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Friends Lovers and Family
Understanding who we are and accepting our needs isn’t always easy—and sharing that side of ourselves with others is even harder.
When five littles get together for their first playdate, it will take more than confidence and toys to bring them together. The family and friends who love them just the way they are will make all the difference, giving the men the support they need to shine and the push they need to show who they really are inside.
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Author’s Note: Friends, Lovers, and Family shows the first playdate between five of my age play characters: Bryan, Ryland, Hayden, Cody, and Miles. While this book can be read as a standalone, it is best enjoyed after you have met the characters in their own books and series.
Bryan: His Missing Pieces (Pieces, book 1 of 4)
Ryland: Unexpected
Hayden: Without Limits
Cody: Embracing Faith (Embrace, book 1 of 2)
Miles: Rethinking Fate
When five littles get together for their first playdate, it will take more than confidence and toys to bring them together. The family and friends who love them just the way they are will make all the difference, giving the men the support they need to shine and the push they need to show who they really are inside.
53k Words
Author’s Note: Friends, Lovers, and Family shows the first playdate between five of my age play characters: Bryan, Ryland, Hayden, Cody, and Miles. While this book can be read as a standalone, it is best enjoyed after you have met the characters in their own books and series.
Bryan: His Missing Pieces (Pieces, book 1 of 4)
Ryland: Unexpected
Hayden: Without Limits
Cody: Embracing Faith (Embrace, book 1 of 2)
Miles: Rethinking Fate
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First published October 6, 2019
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M.A. Innes
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January 28, 2020
I loved seeing all of the guys again. It was nice to see my favorites (Jeremy and Kevin, Miles and Sean, and FINN!!). I can only hope the mention of a few secondary characters that DON’T currently have books mean they might soon. I can’t wait!
re-read 1/28/2020 I couldn’t re-read Rethinking Fate and not read this again. I enjoyed it just as much this time (though I did skim all of the sex scenes). It’s fun to read about all of the littles playing together.
re-read 1/28/2020 I couldn’t re-read Rethinking Fate and not read this again. I enjoyed it just as much this time (though I did skim all of the sex scenes). It’s fun to read about all of the littles playing together.
October 10, 2019
I totally read this for the promised playdate these littles were having.
It was nice catching up with everyone, but I do have to say it got a little annoying to read a sex scene of every single couple.
The playdate chapter was very short, but it was fun nonetheless.
It was nice catching up with everyone, but I do have to say it got a little annoying to read a sex scene of every single couple.
The playdate chapter was very short, but it was fun nonetheless.
October 12, 2019
That was a cute update on the couples and their friends. I must say I had to try and remember each partnership and their history ... but that being said, it was fun 😊
November 5, 2020
10/11/2020
Includes Ryland from Unexpected, plus littles from other books by the author. Blurb lists the books that are “best if read first”.
*****
10/26/2020
I shelved this book around the time I was finishing Ryland’s book and starting Finn’s.
After that, I read Jay’s book, started Kevin & Jeremy’s series, read Bryan & Maddox’s series, and read Dr. Sheppard’s book. I thought I was caught up enough for this one.
This book is broken up into sections on Bryan & Maddox (plus Kevin & Jeremy), Ryland & Holden (plus Finn), Trent & Hayden, and Ford, Jameson, & Cody. (In that order.) Then there is the much awaited playdate.
I read Bryan and Ryland’s sections, and enjoyed them thoroughly, but there was clearly lots of interaction with Cody and Hayden in the intervening books, including a frequently mentioned BBQ.
I think I may pause and read those intervening stories.
I don’t mind how the character’s stories go from one book (or series) to another, but I’d really like a solid reading order.
I really want to finish Kevin & Jeremy’s story, but their last two books (5 & 6) are the most recently published, so I wanted to wait and see if there was more of their story elsewhere. There was a large chunk of their story in Bryan & Maddox’s series — as the two couples are inseparable — falling between book 3 & 4 of Kevin & Jeremy’s story.
I’m so confused.
****
As for THIS book.
In Bryan & Maddox’s section, Kevin & Jeremy visit when Bryan is little. Kevin is happy to watch cartoons, eat animal crackers, and play. Jeremy said their parents didn’t let Kevin play enough as a child. Where Riley dubbed Finn “Uncle Finn” when he was a little, Maddox and Jeremy decide Kevin acts more like a big brother. Riley also feels older as a little. Bryan went largely pre-verbal.
For Ryland & Holden’s section, Ryland hung out with Finn. They chatted as adults while Ryland did chores around the house — he moved in with Holden — then Ryland slipped into Riley while talking about their trip to the zoo. Riley cuddled his new monkey, while Finn read a book to him. Finn didn’t bat an eye at the transition.
Later Ryland and Holden had date night at their favorite restaurant. The one where the owner is a Master and their favorite waiter loves indulging Holden keeping Ryland on edge all evening. Holden gave Ryland a necklace with a binkie charm, their version of a collar. Holden made it clear he wanted to marry Ryland when he was ready.
10/31/2020
Trent & Hayden — Didn’t get as much from this part. The boys are coping with managing their winnings, Trent’s stepfather tried to cause trouble, and Hayden proposed. The cutest moment was Trent’s internal commentary at the car dealership. They kept pushing the boys towards the used cars when they could have bought out the dealership and sent all the rude salespeople packing.
Passing reference that Cody told Kevin & Jeremy about erasing their past online. Poor Kevin when white as a sheet. Trent & Hayden clearly don’t know the details.
Ford, Jameson, & Cody — Cody fixed Trent & Hayden’s problem with Trent’s step-father. Seems he was still cashing Grandma's social security checks. Then the three of them went shopping for toys for the playdate.
Once home Ford gave Cody a spanking and then directed Jameson and Cody for some shower sex. Happily, we were in Jameson’s head for this one.
Wonder why Miles didn’t get his own mini-update.
******
10/31/2020
Ahhh, the playdate section includes Miles & Sean.
Miles and Sean go to out to dinner with Avery. Miles figures out Avery is interested in someone working at the restaurant, but he doesn’t manage to pin down who. We get sexy fun time, Miles worrying about food and toys and everything. Sean insisting on a cuddle & a nap.
Then party time. Bryan, Maddox, Kevin & Jeremy arrive fist. Kevin is bouncy. Finn comes with Ryland and Holden. (Beckett was too busy.)
Sean on their dynamic:
Hailey drags Kevin to the nursery to read to him and Bryan. Kevin makes it through the book 5 times before balking.
It’s Finn, not Kevin, who makes the big mess, bumping into the table where the littles were painting.
Sean and Jeremy have a long talk. Sean explains why he thinks Kevin might be a middle and explains how Miles made the decision to set up his practice like he did. Jeremy had previously given Miles permission to share info about their relationship with Sean. It’s not clear if he did or not, but Jeremy is confident Sean wouldn’t judge them either way.
And finally, cuddles and movie time from Kevin’s pov.
Love the cuddle pile. My favorite two best friend pairs — Bryan & Kevin, Ryland & Finn — cuddled up next to each other.
I dropped the Cody part of the final quote. Sounds like he was buzzing around, not joining the group.
We really only got Sean, Jeremy, and Kevin’s povs on the party. Personally, would have liked more from either Ryland or Finn.
*****
There are two more Kevin & Jeremy books, but I’ve otherwise caught up on the kinky college offshoots.
My favorite couples are:
* Ryland & Holden, Finn & Beckett
* Kevin & Jeremy, Bryan & Maddox
* Miles & Sean
Looking forward to Avery getting a book.
Includes Ryland from Unexpected, plus littles from other books by the author. Blurb lists the books that are “best if read first”.
*****
10/26/2020
I shelved this book around the time I was finishing Ryland’s book and starting Finn’s.
After that, I read Jay’s book, started Kevin & Jeremy’s series, read Bryan & Maddox’s series, and read Dr. Sheppard’s book. I thought I was caught up enough for this one.
This book is broken up into sections on Bryan & Maddox (plus Kevin & Jeremy), Ryland & Holden (plus Finn), Trent & Hayden, and Ford, Jameson, & Cody. (In that order.) Then there is the much awaited playdate.
I read Bryan and Ryland’s sections, and enjoyed them thoroughly, but there was clearly lots of interaction with Cody and Hayden in the intervening books, including a frequently mentioned BBQ.
I think I may pause and read those intervening stories.
I don’t mind how the character’s stories go from one book (or series) to another, but I’d really like a solid reading order.
I really want to finish Kevin & Jeremy’s story, but their last two books (5 & 6) are the most recently published, so I wanted to wait and see if there was more of their story elsewhere. There was a large chunk of their story in Bryan & Maddox’s series — as the two couples are inseparable — falling between book 3 & 4 of Kevin & Jeremy’s story.
I’m so confused.
****
As for THIS book.
In Bryan & Maddox’s section, Kevin & Jeremy visit when Bryan is little. Kevin is happy to watch cartoons, eat animal crackers, and play. Jeremy said their parents didn’t let Kevin play enough as a child. Where Riley dubbed Finn “Uncle Finn” when he was a little, Maddox and Jeremy decide Kevin acts more like a big brother. Riley also feels older as a little. Bryan went largely pre-verbal.
For Ryland & Holden’s section, Ryland hung out with Finn. They chatted as adults while Ryland did chores around the house — he moved in with Holden — then Ryland slipped into Riley while talking about their trip to the zoo. Riley cuddled his new monkey, while Finn read a book to him. Finn didn’t bat an eye at the transition.
Later Ryland and Holden had date night at their favorite restaurant. The one where the owner is a Master and their favorite waiter loves indulging Holden keeping Ryland on edge all evening. Holden gave Ryland a necklace with a binkie charm, their version of a collar. Holden made it clear he wanted to marry Ryland when he was ready.
10/31/2020
Trent & Hayden — Didn’t get as much from this part. The boys are coping with managing their winnings, Trent’s stepfather tried to cause trouble, and Hayden proposed. The cutest moment was Trent’s internal commentary at the car dealership. They kept pushing the boys towards the used cars when they could have bought out the dealership and sent all the rude salespeople packing.
Passing reference that Cody told Kevin & Jeremy about erasing their past online. Poor Kevin when white as a sheet. Trent & Hayden clearly don’t know the details.
Ford, Jameson, & Cody — Cody fixed Trent & Hayden’s problem with Trent’s step-father. Seems he was still cashing Grandma's social security checks. Then the three of them went shopping for toys for the playdate.
Once home Ford gave Cody a spanking and then directed Jameson and Cody for some shower sex. Happily, we were in Jameson’s head for this one.
Wonder why Miles didn’t get his own mini-update.
******
10/31/2020
Ahhh, the playdate section includes Miles & Sean.
Miles and Sean go to out to dinner with Avery. Miles figures out Avery is interested in someone working at the restaurant, but he doesn’t manage to pin down who. We get sexy fun time, Miles worrying about food and toys and everything. Sean insisting on a cuddle & a nap.
Then party time. Bryan, Maddox, Kevin & Jeremy arrive fist. Kevin is bouncy. Finn comes with Ryland and Holden. (Beckett was too busy.)
Sean on their dynamic:
Since Finn and Ryland seemed to come as a pair, it hadn’t surprised me when Holden had called and approached the subject of Finn coming too. I was a more-the-merrier kind of guy, so it hadn’t mattered to me, but Miles had thought it was a good idea because Finn was so important to Ryland.
If I hadn’t known about his relationship with Beckett, I would’ve thought he and Holden were two Doms with a boy, but they just seemed to be friends. From what I’d been able to piece together from their comments, Finn had been Ryland’s surrogate Dom until he’d found his Daddy.
Of course they hadn’t called it that, but that’s what it had sounded like.
Hailey drags Kevin to the nursery to read to him and Bryan. Kevin makes it through the book 5 times before balking.
It’s Finn, not Kevin, who makes the big mess, bumping into the table where the littles were painting.
Sean and Jeremy have a long talk. Sean explains why he thinks Kevin might be a middle and explains how Miles made the decision to set up his practice like he did. Jeremy had previously given Miles permission to share info about their relationship with Sean. It’s not clear if he did or not, but Jeremy is confident Sean wouldn’t judge them either way.
“Did Miles ever tell you about how he decided what kind of practice he would have?”
I shook my head before I realized he couldn’t see me. “No.”
I was starting to think this wasn’t as random as I’d thought, but I let it play out as Sean looked through more cabinets. “When he finally completed everything he had to do to become a doctor, he had no idea where his life should go.”
Sean found the wipes in a junk drawer and leaned back against the counter. “He was basically working two different jobs and trying to choose the path his life should take, but nothing felt right. By the time I met him, he was exhausted and had nearly given himself an ulcer trying to see the future.”
“How did he finally figure it out?” I wasn’t a doctor trying to pick a specialty, but the future was looming in front of me, and I could see how daunting that would have been for Miles.
“I’m not betraying a confidence by saying this, but he met a patient at the hospital who’d tried to kill himself.” Sean looked lost for a few seconds like he was reliving the past again. “His master had died suddenly, and he’d thought no one in his life would understand. He was so lost and felt so alone it tore Miles up. It wasn’t long after they met that he realized he wanted to help people in the lifestyle and give them a safe space where they didn’t have to hide who they were.”
Sean smiled again. “He was adamant that he wasn’t going to live in the closet and wouldn’t hide our life together. It wouldn’t have affected my life, but he was taking a huge risk. It turned out to be the right decision, but it could have easily gone the other direction.”
Pushing away from the counter, he went over to the freezer and started digging out the treats. “But I don’t think he’d be the same person he is now if he’d always tried to hide who he was.”
I walked over and quietly picked up the wipes as Sean shut the door, his hands stuffed with goodies for everyone. I nodded as he gave me an understanding smile. We’d told Miles that he could talk to Sean about it if he thought Sean needed to know, but I’d never asked if he’d said anything. I hadn’t wanted to know.
As he smiled at me, I wasn’t sure if he knew or not, but I could see that it would never matter, no matter what I told him.
He turned and watched the littles running through the yard chasing the bubbles again. “Looking at those boys outside playing, I know they’ll be happier having people around them who understand them. Someone they can talk to and share the burden of loving differently with.”
I swallowed past the lump in my throat as I watched Kevin laughing and jumping to pop a bubble that was floating over his head. “Being different is hard.”
“But when you have people to share it with, somehow the burden is lighter. You end up seeing you’re not alone and that you never were to begin with.” As I turned back to him, Sean held up the popsicles. “Come on. Let’s go feed the rascals before they mutiny.”
And finally, cuddles and movie time from Kevin’s pov.
Bryan was getting the same cleaning I’d gotten, but he looked fine so I grabbed his hand and tugged him away from Maddox as I smiled. “Movie time. Come on.”
Maddox huffed but couldn’t decide if he should fuss at me or not, so we escaped without more scrubbing. Bryan smiled but yawned, so I grabbed his binkie and shoved it in his mouth as we flopped down on the floor with everyone.
Ford was the best Daddy because he’d helped make a cozy pallet of pillows and soft blankets on the floor to watch the movie. As we stretched out, Bryan cuddled against me. Sean turned the lights off ...
As the movie started, Riley lay down beside us and moved close so Finn could lie down too. As I made room for him, I looked over and saw Hailey and Miles curled up together under a princess blanket that Sean had pulled out of a closet for Hailey. It was weird being cuddled up to everyone like we were a pile of puppies or something, but it was nice in a way. I’d never had this many people to snuggle with.
Bryan’s yawns were contagious too, because as I heard the Daddies talking in the back of the room, I couldn’t stop yawning. I didn’t need a nap, but even I had to admit how hard I’d worked all afternoon. Kids weren’t easy.
I snuggled closer to Bryan, wrapping one arm over him, and decided to close my eyes for just a minute. I deserved it after all the books I’d read and bubbles I’d caught. I’d been the best almost kind of big brother but not a babysitter ever, even if it’d been exhausting.
But as I lay next to my friends and family, I knew it had been the perfect day, and I couldn’t wait to do it again.
Love the cuddle pile. My favorite two best friend pairs — Bryan & Kevin, Ryland & Finn — cuddled up next to each other.
I dropped the Cody part of the final quote. Sounds like he was buzzing around, not joining the group.
We really only got Sean, Jeremy, and Kevin’s povs on the party. Personally, would have liked more from either Ryland or Finn.
*****
There are two more Kevin & Jeremy books, but I’ve otherwise caught up on the kinky college offshoots.
My favorite couples are:
* Ryland & Holden, Finn & Beckett
* Kevin & Jeremy, Bryan & Maddox
* Miles & Sean
Looking forward to Avery getting a book.
October 18, 2019
Yay. We got the play date book!!
I loved this update on all of these guys.
We get to see the strengthening of friendships and relationships between the group.
"They're not like typical friends. They understand us and they love that we accept them."
"We really weren't the kinky ones in this friendship no matter what Brian thought."
"Daddy liked to make me squirm, not actually get upset, so I wasn't worried. Just a little nervous... and turned on."
"I like giving you everything you want. Even when you can't ask for it."
"If brain cells got killed during sex, would they regenerate?" Lol.
The littles and their Daddies were adorable. I think Hayden and Trent are still my favourite but I fell in love with each couple/throuple all over again.
"I think he'd fallen off the deep end of crazy, but I wasn't a doctor so that wasn't an official diagnosis."
This was a sweet, sexy and funny story, it's what we know and love from this author.
I was worried that I'd have trouble keeping up with all the characters and remembering everybody but it was written in a way that reminded us gently who was with who and what they were into.
The actual playdate was adorable. I'm so glad we got to see these guys all together.
I loved this update on all of these guys.
We get to see the strengthening of friendships and relationships between the group.
"They're not like typical friends. They understand us and they love that we accept them."
"We really weren't the kinky ones in this friendship no matter what Brian thought."
"Daddy liked to make me squirm, not actually get upset, so I wasn't worried. Just a little nervous... and turned on."
"I like giving you everything you want. Even when you can't ask for it."
"If brain cells got killed during sex, would they regenerate?" Lol.
The littles and their Daddies were adorable. I think Hayden and Trent are still my favourite but I fell in love with each couple/throuple all over again.
"I think he'd fallen off the deep end of crazy, but I wasn't a doctor so that wasn't an official diagnosis."
This was a sweet, sexy and funny story, it's what we know and love from this author.
I was worried that I'd have trouble keeping up with all the characters and remembering everybody but it was written in a way that reminded us gently who was with who and what they were into.
The actual playdate was adorable. I'm so glad we got to see these guys all together.
October 8, 2019
M.A. Innes has done
what no other author has (that *I* know of) done (believe me, I've begged!!!). Gone back to update four couples.
Each couple is unique in they are into different ages but also some are in the lifestyle 24/7 when not working.
My favorite couple in the group is Trent and Hayden aka Hailey. Hailey, she is a live wire, sparkly and fun. However, sensitive to the other children.
I love how different each family is and yet they interact so well, not just the littles but their daddies too!.
This 5* was not given lightly. I truly hope MA checks in on the boys and brings updates. This surprise was wonderful and I hope others take her lead and update us on their characters!!
WTG MA. POTENTIAL READERS, you won't be disappointed.
what no other author has (that *I* know of) done (believe me, I've begged!!!). Gone back to update four couples.
Each couple is unique in they are into different ages but also some are in the lifestyle 24/7 when not working.
My favorite couple in the group is Trent and Hayden aka Hailey. Hailey, she is a live wire, sparkly and fun. However, sensitive to the other children.
I love how different each family is and yet they interact so well, not just the littles but their daddies too!.
This 5* was not given lightly. I truly hope MA checks in on the boys and brings updates. This surprise was wonderful and I hope others take her lead and update us on their characters!!
WTG MA. POTENTIAL READERS, you won't be disappointed.
January 7, 2020
I picked this up because I was curious about the play date for the littles. Daddy/littles are not really my thing I've discovered but I was curious about the ones I read. It's basically little vignettes of couples/trios from different stories which gives you a bit of their background and where they are now combined with a sex scene (skimmed some of those) and then the get together between all of them. So fans of Daddy/littles or the series in question will enjoy it. I admit I picked up one book of a peripheral couple because of the taboo subject matter. Fans will likely enjoy it more than I did.
October 7, 2019
Fun
It was nice getting to see all the great characters again. I like getting to catch up with what is going on in their lives. Funny and sweet. You should read the other books that come before this one, but it is still really fun to read.
It was nice getting to see all the great characters again. I like getting to catch up with what is going on in their lives. Funny and sweet. You should read the other books that come before this one, but it is still really fun to read.
February 26, 2021
Wonderful visit with old friends
This book is a compilation of shorts that visit several of our favorite characters from M.A. Innes books and overlaps them until it culminates in the first playdate for our unique group of Littles. I am the biggest fan of all the books and characters written here and this book is like a second helping of dessert - so good and satisfying! I honestly can't recommend it enough as a way to get a little more taste of old friends. So good!
This book is a compilation of shorts that visit several of our favorite characters from M.A. Innes books and overlaps them until it culminates in the first playdate for our unique group of Littles. I am the biggest fan of all the books and characters written here and this book is like a second helping of dessert - so good and satisfying! I honestly can't recommend it enough as a way to get a little more taste of old friends. So good!
September 24, 2020
Loved it!
This was a great read! I enjoyed getting to finally read about the much talked about play date. It was also lovely to catch up with our guys. I’d really love to read about Jonathan and his story but as always, great job author!!
This was a great read! I enjoyed getting to finally read about the much talked about play date. It was also lovely to catch up with our guys. I’d really love to read about Jonathan and his story but as always, great job author!!
December 12, 2020
While it was great to catch up with these amazing characters, I found the actual playdate part of the book a bit short but still sweet.
June 1, 2021
Short excerpts of previously known characters leading up to a play date.
October 21, 2019
...Makes Avengers "Most Ambitious Crossover of all time " joke, months and months too late.
Anyway, this is FAN SERVICE, the novel.
Did you like reading about these guys being in love? Did you like reading about them being friends with these other guys you liked watching fall in love?
Here's some more friend times and some more hot sex.
I'm not so attached to Innes' characters that I really want to go back and revisit them beyond the point where they've HEA'd, so these are a bunch of post-HEA bonus scenes that didn't really tickle my keys. But if you really liked her characters on an individual character basis, it would be kind of fun.
It was like fanfiction for a show my mom watches, where I know the characters but I'm not personally invested in them and their happiness, so the book didn't speak to me on that level.
And because there wasn't exactly a relationship problem (will the littles have a fun playdate or will it all end in tears was, honestly, sort of low stakes for even the most nervous of the littles), I didn't care about it on that level either.
I guess what I'm saying is, if you're an actual fan of the settings and characters of the ABDL college stories MA Innes writes, this will be great for you. If you just find them to be reliably satisfying romance novels on Kindle Unlimited, this is not actually a romance novel, and you probably want to skip.
Anyway, this is FAN SERVICE, the novel.
Did you like reading about these guys being in love? Did you like reading about them being friends with these other guys you liked watching fall in love?
Here's some more friend times and some more hot sex.
I'm not so attached to Innes' characters that I really want to go back and revisit them beyond the point where they've HEA'd, so these are a bunch of post-HEA bonus scenes that didn't really tickle my keys. But if you really liked her characters on an individual character basis, it would be kind of fun.
It was like fanfiction for a show my mom watches, where I know the characters but I'm not personally invested in them and their happiness, so the book didn't speak to me on that level.
And because there wasn't exactly a relationship problem (will the littles have a fun playdate or will it all end in tears was, honestly, sort of low stakes for even the most nervous of the littles), I didn't care about it on that level either.
I guess what I'm saying is, if you're an actual fan of the settings and characters of the ABDL college stories MA Innes writes, this will be great for you. If you just find them to be reliably satisfying romance novels on Kindle Unlimited, this is not actually a romance novel, and you probably want to skip.
October 14, 2019
I love this book, which catches us up with couples and throuples met in previous series. This one includes some of the characters who embrace age play, as well as Kevin and Jeremy, whose dynamic hasn't really been defined. I definitely think reading as many of the prior books as possible helps with enjoying this one. I've read them all and love each of these men.
I enjoy the update on everyone's lives, as well as hints for future stories. Having all the littles (and Kevin) getting together for a play date is only part of the story, though it is a very fun part. I enjoy seeing the confidence growing in the characters, both subs and doms, and it makes me happy to see that the love is still strong and comforting for all of them. I'm glad that Kevin and Jeremy have found more people who will accept and love them, since they need a "family" more than most.
This is a great catch-up with men I love, and I hope their stories never end!
I enjoy the update on everyone's lives, as well as hints for future stories. Having all the littles (and Kevin) getting together for a play date is only part of the story, though it is a very fun part. I enjoy seeing the confidence growing in the characters, both subs and doms, and it makes me happy to see that the love is still strong and comforting for all of them. I'm glad that Kevin and Jeremy have found more people who will accept and love them, since they need a "family" more than most.
This is a great catch-up with men I love, and I hope their stories never end!
October 31, 2019
3.5* Finally finished it. I read several books in between and I very rarely do that.
I have to admit, I’m really bad with names. It often takes me several chapters until I know who’s who. With this book I would have needed an overview. For me it’s just chaotic and I don’t remember who was in which story (I think I read most of them, but I often feel like they are too similar to tell apart...).
There is an afterword with who is from which series, but I would have needed that as a foreword. I think it’s ok in linear series to not have some kind of what happened before. But in a book that mixes a lot of different series and stories and kinks... Without a who is who at the beginning...impossible. The changing first person narration made the mess perfect. I had no idea who was speaking, if they were a Daddy, a little or a friend. Head-hopping at its finest...
I have to admit, I’m really bad with names. It often takes me several chapters until I know who’s who. With this book I would have needed an overview. For me it’s just chaotic and I don’t remember who was in which story (I think I read most of them, but I often feel like they are too similar to tell apart...).
There is an afterword with who is from which series, but I would have needed that as a foreword. I think it’s ok in linear series to not have some kind of what happened before. But in a book that mixes a lot of different series and stories and kinks... Without a who is who at the beginning...impossible. The changing first person narration made the mess perfect. I had no idea who was speaking, if they were a Daddy, a little or a friend. Head-hopping at its finest...
October 9, 2019
Amazing, beautiful, and perfect!!
It’s no secret that M. A. Innes/ Shaw Montgomery is my ultimate favorite author. This is why. Her characters are like family to me. I want to know how they are doing. Seeing them get to this point warms my heart. Each of these guys have come so far. Thank You Thank You Thank You so much for writing this. You have made my year!! Seeing as you haven’t forgotten Avery and Jonathan I’m hoping we get more of them as well.
This review was supposed to be on Amazon. Funny how they will let me put it on Goodreads but refuse on their site. Thank goodness for BookBub.
It’s no secret that M. A. Innes/ Shaw Montgomery is my ultimate favorite author. This is why. Her characters are like family to me. I want to know how they are doing. Seeing them get to this point warms my heart. Each of these guys have come so far. Thank You Thank You Thank You so much for writing this. You have made my year!! Seeing as you haven’t forgotten Avery and Jonathan I’m hoping we get more of them as well.
This review was supposed to be on Amazon. Funny how they will let me put it on Goodreads but refuse on their site. Thank goodness for BookBub.
November 2, 2019
I love the guys and catching up with them was fun, of course I have my favourites that I would have wanted more from, Trent and Hayden for me.
The play date was so sweet and just what I wanted, maybe a bit short but I can appreciate how difficult it is to keep track on so many characters in one place.
I love that she wrote this book for us, the ones loving these men so much that we continue to talk about them long after the books are done.
And greedy as I am, I want another play date, this time including the puppies Beckett and Jay.
The play date was so sweet and just what I wanted, maybe a bit short but I can appreciate how difficult it is to keep track on so many characters in one place.
I love that she wrote this book for us, the ones loving these men so much that we continue to talk about them long after the books are done.
And greedy as I am, I want another play date, this time including the puppies Beckett and Jay.
October 8, 2019
All of our favorites get together!
This book is a story about how all of the littles with their daddies from our favorite MA Innes/Shaw Montgomery books get together for a playdate. With the addition of Kevin and Finn. This is a fantastic book! I loved every page!
If you are interested in reading this, you should read the books of the couple's first for the most understanding and enjoyment.
This book is a story about how all of the littles with their daddies from our favorite MA Innes/Shaw Montgomery books get together for a playdate. With the addition of Kevin and Finn. This is a fantastic book! I loved every page!
If you are interested in reading this, you should read the books of the couple's first for the most understanding and enjoyment.
November 25, 2019
Hello old friends
A cute book that revisits some of our favorite littles. While it’s not necessary to reread the stories in this timeline to enjoy this book, it doesn’t hurt either and could enhance your enjoyment. I can’t wait for Johnathan and Avery’s book(s). As always, amazing writing. Ryland and Holden’s book is still my ultimate favorite DDLB book, the way Holden doms is just delicious.
A cute book that revisits some of our favorite littles. While it’s not necessary to reread the stories in this timeline to enjoy this book, it doesn’t hurt either and could enhance your enjoyment. I can’t wait for Johnathan and Avery’s book(s). As always, amazing writing. Ryland and Holden’s book is still my ultimate favorite DDLB book, the way Holden doms is just delicious.
October 16, 2019
Love these “littles”
It was amazing having all the littlest together hanging out and having fun!! Made me a bit jealous lol. These boys are just so damn adorable whether little or grown up. They all have amazing Daddies and you get so immersed in the love written in these pages. Kevin, the “middle” made my heart happy. He fit in so well to all of them as a big brother. I’m really hoping this isn’t the last of this group.
It was amazing having all the littlest together hanging out and having fun!! Made me a bit jealous lol. These boys are just so damn adorable whether little or grown up. They all have amazing Daddies and you get so immersed in the love written in these pages. Kevin, the “middle” made my heart happy. He fit in so well to all of them as a big brother. I’m really hoping this isn’t the last of this group.
October 16, 2019
So Amazing
This is such a great read! To be able to follow these couples and see where they are is wonderful. Each couple was handled beautifully. It is so easy to have them continue on in the reader’s life. Understandable that the author would want to hold onto these guys. Thank you for bringing them back.
This is such a great read! To be able to follow these couples and see where they are is wonderful. Each couple was handled beautifully. It is so easy to have them continue on in the reader’s life. Understandable that the author would want to hold onto these guys. Thank you for bringing them back.
August 31, 2022
Happy to see all the little getting together and being loved not just by their Daddies but their make shift family.
Glad Cody could provide some additional piece to his new friends even if he still doesn't get them.
There should be a little Christmas party. Would love to see them collected together for that. Especially to see if anyone can top Hailey's doll house
Glad Cody could provide some additional piece to his new friends even if he still doesn't get them.
There should be a little Christmas party. Would love to see them collected together for that. Especially to see if anyone can top Hailey's doll house
November 2, 2019
Fulfilling their hearts!
All the characters are back in this delightfully written ebook. This one just made me want to find the characters all over again in my collection, which thankfully the Author kindly writes at the end of the book, on where to head to. Definitely worth buying! I hope these characters come back again some time in the future.
All the characters are back in this delightfully written ebook. This one just made me want to find the characters all over again in my collection, which thankfully the Author kindly writes at the end of the book, on where to head to. Definitely worth buying! I hope these characters come back again some time in the future.
November 9, 2019
That was SO FUN!!! And hawt. And tender. And steamy. And funny. And...everything! Sigh -- I know I just re-read all the books for the littles here at the playdate, but I kind of want to read them all again now. I just love all these men sooooooo much! Damn real life getting in the way of reading time...
October 6, 2019
Homecoming
Yes, a homecoming is what this story felt like. What are all our old friends up to? Are they becoming more comfortable in their kinky roles? Are they becoming more relaxed with their friends? I loved every single word of it.
Yes, a homecoming is what this story felt like. What are all our old friends up to? Are they becoming more comfortable in their kinky roles? Are they becoming more relaxed with their friends? I loved every single word of it.
October 10, 2019
Exhausted daddies and their sweet boys
Loved seeing all of these guys again. Often when you have books with so many past characters, it’s hard to remember who each one is, but these guys are so vivid that it was no problem to remember each story.
Loved seeing all of these guys again. Often when you have books with so many past characters, it’s hard to remember who each one is, but these guys are so vivid that it was no problem to remember each story.
October 11, 2019
What a lovely playdate
All the littles are having a playdate some are worried some are excited and some are depending on there daddies to be there for them ..How exciting loved the book
All the littles are having a playdate some are worried some are excited and some are depending on there daddies to be there for them ..How exciting loved the book
October 14, 2019
A great check in with all the characters from various different series, it was nice to see them all together in one book and to see how each of the couples have grown but also to see how each of the individual guys have grown.
October 14, 2019
This was absolutely brilliant..Catching up with all the littles and their Daddies...A couple of chapters for each pairing and then the play date......They were all so cute together....A really great addition to the series x
October 17, 2019
👍🏻 😀
😀 FRIENDS LOVERS AND FAMILY by M. A. Innes is another great book featuring some of her most-loved characters from some of her previous books.
👍🏻 It’s definitely a book worth reading - as long as you are comfortable with some of the more-taboo relationships.
😀 FRIENDS LOVERS AND FAMILY by M. A. Innes is another great book featuring some of her most-loved characters from some of her previous books.
👍🏻 It’s definitely a book worth reading - as long as you are comfortable with some of the more-taboo relationships.
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