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Captured
Stone-hearted Predator. Hired Gun.
But I just call him “Daddy”.
Liam Whittaker.
A man who hides in the shadows to seek his prey. The battle scars on his face conceal him from the world. He’s a professional problem solver and I’m his biggest pain in the butt.
He’s formidable. Focussed. Chased by fiends both real and imagined.
But beneath the cynical, stern exterior lies a true and tender heart - one that needs to command me.
Too bad he’s employed by bad guys to haul me in and punish me for my so-called crimes.
Even though I’m tempted to remain and solve the mystery of his demanding discipline, I know I have to escape and flee from his desire.
He and I don’t stand a chance.
I’m his enemy. A computer hacking, book reading, board game playing nerd who pissed off the villains that sent Liam to find me. Once he delivers me to them, my geeky days on this earth are over.
But his lips scorch my soul and fuse me to him. They say that only in the darkness can you see the stars, and under the spell of twilight, his devouring kisses shoot me up to the heavens.
He tells me I’m a good girl. But I must run away, half-hoping all the while he’ll catch me and keep me.
From Amazon Best Seller Olivia Fox comes this enemies to lovers, alpha romance. Captured is part of her Dirty Fairy Tales series, inspired by Beauty and the Beast.
Each book is a standalone, naughty ever after.
♥ If you love scorchingly, steamy romance, scroll up and click the button to buy. ♥
This book does not feature age play, pacis or Pull-Ups®. It does showcase the sparks that fly in this significant age gap and enemies to lovers story.
But I just call him “Daddy”.
Liam Whittaker.
A man who hides in the shadows to seek his prey. The battle scars on his face conceal him from the world. He’s a professional problem solver and I’m his biggest pain in the butt.
He’s formidable. Focussed. Chased by fiends both real and imagined.
But beneath the cynical, stern exterior lies a true and tender heart - one that needs to command me.
Too bad he’s employed by bad guys to haul me in and punish me for my so-called crimes.
Even though I’m tempted to remain and solve the mystery of his demanding discipline, I know I have to escape and flee from his desire.
He and I don’t stand a chance.
I’m his enemy. A computer hacking, book reading, board game playing nerd who pissed off the villains that sent Liam to find me. Once he delivers me to them, my geeky days on this earth are over.
But his lips scorch my soul and fuse me to him. They say that only in the darkness can you see the stars, and under the spell of twilight, his devouring kisses shoot me up to the heavens.
He tells me I’m a good girl. But I must run away, half-hoping all the while he’ll catch me and keep me.
From Amazon Best Seller Olivia Fox comes this enemies to lovers, alpha romance. Captured is part of her Dirty Fairy Tales series, inspired by Beauty and the Beast.
Each book is a standalone, naughty ever after.
♥ If you love scorchingly, steamy romance, scroll up and click the button to buy. ♥
This book does not feature age play, pacis or Pull-Ups®. It does showcase the sparks that fly in this significant age gap and enemies to lovers story.
142 pages, Paperback
First published October 21, 2020
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June 9, 2022
I do like Olivia Fox's writing, but the couple just wasn't a favorite and wasn't as invested in them as I can in her novels
December 6, 2022
This was definitely an interesting listen. [ I listened to this one on scrib'd ]
Our male MC Liam aka Daddy is a hired to bring in Bella as he believes she committed a crime with her father and therefore is the "bad guy."
Bella needs to convince Liam that the men who hired Liam are actually the bad guys, and she will be killed if he brings her to them.
Liam quickly falls for Bella after he captures her. And the feeling seems to be mutual.
Liam is heavily scarred and believes no one finds him attraction due to those scars. Bella is obviously VERY attracted to him and helps him understand his worth.
There is a DD/LG kink feel to this right along with a Beauty and the Beast retelling concept.
This is also novella length, so keep in that mind.
I don't know that I would reread this, but it was definitely an interesting read.
Our male MC Liam aka Daddy is a hired to bring in Bella as he believes she committed a crime with her father and therefore is the "bad guy."
Bella needs to convince Liam that the men who hired Liam are actually the bad guys, and she will be killed if he brings her to them.
Liam quickly falls for Bella after he captures her. And the feeling seems to be mutual.
Liam is heavily scarred and believes no one finds him attraction due to those scars. Bella is obviously VERY attracted to him and helps him understand his worth.
There is a DD/LG kink feel to this right along with a Beauty and the Beast retelling concept.
This is also novella length, so keep in that mind.
I don't know that I would reread this, but it was definitely an interesting read.
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October 11, 2020
3½ stars TBD
December 29, 2020
Captured
This was an okay read, where the Hero is a dom who likes to be called Daddy. It just didn’t feel right to me.
This was an okay read, where the Hero is a dom who likes to be called Daddy. It just didn’t feel right to me.
November 28, 2024
wtf did i just listen to
December 12, 2024
weird writing…
“quivering whoo ha”
“I have to go potty”
“hiney”
This was painful 🤣
“quivering whoo ha”
“I have to go potty”
“hiney”
This was painful 🤣
October 22, 2020
Liam is hired to bring in Bella after a set up which will have her ending up dead. She needs to convince Liam that the people he is working for, aren’t the good guys. Will she do it in time and what will happen as sparks begin to fly between them? Fast-paced steamy read with intense chemistry, loads of drama, suspense and great characters. I liked it.
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December 21, 2020
*Spoilers*
This is my first read of Olivia Fox’s book and I received a free copy of this book from Booksprout and I’m posting this complementary review voluntarily . This book tells the story of Bella and Liam. Bella is a professional hacker, a nerd and a bookworm. She is also beautiful and sexy. Liam on the other hand is a hired gun employed to catch Bella. He has a battle scar on the face but he is sexy as hell as shown in the book cover. Looking at the book cover, I never actually thought that Liam is anything but perfectly handsome and very manly.
It was lust at first sight for Liam and Bella but since both of them are in the middle of the mission. That is, Liam’s goal to capture Bella and deliver her to his employer in exchange of bounty while Bella is determined to find his father and expose the wrongdoings of the people behind her capture. At first, they fight the attraction between them but I must say with less determination because they immediately give in after a short time. I actually find the romance build-up between the two too rushed. There are enough steamy and naughty parts and a lot of dirty talking too. Two done in the cabin and another in a secluded island. I don’t want to say much so you can find out on your own. But, it is definitely a HEA for the two.
I don’t want to comment much about the storyline to avoid so many spoilers but I cannot really find enough emotions in the book to connect me deeply with the characters. But, it is definitely a short and sexy read. On the creative sides, I must say, this is a well-written book with poetic analogies. If you are looking for alpha-male hero with preference on kinky sex then this book is definitely for you. It is also a dual-POV so you get to see the thinking of both the hero and the heroine. I give this book my 4-star rating.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is my first read of Olivia Fox’s book and I received a free copy of this book from Booksprout and I’m posting this complementary review voluntarily . This book tells the story of Bella and Liam. Bella is a professional hacker, a nerd and a bookworm. She is also beautiful and sexy. Liam on the other hand is a hired gun employed to catch Bella. He has a battle scar on the face but he is sexy as hell as shown in the book cover. Looking at the book cover, I never actually thought that Liam is anything but perfectly handsome and very manly.
It was lust at first sight for Liam and Bella but since both of them are in the middle of the mission. That is, Liam’s goal to capture Bella and deliver her to his employer in exchange of bounty while Bella is determined to find his father and expose the wrongdoings of the people behind her capture. At first, they fight the attraction between them but I must say with less determination because they immediately give in after a short time. I actually find the romance build-up between the two too rushed. There are enough steamy and naughty parts and a lot of dirty talking too. Two done in the cabin and another in a secluded island. I don’t want to say much so you can find out on your own. But, it is definitely a HEA for the two.
I don’t want to comment much about the storyline to avoid so many spoilers but I cannot really find enough emotions in the book to connect me deeply with the characters. But, it is definitely a short and sexy read. On the creative sides, I must say, this is a well-written book with poetic analogies. If you are looking for alpha-male hero with preference on kinky sex then this book is definitely for you. It is also a dual-POV so you get to see the thinking of both the hero and the heroine. I give this book my 4-star rating.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 20, 2021
The couple: Liam and Bella
Romance genre: DD/lg
Series: Demanding Daddy
Length: 131 pages
Plot: This is a DD/lg story based on Beauty and the Beast. Bella has been accused of helping her father commit a cybercrime when actually it was the company that hired them that did the crimes. Her father has disappeared, trying to clear his name, and Bella is on the run. Too bad for her that Liam was hired to capture and return her to the company. She's sure that would be terrible for her and her father, but she can't convince Liam that she's innocent. He is intrigued by her; he's sure she's a Little, and he's also sure that he could be her Daddy. But how can he return her and take care of her?
Character development: I liked both of these characters a lot. Liam was badly hurt in the war, and half of his face is burned and scarred. Bella is the first person who doesn't seem to mind. Bella is a big girl who hasn't had a lot of relationship experience, and she's a little anti-social (although not really introverted at all, even if she does enjoy hacking, which seems like it would be a solitary activity). It takes a lot for Liam to trust Bella, not because it's her, necessarily, but because he's taken in a lot of criminals, and they all say they're innocent, and also, he can't believe that anyone would want him as he is. The ending of the book is perfect for them, and I really enjoyed it.
Next book in the series: Climed (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...)
Romance genre: DD/lg
Series: Demanding Daddy
Length: 131 pages
Plot: This is a DD/lg story based on Beauty and the Beast. Bella has been accused of helping her father commit a cybercrime when actually it was the company that hired them that did the crimes. Her father has disappeared, trying to clear his name, and Bella is on the run. Too bad for her that Liam was hired to capture and return her to the company. She's sure that would be terrible for her and her father, but she can't convince Liam that she's innocent. He is intrigued by her; he's sure she's a Little, and he's also sure that he could be her Daddy. But how can he return her and take care of her?
Character development: I liked both of these characters a lot. Liam was badly hurt in the war, and half of his face is burned and scarred. Bella is the first person who doesn't seem to mind. Bella is a big girl who hasn't had a lot of relationship experience, and she's a little anti-social (although not really introverted at all, even if she does enjoy hacking, which seems like it would be a solitary activity). It takes a lot for Liam to trust Bella, not because it's her, necessarily, but because he's taken in a lot of criminals, and they all say they're innocent, and also, he can't believe that anyone would want him as he is. The ending of the book is perfect for them, and I really enjoyed it.
Next book in the series: Climed (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...)
December 29, 2020
Super awkwardly written
I liked the start but it was written with vernacular that did not fit the storyline and kept pulling me out of story.
Interactions were awkward and didn't flow.
I kept hoping it would get better, i finished it, so it got 2 stars.
I liked the start but it was written with vernacular that did not fit the storyline and kept pulling me out of story.
Interactions were awkward and didn't flow.
I kept hoping it would get better, i finished it, so it got 2 stars.
March 30, 2021
Too fast-paced. This left no connection and relationship growth. I usually don't like books this short, so I'm not sure why I decided to read it in the first place. Definitely needed more development.
January 21, 2022
Weird writing
February 23, 2025
Liam Whittaker (43 ans) et Bella (25 ans)
Daddy et girl
Inspiré de de La Belle et la Bête
Intéressant sans plus
📖
Prédateur au cœur de pierre. Mercenaire.
Mais je l'appelle simplement « papa ».
Liam Whittaker.
Un homme qui se cache dans l'ombre pour chercher sa proie. Les cicatrices de guerre sur son visage le cachent au monde. C'est un professionnel de la résolution de problèmes et je suis sa plus grande plaie.
Il est redoutable. Concentré. Pourchassé par des démons à la fois réels et imaginaires.
Mais sous son extérieur cynique et sévère se cache un cœur vrai et tendre - un cœur qui a besoin de me commander.
Dommage qu'il soit employé par des méchants pour me piéger et me punir pour mes soi-disant crimes.
Même si je suis tenté de rester et de résoudre le mystère de sa discipline exigeante, je sais que je dois m'échapper et fuir son désir.
Lui et moi n'avons aucune chance.
Je suis son ennemi. Un nerd qui pirate informatique, lit des livres et joue à des jeux de société et qui a énervé les méchants qui ont envoyé Liam me chercher. Une fois qu'il me livrera à eux, mes jours de geek sur cette terre seront terminés.
Mais ses lèvres brûlent mon âme et me fondent en lui. On dit que c'est seulement dans l'obscurité qu'on peut voir les étoiles, et sous le charme du crépuscule, ses baisers dévorants me propulsent vers les cieux.
Il me dit que je suis une bonne fille. Mais je dois m'enfuir, espérant à moitié qu'il me rattrapera et me gardera.
📚
🖋
Quand elle parlait, j'avais l'impression que de l'huile de massage chaude coulait sur ma queue. L'idée qu'elle me caresse avec de l'huile chassait toute pensée cohérente de mon cerveau et faisait monter tout le sang vers mon aine. Je n'avais jamais été aussi avide d'une femme.
Bien sûr, j'ai assouvi certaines de mes pulsions biologiques au club BDSM, en me grattant une démangeaison dans le seul endroit social que j'aie jamais fréquenté. Je savais à quoi je ressemblais. Pour cette raison, il était plus facile de rester fidèle à moi-même, la seule exception étant les fugitifs que j'étais payé pour traquer. Il y avait aussi les visites extrêmement occasionnelles au club où je ne m'attendais pas à plus qu'à une rencontre sexuelle. Je ne voulais rien de plus. Les femmes aimaient ma musculature. Ma discipline. Et il y avait des femmes dans le club qui considéraient mes brûlures comme excitantes, d'autres qui me demandaient de porter un masque. Quand il s'agissait de perversité, il en fallait de toutes sortes.
Je n'avais pas réagi à la simple présence, au simple son d'une femme depuis... depuis que je ne m'en souvenais plus. Cette fille ne m'accueillerait pas à bras ouverts.
Pendant un moment, j’ai pensé à m’éloigner.
Mais j'étais un professionnel embauché pour faire un travail, et je ne me suis pas dérobé à mes devoirs. Peu importe que ma bite soit en conflit avec l'enfer.
.
Le désir s'est aggravé lorsque je l'ai suivie dehors et que j'ai vu son ample derrière se balancer, comme s'il était ivre, au-dessus du trottoir. Elle ne m'a pas semblé ivre au bar. Pas du tout. Un verre de tequila était trop peu pour provoquer sa démarche tortueuse et les rires sexy mais boueux qui sortaient de sa bouche.
Ce crétin avait dû droguer sa boisson, et cela avait rattrapé son métabolisme en un clin d��œil. Elle est tombée dans mes bras et s’est blottie contre ma poitrine, et sa vulnérabilité, le fait que n’importe qui puisse profiter d’elle dans cet état m’a donné envie de la fesser jusqu’à ce que ça brûle. C’était un problème. Bien sûr, cela me facilitait la tâche si elle était à moitié consciente. Mais je n’avais aucun moyen de satisfaire la faim croissante que sa proximité suscitait, et cela n’aidait pas du tout les choses quand elle se blottissait dans mes bras.
C'était une évadée, et j'étais là pour la saisir et la ramener. Ce n'était pas parce qu'elle sentait la tarte aux pêches qu'il fallait perdre la concentration.
Fais mon travail et rappelle-moi qu'elle avait aidé son père à pénétrer dans Bunker Inc. et à voler des informations exclusives.
Peu importe à quel point son odeur était savoureuse, je veillerais à ce que justice soit rendue, et quand elle ne serait plus ivre, je donnerais à la petite folle une sévère sermon sur la sécurité.
🖋
Daddy et girl
Inspiré de de La Belle et la Bête
Intéressant sans plus
📖
Prédateur au cœur de pierre. Mercenaire.
Mais je l'appelle simplement « papa ».
Liam Whittaker.
Un homme qui se cache dans l'ombre pour chercher sa proie. Les cicatrices de guerre sur son visage le cachent au monde. C'est un professionnel de la résolution de problèmes et je suis sa plus grande plaie.
Il est redoutable. Concentré. Pourchassé par des démons à la fois réels et imaginaires.
Mais sous son extérieur cynique et sévère se cache un cœur vrai et tendre - un cœur qui a besoin de me commander.
Dommage qu'il soit employé par des méchants pour me piéger et me punir pour mes soi-disant crimes.
Même si je suis tenté de rester et de résoudre le mystère de sa discipline exigeante, je sais que je dois m'échapper et fuir son désir.
Lui et moi n'avons aucune chance.
Je suis son ennemi. Un nerd qui pirate informatique, lit des livres et joue à des jeux de société et qui a énervé les méchants qui ont envoyé Liam me chercher. Une fois qu'il me livrera à eux, mes jours de geek sur cette terre seront terminés.
Mais ses lèvres brûlent mon âme et me fondent en lui. On dit que c'est seulement dans l'obscurité qu'on peut voir les étoiles, et sous le charme du crépuscule, ses baisers dévorants me propulsent vers les cieux.
Il me dit que je suis une bonne fille. Mais je dois m'enfuir, espérant à moitié qu'il me rattrapera et me gardera.
📚
🖋
Quand elle parlait, j'avais l'impression que de l'huile de massage chaude coulait sur ma queue. L'idée qu'elle me caresse avec de l'huile chassait toute pensée cohérente de mon cerveau et faisait monter tout le sang vers mon aine. Je n'avais jamais été aussi avide d'une femme.
Bien sûr, j'ai assouvi certaines de mes pulsions biologiques au club BDSM, en me grattant une démangeaison dans le seul endroit social que j'aie jamais fréquenté. Je savais à quoi je ressemblais. Pour cette raison, il était plus facile de rester fidèle à moi-même, la seule exception étant les fugitifs que j'étais payé pour traquer. Il y avait aussi les visites extrêmement occasionnelles au club où je ne m'attendais pas à plus qu'à une rencontre sexuelle. Je ne voulais rien de plus. Les femmes aimaient ma musculature. Ma discipline. Et il y avait des femmes dans le club qui considéraient mes brûlures comme excitantes, d'autres qui me demandaient de porter un masque. Quand il s'agissait de perversité, il en fallait de toutes sortes.
Je n'avais pas réagi à la simple présence, au simple son d'une femme depuis... depuis que je ne m'en souvenais plus. Cette fille ne m'accueillerait pas à bras ouverts.
Pendant un moment, j’ai pensé à m’éloigner.
Mais j'étais un professionnel embauché pour faire un travail, et je ne me suis pas dérobé à mes devoirs. Peu importe que ma bite soit en conflit avec l'enfer.
.
Le désir s'est aggravé lorsque je l'ai suivie dehors et que j'ai vu son ample derrière se balancer, comme s'il était ivre, au-dessus du trottoir. Elle ne m'a pas semblé ivre au bar. Pas du tout. Un verre de tequila était trop peu pour provoquer sa démarche tortueuse et les rires sexy mais boueux qui sortaient de sa bouche.
Ce crétin avait dû droguer sa boisson, et cela avait rattrapé son métabolisme en un clin d��œil. Elle est tombée dans mes bras et s’est blottie contre ma poitrine, et sa vulnérabilité, le fait que n’importe qui puisse profiter d’elle dans cet état m’a donné envie de la fesser jusqu’à ce que ça brûle. C’était un problème. Bien sûr, cela me facilitait la tâche si elle était à moitié consciente. Mais je n’avais aucun moyen de satisfaire la faim croissante que sa proximité suscitait, et cela n’aidait pas du tout les choses quand elle se blottissait dans mes bras.
C'était une évadée, et j'étais là pour la saisir et la ramener. Ce n'était pas parce qu'elle sentait la tarte aux pêches qu'il fallait perdre la concentration.
Fais mon travail et rappelle-moi qu'elle avait aidé son père à pénétrer dans Bunker Inc. et à voler des informations exclusives.
Peu importe à quel point son odeur était savoureuse, je veillerais à ce que justice soit rendue, et quand elle ne serait plus ivre, je donnerais à la petite folle une sévère sermon sur la sécurité.
🖋
October 23, 2020
Well I'm no computer nerd but I'm happy to put my hands behind my back and call him Daddy after reading this!!!! OMG! this is one hot read!
Olivia Fox has provided us readers with an absolute gem; this is a great retelling of the classic Beauty of the Beast, without the puffy yellow dress and red rose falling apart under a glass dome! And I can assure you this is no Disney version either...
Well thought out, with obvious planning and research Olivia Fox moves the reader through the gambit of emotions, whilst the only two real characters of the book tussle and romp their way across the pages. OF has 'captured' the real alpha daddiness of the beast in the male lead in both his size and personality from the start only for the female lead to discover the real him. The deliciously descriptive writing is very clever in that we are drawn into their chemistry, it warms you through, it will raise the hairs on the back of your neck and lower your eyes in acknowledgement of their actions and words.
I love OF's nod to one of the best ever BDSM books ever written by Anne Rice, and they way it has been used; as well as the clever use of other types of BDSM play and scenes such as primal and bondage which have been woven throughout the busy storyline.
I'm totally recommending this book to you for your Kindle library, perfect for me time, in the bath, in bed, even on the train if no one is looking over your shoulder; just add it to your Kindle today xx
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Olivia Fox has provided us readers with an absolute gem; this is a great retelling of the classic Beauty of the Beast, without the puffy yellow dress and red rose falling apart under a glass dome! And I can assure you this is no Disney version either...
Well thought out, with obvious planning and research Olivia Fox moves the reader through the gambit of emotions, whilst the only two real characters of the book tussle and romp their way across the pages. OF has 'captured' the real alpha daddiness of the beast in the male lead in both his size and personality from the start only for the female lead to discover the real him. The deliciously descriptive writing is very clever in that we are drawn into their chemistry, it warms you through, it will raise the hairs on the back of your neck and lower your eyes in acknowledgement of their actions and words.
I love OF's nod to one of the best ever BDSM books ever written by Anne Rice, and they way it has been used; as well as the clever use of other types of BDSM play and scenes such as primal and bondage which have been woven throughout the busy storyline.
I'm totally recommending this book to you for your Kindle library, perfect for me time, in the bath, in bed, even on the train if no one is looking over your shoulder; just add it to your Kindle today xx
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 24, 2020
A simply riveting and original read that you cannot help but enjoy
This is a totally original read I cannot believe the interaction between
I thought that the characters were well written and I enjoyed their interactions between Isabella a hacker that is on the run and trying to ensure that no one is able to find her Papa that is in hiding after they had discovered the company Bulker Inc. Corporation had been unethical practices and had put a price on his head.
Liam an injured veteran has taken this job believing that the surprising large amount of money on his finding Isabella and bringing her to Bulker Inc. Corporation so that they can discover where her father is in hiding will enable him to have the operation to correct his facial injury.
As Liam spends time with his beautiful captive, he starts to doubt the story that has been told to him, the file he read about her father and her seems too not ring true and also to add to the complications the fact that she saw past his scars and saw him as a man.
The sexual interaction between Isabella and Liam is smoking hot and when he tells her to call her Daddy it seems as though they are made for each other, this is a wonderful read so original and the characters and the plot are simply wonderful.
I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
This is a totally original read I cannot believe the interaction between
I thought that the characters were well written and I enjoyed their interactions between Isabella a hacker that is on the run and trying to ensure that no one is able to find her Papa that is in hiding after they had discovered the company Bulker Inc. Corporation had been unethical practices and had put a price on his head.
Liam an injured veteran has taken this job believing that the surprising large amount of money on his finding Isabella and bringing her to Bulker Inc. Corporation so that they can discover where her father is in hiding will enable him to have the operation to correct his facial injury.
As Liam spends time with his beautiful captive, he starts to doubt the story that has been told to him, the file he read about her father and her seems too not ring true and also to add to the complications the fact that she saw past his scars and saw him as a man.
The sexual interaction between Isabella and Liam is smoking hot and when he tells her to call her Daddy it seems as though they are made for each other, this is a wonderful read so original and the characters and the plot are simply wonderful.
I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
December 30, 2020
Beauty and the Beast? Yeah, I guess so....
This is about a recovery agent coming into her world, trying to apprehend her. Not the other way round. The cover pic doesn't match my image of Daddy Dom Liam- his hands are three times the size of hers and Bella was worried his shirt would burst when he crossed his arms. Bella is a chubby, small woman, shaped like a guitar, but she sounds cute and adorable. Despite not knowing about, or seeming to have any interest in Daddies and littles- she definitely has no trouble trusting and calling disfigured Liam "Daddy" right from the start, and for a white hat hacker and computer genius, she seems kind of stupid. She didn't know about GPS on cars and not to go to properties that she owned to hide out? Thank goodness Liam was the one to go after her- because she seemed quite TSTL.
On another note- there are quite a few words missing in this book, which made me have to stop to figure them out, thus disturbing the flow of the story. There were also repeated words too. And lastly, there's no mention of anyone else- like friends or coworkers- except her dad (who we never meet), so I have no anticipation to read the next book. This author truly needs a good editor, since I've found ALL her books lacking. The only reason I keep reading her is the sales and the subject matter of her books. I was hoping she'd improve eventually, but it's really slow going. Here's hoping for better next time ......
This is about a recovery agent coming into her world, trying to apprehend her. Not the other way round. The cover pic doesn't match my image of Daddy Dom Liam- his hands are three times the size of hers and Bella was worried his shirt would burst when he crossed his arms. Bella is a chubby, small woman, shaped like a guitar, but she sounds cute and adorable. Despite not knowing about, or seeming to have any interest in Daddies and littles- she definitely has no trouble trusting and calling disfigured Liam "Daddy" right from the start, and for a white hat hacker and computer genius, she seems kind of stupid. She didn't know about GPS on cars and not to go to properties that she owned to hide out? Thank goodness Liam was the one to go after her- because she seemed quite TSTL.
On another note- there are quite a few words missing in this book, which made me have to stop to figure them out, thus disturbing the flow of the story. There were also repeated words too. And lastly, there's no mention of anyone else- like friends or coworkers- except her dad (who we never meet), so I have no anticipation to read the next book. This author truly needs a good editor, since I've found ALL her books lacking. The only reason I keep reading her is the sales and the subject matter of her books. I was hoping she'd improve eventually, but it's really slow going. Here's hoping for better next time ......
dnf
September 18, 2022DNF a couple chapters in I guess. I've never read Olivia Fox but the first chapter caught my attention. It seemed Ike it would be suspenseful and kind of a naughty cat and mouse maybe. But, not so much.
I really didn't like Bella. For someone who is supposed to be a 25 year old woman who not only is a super smart ethical hacker but relays how she grew up too soon when her mom died when she was ten years old and she completely took over running the household because her dad was a wreck, she comes across as such a child. Immature and a bit annoying.
As for Liam. He could be super interesting based on his backstory but he's just not. This is insta-lust but, because Bella is so Immature and also kinda uninteresting it just left me wondering why. Literally after she says one sentence to him he's basically like "I may have sex with women to satisfy the need but no woman has ever called to me like this one. I can't resist her " but like, why?
The, shall we say intimate scene, between Liam and Bella is also kinda akward or weird. Also, spanking someone as a punishment without their consent is sexual assault. The first scene in which that occurs is so weird because anyone in the lifestyle like Liam professes to be would know that's 100% not ok.
Just, not for me.
I really didn't like Bella. For someone who is supposed to be a 25 year old woman who not only is a super smart ethical hacker but relays how she grew up too soon when her mom died when she was ten years old and she completely took over running the household because her dad was a wreck, she comes across as such a child. Immature and a bit annoying.
As for Liam. He could be super interesting based on his backstory but he's just not. This is insta-lust but, because Bella is so Immature and also kinda uninteresting it just left me wondering why. Literally after she says one sentence to him he's basically like "I may have sex with women to satisfy the need but no woman has ever called to me like this one. I can't resist her " but like, why?
The, shall we say intimate scene, between Liam and Bella is also kinda akward or weird. Also, spanking someone as a punishment without their consent is sexual assault. The first scene in which that occurs is so weird because anyone in the lifestyle like Liam professes to be would know that's 100% not ok.
Just, not for me.
January 3, 2025
I listened to the audiobook, and was a bit confused by the fact the story was dual POV, yet the male narrator did both parts. Most books I’ve listened to have two narrators for this style. It took me until half way through the first chapter to realise it was Bella’s POV. But Tom Fairfoot is a pretty good narrator so pulled it off. And luckily for him, for the most part there were only two characters!
The story was a little predictable…but then again it is based around Beauty and the Beast.
I feel like there could have been more depth to the characters though. Some parts were very repetitive, like Liam was constantly on about his looks and been a monster, and Bella kept repeating the stuff about her cyber specialism been penetration of systems.
There was one part of the story that had me confused. Why did it take 3 days for Liam to catch up to Bella? He had a GPS tracker on his truck, and recovered quickly enough from the pepper spray for her to only have a 2-3 hour head-start.
It is the first book where I’ve heard the MMC want to be called daddy…I know it’s a thing, but I just don’t get it, so it grated on me every time. But that’s just me.
I do wish a guy would build me a library though! In that respect, Bella is lucky to have Liam.
The story was a little predictable…but then again it is based around Beauty and the Beast.
I feel like there could have been more depth to the characters though. Some parts were very repetitive, like Liam was constantly on about his looks and been a monster, and Bella kept repeating the stuff about her cyber specialism been penetration of systems.
There was one part of the story that had me confused. Why did it take 3 days for Liam to catch up to Bella? He had a GPS tracker on his truck, and recovered quickly enough from the pepper spray for her to only have a 2-3 hour head-start.
It is the first book where I’ve heard the MMC want to be called daddy…I know it’s a thing, but I just don’t get it, so it grated on me every time. But that’s just me.
I do wish a guy would build me a library though! In that respect, Bella is lucky to have Liam.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 18, 2025
Wanting by MeemsAngel82
This was a steamy read with two people that want to be together despite the strange situation they find themselves in-as hostage and captor. Each with their own set of vulnerabilities and fears. This is a full read and there is some Daddy talk but that's the extent of it, using that word. They are both good people who both actually are trying to do the right thing.
She is out to prove her and her father's innocence. He's after his bounty, hoping the money sill help him heal after being burned.
I felt for the two. She had too much responsibility for her young life and he had his esteem knocked down a peg. She saw nothing wrong with him and he was just trying to do his job by taking her in. Should he have taken advantage...no. She didn't exactly complain about it though, lol. I wish there was more build up to them taking that step. Also the writing style is different but still readable. I believe them waiting a tad would have been best for their relationship. Also I do wish her dad had a speaking role, that would have been a great resolution.
This was a steamy read with two people that want to be together despite the strange situation they find themselves in-as hostage and captor. Each with their own set of vulnerabilities and fears. This is a full read and there is some Daddy talk but that's the extent of it, using that word. They are both good people who both actually are trying to do the right thing.
She is out to prove her and her father's innocence. He's after his bounty, hoping the money sill help him heal after being burned.
I felt for the two. She had too much responsibility for her young life and he had his esteem knocked down a peg. She saw nothing wrong with him and he was just trying to do his job by taking her in. Should he have taken advantage...no. She didn't exactly complain about it though, lol. I wish there was more build up to them taking that step. Also the writing style is different but still readable. I believe them waiting a tad would have been best for their relationship. Also I do wish her dad had a speaking role, that would have been a great resolution.
October 27, 2020
Isabella Tate (Bella) is extremely talented at hacking. So when her father is framed for a crime he didn't commit, she decides that she is going hack her way through all the lies and deception to find the truth. Thusly setting her father free. What Bella doesn't know is she's dealing with the big boys. They don't like people messing with the plans they've made and cemented into place. So, they contact their "Elemenator, Liam Whittaker. His job, find and elemenate the problem. What he doesn't expect is Bella, a feisty, beautiful young woman claiming innocence. Of course they all claim to be innocent, don't they? Bella looks at this battle scarred beast. He's big and he's scarey, but there's something else deep inside. Maybe she can hack thru his gruff, callous demeanor and see what's really inside him. But, she'll have to use something other than a computer to find what's truly lying beneath his dark exterior.
November 5, 2020
His scars were a testament to his courage!
by sewsummore
Isabella and her father have been framed for a data breach they discovered but were never responsible for. Her father managed to leave the country before his arrest, and Isabella had gone into hiding while waiting for her father to clear their name.. Liam was a scared ex-soldier working as a bounty hunter. The reward for Bella's capture would hallow him to pay for the expensive reconstructive surgery he needed to face the world with confidence. It was this reason that Liam refused to believe her denials of wrongdoing. Bella had been attracted to Liam from the beginning, his scars were a testament to his courage, and he could never be the monster he called himself. I admired Bella's honesty and the love she had for Liam. The scars saddened me Liam received fighting for his country and rejoiced in their happy ending.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
by sewsummore
Isabella and her father have been framed for a data breach they discovered but were never responsible for. Her father managed to leave the country before his arrest, and Isabella had gone into hiding while waiting for her father to clear their name.. Liam was a scared ex-soldier working as a bounty hunter. The reward for Bella's capture would hallow him to pay for the expensive reconstructive surgery he needed to face the world with confidence. It was this reason that Liam refused to believe her denials of wrongdoing. Bella had been attracted to Liam from the beginning, his scars were a testament to his courage, and he could never be the monster he called himself. I admired Bella's honesty and the love she had for Liam. The scars saddened me Liam received fighting for his country and rejoiced in their happy ending.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
January 20, 2023
beauty and the beast
Think Beauty and the Beast meets Hitman and his hit and you have this story.
Hitman Liam is a war veteran who is heavily scarred and in a bid to raise money to pay for reconstructive surgery he takes on a job to capture a young hacker and take her in for questioning as her and her Dad are blamed for a crime. He doesn’t however expect the little firecracker Belle to be so sweet and caring towards him and as much as he tries to ignore her pleas of innocence her acceptance of him starts to wear him down.
A really sweet story and a great retelling of Beauty and the Beast with a modern twist. Although it was short it was paced well and I enjoyed it. The focus is on the main two characters throughout the book with the occasional appearance of outsiders - such as waitresses in the diner, man in the bar etc so it’s purely about them and their lives which could be a little more descript in places.
Think Beauty and the Beast meets Hitman and his hit and you have this story.
Hitman Liam is a war veteran who is heavily scarred and in a bid to raise money to pay for reconstructive surgery he takes on a job to capture a young hacker and take her in for questioning as her and her Dad are blamed for a crime. He doesn’t however expect the little firecracker Belle to be so sweet and caring towards him and as much as he tries to ignore her pleas of innocence her acceptance of him starts to wear him down.
A really sweet story and a great retelling of Beauty and the Beast with a modern twist. Although it was short it was paced well and I enjoyed it. The focus is on the main two characters throughout the book with the occasional appearance of outsiders - such as waitresses in the diner, man in the bar etc so it’s purely about them and their lives which could be a little more descript in places.
October 24, 2020
This really fascinating daddy romance has an “enemies to lovers” undertone that is very loosely based on a “Beauty & the Beast” fairytale. The plot is well-written, entertaining & tantalizingly intriguing at times. The characters are interesting with opposing natures which develops quite quickly into a Daddy/Little relationship.
There is: a rather feisty young female white hat hacker (Isabella aka Bella Tate) on the run is caught by a by a determined scarred male bounty hunter (Liam Whittaker) to bring her in but he soon discovers that things are not as they seem to appear, Bella’s father who is also on the run, a conniving company (Bunker Inc), drama, some twists, intrigue, suspense, deceit, betrayal, strange attractions, discipline, spankings, jealousy, manipulations, protectiveness, realization, verbal conflict, misunderstandings, insecurities, love, steamy scenes, happiness & a sweet ending.
There is: a rather feisty young female white hat hacker (Isabella aka Bella Tate) on the run is caught by a by a determined scarred male bounty hunter (Liam Whittaker) to bring her in but he soon discovers that things are not as they seem to appear, Bella’s father who is also on the run, a conniving company (Bunker Inc), drama, some twists, intrigue, suspense, deceit, betrayal, strange attractions, discipline, spankings, jealousy, manipulations, protectiveness, realization, verbal conflict, misunderstandings, insecurities, love, steamy scenes, happiness & a sweet ending.
October 26, 2020
This story is so much like Beauty and the Beast. Once you start reading the storyline you are hooked until the very end. The plot is well-developed, entertaining, with drama, twists, suspense, deceit, intrigue, betrayal, discipline, spankings, protectiveness, love, insecurities, misunderstandings, steam, happiness and a sweet ending. Belle is smart, sassy, feisty and a white hat hacker on the lamb as she's trying to prove her and her father's innocents of cyber crimes. Liam is an Alpha Male who is a former military Daddy Dom who was scared in the war so he hides his heart of gold. Belle and her father are being framed by a company, Bunkers, Inc. Liam finds that as he's bringing Belle in that things don't quite add up. Love this story. I received an ARC copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 25, 2025
This book is spicy with explicit scenes, forced proximity, BDSM, spanking, captive/captor, daddy, insta-attraction, age gap.
This is a Beauty and the Beast very steamy and dark retelling set in modern times.
Overall the dynamic between Bella and Liam was enticing. Their banter and the chemistry between them were entertaining. lt is a quick and entertaining read/listen (3+ hours).
I gave under 4 stars due to some of the writing and words used. I found it to me quite immature and adolescent at times, with words like “hooha” and “button”. It took away from the adult theme for me and felt too childish. Luckily it was only a few sprinkles throughout as I’ve DNF other books bc the words used were cringe. Again it was an easy read and free on Chirp. It is steamy, dark and entertaining enough to read between books or when you just need a quick read that isn’t too deep or serious.
This is a Beauty and the Beast very steamy and dark retelling set in modern times.
Overall the dynamic between Bella and Liam was enticing. Their banter and the chemistry between them were entertaining. lt is a quick and entertaining read/listen (3+ hours).
I gave under 4 stars due to some of the writing and words used. I found it to me quite immature and adolescent at times, with words like “hooha” and “button”. It took away from the adult theme for me and felt too childish. Luckily it was only a few sprinkles throughout as I’ve DNF other books bc the words used were cringe. Again it was an easy read and free on Chirp. It is steamy, dark and entertaining enough to read between books or when you just need a quick read that isn’t too deep or serious.
February 10, 2026
This is a 3.5 out of 5 stars but I’ll give 4.5 🌶️ /5.
This book is a more modern/contemporary version of Beauty and the Beast where Isabella, or Bella, is Belle and Liam is the Beast. Like Belle, Bella is a bookworm and a smart gal who will do anything for her papa. She comes across Liam who has a beast-like feature w/ scars. Liam “kidnaps” Bella to fulfill his duty so he can get his earnings. While Bella is under Liam’s custody, the two engaged in a very hot and intimate relationship. Bella has fallen in love with the “beast” and Liam has fallen in love with a girl who he does not deserve because of the way he looks.
This novel is good in the sense that the story still resembles the fairytale but I think the plot lacks a bit. The story is pretty heavy on spicy scenes, not so much on romance.
This book is a more modern/contemporary version of Beauty and the Beast where Isabella, or Bella, is Belle and Liam is the Beast. Like Belle, Bella is a bookworm and a smart gal who will do anything for her papa. She comes across Liam who has a beast-like feature w/ scars. Liam “kidnaps” Bella to fulfill his duty so he can get his earnings. While Bella is under Liam’s custody, the two engaged in a very hot and intimate relationship. Bella has fallen in love with the “beast” and Liam has fallen in love with a girl who he does not deserve because of the way he looks.
This novel is good in the sense that the story still resembles the fairytale but I think the plot lacks a bit. The story is pretty heavy on spicy scenes, not so much on romance.
October 23, 2020
Compared to other books that Ms. Fox has penned, Captured: Dirty Fairy Tales Theme is loosely based on Disney's Beauty and the Beast and lands on the lighter side of the Daddy/little spectrum. This story focuses more on the emotional turmoil, internally and externally, between Liam, the hired gun to capture and retrieve and, Bella, a corporate hacker for higher, whose father and business partner is framed for espionage, and they want her to tell them where he is. The Daddy moments mostly occur when Liam feels protective and during their bedroom gymnastics, making for a perfect introduction to the Daddy/little theme because the Daddy/little choice isn't in the readers' face, twenty-four-seven.
I am happy that I got a chance to read Ms. Fox's latest book through Booksprout.
I am happy that I got a chance to read Ms. Fox's latest book through Booksprout.
October 26, 2020
**Spoilers**
This wasn’t my first read by this author, and it wasn’t that the premise wasn’t intriguing or the writing was bad. I think, with this type of story, the DDlg relationship is based so importantly on trust and a respect from the Dom for voluntary submission, that I wasn’t feeling the emotions the same between the H/h. The H didn’t believe the h’s truth, so was determined to disregard her wants and needs for the sake of his pride in his job. I think that felt less Daddy to me than usual and bothered me more than I realized. It had to potential to be dangerous for the h, so that definitely didn’t seem protective.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This wasn’t my first read by this author, and it wasn’t that the premise wasn’t intriguing or the writing was bad. I think, with this type of story, the DDlg relationship is based so importantly on trust and a respect from the Dom for voluntary submission, that I wasn’t feeling the emotions the same between the H/h. The H didn’t believe the h’s truth, so was determined to disregard her wants and needs for the sake of his pride in his job. I think that felt less Daddy to me than usual and bothered me more than I realized. It had to potential to be dangerous for the h, so that definitely didn’t seem protective.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 26, 2020
This well-written book 1 in a new Demanding Daddy Book Series has a great story with interesting characters. These characters are well-crafted and mostly likable and the story has action, adventure, twists/turns, romance, and a HEA but a lot happens to them first. This is a well developed and entertaining story that is worth read.
Bella is caught by Liam, who has been hired to bring her back. Will Bella be able to show Liam that the company is the unethical one. As they are travelling, Liam and Bella fall for each other and discover that there is a daddy inside Liam that Bella wants to play with. Will they be able to prove that Bella and her papa are not the bad guys.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Bella is caught by Liam, who has been hired to bring her back. Will Bella be able to show Liam that the company is the unethical one. As they are travelling, Liam and Bella fall for each other and discover that there is a daddy inside Liam that Bella wants to play with. Will they be able to prove that Bella and her papa are not the bad guys.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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