OMSqueeee, Axes & O’s by Kayla Grosse is absolutely everything! Kayla will add an extra Ho (or two) to your holidays with this snowed-in, extra spicy, polyamorous romance. When a fox and a lamb meet a wolf in sheep’s clothing in the woods, sparks fly and hearts are set ablaze. Kayla’s storytelling is a spectacular blend of humor, spice, and heart. Words can’t do my feelings about this love story justice; every time I paused, I was feral for more. Lumbersnacks, primal play, witty banter, and oodles of charm will leave you swooning and smirking. I devoured this scrumptiously naughty & sweet HEA. Don’t sleep on this wonderful holiday romance! Kayla even reveals the secret to picking out the perfect Christmas tree. 🤫 If you’re looking for a why choose listen with a broody MMC, a voluptuous FMC, and a snarky, buttoned-up MMC, you’ll love this MMF love story.

Stella Hunter, Stephen Dexter, and Grayson Owens were marvelous as Morgan, Fox, and Nathan. Their dual-style narrations were flawless; these three were wonderfully matched in pace, tone, and storytelling style. Stella portrayed the enchanting, witty, and brassy Morgan with a fabulous performance. Grayson brought Nathan’s charming, kindhearted, sheepish character to life perfectly. Nate’s character arc was genuine, relatable, melted my heart, and Grayson portrayed it beautifully. Stephen was perfect as the laconic, schmexy, lumbersnack dom. He summoned a deliciously deep, gravelly tone in this narration; growly Stephen is definitely one of my faves! This trio was amazing together, I hope we get more audios with Stephen, Stella, and Grayson soon!

Spice Level: 🌶🌶🌶🌶 Swoon Factor: ∞🥰

4.75🌟
This is the first book I've listened to with these narrators, and they. Were. Perfect. 🔥 It seems really hard to write a high-heat poly (MFM) relationship well (from a reading viewpoint; clearly, I am not an author! 🤣), but Grosse knocked it out of the park here. There was a perfect amount of emotion and spice, and the story really focused on the development of their relationship and how their pasts were impacting their present. The book is phenomenal, whether you are reading with your earholes or your eyeballs. 😍🥳

Looking to really heat things up this holiday season? Well do I have the book for you!

What to expect:
MMF
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
A bisexual awakening
Dom/Sub dynamics
and emotional character arcs for all 3 MCs

I loved that while the book is extra spicy, there is a lot of character growth and it really dives into the emotion of the characters letting people in and being vulnerable to love. While Meghan and Fox have an established relationship, even they go through a couple bumps as they figure out the dynamic of letting Nate in. That emotional connection and the communication between the three just made the sex scenes even hotter!

And huge shout out to the audiobook narrators, Grayson Owens, Stella Hunter, and Stephen Dexter! I could listen to them all day.

This book caught my attention at lumbersnack and MMF and I am so happy that it did. When I saw the opportunity to grab the audiobook I jumped right on that because let's just be honest, the auditory experience of a filthy book is next level and this one was perfection. The two male voices, Grayson Owens and Stephen Dexter were so different from each other that it really helped bring this entire story to life. Of course, narrator Stella Hunter also put on a wonderful performance and the three voices blended so well together to create the perfect listening experience.

This book was just as heartwarming as it was spicy as Fox and Morgan accept Nathan and then let him figure things out on his own with their gentle guidance. Their desire to please him and also to ensure he felt safe was very well written and I loved the communication between the three of them. Axes and O's was fun, sexy, and just a really good holiday novella.

Axes & O’s by Kayla Grosse is a steamy, heartfelt MMF polyamorous romance that perfectly balances spice, emotional depth, and snowy holiday vibes. When Nathan’s plans to spend Christmas with his sister are derailed by a car accident in a snowstorm, he’s rescued by Fox and Morgan, a married lumberjack couple living in the mountains. What starts as a warm refuge evolves into an exploration of passion, healing, and unexpected connection.

Fox and Morgan have been married for years, sharing a deep bond but longing for the right third to join their relationship after a painful past experience. Nathan’s curiosity is piqued when he accidentally spies on their intimate moment, leading to a whirlwind of self-discovery and mutual desire. The trio’s journey is tender and vulnerable, with clear, open communication driving their relationship forward.

Grosse masterfully develops each character, from Fox’s grumpy, dominant nature to Morgan’s playful confidence, and Nathan’s awakening to his bisexuality. Their chemistry is electric, and the spice—80% of the book—is off the charts, featuring primal play, kink exploration, and a “vanilla businessman meets tattooed lumbersnacks” dynamic. Beyond the heat, the story also delves into themes of acceptance, healing from trauma, and embracing unconventional love.

With plus-size representation, snowed-in tropes, and holiday charm, Axes & O’s delivers on every front. It’s a fun, spicy, and surprisingly sweet romance with just the right touch of emotional resonance.

Tropes: MMF, polyamory, bisexual awakening, plus-size rep, snowed-in, primal play, kink exploration
Trigger warnings: Discussions of foster care, PTSD, and military experience

4.5⭐️, 4.5🌶️

Plot? Who said anything about a plot? This was pureeee spice and i. Wasn’t. Mad. This book was SO HOT and honestly there’s nothing more to say than this was a great MMF Snowed In romance - Fox & Morgan and married and ADVENTUROUS to say the least, and when sweet vanilla Nathan crashes into their home during a Christmas snow storm, Nate explores his more adventurous side with the both of them & love ensues.

I loved the audiobook - the narrators fit the characters perfectly and I just really enjoyed this book!

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for an ALC of this book in exchange for my honest review!

First, thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me an ALC of this novel.

Second, HOLY HELL! 🥵 What crack did Kayla put into the lines of this book?! It is absolutely everything you look for in a sweet, but SPICY🌶️ MMF romance!

Each of the 3 main characters are so different, but relatable in their own ways. I laughed, sweated, and smiled really big while listening. I will be recommending this to all my smut buddies.

5/5 ⭐️
5/5 🌶️

Small town loggers Fox and Morgan are a deeply in love married couple looking for a third partner when they find Nathan, a vanilla businessman, trapped in the snow. Nathan has been feeling like something is missing from his life. Could Fox and Morgan be what he's been searching for?

This book is pure smut!! Absolutely filthy with very little plot. Just steamy holiday fun!!

Everything about Fox is intense like he's a hunter watching his prey. Morgan is sweet and sassy, providing the perfect balance to Fox's intensity. And Nathan is the initially shy and reserved guy just trying to figure out who he is and what he wants. Unfortunately, I really disliked Nathan and the progression of the relationship developed way too quickly to be believable from his perspective.

Mostly, this book is about Nathan's self-discovery and feeling accepted and respected for his choices as he rethinks and explores everything about who he is. Otherwise, there's very little character development and I barely feel like I know anything at all about Morgan. So many missed opportunities for more depth with Fox presented themselves too. I would have liked to see more about his PTSD as he started to become more vulnerable and open himself up. I just know he had a story to tell.

Overall, this is a story about love and unconditional acceptance, loving yourself and your partner for everything they are without judgment. I loved the hunt and chase scenes in the woods and the primal play but the smut was simply too over the top. Further exploration of the plot points could have made this book reach its full potential especially considering this is a full-length book.

I listened to the audiobook and all three narrators captured the essences of their characters beautifully! Stephen Dexter (Fox) is one of my personal favorites!! Special thanks to Dreamscape Select and NetGalley for the ALC!

✨️Snowed In
✨️MMF
✨️Instalove
✨️Bi-Awakening
✨️Primal Play
✨️PTSD Rep

This is probably the first MMF Polyamorous romance I've ever read and though I wasn't sure what I was getting myself into when I picked this up, I really enjoyed it. This was ridiculously hot and ridiculously sweet at the same time. There are plenty of filthy good times, open and honest communication and sweet, vulnerable moments. I also appreciated that our female main character, Morgan, was described as being curvy.

Overall, if you're looking for an incredibly steamy holiday menage romance than this is the book for you.

Thank you to Netgalley and Dreamscape Select|Fat Babe Publishing, INC for the audio-arc of this book!

It was okay way more spice than plot. I would prefer a good mix or plot over smut but it wasn't. I've read a lot of MMFM /MMF books but this didn't do it for me

5 / 5 stars!

Is this book for everyone? ... no, but if you are a smut sl(_)t like me... be ready for some intense blushing. This is one of the spiciest holiday read I have ever read, and I am obsessed with this trio. This is an MMF, bisexual awakening, snowed in holiday romance. Two of the main characters are switches, which means you get so many different scenarios in the bedroom... then you start introducing toys, games, and other tools, and not one scene feels the same as the next. Be aware that the plot heavily revolves around this bisexual awakening, navigating the difficulties of polyamorous relationships, and healing from past relationship trauma and is extremely spice heavy. This isn't cutesy or cozy holiday read and comes with a lot of untraditional relationship dynamics, but if you're looking for something unique for your holiday read then look no further!

Also let's talk about the audiobook, because top tier my friends! It is a duel narration, but the narrations are so good that I didn't blink an eye. The casting for the characters was also perfect for these characters.

What to expect:
MMF
2 switches
bisexual awakening
Snowed in for the holiday
Curvy girl rep

This was so insanely hot I’ll never be over it. Very well done audio! Thank you Kayla for sending it my way.

Yall, this was fantastic I think this may have altered my brain chemistry I usually read with polyamory, but this was done very well. The narrators performances 10/10 plus all three Pov. Nathan a vanilla businessman ends up crashing his car up a mountain on his way to see his sister for Christmas. He ends up being saved by fox and morgan who is a married couple that owns a logging company. Nathan peeps on them and is curious about things he has never even thought of. Lots of heat and tension later all three realize they were the missing piece to each other. And just like the name there is some axes and lots of O's.

4.5 ⭐️ The perfect Xmas MMF romance!
Thank you so much Net Galley for providing me this Audio ARC!!

When Kayla Groose writes holiday books, it's no joke. She already has the most amazing duo of Xmas/Valentine's Day novellas, but now she's coming back with a full-length smutty romance novel, and what can I say - I'm obsessed. And the fact that I got to listen to this on audiobook, and there are three amazing narrators to fully delve into the three different characters' POVs on each chapter!?! It's unreal how much fun this was to listen to!

This book starts with Nathan realising that he's no longer able to live the way that he has been living... well, working. Because that's all he's been doing. Prioritising work over anything else. So, there he is, alone in the office with his insufferable manager who's not letting him leave after, yet again, thankless, unpaid overtime when he was supposed to take his holiday leave hours ago! Before he can truly process it, he's on his feet, and the words "I quit" rush out of his lips before getting in his car and taking the mountain road straight to the small town his sister's just moved into, and a massive snowy storm raging outside. New chains in tyres make him overtly confident, to the point where he barely registers the shock of his accident when he finds himself on the snowy forest floor, alone in the middle of nowhere with a bleeding head wound and nothing but regrets swirling around in his mind. Morgan and Fox did not expect to find an almost unconscious man in a snowstorm while they were out on their tree-seeking / game excursion. But maybe it was all fate bringing them together...

I have read just one other full-length book from this author and honestly, I didn't really love it. This one, however, takes that other book and wipes the floor with it. This book is very spicy, sort of instalove and very instalust. All things I personally love. There's a very heavy BDSM dynamic, and it is, of course, a poly romance - so if these things aren't to your liking, you will not like this book. I, however, could not get enough of it. I feel like I need three or four more epilogues! I need more of the Wolf, the Fox and the Lamb!!

I seriously cannot recommend this book (and the audiobook) enough! I have a feeling I may reread/ listen to it again at some point this Xmas lol.

🌶🌶🌶🌶 / 5 - Soooooo spicy and soooo good! Seriously, if you don't like possessive, intense very open-door/ explicit sxx scenes, don't read this book!

5/5⭐️
4/5🌶️

Kayla, Kayla, Kayla.... WOW! This was so gosh darn incredible... I don't really have much else to say. I demolished it SO quickly, the spice was incredible and 80% of this book... exactly what I was hoping for. Despite the heavy emphasis on spice, there was such incredible character development and growth which took place. I'm in love with all three of our characters! I usually can't stand a grumpy character (especially one to this level of grump), which shows just how well Kayla was able to develop the characters in a short window of time.

Absolutely incredible, I cannot WAIT to read more Kayla Grosse!!

My audiobook listen via NetGalley was such a fun reread of the book! The voice actors were incredible, and were really good at depicting the different characters during their own character's voice, which can definitely be a challenge for some. It really brought the story to life and I was absolutely obsessed. Was definitely listening to it in places I should not have... it was that compelling! Was so lucky to get this as an ALC, thank you NetGalley!

I have been a fan of Kayla Grosse for over a year. Trick Shot was the first book I read of hers and have not been disappointed since. Specifically for the audiobook, it was very well narrated. I thoroughly enjoyed all 3 voice actors/actress. I occasionally had my husband listen with me while we were in the car, and he also very much enjoyed how well the narrators did. They were able to distinguish their thoughts from their verbal words well, they were great at mimicking the other character’s voices and I would enjoy listening to any book narrated by these 3. The book itself was also fabulous. I love the thought and effort put into the plot and the characters. Fox in particular was an excellent character. Other books that I have read with the “strong brooding type,” always feel like assholes when you get to their internal monologues but with Fox he was such an excellent, understanding character which is so important when dealing with a topic like poly. Overall I would really recommend this book and can’t wait for the next one!

Thank you to @NetGalley for this ARC. Kayla Grosse knows how to make a spice book have an intriguing plot. Nathan was such a sweet, loving, guy next door type who falls for a married couple in a cabin in the woods. The instant chemistry the have is tender and moving. Please check trigger warnings before reading.

I have read Axes & O's and I have now listened to Axes & O's. I love both formats, but there is something about incredible narrators that make the work stand out. I have a very active imagination, and had a specific way that I pictured these particular characters and scenes. The narrators, Stella Hunter, Stephen Dexter, and Grayson Owens, did a fantastic job and made the story 100% come to life for me. Their performances will make you swoon unbelievably (and you'll need to fan yourself for sure).

Kayla Grosse hasn't written a book that I haven't loved. The way that she writes plus sized representation is without a doubt the best I've read (ps - what is "plus size" anyway - NORMAL body representation is more like it). Look, we all deserve love. Fantasy, butterflies, and romance are the extra bits that we all want and don't always get. If you pick up one of her books (or listen to the audio version) you will get it all. Your emotions will run the gamut and you will like it. Nay, you will love it. This book is so ... everything. Discovering your unburdened self (after much self-reflection), EMBRACING that part of yourself - having people to encourage and empower you and love you so authentically? That's what you are getting when you read Axes and O's. Oh, and a ton of spicy hot peppers, if you know, you know.

Back to the narrators - their humor and passion for their craft really shines through in this audiobook, and their chemistry was palpable. I could feel their emotions through their voices; they just really did such a great job. I implore you to try this out. You never know what may float your boat!

Surprisingly sweet considering it was also utterly filthy. It's been a hot minute since I've read a lighter MMF, I typically pick something darker and filled with angst. I don't think I've ever read an MMF where it's the MF couple bringing in a male third and then they stay a throuple. Not to say they don't exist (and if they do please send me recs) but I've never come across them.

This audio is FANTASTIC! Grayson Owens, Stella Hunter, and Stephen Dexter were so incredible as Fox, Morgan, & Nathan! It is dual narration, & they all portrayed the characters with so much emotion & it just made for an amazing listening experience! I loved this book & story, so the audio is the perfect cherry on top!

Review for the book/story below:

KAYLA!!! MISS MA'AM!!! I AM STILL COMING DOWN FROM THIS ONE!!!

Kayla is the Queen of plus size characters & those that worship them! Plus, she is always one of the best at every type of relationship & representing them SO WELL! She heard all her readers pleas with wanting the super hot novellas she is a master of to be longer, and she delivered a FULL LENGTH, hottttttttt story!!!!!

Nathan, Morgan, and Fox are all the heat of her novellas, plus incredible heart & story! I have said before the novellas have heart that you don't expect for as short & spice filled as they are, but to get this in a full length book just lights my heart on fire!!! I am OBSESSED! Like, read in one day obsessed!

I laughed, I teared up, I was SWEATING, my Kindle might have melted, and gah I am just in love with these characters! Their dynamics are so well done! Nathan & his sweet little awakening soul, gah it got me!🫶🏻

In all seriousness, if you loved Trick Shot (& if you haven’t fallen in love with that one yet, what are you waiting for?!), you absolutely need this one in your life!