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Atlanta Daddies #1
Broken Boy
Layne has the Daddy of his dreams. Hot, strong, loving, and possessive. At least some of the time. But when the doors are closed and they’re alone, everything changes. Layne can’t figure out how to fix his Daddy's problems and insecurities. He’s resigned himself to a life of fear when he meets the younger Branson. Smart, sweet, and endlessly patient, he’s drawn to him. But what does that mean for his current relationship?
Branson doesn’t have dating or dynamics on the brain. After a messy breakup with his boy, all he wants to do is work and meet some like-minded friends. Kintan and Layne could be that for him. However, after he finds out the dark, twisted secrets festering beneath the surface, he begins to realize that things aren’t what they seem.
Can Branson pull Layne out of the fire? And what happens when an arrangement as just friends turns into so much more?
Broken Boy contains triggers of domestic violence. Please do not read if you are sensitive to the subject.
295 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 20, 2021
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August 26, 2023
I cried, I screamed and I fell into depression with this book. But my heart blossomed as well as Layne's and began to heal very slowly.
This story is very heavy and it took me a lot of work to get through it. But every page, no matter how difficult, was worth it in the end.
Please be aware that this is a story about domestic violence. Much is also on page and it is not a story told retrospectively in the past, you are up close and in the moment.
Was I failing him? Bringing this on myself? Yes, that had to be right. I was letting him down, and I deserved every slap, kick, unkind word, and punishment. 🥺🥀🥺
By the time he was done with me, I touched a bleeding bite mark on my shoulder and held back more tears. He always left me right after sex, but that hadn’t been sex. It was… No, I don’t want to think about that. Forget it, block it out! 😭😭😭
The first 15 percent are dark and painful. But then Layne gets a chance to heal. Branson is no knight in shining armor, he has his own problems, but he is all Layne needs in this situation.
It's beautiful how they both get in touch with each other and grow so tentatively together. This is not a classic romance, the premise is far too bleak for that. But very slowly more and more light is added and at some point it is perfectly romantic.
There was something about Layne that made my days brighter. The more he recovered, the more of his personality began to shine through, and I was shocked by how much I loved everything he said or did. 🌹🌹🌹
It takes quite a while for there to be a real relationship between Layne and Branson, you have to be very patient. In terms of age play, after Layne gives in to his inclinations, he often falls into his little space very easily.
And this is pretty far at the end, so there's really a lot of patience required before you get a reward as a reader:
I stared at that big, throbbing cock that jutted up into the air, a bead of precum forming at the slit and threatening to drop. I took my paci out and swiped it against his reddened head before I popped it back into my mouth and moaned. Now I have Daddy's taste in my mouth.
Branson groaned. "Dirty little princess," he practically purred. "That was hot." 🔥🔥🔥
This story is very heavy and it took me a lot of work to get through it. But every page, no matter how difficult, was worth it in the end.
Please be aware that this is a story about domestic violence. Much is also on page and it is not a story told retrospectively in the past, you are up close and in the moment.
Was I failing him? Bringing this on myself? Yes, that had to be right. I was letting him down, and I deserved every slap, kick, unkind word, and punishment. 🥺🥀🥺
By the time he was done with me, I touched a bleeding bite mark on my shoulder and held back more tears. He always left me right after sex, but that hadn’t been sex. It was… No, I don’t want to think about that. Forget it, block it out! 😭😭😭
The first 15 percent are dark and painful. But then Layne gets a chance to heal. Branson is no knight in shining armor, he has his own problems, but he is all Layne needs in this situation.
It's beautiful how they both get in touch with each other and grow so tentatively together. This is not a classic romance, the premise is far too bleak for that. But very slowly more and more light is added and at some point it is perfectly romantic.
There was something about Layne that made my days brighter. The more he recovered, the more of his personality began to shine through, and I was shocked by how much I loved everything he said or did. 🌹🌹🌹
It takes quite a while for there to be a real relationship between Layne and Branson, you have to be very patient. In terms of age play, after Layne gives in to his inclinations, he often falls into his little space very easily.
And this is pretty far at the end, so there's really a lot of patience required before you get a reward as a reader:
I stared at that big, throbbing cock that jutted up into the air, a bead of precum forming at the slit and threatening to drop. I took my paci out and swiped it against his reddened head before I popped it back into my mouth and moaned. Now I have Daddy's taste in my mouth.
Branson groaned. "Dirty little princess," he practically purred. "That was hot." 🔥🔥🔥
November 18, 2023
Book safety, content warnings, and tropes & tags down below.
4.5 rounded up
Maybe he was right. I was a waste of space and that was why he didn't treat me the way he used to. Was I failing him? Bringing this on myself? Yes, that had to be right. I was letting him down, and I deserved every slap, kick, unkind word, and punishment.
There’s just something about Daddy/boy or Daddy/little books that makes me feel warm and safe while reading. This book is not a sweet and fluffy read, though. It is sad, brutal, and so very real. I have read several books with victims of domestic abuse, but this one was quite unique in that the abused MC is still with his abuser for a while in the book. We get to see the trauma, him getting away from it, and the ups and downs from the aftermath of that abuse. I was in the mood for a fluffy relationship, and even though this wasn’t that with the problems the MCs had individually and when trying to figure out their relationship, it was too good to put down and pick up something else.
The back of his hand connecting to my face wasn’t new, but it hurt worse in the moments when all I needed was love.
After being groomed as a kid and then staying in an abusive relationship for 14 years, it is understandable that he went through a lot of emotions, different coping mechanisms and problems after. It was lovely to see Branson being there for him every step of the way, no matter how hard and in what way Layne pushed him, even when they didn’t quite know what they were to each other yet. I’m not usually a fan of that sort of back-and-forth, ‘what are we?’ sort of situation, but Layne needed a good friend most of all (and therapy), and he got both.
"Are you... going small on me?" Layne blushed. "I-I can't help it. It's been so long, Daddy." He looked up at me with big, blue eyes and I melted. "I wanna be baby." I chuckled. "Then baby you shall be, princess.
(Btw, Layne regresses to 4/5 years old, not actually baby age)
I mentioned that this book wasn’t fluffy, and while that is true, there was thankfully a few lighthearted and fluffier moments, especially when Layne was in little space. I thought those scenes were written beautifully, and I am looking forward to exploring more of this series and author.
Branson grinned. "I thought you liked who I was as a person." I rolled my eyes. "I tolerate you." Mouth falling open, Branson stared at me. "Layne!"
"Daddyyyy." Layne called me in a song-song voice. "You're not paying attention to me."
I think my favorite part of the book was getting to see Layne’s personality shine through once he trusted the people around him again.
Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Daddy kink, age play (no ABDL), domestic abuse (not between MCs), strangers to friends to lovers, boss/employee, size difference, younger daddy/older boy, sex in little-space, safe-wording, slow burn, stalking
⚠️⚠️ Content warning ⚠️⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Domestic abuse
Emotional, physical and sexual abuse
Self harm (skin picking)
Mentions of past grooming
Anxiety attacks
Non-con/rape (off-page, not detailed)
*none of the abuse occurs between MCs
⚠️⚠️⚠️ Book safety ⚠️⚠️⚠️
Cheating: No
OM drama: Yes. Abusive and stalking ex. Layne tries (unsuccessfully) to find a hookup, mostly to get a reaction from Branson.
Third-act breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual POV
Strict roles or versatile: Versatile
4.5 rounded up
Maybe he was right. I was a waste of space and that was why he didn't treat me the way he used to. Was I failing him? Bringing this on myself? Yes, that had to be right. I was letting him down, and I deserved every slap, kick, unkind word, and punishment.
There’s just something about Daddy/boy or Daddy/little books that makes me feel warm and safe while reading. This book is not a sweet and fluffy read, though. It is sad, brutal, and so very real. I have read several books with victims of domestic abuse, but this one was quite unique in that the abused MC is still with his abuser for a while in the book. We get to see the trauma, him getting away from it, and the ups and downs from the aftermath of that abuse. I was in the mood for a fluffy relationship, and even though this wasn’t that with the problems the MCs had individually and when trying to figure out their relationship, it was too good to put down and pick up something else.
The back of his hand connecting to my face wasn’t new, but it hurt worse in the moments when all I needed was love.
After being groomed as a kid and then staying in an abusive relationship for 14 years, it is understandable that he went through a lot of emotions, different coping mechanisms and problems after. It was lovely to see Branson being there for him every step of the way, no matter how hard and in what way Layne pushed him, even when they didn’t quite know what they were to each other yet. I’m not usually a fan of that sort of back-and-forth, ‘what are we?’ sort of situation, but Layne needed a good friend most of all (and therapy), and he got both.
"Are you... going small on me?" Layne blushed. "I-I can't help it. It's been so long, Daddy." He looked up at me with big, blue eyes and I melted. "I wanna be baby." I chuckled. "Then baby you shall be, princess.
(Btw, Layne regresses to 4/5 years old, not actually baby age)
I mentioned that this book wasn’t fluffy, and while that is true, there was thankfully a few lighthearted and fluffier moments, especially when Layne was in little space. I thought those scenes were written beautifully, and I am looking forward to exploring more of this series and author.
Branson grinned. "I thought you liked who I was as a person." I rolled my eyes. "I tolerate you." Mouth falling open, Branson stared at me. "Layne!"
"Daddyyyy." Layne called me in a song-song voice. "You're not paying attention to me."
I think my favorite part of the book was getting to see Layne’s personality shine through once he trusted the people around him again.
Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Daddy kink, age play (no ABDL), domestic abuse (not between MCs), strangers to friends to lovers, boss/employee, size difference, younger daddy/older boy, sex in little-space, safe-wording, slow burn, stalking
⚠️⚠️ Content warning ⚠️⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Domestic abuse
Emotional, physical and sexual abuse
Self harm (skin picking)
Mentions of past grooming
Anxiety attacks
Non-con/rape (off-page, not detailed)
*none of the abuse occurs between MCs
⚠️⚠️⚠️ Book safety ⚠️⚠️⚠️
Cheating: No
OM drama: Yes. Abusive and stalking ex. Layne tries (unsuccessfully) to find a hookup, mostly to get a reaction from Branson.
Third-act breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual POV
Strict roles or versatile: Versatile
dnf
February 23, 2021DNF at 44%
I hate it when a book has these promising parts but has these really bad parts as well.
The blurb says Layne has the daddy of his dreams, so I was expecting the abuse to be more subtle. To have Layne struggle with loving Kintan, even though he's really not a good guy underneath.
But what we got was a complete asshole who was never that kind to Layne. And that disappointed me. I love a good hurt/comfort, but I do have to believe in the reason why the person wants to stay with their abuser. And I had no idea why Layne had been together with Kintan for 14 years.
After he got away I was also expecting to be there for lots of therapy sessions, but those are all off page. Layne actually acts quite normal. Except when he suddenly started to act like a brat. I didn't quite buy that. It felt completely out of character for Layne.
There was some hot and cold stuff going on between Layne and Branson and I was suddenly just so fed up with the whole thing.
So it was promising, but unfortunately it didn't deliver.
I hate it when a book has these promising parts but has these really bad parts as well.
The blurb says Layne has the daddy of his dreams, so I was expecting the abuse to be more subtle. To have Layne struggle with loving Kintan, even though he's really not a good guy underneath.
But what we got was a complete asshole who was never that kind to Layne. And that disappointed me. I love a good hurt/comfort, but I do have to believe in the reason why the person wants to stay with their abuser. And I had no idea why Layne had been together with Kintan for 14 years.
After he got away I was also expecting to be there for lots of therapy sessions, but those are all off page. Layne actually acts quite normal. Except when he suddenly started to act like a brat. I didn't quite buy that. It felt completely out of character for Layne.
There was some hot and cold stuff going on between Layne and Branson and I was suddenly just so fed up with the whole thing.
So it was promising, but unfortunately it didn't deliver.
March 15, 2021
Definitely heed the trigger warning for domestic violence.
While the blurb was a bit misleading with the "dream Daddy" as we see nothing but a predator who groomed Layne since he was a child/teen, overall I enjoyed this. I liked the two MCs and how their relationship progressed. I always enjoy the younger Daddy, older boy dynamic and both men were feeling their way through this aspect that was somewhat new to both of them.
I had one or two issues with minor plot details and I didn't love the resolution with Layne's abusive ex but that's just my preference so not anything that took away from my rating. This was a new to me author and I liked all the characters and the writing and am looking forward to the next one.
While the blurb was a bit misleading with the "dream Daddy" as we see nothing but a predator who groomed Layne since he was a child/teen, overall I enjoyed this. I liked the two MCs and how their relationship progressed. I always enjoy the younger Daddy, older boy dynamic and both men were feeling their way through this aspect that was somewhat new to both of them.
I had one or two issues with minor plot details and I didn't love the resolution with Layne's abusive ex but that's just my preference so not anything that took away from my rating. This was a new to me author and I liked all the characters and the writing and am looking forward to the next one.
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December 15, 2024Dnf 35%
Little is not for me… I tried but no… also Layne in this time was already partying and getting a new daddy, and his trauma and abuse (14 years of it) never coming to the surface. It felt to easy and to mechanical.hope it’s addressed at some point.
This cover is beautiful and I truly hope Layne gets his deserved HEA.
Little is not for me… I tried but no… also Layne in this time was already partying and getting a new daddy, and his trauma and abuse (14 years of it) never coming to the surface. It felt to easy and to mechanical.hope it’s addressed at some point.
This cover is beautiful and I truly hope Layne gets his deserved HEA.
March 3, 2021
Opposites attract and similarities repel.
But life can be so mixed up that an abusive Dom can destroy and control his possession until too broken for anyone.
Threats and promises are different and can help or hurt. Branson tries to protect his little/lover without going beyond friendship, but both demand love and sex far beyond benefits.
But life can be so mixed up that an abusive Dom can destroy and control his possession until too broken for anyone.
Threats and promises are different and can help or hurt. Branson tries to protect his little/lover without going beyond friendship, but both demand love and sex far beyond benefits.
May 17, 2022
This might be a good choice for someone interested in checking out the Daddy-little dynamic. (Caution for domestic abuse, sometimes present on page but mostly in retrospect.) Layne has been with Kintan since Layne was eighteen, long enough that the twisted version of Kintan's D/s dynamics, full of domestic abuse, seem natural to Layne. Until Kintan goes too far, and Layne escapes.
Branson is young, but he's known he was a Dom since his teens, and has come to find that he's most comfortable as a Daddy, a caretaker, a gentle disciplinarian. He's everything Layne had hoped Kintan would be. But Branson had an abusive childhood and a bad experience in his past as well, and both men are very gun-shy. They come together "temporarily" as Branson helps the abused sub get back on his feet.
Of course, they turn out to be a good match, but both their pasts keep them from taking a step deeper into a relationship. And Kintan is hanging around, harassing them both, determined to reclaim Layne as his own.
I'm not a huge fan of the stalker trope, but it fits with who Kintan is - the kind of man who can never let go of the person he thinks he "owns." I really liked the Daddy-little aspect to the relationship. It felt natural when Layne would enjoy a chance to put adult burdens down and be little. Branson's enjoyment of seeing and protecting Layne as a little also felt believable, and the kink seemed intrinsic to who these guys were, not layered on the adult relationship. The drama at the end was no surprise, but also wasn't drawn out into too much melodrama. I was a bit disappointed that there wasn't more karma involved, but it fits with how hard it is for a domestic violence victim to get any kind of justice, and perhaps with the way Branson's biggest focus was on protecting Layne.
If you are fine with a violence history, and have an interest in Daddy-little relationships, you may enjoy this one.
Branson is young, but he's known he was a Dom since his teens, and has come to find that he's most comfortable as a Daddy, a caretaker, a gentle disciplinarian. He's everything Layne had hoped Kintan would be. But Branson had an abusive childhood and a bad experience in his past as well, and both men are very gun-shy. They come together "temporarily" as Branson helps the abused sub get back on his feet.
Of course, they turn out to be a good match, but both their pasts keep them from taking a step deeper into a relationship. And Kintan is hanging around, harassing them both, determined to reclaim Layne as his own.
I'm not a huge fan of the stalker trope, but it fits with who Kintan is - the kind of man who can never let go of the person he thinks he "owns." I really liked the Daddy-little aspect to the relationship. It felt natural when Layne would enjoy a chance to put adult burdens down and be little. Branson's enjoyment of seeing and protecting Layne as a little also felt believable, and the kink seemed intrinsic to who these guys were, not layered on the adult relationship. The drama at the end was no surprise, but also wasn't drawn out into too much melodrama. I was a bit disappointed that there wasn't more karma involved, but it fits with how hard it is for a domestic violence victim to get any kind of justice, and perhaps with the way Branson's biggest focus was on protecting Layne.
If you are fine with a violence history, and have an interest in Daddy-little relationships, you may enjoy this one.
February 19, 2021
Holy shit! Broken Boy, the first book in the Atlanta Daddies series is a powerful book by Skyler Snow. From the first page to the last, I could barely breathe. The emotions, the pain, the hurt, and the agony all jump off the pages.
When we meet Layne, he's being abused by his Daddy, Kintan. There's plenty of details and it's tough to read.
Good god, the abuse is so well written. The author excels in demonstrating why an abused person stays in the relationship, as well as how being abused easily leads to hopelessness.
Lucky for Layne, his new boss is in the kink community and sees Layne's pain. Branson is wonderful to Layne. Honestly, he couldn't be any better. He accepts and loves Layne as he is. And damn, he's a fantastic daddy.
I enjoy the way the two start as a BDSM Daddy arrangement. Branson is amazing, although he struggles a lot along the way. He truly wants what's best for his boy, even if he isn't sure what that is.
This is a heavy read. The abuse scenes are heavy. The emotional effects are horrible. And the learning curve along the way to recovery is a tough pill to swallow at times. It's not an easy read, but it's amazing.
And, on top of all of it, the fear of Kintan is present throughout.
This is a tale with princess clothes, binkies, and lots of play time. I absolutely love the way Branson cherishes Layne's little side and loves to give him what he needs. It's easy to fall in love with this couple.
Broken Boy is a stellar read. This Skyler Snow book is one hell of a beautiful hurt/comfort read. I can't wait to see what else follows in this series.
When we meet Layne, he's being abused by his Daddy, Kintan. There's plenty of details and it's tough to read.
Good god, the abuse is so well written. The author excels in demonstrating why an abused person stays in the relationship, as well as how being abused easily leads to hopelessness.
Lucky for Layne, his new boss is in the kink community and sees Layne's pain. Branson is wonderful to Layne. Honestly, he couldn't be any better. He accepts and loves Layne as he is. And damn, he's a fantastic daddy.
I enjoy the way the two start as a BDSM Daddy arrangement. Branson is amazing, although he struggles a lot along the way. He truly wants what's best for his boy, even if he isn't sure what that is.
This is a heavy read. The abuse scenes are heavy. The emotional effects are horrible. And the learning curve along the way to recovery is a tough pill to swallow at times. It's not an easy read, but it's amazing.
And, on top of all of it, the fear of Kintan is present throughout.
This is a tale with princess clothes, binkies, and lots of play time. I absolutely love the way Branson cherishes Layne's little side and loves to give him what he needs. It's easy to fall in love with this couple.
Broken Boy is a stellar read. This Skyler Snow book is one hell of a beautiful hurt/comfort read. I can't wait to see what else follows in this series.
February 17, 2021
Ta książka jest przepełniona cierpieniem, poznawaniem samego siebie, nadzieją , miłością. To nie jest łatwa i przyjemna książka, ale każde słowo, każdy rozdział jest po coś i jest potrzebny. Świetna książka polecam !!!
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June 30, 2022DNF at 42%
June 14, 2025
Well... I'd never thought 2025 would be the year where I'd enjoy reading these kind of books. But I'm here and I'm strapping in for awhile I think.
Layne and Branson are absolutely adorable together. While their story is far from sweet or wholesome in the traditional sense, I still found myself aww'ing out loud more than once. There's something deeply endearing about their bond.
What really stood out to me, and what elevates this book beyond just a steamy romance,is how honestly it portrays the aftermath of an abusive relationship. The author doesn’t shy away from showing the fear, the difficulty of leaving, or the struggle of rebuilding your life from scratch. It’s raw, it’s real, and it gave Layne and Branson’s journey a depth that felt incredibly sincere and respectful.
This book is about more than Layne finding a Daddy; it’s about healing, trust, and choosing love after trauma. That emotional core is what made this story stick with me long after I turned the last page.
I’ll definitely be picking up the rest of the series!
tropes:
Strangers to friends to lovers
age gap (7 years)
boss x employee
size difference
mental health rep (selfharm, anxiety attacks)
spice:
Daddy kink
Age play
Layne and Branson are absolutely adorable together. While their story is far from sweet or wholesome in the traditional sense, I still found myself aww'ing out loud more than once. There's something deeply endearing about their bond.
What really stood out to me, and what elevates this book beyond just a steamy romance,is how honestly it portrays the aftermath of an abusive relationship. The author doesn’t shy away from showing the fear, the difficulty of leaving, or the struggle of rebuilding your life from scratch. It’s raw, it’s real, and it gave Layne and Branson’s journey a depth that felt incredibly sincere and respectful.
This book is about more than Layne finding a Daddy; it’s about healing, trust, and choosing love after trauma. That emotional core is what made this story stick with me long after I turned the last page.
I’ll definitely be picking up the rest of the series!
tropes:
Strangers to friends to lovers
age gap (7 years)
boss x employee
size difference
mental health rep (selfharm, anxiety attacks)
spice:
Daddy kink
Age play
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March 28, 2025Dnf @80% I give up. This book is not happening anymore. It’s just not good.
September 7, 2021
Layne tiene 14 anos con su Daddy, es el unico que ha conocido, pero siente que ya no lo ama como antes, esta comenzando a darse cuenta que lo que su Daddy llama amor es realmente maltrato, que todas las infracciones que supuestamente ha hecho, no son otra cosa que excusas para golpearlo o, peor, violarlo.
Bransom es nuevo en la ciudad, esta intentando huir de los recuerdos de una relacion fallida y su constante choque con su mama. Asi que no esta buscando nada serio, no quiere ninguna relacion, pero cuando se da cuenta que uno de sus empleados esta sufriendo de maltrato domestico, este hara todo lo posible por ayudarlo a salir de esa situacion.
Cuando Layne y Branson se enfrentan a una convivencia durante la recuperacion de Layne, ambos se daran cuenta que la atraccion entre ellos es mucho mas grande de lo que creian, y cuando el ex de Layne comienza a amenazarlos a ambos, tendran que recurrir a sus amigos para poder ponerle fin y construir una verdadera y sana relacion entre ellos.
Este libro es todo lo que se espera de este tipo, personajes sencillos con problemas grandes que los solucionan a base de amor y comprension, un enemigo carismatico y con dinero y amigos contra todo riesgo, ademas de mucho y caliente sexo, aunque no muy descriptivo.
Es una historia que entretiene, y es buena para pasar el rato, pero esta bastante bien escrita, aunque en algunos momentos senti como que hay partes de la historia que se brincaron, como si le faltaran uno o dos capitulos intermedios.
De resto, es una historia que sirve para pasar el rato, y que no tiene grandes misterios, ni grandes descripciones fisicas, pero si hace muy buenas descripciones psicologicas, lo que te permite conectarte con algunos de los personajes y de alguna forma, hacerlos inolvidables.
Asi que seguire con la serie, ya que me imagino que seran entre 3 y 5 libros esta serie, por la cantidad de personajes que se introdujeron en esta.
Bransom es nuevo en la ciudad, esta intentando huir de los recuerdos de una relacion fallida y su constante choque con su mama. Asi que no esta buscando nada serio, no quiere ninguna relacion, pero cuando se da cuenta que uno de sus empleados esta sufriendo de maltrato domestico, este hara todo lo posible por ayudarlo a salir de esa situacion.
Cuando Layne y Branson se enfrentan a una convivencia durante la recuperacion de Layne, ambos se daran cuenta que la atraccion entre ellos es mucho mas grande de lo que creian, y cuando el ex de Layne comienza a amenazarlos a ambos, tendran que recurrir a sus amigos para poder ponerle fin y construir una verdadera y sana relacion entre ellos.
Este libro es todo lo que se espera de este tipo, personajes sencillos con problemas grandes que los solucionan a base de amor y comprension, un enemigo carismatico y con dinero y amigos contra todo riesgo, ademas de mucho y caliente sexo, aunque no muy descriptivo.
Es una historia que entretiene, y es buena para pasar el rato, pero esta bastante bien escrita, aunque en algunos momentos senti como que hay partes de la historia que se brincaron, como si le faltaran uno o dos capitulos intermedios.
De resto, es una historia que sirve para pasar el rato, y que no tiene grandes misterios, ni grandes descripciones fisicas, pero si hace muy buenas descripciones psicologicas, lo que te permite conectarte con algunos de los personajes y de alguna forma, hacerlos inolvidables.
Asi que seguire con la serie, ya que me imagino que seran entre 3 y 5 libros esta serie, por la cantidad de personajes que se introdujeron en esta.
August 25, 2021
DNF @ 12%.
I really liked the sound of the blurb, despite not caring for Daddy kink.
What I was expecting was something far more insidious than what this delivered. It’s made very apparent from the get-go that this was not a healthy relationship and that Layne didn’t think his Daddy perfect.
In fact, it’s that Branson apparently picked up on it pretty quick and brings it up to Layne after a little more than a week of having met him. He notes that he “couldn’t shake this feeling of something being wrong whenever I was close to him” (even though they had only met once at that point. He notes that K makes his skin crawl and that “what he had done was so predatory and disgusting that [he] felt cold”…. This is all in the second chapter, when they have interacted all of 2 times.
And yet Layne has been with K for 14 years, since he was 18, and everyone thinks this is some fairytale relationship?
The writing is far to simple for the mature themes if this book
I really liked the sound of the blurb, despite not caring for Daddy kink.
What I was expecting was something far more insidious than what this delivered. It’s made very apparent from the get-go that this was not a healthy relationship and that Layne didn’t think his Daddy perfect.
In fact, it’s that Branson apparently picked up on it pretty quick and brings it up to Layne after a little more than a week of having met him. He notes that he “couldn’t shake this feeling of something being wrong whenever I was close to him” (even though they had only met once at that point. He notes that K makes his skin crawl and that “what he had done was so predatory and disgusting that [he] felt cold”…. This is all in the second chapter, when they have interacted all of 2 times.
And yet Layne has been with K for 14 years, since he was 18, and everyone thinks this is some fairytale relationship?
The writing is far to simple for the mature themes if this book
June 25, 2022
I really wanted to like this, but I just couldn't get into it. I wasn't connecting with the story or characters, I ended up skimming a fair amount of it.
I won't be giving up on the series though. It was probably just me.
I won't be giving up on the series though. It was probably just me.
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February 12, 2021
Loved this book from the first page to the last, but it wrecked me too. I wanted to scoop up Layne and run away with him from the first moment I met him, something wasn't right in his relationship with Kintin. After rescuing him and taking him home when things went to far with his guy, we set about trying to fix what was broken so this beautiful man could move on in his life and find someone who truely loves him and will give him the life and the love he deserves, the only problem is I want that man to be me.
March 23, 2021
Beautiful!! Ugh I am such a sucker for hurt/comfort/age play romance 🥴🥴🥴
And I really loved that the caretaking goes both ways in this book 💕💕
And I really loved that the caretaking goes both ways in this book 💕💕
February 16, 2021
Layne tried his hardest to be the perfect boy, but no matter how hard he tried it was never good enough for Kintan. After one night of things going much, much further than they should have, Layne finds himself in the hospital. The only person he can think to call is Branson, a Dom he met one night. Could Branson save him?
March 13, 2023
Broken Boy
By Skyler Snow
The blurb for this book grabbed my attention so I decided to read it, but... let's just say I was really disappointed that it didn't live up to the potential I hoped it would have.
I had a really hard time connecting to the characters. I did like Branson a lot and liked the way he cared for Layne. The problem was that I didn't care much for Layne. Because I didn't like him and the book centers around him the more I read the more I disliked him. I feel horrible feeling that way about Layne considering he was a victim of domestic violence. I should have felt more empathy and understanding for him, but his personality and a lot of things he said just irked me more and more as it went on.
By Skyler Snow
The blurb for this book grabbed my attention so I decided to read it, but... let's just say I was really disappointed that it didn't live up to the potential I hoped it would have.
I had a really hard time connecting to the characters. I did like Branson a lot and liked the way he cared for Layne. The problem was that I didn't care much for Layne. Because I didn't like him and the book centers around him the more I read the more I disliked him. I feel horrible feeling that way about Layne considering he was a victim of domestic violence. I should have felt more empathy and understanding for him, but his personality and a lot of things he said just irked me more and more as it went on.
July 1, 2021
DNF. Did NOT feel sorry for Layne.
October 21, 2021
This was decent. It is super super heavy in the beginning so please read the content warnings for domestic violence including physical, sexual, and emotional violence. There's a fairly graphic scene in the beginning and it could easily be very triggering.
This book is centered around Layne who is in a abusive relationship and he knows it in the back of his mind but he also still sees glimpses of the man that he fell in love with. As a reader we don't really get those glimpses, all we see are the horribly abusive moments. Anyway, when Branson is new to town he be friends Layne and quickly realizes that something is very wrong. This is kind of like a savior book in the the new in town daddy comes in and saves the boy etc and the story is good. It really is done well and I like to enough.
I did have some issues with the pacing and it felt like the same comments were being repeated over and over and over again and it was just the cycle of will they won't they and it just was kind of exhausting. I also have learned that Skylar Snow really likes a good trauma plot line or like a thriller-esque moment in her books and I don't know if they really work. It's just a little bit too dramatic.
I didn't really mind this one I don't know that is what I'm going to reread and I mostly am reading it because there is a book in the series that has a fat main character and I am just working on getting to that one.
This book is centered around Layne who is in a abusive relationship and he knows it in the back of his mind but he also still sees glimpses of the man that he fell in love with. As a reader we don't really get those glimpses, all we see are the horribly abusive moments. Anyway, when Branson is new to town he be friends Layne and quickly realizes that something is very wrong. This is kind of like a savior book in the the new in town daddy comes in and saves the boy etc and the story is good. It really is done well and I like to enough.
I did have some issues with the pacing and it felt like the same comments were being repeated over and over and over again and it was just the cycle of will they won't they and it just was kind of exhausting. I also have learned that Skylar Snow really likes a good trauma plot line or like a thriller-esque moment in her books and I don't know if they really work. It's just a little bit too dramatic.
I didn't really mind this one I don't know that is what I'm going to reread and I mostly am reading it because there is a book in the series that has a fat main character and I am just working on getting to that one.
February 15, 2021
Layne has been in an abusive relationship for years. When he finally finds the strength to get out, Branson, his new boss, helps him out. He offers him a place to stay until he gets back on his feet. Naturally the two of them grow closer and they fall in love. The plot is not very unique but it's handled amazingly! Layne takes the time to go to therapy and get stronger and the two of them become friends first before slowly deciding to start a relationship. Branson is younger than Layne and is a caring and strong person but also sensitive and with his own issues and it was wonderful to see them both grow and overcome their problems. I loved every interaction between them. Their love story was sweet and beautiful. Branson was kind a respectful and Lyane had the biggest heart. He was so brave and strong Finally, I thought that the way the plotline with Layne's ex was resolved was very satisfying. Wonderful story. It warmed my heart.
I received a free copy of this book through Gay Romance Reviews and this is my honest review
I received a free copy of this book through Gay Romance Reviews and this is my honest review
February 15, 2021
Layne has a daddy, a daddy with issues beyond the surface of their relationship. When Kintan & Laybe meet a new to town Dom, Branson, Branson isn’t so easily fooled and immediately senses all is not as it seems and suspects Laybe might be in trouble.
With Branson’s help Layne leaves his abusice relationship but initially finds it hard to trust. He eventually reveals to Branson that he’s a little and they embark on a daddy/boy relationship but Branson’s past makes him afraid to fully commit but he has a hard time denying his true feelings and urge to protect and love Layne at all costs.
Branson is fiercely protective of Layne and Layne is an adorable little who loves his Daddy very much.
A great start to this series!
With Branson’s help Layne leaves his abusice relationship but initially finds it hard to trust. He eventually reveals to Branson that he’s a little and they embark on a daddy/boy relationship but Branson’s past makes him afraid to fully commit but he has a hard time denying his true feelings and urge to protect and love Layne at all costs.
Branson is fiercely protective of Layne and Layne is an adorable little who loves his Daddy very much.
A great start to this series!
February 28, 2021
I've been waiting on this book to be released, I love a good hurt/comfort book and this one had plenty of that.
Kintan had no redeeming qualities, he groomed Layne to be his boy when he became old enough, and had him dependant on him ever since.
Branson was the perfect Daddy who still did mistakes but had endless patience with Layne.
The two worked through it while Layne tested boundaries and found his footing after being kept down for so long.
I would have liked to follow his recovery in therapy, also a large section of mistakes at the beginning of the book.
Overall I liked the book, and while I didn't like Kintan, I loved his name.
Kintan had no redeeming qualities, he groomed Layne to be his boy when he became old enough, and had him dependant on him ever since.
Branson was the perfect Daddy who still did mistakes but had endless patience with Layne.
The two worked through it while Layne tested boundaries and found his footing after being kept down for so long.
I would have liked to follow his recovery in therapy, also a large section of mistakes at the beginning of the book.
Overall I liked the book, and while I didn't like Kintan, I loved his name.
February 14, 2021
I couldn’t put it down! On the outside Layne had a great relationship, but under it all he was physically and mentally abused. Brandon is new in town and looking for like minded friends he meets Layne. Sensing that something wasn’t quite right with Layne’s daddy he becomes cautious. Tormented and beaten to the point of being broken, Layne reaches out to Branson for help. Together they heal each other and find strength and love that they didn’t think they ever would. This book was very intense with some very sweet parts that kept me inthralled with the story.
I received an advanced copy of this book for an honest review.
I received an advanced copy of this book for an honest review.
August 7, 2022
Trigger warning - domestic abuse and attempted rape
This book was so heart wrenching it had me in tears as I related to so many of the MCs thoughts re his abuse at the hands of someone he calls Daddy.
When he meets his new manager there is an instant attraction and the other MC feels the same.
This book isn't insta love it is a well fought battle to happiness for both MCs in this hurt/comfort story where the little is older than the Daddy.
This book was so heart wrenching it had me in tears as I related to so many of the MCs thoughts re his abuse at the hands of someone he calls Daddy.
When he meets his new manager there is an instant attraction and the other MC feels the same.
This book isn't insta love it is a well fought battle to happiness for both MCs in this hurt/comfort story where the little is older than the Daddy.
March 15, 2023
3 stars…
It’s weird because I didn’t necessarily love this book. I think Layne and Bran were a little odd and idk I just didn’t get lovey vibes but overall it was fine (def check the trigger warnings I have a feeling the whole series you should check them for).
I read Big Boy which is number 4 in this series and really enjoyed it so I think I’ll just keep reading because why not.
2/5 on spice. 2/5 on kink. 1/5 on tears.
It’s weird because I didn’t necessarily love this book. I think Layne and Bran were a little odd and idk I just didn’t get lovey vibes but overall it was fine (def check the trigger warnings I have a feeling the whole series you should check them for).
I read Big Boy which is number 4 in this series and really enjoyed it so I think I’ll just keep reading because why not.
2/5 on spice. 2/5 on kink. 1/5 on tears.
February 16, 2021
Broken Boy is the first book in a new series by Skyler Snow, Atlanta Daddies. Broken Boy is about Layne, who has a Daddy when he meets Branson. The Daddy of his dreams...... well sometimes. He lives in fear. Branson doesn't want a Boy or relationship since his last break up.
I loved this book so much. Layne and Branson are so perfect for each other. Their story was sweet, sexy, hot and very well written. I highly recommend it.
I loved this book so much. Layne and Branson are so perfect for each other. Their story was sweet, sexy, hot and very well written. I highly recommend it.
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