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Fairytale Remixes #2
Pumpkin Pounder
I love redheaded men. Yes, redheads. Any shade from strawberry to bright sunset to hot-rod red. I love gingers and they love me.
I love the way their freckles stand out. I love the way their necks get red when they get hot, sunburned or turned on. I love the way I can spot one in a room and know they’re going to be mine.
I love them so much, I’ve earned a nickname: Pumpkin Pounder.
(I’m not going to put that on my resume, but it suits me.)
The one thing I love as much as redheads is Halloween night in New York City, so when my friend invites me to a wild costume party aboard an old tug boat, I’m ready for anything...especially meeting the perfect guy.
The perfect, redheaded guy...with an Irish accent.
Problem is, what if I want him for more than one night?
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PUMPKIN POUNDER is a fairytale remix, a reverse Cinderella story inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas, An Affair to Remember and SATC. Laura Lovely’s Fairytale Remixes promise short hot-n-humorous romances inspired by fairytales, mythology and pop culture.
I love the way their freckles stand out. I love the way their necks get red when they get hot, sunburned or turned on. I love the way I can spot one in a room and know they’re going to be mine.
I love them so much, I’ve earned a nickname: Pumpkin Pounder.
(I’m not going to put that on my resume, but it suits me.)
The one thing I love as much as redheads is Halloween night in New York City, so when my friend invites me to a wild costume party aboard an old tug boat, I’m ready for anything...especially meeting the perfect guy.
The perfect, redheaded guy...with an Irish accent.
Problem is, what if I want him for more than one night?
--
PUMPKIN POUNDER is a fairytale remix, a reverse Cinderella story inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas, An Affair to Remember and SATC. Laura Lovely’s Fairytale Remixes promise short hot-n-humorous romances inspired by fairytales, mythology and pop culture.
60 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 24, 2019
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October 22, 2023
all hail redheads..??
but to be serious, why did this lowkey eat down???
but to be serious, why did this lowkey eat down???
October 21, 2022
Okay truly I did not see this one coming why am I crying? Was expecting the one night stand, was not expecting the therapy session
CW: Sexual content
CW: Sexual content
September 12, 2025
This Halloween novella had shockingly more depth than I expected from the title haha. It was a great blend of humor, spice, romance, and even a bit of hard hitting emotion. I definitely recommend this one if you want something quick and entertaining (and the audiobook was great)!
September 18, 2024
A short, steamy, Halloween novella about a girl obsessed with hooking up with redheads. Until she meets a sexy, red headed Irishman on Halloween who makes her suddenly want more than just one night.
It’s ridiculous, but I was entertained the entire time.
The ending was also surprisingly romantic and cute, and I loved the Nightmare Before Christmas inspiration.
It’s ridiculous, but I was entertained the entire time.
The ending was also surprisingly romantic and cute, and I loved the Nightmare Before Christmas inspiration.
October 10, 2023
I loved this novella. Audio had me cracking up. Very spicy and has all the pumpkin 🎃 vibes 😆🤭😏
October 10, 2021
4.5 stars!
We get steam, humor, romance, self introspection, therapy breakthrough and personal growth all in less than 60 pages! A fantastic romance to read for Halloween!
We get steam, humor, romance, self introspection, therapy breakthrough and personal growth all in less than 60 pages! A fantastic romance to read for Halloween!
August 28, 2020
*Did a re-read one year later and loved it just as much the second time around. Annual Halloween read for sure!
This little novella was just delightful. So well paced, but never rushed. Just the right amount of everything? Honestly... for what what I’m looking for in a novella, it was perfection.
This little novella was just delightful. So well paced, but never rushed. Just the right amount of everything? Honestly... for what what I’m looking for in a novella, it was perfection.
October 2, 2023
FREAKING AWESOME fall novella. Audio is great. Hilarious and spicy definitely recommend if you have a sense of humor and enjoy a spicy read
September 4, 2024
Cute and silly, quick little audiobook
October 29, 2024
Smutty Halloween meet-cute 🎃🍁
October 5, 2025
happy pumpkin season
November 1, 2020
This novella was freaking WONDERFUL. It put me through way more emotions than I thought a steamy novella was gonna put me through. I teared up a lot towards the middle of the book. Like this author was kinda putting me THROUGH IT.
Like this book has the Halloween party spirit, it has very explicit and steamy sex scenes. Like oh my freaking GAWD the scene where he eats her out!?!?!? One of the BEST going down/eating out scenes I've read and in a NOVELLA!?!?
It was also incredibly adorable. Like my chest was getting tight because the sweetness from the love interest and just how sweet they were to each other UM.
And the EMOTIONS?! Daisy, the main character really has so much character development for such a quick read and I really felt her struggle with being nicer to herself and just learning to give herself what she deserves and that she IS a keeper.
This was absolutely freaking fantastic. PLEASE READ THIS BOOK. I AM STILL SNIFFLING.
Also I'm going to be IMMEDIATELY reading more of Laura Lovely's books. ASAP!!
Like this book has the Halloween party spirit, it has very explicit and steamy sex scenes. Like oh my freaking GAWD the scene where he eats her out!?!?!? One of the BEST going down/eating out scenes I've read and in a NOVELLA!?!?
It was also incredibly adorable. Like my chest was getting tight because the sweetness from the love interest and just how sweet they were to each other UM.
And the EMOTIONS?! Daisy, the main character really has so much character development for such a quick read and I really felt her struggle with being nicer to herself and just learning to give herself what she deserves and that she IS a keeper.
This was absolutely freaking fantastic. PLEASE READ THIS BOOK. I AM STILL SNIFFLING.
Also I'm going to be IMMEDIATELY reading more of Laura Lovely's books. ASAP!!
December 26, 2023
Rolling up to Claire's to lobotomize the term "pumpkin pounder" from my brain.
October 16, 2020
Daisy has a thing for red heads. That’s one thing she is known for and why she was nicknamed ‘Pumpkin Pounder’. So on Halloween night she’s on a mission to find her very own pumpkin and she does just that but could this turn out to be something more than one night?
This novella is silly, steamy & sexy and I really enjoyed it! The title gets your attention doesn’t it? And with the blurb you know you’re in for a quirky adventure. It was short but it still packed a punch. It wasn’t just about the hookup which I appreciated. It was fun and silly though with movie references that made me smile. The hero was definitely swoon-worthy and they had amazing chemistry with some steamy scenes. The ending left me wanting more of course. I hope the author plans to continue this series though because I would love to see where Daisy and her man are now and also some for some of her friends to find love. ‘Pumpkin Pounder’ was the perfect Halloween romance and I’m happy I gave it a try. 4 Stars!
This novella is silly, steamy & sexy and I really enjoyed it! The title gets your attention doesn’t it? And with the blurb you know you’re in for a quirky adventure. It was short but it still packed a punch. It wasn’t just about the hookup which I appreciated. It was fun and silly though with movie references that made me smile. The hero was definitely swoon-worthy and they had amazing chemistry with some steamy scenes. The ending left me wanting more of course. I hope the author plans to continue this series though because I would love to see where Daisy and her man are now and also some for some of her friends to find love. ‘Pumpkin Pounder’ was the perfect Halloween romance and I’m happy I gave it a try. 4 Stars!
October 14, 2024
This was actually really adorable! And hot, and kinda deep???
Daisy’s inner dialogue was getting on my nerves but then she started to grow on me. Ending was so cute!
Daisy’s inner dialogue was getting on my nerves but then she started to grow on me. Ending was so cute!
January 23, 2025
1,5 quite bad, bot gonna lie…
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October 4, 2023
If you’re looking for a totally random but also super cute and thoughtful Halloween novella, definitely check this one out!
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
The story takes place on Halloween night, and then one year later.
While yes, it’s a fun, steamy, Halloween story, it’s also insightful and gets a little bit deep (no pun intended 🙃).
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
The story takes place on Halloween night, and then one year later.
While yes, it’s a fun, steamy, Halloween story, it’s also insightful and gets a little bit deep (no pun intended 🙃).
August 29, 2020
This is an incredibly fun, quick erotic story. Laura Lovely does vanilla sex REALLY well, and this story was arousing and sexy. It's a Halloween themed story based loosely on Cinderalla, but with a very erotic middle. Also, the more romantic heroes with an Irish brogue, the better. Incredibly sexy read. Strongly recommend.
November 16, 2021
Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pumpkin Pounder by Laura Lovely
Redheads are her weakness. She craves them. When a handsome one with a strong Irish accent and freckles galore ends up in her bed, it's not a surprise, however their connection is.
This steamy novella not only fulfilled my high expectations but surpassed them. This book was so wonderful, how the pumpkin pounder met someone, a stranger and in the course of one night her whole perspective of her life changes. How wonderful is that. I love how their connection, even if there was a real moment there where she thought they might never meet again, changed her life. It was wholesome and beautiful. I loved how the author described the anxiety of dating, putting ourselves out there, and more often than not being rejected and tossed aside.
Redheads are her weakness. She craves them. When a handsome one with a strong Irish accent and freckles galore ends up in her bed, it's not a surprise, however their connection is.
This steamy novella not only fulfilled my high expectations but surpassed them. This book was so wonderful, how the pumpkin pounder met someone, a stranger and in the course of one night her whole perspective of her life changes. How wonderful is that. I love how their connection, even if there was a real moment there where she thought they might never meet again, changed her life. It was wholesome and beautiful. I loved how the author described the anxiety of dating, putting ourselves out there, and more often than not being rejected and tossed aside.
November 1, 2020
Beaitiful in unexpected ways
I thought this was going to be a hot bit of holiday candy. Sweet but forgettable. It took a turn that made it so much more and so much better. Honestly, one of my FAVORITE reads this year.
I thought this was going to be a hot bit of holiday candy. Sweet but forgettable. It took a turn that made it so much more and so much better. Honestly, one of my FAVORITE reads this year.
September 30, 2021
This was a fun, sexy and seasonal romp. It was a super quick read and unexpectedly sweet, too.
September 20, 2023
4.5🌟
This was something I listen to on a whim and I loved it!
This was something I listen to on a whim and I loved it!
November 1, 2023
That was the Sweetest! Was expecting smut but got a full circle story. So so cute. Definitely recommend.
September 25, 2024
Why did this eat?!?!?!!???!!!
4.5 ⭐️
4.5 ⭐️
October 12, 2024
Was a short little book with some spice and then circled back around well. Figured it was a more Halloween themed book but it turned out to mostly focus on a girl who “Pumpkin Pounds” by having sex with gingers…
October 10, 2025
It was a funny quick little read. I thought it would be more unhinged given the name but it had a rom com feel lol I actually had alot of giggles throughout it haha. If you are into the Halloween novella spirit - give it a try lol
September 30, 2025
Funny Halloween novella! 🎃
October 14, 2024
A novella that packs a punch, I didn’t expect the therapy session and it actually gave this book a soul. If you decide to read it tho brace yourself for many a mention of being a “pumpkin pounder”, but then it’s also explained why there are so many so it works.
I liked that it was a love letter to gingers.
I liked that it was a love letter to gingers.
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