Behind the Masks

by R.E. Bond

Three masked strangers in the woods.
Two seconds to run.
One very lucky woman.
Rose was told never to go into the woods alone on Halloween.
Good thing she didn’t listen.

*Behind the Masks is a 20k word Halloween novella. If you want to read a story with plot, this isn’t for you. It’s a why-choose/reverse harem story with M/M content. It contains dark themes for adults.

Genres: Novella, Halloween

79 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 27, 2025

About the author

R.E. Bond is a dark romance author from Tasmania, Australia. She is obsessed with reverse harem books, especially if they have m/m! She collects paperbacks as a hobby, has read or written every day since she started high school, and constantly needs music in her daily life. She loves camping and rodeos in the summer, and not getting out of bed in the winter. Coffee and books are life, and curse words are just sentence enhancers.

Reviews

[ashlee ❤ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rose, Kaye, Alec, + Zach

-halloween novella
-dark romance
-mmfm whychoose
-brothers best friends
-primal play

this was a great quick & HELLA spicy lil spooky read! perfect for this season!!

[Kayla Johnston · Rating 4 out of 5]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

Did it get super hot in here?!?!!
Just some mask men chasing a woman through the woods and all the fun stuff that happens after!!

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rose, Kaye, Alec & Zack
MMFM
Why Choose
Spicy Holiday Novella
Masked Men

Well this surprise release from RE Bond is HOT AF.

That is all.

🤣🤣🤣 but seriously, if you're looking for a super spicy, masked men novella, this one is perfect!

[Mandy Robitaille · Rating 5 out of 5]

this why choose, masked men holiday novella was a perfect little read. It was spicy and had me sweating 🥵🥵🔥 loved it!

[Naj_ana_reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

🥵🥵🥵

When I received a notification that RE Bond had a new release I was happily surprised to find out she did some side work while she's finishing her re-writes of Watch me burn series. This one was hot, spicy, fun short read for so freaking good!!! And with so many awesome kinks in it as well. Loved it!!!

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hot 🔥 Naughty fun

It's Halloween Rose and her best friend are out for a good time.

Alec, Zack and Kaye oooh my.

What a night she had.

If and when she finds out who they are what will she think?

Hot 🔥 sexy, hot night.

What a read a cold drink is needed whilst reading 📚 this.

[Mandi medlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy masked men

I freaking love it. Rose and her masked men were so freaking hot! Spice is 20 out of 5!! This does have MFMM. Chase through the woods, brothers friend, secret relationship ( A couple of nights) and her best friend and brother. How many tropes and kinks can you fit into one itty bitty novella? Rachel said hold my beer and let me show you!!!!!

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m so glad I picked up this novella to read! It’s very spicy and features three hot masked men. Bond always creates FMC that I love and in this book, Rose is no different. I loved her. I really enjoyed the masked men and definitely wanted more of all of them. If you’re looking for a quick, steamy read or loved masked men, grab this one right away!

[Vici · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m an absolute simp for Halloween novellas and it by R.E. Bond!? I literally bought it immediately. This is a dark romance girlies wet dream! Masks? ✔️ Scene chasing her through the woods?✔️ ⚔️? ✔️ Brother’s best friends? ✔️ I mean need I say more??

[Tara Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pure masked men smut

Fantastic little spicy book that’s perfect for a Halloween read. I love R.E. Bonds books and this didn’t disappoint. If you are looking for a book that’s just a good time, where the smut is the plot give this book a read.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Behind the Masks

Looking for a short and spicy Halloween book? Then you’ll definitely wanna pick this one up it’s heavy and the spice light on the plot. But as always, it was wonderfully written highly recommend.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A hot, short, spicy, dark, RH, Halloween themed novella. Amazing. I wish it was longer. Rose, Zack, Alec and Kaye are on fire together. Loved their chemistry and the dynamics of their budding relationship. I can only hope to see more of them in the future!

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a quick, fun, read. It’s very spicy so be warned. It’s also reverse harem so it’s triple spicy! Rose just wanted to look sexy for the Halloween party and catch someone’s eye. She did, three sexy someones! It’s very spicy, very, very, spicy. Did I mention the spice? Enjoy!

[All About The Books By Clara · Rating 5 out of 5]

*** Review ***

Behind The Masks by R.E Bond

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A great smutty quick holiday read. This was exactly what needed to give the halloween vibes. I think my only thing is that I want more which I knew would be the case going in.

[Jody Reads Smut · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a huge fan of novellas, and this one definitely did not disappoint. It was spicy as hell and had all of my book boyfriends in it (masked men). I loved it. If you want a quick, juicy, spicy, fast, hot as hell novella to read, this is the one for you! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[Cara · Rating 5 out of 5]

wow

Such a good short read! I love the crazy ness of who could it be and then finding out and the guys!!! Love love. 10/10

[Alexis Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

The smut in this was so good. Had me fantasizing about being chased and taken in the woods. A quick smutty Halloween read

[Sarah Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect Halloween treat! Brothers best friend , why choose and masked men the perfect combination! Just delicious 🤤 🥵

[Amanda Winterstein · Rating 5 out of 5]

a fun spicy novella that covers so many tropes that you might need a special friend to accompany you on this journey.

[Alimay · Rating 5 out of 5]

MASKED MEN SPICE

Needing a quick bit spice in your life, R.E. Bond delivers with Behind The Masks. A spicy Halloween novella that ticks all the spicy boxes, primal chase through the woods, masked men, brother's best friends, why choose and so much more. A quick, easy read that, while light on plot, you don't really miss it. Masked Men, the spice of life!