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Tommy Parker has everything under control. He's made it through almost four years of University without revealing the secrets of his tumultuous home life. He has his eye on the prize but he can't turn down a party invitation from his friend Shawn. Even though it's not his scene Tommy finds he doesn't mind being the subject of Vince Barnett's attention.

Vince Barnett is ready to move on. After being left abruptly by his long-term partner he vows to never settle again. But he never expected to meet somebody like Tommy who seems receptive to and in desperate need of the attention Vince wishes to give. But Vince fears the past may repeat itself.

When Tommy's secrets invade his daily life the two men find themselves pushed closer together. Tommy must admit he can't do everything on his own. Vince will have to overcome his trepidation and be the daddy Tommy desperately desires or risk losing him forever.

228 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 19, 2019

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E.M. Denning

97 books542 followers
EM Denning has more than twenty romance novels under her belt and has become an author you can rely on to bring you emotionally endearing, soft and fuzzy, stories. She is well known among her friends for her love of naps and sarcasm. She spends her free time reading as many romance novels as she can get her hands on.

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Profile Image for Jenn (not Lily).
4,799 reviews27 followers
July 30, 2019
So much to like about this book! Tommy is making his way, but he's dying inside without someone to care for him and make him feel seen. Vince has so much to give but no one who's willing to let him take care of them completely. Lovely lovely characters! I wish there had been a little better editing of the book -- it could have easily been a 5 star read if I hadn't had to correct grammar and punctuation errors as I was reading, but the relationship was worth the frustration.
Profile Image for Sue bowdley.
1,449 reviews
June 14, 2019
Oh boy I love my daddy/boy books and this one is just perfect...I love Vince..He is perfect for Tommy...They get together fairly quickly which has never bothered me..Vince knows how to treat his boy and they are just so adorable....A great addition to the series and can't wait for more x
Profile Image for Nanna Mørk-Sander.
711 reviews43 followers
June 21, 2019
DNF @ 38 %.

It's not hooking me, and while I hate to be *that person* there are just too many errors for me to enjoy it.
Profile Image for Chris.
1,155 reviews13 followers
July 8, 2019
4.5 von 5*

Durch seinen Freund Shawn gelangt der Student Tommy Parker auf eine sehr exklusive Party. Etwas Spass und Abwechslung sollte dem ernsthaften Studenten gut tun und ihn auch seiner schwierigen Situation zu Hause ablenken. Tommy versucht sein Leben im Griff zu behalten. Doch seine alkoholkranke Mutter, die immer wieder aus der Rolle fällt, macht ihm das Leben nicht gerade einfach.

Gastgeber der Party ist der etwas ältere Vince Barnett. Nach dem Ende seiner letzten Beziehung ist es etwas einsam um ihn geworden, doch er hätte gern wieder einen neuen Boy; eine neue Beziehung. Tommy hat etwas, das ihm gefällt und Vince erkennt sehr schnell das Potential in Tommy. Doch er weiß, dass er es langsam angehen muss um den Jungen nicht zu verschrecken.

Und Tommy ist wirklich wie ein scheues Reh, das erst eingefangen und gezähmt werden muss. Dabei würde er gern Verantwortung abgeben. Und sich umsorgen lassen. Immer schon war er für sich selbst verantwortlich und Unterstützung von seinem Vater, der am Ende die Familie wegen seiner süchtigen Frau verlassen hat, gab es nicht.

Auch wenn Tommy noch nie einen Daddy hatte, so kann er sich mit der Rolle sehr schnell anfreunden und findet Halt bei Vince. Der hingegen spielt seine Erfahrungen aus und umsorgt Tommy. Gleichzeitig holt ihn jedoch die Vergangenheit ein und plötzlich steht sein Ex wieder vor der Tür. Zwar ist er sich schon sehr sicher, dass er Tommy behalten will, doch Vince hat Angst, dass an den Vorwürfen seines Ex etwas dran sein könnte. Und so trifft Vince dann doch Entscheidungen, die diese neue Beziehung ebenfalls gefähren.

Vince und Tommy sind ein wirklich schönes Paar und ihre Geschichte hat mich überrascht. Auch dieses Buch hat seinen Kink und doch entwickelt sich die Geschichte anders als erwartet. Die Autorin beschreibt sehr gut die Sehnsüchte und Erwartungen, aber auch die Ängste und Unsicherheiten ihrer Charaktere.

Während man Tommy seine Unsicherheiten und sein Unwissen abnimmt, erschien es mir bei Vince jedoch ein wenig befremdlich, dass er sich so leicht von der Vergangenheit und seinem bösartigen Ex beeinflussen hat lassen. Natürlich darf ein reifer und lebenserfahrener Mann auch unsicher sein und seine Entscheidungen hinterfragen. Seltsam fand ich es aber, dass er seine Gedanken und Sorgen nicht wirklich kommuniziert und Tommy erklärt hat.

So konnte das Buch nicht ganz die volle Punkteanzahl erreichen, aber es lässt mich nicht unzufrieden zurück.
Profile Image for Emeli Webb.
235 reviews63 followers
July 3, 2019
I loved this book it was the perfect combination of heat and sweet with a splash of angst and I liked the dynamic between vince and Tommy so all in all a Great book if youl daddy kink
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Author 14 books72 followers
April 20, 2022
A lovely story about two people coming together in the way that both need, once they're honest with themselves. Just the right amount of angst.

*One star removed due to the book's desperate need of a pass by a copy editor.
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Author 42 books267 followers
June 18, 2019
E.M. Denning is great at giving me the books I didn't know I wanted. She did it with More Than Anything and she's doing it now with Never Enough. Much like More Than Anything, where I wasn't sure about reading Joe's book, I wasn't a hundred percent on board with Daddy Vince and Tommy's. Obviously, I don't know what's good for me. Because this book is so good and I am so glad I read it.

Daddy Vince is such a sweet Daddy. All he wants is to help and care for Tommy. While he's not my favorite Daddy ever written, he's one of the best. He's caring and sweet and even though there was a point in which I wanted to strangle him, he's good for Tommy.

Tommy is lovely. I fell in love with him right away. He's not sure about the dynamic between him and Vince. He's cautious, he's used to taking care of himself. He's also very tired. Tired of making every decision, tired of taking care of himself, just tired of being alone. Which is why Vince being there for him, sweet and caring, but not pushing for more than Tommy can give is so appealing. Until of course Vince makes choices that make Tommy and the reader want to strangle him.

I think what I loved most about this book is what Vince and Tommy teach each other. Vince is the Daddy, but he's not the all knowing, all powerful one. Being with Tommy teaches him that he doesn't have it all together, but by working with Tommy he figures out what he wants and needs. Tommy learns that he doesn't have to make all the decisions on his own. With Vince, he's able to trust someone and let them make the tough choices he doesn't want to. They figure out how to balance their relationship as incidents occur and it makes them stronger in the end.

I read this book in one sitting, there was no way I was putting these two down unless I absolutely had to. It was an easy read, little drama, hot sex, and lovely feels. Perfect if you just want a relaxing reading day. In true Emo style, these characters catch unexpected but not unwanted feels.

I am so glad this was the next book in the Upstate Education series because now that I read it, I don't want to think about them not having their story told. As a reader, I have my own ideas about who should have their story told, as an author, I know that you can only write what the characters want you to. I trust E.M. Denning and her characters and know that we'll only ever get books that are meant to be written. I'm excited to see what comes next in this series. I have my own hopes, but I'm sure it'll be something I didn't know I wanted or needed and I'm looking forward to it.
382 reviews14 followers
June 14, 2019
E.M. Denning excels at writing not only hot, sexy, and passionate words but giving us a story we can really sink into. This was no different. I’ve been waiting and hoping for these characters and wow did E.M. Denning deliver – way more than my expectations.

The character development truly sang; each character came to life in a way E.M. Denning is known for achieving. The chemistry was off the chart hot, but more than that, the relationship was the main focus. E.M. Denning made sure that was never left out in this scorching daddy kink book. The world building the author has been creating throughout this series remained consistent and I loved seeing the small glimpses we’re given into other characters.

The story had a beautiful movement to it. E.M. Denning knows exactly how to tug at the heartstrings. Not only that but the author deftly navigated an important topic and made sure that it wasn’t just brushed aside. In essence, this story hit everything I wanted: kink, emotional impact and an excellent plot.

5 stars for a moving and hot read!
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2,531 reviews46 followers
June 23, 2019
What an amazingly sweet Daddy story. Tommy and Vince work so well together, each with their own hang ups and troubled past but a perfect match for each other. It's a tentative start for the pair and a definite work in progress as it's something new for both men. My heart went out to Tommy and the home life he's been living but his best friend, Shawn, is a great support for him and brings him to the party that brings the MC's together. Vince has been recovering from a bad break up but one glance at Tommy and he knows exactly who he wants. There's a lot of emotion and heat between the two men, E.M. fully immersing the readers in the growing relationship with the newness, attraction, fear and care that comes along with it. There's a soft intro into the Daddy/Boy dynamic as it's something Tommy has not experienced before so we learn right along with him.
An amazing addition to the Upstate Education series and a definite recommendation. Hoping for a story for several of the men that appeared in this story!
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.
Profile Image for Annileise Browne.
5 reviews1 follower
July 27, 2019
Honestly I wasn't sure that anything could beat Half as Much, but Denning was on the top of her game with Never Enough. I had pretty high expectations for this, and I'm glad I wasn't let down. Tommy was so sweet, and Vince was the perfect person to step in when he clearly needed someone. Tommy really resonated with me and the way that he dealt with having a complicated relationship with his mom. It was very realistic in that love-hate way when you have a parent who struggles with addiction. I really appreciated too the way that Vince wasn't perfect, he had his own insecurities and his own past to deal with. When he messes up, he realizes how important Tommy is to him, and what they both need, and his willingness to make it work was so good. Their happy ending was so satisfying.

There were a few other characters introduced in this too, and I have a feeling they might make it into the next book. Or at least I hope. Denning is definitely a one-click author so I'll be keeping my eye out for future books in this series.
Profile Image for Terri.
1,661 reviews
June 21, 2019
Tommy and Vince separately have a lot of problems, and neither is happy with his life as is. Together though, they are magic. Tommy meets Vince's very specific needs like no one ever has before, and Vince takes away Tommy's overwhelming stress in ways he never expected. The road isn't always smooth for this couple, because they make mistakes like humans do, but their feelings for each other are clear to see and lovely.
I'm not always able to fully understand the characters in a Daddy/boy romance, but this one makes perfect sense to me. Vince is a total daddy, and Tommy is thrilled to be his boy. I love watching Tommy struggle against his own pride to accept the life Vince offers; and I love seeing Vince admit to his own doubts and mistakes. The friends who support the couple are interesting and likeable, and I am so looking forward to learning more about them as well. I recommend this book and the series it's a part of.
Profile Image for Stephanie Carvalho.
335 reviews
June 17, 2019
I looove a Daddy/Boy story, and this one is one of my favorites of the year! Daddy Vince and Tommy are perfect for each other <3
I loved the way the story developed, the slow burn, the doubts both Vincent and Tommy had, and all the good and bad times they shared. Specially because both have theis baggage, have being hurt in the past and the only thing they want is love, to be loved, to be needed by the other half. If you loved the previous books, this one won't disappoint you. EM wrote a beautiful, hot and wonderful story.

For me this is the best in the series!!!

The only question now is: When will we have Will's book?
Profile Image for Amos24601.
1,287 reviews44 followers
September 14, 2020
So good

I loved Vince and Tommy. Daddy/Boy books are an absolute weakness of mine and this one was wonderful. I loved these two together.

There were definite undercurrents with both Vince and Tommy. Vince with holding onto his past and Tommy with his family problems. Both of these things popped up throughout the book, but the overall developing love between Vince and Tommy shone through.

I loved that Vince was still trying to get his Daddy legs while Tommy was learning how to be a good Boy. Seeing both of these guys learn with each other was lovely.

I really liked this book.
Profile Image for Teal Wolf.
3,414 reviews26 followers
June 14, 2019
Never Enough is the third book is the Upstate Education series by E. M. Denning. Tommy needs his Daddy Vince! This story was a perfect addition to this series. Whew! This one gets HOT! I love these characters... Tommy is adorable and falls so sweetly into the role of Boy. Vince is such a loving and protective Daddy... too bad he let his past dictate what anewboy would need instead of listening to the cues his new Boy was showing.
I received an advanced reader's copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review and recommendation.
1,548 reviews11 followers
June 16, 2019
I completely fell in love with Daddy Vince and Tommy; they were mentioned as side characters in More than Anything as an already established couple, so I did not expect to read their story, but, oh... what a treat it was.

E.M.Denning gifted us with an insanely hot and sexy story, as always, but what I loved most is that the characters are real, thgey're not perfect, they mess up (even Daddy Vince, who should know best, is not above mistakes) and they learn and grow stronger together, along the way.

This book was utterly delicious and I can't wait to read more in this series!
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Author 15 books251 followers
March 13, 2021
This was a nice read that is enjoyable if you like Daddy/boy relationships. I liked the heroes and enjoyed watching their relationship develop into a sweet one. There is some miscommunication and some secrets between them that kinda drove me crazy. Since this book is the only story in this series that looks to be between a monogamous couple, I am taking a pass with the other books. Since i'm not into reading open relationships or group sex or threesomes and more, this is it for me, but if you love a variety *and many people do :) * this is a series you should check out.
3.25 stars.
Profile Image for Missy.
210 reviews4 followers
June 10, 2019
Never Enough was a Phenomenal book, I read it in one day. This story will make you fall in love with Daddy Vince, Tommy and cry a little. EM Denning is a Fantastic author she just has a special talent of writing books. I just loved how they met each other and how they came together. Their passion, love for each other was very combustible. The way Daddy Vince took care of things was very Hot. This is the third book I have read of EM Dennings, I can't wait for the next one to come out.
316 reviews1 follower
June 22, 2019
What can I say, I loved Daddy Vince and Tommy. Tommy is used to doing everything for himself and he is tired. Watching him change from guarded to vulnerable for his daddy was a joy. Daddy Vince is everything Tommy never knew he wanted and needed. These men were just so sweet together, the daddy kink is mild and much more of a care taking nature than anything else so it is a gentle introduction if you are new to the genre. Daddy kink of the sweetest kind.
Profile Image for Joscelyn Smith.
2,300 reviews17 followers
June 12, 2019
Tommy and Daddy Vince were amazing characters and absolutely adorable together. The author is so good at taking a scorchingly sexy storyline and slipping in so much sweetness it has me going 'awwww'. I absolutely loved this third addition to the Upstate Education series.

*I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book*
Profile Image for Essie .
977 reviews11 followers
June 22, 2019
I loved this one. Daddy kink is one of my favorite kinks and EM Denning did a great job with this story.
Daddy Vince is perfect for sweet Tommy, who deserves so much love and care!
Awesome side characters as well, can’t wait for more in this series! (Patrick and Shawn of course but also Will!)
Profile Image for Stephanie.
1,957 reviews16 followers
June 26, 2019
E.M. Denning is becoming one of my favorite authors. Tommy and Vince's story is just amazing. They are just perfect together and their chemistry is off the charts. I love this Daddy/Boy story so much! It great to see how their relationship grows throughout this story.
Profile Image for Mary A Walters.
206 reviews
June 19, 2019
This book is so hot! The relationship between Tommy and Vince is incredible. Following them as they navigate through their new relationship is amazing. I highly recommend this book!!!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Stfnie.
991 reviews27 followers
June 28, 2019
Dnf @ 80%
Couldn’t hold my attention anymore.
95 reviews4 followers
November 16, 2019
I love it but....

My review contains spoilers
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I love this series, and this was an enjoyable read.
The only thing that gets me is when someone screws up royally and two pages later everything is fine.
Vince screwed up, and pushes Tommy away.
Tommy goes back home and when Vince finds him there, Tommy tells him he don't think he can be his daddy again.
The very next morning, it's fine and dandy and Tommy ends up being spanked for not following the rules. Maybe it's just me, maybe I hold too much of a grudge, but if someone messed up like that, I would make them work for it a little harder than that. I liked the drama, but just was disappointed by how easily Vince was forgiven.
*Sigh*
It was still a good read and I will continue to read the series. Hopefully if a daddy messes up in the next book, there will be major grovelling, a few tears would be a nice touch.
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2,250 reviews1 follower
August 21, 2019
Another great add to the series. This is AMAZING! Tommy and Vince attraction and chemistry is unbeatable. Tommy has a lot going on with family problems and is convinced he's strong enough to deal with it by himself. Meeting Vince and knowing he's a Daddy gives him a chance to try something new because he can't walk away. But letting go and trusting someone to take care of him is a challenge. Vince is dedicated to getting over his past and not letting it stop him for going after a boy he wants. VInce is sweet, sexy and strong enough to be patient when he knows Tommy is worth waiting for. What I love most about this character is that he admits he's not always right just because he's a Daddy and can make mistakes too. These two are so sweet together, the desire is hot as ever and mix in daddy/boy dynamic and am hooked. Tommy might be new to this type of relationship but falls into like it was made for him, and Vince is the protective brilliant Daddy that will make you swoon. I immediately wanted to re-read this as soon as I finished. I voluntarily reviewed an 'Advance Author’s Copy' of this book.
Profile Image for R.
2,115 reviews
June 23, 2019
Vince, quite simply, wanted Tommy. He’s tired of having to compromise. His last relationship failed because he wanted more out of the relationship than he got. He’s a Daddy and he wants a boy. Someone who will let him care for them the way he needs to. He thinks Tommy is that person.

Tommy doesn’t know what to think of Vince. Does he really need a daddy? What exactly does a daddy do? He decides maybe having someone take care of him, cater to his every need, give him mind blowing sex, might just be what he needs to turn his crappy life around. But no one told him how difficult the trip might be.

Vince was as flawed as Tommy was. Their learning each other was sweet, that’s what made their story so interesting. Vince knows he’s a Daddy but has never found anyone who lets him be him. Tommy doesn’t really know if he’s a boy but he certainly wants to explore it.

I’m all about the kisses and this book was full of them. One of my favorite lines was “Vince’s lips were worship in action”. Daddy books are fun to read if they are done right. This author did a nice job on this one.


Profile Image for Patti.
989 reviews7 followers
November 2, 2019
Great series.

If ever there was a boy needing a caring daddy, it was Tommy. With his home life a shambles, always having to fend for himself, Tommy is tired. He just wants and needs somebody to take charge. He meets Vince at a party his friend Shawn convinced him to go to, and the rest they say is history, although not without some drama and angst. Loved it.
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