Chains and Candy Canes

De: Lillith Abendroth

Narrado por: Lauren Hilary, David McClain

Santa says ho, ho, ho. Krampus just wants one.

I used to like Christmas. But this year? Total dumpster fire. My fiancé ran off with my barely-legal baby sister, my dad’s six feet under, and my mom is cosplaying as Martha Stewart: Holiday Edition. All I want is to drink my weight in vodka, torch the mistletoe, and pretend Christmas isn’t happening.

Instead, I make one reckless wish—and accidentally summon Krampus. Yes, that Krampus. Horns, hooves, chains, the whole nightmare-before-Christmas starter pack.

Because when life gives you heartbreak, you don’t go to therapy. You summon a goat demon with a stalking kink.

So now I, Katherine Evergreen, have to survive thirteen terrifying days of Christmas with a monster who jingles when he walks, growls when he talks, and looks at me like I’m the only present worth unwrapping.

So wish me luck. Or whiskey. But preferably both.

©2025 Lillith Abendroth (P)2025 Lillith Abendroth

Steamy

This was a great listen! Beware of all the tiggers. Overall it’s a great holiday read full of spice. It’s my first time to listen to a book with “monster” but I liked it.

it was funny

I got this as a free code for an honest review. I was not expecting the comedy. The main female character goes through a lot of emotions. I don't feel like the narrator portrayed those emotions. I was pleasantly surprised the duet narration and the male voice actors ability to adjust his voice for different characters was great.

Good narration

I received a gifted copy. This review is honest and voluntary.

I really enjoyed the narration of this audiobook. The book itself was a fun experience as well. A bit dark. A bit humorous. A few lessons sprinkled in the mix, with a naughty slice of spice. I had fun listening to this audiobook.

This duet narrated audiobook feels like a cheesy, spicy, B-rated holiday horror movie—and I mean that in the absolute best way.

This audiobook feels like a cheesy, spicy, B-rated holiday horror movie—and I mean that in the absolute best way.

Cat catches her fiancé in bed with her little sister, and honestly? Same, girl, I too would immediately pack my bags and go cry at my mom’s house. Unfortunately for Cat, her mother believes in “family togetherness,” which apparently includes inviting the cheating sister and Cat’s ex-fiancé to spend Christmas under the same roof.

Naturally, Cat has a full-blown holiday-induced mental breakdown and makes one desperate Christmas wish: revenge.

Enter Crampus—yes, that Crampus. Horns, tail, fur, chaotic energy, and a voice that could absolutely ruin your moral compass. He agrees to grant her wish… but of course, he has conditions.

What follows is pure, unhinged, murder-flavored, spicy holiday mayhem—and I ate up every second of it.

Never thought I’d be rooting for a HEA between a heartbroken human and a revenge-granting demon Santa reject… and yet here I am.
Cat catches her fiancé in bed with her little sister, and honestly? Same, girl, I too would immediately pack my bags and go cry at my mom’s house. Unfortunately for Cat, her mother believes in “family togetherness,” which apparently includes inviting the cheating sister and Cat’s ex-fiancé to spend Christmas under the same roof.

Naturally, Cat has a full-blown holiday-induced mental breakdown and makes one desperate Christmas wish: revenge.

Enter Crampus—yes, that Crampus. Horns, tail, fur, chaotic energy, and a voice that could absolutely ruin your moral compass. He agrees to grant her wish… but of course, he has conditions.

What follows is pure, unhinged, murder-flavored, spicy holiday mayhem—and I ate up every second of it.

Never thought I’d be rooting for a HEA between a heartbroken human and a revenge-granting demon Santa reject… and yet here I am.