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Colt - I went to federal prison when I was only 19, and spent 16 years behind bars. Now at age 38, I finally have my life on the right track, all because I took charge of my situation. I now demand control in every aspect - including in the bedroom. I’ve kept people at a distance and only allowed myself to indulge in casual hook ups where there is no place for emotions. Attachment is what got me into trouble in the first place.

But everything changes when I meet Westin. I know I should leave him alone. He deserves better than me. His soul is spun from sugar and mine is blackened from my sins. But I can’t help myself - everything about the sweet man calls to me; his innocently sexy look, his natural submission, and the way he begs for guidance without having to say a word. The sweet pup needs a Daddy and against my better judgement, I insist that I’m the only man for the job.

Westin - I never thought that having my car crap out on me would actually be a stroke of luck, but it led me to a sizzling hot mechanic named Colt. It’s not just his sculpted body and gorgeous tattoos that I’m drawn to, though; his cool confidence puts me at ease. When he helps me with my car, it leaves me wanting his guidance in every part of my life. Every tiny gesture makes me feel cared for. I desperately want someone to care for me and help me navigate this crazy life.

I just hope I’m good enough. I’m a 20 year old computer geek with no experience with men. I’ve had a bumpy road which left me no time to date or to learn how to be a good partner. I want Colt to teach me everything. I want to be good for him.

Join Colt and Westin in their journey of healing, acceptance, scorching hot domination, and filthy fantasies beyond their wildest dreams. But when their dream life becomes a nightmare and the police come for Colt again, it will be up to Westin to take control and prove his Daddy’s innocence.

**This instant connection, insta-love M/M romance is for readers 18 and up! This series features Daddy kink (no age play) between naughty Daddies who find themselves (or live!) on the wrong side of the law, and their sweet, virginal boys who come to the rescue. These books are low angst, insta-love, full of sweetness, and follow relationships on the fast track. They're also packed with scenes so hot, they'll make you sit up and say, "Yes, Daddy!" They are each a standalone story and can be read in any order.

103 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 4, 2021

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Jayda Marx

85 books538 followers
I live in rural Ohio with my husband and two sons who drive me nuts, but I love them with all my heart. I enjoy reading and writing romance of all types, but gay romance is my forte and favorite! Twice the sexy men? Yes, please! My books tend to be low angst because it hurts my heart, but they do contain lots of heartfelt moments, steamy scenes and a healthy dose of humor. Thank you to everyone for checking out my page and I hope you enjoy my books. Happy reading!

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726 reviews263 followers
December 4, 2022
This was another sweet installment by JM, but not too sweet compared to others I’ve read. The storyline was okay, not too catchy but it was easy and fastpaced as usual. The switch from innocent Westin to sub Westin was also immediate.

Though these two MCs didn’t really have that grip on me, I still like them regardless. Not bad or anything. They were quite mid probably because of the dom/sub trope. I could however feel the seperate connection they had for each other though. It felt personal.

IMO, dom/sub lifestyle is quite intense and too short to cover its depth in a novella but this one was yummy anyway 🤭💅 The third act angst was almost predictable but I liked it still. It’s just something about Jayda, man :’)

And the collar proposal in bdsm also got me goodddd 😮‍💨😫😩
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685 reviews545 followers
July 8, 2023
reread 1: jul 8, 2023 - needed a pallete cleanser.


* sighs in happiness, content, love, joy, awestruck and adoration for this book.

Can Jayda Marx do no wrong????

soft sweet baby angel and i-hate-everyone-in-the-world-but-YOU daddy is GOALS!

4.5 because 😭 why ISN'T this longer??!

I leaned in closer and told him, "I need you to be sure, pup. Because if you agree to be mine, you're mine. I don't share and I go hard. I will expect your full submission, in and out of the bedroom."
Westin's breathing picked up again, making my lips curl into a predatory smile. "That's right; your sexy little body will be mine to do with as I please. I'll own you, use you, and make you feel so good. What do you say, pup? Do you want to be mine?"
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363 reviews452 followers
July 20, 2025
⭐️ 4/5 – Tatted Daddy + Sweet Pup = All the Feels
🌶 3/5 – Daddy's touch? Soft, filthy, and wrapped with a pretty collar.

"Bad Daddy" is an MM Daddy/boy romance with a soft lil sub and a grumpy, tatted-up ex-con Daddy that had zero business being this sweet and sexy. Like??? Sir??? Who gave you the right to be both terrifying and tender? 😤 When these two crash into each other’s lives, the world kinda just... clicks into place. 💘

Colt's a man with a past (literal prison), living paycheck to paycheck—but thankfully it’s not written as this overwhelming hardship. It’s there, it’s real, but it’s in the background—not the center of their love story. That really helped me stay calm and enjoy the journey without spiraling into stress. 🥹 Instead, the vibe stayed focused on emotional healing, protection, loyalty, and love. Just how I like it. 🥰

The scenes that hit the hardest? God, don’t even get me started on the police coming to arrest Colt in the middle of the damn night while Westin cried and clung to him. That shit had me full-on sobbing. The way Colt stayed so calm and gentle, even in cuffs? And Westin kneeling on the ground, putting boots on Daddy’s feet with shaking hands?? FUCKING HELL, it tore me apart. And don’t even talk to me about Westin waiting on the courthouse steps all night in the cold just to be close to him. That’s love. That’s devotion. 💔😭❤️‍🔥

The spice? Not super filthy, but it delivered some delicious Dom/sub dynamic with possessiveness, praise, and care. And the collar scene?? Symbolic and hot as hell. A beautiful mix of kink and forever. ♾️💞

Final Thoughts:
Sweet, sexy, and full of gentle Daddy energy. This book gave me all the cozy little-boy cuddles, a little angst without breaking my heart, and a Daddy and a boy who desperately needed to love and be loved. Westin was brave and precious. Colt was gruff but gooey inside. And together? Oof. Perfect. 😍✨️

Would I recommend? Hell yeah. Just prepare to melt and maybe whimper a little. 🙂‍↕️😏

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Quotes:

"Was it handling strangely or making noises?"

Westin nodded. "On the drive over here, it was shaking like-" he positioned his hands like they were on a steering wheel and jerked his upper body so hard that his hair bounced into his face. "And it sounded like reeereeer-guh-guh-guh and then it died about two blocks away. I walked the rest of the way here."

Holy. Hell. This boy was fucking adorable.
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"I can help you," I blurted out before better judgement had a chance to kick in. I needed to leave this sweet boy alone.
"Really?" Westin placed his hand on my arm, causing my heart to race and helping me to quickly decide that better judgement could kiss my ass.
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We came upon Blowing Smoke, the barbecue restaurant I chose, but I made an extra lap around the block just to feel Westin wrapped around me a little longer. I was greedy for the feeling, and worried that I wouldn't get to feel it again. I was afraid that once Westin learned more about me, he wouldn't want anything to do with me.
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"I need you to be sure, pup. Because if you agree to be mine, you're mine. I don't share and I go hard. I will expect your full submission, in and out of the bedroom."
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"Don't…swallow," he panted between ragged breaths. I didn't understand why he didn't want me to, but I followed his instructions and held his cum in my mouth.

Daddy rocked his hips a few more times before he pulled his cock free from my lips. He tipped my head back and told me, "Open your mouth."

I closed off my throat and parted my lips, showing Daddy his seed sitting on my tongue.

"So fucking sexy," he breathed before lightly wrapping his hand around my throat. "Now swallow. I want to feel you taking me inside of you."
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"I never want you to be sad, but I'll always be here for you when you are."
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"I want to spend every moment possible with you. I don't care where we live, I just need to be with you."
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"This one is an eternity collar, and it's meant to be worn forever. I'll lock it around your throat with this tool and you won't be able to take it off. It symbolizes the permanence of my love for you and my commitment to you. I always want to be your Daddy. I always want to be with you, guide you, and take care of you. I promise to stand by your side for the rest of my life if you'll have me." I brushed my fingers through his thick, soft hair and asked, "Will you wear my collar?"
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RC and MCs:
👨🏻‍🔧💻 MM, strict roles
👨🏻‍🔧💻 Colton Spriggs 38yo and Westin 20yo
👨🏻‍🔧💻 Colt: Ex-con. A mechanic.
👨🏻‍🔧💻 Westin: Computer support specialist
👨🏻‍🔧💻 Colt: Top, Daddy Dom, tatted-up, muscular, 6ft2/188cm, black hair, dark eyes, pierced nipples, 8inches/20cm
👨🏻‍🔧💻 Westin: Bottom, sub, boy, twink, dimples, creamy fair skin, brown eyes, thick dark auburn red hair, 6inches/15cm

Genre and tropes:
👨🏻‍🔧💻 MM contemporary romance
👨🏻‍🔧💻 Daddy kink
👨🏻‍💻💻 D/s dynamics
👨🏻‍🔧💻 Age gap (18 years)
👨🏻‍💻💻 May/December age gap
👨🏻‍🔧💻 Hurt/comfort
👨🏻‍🔧💻 Ex-con redemption
👨🏻‍🔧💻 Insta-love
👨🏻‍🔧💻 OTT (mild)
👨🏻‍🔧💻 J/P protective, caring Daddy
👨🏻‍🔧💻 Sweet, virgin boy
👨🏻‍🔧💻 First times
👨🏻‍💻💻 Only soft for him
👨🏻‍💻💻 "I don't share"
👨🏻‍🔧💻 "Take your fucking hand off of him!"
👨🏻‍🔧💻 Pet names: Pup

Safety info:
👨🏻‍🔧💻 Angst: Low
👨🏻‍🔧💻 OW/OM drama: No
👨🏻‍🔧💻 Cheating/sharing: No
👨🏻‍🔧💻 Third act breakup: No
👨🏻‍🔧💻 Ending: HEA
👨🏻‍🔧💻 Epilogue: 1 month later
👨🏻‍🔧💻 POV: Dual, 1st person
👨🏻‍🔧💻 Series structure: Interconnected standalone (Naughty Daddies series)

Spice and kinks:
Daddy kink, D/s dynamics, power exchange, praise (good boy), ownership kink (collar), light degradation, dick slapping (cheeks), dirty talk, blowjob, throat fucking, cum play, handjob, sex toy (anal plug), rimming, condom to bareback

CW/TW:
False imprisonment, past trauma (Colt's unjust conviction), mild violence (police confrontation), power imbalance, brief homophobia
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621 reviews12 followers
January 26, 2022
4/5, this was really good!! Steamy, cute, and a surprising move by the shy and innocent twink!

Tropes:
✅ May/December age gap
✅ Big top x Small Bottom
✅ Daddy kink
✅ Instalove
✅ Eternity collars and more!

I really really loved this. For one, Westin was so damn cute. Sweet and open, and the fact he was just so ready and willing to learn and trust Colt. Colt was also very sweet and his story of why he was in prison was heart wrenching. I liked how they were just falling so naturally into it, nothing felt forced about the story at all. They established hand signals to use in public and I loved that, just a little thing but it showed a way of managing a power dynamic and safety in public without having their kink out there where people don’t want to witness it without consent. I also liked the discussions about wants and needs, safe words, safety. All of it was so well done and healthy IMO.

The conflict that came up was not as intense as some of the other books in Jayda’s works, but it made sense. What Westin did to solve it was super surprising for what you assume about him but I loved it!

The book itself is well written, honestly, I’m glad I read this. Super sweet, steamy, it just hit right for me! Have no complaints.
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Author 23 books466 followers
September 5, 2021
I usually love the sweet instalove vibes I get from this author, but the sex scenes didn’t make sense to me. He’s a virgin but gets skull f***ed for his VERY FIRST experience? (Then he just gets a hand job in return, which also irked me.). Umm… no. I could’ve bought it with someone experienced or even daydreaming about the lifestyle, but he isn’t either. Then my least favorite, most unsexy line from the book - “I’m not going to prep you.” Yeah, doesn’t sound like fun. Plot was predictable and sex was a little cringe-worthy on this one.
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841 reviews485 followers
July 30, 2022
cute romance with light daddy kink.
yes, it has insta-love so if it isn’t your cup of tea steer clear. i don’t mind it and it bugged me a little bit soooooo be careful.
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560 reviews76 followers
February 19, 2023
The good
+ Colt's complete honesty
+ Westin's trust in Colt
+ Westin flourishing under Colt's care
+ Colt respecting Westin and taking his input seriously when looking for a car
+ Westin
+ Westin believing Colt's explanation for his conviction immediately
+ The intense feelings and their honesty about them

The neutral
o I don't know if the American justice system really works like it's described in this book, but I sincerely hope not (although it wouldn't really surprise me...)

The bad
- Colt's ex got away with everything


I enlisted Ezra's help with getting out of my reading slump by asking for the fluffiest low angst Daddy story he could come up with. Naturally, he picked Jayda Marx, and it was the perfect choice. This book is like a hug and I enjoyed it so much. It gave me all the good vibes.
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1,006 reviews39 followers
September 4, 2021
Ex- felon and sweet computer nerd

The one thing you can always count on with a Jayda Marx book is loads of sweet boys, firm but loving Daddies, and the best HEA. This book was exactly that! I loved how Colt wanted to make a better life for himself after the mistakes of his youth and adorable Westin needed exactly the kind of care and direction that Colt offered. They were so perfect together and my only criticism would be that I'd have loved for the truth to come out about what went done with Daniel and Aaron. I think Daniel deserves to know what his partner did and how much of his life Colt lost because of Aaron's lies. Maybe that's petty of me but I think Aaron deserves a little karma! Another wonderful book in the Bad Daddies series and I'm already looking forward to whatever the author puts out next. It will be a definite one-click!
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412 reviews85 followers
October 25, 2022
I think this author work isn’t for me.

It wasn’t bad per say, but I read without caring about the story or the characters.

I usually don’t mind insta love and all, when it’s well written, but this truly didn’t make sense to me. They knew each other for 3 days and they were saying stuff like « I love you I couldn’t do it without you » what do you mean you don’t even know him 😭😭
88 reviews3 followers
September 5, 2021
Skip this one and read Boss Daddy instead.

After reading Big Daddy and now Bad Daddy, I stick by my original statement that Boss Daddy was the best book out of the three. If you only read one out of the series, make it that one. It has the best storyline and the best lead-in to the two characters meeting. Bad Daddy (much like Big Daddy), just jumped right in and the insta-love was super unbelievable. I get that’s what Jayda Marx books are like, but Big and Bad both had very little character development and I was not invested in either of the couples. Now that I think about it, I don’t think I ever even finished Big Daddy and all I did was skim through Bad Daddy because I was so bored with it. I’m fine with instalove, but at least make it somewhat believable. It works well with the true mate tropes in the paranormal series and it even worked with Boss Daddy, but most of the time, it’s not going to work with two characters who meet under average circumstances and spend less than 24 hours in each other’s presence. Just sayin’.
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2,726 reviews6 followers
December 31, 2022
********** Contains Spoilers**********

If you don’t like insta-love low-angst happy stories then this book isn’t for you. I enjoyed this book. I thought Colt and Westin (Pup) were great together. Their chemistry was completely off the charts, as well as hot as hell, even though they were complete opposites. I really would’ve loved a bit more relationship development between them before getting to the I love you stage, as even for Jayda it was at warp speed. Colt spent 16 years prison for attempted m*rder. His ex-boyfriend Aaron was cheating on Colt with their neighbour Daniel, and Colt came home early and caught them together and Aaron lied and told Colt that Daniel forced himself on him. Colt completely lost his temper and b*at Daniel to a bloody pulp. Aaron stopped him when he told him the truth, so Colt rung 911 to get Daniel help. Daniel never regained his memory of what happened to him and Aaron lied and told him that Colt was his ex-boyfriend and he completely lost it when he found him and Aaron together.

I really wish that we saw karma paying Aaron a visit, as he totally deserves his life to go to crap for what he did to Colt and Daniel. Him and Daniel are still together and have been married for years. Westin was totally adorable and I’m glad that him and Colt found each other as they just click. I loved seeing Westin show that he cares about Colt by doing things for him, like paying for dinner. Westin was so bloody brave when Colt was accused of a crime he didn’t do, and it was a parole violation so he ended up back in jail. After Westin lost it, he decided that he needs to be brave and be strong for Colt, and help get the truth as he just knew that Colt would never do anything to risk their life together, and he knows the real reason that Colt ended up in prison to begin with, as he thought he was protecting his boyfriend Aaron. I’m looking forward to reading more books from Jayda Marx in the future. I’d recommend this book, series and author to others.
143 reviews1 follower
November 4, 2023
Rescued!

Westin felt like that's what happened when he walked to the garage after him car broke down. The man from under the car took his breath away and left him almost speechless. Colt felt the same when he saw the young man standing before him. Colt was a Daddy Dom and Westin had all the signs of being a submissive, all kinds of thoughts came to mind of what he could do to him. When Colt went to look at his car, he felt he wanted to spend more time with him and he also wanted to learn as much as he could about this man. Even though he felt that Westin was to good for him it didn't stop him from wanting him, when Westin asked him to dinner as a thank you he knew he should have said no yet he mouth was saying yes. That date was the beginning of their relationship, journey and life together. GOOD STORY!!😁😍
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1,290 reviews43 followers
September 5, 2021
Sweet and swoon

Another lovable addition to the Jayda Marx lineup. Colt and Westin were just so sweet. Of course there is the insta-love attraction but that’s one of the aspects of a Marx book that I love.

I liked how we had an MC with some pretty sketchy stuff in his background. He wasn’t some squeaky clean guy with loads of money spoiling his boy. It made him more relatable to me. Westin was just a cinnamon roll through and through. Adorkably sweet and too good for this world. There were some yummy steamy times but even more loving moments that made Colt and Westin swoon worthy. I really enjoyed this one!
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1,095 reviews44 followers
July 30, 2024
- a MM daddy romance! instalove, age gap, size difference, praise k!nk, D/s, unhinged MMC’s!
- look at them meeting in a normal way!!
- aw love that Westin asked out Colt instead of the other way around
- and their first date is super cute
- i’m sorry i just can’t take seriously the ‘i love yous’ after knowing each other for 2 days hahah
- we do love when we get a bit of normal before the shit storm hahaha
- very good sec scenes!
- VERY good third act conflict omg
- i LOVE that it was Westin saved Colt!! it was so good
- honestly ending was quite intense and i really loved that
- and such a good epilogue!!
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464 reviews3 followers
September 8, 2021
Not so Bad Daddy

This is one of those books where the book turns out to be so much more than the blurb suggests it will be. I was a bit worried that Colt would be a bit too Bad for me but he was really a sweetie and Westin was just so darn cute.
I wasn't really a fan of insta love until I started reading Jayda and I still find insta love in the paranormal series easier to buy but if you know what you are getting and expect nothing else it's not a problem . I am really enjoying this series a whole lot.
498 reviews11 followers
September 23, 2021
Opposites Attract

This was the third book in this series and Colt and Westin meet when Westin's car breaks down and Colt agrees to help him out. From there it's face paced instalove between adorkable Westin and mechanic Colt. Although Colt is a Daddy and likes to take care of Westin, it's Westin who decides his Daddy needs taking care of too. Together they get their HEA and you get a mini epilogue. I highly recommend this series.
861 reviews
September 5, 2021
A Daddy of a read

Wow Jayda has done it again this book is everything you could want to read in a Daddy story. I will not give anything away but just tell you that you need to read it increasing like now. Loved the cuteness of Weston and the total Daddyness of Colt. Highly recommend
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272 reviews5 followers
September 4, 2021
Sweet with lots of Heat!!!

I loved the storyline, a rough around the edges ex-con and his sweet but brave boy. Colt and Weston are a perfect match and, as usual, Ms. Marx delivered on the sweet, the heat, and all the fluffy feels I love!
1,490 reviews4 followers
September 5, 2021
I am fan of Jayda Marx and any book she writes beacuse the wonderful characters, great plots and low-angst-instalove stories. Westin and Colt have a great chemistry together and I enjoyed witnessing how they got together. An amazing reading and another great addition to this series!
1,056 reviews5 followers
September 6, 2021
Good short story

Good short story. I'd have loved for Colt's ex to get the karma he deserved but othwr then that I enjoyed both Colt and Westin even if it was an Instalove quick romance.
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1,226 reviews3 followers
September 11, 2021
This was quick and to the point.

In the book you know when you know. Love a daddy book. And this daddy didn't mess around. He found a boy claimed said boy and loved said boy. It was a good read
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914 reviews10 followers
November 27, 2022
3 stars

An adorable short read about an ex-convict daddy-dom and a computer geek. The plot, development, chemistry, and characters are all good. I think I might continue reading the rest of the books in the series.
443 reviews6 followers
September 4, 2021
Very low angst, light daddy kink insta love. Not really my thing but holy hotness the dude on the cover made me read it :)
19 reviews
September 5, 2021
Oooohhhh 🔥🔥

Sweet baby Jesus at the filth and sweetness all wrapped in one that is this book! Loved every second of it! Weston and Colt are goals
24 reviews
September 5, 2021
Chances

Westin gives Colt a second chance at love one he doesn't think he deserves because of his past but Westin shows him it doesn't matter.
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3 reviews
September 5, 2021
Fantastic read

I love Magda Marx her stories are always good this one is no exception a good stories and characters you just call in love with
1,068 reviews10 followers
September 5, 2021
Loved!

I loved Colt and Westin! Another great instalove story full of fluffiness and heat. Definitely a story I will reread again and again.
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