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Undisclosed #4
Secrets
Will their secrets be too much, or exactly what the other needs?
Larson knows two things: Doms think he’s too big to be a little, and he’ll never find a Daddy. He buries himself in work at the firehouse, the homes he remodels, and creating stunning woodwork, all while telling himself that he’s happy. Everything he’s been certain of changes when he spots a new moderator at DASH wearing a lace bodysuit.
Moving back to Nashville, Canyon doesn’t expect a bustling gay scene. All he wants is a quiet place to live and time to himself. When an old friend reaches out with a request, he finds himself at DASH—his friend’s gay club— and being drawn to a blushing little across the room.
Quiet life isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, and Canyon quickly finds himself in need of a hobby. But what happens when his new hobby leads him directly to Larson’s house? Making eyes with someone across a club is a lot different than discussing their interests in person.
When Canyon’s offer to take Larson to DASH forces them to talk about their secrets, will it all be too much? Can the tattooed Dom with piercings and a love of lace be the Daddy the tall, muscled little needs?
Secrets is the much anticipated fourth book of the Undisclosed series. This 95k word novel contains a Dom who wears panties, a towering little, lots of puns, and friends and family who show up at the most unexpected times.
Larson knows two things: Doms think he’s too big to be a little, and he’ll never find a Daddy. He buries himself in work at the firehouse, the homes he remodels, and creating stunning woodwork, all while telling himself that he’s happy. Everything he’s been certain of changes when he spots a new moderator at DASH wearing a lace bodysuit.
Moving back to Nashville, Canyon doesn’t expect a bustling gay scene. All he wants is a quiet place to live and time to himself. When an old friend reaches out with a request, he finds himself at DASH—his friend’s gay club— and being drawn to a blushing little across the room.
Quiet life isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, and Canyon quickly finds himself in need of a hobby. But what happens when his new hobby leads him directly to Larson’s house? Making eyes with someone across a club is a lot different than discussing their interests in person.
When Canyon’s offer to take Larson to DASH forces them to talk about their secrets, will it all be too much? Can the tattooed Dom with piercings and a love of lace be the Daddy the tall, muscled little needs?
Secrets is the much anticipated fourth book of the Undisclosed series. This 95k word novel contains a Dom who wears panties, a towering little, lots of puns, and friends and family who show up at the most unexpected times.
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First published July 22, 2021
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April 9, 2023
So happy to see Larson happy.
June 15, 2022
Larson ha intentado reprimir su lado Little casi toda su vida despues que varios Daddys lo rechazaran por su cuerpo y su tamano, pero esta cansado se Little solo, y solo con su hermano mayor de cuidador, por eso decide ir DASH (el club de sus padres) a la noche de Littles y dejar que sus amigos conozcan esa parte de el. Pero la noche de Littles no solo le permitio dar a conocer a sus amigos su otro lado, sino tambien vio a un nuevo Dom a quien el parecia atraerle, para el toda la noche fue un verdadero progreso. Y las cosas se ponen mejor cuando se entera que sus padres conocen a este hombre y que realmente siente atraccion por el, y lo que comenzo como una pequena "ayuda", se fue convirtiendo poco a poco en amistad y un poco mas, y seria perfecto si quisiera ser su Daddy.
Canyon se esta alejando de su vida de alto ejecutivo en San Francisco, regresando a lo que fue su hogar en Tenesse y esperando volver a retomar su vida donde la dejo hace casi 20 anos para formar su empresa Sterling Enterprise. Y que mejor forma que retomar su vida que volviendo al ambiente BDSM, al Club DASH donde su amigo y mentor Zach es dueno, lo que no espera es que la noche en que va al Club sea una noche de Littles y que uno de ellos alla captado su atencion casi desde el inicio. El hombre es alto y corpulento, casi como el, pero reboza inocencia y diversion, la atraccion que siente por el hombre es fuerte, y cuando se entera que es uno de los hijos de su amigo Zach, no puede evitar sorprenderse, pero el nunca ha sido Daddy, seria capaz de aprender para poder estar con ese hombre?
Larson debera aprender a dejar sus inhibiciones y aceptar a Canyon, pero Canyon tambien debera aprender a manejar las necesidades de Larson, asi como apoyarlo en su carrera o en nuevos caminos que pueda tomar en el futuro.
Este libro fue dulce, entretenido, un poquito divertido, pero sobre todo bastante emocional, la forma como el autor maneja la personalidad triste de Larson me gusto mucho, y quizas fue lo que mas me gusto del libro. Ahora, la familia Jhonson y los padres de Canyon fueron los personajes divertidos de este libro, dejando atras a Dextex y Logan, que fueron los puntos de humor de los libros anteriores.
Lo que si me parece es que se pierde mucho de vista el aspecto de la union economica entre la parejas, no hay ningun tipo de conversacion sobre eso, y viendo que algunos de los personajes son bastante delicados en ese sentido, me parece que en la serie le falto aunque sea un dialogo con un pequeno drama de "y de que voy a vivir sino trabajo" o "quien paga las cuentas" o algo asi.
Bueno, hasta ahora la serie me ha gustado bastante, es un buen ejemplo del genero sin ser exagerado, ni demasiado dramatico, ni demasiado rosa, ni demasiado erotico, voy a terminar la serie y quizas mas adelante lea otra serie del autor.
Canyon se esta alejando de su vida de alto ejecutivo en San Francisco, regresando a lo que fue su hogar en Tenesse y esperando volver a retomar su vida donde la dejo hace casi 20 anos para formar su empresa Sterling Enterprise. Y que mejor forma que retomar su vida que volviendo al ambiente BDSM, al Club DASH donde su amigo y mentor Zach es dueno, lo que no espera es que la noche en que va al Club sea una noche de Littles y que uno de ellos alla captado su atencion casi desde el inicio. El hombre es alto y corpulento, casi como el, pero reboza inocencia y diversion, la atraccion que siente por el hombre es fuerte, y cuando se entera que es uno de los hijos de su amigo Zach, no puede evitar sorprenderse, pero el nunca ha sido Daddy, seria capaz de aprender para poder estar con ese hombre?
Larson debera aprender a dejar sus inhibiciones y aceptar a Canyon, pero Canyon tambien debera aprender a manejar las necesidades de Larson, asi como apoyarlo en su carrera o en nuevos caminos que pueda tomar en el futuro.
Este libro fue dulce, entretenido, un poquito divertido, pero sobre todo bastante emocional, la forma como el autor maneja la personalidad triste de Larson me gusto mucho, y quizas fue lo que mas me gusto del libro. Ahora, la familia Jhonson y los padres de Canyon fueron los personajes divertidos de este libro, dejando atras a Dextex y Logan, que fueron los puntos de humor de los libros anteriores.
Lo que si me parece es que se pierde mucho de vista el aspecto de la union economica entre la parejas, no hay ningun tipo de conversacion sobre eso, y viendo que algunos de los personajes son bastante delicados en ese sentido, me parece que en la serie le falto aunque sea un dialogo con un pequeno drama de "y de que voy a vivir sino trabajo" o "quien paga las cuentas" o algo asi.
Bueno, hasta ahora la serie me ha gustado bastante, es un buen ejemplo del genero sin ser exagerado, ni demasiado dramatico, ni demasiado rosa, ni demasiado erotico, voy a terminar la serie y quizas mas adelante lea otra serie del autor.
October 1, 2024
Reread May 2022
Still my fav of the series. This one and next are just so good. I live for books that challenge body stereotypes.
Original review
Definitely my favorite of the series, I just loved Larson so much from the very first book and had been anxiously awaiting him getting his own story. the age play in this one is done extremely well and I loved seeing the whole group of friends together. I also really just loved Larson and Canyon as MCs.
This series as a whole is exceptional and I think a part of why I enjoyed them so much is because they're all decently long, 300-400 pages and it gives enough space to have some build up and character development and just plot thats more than just sex.
highly recommend.
Still my fav of the series. This one and next are just so good. I live for books that challenge body stereotypes.
Original review
Definitely my favorite of the series, I just loved Larson so much from the very first book and had been anxiously awaiting him getting his own story. the age play in this one is done extremely well and I loved seeing the whole group of friends together. I also really just loved Larson and Canyon as MCs.
This series as a whole is exceptional and I think a part of why I enjoyed them so much is because they're all decently long, 300-400 pages and it gives enough space to have some build up and character development and just plot thats more than just sex.
highly recommend.
November 22, 2023
I'm glad I bought this series so that it doesn't have to end for me. I can reread to my heart's content and believe me I plan to. I've patiently waited for Larson to get his HEA story and to find the perfect "Daddy" for his "little" side. Larson has always been told that he was "too big to be "little". Larson is a 6' 5' 250lb, firefighter at his real job, but a talented woodcarver on his hobby and "dream" job. He's content to go to the club, DASH, on "little" night under the protection of his brother, Zander. He takes his stuffie groundhog and his binkie, listens to a story, and plays with his other "little" friends. He's come to accept that this is the best that life will ever be for him as far as his kink life is concerned...then Canyon comes home to Nashville...and suddenly, things get much better for Larson. Canyon was the CEO of a company he started when he left Nashville for California, 20 odd years ago. Now he's come home to stay and is looking for a hobby. He thinks that woodworking is what he would really like to learn, and a restaurant owner in town tells him about Larson's hobby, and he decides to see if Larson would be able to help him. Larson's Dad has known Canyon from his previous time in Nashville and his having been a member of DASH the club he owns...so when they needed help on "little" night he asks Canyon to help out. You can imagine Canyon's surprise when he goes to meet Larson and discovers that he is face to face with the "little" that he first saw and was attracted to at the club DASH. From there it is just one sweet story as these two begin to get to know one another and fall in love. I loved how honest they were and how things just all came so naturally. If you start this series, you will meet all of Larson's friends as well as his big family, the Johnson's, who have a series of their own. It was wonderful to see 'little" Larson finally find his perfect someone, who has a few secrets of his own, and get everything that he so deserved.
February 28, 2023
A reread can make ones thoughts change on a book, dont cha think?
Ok, I dont know if it is because I am re reading all the Carly books one big chunk, but man this one made a heck of a lot more sense this time. I think that if you miss out on even one title or have not read it recently, then the million and one people that show up in here makes it harder to understand.
I loved Larson. I still have a hard time picturing what he looks like. Canyon I had no issues picturing but Larson just does not come together for me. I did love this story though, enough to bump up the rating to 5 stars.
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I was sort of underwhelmed with Larson's book after looking forward to it for so long. I didn't feel the connection with Canyon at all unlike all of the previous books in this series. It did make me miss the others that we have gotten to know though.
Ok, I dont know if it is because I am re reading all the Carly books one big chunk, but man this one made a heck of a lot more sense this time. I think that if you miss out on even one title or have not read it recently, then the million and one people that show up in here makes it harder to understand.
I loved Larson. I still have a hard time picturing what he looks like. Canyon I had no issues picturing but Larson just does not come together for me. I did love this story though, enough to bump up the rating to 5 stars.
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I was sort of underwhelmed with Larson's book after looking forward to it for so long. I didn't feel the connection with Canyon at all unlike all of the previous books in this series. It did make me miss the others that we have gotten to know though.
December 18, 2022
I really liked this one. I've been waiting for Larsen's book.
Larsen has pulled on my heart strings for this whole series. It made me sad that he had such a hard time opening up to others. I get it. The things that have been said to him for so many years are hard to get over. I was happy when he opened up to Canyon.
Canyon was pretty amazing too. He really has a great heart. I love how he researched and talked with people trying to make sure he could be what he needed to be for Larsen.
Now, here's what I didn't like. There are some discrepancies in these books. When you read this one, Nathan and Elliot are together. However, they get together in a different series, Johnson Family Rules. And Nathan's book is the second book. But if you read the 1st book, which is Zander's book, which you also need to read to fully understand this book, the author has James and Dexter married!!! Um, they are dating in this book.
Not to mention, I'm still frustrated that all these books are interlinked in some sort of fashion, but there isn't an order to read them in. I hate reading a book, to then have another book spoiled. That happened when I got into this one, because by chapter 3, I realized that Nathan and Elliot were together, but yet he was single in his series, so I had to stop this one and go back to that series, to get his full story before I could continue with this one.
Larsen has pulled on my heart strings for this whole series. It made me sad that he had such a hard time opening up to others. I get it. The things that have been said to him for so many years are hard to get over. I was happy when he opened up to Canyon.
Canyon was pretty amazing too. He really has a great heart. I love how he researched and talked with people trying to make sure he could be what he needed to be for Larsen.
Now, here's what I didn't like. There are some discrepancies in these books. When you read this one, Nathan and Elliot are together. However, they get together in a different series, Johnson Family Rules. And Nathan's book is the second book. But if you read the 1st book, which is Zander's book, which you also need to read to fully understand this book, the author has James and Dexter married!!! Um, they are dating in this book.
Not to mention, I'm still frustrated that all these books are interlinked in some sort of fashion, but there isn't an order to read them in. I hate reading a book, to then have another book spoiled. That happened when I got into this one, because by chapter 3, I realized that Nathan and Elliot were together, but yet he was single in his series, so I had to stop this one and go back to that series, to get his full story before I could continue with this one.
July 28, 2021
I've been reading Carly since her debut novel At Home. I've loved getting to know her characters in the world she's built in Tennessee. I'm one, of many, who have been begging for Larson's story since we first met him. I have to say that this is the best book she's written to date.
If you aren't a fan of age play, this isn't the book for you. I absolutely adore age play and I love the way Carly conveys this kink in her books.
I loved getting to know Larson on a deeper level. I love how his friends and family realize just how much he had hidden of himself and how they accepted him with open arms.
I think the prologue about Canyon gave us good head start on learning about him and how he'd fit in to the story. I love that he knew of Larson when he was younger and had a relationship with Larson's dad. The tie in with the past and present was really good.
It's all really good. I honestly don't have anything negative to say. I do want Larson and his friends to meet Dare for a playdate. I think it would be fun to get all the littles together!
I know this will be one that will be re-read over and over again. Thank you Carly for writing such a beautiful story for Larson. It was everything I'd hoped it would be!
I did receive an ARC for this book, but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
If you aren't a fan of age play, this isn't the book for you. I absolutely adore age play and I love the way Carly conveys this kink in her books.
I loved getting to know Larson on a deeper level. I love how his friends and family realize just how much he had hidden of himself and how they accepted him with open arms.
I think the prologue about Canyon gave us good head start on learning about him and how he'd fit in to the story. I love that he knew of Larson when he was younger and had a relationship with Larson's dad. The tie in with the past and present was really good.
It's all really good. I honestly don't have anything negative to say. I do want Larson and his friends to meet Dare for a playdate. I think it would be fun to get all the littles together!
I know this will be one that will be re-read over and over again. Thank you Carly for writing such a beautiful story for Larson. It was everything I'd hoped it would be!
I did receive an ARC for this book, but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
August 4, 2021
My favorite book of this series! This one has a hot, silver fox Daddy, who's a retired millionaire and his kink, other than Daddy kink, is wearing lacy undergarments--camisole and underwear. Those who know me know Manties are my kryptonite and couple that with a silver fox who is a Daddy and this book had the potential to be amazing. And it was! Because the "Little" who's been waiting all his life for his dream Daddy is none other than Larsen, the six foot six hunk of gorgeous and sweet fireman we've met in previous stories.
Larsen deserved the best Daddy ever, and he found him in Canyon. Or should I say Canyon found Larsen. Either way, this was a match made in book heaven.
If you are into Daddy/Little/ABDL stories, this one fills the kinky hole in one's soul. :D
Larsen deserved the best Daddy ever, and he found him in Canyon. Or should I say Canyon found Larsen. Either way, this was a match made in book heaven.
If you are into Daddy/Little/ABDL stories, this one fills the kinky hole in one's soul. :D
November 23, 2022
DNF 71%
This book is about 150 pages too long as there is plenty of extensive paragraphs, jumbled inbetween dialogues, that add nothing to the story. Also, the author's penchant to tell, not show, worsens the pace.
This book is about 150 pages too long as there is plenty of extensive paragraphs, jumbled inbetween dialogues, that add nothing to the story. Also, the author's penchant to tell, not show, worsens the pace.
March 23, 2022
4.5 stars
Love this series!
Love this series!
August 1, 2021
Looked forward to Larson,s story it was not what I was expecting but Carly has written his character so well & introduced someone new who see,s Larson for who he is as the story unfolds the regular characters from previous books come in to the story to give a splash of fun.All told this is a sexy , emotional, funny read. Now I have to wait for Dean,s story in book 5
July 21, 2021
I'm mostly disappointed after finishing the book. Carly Marie is my to-go author is I want delicious daddy kink AND age play too, but it's now the second book in a row I didn't liked as much as the other books by her.
It's a sweet romance book with said daddy kink and age-play too, but my biggest problem is the slow burn! The book is too long and the characters are too slow to do anything to get the story flow. I said it earlier but now it's true again; skip to the 50% and you won't miss anything from the story.
The characters were unique, that's true, and I still love the whole setting of Carly's world, everyone knows everyone and all the books and characters are somehow connected, so no matter what book you pick up, there is someone you'll know from other books.
The kink is still good and Carly's style is great, but it's just too slow and unreasonably long. It's not a bad book, I read it from start to finish, but nothing was really happening on the pages, no romance, no emotions.
It's a sweet romance book with said daddy kink and age-play too, but my biggest problem is the slow burn! The book is too long and the characters are too slow to do anything to get the story flow. I said it earlier but now it's true again; skip to the 50% and you won't miss anything from the story.
The characters were unique, that's true, and I still love the whole setting of Carly's world, everyone knows everyone and all the books and characters are somehow connected, so no matter what book you pick up, there is someone you'll know from other books.
The kink is still good and Carly's style is great, but it's just too slow and unreasonably long. It's not a bad book, I read it from start to finish, but nothing was really happening on the pages, no romance, no emotions.
July 30, 2023
I expected more from this book.
I've read some books that Little is bigger than Daddy Dom and I thought it was a bit far-fetched. This one wasn't so much, but I expected more. The size difference wasn't that big, which I liked, but it could have made a difference and found him an even bigger Daddy. I've never read a book like this with a Little Bear meeting a Daddy Super Bear, that would be interesting. But what I really didn't like about this story was that it was meh. Not being able to create a bond with the characters. The story was all superficial, it didn't really focus on anything. It did not focus on Canyon's life, either family or business, not even after retirement. It didn't focus on Larson's relationship with the family, nor on his work, nor on the fact that he has a friendship cycle of more than ten years and it's all fake, nor on his problem of loneliness and difficulty in relating because of his size and size. pre-established ideas that because he is big he must be dominant and top.
I kept waiting for the moment when the author would take some of these elements and develop them in the story, but it didn't happen. So here for me is an okay story that I might read again but would be at the bottom of my list of over five hundred books to read again. But that if I were to reread the series and especially books 1 and 3, it would end up going down the drain.
Skeptical of Merrick and Dean. Crossing my fingers I don't put them on my unfinished list.
I've read some books that Little is bigger than Daddy Dom and I thought it was a bit far-fetched. This one wasn't so much, but I expected more. The size difference wasn't that big, which I liked, but it could have made a difference and found him an even bigger Daddy. I've never read a book like this with a Little Bear meeting a Daddy Super Bear, that would be interesting. But what I really didn't like about this story was that it was meh. Not being able to create a bond with the characters. The story was all superficial, it didn't really focus on anything. It did not focus on Canyon's life, either family or business, not even after retirement. It didn't focus on Larson's relationship with the family, nor on his work, nor on the fact that he has a friendship cycle of more than ten years and it's all fake, nor on his problem of loneliness and difficulty in relating because of his size and size. pre-established ideas that because he is big he must be dominant and top.
I kept waiting for the moment when the author would take some of these elements and develop them in the story, but it didn't happen. So here for me is an okay story that I might read again but would be at the bottom of my list of over five hundred books to read again. But that if I were to reread the series and especially books 1 and 3, it would end up going down the drain.
Skeptical of Merrick and Dean. Crossing my fingers I don't put them on my unfinished list.
August 4, 2021
4.5* (Zander annoying me takes off 1/2 star) Okay, I've been waiting for Larson's story since he's been lurking around the edges for a few books and no one really seemed to know much about him, including his friends. He's a 6 foot 5, 250 lb, 40 year old (more or less) little. Doms don't want that and he's faced his share of rejection over the years but hides it, using his brother as an occasional caretaker to relieve some stress. Finally he goes to the club on littles night knowing his friends who are little will see him and it's his way of coming out. He sees a new dom there wearing a lace body suit and is intrigued and vice-versa. Canyon moved to SF years ago and started up a business, but not loving it he retired and moved home. He's also a big guy so not put off by Larson, but he's never been a Daddy to a little before so is unsure what that means. Also he's been rejected for wanting to wear lacy undies by subs who want a "manly" dom.
There's not a lot of angst here. No relationship drama really, just them both figuring out how they fit, Canyon learning a bit about being a Daddy and the bigger part is Larson becoming himself. Revealing to his friends who he really is and figuring out what to do with his life given he's been hating his fire fighter job for the last while. He plays everything so close to the chest, he's been flipping houses for years in his spare time and his friends of 20 years were totally clueless to it because he never tells them anything. Canyon's hippy dippy parents obsessed with mushrooms and naked yoga were funny and his absolute mortification anytime he had to deal with them. But they were good people just odd.
I was a bit annoyed with Zander. He kept almost holding Larson back from moving forward with his life. I get he wanted to protect him after seeing him get hurt in the past but you can't just lock him up in a box and let him stagnate. He was ready to tell his friends, date Canyon, and to try and stop that was unfair of him. He was never my favourite in the family anyway.
So I think Larson got his HEA that he deserved and I was pleased to see him more open and also if you've read the other books you get to see the guys from other stories. On the whole I enjoyed this a great deal but you really should read the first books to understand who his friends are because they are around a fair bit.
There's not a lot of angst here. No relationship drama really, just them both figuring out how they fit, Canyon learning a bit about being a Daddy and the bigger part is Larson becoming himself. Revealing to his friends who he really is and figuring out what to do with his life given he's been hating his fire fighter job for the last while. He plays everything so close to the chest, he's been flipping houses for years in his spare time and his friends of 20 years were totally clueless to it because he never tells them anything. Canyon's hippy dippy parents obsessed with mushrooms and naked yoga were funny and his absolute mortification anytime he had to deal with them. But they were good people just odd.
I was a bit annoyed with Zander. He kept almost holding Larson back from moving forward with his life. I get he wanted to protect him after seeing him get hurt in the past but you can't just lock him up in a box and let him stagnate. He was ready to tell his friends, date Canyon, and to try and stop that was unfair of him. He was never my favourite in the family anyway.
So I think Larson got his HEA that he deserved and I was pleased to see him more open and also if you've read the other books you get to see the guys from other stories. On the whole I enjoyed this a great deal but you really should read the first books to understand who his friends are because they are around a fair bit.
April 3, 2025
This is one of my fav kink books. This was so heartwarming and my heart broke for Larson. But good god he found the best man. The kisu with bring a bigger little was sad. I was like WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE MAN. but ok ok it’s 10/10. 100% recommend
Tropes
✔️daddy/Little
✔️ABDL
✔️dipers
✔️thump sucking
✔️lace top
✔️buff bottom
✔️bossy bottom
✔️top & bottom roles
✔️hurt-comfort
TW
❗️ insecurities
❗️ shamed for being big little
❗️ mention of rejection because of body size
❗️ work stress and somewhat breakdowns for it
❗️ mention of having sex as a top, even though he didn’t like it that much.
Tropes
✔️daddy/Little
✔️ABDL
✔️dipers
✔️thump sucking
✔️lace top
✔️buff bottom
✔️bossy bottom
✔️top & bottom roles
✔️hurt-comfort
TW
❗️ insecurities
❗️ shamed for being big little
❗️ mention of rejection because of body size
❗️ work stress and somewhat breakdowns for it
❗️ mention of having sex as a top, even though he didn’t like it that much.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 23, 2024
After reading Zander’s story in the Johnson Family Rules series, I fell in love with Zander’s brother Larson. I just had to read Larson’s HEA next. And I’m so happy I found it! Was not disappointed with Larson finding his daddy in Canyon and his new best bud in Marley the dog. Great read!
August 18, 2021
It was torture trying to read this. DNF
July 25, 2021
Secrets (Undisclosed) is Book 4 in the Johnson Family series by one of my favorite authors, Carly Marie. Larson is one of the Johnson brothers and is a big guy and a firefighter but is also a Little. He never thought he would find his Daddy because of this and his brother, Zander, has taken him to DASH, the kink club his family owns, so he can play and release some of the stress he carries. Most of his friends don’t know about him being a Little because he is afraid of what they might say or do, even though they would be very supportive, so this is a secret that he keeps for now. Canyon is a multi-millionaire who ran a worldwide security company for many years and has traveled the world. He became tired of it and has returned to his roots in Tennessee but he is at a loss of what to do with his time. He once trained as a Dom with one of the owners of DASH so he decided to go back there and ended up being a monitor at a Littles night. That was where he saw Larson and was immediately attracted to him, and Larson couldn’t keep his eyes of him either. Canyon also has a secret love of lace that has often turned off his partners and he hasn’t been a Daddy but he is a caregiver. The story continues as they learn about each other and face problems together while their relationship grows. With Canyon’s help Larson is able to show his Little side to his friends and gets to play more at the club. Canyon also learns to be the Daddy Larson needs and helps him with problems with his job and they fall in love. Add to this Larson’s crazy family who seem to always interfere, his friends who are very nosy, and a big dog that doesn’t seem to know how to follow directions, and you have a wonderful story that keeps your interest. I was really looking forward to this book because Larson has been in the others in the series and his story was one I really wanted to read. (I would recommend reading the others first so you have the backstory of the characters because it helps you to understand this one a little better.) This book did not disappoint and I highly recommend it. And I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book!
July 21, 2021
This is the fourth book in the series, each book focuses on a new couple and can be read as a standalone, but really, it’s way more fun to read them in order.
This book tells us Larson and Canyon’s story and it was one of my most anticipated books of the year. I was intrigued by Larson since book one and I couldn’t wait to read about him.
Larson is a fireman; he loves remodeling houses and creating woodwork. He’s a tall muscular man and for years all he’s heard is that his desires don’t match with his body type. He’s been treated so horribly by men that he’s closed off. Even his best friends don’t know his real self.
Canyon is a retired CEO. He’s been working so hard for twenty years that he barely had any time for himself. He decides to retire and moves back to Nashville and that’s where he meets Larson.
Larson is my favorite character in the series and I felt really protective of him. I wanted his significant other to be perfect for him. I wanted him to help Larson realize that he is perfect just the way he is and take care of his broken heart. And Canyon was his perfect match. It was absolutely wonderful to see them grow closer and their relationship to evolve and grow. They just warmed my heart and made me melt.
One of the things I adore in the author’s books is the family themes. Larson’s family is unique and entertaining and they love him fiercely (protective big brother Zander was awesome!). And Canyon’s parents are also fun and really supportive. And then we have Larson’s friend’s, his found family, who really stepped up for him in this book.
This book was all I could hope for and then even more! I couldn’t put it down and at the same time I didn’t want it to end, I already miss Larson and Canyon and want to reread it. It was sweet and funny and the chemistry between Larson and Canyon was stunning! Their happily ever after just made so very happy. I loved every word. And one more thing, I really really liked the surprise cameo in the epilogue.
I received a free copy of this book and this is my honest review
This book tells us Larson and Canyon’s story and it was one of my most anticipated books of the year. I was intrigued by Larson since book one and I couldn’t wait to read about him.
Larson is a fireman; he loves remodeling houses and creating woodwork. He’s a tall muscular man and for years all he’s heard is that his desires don’t match with his body type. He’s been treated so horribly by men that he’s closed off. Even his best friends don’t know his real self.
Canyon is a retired CEO. He’s been working so hard for twenty years that he barely had any time for himself. He decides to retire and moves back to Nashville and that’s where he meets Larson.
Larson is my favorite character in the series and I felt really protective of him. I wanted his significant other to be perfect for him. I wanted him to help Larson realize that he is perfect just the way he is and take care of his broken heart. And Canyon was his perfect match. It was absolutely wonderful to see them grow closer and their relationship to evolve and grow. They just warmed my heart and made me melt.
One of the things I adore in the author’s books is the family themes. Larson’s family is unique and entertaining and they love him fiercely (protective big brother Zander was awesome!). And Canyon’s parents are also fun and really supportive. And then we have Larson’s friend’s, his found family, who really stepped up for him in this book.
This book was all I could hope for and then even more! I couldn’t put it down and at the same time I didn’t want it to end, I already miss Larson and Canyon and want to reread it. It was sweet and funny and the chemistry between Larson and Canyon was stunning! Their happily ever after just made so very happy. I loved every word. And one more thing, I really really liked the surprise cameo in the epilogue.
I received a free copy of this book and this is my honest review
September 26, 2023
Larson knows that Doms think he is too big to be a little and he'll never find his own Daddy. So he buries himself in remodelling homes, creating stunning woodwork and his work as a firefighter. Then he spots a new moderator in DASH wearing a lace bodysuit and everything changes. Canyon has retired from the corporate world and moved back to Nashville and after a request from an old friend, he finds himself at DASH drawn to blushing a little across the room. Canyon tries to find himself a hobby but that leads him to Larson's home and seeing him across the club is very different to discussing interests in person. When Canyon’s offer to take Larson to DASH forces them to talk about their secrets, will it all be too much? Can the tattooed Dom with piercings and a love of lace be the Daddy the tall, muscular little needs?
I really enjoyed this story with the dream come true for Larson and the gentle way that Canyon treated him was perfect. I loved the way that the other littles and their Daddies went to bat for Larson to make absolutely sure that Canyon was the right man for him and didn't break his heart. This was a story high on emotions and they were sensitively told so that I could feel them as it unfolded. I loved Marley the dog and how he immediately responded to Larson. Easy to read, feel and understand. This is an MM story with mature content and a BSDM-like DDLB dynamic with diapers.
I really enjoyed this story with the dream come true for Larson and the gentle way that Canyon treated him was perfect. I loved the way that the other littles and their Daddies went to bat for Larson to make absolutely sure that Canyon was the right man for him and didn't break his heart. This was a story high on emotions and they were sensitively told so that I could feel them as it unfolded. I loved Marley the dog and how he immediately responded to Larson. Easy to read, feel and understand. This is an MM story with mature content and a BSDM-like DDLB dynamic with diapers.
July 29, 2021
Story: 4.5 Stars
I've been beyond eager to read Larson's story - and longing for his HEA - since meeting him several books ago (he appears in the author's Undisclosed and crossover Johnson Family Rules series), and I adore the man all the more now.
Larson is such a gentle and sweet man deserving of every happiness, who's never felt free to completely be himself and is convinced he'll never find a Daddy who'll understand, embrace, and love him fully. Enter Canyon. Their relationship is a first for both - Larson (38) in having a Daddy, and Canyon (early 40s) being Daddy to a Little (yes, there's some ABDL) - and the vulnerabilities they share with each other is what makes their story especially hopeful and heartwarming.
This story is as much about finding love and acceptance as it is opening oneself up to receiving it in return. It's a sweet, thoughtful, unhurried, funny, and heartfelt journey, and everything that I'd hoped for Larson.
Another terrific aspect is Larson's fiercely protective and hilarious family and friends, who factor in heavily here so I'd recommend reading the author's crossover stories and series beforehand for maximum enjoyment. Plus, they're all terrific reads, to say nothing of the Diplodikus backstory... (lol). I received an advance reading e-copy of this book and have left this honest review voluntarily.
I've been beyond eager to read Larson's story - and longing for his HEA - since meeting him several books ago (he appears in the author's Undisclosed and crossover Johnson Family Rules series), and I adore the man all the more now.
Larson is such a gentle and sweet man deserving of every happiness, who's never felt free to completely be himself and is convinced he'll never find a Daddy who'll understand, embrace, and love him fully. Enter Canyon. Their relationship is a first for both - Larson (38) in having a Daddy, and Canyon (early 40s) being Daddy to a Little (yes, there's some ABDL) - and the vulnerabilities they share with each other is what makes their story especially hopeful and heartwarming.
This story is as much about finding love and acceptance as it is opening oneself up to receiving it in return. It's a sweet, thoughtful, unhurried, funny, and heartfelt journey, and everything that I'd hoped for Larson.
Another terrific aspect is Larson's fiercely protective and hilarious family and friends, who factor in heavily here so I'd recommend reading the author's crossover stories and series beforehand for maximum enjoyment. Plus, they're all terrific reads, to say nothing of the Diplodikus backstory... (lol). I received an advance reading e-copy of this book and have left this honest review voluntarily.
March 6, 2023
- an MM daddy romance! dads best friend, age play, found family trope!
- even just as friends they’re so cute together
- he bought Larson a new toy🥺
- i LOVE their banter
- their first kiss!!!
- Zander is the best big brother 🥺
- going out for dinner with all of Larson’s friends was such a fun scene
- this first time in DASH was so perfect!
- Larson is happy, therefore, i am happy
- and Canyon is such a loving character
- he just wants to do everything for Larson i love them so much
- if Larson doesn’t quit his job soon i swear to god
- their sex scenes are so fucking hotttt
- Larson and Merrick’s heart to heart 🥺
- I LOVE THEM
- so much communication
- his going away party!!
- THE PUPPY
- nah i acc love Canyon’s parents so much 😂
- would of loved a family dinner scene
- have i mentioned that i love them
- omg the epilogue was PERFECT
- such good character development throughout the book!! so proud of all the progress they made
- would of loved to of seen them make an actual play room
- after seeing Larson so sad for so long it was just the best way to conclude his story
- even just as friends they’re so cute together
- he bought Larson a new toy🥺
- i LOVE their banter
- their first kiss!!!
- Zander is the best big brother 🥺
- going out for dinner with all of Larson’s friends was such a fun scene
- this first time in DASH was so perfect!
- Larson is happy, therefore, i am happy
- and Canyon is such a loving character
- he just wants to do everything for Larson i love them so much
- if Larson doesn’t quit his job soon i swear to god
- their sex scenes are so fucking hotttt
- Larson and Merrick’s heart to heart 🥺
- I LOVE THEM
- so much communication
- his going away party!!
- THE PUPPY
- nah i acc love Canyon’s parents so much 😂
- would of loved a family dinner scene
- have i mentioned that i love them
- omg the epilogue was PERFECT
- such good character development throughout the book!! so proud of all the progress they made
- would of loved to of seen them make an actual play room
- after seeing Larson so sad for so long it was just the best way to conclude his story
August 1, 2021
So glad Larson's story was written.
I kept wondering when he would get his time to shine. It just seemed he had to wait such a long time. This series has been great to read but I kind of get confused with the back characters sometimes knowing that some of them are in the same universe as Larson but are on a different series and have to try to remember where are are in that universe. Got some of Larson's story in Sanders book but not enough. Hard to believe he was able to hide so much from his so called good friends for so many years. Between his friends not seeing what was in front of them and none of them really knowing a little I guess it would have been difficult. But with the interaction of all these people all the time how did they not know about Zander. 20 years please. That just being dumb blind. Over all a good story but also a little heart breaking knowing how much Larson hid from the world.
I kept wondering when he would get his time to shine. It just seemed he had to wait such a long time. This series has been great to read but I kind of get confused with the back characters sometimes knowing that some of them are in the same universe as Larson but are on a different series and have to try to remember where are are in that universe. Got some of Larson's story in Sanders book but not enough. Hard to believe he was able to hide so much from his so called good friends for so many years. Between his friends not seeing what was in front of them and none of them really knowing a little I guess it would have been difficult. But with the interaction of all these people all the time how did they not know about Zander. 20 years please. That just being dumb blind. Over all a good story but also a little heart breaking knowing how much Larson hid from the world.
January 13, 2022
This book was another of my favorites in the Undisclosed series. In this story you meet a guy named Larson. He knows two things : DOMS think that he’s too big to be a little and that he’ll never find a Daddy.
Larson buries himself in work at the firehouse and creating stunning woodwork. He tells himself that he’s happy until he meets Canyon.
Canyon is a guy who has run a successful business. He decides to move back to Nashville. A friend reaches out to him with a request. He finds himself at DASH his friend’s Gay BDSM club. He finds himself drawn to a blushing little across the room. Larson sees Canyon and is attracted to him. Larson doesn’t think that a DOM will want a little like him. When Larson and Canyon meet they find that they are great together as Little and Daddy. I liked how Canyon was with Larson. Larson was able to be himself as a Little with Canyon when others rejected him. I liked reading this book from start to finish.
Larson buries himself in work at the firehouse and creating stunning woodwork. He tells himself that he’s happy until he meets Canyon.
Canyon is a guy who has run a successful business. He decides to move back to Nashville. A friend reaches out to him with a request. He finds himself at DASH his friend’s Gay BDSM club. He finds himself drawn to a blushing little across the room. Larson sees Canyon and is attracted to him. Larson doesn’t think that a DOM will want a little like him. When Larson and Canyon meet they find that they are great together as Little and Daddy. I liked how Canyon was with Larson. Larson was able to be himself as a Little with Canyon when others rejected him. I liked reading this book from start to finish.
January 25, 2022
Johnson Family Series Overlap Issue
I liked the book but was frustrated that this series intertwines with the Johnson Family series mid stream. I had started on the Johnson Family series. I got to book 3 and found that Lars had a boyfriend. That was very confusing because he didn’t have a boyfriend in book 2 in the Johnson Family series. It took me some searching to find out that Larson’s story was actually in this separate series. I understand using a link character to tie a series into a spin-off but it’s challenging for readers to follow multiple series that are being written simultaneously with interwoven story lines and characters. I did come find this and read this book because I wanted Larson’s story, but the character overlap could have been done more smoothly.
Good story. Good characters. Just frustrated on how the series were handled in terms of publication / timing.
I liked the book but was frustrated that this series intertwines with the Johnson Family series mid stream. I had started on the Johnson Family series. I got to book 3 and found that Lars had a boyfriend. That was very confusing because he didn’t have a boyfriend in book 2 in the Johnson Family series. It took me some searching to find out that Larson’s story was actually in this separate series. I understand using a link character to tie a series into a spin-off but it’s challenging for readers to follow multiple series that are being written simultaneously with interwoven story lines and characters. I did come find this and read this book because I wanted Larson’s story, but the character overlap could have been done more smoothly.
Good story. Good characters. Just frustrated on how the series were handled in terms of publication / timing.
October 6, 2023
This was a sweet DDlb novel and exactly the angst-free book I needed to read. That said, there were definitely flaws and many times that I had to suspend my disbelief.
Everyone in Landon's family is kinky and into BDSM - his siblings, parents, grandmother - and they all play in the same space, which is rather awkward and very strange. Despite being in the scene for a long time, Landon and Canyon never had a discussion about limits or safewords or what their DDlb relationship would really look like. That isn't mature kink and is dangerous. There were lots of times where one of them thought "we never talked about this limit" and that is not how kink works.
This is obviously a novel set in an established universe and there were lots of characters and relationships that weren't defined well and just thrown in.
That said, I could mostly overlook those things and enjoy the book for the developing relationship. I also loved Landon's journey from fireman to carpenter.
Everyone in Landon's family is kinky and into BDSM - his siblings, parents, grandmother - and they all play in the same space, which is rather awkward and very strange. Despite being in the scene for a long time, Landon and Canyon never had a discussion about limits or safewords or what their DDlb relationship would really look like. That isn't mature kink and is dangerous. There were lots of times where one of them thought "we never talked about this limit" and that is not how kink works.
This is obviously a novel set in an established universe and there were lots of characters and relationships that weren't defined well and just thrown in.
That said, I could mostly overlook those things and enjoy the book for the developing relationship. I also loved Landon's journey from fireman to carpenter.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 29, 2021
Simply Amazing 💞💞
Oh Wow.... Absolutely Brilliant couldn't put this down been waiting for this and Carly Marie doesn't disappoint, Larson & Canyon are amazing together the connection is instant and truly beautiful despite Larson doubts having always been told he's too big to be a little so he's been hiding it from family and friends accept for his older brother Zander who's very protective of him, covering it up with his work as a fireman what's very stressful job and his love off woodwork. Canyon sees straight away that he needs help relaxing and enjoy being the beautiful boy he is inside and out what an amazing daddy he his got piercings & loves lingerie too what a bonus these two help each other become what they are meant to be and show there friends and family the simply amazing daddy and his little bit... So cute.... Recommend so much you'll love it. 💖💖
Oh Wow.... Absolutely Brilliant couldn't put this down been waiting for this and Carly Marie doesn't disappoint, Larson & Canyon are amazing together the connection is instant and truly beautiful despite Larson doubts having always been told he's too big to be a little so he's been hiding it from family and friends accept for his older brother Zander who's very protective of him, covering it up with his work as a fireman what's very stressful job and his love off woodwork. Canyon sees straight away that he needs help relaxing and enjoy being the beautiful boy he is inside and out what an amazing daddy he his got piercings & loves lingerie too what a bonus these two help each other become what they are meant to be and show there friends and family the simply amazing daddy and his little bit... So cute.... Recommend so much you'll love it. 💖💖
July 30, 2021
Larson had me intrigued since the first time he is mentioned...a big quiet shy guy who hangs out with Doms. And with every book in this world, a little hint is given about him, making me more intrigued. And finally we get his story and I am happy to say I was not disappointed!! Larson and Canyon are perfect. They had me cracking up and making my heart melt for them. I wanted to cuddle Larson and make all his stress go away. I'm glad Canyon saw beyond Larson's size and stepped in to be the Daddy Larson needed. A Daddy with a sexy secret....HOT. Ms Marie just keeps getting me more and more addicted with every book. I need more of them. This book can be read as a stand alone but characters from all her books are connected in some great way. It is definitely worth reading all of them, they are all awesome.
October 17, 2021
I had really enjoyed the first two books in the Johnson Family series and couldn't wait for the third, hoping it would be Larson's story. It was a very happy surprise to find it in the Undisclosed series. I love how Carly Marie has blended her Finding Home, Johnson Family and Undisclosed series(s). Makes for great reading fun.
Larson isn't your typical Little. He's tall, muscular. Great for a firefighter, but difficult for his self esteem when Daddy after Daddy rejects him. At first glance. Canyon has been a Dom his entire adult life, but never a Daddy. When he sees Larson at a Little's night, his interest is sparked. Complicating his attraction is the fact that Larson is the son of the couple who guided him through learning to be a Dom.
Canyon is warned off. By Larson's brother and father. It's a great story. Glad he didn't listen.
Larson isn't your typical Little. He's tall, muscular. Great for a firefighter, but difficult for his self esteem when Daddy after Daddy rejects him. At first glance. Canyon has been a Dom his entire adult life, but never a Daddy. When he sees Larson at a Little's night, his interest is sparked. Complicating his attraction is the fact that Larson is the son of the couple who guided him through learning to be a Dom.
Canyon is warned off. By Larson's brother and father. It's a great story. Glad he didn't listen.
May 5, 2025
Sunday’s Story Spotlight – Secrets by Carly Marie
Secrets is another beautifully written, emotionally resonant entry in the Undisclosed series. Carly Marie has a remarkable ability to tap into the quiet, intimate moments that define a relationship—and she does so with tenderness and restraint here.
This story focuses on two men carrying heavy emotional baggage, finding solace in one another through an evolving Daddy/boy dynamic that feels deeply rooted in care, not control. It’s not a flashy romance—it’s a slow, aching burn that rewards readers with emotional clarity and a deeply satisfying connection.
If you're looking for a Daddy romance that focuses on the healing and safety those dynamics can offer, Secrets is one not to miss.
#SundaysStorySpotlight #Secrets #GoodreadsReads #MMRomance #DaddyRomance #QueerLit #UndisclosedSeries #CarlyMarie
Secrets is another beautifully written, emotionally resonant entry in the Undisclosed series. Carly Marie has a remarkable ability to tap into the quiet, intimate moments that define a relationship—and she does so with tenderness and restraint here.
This story focuses on two men carrying heavy emotional baggage, finding solace in one another through an evolving Daddy/boy dynamic that feels deeply rooted in care, not control. It’s not a flashy romance—it’s a slow, aching burn that rewards readers with emotional clarity and a deeply satisfying connection.
If you're looking for a Daddy romance that focuses on the healing and safety those dynamics can offer, Secrets is one not to miss.
#SundaysStorySpotlight #Secrets #GoodreadsReads #MMRomance #DaddyRomance #QueerLit #UndisclosedSeries #CarlyMarie
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