Ravenous Rhinos: A Treasure Trove Story

by Nicole Parker

Full blurb coming soon!

Ravenous Rhinos is Book 4 in the Treasure Trove Series. The stories are sequential but can be read as standalones. Treasure Trove is a sentient object playroom located in the basement of everyone’s favorite toy shop, Hidden Treasures. Created by one of the Kyleverse’s favorite meddlers, Garrett, it’s home to some objects you’ve met before and some you’ll love to meet.

Unlike in the Kyleverse, while there are many happy endings, these aren’t true romances. Everyone will leave more than satisfied, though.

Ravenous Rhinos contains explicit material. It is intended for 18+ readers.

Genres: LGBT, Novella

52 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 18, 2026

About the author

Nicole Parker is the author of creative and humorous romance stories. She is a 30-something California native who spends the great majority of her free time writing books, reading books, or organizing her ever growing TBR list. She also has a spouse, some kids, and pets, but this isn't about them. Nicole's books are funny, raunchy, silly, and most importantly full of good vibes and happy endings.

Reviews

[Kimbot the Destroyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Erotica full of genuine feelings and enthusiastic, careful consent.

[Brittney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rhinos eating up balls, but only being able to move by you doing a 'special' moving motion... I laughed out loud and then thought, I want to play too! Then it just made so much more sense with the title Ravenous Rhinos once you realize it's basically a filthy, HORN-filled game of Hungry Hungry Hippos! Absolutely hilarious.

Ultimately this was like eating my favorite candy—absolutely delicious, and I wanted more by the end of it. Like all the other Treasure Trove stories, this started hot, got hotter, and by the end, it was sweltering. The love and care these characters show each other after that steaming hot gaming session was the perfect show of aftercare. I am absolutely down for more Treasure Trove gaming nights.

Thank you Nicole for sending me this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I am so excited for whats next!

[balayageandbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Did I know that I needed a very adult and altered version of hungry hippo…who would think to make them very gifted rhinos?!
Author Nicole Parker… that’s who… and I ain’t even mad about it.
These characters… seriously this little found family/friend group I just adore them so much.
This dynamic between these three characters just has me in all my feels.
Like there’s so much more to this trio then all the fun times and even funner activities.
And I loved in the mist of all of these insanely hot moments that there’s still this tenderness between these characters.
And of course Author Nicole Parker just edges us with a teaser of what’s to come next in this amazing little series!

[Meredith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another delicious spicy sentient object entry in the Kyleverse by Nicole Parker!

It’s competitive Ravenous Rhinos, and they eat balls with spicy acts written on them and their horns are d!ldos and AMAZING. Think Hungry Hippos, but they’re life sized, horny and eager participants.

Fast paced, fun, full of consensual kinky fun. We’ve got Garrett in need of some stress relief, Chloe who is determined to make sure he gets it, and Kyle who is ALWAYS up to lend a hand or other body part and our 3 rhino friends. A good time is had by all, but no one had as much fun as I did reading it.

Thanks so much to Nicole for the advance copy! All opinions are my own and enthusiastically given.

[Queerbookdad · Rating 5 out of 5]

As always NP absolutely smashed it. This was a sweet story between Garrett, Chloe and Kyle and the ravenous rhinos in the treasure trove. The one thing I always love about these books in the Kyle-verse is that regardless of the couple or group of people engaging in spicy activities together, the consent and practice of it is absolutely 100% the greenest of flags. Check ins, safe words or signals, the care and adoration. Honestly if nothing else these books are fantastic representation of the kink community and what everyone in it should strive to achieve

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

This novella is SPICY!! I would say strap in, but you might like it too much, just ask Chloe.

If you ever played Hungry, Hungry Hippo when you were a kid, you will instantly see the similarities between that game and the one that Kyle, Chloe, and Garrett play. Only their version is for adults. There are no losers in this game.

Because this story brought back fun childhood memories, I really loved this novella. Although, I will not be thinking about this game the same way again. Rompin Rhino!

[lunchbrary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yeah, you guessed it - hungry a** hippos are involved.

If Kyle's involved its guaranteed to be a good time, but now there are sentient hungry hippos?
Nicole seriously can't write a book I WON'T read - at this rate I'll never be able to look at ANY object without dirty thoughts again LOL

Favorite quote:
“You made him crawl all the way here from your office?” Garrett scoffs. “He likes it.”
because why does this feel like me with evert sentient object romance book I read?!

[Alex S · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok I see what you did here 😂 hungry hungry hippos but make em horny… literally

I am loving Kyle having a main part, he deserves it! I also love how free love this town is, it’s just so fun.

I love the rhinos different horns. I am not sure how either any of the character can have THAT MANY Os but I’m jealous to be sure 😂

[Kate Brasington · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨✨ARC REVIEW✨✨

Hungry, HUNGRY … rhinos??? Oh yeah this one is loosely based off something but instead of it being a board game played on a small scale it’s LARGE, in charge and a group effort.
Immaculate as always Nicole 😩🤌
Go read this damned book! Ravenous Rhinos comes out June 18th and it’ll have you giggling and having out of body experiences 🤣

[Robyn G · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books always take me on a ride LOL
I mean not like a ride that Chloe gets but they always fun!
If you put two and two together you will figure out how this book will go and of course we have our beloved Kyle in the mix!
These Treasure Trove books are weird but fun the best way for Nicole Parker!

[ThatsSomeGoodSmut · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to the author for a copy of this book.

4.5 rounded up to 5

Finally!! We finally get Garrett playing in the Treasure Trove instead of orchestrating pleasure for everyone else! And with not just Chloe and Kyle, but also rhinos with creative horns?? I always enjoy the insanity Nicole comes up with. What will come out of the Treasure Trove next??

[Dani · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ravenous Rhinos was another fun, sexy and completely unique addition to the Treasure Trove series. The sentient rhino game was such a creative concept and I loved that each rhino had its own unique horn, color and personality. It was great seeing Kyle again as always (he’s my sexy man). A quick, entertaining read that left me smiling.

[Taylor Dawicke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Horny Hungry Hippos (with a few alterations), Kyle, and Treasure Trove makes for a fun read! Ravenous Rhinos gives us more from Garrett and his creations, and as always Kyle is there to help in any way he can. Fun and steamy-5 stars!

[Caitlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

As always, Nicole brings us the stories we didn't know we needed and once we've read them, we don't know what we would do without them.

It's a horny version of hungry hungry hippos...but with rhinos. And it was delightful.

[Kelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't know what's changed, but the Kyle-verse and spin-off stories have been so much better.

It was really nice to see Garrett being taken care of for once, rather than him being all dommy daddy the whole time. He needed the break.

I received this copy as an ARC, the review is honestly given.

[Brianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a creative, fun and super spicy read. Parker definitely has a gift for making an off-the-walls premise absolutely work!

I highly recommend this book, the Treasure Trove series, and the Kyleverse series!

Thank you to the author for the opportunity to read an ARC.

[Lanae (findmeonsmutlane) · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you ever wondered what it would be like to turn hungry hungry hippos into a game that helps you decide what sex acts to play out, and then said hippos, well rhino's in this story, also have dildos for horns that then fuck you?

Youre answers are finally here.

Pure insane smut.

10/10.

[Lisa Bing · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my, this was such a fun spin on the game Hungry Hungry Hippos! Ravenous Rhinos sure inspired some hot fun for Kyle and his friends ;P Expect to feel the heat, but also the love, as another Treasure Trove gaming night takes things from spicy to super nova. Good fun!

[Carrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sentient sex rhinos! Nicole Parker’s brain is a wonderful magical place.

** I received an eARC from the author as a member of their Patreon and am voluntarily leaving an honest review. **

[Puppets & Paperbacks · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an ARC read

This is a sentient object romance with smut. Make sure you know what that all means before reading

[christy · Rating 5 out of 5]

NICOLE!!! PARKER!!!! NEVER!!!! MISSES!!!!

[Kitm0nster · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally! Garrett takes a break and relaxes! He deserved it, and Chloe took her reward seriously to make it happen.
This was so quick, hot and fun! These three are relationship goals with such deep trust between them! I loved that the Rhinos all had unique horns to meet different desires.

Yes if: You want to know how hungry Hungry Hippos can be made sexy
No if: That premise scares you

Hungry Hungy Hippos
Sex Games
Kyle takes charge
Garrett relaxes
Chloe goes for a ride
Unique Horns

[Sixella MK · Rating 5 out of 5]

June 2026 Small Business BookTok ARC Reviews (BookFable Edition): “Ravenous Rhinos” by Nicole Parker

Note: This ARC was given to me for free by the author and I am reviewing this book voluntarily.

Kyle and his friends are at it again as they get into some chaotic hijinks during their shift at the Treasure Trove’s Toy Shop! Only this time, their Game Night involves a bold, comedic, sporty take on a classic game that involves multiple balls and… Ravenous, Ravenous Rhinos!

From the author of the “Kyleverse” series comes the latest installment in the “Treasure Trove” series by Nicole Parker! From Flurbos to Bulalas, it was only a matter of time before Parker wrote a novella that put a unique spin on a certain classic board game from the 1970’s, and it pays off in the best way! As I continue to follow along with this series, I not only continue to find the series unique in some of its parallels to “How I Met Your Mother”, but it’s also nostalgic in spoofing our favorite toys from the past and present, allowing said memories and nostalgia to continue to stick with us into adulthood! Honestly, with all the numerous concepts Parker has worked with, which one do you think she’ll do next? I’m personally curious to see what her take on a “pop-ular” figurine shifter would look like! XD (2010’s bobble-head/toy collectors, IYKYK). Wanna take part in the gaming chaos with Kyle? Then don’t miss out on this book when it reaches online shelves on June 18, 2026!

Rating: 5/5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice Meter: 5/5🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶

- Tropes: Sentient Romance, Sentient Romance Friend Group, Sentient Romance Wingman MMC x Toy Shop Owner MMC x Coworker FMC, Magical Toy Shop, Sentient Toys, and Toy Testing & Game Night Hijinx!

- Trigger Warning: (Full Description Can Be Found In The Book).

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Raunchy rhinos 🦏

Garrett gets a well deserved break with Kyle and Chloe at the Treasure Trove. Rhinos with *rideable* horns?! You know you're in for a good time 😉