🦌 Book Review: Horns: A Krampus Monster Romance by Adrian Blue (Kindle Edition, Twisted Tidings Series)
A darkly seductive holiday fantasy that blends punishment, passion, and myth—Adrian Blue’s take on Krampus is as spicy as it is sinister, delivering a monster romance that’s unapologetically bold.
🧠 Overview
Released on January 18, 2024, Horns is part of the Twisted Tidings series—a collection of holiday-themed monster romances by Adrian Blue, known for her high-heat, taboo-defying storytelling. This short fantasy romance centers on Jane, who is kidnapped by a horned nightmare—Krampus himself. Locked in a dank cell, Jane believes she’s doomed to rot… until she learns Krampus has other plans.
He’s here to punish the naughty. But he’s got the wrong girl. Or does he?
🔥 Key Themes & Highlights
- 🎄 Holiday horror meets erotica: Krampus is reimagined as a dominant, seductive figure who doles out discipline with dark delight
- 🧛 Monster romance: The story leans into primal attraction, fear, and fantasy, with Krampus as both captor and catalyst
- 💬 Mistaken identity twist: Jane isn’t who Krampus thinks she is, but that doesn’t stop the tension from escalating
- 🕯️ Atmospheric setting: The dungeon-like cell and mythic undertones add a gothic flavor to the holiday backdrop
“She has sins to atone for, naughtiness to be punished, and Krampus is all too happy to deal out some discipline. The only problem? He has the wrong person.” — Risingshadow summary
💬 Reader Reception
- ⭐ Goodreads rating: 3.72/5 from over 500 ratings
- 📖 Fans of monster romance praise the story’s bold premise, intense chemistry, and fast pacing
- 🧾 Some readers note that it’s more fantasy-driven than emotionally deep, but that’s part of its appeal
- 💬 “Exactly what I wanted from a Krampus romance—dark, spicy, and just a little bit wrong in all the right ways.” — Reader comment
⚠️ Considerations
- 📄 Short format: At under 30 pages, it’s a quick read—best approached as a steamy vignette rather than a full romance arc
- 🔞 Explicit content: Contains mature themes and graphic scenes—intended for adult audiences only
- 📚 Part of a series: One of six books in the Twisted Tidings collection, each featuring a different holiday-themed monster romance
🏁 Final Verdict
Horns: A Krampus Monster Romance is a dark, spicy, and unapologetically fantastical short story that delivers exactly what monster romance fans crave. Adrian Blue’s Krampus is equal parts terrifying and tempting, making this Kindle edition a perfect pick for readers who like their holiday tales with a twist of heat and horror.
