December 2026

Kissed by the Krampus

by L. Eveland

Some wounds need a monster's touch to heal. I’ve always hated Christmas. With a name like Chris Kringle, it’s impossible not to. But since coming back from the war, the holiday has become more than just a reminder of my cursed name—it’s a reminder of all the things I failed at. I need to get away. To find some quiet. To heal from the scars I can’t seem to shake. But waking up in the South Pole after an accident to find myself tended to by a Krampus—a creature from legend—wasn’t part of my plan. He’s big, terrifying, and covered in fur, but there’s a kindness in him that takes me completely off guard. A sweetness that makes me feel... safe. He’s a monster, but somehow, he feels more real than anything I’ve ever known. As I begin to fall for him, I realize my past isn’t the only thing lurking in the shadows. A dark, twisted danger is closing in, and if we don’t stop it, this might be the last chance we ever get to be together. Kissed by the Krampus is a dark MM monster romance featuring a cinnamon roll Krampus and a veteran grappling with PTSD—where love, even from the most unexpected source, might be the only thing that can save them both.