Engrossing and unputdownable…..5+stars!
This story is not everyone’s cup of tea. It’s a bit dark but satisfying, as it has such a delicious and concise plot. I tend to get all tingly with goose bumps when I read older man/younger woman, role-play themed stories. And not in a good way. Only because the female in the story is portrayed as young, naive, and silly, and mindless and just happy to go along with whatever “He” wants with little consideration to what makes her happy.
What I like about Lola Ray is that her character has depth. Meaning, yes, she is young, naive, sometimes silly, as would an eighteen year old, but her character shows strength in tolerating an unhappy situation. Yet she holds the capacity for hope and affection. Maturity is something forced on Lola Ray at an early age, she has to endure an abusive, controlling father, and horrible family life, basically a servant in her father’s house. But her father’s best friend is someone she wants, and she’s showing every bit of her naughty girly bits to seduce him. Lola Ray’s single-minded pursuit of Mack is driving the poor man crazy-hot with all her dirty flirtations. Huh, but she’s no match for what Mack has on his filthy mind.
Maddox McClane hides a past. He’s lucky to be offered a job by his best friend from high school. But his daughter is irresistible and driving him out of control with desire. It doesn’t matter that he’s twice her age, Lola Ray is everything he never knew he needed. Sweet, naughty, and malleable for his kinky lifestyle. Mack introduces Lola Ray to BDSM. The sizzle and sexual energy is scorching, and combustible. Mack is everything a true dom/daddy should be: assertive, decisive in his punishment, controlling, but can be gentle and cherish her. Lots of mind games. Includes rough play.
Ms. Beaumont has a winner in Dream Daddy. She weaves an exquisite plot with BDSM elements, in-depth characterization, steamy dialogue, emotional intensity, sexual tension, and a thrilling ending. It’s equal parts plot and scorching, kinky goodness. I enjoyed how well all the elements of this romance blend into a spellbinding story. Dream Daddy is told in dual POVs so you get different perspective of the same scene and every dark kinky thought from Mack and Lola Ray. I was surprised by that mind blowing reveal towards the end, but so glad things ended the way it did. I won’t soon forget this story.
I received and voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.