As a general rule of thumb in not normally inclined to reading straight up smut, but somehow the author managed to build more depth into these characters than I’ve seen in in books with out a single sprinkling of spice.

Definitely going to check out more works from this author 😉

This was a super cute, suuuuper spicy holiday romance with a polyamorous relationship. All these characters were so lovable and I thoroughly enjoyed this one. 4.5 stars.

Axes and O's had me going ho-ho-holy shit!

Grayson Owens, Stella Hunter, and Stephen Dexter really brought Nathan, Morgan, and Fox's characters to life! This was such a fun and steamy listen, and my earholes have never been happier!

- snowed in
- male + female plus size rep
- poly relationship
- bi awakening
- toys + light BDSM

I mean this book is exactly what it describes itself as. MMF sexy times, and LOTS of them. This is about as spicy as it gets. Why a three-star? I am not really into fated-mates unless it is in a fantasy concept and I just wasn't sold on this random guy who got in a car accident falling so quickly for this married couple - and visa versa. Like all of the sex? Sure? Real feelings with more sex than conversation are very unlikely. I am sure this will be a 5-star for lots of people who like more spice than plot.

I loved this audiobook! Kayla always writes the plus-sized characters that I love the most and this book was already a favourite. The narrators truly brought Morgan, Fox, and Nathan to life and I love them even more!

This was pure perfection! TThe narrator’s did such an amazing job! This was so HOT and so perfect for the Holidays! I will be recommending this to everyone! Who knew a car accident would land you with a hot married couple who wants a third 😉😉

Thank you to NetGalley for the ALC of this book.

I have no notes, it was SO spicy and SO sweet and SO perfect.

When Nathan crashes his car in the snow, he never expected he'd be rescued by two married Lumbersnacks.

Their journey together was really tender and I loved the bi awakening and all the feelings.

I also enjoyed all the creative spice. Kayla is fabulous at writing spice.

And finally huge props to all three narrators as they did such an amazing job.

Highly recommend this holiday MMF SPICE filled romcom. Enjoy.

I cannot understand my recommendation of the audio to anyone and everyone who has this on their TBR this holiday season - fantastic audio narration and production.

If you're looking for a high-spice holiday book, set in a cabin in the woods - look no further. The relationship development was well done and believable, and the spice scenes were very well done. Nothing is too heavy-handed that you feel bored of them and want to skip, but you don't forget that it is indeed the book's focus. The scenes were very well done overall.

And make no mistake - the romance is the primary focus of the book. If you're coming here for a secondary mystery or suspense plot, this isn't the place. It wasn't something that kept me on the edge of my seat and not wanting to put it down, but it was fun to come back to and listen to a few chapters before moving on.

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Select for an advanced listener copy. All opinions are my own and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

3.5 Stars

Oh, this book was spicy! The hot lumberjacks'- sorry, loggers' relationship was super sweet and I love how gentle and mindful they were of Nathan's journey. As for his journey... it just felt fast, as the entire book is taking place over a few days. For someone who had never experimented with his sexuality before, he really dove into the deep end with this couple. But it all works out in the end, so GOOD FOR THEM!

If you want to read a SUPER SPICY book for the holidays, this one is for you!

As for the audiobook, it was great having a narrator for each character! This may not be one you play blasting in your car but in the comfort of headphones, I highly recommend it!

**Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sending this audiobook for review consideration. All opinions are my own.**

AFTER RELEASE ALC REVIEW:
From NetGalley

AXE’S AND O’S follows Fox and Morgan who are married, they are open to new sexual experiences together and Morgan lets Fox be true to himself liking both men and women. When Nate finds himself stranded in the snow he ends up getting comfort from Fox and Morgan, In more ways than one. This story is dirty and I was here for that, I enjoyed the spice and the openness to each one of them, being free in themselves to experience new things.
Grayson Owens, Stella Hunter, and Stephen Dexter narrated in duet and make this audio even steamier.
If you’re looking for a HOT and SPICY audiobook to get you in the holiday mood, listen today. .

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This was such a cute holiday book!!!! Sooooo spicy! And so cute and romantic. Loved it. The narration was amazing as well.

4.5⭐️
4🌶️
4.5🎧

A wonderfully balanced MMF holiday romance that will get you into the holiday spirit. All three narrators did phenomenal in portraying the emotions and vulnerability of this married couple and their missing piece. You’re instantly transported to their little cabin and the emotional journey will have you swooning, crying and blushing.

Wham bam thank you ma’am (Kayla) and all the innuendos in between. Wowwwwy wow, say that again three times. One for Nathan, one for Morgan, and another for Fox. What a trio 🥵 I’m definitely coming back for more… so so sooooo much more.

The second I heard chapter one I knew I was going to lovvvvve this! I was invested the whole book. The narrators were perfect in every way. I read the book before the audio and let me tell you the narrators knew what they were doing.

4.25 very spicy stars
Mmf
Holiday - light
Poly married couple
Snowed in
He's rescued
Loved the audio

This was a SPICY 🥵🔥 fun holiday read. Nathan crashes his car and gets stuck in the snow. He's this rescued by a couple and wakes up to quite the surprise. The plot is the first 20ish % then the rest is just a heck of a good smutty time. They happen to be snowed in FOR DAYS.

Thank you for this ALC netgalley and Kayla!

Oh, this one is a gem! I’ve loved every single one of Kayla’s books, but I think this one might just take the crown. As always, we’ve got a beautiful plus-size FMC, which I love.

Nathan, who works in marketing, is seriously in need of a break. His boss has been pushing him too hard and tries to keep him at work when he should be heading home for the holidays. In a snap decision, he quits his job on the spot. But because he left later than planned, he gets caught in a blizzard on his drive to see his family. Almost there, he ends up stuck in a snowbank. Luckily, Morgan and Fox, a married couple who own a lumber business in the mountains, rescue him. Snowed in together at their cabin, things get interesting. Nathan wakes up confused and wanders in on the couple… in the middle of something very private. Now, what’s going to happen? Can they pretend nothing happened, or will they act on the undeniable attraction between all three of them? And what will happen when Nathan can finally leave?

This story had me hooked from the start. I tore through it and couldn’t put it down—I just had to know how it all played out!

4.5 stars

Most recently I listened to the audiobook and it's amazing! Performed in dual narration by Stella Hunter, Stephen Dexter and Grayson Owens. These three were fantastic! All of them embodied their characters. Stella captured Morgan's sweetness. Stephen exuded Fox's grumpiness with his deep, gruff tone. Grayson captured Nathan's anxiety after the accident, as well as the thrill and curiosity he experienced being with Fox and Morgan. If you're looking for a fun and spicy listen. Check this audiobook out!

5 stars!

Oh my GOD, what a book! I have read several stories by Kayla Grosse, but "Axes and O's" might be my favorite. It is not your ordinary love story, but my goodness, did I enjoy it. It's a forced proximity, snowed-in Christmas tale with a lot of self-discovery and exploration, truth and honesty, games and meaningful conversations. This book is cheeky, deceptively deep, very funny, saucy, and very, Very, VERY spicy. Even *I* blushed while reading this one, and it takes a lot to make me blush. Morgan, Fox, and Nate are wonderful characters. They are brimming with love, desire, and acceptance, and they each have impeccable chemistry with one another. There was never any doubt in my mind about the love these characters had for one another. I literally could not stop reading this book, and I even re-read it once I finished it the first time. Seriously, this might be one of the best audiobooks I have ever listened to. Grayson Owens, Stella Hunter, and Stephen Dexter are absolutely FANTASTIC narrators here. They all complement each other so well, weaving the story in and out with expert precision. They completely and wholly embody the characters in this book. The editing of the audio is also exquisite! Just stellar work all around. I will for sure be listening to this multiple times!

Thank you to NetGalley, Kayla Grosse, Dreamscape Select, and Fat Babe Publishing, INC for the complimentary ALC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated

Wow, this was a spectacularly produced audiobook!

We get three narrators, who all embody their characters so well! It was such an entertaining listen, I really enjoyed the different vocal textures - I don’t want to spoil anything, but you can really hear each character develop through this high heat spicy story, with plenty of snark and humour.

Axes & O's is not my usual genre with a MMF throuple but boy did I enjoy it.

Our lumber snacks Morgan & Fox rescue our Wolf Nate after a car accident during a snowstorm. They take him back to their cabin to recuperate and then that's when the sparks start flying!

Everyone is stranded in a snowed in cabin during the holidays but the spicy scenes and the character development/awakening within these parameters was perfect. I liked the focus on the relationship between the three and how they dealt with their insecurities and finding a way to navigate their new dynamic that works for each of them. The spicy scenes were spaced out well in the book and fit in with the overall pacing. As their relationship progressed, so did the spicy scenes ...starting off rather mild and working up to that extra spicy! Fantastic!

Watching Fox, Morgan and Nate come together in their relationship was enjoyable and sweet and most definitely hot AF. I have to say that Grayson Owens, Stella Hunter, Stephen Dexter were fabulous as our Nate/Morgan/Fox. I was totally engrossed in how they portrayed their characters and I loved this audio.

There's just a smattering of Christmas in this one, but I think it was enough to blend into this story :)

I loved this book a lot. Want a spicy holiday read? Pick this one!

✨📚Audiobook Review📚✨
Title: Axe’s and Os
Author: Kayla Grosse
Narrators: Stella Hunter, Stephen Dexter, & Greyson Owens

Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Narration: 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤

🌲Dual narration
🪓Steamy
🌲Snowed in
🪓MMF
🌲polyamory
🪓Plus sized rep
🌲Pierced peen

📚Story review📚
This one delivered all of the Ho’s for the holidays and was a great mix of festive coziness and sizzling high heat. When a buttoned up businessman finds himself rescued and then snowed in with a logger husband and wife duo just before Christmas, sparks fly, and so do alllll of boundaries. What starts as hospitality turns into a steamy holiday adventure featuring a sauna scene, kink play, and a heartfelt bi-awakening to name just a few, with all the snowed in spice you could want. I enjoyed it!

🎤🎧 Audio review 🎧🎤
These three roasted all the chestnuts on the open fire in this audio! Stella delivered all of the sweet, sultry, sassy, and nurturing vibes of Morgan and brought the story to life. Stephen’s performance of the hulky stoic and guarded lumber jack Fox was exactly what I envisioned for the role and painted a great picture of the character in my mind. And Greyson? I thought he did an excellent job of showing Nathan’s guarded thoughts and feelings, as well as his hesitation in jumping into the sleigh. Overall I thought this audio was well done!