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A Quick Buck
A Mafia Daddy Romance
Alistair Star didn't come to Noah Allan's house looking for a boy in need of a hard spanking from a man who knows how to give one. Noah was just meant to be kept as collateral until his uncle could be tracked down. But when the twenty-two-year-old trust fund brat gets mouthy, Alistair decides it's long past time someone took off his belt and put him very firmly in his place.
Noah may be used to buying whatever he wants and doing as he pleases, but he wouldn't call himself spoiled. Unfortunately for him, the dangerous, infuriatingly handsome mob boss holding him prisoner disagrees, and Alistair doesn't just plan to teach Noah a shameful lesson that will leave him sore, sorry, and desperately aroused. He's going to give Noah exactly what he needs...
A daddy.
Publisher's Note: A Quick Buck includes spankings and rough, intense sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book.
Alistair Star didn't come to Noah Allan's house looking for a boy in need of a hard spanking from a man who knows how to give one. Noah was just meant to be kept as collateral until his uncle could be tracked down. But when the twenty-two-year-old trust fund brat gets mouthy, Alistair decides it's long past time someone took off his belt and put him very firmly in his place.
Noah may be used to buying whatever he wants and doing as he pleases, but he wouldn't call himself spoiled. Unfortunately for him, the dangerous, infuriatingly handsome mob boss holding him prisoner disagrees, and Alistair doesn't just plan to teach Noah a shameful lesson that will leave him sore, sorry, and desperately aroused. He's going to give Noah exactly what he needs...
A daddy.
Publisher's Note: A Quick Buck includes spankings and rough, intense sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book.
503 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 19, 2021
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January 3, 2022
4.25 “if you behave yourself, Daddy will give you whatever you want.” stars
“You know I’m not gonna behave all the time. I’m probably gonna keep on bein’ a big ol’ pain in your ass for, like, ever.”
“Oh, I know, dear Noah.”
“Yeah?”
“In fact, I’m counting on it.”
Holy. Fucking. Shit. Thats pretty much my entire impression of this book. I’m pretty sure my mouth was hanging on the floor during many scenes in this book and I enjoyed every seconds of it.
Brief summary
Noah’s uncle has done something bad and Alistair wants to kidnap Noah as a vengance. Noah is a brat and doesn’t comply so Alistair starts spanking him so he complies. Alistair keeps punishing Noah and it turns out that Noah is really into that and Alistair and him start a relationship where Alistair is Noah’s daddy and he teaches a lot of things to Noah.
First, I read a lot of daddy kink books and I really enjoy brats in them. And Noah definitely was a brat, he was probably one of the bratiest character I have ever read. But his character really worked for me but mostly I just really enjoyed how Alistair handled him and tamed the brat in Noah. I really enjoyed seeing Noah's character progression in the book, it really worked for me. I also really enjoyed how Alistair was as a dom and how he did everything he could to teach some discipline to Noah. Alistair was such a good daddy and I loved how he wanted Noah to follow rules so that Noah would have a life he enjoyed more, he really worked for me. Noah wasn’t the nicest person ever at the start of the book so I loved how Alistair taught him how to be a nicer human. I liked how the daddy kink part of the book was about the sex scenes but also about Alistair mentoring Noah and teaching him things, that worked so well for me.
Second, I loved how the daddy kink was done in this book, so much. Alistair was what I always love in a daddy, flawed enough that he feels realistic and super strong and caring. I loved how commanding he was and how he always took care of his boy. I loved how everything he did was to make Noah feel better and to make sure that Noah had a life he enjoyed, that really worked for me. Also I loved how protective of Noah Alistair was, Alistair was often defending Noah to anyone who dared say something bad about him and that worked for me.
Third, I really enjoyed how this book was done. I liked how much of the romance there was and how the relationship was super present, but it was also cut by an investigation side plot that I really enjoyed. I liked how it wasn’t too predictable and it was a lot of fun to read. I am not the biggest fan of longer books (this book is 500 pages) because I don't have a good attention spawn, but the way this one was done really worked for me. The fact that we had the romance and the investigation side plot to explore made the book a lot of fun to read.
Side note, I love violence in books and the violence in this book really worked for me, I really enjoyed reading it.
Fourth, I really want to talk about the sex scenes of this book because damn. They were some of the best sex scenes I have ever read in a book. I’m pretty much I could have melted while reading this book, it was so damn hot. I just cannot put words on how hot this book was, damn did these sex scenes work for me.
Fifth, as I mentioned, I really loved this book. I just didn't enjoy how it ended. The ending wasn't really satisfying for me and it wasn't romantic enough for my taste. But thats the one things I didn't really like about the book, so it didn't really affect my opinion of the book, I still adored it, I just wasn't the biggest fan of the ending.
This is a book that I see myself going back to re-read some scenes a lot and I absolutely loved reading this book.
I received an ARC of this book, and this is my honest review.
“You know I’m not gonna behave all the time. I’m probably gonna keep on bein’ a big ol’ pain in your ass for, like, ever.”
“Oh, I know, dear Noah.”
“Yeah?”
“In fact, I’m counting on it.”
Holy. Fucking. Shit. Thats pretty much my entire impression of this book. I’m pretty sure my mouth was hanging on the floor during many scenes in this book and I enjoyed every seconds of it.
Brief summary
Noah’s uncle has done something bad and Alistair wants to kidnap Noah as a vengance. Noah is a brat and doesn’t comply so Alistair starts spanking him so he complies. Alistair keeps punishing Noah and it turns out that Noah is really into that and Alistair and him start a relationship where Alistair is Noah’s daddy and he teaches a lot of things to Noah.
First, I read a lot of daddy kink books and I really enjoy brats in them. And Noah definitely was a brat, he was probably one of the bratiest character I have ever read. But his character really worked for me but mostly I just really enjoyed how Alistair handled him and tamed the brat in Noah. I really enjoyed seeing Noah's character progression in the book, it really worked for me. I also really enjoyed how Alistair was as a dom and how he did everything he could to teach some discipline to Noah. Alistair was such a good daddy and I loved how he wanted Noah to follow rules so that Noah would have a life he enjoyed more, he really worked for me. Noah wasn’t the nicest person ever at the start of the book so I loved how Alistair taught him how to be a nicer human. I liked how the daddy kink part of the book was about the sex scenes but also about Alistair mentoring Noah and teaching him things, that worked so well for me.
Second, I loved how the daddy kink was done in this book, so much. Alistair was what I always love in a daddy, flawed enough that he feels realistic and super strong and caring. I loved how commanding he was and how he always took care of his boy. I loved how everything he did was to make Noah feel better and to make sure that Noah had a life he enjoyed, that really worked for me. Also I loved how protective of Noah Alistair was, Alistair was often defending Noah to anyone who dared say something bad about him and that worked for me.
Third, I really enjoyed how this book was done. I liked how much of the romance there was and how the relationship was super present, but it was also cut by an investigation side plot that I really enjoyed. I liked how it wasn’t too predictable and it was a lot of fun to read. I am not the biggest fan of longer books (this book is 500 pages) because I don't have a good attention spawn, but the way this one was done really worked for me. The fact that we had the romance and the investigation side plot to explore made the book a lot of fun to read.
Side note, I love violence in books and the violence in this book really worked for me, I really enjoyed reading it.
Fourth, I really want to talk about the sex scenes of this book because damn. They were some of the best sex scenes I have ever read in a book. I’m pretty much I could have melted while reading this book, it was so damn hot. I just cannot put words on how hot this book was, damn did these sex scenes work for me.
Fifth, as I mentioned, I really loved this book. I just didn't enjoy how it ended. The ending wasn't really satisfying for me and it wasn't romantic enough for my taste. But thats the one things I didn't really like about the book, so it didn't really affect my opinion of the book, I still adored it, I just wasn't the biggest fan of the ending.
This is a book that I see myself going back to re-read some scenes a lot and I absolutely loved reading this book.
I received an ARC of this book, and this is my honest review.
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January 11, 2022dnf @ 30%
can't stand noah.
can't stand noah.
January 11, 2022
3.5 stars
“I think,” Alistair said with a smile in his voice, “that you want to be a good boy for me. You can bluster and peacock all you want, but what you truly desire is someone to take care of you. You need direction. You need…guidance. Someone to be there for you, to lean on, to teach you.”
What do you get when you pair a spoiled rich brat who craves love with an older, suave mobster who doesn’t take crap? A seriously hot daddy/boy relationship with lots of spanking and said brat getting schooled by his daddy.
— mobster/spoiled brat
— captor/captive
— dubcon/noncon
— daddy kink
— age gap
— forced proximity
— opposites attract
— hot sex, spanking, humiliation
This is a classic case of a poor little rich boy looking for love in all the wrong places. Noah’s parents died when he was young and he lives with an uncle who neglects him and only wants his money. He’s young and gorgeous, and seeks affirmation from jerks who dump him as soon as they sleep with him. Alistair enters his life and becomes the perfect daddy because he cares for and protects him; he also introduces him to some seriously kinky sex. Plus, he teaches him life skills he never learned growing up on his own.
The book’s strength lies in Noah’s and Alistair’s relationship rather than its plot. The plot centers on Noah being held hostage at home after his uncle gets on Alistair’s bad side and goes missing. Noah’s brattiness is on steroids while he’s held captive. He acts out because he wants someone to discipline him and show him that he matters. And Alistair fulfills that role perfectly. Their relationship progresses bumpily from captor/captive to daddy/boy. Alistair takes Noah in hand and provides him the discipline and guidance he craves. The smut is kinky, raw, and BDSM lite.
Although Alistair is supposed to be a tough gangster, we don’t really get to see this side of him. He’s portrayed as a cultured businessman surrounded by thugs who carry out his orders. Even though he’s a strict disciplinarian, he’s a doting daddy. There’s little evidence of his own ruthlessness and he comes across as a softie. Indeed, I found him to be the less interesting character.
The part about searching for Noah’s missing uncle seemed to drag on forever!
“I think,” Alistair said with a smile in his voice, “that you want to be a good boy for me. You can bluster and peacock all you want, but what you truly desire is someone to take care of you. You need direction. You need…guidance. Someone to be there for you, to lean on, to teach you.”
What do you get when you pair a spoiled rich brat who craves love with an older, suave mobster who doesn’t take crap? A seriously hot daddy/boy relationship with lots of spanking and said brat getting schooled by his daddy.
— mobster/spoiled brat
— captor/captive
— dubcon/noncon
— daddy kink
— age gap
— forced proximity
— opposites attract
— hot sex, spanking, humiliation
This is a classic case of a poor little rich boy looking for love in all the wrong places. Noah’s parents died when he was young and he lives with an uncle who neglects him and only wants his money. He’s young and gorgeous, and seeks affirmation from jerks who dump him as soon as they sleep with him. Alistair enters his life and becomes the perfect daddy because he cares for and protects him; he also introduces him to some seriously kinky sex. Plus, he teaches him life skills he never learned growing up on his own.
The book’s strength lies in Noah’s and Alistair’s relationship rather than its plot. The plot centers on Noah being held hostage at home after his uncle gets on Alistair’s bad side and goes missing. Noah’s brattiness is on steroids while he’s held captive. He acts out because he wants someone to discipline him and show him that he matters. And Alistair fulfills that role perfectly. Their relationship progresses bumpily from captor/captive to daddy/boy. Alistair takes Noah in hand and provides him the discipline and guidance he craves. The smut is kinky, raw, and BDSM lite.
Although Alistair is supposed to be a tough gangster, we don’t really get to see this side of him. He’s portrayed as a cultured businessman surrounded by thugs who carry out his orders. Even though he’s a strict disciplinarian, he’s a doting daddy. There’s little evidence of his own ruthlessness and he comes across as a softie. Indeed, I found him to be the less interesting character.
The part about searching for Noah’s missing uncle seemed to drag on forever!
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January 12, 2022Wow. That was so far from my expectations it wasn't even funny. I think what I wanted was more of a Mickey-Roger type relationship and lots of smartassery but what I got was Noah being a shit and just basically being an awful human being and getting spanked for it. 😔I'm kinda disappointed I spent so much time on this.
November 20, 2021
Brats for the win
Noah may be the brattiest brat I’ve ever encountered. I can only think of one other brat like Noah, but Noah may win here. lol
Our book most definitely starts with a dark premise, Alistair is here to essentially hold Noah hostage until Noah’s uncle shows up. Noah’s uncle has done Alistair dirty and needs to pay. I enjoyed the underlying story playing out against the backdrop of Noah and Alistair’s growing relationship.
Alistair was a very formidable presence throughout the book. Always commanding, always in control. It was delightful to watch the push and pull between he and Noah. Noah did everything in his power to not fall under Alistair’s control. He wasn’t really given a choice. Alistair and Noah were so incredibly hot together. Hiers knows how to titillate and tantalize and make us beg for more. This book was already hefty in length, but I’d have read more between these two just to see how Noah would push back against Alistair next.
This was a fun ride. There are some triggers for on page violence, so make sure that your jam before reading, but this was worth every word written.
Noah may be the brattiest brat I’ve ever encountered. I can only think of one other brat like Noah, but Noah may win here. lol
Our book most definitely starts with a dark premise, Alistair is here to essentially hold Noah hostage until Noah’s uncle shows up. Noah’s uncle has done Alistair dirty and needs to pay. I enjoyed the underlying story playing out against the backdrop of Noah and Alistair’s growing relationship.
Alistair was a very formidable presence throughout the book. Always commanding, always in control. It was delightful to watch the push and pull between he and Noah. Noah did everything in his power to not fall under Alistair’s control. He wasn’t really given a choice. Alistair and Noah were so incredibly hot together. Hiers knows how to titillate and tantalize and make us beg for more. This book was already hefty in length, but I’d have read more between these two just to see how Noah would push back against Alistair next.
This was a fun ride. There are some triggers for on page violence, so make sure that your jam before reading, but this was worth every word written.
January 12, 2022
A Joyfully Jay review.
4.5 stars
This story’s plot is surface deep with a fairly straightforward thread to follow. Because it isn’t about the mystery of who did what to who. It’s a story about Noah and Alistair, and about Noah learning to trust his own instincts, learning to think about other people, and learning that he can make mistakes and not be shot down for it. It’s about sex — and lots of it — and that Alistair won’t toss him out of bed in the morning.
While this book takes place in the same world as the Cold Hard Cash series, it is a standalone, featuring some of the same henchmen as in the previous books and the mysterious Alistair Star. It features the author’s skilled writing, steamy scenes, and the confident, domineering love interests taking charge and care of a confused, hurt, and broken young man, coaxing him into a loving and healthy BDSM relationship. If you’re a fan of the author, of mafia romances that are on the lighter, fluffier side — though still with graphic and intense sex scenes — you should very much enjoy this book.
Read Elizabeth’s review in its entirety here.
4.5 stars
This story’s plot is surface deep with a fairly straightforward thread to follow. Because it isn’t about the mystery of who did what to who. It’s a story about Noah and Alistair, and about Noah learning to trust his own instincts, learning to think about other people, and learning that he can make mistakes and not be shot down for it. It’s about sex — and lots of it — and that Alistair won’t toss him out of bed in the morning.
While this book takes place in the same world as the Cold Hard Cash series, it is a standalone, featuring some of the same henchmen as in the previous books and the mysterious Alistair Star. It features the author’s skilled writing, steamy scenes, and the confident, domineering love interests taking charge and care of a confused, hurt, and broken young man, coaxing him into a loving and healthy BDSM relationship. If you’re a fan of the author, of mafia romances that are on the lighter, fluffier side — though still with graphic and intense sex scenes — you should very much enjoy this book.
Read Elizabeth’s review in its entirety here.
November 20, 2021
Wow just wow, ależ to była jazda!!
December 18, 2021
4,5☆
This story is a spin off from the Cold Hard Cash series but can be read and enjoyable without reading the original series. I have that series on my TBR since forever, but after reading this, I really NEED to read them like RIGHT NOW.
The beginning of the story was a bit strange and slow paced, I almost DNF'd it, but holy moly, I'm more than happy that I kept on reading because I LOVED the book.
It has maffia scenes, daddy kink and a mouthy brat. Wow, Noah is really something else. He was my biggest reason to DNF the book because I just couldn't handle to read about him and being in his mind. He was the worst.... until Alistair and his strong hands. Alistair made a miracle with that boy. If there is someone who really needs a daddy, it's Noah. And what a Daddy Alistair is, yummy.
Loved the book.
This story is a spin off from the Cold Hard Cash series but can be read and enjoyable without reading the original series. I have that series on my TBR since forever, but after reading this, I really NEED to read them like RIGHT NOW.
The beginning of the story was a bit strange and slow paced, I almost DNF'd it, but holy moly, I'm more than happy that I kept on reading because I LOVED the book.
It has maffia scenes, daddy kink and a mouthy brat. Wow, Noah is really something else. He was my biggest reason to DNF the book because I just couldn't handle to read about him and being in his mind. He was the worst.... until Alistair and his strong hands. Alistair made a miracle with that boy. If there is someone who really needs a daddy, it's Noah. And what a Daddy Alistair is, yummy.
Loved the book.
November 21, 2021
Alistair's book is here!
Plot: Alistair’s book is finally here, though it’s all Noah’s POV, but Alistair’s book is here! As for the reason why Alistair and Noah crosses paths…you can feel the appreciation the author has for the b/w mystery film noir genre…
Feels: Noah’s so cheek-pinching cute when he finally lets go of his ‘spoiled brattiness’
Drama: Noah’s brattiness
Heat: 5/5 - Whew! Alistair is one hot Daddy Dom
Characters: Mickey and Roger make a scorching hot cameo
Pacing: Medium to fast, continuous flow
Length: At 500+ pages, a much longer read, but with such a smooth flow and no fillers, you don’t even notice that you spent 8 hours reading straight without a break lol (a bit of advice: don’t start this and expect to be able to put it down)
Ending: HEA - but made me want to start a re-read of the series all over again!
Plot: Alistair’s book is finally here, though it’s all Noah’s POV, but Alistair’s book is here! As for the reason why Alistair and Noah crosses paths…you can feel the appreciation the author has for the b/w mystery film noir genre…
Feels: Noah’s so cheek-pinching cute when he finally lets go of his ‘spoiled brattiness’
Drama: Noah’s brattiness
Heat: 5/5 - Whew! Alistair is one hot Daddy Dom
Characters: Mickey and Roger make a scorching hot cameo
Pacing: Medium to fast, continuous flow
Length: At 500+ pages, a much longer read, but with such a smooth flow and no fillers, you don’t even notice that you spent 8 hours reading straight without a break lol (a bit of advice: don’t start this and expect to be able to put it down)
Ending: HEA - but made me want to start a re-read of the series all over again!
May 1, 2023
Entitled Brat, Sexy Mob Guy and Bodies
Noah is renowned for being the spoilt rich kid whose parents died and now spends his days in bed and his nights drinking then in bed with some random guy.
When "businessman" Alistair Star and his team turn up looking for Noah's absent uncle, he ends up as the hostage but being the brat he is, Alistair takes him in hand.
This is hot, kinky, has a decent crime and mystery backstory and Noah goes through a learning curve in more ways than one.
Good fun.
Noah is renowned for being the spoilt rich kid whose parents died and now spends his days in bed and his nights drinking then in bed with some random guy.
When "businessman" Alistair Star and his team turn up looking for Noah's absent uncle, he ends up as the hostage but being the brat he is, Alistair takes him in hand.
This is hot, kinky, has a decent crime and mystery backstory and Noah goes through a learning curve in more ways than one.
Good fun.
January 10, 2022
4.5 stars
This was my first book by this author and it definitely won't be my last. Noah was a spoiled, rich brat in desperate need of some discipline and Alistair was the perfect man for the job. I loved that this story was dialogue driven with interesting characters, many of whom have their own story to tell. The relationship between Noah and Alistair developed slowly, some D/s with a little daddy kink.
This was my first book by this author and it definitely won't be my last. Noah was a spoiled, rich brat in desperate need of some discipline and Alistair was the perfect man for the job. I loved that this story was dialogue driven with interesting characters, many of whom have their own story to tell. The relationship between Noah and Alistair developed slowly, some D/s with a little daddy kink.
January 17, 2025
This was such a good read, really enjoyed all of the spicy scenes. I for one, thought Noah was adorable and it was good reading his journey. Alistair was such a good character where he took control when needed, but genuinely wanted to spend time with Noah. I love a protective Dom. I definitely did not see the twist coming at the end with Landon, knew something was up, but still surprised me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 21, 2021
Fun read
There must have been a gazillion f-bombs in this book. I haven’t laughed so much or so hard reading a book. It’s a pumped up Scooby Doo story! If you’re feeling down, read this.
There must have been a gazillion f-bombs in this book. I haven’t laughed so much or so hard reading a book. It’s a pumped up Scooby Doo story! If you’re feeling down, read this.
November 21, 2021
So good
This is the first book I have read by k.l hiers and I loved it. Now imma have to go read all there other books!!
This is the first book I have read by k.l hiers and I loved it. Now imma have to go read all there other books!!
November 24, 2021
A Quick Buck was brilliant! What I loved most about it was discovering that both Noah and Alistair were complex and full of contradictions. Noah was bad-mouthed, rude, insensitive, selfish, directionless...but also lonely, starved for affection, witty, smart and loyal. Alistair- cold, unscrupulous and violent if necessary, proved to also be tender, gentle, giving, caring and dependable. They had so many layers that I discovered during the book, while Alistair tried to "tame" Noah, who acted like the brattiest of brats until Daddy Alistair took the time to spank, care and dote on him, to show him that he's precious and worthy of love.
The central drive of the storyline was the relationship between Noah and Alistair. The author played with dominance and discipline, and the sex scenes were graphic, intense and incendiary. Lust came first and love followed in a natural way, until they owned each other, mind, body and soul...*happy sigh*
This book had intriguing mixed with sweet, intense and hot, hilarious and dangerous. Two utterly charming protagonists and their swoon worthy romance, and a host of interesting secondary characters. And, one of the best things for me was seeing the bad guys and the family they've evidently found together. Like any other family, they teased and riled up and fought, while obviously loyal and ready to face any dangers to protect each other. I loved all of them and I hope the author will write many other books in this series so that I can see them again.
The central drive of the storyline was the relationship between Noah and Alistair. The author played with dominance and discipline, and the sex scenes were graphic, intense and incendiary. Lust came first and love followed in a natural way, until they owned each other, mind, body and soul...*happy sigh*
This book had intriguing mixed with sweet, intense and hot, hilarious and dangerous. Two utterly charming protagonists and their swoon worthy romance, and a host of interesting secondary characters. And, one of the best things for me was seeing the bad guys and the family they've evidently found together. Like any other family, they teased and riled up and fought, while obviously loyal and ready to face any dangers to protect each other. I loved all of them and I hope the author will write many other books in this series so that I can see them again.
December 3, 2021
Noah and Alistair!! Noah was such a brat! I cannot think of any other word that describes him! He's so rude and selfish, but that's what he hides behind. He's really starves for any type of affection. Alistair has been treated crappy by Noah's uncle and he takes Noah hostage. We get to witness the aftermath, the fall, the steamy decline as these to fall. Loved it!! Overall, the story flowed beautifully, 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.
November 20, 2021
Noah is everything. I love Noah. He’s a brat, and even better, he’s a brat with layers. He’s smart and funny and willful and also lonely and angry and shallow because he’s never had a reason not to be. At first, I wasn’t sure if Alistair was going to be the right person for him--he talks a lot about how many boys have been in his past, and I worried that he wasn’t going to see Noah as someone unique and special within that lineup, but as the story goes on it becomes clear that Alistair does see, and value, him very much. Are they super hot together? Of course, and there are plenty of scenes where readers get to see their chemistry in action, but they also have a beautiful slow-burn of an emotional connection, and it’s nice to see evidence of feelings creeping in around the edges of all that steam. I also have to give points to the plot, as the circumstances that bring Noah and Alistair together offer an interesting blend of suspense and intrigue. Also while it’s definitely possible to enjoy this as a standalone story, readers familiar with previous books in the series will get a chance to see some awesome familiar faces, plus the same level of epically hilarious banter. If you want a story with plenty of heat, wit, and action, you want to read this book.
*I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
*I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 23, 2021
As always with KL Heirs work, A Quick Buck kept me on my toes and kept the pages turning. We finally get to learn more about Alistair who, as we learned in the last book and relearned here, was Boss Cold's...Daddy. This was the hardest part of this whole book for me because even though I've read it previously, I have such a hard time reconciling Jimmey's Boss Cold with Alistair's Boss Cold. This book was only told in Noah's POV which was a bit disappointing for me. Not going to lie, I didn't care for him much, but he fit his role perfectly. This whole book seemed a bit more unrealistic compared to the others and, however that allowed for the ending to surprise me a bit with what I hadn't already put together. I was given an ARC for my review, but I would've bought it anyway...probably still will. So now you!
August 18, 2022
The only author that will get me to read a 500 page book without question. I don't even put them on my TBR, just read them immediately.
This is a lot like the other books in the series, equal parts of smut, humor, and feels with a cool gangster-type mystery to follow.
Alistair is classy AF, exactly like I wanted him to be, it was perfect. Dear Noah is the brattiest brat to ever brat and for some reason that makes me love him? Why? Good writing is the answer. But Junior stole the show, his OTT character had me in stitches! I would read an entire book of his grossly clever insults.
This spin off of the Gentleman is worthy of it's own series, it keeps the quirky yet morbid gangster feel with a whole new crew of crazies to fall in love with.
This is a lot like the other books in the series, equal parts of smut, humor, and feels with a cool gangster-type mystery to follow.
Alistair is classy AF, exactly like I wanted him to be, it was perfect. Dear Noah is the brattiest brat to ever brat and for some reason that makes me love him? Why? Good writing is the answer. But Junior stole the show, his OTT character had me in stitches! I would read an entire book of his grossly clever insults.
This spin off of the Gentleman is worthy of it's own series, it keeps the quirky yet morbid gangster feel with a whole new crew of crazies to fall in love with.
December 10, 2023
This book was completely atrocious. I understand wanting to have a ddlb situation but this was not the way to go. Granted I only made it through 8 chapters, I don't think it would have gotten any better. Noah is held hostage in his own house and for some reason is spanked for cursing? On the first day... He doesn't even know this dude. Also, if we were going for Stockholm syndrome here, just NO! That was NOT the way to do it. Why would a kidnapper want to have a nice dinner with the hostage on the first night.... Candles and shit ... Next he's spanking him and making him cum.
This book was so annoying.
This book was so annoying.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 20, 2021
Noah and Alistair are a match made in heaven. A young man that needs some maturity and some help getting there. An experienced man that needs someone to care for - together they are absolute fire. K.L. Hiers characters are so rich with exceptional depth - humor, heat and a great mystery round it all out into an exceptional book! I’m so glad K.L. Hiers has delved into the world of Daddies!
November 29, 2024
THIS BOOK WAS SO GOOD? OMG? i finished it in like 25 hrs its OMG IT WAS SO GOOD. the characters n the story was js so AHHHHH
November 27, 2025
“I think,” Alistair said with a smile in his voice, “that you want to be a good boy for me. You can bluster and peacock all you want, but what you truly desire is someone to take care of you. You need direction. You need... guidance. Someone to be there for you, to lean on, to teach you.”
^ Page 116.
I don't think this was for me. The plot was predictable, the pacing was terrible, the characters felt robotic/programmed and there was a few mistakes in here.
Let's start with Alistair:
- I'm all for a daddy kink but apart from Alistair spanking Noah every few times that he swore or raised his voice, there was nothing that screamed daddy dom. Noah didn't even call him daddy apart from a couple times around 80% of the book. He didn't exactly "take care" of Noah unless you mean he's like "oh yeah you're rude so I'm gonna to spank you, make you come and do this again every so often and call myself your daddy."
- His character felt robotic and emotionless. Even though the book is in third person pov, we don't see anything from his side of things. His dialogue feels dry and empty like he's been programmed to say things.
- He hasn't had a "boy" in 20/21 years, yet not once are we given an age or any detail on this man. I mean I only found out there were other books because I read reviews halfway through reading this. Not a clue who "Cold" is. And Goodreads and Kindle don't even warn you that it's not book 1.
Noah's character:
- Doesn't change whatsoever the entire book.
- Every time he didn't swear or yell at someone for a couple pages, everyone is like "omg Noah you've changed, whole new person" and he's like "oh yeah, I wanna be good and everyone to like me aka never leave me again because i have daddy issues" then guess what? He immediately goes back to his character.
- This wasn't a "bratty MC" this was a guy who raised himself and had too much money he didn't know what to do with it. If I was in his shoes and some guy broke into my house, told me to stop swearing and get on my knees I'd show him where the door is. And yes, Noah isn't the only person with daddy issues.
Pacing:
- Noah's constantly in a state of "is my uncle okay? Is my last living relative going to die when these shitty kidnappers decide what to do when they find him?" And "oh my god, I love this older man because he's giving me attention but I hate him because he won't tell me about my uncle"
- The uncle's story is revealed in the second to last chapter because someone tries to kill Noah (again).
- Don't even get me started on Landon. Saw his character story from a mile away.
Other:
- Character names? We had Crybaby, Junior, Mace, Brad/Medina and Erasmus. - Most unserious gangsters/non gangsters there is. And Noah Allan (No-Ah - Ah-len) or Alistair Star (same concept as Noah with the names sounding similar) just sounded lazy.
- Random attempts at feminism??
“Are you always this bitchy?” Noah wondered out loud.
“Bitchy?” Crybaby glared. “Why is it when a woman is assertive that she’s then automatically a bitch? Huh?”
“Wait, no—”
“The second a woman takes on any position of power or authority, she’s a bitch. When she’s aggressive and doesn’t take any bullshit from a man, she’s a bitch—”
“Okay! Fine! You’re an asshole!” Noah shouted. “Is that better?”
“Much.” Crybaby stood up straighter. “Thank you.”
^ Page 241.
I'm all for feminism, but not in a sex filled gay book with poor, cringy writing. And this wasn't even just it, Noah says something about helping Frida with the dishes and then he's like "oh it's not cos she's a woman that I'd assume she'd be doing them" - like bro what??
- TOO MUCH SWEARING. Now hear me out, I'm British so I completely understand swearing all the time. But this book made an average British conversation look like they were talking innocently to kids. He's an example, count how many times they use the word "fuck" or swear on page 47:
“It’s a pastry, you dumb fuck.”
“Fuck you.”
“Fuck you, you slick dick pretty boy ball suckin’ fuck!” Junior suddenly raged.
“Holy fuck, what is your problem?” Noah made a face. “Did you forget to take your medication this morning?”
“Yeah, fresh outta bullshit pills, so fuckin’ watch it.”
See my point?? It was like this for the entire book.
- Not sure if this book needs editing or a proper reading because he's one of the many mistakes I found. (Page 39) “A car does not a murderer make,” Noah argued. “You guys are shittier detectives than you are gangsters.”
^ Not sure if there's a missing word or words in the wrong order or the worst chance of AI writing this, but this made no sense at all.
- STOP LINKING CHARACTERS TO KIDS BEFORE SEX SCENES. He felt weirdly small, almost like a little kid, (page 277) and then he sucks Alistair's dick. Disgusting.
I think I've expressed as much as I can be assed to write right now, it's been a really long day and IF anyone reads the entire thing I think they get the point. Don't think I'll be reading this author again or at least for a while.
^ Page 116.
I don't think this was for me. The plot was predictable, the pacing was terrible, the characters felt robotic/programmed and there was a few mistakes in here.
Let's start with Alistair:
- I'm all for a daddy kink but apart from Alistair spanking Noah every few times that he swore or raised his voice, there was nothing that screamed daddy dom. Noah didn't even call him daddy apart from a couple times around 80% of the book. He didn't exactly "take care" of Noah unless you mean he's like "oh yeah you're rude so I'm gonna to spank you, make you come and do this again every so often and call myself your daddy."
- His character felt robotic and emotionless. Even though the book is in third person pov, we don't see anything from his side of things. His dialogue feels dry and empty like he's been programmed to say things.
- He hasn't had a "boy" in 20/21 years, yet not once are we given an age or any detail on this man. I mean I only found out there were other books because I read reviews halfway through reading this. Not a clue who "Cold" is. And Goodreads and Kindle don't even warn you that it's not book 1.
Noah's character:
- Doesn't change whatsoever the entire book.
- Every time he didn't swear or yell at someone for a couple pages, everyone is like "omg Noah you've changed, whole new person" and he's like "oh yeah, I wanna be good and everyone to like me aka never leave me again because i have daddy issues" then guess what? He immediately goes back to his character.
- This wasn't a "bratty MC" this was a guy who raised himself and had too much money he didn't know what to do with it. If I was in his shoes and some guy broke into my house, told me to stop swearing and get on my knees I'd show him where the door is. And yes, Noah isn't the only person with daddy issues.
Pacing:
- Noah's constantly in a state of "is my uncle okay? Is my last living relative going to die when these shitty kidnappers decide what to do when they find him?" And "oh my god, I love this older man because he's giving me attention but I hate him because he won't tell me about my uncle"
- The uncle's story is revealed in the second to last chapter because someone tries to kill Noah (again).
- Don't even get me started on Landon. Saw his character story from a mile away.
Other:
- Character names? We had Crybaby, Junior, Mace, Brad/Medina and Erasmus. - Most unserious gangsters/non gangsters there is. And Noah Allan (No-Ah - Ah-len) or Alistair Star (same concept as Noah with the names sounding similar) just sounded lazy.
- Random attempts at feminism??
“Are you always this bitchy?” Noah wondered out loud.
“Bitchy?” Crybaby glared. “Why is it when a woman is assertive that she’s then automatically a bitch? Huh?”
“Wait, no—”
“The second a woman takes on any position of power or authority, she’s a bitch. When she’s aggressive and doesn’t take any bullshit from a man, she’s a bitch—”
“Okay! Fine! You’re an asshole!” Noah shouted. “Is that better?”
“Much.” Crybaby stood up straighter. “Thank you.”
^ Page 241.
I'm all for feminism, but not in a sex filled gay book with poor, cringy writing. And this wasn't even just it, Noah says something about helping Frida with the dishes and then he's like "oh it's not cos she's a woman that I'd assume she'd be doing them" - like bro what??
- TOO MUCH SWEARING. Now hear me out, I'm British so I completely understand swearing all the time. But this book made an average British conversation look like they were talking innocently to kids. He's an example, count how many times they use the word "fuck" or swear on page 47:
“It’s a pastry, you dumb fuck.”
“Fuck you.”
“Fuck you, you slick dick pretty boy ball suckin’ fuck!” Junior suddenly raged.
“Holy fuck, what is your problem?” Noah made a face. “Did you forget to take your medication this morning?”
“Yeah, fresh outta bullshit pills, so fuckin’ watch it.”
See my point?? It was like this for the entire book.
- Not sure if this book needs editing or a proper reading because he's one of the many mistakes I found. (Page 39) “A car does not a murderer make,” Noah argued. “You guys are shittier detectives than you are gangsters.”
^ Not sure if there's a missing word or words in the wrong order or the worst chance of AI writing this, but this made no sense at all.
- STOP LINKING CHARACTERS TO KIDS BEFORE SEX SCENES. He felt weirdly small, almost like a little kid, (page 277) and then he sucks Alistair's dick. Disgusting.
I think I've expressed as much as I can be assed to write right now, it's been a really long day and IF anyone reads the entire thing I think they get the point. Don't think I'll be reading this author again or at least for a while.
January 30, 2022
So, this book is a spinoff from the Cold Hard Cash series. But let me tell you it is no second place.
Sometimes spin offs can be weaker than the original series. In this book, if anything I think Quick Buck outshines the previous books.
The characters are very strong, and their interaction is perfect. I liked the way the author showed us that the secondary characters had their own issues going on the background. The plot is so well done, the mystery and red herrings are excellently placed to make this a very exciting read.
Noah finds himself kidnapped in his own home, well his uncle’s home, by Alister the head mafia leader in town. He is being used as bait to entice his uncle to come out of hiding after he is the prime suspect in the murder of one of Alister’s hench men.
Noah is a totally spoilt rich brat. But he is also hurting from neglect of any kind of affection. He has partied hard yet does not really have one true friend.
Alister takes his rightful place as a main character in this story. He is a contradiction in that he can be the most caring and tender lover (Daddy), but he is also ruthless with pinpoint precision. Alister was a calming influence on Cold in the other books, Cold’s consciousness. He keeps his cool head, but we also get to see Alister in his true mafia mode.
I loved the way Thomas (one of Alister’s men, given the role of Noah’s watcher) and Noah really riled up each other, and Crybaby being the peacekeeper. There were some fun moments.
As Alister slowly hooked Noah on his fishing line and pulled him into a BDSM relationship, it was good to see how Noah reacted to the discipline and how he slowly learnt about himself and in doing so realised his biggest enemy is his self.
I Liked that Noah did not suddenly turn into the perfect sub but kept his bratty persona.
The plot is somewhere between average and fast paced, which works perfectly with the mystery and suspense concerning Noah’s Uncle.
In my personal view, this is probably my favourite book from K.L. Hiers. It is easy to see how much she has grown as a author since the first Cold Hard Cash novel. Which leaves me excited for her future novels.
Sometimes spin offs can be weaker than the original series. In this book, if anything I think Quick Buck outshines the previous books.
The characters are very strong, and their interaction is perfect. I liked the way the author showed us that the secondary characters had their own issues going on the background. The plot is so well done, the mystery and red herrings are excellently placed to make this a very exciting read.
Noah finds himself kidnapped in his own home, well his uncle’s home, by Alister the head mafia leader in town. He is being used as bait to entice his uncle to come out of hiding after he is the prime suspect in the murder of one of Alister’s hench men.
Noah is a totally spoilt rich brat. But he is also hurting from neglect of any kind of affection. He has partied hard yet does not really have one true friend.
Alister takes his rightful place as a main character in this story. He is a contradiction in that he can be the most caring and tender lover (Daddy), but he is also ruthless with pinpoint precision. Alister was a calming influence on Cold in the other books, Cold’s consciousness. He keeps his cool head, but we also get to see Alister in his true mafia mode.
I loved the way Thomas (one of Alister’s men, given the role of Noah’s watcher) and Noah really riled up each other, and Crybaby being the peacekeeper. There were some fun moments.
As Alister slowly hooked Noah on his fishing line and pulled him into a BDSM relationship, it was good to see how Noah reacted to the discipline and how he slowly learnt about himself and in doing so realised his biggest enemy is his self.
I Liked that Noah did not suddenly turn into the perfect sub but kept his bratty persona.
The plot is somewhere between average and fast paced, which works perfectly with the mystery and suspense concerning Noah’s Uncle.
In my personal view, this is probably my favourite book from K.L. Hiers. It is easy to see how much she has grown as a author since the first Cold Hard Cash novel. Which leaves me excited for her future novels.
November 21, 2021
Love this series!
Noah is the definition of Brat. Alistair is all Daddy with amazing patience, he is truly the firm hand that Noah needs. Noah is a jerk face you can’t help but to feel for when you find out his story. He grew up alone and unloved. No one taught him how to be a good person. Thankfully, with Alistair by his side he will learn. The way their relationship starts is unconventional but it suits them.
Noah comes home after a fling to find Alistair and his crew in his house. His brat side immediately comes out demanding they leave. He is told they will leave when his Uncle returns. His Uncle is believed to have betrayed Alistair but he doesn’t believe it for one moment, so he sets out to prove his Uncle’s innocence even though they don’t have a close relationship. While doing so he tries in vain to fight his feelings for Alistair.
Like all of K.L Hiers books that I have read i struggled to put the book down. Who needs sleep. I am completely in love with this book series and I never want it to end. All of her characters are amazing especially Junior, he was quite the perfect surprise. The Mouth on him is everything.
K.L Hiers is an amazing writer!
Noah is the definition of Brat. Alistair is all Daddy with amazing patience, he is truly the firm hand that Noah needs. Noah is a jerk face you can’t help but to feel for when you find out his story. He grew up alone and unloved. No one taught him how to be a good person. Thankfully, with Alistair by his side he will learn. The way their relationship starts is unconventional but it suits them.
Noah comes home after a fling to find Alistair and his crew in his house. His brat side immediately comes out demanding they leave. He is told they will leave when his Uncle returns. His Uncle is believed to have betrayed Alistair but he doesn’t believe it for one moment, so he sets out to prove his Uncle’s innocence even though they don’t have a close relationship. While doing so he tries in vain to fight his feelings for Alistair.
Like all of K.L Hiers books that I have read i struggled to put the book down. Who needs sleep. I am completely in love with this book series and I never want it to end. All of her characters are amazing especially Junior, he was quite the perfect surprise. The Mouth on him is everything.
K.L Hiers is an amazing writer!
November 27, 2022
→ A brat that never knew what he truly craved
→ A Daddy that won’t stand for disrespect
→ Forced Proximity
Alistair Star is enticingly confident and drool worthy. He commands the room even when his name is spoken, the morally grey guy that would kill for you if needed, not out of a jealous fit.
Tbh I hated Noah in the beginning. I loved seeing him put in his place- someone finally teaching him some freaking manners and appreciation. He grows on you as his character develops, at least he did for me. I could eventually see his perspective with enough back story.
I’ve read shorts done by this author, this was my first full novel read by them. The spice level in this book is fire and well written. I definitely had to take some breaks reading it when wandering eyes were around lol. Always make sure to check your triggers, it is a mafia romance with d/s dynamic. There is a slight mystery to the story, I was able to figure it out with clues in the writing about ¾ of the way through, I enjoyed how it was woven in.
I quite literally just bought their holiday bundle so that I can dive deeper into their mafia romance writing.
→ A Daddy that won’t stand for disrespect
→ Forced Proximity
Alistair Star is enticingly confident and drool worthy. He commands the room even when his name is spoken, the morally grey guy that would kill for you if needed, not out of a jealous fit.
Tbh I hated Noah in the beginning. I loved seeing him put in his place- someone finally teaching him some freaking manners and appreciation. He grows on you as his character develops, at least he did for me. I could eventually see his perspective with enough back story.
I’ve read shorts done by this author, this was my first full novel read by them. The spice level in this book is fire and well written. I definitely had to take some breaks reading it when wandering eyes were around lol. Always make sure to check your triggers, it is a mafia romance with d/s dynamic. There is a slight mystery to the story, I was able to figure it out with clues in the writing about ¾ of the way through, I enjoyed how it was woven in.
I quite literally just bought their holiday bundle so that I can dive deeper into their mafia romance writing.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 1, 2022
I'm such a dolt! I saw the title, read the blurb, oooh, sounds like Boss Cold and Jimmy, so I buy it and start to read. Oooh, really does sound like Boss Cold and Jimmy, although I'm only 8% in. Then I look at the author's name, doh! Now I KNOW this is going to be good. I did not like Noah for the longest time, arrogant and drunken, he had this 'selfish poor little rich boy' thing going on. Even when he mellowed, with a little help, he was exasperating often. This author wows us against with an amazing tale, not quite as intense gangster stuff as in the Boss Cold stories but still an exciting read, and with a freaking ton of sexiness. Boss Cold gets a mention now and then, which is nice. And the ending??? Phenomenal!! Great plot twist.
April 6, 2023
The taming of the rich boy.
This might not be for everyone, because the initial relationship is dub-con. Even though Noah is into Mr. Star, the fact that he's being held hostage limits his ability to consent. Just a little disclaimer.
I enjoyed the book, the relationship isn't described as TPE, but it is. The characters are engaging and likable. There are a few plot bits that don't feel as solid as they should, Alistair's dear Noah endearment, it's a bit too repetitive. The mafia aspect is intriguing. I'd like to read more about all of the side characters.
I love the protector trope. Don't mess with what belongs to Mr. Star!
Kinks: Exhibitionism, CBT, toy size, lots of bratting, fornophilia, daddy kink but not dd/lb. RACK: advanced impact play.
This might not be for everyone, because the initial relationship is dub-con. Even though Noah is into Mr. Star, the fact that he's being held hostage limits his ability to consent. Just a little disclaimer.
I enjoyed the book, the relationship isn't described as TPE, but it is. The characters are engaging and likable. There are a few plot bits that don't feel as solid as they should, Alistair's dear Noah endearment, it's a bit too repetitive. The mafia aspect is intriguing. I'd like to read more about all of the side characters.
I love the protector trope. Don't mess with what belongs to Mr. Star!
Kinks: Exhibitionism, CBT, toy size, lots of bratting, fornophilia, daddy kink but not dd/lb. RACK: advanced impact play.
December 11, 2022
A Mafia Daddy Romance.....
Noah, a 100% brat a 22-year-old who has no respect for anyone or anything.
After a night out Noah again arrives home worse for wear he finds that the mansion in which he lives in with his uncle is inhabited by strangers some with guns.
Businessman Alistair Star renowned criminal and extremely wealthy plus a compelling charm that Noah can't refuse.
Alistair knows that certain methods will curb Noah’s behaviour, methods he knows Noah will certainly dislike but does he?
Plenty is going on which is easy to read.
The side plot is written extremely well.
Such a great book to devour.
Noah, a 100% brat a 22-year-old who has no respect for anyone or anything.
After a night out Noah again arrives home worse for wear he finds that the mansion in which he lives in with his uncle is inhabited by strangers some with guns.
Businessman Alistair Star renowned criminal and extremely wealthy plus a compelling charm that Noah can't refuse.
Alistair knows that certain methods will curb Noah’s behaviour, methods he knows Noah will certainly dislike but does he?
Plenty is going on which is easy to read.
The side plot is written extremely well.
Such a great book to devour.
July 17, 2023
I came really close to putting this down early on because I found Noah to be waaaaay too OTT insufferable. I kept going and overall I’m glad I did as I enjoyed most aspects of the story. The plot was really easy to solve on your own towards the middle but I actually don’t mind as I enjoyed the banter between Noah and the side characters, plus the developing relationship between the MCs. I also loved how honest Noah was when he started to get overwhelmed or had trouble processing things as his and Alistair’s progressed.
I do think not a whole lot happens for how long this book it’s, it easily could have been cut down to 250-300 pages.
I do think not a whole lot happens for how long this book it’s, it easily could have been cut down to 250-300 pages.
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