Jump to ratings and reviews
Rate this book

ABC Towers #5

Daddy's Protecting

Rate this book
Will she regret turning to a very powerful Daddy who must lay down the law to save her?

Cynthia Grant is in trouble. With her picture plastered on all the networks as a fugitive of justice, she has nowhere else to turn. Fleeing to the one man she hopes she can help, she must put her trust and her future in his hands.

Corporate lawyer Dirk O’Roarke is successful, ruthless, and shrewd. From arguing in the courtroom to forging multi-million dollar deals, he does all the heavy legal lifting for Edgewater Industries. Taking on a criminal case for a cafeteria worker is not in his job description. Dirk’s ready to object until he realizes just how much he wants to protect the special Little who has turned to him for help.

176 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 8, 2022

41 people are currently reading
83 people want to read

About the author

Pepper North

345 books1,325 followers
Ever just gone for it? That's what USA Today Bestselling Author Pepper North did in 2017 when she posted a book for sale on Amazon without telling anyone. Thanks to her amazing fans, the support of the writing community, Mr. North, and a killer schedule, she has now written more than 150 books!

Enjoy contemporary, paranormal, dark, and erotic romances that are both sweet and steamy? Pepper will convert you into one of her loyal readers. What's coming in the future? A Daddypalooza!

Ratings & Reviews

What do you think?
Rate this book

Friends & Following

Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!

Community Reviews

5 stars
240 (71%)
4 stars
72 (21%)
3 stars
21 (6%)
2 stars
1 (<1%)
1 star
3 (<1%)
Displaying 1 - 30 of 73 reviews
Profile Image for Book Addict.
1,845 reviews5 followers
October 26, 2022
wrongfully accused

Cynthia has been going thru hell since she put the flash drive in the computer and pushed to start it.
Reeked havoc on Eastman Enterprises for quite a while.
Pedro and Belinda finally got it fixed where the doors to all the different places worked and the employees could get out of the building.
Of course Eastman called on Dirk, call in all favors so he would take Cynthias case and defend her in the cyber crime she is accused of doing.
Dirk automatically falls for Cynthia when he finds her under his back porch hiding and trying to stay warm.
She comes in with a backpack and Dirk automatically takes care of her like a Daddy should.
Both of them go through some rough times waiting for the trial but they both love each other and together they will overcome any obstacles put in front of them.  
The saddest part I read is when she went to say goodbye to her mother (whom is dying of cancer and did not want anything to do with Cynthia.
These 2 people show exactly how much a little depends and leans on a Daddy and how a Daddy is supposed to care for the body, mind and spirit of his little.

I read an early review copy of this book for an honest review.
Profile Image for Michelle Lane.
138 reviews7 followers
October 28, 2022
I adore this series! The characters are well rounded and believable.

Cynthia and Dirk.

She works in the canteen, at Edgewater Industries, feeding the employees with her delicious food. Until she makes a huge mistake.
Blackmailed by a former family member, she inadvertently, and unwittingly, unleashes a virus into the computer system at work. Scared, vulnerable and innocent, she runs and hides.

He is a lawyer, and friend of Easton Edgewater, who arrives home, one evening, to find Cynthia on his doorstep, in the rain.
Urged into helping, by his friend, Dirk is immediately taken with Cynthia. He just knows that she is his.

I found this to be quite emotional, in places, yet funny and lighthearted in others - a great combination! This is ultimately a book about friendship, family and love.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book.
Profile Image for Karon Price.
1,260 reviews34 followers
October 26, 2022
This book tells the story of Cynthia, our cute cafeteria worker who we discovered in a previous book committed sabotage of the computer at Edgewater Industries and Dirk, company lawyer. When the company CEO asks Dirk to not represent the company but rather the sweet little who is accused, Dirk knows there is more to the story. Cynthia has been used and has a low sense of self. Dirk's Daddy immediately takes over and works to set things right. I liked the characters and their interactions and how this was interwoven with the court case issues. We get our HEA and glimpses of other characters from the series. I've heard a rumor this is the last of this series, but please, aren't there more stories in the ABC Towers??

I received a copy of this story from the author and I'm voluntarily leaving this honest, unbiased review.
Profile Image for Fiona.
2,803 reviews32 followers
October 27, 2022
I loved this story about Cynthia Grant who worked in the cafeteria at Edgewater Industries as the cook. Cynthia was forced into loading a virus onto the computer system at Edgewater industries, which almost destroyed the business. Dirk O’Roark is a lawyer who attended university with Easton Edgewater and was his good friend. He agreed to defend Cynthia in court for committing a cyber crime. Cynthia had a very tragic past where her mother hated her and her ex-husband was awful to her. Her ex brother-in-law was using her and threatening jail if she didn’t do what he wanted. I cried right along with Cynthia when she was sharing her history with Dirk and a rejoiced when he saw in Cynthia the Little girl that he always wanted. There is a happily ever after and Cynthia gets her job back.

I was given a copy of this book to read and I am reviewing with my honest and fair opinion.
Profile Image for Tiffany Barnett.
671 reviews6 followers
October 25, 2022
Dirk & Cynthia don't meet under the best of circumstances. She's wanted and needs someone to help her. Dirk is just helping his oldest friend as a favor but of course Easton knows what he's doing.

I loved how Dirk didn't automatically paint Cynthia as a bad person and helped her from the beginning. He was the best Daddy. You could tell that there was definitely a big reason as to why Cynthia did what she did in the last book. Cynthia just needed someone in her corner and she finally got that with Dirk.

I just love the ABC Towers series!! There's something here for everyone and it was awesome seeing some old faces!
Profile Image for Cynkris.
599 reviews
October 28, 2022
Oh my, this one made me feel everything..I cried and laughed, I swooned and I got angry. This is such am amazing addition to The ABC Towers series. I've enjoyed them all but this one kept me glued to the page. The characters are so well realized that I felt invested in them. The storyline kept me reading insatiably. The world building is wonderful...I want to live there. Pepper North has a way with a story. She is truly a Master of her craft and I for one am so glad she shares her talent with us!
247 reviews3 followers
October 27, 2022
Again, not your typical Dd/lg book, this one is a bit more serious centering on Cynthia and the repercussions of her action in a previous book (uploading a virus into the computer system at Edgewater). As it turns out, she is a perfect match for Dirk, who is representing her at the request of Easton Edgewater (not exactly something an attorney should or would do, but suspend belief, it is fiction).
473 reviews
October 26, 2022
Betrayed and blackmailed, who can you trust?

Sharp minded and sharp dressed, Dirk is my hero as he is Cynthia's champion, fiercely defending and fiercely protective.

And, boy does Cynthia ever need some top notch representation as she has her first foray into the legal system's labyrinth.

I love how human emotions and actions are attributed to stuffies from the author, making them seem even more lovable and adorable. There is so much to appreciate regarding the Little characters.
Profile Image for Karen Komarinski.
1,129 reviews15 followers
November 8, 2022
Dirk O’Roark looked at his best friend and employer Easton Edgewater like he had lost his mind when wanted him to represent Cynthia Grant & he would call in all his favors for Dirk to be in Cynthia’s corner. Easton not only believed Cynthia was not the mastermind behind the cyberattack against his company, she was a good person a little that needed protection & her Daddy. Easton knew that Dirk had a good team that could represent Edgewater’s interest in this suit, while Dirk saved Cynthia….his little girl. I loved this story and series, the characters are just one big family that through thick & thin protect each other. I’m sad that this is the last story from ABC Towers series, I hope we see more of the characters pop up from time to time. Congratulations Pepper North ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
312 reviews
October 27, 2022
Daddys protect their littles and this book is an example of it. Dirk protects Cynthia with every fiber in his being and make sure even though Cynthia is going through an hard time that her daddy is there. Love Pepper North's daddy/little books ♡
761 reviews6 followers
November 8, 2022
Cynthia gets herself into a real jam and has no idea how to fix it. Step in Easton and his friend and lawyer Dirk. As Dirk and Cynthia work through her problems they realize they have found each other as well. How they work to build their relationship and solve Cynthia’s problems makes for a wonderful feel good read!
1,018 reviews4 followers
October 27, 2022
Such a great story. Might be my favorite. Sad start but turns around to a HEA
Profile Image for Emma Frost.
214 reviews1 follower
November 8, 2022
Cynthia has done something that she thinks will end up with her going to prison. Dirk is the lawyer who normally would be prosecuting her, instead he’s her protector and lawyer who might just be her Daddy. Again Pepper has written a compelling story that grabs you from the very start.
3,195 reviews
October 24, 2022
Cynthia is charged with breaking the law, she’s innocent but will her new Daddy prove it

Cynthia has never had an easy life even her own mother had treated her poorly and still she had tried to do everything she could to ensure that she had everything she might need anonymously as she would have nothing to do with her daughter that had never stopped loving her, or hoping for just one kind word from her lips.

Then she had met a wonderful couple who had treated her well and taught her everything they loved about cooking and keeping people fed with good, tasty and nutritious food they could afford. She had married their son who has no interest in their business and is always complaining and disappearing when he should be helping, when the kitchen had mysteriously blown up in an explosion his brother had him for stealing over a number of years as he had done the books and banking and had cheated them out of a fortune.

Cynthia had been out of a job and her husband’s brother had taken over the estate and he had been even more loathsome than her ex-husband. She had started working at Edgwater Corporation in the cafeteria cooking up a storm every day, she had been so happy until she had been blackmailed by her brother-in-law.

Dirk had not been able to believe it when Easton had contacted him asking him to defend Cynthia, he had initially refused but when he was told she was hiding under his porch waiting for him to return he just knew he had to find out what was going on.

Never could he have expected that as well as having to defend a major case, he also had found the one person he had been looking all of his adult life for, “His Little Girl”.

This is a truly wonderful read with lots of action and a wonderful story, I guarantee that once you begin reading you will not be able to put his book down till you know the final outcome.

I assure you that you will love every moment of this book it is simply a fantastic read.
I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
Profile Image for Rose Hawks.
209 reviews6 followers
January 1, 2023
Cynthia and Dirk were amazing characters and I enjoyed them. I love this series I believe it’s the 5th in the series. It’s emotional, has a lawyer, funny as well. Overall a good combination for the book. It was never confusing at any point in the book. I recommend the series you will enjoy it if your thinking about it.
Profile Image for Jan.
2,106 reviews14 followers
October 26, 2022
Cynthia Grant was blackmailed into the cyber damage to Edgewater Industries. If you read “Daddy’s Searching” you know what happened. Easton knew of her innocence. He asks his longtime friend and company attorney Dirk O’Roarke to help. But we all know Easton also has another reason. He knows a lost Little when he sees one. And Cindy needs Dirk not only to help her but to be her Daddy. I do love that we move right along in the stories. I felt for Cindy. She scum ex-brother-in-law set her up to take the fall. She has never been a harm to anyone. With Dirk he slowly pulls Cindy out of her shell and helps her through the difficult task. He also shows that he really does care for her. Edgewater Industries is a great company and has one heck of a CEO that cares about his employees. They are all family. And we got to read about them again at the end.
Profile Image for Rhonda.
3,783 reviews63 followers
October 29, 2022
Oh how I love this series. In Daddy's Protecting, we get Cynthia and Dirk's story. She's been accused of downloading a virus into the computer system at Edgewater Industires. But we all know something else is going on. Easton asks Dirk to be her attorney because he's sure she's been set up to take the fall for someone. What follows is such a wonderful story of friendship, trust and love. I devoured this story in one afternoon!! Dirk is an awesome Daddy and he knows that Cynthia is his very own Little. Now if he can just get to the truth so they can be together forever!!!
3 reviews1 follower
October 30, 2022
This book was a amazing addition to this series. With each new I struggle to pick which one is my favorite. Cynthia was blackmailed into doing something she really didn’t want to and got in trouble. In came Dirk and immediately he knew she was his. They had amazing chemistry, and a great storyline.
Profile Image for Margaret Center.
283 reviews1 follower
October 31, 2022
You just never know how your life can change in the face of despair. Dirk and Cynthia, so close but never seeing each other, until life changing events finds this Little searching for help. Also shows strong friendships can last thru anything, if they're your true friends.
1,109 reviews
November 8, 2022
This story got me in all the feels!!! Cynthia is running for to the damage she called Edgewater with a virus, but has help in the form of Daddy Dirk, who's a lawyer. The sparks instantly fly between the two, and he pulls in some favors to get her released from jail, and to unravel what happened and why. I love them together, and how he handles the entire situation Cynthia finds herself in.

The entire ABC towers series has been a lot of fun to read, and I've thoroughly enjoyed reading each couples story in finding each other. This story was well written, and I finished it pretty quickly once I started.

Please note that I did receive an ARC of this book and the opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Profile Image for Shannon Bolton.
181 reviews4 followers
October 27, 2022
This story was special. Cynthia was in trouble and Dirk rescued her in so many sweet ways. Dirk is my new favorite Daddy. So glad Cynthia got her hea w Dirk. Pepper North never dissapoints...
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Beverly McCall.
Author 2 books29 followers
November 11, 2022
Daddy’s Protecting is the fifth book in the ABC Towers series penned by Pepper North. In it, Ms. North chronicles the romantic journey of Cynthia Grant and Dirk O’Rourke. Both work for Edgewater Industries. She works in the cafeteria, and he is the head corporate attorney and a personal friend of Easton Edgewater. Cynthia is coerced and blackmailed by her ex-brother-in-law, Eddie Grant to load a virus onto one of the Edgewater computers. Easton knows that she was framed and seeks Dirk’s help in defending her. There is an instant attraction between them. Will Dirk help Cynthia beat the charges against her? Will they find concrete evidence to shed light on Eddie as the mastermind? Will Cynthia and Dirk find happiness? You must read this book to discover what unfolds.
As in the other books in this series, Ms. North outdoes herself again with strong multi-dimensional characters, rich dialog, and captivating descriptive scenes that garner’s her readers’ attention. I appreciate how she follows the pattern of the other books with this age-play romantic suspense. I like how she molded the female lead character, Cynthia. She is both strong and vulnerable. Her innocence and ability to trust unconditionally endears her to readers. I also appreciate how she uses the lead characters from the other books in this series as secondary characters in this one. It helps readers in seeing Edgewater as more than a successful business but also a community of like-minded people. Well done, Ms. North.
1,240 reviews10 followers
November 19, 2022
Daddy’s Protecting is the fifth book in the ABC Towers series. Cynthia was blackmailed into hurting the company that she loves, but will anyone believe her innocence? Dirk knows this will be a tough case, but will do anything in his power to keep his Little girl safe and at home. Does this Daddy and his Little have a chance at a future, or will Cynthia need to pay for her crimes?

This book was emotional and sweet and oh so good! Cynthia and Dirk stole my heart just as quickly as Cynthia stole Dirk’s! Cynthia felt like she had no one on her side, no one she could trust to turn to, and in the process made a bad choice that could have disastrous effects on her future. I loved how brave she became, how much she grew into her confidence of having someone on her side, and I loved her heart! She was so sweet and caring, it was difficult to see her in such dark situations. Dirk was pretty amazing, too. He was caring and and a great listener and very protective of his Little. I liked them together, how he could calm so many of her fears, and how well they took care of each other. I liked the drama with her ex-brother-in-law, and what that meant for her case and future. There’s not too much regression in this book, with Little play, but the focus of this book was really on the couple and on her case. I thought this was a great addition to the series, which has quickly become a favorite of Ms. North’s, and I am excited to see what she creates next!
Profile Image for Amy Reads Romance.
993 reviews11 followers
November 10, 2022
Cynthia is in deep trouble. When her employer agrees to get her some help, he sends her to Dirk O'Roarke, the best attorney he knows and his oldest friend. As soon as he sees Cynthia, Dirk recognizes his Little girl, and agrees to help her. Against Federal charges, it will take every ounce of skill he has to defend her. He'll do it, though, so he and Cynthia can get their HEA.

This is easily the best book in the series so far. Dirk not only defends Cynthia against serious charges in court, he builds up her nearly non-existent self esteem beautifully. Pepper North really knows how to write a Daddy romance, and the steamy scenes are off the charts. The characters are relatable and likable. You won't want to miss this one! It's a six star book in a five star world.

I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
Profile Image for Jo.
1,166 reviews4 followers
November 5, 2022
I have been looking forward to Cynthia's story and here it is....

So y'all know that Cynthia got into some deep trouble for uploading a virus to the Edgewater Industries system. We'll Easton has asked his friend and attorney Dirk to represent her.

The story that unfolds is heartbreaking and uplifting all at the same time.

The things that Cynthia has and will endure just gutted me. No Little should ever have to go through anything like that. But thankfully she had Daddy Dirk in her corner (heehee). He NEVER faltered in his help or his loving care.

This series continues to be excellent!
Profile Image for Sassy Southern Book Blog.
5,443 reviews274 followers
November 6, 2022
SPOILER WARNING- These DDLG books are SO good and just adorable! Dirk and Cynthia were sweet. Dirks best friend not only plays matchmaker for Dirks sake or for Cynthia's. A bad man made Cynthia launch a cyber attack on Edgewater Industries which is owned by Dirk's best friend. Seeing the instant connection between this pair drew me in immediately and I had to keep reading to see how it turned out. Dirk is trying his hardest to fight on Cynthia's behalf and prove she's innocent and was forced to commit the crime. Dirk is such a good daddy and so hot. A pretty quick but enjoyable read four stars.- Tiffany
Profile Image for Nancy Reads Romance.
1,108 reviews35 followers
November 8, 2022
I have to say that I thought this was one of my favorite books in this series! Cynthia has been a character for several books now and I have always liked her. Dirk is new and the perfect addition to the Edgewater team. What I liked about this book is that it's more of a DD/LG light. If you're dancing on the edge of this genre, then this book is for you. My favorite trope is damsel-in-distress. Dirk delivers as the perfect protector in ALL of the best ways. He expertly represents Cynthia in her case. Daddy's Protecting made me fall more in love with the Edgewater Industries family of characters and I'm hoping for many more books. Hint, hint! Loved it! 5 stars!!
5,668 reviews
November 6, 2022
I haven't read all of the ABC Towers series, but what I have, I have thoroughly enjoyed!

I say it over an over again, that I'm not entirely certain what draws me to this trope, but, I find myself reading more and more! I really think it is the alpha, protector of the daddy. Heck, we live vicariously through books, so, it's probably my desire to just let go of my adult every once in a while and live through Ms. North's heroines.

Dirk and Cynthia's story warmed my whole being! Thank you for another wonderful read!
109 reviews3 followers
November 8, 2022
When Eastons attorney is asked to help the little who launched a cyber attack on his company, Dirk wasn��t sure what to think. Cynthia was scared and had no where to turn for help.
I loved everything about this book! I love how Dirk immediately turned on his protective instincts and made Cynthia feel safe. I love how the author brings her characters to life in such a way that you feel you know them.
Just like the other books in this series there is drama, love, a cute little and hot sex scenes. I would definitely recommend this book.
1,819 reviews38 followers
November 9, 2022
Perfect end to this series!

I have read all the books in this heartwarming, incredible series and absolutely loved this one too. Cynthia is a charming Little who has found herself in a bad spot. So when Dirk comes to rescue her, he knew right away that she was the person for him. He just had to prove it to her and show her she was perfect for him. Cynthia has never had love growing up and Dirk continually shows her that she is deserving. I loved these two, both so perfect for each other. What a perfect ending to this wonderful series!
Displaying 1 - 30 of 73 reviews

Can't find what you're looking for?

Get help and learn more about the design.