Guarded by the Krampus by Cassie Alexander [Review]

Guarded by the Krampus (Monster Security Agency #10) by Cassie Alexander
Format: ebook
Source: borrowed through Kindle Unlimited
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Date read: February 16, 2026

Monster Security Agency
1. Guarded by the Golem
2. Guarded by the Snake
3. Guarded by the Spider
4. Guarded by the Kraken
5. Guarded by the Leshy
6. Guarded by the Vodnik
7. Guarded by the Nightmare
8. Guarded by the Reaper
9. Guarded by the Phantom
10. Guarded by the Krampus - Paperback | Kindle
11. Guarded by the Yeti
12. Guarded by the AI
13. Guarded by the Symbiote
14. Guarded by the Steel Seraph
15. Guarded by the Clanker

Cassie Alexander
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

A blind sculptor. A satyr bodyguard. A dangerous plan to expose a criminal empire.

Aceon doesn’t care for holidays—or humans. As a satyr bodyguard, his job is to keep his clients alive and his emotions out of the equation. But Satin, a blind sculptor with a biting wit and a deadly secret, isn’t like any client he’s ever had.

She’s stolen a list that could expose the corrupt empire that destroyed her family, and now assassins are closing in. From Moscow’s glittering Winter Galas to high-stakes casinos in Morocco, Aceon and Satin must outsmart and outfight a relentless enemy while navigating a connection that’s as dangerous as it is undeniable.

Their mission is clear: protect the list, expose the truth, and stay alive long enough to see Christmas.

But the real risk isn’t losing the fight—it’s losing each other.

Thoughts on Guarded by the Krampus: Aceon is SUPER not into the holiday season thanks to his resemblance to Krampus. He's absolutely ready to take a well-deserved couple of days off when Satin walks into MSA needing a bodyguard. The big guy is instantly smitten and takes on her case without looking back.

Technically, he didn't "take on her case" in the MSA sense since he literally just said LET'S DO THIS and the two of them left the building. There was no contract signed. Yup, Ace is following his heart. Amongst other things. His heart (and loins) say he needs to help Satin and he's going to do it.

Satin (aka Sarah) has a lot on her plate. She's trying to take down a worldwide criminal empire while being hunted by assassins. Ace is the bodyguard she needs, but he's also a monster who is gloriously unfiltered and treats her like she's more than a world-renowned sculptor. In fact, he kind of treats her like she's the most precious, incredible thing he's ever seen. He's also 100% onboard with helping her with her mission and keeping her alive, which is absolutely a plus.

A thoroughly debauched private jet, a body mod that does double duty, a monster who goes full out when he meets his special someone, and a lady who is DELIGHTED with the furred, irreverent monster by her side. *thumbs up*