Struck by Eros (Holiday Hookups Book 2) by Kayla Grosse is a short, steamy MM Valentine’s Day romance novella with a fun paranormal twist. It came out on February 6, 2026. The story mixes heartbreak, one-night heat, and divine intervention in a modern setting. It is book two in the Holiday Hookups series. It stands alone.
Plot Overview
Theo is heartbroken. His boyfriend dumps him on Valentine’s Day. He goes to a hotel bar alone. He wants to drink away the pain. The bar is crowded. There is only one small booth left. Theo has to share it with a stranger.
The stranger calls himself “E.” He is tall, handsome, and mysterious. He has a charming smile and a strange aura. Theo opens up a little. They talk. They flirt. Drinks flow. One tiny problem turns into a big night. “E” is really Eros—the god of love himself. He chooses Theo for a special reason.
They leave the bar together. The night gets hot and intense. Eros shows Theo real passion. It is more than a hookup. Theo feels seen and wanted. Morning comes. Theo wakes up alone. But the night lingers. Eros leaves a mark. Theo wonders if it was real. He deals with the breakup. He thinks about the stranger. The story ends with hope and heat.
Character Dynamics and Development
Theo is sweet and hurt. He is done with romance. Valentine’s Day broke him. He is open but guarded. Eros draws him out. Theo finds joy again.
Eros is confident and playful. He is the god of desire. He picks Theo on purpose. He is gentle yet dominant. He shows care. Their dynamic is instant chemistry. Theo pushes back at first. Eros leads. It turns tender and hot.
They balance each other. Theo brings real emotion. Eros brings magic. The romance is quick but deep. Consent and choice matter.
Key Events and Themes
The story starts at the bar. Theo meets “E.” They share the booth. Flirting leads to more. The night is passionate. Theo learns the truth. He reflects on love. The ending is sweet and spicy.
The book explores heartbreak and second chances. It shows love can strike fast. It mixes holiday fun with myth. It has humor, swoon, and heat.
The romance is high-heat. Scenes are explicit and plentiful. It is a quick escape.
In short, this is a fun, spicy read. A heartbroken man meets a mysterious stranger on Valentine’s Day. It turns into a divine hookup. Heartbreak leads to hot romance. Great for fans of MM holiday novellas with paranormal vibes and insta-lust.