Daddy's Little Christmas Tree

by Della Cain

Forrest lost his Secret Santa gift and found his new daddy.

Moving to a new state for a new job right before Christmas wasn’t my best decision. I no longer have my local little friends to play with and daddies to do scenes with during my favorite time of year. My plans for Christmas decorating parties, sleigh rides, crafts with lots and lots of stickers, visits with Santa, and adorable seasonal onesies? They’ll all have to wait until next year.

When a coworker asks me to be their elf and deliver all their Secret Santa presents for them, I giddily accept. It’s not the same as having little fun, but it gets me into the Christmas spirit…that is until I lose my first delivery, and my boss is the one who finds it—my boss whom I have a crush the size of my entire apartment building, on.

Daddy’s Little Christmas Tree is a sweet with heat Secret Santa Daddy MM romance set in the world of Found by Daddy. It features a little beginning a new life in a new city, a daddy who knows he shouldn’t be looking at his new hire the way he does, but he can’t help it, Forrest who is too adorable and too in need of a daddy, a delivery gone wrong, holiday cheer, cookies galore, more glitter than any vacuum can handle, Chained’s twist on a holiday shindig, all the magic of Christmas, and a happily ever after. If you enjoy your romance filled with true love, a sweet and caring daddy, and an adorable boy who’s ready to let his daddy know exactly what he needs, download Daddy’s Little Christmas Tree today.

***This holiday season is full of secrets. Secret Daddies, that is. Follow three of your favorite MM authors as they bring you tales of kisses, cuddles, and holiday cheer. Each Secret Santa Daddy book is a standalone and can be read in any order.***

Genres: M M Romance, Christmas, Romance, LGBT

103 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 28, 2024

Reviews

[SJ · Rating 2 out of 5]

This D/l started out okay. There was not much depth to the characters who I could not visualize, at all. I don’t remember any descriptions of either MC. Just a shallow and generic story that soon became all tell and no show. It was like reading a diary with two POV’s, “We did this and this and then we did that.” A very boring writing style and story.

[Natalie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cliff & Forrest
Rating: 3.5⭐

- Boss/Employee
- Age Play
- Christmas Romance
- Cat Dads

This is a short, low angst Christmas workplace romance with a just a little age play. The majority of the story was about them becoming a couple, their holiday events, and navigating their work situation as a couple.

Verse: No
HEA: Yes
POV: Dual
Breakup: No
Cheat: No
OM/OW Drama: No
Ages: Unknown

[Smut Librarian · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sweet Daddy /little story with only a small focus on the kinks. A good read.

[Kristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

So Sweet

Forest and Cliff's story is so sweet. I love the way their story starts, and I love how their relationship grows. You should definitely read this book!

[Lynette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story.

[Denise GremoryKohta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a sweet read.

I really love the world the author created. Beautiful characters who steal your heart. I have to admit though Nick took the biggest piece.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Della Cain's stories are so heartwarming and rejuvenating of the spirit. This one is focused around the Christmas holiday season, with one of the MCs recently moving to a new state for his career. The main characters, Cliff and Forrest (who moved), share an appreciation for eachother, though neither voices it as Cliff is Forrest's superior at work. They do inevitably run into eachother at Chained though... aqward!

Cliff is the best Daddy and seems to inherently sense what Forrest is feeling. Forrest's positive sense of self really struck me, as its hard being single in his unique situation (new state, new job, no friends yet, during his favorite holiday). His willingness to fight for the little normalcy he finds garners him my respect. I too am a huge Christmas fan, and love how this book focuses on the holiday as a whole, not just the activities involved (Santa, sleigh rides, cookies, etc) but the joy to be found in spending time with friends/loved ones, and sharing from the heart.

I received a gift copy of this book and highly recommend it to others. This review is voluntary. Happy Reading Y'all📚

[Marion · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is part of the multi-author Secret Santa Daddy. Each book can be enjoyed as a standalone. This is a great book to kick off the holiday reading season. This is the story of Forrest and Cliff. Forrest is a little who has changed jobs and moved to a new city just before the holiday season. Happy to start his new job, he is worried that he will be lonely without friends. Cliff is an upper-middle manager and indirectly Forrest's new boss. He is also a daddy that can recognize when a little needs a daddy. But with the current power structure, starting a relationship with a subordinate is forbidden. While both Forrest and Cliff feel a pull towards each other, they recognize the workplace restrictions. That is until Forrest takes steps to get what he wants. A full time daddy of his own. This is their story. It is a well written book and is easy to read. I enjoyed seeing how their relationship grew and their foundation became stronger. I enjoyed this book. It has no angst. It is a quick read that is sweet and will put you in a holiday frame of mind.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Shannon · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars
Short, sweet, minimal angst romance. Forrest and Cliff have an instant attraction that is powerful, but due to work rules, they need to not act on it. They secretly have some dates, but Forrest especially isn't happy about it, so he figures out a way that they can be open about it. Their Daddy/little sides meshing as well as their ordinary adult lives. These two men have connected quickly and fallen deeply in love in a short amount of time. Their HEA is sweet. The cat, Nick, is often a scene stealer and way too adorable.
The ARC I read still needed some proofing, this will hopefully be finished for the final copy. There was really only one thing that stood out as having been forgotten. I won't say exactly what it was, but basically Forrest had one aspect of intimate times that he sometimes enjoyed, but didn't get to do often with past lovers because other partners haven't been agreeable to it. This seemed like something he was disappointed to miss, so I felt that it should have at least been a conversation with Cliff, but nothing was ever mentioned.

[Emma Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Daddy's Little Christmas Tree by Della Cain is a sweet and heartwarming MM holiday romance that brings all the festive feels. Forrest, a little in need of love and care, is charming and endearing as he navigates the challenges of moving to a new city during Christmas. His innocent excitement for the season is infectious, and the relationship that blossoms between him and his boss, the caring but conflicted daddy figure, is tender and sweet.

The story is full of holiday magic, with glitter, cookies, and all the heartwarming traditions of Christmas, creating a cozy and feel-good atmosphere. The slow-burn romance between Forrest and his boss is filled with sweet moments of vulnerability and care, and the chemistry between them is undeniable. If you enjoy a romance that combines sweetness, a bit of heat, and the magic of Christmas, this book is a delightful read. A perfect holiday escape, with an adorable HEA to wrap it all up!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Mandy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Forrest moved to a new state and a new job just before Christmas and so plans for Christmas decorating parties, sleigh rides, crafts with lots and lots of stickers, visits with Santa, and adorable seasonal onesies? They’ll all have to wait until next year. When a coworker asks him to be their elf and deliver all their Secret Santa presents for them, he giddily accepts. It’s not the same as having little fun, but it gets him into the Christmas spirit - that is until he loses his first delivery, and his boss is the one who finds it - his boss who he has a crush the size of his entire apartment building, on.

This was a sweet Christmas story about a little who found his new Daddy thanks to a lost secret Santa delivery. I loved Noel the cat and the way that they all became a family. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with a BDSM-like DDLB dynamic

[Nina Diab · Rating 4 out of 5]

'Not one to hide who I was, I didn’t keep all my little stuff hidden away, like some did. If I didn’t trust you enough with that side of me, you just weren’t invited over. I learned a long time ago that hiding any part of myself like that tainted it.'

I loved this book. It was such a sweet little (pun intended) Christmas romance. I loved both Forrest and Cliff. I liked that Forrest was true to himself and didn't try and hide who he was. I liked that how people were treated was worth more to Cliff than money, and he took a 10% decrease in salary to work for another company that treated their employees well.

The chemistry between the two of them sizzled. Cliff was trying hard to resist his cute employee but eventually took a chance.

“Pretty sure you’re the perfect elf,” he said, and heaven help me if my cheeks didn’t burn with heat.

4 stars.

[Shawna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Daddy's Little Christmas Tree. Forrest is new in the city and feeling a bit down as he is away from his friends for the holiday. He has a bit of a crush on his boss, Cliff. Ut since they work together nothing can happen. When Cliff sees Forrest in the little room at Chained he knows he wants him but he pushes him away. They need to be careful but Cliff can’t resist and makes a peace offering. Now they are having the best relationship and if Forrest can change his department then they can be out in the open with their relationship. I loved the story and the characters. A sweet holiday story. I would definitely recommend this book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[C.B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Too sweet! Forrest, relocated and started a new job during his favorite time of the year, Christmas. He leaves his friends, his traditions and his favorite club, Collared which makes him feel nostalgic. His bright spot is his new boss Cliff on whom he secretly crushes. Forrest is asked to deliver a few gifts and loses his first Secret Santa delivery, found by Cliff. It opened the door for them to finally casually communicate. This is a nice story started in a Christmas background that puts folks in a giving mindset. Good story navigating the dilemma of a romance between boss and employee. Della, creates the most likeable characters. Nicely done. I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Amy Weller · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is fantastic! Forrest makes a move to a new place and a new job and it will change everything. He will find Cliff, his supervisor, who will end up being so much more. Forrest loves the holidays and loves being little. An evening at a new to him club will have him learning the truth about his new supervisor, who he happens to have a crush on. Things will start slowly between the two but I love how their relationship develops as the story unfolds. Add in one sassy rescue cat and you get a wonderful tale of love that is an absolute must read!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Fiona · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the story of Forrest and Cliff. Forrest had moved to a new town in New York City, and a new job, as a little, he thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas season, and all the fun activities that he could get up to. In his new job, his boss Cliff was very attractive and Forrest thought that he would make a fantastic daddy. It was only when he was visiting his new club Chained, that he saw Cliff and realised that he was a Daddy. I really enjoyed the way their relationship progressed and eventually turned into a happily ever after.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Shifty Bugger · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I absolutely loved reading this book I couldn't get enough I wanted more, the story was written well with plenty of fun and the characters were captivating. This story was a Christmas theme a feel good story and Forrest and Cliff bring all the joys of the biggest holiday. Forrest because he has only moved to town for his job and luckily it has a Kink Club and Chained is the sister Club to Collard where Forrest is a member. Cliff was one daddy that captivates me with the caring side and the ending was extra sweet.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Forrest is a Little without a Daddy who moved to a new town, got a new job and joined a new club just before Christmas. The man he wants for a Daddy is his new boss, Cliff. Cliff wants him too, but recognizes the power imbalance. Luckily, they solve that and their sweet relationship begins accompanied by the festivities of Christmas. Just like the dazzle and joy of Forrest's favorite Christmas trees, this Daddy/Boy combo shine as a perfect pair. I received a copy of this book through Booksprout and this is my voluntary opinion.

[Heather MMRomanceReviewed]

Daddy's Little Christmas Tree is part of the Secret Daddies multi-author holiday series and a sweet way to get in the holiday spirit.

This is a short, sweet, fairly low angst boss/employee daddy/little holiday story. If you've read this far and are still with me, you'll probably enjoy reading the book. It's adorably simple, straightforward and has a good balance of daddy/little and steamy boyfriends, along with some sweet holiday celebrations. It's well paced and ff you're a fan of Della Cain's brand of sweet romance, this book is a definite add to your holiday TBR.

[Shelia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful story to kick off the Christmas season. Forrest is the sweetest and most thoughtful Little ever and he finds a Daddy just in time for Christmas. Cliff is his new boss at the company Forrest moved to for a fresh start in a new city. Find out how they get around company policy and enjoy a drop-in by our patriarchal figure, Bridger. Della has brought the sweetness and Christmas spirit to the pages to get you started for your own holiday season. Grab this quick "little" read and enjoy.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[LJ Henley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a sweet Christmas story. I loved Forrest and Cliff. After moving to a new town for a new job, Forrest is ready to explore the little/Daddy club in his new town. He needed a safe place to play and meet other little sand maybe a new Daddy. Little did he know that his boss would fit his needs so well. Cliff sees Forrest at the kink club and after a little glitch, they are soon an item. Everything is focused on Christmas, which it should be! Sweet story!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[CMLH · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forrest might have moved at the worst possible time for his favorite holiday and missing his friends. But maybe being the Secret Santa delivery person might help. Well, if he doesn’t lose everything. Cliff is trying to ignore how he reacts to the new employee but that ends up being a little too much. As they try to figure out their relationship among the rules of their work, what really matters is what will win in the end.

[Barb · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a quick very sweet story! Forrest and Cliff were both adorable and just so sweet together! They had some strong chemistry but had some things to work out. I loved how into the holidays they were. Nick was adorable too! This author always brings us the sweetest characters that you just fall in love with! Very enjoyable story!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Leonie Duncan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just love me a good Daddy and his Little story. Forrest finding the perfect Daddy was such a story. It's shortish and super sweet as this couple navigate through working together and falling for each other at the same time. Forrest takes a deep breath and takes things into his own hands to fix things because his Daddy is worth it. I loved it! I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

[Syd Springer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Forrest and Cliff were so cute and perfect together! I really enjoyed the connection and chemistry between these two, in their professional like and in Daddy/little. These two have bumps to cover come as they are not supposed to date due to work but this Daddy will always look out for his boy. I really enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to more soon.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Latecia Jennings · Rating 4 out of 5]

So many feels with this one. It was a little awkward in the beginning with Forrest and Cliff. Attraction between the two but obstacles at work that might make it hard for their budding relationship. So glad things worked out...some sweet sexy times...not much angst...a lot of fun...good communication and entertaining daddy/boy play. Lovely HEA...NICE! Recommend read:)

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really sweet story of Little Forrest and Daddy Cliff feeling a mutual attraction and connection at work, then finding a way to be together without breaking the rules. Likable characters, secret Santa’s, a cat named Nick, tree stuffies, fun times at Chained, lots of cookies and a HEA makes a short, entertaining read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jewell Moreno · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really sweet quick read, its the first in the fourth season of Secret Santa Daddies...Forrest just moved to a new city to start a new job, where Cliff is his new boss. Both are attracted to each other, but the work thing makes it complicated. Keeping their relationship secret, they begin to go on magical dates surrounding Christmas. There's also a moody cat, named Nick as in St. Nicholas...

[Nicole Deanne Veracruz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a super sweet daddy/little book. Forrest had just transferred to a new job in a new town and was feeling kinda lost without his friends and home club. Cliff was his super attractive boss. That made him off limits. But when they run into each other at the local kink club they decided not to fight the attraction.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Laora · Rating 5 out of 5]

4,5*
What I liked a lot was the equal relationship between Cliff & Forrest. This seemed a truely balanced relationship both in their D&L relation and their dynamic outside of that. Did enjiy that St
Nick with attitude was mixed in ( its a cat). This was a very festive holiiday novella which I enjoyed reading in the run up to the December days.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.