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Christmas with the Monster
He's Got a Package for Her...
Devynn expected her first holiday without her kids to be difficult. But nothing could have prepared her for what she found under the tree just after midnight.
With the help of his magic sack, the furry, green giant promises Devynn all kinds of pleasure. But would one night with the Christmas monster ever be enough?
Christmas with the Monster is intended for adult audiences and contains a lot of steamy scenes between consenting adults.
Devynn expected her first holiday without her kids to be difficult. But nothing could have prepared her for what she found under the tree just after midnight.
With the help of his magic sack, the furry, green giant promises Devynn all kinds of pleasure. But would one night with the Christmas monster ever be enough?
Christmas with the Monster is intended for adult audiences and contains a lot of steamy scenes between consenting adults.
76 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 14, 2024
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November 20, 2024
I absolutely pictured Jim Carey as the Grinch the entire time I read this and I'm ok with it. I loved the background of Sully the Imp and Christmas in general. It was a fun bit of lore in a wonderfully spicy holiday novella. Definitely pick this one up!
November 10, 2024
4.5 🌟 3🌶
This was so cute 😍 I loved this take on The Grinch 😆 It was surprisingly full of spice and feelings for short smutty little novella. This was actually my first Sabrina Cross book but I will be reading them all don't you worry.
This would be a great one to slip you your spicy reads friend that you're trying to indoctrinate into the house of monster fudgery. Or perhaps if you are looking to do a little toe dabbling hmm... 😘 😘 😘 not a bad place to start 😉 The spice was spicing, it had a plot that made sense, and a sexy grinch. What more do you want?
This was so cute 😍 I loved this take on The Grinch 😆 It was surprisingly full of spice and feelings for short smutty little novella. This was actually my first Sabrina Cross book but I will be reading them all don't you worry.
This would be a great one to slip you your spicy reads friend that you're trying to indoctrinate into the house of monster fudgery. Or perhaps if you are looking to do a little toe dabbling hmm... 😘 😘 😘 not a bad place to start 😉 The spice was spicing, it had a plot that made sense, and a sexy grinch. What more do you want?
December 12, 2025
Christmas with the Monster by Sabrina Cross
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Christmas * Monster Romance * Bondage * Toy Play * Furry * Toxic Ex * Single Mother * 76 pages
Now listen… if you’re anything like me, The Grinch isn’t just a holiday tradition, it’s practically a seasonal lifestyle. And if your household is as unhinged as mine, you don’t stop at one version. Oh no. You watch ALL THREE.
And if you’ve ever... even for a single, intrusive, morally questionable moment looked at Martha May Whovier and thought, “Damn girl, that furry green man is REALLY into you…What are you waiting for... Go get him girl!” then congratulations, you are absolutely my people. You are the elitely chosen and the filthy-minded holiday romantics I proudly stand beside.
Anyway... I have found the PERFECT book to make your heart grow three sizes (and maybe our Imp, Sully, will have something else growing three sizes too). Because in this book? You don’t just get a Grinch vibe. You get a full-on furry Christmas monster whose affection could melt the North Pole. We’re talking giant, strong, fluffy, tall, possessive, dominant but sweet and definitely-feral energy. The kind of creature who could wrap you in all that fur like a weighted blanket from hell... or heaven depending how your kink journey is going.
Oh, and did I mention the flavored cum? Yes. Yes I did. This man is basically a human (monster?) Starbucks holiday syrup pump. So grab your favorite mug, because we’re sweetening coffee with monster man milk. Merry Christmas to US.
But here’s the twist: This book isn’t just spicy chaos for chaos’ sake. It actually has a plot and a unique and fun Christmas lore with high emotional stakes. We have a single mom trying to build a better life and a monster who isn’t just horny but utterly devoted and willing to fight a toxic ex, Santa and the world if he has to.
If you’re new to monster romance, this is a fantastic starter pack. The romance is adorable and the spice hits that perfect sweet spot between filthy and fun. It's lightly feral, beginner-friendly, high fluff and just the right mix of cozy, kinky, and “should I be concerned that I’m into this?” vibes.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Christmas * Monster Romance * Bondage * Toy Play * Furry * Toxic Ex * Single Mother * 76 pages
Now listen… if you’re anything like me, The Grinch isn’t just a holiday tradition, it’s practically a seasonal lifestyle. And if your household is as unhinged as mine, you don’t stop at one version. Oh no. You watch ALL THREE.
And if you’ve ever... even for a single, intrusive, morally questionable moment looked at Martha May Whovier and thought, “Damn girl, that furry green man is REALLY into you…What are you waiting for... Go get him girl!” then congratulations, you are absolutely my people. You are the elitely chosen and the filthy-minded holiday romantics I proudly stand beside.
Anyway... I have found the PERFECT book to make your heart grow three sizes (and maybe our Imp, Sully, will have something else growing three sizes too). Because in this book? You don’t just get a Grinch vibe. You get a full-on furry Christmas monster whose affection could melt the North Pole. We’re talking giant, strong, fluffy, tall, possessive, dominant but sweet and definitely-feral energy. The kind of creature who could wrap you in all that fur like a weighted blanket from hell... or heaven depending how your kink journey is going.
Oh, and did I mention the flavored cum? Yes. Yes I did. This man is basically a human (monster?) Starbucks holiday syrup pump. So grab your favorite mug, because we’re sweetening coffee with monster man milk. Merry Christmas to US.
But here’s the twist: This book isn’t just spicy chaos for chaos’ sake. It actually has a plot and a unique and fun Christmas lore with high emotional stakes. We have a single mom trying to build a better life and a monster who isn’t just horny but utterly devoted and willing to fight a toxic ex, Santa and the world if he has to.
If you’re new to monster romance, this is a fantastic starter pack. The romance is adorable and the spice hits that perfect sweet spot between filthy and fun. It's lightly feral, beginner-friendly, high fluff and just the right mix of cozy, kinky, and “should I be concerned that I’m into this?” vibes.
December 21, 2024
Giving this a generous 3, because the writing itself was… something 😂 But the spice was crazy.
December 10, 2025
If you know me in real life, there's nothing to see here... 🤭
Well that was definitely something... an hour of entertainment that got me in the Christmas spirit 🤣
It was actually quite well written and I wished it was longer, I'd happily have read a full length book with these two characters!
If you're looking for a quick, very spice heavy, Christmas read with a green monster, look no further.
Well that was definitely something... an hour of entertainment that got me in the Christmas spirit 🤣
It was actually quite well written and I wished it was longer, I'd happily have read a full length book with these two characters!
If you're looking for a quick, very spice heavy, Christmas read with a green monster, look no further.
November 14, 2024
sweet and spicy
Why am I get emotional reading a story about a green monster? Did my heart grow 3 sizes? Maybe. Wasn’t expecting to get so attached to the fella but here I am anyway.
Why am I get emotional reading a story about a green monster? Did my heart grow 3 sizes? Maybe. Wasn’t expecting to get so attached to the fella but here I am anyway.
December 5, 2025
Entertaining quick read! Kind of glad I don't drink Eggnog 😂
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 27, 2025
It was …something lol
November 14, 2024
Looking to get into Monster Romance? Start here! It’s not too overwhelming, and feels like normal people involved! The author did an amazing job of describing textures and sight of the monster without making him icky or cringe. Well written and semi fast paced story. I would have liked a break to confirm we were a year later but I figured it out eventually.
December 16, 2025
Rating 5 ⭐️
Spice 🌶🌶🌶
Single POV
Grinch Inspired erotica
Monster romance
Christmas romance
Single Divorced Mom FMC
Midsize rep
Bondage with wrapping ribbon
Spanking
Toy Play
Size difference
Green, thick peen
Flavored Cum
HEA
Christmas with the Monster is a Grinch-inspired erotic novella that manages to be both surprisingly spicy and genuinely sweet, especially for such a short read. I loved the background lore surrounding Sully (Sullivan) the Imp and Santa/Christmas itself as it added a fun, grounding layer to a character inspired by the one we all know and love to watch around Christmas time.
Much like his Grinch-inspiration, Sully ultimately just wants connection and love, and he’s written as unexpectedly tender and affectionate, with just the right amount of dominance and possessiveness during the one night he shares with the FMC. The spice was exactly what I hoped for when I picked up this book, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much emotional depth and plot were packed into the story as well.
The dynamic between a single mom earning a night to herself and a monster who becomes fiercely loyal, including taking on Santa and facing a human world, was absolutely heart-melting. The ending was deeply satisfying, making this the perfect blend of cozy and kinky for a Christmas-themed monster romance.
Spice 🌶🌶🌶
Single POV
Grinch Inspired erotica
Monster romance
Christmas romance
Single Divorced Mom FMC
Midsize rep
Bondage with wrapping ribbon
Spanking
Toy Play
Size difference
Green, thick peen
Flavored Cum
HEA
Christmas with the Monster is a Grinch-inspired erotic novella that manages to be both surprisingly spicy and genuinely sweet, especially for such a short read. I loved the background lore surrounding Sully (Sullivan) the Imp and Santa/Christmas itself as it added a fun, grounding layer to a character inspired by the one we all know and love to watch around Christmas time.
Much like his Grinch-inspiration, Sully ultimately just wants connection and love, and he’s written as unexpectedly tender and affectionate, with just the right amount of dominance and possessiveness during the one night he shares with the FMC. The spice was exactly what I hoped for when I picked up this book, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much emotional depth and plot were packed into the story as well.
The dynamic between a single mom earning a night to herself and a monster who becomes fiercely loyal, including taking on Santa and facing a human world, was absolutely heart-melting. The ending was deeply satisfying, making this the perfect blend of cozy and kinky for a Christmas-themed monster romance.
May 24, 2025
There’s no such thing as a season for Christmas romance, right? I’ve just finished reading Christmas with the Monster, and I enjoyed reading this novella in May just as much as I would have in December.
Devynn didn’t deserve to be alone on Christmas Eve as her idiotic ex suddenly remembered that they had children together. Luckily, one broken Christmas ornament later, she came face to face with Sully the Imp. Who knew that an imp cursed by Santa Claus himself could be so endearing? I certainly didn’t, and I doubt Devynn did either. Yet here she is, spending one of the best nights of her life with Sully—who does his utmost to please her!
As for the ending, it’s really cute and will hit you straight in the feels—which made me very happy for the two lovebirds!
Devynn didn’t deserve to be alone on Christmas Eve as her idiotic ex suddenly remembered that they had children together. Luckily, one broken Christmas ornament later, she came face to face with Sully the Imp. Who knew that an imp cursed by Santa Claus himself could be so endearing? I certainly didn’t, and I doubt Devynn did either. Yet here she is, spending one of the best nights of her life with Sully—who does his utmost to please her!
As for the ending, it’s really cute and will hit you straight in the feels—which made me very happy for the two lovebirds!
December 3, 2025
"Say yes, and let me make you feel better than you've ever felt before. I've got a bit of Chirstmas magic in my sack and I'll use it all on you."
.
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This book was something... I mean it was clearly all spice and no plot and honestly the spice was absolutely crazy. I can't ever say I have ever fancied the grinch so that was a whole new experience. I can't lie I would defitnitely be up for this being turned into a full novel I really enjoyed the dynamic between our main characters and I think it would work so well. The writing was definitely addictive and honestly took me no time at all to finish. If I am being honest I would read from this author again because I didn't think I would but I actually really enjoyed this!
November 14, 2024
Devynn is spending the night of Christmas Eve sad and all alone. But what happens when a 7 foot tall green monster appears to show her a good time?
This book was so much fun!! The spice comes in real fast, which I am NOT mad about. I WAS surprised by how much I actually loved Devynn and Sully together. I was rooting for them so hard 😂 Heavy on the spice as it was, there’s still a plot that makes sense and keeps you reeled into the story.
If you’re looking for a short, spicy, and full of surprisingly cute feelings and longing Christmas novella, then this book is perfect for you!!
Thank you so much to Sabrina Cross for sending me an ARC for an honest review. ✨🎄
This book was so much fun!! The spice comes in real fast, which I am NOT mad about. I WAS surprised by how much I actually loved Devynn and Sully together. I was rooting for them so hard 😂 Heavy on the spice as it was, there’s still a plot that makes sense and keeps you reeled into the story.
If you’re looking for a short, spicy, and full of surprisingly cute feelings and longing Christmas novella, then this book is perfect for you!!
Thank you so much to Sabrina Cross for sending me an ARC for an honest review. ✨🎄
November 15, 2024
✨Early Review/Release Day!✨
If you ever wanted to see Martha May get it on with her Grinch, this book is for you! 😂 This is one of those silly premise books that turned out very sweet.
Devynn and Sully have instant chemistry that turns into a very sweet and deep connection. The ending left me wanting to know what’s next! Very short but worth a read if you enjoy a fun holiday romance!
“Right now, Devynn, the only thing I want is to stay here with you. This is the best I've felt in centuries. You bring me peace.”
“I would give anything to keep you.”
Read this if you enjoy:
🎄 Eggnog flavored… things
🎅🏻 Christmas!
🎄 “Good girl”
If you ever wanted to see Martha May get it on with her Grinch, this book is for you! 😂 This is one of those silly premise books that turned out very sweet.
Devynn and Sully have instant chemistry that turns into a very sweet and deep connection. The ending left me wanting to know what’s next! Very short but worth a read if you enjoy a fun holiday romance!
“Right now, Devynn, the only thing I want is to stay here with you. This is the best I've felt in centuries. You bring me peace.”
“I would give anything to keep you.”
Read this if you enjoy:
🎄 Eggnog flavored… things
🎅🏻 Christmas!
🎄 “Good girl”
November 15, 2024
Do you love eggnog & being told you’re a good girl? If yes, then this is definitely the book for you! Now this book is incredibly full of spice (for non-spicy or new to spice readers this may be a book you want to tiptoe into!) but still manages to be incredibly thoughtful, emotional and so so sweet! Single mom; Devynn & super hot, fuzzy monster; Sully are both incredibly lonely after years of being mistreated. A broken ornament creates their perfect chance for a forever love and some crazy Christmas ✨activities✨. I so adored getting to see this all work out and really hope to hear from Devynn and Sully again!!
December 23, 2025
Deyvnn wanted to spend the holiday with her kids, but her jerk ex-husband decides to keep them for Christmas. So, alone, she falls asleep… only to be woken up by the sound of a shattered ornament. That’s when she sees him – the green monster intent on stealing her Christmas.
Okay, yes. This was super spicy. The fact that the giant, green, furry monster’s name is Sully was weird because I began picturing Sully from Monster’s Inc but green after that. Either way yeah. Super spicy for something so short. I liked the explanation as to who he is and why he does what he does. And I liked the ending. If you’re looking for something fun and very much not serious, then this is your book.
Okay, yes. This was super spicy. The fact that the giant, green, furry monster’s name is Sully was weird because I began picturing Sully from Monster’s Inc but green after that. Either way yeah. Super spicy for something so short. I liked the explanation as to who he is and why he does what he does. And I liked the ending. If you’re looking for something fun and very much not serious, then this is your book.
November 22, 2024
If you can honestly say that you haven't had THOSE kinds of thoughts about the Grinch, I am not sure we're actually friends 😂
This was fun, quick & dirty read where the Grinch gets to be the not only the star of the show but also the anti-hero we never knew we needed. If you're looking to get your fill of candy canes "toys" and dubious use of wrapping ribbon, you'll have a blast with Devynn and the Imp!
Christmas With the Monster is out on KU now!
This was fun, quick & dirty read where the Grinch gets to be the not only the star of the show but also the anti-hero we never knew we needed. If you're looking to get your fill of candy canes "toys" and dubious use of wrapping ribbon, you'll have a blast with Devynn and the Imp!
Christmas With the Monster is out on KU now!
December 22, 2024
This novella was like a mix of the Grinch with some unique Christmas lore. The chemistry and spice in this story was off the charts hot! I loved the deep connection that formed and Sully's transformation at the end. I also loved that Santa wasn't like your typical jolly man in a red suit. The whole legend of Christmas, santa, the elves and the imp was such a unique, clever and fresh idea. I absolutely loved it! Overall, this was a fun, spicy and quick read!
November 1, 2025
Monster Loving Christmas
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
This novella is so good and such a great palette cleanser. I needed something light and small and this delivered.
Sully is my new MMC boyfriend. 🤣 I want to be spoken to the same way he spoke to Devynn! I couldn’t get enough of this $mutty goodness!
The small plot (like really small) was really good! This was written extremely well and I honestly wouldn’t mind a full backstory on Sully and Santa!
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
This novella is so good and such a great palette cleanser. I needed something light and small and this delivered.
Sully is my new MMC boyfriend. 🤣 I want to be spoken to the same way he spoke to Devynn! I couldn’t get enough of this $mutty goodness!
The small plot (like really small) was really good! This was written extremely well and I honestly wouldn’t mind a full backstory on Sully and Santa!
December 3, 2025
I like ‘em real green and spicy!
This was actually a super sweet take on the Grinch featuring a single mom with a toxic ex who is alone on Christmas Eve when she discovers a 6 ft tall green creature messing with her tree in the middle of the night. There’s completely appropriate use of candy canes and ribbon, eggnog flavored fluids, and so much holiday magic packed in. Santa makes a special (non-spicy) appearance granting Christmas wishes.
This was actually a super sweet take on the Grinch featuring a single mom with a toxic ex who is alone on Christmas Eve when she discovers a 6 ft tall green creature messing with her tree in the middle of the night. There’s completely appropriate use of candy canes and ribbon, eggnog flavored fluids, and so much holiday magic packed in. Santa makes a special (non-spicy) appearance granting Christmas wishes.
December 25, 2025
The Grinch but make it smutty...
This is a surprisingly sweet book for how dirty it is 😉. Ever wondered what would've happened if some single mom had interrupted the green man while he was "ruining" christmas? Well now, here it is in great smut.
We knew the green guy had to be a bit kinky and Sabrina delivered on it. Plus he has flavored c*m....add in a HEA, what more could you want.
This is a surprisingly sweet book for how dirty it is 😉. Ever wondered what would've happened if some single mom had interrupted the green man while he was "ruining" christmas? Well now, here it is in great smut.
We knew the green guy had to be a bit kinky and Sabrina delivered on it. Plus he has flavored c*m....add in a HEA, what more could you want.
December 31, 2025
If you want a seasonal holiday book that makes you cringe at the texture descriptions and have multiple WTF moments where you have to close the book and contemplate your life choices that leads you to reading about a MC who gets railed by a “totally-not-the-Grinch” Grinch with a candy cane vibrator while tied up with Christmas ribbon and a repeat visit where he is yet again naked and it makes you wonder if being an immortal cursed elf makes you a nudist or have a vendetta against clothing.
Where the MMC has magic and can visit you in your dreams and (probably) had coitus with you there and has RIDGES on his di- AND EGGNOG FLAVORED C-
Yannow. I’m not gonna question anything beyond how I made the choices in my life where this wasn’t even that spicy to me. Good read though.
Recommended if you need something that’ll distract you for an hour from your life.
Where the MMC has magic and can visit you in your dreams and (probably) had coitus with you there and has RIDGES on his di- AND EGGNOG FLAVORED C-
Yannow. I’m not gonna question anything beyond how I made the choices in my life where this wasn’t even that spicy to me. Good read though.
Recommended if you need something that’ll distract you for an hour from your life.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 27, 2024
I am fully a Halloween girlie but this one is for all my friends in their Christmas Era. Does the grinch make it on your ‘hear me out cake’? Do you ever think mhm maybe’ during Christmas time? If you said yes, even if you don’t reallly want to admit it, then this book is for you. The green man, Christmas time, and maybe some dreams along the way and this HEA Christmas story is for you
December 2, 2024
I really enjoyed this read! Very fast paced, insta heat, super sexy. Way more heartwarming than I was expecting and I liked that. Extra points for having a character named Bethany lol
I really need to find some character art because I was picturing Jim Carrey's Grinch and I just could not shake that. But overall a really good read and a nice way to get you into the holiday spirit ;)
I really need to find some character art because I was picturing Jim Carrey's Grinch and I just could not shake that. But overall a really good read and a nice way to get you into the holiday spirit ;)
November 15, 2025
What a fun ride!
Only took a star off because of the overuse of "pretty"
This was a wild ride and I loved it 😂 This is the second book of Sabrina's I have read and though I cant tell everyone I know about them for fear of judgement, these books are my guilty pleasure! Can't wait to read more from her blacklist.
Only took a star off because of the overuse of "pretty"
This was a wild ride and I loved it 😂 This is the second book of Sabrina's I have read and though I cant tell everyone I know about them for fear of judgement, these books are my guilty pleasure! Can't wait to read more from her blacklist.
December 15, 2025
Two stars.
I'm not proud that I read this Grinch erotic Christmas novella. But I did.
I just don't find the Grinch sexy. The FMC of the book obviously does. Even when he explains that, prior to meeting her, his motivation was to genocide Santa and his elves by destroying the Christmas spirit. Genocide is not hot.
It was novel, it was weird. Santa shows up and is a dick. If this had been any longer I would have DNFed.
I'm not proud that I read this Grinch erotic Christmas novella. But I did.
I just don't find the Grinch sexy. The FMC of the book obviously does. Even when he explains that, prior to meeting her, his motivation was to genocide Santa and his elves by destroying the Christmas spirit. Genocide is not hot.
It was novel, it was weird. Santa shows up and is a dick. If this had been any longer I would have DNFed.
October 30, 2024
Are you ready for Christmas but still into monsters? This is your book... a fun, quick read with lots of bedroom activities happening on the living room floor. You'll never look at the Grinch quite the same way again.
March 6, 2025
What a fun smutty twist on the Grinch! I’m a sucker for the crumpet grump and this short novella didn’t disappoint. I love Sabrina’s short and sweet and super spicy works that give us the HEAs we deserve 🥰
November 2, 2025
A Very Sweet Surprise!
I was afraid this was going to be an excuse for sex play like most of these. I enjoy an actual plot with my steam. This didn’t disappoint. It was cute, endearing, and there is a sweet Christmas feeling in the end.
I was afraid this was going to be an excuse for sex play like most of these. I enjoy an actual plot with my steam. This didn’t disappoint. It was cute, endearing, and there is a sweet Christmas feeling in the end.
December 2, 2025
pleasantly surprised
Some parts definitely had me side-eyeing this book not going to lie. For such a short, silly book, it is really well written. I was surprised by how heartwarming the ending was.
Some parts definitely had me side-eyeing this book not going to lie. For such a short, silly book, it is really well written. I was surprised by how heartwarming the ending was.
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