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Letters to Satan

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The One Handed Crossed Swords Edition Series - Christmas Novella


Just when things in Hell are starting to get boring, The Lucifer receives another of these blasted letters... the candy-striped, smiley-faced, hopeful letters of humans. Only these letters aren't intended for him, and he's tired of reading about the silly Christmas wishes of mankind.

The best solution is the most obvious go to the North Pole, and demand Santa do something about it.

Only things don't... quite... work out the way he's imagining. Lucifer's riled up and ready to put Santa in his place, but the tall, dark, and somber man who greets him at the workshop door isn't a man that can be bossed around, and he's quick to put Lucifer in his place. Only Lucifer isn't so easily dissuaded, and soon, he's causing chaos right underneath Santa's nose.

It quickly becomes a game of cat and mouse, until they're no longer Lucifer and Santa, but Damien and Niklaus, and what's happening between them is a lot more complicated than either of them could ever have expected.

Author's This is an 18+ erotic novella based loosely on holiday themes. Read accordingly.

195 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 5, 2024

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G. Eilsel

19 books257 followers
G. Eilsel started writing under this pen name in early 2024, publishing works in two genres she loves: eccentric novellas and MM romance.

Her writing puts a focus on sarcasm, snarky humor, sometimes horrible puns, and steamy scenes that'll make your momma blush. Expect heavy spice, in any sort of variety you're looking for-sweet, emotional, depraved, or downright questionable.

Some of her books are one-handed reads with minimal plot, others are more intricate stories that weave themselves through her brain and demand to be put on paper. Angsty and emotional, light and giggle-inducing, and everything in between can be found between the covers of her books.

She doesn't take herself too seriously, throwing pieces of her humor and quirky personality in her writing. If she can't live up to her title of a One-Handed author, then maybe she can at least make you smile.

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Profile Image for Kati *☆・゚.
1,311 reviews701 followers
November 17, 2025
re-read November 2025

Thought I start off the season with a favorite, revisiting hot Santa-Daddy and the feisty little Devil.

There’s not a soul on this planet that would believe the devil isn’t a handful.
But he’s my handful.


Once again this book left me with a stupidly big smile on my face.


4.5***** stars


*・☆゚ THIS! Right here. Is. What. I’m. Talking. About.
Short, festive and smutty.

“Daddy, huh?” he murmurs, […] “You want Daddy to take care of you, is that it? That’s what the Devil wants? To be treated like a prince?”
“Yes,” I gasp



Perfect for impatient little bitches like myself with (un)surprisingly little time these days.

But that’s not all. It was also laugh-out-loud-funny, surprisingly tender at times and even had a moment of utter heartbreak that had me pretty emotional.

“Pitchfork,” I whisper



Go get it, it’s fabulous. And smutty.

*・☆゚ ━━━━━━ * .・☆゚*・゚━━━━━ ☆ *・゚
Profile Image for Drusilla.
1,084 reviews441 followers
December 18, 2024
Wellllllllll ...
It's a good book if you want to spice up your Christmas stories with a bit of dirty Daddy-kink. The book is also very well written and I was a bit surprised that there was quite a lot of plot.
Unfortunately, that's also my criticism, because I don't like being led astray.
The author's introduction says that you can expect more sex than plot, more insta than logical relationship building, and this:

If you're following the count, the word "cock" is used 85 times, this time over 160 pages.
You're welcome.
😳

The story is really well constructed and the characters of the Lucifer and the Santa are really well portrayed and fit together perfectly.
And right from the start you can see the direction in which their sexual attraction will take them.

He’s submitting, and I don’t know that he even realizes what he’s done as a shiver courses up my spine. My thumb digs in, watching in fascination as his lips pop apart. “You may call me Niklaus, but only if you behave.” “I can’t promise that,” he says, a wicked smile digging into his cheeks. 😋

I'm still a bit grumpy that I had to work my way through “several” pages without sex, somehow I hadn't planned it that way.
When it finally happens, it's deliciously smutty, just as advertised and really well written.

“I’ll fuck the cocky attitude right out of you, Damien. Bend you over my desk with your hands pinned so you can’t touch yourself, and it won’t be soft and sweet, little prince. That’s not the way you want to be pampered, is it? You’d rather have it hard and rough, and that’s what you’ll get. You’ll moan like the little slut you are while that tight ass squeezes around me.” 🤤🥵🤤🥵🤤

And then this book also allows feelings to develop, meaning the two characters, and then me along with them ....

I am The Devil… The Lord of the motherfucking Underworld, and I’m snivelling like a baby because he ran me a bath? 🫠

I even had to let a few tears flow, geez, not at all what I expected, bad bad book ...

I couldn't decide for a while now how to rate this, it would be 3.5 stars, but since Christmas is coming up ...
Profile Image for Drache.... (Angelika) .
1,545 reviews229 followers
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December 21, 2024
Dnf 75% no rating.
So. How to say this.
I know that I'm vanilla, not only in real life, but I can't even enjoy a ridiculous Satan-Santa fiction with daddy kink it seems. At least not the way this novella was written.

I enjoyed the first half of the book a lot, it was fun and crazy and I was reading with a smile on my face.

The first time Satan and Santa had sex I thought, OK, I guess I can handle this, the domination/submission was actually fun given Santa was the dom and Satan was the sub.
Well, we live and learn, right?
The second time Satan and Santa had sex I had to skip paragraphs my throat nearly hurt in sympathy/empathy with the way they fucked.
I thought I was prepared for a lot by my Roe Horvat reads, but I was not (side note, this author's writing is nowhere near Roe Horvat's erotica).
I also know now that I do not enjoy reading sex scenes with degradation, I don't care how consensual it is, and how ridiculous or unrealistic the setting is, it's not for me.

Ps if there's some art in between chapters, but the author doesn't give any credit to an artist, and doesn't mention they created the art themselves, is that a clue that it's AI - generated? A reviewer wrote they don't support authors who use AI - generated images (in a review for another book by this author) and I feel the same way, but how can I tell?

Edit 21.12.2024 see below the author's explanation regarding the book's art in the comments, they reached out yesterday.
Profile Image for Dani.
1,707 reviews333 followers
December 10, 2024
I...did not know that I needed Daddy Santa and The Devil in a story but I fucking loved it!!!

Genuinely enjoyed this book so much and the way the Devil commandeered the elf workforce to make sex toys had me giggling - loved the names!

I even cried and got actual heartache when Damien and Nik had their fall out 🥺🥺 Loved these two together.



Profile Image for Mx. T *Chaotic Reader*.
623 reviews118 followers
December 12, 2024
Funny and hot, with a side of heartbreak and a HEA. Lucifer and Santa were clearly made for each other. Daddy dom kink ftw. Also, that tail could have been used more...
Profile Image for Jessica.
517 reviews
November 21, 2025
If you've ever been curious what would happen if Satan visited Santa in the North Pole, this is the book for you! I can't say it was ever anything that had crossed my mind before, but it was something different, so why not? 😂

I'm not much for daddy kink, so I'm not sure this was the book for me, but I still had fun overall! If it's your thing, and the idea of Daddy Santa does things for you, get to reading, friend! If none of those things sound appealing, and you can't be bothered to read this but you're dying to know what happens, I've included a one minute summary below 🤣

TL;DR (with spoilers) - Santa and Satan meet thanks to a mix-up of letters to Santa accidentally being delivered to Satan ✉️🤦🏼‍♀️ Sparks fly, banging happens, and Satan gets up to mischief when he decides to co-opt Santa's elves to make sex toys 🍆 Normal toy production suffers and Santa finds out 🎅🏻🤬 Third act breakup ensues 💔 Satan calls up his demon friends to help make toys so Santa doesn't miss his Christmas deadline 😈 Santa and Satan get back together and back to banging 🔥 Santa decides people want sex toys too, so he starts delivering those as gifts, and everyone has a Merry Christmas 💦
Profile Image for Whitney.
307 reviews348 followers
December 20, 2024
Niklaus + Damien 🖤
Santa Daddy and his Little Prince Lucifer 😏

This was very cute and spicy with a really unique and fun story.
Also I'll never look at Santa or Satan the same ever again.

....

"This is the Devil? This petite, curly-haired, doe-eyed twink on a stick? Oh, holy sugar cookies."

"What are you doing?"
"It's how it works, isn't it? You sit in Santa's lap when you tell him what you want."

"What a good boy, coming in your pants for me. Didn't even have to touch you cock, did you? Are you a little pillow prince that just sits back and let's Daddy do all the work?"

"I need him in a way I've never experienced... need to be so deep that we can never be separated."

"I came all over the naughty list."

"I am The Devil... The Lord of the motherfucking Underworld, and I'm snivelling like a baby because he ran me a bath?"

....


⚠️possible spoilers in detailed tropes and trigger warnings





Tropes:
Santa + Satan
Opposites attract
Daddy kink
Dom/Sub vibes
🐓 cage
Strict roles
Bareback
Humor
Semi public sex
Blow job under the desk when someone else was in the room
💦 in pants
Possessive
Aftercare
Edging
Satan wears a thong 😏
Good boy


TWs:
Dry fingering
Damien uses his safe word
Betrayal
Degradation
Profile Image for ⭐Toonasa⭐ •Romance Book Lovers' Haven•.
1,606 reviews300 followers
December 10, 2024
A MM Christmas romance in a paranormal setting with Santa x Satan, basically a Romantic Comedy with feels & an amazing climax! It's fun, dramatic, spicy, kinky & emotional at end.
Loved Damien & Niklaus! Their right hand people, Xalreth & Cadbury are awesome too. Devoured my #ARC in 4hrs. This was my 1st story by Eilsel & I'd definitely try more! So glad I found this on #bookstagram. I was smiling throughout & teary at climax!

First of all, what I liked was that Satan or Santa are like positions/titles so both have been multiple! I've rarely (if ever) read that before :-D

Damien is the Lucifer. He's sassy, snarky, dramatic & fabulous. He's twink-y & bratty with a penchant for chaos, but he's got a vulnerable heart within. Is he worthy of love? 🥺
Niklaus is the Santa. He's a total daddy; gentle, patient yet with an iron will. Even when N gets mad, he calms himself...until he becomes like a volcano lol. Stress adds up, ya?

Wrong Letters brings Satan on Santa's doorstep. But their chemistry *chef's kiss*. The tension was amazing & it exploded hotly! The Dom/sub daddy kink is HOT. They're so cute too! I like that the safeword was used in that IYKYK scene 😭.

The story is simple, hot & lovely with no angst (till climax lol). But, Satan gotta pay for the chaos he caused...omg, that climax was everything I was anticipating & more!! Emotional, hurting, angsty & glorious! I loved it so much. Makes the reconcilation even sweeter 😍. No epilogue but the ending's cute! We got lore on N, I do wish we'd gotten more on D too!

P.s. I'm wondering who the new king of IYKYK is 👀. We got left hanging there! Also, how is 11:53 in afternoon..? Like isn't it before noon 🤔. (Ok, it's morning in the Live version Eilsel said heh)

Ooh also, those MCs' pics looked amazing 😍.

Story Ratings:

POV: 1st person, Dual POV
1) Overall Enjoyment—> 5+/5
2) The Characters: 5/5
3) Top feels: 😆😁😏🤣🤭😍😳🥺🥵🥰😉😈😭👀😋
4) Steamy scenes: 3/5
5) Levels: Cute+Fun: 4.5/5
Angst: 2.75/5 (mostly in climax 🥺)
Dark: 1/5
6) Creativity + world: 4.5/5
7) Plot arc: (Santa x Satan, Rom-Com with feels) 4.25/5
8) Writing style + pace: 4.7/5
Profile Image for Laura Lou.
320 reviews21 followers
December 11, 2024
4.5 stars

I have to admit I am not big on reading holiday books, so this novella was perfect for me because it was short yet spicy, and I really enjoyed the story. This is a new to me author and I look forward to checking out more.
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December 25, 2024
Damien (Lucifer) • Niklaus (Santa)

….

“He’s the alpha, and I’d be a fool not to submit to his rule.”

….

I didn’t know that Santa will make me „tear up” on Christmas Day. Pitchfork hurt me. This was filled with everything a novella should be filled with.

….

“You think The Santa is dealing in vibrators these days?” // “Holy fuck. Santa is a Daddy.” // “This is the Devil? This petite, curly-haired, doe-eyed twink on a stick?” // “It’s how this works, isn’t it? You sit on Santa’s lap when you tell him what you want.” // “You want to obey… and I want to make you.” // “Aren’t I going to what, little prince?” // “I came all over the naughty list.” // “I press a line of kisses up his spine…” // “I just have one request.” // “Only this doesn’t feel very much like happily ever after. It only feels like too late…” // “My heart can’t be in the position if it’s trapped here with you, now, can it?” …

….
Profile Image for caffeinated.crystal .
549 reviews11 followers
November 27, 2024
SHITAKE! This novella was AMAZING.

Letters to Satan is the first story I've read by Eilsel, and it certainly will not be the last.

When The Lucifer, Damien, continues to get letters addressed to Satan that are obviously for SANTA, there's really only one thing for him to do. Go to the North Pole and stir up trouble with the new Santa. But when Damien gets there, he realizes that the new Santa is a smokin' hot daddy named Niklaus.

The foreword by the author says there is no plot, but I disagree. Letters to Satan was a smutty little masterpiece filled with Daddy magic, s3x toys, so much dirty talk, and a fuck ton MORE. But there WAS a plot and big feelings and tons of laughter.

This story was a bit ridiculous in all the very best ways. The writing was great. The characters were vivid and drew me right in. Santa was a dommy hottie and The Lucifer was a BRAT.

I was 100% invested the entire time and seriously had so much fun reading. The spice, SPICY. The romance, on point. The setting, wonderful.

LETTERS TO SATAN comes out December 5th. Don't miss this one, because honestly, it was an absolute banger.

✨️if you think I almost broke my neck RUNNING to this arc sign up form when I read "daddy" and "satan" in the description... then you totally know me, and you're totally right. Letters to Satan was so worth my almost death.
Profile Image for ˗ˏˋ mckenna ˎˊ˗.
690 reviews57 followers
December 7, 2025
this book sleighed my bells omfg. ok so i dont actually know what that euphemism was supposed to mean but oh my gods did i adore this book!!! damien was hilarious and heartfelt and his softness toward nik really brought me to my god damn knees 😭 the dynamic between nik and damien was heartfelt, naughty and made me want to cry at times????? i love these two soso much and definitely will make re-reading this book a holiday tradition!!!!
Profile Image for Krys (spicy.spine.breaker).
1,076 reviews59 followers
December 12, 2024
LISTEN UP! THIS BOOK WAS AWESOME! Seriously, Letters to Satan has it all.
Heartwarming & spicy.
Hilarious & heartfelt.
Festive & a bit perverted.
You get it all in this 200 page quicky.

Satan / Damien, aka the current Lucifer and ruler of hell keeps getting letters meant for the North Pole. He decides to pay an impromptu visit to the current Santa / Niklaus aka Daddy, during the most hectic time of the year.

And the Devil has a great time. Mischievousness? Chaos? Tons of seggs? All his favorite things! But that’s not all he gets during his time at the North Pole, bc Santa is bringing out new feelings in him (FEELINGS? UNACCEPTABLE FOR THE DEVIL)

Meanwhile, things around the workshop are not moving as they should be and Niklaus is *stressed*. While he’s coping with doming the hell out of his new fav bratty demonic sub, chaos reigns and the elves are SLACKING.

Or are they? What’s really on in the workshop? Does the devil even have a heart? Read it and find out babes 🎅🏽🤌🏽
Profile Image for Dee.
754 reviews22 followers
December 6, 2024
Christmas comes early

This book is so cute. I loved every moment of it. There are so many laugh out loud moments. Also the plot is strong for this novella.
Profile Image for Christine.
515 reviews1 follower
December 18, 2024
I’m giving this five stars based on the title and this being what I needed this holiday season while working a retail job dealing with the most unhinged people.
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71 reviews14 followers
April 11, 2025
i loved this one so fucking much. obsessed with the idea of The Santa being a 47 year old salt and pepper daddy who likes to dominate. this was delicious
Profile Image for Jessica.
266 reviews
November 25, 2024
What a whirlwind! It was short, spicy , sweet and devilish! I didn't expect it to get so mushy at the end but I absolutely loved it. Nik and Damien were the cutest.

My favorite quote that made me lol...

"This is the devil? This petite, curly haired, doe eyed twink on a stick? Oh, holy sugar cookies."

Another wonderful novella!
Profile Image for the.aquarius.booklover .
338 reviews9 followers
December 20, 2024
Phemonenol. It was the BESTTTTT. I had an amazing time reading this. I can't recommend reading this enough. It took me out of my book slump, best holiday book ever!
Profile Image for Tonya ✨.
252 reviews21 followers
December 2, 2024
I love when I go into books not knowing exactly what to expect and being blown away!!! This novella is perfect for holiday season.

I absolutely love the banter between Damien & Nik. 😉

The spice was HOT which was expected, overall I really enjoyed this novella!! Can't wait to read more from this author.

4.75/5 ⭐
Profile Image for Adelaide Blaike.
Author 9 books176 followers
December 26, 2024
What I expected: a quick, shallow, Christmas-themed read filled with smut.

What I got: a decent-length, deep and emotional, Christmas-themed read filled with smut... AND PLOT. HOW DARE YOU, Eilsel?!

This was amazing. I can honestly say it's one of the best books I've read all year, and whether it was the low expectations I went in with or just the well-drafted, funny writing about a couple who shouldn't work and yet really really do...bless Daddy Santa and his little prince Lucifer. They are just... mewls. So hot and so sweet at the same time.

A perfect length. A perfect blend of plot and fun times. Two characters who sacrilegiously have my heart.
Profile Image for Amanda P.
299 reviews8 followers
December 8, 2024
Ridiculous but had me laughing out loud!

I’d say you know what you’re getting with this, it’s going to be a fun and slutty ride!

But I must say I was actually rather surprised at how much I enjoyed the plot! Whilst it was insta love, the build was still good, with some drama and kinks to work out in their relationship (not the fun kind!)

The spice was spicy as hell! And my most notable moment was probably the use of Damien’s tail 😅

My only pitful was Damien’s character did feel rather over the top. And whilst I feel we learnt a lot about Nik, I would have loved to also hear more about Damien’s life as well. Also I saw a review comparing him to a Helluva Boss character, and I was literally imaging Angel Dust etc. from Hazbin Hotel! 😅

But all in all, this didn’t make it cringey and if anything I was laughing out loud at a lot of points!

Great as a palette cleanser short read after too many long books!!

3.5 🌟
Profile Image for Library_of_a_Trashpanda.
166 reviews25 followers
December 7, 2025
Tropes:
MM Romance
Novella
Daddy Vibes
Santa/Satan
Size difference

1️⃣ **Overall Rating:** ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

2️⃣ **Overview/Synopsis:**: Satan keeps getting letters meant for Santa, silly little humans can’t spell.

3️⃣ **Favorite Character:**: Damian.

4️⃣ **Most Memorable Scene:**: The meeting with Arryn and after. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

5️⃣ **Favorite Quote or Line:**: Holy fuck. Santa is a Daddy.

6️⃣ **Overall Review Summary:**: I seriously absorbed this novella. It’s a fast burn but oh so delightfully spicy. The desk scene? Hot AF. The table scene? HOT AF. Like be prepared, puppy pads required to read this 💦

I never knew I wanted Santa to be a Daddy and Lucifer to be a twink. But I apparently did, thank the maker she wrote it. I’ll definitely be re reading this for the holidays.
Profile Image for Rachel Emily.
4,480 reviews382 followers
December 19, 2024
OK I loved this LOL

Satan is a twink and Santa is a Daddy and the two meet when Satan is fed up with getting letters from kids who can't spell and clearly meant to send it to Santa LOL

Of course, being Lucifer himself, Damien has a plan to throw Santa off his game (honestly at first I thought he was going to like unionize the elves lol) but winds up falling for him in the process.

These two. Snarky, sassy, steamy, and this was just FUN!
Profile Image for Lisa.
3,531 reviews140 followers
December 23, 2024
I am giving this one 5 stars as it had me giggling throughout.
After getting letters addressed to Santa in Hell, Satan heads to the North Pole to find a way to stop the letters. There he comes face to face with Santa. A Daddy Santa and to twinkie Lucifer, this is heaven.
Love the chaos Lucifer gets up to with this renegade elves, (sex toys) and the ending is cute too.
Profile Image for Ane Ellasdatter .
888 reviews11 followers
December 13, 2024
Funny and spicy, and as Christmassy as you would expect of a book set in Santa's workshop. I wasn't quite prepared for it to be emotional too, but this book really ticks all the boxes in less than 200 pages. Will definitely be checking out more titles by this author.
Profile Image for Cabert A.
284 reviews2 followers
December 16, 2024
What I liked: This was sweet, funny, and hot. I wanted more, and that's a good thing. I haven't read a lot of Christmas books, but I hope there are more like this. I'd love to see other supernatural beings represented. The ending was satisfying.

What I didn't like: Declaration of feelings came too soon in my opinion. The book is short, but there is still a 3rd act breakup that I could have done without.

In summary: A funny, hot, and irreverent holiday book for all kink lovers!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Wicked River Reads.
264 reviews10 followers
December 21, 2025
This was a fun spicy novella! Satan and Santa in the North Pole is bound to cause some chaos and that it did! From the sneaky making of adult toys to sneaky spicy times during meetings. Santa (Niklaus) and Satan (Damien) were cute together. This was a fun Christmas read. ❤️💚❤️
Profile Image for Mia.
135 reviews4 followers
December 10, 2024
why did I love this so much?

This had no right to be so good 😭 I even cried! Like what in the world 🤣 I hope to read more of this author!
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