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Angel and the Assassin #3
Sins of the Father
BDSM LGBT Contemporary
Angel and the Assassin; Previous Be Brave
MI6 assassin, Kael Saunders, is a larger than life, dominant master who finds himself becoming a Daddy to nineteen-year-old Angel Button. Over the last year and a half Kael and Angel have settled into a loving Dom/sub relationship. But no matter how comfortable the highly intelligent and ruthless assassin and his sweet, eager, loving boy become with each other, Kael is still the boss and Angel wants him to remain so, whether in the dungeon, the bedroom, or the kitchen. Naturally submissive, Angel has learned how to be a good Daddy’s boy and a good slave, but his childlike willfulness still makes itself known now and again.
When Angel is kidnapped by an enemy of Kael's, he'll stop at nothing to save his boy, but his boy may have to take what he's learned and help him.
Publisher's This book contains explicit sexual situations, graphic language, and material that some readers may find BDSM theme and elements (including flogging), male/male sexual practices, violence.
Angel and the Assassin; Previous Be Brave
MI6 assassin, Kael Saunders, is a larger than life, dominant master who finds himself becoming a Daddy to nineteen-year-old Angel Button. Over the last year and a half Kael and Angel have settled into a loving Dom/sub relationship. But no matter how comfortable the highly intelligent and ruthless assassin and his sweet, eager, loving boy become with each other, Kael is still the boss and Angel wants him to remain so, whether in the dungeon, the bedroom, or the kitchen. Naturally submissive, Angel has learned how to be a good Daddy’s boy and a good slave, but his childlike willfulness still makes itself known now and again.
When Angel is kidnapped by an enemy of Kael's, he'll stop at nothing to save his boy, but his boy may have to take what he's learned and help him.
Publisher's This book contains explicit sexual situations, graphic language, and material that some readers may find BDSM theme and elements (including flogging), male/male sexual practices, violence.
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First published January 1, 2012
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January 20, 2012
I loved #1 and #2, and #3 was everything I was hoping for. There's nothing I don't like about this series, for reasons I can't completely articulate. I like the killing, the Daddy play, the fisting, I like Angel at school, I like Jack, I like Kael's mum. It is complete escapist fantasy, but god, I just really like reading about these guys' lives. I know a lot of people find Angel gets on their nerves but I love 'im.
The publisher's blurb is weird. It must have been written from the initial plot outline, and not by someone who actually read the book. The book is not about Angel getting kidnapped. It's not action-filled; it's kind of a quiet, domestic novel (when your quiet, domestic life includes killing people with retractable scalpels). It is about the small minutae of Kael and Angel's relationship, the people around them, and Kael thinking about his identity as a killer and a lover, the nature of his relationship with Angel (with its inherent power imbalance) and why he is like he is.
The only thing I would have changed was For Kael and Angel to both make mistakes then consciously give up things outside the relationship, because they make a purposeful decision to work towards making what they have as fulfilling as possible, would have been more satisfying. Also it would make made Angel look less like being a brat, and more like just being human: both Angel and Kael can slip up.
Also, and not inconsequentially, congratulations to Fyn Alexander for correct choice of the word "stanch".
The publisher's blurb is weird. It must have been written from the initial plot outline, and not by someone who actually read the book. The book is not about Angel getting kidnapped. It's not action-filled; it's kind of a quiet, domestic novel (when your quiet, domestic life includes killing people with retractable scalpels). It is about the small minutae of Kael and Angel's relationship, the people around them, and Kael thinking about his identity as a killer and a lover, the nature of his relationship with Angel (with its inherent power imbalance) and why he is like he is.
The only thing I would have changed was For Kael and Angel to both make mistakes then consciously give up things outside the relationship, because they make a purposeful decision to work towards making what they have as fulfilling as possible, would have been more satisfying. Also it would make made Angel look less like being a brat, and more like just being human: both Angel and Kael can slip up.
Also, and not inconsequentially, congratulations to Fyn Alexander for correct choice of the word "stanch".
January 30, 2012
Don't look for any objectivity here, you won't find any. I ate this book up and enjoyed every single bit just like the rest of the series. Even when a nagging little voice in the back of my head kept trying to interfere and question I told it "SHUT UP! I don't care! I like it, damn it! Now leave me alone!"
I fall a little deeper every time for Daddy Kael and his boy Angel. I adore Angel, but seeing Kael struggling to become more humanized, trying to figure out where he came from and dealing with Angel when he's being good as well as when he is being rebellious were the moments I liked the most. Kael had me busy marking quotes, I'll add a couple of those.
Kael giving Angel advice on a bully:
"Tell him there'll be no more crap and give him a straight-fingered jab to the throat. Not too hard. You don't want to kill the bugger. And then a kick to the balls. Works every time."
Kael giving Mattie dating advice:
(Kael)-"Hotchkiss doesn't set off any alarm bells for me. Give him a try."
(Mattie)-"All right, I will. Thanks, sir."
(Kael)-And if he does anything he shouldn't, you tell me, and I'll rip his balls off."
Kael's version of a compliment:
"You usually look really frumpy, Mrs. Lane. You look very nice today."
WHAT? He's TRYING! Gotta love Kael. He scares me silly, but I love him!
I fall a little deeper every time for Daddy Kael and his boy Angel. I adore Angel, but seeing Kael struggling to become more humanized, trying to figure out where he came from and dealing with Angel when he's being good as well as when he is being rebellious were the moments I liked the most. Kael had me busy marking quotes, I'll add a couple of those.
Kael giving Angel advice on a bully:
"Tell him there'll be no more crap and give him a straight-fingered jab to the throat. Not too hard. You don't want to kill the bugger. And then a kick to the balls. Works every time."
Kael giving Mattie dating advice:
(Kael)-"Hotchkiss doesn't set off any alarm bells for me. Give him a try."
(Mattie)-"All right, I will. Thanks, sir."
(Kael)-And if he does anything he shouldn't, you tell me, and I'll rip his balls off."
Kael's version of a compliment:
"You usually look really frumpy, Mrs. Lane. You look very nice today."
WHAT? He's TRYING! Gotta love Kael. He scares me silly, but I love him!
January 27, 2012
This definitely deserves a reread! I'm a sucker for Master/boy D/s fiction, when the younger partner is unrelated to his dominant and of age....Otherwise EWW! Before I read this series I thought Jay Lygon's Chaos Magic books were best examples of daddy kink I have ever read but Nope! Fyn is infinitely more twisted and depraved. SQUEE! (to each their own :P) I love Kael & You will too. It won't matter that's he's an insecure sociopathic narcissistic killer; his naïveté, abruptness, humble background, protectiveness and adoration of Angel make him a villain you just can't hate. PLEASE tell me youll write another book Fyn!
October 13, 2015
Good end to the series. Not really any action scenes in this one, unlike the others.
Kael is one twisted mother f***er! At some points (more so than the other books) I really didn't like him and how he treated Angel, but for some reason it didn't bother me as much as it normally would, that is just Kael. Angels still a mix between super assassin and twelve year old boy, but thats just Angel. What can I say, for some reason the extreme unbelievablity in this series is one I enjoy. Maybe I'm just partial to Daddy kink :-P.
Super hot! Loved it!
Kael is one twisted mother f***er! At some points (more so than the other books) I really didn't like him and how he treated Angel, but for some reason it didn't bother me as much as it normally would, that is just Kael. Angels still a mix between super assassin and twelve year old boy, but thats just Angel. What can I say, for some reason the extreme unbelievablity in this series is one I enjoy. Maybe I'm just partial to Daddy kink :-P.
Super hot! Loved it!
September 25, 2012
Crap on a cracker! That's a real ringer.
Enjoyed the interplay between Kael and Angel as always, a tiny slow down 1/3 the way through and then rocket propelled to the end. The revelations are not shocking or surprising, but the character reactions are well done and not hackneyed. Both Angel and Kael show nice development. Overall, a great read. Hoping for Book #4. *fingers crossed
Enjoyed the interplay between Kael and Angel as always, a tiny slow down 1/3 the way through and then rocket propelled to the end. The revelations are not shocking or surprising, but the character reactions are well done and not hackneyed. Both Angel and Kael show nice development. Overall, a great read. Hoping for Book #4. *fingers crossed
November 2, 2020
Another wonderful book in this series. I should have hated these books. I’m not into Daddy kink and I’m not into books about assassins and espionage. It doesn’t matter, once I start reading I can’t put these books down until I finish. I love Angel and Kael.
November 17, 2012
This is it, the death trap of the sequels. It's getting boring, and it feels like this one's written on automaton. I'll go right to the bones I have to pick with this one:
1.
Because it's totally okay for Kael to take calls from Conran pretty much everywhere, and practically shouts about killing people while babysitting. I mean, nobody is going to listen in, and the only people who plant bugs in his living room are the ones on his side, right?
This shortsightedness on the author's part is really frustrating. I'm not expecting M.Impossible and exploding payphones, but y'know, discretion?
2. Coincidences are so realistic it kills me. God forbid someone should exist just for the sake of existing, huh?
3. Kael is slowly becoming unattractive.
The number of people who wanted to have sex with him has been reduced dramatically to two: Romodanovsky and some random hire of his. He needs to get out and meet more people, because non-contact is surely the only reason for such a phenomena.
4. College really needs to teach Stranger Danger 101. I still can't get over how stupid Angel was with the whole ploy.
It's so stupid I can't believe this is the same person who can shoot a rifle and kill 2 fellows from a distance normal people would need binoculars with without missing a single shot. I can't even believe he got good results in his A levels. Whatever they're testing, it must surely not be common sense.
I can't believe all that about him even on my more trusting days, and I DEFINITELY can't believe it of someone who so obviously lacked common sense. It wasn't the inexperience the author made it out to be. It was just stupid.
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To summarize: This book felt like a tired rehashing of the first two books. Kael's self-doubt was tiring and not at all in character with the ruthless, don't-look-back persona of the first two. If the author was trying to establish some humanity in him, then they failed dramatically. It just made him sappy, indecisive, and ultimately made him even less human with that roam-kill of his.
There was nothing interesting about it, and even Kael and Angel's relationship, which was interesting the first two books with all the chest-beating and jealousy and all, just seemed pale and insignificant in this one.
1.
Because it's totally okay for Kael to take calls from Conran pretty much everywhere, and practically shouts about killing people while babysitting. I mean, nobody is going to listen in, and the only people who plant bugs in his living room are the ones on his side, right?
This shortsightedness on the author's part is really frustrating. I'm not expecting M.Impossible and exploding payphones, but y'know, discretion?
2. Coincidences are so realistic it kills me. God forbid someone should exist just for the sake of existing, huh?
3. Kael is slowly becoming unattractive.
The number of people who wanted to have sex with him has been reduced dramatically to two: Romodanovsky and some random hire of his. He needs to get out and meet more people, because non-contact is surely the only reason for such a phenomena.
4. College really needs to teach Stranger Danger 101. I still can't get over how stupid Angel was with the whole ploy.
It's so stupid I can't believe this is the same person who can shoot a rifle and kill 2 fellows from a distance normal people would need binoculars with without missing a single shot. I can't even believe he got good results in his A levels. Whatever they're testing, it must surely not be common sense.
I can't believe all that about him even on my more trusting days, and I DEFINITELY can't believe it of someone who so obviously lacked common sense. It wasn't the inexperience the author made it out to be. It was just stupid.
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To summarize: This book felt like a tired rehashing of the first two books. Kael's self-doubt was tiring and not at all in character with the ruthless, don't-look-back persona of the first two. If the author was trying to establish some humanity in him, then they failed dramatically. It just made him sappy, indecisive, and ultimately made him even less human with that roam-kill of his.
There was nothing interesting about it, and even Kael and Angel's relationship, which was interesting the first two books with all the chest-beating and jealousy and all, just seemed pale and insignificant in this one.
April 28, 2012
How can this be the end to Angel and Kael? I want to read more about them. I want to know what happens when Angel goes off to Uni. SINS OF THE FATHER is the conclusion to an amazing trilogy. In this story, I've finally realized what is so attractive about Kael and Angel's relationship. Angel is humanizing the sociopathic Kael. Kael possesses many qualities of a sociopath. Not all sociopaths are serials killers. In Kael's case, he's merely a sanctioned killer and he does have ethics. He sees things in black and white, and I'm not sure if Angel's ability to show Kael shades of grey helps.
In this story, we finally learn the back history of Kael's father. As soon as the new character was introduced and Kael wrote in his diary about questioning who his father was, I knew what the outcome would be. I'm sure any reader could easily predict it. The point of the story wasn't to figure out the ending, it's our journey to the destination that makes it so riveting. The comparisons for Kael to see are disturbing to him. He questions himself in this book. We are not seeing a less confident Kael; instead we are watching Kael grow in a manner he did not expect. We are also treated to his ability to let go and laugh. This is truly a treat. This shocks his colleagues. I want to say things to hear Kael laugh.
Fyn Alexander mixes in spectacular BDSM scenes in this story. The scenes are so well blended into the storyline that I'm enthralled. I loved every dungeon scene. I whimpered when Angel whimpered. I doubt I could take as much pain as Angel, but reading it and living it vicariously is quite the high. Kael shows his masterful Dom abilities. He's able to adjust to any situation and his punishments are clear—boy, are his punishments crystal clear. There is no mistaking his punishments for ‘fun'-ishment.
In this final chapter of Angel and Kael, all the loose ends are tied off. Questions about Kael's past are answered. His past even comes back to haunt and blindside him. Angel is there to help support and enlighten him. I love how their relationship is a total power exchange 24/7 yet there is still a sense of partnership. Angel is not a cowering slave. He still retains his thoughts and is able to express them out loud. What I love most is Kael's ability to take Angel's wishes when he makes decisions. Even if Kael doesn't like it, he still wants what is best for Angel and he ultimately does what is best for Angel. He considers all sides and comes up with a happy balance. This kind of D/s relationship is a submissive's dream. I highly recommend this m/m BDSM story to those who want a D/s fantasy happily ever after.
January 22, 2012
Sins of the Father is thle third book in this compelling trilogy by Fyn Alexander. Without going into great detail about the pot of the book I will say that is is a "self-discovery" book for Kael or "Daddy" as his lover and partner, Angel refers to him. Once again, the author delves deep into the intricacies of a Dom-Sub relationship that is admittedly intense and unusual. Alexander does not shy away from Angel's obsessive behaviors such as suckling on Daddy's nipple before falling asleep--a decided comforting behavior. While your first impression may be one of slight aversion, as you begin to understand the complex nature of these two men and their relationship you grow to understand that it is not obsession but genuine love that is their driving force. Kael wants to be better--worthy of the faith and loyalty not to mention, blinding love, Angel has for him--not only Angel but Kael's mother as well. Both these people choose to see beyond the rough and often callously cold exterior to understand the warmth and love that Kael holds in his heart for both of them. We see a different side of Kael as he struggles to come to terms with the killer inside himself and the loving partner and son as well.
In a nutshell, the story revolves around Kael's search to discover who is father really is, why he feels the need to kill and how it soothes some place inside him that no other activity or person can touch, and just how deep his emotions run for Angel. The story is complex and, while less a mystery or classic "spy novel" than the first two, still an in-depth character analysis of what motivates us, what compels us--the good and bad in each of us. I felt I knew Kale more fully by the end of this book. In the first two, the focus seemed more directed at Angel and the Dom-Sub relationship between the two men. Here, Alexander turned an intense gaze on what it is that makes his MC tick--what made Kael the man he is today. I found it to be a fascinating glimpse into a complex and compelling character.
I am not sure if Fyn Alexander is finished with these characters--I hope not. I would like to see Angel develop into the assassin he was no doubt born to be. I would like to see more of the Dom-sub relationship between these two men and see their love for each other be tested and stand firm. So from my mouth to Fyn Alexander's ear as the saying goes. We can only hope to see more of these two men spring forth from that wickedly clever imagination!
In a nutshell, the story revolves around Kael's search to discover who is father really is, why he feels the need to kill and how it soothes some place inside him that no other activity or person can touch, and just how deep his emotions run for Angel. The story is complex and, while less a mystery or classic "spy novel" than the first two, still an in-depth character analysis of what motivates us, what compels us--the good and bad in each of us. I felt I knew Kale more fully by the end of this book. In the first two, the focus seemed more directed at Angel and the Dom-Sub relationship between the two men. Here, Alexander turned an intense gaze on what it is that makes his MC tick--what made Kael the man he is today. I found it to be a fascinating glimpse into a complex and compelling character.
I am not sure if Fyn Alexander is finished with these characters--I hope not. I would like to see Angel develop into the assassin he was no doubt born to be. I would like to see more of the Dom-sub relationship between these two men and see their love for each other be tested and stand firm. So from my mouth to Fyn Alexander's ear as the saying goes. We can only hope to see more of these two men spring forth from that wickedly clever imagination!
January 2, 2015
★★★★★
The final story in this trilogy finds Angel and Kael 15 months into their relationship and the honeymoon is over and they both have to learn to integrate each other into the other's life and adjust expectations.
Angel has decided to rebel against some of Kael's heavy-handed edicts and acts out in immature and unsafe ways. Kael is tempted by an assignment.
We do find out much more about Kael's background and what has shaped him and a lot of it isn't pretty but that is what has affected his moral code of ethics.
It comes down to Angel wants to be worthy of Kael's love and respect and brings his own touch to Kael by helping to be more aware of lack of social skills and subtly encouraging him. And while I would never say that Kael is warm and fuzzy, he becomes more human. He wants what's best for his boy and becomes better about listening to Angel and working out a solution that works for them both.
The final story in this trilogy finds Angel and Kael 15 months into their relationship and the honeymoon is over and they both have to learn to integrate each other into the other's life and adjust expectations.
Angel has decided to rebel against some of Kael's heavy-handed edicts and acts out in immature and unsafe ways. Kael is tempted by an assignment.
We do find out much more about Kael's background and what has shaped him and a lot of it isn't pretty but that is what has affected his moral code of ethics.
It comes down to Angel wants to be worthy of Kael's love and respect and brings his own touch to Kael by helping to be more aware of lack of social skills and subtly encouraging him. And while I would never say that Kael is warm and fuzzy, he becomes more human. He wants what's best for his boy and becomes better about listening to Angel and working out a solution that works for them both.
All I can do is try to be as good as my boy thinks I am
June 7, 2015
The ultimate compliment I can give this series is to say I'd like more. I loved going to bed of a night with Daddy and Angel and I enjoyed their life and times together.
The secondary characters all value-add as well. Kael's mum, Sharon, was wonderful, Freddie, Adam and the girls were delightful, and Conran made for a more than interesting read.
Go into this series with no expectations of reality, rather expectations of kinky, sexy (master slave, domestic discipline) times, with a dash of (lovable?) psychopathy, and have fun.
The only reason these books haven't received 5 stars from me is the Kael Saunders adoration from everyone. Apart from that, it's very, very good.
The secondary characters all value-add as well. Kael's mum, Sharon, was wonderful, Freddie, Adam and the girls were delightful, and Conran made for a more than interesting read.
Go into this series with no expectations of reality, rather expectations of kinky, sexy (master slave, domestic discipline) times, with a dash of (lovable?) psychopathy, and have fun.
The only reason these books haven't received 5 stars from me is the Kael Saunders adoration from everyone. Apart from that, it's very, very good.
February 3, 2014
It's good to see that Kael and Angel continue to have such a strong and loving relationship. Kyle is now starting to reflect on the way he's been living his life and the kind of person he wants to be and he's continually striving to improve himself for Angel. Keeping my fingers crossed for another book in the series!
January 29, 2012
These books just keep getting better. I really enjoyed seeing more of Kael's personality come through in this one and Angel's maturity, as well as the struggles they have on a day-to-day level. More please?
January 25, 2013
I have been completely entertained by all three of the books in this series so far. They are funny and kinky, and crazy far-fetched - but totally entertaining. I mean how serious can you take a book with characters named "Angel Button" and "Daddy" - lol. I hope there is another one out soon!
November 30, 2017
Angel and Kael have a fantastic story, and Sins of the Father is amazing. This is my favorite book in the series so far, it deals mostly with their relationship and furthering the characters. The author adds so much background information for Kael, and we get to know his mother's story too, to see him changing and to have him come to the realizations he does - well it is just brilliantly written.
Love this series, love this story - just excellent!
Love this series, love this story - just excellent!
January 16, 2013
Very enjoyable continuation of Alexander’s Angel and the Assassin series. In this third outing, Kael is fully smitten with his Angel (or as smitten as a ruthless assassin who finds social relationships difficult can be), and Angel is fully smitten with his Daddy, but their domestic bliss is interrupted by Kael’s new job that forces him to come to grips with some truths from his past.
I first had a really hard time getting into this series--the Daddy thing super weirded me out, the Scenes were way harder than what I was used to or wanted to read (and I still don’t like to ponder too deeply about the “humbler” used in book 2, Be Brave), but what totally won me over was the growing relationship between Kael and Angel and how solidly big-strong-killer Kael has “fallen” and become more human over these three books. That, and how nice it is to see Angel shift to feeling loved and confident and good in his own skin.
I also appreciate Alexander’s stark, straightforward writing that keeps things at a good clip, whether the focus is on Kael’s work, his relationship with his wonderful mother, the sexy time interludes, or his want to provide for Angel while also slowly learning to lighten up on his expectations. Book 3 is really Kael’s book as he is forced to reconsider something that he thought he already knew--what kind of man is he, and what kind of man does he want to be, for himself, for his mom, and for Angel? (And it’s so awesome to see Kael refer to Angel as his “domestic partner.” Total light years away from the Kael from the beginning of book 1.)
I had a few niggles, like how one of Kael’s stress-release actions later in the book is rectified too easily (so no one has to ruminate too deeply on what crime just occurred), but at the same time, even that fits into one of the book’s themes that if you’re important enough, you can get away with anything. But I also thought the rectifying in this case was to help save Kael a little bit with the reader. Like, see? He’s still an antisocial killer, but not as bad as *others* in the book, etc.)
The action levels and stakes are also lower compared to book 1 and 2, but still, a very satisfying read, and a nice return to see the further evolution of these characters. I would definitely read more if the series continues.
I first had a really hard time getting into this series--the Daddy thing super weirded me out, the Scenes were way harder than what I was used to or wanted to read (and I still don’t like to ponder too deeply about the “humbler” used in book 2, Be Brave), but what totally won me over was the growing relationship between Kael and Angel and how solidly big-strong-killer Kael has “fallen” and become more human over these three books. That, and how nice it is to see Angel shift to feeling loved and confident and good in his own skin.
I also appreciate Alexander’s stark, straightforward writing that keeps things at a good clip, whether the focus is on Kael’s work, his relationship with his wonderful mother, the sexy time interludes, or his want to provide for Angel while also slowly learning to lighten up on his expectations. Book 3 is really Kael’s book as he is forced to reconsider something that he thought he already knew--what kind of man is he, and what kind of man does he want to be, for himself, for his mom, and for Angel? (And it’s so awesome to see Kael refer to Angel as his “domestic partner.” Total light years away from the Kael from the beginning of book 1.)
I had a few niggles, like how one of Kael’s stress-release actions later in the book is rectified too easily (so no one has to ruminate too deeply on what crime just occurred), but at the same time, even that fits into one of the book’s themes that if you’re important enough, you can get away with anything. But I also thought the rectifying in this case was to help save Kael a little bit with the reader. Like, see? He’s still an antisocial killer, but not as bad as *others* in the book, etc.)
The action levels and stakes are also lower compared to book 1 and 2, but still, a very satisfying read, and a nice return to see the further evolution of these characters. I would definitely read more if the series continues.
July 9, 2014
I love this series. Kael and Angel are two of my favorite characters and their relationship makes me smile. Angel's affection and exuberance every time he says "Daddy" melts me. He's difficult not to love. And Kael too with his stand-offishness and lousy social skills, yet he is undone by his love for his boy. However, this installment in the series had me off kilter a good bit...as was Kael.
I think the key word is self awareness and growth. Both are good things, but good lord it was hard to watch Kael go through his doubting and insecurity. His confidence and security are two of the things I love most about Kael, so take those away and I felt a little lost. Angel's little rebellion was difficult as well, but it was short lived. These things majorly got in the way of enjoying it as much as the first two.
I think the key word is self awareness and growth. Both are good things, but good lord it was hard to watch Kael go through his doubting and insecurity. His confidence and security are two of the things I love most about Kael, so take those away and I felt a little lost. Angel's little rebellion was difficult as well, but it was short lived. These things majorly got in the way of enjoying it as much as the first two.
April 6, 2012
Totally worth the wait! I truly enjoyed visiting with Kael and Angel. They have become one of my favorite couples. I can't get over Kael, he is so blatantly honest its hilarious and the funniest part is that he is absolutely clueless he's being rude. Oh and Angel, he's so sweet! The whole plot with Kael's father was very interesting and showed us a whole other side to Kael and his inner demons. It's still nice to see how he's constantly opening up and changing so that he could be a better man for Angel. The BDSM scenes were good, as always, but the tender moments between Angel and kael were my favorites.
Another great addition to the series, however, at times I felt that it dragged on and that's why I took off one star. Nonetheless, a great read!
Another great addition to the series, however, at times I felt that it dragged on and that's why I took off one star. Nonetheless, a great read!
February 25, 2013
Wow, what can I say that I didn't already with first two books. They're perfect for each other. Their love is sweat and intense. Partly I could understand Angel's outburst with drinking but overall he handles things pretty well. Their time in dungeon was also quite interesting, such a sweat submission from Angel. Kael struggles with his inner demons and doubts but he's really trying to do his best with Angel. Nice closure for all.
December 29, 2014
4.5 stars
Kael continues to shape Angel into the best he can be. Angel continues to shape Kael into a more compassionate assassin. This unique pair is still fun to read and the possibilities are endless. I want more. The title says it all...surely there is more to come on that front.
Kael continues to shape Angel into the best he can be. Angel continues to shape Kael into a more compassionate assassin. This unique pair is still fun to read and the possibilities are endless. I want more. The title says it all...surely there is more to come on that front.
May 26, 2012
Every bit as good as the first three. Less action, more introspection. What a true true joy to see Kael's awakening and Angel's growing!
June 16, 2012
I want more!
December 25, 2018
Kael and Angel are still a most interesting, exciting couple. I really like daddy/boy stories and this series delivers that in spades. I enjoyed Kael's emotional growth in this book. Angel's unfailing devotion to Kael is such an integral aspect of their relationship and Kael comes to fully appreciate it.
I enjoyed this book and the series so far. I hope there will be a next installment.
I enjoyed this book and the series so far. I hope there will be a next installment.
October 21, 2020
This book is set after Kael and Angel have been together for over a year. Overall very little happens but we get to see Kael becoming more "humanised" and softening in some areas. He is still coming to termswith relationships and being both lover and Daddy to Angel. As before some things that occur are a bit unbelievable but I just swept them under the carpet and carried on. I see that there is a Bk4 so have bought that to see Kael and Angel further in their relationship.
November 11, 2012
Hmm... It's weird. The relationship between Kael and Angel just skirts the edge of dysfunctional almost, but not quite... I mean, it's certainly atypical. What is the term I'm searching for? Ah, codependent. It seems almost codependent, but not quite.
I do rather love Sharon, though. I love how she makes Kael see all this stuff he didn't realize because honestly, he skirts the edge of sociopathy in and of himself. I suppose that's what makes him interesting, but it also makes him fucking scary. If I knew him in real life, he's probably someone I'd admire from afar, but secretly, and hope with all my heart that I never draw his attention to myself.
Okane ga Nai. Ok, I feel the need to comment because I read that entire damn thing. (Yeah, it wasn't the anime [or OVA, but that usually just an anime "oneshot" so same diff] but still.)
I object merely because I didn't like it. Then again, I have a general thing against yaoi which I shall put in a spoiler tag for those who don't care to know.
As for my objections to Okane ga Nai, I don't feel like it was genuine romance. The poor kid Ayase seemed to have been conditioned into his role and developed a codependency to Kanou. That Alexander made it sound so benign...that's like taking one of P.L. Nunn's books (idk, Bloodraven or Neko, for example, or something...) and pretending it's like Concubine. There's just a completely different level of brutality and w/e. Of course, I've never watched the anime or any OVAs, so idk if they toned it down there or not. But still. I don't think they could have changed much of the premise or "characterization." (In quotes because honestly, Kanou really isn't characterized. He's like Asami from Viewfinder. He has a bunch of what can be seen as personality traits, but no real overriding personality.
Anyways, back to this book. There's actually quite a lot of amazing subtext. Meh. For all of the little problems I had with the book, I rather liked the overall effect. And I also rather liked the ending, which is very important. (Last impressions and such, you know.)
I do rather love Sharon, though. I love how she makes Kael see all this stuff he didn't realize because honestly, he skirts the edge of sociopathy in and of himself. I suppose that's what makes him interesting, but it also makes him fucking scary. If I knew him in real life, he's probably someone I'd admire from afar, but secretly, and hope with all my heart that I never draw his attention to myself.
Okane ga Nai. Ok, I feel the need to comment because I read that entire damn thing. (Yeah, it wasn't the anime [or OVA, but that usually just an anime "oneshot" so same diff] but still.)
I object merely because I didn't like it. Then again, I have a general thing against yaoi which I shall put in a spoiler tag for those who don't care to know.
As for my objections to Okane ga Nai, I don't feel like it was genuine romance. The poor kid Ayase seemed to have been conditioned into his role and developed a codependency to Kanou. That Alexander made it sound so benign...that's like taking one of P.L. Nunn's books (idk, Bloodraven or Neko, for example, or something...) and pretending it's like Concubine. There's just a completely different level of brutality and w/e. Of course, I've never watched the anime or any OVAs, so idk if they toned it down there or not. But still. I don't think they could have changed much of the premise or "characterization." (In quotes because honestly, Kanou really isn't characterized. He's like Asami from Viewfinder. He has a bunch of what can be seen as personality traits, but no real overriding personality.
Anyways, back to this book. There's actually quite a lot of amazing subtext. Meh. For all of the little problems I had with the book, I rather liked the overall effect. And I also rather liked the ending, which is very important. (Last impressions and such, you know.)
May 22, 2019
I liked the series so far. It appears that Angel is getting younger in each book. Well, I'm going to take a bit of a break from Daddy worship. Yes 454 Daddy's.
July 31, 2025
2018 = 4 stars
2021 = 3 stars / review written
Book 3 in the continuing story of Kael and Angel. They have a D/s, Daddy/boy relationship, and have been living together for about a year and a half now.
In this book:
✦ Kael learns who his father is and that he's not a good person. (He raped his mother.) He also finds out that some of his negative traits come from him (like his need to kill and the satisfaction he gets from doing it). Even though he cannot completely change, Kael decides to work on being a better person.
✦ Angel doesn’t want to leave for college and be away from his Daddy. He throws a tantrum, which ends up requiring Kael to rescue him. At 19 years old, Angel can be a bit immature sometimes. However, he is doing much better than he was in the first book because his Daddy is there to guide and correct him when needed. Wanting to help Kael with money, Angel gets into a small problem at the end, but it gets resolved quickly.
One of the best parts of this series is having the MCs grow and become better people. At first, I didn't like Kael much because he's very strict, demanding, and enjoys killing (since he's an assassin). He's not someone I could live with. But in the end, Kael changes. He becomes a little more relaxed and has some fun with his boy, which was nice to see.
What makes the characters feel real.
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▪️aren't perfect or always likable.
▪️have personal and relationship problems.
▪️are distinctive with their own voices.
The following parts were hard to read:
(Which is why I lowered my reread rating.)
🔸Kael's personal struggles, his job which sometimes includes killing innocent people, and his awful father.
Unrealistic Parts:
🔻 The MCs' near superhero skills. They're able to do things that are beyond human capabilities.
🔻 Anal sex twice with no lubrication.
▪️"What would I do without my Angel?"
▪️"You'd have more money." Angel smiled.
▪️"I wouldn't have love or affection or a beautiful boy in my arms at night," Kael told him. "My life was empty before you. Work, anonymous sex, more work."
▪️"You love your work, Daddy. You rid the world of bad guys."
▪️The corner of Kael's mouth tipped up in a smile. His boy would never believe him capable of evil. "I was a machine. You made me into a human being. I even laugh sometimes."
👎 The author should've stopped here and not written the fourth book, my least favorite.
2021 = 3 stars / review written
Book 3 in the continuing story of Kael and Angel. They have a D/s, Daddy/boy relationship, and have been living together for about a year and a half now.
In this book:
✦ Kael learns who his father is and that he's not a good person. (He raped his mother.) He also finds out that some of his negative traits come from him (like his need to kill and the satisfaction he gets from doing it). Even though he cannot completely change, Kael decides to work on being a better person.
✦ Angel doesn’t want to leave for college and be away from his Daddy. He throws a tantrum, which ends up requiring Kael to rescue him. At 19 years old, Angel can be a bit immature sometimes. However, he is doing much better than he was in the first book because his Daddy is there to guide and correct him when needed. Wanting to help Kael with money, Angel gets into a small problem at the end, but it gets resolved quickly.
One of the best parts of this series is having the MCs grow and become better people. At first, I didn't like Kael much because he's very strict, demanding, and enjoys killing (since he's an assassin). He's not someone I could live with. But in the end, Kael changes. He becomes a little more relaxed and has some fun with his boy, which was nice to see.
What makes the characters feel real.
🇹🇭🇪🇾
▪️aren't perfect or always likable.
▪️have personal and relationship problems.
▪️are distinctive with their own voices.
The following parts were hard to read:
(Which is why I lowered my reread rating.)
🔸Kael's personal struggles, his job which sometimes includes killing innocent people, and his awful father.
Unrealistic Parts:
🔻 The MCs' near superhero skills. They're able to do things that are beyond human capabilities.
🔻 Anal sex twice with no lubrication.
▪️"What would I do without my Angel?"
▪️"You'd have more money." Angel smiled.
▪️"I wouldn't have love or affection or a beautiful boy in my arms at night," Kael told him. "My life was empty before you. Work, anonymous sex, more work."
▪️"You love your work, Daddy. You rid the world of bad guys."
▪️The corner of Kael's mouth tipped up in a smile. His boy would never believe him capable of evil. "I was a machine. You made me into a human being. I even laugh sometimes."
👎 The author should've stopped here and not written the fourth book, my least favorite.
October 28, 2012
The characters continue to evolve
Warning: This review might contain what some people consider SPOILERS.
Rating: 7/10
PROS:
- The author is doing a great job of maturing the character of Angel as the story progresses. I could hardly stand how childlike he was in the first book (Angel and the Assassin), and he was better but still a bit annoying in the second (Be Brave). In this installment, he’s still obviously the same person--still submissive, still young, still silly--but he’s much more mature.
- Kael becomes more personable with each story, too. He smiles more often, he isn’t always so serious and displeased with his surroundings and with other people, and he is more openly affectionate toward Angel.
- I enjoyed seeing Kael and Angel interacting in a few situations with people who are not aware of their D/s relationship dynamic. Angel is often extremely obvious about his submission, but he’s much more subtle when there are vanilla people around.
CONS:
- The writing isn’t bad, but it comes off as rather simple and/or flowery sometimes: “The deep, powerful love Kael felt for his sweet boy flooded his being.”
- The sex scenes have a bit of a clinical feel to them because they don’t do much exploration inside the characters’ heads; they’re mostly just descriptions of what the characters are doing. I can’t remember whether or not I was struck by a similar feeling reading the earlier books in the series.
- There are some peculiarities in the way Alexander describes BDSM scenes that pull me out of the story on occasion. To me, for example, paddling and flogging and whipping are different activities. When they’re used interchangeably to describe the same action, I get a bit confused.
Overall comments: This story includes a lot of extra information that has nothing to do with the romance between Angel and Kael or the intrigue plotlines related to Kael’s work as an assassin. But those extra scenes create a better-rounded look at the characters’ lives, and I’d definitely say that these books are about the characters, not the plot. I think you’ll appreciate this volume more if you’ve read the first two, but I doubt that you’ll be lost if you haven’t.
Warning: This review might contain what some people consider SPOILERS.
Rating: 7/10
PROS:
- The author is doing a great job of maturing the character of Angel as the story progresses. I could hardly stand how childlike he was in the first book (Angel and the Assassin), and he was better but still a bit annoying in the second (Be Brave). In this installment, he’s still obviously the same person--still submissive, still young, still silly--but he’s much more mature.
- Kael becomes more personable with each story, too. He smiles more often, he isn’t always so serious and displeased with his surroundings and with other people, and he is more openly affectionate toward Angel.
- I enjoyed seeing Kael and Angel interacting in a few situations with people who are not aware of their D/s relationship dynamic. Angel is often extremely obvious about his submission, but he’s much more subtle when there are vanilla people around.
CONS:
- The writing isn’t bad, but it comes off as rather simple and/or flowery sometimes: “The deep, powerful love Kael felt for his sweet boy flooded his being.”
- The sex scenes have a bit of a clinical feel to them because they don’t do much exploration inside the characters’ heads; they’re mostly just descriptions of what the characters are doing. I can’t remember whether or not I was struck by a similar feeling reading the earlier books in the series.
- There are some peculiarities in the way Alexander describes BDSM scenes that pull me out of the story on occasion. To me, for example, paddling and flogging and whipping are different activities. When they’re used interchangeably to describe the same action, I get a bit confused.
Overall comments: This story includes a lot of extra information that has nothing to do with the romance between Angel and Kael or the intrigue plotlines related to Kael’s work as an assassin. But those extra scenes create a better-rounded look at the characters’ lives, and I’d definitely say that these books are about the characters, not the plot. I think you’ll appreciate this volume more if you’ve read the first two, but I doubt that you’ll be lost if you haven’t.
April 20, 2012
Kael Saunders is an MI6 assassin who is successful at his job and has survived in the business. A dominant master, he and Angel, his full time sub, have settled into domestic bliss with Angel working hard at school and at the firing range. While Kael has had a lot of trauma in the past, which still haunts him, Angel is a sweet and eager submissive who wants to please his master.
When the man who introduced Kael to sex pursues his mother, Kael’s past wounds open again. If Kael is willing to let him, Angel will help him find himself again but when Angel is kidnapped, Kael will do whatever it takes to bring back his boy and destroy those who dared to touch what was his.
Sins of the Father by Fyn Alexander is the continuing story of Kael and Angel--this is not a standalone story which can be read on its own; you really need to read these books in order as each story builds on the previous book. I loved finding out where Kael and Angel are now and how their relationship is progressing.
In the previous story, Angel leaned on Kael but in this story, Kael has to learn to lean on his boy. Angel is smarter and stronger than even Angel knows and he is beginning to learn how to become a man and stand on his own two feet. I think his relationship with Kael has been great for him; it’s given him wings to stretch and fly and he’s learning to be who he wants to be.
There are some tough and gritty scenes in this book, but I found them all to be really fitting to this story. I like the hard edges and dark places Kael and Angel took me. If you are a fan of this series and want to know where these characters are now, this is a MUST read.
When the man who introduced Kael to sex pursues his mother, Kael’s past wounds open again. If Kael is willing to let him, Angel will help him find himself again but when Angel is kidnapped, Kael will do whatever it takes to bring back his boy and destroy those who dared to touch what was his.
Sins of the Father by Fyn Alexander is the continuing story of Kael and Angel--this is not a standalone story which can be read on its own; you really need to read these books in order as each story builds on the previous book. I loved finding out where Kael and Angel are now and how their relationship is progressing.
In the previous story, Angel leaned on Kael but in this story, Kael has to learn to lean on his boy. Angel is smarter and stronger than even Angel knows and he is beginning to learn how to become a man and stand on his own two feet. I think his relationship with Kael has been great for him; it’s given him wings to stretch and fly and he’s learning to be who he wants to be.
There are some tough and gritty scenes in this book, but I found them all to be really fitting to this story. I like the hard edges and dark places Kael and Angel took me. If you are a fan of this series and want to know where these characters are now, this is a MUST read.
April 27, 2014
I really enjoyed this series and this third, and final, book was my favorite-- not so much because of the subject, but because of the further development of Kael's character. In this story, Kael is becoming softer, though he will never actually be "soft" per se. But he is starting to understand emotion and to accept himself as a human capable of deep feelings for Angel and for his mother.
There's quite a bit of backstory on Kael's family history and he discovers even more in this book. Angel is older and still madly in love with his "Daddy", though he does throw a few temper tantrums and is quite rebellious about going away to school. He's dying to be employed by SIS and work side by side with Kael. One area that concerns Kael is that Angel refuses to accept that Kael is ruthless and a hired killer who doesn't care if the person he kills is a "bad guy" or not. He fears that his Angel won't love him once he knows the truth about him. But that fear is ungrounded as we see throughout this book.
Angel truly loves him and once Kael begins to accept his more human side, he is able to accept that Angel may indeed be his forever.
I sure hope there's another installment for this couple in the future. Maybe 5 years down the road when Angel is finished with college and working with Kael? Please, please, Fyn Alexander. Have pity on those of us who love these two.
I do highly recommend this series to those who enjoy assassins, thrillers, BDSM, action/adventure. It's all here. Enjoy!
There's quite a bit of backstory on Kael's family history and he discovers even more in this book. Angel is older and still madly in love with his "Daddy", though he does throw a few temper tantrums and is quite rebellious about going away to school. He's dying to be employed by SIS and work side by side with Kael. One area that concerns Kael is that Angel refuses to accept that Kael is ruthless and a hired killer who doesn't care if the person he kills is a "bad guy" or not. He fears that his Angel won't love him once he knows the truth about him. But that fear is ungrounded as we see throughout this book.
Angel truly loves him and once Kael begins to accept his more human side, he is able to accept that Angel may indeed be his forever.
I sure hope there's another installment for this couple in the future. Maybe 5 years down the road when Angel is finished with college and working with Kael? Please, please, Fyn Alexander. Have pity on those of us who love these two.
I do highly recommend this series to those who enjoy assassins, thrillers, BDSM, action/adventure. It's all here. Enjoy!
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