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Tough Love #3

Disappointing Her Daddies

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She's fallen for both her dominant bosses. 
Luckily, these delicious daddies won't make her choose.

Erica is in deep trouble. After a costly mistake -- one she can't believe she made -- she must confess to her two bosses at D&G Construction and face the painful consequences. Most employees would be fired on the spot, but when it comes to Erica, Daniel and Grayson are more likely to take their naughty girl over their knees for a bare-bottom lesson she won't soon forget. Fortunately, their unconditional love for her, combined with an eleventh-hour solution to save the company, means these two dominant daddies can make it all better just by having their wicked ways with her.


But something about the fiasco just doesn't add up. Although everything points to Erica's guilt, she's confident that it wasn't entirely her fault. And this little girl won't rest until she proves her innocence and reclaims her daddies' trust.

Publisher's note: Tough Love 3: Disappointing Her Daddies is a steamy, romantic ménage with alpha heroes, high heat, and BDSM themes (no age play). If this material offends you, please don't buy this book. 

209 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2019

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Maddie Taylor

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USA Today and #1 International Bestselling Author, Maddie is a lifelong reader who became a romance junkie as a teen with her first romance novel, The Wolf and the Dove by Kathleen Woodiwiss. From then on, she was hooked and gobbled up everything she could get her hands on, whether contemporary, historical, paranormal, or sci-fi.

With over seventy published works, a quarter of a million books sold, and fifty million pages read, Maddie writes fast-paced, steamy fiction in multiple genres from contemporary to Sci-fi to historical western romance. Pour yourself a glass of wine, curl up in your favorite chair, and escape for a few hours in the rich worlds she creates. It will be time well spent.

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Profile Image for Sue.
422 reviews4 followers
April 30, 2019
Hot, hot, and hotter. Third in this standalone series, and my absolute favorite. The dynamic between Grayson, Daniel, and Erica is explosive. They are a combination of stern protective and gorgeous, a bit more cuddly and protective but just as gorgeous, and romantic submissiveness in a small package. I loved their journey from hands off in the workplace to no holds barred sizzle just by being in the same room. The underlying storyline will keep you glued to your Kindle from start to finish. Even though I read this as part of an anthology, I enjoyed the expanded version even more. This is definitely a tale worth rereading - you won’t be disappointed if it is new to you or it’s a trip down memory lane. I didn’t want the story to end as I fell in love with this thruple whose relationship is strong enough to handle any and all obstacles that life will throw their way. Whatever this author comes up with next, I’m one-clicking!
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7,238 reviews174 followers
May 18, 2019
MAYBE A TRIO OR A MENAGE—OR, WAS IT A THRUPLE?

Once again, Ms. Maddie Taylor delivers! While the Tough Love is a series, each book is a stand-alone and can be read in any order. I loved the characters, the angst, the suspense, and the interaction. The story will bring Erica Evans, a business major college student to D&G Construction to work as a part-time bookkeeper and office assistant. Now, five years later, she is still there and running the office with Mona out on maternity leave. She has secretly lusted after her two bosses, Daniel Stone, and Grayson Wright.

The plot will have Erica working late one night and witnessing a scene where Daniel and Grayson have been with a woman—together and hear her call them Daddy. Her being in the office and under her desk trying to untangle cords was not planned and getting caught even less so. Now she has two upset men to deal with along with her shattered feelings of them with another woman—but that is where this story will change.

Both Daniel and Grayson have had feelings for Erica but didn’t think they could act upon them. When she confesses about her feelings for them, everything will change—but how will she make this work?

“Your daddies are going to teach you everything you need to know.”

The story will include explicit sex scenes in the office, and their homes as this trio discover each other (no m/m), and that includes taking her to a BDSM exclusive club.

“We’re not in Kansas anymore, are we, Daddy?”

“BDSM isn’t all about pain, Erica,” Grayson advised. “If you haven’t figured it out by now, we like control.”

“If you need more explanation than that, think of us as strong on the bondage and discipline but light on the sadomasochism.” Daniel raised their clasped hands and kissed her fingers. “If you relax, keep an open mind, and trust us, this will be a lot of fun.”

The story has a second issue, and that is the strained relationship between Erica and her mother, Melanie. While living hours away has its advantages, phone calls and any personal interaction is full of snide remarks, criticism, and constant put-downs. All of that will play into the tale later on.

“It’s not all that unusual, Mrs. Evans,” Daniel explained. “Polyamory is actually on the increase, and we are both committed to Erica if that’s your concern.”

Having read many Daddy Dom--little girl power exchange stories, this series ranks up at the top, and I loved the honest, open communication between Erica, Daniel, and Grayson. You could just feel the emotions and the passion sizzle off the pages that include explicit sex scenes, spankings, and mild BDSM play. The story is more language of Daddy or Papa during play, and during business hours, they are Daniel and Grayson. Best of all, the story has a happily ever after ending.
3,520 reviews
May 1, 2019
This was definitely the most wonderful of the series so far…..
This was the most titillating of the Tough Love Series it was a delightfully sexy read and the relationship between the three characters was a tremendously erotically written book, Erica is totally smitten with her two daddies and she has been working with these two men for over five years and it is with a certain amount of trepidation they embark on their relationship aware that they were first and foremost friends prior to lovers and did not want to in any way loose this previous relationship.
Daniel and Grayson have wanted Erica for over five years but because of their particular D/s dynamics they have not wanted to lose this very special relationship, also when the office manager throws in her resignation after giving birth to the forth child, it causes a certain amount of tension between the submissive and her two daddies/papa as their new relationship is taking off and they become invested in the largest work project ever which is adding pressure to the business.
Then a shrew comes along and begins to rock the boat also the fact that she is still feeling somewhat out her dept with two dominant daddies, she loves them so very much and does not want to let them down they are her best friends, her lovers her daddies and she also thought her happy ever after!!
Could this all be crumbling around her, her mother always intimated that she was never good enough, perhaps after all they had not just been her usual vindictive barbs, perhaps she had been correct?
I voluntarily received and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing
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3,310 reviews66 followers
April 30, 2019
I enjoyed reading this book, because, well, who doesn't read about two smoking hot construction worker Daddies? I think most of us would at least like to fantasize about them for a hot minute.

I really like Daniel and Grayson. They are definitely Daddies. They are also very determined to make sure that their business grows and succeeds. The only thing they are more dedicated to is making sure that their babygirl is taken care of. So, can you guess how much they want to make sure that Erica is OK?

I love how Erica is a very definite mix of little girl who needs her Daddy and Papa to take care of her and a strong, competent woman who wants to be seen as very good at her job. She needs D&G when she's in both roles, in different ways, depending on who she is and what is going on. She really does flourish with them, and I think that the trio is pretty great.
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4,348 reviews33 followers
April 30, 2019
Her Jackpot

This is my favorite book of the Tough Love series. Maddie Taylor has created two swoon-worthy, successful, intelligent Daddy Doms and an equally intelligent, adorable young woman who all embark on a lusty menage relationship.Throw in an unexpected betrayal and a sharp tongued shrew, you've got the makings for an excellent reading experience. 

Erica hit the jackpot the day she walked into D&G Construction. It took her five years for the payout but her two bosses/daddies were worth the wait.  Daniel and Grayson wanted Erica in that minute that they met her, but she's hired as their new bookkeeper so she"s off-limits because they're now her bosses. An unexpected encounter suddenly changes everything and Erica's life with her Daddies begins.  
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1,483 reviews29 followers
May 1, 2019
Its not often you get to call a book beautiful, but its the only way at the monent to describe a book that has two sexy daddies and one lovely young women who will anything to keep them happy.
When Erica first came to work with Daniel and Grey, she couldnt keep her eyes of them, five years later she gets her chance to become theirs after a little incident. The three soon become a fine trio but with tthe manager gone on maternity leave its up to Erica to manage things in the office by herself. But with everything going on Erica is soon stressed out especially with her sisters wedding coming up and her mother once more on her case.

I couldnt get enough of this story. Out of the three Maddie has written this will have to have been my favourite
5+stars
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4,437 reviews
May 11, 2019
This is my favorite of the series. I liked all three of the main characters. Daniel and Grayson, both being dominate with complimentary personalities having been best friends for years. Erica, who seemed shy and timid at first was sweet and sassy.

This book was not about age play, and had a storyline other than sex, although there was a fair amount of that.

There was a hint of mystery as the threesome tried to figure out who had out the business in jeopardy. That came with a surprise twist. Then a couple of secrets were revealed that also had some surprises worked in for everyone one.

Ultimately Gray, Erica,and Dan end up with their HEA, but they had their HEA throughout the book, once they decided to have a relationship. A sweet, steamy, sassy, fact paced story.
Profile Image for Sandie.
683 reviews6 followers
May 5, 2019
Smoking Hot!! This is the steamy story of Erica the smart college student that goes to work for sexy AF Grayson and Daniel owners of a construction company. The attraction is there from day one but she's too young fast forward five years s she overhears her bosses and a "Barbie" talking about daddies and spankings she's not shocked just wonders why it's not her getting their attention. The molten ride begins as these two daddies make her theirs in every way possible, lots of love, steamy sex, and light BDSM. I loved the way the hot Doms take care of Erica. There is a great storyline with drama and angst about the business, her horrible mother and the future.
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2,636 reviews13 followers
April 28, 2019
So .. Erica started her job 5 years ago and she knows her bosses are hot but she doesn't realize til years later she realizes there dominant when she catches them in there office when she is working late. They are really patient and and teach her all the ropes of there life style. I was so surprised by Mona I wanted to cry I get her life sucked at the moment but she really did screw up. Im so glad that Grayson and Daniel know when they mess up and support her around her mother who is god awful! Im so glad she got her dad and sister in the end too.
Profile Image for Anna.
790 reviews
May 1, 2019
This book is super sexy and sizzling HAWT 🔥🔥🔥. I mean I’ll take a Papa Dan and Daddy Grayson any day, all day... all night. (And if you are nervous about the “daddy talk,” there was no ageplay, just one smart, sexy woman and two tall, slightly bossy, seriously YUMMY men who like to be called daddy and dominate in the bedroom.) There are some problems and obstacles the three have to get through, but overall, it’s lower on the angst scale than a lot of Ms. Taylor’s books, but the romance is sweet and the action is spicy (and of course a little spanky). FIVE SWEET DADDY STARS
Profile Image for Erin.
3,575 reviews82 followers
May 2, 2019
Extremely Hot and Satisfying!

This was definitely an extremely hot, panty melting and satisfying story. The main characters were well written and lovable. Erica and her daddies had many steamy moments but also a lot of tender ones too. There were a few twists and turns in the story that were completely unexpected and so great. They made the story even better. The ending was sweet and perfect.

I really enjoyed reading this book. This was a new author to me and I can’t wait to read more books from her.
2,156 reviews4 followers
May 3, 2019
The more I read of this book the more familiar it became until I realised that I have read a short story version of this in the Daddy Demands anthology a while ago. This is a much better read. Because of the number of pivotal characters involved, a longer format is much better to fully bring this story out. Unlike some 'daddy' books, this has much more spanking and places greater emphasis on the emotional relationship between Dan, Grayson and Erica which made it a much more enjoyable story for me to read. Of course, there is drama and tension to add spice but overall, well worth the read.
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676 reviews2 followers
August 13, 2019
Two Daddies = Lots of Love

Erica is the assistant to Mona. Grayson and Daniel are the owners of D-& G construction where they work. Mona leaves on Maternity leave and Erica is promoted. Grayson and Daniel are Daddy Doms and they've had their eyes on Erica from the first time they saw her. I've read the shorter version of this story and was curious to see how story was expanded. I enjoy reading Ms.Taylor's books. This one is no exception. This is not any more into age play, they are daddies and she is their beloved baby girl.
22 reviews
January 12, 2022
I loved the series.

I loved this series. However, I found this book hard to stay focused on. Due to editing error’s. In the beginning on the book gave the address in Evansville. Then stated her University was in Evanston. I saw other small places where it went back in forth description other than Chicago, which was eventually where she stuck with the story. As a person who is from Indianapolis, Indiana and who has lived in Evansville it made the story very frustrating at times and unclear.
3,360 reviews27 followers
April 30, 2019
What a great story this was super HOT!!! and Erica the strong willed woman with the sassy mouth I just loved her she proved herself over and over to her Daddies and Grayson with Daniel they were the perfect fit and very loving and their is nothing they wouldn't do for their girl. You get all the feels in this one. What a loving emotional demanding story and the characters were fantastic and I loved them.
1,622 reviews12 followers
April 30, 2019
This might have started out as a short story but it has definitely grown up. And it's wonderful. Very well written and described with very human characters. There are plenty of hot spicy sexy scenes between Erica and her Daddies. Also some spankings. This is a real page-turner as there are plenty of different elements to hold the readers interest. I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book and I highly recommend it. This is a brillant, enjoyable and interesting story.
8 reviews2 followers
May 3, 2019
Guess it's true what they say: a hard head makes a soft behind. So there is the typical naive girl with some parental issues and a pair of guys who screw said girl out of their systems but have to admit their feelings when caught in a position they all want the girl to be in;) I loved the suspense and the twists you wouldn't have thought possible. Growing up and falling in love has many paths and this book sure gives a glimpse into the challenges and ultimate rewards for staying the course.
24 reviews
June 26, 2019
This book is a good book overall. It is always fun/interesting to see how different authors write about a relationship with more than two people; This author did a good job. The biggest annoyances to me were making it part of a series where the books don't relate to each other at all and including "daddies" in the title when there is no age play.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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956 reviews3 followers
May 22, 2020
Stern Daddy’s love...

Wow I love a good ménage and again wow this one did not disappoint...
Erica has admired her bosses for years but once she witnessed them with another woman who looked similar to her, it opens up new possibilities to their daddy/little girl ménage.
With hot steamy scenes and betrayals coming from different directions that tests the walls of their relationship, made this a nonstop read...
925 reviews5 followers
August 5, 2022
Menage romance

No plot spoilers
No potential triggers
There are some sex scenes of a MFM DD/lg nature.
There is some swearing.
The characterisation is good, although I thought the FL a bit wishy washy.
The plotline is engaging enough if a bit formulaic, it's par for the course for the genre.
There are some errors that irritated, mixed tense, missing/incorrect words etc.
If you are a fan of the genre you would probably enjoy the book
Profile Image for Gladys.
14.6k reviews168 followers
April 28, 2019
Another good read in this series. Steamy, emotional and dramatic, the book grabs and hold your attention well. I liked Grayson, Erica and Daniel. I thought they had great chemistry and that it was easy to feel the attraction and emotional connection between them. Very enjoyable. This is my honest, voluntary review.
Profile Image for Kirstie Davis.
Author 2 books4 followers
April 29, 2019
This book was ok. I personally liked the second book of this trio the best.

I very rarely felt the emotional connection between Erica and her daddies beyond their sexual chemistry and their patience with her. The initial "I love you" felt hollow. I didn't get emotionally invested in the book until the very end.

I was often pulled out of the book because of typos and jumbled up sentences.
2,118 reviews
April 30, 2019
Patience is a virtue so they say and for Erica it certainly paid off. She worked hard and waited and then fortune gave her not one but 2 dominant Daddies. This is a delightfully sexy book that has a little of everything; hot sex, betrayal, forgiveness, drama and the sweetest ending you could possible ask for.
700 reviews1 follower
May 6, 2019
This is Daniel, Grayson and Erica's story. It has a character driven storyline that pulls you in and keeps your attention until the end. They were all wonderful characters who complimented each other and had great chemistry.I would definitely recommend this book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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2,084 reviews43 followers
May 14, 2019
I dont read many MFM stories because it just doesnt feel right but Maddie Taylor has opened my eyes to a whole new world. The poly relationship between Dan, Erica and Gray is a loving and caring one. The compromise that each person makes to have this relationship is pretty interesting to read about. Maddie Taylor has become one of my must read authors.
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5,156 reviews64 followers
April 28, 2019
I am loving the Tough Love series. I personally feel each book is better than the last. The dynamic between Erica, Grayson and Daniel is stellar. There is a great chemistry and emotional attachment between the three, I felt it like it jumped off the pages. I can’t wait to see what this author has up her sleeve for us next.
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28 reviews1 follower
April 30, 2019
I so fell in love with this book! It was a wonderful book to read. I pulls you in and keeps you there while you read. I will be adding it to my read again list. Which is short because I don’t usually reread books!
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688 reviews9 followers
May 3, 2019
Tough Love 3: Disappointing Her Daddies - 5 Stars!

Grayson, Daniel and Erica's story is my favorite of the Tough Love books. It's sizzling, super sweet and has a couple twists that I didn't see coming. Another great read by Maddie Taylor!
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