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Kel's Keeper
When Kel Taylor’s life changes irrevocably, he finds himself alone in the world. He might have rebelled a little against his parents, but that didn’t mean he was ready to lose them. Unable to cope with his grief and feelings of guilt, he turns to booze, but before he hits rock bottom, someone dives into the murky waters to save him.
Luc Bryant watched Kel grow from the little kid whose football broke a pane in his greenhouse, into the sexy young man who sent heat racing through him. That was when Luc stopped watching and distanced himself, because he didn’t want to be that kind of a man. And that’s how things continued, until he saw to what depths the boy had sunk. Luc will be damned if he’ll let Kel kill himself. What Kel needs is a friend, and Luc’s shoulders are plenty big enough to bear his burdens.
Kel doesn’t need a friend. He needs a pair of strong arms to hold him, a broad chest to curl up against, someone to listen to him, someone who cares for him… and a whole lot more.
What he needs is a Daddy.
He just doesn’t know it yet.
A stand-alone book that contains an age gap relationship between a sexy daddy and a virgin.
Luc Bryant watched Kel grow from the little kid whose football broke a pane in his greenhouse, into the sexy young man who sent heat racing through him. That was when Luc stopped watching and distanced himself, because he didn’t want to be that kind of a man. And that’s how things continued, until he saw to what depths the boy had sunk. Luc will be damned if he’ll let Kel kill himself. What Kel needs is a friend, and Luc’s shoulders are plenty big enough to bear his burdens.
Kel doesn’t need a friend. He needs a pair of strong arms to hold him, a broad chest to curl up against, someone to listen to him, someone who cares for him… and a whole lot more.
What he needs is a Daddy.
He just doesn’t know it yet.
A stand-alone book that contains an age gap relationship between a sexy daddy and a virgin.
240 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2019
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About the author
K.C. Wells
172 books1,857 followersK.C. Wells lives on an island off the south coast of the UK, surrounded by natural beauty. She writes about men who love men, and can’t even contemplate a life that doesn’t include writing.
The rainbow rose tattoo on her back with the words 'Love is Love' and 'Love Wins' is her way of hoisting a flag. She plans to be writing about men in love - be it sweet and slow, hot or kinky - for a long while to come.
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And for those who like things a little hotter?
There's KC's alter ego, Tantalus, who writes gay erotica.
The rainbow rose tattoo on her back with the words 'Love is Love' and 'Love Wins' is her way of hoisting a flag. She plans to be writing about men in love - be it sweet and slow, hot or kinky - for a long while to come.
If you want to follow her exploits, you can sign up for her monthly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cNKHlT
You can stalk – er, find – her in the following places:
E-mail: k.c.wells@btinternet.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KCWellsWorld
Twitter: @K_C_Wells
Website: https://www.kcwellswrites.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/k.c.wells
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/k-c-w...
And for those who like things a little hotter?
There's KC's alter ego, Tantalus, who writes gay erotica.
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September 9, 2019
~4.5~
SEXY, a little kinky, and incredibly tender, this book is one of the best Daddy/boy stories I've read (which is saying a lot as I'm not all that into Daddy kink).
Luc is a gentle Daddy Dom with a successful career in software engineering. He started noticing Kel when Kel was just a teen, but Luc is a good guy, so he never acted on his desires.
Kel very much returns Luc's crush. He comes home from college one weekend to find his parents have gone to their cabin. Then the unthinkable happens, and Luc becomes Kel's rock.
It's no secret that K.C. Wells writes incredibly erotic sex, so if you're looking for a steamy read, look no further.
But there's more to this story than just sex. The relationship between the men develops slowly and naturally. Kel is a virgin in more ways than one, but Luc never pushes him.
I'm usually annoyed when a book doesn't have an epilogue, but Kel's Keeper didn't need one. I knew Daddy and his boy would be just fine.
SEXY, a little kinky, and incredibly tender, this book is one of the best Daddy/boy stories I've read (which is saying a lot as I'm not all that into Daddy kink).
Luc is a gentle Daddy Dom with a successful career in software engineering. He started noticing Kel when Kel was just a teen, but Luc is a good guy, so he never acted on his desires.
Kel very much returns Luc's crush. He comes home from college one weekend to find his parents have gone to their cabin. Then the unthinkable happens, and Luc becomes Kel's rock.
It's no secret that K.C. Wells writes incredibly erotic sex, so if you're looking for a steamy read, look no further.
But there's more to this story than just sex. The relationship between the men develops slowly and naturally. Kel is a virgin in more ways than one, but Luc never pushes him.
I'm usually annoyed when a book doesn't have an epilogue, but Kel's Keeper didn't need one. I knew Daddy and his boy would be just fine.
August 25, 2019
If you're looking for a traditional (in so much as there is ever only just one example of a particular kink type) Daddy/boy book with lots of spanking for "bad behaviour" coupled with boatloads of loud exclamations during boatloads of steamy sex, then this one won't meet those needs.
If, on the other hand, you're after a beautiful age gap romance which organically finds itself moving into a Daddy/boy nurturing and caring role for two people who are absolutely perfect for each other, this one is your next jam.
I loved how things moved so naturally from friendship, through hurt/comfort, to attraction (even though they both fancied the pants off the other and had for years, nothing had been said), and into a sexual coming out and exploration for Kel and a deep need to take care of his boy for Luc.
This is one book where the relationship inside it actually perfectly mirrors the cover (and what a beautiful cover it is of real-life couple Adam Keith and Joe Ryan), the love expressed in the image is what you will get when you read this story.
There's the usual sensual and emotionally connected sexy times I expect from this author, but here they're fluid, they grow from the steps each man takes as the trust between them grows into something special.
Definitely one of my favourite reads from KC.
#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review
If, on the other hand, you're after a beautiful age gap romance which organically finds itself moving into a Daddy/boy nurturing and caring role for two people who are absolutely perfect for each other, this one is your next jam.
I loved how things moved so naturally from friendship, through hurt/comfort, to attraction (even though they both fancied the pants off the other and had for years, nothing had been said), and into a sexual coming out and exploration for Kel and a deep need to take care of his boy for Luc.
This is one book where the relationship inside it actually perfectly mirrors the cover (and what a beautiful cover it is of real-life couple Adam Keith and Joe Ryan), the love expressed in the image is what you will get when you read this story.
There's the usual sensual and emotionally connected sexy times I expect from this author, but here they're fluid, they grow from the steps each man takes as the trust between them grows into something special.
Definitely one of my favourite reads from KC.
#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review
September 5, 2019
2.5 stars
While I kind of liked this, there were some things that I couldn’t get past and made me like this book less.
First of all there were a couple of things that bothered me with the writing.
A couple of examples:
There had been one or two students who’d seemed less rigid than the others, and the three of them had spent a lot of time together.
If Kel was friends with these people wouldn’t he know if it were one or two students?
Luc wiped his forehead with what looked like a bandanna. At some point during the afternoon, he’d removed his cap and tied the red-and-white bandanna around his head.
First it looked like bandanna, but then it is clear Luc has been wearing a bandanna all afternoon. Wouldn’t it be clear that it was that same bandanna that Luc was using to wipe his forehead??
“We don’t need condoms tonight. Or any other night.”
Luc relaxed visibly, and in that moment Kel was acutely aware of one thing. Luc really wanted this.
“Just so you know… that only happens if we both get tested regularly.”
Kel was prepared for that. “I know.”
So, these guys decide to skip the condoms, but then they still need regular testing? Why? Were they going to have sex with other people? Wouldn’t that pose a risk for them if that was the case? I never felt as if they were interested in other people so this part was quite puzzling to me.
I think I could have overlooked these things but there were two things in the story I didn’t like at all.
One, was that I had a really hard time believing that Kel, who was a virgin, raised as a god-fearing person, who even had trouble masturbating, suddenly had sex like a porn star. I really expected them to ease into the sex, but no, it was WAM BAM porn sex! That was just so odd..
And then there was the fact that these guys don’t open up to each other. I thought their relationship development went quite smoothly, when suddenly they both start thinking how the other one doesn’t want a real relationship but just wants the sex. I didn’t see that coming at all. Everything before that spoke of the way these guys felt about each other, but apparently we needed some inner angst or something. And they don’t talk things out until the end. The last 25% consisted only of them being worried, but then having sex anyway.
I’ve felt this way with K.C. Wells’ latest books, and I don’t like it. I used to love her books. :(
(PS, there is almost no daddy kink in this, only on the last page...)
While I kind of liked this, there were some things that I couldn’t get past and made me like this book less.
First of all there were a couple of things that bothered me with the writing.
A couple of examples:
There had been one or two students who’d seemed less rigid than the others, and the three of them had spent a lot of time together.
If Kel was friends with these people wouldn’t he know if it were one or two students?
Luc wiped his forehead with what looked like a bandanna. At some point during the afternoon, he’d removed his cap and tied the red-and-white bandanna around his head.
First it looked like bandanna, but then it is clear Luc has been wearing a bandanna all afternoon. Wouldn’t it be clear that it was that same bandanna that Luc was using to wipe his forehead??
“We don’t need condoms tonight. Or any other night.”
Luc relaxed visibly, and in that moment Kel was acutely aware of one thing. Luc really wanted this.
“Just so you know… that only happens if we both get tested regularly.”
Kel was prepared for that. “I know.”
So, these guys decide to skip the condoms, but then they still need regular testing? Why? Were they going to have sex with other people? Wouldn’t that pose a risk for them if that was the case? I never felt as if they were interested in other people so this part was quite puzzling to me.
I think I could have overlooked these things but there were two things in the story I didn’t like at all.
One, was that I had a really hard time believing that Kel, who was a virgin, raised as a god-fearing person, who even had trouble masturbating, suddenly had sex like a porn star. I really expected them to ease into the sex, but no, it was WAM BAM porn sex! That was just so odd..
And then there was the fact that these guys don’t open up to each other. I thought their relationship development went quite smoothly, when suddenly they both start thinking how the other one doesn’t want a real relationship but just wants the sex. I didn’t see that coming at all. Everything before that spoke of the way these guys felt about each other, but apparently we needed some inner angst or something. And they don’t talk things out until the end. The last 25% consisted only of them being worried, but then having sex anyway.
I’ve felt this way with K.C. Wells’ latest books, and I don’t like it. I used to love her books. :(
(PS, there is almost no daddy kink in this, only on the last page...)
September 9, 2019
Lost boy falls for next door neighbor, an older daddy type gay man. Our lost boy comes with alot of baggage, grief, uncertainty and unrealized sexual identity.
I found their beginning to be interesting, believable and romantic.
So what happened? We hit the bedroom. Over and over and over and over. Well, not quite. The bedroom, the bathroom, kitchen and lawn chair. In the pool, out of the pool. I skimmed. Yes, hard to believe but true. Skim, skim, skim.
Nobody is this 'experienced' this fast. Total bummer for me as it took away from their love story. Big time. Real characters turned into porn stars. Oh the porn was lovely, don't get me wrong. It wasn't supposed to feel like that though. Right?
The ending was nothing if not predictable.
***
I found their beginning to be interesting, believable and romantic.
So what happened? We hit the bedroom. Over and over and over and over. Well, not quite. The bedroom, the bathroom, kitchen and lawn chair. In the pool, out of the pool. I skimmed. Yes, hard to believe but true. Skim, skim, skim.
Nobody is this 'experienced' this fast. Total bummer for me as it took away from their love story. Big time. Real characters turned into porn stars. Oh the porn was lovely, don't get me wrong. It wasn't supposed to feel like that though. Right?
The ending was nothing if not predictable.
***
April 20, 2020
Holy smokes, does KC Wells do it right or what!?! Simply amazing.
Incredible hurt/comfort story, add in the sweetest, most realistic Daddy/boy relationship ever, gorgeous 1st time, and some of the hottest BDSM scenes out there, and Kel's Keeper is definitely one for my re-read shelf.
Even better? Enjoy it in audio, because no one one the planet could do this one better than John Solo. His expression, the emotion he brings to these guys, his sultry & super sexy performance during the romance scenes. Holy crap, it's fantastic!
Incredible hurt/comfort story, add in the sweetest, most realistic Daddy/boy relationship ever, gorgeous 1st time, and some of the hottest BDSM scenes out there, and Kel's Keeper is definitely one for my re-read shelf.
Even better? Enjoy it in audio, because no one one the planet could do this one better than John Solo. His expression, the emotion he brings to these guys, his sultry & super sexy performance during the romance scenes. Holy crap, it's fantastic!
dnf
July 26, 2022dnf at 15%
October 6, 2019
Mmmmm, no ha estado mal, me ha gustado el proceso por el que pasa el protagonista joven, desde que mueren sus padres hasta que asume lo que espera de la vida y de las relaciones. Pero, el personaje de más edad me ha parecido un tanto impostado y rígido. No me gusta cómo se desarrolla y el vínculo a veces se pierde y cómo pasan de un estado a otro de la relación, todo demasiado fluido, algo extraño si pensamos en el pasado del otro.
Además, una queja que supongo que será algo positivo para otros, las escenas sexuales son muy eróticas, eso es incuestionable, pero son demasiadas, al final he estado leyendo por encima.
Además, una queja que supongo que será algo positivo para otros, las escenas sexuales son muy eróticas, eso es incuestionable, pero son demasiadas, al final he estado leyendo por encima.
September 1, 2019
Really nicely done. The story is touching, the sex scenes are hot...and it's just the total package. If you like Daddy stories, this one is a keeper. :)
October 9, 2022
I might need a shower after reading this!
Want to read
March 21, 2021DNF
I just wasn’t feeling it unfortunately:( and Luc wasn’t my favorite hero.
I just wasn’t feeling it unfortunately:( and Luc wasn’t my favorite hero.
March 29, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
🎧🎧🎧
I can’t even tell you when I started this audio, nor the reason I picked it back up but I’m certainly glad I did.
I think the first half for me was a little too slow, I have to be in the right mood. But I do remember the sweetness that existed between these two men from page one. When Luke was there for Kel when he lost his parents, even if he was only the next door neighbor.
There’s a fair share of angst for the first half. Kel admitted he was gay but as far as he knew Luke was straight. But looking back I’m glad they didn’t jump into sex, it gave them time to grow as friends. Platonic love was very strong by the time Kel discovered how Luke really rolled.
By this point they were both pretty needy for it. So while the first half was almost PG rated, the second half more than made up for it. Holy smokes! These guys were insatiable and I was living for it. Especially when Kel discovered another of Luke’s secret. A kinky one in which he wanted a boy to take care of in every sense of the word.
If you’re looking for something sweet that eventually turns wildly erotic. This one’s for you.
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
🎧🎧🎧
I can’t even tell you when I started this audio, nor the reason I picked it back up but I’m certainly glad I did.
I think the first half for me was a little too slow, I have to be in the right mood. But I do remember the sweetness that existed between these two men from page one. When Luke was there for Kel when he lost his parents, even if he was only the next door neighbor.
There’s a fair share of angst for the first half. Kel admitted he was gay but as far as he knew Luke was straight. But looking back I’m glad they didn’t jump into sex, it gave them time to grow as friends. Platonic love was very strong by the time Kel discovered how Luke really rolled.
By this point they were both pretty needy for it. So while the first half was almost PG rated, the second half more than made up for it. Holy smokes! These guys were insatiable and I was living for it. Especially when Kel discovered another of Luke’s secret. A kinky one in which he wanted a boy to take care of in every sense of the word.
If you’re looking for something sweet that eventually turns wildly erotic. This one’s for you.
September 6, 2019
I LOVED this! Beautiful, sexy as hell and hot as all get out, with a wonderful friendship and relationship between the two MCs.
Kel is only 24, was raised under a very strict and religious roof, and had a fairly sheltered life. He returns home for a weekend at his childhood home when he receives unimaginable news about his parents. Luckily, his neighbor and friend (and teenage crush), Luc Bryant is there, and he is able to help Kel get through the initial shock and help make those necessary arrangements.
Luc has harbored his own secret crush on the young man he has watched grow up, and he really steps up to help Kel when its needed. I just loved how caring, gentle, patient...just everything Luc was for Kel. Their first time (Kel's very first time!) is sweet and sexy and when they both realize that last little thing they're missing in their relationship? Perfection.
I do think that you have to suspend a bit of belief that a complete virgin who doesn't watch porn and has guilt over self-pleasure would be such an animal in bed, and I wish they had gotten even more into the whole lifestyle that comes with Daddy-isms, but overall this was the sweet and sexy thing I needed to read last night and I really enjoyed it! KC Wells writes a beautiful first time, age gap, daddy kink stories for the romance lovers out there.
Kel is only 24, was raised under a very strict and religious roof, and had a fairly sheltered life. He returns home for a weekend at his childhood home when he receives unimaginable news about his parents. Luckily, his neighbor and friend (and teenage crush), Luc Bryant is there, and he is able to help Kel get through the initial shock and help make those necessary arrangements.
Luc has harbored his own secret crush on the young man he has watched grow up, and he really steps up to help Kel when its needed. I just loved how caring, gentle, patient...just everything Luc was for Kel. Their first time (Kel's very first time!) is sweet and sexy and when they both realize that last little thing they're missing in their relationship? Perfection.
I do think that you have to suspend a bit of belief that a complete virgin who doesn't watch porn and has guilt over self-pleasure would be such an animal in bed, and I wish they had gotten even more into the whole lifestyle that comes with Daddy-isms, but overall this was the sweet and sexy thing I needed to read last night and I really enjoyed it! KC Wells writes a beautiful first time, age gap, daddy kink stories for the romance lovers out there.
April 30, 2020
2.5 🌟’s I'm trying to put into words why this book just didn't work for me. I'm in the minority of readers that didn't just love this book so maybe don't take my word on this book.
I guess to me the mundane conversations and activities (besides the steamy 🔥 ones) just seemed to go on forever 🤪 and I was losing interest. 🥺
There also seemed to be so many misconceptions from both but especially on Kel's end, I get he was young, inexperienced and pretty much brain washed as a child from his religious parents 😣 but it just got frustrating 😩 for me. So that's unfortunately what I thought.
I guess to me the mundane conversations and activities (besides the steamy 🔥 ones) just seemed to go on forever 🤪 and I was losing interest. 🥺
There also seemed to be so many misconceptions from both but especially on Kel's end, I get he was young, inexperienced and pretty much brain washed as a child from his religious parents 😣 but it just got frustrating 😩 for me. So that's unfortunately what I thought.
October 5, 2022
DNF 24%... no depth. so boring. reaction to parents DYING is so UNrealistic.
Weird book.
Weird book.
November 19, 2019
I find it really frustrating when characters preach about being open and honest and having no secrets...and yet they aren’t open and honest and keep a secret for a good portion of the book. That simple lack of communication being the cause of conflict and angst is both annoying and a little boring, if I’m honest.
This didn’t reinvent the wheel but was still a sweet read. Who doesn’t love a good Daddy?
This didn’t reinvent the wheel but was still a sweet read. Who doesn’t love a good Daddy?
March 5, 2021
2-2.5 stars
Honestly was going to DNF after the first 20% but something kept me going I don’t know what... but I finished it.... and the daddy kink yeah still not for me.. I like the hurt/comfort aspect but not the talk that takes me out of the book so fast.
Honestly was going to DNF after the first 20% but something kept me going I don’t know what... but I finished it.... and the daddy kink yeah still not for me.. I like the hurt/comfort aspect but not the talk that takes me out of the book so fast.
dnf
September 14, 2022DNF
Nothing wrong with the book it just wasn’t for me
Nothing wrong with the book it just wasn’t for me
May 21, 2020
I was not really sure what to think about this before I started but I really enjoyed this book. I thought the story was well done and I liked that they normally talked about things. there were not really any misunderstandings (except one small exception, which did not really grew into a big thing).
what I really liked was that it showed how parents influence their children and can make their life hell without realizing it ... and I liked how Kel worked it out
all in all a good read
what I really liked was that it showed how parents influence their children and can make their life hell without realizing it ... and I liked how Kel worked it out
all in all a good read
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June 11, 2024No.
Dnf at 15%
Dnf at 15%
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September 18, 2019The two long-time neighbors have noticed each other in the past. Luc pulled away when he started noticing the man the much younger Kel was growing into, but when Kel's world falls apart, Luc doesn't think twice about caring for and helping to guide Kel through some difficult days.
I absolutely love how naturally the relationship between the nurturing, caring Luc and the struggling Kel progresses in this story. It takes a while for them to act on their feelings, but when they do things heat up very quickly. While Luc has always taken on the role of nurturer with Kel, he has not told Kel what he usually looks for in a partner. Kel has a feeling that there is something he is missing, but it takes him a while to put two and two together. This is on the lighter side of Daddy kink, but throughout the story, Luc is always acting the Daddy as far as their day-to-day interactions go without Kel even realizing that the dynamic is there, until of course he finally does.
Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys an emotional, slow-burn romance with a large age gap, hurt/comfort, and lots of sizzle between the sheets.
I absolutely love how naturally the relationship between the nurturing, caring Luc and the struggling Kel progresses in this story. It takes a while for them to act on their feelings, but when they do things heat up very quickly. While Luc has always taken on the role of nurturer with Kel, he has not told Kel what he usually looks for in a partner. Kel has a feeling that there is something he is missing, but it takes him a while to put two and two together. This is on the lighter side of Daddy kink, but throughout the story, Luc is always acting the Daddy as far as their day-to-day interactions go without Kel even realizing that the dynamic is there, until of course he finally does.
Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys an emotional, slow-burn romance with a large age gap, hurt/comfort, and lots of sizzle between the sheets.
August 2, 2024
reread 2 aug 2024
my top 3 favorite daddy kink stories.
1 Jet & Charlie from Quin Perin
2 firm hand from Nora Phoenix
3 Kel's keeper K.C. Wells
these 3 books do the theme justice imho.
I like that in kell isn't the stereotypical twink who can't take care of himself.
kell is a tall & very buff 24 year old who gets by fine untill both his parents die. until that moment his biggest struggle was bieng gay finding out at 17 he lusted after his 42 year old neighbor & directly freaking out cus he's the son of a very bigoted preacher and very strict religious family and gays are abomination in their eyes. so the lust takes a big backseat and bieng found out is is biggest worry since he also goes to a Christian school picked by his dad so there they spew the same hatred.. after his parents die Luke takes the reigns and the story unfolds.. 🤌chefs kiss 🤌
Beautifull, sad, sweet and so chocked full of love and care. It was my first daddy kink book in 2020 which i forgot to list as read.
*so i did read 250 books in 2020 my ocd is happy*
my top 3 favorite daddy kink stories.
1 Jet & Charlie from Quin Perin
2 firm hand from Nora Phoenix
3 Kel's keeper K.C. Wells
these 3 books do the theme justice imho.
I like that in kell isn't the stereotypical twink who can't take care of himself.
kell is a tall & very buff 24 year old who gets by fine untill both his parents die. until that moment his biggest struggle was bieng gay finding out at 17 he lusted after his 42 year old neighbor & directly freaking out cus he's the son of a very bigoted preacher and very strict religious family and gays are abomination in their eyes. so the lust takes a big backseat and bieng found out is is biggest worry since he also goes to a Christian school picked by his dad so there they spew the same hatred.. after his parents die Luke takes the reigns and the story unfolds.. 🤌chefs kiss 🤌
Beautifull, sad, sweet and so chocked full of love and care. It was my first daddy kink book in 2020 which i forgot to list as read.
*so i did read 250 books in 2020 my ocd is happy*
June 6, 2020
I like this book, but it isn’t my favorite by K. C. Wells. I loved the Collar and Cuff’s books and An Open Mind was great. The first part of this book was such a downer. Of course it would be when you’re dealing with the death of your parents and coming out. I enjoyed it after Kel moves in with Luc. Daddy kink is not my favorite thing, but this really seems more older guy with twink until the end.
September 1, 2019
Kel…and his Keeper…sighs. Oh my.
But, before I go on with my, probably somewhat gushing, review, I have to state that as far as I can remember this is the first book I read featuring a Daddy-Boy dynamic. I have on the other hand read and loved quite a few age-gap stories. So while I may not be able to ‘judge’ how well this book works as ‘daddy-kink’, I can honestly say that it is a masterful example of what a May to December (with added, extra-special flavor) romance can be.
You see, Kel’s Keeper is, first and foremost, a wonderful slow-burn and extremely sexy love story about a young man, Kel, overcoming grief and learning to accept, love, and embrace who he really is with the aid of an amazing, totally gush-worthy, older man.
Kel has been raised in a very strict religious household and has no doubt that his parents won’t be able to accept that he’s gay. As a result, Kel has hidden a large part of himself from the world at large, from his parents, and, in so far as he could, from himself ever since the day he saw their neighbor, Luc, through fresh, adolescent eyes and couldn’t deny the attraction.
Luc has kept his distance from Kel ever since he grew from the child living next door into a very attractive young man. Luc is no fool. He knows the community he lives in isn’t tolerant and that Kel’s parents are pretty much at the forefront of that intolerance. Staying firmly in the background was far safer than running the risk of anyone discovering the attraction Luc can’t deny.
Everything changes when Kel’s parents die and Kel falls apart. As much as Luc still doesn’t want to put Kel in an awkward situation, he just isn’t the kinda man who can stand back and watch somebody he cares about go to pieces.
And thus begins the beautiful, touching, heartwarming, and, eventually, incredibly sexy tale of Kel’s awakening. This story describes Kel’s journey from firmly closeted to happy and more than willing to fully embrace everything he is. And, like every journey, Kel and Luc reach their ultimate destination after a series of sub-stations along the way.
I absolutely adored Kel’s growth in this book. He slowly blossoms on the pages as he, with Luc’s, at times reluctant, guidance, discovers who he really is and what he likes, wants, and needs. You see, Luc in this book is Kel’s ‘daddy’ (or, as the titles says ‘Keeper’) long before the dynamic is mentioned, never mind introduced into their relationship. For the largest part of the book Luc focusses on Kel’s needs only, burying his own, determined to not influence Kel’s decision making in any way, shape, or form, determined to support him no matter what he decides to do the next…even if that decision ends up breaking Luc’s heart.
Kel’s voyage of discovery, his journey toward who he really is, is beautifully portrayed. The process is unrushed, organic, deeply touching and, on frequent occasions, deliciously sexy. After all, Kel is a young man and once he discovers the pleasure of intimacy and the ecstasy of sex, there’s no stopping him. Just as well then, that Luc, while almost twice Kel’s age, has no problem keeping up.
It is safe to say that Luc cares for, you could say ‘keeps’ Kel, from the very start. While the ‘daddy’ aspect is touched upon at various times during the story, it isn’t until the very end that Kel has grown enough to fully understand what it means and has gotten to know himself well enough to embrace it as something he needs in his life…with Luc. Their path toward that point is a thing of beauty that took my breath away more than once.
Once again I highly recommend a gorgeous, emotional, and highly erotic story very well told by K.C. Wells.
But, before I go on with my, probably somewhat gushing, review, I have to state that as far as I can remember this is the first book I read featuring a Daddy-Boy dynamic. I have on the other hand read and loved quite a few age-gap stories. So while I may not be able to ‘judge’ how well this book works as ‘daddy-kink’, I can honestly say that it is a masterful example of what a May to December (with added, extra-special flavor) romance can be.
You see, Kel’s Keeper is, first and foremost, a wonderful slow-burn and extremely sexy love story about a young man, Kel, overcoming grief and learning to accept, love, and embrace who he really is with the aid of an amazing, totally gush-worthy, older man.
Kel has been raised in a very strict religious household and has no doubt that his parents won’t be able to accept that he’s gay. As a result, Kel has hidden a large part of himself from the world at large, from his parents, and, in so far as he could, from himself ever since the day he saw their neighbor, Luc, through fresh, adolescent eyes and couldn’t deny the attraction.
Luc has kept his distance from Kel ever since he grew from the child living next door into a very attractive young man. Luc is no fool. He knows the community he lives in isn’t tolerant and that Kel’s parents are pretty much at the forefront of that intolerance. Staying firmly in the background was far safer than running the risk of anyone discovering the attraction Luc can’t deny.
Everything changes when Kel’s parents die and Kel falls apart. As much as Luc still doesn’t want to put Kel in an awkward situation, he just isn’t the kinda man who can stand back and watch somebody he cares about go to pieces.
And thus begins the beautiful, touching, heartwarming, and, eventually, incredibly sexy tale of Kel’s awakening. This story describes Kel’s journey from firmly closeted to happy and more than willing to fully embrace everything he is. And, like every journey, Kel and Luc reach their ultimate destination after a series of sub-stations along the way.
I absolutely adored Kel’s growth in this book. He slowly blossoms on the pages as he, with Luc’s, at times reluctant, guidance, discovers who he really is and what he likes, wants, and needs. You see, Luc in this book is Kel’s ‘daddy’ (or, as the titles says ‘Keeper’) long before the dynamic is mentioned, never mind introduced into their relationship. For the largest part of the book Luc focusses on Kel’s needs only, burying his own, determined to not influence Kel’s decision making in any way, shape, or form, determined to support him no matter what he decides to do the next…even if that decision ends up breaking Luc’s heart.
Kel’s voyage of discovery, his journey toward who he really is, is beautifully portrayed. The process is unrushed, organic, deeply touching and, on frequent occasions, deliciously sexy. After all, Kel is a young man and once he discovers the pleasure of intimacy and the ecstasy of sex, there’s no stopping him. Just as well then, that Luc, while almost twice Kel’s age, has no problem keeping up.
It is safe to say that Luc cares for, you could say ‘keeps’ Kel, from the very start. While the ‘daddy’ aspect is touched upon at various times during the story, it isn’t until the very end that Kel has grown enough to fully understand what it means and has gotten to know himself well enough to embrace it as something he needs in his life…with Luc. Their path toward that point is a thing of beauty that took my breath away more than once.
Once again I highly recommend a gorgeous, emotional, and highly erotic story very well told by K.C. Wells.
October 9, 2019
I enjoyed this story of twenty-four-year-old Kel Taylor, home from school for semester break when tragedy strikes his family, and he’s left without his parents. His next-door neighbor, Luc Bryant, steps in to help him, and Kel virtually moves in with the silver fox as he becomes dependent on the older man. Luc is forty-seven, runs a software development business from home, and has a crush on Kel ever since Kel reached maturity. Luc is a caretaker, a loving, giving person so it’s no hardship at all for him to help Kel, and when they each learn the other is gay and they are attracted to each other, their relationship becomes more.
And here’s where I had my first negative reaction: I was a bit put off by how quickly they went from zero to full-on penetrative sex. Kel was raised by a preacher father and very zealously religious family, including his grandfather who is a missionary. He’s still a virgin, even though he knows he’s gay. I would have liked to see his intimacy with Luc develop slowly, with a little frottage, blow jobs, hand jobs, kissing, and more before they have anal sex. But in one night they went all the way. Granted, the scene was hot. After all, this is KC Wells. Still…
During the rest of the time that summer their relationship continues to grow. Luc stresses the importance of truth and full disclosure; he reinforces Kel’s behavior with assigned tasks; they go out to eat and out to Kel’s first gay club, Luc explaining and answering all Kel’s questions. But they both realize they love the other and yet neither admits it out loud. And not only that, they both perpetuate the idea that Kel will go back to school and possibly move away. Then there’s the daddy issue. Luc wants his boy to be his forever, with all that encompasses. He wants to take care of Kel, guide him, discipline him, etc. And he wants to be Kel’s Daddy. But daddies are barely mentioned in the early chapters of the story. Yes, Kel learns what they are, mostly by watching porn videos, but I had hoped Luc would explain that his own dream is to have a boy who can freely call him Daddy and let him be his Daddy in every way. And that’s where the story fell short for me. I wanted it. Luc wanted it. Kel wanted it. But nothing happened until the end of the story. So although my impression was this story was about Daddy kink, it really wasn’t, not to me.
That being said, it is still a lovely romance and great story, with lots of hurt-comfort, recovery from grief, coming out, growing up, and falling in love. I definitely recommend it to those who enjoy age gap romance.
A copy of the ARC was provided through Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words for review. **3.5 stars**
And here’s where I had my first negative reaction: I was a bit put off by how quickly they went from zero to full-on penetrative sex. Kel was raised by a preacher father and very zealously religious family, including his grandfather who is a missionary. He’s still a virgin, even though he knows he’s gay. I would have liked to see his intimacy with Luc develop slowly, with a little frottage, blow jobs, hand jobs, kissing, and more before they have anal sex. But in one night they went all the way. Granted, the scene was hot. After all, this is KC Wells. Still…
During the rest of the time that summer their relationship continues to grow. Luc stresses the importance of truth and full disclosure; he reinforces Kel’s behavior with assigned tasks; they go out to eat and out to Kel’s first gay club, Luc explaining and answering all Kel’s questions. But they both realize they love the other and yet neither admits it out loud. And not only that, they both perpetuate the idea that Kel will go back to school and possibly move away. Then there’s the daddy issue. Luc wants his boy to be his forever, with all that encompasses. He wants to take care of Kel, guide him, discipline him, etc. And he wants to be Kel’s Daddy. But daddies are barely mentioned in the early chapters of the story. Yes, Kel learns what they are, mostly by watching porn videos, but I had hoped Luc would explain that his own dream is to have a boy who can freely call him Daddy and let him be his Daddy in every way. And that’s where the story fell short for me. I wanted it. Luc wanted it. Kel wanted it. But nothing happened until the end of the story. So although my impression was this story was about Daddy kink, it really wasn’t, not to me.
That being said, it is still a lovely romance and great story, with lots of hurt-comfort, recovery from grief, coming out, growing up, and falling in love. I definitely recommend it to those who enjoy age gap romance.
A copy of the ARC was provided through Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words for review. **3.5 stars**
August 25, 2019
As the gorgeous cover promises, this book gives us a very intimate and sensual portrayal of a loving May/December relationship.
The attraction between Kel and Luc is a longstanding one and simmers beneath the surface of their every interaction. Theirs is very much a slow-burn story with the author taking the time to build a solid foundation for this wonderful couple and to subtly, ever so gradually, set up the daddy/boy dynamic (no ageplay). That aspect of their relationship grows stronger and more pronounced as the story unfolds, bringing with it both amazingly sweet and tender moments as well as scorchingly hot ones. Hot and deliciously dirty.
I loved reading such a realistic portrayal of a daddy/boy relationship for once, it had all the hoped for steam (boy, did it ever!), with the added bonus of an expertly crafted love story between two amazing, well-rounded MC’s. What I also really loved about this book, is that Kel is such a strong person in his own right, Luc’s shoulder to lean on when he needs one, and even the initiator of several key moments in their relationship.
There is so much (unspoken) longing in this story, in part because Luc is determined not to impose his own desires on Kel, protective of his boy even to his own detriment. And perhaps he’s also a bit scared Kel will want no part of it. Luckily though, Kel grows to understand Luc’s true desires and the truth of their dynamic on his own, making the sweetest romantic gesture to show his lover how perfect they are for each other.
Luc is the ultimate daddy, a carer through and through, not just for the sake of kinkiness in the bedroom, but the real deal. Swoon… I loved how he put Kel first and looked out for him at every opportunity, even before they started sleeping together, without ulterior motives.
To conclude: this is a story to savor and re-read. Definitely a keeper ;-)
The attraction between Kel and Luc is a longstanding one and simmers beneath the surface of their every interaction. Theirs is very much a slow-burn story with the author taking the time to build a solid foundation for this wonderful couple and to subtly, ever so gradually, set up the daddy/boy dynamic (no ageplay). That aspect of their relationship grows stronger and more pronounced as the story unfolds, bringing with it both amazingly sweet and tender moments as well as scorchingly hot ones. Hot and deliciously dirty.
I loved reading such a realistic portrayal of a daddy/boy relationship for once, it had all the hoped for steam (boy, did it ever!), with the added bonus of an expertly crafted love story between two amazing, well-rounded MC’s. What I also really loved about this book, is that Kel is such a strong person in his own right, Luc’s shoulder to lean on when he needs one, and even the initiator of several key moments in their relationship.
There is so much (unspoken) longing in this story, in part because Luc is determined not to impose his own desires on Kel, protective of his boy even to his own detriment. And perhaps he’s also a bit scared Kel will want no part of it. Luckily though, Kel grows to understand Luc’s true desires and the truth of their dynamic on his own, making the sweetest romantic gesture to show his lover how perfect they are for each other.
Luc is the ultimate daddy, a carer through and through, not just for the sake of kinkiness in the bedroom, but the real deal. Swoon… I loved how he put Kel first and looked out for him at every opportunity, even before they started sleeping together, without ulterior motives.
To conclude: this is a story to savor and re-read. Definitely a keeper ;-)
January 2, 2020
I admit daddy kink books are not something I purposefully seek out, but past experience reading books that are considered outside of my regular comfort zone taught me that well written books will work even if the topic is far from my usual likes.
The story is erotic,funny and sweet. Luc is so caring and kind, in a way I feel like i want to be cared by him as well. Kel is a very relatable character, faced with awful circumstances and loosing the direction his life was going. They mesh very well together, and complete each other in a way that is almost magical.
I know this book received mixed reviews from readers who DO read this genre regularly, but I can only speak from my own experience: I found this book likable but had a few issues. First I had trouble believing Kel can go so fast from his past as a preacher's son who is still struggling with his sexuality to being 100% physically into everything he and Luc got into. Personally I enjoy first time stories but feel like there needs to be some easing into the physical relationship. Considering all of Kel's hangups about being gay I felt it was more needed. I had the same issue when they got into the kink, like they needed to have a talk about what they wanted instead of diving in. It seemed a bit too easy for someone who never considered it.
The story is erotic,funny and sweet. Luc is so caring and kind, in a way I feel like i want to be cared by him as well. Kel is a very relatable character, faced with awful circumstances and loosing the direction his life was going. They mesh very well together, and complete each other in a way that is almost magical.
I know this book received mixed reviews from readers who DO read this genre regularly, but I can only speak from my own experience: I found this book likable but had a few issues. First I had trouble believing Kel can go so fast from his past as a preacher's son who is still struggling with his sexuality to being 100% physically into everything he and Luc got into. Personally I enjoy first time stories but feel like there needs to be some easing into the physical relationship. Considering all of Kel's hangups about being gay I felt it was more needed. I had the same issue when they got into the kink, like they needed to have a talk about what they wanted instead of diving in. It seemed a bit too easy for someone who never considered it.
December 22, 2019
I have mixed emotions about this book. It’s like I read two different books. At the beginning, you have a closeted ashamed PK (Kel). It read, to me, like he really wished he weren’t gay. He goes through something horrendous. Luc is there for him. He helps him through his grief to come out on the other side. Then, it flips and reads like a completely different book. Kel is suddenly a sex kitten that’s down for it all. Don’t get me wrong, the sex (just this side of too much) was hot. I could have seen Kel’s sexuality blooming, but he went from zero to sixty without passing GO. From scripture quoting to “f*ck me” with one kiss. It was a bit whiplash inducing.
Soooo 4 stars for the first third of the book, and maybe 3.5 stars for the rest.
Soooo 4 stars for the first third of the book, and maybe 3.5 stars for the rest.
May 18, 2023
I'm a very big fan of Kc Wells and i'm also a big fan of Daddy kink...Kel certainly needs a friend in this which he finds in Luc...Luc sure knows how to look after him...This is a slow burn which is perfect considering the circumstances.....Kel is new to everything because of his upbringing and Luc is perfect to show him what it's like being with a man....Luc knows just what to say, what to do to help Kel...If your not a big fan of Daddy Kink don't let it put you off reading as I would say it's not heavy on the kink...It's more of a way of the two of them coming together and being comfortable with each other....Everyone really needs to read this because it's beautiful x
September 27, 2019
Things can only get better.
Kel's recovering from a devastating loss when his hot neighbor asks him if he wants to move in temporarily to get away from the reminders of what he's lost and the religous symbols he grew up with.
Luc has always wanted a boy of his own, but he's not going to take advantage of Kel after everything that's happened. Kel needs someone to lean on, and he can do that. And even if Kel were interested, Luc has kinks Kel won't understand.
An excellent slow build romance with kink and high heat.
Tropes: Bondage, Spankings, Daddy Kink, Age-gap
Kel's recovering from a devastating loss when his hot neighbor asks him if he wants to move in temporarily to get away from the reminders of what he's lost and the religous symbols he grew up with.
Luc has always wanted a boy of his own, but he's not going to take advantage of Kel after everything that's happened. Kel needs someone to lean on, and he can do that. And even if Kel were interested, Luc has kinks Kel won't understand.
An excellent slow build romance with kink and high heat.
Tropes: Bondage, Spankings, Daddy Kink, Age-gap
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