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New Zealand Daddies #3
Daddy Takes Command
Nick Martin is a champion bull rider, and when he accepts a job managing a farm he is just looking for a paycheck... until he meets Sarah Taylor, the beautiful, headstrong young woman trying to run the place in her injured father's absence. Though it is obvious almost immediately that Sarah is in way over her head, Nick soon realizes that what she truly needs is not a manager, it is a firm but loving daddy who will not hesitate to take her both in his arms and over his knee.
Over the coming weeks, Nick makes it his business to care not only for the farm, but for Sarah as well, and though she blushes crimson every time her cute little bottom is bared for a spanking, his bold dominance and strict correction arouse her deeply, and it isn't long before she is learning how intensely pleasurable it can be to surrender her body completely to her daddy.
As Nick and Sarah work to see the farm through the rough winter months, their bond grows stronger each day. But with both of their lives haunted by past tragedies that tore their families apart, can Nick finally find a way to forgive himself and be the daddy his little girl deserves?
Publisher's Note: Daddy Takes Command is a stand-alone novel which is the third entry in the New Zealand Daddies series. It includes spankings, sexual scenes, and age play. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book.
Over the coming weeks, Nick makes it his business to care not only for the farm, but for Sarah as well, and though she blushes crimson every time her cute little bottom is bared for a spanking, his bold dominance and strict correction arouse her deeply, and it isn't long before she is learning how intensely pleasurable it can be to surrender her body completely to her daddy.
As Nick and Sarah work to see the farm through the rough winter months, their bond grows stronger each day. But with both of their lives haunted by past tragedies that tore their families apart, can Nick finally find a way to forgive himself and be the daddy his little girl deserves?
Publisher's Note: Daddy Takes Command is a stand-alone novel which is the third entry in the New Zealand Daddies series. It includes spankings, sexual scenes, and age play. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book.
- GenresRomance
230 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 25, 2018
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About the author
Kelly Dawson
47 books238 followersKelly Dawson is a USA Today bestselling author who pens naughty novels from her home in southern New Zealand.
Rural NZ provides plenty of inspiration for romantic stories, and this is where most of Kelly's books are set.
Inside the pages, sparks will fly, and spanks will fall as her sexy alpha heroes tame the strong, independent women who love them. Throw in some drama and angst, and you have the makings of a Kelly Dawson romance. She thoroughly enjoys bringing 'all the feels' to life on the page.
When she's not writing, Kelly devotes her time to her 4 children and her very own romance novel hero - her husband.
What are readers saying about Kelly's books?
~ "Kelly Dawson always surprises me with the personality of each Daddy in her novels."
~ "Kelly's stories are always a great read."
~ "Obeying Daddy is just right for a light summertime read if you like a little spanking in your romance."
~ "Completely and utterly taken captive by this story. It was EVERYTHING!!"
~ "This story had all the feels I've come to expect from a Kelly Dawson book."
~ "The steamy scenes had me fanning my face."
Keep up with all her author news on her Substack newsletter here: https://kellydawsonauthor.substack.com/
** Follow her on Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/kelly...
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Rural NZ provides plenty of inspiration for romantic stories, and this is where most of Kelly's books are set.
Inside the pages, sparks will fly, and spanks will fall as her sexy alpha heroes tame the strong, independent women who love them. Throw in some drama and angst, and you have the makings of a Kelly Dawson romance. She thoroughly enjoys bringing 'all the feels' to life on the page.
When she's not writing, Kelly devotes her time to her 4 children and her very own romance novel hero - her husband.
What are readers saying about Kelly's books?
~ "Kelly Dawson always surprises me with the personality of each Daddy in her novels."
~ "Kelly's stories are always a great read."
~ "Obeying Daddy is just right for a light summertime read if you like a little spanking in your romance."
~ "Completely and utterly taken captive by this story. It was EVERYTHING!!"
~ "This story had all the feels I've come to expect from a Kelly Dawson book."
~ "The steamy scenes had me fanning my face."
Keep up with all her author news on her Substack newsletter here: https://kellydawsonauthor.substack.com/
** Follow her on Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/kelly...
** Come chat to her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KellyDawsonA...
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November 2, 2018
Kiwi Cowboy!
“Daddy Takes Command” is an engaging novel set in the beautiful and picturesque island country of New Zealand. Professionally written, the narrative flows seamlessly guiding the main protagonists through heartache, despair and the secrets threatening to destroy them both. The highly emotional story-line comprises a D/s relationship and brief appearances from characters featured in previous stories. However, “Daddy Takes Command” is a complete, standalone story and does not require the reading of preceding entries for total enjoyment. “Daddy Takes Command” is not merely an erotic novel featuring domestic disciple, it is also a compelling love story, requiring the characters overcome adversity and reconcile the past… to discover love.
Disclaimer: Children 18+ due to explicit sexual content. No Kindles were seriously harmed while reading this novel.
Disclaimer for the Disclaimer… The term “seriously harmed” is not intended to include: overheating, scorch marks, minor melting or inconsequential fire that can be put out with an extinguisher. Fire retardant gloves highly recommended while reading. Reviewer is not responsible for run-on sentences, appalling grammar or questionable punctuation.
RATING DETAILS (Based on 1 to 5 Gold Stars):
Steam Factor: 5 Daddy Dom Stars
Writing Style: 5 Professional Stars
Plot: 5 Fast Paced Stars
Engaging Characters: 5 Commanding Stars
Satisfying Conclusion: 5 Satisfactory Stars
“Daddy Takes Command” is an engaging novel set in the beautiful and picturesque island country of New Zealand. Professionally written, the narrative flows seamlessly guiding the main protagonists through heartache, despair and the secrets threatening to destroy them both. The highly emotional story-line comprises a D/s relationship and brief appearances from characters featured in previous stories. However, “Daddy Takes Command” is a complete, standalone story and does not require the reading of preceding entries for total enjoyment. “Daddy Takes Command” is not merely an erotic novel featuring domestic disciple, it is also a compelling love story, requiring the characters overcome adversity and reconcile the past… to discover love.
Disclaimer: Children 18+ due to explicit sexual content. No Kindles were seriously harmed while reading this novel.
Disclaimer for the Disclaimer… The term “seriously harmed” is not intended to include: overheating, scorch marks, minor melting or inconsequential fire that can be put out with an extinguisher. Fire retardant gloves highly recommended while reading. Reviewer is not responsible for run-on sentences, appalling grammar or questionable punctuation.
RATING DETAILS (Based on 1 to 5 Gold Stars):
Steam Factor: 5 Daddy Dom Stars
Writing Style: 5 Professional Stars
Plot: 5 Fast Paced Stars
Engaging Characters: 5 Commanding Stars
Satisfying Conclusion: 5 Satisfactory Stars
October 30, 2018
YOU’RE NOT THE BOSS OF ME
While this story is written as a stand-alone, it will have cameo appearances of characters found in Daddy Takes the Reins and Daddies Take Control, with brothers, Luke, Cody, and Clay Lewis, and the two women from those stories, Bianca and Jen. The story will revolve around two broken people that are each facing their own demons. It will take time before they each realize that their demons are quite similar, and ones they each take personal blame for. Harsh words spoken from family members torment each of them. Fate will bring Nick Martin, a champion bull rider, and Sarah Taylor, a veterinarian student together after an accident. But both are damaged souls that do not feel they are worthy of love.
The plot will have Sarah Taylor’s father injured in an accident on the farm that will have him in the hospital and paralyzed. Sarah will be expected to drop out of the university that she attends, and move back to the family farm to take care of the animals and needs there. Her father is bitter to her, blaming her for the death of Jason, and he has never forgiven her.
“You’re bloody useless, you can’t run that farm.”
Sarah’s mother is counting on her to step forward and has more faith in her daughter. The farm is large and has been passed down for several generations, and without Sarah working it, they will have to sell. But Sarah isn’t able to do it herself, and her mother will hire a man to assist.
“You blood runs thick in this place. This is your place now, your responsibility.” –Karen
“Nick was her hero. He was her big, strong, handsome cowboy, come to take command.”
The story is the journey of two damaged souls, who each have suffered a serious loss, that of a sibling, and the cruel words of a parent over it. Guilt is eating at each of them as they try to run from life, and the painful memories, yet, together, they must stand up and accept that what happened wasn't completely their fault, and they must bury the blame with the deceased. It is the beginning of a relationship between Sarah and Nick, one that has dominance and submission, rules and consequences, and a chance to move forward, even if it is just for a little while.
“What was she battling? He resolved to find out. And he made a silent vow that whatever her fight, he would help her overcome it. You’re not doing a very good job of taking care of yourself, are you? You run yourself down, you don’t eat properly, you’re not getting enough sleep, and your first aid leaves a lot to be desired. I think we’re going to need to make some rules.”
The story shares the hardships of running a large farm of sheep, cattle, and horses, along with the dangers of the elements. From heavy rains, flooding, and blizzards, it is often a balance of life and death, and sometimes giving your all isn’t enough. For Sarah, someone who wants to make life better for animals, losing them to a freak storm is overwhelming.
Secrets will nearly destroy both Nick and Sarah. Not being open to each other, holding on to the pain of their past will cause a rift in their relationship. There is one scene in the story where Nick’s anger takes things too far with Sarah and goes beyond control. Before, their D/s relationship had been within bounds, but when he loses control, that will shatter their relationship.
“Things could never go back to how they were; it was better that she just let him go.”
Will they continue to drift apart, only existing as they run the farm, or will Nick realize that Sarah needs him, his rules, his consequences? When will the haunted memories of the past be allowed to be buried and their lives to thrive? The story is a Daddy Dom – little girl story mostly in language, with rules and discipline. There are explicit sex scenes, and even a humiliating spanking of three girls together.
While this story is written as a stand-alone, it will have cameo appearances of characters found in Daddy Takes the Reins and Daddies Take Control, with brothers, Luke, Cody, and Clay Lewis, and the two women from those stories, Bianca and Jen. The story will revolve around two broken people that are each facing their own demons. It will take time before they each realize that their demons are quite similar, and ones they each take personal blame for. Harsh words spoken from family members torment each of them. Fate will bring Nick Martin, a champion bull rider, and Sarah Taylor, a veterinarian student together after an accident. But both are damaged souls that do not feel they are worthy of love.
The plot will have Sarah Taylor’s father injured in an accident on the farm that will have him in the hospital and paralyzed. Sarah will be expected to drop out of the university that she attends, and move back to the family farm to take care of the animals and needs there. Her father is bitter to her, blaming her for the death of Jason, and he has never forgiven her.
“You’re bloody useless, you can’t run that farm.”
Sarah’s mother is counting on her to step forward and has more faith in her daughter. The farm is large and has been passed down for several generations, and without Sarah working it, they will have to sell. But Sarah isn’t able to do it herself, and her mother will hire a man to assist.
“You blood runs thick in this place. This is your place now, your responsibility.” –Karen
“Nick was her hero. He was her big, strong, handsome cowboy, come to take command.”
The story is the journey of two damaged souls, who each have suffered a serious loss, that of a sibling, and the cruel words of a parent over it. Guilt is eating at each of them as they try to run from life, and the painful memories, yet, together, they must stand up and accept that what happened wasn't completely their fault, and they must bury the blame with the deceased. It is the beginning of a relationship between Sarah and Nick, one that has dominance and submission, rules and consequences, and a chance to move forward, even if it is just for a little while.
“What was she battling? He resolved to find out. And he made a silent vow that whatever her fight, he would help her overcome it. You’re not doing a very good job of taking care of yourself, are you? You run yourself down, you don’t eat properly, you’re not getting enough sleep, and your first aid leaves a lot to be desired. I think we’re going to need to make some rules.”
The story shares the hardships of running a large farm of sheep, cattle, and horses, along with the dangers of the elements. From heavy rains, flooding, and blizzards, it is often a balance of life and death, and sometimes giving your all isn’t enough. For Sarah, someone who wants to make life better for animals, losing them to a freak storm is overwhelming.
Secrets will nearly destroy both Nick and Sarah. Not being open to each other, holding on to the pain of their past will cause a rift in their relationship. There is one scene in the story where Nick’s anger takes things too far with Sarah and goes beyond control. Before, their D/s relationship had been within bounds, but when he loses control, that will shatter their relationship.
“Things could never go back to how they were; it was better that she just let him go.”
Will they continue to drift apart, only existing as they run the farm, or will Nick realize that Sarah needs him, his rules, his consequences? When will the haunted memories of the past be allowed to be buried and their lives to thrive? The story is a Daddy Dom – little girl story mostly in language, with rules and discipline. There are explicit sex scenes, and even a humiliating spanking of three girls together.
June 10, 2019
I only made it through about 55% of this book. I found it (& this is applicable only to ME), very, very slow burn, a little too slow for my mood at this time & I didn't really care for how the Daddy/Little Girl dynamic was initiated & depicted (again this is applicable for ME).
So, why a 5 star review?
Because this is an extremely well written book. It has a smooth & wonderful flow, I found the writing itself to be excellent & evocative. I felt the freezing cold, the rain, saw the farmland, the farmhouse, saw the livestock, the mud & the Taylor's Hilux. I felt & empathized with Sarah's anger & frustration with her father's continuing bitter & unjustified blame directed at her for the death of Jason, his other child & heir, as well as her Mom's constant attempts to overlook & excuse his destructive verbal attacks on their daughter.
I felt Sarah's utter physical & mental exhaustion working their huge farm alone, with absolutely no help from her father or the friends his bitter anger drove away. She finds only 1 very aged friend who does help Sarah through the first few months but he is able to do only so much.
And finally, actual assistance does arrive via Nick Martin, a bull rider between seasons hired by Sarah's mother.
Nick is young, strong, powerful, good looking & kind. He is also low key quiet & is immediately willing & eager to jump into assisting Sarah.
But Sarah, beaten down psychologically by years of disparagement by her father, hearing only his 'you're bloody useless' on a never ending loop expected to turn everything over to Nick & follow his directions. So when Nick asks for her opinions & suggestions, Sarah is caught by surprise & merely parrots her father's feelings that she's awful at working the farm, can't do anything right & Nick needs to be in charge.
Nick does not agree AT ALL with this, he explains to her she's done a phenomenal job to date, especially by herself, but Sarah clings to her overall uselessness related to the farm, except for breaking the horses. Nick is a patient man but as Sarah continues to denigrate herself, he becomes more & more determined that this beautiful, exhausted, drained & now physically frail woman WILL realize her strength & worth.
But, Nick himself has demons & ghosts he's fighting & he doesn't expect to stay long at the farm or be there for Sarah more than a few months.
But Sarah does need help physically & emotionally & Nick so wants to do so . . . .
And this is where I finally bogged down. Nick has never been a 'Daddy', Sarah's never been a 'Little Girl' & yet they seem to 'bumble' into it. The dynamic itself didn't bother me, only how they both seemed to 'magically' slide into it complete with consequences, punishments & titles. This combined with the very slow burn caused me to stop reading at a little over halfway.
HOWEVER, that being said, I fully expect to go back to this one & finish it to find out what happens between Nick & Sarah as well as the farm.
So, this IS an excellent & well written story & if you love a slow burn descriptive narrative with well developed & engaging characters, I do believe you WILL greatly enjoy this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
So, why a 5 star review?
Because this is an extremely well written book. It has a smooth & wonderful flow, I found the writing itself to be excellent & evocative. I felt the freezing cold, the rain, saw the farmland, the farmhouse, saw the livestock, the mud & the Taylor's Hilux. I felt & empathized with Sarah's anger & frustration with her father's continuing bitter & unjustified blame directed at her for the death of Jason, his other child & heir, as well as her Mom's constant attempts to overlook & excuse his destructive verbal attacks on their daughter.
I felt Sarah's utter physical & mental exhaustion working their huge farm alone, with absolutely no help from her father or the friends his bitter anger drove away. She finds only 1 very aged friend who does help Sarah through the first few months but he is able to do only so much.
And finally, actual assistance does arrive via Nick Martin, a bull rider between seasons hired by Sarah's mother.
Nick is young, strong, powerful, good looking & kind. He is also low key quiet & is immediately willing & eager to jump into assisting Sarah.
But Sarah, beaten down psychologically by years of disparagement by her father, hearing only his 'you're bloody useless' on a never ending loop expected to turn everything over to Nick & follow his directions. So when Nick asks for her opinions & suggestions, Sarah is caught by surprise & merely parrots her father's feelings that she's awful at working the farm, can't do anything right & Nick needs to be in charge.
Nick does not agree AT ALL with this, he explains to her she's done a phenomenal job to date, especially by herself, but Sarah clings to her overall uselessness related to the farm, except for breaking the horses. Nick is a patient man but as Sarah continues to denigrate herself, he becomes more & more determined that this beautiful, exhausted, drained & now physically frail woman WILL realize her strength & worth.
But, Nick himself has demons & ghosts he's fighting & he doesn't expect to stay long at the farm or be there for Sarah more than a few months.
But Sarah does need help physically & emotionally & Nick so wants to do so . . . .
And this is where I finally bogged down. Nick has never been a 'Daddy', Sarah's never been a 'Little Girl' & yet they seem to 'bumble' into it. The dynamic itself didn't bother me, only how they both seemed to 'magically' slide into it complete with consequences, punishments & titles. This combined with the very slow burn caused me to stop reading at a little over halfway.
HOWEVER, that being said, I fully expect to go back to this one & finish it to find out what happens between Nick & Sarah as well as the farm.
So, this IS an excellent & well written story & if you love a slow burn descriptive narrative with well developed & engaging characters, I do believe you WILL greatly enjoy this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 13, 2019
Two broken people who have more in common than they know.
I felt really bad for Sarah, with her dad's blatant disrespect and disregard for her feelings and drowning in his own bitterness after her brother died. Telling her it was her fault and she's bloody useless. (Not really a spoiler since it's all within the first few chapters). Her dad was in some kind of accident that has most likely left him paralyzed and her mom asks Sarah to come back from Uni where she is studying to be a vet to look after the farm.
I can't remember how big it was but really big, she runs herself almost to the ground and that's when her mom calls in Nick to help
Nick is a champion bull rider who agrees to come help for the year before he goes off to Australia for bull riding.
Their chemistry was instant, and I liked how he cared but didn't want to. It was a slow burn with a lot of heat but when it got around to the intimate parts there was more punishment than lovemaking.
There was also a lot of repetition about how they couldn't be together because they were both leaving, that got on my nerves.
But what I really enjoyed about this story was when Nick and Sarah's stories came out and how vulnerable they were, especially Nick... I think it was the most realistic part of the book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I felt really bad for Sarah, with her dad's blatant disrespect and disregard for her feelings and drowning in his own bitterness after her brother died. Telling her it was her fault and she's bloody useless. (Not really a spoiler since it's all within the first few chapters). Her dad was in some kind of accident that has most likely left him paralyzed and her mom asks Sarah to come back from Uni where she is studying to be a vet to look after the farm.
I can't remember how big it was but really big, she runs herself almost to the ground and that's when her mom calls in Nick to help
Nick is a champion bull rider who agrees to come help for the year before he goes off to Australia for bull riding.
Their chemistry was instant, and I liked how he cared but didn't want to. It was a slow burn with a lot of heat but when it got around to the intimate parts there was more punishment than lovemaking.
There was also a lot of repetition about how they couldn't be together because they were both leaving, that got on my nerves.
But what I really enjoyed about this story was when Nick and Sarah's stories came out and how vulnerable they were, especially Nick... I think it was the most realistic part of the book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 28, 2018
This story is just absolutely scorching hot. It has quite a good story line, with very good characters. Sometimes though perhaps too stern? Or too willfull to dish out spankings. I always wonder while reading stories such as this one, when the women have to live by certain rules if they don´t want to be spanked, why don´t the same rules apply to the men and the women then can spank them? I think that would be a curious theme, but well that is only me... So despite the copious spankings in this story which I am not a fan of, the story itself is quite good, the way their lifes evolves around tragic accidents in both of their cases and of course they cannot come clean with each other about what is eating them up. But the always popular HEA is there in full force and all is well that ends well, right? The thing I found the strangest was the way her father suddenly accepts his daughter again after he is asked for her hand in marriage, what does that have to do with anything? I felt this utterly strange and would have needed some more meat around this bone or this part of this chapter. Otherwise a splendid story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 29, 2018
This well-written story elicited a cacophony of powerful emotions within my heart. I felt grief for the tragic loss of her brother that Sarah experienced, and heartbreak for the demeaning rejection she was forced to endure from her own father. Sarah’s self-image was so low that tears came to my eyes.
When Nick is hired to help run the farm, I felt the immediate tension, excitement and anticipation. But, Nick has his own demons to fight, which might prevent him from totally committing. Slowly, as their attraction grows, the two of them form a bond. Sarah needs rules and a powerful guiding hand, and Nick is just the person to provide them. Nick is strong, authoritative, and dominant. Sarah responds well to his rules and his stern discipline. I found their interactions exciting, compelling and just plain sexy.
This book sucked me in right from the beginning with its captivating story, fascinating characters and extremely hot discipline. Together, each character could find what they crave, if only they would allow it. Read this enthralling story for yourself, and see if they do.
When Nick is hired to help run the farm, I felt the immediate tension, excitement and anticipation. But, Nick has his own demons to fight, which might prevent him from totally committing. Slowly, as their attraction grows, the two of them form a bond. Sarah needs rules and a powerful guiding hand, and Nick is just the person to provide them. Nick is strong, authoritative, and dominant. Sarah responds well to his rules and his stern discipline. I found their interactions exciting, compelling and just plain sexy.
This book sucked me in right from the beginning with its captivating story, fascinating characters and extremely hot discipline. Together, each character could find what they crave, if only they would allow it. Read this enthralling story for yourself, and see if they do.
November 4, 2018
HOT, Daddy takes a new baby…quirky dialogue and scintillating scenes…
This story takes place in New Zealand so some of the language is different, but this adds to the story in my opinion. Sarah has been a University student hoping to become a veterinarian. She is rushing home b/c her mum called to let her know that her father is in hospital. Her world comes crashing down when she realizes that her future may be on the farm she left and not as a Vet. As she’s trying to handle the huge farm on her own, she’s unaware how it is tearing her down. Her mother finds help: Nick, a rodeo bull rider who can help until his next big gig. There’s an attraction almost immediately but they both have their torturous secrets. Will that get in the way? What do they have to prove?
I LOVED this book! I enjoy a “daddy” scenario and Ms. Dawson can write the most stimulating ones. In this story Nick feels compelled to become Sarah’s daddy (which he had never played out before), to help this amazing woman. If you enjoy a little spank to get the job done from a hot as He!! daddy, you will enjoy this book. I volunteered to review an ARC through Booksprout.
This story takes place in New Zealand so some of the language is different, but this adds to the story in my opinion. Sarah has been a University student hoping to become a veterinarian. She is rushing home b/c her mum called to let her know that her father is in hospital. Her world comes crashing down when she realizes that her future may be on the farm she left and not as a Vet. As she’s trying to handle the huge farm on her own, she’s unaware how it is tearing her down. Her mother finds help: Nick, a rodeo bull rider who can help until his next big gig. There’s an attraction almost immediately but they both have their torturous secrets. Will that get in the way? What do they have to prove?
I LOVED this book! I enjoy a “daddy” scenario and Ms. Dawson can write the most stimulating ones. In this story Nick feels compelled to become Sarah’s daddy (which he had never played out before), to help this amazing woman. If you enjoy a little spank to get the job done from a hot as He!! daddy, you will enjoy this book. I volunteered to review an ARC through Booksprout.
November 4, 2018
A Champion Bull Rider takes Sarah as well as the farm in hand
Nick Martin was a champion bull rider he had been employed to help manage a farm alongside the injured owner’s daughter Sarah who is full of attitude and plenty of sass. Nick knows that she is in over her head she also needs to be taken in hand by a male that will keep her grounded by being a loving, no nonsense, disciplinarian who will be her Daddy Dom.
The firm and loving ministrations of Nick and the discipline over hi knee and love and assurance in his arms enables her to feel safe and loved, she finds Nick to be an attractive and his bold and consistently constant actions ensures that she feels she can completely trust him, he will keep her safe and will between them they will bring the farm through some difficult months.
Both of these amazing characters have carried around terrible tragedies that have ground them down, however as their love grows so does their ability to forgive themselves and others and actually begin to live their lives once again.
I enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
Nick Martin was a champion bull rider he had been employed to help manage a farm alongside the injured owner’s daughter Sarah who is full of attitude and plenty of sass. Nick knows that she is in over her head she also needs to be taken in hand by a male that will keep her grounded by being a loving, no nonsense, disciplinarian who will be her Daddy Dom.
The firm and loving ministrations of Nick and the discipline over hi knee and love and assurance in his arms enables her to feel safe and loved, she finds Nick to be an attractive and his bold and consistently constant actions ensures that she feels she can completely trust him, he will keep her safe and will between them they will bring the farm through some difficult months.
Both of these amazing characters have carried around terrible tragedies that have ground them down, however as their love grows so does their ability to forgive themselves and others and actually begin to live their lives once again.
I enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
June 8, 2019
Sarah is called home from university because her father had an accident and is in the hospital. Sarah's dad is a bitter man who has blamed Sarah for the death of his son Jason. Sarah had all that baggage hanging around her neck and trying to run the farm with her fathers bitter word ringing in her ears. Sarah's mom finds someone to help with the farm. His name is Nick. This is where the story starts getting really good. Nick has baggage of his own but Sarah and he are starting to get along really well and she ends up being his baby girl and he is her daddy. As the anniversary arrives for Nick he starts acting strange. Sarah doesn't know what to do. Is everything they started to build together going to fall apart? Will they ever be able to get back the Daddy/baby girl they both loved so much. You need to read this book and find out. This is the first book I've read from this author. I laughed and cried with both Nick and Sarah.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 8, 2019
Sarah's father had an accident, and will likely never walk again. She comes home from uni to run the family ranch, but she'll never do good enough for her father. Nick's been on the rodeo circuit - a bull rider - biding his time to be able to move to Australia to bigger & better rodeos. Sarah's mother hires Nick (through an agency) to help Sarah with the ranch. As they become closer and more attracted to each other, his dominant tendencies begin to come out, and he's determined to break Sarah of her bad habits. They don't know it at first, but they've both lost a sibling, and are convinced that the deaths were their faults. Not a huge fan of the spanking, but it wasn't a total turn-off. This was a wonderful story of two broken people who help each other escape their demons and move on to a better life together.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 28, 2019
An Awesome Book!
I loved reading Daddy Takes Command, all about Sarah Taylor a young girl who is at Uni studying to be a Veterinarian & Nick Martin a Bull Rider who comes to help take care of her family’s farm while her Dad is in the hospital. Sarah was called home by her Mom when, her Dad had a serious accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down. They have a horse, cattle & sheep farm that has been in the family for generations. It’s her responsibility now, to take it over! The author wrote a story about a young girl who must overcome the hate her father has for her as she takes over the family farm! Read this story about Nick & Sarah and see how they handle each other on an everyday basis running a sheep farm in New Zealand! I loved reading the book, and hopefully you will as well!!
I loved reading Daddy Takes Command, all about Sarah Taylor a young girl who is at Uni studying to be a Veterinarian & Nick Martin a Bull Rider who comes to help take care of her family’s farm while her Dad is in the hospital. Sarah was called home by her Mom when, her Dad had a serious accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down. They have a horse, cattle & sheep farm that has been in the family for generations. It’s her responsibility now, to take it over! The author wrote a story about a young girl who must overcome the hate her father has for her as she takes over the family farm! Read this story about Nick & Sarah and see how they handle each other on an everyday basis running a sheep farm in New Zealand! I loved reading the book, and hopefully you will as well!!
June 7, 2019
The protagonists of "Daddy Takes Command" are both wrestling with emotional issues from their past that end up hindering their relationship. And yes, as is recommended in real life as in fiction, once they start communicating with each other true DD love can fully blossom.
This is great, slow-building book with a great slow-build burn. The characters are sensitively portrayed and easy to care about. Kelly Dawson is clearly a gifted writer regardless of genre and someone whose creative output I look forward to following after this novel as my intro to her work.
"Daddy Takes Command" is billed as the third in Dawson's series "New Zealand Daddies" though it works just fine as a standalone. There are minor characters that appear towards the end of the story that I gather are returning from previous volumes. Clearly from this tantalizing presentation I'll need to see more of them.
This is great, slow-building book with a great slow-build burn. The characters are sensitively portrayed and easy to care about. Kelly Dawson is clearly a gifted writer regardless of genre and someone whose creative output I look forward to following after this novel as my intro to her work.
"Daddy Takes Command" is billed as the third in Dawson's series "New Zealand Daddies" though it works just fine as a standalone. There are minor characters that appear towards the end of the story that I gather are returning from previous volumes. Clearly from this tantalizing presentation I'll need to see more of them.
June 2, 2024
Loved it!
This was such a fun read— it had all of the elements I love- two characters who were dealing with some of their own trauma, but were both loveable people, and the chemistry between them was great.
Sarah was hard working and dealing with a lot in her own family while trying to run the ranch, and Nick came to help. He was EXCEPTIONALLY patient and kind with her early on, but she got a kick out of bratting him until he finally called her bluff and it was HOT.
I loved the mix of sexy spankings, and then some VERY well-deserved punishments.
It was a beautiful ending, and I have to say this is one of the better books I’ve read in this genre. Excited to read more from this author!!
This was such a fun read— it had all of the elements I love- two characters who were dealing with some of their own trauma, but were both loveable people, and the chemistry between them was great.
Sarah was hard working and dealing with a lot in her own family while trying to run the ranch, and Nick came to help. He was EXCEPTIONALLY patient and kind with her early on, but she got a kick out of bratting him until he finally called her bluff and it was HOT.
I loved the mix of sexy spankings, and then some VERY well-deserved punishments.
It was a beautiful ending, and I have to say this is one of the better books I’ve read in this genre. Excited to read more from this author!!
October 29, 2018
Get ready to be wrapped in romance. This book has all the feels that I’ve come to expect from this author. Both Nick and Sarah have baggage that holds them back from totally opening up to one another and making a commitment. But that doesn’t stop them from heating up the pages and perhaps a certain naughty girl’s behind. If you like hot, built, take-charge cowboys; strong, intelligent, yet vulnerable female leads; and a storyline that will overwhelm you with heartbreak, romance, and all the emotions in between, this is the book for you. Great read.
June 5, 2019
I enjoyed this read. The entertaing storyline offered a wealth of emotions as Sarah and Nick deal with their evolving relationship and the heavy baggage from their respective pasts. I thought that they had really good chemistry and their scenes had lots of sizzle. Tension, drama, secrets and twists will have you fully involved and invested in these characters. All thoughts and opinions in this review are only my own.
November 5, 2018
I thought this was a bit different from the usual Daddy/little girl book. He was portrayed as a strong, vibrant man who knew what he wanted even though he was a bit broken by actions in his past. She also had a bit of brokenness inside her. Together their brokenness could be healed. Well written.
November 6, 2018
Beautiful
Kelly Dawson writes such great and loving Daddy stories. There are so many ups and downs in this one. It made me all teary, but it also made me happy. I love it when two broken and damaged people manage to get together and help make themselves better because their jaggedy edges fit together to turn into something stronger.
Kelly Dawson writes such great and loving Daddy stories. There are so many ups and downs in this one. It made me all teary, but it also made me happy. I love it when two broken and damaged people manage to get together and help make themselves better because their jaggedy edges fit together to turn into something stronger.
June 7, 2019
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Another great story by Kelly Dawson. It had well rounded characters with emotions and thoughts that are relatable to real life. And it was nice to read about familiar faces. The beginning does seem to jump a little but it smooths out to be a great book
Another great story by Kelly Dawson. It had well rounded characters with emotions and thoughts that are relatable to real life. And it was nice to read about familiar faces. The beginning does seem to jump a little but it smooths out to be a great book
June 7, 2019
Sarah and Nick are two wonderful characters. The growing of their relation is just delightful. Their chemestry is delicious... Although this story can be read as a standalone , characters from previous books make their appearence.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 29, 2020
Great Read
I love the New Zealand series. This one did not disappoint. Nick and Sarah were great together. Well written I only found two errors which for any book is amazing! Storyline was very believable, the setting incredible. I love when something is so well written that you can see it in your mind. This author does that so well... do read you won’t be disappointed.
I love the New Zealand series. This one did not disappoint. Nick and Sarah were great together. Well written I only found two errors which for any book is amazing! Storyline was very believable, the setting incredible. I love when something is so well written that you can see it in your mind. This author does that so well... do read you won’t be disappointed.
November 26, 2018
Bored
I liked the intent of the story. However, it wandered into too much individual detail making it drag. I found myself bored while waiting for something to happen. It was a struggle for me to finish this book.
I liked the intent of the story. However, it wandered into too much individual detail making it drag. I found myself bored while waiting for something to happen. It was a struggle for me to finish this book.
December 3, 2018
Story
It was good but some was sad and others were happy but to blame a child for others death is wrong. I dont agree with anyone specking to a child in this manner. It’s very hurtful. It carries you to a state that you end up beleliving it and cant move on
It was good but some was sad and others were happy but to blame a child for others death is wrong. I dont agree with anyone specking to a child in this manner. It’s very hurtful. It carries you to a state that you end up beleliving it and cant move on
June 26, 2019
This was a great read that had me turning the pages as fast as I could read. Characters are well developed and engaging and the storyline flowed smoothly.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 17, 2020
Farm Life
When tragedy hits Sarah it hit very hard. Her bother and then he dad. Bitterness and sadness is overwhelming. Mom's love and the Nick. Well the ups and downs of his own grief is a battle. But some how the Daddy in him overcomes . What Sarah needs. 💘
When tragedy hits Sarah it hit very hard. Her bother and then he dad. Bitterness and sadness is overwhelming. Mom's love and the Nick. Well the ups and downs of his own grief is a battle. But some how the Daddy in him overcomes . What Sarah needs. 💘
November 7, 2018
Very emotional story with dysfunctional things getting in the way. It is exciting, emotional, suspenseful and much more. I was given a review copy and voluntarily review it.
June 9, 2019
Hot read with spankings. Very well written throughout. Characters were enjoyable to read and the storyline throughout.
June 18, 2019
I enjoyed Nick & Sarah's story. It was an intriguing book that gave me a lot of emotions. I'm voluntarily leaving an honest review for a copy of the book via booksprout.
January 11, 2020
I love it
I loved this series. I wish there was more books. Well written. I read all 4 of them in a few hours.
Thanks for the good books
I loved this series. I wish there was more books. Well written. I read all 4 of them in a few hours.
Thanks for the good books
August 29, 2022
This had a lot of potential but I really did not like how he punished her without care and never apologizes. And she just takes him back. Last 70 pages ruined it for me.
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