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The Lactin Brotherhood #9
Widowed Dad Needs Milk
Torin Barker is a devoted husband and father to his newborn daughter. But after a terrible accident takes his wife from them just months after the baby’s birth, he’s not sure how to move forward. He wants to provide the best of everything to his baby girl, but she’s allergic to all the formulas he tries and he needs to purchase human milk. When the supply is low at the milk bank, he resorts to hiring a live-in wet nurse to make sure his baby’s needs are always met.
But when the wet nurse shows up, he’s shocked not only to find a man standing there…but the man who got away. His first crush from back in high school, when he wasn’t sure if he was into men or women. The best friend he never thought he’d see again was standing on his doorstep with a suitcase and a smile.
Joss has been in a bit of a rough patch, couch surfing and taking freelance gigs while trying to figure out what to do with his life. So when the request for a live-in job comes up from The Lactin Brotherhood, he’s in. All in.
Neither Torin or Joss expect to see each other on that doorstep, and when they do, the feelings they both tried to leave behind so many years ago come rushing back in.
Widowed Dad Needs Milk is part of The Lactin Brotherhood shared world about men who naturally lactate and the guys who need them. This is the latest D/s lactation kink, bi-awakening, second chance romance book by Alex Blaine with other authors also writing and co-writing in this universe. If you're interested in writing a Lactin Brotherhood book of your own, please reach out to any of the authors for information. Each book can be read as a standalone but you'll love them so much, you'll want to read every book in the series.
But when the wet nurse shows up, he’s shocked not only to find a man standing there…but the man who got away. His first crush from back in high school, when he wasn’t sure if he was into men or women. The best friend he never thought he’d see again was standing on his doorstep with a suitcase and a smile.
Joss has been in a bit of a rough patch, couch surfing and taking freelance gigs while trying to figure out what to do with his life. So when the request for a live-in job comes up from The Lactin Brotherhood, he’s in. All in.
Neither Torin or Joss expect to see each other on that doorstep, and when they do, the feelings they both tried to leave behind so many years ago come rushing back in.
Widowed Dad Needs Milk is part of The Lactin Brotherhood shared world about men who naturally lactate and the guys who need them. This is the latest D/s lactation kink, bi-awakening, second chance romance book by Alex Blaine with other authors also writing and co-writing in this universe. If you're interested in writing a Lactin Brotherhood book of your own, please reach out to any of the authors for information. Each book can be read as a standalone but you'll love them so much, you'll want to read every book in the series.
95 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 19, 2024
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February 8, 2025
I was hyped for the story because since I started this series, I was expecting someone to muse a baby but in my opinion this wasnt really how I expected it to be not was the whole second chance thing and their dynamic well done ….
December 30, 2024
2.75 stars!
I really looked forward to reading a lactation story but this unfortunately didn't deliver on the smexy side of things. I was expecting something like Roe Horvat's "Milk" type with lots of lactation-kink scenes but this ended up with only one sex scene. I was whelmed and a bit disappointed. It was pretty wholesome though.
I really looked forward to reading a lactation story but this unfortunately didn't deliver on the smexy side of things. I was expecting something like Roe Horvat's "Milk" type with lots of lactation-kink scenes but this ended up with only one sex scene. I was whelmed and a bit disappointed. It was pretty wholesome though.
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January 5, 2025I read this for a dare (as in, I dared myself to read it). Definitely not as weird as I expected it to be.
January 30, 2025
I’m not much of a second-chance romance fan, but I enjoyed this one. Joss (Joshua) is a sweet angel. 💕
October 21, 2024
2 stars
I don't wanto to disrespect the author's work, but there were too many things I didn't like in this story to give it more than 2 stars.
The main problem is that it's all too superficial: we know Torin hurt Joshua in high school, but in order to be a good second chance at love romance, we should have known more (about their feelings, their dreams, if they had plans to stay together); moreover, two 18 years old inexperienced teenagers exploring kinks and setting their sexual dynamic into a Daddy/boy relationship felt a bit ridiculous.
We know that Torin's parents were homophobic, but after him going away to college and then graduating, they still had power over him? Why didn't he tried to make amends sooner with Joshua, if he was such a big love.
The dead wife trope is just convenient and honestly, Torin constantly saying that she was like a sister to him and that he didn't love her like he loved Joshua was just annoying.
Lastly, the story has an abrupt end and we don't get to see Joshua to be more than a nanny to Bella: Torin says they're all family, but he never calls Joshua "Dad" or "Papa", he keeps referring to him by his first name when he talks to Bella.
I don't wanto to disrespect the author's work, but there were too many things I didn't like in this story to give it more than 2 stars.
The main problem is that it's all too superficial: we know Torin hurt Joshua in high school, but in order to be a good second chance at love romance, we should have known more (about their feelings, their dreams, if they had plans to stay together); moreover, two 18 years old inexperienced teenagers exploring kinks and setting their sexual dynamic into a Daddy/boy relationship felt a bit ridiculous.
We know that Torin's parents were homophobic, but after him going away to college and then graduating, they still had power over him? Why didn't he tried to make amends sooner with Joshua, if he was such a big love.
The dead wife trope is just convenient and honestly, Torin constantly saying that she was like a sister to him and that he didn't love her like he loved Joshua was just annoying.
Lastly, the story has an abrupt end and we don't get to see Joshua to be more than a nanny to Bella: Torin says they're all family, but he never calls Joshua "Dad" or "Papa", he keeps referring to him by his first name when he talks to Bella.
October 20, 2024
Torin Barker is a devoted husband and father to his newborn daughter. But after a terrible accident takes his wife from them just months after the baby’s birth, he’s not sure how to move forward. He wants to provide the best of everything to his baby girl, but she’s allergic to all the formulas he tries and he needs to purchase human milk. When the supply is low at the milk bank, he resorts to hiring a live-in wet nurse to make sure his baby’s needs are always met. But when the wet nurse shows up, he’s shocked not only to find a man standing there but the man who got away. His first crush was from back in high school when he wasn’t sure if he was into men or women. The best friend he never thought he’d see again was standing on his doorstep with a suitcase and a smile. Joss has been in a bit of a rough patch, couch surfing and taking freelance gigs while trying to figure out what to do with his life. So when the request for a live-in job comes up from The Lactin Brotherhood, he’s in. All in. Neither Torin nor Joss expects to see each other on that doorstep, and when they do, the feelings they both tried to leave behind so many years ago come rushing back in.
This was a sweet story centred on the two ex-lovers and a sweet little girl. I liked that they took their time but there was no detailed character development nor more analysis of their thoughts and feelings. Easy to read and understand. This was an MM story with mature content and male lactation.
This was a sweet story centred on the two ex-lovers and a sweet little girl. I liked that they took their time but there was no detailed character development nor more analysis of their thoughts and feelings. Easy to read and understand. This was an MM story with mature content and male lactation.
December 27, 2024
Sweet story of second chances
High school is hard and when you’re trying to be everything to everyone it’s even harder. Torrin is recently widowed with a daughter who has digestive issues. Joss works for a lactation clinic and is matched with Torrin. They have a history that is rough. But, they are able to reconnect and learn from the past. Joss completes their family in such a sweet way.
High school is hard and when you’re trying to be everything to everyone it’s even harder. Torrin is recently widowed with a daughter who has digestive issues. Joss works for a lactation clinic and is matched with Torrin. They have a history that is rough. But, they are able to reconnect and learn from the past. Joss completes their family in such a sweet way.
November 13, 2024
I have enjoyed this series but as read back to back I was getting a bit bored! However this book certainly put everything back in place! Such a lovely storyline with such endearing characters it drew me in and kept me there. I loved the second chance relationship development between Torin and Joss. am emotional and heartwarming read. Now off to read the last few books! 😄
November 30, 2024
Milk for Baby Bella!!!
Torin is desperate after the accidental death of his wife. Their young infant Bella needs human milk, not formula, to thrive. Enjoy how Torin and Joss, a member of the Lactin Brotherhood, reconnect, bond over baby Bella and rediscover their steamy passion for each other!!!
Torin is desperate after the accidental death of his wife. Their young infant Bella needs human milk, not formula, to thrive. Enjoy how Torin and Joss, a member of the Lactin Brotherhood, reconnect, bond over baby Bella and rediscover their steamy passion for each other!!!
December 27, 2024
It was cute. It's kinky and a bit odd, but the characters were cute and well developed, plot was sufficient for the length and they do fall quickly but they knew each other before so it wasn't too quick for me. All in all, it was good. I wished it was a bit longer because I liked the characters so much and wanted an epilogue going further into the future with them.
January 11, 2025
Widowed dad needs milk!
Joss need a job. Couch surfing on his friends couch is getting old. He's excited when he gets a job as a milk provider for a little baby and her daddy. Torin is surprised when he opens the door to his long lost love. Realizing that the feelings have never died between them, they give into having another chance.
Joss need a job. Couch surfing on his friends couch is getting old. He's excited when he gets a job as a milk provider for a little baby and her daddy. Torin is surprised when he opens the door to his long lost love. Realizing that the feelings have never died between them, they give into having another chance.
October 19, 2024
Sweet second chance
I always wish these books were never ending. The writing is so good and the stories just hit the spot each time. I can’t wait for the next one to be released!
I’m not a big second chance fan, but I loved this book
I always wish these books were never ending. The writing is so good and the stories just hit the spot each time. I can’t wait for the next one to be released!
I’m not a big second chance fan, but I loved this book
October 21, 2024
Good but short
I enjoyed the story but felt it was too short and needed more feel like it was complete. Not in the sense that there is a cliffhanger or anything but just like the story need more to it.
I enjoyed the story but felt it was too short and needed more feel like it was complete. Not in the sense that there is a cliffhanger or anything but just like the story need more to it.
December 27, 2024
I got this book for free on stuff your kindle day. I thought I’d give it a whirl but I personally couldn’t get over the male lactation. Although I love a good MM romance this gave me that with a little bit of spice. Overall good story.
December 30, 2024
Short and Sweet
This was a quick read but super cute the whole time. Bella was a joy. I'm not usually one for second chances but this was just sweet enough and without too much of the angst that can accompany them.
This was a quick read but super cute the whole time. Bella was a joy. I'm not usually one for second chances but this was just sweet enough and without too much of the angst that can accompany them.
January 1, 2025
Sweet
It's very sweet and a little spicy. I enjoyed the second chance storyline. It was well written, and the chericters are well developed considering it's not all that long of a read.
It's very sweet and a little spicy. I enjoyed the second chance storyline. It was well written, and the chericters are well developed considering it's not all that long of a read.
February 9, 2025
So the guy is just able to lactate. But like, in what universe could you go to someone's house and be like yeah, I'll be the wet-nurse for your baby and I'm a guy....
It was okay, quick, but it wasn't memorable. Really just an average romance with 2 guys and a baby.
It was okay, quick, but it wasn't memorable. Really just an average romance with 2 guys and a baby.
January 18, 2026
sweet and steamy
This is a really sweet romance with a great storyline, adorable characters and a beautiful bay girl. I really enjoyed the hi awakening and second chance romance. A great addition to an amazing series
This is a really sweet romance with a great storyline, adorable characters and a beautiful bay girl. I really enjoyed the hi awakening and second chance romance. A great addition to an amazing series
October 20, 2024
cute
A cute quick read by a new author to me. I enjoy second chance romance. The kink is new to me but pretty mild.
A cute quick read by a new author to me. I enjoy second chance romance. The kink is new to me but pretty mild.
October 21, 2024
Sweet
Joss and Torin's book is super sweet. I love this low angst, second chance, roommates to lovers, with a little Daddy kink thrown in book. I recommend this book!
Joss and Torin's book is super sweet. I love this low angst, second chance, roommates to lovers, with a little Daddy kink thrown in book. I recommend this book!
November 3, 2024
A great addition to the series! I love seeing all the different ways these lactating men find their happiness. Joss and torin were adorable and I love that they got a second chance at their hea!
December 26, 2024
Torin hurt Joshua in high school and a decade later when he suddenly becomes a widower to a young baby Joss ends up back in his life and those feelings that he fought are back with a vengeance.
December 26, 2024
Hot but sweet
December 29, 2024
cute
First time reading one of this type of book. Wasn’t what I expected, although I didn’t really know what I expected. Cute book.
First time reading one of this type of book. Wasn’t what I expected, although I didn’t really know what I expected. Cute book.
December 30, 2024
Rating: ⭐️⭐️1/2
Enjoyment: ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Enjoyment: ❤️❤️❤️❤️
January 3, 2025
Read aloud with Allison and Calvin around a fire place. Was not good
February 11, 2025
😍😍😍😍
This was such a cute love story! Short but sweet! Great storyline! Love tjisnauthor!n ant wait for the next book!!!
This was such a cute love story! Short but sweet! Great storyline! Love tjisnauthor!n ant wait for the next book!!!
February 21, 2025
The story was kind of sweet and I liked that it had made lactation in it. But the writing wasn’t fabulous. It’s a one time read.
April 2, 2025
2.25 ⭐️
July 13, 2025
The timeline of things felt a little wrong and there definitely wasn’t enough of an explanation for past behaviour. Cute but empty of any depth.
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