Daddy Bear: The Complete Series

Daddy Bear #1-5

by B.J. Smyth

A Young, insecure guy, a hot older guy, a manipulative ex-partner, and a toxic flatmate
Is it a recipe for disaster or true love?

Carter is Twenty-Two. All he has ever wanted is someone to love and care for him. But will his immaturity be the downfall of a relationship, or can he find a man who can deal with his tears and tantrums?
His regular morning swims keep him slim and fit. Then today, his mornings take an electrifying twist when he bumps into Frank at the pool.

Frank is Forty-Five. His life is complicated. He is still confused by his feelings for his Ex-Partner and dealing with his mum’s deteriorating health. He has just moved to the area, trying to escape his old life. He is looking for a new start but not a new relationship. Then Carter catches his eye at the pool, stirring something deep inside him.

Can they learn to share life as complications enter their world?

Immaturity, Jealousy, Envy, Insecurity, can Carter and Frank survive them all?

Genres: M M Romance

241 pages, ebook

First published August 16, 2019

About the author

B. J. Smyth writes spicy, emotional MM romance filled with possessive older men, jealous lovers, and the kind of heartache that hurts so good. His stories explore age gaps, and broken boys who just need the right man to put them back together.

He’s obsessed with writing characters who fall hard, fight dirty, and love fiercely — often with a little drama, a lot of spice, and just the right amount of angst. Whether it's a hot daddy, a manipulative ex, or a jealous flatmate causing trouble, B. J. delivers romance that’s raw, real, and impossible to put down.

When he's not writing, he's probably plotting the next book over coffee, binge-watching queer dramas, or getting inspired by TikTok thirst traps.

If you're here for the spice, the feels, and the messy men who fall hard and fast — you’re in the right place.

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Reviews

[Kaila · Rating 4 out of 5]

this series is so much fun. it is sweet and sexy with a bit of sadness and angst.. so many spots made me laugh and smile.. and it was fast paced.. short stories which made for easy reads. also i loved watching these characters grow. it was so much fun.

[J. Steele · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable stories read in a few hours. Wasn’t sure Frank could deal with Carter and his insecurities. I did like getting Frank’s POV as it gave me insight into his reservations. Brandon, the roommate, got off easy! Short stories that worked much better in one set. And it’s a steamy read!

[Ali · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Review An Alisa Review:

Rating: 3 stars out of 5

It’s been a few days and I’m still not quite sure how I feel about these stories, it was okay but I think too many little things hurt my enjoyment. I couldn’t help but think of Carter like a puppy, looking for attention and being so happy when he got it that he kept coming back for more and when he was unhappy or unsure he would run away or react negatively. Now, Frank, I thought he was okay until we saw the story through his eyes and then I just had the feeling that he was playing Carter at time because he would act very sincere and 100% into their relationship but be doubting the whole time.

It seems that in the end they were able to figure it out but it was a quick turn around and can easily see them going back into the same routine they had. I know they cared about each other I just don’t think it was the same way and I never felt that Frank was genuine while Carter was an open book from the beginning.

I like the cover art works well for the story with a partial visual of Frank.

[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Daddy Bear the Complete Series by author B.J. Smyth has Carter and Frank’s complete journey. There does seem to be some redundancy with book 2 Carter and book three Frank. But I did not mind it. I just felt both of those stories were one story and should have just been done in dual POV. If I had purchased each book separately, I would have felt really like I wasted my money.
In this boxset however they make sense.
Carter and Frank meet at the pool. Carter is much younger than Frank, but I liked how Carter knows who he is. He might be young in years but not spiritually.
I liked Frank’s confidence and drive to be a better person. He is just what Carter needs in his life, and I loved he is willing to let Carter grow, even if he might grow away from him.
Overall I loved this box set. I felt it was a great progression and story arc. I am very glad I got to pick this one up.

Four Twinkling Stars

[Teal Wolf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Daddy Bear: The Complete Series by B.J. Smyth follows the journey of starting a relationship from attraction to deciding to make it work. Carter and Frank have instant attraction - a hot Daddy, freshly out of a longterm relationship and a sexy Boy ready tobe ravaged. But immaturity, a skanky roommate, a needy ex and other obstacles test their staying power.

Each book is a quick read and we get to hear event fromboth Carter and Feank's POVs. There is some drama, humor and steam. Overall, this series was a good read.

I received an advanced reader's copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review and recommendation.

[Breanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story is about Carter and Frank, learning how to grow and love each other when they are both so different. While reading I did roll my eyes at Carter's insecurities and his jealously because it didn't seem rational. The sex scenes are very steamy and I did enjoy those. You do get both characters POV which I like because it lets you know how the mind of each character works and you get to learn more about them.

Five short stories rolled into one book, it was a quick fun read.

[Miss · Rating 2 out of 5]

I hated it but could not stop reading.

This wasn't a hate read. It was like a disaster on the news that I felt compelled to stay tuned to.

This collected volume gets a star just for collecting the series of five parts that never should have been put out separately. It should have been a single book all along so this at least feels like a better format for the story. The grammar is decent and it is, technically, written well. I just hate pretty much everything the author does with this story.

The first part had potential. Carter was introduced as a likable enough young man and his reaction to Frank was relatable. The second part starts the downhill slide as we get more of the roommate, Brandon, and Carter's more negative characteristics. That was the point where I switched from reading each installment to just going to this collection because I was pretty sure I wouldn't like this in end and planned to just skim through the rest of it.

Part three gives us a speed run back through the first two parts from Frank's perspective. You know it's not going to be good when even the author prefaces that part with a statement that you can just skip it and go to part four. I, personally, thought I liked Frank so I was very interested in his perspective and did not skip that part. I wish that I had. By the end of that part, I no longer liked any character in this story, was not seeing or hoping for a happy ending and still kept reading.

Parts four and five both began by saying how Carter and Frank were in a romantic relationship then defined romance as if to try and make clear that they fit the definition even when they're a terrible couple. Frank is rebounding, not completely over the ex that he spent 18 years with and Carter is not much older that 18 himself with immaturity and insecurity waving as big red flags all over the place. Carter pushes to move in with Frank way too quickly and Frank seems oblivious to those prods until Carter gets assaulted by a man that Brandon brings back to their shared flat. The way Brandon was portrayed was a choice by the author. A choice to take homophobic "bad gay" stereotypes of being femme, catty and promiscuous to prop up Carter's "good gay" characteristics of being more masculine and monogamous. Then, as soon as Brandon is removed from the story, Carter stops doing his daily swims, going to work and loses his young man veneer to become a whiny little boy that reads very much like a shrill harpy from heteronormative stories. The first night after Carter moves in, Frank comes home from work and seriously asks what Carter made for dinner despite it already being mentioned in the series that Frank and Brandon cooked, but Carter not so much. Yet Carter, who does not even know that first day whether he's even allowed to answer the phone in Frank's home, is supposed to have a meal waiting when Daddy gets home? That's fine if it's what they had agreed to for their relationship but they NEVER have a meaningful discussion to establish their relationship or any boundaries or expectations to it. It is a mess. The age gap and their dynamics are unhealthy. Frank absolutely should have ended things after Carter's spying. That scene, where Carter decides to go to Charles's coffee shop to see Frank's ex, was so stupidly contrived I actually got to the point where I was ready to quit this story but I was too close to the end. I'm going to spoil this for you if you've read this far in the review and are still thinking about this book. Frank and Charles still have a working relationship, which Carter is extremely jealous of. One night, Frank tells Carter that he had told Charles that they were dating and on "Thursday" Frank will make clear to Charles that their work relationship us all that they have together now. Carter cries he doesn't want Frank telling his ex anything about them and Frank says he won't. The day after this, Carter goes stalking, makes sure he doesn't see Frank's car in the lot then goes into Charles's coffee shop. It is not Thursday. Frank's car was not outside. Yet as Carter sits drinking his latte, Charles and Frank suddenly walk out of an office in the back of the coffee shop, go to the front counter together for reasons, hug and kiss in public, solely for Carter's benefit so he can go off later, then go back to the office together without having done ANYTHING other than that little display of affection. If Frank had left the shop after that, ok, but they left a private office to make a public gesture before going back to that private space. So Carter assumes the worst, leaves and goes home to work himself into a tizzy for when Frank gets home. When Frank comes home with flowers for his lil lady...sorry, LAD... he feels proud that he told Charles all about Carter and put that old relationship to rest while Carter has a jealous fit that just makes it crystal clear that he should not be or want to be in a relationship with Frank. The plot choices by the author are just stupid.

[Amelia Storck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Daddy Bear: The Complete Series explores the tender and turbulent landscape of love between two men separated by decades of life experience but united by longing, vulnerability, and the need to be seen. B.J. Smyth captures the fragile emotional chemistry between Carter a young man craving affection and stability and Frank, a world weary older man wrestling with guilt, memory, and the slow ache of rediscovery.

The story’s heart lies in its honesty: the characters’ jealousy, immaturity, and moments of insecurity are not flaws to be hidden but emotional truths that make their connection feel real. Smyth doesn’t shy away from showing the raw messiness of modern relationships the way love must fight its way through fear, pride, and the ghosts of past heartbreaks. The result is a romance that feels both steamy and deeply human, charting a path through trust, forgiveness, and growth.

For readers drawn to slow burn, character driven LGBTQ+ romance, Daddy Bear offers an emotional blend of sensual intimacy and genuine soul searching a story where love is not perfect, but absolutely worth the risk.

[Kelli D · Rating 2 out of 5]

DNF at 16%

I tried but nope. Definitely not for me. I felt nothing for the MC's besides the Frank seems like a bit of a jerk. Plus the dialogue was very formal, like full proper grammar, not how people actually talk. There was also too much stuff written that added nothing to the story. I do not need to read about every piss Carter takes every morning.

[Tornado · Rating 2 out of 5]

Encore un livre non terminé
L’histoire est tout simplement creuse. On ne sait pas où va l’auteur. On ne comprend pas à quoi sert l’histoire en fait. Ce sont des scènes après des scènes qui n’ont pas vraiment de sens. Je me suis ennuyée à la fin (même pas 100 pages sur 300…) du coup je ne finis pas le livre, je n’ai pas envie de perdre mon temps…

[Rachel Blomberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Both Frank and Carter had issues to deal with to get their HEA. This book has both sides of the storyline but even tho it's several books in one its still a quick read. You just want to keep reading.

[Ninive Dominguez · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this series ❤️

Carter and Frank story is a love story for ha ages. There's drama, tragedy, heartbreaks, steamy with an happily ever after.

[Amanda · Rating 1 out of 5]

Save yourself the trouble.

SPOILERS AHEAD. All of the spoilers.
I would not recommend this book. I will say
This "Daddy" is easily swayed by other men.
Read on for full review.
I only read to 65 percent. Did not finish. Couldn't.




I absolutely adore daddy kink. So with a title like daddy bear, I was excited to try it. Starting out it's told from Carter's point of view, meeting Frank at a pool. Looks turn into touches, until they meet at a bar. They start seeing each other. Carter really likes him, and wants more from him. This book is very to the point, it didn't really connect me to the characters. They meet up and swap bjs a few times, and then Frank's ex boyfriend gets into a car wreck so he spends the day rushing to see his ex. When Carter finds out he's upset, already insecure. Frank basically lashes out at him, and I feel like Carter walks on eggshells until he's forgiven. They have dinner with Brandon, Carter's roommate, and Carter has to go to the store. When he comes back, it hints at something, awkwardness maybe.
So fast forward, it turns into Frank's POV and we find out what happened during the visit with his ex.
Here's a few thoughts that goes thru Frank's head.

Maybe that’s why I find Carter so attractive, paying Charles back for what he did. The worst thing is I do still care about him. After all he put me through, the way he treated me, it still doesn’t wipe out the years we spent together.

“I know I fucked up with that lad, I don’t know possessed me to get involved with him. I was a foolish old guy flattered by a sweet boy smile,” he says. ​Is that what I’m doing with Carter? I wonder as he continues chatting.

(And this is to Carter . )

“You don’t need to worry about Charles. That candle burnt out years ago,” I say, hiding the doubts seeing him had stirred inside me.

(This is after he had Carter leave)
It would have been nice to go to bed with him, but thoughts of Charles are still heavy on my mind. ​

(This is what happens with Brandon when Carter goes to the store)
“Have a closer look,” he pulls the front of his joggers down revealing his cock, eight inches, uncut, the foreskin stretching back off the head. A drip of pre-cum glistening in his slit. Not a single pubic hair in sight. “Have a taste,” he says his voice as seductive as his cock. ​My breathing is heavy, my cock hard and throbbing in my pants as I stare at his cock. I want to pull him forward and take his leaking cock head in my mouth. But what about Carter? If he found out he would be devastated. ​I begin to lean forward as we hear the flat door open, I cough and Brandon pulls up his joggers and walks back over to his chair. As Carter walks into the lounge, I shuffle on my seat trying to look normal.

(This is what Frank tells Carter he asks about Brandon)
“That little fuck is poison. I did nothing; Brandon dropped his joggers and waved his cock in my face. That’s what happened, I swear.” His voice a mixture of apology and anger. ​“Why didn’t you tell me?” I ask as I wipe my eyes, my body still tense. ​“It was early days for us, I didn’t know where we were heading, and I didn’t want to damage the friendship between you and Brandon over something and nothing. I thought it was the right thing to do,” he says, his voice calming and honest.

I had to skip around to find that last bit, because like I said, I couldn't finish it, but wanted to know if he was called on it.

This is not a Daddy. This is a guy playing at being a Daddy, while playing games with a young man who already had insecurity issues. Ugh. Next time I won't buy a book just because it had daddy in the title.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty good tale!

I kind of love the Daddy/boy dynamic, and this book has a lots of that! Quick read, I’m assuming done as an episodic serial originally and I really liked the dynamic between Carter and Frank.

A couple of things I didn’t like, but ultimately they didn’t take away from their relationship, was 1) a lack of aftercare in their first real punishment scene. It’s tricky to write it, but it’s even harder to read when you don’t feel like enough care was taken afterwards. I kind of thought Frank would be more a caring Daddy the way he’d been presented up until then and be very soothing after any type of pain play. When there was no real descriptive moment of soothing the marks left that most of my favourites include it left me a little shaken because I may not be in the lifestyle but I know this is something that’s done not just a quick cuddle. Maybe that was done for time based on the original episodic pacing? 2) there were moments when the dialogue felt stilted. I don’t know about you, but very few people speak without any contractions so the speech felt very formal. Places where it’s warranted is fine, but it could have felt more familiar and less formal.

Overall, I enjoyed this story and will try this author again!

[Amy Dufera - Amy's MM Romance Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

BJ Smyth's Daddy Bear, The Complete Series, is hot and a whole lot of fun.

It contains five short stories, the first two from Carter's point of view, the next two from Frank's point of view. They cover the same time periods, just showing the alternate view. I could have done without all the overlapping, as it got quite repetitive. Alternating points of view would have been better. But, as these were written as short stories, I understand why the author choose to do it this way. After Frank's point of view, the reader gets some new material again.

Carter's always been attracted to Daddy type men, and in Frank he finds just what he's looking for. Carter and Frank are super hot together. There's an age difference, with a Daddy kink on the side.

Daddy Bear, The Complete Series is perfect when you're in the mood for nothing serious; just some delightful, hot fun.

[Anna Enslin · Rating 4 out of 5]

As far as a Daddy/Boy relationship this book was a bit of a disappointment as Frank was not a Daddy. To me this book was about a Older lover who had his heart broken and then finds the glue to piece it back together in a younger lover. Carter is a immature man who has a jealous friend that messes with his mind and he needs love to help him get over this insecurity he has. So for a M/M Romance, Insta love,sweet romance and HEA this book gets a 4.5* rating from me.

[C.B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting story. Carter and Frank were a bit one dimensional. Carter was an emotionally insecure man. Frank was a strong discerning man. Navigating a new relationship through reappearance of exes and a roommate with no boundaries is always a tightrope walk. Do they compliment each other? Can they maturely easily face relationship challenges? I received an ARC from Booksprout for a review.

[Doug · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story line

Loved the story Found it hard to put it down. Very true to life how we are quick to jump to conclusions concerning those we loce