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Daddy’s Boy #1
A Daddy for Alexi
Can Alexi find the daddy of his dreams?
Lonely and lost, Alexi Drake is looking for a caring hand. Starting a new job with the same anxieties, he doesn’t think he’ll ever feel wanted, let alone someone who will understand him. But will the kindness of a stranger change that?
Overworked and under-laid, Warren Raines is searching for someone special to share himself with. Touch is his love language. He’s armed with a giant stuffed teddy, and a need to please. Will he finally find someone to have fun with?
Dressed up and playing the part, they find something special... but can they complete each other?
A DADDY FOR ALEXI is the start of a brand new series! You’ll find age gap, age play, and plenty of femboy fantasy. Each book in the series is standalone, although characters are known to make a guest appearance.
Lonely and lost, Alexi Drake is looking for a caring hand. Starting a new job with the same anxieties, he doesn’t think he’ll ever feel wanted, let alone someone who will understand him. But will the kindness of a stranger change that?
Overworked and under-laid, Warren Raines is searching for someone special to share himself with. Touch is his love language. He’s armed with a giant stuffed teddy, and a need to please. Will he finally find someone to have fun with?
Dressed up and playing the part, they find something special... but can they complete each other?
A DADDY FOR ALEXI is the start of a brand new series! You’ll find age gap, age play, and plenty of femboy fantasy. Each book in the series is standalone, although characters are known to make a guest appearance.
112 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 30, 2021
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Joe Satoria
75 books148 followersHeya! I'm Joe Satoria, I write sweet and spicy MM romances.
I mostly write Daddies and D/s dynamics in my pairings... some soft and sweet, other dark and dangerous.
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I mostly write Daddies and D/s dynamics in my pairings... some soft and sweet, other dark and dangerous.
As a queer person using he/they pronouns, I am an own voices author, which means you're reading through the eyes of lived experience... only the gay relationships part, definitely not the dangerous Daddies... oops!
Stay caught up with my and join my newsletter:
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September 2, 2021
This is 2/5 stars for me!
Tropes:
✅ Age gap
✅ Daddy kink
✅ Ageplay
✅ Femme boy
What more could one ask for? … A lot, apparently, because it didn’t hold up.
So let’s talk about what I liked about this book. One, it in theory holds all the things I love plus a love of Ghibli which is great. Alexi is cute, I liked his style and his shyness. He suffers from anxiety and Warren is a supposedly good daddy (he does offer him calm and support at least), helping him be calm through his attacks and stressful situations. This book is sweet fluff and kind of insta-love in that we don’t get much of the ‘development’ before the I love you shows up, even when time has passed.
Things I didn’t like… well. While Satoria’s book promises all of what I listed above as the tropes, I didn’t feel we got much to be done with it. Or, it was there, but everything felt superficial. Nothing happened in this book, it felt like, even though I can point to events. They met up, Warren flirts, invites Alexi over and they sort of but don’t really communicate they’re open to more than just playing video games?
Then we get into more issues. One, it’s not SUPER bad but there needs to be some more editing done. I saw some formatting and grammar errors. Story wise - Warren says he wants to take things slow and then… they end up having sex immediately after. I know someone can get swept up in the moment but Alexi even expressed being anxious to have sex but then they do it? Felt weird.
Warren claims he’s a Daddy and Alexi is a boy but we don’t really get that much actual kink play. Like, clothing sure, and he likes stuffed animals but it’s not really incorporated like other reads I’ve seen. There’s NEVER a discussion of safe words or boundaries in this book. There’s even a spot where Warren says “Good boys don’t say no, do they?” And Alexi agrees.
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Major red flag alert. I’ve read some 24/7 dynamic Daddy/little books and all of them discussed limits and safe words. Even if it was just a sentence or two mentioning it. This felt like either unsafe play or, reality was, they were just really vanilla. As someone who’s read a lot in this genre and kink, I think calling it age play is false advertising. The Daddy kink is very light. Yes he makes decisions for him and I could see where the author was *wanting* to take it but it just didn’t do it for me.
Warren also steps into the typical financial support role - Alexi quits both jobs he has at the same company, stays at home, and just moved in with him after a few weeks because of some light pestering. Again, I’ve read instalove where they move in after a week together. I don’t hate it in theory but it just didn’t feel tightly executed. Especially when he used an animal to get Alexi to come visit and sleepover every night instead of respecting that boundary?
The sex scenes felt lack luster for me. There were weird metaphors, including “like squeezing a tube for yoghurt” or something to that effect and just. No. I was skimming over them honestly. The writing itself felt a bit choppy and not complete, and the ending was weirdly abrupt. It felt unfinished or just needed more time for a proper HEA.
The only point of real tension is at 80% with some ex drama that wasn’t even like, satisfying in any way. I know the ex is the MC in the next book and I’m going to read it just because it sounds like a redemption arc or hidden trauma which will hopefully be more interesting? I genuinely want this author to grow because the concepts sound so good on paper, it’s just the execution wasn’t here for this book.
All in all, it’s two stars because while the potential is very much there it needs to be worked on.
Tropes:
✅ Age gap
✅ Daddy kink
✅ Ageplay
✅ Femme boy
What more could one ask for? … A lot, apparently, because it didn’t hold up.
So let’s talk about what I liked about this book. One, it in theory holds all the things I love plus a love of Ghibli which is great. Alexi is cute, I liked his style and his shyness. He suffers from anxiety and Warren is a supposedly good daddy (he does offer him calm and support at least), helping him be calm through his attacks and stressful situations. This book is sweet fluff and kind of insta-love in that we don’t get much of the ‘development’ before the I love you shows up, even when time has passed.
Things I didn’t like… well. While Satoria’s book promises all of what I listed above as the tropes, I didn’t feel we got much to be done with it. Or, it was there, but everything felt superficial. Nothing happened in this book, it felt like, even though I can point to events. They met up, Warren flirts, invites Alexi over and they sort of but don’t really communicate they’re open to more than just playing video games?
Then we get into more issues. One, it’s not SUPER bad but there needs to be some more editing done. I saw some formatting and grammar errors. Story wise - Warren says he wants to take things slow and then… they end up having sex immediately after. I know someone can get swept up in the moment but Alexi even expressed being anxious to have sex but then they do it? Felt weird.
Warren claims he’s a Daddy and Alexi is a boy but we don’t really get that much actual kink play. Like, clothing sure, and he likes stuffed animals but it’s not really incorporated like other reads I’ve seen. There’s NEVER a discussion of safe words or boundaries in this book. There’s even a spot where Warren says “Good boys don’t say no, do they?” And Alexi agrees.
🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩
Major red flag alert. I’ve read some 24/7 dynamic Daddy/little books and all of them discussed limits and safe words. Even if it was just a sentence or two mentioning it. This felt like either unsafe play or, reality was, they were just really vanilla. As someone who’s read a lot in this genre and kink, I think calling it age play is false advertising. The Daddy kink is very light. Yes he makes decisions for him and I could see where the author was *wanting* to take it but it just didn’t do it for me.
Warren also steps into the typical financial support role - Alexi quits both jobs he has at the same company, stays at home, and just moved in with him after a few weeks because of some light pestering. Again, I’ve read instalove where they move in after a week together. I don’t hate it in theory but it just didn’t feel tightly executed. Especially when he used an animal to get Alexi to come visit and sleepover every night instead of respecting that boundary?
The sex scenes felt lack luster for me. There were weird metaphors, including “like squeezing a tube for yoghurt” or something to that effect and just. No. I was skimming over them honestly. The writing itself felt a bit choppy and not complete, and the ending was weirdly abrupt. It felt unfinished or just needed more time for a proper HEA.
The only point of real tension is at 80% with some ex drama that wasn’t even like, satisfying in any way. I know the ex is the MC in the next book and I’m going to read it just because it sounds like a redemption arc or hidden trauma which will hopefully be more interesting? I genuinely want this author to grow because the concepts sound so good on paper, it’s just the execution wasn’t here for this book.
All in all, it’s two stars because while the potential is very much there it needs to be worked on.
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July 1, 2021Proofread.
Goodness this was not an easy read. Good plot and storyline that needed to be added to. So many open storylines that I was left disappointed with it. Ending was terribly written. Please proof read this....
Goodness this was not an easy read. Good plot and storyline that needed to be added to. So many open storylines that I was left disappointed with it. Ending was terribly written. Please proof read this....
July 3, 2021
My heart went out for ALexi
Lexi is very alone in a job he is not enjoying , it makes him very anxious and sometimes can trigger panic attacks. He lives in a bedroom in a shared house with the fear that the people who own the house will be kicking him out when they need it for nursery. But Alexi has a secret he likes to dress up, he likes toys and he wants a daddy to look after him.
Warren is stressed at work he’s put in 110% in and isn’t until he meets ALexi that he works out what he’s missing but he knows he’s got to be careful. Alexi is so shy and flighty but Warren knows he wants to get to know this young man. When Warren gets Alexi to agree to come round to his to play some video games everything changes for both of them when they both Find out each other’s kinks. And talk about how they are attracted to one another. They agreed to take it slow but that just doesn’t happen the chemistry between these two is off the charts!! the way that Warren takes care of Alexi is just outstanding all he wants to do is take care of him , make him happy and make sure he doesn’t have a worry in the world. Warren will do anything to make his boy happy
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I smiled throughout it just left me feeling very warm inside. I’ve got quite emotional with Alexi just think about what you’ve been through Fat the ending was just the best. I cannot wait to read Joe Satoria’s next book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lexi is very alone in a job he is not enjoying , it makes him very anxious and sometimes can trigger panic attacks. He lives in a bedroom in a shared house with the fear that the people who own the house will be kicking him out when they need it for nursery. But Alexi has a secret he likes to dress up, he likes toys and he wants a daddy to look after him.
Warren is stressed at work he’s put in 110% in and isn’t until he meets ALexi that he works out what he’s missing but he knows he’s got to be careful. Alexi is so shy and flighty but Warren knows he wants to get to know this young man. When Warren gets Alexi to agree to come round to his to play some video games everything changes for both of them when they both Find out each other’s kinks. And talk about how they are attracted to one another. They agreed to take it slow but that just doesn’t happen the chemistry between these two is off the charts!! the way that Warren takes care of Alexi is just outstanding all he wants to do is take care of him , make him happy and make sure he doesn’t have a worry in the world. Warren will do anything to make his boy happy
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I smiled throughout it just left me feeling very warm inside. I’ve got quite emotional with Alexi just think about what you’ve been through Fat the ending was just the best. I cannot wait to read Joe Satoria’s next book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 23, 2025
Wow this is poorly written
August 4, 2021
2.5 Stars.
Ok, it was short and everything happened so fast that I don't feel like I really know the characters. I would have loved if the book had 100 more pages so things wouldn't have to happen so fast.
Ok, it was short and everything happened so fast that I don't feel like I really know the characters. I would have loved if the book had 100 more pages so things wouldn't have to happen so fast.
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December 31, 2023dnf @ 44%
the writing style of this one just didn't work for me, unfortunately
the writing style of this one just didn't work for me, unfortunately
July 10, 2021
The addition starts with the book cover….yeah…yeah…yeah don’t judge a book by its cover they say ….well we all do it and this one here it is the scratch to your itch or better yet the filling to your oreos! Speaking of filling…..wait, that’s for later. Within the first chapters you get the panoramic view of whom you’re dealing with! This is book is part of the Daddy’s Boy series why just read one when you can start at the beginning and keep reading through the series it won’t be a waste of time. Alexi is so sweet, personality that attracts the right kind of people and him trying to deal with his panic attacks is heart breaking (something that isn’t written about in so many stories) Warren is a daddy who just wants someone to accept him for him and coming armed with his love langue willing to work for it Alexi is perfect and he perfect for Alexi but can they figure that out and can they both find what they are looking for happiness, acceptance and love?
September 11, 2021
Something told me when I saw this title that it would be different from anything that we have seen from Joe Satoria. A Daddy for Alexi is an amazing read that combines the Daddy/ boy kink with love and care. Alexi has a lot of anxiety about life, he struggles to work in the office around people. He doesn’t do well when anyone is yelling. We just want to wrap him in his onesie and hold him. Warren can see that Alexi is struggling with everything in his day-to-day life. But one lunch is all that it takes for him to realize there is something special about this young man. Warren finds ways that he can help Alexi at work and at home. But the two need to work together to make things last. Onesies and cats are the favorite part of this book. Okay, don’t look at whipped cream the same way either. Love this new series. We need more already.
September 1, 2021
This is one of those books where you start off feeling pretty positive about the couple, but by the end, you really want them to break up. Warren is not great. The entire thing with his ex and him being like "you can be internet friends, but you can never visit him in person, or say anything that I would disagree with, that would "poison his mind". . . was just the last nail in the coffic for me with this character.
Yeah, I get they had a bad break up, but honestly, I don't think Warren would be okay with Alexi having any friends, ever. He's far too obsessed with being the sole provider of his every need, and it is really upsetting. He crossed the line, somewhere, from being a Daddy, just wanting to spoil and care for his little, into something much more toxic and borderline abusive.
Yeah, I get they had a bad break up, but honestly, I don't think Warren would be okay with Alexi having any friends, ever. He's far too obsessed with being the sole provider of his every need, and it is really upsetting. He crossed the line, somewhere, from being a Daddy, just wanting to spoil and care for his little, into something much more toxic and borderline abusive.
October 20, 2021
Fun but Boring
The book was cute but i was not aware of how short is was going to be. That is not a terrible thing, but it strange as it was too long to be smut but also to short to be well rounded. The Characters were fun but there seems to be parts that was put in just for drama but added nothing to the story.
1) why was the boss unhappy that Alexi was his assisant? He was agressive towards him for no reason and stopped just was fast as he started.
2) I get we need to meet Benny for the second book but why paint hima as if he was this evil person and then make Alexi cut thier friendship. To me it seemed to make more sense to leave him as an online friend and us that angle to introduce the future character.
The book was cute but i was not aware of how short is was going to be. That is not a terrible thing, but it strange as it was too long to be smut but also to short to be well rounded. The Characters were fun but there seems to be parts that was put in just for drama but added nothing to the story.
1) why was the boss unhappy that Alexi was his assisant? He was agressive towards him for no reason and stopped just was fast as he started.
2) I get we need to meet Benny for the second book but why paint hima as if he was this evil person and then make Alexi cut thier friendship. To me it seemed to make more sense to leave him as an online friend and us that angle to introduce the future character.
December 27, 2021
Not for me, 2.5 stars
While at its core it is a cute little read about a boy and his Daddy, it just never fully came together. Alexi has severe anxiety but yet was calling Warren Daddy after having 2 lunches with him. And after I thought was only a week, it was mentioned that they had been together for a few weeks, not that we witnessed any of that apparently. Could also use a serious round of editing. I don't think I will read the next book only because these are not the Daddy/boy books I like. I need something with more going on then just intimate scenes and forced conflict.
While at its core it is a cute little read about a boy and his Daddy, it just never fully came together. Alexi has severe anxiety but yet was calling Warren Daddy after having 2 lunches with him. And after I thought was only a week, it was mentioned that they had been together for a few weeks, not that we witnessed any of that apparently. Could also use a serious round of editing. I don't think I will read the next book only because these are not the Daddy/boy books I like. I need something with more going on then just intimate scenes and forced conflict.
March 22, 2022
I have read this before, over a year ago. I should say, attempted to read. I remember this was a DNF because Warren gave Alexi a made up job to keep him close. There would be a meeting of the executives and Alexi would be doing a coloring page. This was silly. I like Daddy/boy when the boy is an adult who needs the regression to relax from a stressful day. Alexi only had inner stressors and was childlike 24/7. I didn’t like his character. Warren was okay. I read past that part this time. There is a great deal of odd writing in this book with poor sentence structure and word choices. I was editing more than enjoying. DNF 62%
August 15, 2022
Sweet
I do love a good daddy/boy book and this was sweet. Alexi is a super shy boy who has a hard time at his job as a service representative and runs into Warren who is in the marketing department. Warren's daddy's instincts kick in and he takes Alexi to get coffee and try to help ease his anxiety. Their friendship grows into a loving daddy/boy relationship with cute onesies and a kitten named Sugar. I have to say that there were a lot of typos and incomplete sentences that kinda took me off guard but not enough to stop reading. The next book is Benny's, who was Alexi's online friend and Warren's ex.
I do love a good daddy/boy book and this was sweet. Alexi is a super shy boy who has a hard time at his job as a service representative and runs into Warren who is in the marketing department. Warren's daddy's instincts kick in and he takes Alexi to get coffee and try to help ease his anxiety. Their friendship grows into a loving daddy/boy relationship with cute onesies and a kitten named Sugar. I have to say that there were a lot of typos and incomplete sentences that kinda took me off guard but not enough to stop reading. The next book is Benny's, who was Alexi's online friend and Warren's ex.
July 9, 2021
Eep. Well, I finished it. I've got to say that with the hype this was getting, I was horribly disappointed that this wasn't edited. Proofreading errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. I gave some leeway as the author isn't from the US and is an indie, but sadly, it just wasn't enough for me to give this more than a two because that's what I give if I actually read through to the end. If I hadn't been reading for review, I would've DNF's because other than all the errors, the cliche phrases and whacky analogies (OMG!) would have done me in.
July 3, 2021
Aww, this was such a sweet read. Alexi is a bit like a precious Teddy that needs lots of cuddles and looking after and Warren fills that role perfectly. They have such a lovely bond with lots of heat too. But actually it's about acknowledgement and embracing another person's personality and struggles. Alexi had a difficult upbringing and suffers from anxiety and Warren is a good support for him. I thought the story was well written and had a good flow to it.
July 10, 2021
Needs work
I tried to like this book. It sounds like it could be good with a bit more feedback from an editor I think. Between missing words, incomplete sentences (which don't normally bother me. It happens) but the constant repeating the same thing from each pov....it gets old. I 2asnt able to finish reading this. If this book gets a good refreshed edit, I'll give it another shot n
I tried to like this book. It sounds like it could be good with a bit more feedback from an editor I think. Between missing words, incomplete sentences (which don't normally bother me. It happens) but the constant repeating the same thing from each pov....it gets old. I 2asnt able to finish reading this. If this book gets a good refreshed edit, I'll give it another shot n
July 14, 2021
Alexi is lonely working at a job he doesn't enjoy. He feels anxious and is worried he'll need to leave his shared apartment. Warren is a stressed out mess himself. When he meets Alexi he realizes what he's been missing, his dominant caring side. I really enjoyed the story! I especially loved the femme side of Alexi. The story was really well written, highly recommend.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 25, 2021
A fun, sweet book. The 1st in a series best read in order (but not totally necessary; however, the characters do show up in each others' stories so it's nice). Not a lot of Daddy/Boy scenes, especially in the last 3 books, just more of an age/power exchange.
4 books out now (#2 Daddy for Benito, #3 Daddy for Cosimo and #4 Daddy for Damian, with it looks like at least 1 more ~ Theo and Emile?)
4 books out now (#2 Daddy for Benito, #3 Daddy for Cosimo and #4 Daddy for Damian, with it looks like at least 1 more ~ Theo and Emile?)
June 30, 2021
This was such a cute read. Alexi is absolutely adorable and I love how well Warren took care of him. Also, how do I start my own cat cafe? I really want to know! If you like relatively low-angst, quick reads this one is definitely for you! I’m looking forward to reading A Daddy for Benito very soon (hint hint Joe!).
July 1, 2021
Cute short read.
I love the concept for this story and adored Alexi. Life is hard snd we all have our struggles and pasts plus our wants and desires. That touch of realism made this so much more enjoyable. Unfortunately I had trouble connecting to the characters. The read felt a little jumpy to me with pieces not quite connecting. I am looking forward to reading Benny’s story.
I love the concept for this story and adored Alexi. Life is hard snd we all have our struggles and pasts plus our wants and desires. That touch of realism made this so much more enjoyable. Unfortunately I had trouble connecting to the characters. The read felt a little jumpy to me with pieces not quite connecting. I am looking forward to reading Benny’s story.
July 7, 2021
No spoilers of any kind included.
So this is all I’m going to say about A Daddy For Alexi and that is I thought it was awesome.
I think every story that Joe Satoria weaves is absolutely amazing.
So yes I do recommend A Daddy For Alexi.
*An Advanced Reader Copy was provided by the author, publisher or a promotional service and I have voluntarily chosen to write a fair and honest review*
So this is all I’m going to say about A Daddy For Alexi and that is I thought it was awesome.
I think every story that Joe Satoria weaves is absolutely amazing.
So yes I do recommend A Daddy For Alexi.
*An Advanced Reader Copy was provided by the author, publisher or a promotional service and I have voluntarily chosen to write a fair and honest review*
July 8, 2021
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Alexi and Warren's first meeting was super cute.
They're perfect for each other and it's lovely the way Warren takes care of his boy.
It is an Insta-love and I'm super happy, it seems the perfect way for them to be together.
Alexi and Warren's first meeting was super cute.
They're perfect for each other and it's lovely the way Warren takes care of his boy.
It is an Insta-love and I'm super happy, it seems the perfect way for them to be together.
July 10, 2021
I loved this book. Alexi Drake has severe anxiety and with a new job he feels alone and stressed. Will a strangers kindness be what he needs? Warren Raines is overworked to the max. That leaves little time for fun. He meets Alexi at work and falls for him. Will Warren be able to show Alexi he is safe and he can provide what Alexi needs? Teddy bears and cuddly cuteness ahead.
July 12, 2021
I love age gap and Daddy books. As much as I wanted to give this a better review, I could not. It was almost childishly written. The story was all over the place. Alexi was very immature. I guess I really don't get the way the characters interact or maybe I just don't get that world. If the way play act is suppose to be like this, then maybe it was right on the money.
January 7, 2025
A touching and cozy read as nervous Alexi finally finds peace of mind and a Daddy, he now feels like he fits in the world. Alexi is anxious and struggling but he's the sweetest young man searching for some grounding. Warren couldn't help but fall for this lonely boy, their future was set across the works lunch table. A lovely read.
July 3, 2021
Wow! Amazing Read!,
I loved everything about Warren and Alexi. I read this book in one sitting because I couldn’t put it down. Joe you did an outstanding job writing this book and can’t wait for the next one!
I loved everything about Warren and Alexi. I read this book in one sitting because I couldn’t put it down. Joe you did an outstanding job writing this book and can’t wait for the next one!
July 12, 2021
Wow
I love Joe’s writing. It’s heartfelt and sexy. This book is beautiful, sexy, steamy and I was left so in love with Alexi and his daddy when I finished the book. I hope there are more daddy books from Joe.
I love Joe’s writing. It’s heartfelt and sexy. This book is beautiful, sexy, steamy and I was left so in love with Alexi and his daddy when I finished the book. I hope there are more daddy books from Joe.
July 16, 2021
Normally I love daddy books but definitely not this time. I stopped at chapter 15 cause I just couldn't go on.
There were words missing, which in itself is annoying, but the story line, let me just say no thanks.
There were words missing, which in itself is annoying, but the story line, let me just say no thanks.
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July 17, 2021I gave up. The premise was good, but it was just so disjointed that I gave up. The MC's seemed to just be talking AT each other instead of to. Things would be brought up and then there was no real resolution to them; the characters just moved on. I've got better books waiting for me.
August 13, 2021
Good
I thought this was a great book. Saw it recommended from the author on tiktok and tried it. Very happy with it. I thought it was welland out and the characters really developed quite well.
I thought this was a great book. Saw it recommended from the author on tiktok and tried it. Very happy with it. I thought it was welland out and the characters really developed quite well.
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