A simple crush turns to forever when this Daddy steps up to protect a boy in need.
Ellis stops for coffee at the Quik-Fuel every morning just to see Adam, the sweet attendant who blushes from the slightest bit of attention. On the day Ellis finally works up the courage to ask him out, he walks in the store and finds Adam being cornered by his ex.
For months, Adam has been avoiding his stalker ex who won't let go, as well as his Little side that his ex weaponized to control and shame him. It’s bad enough that he works alone at night but being vulnerable during the day makes him anxious all the time. He can’t remember the last time he actually felt safe.
When Ellis discovers the danger Adam’s in, he doesn't run. He digs in to protect the boy and create a safe space where Adam can be his true self.
Daddy Digs Deep is a sweet and spicy DDLB romance with stalker suspense, hurt/comfort, protective heroes, and a flamethrower used for (mostly) legitimate purposes.
Ellis has a quiet crush on Adam, the shy attendant he sees every morning, but when he finally approaches him, he finds Adam being harassed by a stalker ex. Adam has been living in fear, ashamed of the parts of himself that were used against him. When Ellis learns the truth, he steps in without hesitation, offering protection and a safe space where Adam can finally be himself again.
The danger surrounding Adam was steadily escalating, and that tension gave the story a gripping emotional core. I loved how naturally Ellis stepped in — calm, steady, and absolutely perfect for offering the protection Adam so desperately needed. The attraction between them was undeniable from the start, but what really made their connection shine was how safe Adam felt with Ellis. Being together gave Adam the space to relax into his Little side again, with Daddy Ellis providing the care, reassurance, and protection he’d been denied for far too long. Their dynamic felt tender and healing, and it made the whole story incredibly satisfying to read. This was an MM story with mature content with a BDSM-like DDLB dynamic.
Quick, easy, cooingly sweet read with a tad of suspense. Ellis and Adam are insta-love cute. Ellis reads older but the ages are not defined. The protective daddy / stalker ex twist was a nice change of pace for the series.