Demon Claws

The Twelve Mates Of Christmas #9

by Sable Sylvan

He's going to Hell to crack some nuts... Krampus is a Christmas demon. That makes him a bad boy. As a bad boy, he breaks the law. He breaks the laws of physics. He breaks the laws of magic. He even breaks the laws of shifting and can turn into nearly any animal. Two laws he can't break are the laws of Time...and Fate. Krampus is a gruff goat shifter who's put off claiming a mate. The clock is up. This weregoat has to find and claim her, as fast as possible. Otherwise, the consequences could be deadly...and if humans can go to Hell, wherever demons go is probably much, much worse. There're laws Krampus doesn't break, because he doesn't know them. Those include the laws of dating. That means this demon goat is going to need dating lessons -- and there's only one BBW baker that's up for the job. Can the Nicest girl Krampus knows...handle his Naughtiness? Curvy Avery may seem cheery and bubbly, but she has secrets. First of all -- she's a Christmas elf, but Krampus already knew that. Secondly -- she has a huge frikkin' crush on the Christmas demon. When Krampus asks Avery to give him dating lessons, he doesn't expect her to say yes. He doesn't expect her to agree to going on three dates with him. He doesn't expect to make it to date three. Well, something usually happens on the third date, and Avery's not one to break any tradition -- Christmas or otherwise... Christmas is about family, and Avery's literally got in-laws from Hell... When Avery randomly gets dragged to Hell, Krampus has to save her, and in order to do that, the Christmas demon is going to have to be Naughtier than he's ever been before. Will 'The Nutcracker' save Avery's body and soul, or, will he crack under the pressure...like a nut? Find out, in 'Demon Claws.' This story, featuring a bad boy Christmas demon weregoat and a BBW Christmas elf, is loosely based on The Nutcracker.

Genres: Shapeshifters, Holiday, Romance, Paranormal

123 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 14, 2018

About the author

The only thing I love more than reading hot paranormal romances is writing down my fantasies and sharing them with readers like you. My heroes are strong alpha male bear shifters who can be grizzly and gruff at times...but when it comes to their fated mates, they're absolute teddy bears. My curvy heroines are strong, sassy women, which is why the werebear men who love them will do anything for their love.

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Reviews

[Charlotte · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yup, this one has sex scenes.
Krampus is a grumpy old goat, literally, he is a host shifter. Krampus is also a Christmas Demon and has some other interesting attributes that you'll discover while reading this book. Since Krampus is a shifter and mateless, even though he is magical, he still has to worry about the mate madness thing. Our favorite Christmas Demon has something much worse to worry about though.
Avery is a Christmas Elf who runs the Bear Claw bakery in Montana for Santana Claus. Avery has had a crush on that old goat demon for many years, but he never seems interested!
I loved seeing the softer, playful side of Krampus. I liked seeing the naughty side of Avery peek out. It's an interesting concept with Santa and Hell. This whole series has been delightful. I'm sure we will all have our favorite, but there is none that I didn't like.
I am glad to have been chosen to receive the books in this series. RECOMMENDED

[Cassandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

My Thoughts - 4 out of 5 Unicorns - I really liked it!!!
***I choose what I read and review based on what intrigues me!! Yes, I got a review copy of this book, but no one tells me what to think, feel, or write about any book!! And I have bought my own copy as I do most of Sable’s books!

This is the 9th book in this Xmas series, and it is still in Sable’s fabulous world of shifters. This is for adults only due to the steamy content. This story is shorter than the previous ones and only 120ish pages.

This is Avery and Krampus’s story! I really liked this story. It has been coming and foreshadowed throughout the earlier books. It was very interesting to learn more about Krampus and his unique history. I loved the dare too! This one was more unique as there wasn’t a bad boy to train at Camp Kringle. Krampus and Avery are adorable together.

I recommend to any shifter fans who love Christmas and HEAs!!!

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[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Santana has made a deal with the devil ! Krampus has agreed to find his fated mate as long as after he does Santana does the same . Avery is with her newest temp setting on the patio getting ready to watch Krampus and his newest lumberjack row across from the island when it is pointed out that the shirtless man is all alone . Avery is in shock to see Krampus shirtless and rowing like a human since he is a Christmas demon and could bend time ! But oh boy does he look hot with all those muscles sweating along with the lake water glistening with the smell of snowflakes , yum ! I feel for poor Krampus asking her to help him learn to be romantic . Practice dates ! Oh so late for the first date and what he does to stop her from leaving ?! Yep great idea until he snacks while at the movies lol ! Second date the theater ! At dinner poor Avery is oh so ready for number three ! Oh man this book is awesome ! It is rude to suck your own finger lol ! Krampus is woken up by Avery deciding she is his mistress and holy hotness her outfit ! But just as things heat up so does Hell ! So Krampus knows he has to be really Naughty so he goes and get Avery’s temp , Jezebel to help him . This is well written and recommended to all !!

[Cheryl Drake johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Avery and Krampus story is just to cute and is worth reading they have been sniffing around each other for 13 years and now Santana makes Krampus get it together and he knows there is only one elf for him and that is his Christmas elf. Avery and her new hire for the season are waiting for the new lumberjack to come across the lake with Krampus but what she sees is Krampus coming over without a shirt all by himself and she cannot get enough it is entertaining how he tries to court Avery even though he doesn't know how, but he enlists her to help him and he goes about it all wrong. They finally come together and then it all goes to Hell and Krampus Bears up to the situation like a champ. HEA. Great story line and you cannot help but love these two characters and their support team. Enjoyable. I was given a copy as a gift from the author without obligation. I am providing an honest review.

[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Krampus is a Christmas Demon who has helped the werebears for the last 8 years find their life mates, now its his turn. All this time he has secretly liked Avery, the bakery owner who happens to be a Christmas elf. she and her temp workers always filled their daily orders of coffee and treats when they came over from the Christmas Tree Farm for breaks from training. Avery secretly liked Krampus as well, but they both pretended to hate each other. Avery is worried she is going to lose Krampus now that its his turn to find his life mate and Krampus has no other choice but to let Avery know how he really feels so he can see if she is his life mate and he has to do it ASAP because if shes not then he has to move on and find his life mate before Christmas and its Thanksgiving now.
Another nice edition to this series with people that we grew close with through the last 8 stories.
Enjoyed this little Christmas treat.

[Betty Finch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Demon Claws is the ninth book in the series and such a fun read.
With no Bad boys to train and help get off the Naughty List, Krampus is enjoying his alone time, until Santana pulls him aside and tells him he must now take care of business and find the Fated Mate for the Christmas Demon.
Krampus, having no idea how to go about dating, enlists the help of his long time friend, Avery the Christmas Elf and Baker at The Wreath's Bear Claws Bakery. to teach him what women want.
What ensues between them while teaching him is hysterical. Can a demon even find a fated mate and learn how to keep her?
This is different from the first 8 books but still on the same line and each book is even better than the last.

[JKAF · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a Christmas miracle for someone who could use it......

Possible SPOILERS



















Well the shoe is on the other foot, it is time for Krampus to find his forever mate but he needs help. Krampus goes to the one person he could trust to teach him how to date ladies....Avery!
Avery has been waiting for 13 years for Krampus to make his move and she thinks that this year is it especially when he asks her for advice on dating. Avery has always been on the nice is list..until one day out of nowhere a naughty mark shows up on her and she is sucked into hell with Krampus struggling to find a away to her!

[Catherine Wester · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve been waiting for this story of Krampus and Avery. They are part of the Christmas magic as he is a Christmas demon and she is a Christmas elf. They have been dancing around each other for years, they are the only ones who are ignoring the fact they are attracted to each other. Krampus is forced by Santana Claus that since he is a shifter besides being a magical creature should have a fated mate, and he needs to look for his. We also learn about Krampus beginnings and were he comes from. I received this as an ARC and am voluntarily reviewing this.

[Gwendolyn Thaggard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally!
The book we've all been waiting for.
Krampus and Avery have been tiptoeing around each for way too long.
There is a clear attraction yet neither one has admitted to or acted on it.
This year there's no Bad Boy Bear and no Curvy Baker to match up.
This year Santana challenges Krampus to find his own fated mate.
They even bet on it!
Which is unfair because Krampus knew who and where his mate was the whole time.
But claim his fated mate, he does.
Several times.
Until something weird happens.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book and am leaving a voluntary review.

[Tera Comer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the ninth book in the Twelve Mates of Christmas series and it is time for Krampus to find his fated mates or should we say take note of his fated mate. We have watched Krampus and Avery in the previous eight books and we find out that Santana has made a deal with Krampus. While this book can be read as a standalone, why would you want to miss out on the rest of the guys and girls. The characters and world building are great and it has a developed storyline that will have you laughing constantly. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

[Bella Doerres · Rating 5 out of 5]

Demon Claws by Sable Sylvan

Krampus the Christmas demon has to face the reality he is a shifter on the verge of mate madness. His friend Santana Claws has told him he has until Christmas to find his true mate. Being a demon he has not given a lot of thought to this and has no idea how to date so he turns to his one friend Avery the Christmas elf for help. What is he going to learn about the fine art of dating and even more will he be successful at finding his true mate. Lots to read about in this one with some interesting twists and turns. Don’t miss reading this one.

[Bella Doerres · Rating 5 out of 5]

Demon Claws by Sable Sylvan

Krampus the Christmas demon has to face the reality he is a shifter on the verge of mate madness. His friend Santana Claws has told him he has until Christmas to find his true mate. Being a demon he has not given a lot of thought to this and has no idea how to date so he turns to his one friend Avery the Christmas elf for help. What is he going to learn about the fine art of dating and even more will he be successful at finding his true mate. Lots to read about in this one with some interesting twists and turns. Don’t miss reading this one.

[Schellie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Took You Long Enough!

Krampus has no bad boys to train this year and Avery has a temp that she hired without help from the North Pole. What are a Christmas Demon and a Christmas Elf to do when they have nothing to do? Santana has made a deal with Krampus. He must find his fated mate by Christmas Day. Now he needs help from Avery, to learn how to treat a lady right. Practice dates turn into more, but will it be enough to get Krampus on the Nice list? And what happens if Avery ends up on theNaughty list? Read on, I’m headed to book ten, see you there!

[CrazyGal609 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it ⭐️ Love it ⭐️ Love it ⭐️ Love it ⭐️ Love it ⭐️

Such a great book, total thinking outside the box 🤯🥰😈💋🐐 what a fantastic idea about Krampus’s family and the mate mark too!!
How precious was that necklace 🥰 as he said in book one, he’s a gentleman, even though they bantered through the years, he’s always been so wonderful to/with/for Avery, and vice versa as she homemade that shark treat he likes❤️

I thought they smoked the candy canes…lol, oopsie 😊 just typical addiction, hence the “mint patch”!!

These books have cheered me up soooo very, very much!! Thank You💋💋💋🎄🎄

[Emily Dickson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally!!! Krampus and Avery get their story! Krampus is of course a Christmas demon so you can expect some things to go a little Naughty. I was so happy to see these finally get together. So Krampus seems to be doing great and getting Avery until she is dragged to hell. Avery is a Christmas elf and of course is not naughty, or is she. Some new characters and a whole lot of fun. Loved it!!!

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow this ones a good one. Krampus has taken the challenge to finally find a mate.. the question is can he stop being naughty and be nice for long enough to claim his fated mate. Seems he has taken up the role of his lumberjack this year. Be prepared for some totally unusual behaviour from Krampus. Loved this one. I've been waiting to finally get to it... love how this works out. AND I finally know what all the straw dropping is about.

[Lory · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had been waiting for this story just to see how things would play out definitely worth the wait. It was clear as day that Krampus and Avery were into one another. Why they chose to tiptoe around each for so long was a mystery. So the question is can Krampus stop being naughty and be nice so he can claim his fated mate. Overall a enjoyable and entertaining read. I voluntarily read and review this ARC no monetary compensation was received the opinions I have expressed are my own.

[Zeinab Dh · Rating 5 out of 5]

I chose to read and review this book. I am a huge fan of this author and do enjoy her work a lot. Like always her work is so captivating. She has a way of writing just the right amount of sweetness and hotness at the same time. I enjoyed how they meet to interact and find each other in each chapter. I liked the sparks and steam. I can't wait for the next work to come out. I recommend this one and all of her work you will enjoy it all and want more.

[Elaine Swinney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy from Prolific Works and I chose to review it. Krampas finally gets his story. I fell in love with this character in the first book. This is book 9 in this series and I have to say they just keep getting better. The characters make these stories. This is a quick easy read with quirky characters. It is so worth your time and effort.

[Dora · Rating 4 out of 5]

Krampus had a secret of his own. With little time left and forced to look for his fated mate, he was ready for the next step, dating! Avery was ready to be naughty with the demon but suddenly the seven letters word scared her. Amusing how Krampus and Avery had their HEA. New characters Hell style, mystery, romance and passion. Liked this short story where the family was an important issue.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wanted Krampus' story this book did not disappoint I loved reading it from the first page, what relatives he has. This is a book I found myself smiling through. I received a copy of this book and I am leaving an honest and voluntary review.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wanted Krampus' story this book did not disappoint I loved reading it from the first page, what relatives he has. This is a book I found myself smiling through. I received a copy of this book and I am leavi

[Michele Henderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Krampus and Avery

Krampus makes a deal with Santanna that he will try and find his fated mate. Avery agrees to give Krampus dating lessons. Can these stubborn two figure out they are fated mates and get their HEA? Love this series

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this series a christmas demon can also be good when he wants to. He helps Santa to complete the ride now its his turn to get a mate and a happy ever after.

I got the ARC free.

[Anne Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Krampus!

The references to other old world Christmas figures, like the Christmas witch, are so much fun! And the plays in words . .. Lucy Fur lol!

[mary beth bourgeois · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book. I would recommend it to others. 👍👍😊

[Linda Levine · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books are so much fun to read. I love some humor with my romance.

I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received.

[Connie · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is only one thing I can say. I LOVED IT!!!!!! Ladies you need to read all of them.

[Cheri Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

This is a very funny book that will keep you laughing all the way through. But the lesson is visit your family and slow down enjoy life.