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Little Cakes #13

Birthday Cake

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Welcome to Little Cakes, the bakery that plays Daddy matchmaker!

Her birthday wish never changes. Maybe this year, she’ll find her Daddy.

Valerie Hopkins loves her dream job. Who wouldn't like being the personal assistant of a world-famous photographer? Working from home is great, but it also has a few disadvantages. Her birthday gifts can be shipped to her house, but her Daddy still hasn't shown up at her door.

Grayson Lee delivers packages all day long, evading aggressive dogs and hilariously bored housewives. There is one house he’s always eager to deliver to though. Every time he looks into Valerie’s deep blue eyes, he’s intrigued. Could she be the Little he's been waiting and hoping for?

Little Cakes is a sweet and satisfying series, but dare to taste only if you like delicious Daddies, luscious Littles, and guaranteed happily-ever-afters.

196 pages, Paperback

Published May 20, 2023

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Pepper North

283 books1,355 followers
Ever just gone for it? That's what USA Today Bestselling Author Pepper North did in 2017 when she posted a book for sale on Amazon without telling anyone. Thanks to her amazing fans, the support of the writing community, Mr. North, and a killer schedule, she has now written more than 150 books!

Enjoy contemporary, paranormal, dark, and erotic romances that are both sweet and steamy? Pepper will convert you into one of her loyal readers. What's coming in the future? A Daddypalooza!

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1,547 reviews7 followers
July 11, 2023
I just can't get enough of this series. Each new story makes me love it more and more.

Ellies cupcakes have done it again, matched up another daddy with his little. Grayson & Valerie's story was sugary sweet and beautiful.
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315 reviews1 follower
October 16, 2025
finally! a safe word! they all need that!!!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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620 reviews121 followers
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November 30, 2023
DNF @ 51%

Did I DNF because this was too far down the Daddy/little girl hole for me? Nope. It was when he told her he would be wiping her butt and giving enemas, she said she didn't want that and he...wait for it...told her he knew best.
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509 reviews9 followers
July 11, 2023
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS SERIES 😍 Paige and Pepper, can Little Cakes 🧁 go on FOREVER!!!!!! Between the cupcakes 🧁 and the Littles and Daddies, I am obsessed 🤩 I love this sweet little town (no pun intended 😉) where everyone knows everyone AND I just love the cute businesses 💕💕 Their names are so awesome!! I love all of this series characters and their sweet stories 💜 Especially how each couple has a special cupcake 🧁 that is just made for them and their relationships ♥️ I also love the cameos, from previous books!! I love seeing what our previous Littles/Daddies are up to 🤗 I can’t wait for the next book 🥰

Sweet and shy Valerie, has befriended Tatiana, who is co owner of Maniac Tats with her Daddy. Valerie has low self esteem, so she doesn’t wander out of her house often, opting to have most of her things bought online. Valerie decides to be brave, because her birthday is coming up, and tries to get a tattoo. She decides on her favorite flavor of cupcake, Birthday Cake. Tatiana wants it to look just right, so she asks Valerie to come back the next day, so she can draw it perfectly. As Valerie is walking out of the door, she almost runs right into Grayson, the local delivery man. Grayson delivers Valerie’s purchases to her everyday, and they’ve both been intrigued by the other, unbeknownst to both of them. That day, Grayson saves Valerie’s deliveries for last. He happens to see the package contains a large cupcake onesie. Grayson is convinced Valerie is the perfect Little for him, but her self esteem is too low. Valerie also wants Grayson to be her Daddy, but she’s got things to work through. Will Grayson and Valerie be able to come together as Little and Daddy……🧁
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!! 💙🩵🩷🦋
3,462 reviews
May 26, 2023
Wonderful read when Grayson a Daddy finds his Little Valerie who has been one of his customers

Who would have thought that the day Valerie finally plucked up her courage and want to see about a Cupcake Tattoo that she would also run into the delivery man that she has had a fancy for as a Daddy figure for months. Unbelievably he has also had the same interest in Valerie to who he delivers packages at least three times a week, he is convinced she is a little and has been trying to ask her out now the occasion has arisen at the tattoo parlour.

They had hit it off almost immediately and when Grayson had discovered her birthday was coming up and asked if she would allow him to spend the day with her celebrating it and she had said yes. They had spent some time at her home for a few hours building up to the day and when it finally comes, she has the best day ever.

They are so well suited to each other and they know that they are each other’s Daddy and Little but it is a big and brave step. However, Grayson is full of love and care and takes such good care of her and she loves being with him they have such fun together and she loves dearly.

I guarantee that you will love the story and you will see the faith they have in each other and how once again it is Ellie and her wonderful cupcakes that have brought another Daddy and Little together.

I assure you that you will love every moment of this book it is simply a fantastic read.
I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
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143 reviews5 followers
February 9, 2026
If I remember correctly the h was 27 and the H was 40. I can’t really remember despite just finishing it bc I didn’t care for this book at all !!

What I disliked:

- the fact that regressing is referred to as a ‘kink’. Age play and regression are two very different things.

- that there were sexual scenes when the h was in little headspace. The first steamy scene made me highly uncomfortable bc the H was trying to get the h into little space by giving her a paci and swaddling her so she was unable to move, and then just starts fingering her ?? It happens more than once, too (not this exact scenario but the whole little space sex thing)

- how fast their relationship happened. One second it was “I really like him but idk if he feels the same way” and the next was “he’s the best daddy ever” like….no. Also, just to be sure there’s no confusion, these aren’t direct quotes, I made them up to better explain

- the ‘probelm’ in the book was solved in like two fucking pages. Literally nothing happened, there was no plot whatsoever which I can excuse if there’s good character building and shit but alas, there was not.

What I liked:

- the cupcakes sounded good idk
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641 reviews2 followers
June 21, 2023
Book 13 of the Little Cakes, Birthday Cake by Paige Michaels and Pepper North, is a awe inspiring, sweet story.
This is Grayson and Valerie's story and the characters are perfect.
Valerie's is an introvert who works from home as an assistant to photography Evan who loves her work, but wishes she could have the courage to step out into the world and find her forever Daddy.
Grayson runs his own delivery company, and the highlight of his day is when he has a delivery for the sweet Little Girl who grabbed his heart at first sight.
When Valerie leaves her safe cocoon and ventures to Maniac's tattoo parlor, she runs into Grayson and sparks fly.
Grayson helps Valerie break out of her shell and shows her the world she can share with him without being afraid.
I just love everything about this story. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
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5,396 reviews48 followers
June 21, 2023
Valerie Hopkins loves her job as a personal assistant to a world-famous photographer which she can do from home. However, with her birthday imminent she has bought her own birthday gifts, and got them shipped to her door, but still, she is missing her own Daddy. Greyson Lee delivers packages all day long evading aggressive dogs and bored housewives. However, he is always eager to deliver packages to Valerie's house looking into her deep blue eyes he wonders if she is the Little he is waiting and hoping for.

This was a sweet story about a lonely little girl who just wants a Daddy and a delivery driver who could get lost in her eyes and wonders if she is his little girl. This story was set around her favourite flavoured cupcake - the birthday cake one. It was a sweet story with the obligatory hiccup but it all worked out in the end. Easy to read, feel and understand. This is an MF story with some mature content around a BDSM-like DDLG relationship including some use of bottles and diapers.
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Author 2 books30 followers
September 3, 2023
Birthday Cake is the 13th installment in the joint effort by Pepper North and Paige Michaels. In it they chronicle the romantic journey of Valerie Hopkins and Grayson Lee. Valerie is the assistant to a renowned photographer and works at home. She is shy and reclusive; thus she hardly ventures out of her home. She gets a ton of home deliveries and that is how she meets Grayson, the owner of the delivery company. This is a love at first sight tale from Grayson’s perspective. He knows that this Little Girl is destined to be his. How can he get her to come out of her shell? Will she be brave enough? To find out you must read this book.
Once again, these ladies continue to demonstrate remarkable skill in creating diverse and likeable lead characters that fit the opposites attract theory. There is a definite chemistry between Valerie and Grayson. This book is beautifully written. Besides the diverse lead characters the outstanding dialog, North and Micheals use outstanding descriptive scenes that pull their readers into this story, thereby adding credibility to this HEA romance. Nicely done, ladies.
596 reviews10 followers
June 1, 2023
The stories in the Cupcake Series just keep getting sweeter, more savory and more satisfying, just like a real cupcake should. All of the Daddies in the series are so strong, so supportive and so nurturing and Grayson just might be the epitome of the best. Valerie is a little waiting for a knight in shining armor, and Grayson delivers (pun intended)! He brings out the best in her, even finding her true inner little, much to her surprise and delight. Every part of this story will warm your heart, much like Grayson warms Val’s bottom. I don’t know how the Michaels/North duo keep developing characters and scenes that are so different, so delightful and so endearing but I sure look forward to each and every new release. Daddy/little romances at their best. 5 Stars, for each and every chapter!
I received an advance copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving my review.
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2,216 reviews17 followers
June 8, 2023
Valerie Hopkins was a shy woman that has been looking for a Daddy. She didn’t expect it to be her delivery guy Grayson Lee. He wasn’t certain that Val was his little till he bumped into her at Maniac Tats. With a little help from Tatiana and Grayson’s guidance, Valerie blossomed. I was actually surprised that she didn’t know that Ellie was a Little. There are so many in her area. Having Tatiana as a friend is great. And even her boss, Evan Parker was a Daddy with his Little Tori. I do love that we learn a little bit more about the people in the area of Little Cakes. Valerie is sweet, shy and fun. Grayson is retired military with his own business and finally found his little girl to spoil and love. They do have a small issue but they work it out and it all turns out great. Bring on more cupcakes. Every time I read one of these books it makes me want a cupcake. We meet Jordi briefly at the end. Looking forward to reading about Jordi and Callen in Caramel Drizzle.
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993 reviews10 followers
June 23, 2023
Valerie works from home as a personal assistant, and is mostly a homebody. She receives lots of packages, which is how she and Grayson meet. When he sees her out in the world, he takes a chance and asks the woman he is so attracted out for her birthday. They quickly grow close, although Grayson doesn't ever rush Valerie. She is cautious, and he is patient. Their love is so sweet, and their happily ever after is perfect.

This book got me in the feels. Valerie was someone I could really relate to. She needed to learn to see herself through Grayson's eyes, and being so vulnerable, that wasn't easy. Grayson is just the Daddy this Little girl needed. All the Little Cakes books may be read as stand alones. The series as a whole is well written and all the books are good reads, though, so I think you'd enjoy them all. A quick read, Birthday Cake is worth the one click.

I received a free advance reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
4,335 reviews27 followers
June 23, 2023
I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving my review. Valerie and Grayson see each other weekly when he delivers her packages. They both look forward to seeing each other. When she decides to step out of her shell and do something for her birthday, their future begins to fall into place. There isn't a long "get to know you" period before they are working on their dynamic. The interesting storyline with his company and seeing her so much, made it not feel rushed into. Grayson just needed a way past her being a customer. Overall I really liked their relationship and the way that they both wanted to be the best for each other. Valerie's loneliness and shyness slipped away thanks to him. Grayson opens up her world and fills her heart. There is a little conflict in the story, but Daddy does what it takes to fix it. I have really enjoyed these books. Each couple has been fun and loving. The sweet is well balanced with the heat and discipline.
979 reviews2 followers
June 23, 2023
Birthday Cake by Pepper North and Paige Michaels is the thirteenth book in the Little Cakes series, and I swear, these just keep getting better and better!

Valerie and Grayson are too cute! Valerie is a bit self conscious, but has so much love to give, and just wants to be accepted for who she is! And Grayson, sweet, endearing, loveable, strong and dependable Grayson, well, what more could a girl ask for than a guy that will always put her first, and wants to treat her like the princess she is?

This story is very light on angst, has some communication stumbling blocks, but delivers on the sweetest HEA, and absolutely leaves a smile on your face! So, if you're looking for a fast paced read that will make your heart happy, look no further, and indulge in some Birthday Cake!

P. S. This flavor rocks!

P. P. S. Loved seeing more of my favorite Littles!

P. P. P. S. I cannot wait for Jordi's story!!!
137 reviews4 followers
June 25, 2023
Valerie gets introduced at the end of Flirty Kumquat as a potential customer at Maniac Tats. One week before her birthday, she truly sees the delivery man for who he is: her Daddy. They embark on a whole birthday adventure and romance complete with Ellie’s delicious cupcakes.

I love that this story is about Valerie going from always playing it safe to orchestrating different opportunities to stretch herself, in life and her kink. It is all about her wanting to do some personal growth. When Grayson comes along, he encourages and helps her accomplish what she wanted but was afraid to do it alone…and some things she didn’t know she’d want too!

Although this whole series is comprised of stand-alone books, why would you deprive yourself? This story has DDlg, spanking, restraints, a moment of ABDL, tattooing, and a HEA.
1,070 reviews29 followers
June 26, 2023
A Little who works from home as a photographer's PA and a delivery driver who delivers packages are the two main characters in this latest delight from authors Pepper North and Paige Michaels. It just goes to show that even if you are housebound love can come knocking at the door and in the case of Valerie this is exactly what happens. Never in her wildest dreams could she envisage what Grayson could offer her and because she is Little, Grayson can't keep his heart from going on a wild ride every time she answers her door to accept her latest package. The story is one of sheer delight as are all the Daddy/Little stories these two amazing authors create. I love that in this world of chaos and heartache we can still find wonderful stories of love and devotion. An entire series these two authors can be totally proud of. Highly recommended read.
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2,355 reviews22 followers
May 30, 2023
Another great addition to the Little Cakes series.

Valerie is another Little in the community who is scared to step out of her shell. When she finally builds up the courage to talk about getting a tattoo, she runs into the man that she has envisioned as her Daddy. Grayson is a man who is ready to be a Daddy and he wants Valerie. Their romance happens quickly, but they both know what they want and they work to get it. I also enjoyed the brief visit with other Littles and their Daddies at Blaze and of course the requisite trip to Little Cakes for their delicious cupcakes. There is a quick introduction to the next Little who is going to find her Daddy at the end.

I received an advance copy and this is my honest review.

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1,519 reviews8 followers
June 10, 2023
I am thinking that I am not as into these books as I used to be. I am just not into reading about a woman who is a Little wearing diapers, sucking on pacifiers and sitting in a high chair.

This story revolved around a woman named Valerie who is definitely a Little. She is into birthday cake cupcakes 🧁. She goes to a tattoo parlor wanting to see tattoos. She meets a guy there named Grayson. He also delivers packages to her house a lot. Grayson used to be in the military but it doesn’t mention what he used to do. Valerie works for some kind of photographer as an assistant. Grayson knows that he wants Valerie as his little. I am just not interested in these kinds of stories as I used to be. This was a short and very cutesy kind of story but I was glad to have finished it.
681 reviews5 followers
June 21, 2023
Welcome back to the Little Cakes Series Book 13! This is Grayson and Valerie's story.
Valerie is a shy introverted girl who had dreaming about the delivery driver who brought her packages everyday for a while but it wasn't until she goes to her the tattoo shop and gets encouragement from a new friend to ask Grayson out that sparks fly between the pair.
Grayson has noticed Valerie for a while but he finally knows that she is his Little girl forever.
This is such a sweet story as Grayson helps Valerie explore her Little side, shows her the a bit of the world and calms her fears. And of course there are some steamy moments, some light spanking and some hilarious tales of Littles hijinks.
I received an Advanced readers copy for free and am leaving a honest voluntary review
785 reviews3 followers
June 23, 2023
Just okay.

Grayson and Valerie are cute and sweet but I found myself drifting off often wondering this and that while reading this; ie: what if she accidentally called Grayson "Daddy" in front of her father? Not cool. There's no explanation for why she felt the need to regress, or her relationship with her parents, just that they seemed to be happily in her life. There's no real background for either of these characters. The including of the Birthday Cake Cupcake made sense in this story as she did have her birthday in this book. I did like the better explanation for the diapers which I've ALWAYS had a problem with. There's no real major conflict either, just getting to know each other. I will keep reading. Sigh.
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1,335 reviews34 followers
June 10, 2023
Who hasn't heard of the hot delivery guy who makes you swoon. When Valerie runs into Grayson out in the real world sparks truly fly. Even though she's scared, she takes a chance and finds out he's just as interested in her. And the frosting on her birthday cake, HE'S A DADDY. I love the two of these and how they learned about each other. Grayson would never embarrass her, but he allows Valerie to let out her little in the real world. They also travel to Blaze and Valerie starts to make friends with other Littles. We really see a progress of Valerie's personality and how she starts asking for what she wants. Great HEA and glimpse into the next story.
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44 reviews
June 21, 2023
Valerie thanks she is a strong independant woman, at least that is what she is telling herself. She works from home and Valla herself a hermit, dears herself out to meet up with Tatiana at Maniac tattoo. There she gets to meet with deliveryman Grayson, who she has been dreaming of for a long time. Will she do as Tatiana advices her to do, and Ask Greyson out?

This is an instalove story with ageplay elements as well as regressing to a very young age. The book utdele is very sweet and a quick read. I wish we would meat more of the other Littles and more shenanigans and happenings with the other people living in the city.
This is a HEA kinda book.
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5,667 reviews276 followers
June 22, 2023
Another good read from Pepper and Paige!! I am really enjoying these cute little novellas!! I only wished two things the first that they were longer and two that they didn't end on such a drop off. I mean I know we see these couples in different books on down the road and I hope like at the end if the series we get one where it shows like a chapter of each individual couples and like an epilogue of their future. But I guess I will see. But overall if you like these types of books you will definitely love these books. I am definitely going to have to go back and read the ones I have missed!! This was a good read and I would recommend it!! ~By Tina
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773 reviews9 followers
June 23, 2023
Dare to dream

I loved this addition to the Little Cakes series.
Birthday Cake is definitely a birthday treat.
Valerie wants two things: a daddy all her own and a tattoo. Is she brave enough to go after both.
After a chance meeting it seems her dream daddy is already known to her, will she face her fears and have her dreams come true.
Grayson knew Valerie was his little girl the first time he saw her, but his job means he can't find out for sure.
Daddies and littles always find a way, and this caring story is no exception.
I loved this book, the character interactions, and story detail.
I highly recommend this book and authors. A great world to live in 💖
520 reviews
May 28, 2023
My new favourite. So delightful, I didn't want to put it down.

I absolutely adored Valerie and Grayson's romance. There is very little angst, the story simply flowed.

I found Valerie had such an innocence to her mannerisms that she came over as very precious. Grayson is her perfect counterpart, a tender, knowledgeable and devoted Daddy.

As always, this author team has created the perfect blend of sweetness to balance the speed and intensity of each new couple's romantic journey. Sneak peeks into the next terrific cupcake confection will whet your appetite.
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3,041 reviews32 followers
June 9, 2023
A fun DdLg romance
I absolutely loved reading this story about Valerie, who has always wanted a daddy of her own, and Grayson who has been searching for his little girl for a long time. It was great to see you this Bunning relationship grow and the growing pains that they had along the way. There is a happy ever after for this couple, and also a sneak peak into who will be in the next story.

I was given an advanced copy of this book to read and I am reviewing with my honest and fair opinion.
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284 reviews1 follower
June 12, 2023
This was a sweet (pun intended) read. Greer had to fight through so much personal trauma, family trauma and mental/physical trauma ... you have to be so strong to do all this, but you don't always believe in your strengths. In walks Hack, white knight if you will he has his own emotional things to work through, but he is a fixer so you'll have to read through to see if he can help. Then you add all his brothers (not blood, but family he chose), get's tense at times, emotional and a lot of deep breathing. You need to read this one and all the one's previously.
197 reviews4 followers
June 19, 2023
Valerie is an introvert who works from home and can hide her Little. She rarely goes out and the only person she sees a lot of is her delivery guy Grayson. She fantasizes about him being her Daddy.
Grayson loves delivering packages to Valerie, there’s just something special about her. When he finally runs into Valerie outside of her house and of all places the tattoo parlor, Grayson thinks he might just have found his Little.
Can they have found their Daddy/Little with the help of a birthday cupcake?
5,988 reviews30 followers
June 28, 2023
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Wow, this yummy book makes you hungry for the man "O" I mean cupcakes, this story was about dreams coming true and the characters were captivating. Grayson is a gorgeous man that does delivery, there is one house he looks forward to do deliveries to he feels that she is a little, he just wishes she was his. Valerie is a little she has always dreamed of having a Daddy and dreamed of the delivery driver. It was hot, sexy, spicy, spanking, light kink, pleasurable, sensual love.
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