She's a thief in desperate need of a strict hand. He's the embodiment of punishment looking for a mate. They have a year to find what they need ... in each other. Inside Valerie is a naughty little girl looking for love and discipline. When Krampus spirits her away to his netherworld domain, she is shocked to find he intends to punish her for every single thing she's ever stolen. Ouch. She doesn't expect to be treated like a naughty little girl. And she definitely had no idea how much she'd love it. Now she's learning to obey her Daddy and he's learning how to take care of a human with unusual needs. The Little in her needs to be cherished. The woman in her needs to be dominated. He's ready to love both sides. The Krampus Collective Once he was a solitary immortal. A creature out of nightmare. The embodiment of punishment. As humanity grew and spread across the globe, he split apart to keep the balance. Now there are twelve. Connected but individual, they carry out the duties of Krampus by punishing the wicked. The tears and cries of pain from their victims sustain them. But this year is different. It's time for each of them to choose a mate. To find that one naughty sinner who fits their unique preferences. For the first time their discipline will be tempered with mercy and care. They have one year to find love with the human they choose. One year to convince that mate to stay. One year to punish, train, and cherish. Each novella will stand alone. Every story will be unique.