Fed by Fear

by Violet Taylor

Dealing with the dead is easy. Dealing with demons? That’s another story. When Githany agrees to investigate a popular haunted attraction, it leads her to darkness and creatures unlike anything she’s encountered before—like three masked demons with the need to hunt and feed.

Fear is their purpose. Terrorizing and feasting is all they know. But even such ghoulish monsters find themselves out of their depths with their newest plaything.

Githany has a secret and a haunting purpose of her own.

Genres: Halloween, Why Choose, Dark Romance, Horror, Romance, Monsters, Smut

210 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 6, 2026

About the author

Violet Taylor is a crystal and candle shop owner by day and a paranormal romance novelist by night. She spends her free time fantasizing about living in an isolated mountain cabin with her wonderful husband and herd of fur babies. She prefers her books with magic, mates, and plenty of muscles.

Reviews

[Bee (slow)]

Well, I too, would not mind 3 masked men that actually turn out to be monsters. Every day you learn something new about yourself.

[Darlene I read WAY to many books]

3.5⭐️
This is a good halloween novella to read very spicy and alittle messed up!

We have Githany who sees dead people she's a medium who helps out. Is invited by some friends to check out haunted house on Halloween night and when she gets there she feels something and that also triggers some monsters at the haunt Hunt, Madness and Gator know something is special about there ghost girl so its alot of fear play trying to figure out what Githany is.

But it's a fun darkish read. If you wanna dabble into it.


No ow/om drama, no cheating, Drama, sexy times, no virgins

Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat level-🌶🌶🌶🌶

Slowinsta
MFMM MM MF
Scary Themes
Murder
Supernatural
DP
Anal
Unusual Cum
Gore and Death
Knife Play
Degradation
Exhibitionism
Hea
Epilogue

[Jay]

Arc Review

I was so excited when I heard that Violet Taylor was coming out with a new book. The author writes monster romance perfectly.

Well usually she does. This book fell flat for me.
For such a short book it really dragged on and felt extremely long.
What would usually take me 2, max 3 hours to read, actually took me 2 days!

This book did not read as romance. It was more of horror smut then monster smut and even the smut was not enjoyable unfortunately. I didn't connect to any of the MC's and honestly felt as if the MMC's were all trying too hard to be "monsters"

And I couldn't take our FMC seriously with a name like Githany. Wth kind of name is that supposed to be? Everytime one of the MMC's called her that I cringed.
I understood once I completed the book that it was a play on Gluttony but omg did her name annoy me so much.

Here's to hoping my next Violet Taylor read is better. Will definitely re-read my favourites by her but this one will not be a part of that.

[Freyja's Athenaeum]

🔪Fed by Fear by Violet Taylor🔪

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶

For me this was a terrifying monster horror romance, and definitely not for the faint of heart. Ghosts and Demons scare me and this book had my heart racing!

Fed by fear is definitely a read for the Halloween season. Especially if you enjoy a VERY spicy, twisted MMFM story about a girl who sees the dead and the terrifying fear demons that pursue her through a haunted house on Halloween night.

Blood, gore, demons, ghosts, wild spice and a twisted happily ever after. I don't know how to explain this experience, except that it was a WILD and creepy ride with Githany, Hunt, Gator and Madness.

Be careful reading this one in the dark, because Violet is the master of terrifying monster romance, that will makes you question everything and have you checking dark corners for masked men.

🔪HEED THE TRIGGER WARNINGS🔪

[Tori Bulmer]

YESSSSSS QUEEEEEN, VIOLET TAYLOR!!! 👑🎃🖤

OMG… you NEVER, and I mean NEVER, disappoint when it comes to monster romance! 🙌🔥

We’ve got Hunt, Gator, and Madness, and WHEEEEWWWW DOGGIE… these three had me ready for Halloween to hurry up already! 🎃😂 The vibes? Immaculate. The chaos? Delicious.

This MMFM romance brought some fresh surprises that I haven’t seen from Violet Taylor before. From creative monster details to new dynamics, fresh kinks, and her signature ability to write scenes that are equal parts fun and unforgettable… I was absolutely hooked. 😮‍💨💜

And can we PLEASE talk about that CHAINSAW CHASE?! 😝🪚❤️ My heart was racing! Then the mirror maze scene??!! GIRL. 👏👏👏 I was living for every second of it! As someone who loves Halloween for all the spooky thrills, this felt darker and creepier than some of her previous monster books—and I was here for every page. 👻🩸🤭

If you’re looking for the perfect read to kick off spooky season while we’re all melting through this hot, gross summer, THIS IS IT. 🎃🍂✨

Thank you so much, Violet Taylor, for trusting me with an ARC! 🥹🖤 I’m beyond grateful you chose me, and I already can’t wait to see what wonderfully chaotic monster adventure you come up with next! 💜📚

[Paige Ciemnolonski]

I enjoyed the understanding of Githany's truth. It was set up well and the demons falling head over heels for her was kinda adorable. They give in to her wants and help her with anything she needs.
I am finding that I am liking monster/cryptid/demon romances more and more. This one only stoked that new found excitement.

[Hannah Hill]

A monster masked men horror romance?? Sign me up! Violet does monster romance so amazingly good!! This one was just as amazing as all of her other ones!! The haunted attraction. Fear demons. A FMC that can see and talk to ghosts. So many good points here! It being based in NC just added to it since that’s where I’m from 😂

The different domains of each of the demons were done so well with what they were embodying and seeing the scenes play out in those areas was sooo good!

I loved the fact they were instantly all on the same page of we have to have her after seeing her 😏

Hunt, Gator & Madness were spooky in their human bodies but as their true monster selves they were even better honestly!

Monster peens always got me curious so I hope we get some nsfw art for this book soon!!

🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ the spice be spicing in this one and I loved it!!

[Jess]

This book is the definition of scared and h*rny lol

I am a huge fan of Taylor especially her more Halloween/monster novellas. They are overall just super hot, fun, and a unique spin on a monster romance. But this one felt very different from her other novellas than the ones that I have read in the past.

One thing I love about Taylor is just that she doesn't do much repeating (that I have noticed at least) and this was probably her scariest novella? She leans into the horromance and there were times where I was very scared and knew I would be losing it if I was Githany. I also felt like the monsters/heroes were truly monstrous, and as someone who reads alot of monster romance, not alot phases me but this time? I was like oop- okay she went there! I will say Taylor is marketing this as a why choose and I would actually argue that this is more poly romance than why choose. The heroes have a relationship prior to the heroine and they often engage with each other on page and in the past (if you get what I mean).

The only thing that prevents this from be a 5 star for me is that I didn't really like the info dumping at the end. I felt like it came a little out of nowhere and wish there were more hints throughout the novella in order to break it up. There was also a weird info dump in the beginning of the book that felt weird since there were so many steamy scenes back to back that it just took me out.

Overall, I loved this and feel like it is perfect if you are wanting a smutty Halloween monster novella!
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Thank you to Violet Taylor for giving me an arc. All thoughts are my own

[Courtney]

**** ARC REVIEW ****

Hehehehehe... I just finished reading this arc by Violet Taylor, and as always, it was amazing! I loved the storyline so much it was unique, fun, and completely pulled me in from the very beginning.

Our FMC is such a baddie. She can see ghosts, but that ability comes at a price, which made her story even more compelling. Then we have our three MMCs... absolutely delicious. Each of them brings something different to the story, and together, the four of them create such an incredible bond that had me wishing the story would go on so much longer.

I just love the way Violet Taylor writes. Her obsession with Halloween matches mine perfectly, and this story definitely did not disappoint. I absolutely loved the haunted house setting and the fact that our three MMCs feed on the fear of the people coming through the attraction.

And, of course, Violet Taylor always knows how to deliver the spice. Every character is well taken care of, the chemistry is fantastic, and when the spicy scenes hit... they really hit. She knows exactly how to make the spice extra spicy while still building meaningful relationships between the characters.

Another amazing read from Violet Taylor, and I already can't wait for the next one!

Thank you to Violet Taylor for allowing me to read this early!!

[Amber]

Honestly, this wasn’t one of my favourites by this author. Usually I’m hooked and the book is amazing, this one just felt like it fell short.
It didn’t really grip my attention, just felt like it was lacking in wow factor.

[Nikki Campbell]

You don’t even need a review. You just need to know it was 10/10 and the monster dong doesn’t disappoint 😮‍💨

[Sarah Q]

Thank you for the ARC!!!!!

I thoroughly enjoyed this. I freaking love Violet and her superior monster smut. But I appreciate now this was a little different !! Obviously you have the monster d*ck but I also felt like it was like reading a horror movie. A dirty horror movie but there was so much detail in some things. Loved it. Please add to your TBR !

[Megan Moser]

4.5 🌟

This was a GOOD time 😂 I read it on the plane, praying someone wasn’t reading over my shoulder lol. It was dark, twisted, and such a unique story, which is totally Violet’s whole vibe. For a spooky season lover such as myself I’m so glad she is releasing this book in the summer because I’m already craving all my weird, Halloween style books and this was satisfying! It’s a shorter read but packed with a twisted tale of demons, and horror, and all the spooky spice. I loved this!

[Jenn (myspookybookishlife)]

4.5⭐️
4🌶️

This one had me absolutely hooked from the start! Spooky romances always suck me in, but the flow of this book kept me coming back for more and the setting. Githany was such a lonely women who didn’t like people getting close to her because of a series events. When she decides to go investigate a Haunted house attraction she finds not only that things aren’t as they seem, but she finds three monsters who want nothing more than to worship her. The way this book closed out was absolutely amazing seeing Hunt, Madness and Gator show their love and appreciation for her staying with them how absolutely wonderful they all fit together was perfect. Such an amazing read and now I want more spooky books!!

Voluntary review of advanced readers copy sent to me by the author.

[Shandy]

I received this as an ARC and I am never disappointed by anything this woman writes. Hunt, Madness, and Gator will forever live in my mind. In such a good way. All three so lovable in their own ways. Githany was amazing too, honestly I loved everything about her. The ending? Please, I love me a good HEA.

[Sarah]

Review of advance copy received from author

I really enjoyed this book! I definitely was really invested in the story from start to finish! I really like how this one kept my interest! I liked how the plot progressed kind of like a mystery and there was some plot twists I didn’t see coming! I think this is a perfect short Summerween read!! I really enjoyed the self-discovery of the main characters and how it all progressed! I think this book really makes me excited for Halloween season coming!!!

[Britney Jean | JeanInTheHeatOfBooks]

Thank you so much for sending me this ARC. It was such a fun surprise and perfect for Summerween!

ARC Review:

Fun. Unique. Creepy. Sexy. Bloody. Monster peens. What more could a girl want?

I loved the twists and the dreamlike but twisted world Violet created. I genuinely never knew what was coming next, which kept me completely hooked. This was weird, dark, sexy, and wonderfully chaotic. Erotic horror done right.

- Forced Proximity
- Fear kink
- MMFM dark monster romance
- Erotic horror
- Masked MMC’s

[Ashh Hart]

I came to read a story about ghosts and demons…

I stayed for the beast of a creature called Gator. #swoon 🐊 Gator is now my newest book husband. 🤷🏼‍♀️

I loved the weaving of the storyline, give enough Jump scares and nail-biting scenes to get my heart racing every. Single. Time!

[InkDrinkersAnonymous]

Another great monster romance from Violet Taylor! I knew after Stitches and Ours for Halloween that this one would deliver and I definitely wasn't disappointed!

Halloween / Haunted House setting - ✔
Demons that feed on fear - ✔
Shadow daddy/monster that can change shape - ✔
Rattling monster peen - ✔
Different colored cum - ✔
The boyfriends are boyfriends - ✔

Githany can see the dead and has made it a point not to get close to anyone after the events in her past. Occasionally helping out a local paranormal ghost hunting group, TAPIT, she's talked into going to the local haunted house, Reaper's Playroom, to see if she can sense anything supernatural about it.

What she finds herself walking into is fearful supernatural yumminess! Hunt, Gator, and Madness were all fantastic MMCs - this is the first why choose I can think of where I don't have a clear favorite! They were all dark, unhinged, and possessive and each one tickled a special part of my brain!

I loved seeing just how monster-like they were, feeding on fear and causing chaos with very little to no concern for who the humans were they were going after or how said humans would interpret everything going on. Hunt, chain wielding psycho, definitely suits his name being the perfect mix of possessive and unhinged hunter. Gator gave us that fantastic degradation and domination and Madness gave us... well madness. They made such a great trio and then you throw in Githany and they made the perfect group!

And the SPICE - Violet did such a great job with her creativity here and I'm OBSESSED with all the different elements she threw in. Monster peens, great positions, fantastic dirty talk, it just got better the more you read!

I also loved how the book ended! We get a clear picture of Githany's past and get to see how the guys integrate her into their lives and their hunts - and deal with her when she misbehaves! So keeping my fingers crossed we get an audio for this one in the future!

Thank you to the author for the ARC!

[Shirleen]

Overview
-Genre: monster horroromance
-Pages: 200+ (quick read)
-POV: multi from all protagonists
-Vibes: Even Monsters Have Soul Mates
-Tropes: demons, hidden identities, she see's dead people, MMFM, why-choose, masked men, shadow daddy
-Microtropes: feeding on fear, goth chick, Halloween, ancient magic, hunting

Thank you Violet Taylor & team for the opportunity to read a copy prior to release!

This was my first experience with monster romance, but I wanted to see what it was all about since it's a fancied subgenre of dark romance. To date, I haven't found anything that triggers me, so this was me expanding my already eclectic reading history and TBR.

Since I went in blind, I didn't have any expectations, but if I did, I think they would have been met. The author did a great job making sure the readers weren't completely horrified with the characters, but still made sure to show how different they were from humans while also still humanizing them.

My favorite characters in the why-choose stories are oftentimes the wild, crazy, psychotic, unhinged ones, so it's no surprise I liked Madness the most. He kind of reminded me of Diesel from Den of Vipers, and I laughed a little every time he was in a scene, or when a chapter had his POV.

ForFor those of you who like a little horror mixed in with romance, you'll probably like this. However, if you're not into MM/FF scenes, this might not be for you because there are three males to one female, and the males have some of their own spicy scenes.

Even though this was a quick read, the author made sure there was some plot, along with a backstory so that the audience could relate to the characters. The FMC had a more detailed character arc to show her progression and the changes she experienced.

All opinions are my own.

Quotable Quotes
✨"She's ours, We're hers. Hellish monsters as in love as a demon is capable of loving."

⭐️3.75-4/5

[Bri]

🍬😈ARC Review😈🍬

haunted house attraction on halloween night? ✅
monster horromance? ✅
MMFM. Masked men. Psychic Goth x Fear Demons? ✅
a book that is both dark AND spicy? ✅
literally what more could a girl want???? (the answer is nothing btw)

When I got this, it completely derailed my entire night and I finished in less than 24 hours. I DEVOURED it and loved every single twisted second!

Githany can see dead people and agrees to investigating a popular haunted house attraction on halloween night... what she finds there is three masked fear demons.
The question is, will she survive the night?

I wish there was an option higher than 5 stars because that is how I felt about it! Violet went darker with this one and I was a huge fan of it! You get spooky vibes, horror elements, and spice all wrapped into one book with a HEA ending. All the expectations that I went in with were both met and surpassed.

I did go in thinking that Hunt was my fav and reading this, I don’t think anyone can actually make me choose a clear favorite because I loved them so much... But its possible that Madness may have the slight edge...

If you’re looking for a book to get you into the halloween mood, definitely add this to the absolute TOP of your TBR!!
If you need more convincing (not sure why, lol) I’ll say: maze of mirrors + chainsaw chase.

Seriously though, read this ASAP once it comes out!!!!
It’ll be on my mind for a while and I already want to do a reread!

What to expect:
🍬 monster romance
😈 MMFM
🍬 why choose
😈 masked men
🍬 goth psychic
😈 dark + spicy + horror elements+ gore
🍬 haunted house on halloween night
😈 fear demons
🍬 HEA
😈 check your triggers!

[Damita Perez]

Okay, Violet Taylor. We need to have a conversation.

Because WHY do you keep creating monsters that have me questioning whether I actually value my continued existence?!

Fed by Fear was creepy, dark, deliciously twisted, and exactly the kind of monster romance that makes my brain go, “Oh no, he’s terrifying.” And then immediately: “Anyway… where do I sign?”

Githany gets herself tangled up with THREE MASKED DEMONS whose entire purpose is basically hunting, terrorizing, and FEEDING on people.

And my reaction was apparently:

“Oh no!”

*sees Happy Hunt*

“Oh no… ” Queue a fake attempt at getting away.

The demons wouldn’t even have to fight for my soul. I’d be standing there like, “Here. Take it. Do you need my forwarding address too?”

And HAPPY HUNT?! Ma’am. MA’AM.

I would have flirted with that man in his disguise. I would have flirted with him in monster form. Put the mask on? Even worse. Apparently nothing activates my questionable decision-making skills faster than a terrifying monster with a good aesthetic.

At this point, Violet Taylor could write, “A 900-year-old sewer creature crawled out of a drain and wants to eat you,” and I’d be like, “Okay but is he single?”

I genuinely don't know what is wrong with me, but I DO know Violet Taylor is an enabler.

Absolutely feral. Absolutely obsessed. Absolutely would make terrible decisions again.

[Brittni Shafer]

Eeekkk! The horror romance queen is back!! This book absolutely lived up to the hype for me! For my gamer girlies, it has the same vibes as phasmo but for the non gamer girlies, it has ghost hunter vibes. Mix in an extreme haunted house and the scene is set and the vibes are spectacular. Right off the bat, the mystery and questions begin and then we get distracted by some seriously demented but delicious scenes and find ourselves relating like a mfker to our fmc because shes got diahk on the brain and drops some serious words of wisdom hahaha like we really should carry b.o.b at all times because if were going to go out, it should be on a high. Okay I gotta stop. I loveeeddd this, clearly. The mmmf (which it should be marketed as because were all being taken care of by everybody and its incredible) was absolutely everything and these monsters were not the babying type with our fmc. It was delightful. Borderline bülly? Anyway. Really. Foots out the door. I gotta gooo.

Screaming at the top of my lungs!! THANK YOU VIOLET TAYLOR FOR THE ARC

[Nikki]

I swear every time I go into these books when I am finished I'm asking myself what the heck did I just read? LOL I went into this thinking that Madness (even tho I am so scared of clowns) was gonna be my fav but coming out the other side I cant choose and this is exactly why its a why choose! Githany has a secret after something traumatic happened to her in the past she is now able to see dead people. Because of this she works with a paranormal research team and is talked into going to a haunted house on halloween just to see if it is actually haunted because of some mysterious things happening. Enter our MMC's Hunt, Madness and Gator they are fear characters at this haunted house...or are they just characters. When they come across Githany they know instantly she isn't what she seems to be. They don't smell fear in her, the fear they feed on, instead they smell something more and the games they play with her... 😮‍💨 Can Githany make it out of the haunted house or will she be stuck with her true self? Not that it would be a bad thing to be with these 3 😉

[Carolyn Johnson]

Fed by Fear features three fear demons and one psychic.

Madness, Hunt, and Gator, our three fear demons, work at a haunted attraction every Halloween because it's the perfect place to feed on fear while having a little fun. Githany, our psychic heroine, is asked to investigate whether the attraction is truly haunted. What she discovers is so much more than she ever expected.

This was such a fun read! If you've read any of Violet's books, then you already know she knows how to deliver a wildly entertaining story. We get a memorable mirror scene, a swamp scene, and a creepy doll scene. What more could you ask for?

Well, there is more that we can ask for!

Expect primal play, knives and chains, and some very creative monster anatomy.

This book has a little something for every monster romance fan, and I definitely recommend picking it up if you're looking for your next fun, spicy monster read.

""Just give us a thumbs-up if it was good for you," Madness offers. Githany holds up both thumbs. "Two thumbs-up? We are f-cking Gods." Madness cackles."

[Kodi B.]

This book I tore threw so fast, gobbled it up like I was starving! There's nothing Violet writes that doesn't just knock me out and this one was no exception. It was a delicious, depraved, twist on a haunted scare theme park. Where there is not one, but three hidden fear demons among the actors. They thrive and feed off of your fear, sometimes they can't help themselves and things just get messy. You have Hunt who can camouflage and he rattles once excited. You have Madness who has a like double personality but that's not all he has two of. Then there's Gator who loves to get his fill and loves his knives. Then there's our main fmc who is a psychic medium who goes to the haunted attraction to investigate with her paranormal team about what's going on there. Only she's not as innocent as she seems and the guys are attracted to her instantly. They sense there's more to her than meets the eye. This was spicy, a bit disturbing, but so good!! Violet never disappoints!!! If you love monster romance, masked men, lots of spice, and the thrill of the chase, you'll devour this!

[Bookdragon_Bethany]

ARC Review: Violet Taylor has done it again!!!! 🖤

Haunted house ✔️
Halloween night ✔️
Masked men who aren't what they seem ✔️
MMFM ✔️
Spicy & dark ✔️✔️

Fed by Fear is everything you could ask for in a dark horror romance! It's deliciously spicy with twists you won't see coming. 🔥

Gilthany, our FMC (aka "Ghost Girl"), can see dead people... and that's all I'll say to avoid spoilers. 👻😈 I never expected her character arc to go in the direction it did, but I absolutely loved every second of her growth.

I devoured every juicy, dark, bloody, and menacing moment with our boys—Hunt, Madness, and Gator. And who would've guessed my favorite would be the masked pig butcher himself, Gator? 🐊😍 He's an absolute boss. Madness and Hunt were just as irresistible, but Gator carved out a special place in my haunted heart.

If you're looking for a dark, spooky horror romance packed with spice, suspense, and unforgettable characters, look no further than Fed by Fear!🖤📚

[Coffeenbooks]

If you enjoy the darker side of romance, this is the book for you. This entire series is unh1nged in the best way. Set during Halloween (as are some of her other books), this combines h0rr0r and dark romance. The premise is that FMC Githany can see gh0sts. And once they find that out, they flock to her. She'd rather not have them hanging around her, understandably.

Githany is a loner, mostly because people close to her seem to end up .... unwell. So, although, she does help out a local paran0rmal investigation company, she tries to stay disconnected from everyone.

Her latest assignment is to determine what paran0rmal activity is occurring at a nearby h@unted house as there are more than a few unexplained 1njur1es....

And the cause? Three crypt1d/d3m0n cr3@tures who feed on the f3@r of others...and sometimes they get a bit carried away. Ooops. This trio is already together, but when they sense the g0thy goodness that is Githany, they know they need to make her theirs!

[K. Cardella]

Novella are something i usually stay away from because the smut over powers the plot but this one was chefs kiss. It had equal plot to smut well a tad bit more but wasn't what I was expecting at all. The fmc is a medium so she can see talk and hear dead people and everyone around her always dies and she doesn't understand why or let anyone get to close except her roommate amber and the ghost catching crew she's a part of who beg her to go to this haunted house where you have to sign a waiver because they know they're is ghost activity there and lord is there. When they get there she sees all the dead people but the best part are the 3 fear demons who when they see her conversing with a dead girl and turning blue they decide to make her theirs and it is delicious and there is a twist and the ending is was like damn I get it but damn. But it was so good and if you want a quick Halloween read this is the one.

[Brittany Palmer]

Oh now this book was EVERYTHING!! I got the joy of being able to arc read this thanks to the author. This was definitely a 5 star read for me. I mean come on who wouldn’t enjoy 3 demons that all want you! Githany is far from normal. She knew this since she was a child. But on this night she realizes just how different she truly is. Something inside her starts to come to the surface thanks to the help of 3 haunted house workers. Well they are more than just that. Does Githany have what it takes to survive these 3 for the night? Or will everyone’s dark side be revealed?!? This book has it all from being chased through the woods by a guy with a chainsaw, a house of mirrors where you are terrorized by a clown, all the way to a butcher shop in a cabin. Githany has to choose from her own demons or the demons that are right in front of her!