will develop between her and zane. Looking forward to meeting the Expressos Machine!
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September 23, 2026
I really enjoyed this book
I love the characters and the mystery that is the flour council. I love how protective Mischen is and how cocky Rollen is. I can’t wait to see what happens next. I already bought the next 2 books
I love the characters and the mystery that is the flour council. I love how protective Mischen is and how cocky Rollen is. I can’t wait to see what happens next. I already bought the next 2 books
May 13, 2026
This is a great addition to the story line of book one. The plot rocks and I can't wait for book three to come out!
June 1, 2026
Had me cracking up. Bummed I have to wait for the rest to come out
June 3, 2026
This series is just fun... And crazy... But still fun. I'm actually looking forward to seeing what happens
June 5, 2026
Written so well and so funny. It doesnt take itself too seriously which, I mean...... its sex with a rolling pin 🤣🤣🌶🌶
June 24, 2026
So far I am really enjoying this series. The MFC is a woman of my own heart.
July 1, 2026
I highly recommend these! The second book got better. The plot is actually fantastic. Ready for the next one.
July 3, 2026
3.5
Well, book 2 is done. I am looking forward to book 3. I'm not personally into the smut side of these books, but the back story, the magic, the secrecy is intriguing.
Well, book 2 is done. I am looking forward to book 3. I'm not personally into the smut side of these books, but the back story, the magic, the secrecy is intriguing.
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July 7, 2026The absurdity of the first times two?
July 15, 2026
Pleasant surprise, easy going read, and funny!!! Very very fun to read! Can't wait to finish all five books!
August 7, 2026
A little less than book 1 but still a good time. Very interested in where the story will go and I love Jordan
September 29, 2026
Don't overthink it, just enjoy the unhinged ride!
October 4, 2026
These books are just too fun! Love it.
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