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Secrets in the Dark
Edward has never met anyone quite like Mason.
Mason isn’t looking for Mr. Right…he isn’t even looking for Mr. Right-Now. What he wants in a man isn’t going to be found on a blind date or at a singles mixer. Because he’s looking for someone a little more unique…a little more take charge…a little more loving.
Edward is straightforward, logical, and thinks of himself as traditional…not vanilla, just traditional. When he meets Mason, sparks fly. When whispered confessions reveal secret desires, will Edward embrace Mason’s needs or will his secret prove to be too much?
59k+ words
Story Contains: M/m sexual content, age play, diapers, and ABDL themes
Mason isn’t looking for Mr. Right…he isn’t even looking for Mr. Right-Now. What he wants in a man isn’t going to be found on a blind date or at a singles mixer. Because he’s looking for someone a little more unique…a little more take charge…a little more loving.
Edward is straightforward, logical, and thinks of himself as traditional…not vanilla, just traditional. When he meets Mason, sparks fly. When whispered confessions reveal secret desires, will Edward embrace Mason’s needs or will his secret prove to be too much?
59k+ words
Story Contains: M/m sexual content, age play, diapers, and ABDL themes
211 pages, ebook
First published September 27, 2016
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January 15, 2021
2 Stars
DNF @ 70%
I chose reading this book to take me out of my comfort zone and it did but there were some major issues that made me not to enjoy it. It felt too instructional and too clinical that it overshadowed the other aspects of the story such as romance. I couldn’t feel any romance between the MCs and it felt very slow-paced so that’s why I got bored.
DNF @ 70%
I chose reading this book to take me out of my comfort zone and it did but there were some major issues that made me not to enjoy it. It felt too instructional and too clinical that it overshadowed the other aspects of the story such as romance. I couldn’t feel any romance between the MCs and it felt very slow-paced so that’s why I got bored.
February 22, 2019
I think this is the most perfect age-play story M.A. Innes has written. Everything from Edward's formal, clinical approach to Mason's shy responses - it all works perfectly. I wish there were tons of sequels for these two guys.
The audio version is lovely. Kenneth Obi reads Innes beautifully, adding in some lovely expression which just enhances everything. Five stars for Mr. Obi as well.
The audio version is lovely. Kenneth Obi reads Innes beautifully, adding in some lovely expression which just enhances everything. Five stars for Mr. Obi as well.
April 30, 2018
There’s something about the writing that bored me in this. I’ve also read the age-play series Silent Strength by this author and had this same feeling. These books feel very instructional. While it’s good that things are explained, it felt a bit overdone.
Mason has only ever had vanilla relationships. He knows what he wants, but not how to meet a daddy. When his best friend ropes him into attending a 'dating in the dark' dinner date, he agrees to help her out. It turns out his date is boring as heck, but Mason can't help but swoon over the dark voice at the table next to him.
When Mason is about to leave, the stranger with the dark voice asks him what Mason is really looking for in a date. Mason feels courages because of the dark and spills his secrets.
Mason is very surprised when his best friend calls him a few days later to tell him that the stranger with the sexy voice has asked for his number....
There was a sweetness in this that I liked, but overall it was a bit dull.
I’m interested in daddy kink and age-play because it’s mostly the daddy taking care of the boy. The caring, the comforting, that’s what appeals to me. I’m still not totally on board with all the aspects on age-play, but I could ignore those just fine.
I also thought the way Edward and Mason met was a bit strange. To just tell a stranger those things in a restaurant felt very out of character for Mason. And Edward came across as way more experienced in this field than he was supposed to be. Yes, he did seek counselling on the subject, but he did seem to get it right every time. I think it would have worked better for me if Edward had been the experienced daddy for the inexperienced Mason.
I also really wanted to murder the best friend Maddie. She was supposed to be all supportive, but I couldn’t help but feel she was mad at Mason a lot. And Mason turned into this doormat as soon as he was with her.
Overall it was a nice, sweet age-play book, but not that special.
Mason has only ever had vanilla relationships. He knows what he wants, but not how to meet a daddy. When his best friend ropes him into attending a 'dating in the dark' dinner date, he agrees to help her out. It turns out his date is boring as heck, but Mason can't help but swoon over the dark voice at the table next to him.
When Mason is about to leave, the stranger with the dark voice asks him what Mason is really looking for in a date. Mason feels courages because of the dark and spills his secrets.
Mason is very surprised when his best friend calls him a few days later to tell him that the stranger with the sexy voice has asked for his number....
There was a sweetness in this that I liked, but overall it was a bit dull.
I’m interested in daddy kink and age-play because it’s mostly the daddy taking care of the boy. The caring, the comforting, that’s what appeals to me. I’m still not totally on board with all the aspects on age-play, but I could ignore those just fine.
I also thought the way Edward and Mason met was a bit strange. To just tell a stranger those things in a restaurant felt very out of character for Mason. And Edward came across as way more experienced in this field than he was supposed to be. Yes, he did seek counselling on the subject, but he did seem to get it right every time. I think it would have worked better for me if Edward had been the experienced daddy for the inexperienced Mason.
I also really wanted to murder the best friend Maddie. She was supposed to be all supportive, but I couldn’t help but feel she was mad at Mason a lot. And Mason turned into this doormat as soon as he was with her.
Overall it was a nice, sweet age-play book, but not that special.
April 23, 2018
To be honest I’m not a real age play fan but I must say this was well done ... came across this randomly and figured “why not ? “ it was nice to see both characters learning and enjoying their new roles. Whatever floats your boat I say!
January 23, 2019
Ok. So.. This was not Initially a subject that I thought I would like... But.. WOW.. If you want to give Age Play books/Audio a try, this is definitely the book to choose. The writing for this story is so well done, you can tell that a lot of thought, knowledge and information goes into the books this author writes/produces. It seems that no matter what the subject is in the BDSM spectrum; every book this author writes is fantastic. This book has Mason who already knows what he likes and wants when it comes to his version of ABDL daddy/little and doesn't want to settle for less. And Edward who has no clue, but is willing to open his mind and learn everything he needs to be what Mason needs. I just wish this book was a little longer so you get more to their story. I didn't want it to end yet.
Narration - Kenneth does not disappoint with his narration, once again a great job, you can tell he puts effort into making these stories come to life and sound realistic. And OMG He makes everything in this book sound so Hot!
Narration - Kenneth does not disappoint with his narration, once again a great job, you can tell he puts effort into making these stories come to life and sound realistic. And OMG He makes everything in this book sound so Hot!
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April 26, 2020DNF 37%
This came off too clinical. It read like age play for dummies which left me bored to tears.😢
This came off too clinical. It read like age play for dummies which left me bored to tears.😢
October 10, 2016
Didn't disappoint.
April 24, 2018
I love age-play but I skimmed most of this. There wasn't anything really wrong with it, it's just that I feel like I've read several versions of the same story from this author now and not a lot really happens.
But I liked Edward and the methodical approach he took from being a complete newbie to learning how to be a Daddy.
But if you want something immersive, or boundary pushing, this is not that. This is sweet kink.
But I liked Edward and the methodical approach he took from being a complete newbie to learning how to be a Daddy.
But if you want something immersive, or boundary pushing, this is not that. This is sweet kink.
June 27, 2017
**updated 6/27/17** I just listened to the audio version of this book. The narration is STELLAR. I'm also bumping my rating from 3.5 to 4 stars, because I think I appreciate the story more the second time around, or maybe I'm just more used to the age play aspects. I really loved the characters and how sweet they were with each other. And even though I say age play is not my kind of kink, it was pretty darn HOT at times!
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I liked this book better than the other age play ones I've read from this author. While the age play kink is not really for me, I wanted to understand more about what some people find appealing about it, and this helped with that. This book focused more on communicating between the characters and what their needs and desires were, and less on any one specific thing, like diapers. And I'm not going to lie, even though it's not something I personally find erotic, it was fun to read about the characters getting super turned on by it.
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I liked this book better than the other age play ones I've read from this author. While the age play kink is not really for me, I wanted to understand more about what some people find appealing about it, and this helped with that. This book focused more on communicating between the characters and what their needs and desires were, and less on any one specific thing, like diapers. And I'm not going to lie, even though it's not something I personally find erotic, it was fun to read about the characters getting super turned on by it.
October 15, 2016
4.5 stars
OMG did I love Mason and Edward!!! MA Innes writes the sweetest couples. Age play is quite taboo but this author takes the subject and writes her men/boys with such romance that I melt every time. Mason and Edward are just so sweet, so romantic, and I am so excited to read more of them. I also can't wait to read more of this author, who just gets better with every release.
OMG did I love Mason and Edward!!! MA Innes writes the sweetest couples. Age play is quite taboo but this author takes the subject and writes her men/boys with such romance that I melt every time. Mason and Edward are just so sweet, so romantic, and I am so excited to read more of them. I also can't wait to read more of this author, who just gets better with every release.
January 16, 2022
2.5/5.
Secrets in the Dark has an interesting premise of daddy and boy meeting at blind date in the dark - though they weren't paired together. Logan is an older lawyer who is formal and traditional, and Mason is a younger freelancer who has a hard time talking about his desires.
This book was just okay. Logan read as ND to me because of his habits and relying on formality when struggling with a social situation, which isn't a bad thing. Mason didn't express his desires well at first for fear of judgement, understandably, but is able to open up to Logan through therapeutic exercises that Logan is advised to use.
It was kinda weird that the therapist was talked to without Mason's consent, and he was never invited into those conversations when they are all about him. Now of course people talk about their significant others with their therapists but this guy is like... a BDSM/sex therapist? So I think it's a bit different. My main issue though is that while this is called an age-play book, there is only one age play scene at the very end. This is more accurately a book about daddy kink and orgasm denial. That is fine, but I wish it had been clear in the blurb so my expectations were not for something else.
Another issue I had is that this book cuts off weirdly. These two meet, get in a relationship, get deep in the dynamic in a couple of weeks and then... it ends. no "I love yous", no marriage, no moving-in-together. It ends with a chapter-long age play + sex scene. So I guess its a HFN, but it felt like the book was clipped off more than it was wrapped up nicely. A shame.
Secrets in the Dark has an interesting premise of daddy and boy meeting at blind date in the dark - though they weren't paired together. Logan is an older lawyer who is formal and traditional, and Mason is a younger freelancer who has a hard time talking about his desires.
This book was just okay. Logan read as ND to me because of his habits and relying on formality when struggling with a social situation, which isn't a bad thing. Mason didn't express his desires well at first for fear of judgement, understandably, but is able to open up to Logan through therapeutic exercises that Logan is advised to use.
It was kinda weird that the therapist was talked to without Mason's consent, and he was never invited into those conversations when they are all about him. Now of course people talk about their significant others with their therapists but this guy is like... a BDSM/sex therapist? So I think it's a bit different. My main issue though is that while this is called an age-play book, there is only one age play scene at the very end. This is more accurately a book about daddy kink and orgasm denial. That is fine, but I wish it had been clear in the blurb so my expectations were not for something else.
Another issue I had is that this book cuts off weirdly. These two meet, get in a relationship, get deep in the dynamic in a couple of weeks and then... it ends. no "I love yous", no marriage, no moving-in-together. It ends with a chapter-long age play + sex scene. So I guess its a HFN, but it felt like the book was clipped off more than it was wrapped up nicely. A shame.
June 27, 2021
I don't know how I'm meant to review this one. I actually really struggled with it up to about 70%. It was really slow going with so much talk and no action regarding their age-play dynamic and then BAM the last scene happens and it is full-on age play.... Yet somehow still not as full-on as others I've read.
Mason keeps describing his age-play dynamic as a fantasy, but one he wants in a 24/7 relationship and I guess I struggled with those two concepts coinciding. I've read about age-play lifestyles and ones where a partner regresses, then I've read about "vanilla" relationships where the couple have "play-times" in which they have age-play dynamics for the day or something. I really wasn't clear where this story was trying take the relationship.
There was also calling Mason 'Boy', as in with a capital B, which was weird as it all happened from Edwards POV so he was flip flopping constantly on what he referred to Mason.
"Deciding that it would be safer for Boy if he waited until Mason was sitting before delving further into the conversation" . I don't know if this quote helps explain that, but after a while it was just very...odd.
Despite all of this the individual scenes were sweet and hot with lots of kinks being delivered on, especially orgasm denial and domestic discipline
Mason keeps describing his age-play dynamic as a fantasy, but one he wants in a 24/7 relationship and I guess I struggled with those two concepts coinciding. I've read about age-play lifestyles and ones where a partner regresses, then I've read about "vanilla" relationships where the couple have "play-times" in which they have age-play dynamics for the day or something. I really wasn't clear where this story was trying take the relationship.
There was also calling Mason 'Boy', as in with a capital B, which was weird as it all happened from Edwards POV so he was flip flopping constantly on what he referred to Mason.
"Deciding that it would be safer for Boy if he waited until Mason was sitting before delving further into the conversation" . I don't know if this quote helps explain that, but after a while it was just very...odd.
Despite all of this the individual scenes were sweet and hot with lots of kinks being delivered on, especially orgasm denial and domestic discipline
November 23, 2019
I just can’t read anymore books by this author. The writing is very good and if you like daddy kink (with diapers) then this book is for you. It’s just not my kink. In fact, it turns me off. I’m not judging anyone, after all I love humiliation bdsm and alpha jocks. It’s just this doesn’t do it for me. I say to each his own. I gave it three stars because it is so well written. The story for me was actually 1 Star.
January 23, 2018
Ok. So.. This was not Initially a subject that I thought I would like... But.. WOW.. If you want to give Age Play books/Audio a try, this is definitely the book to choose. The writing for this story is so well done, you can tell that a lot of thought, knowledge and information goes into the books this author writes/produces. It seems that no matter what the subject is in the BDSM spectrum; every book this author writes is fantastic. This book has Mason who already knows what he likes and wants when it comes to his version of ABDL daddy/little and doesn't want to settle for less. And Edward who has no clue, but is willing to open his mind and learn everything he needs to be what Mason needs. I just wish this book was a little longer so you get more to their story. I didn't want it to end yet.
Narration - Kenneth does not disappoint with his narration, once again a great job, you can tell he puts effort into making these stories come to life and sound realistic. And OMG He makes everything in this book sound so Hot!
Narration - Kenneth does not disappoint with his narration, once again a great job, you can tell he puts effort into making these stories come to life and sound realistic. And OMG He makes everything in this book sound so Hot!
September 30, 2016
I am never sure what to expect out of age play stories.. I'm still new to this genre but this one was very very well done. The meeting of the two was amazingly new and different. That is a highly interesting way to date someone. lol I loved how Edward chose to learn and teach himself because of his boy's needs and wants . The two together are so sweet and wonderful. I love that both of them have their issues that have to be worked through and that together they do so. Wonderful story
June 25, 2017
3+ stars - My rating would have been 5 stars if the story was fully realized in the ending. This was a great Daddy Dom/little boy kink story. The D/s was lovely. The sexual chemistry was hot. The emotional development was sweet.
The ending felt abrupt and extremely unbalanced. It stopped just after Mason's orgasm on his and Edward's first age play date.
I did not get to see how the author was going to incorporate Edward's sexual satisfaction as the Daddy/adult into their age play. Edward spent a lot of effort, time and love in planning the day. He worked very hard to make up for Mason's communication shortcomings too. I was disappointed that I did not get to read his inner thoughts. The story felt unfinished since Edward didn't get his page time.
The ending felt abrupt and extremely unbalanced. It stopped just after Mason's orgasm on his and Edward's first age play date.
I did not get to see how the author was going to incorporate Edward's sexual satisfaction as the Daddy/adult into their age play. Edward spent a lot of effort, time and love in planning the day. He worked very hard to make up for Mason's communication shortcomings too. I was disappointed that I did not get to read his inner thoughts. The story felt unfinished since Edward didn't get his page time.
January 30, 2018
Very Good.
I don't always get along with the daddy kink but this is definitely one of my favourite. There is something rather special about 2 characters who are both learning their way.
I don't always get along with the daddy kink but this is definitely one of my favourite. There is something rather special about 2 characters who are both learning their way.
July 21, 2020
The concept of meeting someone in one of those pitch dark restaurants was kind of cool, but after that... It was too weirdly slow with a mid-20's guy unable to control himself at the slightest though of sex with this Daddy and the other guy clinically discussing how to have a little with a psychiatrist. I mean props for getting help to understand but it was so clinical and he rarely even got to be little.
Also the annoying female friend trope. She drags her friend as a stand-in at this dating club thing and then is pissed that the guy he's pared with was annoyed. She's mad at him because the guy complained to her boss. Honey, you brought in a fake person and fraudulently set him up and you're mad at him? I would be PISSED if I found out my employee was dragging personal friends in because she was short. It was not his fault. The other guy should have been told sorry, here's your money back, no dinner in the dark for you. You don't blame your friend because he didn't perform up to your standard. Ugh. I hated her and of course she's his best friend and she gets him drunk and then listens to him spill his guts like some kind of gross cis/het voyeur. No likey. Okay, just her should mark this down to one star. LOL I had issues. Obviously.
Also the annoying female friend trope. She drags her friend as a stand-in at this dating club thing and then is pissed that the guy he's pared with was annoyed. She's mad at him because the guy complained to her boss. Honey, you brought in a fake person and fraudulently set him up and you're mad at him? I would be PISSED if I found out my employee was dragging personal friends in because she was short. It was not his fault. The other guy should have been told sorry, here's your money back, no dinner in the dark for you. You don't blame your friend because he didn't perform up to your standard. Ugh. I hated her and of course she's his best friend and she gets him drunk and then listens to him spill his guts like some kind of gross cis/het voyeur. No likey. Okay, just her should mark this down to one star. LOL I had issues. Obviously.
September 1, 2017
I've just finished Secrets In The Dark and while age play is not really my thing I really enjoyed it. I was very sweet and loving and romantic in it's own way....
I have read others by this author and I think he/she(? I have no idea) does a great job conveying what it is these people get out of their play...
I am a hardcore kinkster, and can find rhyme and reason in most any kink, as long as I get a credible emotional connection. Same goes for the age play, up to a certain point... And we get a great emotional connection between these two and a lot of reflection on the items and actions they find exciting.
Both MCs are new to the life style and the author manages to info dump a lot of age play community knowledge into the book, without it ever feeling like an info dump. Props for that!
If you are curios about the age play kink, M.A. Innes would definitely be the way I would recommend to go and this book would be a great place to start.
I listened to the audio version of this book and thought the narrator did a good job narrating the story.
I have read others by this author and I think he/she(? I have no idea) does a great job conveying what it is these people get out of their play...
I am a hardcore kinkster, and can find rhyme and reason in most any kink, as long as I get a credible emotional connection. Same goes for the age play, up to a certain point... And we get a great emotional connection between these two and a lot of reflection on the items and actions they find exciting.
Both MCs are new to the life style and the author manages to info dump a lot of age play community knowledge into the book, without it ever feeling like an info dump. Props for that!
If you are curios about the age play kink, M.A. Innes would definitely be the way I would recommend to go and this book would be a great place to start.
I listened to the audio version of this book and thought the narrator did a good job narrating the story.
October 22, 2016
Edward and Mason's story was just WOW !
Neither have ever been in a Daddy/Little relationship before, Edward, until meeting Mason, had never even thought about being in one either, while for Mason it's something he's always wanted but never acted on feeling that it was "Weird"....... I absolutely loved how their relationship progressed from start to end.....I thought it was superbly written and the way Edward researched what he'd need to do to help their relationship was brilliant....Neither pushed the other, they spoke about what they each wanted and expected.
Absolutely BRILLIANT !!
Neither have ever been in a Daddy/Little relationship before, Edward, until meeting Mason, had never even thought about being in one either, while for Mason it's something he's always wanted but never acted on feeling that it was "Weird"....... I absolutely loved how their relationship progressed from start to end.....I thought it was superbly written and the way Edward researched what he'd need to do to help their relationship was brilliant....Neither pushed the other, they spoke about what they each wanted and expected.
Absolutely BRILLIANT !!
March 3, 2021
This was not my favorite by MA Innes. I found myself bored, waiting on the drama, some kind of conflict, some story. Mostly it was the two MC's figuring out their kink together. It was great as a learning tool, but the actual story line didn't work for me.
September 5, 2017
Your Kink is not my Kink (YKINMK).
If you keep that in mind, this is a fun book about age play.
I love the slow burn between the two main characters. They accidentally meet at a singles’ mixer but they connect. Mason feels safe enough to admit he’s looking for a Daddy, assuming he will never see Edward again.
Edward has other ideas, though. He tracks Mason down and expresses interest.
Both are men who are lonely. One is looking for someone to take care of him and one is looking forward to caring for someone in a deep and intimate way.
What I love about this book is the amount of thought that goes into this relationship. Edward consults with a professional; Mason has his best friend who is there as a sounding board. Anyone in BDSM should have someone safe to share with.
Then there are the negotiations. Again, often that step is missing in relationships in books. It could have been dry and boring, but Innes did a great job of making the discussions funny and endearing. These are two lost souls finding each other.
Some readers may get squicky at the extent of the age play – it goes all the way – but the relationship between these two men, to me, supersedes anything questionable. These are consenting adults.
I listened to the audiobook, so I'll note that Kenneth Obi did a great job as narrator – voices were well differentiated and the book was well done.
I enjoyed it. Not my kink, but a sweet read.
If you keep that in mind, this is a fun book about age play.
I love the slow burn between the two main characters. They accidentally meet at a singles’ mixer but they connect. Mason feels safe enough to admit he’s looking for a Daddy, assuming he will never see Edward again.
Edward has other ideas, though. He tracks Mason down and expresses interest.
Both are men who are lonely. One is looking for someone to take care of him and one is looking forward to caring for someone in a deep and intimate way.
What I love about this book is the amount of thought that goes into this relationship. Edward consults with a professional; Mason has his best friend who is there as a sounding board. Anyone in BDSM should have someone safe to share with.
Then there are the negotiations. Again, often that step is missing in relationships in books. It could have been dry and boring, but Innes did a great job of making the discussions funny and endearing. These are two lost souls finding each other.
Some readers may get squicky at the extent of the age play – it goes all the way – but the relationship between these two men, to me, supersedes anything questionable. These are consenting adults.
I listened to the audiobook, so I'll note that Kenneth Obi did a great job as narrator – voices were well differentiated and the book was well done.
I enjoyed it. Not my kink, but a sweet read.
January 11, 2018
I had never read anything to do with age-play. I was curious about because I've been trying to learn about different kinks and always though this one was interesting. The book was very good, and actually took the time to teach the reader about age-play and what really goes into it. The relationship between Edward (Daddy) and Mason (little) was really easy to get behind. Edward never once judged Mason for his desires, he did his research, very thoroughly, and decided it was something he could see himself doing. He found it turned him on too, and made it his mission to make Mason his boy, and make him as comfortable with everything as possible. because even though this something Mason has known he has wanted since he was a teenager he hasn't had a Daddy before and wasn't as open about sharing as he wanted to be, he had been judged before and didn't want to scare Edward into changing his mind.
I thought it was a really good book that took the time to explain the way this kink usually works, and built a great relationship centered around their shared kink. 10/10 would recommend.
I thought it was a really good book that took the time to explain the way this kink usually works, and built a great relationship centered around their shared kink. 10/10 would recommend.
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June 20, 2021DNF @ 44%
I usually really like Innes's work, but this one didn't work for me. Edward was way too formal and stilted in his speech, and I didn't really get a sense of attraction between him and Mason, other than through Edward's desire for domination. I liked the lawyerly instinct to research the concept that he wasn't familiar with, in the spirit of never going to court unprepared, but I never really got the sense that he wanted to take care of Mason, rather than just be in control of him. The use of "Boy" as Mason's name (title? endearment?) rubbed me the wrong way, as it always has, as it makes me feel like the Little has become nothing more than a submissive, rather than a person with submissive inclinations. And the pinching! 🤬 Holy hell, do I hate pinching as a punishment or a goose!
Those things have already got me grinding my teeth, and we haven't even gotten to more intense BDSM play like cock cages (which I also really hate) and whatever else they're going to participate in, so it's time for me to tap out.
I usually really like Innes's work, but this one didn't work for me. Edward was way too formal and stilted in his speech, and I didn't really get a sense of attraction between him and Mason, other than through Edward's desire for domination. I liked the lawyerly instinct to research the concept that he wasn't familiar with, in the spirit of never going to court unprepared, but I never really got the sense that he wanted to take care of Mason, rather than just be in control of him. The use of "Boy" as Mason's name (title? endearment?) rubbed me the wrong way, as it always has, as it makes me feel like the Little has become nothing more than a submissive, rather than a person with submissive inclinations. And the pinching! 🤬 Holy hell, do I hate pinching as a punishment or a goose!
Those things have already got me grinding my teeth, and we haven't even gotten to more intense BDSM play like cock cages (which I also really hate) and whatever else they're going to participate in, so it's time for me to tap out.
January 17, 2020
Well...that was interesting. And educational.
Secrets in the Dark was my first true age play / daddy/boy kink book. I have read some before, but they've gone nowhere near this deep into the kinky lifestyle. They've been more about the MCs calling each other daddy and boy and the boy being submissive in bed and the daddy being in charge of things in bed and sometimes with other things too.
But this...This went all in to sippy cups filled with milk, baby bottles, diapers, kid's tv shows, bubblebaths and toy cars.... I didn't even know some people enjoy all that, sexually or otherwise. I mean being a mother myself, I can't really imagine missing diaper changes.... ;)
But it was very interesting, and not a bad book at all! I am glad I read it and I certainly want to read more from this author. She had a great way of educating my ignorant self while telling an interesting story.
Very well done! 4 stars.
And great narration also by Kenneth Obi!
Secrets in the Dark was my first true age play / daddy/boy kink book. I have read some before, but they've gone nowhere near this deep into the kinky lifestyle. They've been more about the MCs calling each other daddy and boy and the boy being submissive in bed and the daddy being in charge of things in bed and sometimes with other things too.
But this...This went all in to sippy cups filled with milk, baby bottles, diapers, kid's tv shows, bubblebaths and toy cars.... I didn't even know some people enjoy all that, sexually or otherwise. I mean being a mother myself, I can't really imagine missing diaper changes.... ;)
But it was very interesting, and not a bad book at all! I am glad I read it and I certainly want to read more from this author. She had a great way of educating my ignorant self while telling an interesting story.
Very well done! 4 stars.
And great narration also by Kenneth Obi!
June 26, 2023
Mason wants someone who is not a hookup and not temporary but more permanent. He needs a Daddy who can be both firm as well as very loving. Lawyer Edward is straightforward, logical and traditional. He meets Mason on an interesting blind date with dining in the dark. When it is made clear that Mason wants a Daddy who will love and care for him hile giving him discipline Edward will need to decide if he is willing to move out of his comfort zone for love.
This was a really sweet story with an overworked boy who desperately needed the love and caring that a Daddy could provide. I loved how open Edward was and how he utilised whatever resources he needed in order to try and give Mason what he needed, Mason was a sweetie and together they made such a cute couple. Easy to read, feel and understand. This is an MM story with mature content in a BDSM-like DDLB relationship with binkies and diapers.
This was a really sweet story with an overworked boy who desperately needed the love and caring that a Daddy could provide. I loved how open Edward was and how he utilised whatever resources he needed in order to try and give Mason what he needed, Mason was a sweetie and together they made such a cute couple. Easy to read, feel and understand. This is an MM story with mature content in a BDSM-like DDLB relationship with binkies and diapers.
October 18, 2017
I give the story 5 stars and the audio version 4 stars. Here is my review from Audible.com:
Where does Secrets in the Dark rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
I love the story, which I read prior to listening to the audiobook. The performance was good, but not as impressive as some others I've listened to. The narrator did hold my interest, though I didn't love his portrayal of Mason.
What does Kenneth Obi bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
I liked his version of Edward, for the most part. He also did a good job with the scenes where the characters felt more awkward. I could feel their discomfort and insecurity. I also enjoyed his portrayal of the secondary characters.
Any additional comments?
This is a sexy yet sweet age play story. I'd love to have more M.A. Innes titles available in audiobook.
Where does Secrets in the Dark rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
I love the story, which I read prior to listening to the audiobook. The performance was good, but not as impressive as some others I've listened to. The narrator did hold my interest, though I didn't love his portrayal of Mason.
What does Kenneth Obi bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
I liked his version of Edward, for the most part. He also did a good job with the scenes where the characters felt more awkward. I could feel their discomfort and insecurity. I also enjoyed his portrayal of the secondary characters.
Any additional comments?
This is a sexy yet sweet age play story. I'd love to have more M.A. Innes titles available in audiobook.
July 6, 2017
This story was OK for me. I'm happy Mason found his "Daddy" and Edward...not even realizing this kink or lifestyle would have this profound affect on him as well. In turn, Edward found his "special little boy". I was hoping it would have the same affect as The Missing Pieces series. I didn't like Edward calling Mason "Boy", which I understand is part of the lifestyle choice and based on preference. I would have much preferred the term, "Baby". It suited Mason better, IMO and sounds sweeter to me. Although, Mason indeed became Edwards' special boy, I much rather the term baby as a term of endearment. I do love M.A. Innes writing style. Once I start a book by this author, I can't seem to put it down.
December 27, 2017
So here is the thing
The Daddy/Boy kink I’ve read in the past has been more on the BDSM/Submissive side than this. I went into the book not understanding fully the age play. While I’ve found it’s not my thing the book was very well written and from my familiarity with other kink books and from authors in the life style I think the author did the kink justice. Like I said I didn’t know the difference when going in between the Daddy:Boy stuff I’ve read in the past and age play. I probably wouldn’t read anymore age play in the future.
The Daddy/Boy kink I’ve read in the past has been more on the BDSM/Submissive side than this. I went into the book not understanding fully the age play. While I’ve found it’s not my thing the book was very well written and from my familiarity with other kink books and from authors in the life style I think the author did the kink justice. Like I said I didn’t know the difference when going in between the Daddy:Boy stuff I’ve read in the past and age play. I probably wouldn’t read anymore age play in the future.
June 20, 2019
Needing a Daddy
His friend asked him to fill in at an arranged Dinner party as a man had not turned up so they were one person down. Mason agreed but the Dinner was completely in the dark, so you couldn't see who you were dining with. If he had chosen to do this voluntary, he would have someone that was into his Kink. The man at the opposite table voice was what Mason found interesting, so he leaned over and told him what his kink was. Then the evening was over. Till he got a call! The man was interested!
His friend asked him to fill in at an arranged Dinner party as a man had not turned up so they were one person down. Mason agreed but the Dinner was completely in the dark, so you couldn't see who you were dining with. If he had chosen to do this voluntary, he would have someone that was into his Kink. The man at the opposite table voice was what Mason found interesting, so he leaned over and told him what his kink was. Then the evening was over. Till he got a call! The man was interested!
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