Sweet Surrender

East Coast Sugar Daddies #4

by Austin Bates

Trapped by family matters, Zen seeks a new life with someone else. A place to be free.

Love is his only option.

Zen is the heir to his father’s mafia throne. Lost in a sea of back-alley politics, Zen wants nothing more than to escape with his head in one piece—and his heart. A sugar daddy dating app falls into his lap, offering him a way to run and find that special someone.

Gabriel knows when to hold’em, knows when to fold’em, and he’s an expert at running—from everything. He’s the last person in the world that wants to get tied down to a serious relationship, but when his best friend invests in Almega’s dating service, he has to admit it’d be nice to have someone made for him… for a little while.

Will Zen escape to a law-abiding life? Will Gabriel find love when he’s not looking?

Find out in Sweet Surrender, a gay mpreg romance novel. We guarantee no cheating and a happily ever after ending! This book and every other book in the series can be read in any order

Genres: M M Romance, Romance, Omegaverse, Contemporary

128 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 8, 2019

Reviews

[Mimi · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 stars

Listened to audiobook.

[Dixiecowgirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hope and fear, attraction and love these emotions in this story lead to an epic romance. Steamy connection, intense feelings and a powerful secret create a rocky road for these MC's. I enjoyed the story-line and was trying to figure out how they were going to find their way through the mess. I really liked both MC's and found myself cheering for them.

Zen and Gabe are both interesting characters and i enjoyed their journey.

i am looking forward to finding out what is going on with Logan and Aaron. I sure hope they find a HEA too.

[Kaila · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was interesting and sexy and fun to read. i enjoyed the characters and liked the plot.short story.. not very funny but interesting..it kept me on the edge of my seat curious to see what was going to happen next. i liked it

[Coral Mitchell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Zen hates his family life, but he doesn't know anything else. Gabe wants a companion but no drama, which Zen has plenty of. I admire Zen's actions he even when he's afraid.

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the plot of this one, and I really liked the characters, but ultimately I felt that this book was just too short to really get invested in anything. I prefer longer books that take their time to develop characters and relationships and drama so that I can get attached to them and care about what happens to them. I really like Zen and Gabe together, but they deserved to be properly developed.

I also didn't think there was enough sense of danger regarding the situation with Zen being sold to Danila. We are only told that Danila is one of the worst, cruelest men in the city, but we are never shown that. He never even shows up on page! So I don't feel that sense of danger and angst when Zen finds out that he's been given to this guy. He should have been a more foreboding presence throughout the book, so that while Zen is in New York we are with him ticking away his time, feeling the noose tighten, waiting for that Danila shoe to drop. Which leads me to my next issue.

The resolution to the familial conflict felt like BS. Zen is at the hotel, and Vitomir is coming to KILL him for disgracing his family, Gabe saves him in the nick of time, Vitomir is SHOOTING AT THEM as they drive away, and then when Zen gets pregnant he goes back to his family and suddenly everything is okay. It reads to me like the only reason they have made amends with Zen is because Gabe paid off their debts. Which is fine because they are a mafia family and those tend to be a bit dysfunctional, but it doesn't explain why ZEN would want to be around them, seeing as they've treated him like trash his whole life. And he's suddenly like "I have a real family now!". Um... sorry I just don't buy it.

That is another thing that would have been more plausible if the book had been longer. Give the family page time to work out their issues and learn how to be a real family. That would have been some really good drama and angst.

Overall, I gave this one 3 stars. I like the characters and the plot, but nothing was really developed so I couldn't really get invested in any of it like I wanted to. This book could have been 3 times as long and I would have been here for it. Oh well.

[Cristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

(Review with spoilers)



Fourth book in the series. I loved it and I recommend it.


Zen can't decide anything in his life, what to study or with whom to have a relationship. His father, a mafia boss, is interested in his omega son being a virgin. And even more now, that he has to pay a big debt, and needs to sell him. Zen already wanted to get away from that life, but knowing that he has been sold to someone much worse than his father makes him run away. He wants to start over. And if for that he has to conquest an alpha with money, he will. He would like someone to protect him, make him feel special, someone who makes him smile.

Gabe wasn't looking for a relationship, but he promised his friend that he would participate in the app's development. And that would make it easier for him to have someone around without having to look for him. He wanted someone to take care of, someone who needed him. Someone who resembles the omega he met briefly in Las Vegas and whom he can't forget.

I love that Zen has found the courage to flee, and it hurts that he wasn't accepted by his family, that they only saw him as property, not as a person. Gabe does see him, and he likes him for who he is. Warm, kind, eager to learn. He wants to love and be loved, and is happy with Gabe.

Gabe never looked for a relationship, but found it with Zen. He couldn't get away from him. He loves to have him by his side, it makes him a better person. It makes him think about things that he never wanted, that were good for others but not for him. I love that he doesn't deny his feelings.

I don't like Zen lying to Gabe. I understand why he did it, and I also understand why Gabe was angry with him, even though he knows he never meant to hurt him. But he feels deceived, betrayed by the person he loves.

I love Cieran. Jackson took care of him, and now he does the same for other omegas, making sure they have a place to live, someone to take care of them.

I hate Zen's family. They don't deserve him.

[Julianne Macneil · Rating 5 out of 5]

i read this book as part of an arc program. This is the fourth book in the East Coast Sugar Daddies series. In this book, Zen is an omega who is the son of a mob boss from Las Vegas who owns a casino. Zen is the youngest brother and is treated like he is property and because he is a virgin, he could be worth something to the highest bidder. When Zen learns he has been traded to another mob boss to pay his father's gambling debts. he decides it is time to escape and he goes to the airport and flies to New York without telling anyone. Gabe is a businessman who was in Las Vegas for a quick trip when he saw Zen with his family and he tried to find out more about the omega, but was told to leave and not to ask about him. The next day, Gabe flew home to New York and was shocked to see Zen at the airport. Before Gabe could talk to him, Logan called and asked Gabe to sign up to the app. When Gabe went to talk to Zen, he was gone. Zen thinks he could find an alpha to help protect him from his family. When Gabe is matched with Zen, he thinks his fantasy has come true, and the more time they spend together, the more Gabe seems to care for Zen. But when Gabe finds out Zen's secrets, things become dangerous. I really like Gabe. I thought he was a little full of himself, but i think he really cared for Zen and was hurt when he found out the truth. Zen never thought he could find love and that he could be treated well. It was also good to see Cieran again. I look forward to the next book.

[A.L. Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm really enjoying this whole series so far! omega Zanes is raised in casino by his mafia father and brothers and when his father figure a way to use his son to help settle a debt by selling him to the highest bidder Zane decides it time fo get out of there and heads to newyork and runs into an omega who offers to help set him up with an alpha whi can protect him through a dating service. The alfa all of a sudden seems so familiar and he recognizes his as gambler he met in Vegas and remembers being draw to him at the casino. Gabe is drawn go an omega when hes in Vegas but figures the omega got away and decides to give the almega dating service a try in hope to find someone similar to help him forget the omega and he gets a nice surprise once his date shows up. This was a sweet story and i really enjoyed it even thought I'm not normally a huge fan of insta love but this author usually has a way of making it work. I cant wait for the next book! The only thing I didnt like was how all of a sudden the people who he ran away from who treated him so badly were quickly forgiven in the end out of nowhere. but other then that I enjoyed Zane and gabe's characters and story.

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[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Zen is the youngest son of a Russian godfather - an Omega expected to be a resource for his family and father - like a prime heifer, to be auctioned off to the highest or most important bidder. A casino is the front for at least some of their unsavory business.

Gabe notices Zen at the casino, and he sees their fear in his eyes as his brothers and father haul him away.

When Zen makes an unplanned escape from Vegas, after being told he has been promised to another family to pay their debt.

He finds himself in New York city - ironically the home base for his admirer Gabe.

Ciernan discovers Zen in a small diner, and rescues him from a life on the streets, which would have been a rough end to the sheltered life Zen knew before.

The Almega Sugar Daddy app offers Zen a possibility for rescue from his family - he never considers the potential threat to that alpha.

Gabe feels betrayed when he sees an article on the family. Can Gabe and Zen survive the Godfather, and his family? Can they survive issues of trust and naivete?

Trust, love and excellent negotiating skills are the only things that might make sure they and their love make it .

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[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Zen is a sweet but nearly broken young man, he is the youngest son and only omega in his family, he is treated as a possession and controlled by his mafia father. When the unthinkable happens, he realizes he needs to leave asap. Gabe is a wealthy businessman who spends his spare time gambling and loves a challenge. He agrees to join an app his friend created even though he is not looking for a relationship.
A brief glance across a casino causes a stirring of interest for Zen and Gabe, leaving a lasting impression but their true connection comes days later with the help of fate.
This is an interesting story with intriguing characters, a slow developing love, abuse, violence, heartbreak, steamy sexy times, and so much more that will keep your attention through to the HEA.
I really enjoyed this book and definitely recommend it.

*SPOILER*
The only part I did not like was where Zen reconnected with his family - Yashin I could understand, but definitely not his father and eldest brother.

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[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zen is the omega younger son of a Las Vegas crime family but when they go too far he runs.
As an Omega Zen is regarded as worthless by his Las Vegas crime family until they owe a large sum of money to another crime lord one who is very violent and evil then they plan to use him to pay off the debt so he runs. He catches the first plane to New York and hopes to lose himself in the city. There he meets Cieran who offers him a place to stay and tell him about the Almega a dating app. which he signs up for. When he meets his match he is surprised and scared as he remembers seeing him in his family's casino. Gabe had been unable to forget the omega he saw in Vegas and is shocked when after being talked into trying Almega his face appears as a possible match. A MM romance to relax and enjoy.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.crime family but when they go too far he runs.

[Terry Sasada · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am addicted to this series. The East Coast Suggar Daddies is suppose to be a dating app but it i turning into love matches which is so amazing. As with the couple in this book, Zen and Gabe, not only is there a age gap, they are from very different backgrounds. As part of the ECSD it is about older well off Aplhpa search for that certain omega they can spoil and date. The first time Gabe sees Zen, Gabe is in Las Vegas doing a bit of gambling. He is very good at it so he notices things that seem a bit off. Then is sees Zen being physically hauled away. He is warned off by the bartender. After flying home with the thoughts of the omega in his mind he decides to go on the app. Amazing things happen when fate helps you out. Great story of family, loyalty, and knowing when to think about yourself and what you want. A secret could ruin the relationship, but there is always a happily ever after.

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[BookloverIAM · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book gives you the story of Zen and Gabe. Zen is from a old Vegas mafia family and the only omega. He is taken for granted and is expected to be used as payment for his fathers gambling debt. He escapes his family and runs to New York where he signs up for the almega dating serves. He is matched to Gabriel (Gabe) and once they meet the chemistry is off the charts. You get to experience New York through Zen's eyes and watch their romance unfold. Then there are misunderstanding, an angry family and eventually after a fight and communication they get their happy ever after. This book was a bit more intense than the previous ones and less romantic but still a very good book. I'm hoping for Aaron and Logan's story next.

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[Linda A · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gabe is an older Alpha who enjoys the finer things in life. Traveling to Las Vegas to spend a day gambling is not unusual. What is unusual is the cute little omega he sees while he is there.
Zen is used as a pawn for his father when he needs money. Unfortunately that is getting more frequent. When Zen is being forcibly moved through the casino he catches the eye of a handsome Alpha and wishes things were different. Unfortunately for Zen his father has decided to sell him off to another Mafia boss to pay off his gambling debt.
Zen runs and catches the first flight to New York. There he sees Gabe, the handsome Alpha from the casino, but his family is not finished with him yet.

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[Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zen runs from his family in Vegas to New York and into the arms of Gabe he is looking for a man who can help him feel safe. The men provide profiles on a dating app when they are matched Zen brings a freshness to Gabe's life. Gabe knows Zen is hiding something he learns the truth their relationship has exposed him to danger

Zen returns to Vegas he is under pressure from his family and one of them steps up to help. Gabe realizes he loves Zen he uses his resources to find him and bring an end to the situation. Zen's relationship with Gabe is back on firm ground the danger is behind them Gabe's intervention makes a difference for Zen and his relationship with his family.

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[❤Sharonica-Logic❤ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable💖

This lil novella was bittersweet, but family drama usually is. I felt so terrible for the Omega, Zen, born into a Russian Mob family in Vegas. Since he has Alpha brothers, he is seen as a disgrace, whose only use is collateral to get his family out of trouble with another Vegas Don.

Zen runs away to NYC, where he finds an Alpha of means in the hope that he will have protection, should the need arise. What he doesn't count on is falling for the Alpha.

I enjoyed this for what it was. It even had elements of Fate and fated-mates with the connections and the amount of times the two came together before "coming-together".😂😂

3.75 royally-flushed-stars 🌟🌟🌟.✨

[Jill Dion · Rating 5 out of 5]

I very much enjoyed this story. It dealt with a Russian mob family that tries to run Las Vegas, but finds they have some trouble of their own. Not only is one member an omega but another one has a serious gambling problem. Those gambling problems are what causes Zev to be sold off to another mob family.

Zev has lead a very sheltered life, but he suddenly finds his life is about to change so he makes a run for it and finds himself in New York City. He is be friended by a man who hooks him up with an Alpha dating service and he meets the man of his dreams, Gabe, who he has met both in Las Vegas and at the airport.

Can Gabe and Zev find a happily ever after? Or will Zev's family find him?

[Miriam · Rating 4 out of 5]

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You don't have to read the previous book for this one to make sense, but there are mentions of previous MCs in the story.

There were parts of this book that I very much enjoyed. The initial dates between Gabe and Zen had a sweetness and a heat. I wasn't a big fan of the big blow-up between the two, even though I knew it would be coming. I thought Gabe was too harsh on Zen (though I thought he did a decent job of making up for it once he admitted to himself he'd been a idiot). I also could have done without the epilogue, I'm not sure what it was supposed to accomplish.

[Marie Devlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow Zen is the sweet Omega unlucky to be the family member of all Alpha Males in the cut throat business of running a casino but also part of the mafia syndicate. His luck is drawn when his father cant stay away from the gambles of his own club and becomes indebted which leave Zen as the bargaining chip literally.
Gabe is a cocky successful Alpha businessman wanting a good time to occupy his lonely time yet finds something special in Zen. There time together is bitter sweet with some hurdles along the way but like most romance books this one has a HEA.

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[Alexandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

I completely fell in love with sweet Zen and Gabe. Despite the fact that his family treated him as an object to be sold to the highest bidder, Zen didn't cower. Instead he ran and met Gabe for a second time. I'm happy with the way the story played out. Zen should never have set out to use Gabe for protection without telling him. Gabe's anger was justified but he should have let Zen explain. In the end they got their HEA. The characters were strong and well fleshed out. The story line was easy to follow and well done.

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[Kitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this fast-paced story of drama, secrets, tension, and love. Omega Zen is just a pawn to his mafia father and is looking for freedom. Alpha Gabe wasn't looking for love, but someone to take care of might be nice. An app brings them together and they click. But will Zen's family interfere and can their love survive? Though having a common theme of finding love via a dating app, I love that each book in this series offers a unique and compelling set of characters and circumstances. I highly recommend the whole series.

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[Rebecca Zabik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zen was an omega son of a mafia godfather. Gabe was at a casino owned by the mafia godfather. He witnessed how Zen was being treated by his family. Gabe went home. Zen ran away from his family and went to New York. Just outside the airport he asked a man for directions, that man ended up being Gabe. The both signed up with Almega app. They were paired up with each other. After a couple of problems they ended up together.

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[Alysha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Zen was tired of feeling like property in his own family and sought his freedom. Gabe was used to gambling and didn't believe in fate until he kept running into Zen. Gabe didn't expect to fall for Zen so hard and so fast and obviously didn't take it well when Zen finally opened up about his family. In Zen's shortsightedness, he didn't even consider what might happen to Gabe if he were to get involved in his family drama. I laughed at what Yashin did to help protect Zen. Aaron's story's gonna be a doozy and I can't wait.

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[C.B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Runaway landing on feet in front of 'the one'! It takes a lot of guts to recognize a no win situation, take control and act! Zen may be an Omega, but he is strong! Gabe may be a good strong Alpha, but it took him awhile to step up. They make an amazing couple, but . . .the story was too pat. Its like the ending was rushed. Gabe's solution was too easy, not enough drama or angst. Zen's family is a little more than dysfunctional. Can they get beyond that? Can they grow? Are they willing to step out of their comfort zones? Nice story. I received an ARC from Booksprout for a review.

[Charlotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Austin Bates has hit another home run with his Sugar Daddies series. Just before leaving Las Vegas Zen sees a gentleman in his family's casino, and when he flees to New York, they are on the same red eye to New York. For a quick moment after they land, Zen sees him again and flees before the mysterious man can question him. What follows is meeting each other through a test run of this new dating app that connects older weathly men with younger men with similar interests. Thus begins the journey of Zen and Gabriel...Easy read.... Can't wait for the next book in the series!!!!

[Penny Ellgass · Rating 4 out of 5]

Zen an Omega who has always known his father owned him and he would be used to benifit his mafia connections.
Gabe an older Alpha who isn't looking to settle down but have some fun, agrees to use his friend dating app.
A journey riddled with escape, danger, fun, sex, friendship and family.
Read to take part in their journey for a few hours of bar rowed excitment.

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[Patti Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zen runs from his home is Vegas when he finds out he is to be sold to another family to cover his fathers debt. Gabe sees the omega in Vegas and then again in New York. Gabe signs up for the Almega App, and is excited when he goes on a date with Zen. Gabe finds out who Zen really is and tells him to leave. Will Gabe find it in his heart to forgive Zen and go after him? Will Zen go back to his family?

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[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

We start off with danger and mysterious circumstances and wow it only gets better from there. Gabe and Zen are a match made in Vegas. The tension - sexual and otherwise - is through the roof!

The East Coast Sugar Daddies app wins again! I could not stop reading! Just yummy!

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[Cynthia Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zen is an Omega and his dad and two brothers are Alphas. His family is also mafia. His dad treats him like he's his property to do with as he pleases. Gabe is an Alpha and he's rich. He's not into relationships. Will these two be able to over come all that stand between them? Loved the story and characters. I've read other books by this author and enjoyed them.

[Randy Sims · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book makes you want to fight to help Zen. his family and the brutal way they treat him. this is a masterful writing to put you in a mindset for this. you feel for Zen and Gabe and just cheer with what Gabe tries to do.

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