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Breaking the Rules #6
Daddy Rules
Rule #10- Remember, Daddy knows best.
A move to a new town was the fresh start River needed to finally find himself and figure out what to do with his life. He is tired of making decisions and messing up. If only there was someone who could tell him what to do for a while so he didn’t have to think.
Blake has had enough playing around. He wants the real thing. Someone to come home to at night. Someone to love. Someone who would let him take care of them, completely.
Blake is new to dating a man, as well as new to being a Daddy. River is a hot mess. No boy has ever needed a Daddy more than he does.
Can a newly out bisexual man just coming into his own be the right Daddy to handle River?
194 pages, ebook
First published July 22, 2019
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November 19, 2019
Re-read November 2019
This time I got to 50% before I was bored out of my mind. There's just something about the writing that doesn't appeal to me. Strange, stilted conversations. Not a lot of emotion.
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I read this several days ago and I actually had to read the blurb again before I wrote this review. And that sums up this book precisely: it’s nice, but a bit forgettable.
Now I usually write a short summery of the story, but I honestly don’t remember that much. So I’ll just go with my overall feeling.
While I was reading this book I never once got all excited to pick it up again. It was an enjoyable read, but the writing was a little dull.
I remember feeling the story still had to start when I was at 75%.
Now I LOVE Daddy kink, so that was what saved this book for me, but I can’t say this author’s writing is for me. I never felt that connected to the characters. But….. I do remember that it was an easy book, nice for in between.
Well, I guess I’ll just have to re-read it again in the near future to be able to write a better review. I’m rounding my rating up so it stays on my radar.
This time I got to 50% before I was bored out of my mind. There's just something about the writing that doesn't appeal to me. Strange, stilted conversations. Not a lot of emotion.
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I read this several days ago and I actually had to read the blurb again before I wrote this review. And that sums up this book precisely: it’s nice, but a bit forgettable.
Now I usually write a short summery of the story, but I honestly don’t remember that much. So I’ll just go with my overall feeling.
While I was reading this book I never once got all excited to pick it up again. It was an enjoyable read, but the writing was a little dull.
I remember feeling the story still had to start when I was at 75%.
Now I LOVE Daddy kink, so that was what saved this book for me, but I can’t say this author’s writing is for me. I never felt that connected to the characters. But….. I do remember that it was an easy book, nice for in between.
Well, I guess I’ll just have to re-read it again in the near future to be able to write a better review. I’m rounding my rating up so it stays on my radar.
August 10, 2019
The daddy/boy kink is not one of my favorites but I do like it. I especially like it in this book. I think most of the daddy relationships I've read have been daddy Doms and don't misunderstand me. I love the BDSM lifestyle. But everyone has things they like or don't like and sometimes certain things for me go too far. But I loved this story because both realized they needed something but didn't know what. And what they thought would be an experiment, turned out to be what they needed all along.
River is a hot mess. No two ways about it. His high level ADHD leaves him hard to deal with, according to some people, and so he runs thinking he's a burden. It's also put a damper on what he wants to do with his life because what he thinks he likes, he can't follow through on? Except his photography. But it requires money for what all he needs and the pub he works at isn't cutting it. Not to mention the shit hole he lives in because of his roommates. But when he runs across Blake's path, all he can think of is how quick he can get this man to bed. And Blake has finally discovered what he needs and how he wants it with River. They agree to a trial run. Blake being Daddy and River being baby boy, but River is just waiting for the moment when Blake is tired of him like everyone else. And with what he's hearing, it may have finally happened, and he did what he always does. Runs.
I love River. He just has that eclectic personality that is just perfect. As Blake calls him. 'perfectly imperfect.' And he is. He's caring, smart as hell, sassy, loyal and loving all while being scatterbrained and a mess lol. You just want to wrap him and and squish him to pieces. And that's what I love about Blake. Blake just takes it all in stride. He's calm and level headed and can deal with the mess River gets himself into. Unless River doesn't follow the rules. Then Daddy is not happy. But he loves River for River. He doesn't care that he's high maintenance, he just takes it in stride and adjusts accordingly. And adjusts River as well.
It's a really sweet story and I was so happy to see all the gang back as well. Not all made an appearance, but most and it was just as fun as all the other books.
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July 1, 2021
CONGRATULATIONS AUTHOR, YOU BROKE ALL THE RULES!
Seriously, this book is the epitome of everything I hate in fiction in general and gay fiction in particular. I thought it would be interesting to read about a bisexual daddy, but I got nothing of that. Blake does act neither like a daddy nor a bisexual man. He's just some emotionally lost dude and a character with no memorable features or personality whatsoever. He is just another victim of another serial-author. (Thank heavens, not all serial-authors are that bad!).
Well, after the four first chapters that were nothing but useless ramblings that kept me hardly interested in the rest of the story, I got my lot with the makeup bag, eyeshadows and lipsticks. I have nothing against queers and guys who like makeup and stuff like that, I do like stuff like that, but there are limits to everything when it comes to the realism of a story and the representation of the gay community. I can stand the fashion taste of River but I can't stand his personality, nor could I stand the vision that this pseudo-author has of homosexuality. Just call River Stacy and you'd get a female character.
This low-level scribbler doesn't seem to know that gay guys aren't women with d****, and that bisexual men aren't necessarily interested in feminine men. Feminine men aren't systematically gay either. Hence the 1 star rating and the reason why I give bad ratings to most of female authors who don't seem to understand the meaning of a word as simple as GAY!
And, of course, I don't know how the story ended because the narration gave me a headache and I dropped it right after having understood that this mess HAS NO INTRIGUE.
Don't pay for this people, you'd read infinitely better stories for free everywhere.
5 stars ratings? Seriously? Isn't it disrespectful to the books that do truly deserve 5 stars to rate this failure 5 stars?
Seriously, this book is the epitome of everything I hate in fiction in general and gay fiction in particular. I thought it would be interesting to read about a bisexual daddy, but I got nothing of that. Blake does act neither like a daddy nor a bisexual man. He's just some emotionally lost dude and a character with no memorable features or personality whatsoever. He is just another victim of another serial-author. (Thank heavens, not all serial-authors are that bad!).
Well, after the four first chapters that were nothing but useless ramblings that kept me hardly interested in the rest of the story, I got my lot with the makeup bag, eyeshadows and lipsticks. I have nothing against queers and guys who like makeup and stuff like that, I do like stuff like that, but there are limits to everything when it comes to the realism of a story and the representation of the gay community. I can stand the fashion taste of River but I can't stand his personality, nor could I stand the vision that this pseudo-author has of homosexuality. Just call River Stacy and you'd get a female character.
This low-level scribbler doesn't seem to know that gay guys aren't women with d****, and that bisexual men aren't necessarily interested in feminine men. Feminine men aren't systematically gay either. Hence the 1 star rating and the reason why I give bad ratings to most of female authors who don't seem to understand the meaning of a word as simple as GAY!
And, of course, I don't know how the story ended because the narration gave me a headache and I dropped it right after having understood that this mess HAS NO INTRIGUE.
Don't pay for this people, you'd read infinitely better stories for free everywhere.
5 stars ratings? Seriously? Isn't it disrespectful to the books that do truly deserve 5 stars to rate this failure 5 stars?
July 31, 2019
Hello Daddy! I really enjoyed this story. I felt like the start was a bit slow and confusing for me - probably due to the fact that I haven't read the previous stories in this series, so there were just SO many characters and names that I didn't know at the beginning.
River is struggling to get through life, to remember things, trying to figure out how to handle his job and all of the daily little things. Blake has never had a relationship that lasts - all of his exes say that he is too controlling, too in-charge. He's never been attracted to a man, or considered a relationship where he is a Daddy - but when Blake meets River, everything begins to change.
What begins as a test, just a way for River to help Blake experiment with the daddy life, quickly grows into something much deeper and very real for the both of them. I loved the two of them falling for each other - how Blake set up the rules that really allowed River to grow and flourish, and how they were both able to find something that answered their needs and wants.
There was a bit of drama - but I'm so glad that it was resolved quickly. I will say, there were times when there was just long passages of dialogue, no explanations of what was going on in the scene, and that threw me the first few times - must just be how this author writes? (I'm still new to this author). Overall, I really enjoyed this story and fans of daddy!Kink will definitely enjoy this one!
I received an arc in exchange for an honest review.
River is struggling to get through life, to remember things, trying to figure out how to handle his job and all of the daily little things. Blake has never had a relationship that lasts - all of his exes say that he is too controlling, too in-charge. He's never been attracted to a man, or considered a relationship where he is a Daddy - but when Blake meets River, everything begins to change.
What begins as a test, just a way for River to help Blake experiment with the daddy life, quickly grows into something much deeper and very real for the both of them. I loved the two of them falling for each other - how Blake set up the rules that really allowed River to grow and flourish, and how they were both able to find something that answered their needs and wants.
There was a bit of drama - but I'm so glad that it was resolved quickly. I will say, there were times when there was just long passages of dialogue, no explanations of what was going on in the scene, and that threw me the first few times - must just be how this author writes? (I'm still new to this author). Overall, I really enjoyed this story and fans of daddy!Kink will definitely enjoy this one!
I received an arc in exchange for an honest review.
August 17, 2019
A very sweet and easy read... light hearted and low on angst ❤️
August 1, 2019
⤋
Zero stars, why goodreads?
⤋I don’t want to be mean but really, this was like a 𝙗𝙖𝙙 fan-fiction. And I say bad because I have read some good ones. Some of the things that irked me, so you can judge, were:⌧The first chapters we get bombed with endless secondary characters’ names. Like a lot names. I know this is a series but this is supposed to be a standalone, why would I have to know these guys? You lost me there. ⌧In this surreal planet everyone was happy and expecting or already had kids. 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚. ⌧The protagonists have more conversations with themselves than with others. It’s an endless internal dialogue. ⌧There was a lot of describing. And let’s no talk when the problem is choosing clothes or makeup. It was unnecessary. ⌧Blake is 29 and River 26, but he calls him a kid when they meet. ❔⌧I have nothing against gays wanting to be “girly” but I’m getting annoyed that people portray gays just like that, like this is the only way gays are supposed to be. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘭𝘥. If I didn’t know this was MM, I’d have thought River was a woman.⌧Another stereotype I hate is that 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘨𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘰𝘶𝘴. They can enjoy their sex life however they want like everyone else, but it seems MM books (at least the ones I have read lately) tend to portray them like starved sex animals deliberately or not. He was just what I was in the mood for. A muscle bear of a man with dark hair and a close-cut beard. Yummy.
⌧And finally, this was too cliché for my liking. It was almost a teenage drama.I bit my lower lip and ran my eyes up and down his body. “It’s Blake right?” I asked in my sultriest tone.
July 29, 2019
Where were the unicorns and rainbows?
Because that’s the only thing that was missing in this book. Every couple was happier than the next one, everyone apparently wanted to get married and have kids and as it seems no one had a single problem in this world. Here a baby, there a baby, everywhere a baby – come on… give me a break! Even in the town where I live which has stopped altering somewhere in the 19th century there is more variety.
Since I only read one other book of that series I had no idea who the other people were which is completely fine. BUT! Even though the author stated the book can be read as a standalone in my opinion it can’t. All those names drove me crazy, they were always in the picture and there were apparently inside jokes that I simply didn’t get.
Next: the writing style simply didn’t work for me and I can’t believe that this is an author who released more than 15 books already?! Seriously?! The dialogue was like reading a drama script, the only thing missing were the names in front of every sentence. No feelings in between.
But when you thought those were my only problems – nope they weren’t. My biggest one was the “couple” here because it was the most awkward Daddy/boy “relationship” I’ve ever read. River didn’t even want a Daddy and for him it was only a game and something funny to do. Blake was someone who wanted to be one but set his eyes on the wrong boy (River).
I also couldn’t really understand when Blake said he never looked at another guy twice aside from River but when he talked to River about being a Daddy he said he wanted to be one to a boy? What? Why suddenly only to a boy? He considered himself straight at the beginning of the book and only dated girls. But suddenly he only wants a boy to take care of? How come? When later asked he said that when he pictures himself as a Daddy he only sees River to take care of not a girl. WHY?! They don’t even know each other and River stated from the beginning he doesn’t want or need a Daddy! Not everyone wants the same in a relationship so why don’t they simply accept that those two don’t match and move on?!
A situation where I also frowned was when Blake stated River needs a Daddy because he doesn’t know what he wants to do in his life. Ehh sooo… everyone who is undecided in that part of their life needs a Daddy?! How about maybe they are simply young and don’t know yet? That’s not uncommon you know…
The whole Daddy/boy relationship didn’t make ZERO sense here. Blake deserved someone who wants and needs a Daddy in his life and doesn’t just want to play a game, because that’s exactly what River did.
It was so awkward and confusing it was almost funny – but only almost…
Because that’s the only thing that was missing in this book. Every couple was happier than the next one, everyone apparently wanted to get married and have kids and as it seems no one had a single problem in this world. Here a baby, there a baby, everywhere a baby – come on… give me a break! Even in the town where I live which has stopped altering somewhere in the 19th century there is more variety.
Since I only read one other book of that series I had no idea who the other people were which is completely fine. BUT! Even though the author stated the book can be read as a standalone in my opinion it can’t. All those names drove me crazy, they were always in the picture and there were apparently inside jokes that I simply didn’t get.
Next: the writing style simply didn’t work for me and I can’t believe that this is an author who released more than 15 books already?! Seriously?! The dialogue was like reading a drama script, the only thing missing were the names in front of every sentence. No feelings in between.
But when you thought those were my only problems – nope they weren’t. My biggest one was the “couple” here because it was the most awkward Daddy/boy “relationship” I’ve ever read. River didn’t even want a Daddy and for him it was only a game and something funny to do. Blake was someone who wanted to be one but set his eyes on the wrong boy (River).
I also couldn’t really understand when Blake said he never looked at another guy twice aside from River but when he talked to River about being a Daddy he said he wanted to be one to a boy? What? Why suddenly only to a boy? He considered himself straight at the beginning of the book and only dated girls. But suddenly he only wants a boy to take care of? How come? When later asked he said that when he pictures himself as a Daddy he only sees River to take care of not a girl. WHY?! They don’t even know each other and River stated from the beginning he doesn’t want or need a Daddy! Not everyone wants the same in a relationship so why don’t they simply accept that those two don’t match and move on?!
A situation where I also frowned was when Blake stated River needs a Daddy because he doesn’t know what he wants to do in his life. Ehh sooo… everyone who is undecided in that part of their life needs a Daddy?! How about maybe they are simply young and don’t know yet? That’s not uncommon you know…
The whole Daddy/boy relationship didn’t make ZERO sense here. Blake deserved someone who wants and needs a Daddy in his life and doesn’t just want to play a game, because that’s exactly what River did.
It was so awkward and confusing it was almost funny – but only almost…
August 8, 2019
Jacki James' Daddy Rules, is another fantastic addition to her Breaking the Rules series. Like the previous books, I found myself immediately riveted by her characters and writing style.
River has a bad case of ADHD, which leaves him struggling to remember things, keeping his schedule, and more. Knowing many with ADHD, I found the author illustrates this issue perfectly. I enjoyed every moment of his scattered personality and his story.
This take on Daddy kink is wonderfully done, organically developed and believable as well. Blake's a natural caregiver who he needs to be allowed to care for his lover. Some see him as controlling, but he's naturally a fixer.
River and Blake are the perfect compliments for one another. River desperately needs a Daddy, and Blake is easily able to fill that role. Both men experience extreme growth as a result. Adding love to the equation is a mere bonus.
I love their interactions and the way their Daddy relationship works so darn well for these too. It's a learning experience for both as both Blake and River are new to this type of relationship. Add in the fact that Blake's never been with a man before and it's exquisite. Even better, River easily falls into calling him Daddy in front of people, which tends to be rare in these books. And as for in the bedroom, damn, they are hot!
Although it states it can be a standalone, I highly suggest you read the books in order. Not only are they all wonderful, it will eliminate any confusion, as there are a lot of characters. This large group of friends and family are amazing. It's stupendous the way the author seamlessly adds to this group.
Daddy Rules is a sweet and romantic Daddy kink romance. It's a low angst, stellar story. As usual, Jacki James made me laugh and swoon, and I can't thank her enough for this gem.
July 30, 2019
In the beginning I thought it was kind of slow, and there was so many people and relationships I got a bit confused (it would probably be easier to follow who was who if I've read the other books in the series), but I soon got a hang of it and the book got better and better :)
I loved their relationship progress. I was worried it was going to be the pretty usual "both of them think the other one doesn't want something serious" and/or "he deserves better than me so I'm going to leave" angst, but it was fine, and they were pretty amazing together. I felt like the author nailed the caretaker daddy characteristics.
I loved their relationship progress. I was worried it was going to be the pretty usual "both of them think the other one doesn't want something serious" and/or "he deserves better than me so I'm going to leave" angst, but it was fine, and they were pretty amazing together. I felt like the author nailed the caretaker daddy characteristics.
August 7, 2019
I really enjoyed this story. This is a great addition to the Breaking the Rules series. I loved the dynamics between Blake and River. They balanced each other so well. River is such a sweet and lovely scattered character. He struggles with his ADHD and needs someone to help him. Blake is the perfect man for the job! There's romance, slight kink, sweetness and sexy times!
August 7, 2019
River and Blake are a match made in heaven-even if they don't know it yet. The author has written another fantastic, sweet, beautiful, charming, engaging, grab-you-by-the-feels, and delightfully sexy twist on the traditional Daddy/boy storyline. I would DEFINITELY recommend one clicking this marvelous gem for yourself.
September 4, 2019
⭐️3.5⭐️
October 25, 2019
Easy read
This was a cute easy to read story. It was not filled with any angst or excessive indecisiveness. Once Blake figured what he wanted he worked for it.
This was a cute easy to read story. It was not filled with any angst or excessive indecisiveness. Once Blake figured what he wanted he worked for it.
November 16, 2019
3.5 stars
July 22, 2020
Yawn........
Blake, a take-charge problem solver, thrives on helping others. He's puzzled though -- his relationships all seem to end the same way -- with his girlfriends leaving him, telling him he's just too bossy and controlling. River's ADHD has made his life a constant challenge -- just getting through his days is exhausting. When these two meet, sparks fly: Blake is drawn to River's sweetness, and River can't deny how much he craves Blake's quiet confidence. However, River worries that Blake will eventually tire of managing their lives together. Can Blake find a way to show River that they have a future?
The answer is....yes. If you can stay awake long enough.
Gotta say, for someone who's been dating women all his life, Blake jumps right into the deep end of the gay sex pool without a second thought. I guess I would have expected him to have spent some time reflecting on this fairly major change in his sexual orientation and life. Nope....just hops in the sack with River...whose "I don't need to take orders from anyone" life plan just evaporates.
It's pretty Daddy-kink lite -- at least Blake didn't want River to wear diapers, and be a "little."
But the book's major failing is that it's just so utterly predictable and bland that it's entirely forgettable.
Blake, a take-charge problem solver, thrives on helping others. He's puzzled though -- his relationships all seem to end the same way -- with his girlfriends leaving him, telling him he's just too bossy and controlling. River's ADHD has made his life a constant challenge -- just getting through his days is exhausting. When these two meet, sparks fly: Blake is drawn to River's sweetness, and River can't deny how much he craves Blake's quiet confidence. However, River worries that Blake will eventually tire of managing their lives together. Can Blake find a way to show River that they have a future?
The answer is....yes. If you can stay awake long enough.
Gotta say, for someone who's been dating women all his life, Blake jumps right into the deep end of the gay sex pool without a second thought. I guess I would have expected him to have spent some time reflecting on this fairly major change in his sexual orientation and life. Nope....just hops in the sack with River...whose "I don't need to take orders from anyone" life plan just evaporates.
It's pretty Daddy-kink lite -- at least Blake didn't want River to wear diapers, and be a "little."
But the book's major failing is that it's just so utterly predictable and bland that it's entirely forgettable.
August 28, 2025
3.5 💫
Blake et River
Daddy et boy
Pas de agegap
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Règle n°10 - N'oublie pas, papa a toujours raison.
Déménager dans une nouvelle ville était le nouveau départ dont River avait besoin pour enfin se trouver et décider quoi faire de sa vie. Il en a assez de prendre des décisions et de tout gâcher. Si seulement quelqu'un pouvait lui dire quoi faire pendant un moment, pour qu'il n'ait pas à réfléchir.
Blake en a assez de jouer. Il veut quelque chose de vrai. Quelqu'un chez qui rentrer le soir. Quelqu'un à aimer. Quelqu'un qui le laisserait s'occuper d'eux, complètement.
Blake est nouveau dans les relations avec un homme, et nouveau dans le rôle de papa. River est une vraie catastrophe. Aucun garçon n'a jamais eu autant besoin d'un papa que lui.
Un homme bisexuel récemment déclaré et qui commence à s'épanouir peut-il être le bon papa pour River ?
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🖋
« Es-tu heureux ? » demanda-t-il.
« Petit garçon, je suis plus heureux que jamais. »
« Mmm, moi aussi », dit-il. « En fait, je ne savais pas qu'il était possible d'être aussi heureux. » Nous sommes restés assis là pendant quelques minutes à regarder les étoiles et à profiter du simple fait d'être. « Papa ? »
« Oui ? »
"Je t'aime."
« Je t'aime aussi, mon petit. Je t'aime aussi. »
🖋
Blake et River
Daddy et boy
Pas de agegap
📖
Règle n°10 - N'oublie pas, papa a toujours raison.
Déménager dans une nouvelle ville était le nouveau départ dont River avait besoin pour enfin se trouver et décider quoi faire de sa vie. Il en a assez de prendre des décisions et de tout gâcher. Si seulement quelqu'un pouvait lui dire quoi faire pendant un moment, pour qu'il n'ait pas à réfléchir.
Blake en a assez de jouer. Il veut quelque chose de vrai. Quelqu'un chez qui rentrer le soir. Quelqu'un à aimer. Quelqu'un qui le laisserait s'occuper d'eux, complètement.
Blake est nouveau dans les relations avec un homme, et nouveau dans le rôle de papa. River est une vraie catastrophe. Aucun garçon n'a jamais eu autant besoin d'un papa que lui.
Un homme bisexuel récemment déclaré et qui commence à s'épanouir peut-il être le bon papa pour River ?
📚
🖋
« Es-tu heureux ? » demanda-t-il.
« Petit garçon, je suis plus heureux que jamais. »
« Mmm, moi aussi », dit-il. « En fait, je ne savais pas qu'il était possible d'être aussi heureux. » Nous sommes restés assis là pendant quelques minutes à regarder les étoiles et à profiter du simple fait d'être. « Papa ? »
« Oui ? »
"Je t'aime."
« Je t'aime aussi, mon petit. Je t'aime aussi. »
🖋
August 10, 2024
Daddy and His boy
So this is the final book in this series and I must say, I’m sad to see this series end. Blake, who is Alex’s best friend, doesn’t seem to be able to keep a relationship. When he goes to his friend’s house for a cookout, a guy shows up who seems to draw his attention. After several times of meeting the young man, Blake is asked to go and help him out. River has ADHD and a lot of times he forget things. Like he forgot to get gas on his way home and ends up on the side of the road stranded. When he texts Nathan for help, Nathan waste no time in calling Blake. Of course Blake goes and they end up going to dinner. When River leaves his wallet in Blake’s truck he immediately takes it to River’s apartment only to find out what a mess the young man lives in. His roommates are a disaster and the building is run down. There is no way Blake is going to allow River to continue to live there. They both agree that living with Blake would be best until River is able to get something better. Things heat up and both men find out things about themselves that neither expected. Read this amazing book of a Daddy and His boy. Total 5 stars ⭐️💜
So this is the final book in this series and I must say, I’m sad to see this series end. Blake, who is Alex’s best friend, doesn’t seem to be able to keep a relationship. When he goes to his friend’s house for a cookout, a guy shows up who seems to draw his attention. After several times of meeting the young man, Blake is asked to go and help him out. River has ADHD and a lot of times he forget things. Like he forgot to get gas on his way home and ends up on the side of the road stranded. When he texts Nathan for help, Nathan waste no time in calling Blake. Of course Blake goes and they end up going to dinner. When River leaves his wallet in Blake’s truck he immediately takes it to River’s apartment only to find out what a mess the young man lives in. His roommates are a disaster and the building is run down. There is no way Blake is going to allow River to continue to live there. They both agree that living with Blake would be best until River is able to get something better. Things heat up and both men find out things about themselves that neither expected. Read this amazing book of a Daddy and His boy. Total 5 stars ⭐️💜
May 1, 2020
Okay, no where on Amazon does it say this is #6 or I likely wouldn't have picked it up. So many characters you are expected to know. But anyway. This would have been a three-star read except there were so many errors. "Come downstairs and we'll ate breakfast." Um wrong verbs. I'm not a fussy reader but lots of errors or suddenly a random letter in the middle of a sentence.
Basically Blake has only dated women and is always told he's overbearing. All his friends are gay and they tell him he needs to be a Daddy. He meets new guy in town, ADHD River and is hooked. Before long he's taken over River's life and River agrees to live with him to let Blake practice being a Daddy. Of course it's more and everything is hunky dory including joint family Thanksgiving. Given Blake had never dated a guy he took to it like a duck to water, although I noticed there was no mention that he gave blow jobs. I know, not mandatory but he never even tried or discussed it. So, eh. It was okay, a tiny misunderstanding which was handled immediately and HEA.
Eh.
Basically Blake has only dated women and is always told he's overbearing. All his friends are gay and they tell him he needs to be a Daddy. He meets new guy in town, ADHD River and is hooked. Before long he's taken over River's life and River agrees to live with him to let Blake practice being a Daddy. Of course it's more and everything is hunky dory including joint family Thanksgiving. Given Blake had never dated a guy he took to it like a duck to water, although I noticed there was no mention that he gave blow jobs. I know, not mandatory but he never even tried or discussed it. So, eh. It was okay, a tiny misunderstanding which was handled immediately and HEA.
Eh.
April 16, 2023
River thought that a move to Autin was all he needed to find himself and figure out what to do with his life but he is tired of making decisions and messing things up. H needs someone to tell him what to do for a while. Blake has had enough and wants the real thing of someone to come home to every night, love and who will let him take care of them completely. Can a man who is new to dating men and being a Daddy sort out a man who is a hot mess with ADHD?
I enjoyed this story with the scatterbrained River and the organised and mildly controlling Blake. These stories prove to me time and time again that communication is key as it is always misunderstandings that cause a problem. River was adorable and you just wanted to hug him. Easy to read, feel and understand. This MM story contains mature content.
I enjoyed this story with the scatterbrained River and the organised and mildly controlling Blake. These stories prove to me time and time again that communication is key as it is always misunderstandings that cause a problem. River was adorable and you just wanted to hug him. Easy to read, feel and understand. This MM story contains mature content.
January 9, 2020
I read this entire series in a weekend, mainly because I wanted to read #6 but felt I should start at the beginning. After reading the reviews, I wasn't expecting to be as engaged as I was but, then my natural optimism for a good fiction story kicked in and the things others did not like, did not bother me at all. I found the whole living arrangement between the ex's fascinating and wished more divorced couple would work harder to get along for the kids (maybe not sharing a backyard but close). I liked the MC's and how they continue to grow throughout the series and having all the MC's interact with each other, always my favorite kind of series. You could probably read one of the books as a stand-alone but they all have their own story/HEA.
February 17, 2020
What happens when a man realizes he's both bi and a daddy dom at basically the same time? A sweet romance that was adequately written. I appreciated that this did not fall down the gay for you trope and instead has bisexual representation. Both characters were sweet and the conflict did not appear out of nowhere as both characters had exhibited and developed in ways that would cause the conflict. I read it as a stand alone so if for some reason you have not read the previous books in the series I don't think you would be lost.
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December 31, 2019Sweet Daddy/boy
Liked this one. Held as standalone in the series... Didn't have problem with not knowing all the side characters, although there is quite a lot of them. The dynamic of nurturing Daddy is one I like.
KU, contemporary, book in series, standalone, Daddy kink, profession: construction and photography.
Liked this one. Held as standalone in the series... Didn't have problem with not knowing all the side characters, although there is quite a lot of them. The dynamic of nurturing Daddy is one I like.
KU, contemporary, book in series, standalone, Daddy kink, profession: construction and photography.
January 30, 2020
Why so many missing pages?
I loved this book but was very annoyed because of the many missing pages leaving the storyline somewhat disjointed and choppy. In my opinion this book warranted five star's but the problem of the missing pages stopped me from giving it five star's and I think even four is to much.
I loved this book but was very annoyed because of the many missing pages leaving the storyline somewhat disjointed and choppy. In my opinion this book warranted five star's but the problem of the missing pages stopped me from giving it five star's and I think even four is to much.
June 25, 2023
We really never got a chance to really get to know Blake or River before this so I wasn't really sure how to feel going in. I enjoyed the way the two MCs communicated with each other throughout (until the end I guess). I'm not sure what happened with Blake's mom because that never got resolved. Overall this series was a nice comfort read, good for buffering between harder, more angsty books.
August 15, 2023
There’re Daddies for girls and boys, right?
What if the issue isn’t falling in love with a boy or girl, but what kind of Daddy are you? Check out this passionate tale of Blake and River, both independent and proud men. What they learn about each other and themselves will give each fellow plenty to think about! Enjoy!!!
What if the issue isn’t falling in love with a boy or girl, but what kind of Daddy are you? Check out this passionate tale of Blake and River, both independent and proud men. What they learn about each other and themselves will give each fellow plenty to think about! Enjoy!!!
December 10, 2023
Aww
Omg so cute and amazing. I am a little sad the series is ending and that Preston never got a book but for the most part I absolutely loved this series. My only issue was with the rules and thankfully after the first book it was mentioned less and less. I would definitely recommend this book.
Omg so cute and amazing. I am a little sad the series is ending and that Preston never got a book but for the most part I absolutely loved this series. My only issue was with the rules and thankfully after the first book it was mentioned less and less. I would definitely recommend this book.
March 26, 2023
the right one
Great book ,,,,doesn’t matter what anyone says someone with ADHD still needs love and when you meet the perfect person that helps and loves you the way you are is great
Great book ,,,,doesn’t matter what anyone says someone with ADHD still needs love and when you meet the perfect person that helps and loves you the way you are is great
January 23, 2020
Super meh?
I mean, it’s ok, there’s nothing massively wrong with it..it is predictable and felt like another ‘kink 101’ hand book. An ok way to spend an afternoon
I mean, it’s ok, there’s nothing massively wrong with it..it is predictable and felt like another ‘kink 101’ hand book. An ok way to spend an afternoon
February 19, 2020
Excellent take on men expressing themselves in the real world.
July 5, 2021
I related to River so much as someone with ADHD and the way Blake cared for him, I just loved their relationship, and it gave me a lot of hope for myself lmao
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