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A line that shouldn’t be crossed and a Daddy who can’t turn back…
DAMON
I’ve spent my life in combat zones and have seen the worst of humanity. This mission was supposed to be easy and straightforward—protect the embassy from cartel threats. Instead, I’m stuck babysitting Mackenzi Bradenburg, the ambassador’s bratty daughter.
She’s the real danger. Too young for me, undeniably beautiful, and my son’s ex. If I had any sense left, I’d stay the hell away. Yet, every breath she takes tests my control. She’s everything I shouldn’t want and can’t stop wanting. But I’m falling for her like a fool and putting both of us at risk.
MACKENZI
I’ve been yanked from campus and dumped in a South American embassy “for my own safety,” thanks to my father’s enemies and his obsession with control. Now I’m stuck under 24/7 protection, surrounded by grim-faced men who bark orders like I’m the enemy. Except one of them doesn’t bark. Damon growls. And I like it.
He’s tattooed, brooding, and old enough to be my father. If that’s not bad enough, I’m far too inexperienced for him. I should stay away, but the more he watches me like he owns me, the more I want to misbehave—just to see what he’ll do.
Falling for him is reckless. But calling him Daddy feels so good.
DAMON
I’ve spent my life in combat zones and have seen the worst of humanity. This mission was supposed to be easy and straightforward—protect the embassy from cartel threats. Instead, I’m stuck babysitting Mackenzi Bradenburg, the ambassador’s bratty daughter.
She’s the real danger. Too young for me, undeniably beautiful, and my son’s ex. If I had any sense left, I’d stay the hell away. Yet, every breath she takes tests my control. She’s everything I shouldn’t want and can’t stop wanting. But I’m falling for her like a fool and putting both of us at risk.
MACKENZI
I’ve been yanked from campus and dumped in a South American embassy “for my own safety,” thanks to my father’s enemies and his obsession with control. Now I’m stuck under 24/7 protection, surrounded by grim-faced men who bark orders like I’m the enemy. Except one of them doesn’t bark. Damon growls. And I like it.
He’s tattooed, brooding, and old enough to be my father. If that’s not bad enough, I’m far too inexperienced for him. I should stay away, but the more he watches me like he owns me, the more I want to misbehave—just to see what he’ll do.
Falling for him is reckless. But calling him Daddy feels so good.
378 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 22, 2026
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J.L. Quick
39 books404 followersJ.L. Quick is an author of spicy, dark, contemporary (18+) romance novels and novellas. Utilizing a mixture of her life experiences and Master's degree in Psychology, she creates deep, rich characters who battle their demons while finding savage and brutal love. In her free time, she enjoys reading, food festivals, visiting distilleries, and cult-classic movies. J.L. Quick resides in the Mid-Atlantic with her husband and the pack of pitties.
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June 22, 2026
Mackenzi Bradenburg has always been academically wise beyond her years, which has made fitting in with her peers nearly impossible. But at Westbridge University, she’s found the closest thing she’s ever had to a normal life. When her father, a U.S. ambassador, calls in Aegis Tactical Solutions to return her to Cartagena as tensions rise and threats mount, that sense of normalcy quickly disappears. Before long, the embassy walls start to feel as if they’re closing in around her.
Damon has spent most of his life in the crossfire. Between the dangers of his career and the sacrifices it demands, he’s long accepted that a family of his own probably isn’t in the cards. Then he meets Mackenzi and, for the first time in a long time, sees the possibility of something more.
Shocking (not)… I loved these two!! A 20-year age gap is about my limit, but Mackenzi's maturity made it feel natural rather than forced. I never found myself fixating on the age difference because the connection between them was so genuine.
The layers of this story kept everything interesting. Between the suspense, the danger, and the emotional depth, I was flipping pages as fast as humanly possible to see what happened next. At this point, I'm starting to think Jodie can do no wrong!
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Format: 📱
🗄️ Genre: Contemporary Romance
🗂️ Subgenre(s): Action, Dark, New Adult, Mystery/Suspense
Ending: 💗 {HEA}
Length: 📚📚📚📚
POV: 👫🏻 {Dual | Present}
Emotions: 😬😁🥺🥵😍😍
Darkness: 🖤
Burn: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
✨ Tropes: Age Gap (20), Forbidden, Forced Proximity, Heroine in Danger
💫 Microtropes: Caretaker/Protective MMC, Curvy Woman, “Good Girl”, Pet Name (Trouble), Sassy FMC, Tattooed MMC, Virgin FMC
🔆 Character: Bodyguard/Security, Former Military, Student
💋 Kinks: 🍑, Brat, Daddy, Discipline/Punishment, Domination, Finger Licking Good, Praise, Spanking, Squirting
🤰🏻 Pregnancy: Epilogue
🚩 Red Flags: Alphahole, Dominant MMC, MINE!, Touch-Her-and-💀
⛔️ Safety Squad: Unaliving, Violence, and other potentially triggering elements. Triggers may appear both on- and off-page and in the past and/or present. If you have any hesitation, check the warnings before diving in. Otherwise, blind is best!!
📍 Setting: US Embassy, Cartagena
📣 Type: Damon is part of the Dark Daddies of Delta Force series of interconnected standalones. While no other books need to be read in order to follow the story, reading prior books may enhance the experience.
⚠️ Warning: The hate-to-want-you in this one will give you whiplash and and sticky thighs
🛑 Be Advised: My Goodreads shelves are … explicit in both senses. As such, they could be considered spoiler-y.
Damon has spent most of his life in the crossfire. Between the dangers of his career and the sacrifices it demands, he’s long accepted that a family of his own probably isn’t in the cards. Then he meets Mackenzi and, for the first time in a long time, sees the possibility of something more.
Shocking (not)… I loved these two!! A 20-year age gap is about my limit, but Mackenzi's maturity made it feel natural rather than forced. I never found myself fixating on the age difference because the connection between them was so genuine.
The layers of this story kept everything interesting. Between the suspense, the danger, and the emotional depth, I was flipping pages as fast as humanly possible to see what happened next. At this point, I'm starting to think Jodie can do no wrong!
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Format: 📱
🗄️ Genre: Contemporary Romance
🗂️ Subgenre(s): Action, Dark, New Adult, Mystery/Suspense
Ending: 💗 {HEA}
Length: 📚📚📚📚
POV: 👫🏻 {Dual | Present}
Emotions: 😬😁🥺🥵😍😍
Darkness: 🖤
Burn: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
✨ Tropes: Age Gap (20), Forbidden, Forced Proximity, Heroine in Danger
💫 Microtropes: Caretaker/Protective MMC, Curvy Woman, “Good Girl”, Pet Name (Trouble), Sassy FMC, Tattooed MMC, Virgin FMC
🔆 Character: Bodyguard/Security, Former Military, Student
💋 Kinks: 🍑, Brat, Daddy, Discipline/Punishment, Domination, Finger Licking Good, Praise, Spanking, Squirting
🤰🏻 Pregnancy: Epilogue
🚩 Red Flags: Alphahole, Dominant MMC, MINE!, Touch-Her-and-💀
⛔️ Safety Squad: Unaliving, Violence, and other potentially triggering elements. Triggers may appear both on- and off-page and in the past and/or present. If you have any hesitation, check the warnings before diving in. Otherwise, blind is best!!
📍 Setting: US Embassy, Cartagena
📣 Type: Damon is part of the Dark Daddies of Delta Force series of interconnected standalones. While no other books need to be read in order to follow the story, reading prior books may enhance the experience.
⚠️ Warning: The hate-to-want-you in this one will give you whiplash and and sticky thighs
🛑 Be Advised: My Goodreads shelves are … explicit in both senses. As such, they could be considered spoiler-y.
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.25 stars.
J.L. Quick's "Damon" is so good! I usually don't read military romances because they can get a little too ooo-rah for me, but I took a chance on this one, and I am sure glad I did. It's a forced-proximity bodyguard age-gap daddy k1nk romance between Mackenzi (FMC), a college student and the daughter of an ambassador under threat of attack from a cartel, and Damon (MMC), a gruff, tattooed, brooding former military man/trained k1ller. One random day, while she's in her college class, Mackenzi is abruptly pulled out of it by Damon and his crew and taken to a South American safe house. Damon has been tasked with being Mackenzi's glorified babysitter while the threats against her and her father hopefully blow over. Mackenzi is very upset about this new development in her life and makes Damon's life difficult by arguing and squabbling with him at every turn. He nicknames her "Trouble" because, well, she's trouble. Despite being much older than her, Damon is instantly attracted to Mackenzi's fiery spirit and brattiness and sass. He never thought he was capable of caring and gentleness because of the things he has gone through and experienced in life, but with her, he is. She never thought she could put her insecurities aside to be worshipped and loved for the beauty that she is, but with him, she does. This story is full of tension, panic, betrayal, exploration, and hot, Hot, HOT spice. I found myself fully immersed in this book from the very first chapter. I was on the edge of my seat as Mackenzi increasingly became the target of the cartel's attacks. Mackenzi's brattiness might bug some readers, but I thought it was hilarious. She's constantly putting her foot in her mouth and speaking before thinking, frequently putting Damon and the other Dark Daddies of Delta Force on their toes with her catty snipes and swipes. I *adored* Damon... my god, what a brooding zaddy. His protective nature made me SWOON. The way he took control... in more than one situation, if you catch my drift... really worked for me. I thought this book was a terrific balance of intense suspense, romance, and spice, with a good dose of emotionality as well. Great book, I will definitely go back and read the last two, and am looking forward to the final book in the series!
Thank you to J.L. Quick and Luna Literary for the complimentary ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.
J.L. Quick's "Damon" is so good! I usually don't read military romances because they can get a little too ooo-rah for me, but I took a chance on this one, and I am sure glad I did. It's a forced-proximity bodyguard age-gap daddy k1nk romance between Mackenzi (FMC), a college student and the daughter of an ambassador under threat of attack from a cartel, and Damon (MMC), a gruff, tattooed, brooding former military man/trained k1ller. One random day, while she's in her college class, Mackenzi is abruptly pulled out of it by Damon and his crew and taken to a South American safe house. Damon has been tasked with being Mackenzi's glorified babysitter while the threats against her and her father hopefully blow over. Mackenzi is very upset about this new development in her life and makes Damon's life difficult by arguing and squabbling with him at every turn. He nicknames her "Trouble" because, well, she's trouble. Despite being much older than her, Damon is instantly attracted to Mackenzi's fiery spirit and brattiness and sass. He never thought he was capable of caring and gentleness because of the things he has gone through and experienced in life, but with her, he is. She never thought she could put her insecurities aside to be worshipped and loved for the beauty that she is, but with him, she does. This story is full of tension, panic, betrayal, exploration, and hot, Hot, HOT spice. I found myself fully immersed in this book from the very first chapter. I was on the edge of my seat as Mackenzi increasingly became the target of the cartel's attacks. Mackenzi's brattiness might bug some readers, but I thought it was hilarious. She's constantly putting her foot in her mouth and speaking before thinking, frequently putting Damon and the other Dark Daddies of Delta Force on their toes with her catty snipes and swipes. I *adored* Damon... my god, what a brooding zaddy. His protective nature made me SWOON. The way he took control... in more than one situation, if you catch my drift... really worked for me. I thought this book was a terrific balance of intense suspense, romance, and spice, with a good dose of emotionality as well. Great book, I will definitely go back and read the last two, and am looking forward to the final book in the series!
Thank you to J.L. Quick and Luna Literary for the complimentary ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.
July 3, 2026
5🌟, 3🌶️
This was my first book by this author, and I’m already wondering why I waited so long.
Damon and Mackenzi completely pulled me in, and I couldn’t stop turning the pages. Their chemistry felt effortless, and despite the age gap, their relationship never felt forced to me.
I loved how this blended romance, suspense, and emotion without sacrificing the pacing. Mackenzi’s sass and vulnerability balanced perfectly with Damon’s protective, gruff personality, and watching them slowly tear down each other’s walls was incredibly satisfying. Every twist kept me hooked, and I was fully invested from beginning to end.
By the final page, I wasn’t ready to leave this world or these characters. The found family, the tension, and the emotional payoff all came together beautifully.
I already know I’ll be reading the rest of the series because I need everyone else’s story.
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Huge thank you to J.L. Quick and Luna Literary for the ARC! 😍 All my bookish thoughts are completely my own. ✨
This was my first book by this author, and I’m already wondering why I waited so long.
Damon and Mackenzi completely pulled me in, and I couldn’t stop turning the pages. Their chemistry felt effortless, and despite the age gap, their relationship never felt forced to me.
I loved how this blended romance, suspense, and emotion without sacrificing the pacing. Mackenzi’s sass and vulnerability balanced perfectly with Damon’s protective, gruff personality, and watching them slowly tear down each other’s walls was incredibly satisfying. Every twist kept me hooked, and I was fully invested from beginning to end.
By the final page, I wasn’t ready to leave this world or these characters. The found family, the tension, and the emotional payoff all came together beautifully.
I already know I’ll be reading the rest of the series because I need everyone else’s story.
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Huge thank you to J.L. Quick and Luna Literary for the ARC! 😍 All my bookish thoughts are completely my own. ✨
June 24, 2026
✨✨✨
First off, thank you to the author J.I Quick for sending me this arc to read! I went in totally blind and omg it was so worth it. This is why I enjoy receiving arcs!!! In normal circumstances I would never go for a book with this particular trope however I am so happy I did! I was able to bypass the whole daddy thing and appreciate the actual storyline and omg it did not disappoint!When I say I screamed at that phone call💀 out of all the people she had to go with….
I devoured this story in one sitting, I could not physically put it down. It had me on a rollercoaster of emotions and so many twist and turns even I didn’t expect! The fact this is part of a series, I couldn’t be more happier to go and download each and everyone because I love all of the team, especially Jagger 🤭 I just know his story is gonna be hilarious. I think this is the easiest 5* rating I have gave out and I’m so bloody excited for the next book, August can’t come close enough 🥹😭😭😭
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First off, thank you to the author J.I Quick for sending me this arc to read! I went in totally blind and omg it was so worth it. This is why I enjoy receiving arcs!!! In normal circumstances I would never go for a book with this particular trope however I am so happy I did! I was able to bypass the whole daddy thing and appreciate the actual storyline and omg it did not disappoint!When I say I screamed at that phone call💀 out of all the people she had to go with….
I devoured this story in one sitting, I could not physically put it down. It had me on a rollercoaster of emotions and so many twist and turns even I didn’t expect! The fact this is part of a series, I couldn’t be more happier to go and download each and everyone because I love all of the team, especially Jagger 🤭 I just know his story is gonna be hilarious. I think this is the easiest 5* rating I have gave out and I’m so bloody excited for the next book, August can’t come close enough 🥹😭😭😭
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July 14, 2026
I really enjoyed reading this super hot story. There is a nice age gap and a D@ddy k!nk. Mackenzi is Damon’s current “problem.” He’s been put in charge of guarding her since there have been threats against her family. She is his son’s ex-girlfriend and also the woman can’t stop thinking about. The major problem is, she wants him just as much as he wants her. I loved the smexual tension between these two, the forced proximity was great. The flirty banter and the spice was so awesome! Definitely add this one to your list.
June 28, 2026
Damon is the third book in the Dark Daddies of the Delta Force series, and it was such a fun, fast-paced read. If you love an obsessed, protective MMC who falls hard from the start, plenty of spice, and age-gap romance, you’ll definitely want to pick this one up. The ex-boyfriend’s dad trope made for some hilarious and awkward moments, and the reveal had me laughing out loud.
Damon was intense, possessive, and completely devoted to Mackenzi. I loved that he always put her first, even when things with his son complicated everything. The found family aspect was one of my favorite parts of this story and adds so much heart.
Mackenzi’s innocence and lack of confidence really emphasized the age gap, which may not work for everyone, but I still found myself rooting for her and loved watching her get the happily ever after she deserved. I do wish a few storylines, especially involving Damon’s son, had been wrapped up a little more, but overall I really enjoyed this one and it definitely made me want to keep reading the series.
Damon was intense, possessive, and completely devoted to Mackenzi. I loved that he always put her first, even when things with his son complicated everything. The found family aspect was one of my favorite parts of this story and adds so much heart.
Mackenzi’s innocence and lack of confidence really emphasized the age gap, which may not work for everyone, but I still found myself rooting for her and loved watching her get the happily ever after she deserved. I do wish a few storylines, especially involving Damon’s son, had been wrapped up a little more, but overall I really enjoyed this one and it definitely made me want to keep reading the series.
July 12, 2026
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Makenzie and Damon were perfect together. He was exactly what she needed and she was what he needed. It was like fate brought them together at the right time. Despite the age gap, the heart wants what it wants and if that's a daddy then so be it. It was swoony with tension and boiling chemistry between them. I loved this one.
Makenzie and Damon were perfect together. He was exactly what she needed and she was what he needed. It was like fate brought them together at the right time. Despite the age gap, the heart wants what it wants and if that's a daddy then so be it. It was swoony with tension and boiling chemistry between them. I loved this one.
September 5, 2026
✨ARC Review✨
Mackenzi is nineteen, and Damon is twice her age. She is little trouble.
This all started out as a job for Damon, and it turned into the biggest and truest love of both of their lives.
The spice for a virgin and her ex-boyfriend’s dad turned out to be 1000 out of 10 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
They had perfect chemistry.
You all know how much I love daddy issues. Let me tell you some of them:
* “My cock is going to ruin your pretty little pussy.”😁😁
* “Show me how you like to be touched.”😲😲
* “You were so perfect for Daddy.”☺️☺️
🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤
And besides her dad, who is the same age as our Damon, and her ex-boyfriend’s dad (I will need to say that 1000 more times), these words will stay in my mind FOREVER:
* “You’ll be mine to protect, mine to please, and mine to teach. It’ll be who I am when I’m inside you, when I’m watching you come, and when I’m thinking about you every second of every day.”
So, you get how possessive Daddy we have here????
Favorite daddy. F-A-V-O-R-I-T-E!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oooo, and I almost forgot this:
* “There is no past, no future, only the searing, all-encompassing present of Damon inside me.”
I got a new trophy here:
🏆Trouble🏆
💚💚Falling for him is reckless. But calling him Daddy feels so good💚💚
What you will find inside this book:
Daddy Kink 🤤
Ex-Boyfriend’s Dad 🤤
Age Gap (20 years) 🤤
Dark-Ops/Security 🤤
Virgin FMC 🤤
Corruption Kink 🤤
Plus Size FMC 🤤
@jlquickwrites
Mackenzi is nineteen, and Damon is twice her age. She is little trouble.
This all started out as a job for Damon, and it turned into the biggest and truest love of both of their lives.
The spice for a virgin and her ex-boyfriend’s dad turned out to be 1000 out of 10 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
They had perfect chemistry.
You all know how much I love daddy issues. Let me tell you some of them:
* “My cock is going to ruin your pretty little pussy.”😁😁
* “Show me how you like to be touched.”😲😲
* “You were so perfect for Daddy.”☺️☺️
🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤
And besides her dad, who is the same age as our Damon, and her ex-boyfriend’s dad (I will need to say that 1000 more times), these words will stay in my mind FOREVER:
* “You’ll be mine to protect, mine to please, and mine to teach. It’ll be who I am when I’m inside you, when I’m watching you come, and when I’m thinking about you every second of every day.”
So, you get how possessive Daddy we have here????
Favorite daddy. F-A-V-O-R-I-T-E!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oooo, and I almost forgot this:
* “There is no past, no future, only the searing, all-encompassing present of Damon inside me.”
I got a new trophy here:
🏆Trouble🏆
💚💚Falling for him is reckless. But calling him Daddy feels so good💚💚
What you will find inside this book:
Daddy Kink 🤤
Ex-Boyfriend’s Dad 🤤
Age Gap (20 years) 🤤
Dark-Ops/Security 🤤
Virgin FMC 🤤
Corruption Kink 🤤
Plus Size FMC 🤤
@jlquickwrites
October 6, 2026
ALC
4.75⭐️
4🌶️
Wow I loved absolutely every minute if this audiobook! I forgot how much I love JL’s writing and now really need to finished the rest of this series.
Damon and Mackenzi’s story was filled with adventure, denial, drama and sexual tension.
Damon’s constantly pushing his feeling always because he didn’t feel like he deserved them was sad, but when he finally had his screw it moment it was intense and insanely hot. And he refused to back down once he let it out. This man went from thinking he would always be alone to having a beautiful woman at his side and tons of family around him.
Mackenzi was scared to let someone all the way in she kept denying herself the care and attention she deserved because of unrealistic expectations, but in walked Damon showing her everything she deserved and giving it to her without making her feel like she had to change who she was finally allowed her to stop hiding herself and allowed her to open up.
Darla Vance & Aiden Snow did an absolutely fantastic job of bringing these characters to life. I listened to this audiobook in a day because I could not put it down with how obsessed this two made me want to finish it. Absolutely beautiful work and I will definitely be listening to the rest of the series. Thank you Blue Nose and J.L. Quick for the ALC.
4.75⭐️
4🌶️
Wow I loved absolutely every minute if this audiobook! I forgot how much I love JL’s writing and now really need to finished the rest of this series.
Damon and Mackenzi’s story was filled with adventure, denial, drama and sexual tension.
Damon’s constantly pushing his feeling always because he didn’t feel like he deserved them was sad, but when he finally had his screw it moment it was intense and insanely hot. And he refused to back down once he let it out. This man went from thinking he would always be alone to having a beautiful woman at his side and tons of family around him.
Mackenzi was scared to let someone all the way in she kept denying herself the care and attention she deserved because of unrealistic expectations, but in walked Damon showing her everything she deserved and giving it to her without making her feel like she had to change who she was finally allowed her to stop hiding herself and allowed her to open up.
Darla Vance & Aiden Snow did an absolutely fantastic job of bringing these characters to life. I listened to this audiobook in a day because I could not put it down with how obsessed this two made me want to finish it. Absolutely beautiful work and I will definitely be listening to the rest of the series. Thank you Blue Nose and J.L. Quick for the ALC.
June 18, 2026
Just when I think I have a favorite Delta Daddy, the next one comes out and shows out! 😍
Damon, Damon, Damon! Gahhh I’m obsessed!
The way this man was beyond overprotective, obsessed, and fell HARD for his woman! I love it!
I love how all of the Delta Daddies are still so involved and apparent in this series, even if it’s not their book. The found family vibes are fantastic! Jagger and Gunner were hilarious and I missed Jagger from his book, so I’m glad we got to see him again!
If you like:
- Daddy Kink
- Age Gap (20 years)
- Ex Boyfriend’s Dad
- Bodyguard
Then this book is for you! 🫶🏼
Damon, Damon, Damon! Gahhh I’m obsessed!
The way this man was beyond overprotective, obsessed, and fell HARD for his woman! I love it!
I love how all of the Delta Daddies are still so involved and apparent in this series, even if it’s not their book. The found family vibes are fantastic! Jagger and Gunner were hilarious and I missed Jagger from his book, so I’m glad we got to see him again!
If you like:
- Daddy Kink
- Age Gap (20 years)
- Ex Boyfriend’s Dad
- Bodyguard
Then this book is for you! 🫶🏼
July 5, 2026
Thank you Luna Literary for the arc!
Tropes:
-Daddy Kink
- Ex-Boyfriend’s Dad
- Age Gap (20 years)
- bodyguard romance
- Virgin FMC
- Plus Size FMC
TWs: mentions of blood after sex for the first time, guns (not aimed at FMC), violence (not at FMC)
This book has a pretty decent premise . I did get the ick when Damon at the final 50% would only talk about himself in third person as Daddy. It's fun as a kink, but there's a time and place. For FMC to scream it through the house on several occasions is very uncomfortable.
Tropes:
-Daddy Kink
- Ex-Boyfriend’s Dad
- Age Gap (20 years)
- bodyguard romance
- Virgin FMC
- Plus Size FMC
TWs: mentions of blood after sex for the first time, guns (not aimed at FMC), violence (not at FMC)
This book has a pretty decent premise . I did get the ick when Damon at the final 50% would only talk about himself in third person as Daddy. It's fun as a kink, but there's a time and place. For FMC to scream it through the house on several occasions is very uncomfortable.
July 4, 2026
DNF at 87%. Wasn't doing it for me and the nicknames really bugged me in an ick way--especially when she called Damon "daddy" in front of her own father. Gross! Nicknames don't always bug me in books, but they did for this one. The plot was flimsy. I didn't understand why she wasn't taken to a safe house or something. Seemed like a sitting duck.
June 8, 2026
A fun bodyguard read! I enjoyed Damon and Mackenzi’s story, the age gap was hot and I loved the daddy kink.
There’s no 3rd act breakup, and the usual problems that arise from an age gap ex boyfriends dad romance were shut down pretty quickly by Damon 😍 He was not letting Mackenzi go at all.
Thank you for the ARC.
There’s no 3rd act breakup, and the usual problems that arise from an age gap ex boyfriends dad romance were shut down pretty quickly by Damon 😍 He was not letting Mackenzi go at all.
Thank you for the ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Author
AUDIO UPDATE (10.2.2026)
Darla Vance and Aiden Snow were incredible in this narration! This audio perfectly brought out all of my favorite parts of this story from the dialogue between the guys to the perfect way that Damon shows Mackenzi that he wants her at her own pace and she doesn't need to rush into anything to make him happy. The story has suspenseful moments, sweet moments, and searing ones and I really enjoyed the audio just as much as I loved the story.
Thank you to Blue Nose Audio for the ALC.
ORIGINAL REVIEW (6.21.2026)
Damon is the third book in the Dark Daddies of Delta Force Series and I haved loved every one of them.
Damon is working through his own internal battle as his relationship with his son is pretty rocky when his job forces him to pick up a college student and protect her from danger. What starts as a job turns into so much more.
Mackenzi is sweet, innocent, and fiery and despite her inexperience, she makes sure that she gives Damon all the sass. Their banter had me cracking up and I just adored them. While she is innocent, Damon works so hard to show her how much he likes her, how perfect she is, and that she doesn't have to do anything she doesn't want to, but the chemistry between these two flows so well and is so so sweet and sexy.
The dialogue betweeen the guys and between Damon and Kenzi is so fun and organic that it felt so real and I loved it. This book is such a fun and entertaining story and the suspense adds the perfect hint of tension and danger.
TROPES:
Bodyguard
Ex-Boyfriend's Dad
Virgin
Forced Proximity
Age Gap
Thank you to J.L. Quick for the ARC.
Darla Vance and Aiden Snow were incredible in this narration! This audio perfectly brought out all of my favorite parts of this story from the dialogue between the guys to the perfect way that Damon shows Mackenzi that he wants her at her own pace and she doesn't need to rush into anything to make him happy. The story has suspenseful moments, sweet moments, and searing ones and I really enjoyed the audio just as much as I loved the story.
Thank you to Blue Nose Audio for the ALC.
ORIGINAL REVIEW (6.21.2026)
Damon is the third book in the Dark Daddies of Delta Force Series and I haved loved every one of them.
Damon is working through his own internal battle as his relationship with his son is pretty rocky when his job forces him to pick up a college student and protect her from danger. What starts as a job turns into so much more.
Mackenzi is sweet, innocent, and fiery and despite her inexperience, she makes sure that she gives Damon all the sass. Their banter had me cracking up and I just adored them. While she is innocent, Damon works so hard to show her how much he likes her, how perfect she is, and that she doesn't have to do anything she doesn't want to, but the chemistry between these two flows so well and is so so sweet and sexy.
The dialogue betweeen the guys and between Damon and Kenzi is so fun and organic that it felt so real and I loved it. This book is such a fun and entertaining story and the suspense adds the perfect hint of tension and danger.
TROPES:
Bodyguard
Ex-Boyfriend's Dad
Virgin
Forced Proximity
Age Gap
Thank you to J.L. Quick for the ARC.
October 13, 2026
“Could you fall for your ex’s dad? 👀🔥
🚨 SOME FICTIONAL MEN SHOULD COME WITH A WARNING LABEL. And DAMON IS ONE OF THEM. 🚨
🖤🔥 DAMON by J.L. Quick
Dark Daddies of Delta Force, Book 3
Performed in duet by Darla Vance & Aiden Snow
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 STARS!
One grumpy, tattooed, possessive protector. One forbidden temptation. And a romance that proves some rules are just begging to be broken! 🥵🖤
Well, DAMON! Sir, you were absolutely not supposed to become my next fictional obsession, but here we are! 🔥
J.L. Quick delivered another deliciously addictive installment in the Dark Daddies of Delta Force series, combining protective military men, forbidden attraction, suspense, emotional moments, entertaining banter, and plenty of heat!
🖤 CHARACTER SYNOPSIS
🔥 Damon Wolfe — A brooding, tattooed former military man who has spent much of his life putting duty before his own happiness. He’s a protective, commanding man who knows how to handle danger, but falling for the one woman he absolutely should not want might be his toughest mission yet. He’s assigned to protect Mackenzi, but keeping his feelings under control proves much harder than keeping her safe!
💋 Mackenzi Bradenburg — The intelligent, spirited daughter of a U.S. ambassador. When threats against her family force her into protective custody, her life takes a dramatic turn. She’s frustrated by the restrictions, isn’t afraid to challenge the men protecting her, and has a fiery side that keeps Damon on his toes. Beneath her insecurities, she’s a young woman learning to embrace herself and discover what she truly deserves.
🔥 THE FORBIDDEN CONNECTION
Damon’s assignment is supposed to be simple: protect Mackenzi from the danger surrounding her family. But there’s one HUGE complication—she’s his son’s ex-girlfriend! Add a significant age gap, forced proximity, undeniable chemistry, and a man fighting feelings he believes he shouldn’t have, and things get deliciously complicated.
As danger closes in, Damon and Mackenzi must navigate their growing attraction while learning to trust each other. Their story blends suspense and action with emotional growth, steamy moments, and the kind of protective devotion that makes romance readers weak in the knees!
🎧 THE AUDIOBOOK NARRATION PERFECTION.
Darla Vance and Aiden Snow did a fantastic job bringing this story to life! Their performances capture the characters’ personalities, the tension between Damon and Mackenzi, and the emotional moments that make their relationship so compelling. The banter, suspense, and chemistry make this an entertaining listen for fans of spicy military romance.
🖤 TROPES THAT DELIVER
🔥 Age-gap romance
🔥 Ex-boyfriend’s dad
🔥 Protective alpha hero
🔥 Bodyguard romance
🔥 Forced proximity
🔥 Forbidden love
🔥 Daddy kink
🔥 Military / private security
🔥 Suspense and danger
🔥 Found family and brotherhood
FINAL THOUGHTS💭
If you love your romance heroes grumpy, possessive, protective, and absolutely determined to take care of their woman, Damon deserves a spot on your TBR!
I loved the combination of danger, forbidden attraction, emotional vulnerability, and spicy romance. Mackenzi brings out a side of Damon that he can’t keep hidden forever, and watching him battle his feelings makes their connection even more satisfying.
And let’s be honest… a man who can handle dangerous missions but struggles to handle his feelings for one particular woman? YES, PLEASE! 🥵🖤
J.L. Quick knows how to deliver intense romantic chemistry, and Damon is another delicious addition to this series. The brotherhood, the banter, and the protective energy make me want even MORE of these men!
⭐️ RATING: 5/5 STARS
🎧 AUDIOBOOK: A fantastic listening experience
🔥 SPICE: Deliciously spicy
🖤 FICTIONAL OBSESSION LEVEL: Dangerously high!
If you love dark, spicy military romance with a forbidden twist, add Damon to your list!
𝙰 𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚌𝚒𝚊𝚕 𝚜𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝙱𝙽𝙰 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚎𝚊𝚖 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚘𝚠𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚖𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚓𝚞𝚖𝚙 𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚘 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚊𝚍𝚍𝚒𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚊𝚞𝚍𝚒𝚘𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔. 𝙰𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚔 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚖𝚢 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚋𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚎𝚜 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚖𝚢 𝚛𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠, 𝚛𝚎𝚌𝚜, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚛𝚊𝚖𝚋𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜.
𝚄𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚕 𝚗𝚎𝚡𝚝 𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚎
𝙾𝚗𝚎 𝙻𝚘𝚟𝚎💕𝙾𝚗𝚎 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚊𝚝 𝚊 𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚎
Always searching for my next unforgettable audiobook.” 🎧📚
🚨 SOME FICTIONAL MEN SHOULD COME WITH A WARNING LABEL. And DAMON IS ONE OF THEM. 🚨
🖤🔥 DAMON by J.L. Quick
Dark Daddies of Delta Force, Book 3
Performed in duet by Darla Vance & Aiden Snow
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 STARS!
One grumpy, tattooed, possessive protector. One forbidden temptation. And a romance that proves some rules are just begging to be broken! 🥵🖤
Well, DAMON! Sir, you were absolutely not supposed to become my next fictional obsession, but here we are! 🔥
J.L. Quick delivered another deliciously addictive installment in the Dark Daddies of Delta Force series, combining protective military men, forbidden attraction, suspense, emotional moments, entertaining banter, and plenty of heat!
🖤 CHARACTER SYNOPSIS
🔥 Damon Wolfe — A brooding, tattooed former military man who has spent much of his life putting duty before his own happiness. He’s a protective, commanding man who knows how to handle danger, but falling for the one woman he absolutely should not want might be his toughest mission yet. He’s assigned to protect Mackenzi, but keeping his feelings under control proves much harder than keeping her safe!
💋 Mackenzi Bradenburg — The intelligent, spirited daughter of a U.S. ambassador. When threats against her family force her into protective custody, her life takes a dramatic turn. She’s frustrated by the restrictions, isn’t afraid to challenge the men protecting her, and has a fiery side that keeps Damon on his toes. Beneath her insecurities, she’s a young woman learning to embrace herself and discover what she truly deserves.
🔥 THE FORBIDDEN CONNECTION
Damon’s assignment is supposed to be simple: protect Mackenzi from the danger surrounding her family. But there’s one HUGE complication—she’s his son’s ex-girlfriend! Add a significant age gap, forced proximity, undeniable chemistry, and a man fighting feelings he believes he shouldn’t have, and things get deliciously complicated.
As danger closes in, Damon and Mackenzi must navigate their growing attraction while learning to trust each other. Their story blends suspense and action with emotional growth, steamy moments, and the kind of protective devotion that makes romance readers weak in the knees!
🎧 THE AUDIOBOOK NARRATION PERFECTION.
Darla Vance and Aiden Snow did a fantastic job bringing this story to life! Their performances capture the characters’ personalities, the tension between Damon and Mackenzi, and the emotional moments that make their relationship so compelling. The banter, suspense, and chemistry make this an entertaining listen for fans of spicy military romance.
🖤 TROPES THAT DELIVER
🔥 Age-gap romance
🔥 Ex-boyfriend’s dad
🔥 Protective alpha hero
🔥 Bodyguard romance
🔥 Forced proximity
🔥 Forbidden love
🔥 Daddy kink
🔥 Military / private security
🔥 Suspense and danger
🔥 Found family and brotherhood
FINAL THOUGHTS💭
If you love your romance heroes grumpy, possessive, protective, and absolutely determined to take care of their woman, Damon deserves a spot on your TBR!
I loved the combination of danger, forbidden attraction, emotional vulnerability, and spicy romance. Mackenzi brings out a side of Damon that he can’t keep hidden forever, and watching him battle his feelings makes their connection even more satisfying.
And let’s be honest… a man who can handle dangerous missions but struggles to handle his feelings for one particular woman? YES, PLEASE! 🥵🖤
J.L. Quick knows how to deliver intense romantic chemistry, and Damon is another delicious addition to this series. The brotherhood, the banter, and the protective energy make me want even MORE of these men!
⭐️ RATING: 5/5 STARS
🎧 AUDIOBOOK: A fantastic listening experience
🔥 SPICE: Deliciously spicy
🖤 FICTIONAL OBSESSION LEVEL: Dangerously high!
If you love dark, spicy military romance with a forbidden twist, add Damon to your list!
𝙰 𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚌𝚒𝚊𝚕 𝚜𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝙱𝙽𝙰 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚎𝚊𝚖 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚘𝚠𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚖𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚓𝚞𝚖𝚙 𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚘 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚊𝚍𝚍𝚒𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚊𝚞𝚍𝚒𝚘𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔. 𝙰𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚔 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚖𝚢 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚋𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚎𝚜 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚖𝚢 𝚛𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠, 𝚛𝚎𝚌𝚜, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚛𝚊𝚖𝚋𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜.
𝚄𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚕 𝚗𝚎𝚡𝚝 𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚎
𝙾𝚗𝚎 𝙻𝚘𝚟𝚎💕𝙾𝚗𝚎 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚊𝚝 𝚊 𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚎
Always searching for my next unforgettable audiobook.” 🎧📚
July 1, 2026
Loved reading Damon and McKenzie's story! Each book in the Dark Daddies of Delta Force has been better than the last and I loved Hawk and Jagger, so Damon came after two tough acts to follow. Yet JL Quick wrote another amazing story with plenty of romance, humor, heat and a perfect blend of suspense and danger.
Damon and his team are called in for private security detail for a US ambassador and his daughter, after threats have been made by a dangerous cartel.
But this job isn't like any other Damon has taken on, because McKenzie is unlike any one he has ever met. That first meeting, seeing their very visible reaction to each other set the scene for the high tension and attraction that they feel and it only grows stronger the more they get to know each other. The relationship grew gradually, didn't feel rushed at all and made their forbidden relationship that much more believable. McKenzie was equal parts, studious, socially awkward college girl and bratty daddy's girl. Damon on the other had was a toughened soldier who didn't think a girl like McKenzie existed for him. All I will say is our MMC is smart enough not to squander his chance at a HEA!
♡♡♡
The family drama also took twists I didn't see coming, from both sides, which kept me glued to the pages. I love when a story takes an unexpected turn and this one took a couple that left me surprised but in the best way possible. This forbidden age gap romance delivered everything it promised and then some. Highly recommend!
Favorite Bits:
🖤 McKenzie's bratty side
🖤 The snippets of the rest of the Daddies!
🖤 When their relationship is outed (both times). I love how both MCs didn't waiver from their feelings or let others come between them.
SAFETY INFO:
Damon and his team are called in for private security detail for a US ambassador and his daughter, after threats have been made by a dangerous cartel.
But this job isn't like any other Damon has taken on, because McKenzie is unlike any one he has ever met. That first meeting, seeing their very visible reaction to each other set the scene for the high tension and attraction that they feel and it only grows stronger the more they get to know each other. The relationship grew gradually, didn't feel rushed at all and made their forbidden relationship that much more believable. McKenzie was equal parts, studious, socially awkward college girl and bratty daddy's girl. Damon on the other had was a toughened soldier who didn't think a girl like McKenzie existed for him. All I will say is our MMC is smart enough not to squander his chance at a HEA!
♡♡♡
"It's like I was wandering this world, lost, and the universe aligned every star in the sky just to lead me to you."♡♡♡
The family drama also took twists I didn't see coming, from both sides, which kept me glued to the pages. I love when a story takes an unexpected turn and this one took a couple that left me surprised but in the best way possible. This forbidden age gap romance delivered everything it promised and then some. Highly recommend!
Favorite Bits:
🖤 McKenzie's bratty side
🖤 The snippets of the rest of the Daddies!
🖤 When their relationship is outed (both times). I love how both MCs didn't waiver from their feelings or let others come between them.
SAFETY INFO:
Review of advance copy received from Author
🔥 His Trouble, His Heart 🔥
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Damon was one of those books that grabbed me from the very first chapter and refused to let go.
I came for the age gap, forced proximity, and bodyguard romance, but I stayed for Damon and Mackenzi. Their chemistry was instant, their banter was hilarious, and the tension between them practically leapt off the page.
Mackenzi was an absolute riot. She's smart, stubborn, impulsive, and constantly speaking before thinking. Some readers may find her bratty, but I thought she was hilarious. She kept Damon and his entire team on their toes and brought so much personality to every scene she was in.
And Damon?
Goodness.
This man was everything I want in a protective romance hero. Brooding, tattooed, possessive, fiercely loyal, and completely devoted once he falls. Underneath his tough exterior was a man carrying the weight of his past and questioning whether he was capable of being the kind of person someone could truly love.
What surprised me most was the emotional depth woven throughout the story. Yes, it's spicy. Very spicy. But underneath all of that was a story about healing, confidence, trust, and finding peace in another person.
I loved watching Mackenzi grow into herself throughout the story. Damon never saw her insecurities the way she did. He saw someone worth protecting, cherishing, and believing in. Their relationship challenged both of them to become stronger versions of themselves.
The suspense kept me hooked from beginning to end. As the cartel threat escalated and danger closed in around Mackenzi, I found myself completely invested in both the action and the romance. The balance between suspense, emotion, humor, and chemistry was incredibly well done.
And the team banter? Absolutely one of my favorite parts. The Dark Daddies of Delta Force brought so much humor and camaraderie to the story.
Damon is a spicy, addictive, action-packed romance filled with tension, heart, danger, and one unforgettable protective hero.
Thank you to J.L. Quick and Luna Literary for the opportunity to read and review Damon before release. Damon and Mackenzi's journey completely pulled me in, and I already know I'll be going back to read the rest of this series. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Damon was one of those books that grabbed me from the very first chapter and refused to let go.
I came for the age gap, forced proximity, and bodyguard romance, but I stayed for Damon and Mackenzi. Their chemistry was instant, their banter was hilarious, and the tension between them practically leapt off the page.
Mackenzi was an absolute riot. She's smart, stubborn, impulsive, and constantly speaking before thinking. Some readers may find her bratty, but I thought she was hilarious. She kept Damon and his entire team on their toes and brought so much personality to every scene she was in.
And Damon?
Goodness.
This man was everything I want in a protective romance hero. Brooding, tattooed, possessive, fiercely loyal, and completely devoted once he falls. Underneath his tough exterior was a man carrying the weight of his past and questioning whether he was capable of being the kind of person someone could truly love.
What surprised me most was the emotional depth woven throughout the story. Yes, it's spicy. Very spicy. But underneath all of that was a story about healing, confidence, trust, and finding peace in another person.
I loved watching Mackenzi grow into herself throughout the story. Damon never saw her insecurities the way she did. He saw someone worth protecting, cherishing, and believing in. Their relationship challenged both of them to become stronger versions of themselves.
The suspense kept me hooked from beginning to end. As the cartel threat escalated and danger closed in around Mackenzi, I found myself completely invested in both the action and the romance. The balance between suspense, emotion, humor, and chemistry was incredibly well done.
And the team banter? Absolutely one of my favorite parts. The Dark Daddies of Delta Force brought so much humor and camaraderie to the story.
Damon is a spicy, addictive, action-packed romance filled with tension, heart, danger, and one unforgettable protective hero.
Thank you to J.L. Quick and Luna Literary for the opportunity to read and review Damon before release. Damon and Mackenzi's journey completely pulled me in, and I already know I'll be going back to read the rest of this series. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
November 1, 2026
title = Damon
author = J.L Quick
page count = 378 - Kindle edition
when did you read it = october thirty first, twenty six
series = dark daddies of delta force
number in series = three / four
genre = dark romance
rating = three.five / five
written review = November first, twenty six
summary =
nineteen year old mackenzi brandenburg is a gifted but socially awkward college student who lives in the library and molds her mind over all the information she can get. Her life is uprooted when a security team comes to bring her back home. She’s in danger, and so is her father, Ambassador Richard Brandenburg. The cartel is after both of them, after wrongful decisions her father made years ago. The security team includes a thirty-nine-year-old former military operative, damon. Mackenzi is aggravated; her boyfriend just broke up with her, and now her life is being controlled by this large, angry military guy, damon. As the days go by, their chemistry grows stronger. Damon, comes off as a protective protector and wants to become her “daddy.” Slowly but surely, their chemistry comes through a relationship, and while her father is holding secrets from years ago, damon will do everything and anything to protect her and become her sole provider, protector, and daddy.
thoughts / rated it =
the twenty-year age gap messed me up a little. I hoped that mackenzi would have been a little bit more independent and stronger within herself. Because it had a twenty-year age gap, I hoped that we would have an independent fmc, and she was, but at some times I saw a weak girl. Versus a woman. I also hoped we could get more background on damon. His past. As well as a couple more in the future. I'm assuming that you’ll have to read the books after this as well. This is the first book in the series that I have read, though. So I'll have to come back to the others. The spicy scenes I enjoyed. It was an easy read; I was expecting a little bit more, but it was a cute read.
tropes = age gap, forbidden romance, forced proximity, protective and possessive characters, size difference, good girl nicknames, tattooed mmc, bodyguard, military, ex-boyfriend's dad, virgin fmc, touch her and die, grumpy x sunshine, he takes care of her, death of a parent.
kinks = anal, daddy, praise kink, spanking, squirting, dirty talk,
author = J.L Quick
page count = 378 - Kindle edition
when did you read it = october thirty first, twenty six
series = dark daddies of delta force
number in series = three / four
genre = dark romance
rating = three.five / five
written review = November first, twenty six
summary =
nineteen year old mackenzi brandenburg is a gifted but socially awkward college student who lives in the library and molds her mind over all the information she can get. Her life is uprooted when a security team comes to bring her back home. She’s in danger, and so is her father, Ambassador Richard Brandenburg. The cartel is after both of them, after wrongful decisions her father made years ago. The security team includes a thirty-nine-year-old former military operative, damon. Mackenzi is aggravated; her boyfriend just broke up with her, and now her life is being controlled by this large, angry military guy, damon. As the days go by, their chemistry grows stronger. Damon, comes off as a protective protector and wants to become her “daddy.” Slowly but surely, their chemistry comes through a relationship, and while her father is holding secrets from years ago, damon will do everything and anything to protect her and become her sole provider, protector, and daddy.
thoughts / rated it =
the twenty-year age gap messed me up a little. I hoped that mackenzi would have been a little bit more independent and stronger within herself. Because it had a twenty-year age gap, I hoped that we would have an independent fmc, and she was, but at some times I saw a weak girl. Versus a woman. I also hoped we could get more background on damon. His past. As well as a couple more in the future. I'm assuming that you’ll have to read the books after this as well. This is the first book in the series that I have read, though. So I'll have to come back to the others. The spicy scenes I enjoyed. It was an easy read; I was expecting a little bit more, but it was a cute read.
tropes = age gap, forbidden romance, forced proximity, protective and possessive characters, size difference, good girl nicknames, tattooed mmc, bodyguard, military, ex-boyfriend's dad, virgin fmc, touch her and die, grumpy x sunshine, he takes care of her, death of a parent.
kinks = anal, daddy, praise kink, spanking, squirting, dirty talk,
June 29, 2026
Story ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐.5
Spice 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️.5
Mackenzi is at the university when Damon, her father's hired bodyguard, takes her to Cartagena since the cartel dealers have threatened to kill them. She tried to argue with Damon and his other bodyguard friend and resisted to be escorted home. She simply gives up and accompanies them after realising there is no sense in fighting with them. She is frustrated and sad that she wasn't able to say goodbye to her boyfriend, Gabe, especially because their relationship has gotten a little complicated. Back home, Damon, Mackenzi's personal bodyguard, keeps a close eye on her and warns her from leaving the house. After spending some time together, the way they interact is drastically shifting.
Mackenzi is a bright, naive, sassy and stubborn girl who seeks to fit in but is too smart for her generation. She craves respect, empathy, and love for what she is. She also feels less confident because she is a curvy female. However, with Damon, everything will be forgotten because he is the one who makes her feel safe, loved, and cherished.
Damon takes his profession seriously and is a grumpy, loyal, strong, and protective man. He missed important moments in his son's life since he was constantly away on missions and at different jobs. He has found a challenge to stay in touch with him and to be a good father. At this new job, where he needs to be close with Mackenzi, he discovers that there can be hope in his life to be happy and loved by someone.
It's the first book I've read by J.L Quick. And I want to say how impressed I am. The storyline is amazing.
Damon became fascinated with Mackenzi purely because of her brightness, sassiness, and innocence. They have a beautiful and enjoyable pull and push. Mackenzi also falls easily in love with him because of his kindness, concern, and protectiveness.
Not to mention the intense moments where Damon treats her with kindness, patience, and compassion, which is something else. I love it.
I became interested in finding out about Damon's friends because of their connection.
I'm keen to read about Gunnar.
Spice 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️.5
Mackenzi is at the university when Damon, her father's hired bodyguard, takes her to Cartagena since the cartel dealers have threatened to kill them. She tried to argue with Damon and his other bodyguard friend and resisted to be escorted home. She simply gives up and accompanies them after realising there is no sense in fighting with them. She is frustrated and sad that she wasn't able to say goodbye to her boyfriend, Gabe, especially because their relationship has gotten a little complicated. Back home, Damon, Mackenzi's personal bodyguard, keeps a close eye on her and warns her from leaving the house. After spending some time together, the way they interact is drastically shifting.
Mackenzi is a bright, naive, sassy and stubborn girl who seeks to fit in but is too smart for her generation. She craves respect, empathy, and love for what she is. She also feels less confident because she is a curvy female. However, with Damon, everything will be forgotten because he is the one who makes her feel safe, loved, and cherished.
Damon takes his profession seriously and is a grumpy, loyal, strong, and protective man. He missed important moments in his son's life since he was constantly away on missions and at different jobs. He has found a challenge to stay in touch with him and to be a good father. At this new job, where he needs to be close with Mackenzi, he discovers that there can be hope in his life to be happy and loved by someone.
It's the first book I've read by J.L Quick. And I want to say how impressed I am. The storyline is amazing.
Damon became fascinated with Mackenzi purely because of her brightness, sassiness, and innocence. They have a beautiful and enjoyable pull and push. Mackenzi also falls easily in love with him because of his kindness, concern, and protectiveness.
Not to mention the intense moments where Damon treats her with kindness, patience, and compassion, which is something else. I love it.
I became interested in finding out about Damon's friends because of their connection.
I'm keen to read about Gunnar.
June 8, 2026
✨ ARC REVIEW: Damon ✨
✍️: J.L. Quick @jlquickwrites
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (4.5/5) 📚💕🔥
First, a huge thank you to Luna Literary and J.L. Quick for the opportunity to review the ARC of Damon.
If you’re looking for a book packed with a daddy trope, age gap romance, military protector vibes, a bratty FMC, and the delicious complication of falling for your ex’s estranged dad… this one delivers.
Mackenzie is absolutely hilarious. Her inability to keep her thoughts to herself had me laughing throughout the entire book. She brings so much fire and personality to every scene, and her chemistry with Damon is instant and undeniable.
And Damon? Total zaddy. Protective, obsessed, patient, and a phenomenal teacher in more ways than one. Watching these two navigate their relationship was equal parts heartwarming, hilarious, and incredibly hot.
The team banter is always one of my favorite parts of this series, and Mackenzie slides right into the chaos, making every interaction even better.
One quote that really stuck with me:
“And for the first time in my life, I understand how one person can be someone else’s peace.”
And another beautiful moment:
“The mirror becomes a window to a version of myself I never knew existed—a woman who is bold, desired, and unapologetically sexual. A woman who is watching herself being thoroughly and completely loved.”
The spice level? 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Let’s just say there were moments that had me kicking my feet and fanning myself.
This was a quick read—pun absolutely intended—because once I started, I couldn’t put it down. Damon and Mackenzie’s story is sexy, funny, emotional, and completely addictive.
Tropes you’ll love:
✨ Daddy trope
✨ Age gap
✨ Military protector
✨ Ex’s dad
✨ Bratty FMC
✨ Protective/obsessive MMC
A fun, spicy, binge-worthy romance that had me hooked from beginning to end. 📚🔥💕
#DeltaDaddies
#AgeGapRomance
#DaddyRomance
#BookstagramReads
#SpicyRomanceBooks 🌶️📚🔥
@lunaliterary.management
✍️: J.L. Quick @jlquickwrites
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (4.5/5) 📚💕🔥
First, a huge thank you to Luna Literary and J.L. Quick for the opportunity to review the ARC of Damon.
If you’re looking for a book packed with a daddy trope, age gap romance, military protector vibes, a bratty FMC, and the delicious complication of falling for your ex’s estranged dad… this one delivers.
Mackenzie is absolutely hilarious. Her inability to keep her thoughts to herself had me laughing throughout the entire book. She brings so much fire and personality to every scene, and her chemistry with Damon is instant and undeniable.
And Damon? Total zaddy. Protective, obsessed, patient, and a phenomenal teacher in more ways than one. Watching these two navigate their relationship was equal parts heartwarming, hilarious, and incredibly hot.
The team banter is always one of my favorite parts of this series, and Mackenzie slides right into the chaos, making every interaction even better.
One quote that really stuck with me:
“And for the first time in my life, I understand how one person can be someone else’s peace.”
And another beautiful moment:
“The mirror becomes a window to a version of myself I never knew existed—a woman who is bold, desired, and unapologetically sexual. A woman who is watching herself being thoroughly and completely loved.”
The spice level? 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Let’s just say there were moments that had me kicking my feet and fanning myself.
This was a quick read—pun absolutely intended—because once I started, I couldn’t put it down. Damon and Mackenzie’s story is sexy, funny, emotional, and completely addictive.
Tropes you’ll love:
✨ Daddy trope
✨ Age gap
✨ Military protector
✨ Ex’s dad
✨ Bratty FMC
✨ Protective/obsessive MMC
A fun, spicy, binge-worthy romance that had me hooked from beginning to end. 📚🔥💕
#DeltaDaddies
#AgeGapRomance
#DaddyRomance
#BookstagramReads
#SpicyRomanceBooks 🌶️📚🔥
@lunaliterary.management
Review of advance copy
I already knew these military Daddy books would be spicy, but damn — Daddy Damon takes things to the next level.
Because of the big age gap, I was a little nervous about how this would turn out, but of course J.L. brought it home with style.
Kenzi is a 19‑year‑old student who has spent her whole life trying to fit in with older students. And older for a reason — she’s smart enough to have climbed the academic ladder faster than most. Because of her father’s situation, Kenzi needs protection, and that’s where Damon and his friends step in.
Kenzi is a brat in the way someone her age naturally is — questioning orders and pushing back against authority. Damon is the military man she challenges the most right from the start, and their chemistry clicks instantly.
A great twist here is that Damon is the father of Kenzi’s ex. Throughout the story I waited excitedly for this to come out, and when it did, it was such an addictive moment that I devoured the book in one go.
When you combine two forbidden themes — a 20‑year age gap and the ex’s father — you really can’t go wrong if the author has even a bit of skill. J.L. keeps the reader hooked with the ex’s‑father tension and the age‑gap tension, and on top of that, Kenzi is the daughter of an ambassador, which is why Damon is hired to protect her. The moments when these threads come to light for everyone are absolutely captivating.
Daddy Damon is unbelievably, sizzlingly hot — the kind of man that makes you hope your AC is working or that you’ve got an ice pack nearby.
I loved the extra layer the crossovers brought, especially Jagger from the previous book, who made me laugh several times.
In summary, I enjoyed this book immensely, and J.L. continues to impress by creating a vivid continuation for the military daddies — not just around a single main character, but by bringing the whole team’s chemistry, trust, and banter into the story in a believable way.
Because of the big age gap, I was a little nervous about how this would turn out, but of course J.L. brought it home with style.
Kenzi is a 19‑year‑old student who has spent her whole life trying to fit in with older students. And older for a reason — she’s smart enough to have climbed the academic ladder faster than most. Because of her father’s situation, Kenzi needs protection, and that’s where Damon and his friends step in.
Kenzi is a brat in the way someone her age naturally is — questioning orders and pushing back against authority. Damon is the military man she challenges the most right from the start, and their chemistry clicks instantly.
A great twist here is that Damon is the father of Kenzi’s ex. Throughout the story I waited excitedly for this to come out, and when it did, it was such an addictive moment that I devoured the book in one go.
When you combine two forbidden themes — a 20‑year age gap and the ex’s father — you really can’t go wrong if the author has even a bit of skill. J.L. keeps the reader hooked with the ex’s‑father tension and the age‑gap tension, and on top of that, Kenzi is the daughter of an ambassador, which is why Damon is hired to protect her. The moments when these threads come to light for everyone are absolutely captivating.
Daddy Damon is unbelievably, sizzlingly hot — the kind of man that makes you hope your AC is working or that you’ve got an ice pack nearby.
I loved the extra layer the crossovers brought, especially Jagger from the previous book, who made me laugh several times.
In summary, I enjoyed this book immensely, and J.L. continues to impress by creating a vivid continuation for the military daddies — not just around a single main character, but by bringing the whole team’s chemistry, trust, and banter into the story in a believable way.
July 11, 2026
Damon written by J.L. Quick is the third book in the Dark Daddies of Delta Force series. Thank you to Luna Literary for the opportunity to continue this series by reading the ARC. I have been waiting for Damon's story to be shared. I have been addicted to this series and it just keeps getting better. It has a little bit of everything. As suspected, J.L. totally delivered again with the dark daddies friend group. I completely ignored all my adulting for the day and read this book in one sitting. I have been waiting and it did not disappoint.
Damon has made so many personal sacrifices for the job. One of the biggest sacrifices he endures is his relationship with his son. Well, Mackenzi happens to be his son’s ex-girlfriend. She is young and a little bratty but Damon is intrigued by that. She is a complete firecracker, not one to go without a fight. As expected the plot is full of suspense, danger, tension, forced proximity, and forbidden love. I was on the edge of my chair a few times. The forbidden daddy spice, protective reactions, and the complete push and pull of emotions felt by the characters were so well written.
I have said this before in reference to this series, but the friendships between all of the Delta Daddies is unbreakable. A foundation of found family with unconditional love and respect. The personal growth for Mackenzi and Damon is very important during their story. I think it comes with age for Mackenzi, but for Damon it is about allowing yourself to have something you want.
This series is one of the few military trope books that I have enjoyed. It is not something I naturally gravitate to. J.L. Quick’s ability to hook the reader from the start is amazing. I can’t get enough and I will keep coming back! I am absolutely excited to read Gunnar’s story next. I still think about Hawk and Jagger’s characters from time to time, so I can add Damon to that list now. I love that these men have found women that are worth the risk.
Damon has made so many personal sacrifices for the job. One of the biggest sacrifices he endures is his relationship with his son. Well, Mackenzi happens to be his son’s ex-girlfriend. She is young and a little bratty but Damon is intrigued by that. She is a complete firecracker, not one to go without a fight. As expected the plot is full of suspense, danger, tension, forced proximity, and forbidden love. I was on the edge of my chair a few times. The forbidden daddy spice, protective reactions, and the complete push and pull of emotions felt by the characters were so well written.
I have said this before in reference to this series, but the friendships between all of the Delta Daddies is unbreakable. A foundation of found family with unconditional love and respect. The personal growth for Mackenzi and Damon is very important during their story. I think it comes with age for Mackenzi, but for Damon it is about allowing yourself to have something you want.
This series is one of the few military trope books that I have enjoyed. It is not something I naturally gravitate to. J.L. Quick’s ability to hook the reader from the start is amazing. I can’t get enough and I will keep coming back! I am absolutely excited to read Gunnar’s story next. I still think about Hawk and Jagger’s characters from time to time, so I can add Damon to that list now. I love that these men have found women that are worth the risk.
October 7, 2026
ALC REVIEW
ALC 🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️
BOOK ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Damon and Mackenzi’s story completely consumed me. Adventure, drama, denial, emotional wounds, and enough sexual tension to make me forget I had anything else to do. I started this audiobook thinking I’d take my time with it… and somehow devoured it in ONE DAY. I was obsessed.
Damon absolutely wrecked me. Watching him constantly shove his feelings down because he genuinely believed he didn’t deserve them was heartbreaking. He had convinced himself that loneliness was all he was meant for. And then came that screw it moment… and OH. MY. GOD. The intensity of finally watching him stop fighting what he wanted was everything. Once Damon finally let himself feel, he didn’t hold back.
And Mackenzi… my heart hurt for her. She had spent so long denying herself the love, care, and attention she deserved because of expectations that made her believe she had to be different to be worthy. Then Damon walked into her life and simply showed her she never needed to shrink herself.
He saw her. All of her. And instead of asking her to change, he made her feel safe enough to finally stop hiding.
Their journey felt messy, emotional, intense, and incredibly satisfying. Two people carrying wounds they thought they had to live with, slowly learning that maybe they didn't have to anymore.
And Darla Vance and Aiden Snow?! Absolutely phenomenal.
They breathed so much life into Damon and Mackenzi that I completely disappeared into this audiobook. Every emotion, every hesitation, every heated moment, every little shift between them I FELT IT. Their performances was good! I wish Darla
I came for the story. I stayed for Damon. I became emotionally attached somewhere along the way and now I need the rest of this series immediately.
Absolutely beautiful work from J.L. Quick, brought to life brilliantly by Darla Vance and Aiden Snow.
Thank you, Blue Nose and J.L. Quick, for the ALC. 🖤
ALC 🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️
BOOK ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Damon and Mackenzi’s story completely consumed me. Adventure, drama, denial, emotional wounds, and enough sexual tension to make me forget I had anything else to do. I started this audiobook thinking I’d take my time with it… and somehow devoured it in ONE DAY. I was obsessed.
Damon absolutely wrecked me. Watching him constantly shove his feelings down because he genuinely believed he didn’t deserve them was heartbreaking. He had convinced himself that loneliness was all he was meant for. And then came that screw it moment… and OH. MY. GOD. The intensity of finally watching him stop fighting what he wanted was everything. Once Damon finally let himself feel, he didn’t hold back.
And Mackenzi… my heart hurt for her. She had spent so long denying herself the love, care, and attention she deserved because of expectations that made her believe she had to be different to be worthy. Then Damon walked into her life and simply showed her she never needed to shrink herself.
He saw her. All of her. And instead of asking her to change, he made her feel safe enough to finally stop hiding.
Their journey felt messy, emotional, intense, and incredibly satisfying. Two people carrying wounds they thought they had to live with, slowly learning that maybe they didn't have to anymore.
And Darla Vance and Aiden Snow?! Absolutely phenomenal.
They breathed so much life into Damon and Mackenzi that I completely disappeared into this audiobook. Every emotion, every hesitation, every heated moment, every little shift between them I FELT IT. Their performances was good! I wish Darla
I came for the story. I stayed for Damon. I became emotionally attached somewhere along the way and now I need the rest of this series immediately.
Absolutely beautiful work from J.L. Quick, brought to life brilliantly by Darla Vance and Aiden Snow.
Thank you, Blue Nose and J.L. Quick, for the ALC. 🖤
July 11, 2026
This is the first book I've read in the Dark Daddies of Delta Force series. I'm sure reading these books in order would probably always be the best way, I can say that I didn't feel like I was missing any obvious story line, instead i was able to simply enjoy the story for what it was.
McKenzie is the ambassador's daughter, studying in bio engineering in college. McKenzie has always been studious and not the party girl, her boyfriend Gabe has been patient and respectful of her virginity, but after 6 months, his frustrations are showing.
Damon, ex marine, now private security has been told to collect the 'asset' to protect her safety, so he travels to her college to take her back to the embassy and her father, the college is the same one his son Gabriel goes to.
Once back at home, things develop quickly between the two. McKenzie has finally found someone who she feels safe with, someone who tells her she is perfect just as she is, someone who doesn't want to rush her and regularly checks in with her.
Damon, never thought he would get a happy ever after. He got his girlfriend pregnant at 18, they married but after 2 years, together they separated, on reasonably good terms. In an attempt to leave behind the gang he had joined in his childhood, he joined the military to enable him to provide for his family, but this meant he wasn't around whilst his son grew up.
Damon at 20 years older, is very much McKenzie's Daddy and it was enjoyable to read their dynamic, see their relationship develop and their spicy life too.
To top all this off, we uncover exactly how deep her father is with some dangerous and unscrupulous people and how far they are willing to go to get what they want.
This is definitely worth a read, if you like an age gap, military book.
I am voluntarily leaving this honest review after receiving an advanced copy.
McKenzie is the ambassador's daughter, studying in bio engineering in college. McKenzie has always been studious and not the party girl, her boyfriend Gabe has been patient and respectful of her virginity, but after 6 months, his frustrations are showing.
Damon, ex marine, now private security has been told to collect the 'asset' to protect her safety, so he travels to her college to take her back to the embassy and her father, the college is the same one his son Gabriel goes to.
Once back at home, things develop quickly between the two. McKenzie has finally found someone who she feels safe with, someone who tells her she is perfect just as she is, someone who doesn't want to rush her and regularly checks in with her.
Damon, never thought he would get a happy ever after. He got his girlfriend pregnant at 18, they married but after 2 years, together they separated, on reasonably good terms. In an attempt to leave behind the gang he had joined in his childhood, he joined the military to enable him to provide for his family, but this meant he wasn't around whilst his son grew up.
Damon at 20 years older, is very much McKenzie's Daddy and it was enjoyable to read their dynamic, see their relationship develop and their spicy life too.
To top all this off, we uncover exactly how deep her father is with some dangerous and unscrupulous people and how far they are willing to go to get what they want.
This is definitely worth a read, if you like an age gap, military book.
I am voluntarily leaving this honest review after receiving an advanced copy.
October 3, 2026
Military Brotherhood, Sass and Serious Chemistry
Damon is the third book in the Dark Daddies of Delta Force series and my second read/listen from the series, and I fear it may be hard to beat Damon for me.
Aiden Snow is easily one of my favorite narrators, so seeing his name on the audiobook immediately had me excited. I already know I am going to enjoy listening when he is involved, and he was such a good fit for Damon. His ability to differentiate between all the male characters was incredible. I never had to stop and question who was talking, and the accent he used for Mackenzi’s dad genuinely had me forgetting at times that one person was voicing all of the men. Darla Vance was new to me, but I loved her as Mackenzi. She captured her sass so well, especially in the moments where Mackenzi would give Damon a hard time and he clearly had no idea what to do with her.
The chemistry between Damon and Mackenzi was so much fun, and once again the spice was INCREDIBLE. J.L. Quick really knows how to write spice that feels like part of the actual relationship instead of scenes that are just there for the sake of being spicy. It adds to their chemistry and makes their connection even better.
I also loved getting more of the brotherhood between Damon, Hawk, Jagger, and Gunnar. Their banter had me laughing throughout the book, and those friendships brought in a little bit of that found family feeling that I always love seeing in military and ex-military stories. They give each other endless crap, but you can still feel how much they would do for one another when it actually matters.
The epilogue was also such a perfect way to wrap up Damon and Mackenzi’s story. I loved getting to see where life took them years later and having that extra little glimpse into what their happily ever after actually looked like.
I did this one as an immersive read with Kindle Unlimited and the audiobook, and I am so glad I did. I still need to go back and read Hawk, and now I am even more excited to get to Gunnar’s story next.
Thank you to Blue Nose Audio for the ALC and for giving me the chance to listen while reading along on KU!
Damon is the third book in the Dark Daddies of Delta Force series and my second read/listen from the series, and I fear it may be hard to beat Damon for me.
Aiden Snow is easily one of my favorite narrators, so seeing his name on the audiobook immediately had me excited. I already know I am going to enjoy listening when he is involved, and he was such a good fit for Damon. His ability to differentiate between all the male characters was incredible. I never had to stop and question who was talking, and the accent he used for Mackenzi’s dad genuinely had me forgetting at times that one person was voicing all of the men. Darla Vance was new to me, but I loved her as Mackenzi. She captured her sass so well, especially in the moments where Mackenzi would give Damon a hard time and he clearly had no idea what to do with her.
The chemistry between Damon and Mackenzi was so much fun, and once again the spice was INCREDIBLE. J.L. Quick really knows how to write spice that feels like part of the actual relationship instead of scenes that are just there for the sake of being spicy. It adds to their chemistry and makes their connection even better.
I also loved getting more of the brotherhood between Damon, Hawk, Jagger, and Gunnar. Their banter had me laughing throughout the book, and those friendships brought in a little bit of that found family feeling that I always love seeing in military and ex-military stories. They give each other endless crap, but you can still feel how much they would do for one another when it actually matters.
The epilogue was also such a perfect way to wrap up Damon and Mackenzi’s story. I loved getting to see where life took them years later and having that extra little glimpse into what their happily ever after actually looked like.
I did this one as an immersive read with Kindle Unlimited and the audiobook, and I am so glad I did. I still need to go back and read Hawk, and now I am even more excited to get to Gunnar’s story next.
Thank you to Blue Nose Audio for the ALC and for giving me the chance to listen while reading along on KU!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Damon
Damon and Makenzie
She’s in trouble and a high risks. He is a special ops detail who is her protector
She’s 20 years his junior. She thinks she is not the women she should be young and inexperienced but Damon is going to prove her that she is.
They can’t stand each other at forst but there’s is this unspoken magnetic pull beteeen both of them like it was meant to be threw the chaos and confusion.
Makenzie
Is a young woman, smart as a whip, beautiful, kind and becoming a confident woman. She’s the daughter of an ambassador whom is in a position that’s needs her perfected at all costs.
Damon is a thirty something man special ops now retired but has is own security special forces team with his found bothers. He is handsome sexy, smart, protects what’s his, a bit of a grump and loyal to a fault.
They were not looking for one another but yet they found one another and next thing you know they can’t be without each other! The fact that he will burn down the world for her and she will never give him up is chefs kiss. Oh and yes there is that age gap that adds to their story. They are so hot together and the way they are with one another and how they become one it’s just everything and then some.
You can’t help but sheet these ones one. This book was suspenseful, funny, heartfelt, and romantic it was so good.
⭐️ 5 stars for sure
🌶️4 oh the spice was spicy
💜2.5 for the heartfelt moments. My own personal rating.
Oh and before I forget i read this as a standalone I didn’t not read the other books before in this series and it was pretty smooth. You can defiantly read this as a standalone but I will say this I personally now want to read the other books in this series, if they were as good as this one then oooh weee!! Yes honey!!! Bring them on…..
Damon and Makenzie
She’s in trouble and a high risks. He is a special ops detail who is her protector
She’s 20 years his junior. She thinks she is not the women she should be young and inexperienced but Damon is going to prove her that she is.
They can’t stand each other at forst but there’s is this unspoken magnetic pull beteeen both of them like it was meant to be threw the chaos and confusion.
Makenzie
Is a young woman, smart as a whip, beautiful, kind and becoming a confident woman. She’s the daughter of an ambassador whom is in a position that’s needs her perfected at all costs.
Damon is a thirty something man special ops now retired but has is own security special forces team with his found bothers. He is handsome sexy, smart, protects what’s his, a bit of a grump and loyal to a fault.
They were not looking for one another but yet they found one another and next thing you know they can’t be without each other! The fact that he will burn down the world for her and she will never give him up is chefs kiss. Oh and yes there is that age gap that adds to their story. They are so hot together and the way they are with one another and how they become one it’s just everything and then some.
You can’t help but sheet these ones one. This book was suspenseful, funny, heartfelt, and romantic it was so good.
⭐️ 5 stars for sure
🌶️4 oh the spice was spicy
💜2.5 for the heartfelt moments. My own personal rating.
Oh and before I forget i read this as a standalone I didn’t not read the other books before in this series and it was pretty smooth. You can defiantly read this as a standalone but I will say this I personally now want to read the other books in this series, if they were as good as this one then oooh weee!! Yes honey!!! Bring them on…..
October 6, 2026
Damon by J.L. Quick, the third instalment in the Dark Daddies of Delta Force series, offers an exhilarating blend of suspense, romance, and personal transformation. The story centres on Mackenzi, a spirited young woman grappling with insecurities and thrust into peril by cartel threats. Damon, a seasoned protector, finds his professional and personal worlds colliding when Mackenzi enters his life, not only as a mission but as his son’s ex-girlfriend. The narrative unfolds with high stakes tension, showcasing forbidden love, protective instincts, and the complexities of emotional growth. Quick masterfully crafts a tale of found family, where the Delta Daddies’ unbreakable bonds underpin the plot. The character development of Mackenzi and Damon is profound, as they both navigate their desires and fears. Readers will be captivated by Quick’s ability to create an engaging, edge of your seat experience, eagerly anticipating the next adventure in this compelling series.
Darla Vance and Aiden Snow’s duet performance was nothing short of mesmerizing, transforming the audiobook into an immersive experience that captivated listeners from start to finish. Their vocal chemistry was palpable, infusing the characters of Mackenzi and Damon with a dynamic energy that made every moment feel authentic and engaging. Darla’s voice captured Mackenzi’s complexity with grace and nuance, while Aiden’s portrayal of Damon was wonderful, embodying the character’s intensity and charm perfectly. Together, they navigated the story’s suspense and romance with ease, making each exchange vibrant and compelling. This duet not only brought the characters to life but also elevated the entire narrative, making it a standout listening experience.
Darla Vance and Aiden Snow’s duet performance was nothing short of mesmerizing, transforming the audiobook into an immersive experience that captivated listeners from start to finish. Their vocal chemistry was palpable, infusing the characters of Mackenzi and Damon with a dynamic energy that made every moment feel authentic and engaging. Darla’s voice captured Mackenzi’s complexity with grace and nuance, while Aiden’s portrayal of Damon was wonderful, embodying the character’s intensity and charm perfectly. Together, they navigated the story’s suspense and romance with ease, making each exchange vibrant and compelling. This duet not only brought the characters to life but also elevated the entire narrative, making it a standout listening experience.
Review of advance copy
I do enjoy a good bodyguard romance.
These men are everything I want from them every time. They are doms but also not mean, caring and understanding, loyal and loving. Damon cared so much about Kenzie from the get go it was the sweetest. I did love how much of a brat tamer he was, what can I say. He appreciated every part of her, her feisty attitude but also, her quiet moments. He was so good. Even with the danger surrounding her, he never once let her down.
Kenzie was actually great. She didn’t act like an immature child, but she had the right to be pissed and a little mean when being ripped from what you know in a whim under no explanation. Her attitude was the best and once she gave into the chemistry with Damon, she grew even more into herself. She needed a little help loving her body, but he was the man there for that.
Now now, when the tropes dropped I was so excited. The angst, the taboo, the forbidden…but I was a little let down. The ex-bf sad thing was just too late in the game in my opinion. If it had been known from the beginning the tension and push-pull would have been immaculate.
And also? Gabe was an asshole when he broke up with her, pushed her boundaries and then said the “because of the frat” bullshit and that was never addressed again? By no one? Really?! I needed a humbling moment on his ass.
I cannot wait for Gunnar to fold like a cheap lawn chair so that everyone in the team can have their well earned HEA.
Thank you so much to, Luna and J.L. Quick for this advanced copy, trust I’ll be first in line for the last book!!
These men are everything I want from them every time. They are doms but also not mean, caring and understanding, loyal and loving. Damon cared so much about Kenzie from the get go it was the sweetest. I did love how much of a brat tamer he was, what can I say. He appreciated every part of her, her feisty attitude but also, her quiet moments. He was so good. Even with the danger surrounding her, he never once let her down.
Kenzie was actually great. She didn’t act like an immature child, but she had the right to be pissed and a little mean when being ripped from what you know in a whim under no explanation. Her attitude was the best and once she gave into the chemistry with Damon, she grew even more into herself. She needed a little help loving her body, but he was the man there for that.
Now now, when the tropes dropped I was so excited. The angst, the taboo, the forbidden…but I was a little let down. The ex-bf sad thing was just too late in the game in my opinion. If it had been known from the beginning the tension and push-pull would have been immaculate.
And also? Gabe was an asshole when he broke up with her, pushed her boundaries and then said the “because of the frat” bullshit and that was never addressed again? By no one? Really?! I needed a humbling moment on his ass.
I cannot wait for Gunnar to fold like a cheap lawn chair so that everyone in the team can have their well earned HEA.
Thank you so much to, Luna and J.L. Quick for this advanced copy, trust I’ll be first in line for the last book!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
💚 ARC REVIEW 💚
Damon by J.L. Quick
Damon & Mackenzi
💚 RELEASING: JUNE 22nd 💚
Rating: 3.75☆
Dark Daddies of Delta Force Book Three
Bodyguard & College Student
20 Year Age Gap (19/39)
Ex-boyfriend's Dad
Forced Proximity
Curvy FMC
Virgin FMC
Size Difference
He Calls Her Trouble
Spicy Mirror Scene
Daddy Kink
My Spicy Rating: 4/5🌶
I love this series so much. In my opinion, Damon is more smut than plot. Yes, it has action and suspense. But it is very smutty. And I'm not complaining. I just love a man who wants to live inside his girl. That's one of my favorite spicy tropes. The obsession. How he can't stay away. The possessiveness. The need to own them completely. And the age gap and the virgin FMC trope is such a hot combination.
I love the family this series has created. The brotherhood. How they support each other but also give each other sh*t. The jokes and banter when they realize one of them has fallen hard for their girl. The age jokes. I can't wait for Gunner.
Damon is book three in the Dark Daddies of Delta Force. I would NOT read it as a standalone. I understand it can be read as such but after reading the first two books, there is crucial information in book one, that is not mentioned in book two or three, about how Aegis was started. Who Mattis and Abby are. But also, you start falling in love with the guys from book one. So far every book has been spicy. So why not start from the beginning.
Thank you for letting me ARC read this spicy book. Damon will be available to read on June 22nd on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.
Damon by J.L. Quick
Damon & Mackenzi
💚 RELEASING: JUNE 22nd 💚
Rating: 3.75☆
Dark Daddies of Delta Force Book Three
Bodyguard & College Student
20 Year Age Gap (19/39)
Ex-boyfriend's Dad
Forced Proximity
Curvy FMC
Virgin FMC
Size Difference
He Calls Her Trouble
Spicy Mirror Scene
Daddy Kink
My Spicy Rating: 4/5🌶
I love this series so much. In my opinion, Damon is more smut than plot. Yes, it has action and suspense. But it is very smutty. And I'm not complaining. I just love a man who wants to live inside his girl. That's one of my favorite spicy tropes. The obsession. How he can't stay away. The possessiveness. The need to own them completely. And the age gap and the virgin FMC trope is such a hot combination.
I love the family this series has created. The brotherhood. How they support each other but also give each other sh*t. The jokes and banter when they realize one of them has fallen hard for their girl. The age jokes. I can't wait for Gunner.
Damon is book three in the Dark Daddies of Delta Force. I would NOT read it as a standalone. I understand it can be read as such but after reading the first two books, there is crucial information in book one, that is not mentioned in book two or three, about how Aegis was started. Who Mattis and Abby are. But also, you start falling in love with the guys from book one. So far every book has been spicy. So why not start from the beginning.
Thank you for letting me ARC read this spicy book. Damon will be available to read on June 22nd on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.
June 22, 2026
J.L. Quick delivered another irresistible daddy-kink romance that had everything I was looking for..a compelling plot, engaging characters, plenty of tension, and all the spice. Add in a forbidden romance and an age gap dynamic, and I was hooked from the start.
Mackenzie is a 19 year old plus size heroine who struggles with self confidence and finding her place in the world. When threats against her father force her to leave college and enter protective custody, she's far from thrilled. Enter Damon, a member of her security detail who is equal parts protective, possessive, and absolutely swoon worthy.
What begins as a job quickly becomes something much more. Damon can't stop thinking about Mackenzie, and one of my favorite things about him was how much he adored every part of her. He constantly reminded her that she was beautiful exactly as she was and never needed to change for anyone. Watching him help her find her confidence, embrace her worth, and discover her voice made their connection even more meaningful.
The chemistry between these two was undeniable. Their banter was entertaining, their tension practically leapt off the page, and every interaction left me wanting more. The slow build of their relationship made the payoff all the more satisfying.
And while the romance brought the heat, there was also plenty of danger lurking in the background. The suspense and action added another layer to the story, it kept me invested. With a perfect blend of spice, emotion, and suspense, this book was impossible to put down.
Mackenzie is a 19 year old plus size heroine who struggles with self confidence and finding her place in the world. When threats against her father force her to leave college and enter protective custody, she's far from thrilled. Enter Damon, a member of her security detail who is equal parts protective, possessive, and absolutely swoon worthy.
What begins as a job quickly becomes something much more. Damon can't stop thinking about Mackenzie, and one of my favorite things about him was how much he adored every part of her. He constantly reminded her that she was beautiful exactly as she was and never needed to change for anyone. Watching him help her find her confidence, embrace her worth, and discover her voice made their connection even more meaningful.
The chemistry between these two was undeniable. Their banter was entertaining, their tension practically leapt off the page, and every interaction left me wanting more. The slow build of their relationship made the payoff all the more satisfying.
And while the romance brought the heat, there was also plenty of danger lurking in the background. The suspense and action added another layer to the story, it kept me invested. With a perfect blend of spice, emotion, and suspense, this book was impossible to put down.
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