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Unwrapping Chase

by Mars Quinn

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4.0 on Goodreads (80)

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Why Read This?The one-sentence sell. What do you get for showing up to this book, even when it's hard?

A heartwarming and explicit M/M/M holiday romance with alien tentacles and Daddy kink that delivers maximum comfort and spice. Perfect for readers who want their Christmas romance queer, polyamorous, and unapologetically filthy with a found-family happy ending.

Synopsis

A Christmas Daddy and his spouse, what more could I want? Chase After my last Daddy hurt me and left me in crushing debt, I’m forced to work at my brother’s Christmas wonderland. I’ve decided I’m done with romance. But an alien couple arrives, and I’m instantly drawn to them. When Nyx offers me a lot of money to be his partner’s company for the duration of the trip, how can I refuse? Nyx I hadn’t planned on getting involved with Chase. He’s for Tam, not me, to enjoy, but something about him makes me want to take care of him, shelter him from anything that might hurt him, and claim him for me and Tam—forever. But no human could desire a permanent bond in such a short amount of time. Tam The second I laid eyes on Chase, I knew he was meant for me and Nyx. Now, I have to convince the two of them to see what’s right in front of them. No matter what pushing and shoving I have to do, I’m not leaving this planet without Nyx and Chase by my side. This is a spicy MMX, open poly, alien romance in the Planetary Alliance universe. This stand-alone novel features a grumpy Daddy alien, a sunshine matchmaking alien, and an unsure human who needs love. There are fast feelings, tentacles, romance, and humor in this Daddy romance (no age play/regression). This book is for adult audiences only and has explicit content. Content Notes inside.

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At a Glance

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Book Details

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Goodreads RatingThe crowd's verdict. Take it with salt, though. Some masterpieces are polarizing.

3.96 ★ (80)

Page CountHow long the commitment is.

218 pages

PublishedWhen this hit shelves. Helpful for tracking vibes by era.

2025

Primary GenreWhat type of book this is. Romance? Fantasy? A 400-page therapy session disguised as a thriller?

Sci-fi Romance

PairingWho's falling in love? The gender makeup of your main romance. Helps you find your specific flavor of love story.

POLYAMOROUS / MULTI-PARTNER

POVWhose head are you in? First person = deep in the feels. Third = watching from above. Dual = emotional whiplash (affectionate).

Multi-POV

Romance PacingHow long until they kiss? Slow burn = 300 pages of tension. Insta-love = page 12 and it's already chaos.

Insta-love

CliffhangerEnding type: HEA = forever happy (you'll cry happy). HFN = happy for now (open to interpretation). Bittersweet = complicated feelings. Know what you're signing up for.

reveal ending

AudiobookCan you experience this book while driving? Washing dishes? Working out while emotionally destroyed? Check here.

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TropesPlot devices and story situations that drive the romance. These are the circumstances that throw characters together or create conflict, not how they personally relate.

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holiday romancealien romancemultiple partners (consensual)throuple / triadhurt/comforthealing romancerescue romance
RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
Theme Constellation

Mood & Vibe

MoodWhat you felt reading this. Swoony? Gutted? Deliciously unhinged? The emotional fingerprint.

playfulromanticcozysteamyhumorousheartwarmingspicy

Writing StyleHow the author writes - prose style, dialogue approach, and narrative voice. This is about craft and delivery, not emotional effect.

humorousconversationalplayfulwarm

Story PacingDoes the story sprint or saunter? Fast = you'll miss sleep. Slow = you'll savor every word. Medium = balanced chaos.

fast

Emotional WeightHow much are you gonna cry? Light = fun feels. Moderate = real stakes. Heavy = bring tissues. Devastating = call your therapist.

moderate

Energy RequiredCan you read this on a Tuesday after work, or do you need a full Saturday and three cups of coffee? Low/Medium/High.

low

VibesOne perfect sentence that captures the essence. Like: 'Fae politics meets forbidden romance with zero chill.'

comfort read vibes

Characters

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MMC ArchetypeWho is he? The male main character's core identity/role. Your exact flavor of book boyfriend.

grumpy protectorgolden retrievercinnamon roll

Relationship DynamicsThe interpersonal dynamic between the main characters. How do they relate to each other? This is about character energy and connection style, not plot situations.

grumpy sunshinefound familypolyamorousprotective love interesthurt/comfort

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Spice Level 5

Spice StyleNot just how much spice, but what kind. Emotional intimacy? Explicit but vanilla? Plot-driven heat? Know your flavor.

filthy / dirtyplayful / fundominant / submissivetender / sweet explicitfantasy / supernatural intimacy

Getting SteamyGentle kinks. Fun but nothing too crazy. The appetizer, so to speak.

praise kinkpossessive/protectivebody worshipsize difference focusdirty talk (sweet/playful)aftercare on page

Bringing the HeatFor those who know exactly what they came for. This is where you find your exact brand of chaos. The good stuff.

daddy dom / mommy domtentacle/appendage themespossessiveclaimingbonding/claiming/marking
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World & Setting

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World TypeWhat kind of world are you stepping into? High fantasy = full secondary world. Urban fantasy = magic in modern cities. Portal = starts here, goes there.

space/sci-fi

Primary SettingWhere does the story physically take place? Court intrigue = palace. Dark academia = campus. Cozy witch vibes = small town. This is about location, not world rules.

luxury hotelother

Fantasy CreaturesWhat supernatural beings populate this world? Fae courts, vampire covens, dragon riders, or just regular humans doing their best.

aliens

RepresentationIdentity representation in the book. LGBTQ+, race/ethnicity, disability, neurodivergence, body type, age and more.

gayqueerpolyamorous

Reading Context

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Emotional PayoffWhat you get for showing up. The catharsis, the growth, the 'I'm a different person now' moment. This is why the hard books are worth it.

feel-goodcomfort reread material

Best Time of YearSeasonal mood rings for books. Summer romance reads different than winter gothic.

christmas

When & Where to ReadContext matters. Some books are Beach Trip energy, others are 3am Bedtime spiral-reads. Trust.

holiday seasoncozy eveningwinter night by the firelazy Sundaybedtime

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Quick Facts

Spice LevelThe heat scale. 0=wholesome, 1=kisses, 2=fade-to-black, 3=tasteful spice, 4=explicit, 5=you need a cold shower. Know thyself.🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️explicit
PagesHow long the commitment is.218
PublishedWhen this hit shelves. Helpful for tracking vibes by era.2025
GoodreadsThe crowd's verdict. Take it with salt, though. Some masterpieces are polarizing.3.96 ★ (80)
EndingEnding type: HEA = forever happy (you'll cry happy). HFN = happy for now (open to interpretation). Bittersweet = complicated feelings. Know what you're signing up for.reveal ending
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