He’s been keeping a list all year… and she’s been very naughty.
Kisha thought the mysterious invitation to San Francisco’s most exclusive Krampusnacht ball was too good to be true. She was right.
One look at the hot stranger in the VIP section, and she’s done for. Following him into his dark lair, getting punished in ways she’s only ever read about in her smutty books, screaming his name while he claims her in ways that definitely aren’t human.
Turns out Krampus is real. He came to punish a naughty little omega and found his mate instead. And now that he’s got her? He’s never letting go.
This spicy monster romance
✓ Omegaverse
✓ Fated Mates
✓ Curvy Virgin Heroine
✓ Possessive Monster Hero
✓ Naughty List Punishment
✓ Primal Chase
✓ Knotting (IYKYK)
✓ Size Difference
✓ Shadow Daddy (his shadows go freaking EVERYWHERE!)
✓ He Falls First and HARD!!
No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA guaranteed. Just a naughty girl getting punished by the obsessed shadow daddy who’s about to ruin her for any other alpha.
This story is nothing but OTT, unhinged, total escape SMUT! If that’s not your vibe, PLEASE PASS!!
USA Today Bestselling Author Imani Jay writes sweet and spicy romance with instalove, instalust, and little to no drama. Just curvy queens who get claimed by their hunky alpha males. Whether it’s in the boardroom, the mafia, OmegaVerse, or with a forbidden twist, Imani’s stories deliver high heat and heart. Ready for your next dirty pleasure? Imani’s got you covered!
Nik! Nik!! Nik!!! Whatever are we going to do with you? Shadow daddy extraordinaire. This was filthy (in a good way), n*sty and raw. It was a wild ride. The banter was delightful and the spice was so delicious that I didn’t want it to end. I love the inclusion of the pictures and cannot wait to read the other girls’ stories.
One naughty invitation. One monster who decides punishment isn't enough.
Kisha expects one wild night at San Francisco's most exclusive Krampusnacht party, not a supernatural reckoning. Then she catches the attention of a shadow-wrapped stranger who knows exactly why she's on the naughty list and seems far more interested in her than anyone else in the room.
Nik has spent centuries punishing the guilty without ever finding the one person who could shake his control. The second he recognizes Kisha as his mate, that changes. What begins as a primal chase and a night built around punishment quickly becomes something far more consuming, with Kisha discovering just how much she wants the monster she should probably fear.
Their connection is immediate, physical, and completely overwhelming, but the real shift comes when the attraction turns into attachment. Kisha grows from curious and defiant into someone increasingly comfortable challenging Nik, trusting him, and claiming space inside the life he's determined to give her. Nik stays possessive, obsessive, and dangerously territorial, but beneath all that control is a man who falls first, falls hard, and builds his entire world around keeping his mate close.
This is fated-mate obsession at full volume, with power exchange, primal pursuit, monster claiming, and an intensely physical bond that keeps deepening into something unexpectedly domestic. Underneath all the heat, it's about surrender, belonging, and what happens when desire becomes devotion.
The Elevator Pitch: A naughty-list invitation pulls a curious omega into the orbit of a monster who has spent centuries convinced he was meant to remain alone. What begins as punishment becomes a charged collision of fear, desire, dominance, and recognition when Krampus realizes the woman in front of him is more than another name on his list. Their connection turns one dangerous night into something far harder to escape: a bond neither of them is prepared to treat casually.
“Knotted By Krampus” by Imani Jay is Part of 6 Books in the series; Knotted For The Holidays. It is a multi-author, omegaverse holiday, dark romance, that are standalone reads. With a warning on the spice level! It’s an over the top dark, alpha, anti hero possessed, protective and obsessive monster romance, with a beautiful, innocent and curvy heroine who got on Krampus’s naughty list. Kisha Williams is our Omega college student. Who’s been put on the naughty list for Krampus to punish. For something to do with one of her friends cheating boyfriends. Her friends Kaylie, Avery and Jessie also got on the Krampus naughty list, securing their invitation cards to the Krampusnacht Costume Balll at the Pandemonium Club, A tradition that all Krampus’s brothers, Kraken, Boogeyman, El Cuco, Tokoloshe, Jersey Devil, Oni, Wendigo, Rakshasa and Mothman look forward to and are hungry for once a year. Nikolaus Krampus (Nik) is Kisha’s hugely tall, muscular and handsome dark hero. Her Shadow daddy monster that falls instantly, knots, chases and punishes his fated omega mate. Never letting her loose physically because his shadows goes where she goes. They see each other at the club and it’s instant heat. Nik realizing she’s his mate he’s been waiting hundreds of years for. So fallen for her that he will do anything for her. Kill anyone over her. And call “his” that’s anything part of her. The spice is in overload. Neither being able to keep their and or his “shadows” from the other. A very dark, physically juicy, fairly short read that starts off with a bang and does not let go till the end. Our couple is given a sweet happy ending. I started it and had to finish it in one setting. I may or may not be late for an appointment LOL!!!.
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Knotted By Krampus by Imani Jay brought the heat with a wild, unhinged monster romance that delivers exactly what it promises. Between the possessive shadow daddy, fated mates, omegaverse elements, primal chase, and plenty of deliciously naughty moments, this book is one spicy holiday escape! Kisha and Krampus made quite the unforgettable pair. I loved the fun twist on Christmas folklore and the over-the-top, unapologetically steamy vibes. Krampus was possessive, obsessed, and absolutely determined to keep his mate. What's not to love if you're a fan of this trope? Overall, Knotted By Krampus is definitely not for the faint of heart, but perfect for readers who like their Christmas stories extra spicy!
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I LOVE this book. I couldnt get enough, i didnt want to finish the book so quick so in the middle of it I took a nap but when I woke up I went right back to reading and I ate it up sooo quick. This book is all Heat and spice and I want more lol it was too good I love love love it. I really hope theres gonna be a paperback because I need this book on my shelf. And don't even get me started on the character arts. Those were amazing and brought certain scenes to life and I loved it!!.
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Something I was not expecting was the Art Work. But OMG it made reading the book so much better for some reason. But Loved the storyline. 2 words "Shadow Daddy" thats all you need to know. And if you dont know take a chance on this book it was a wonderful read, as always. Just be warned the "Spice" is so on point!! LOVED IT! AND CANT WAIT FOR MORE!.
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I must say Imani didn’t disappoint, I got through this book in a day of receiving it. The characters were great and I especially loved the banter between Nik and Kisha. Please give the other monsters and theirs who I’m assuming are Kisha’s friends their owns stories plzzzzzz
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I liked this steamy tale of Krampus finding his mate in Kisha. Of course she has to face punishment for her misdeeds. I like how he takes care of her and loves her with her loving him back.
Yes Imani Jay does it again! Loved loved loved this! Very spicy very OTT and very funny too. A few editing errors but nothing too bad. I’m very interested in the other monsters too👀
Tropes: Omegaverse, Holiday, Christmas, Retelling, Fated Mates, Interracial, He Falls First, Dark Romance Knotted by Krampus by Imani Jay is a smoking hot retelling, featuring Saint Nicholas’ sidekick, Krampus, who is tasked with handing out punishment to naughty children on December 5th. The book includes illustrations which really enhances the enjoyment of reading. Knotted by Krampus is a part of the Knotted For The Holidays series; the books are connected by themes but can be read as standalones. In Ms. Jay’s engaging and smoldering version of the Krampus story, Nik is a centuries old alpha with an interesting band of like minded brothers. They gather on Krampusnacht to bring wrongdoers their just rewards. Kisha is a hardworking struggling college student; subsequently, she is completely amazed when she and a few of her friends receive VIP invitations to the hottest night club in San Francisco, Pandemonium. She would be foolish NOT to go, right? Kisha soon learns that the invitation came from Nik, the owner of Pandemonium, and she has been selected due to a fairly innocuous payback perpetrated by her and her friend group. While his initial plan was to punish the naughty omega for her deeds, Nik discovers that Kisha is his fated mate! Punishment is still on the table, but it looks like the methodology is going to change significantly😊! Conclusion: Knotted By Krampus is novella sized but contains a complete story and rich character development. The spice level is as hot and steamy as a sunny day in Georgia, but readers have a real sense of both characters as well as the things that are important to them. We learn their backstories as well AND get some insight into their family and other connections. Ms. Jay keeps most of the Omegaverese lore intact but also adds her unique spin to the story. I loved Kisha and Nik’s playful banter and how he listened to her so that he could make her feel comfortable in her new dynamic. Final words, as usual Ms. Jay entertains readers from start to finish! I am hoping (readers are never satisfied) that Jay and Kisha’s friends are featured in upcoming stories. I was particularly tickled by the Boogeyman and would love to see more from him. Favorite Lines: She’s on my list, I can smell it on her, sweet fresh guilt, the kind that doesn’t come with a single ounce of regret. I feel how much he wants me, how long he’s been waiting for this, all the years, and I feel all of it go full at once because of ME. His brothers line the room on both sides, each one in their true form tonight: the Boogeyman, the Oni, El Cuco, the Wendigo, and dozens more I don’t even know the names of. But I only have eyes for him.
Knotted by Krampus is an omegaverse holiday story following Nikolaus Krampus and Kisha Williams. Nikolaus holds a party every year in December for all those who have done bad (naughty) things to punish them, but this one is different because Kisha ends up on this list. How did Kisha end up on this list? Let's say a woman scorned knows no boundaries with her friends. So Kisha is on this list, but she thinks it's just a regular famous party every rich and famous person goes to; no, it's just a cover-up for the real event happening. Kisha goes to this party with her friends and gets more than she bargained for when she sees Nikolaus. Nikolaus, the alpha, recognizes his omega instantly and plans an eventful night for the two of them, seeing as Kisha has made it on his list regardless of her being his mate. Things start to get real spicy once Kisha leaves with Nikolaus as they go up to his penthouse. Kisha is trying to "fight" biology and deny her attraction to Nikolaus, but she can only be deceitful for so long before she gives in. And once Kisha accepts this bond is real, Nikolaus's shadows come out to play, and play they did. Kisha is now tied to a monster, a possessive one at that, and her old life is no more once Nikolaus starts to shower Kisha with gifts and more (make his pockets lol). If you are looking for a smutty holiday monster omegaverse for this holiday season, then this book is for you. (ARC Reviewer)
Imani Jay, you have just moved up to my top 10 authors!! Seriously…I thought this short story was just smut! I mean, it did say that there was a lot of smut and spice but I was oddly impressed!! It had character, possessiveness, smut, humor, swoon, creativity…everything I love in a good book but to put fit it all into a short story…genius!! I downloaded this book as an ebook and the added graphics at the end of some of the chapters is a bonus feature. I don’t want to give out too much spoilers but the book is about Kisha who does something bad and is put on Nik Krampus’s naughty list. One night of the year Nik punishes all those on his naughty list but does not expect Kisha, who is on his list, to be his fated mate!! He knows instantly and….you’ll have to read the rest to find out what happens!!! Would definitely recommend to everyone!! Who doesn’t love a good story with smut??.
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Knotted By Krampus is a Holiday Dark Romance spiced with Omegaverse. Its Krampusnacht and Nik’s invites to those naughty ones has gone out with the invitees now arriving to his club Pandemonium, San Francisco’s hottest place to be. Kisha and her friends made that list after trashing the vehicle of their friends boyfriend who had been caught cheating on her. But no one could have guessed what hit the fan when she and Nik started eye “mating” across the club at each other sending his shadow daddy friends into laughing hysterics. Someone has just found his mate! Oh what fun it was in this nicely written narrative where the festivities included knotting, a possessive gob smacked shadow daddy, omegaverse dynamics, and a willing naughty girl who was more than happy to accept her punishment. I totally enjoyed another fun read from this author and look forward to discovering her next OTT masterpiece!.
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This book had me hooked from the very beginning! It was captivating, addictive, and delivered exactly what I was hoping for when it came to the spice! 🌶️ The sexiness was absolutely on point, and I loved every minute of it!
But let's talk about KRAMPUS! 🖤😈 I have read my fair share of Shadow Daddies, but this one officially takes the crown! Hands down, Krampus is the BEST Shadow Daddy I've read about this year, and I don't know how anyone is going to top him!
The story kept me entertained, the spice did NOT disappoint, and I honestly didn't want it to end.
If you're looking for a spicy holiday read with a Shadow Daddy who knows how to deliver, this is definitely one worth picking up!
Move over, Santa, because Krampus just became my favorite part of Christmas! 🎄😈🔥
Absolutely loved it and would happily read more!.
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Kisha and her fellow college friends are invited to the Kraspunacht Costume Ball in San Francisco. What they do not know is that they are on the naughty list and Nik Krampus is a dark handsome hero and monster. He knows after 300 years he has found his fated mate in Kisha. Nik and his ‘Shadows’ take Kisha for her punishment however, both of them recognize they are meant to be. What follows is some super steamy/OTT between Nik/Kisha and his shadows. This is a dark steamy, instalove with some violence on a man who puts his hands on Kisha, however the ending/epilogue was really excellent and showed that Nik, shadows, and his Monster deserve their HEA. Hope to see Kisha’s friends and their mates in other books.
I'm not quite sure what to say about this one other than it's pure smut from beginning to end. It has a slightly different twist in that Kisha is an Omega, while Krampus, or Nik as he's known, is the Alpha responsible for her punishment. That punishment quickly leads to her heat, and Nik claiming her as his mate. What follows is plenty more steamy scenes, a meeting with the parents, and, of course, a baby to round things off.
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Nik Krampus - the new Shadow Daddy supreme. Alpha of alphas, king of monsters - delicious in every growly, gravelly way.
KIsha and her girls get an invite to THE club on krampusnacht - they have been bad girls and the monsters are ready to make them pay. Krampus lays eyes on Kisha and all bets are off. This virgin omega is his mate.
Things get hot fast. THE ARTWORK - screaming - the sexy time, the love, the banter, the knotting (IYKYK) - it’s a smutty, sexy time all round. With a very happily ever after.
Absolutely devoured, I ignored all responsibilities to read this and let's be honest who wouldnt for an omegaverse Krampus. This book was one of the spicest reads I've read in awhile knots, shadows, and bite marks oh my 🥵 I start reading krampus in November and don't stop till after Christmas, let me tell you this became a favorite one quick not only that but ypu get a glimpse into other monsters within this book like the wendigo and the boogeyman. This truly was a unique read and one to remember. I got this via BookSprout and this is my voluntary review.
I went into this expecting a dark, steamy monster romance and that is exactly what I got. The chemistry was intense, the alpha energy was off the charts, and the spice absolutely delivered.
I also loved the artwork in the book — it added so much to the whole experience and made the characters feel even more vivid.
If you like your romance dark, filthy, possessive, and a little unhinged, this one is definitely worth the read.
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Nik and Kisha will melt your kindle. Nik had given up on finding his mate hundreds of years ago, but Kisha changed that with one incident involving glitter. Kisha is his omega Nik is her monster, and the love story these two shares is a perfect read in every way. I absolutely love the pictures that are included. "This is my honest review of an advanced reader copy, and I am leaving this review voluntarily."
This was a great holiday quick read with enough Alpha male energy to keep it interesting. Definitely a fan of the visuals throughout the book. The other characters added depth that contributed to the main couples story and leaves you wanting to learn more about things that took place behind the curtain. Nik is all male, dominant, Alpha male, no room for anyone else energy, so get ready to swoon.
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This was such a fun and spicy fated mates monster romance. I didn't expect a Krampus to want/need a mate but here we are. And Nik and his shadows were so ready to punish his 'bad' little omega ;) Think Shadow Daddy in the best and OTT way ;P These two about burned up my reader. Lol! Expect to really feel the heat as you follow Nik and Kisha to their fab and steamy HEA. The epilogue was awesome and really showcased why a monster deserves a happy ending, too. Good fun!
I enjoyed this fast paced steamy fated mates romance. Kisha & her friends all receive mysterious invitations to the Krampusnacht ball. They are sure it's a mistake, but they decide to go anyway. One look at Nik & she falls for his charm. He's an over the top alpha who has finally met his mate and he goes out of his way to make her feel safe and loved. Definitely recommend this steamy book!
It is 100% as described. OTT, HEA. Very easy and quick read. The plot makes sense once you understand that its instant connection and ott. The pictures to help you visualize the characters were great. And that the story line followed past the initial instant connection and got into the family was *chef’s kiss*.
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Who needs a morally gray handsome Mafia Don when you can have devastatingly very large handsome monster to fill your days and nights. A enchanting bedtime story to see how the world lives and “plays”. OTT steamy to totally relax you. Don’t miss the bonus scene!.
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What a wild ride! This book had everything and then some. You get your over-possessive Alpha and the Omega that doesn’t stand a chance at escaping him. Imani never disappoints!
Yes, Nik is an OTT MMC, and his brothers are no better. I can already tell. It's a quick read, with glimpses of family and girlfriend dynamics. This is a great holiday read that I plan on resisting this season. Oh, did I mention the visuals...happy reading.
What can I say other than Ms. Jay can write a book!!!!!! Job so well done with this right here. This was entertaining and enjoyable and I can’t wait to read the rest of this series.
A hot and steamy story. Pure sex. Kisha was naughty and must be punished. Krampus is dishing the punishment. The two are instantly attracted to each other. He realizes that she is his mate. Now he has to punish his mate.
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This a nice short read if you’re looking for something to read in between books. The story is good but it’s your typical alpha meets omega story so a little predictable. 3.5/5