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Sometimes the law isn't enough to protect the vulnerable. Sometimes someone has to step in, no matter what the consequences. Sometimes doing what's right isn't always legal. Sometimes it's dark and dirty and dangerous. Men like that need somewhere to call home, and what better place than an exclusive nightclub where the money and drinks flow freely. Most of the patrons are there to satisfy their urge to drink and be seen. Others are there to keep an eye out for those who need help. Welcome to the brotherhood. Welcome to The Shadows.
Knox
When she came in to buy a gun, I knew she was in trouble. This isn't my first rodeo. What I didn't expect was to have my Daddy senses go into high gear.
Addie
My life was going well until I got the call that my past was coming to haunt me. Although I don't want it, I may have to accept help from a man who calls to my Little side. He's dark and dangerous and he would never understand my needs. But he says he will protect me and I can use all the help I can get.
Daddies of the Shadows is a series and is best read in order however each book can be read as a standalone. This series contains topics that may be triggering to some. This story contains age play, discipline, and power exchange between consenting adults as well as very hot and possessive men. If these topics might offend you, please do not purchase this book.
Knox
When she came in to buy a gun, I knew she was in trouble. This isn't my first rodeo. What I didn't expect was to have my Daddy senses go into high gear.
Addie
My life was going well until I got the call that my past was coming to haunt me. Although I don't want it, I may have to accept help from a man who calls to my Little side. He's dark and dangerous and he would never understand my needs. But he says he will protect me and I can use all the help I can get.
Daddies of the Shadows is a series and is best read in order however each book can be read as a standalone. This series contains topics that may be triggering to some. This story contains age play, discipline, and power exchange between consenting adults as well as very hot and possessive men. If these topics might offend you, please do not purchase this book.
199 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 24, 2022
About the author
Kate Oliver
59 books1,558 followersKate Oliver has aspired to be an author all her life. From the time she was known as "that girl who always has her nose stuck in a book", Kate Oliver has wanted to be a writer. Currently, fetish romance is her favorite for both reading and writing. Kate has been a part of the fetish community for many years, and strives to write stories that realistically reflect that lifestyle. Her favorite part of writing her own books is dreaming up the hot and steamy, yet loving and strict, Daddies that Littles dream about.
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March 13, 2023
So the Story was actually beautiful and really sweet. I really loved the Concept.
The execution and writing however really was bad!! I’m so gutted as this could have been great!
The person, yet trying to be different perspectives felt silly, often whole pages felt pointless.
Also I always feel that whenever writing about DD/lg writers always need to be really careful and the characters should always be considerate - it’s such a Fine line. But at times it almost felt like it was a farce.
The execution and writing however really was bad!! I’m so gutted as this could have been great!
The person, yet trying to be different perspectives felt silly, often whole pages felt pointless.
Also I always feel that whenever writing about DD/lg writers always need to be really careful and the characters should always be considerate - it’s such a Fine line. But at times it almost felt like it was a farce.
June 6, 2022
Amazing Read
This story is absolutely amazing. Knox and Addie are phenomenal together. I love them together. Oh and please give me the rest of Knox's brothers. Their journey together is off the charts. The writing and flow of this book is top notch. I beyond recommend this book. I can't wait for more.
This story is absolutely amazing. Knox and Addie are phenomenal together. I love them together. Oh and please give me the rest of Knox's brothers. Their journey together is off the charts. The writing and flow of this book is top notch. I beyond recommend this book. I can't wait for more.
February 17, 2023
Lost a star for...
I actually really enjoyed this book overall and do plan to continue on with the next in the series. BUT......
*spoiler alert*
I had to take a star away at the end there for that sickening reconciliation with the mother to wrap up the book. If it had just been all the negativity and bullying, I could have understood how that relationship could realistically be mended with honest effort. However, to gloss over the fact that she vocally supported and wrote to her ex in prison for trying to kill her and THEN gave him info on where to find her once released. My first thought during reading that encounter was, "ok so the mother needs a restraining order." But no, that's just...never brought up again and they both go to sit at a table with her for Sunday dinner??
I actually really enjoyed this book overall and do plan to continue on with the next in the series. BUT......
*spoiler alert*
I had to take a star away at the end there for that sickening reconciliation with the mother to wrap up the book. If it had just been all the negativity and bullying, I could have understood how that relationship could realistically be mended with honest effort. However, to gloss over the fact that she vocally supported and wrote to her ex in prison for trying to kill her and THEN gave him info on where to find her once released. My first thought during reading that encounter was, "ok so the mother needs a restraining order." But no, that's just...never brought up again and they both go to sit at a table with her for Sunday dinner??
May 26, 2022
First time author, I really liked the book, there was a really sweet dynamic of the couple. Will definitely read more of the series.
August 30, 2022
3.4 stars.
This was really sweet, honestly.
The writing style wasn’t my absolute favorite, there was quite a bit of repetitive thoughts and dialogue. Like the characters were going in circles sometimes.
The relationship was really sweet, the DD/lg aspect was actually handled pretty well here.
I mean, Knox was a bit presumptuous, especially at the beginning when he was basically just guessing about her ‘Little’ side, but I did really enjoy the consent that he made sure to get when they finally got together.
The plot was pretty simple, it had little hints of danger and stress, but it was mostly calm until the very end.
The sex was hot, again, not my favorite, but the dirty talk really hit.
Plus the side characters were all really sweet and I loved the little bit of ‘found family’ feel that they brought to the book.
I think I might even have liked it enough to read the next book.
Very surprising for me honestly. I mostly only enjoy Laylah Roberts’ DD/lg books.
🤷🏻♀️
This was really sweet, honestly.
The writing style wasn’t my absolute favorite, there was quite a bit of repetitive thoughts and dialogue. Like the characters were going in circles sometimes.
The relationship was really sweet, the DD/lg aspect was actually handled pretty well here.
I mean, Knox was a bit presumptuous, especially at the beginning when he was basically just guessing about her ‘Little’ side, but I did really enjoy the consent that he made sure to get when they finally got together.
The plot was pretty simple, it had little hints of danger and stress, but it was mostly calm until the very end.
The sex was hot, again, not my favorite, but the dirty talk really hit.
Plus the side characters were all really sweet and I loved the little bit of ‘found family’ feel that they brought to the book.
I think I might even have liked it enough to read the next book.
Very surprising for me honestly. I mostly only enjoy Laylah Roberts’ DD/lg books.
🤷🏻♀️
November 6, 2022
The writing in this book is not great. Everything seems a bit scattered and disorganized.
What this book really needs is a trigger warning for domestic violence. That my trigger and I’m dropping the book. The only trigger warning is that this is a DDlg book. Not a word about graphic recounting of physical and emotional abuse.
What this book really needs is a trigger warning for domestic violence. That my trigger and I’m dropping the book. The only trigger warning is that this is a DDlg book. Not a word about graphic recounting of physical and emotional abuse.
July 14, 2022
Insta-love DD/lg relationship where the FMC has trauma from a past DD and the new DD works to overcome her trust issues and body dysmorphia. Addie's mom constantly monitored and judged her eating growing up (and when she's an adult, let's be honest) and it subsequently made Addie develop a terrible relationship with food. Knox is constantly trying to get her to feel comfortable in her own skin. I think his POV and words to her about this were sweet and necessary but my god this was such a huge plot point. It felt like every other chapter was about her eating issues/body dysmorphia. The spice and dirty talk was good though. This is definitely a book where the writing leaves something to be desired but it's good when you need something easy and spicy.
August 14, 2026
2.75-Never mind the romance - if you like found family, the brothers in here are top-tier
February 20, 2023
Knox
Whew! Is it hot in here? This book is what I like to call sweet with heat. It captured my attention from word one and didn’t let go even after the last word! I can’t wait to finish devouring every last book available in the series. I will also be getting them in Paperback form as I’ll probably end up wearing them out all too quickly. 😁
Whew! Is it hot in here? This book is what I like to call sweet with heat. It captured my attention from word one and didn’t let go even after the last word! I can’t wait to finish devouring every last book available in the series. I will also be getting them in Paperback form as I’ll probably end up wearing them out all too quickly. 😁
March 4, 2023
4,5 stars, and can't wait to read more of this series! Absolutely adorable, with fun action and a satisfying fairytale happy ending.
October 29, 2023
JP H/ DDlg/ HEA
This was written extremely well.
-JP H who owns. Gun shop so he’s deliciously tattooed and big
-h whose got an abusive ex
-DDlg without any baby stuff
HEA
Great side characters
Spankings
Secret vigilante type H
This was written extremely well.
-JP H who owns. Gun shop so he’s deliciously tattooed and big
-h whose got an abusive ex
-DDlg without any baby stuff
HEA
Great side characters
Spankings
Secret vigilante type H
January 6, 2023
On a new trope, dd/ll. some books work for me some don’t. This one was okay. Sometimes I find that they aren’t really believable, I don’t know if it’s just me 🤷♀️
May 21, 2023
DDLG relationship. This is my first book of this kind.
Caught me by surprise that it's in third person XD but I enjoyed it.
There's like...alot of brothers in this book at one point I couldn't differentiate who was who. 😂😂
Nonetheless, this story follows Addie our FMC who struggles with body images issues and trauma from a past relationship. During said previous relationship her Little side was taken advantage of by her ex. The book follows Addie worrying about her ex getting out of jail and coming to kill her. In her pursuit to keep herself safe, he meets and falls for the burly, muscular Daddy Dom that runs a gun shop.
It's cute. Adorable. I love the relationship between the brothers. ❤ The cursing of siblings and purposely teasing each other is relatable. I love the concept and the way the Little is explained. But, the writing needed work. 😭🙏
Istg, the amount of times I've seen panties, wet panties, gushing, just the whole talk of sista girl being so aroused by Knox that she was just wet 25/8.
It does dabble fairly well into the DDLG relationship 🤔 and it was a good start!
[𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬]
Caught me by surprise that it's in third person XD but I enjoyed it.
There's like...alot of brothers in this book at one point I couldn't differentiate who was who. 😂😂
Nonetheless, this story follows Addie our FMC who struggles with body images issues and trauma from a past relationship. During said previous relationship her Little side was taken advantage of by her ex. The book follows Addie worrying about her ex getting out of jail and coming to kill her. In her pursuit to keep herself safe, he meets and falls for the burly, muscular Daddy Dom that runs a gun shop.
It's cute. Adorable. I love the relationship between the brothers. ❤ The cursing of siblings and purposely teasing each other is relatable. I love the concept and the way the Little is explained. But, the writing needed work. 😭🙏
Istg, the amount of times I've seen panties, wet panties, gushing, just the whole talk of sista girl being so aroused by Knox that she was just wet 25/8.
It does dabble fairly well into the DDLG relationship 🤔 and it was a good start!
[𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬]
July 21, 2024
Felt like the author was writing from a “how to write a daddy kink” book. Nothing felt natural to either one of them and their intimacy and my connection to them suffered because of it.
I got really frustrated with the h too. The whole beginning she’s going on and on about how she’s a little and wants a daddy and blah blah. Then shes super hesitant with the H and is constantly saying and thinking things like “I can do it myself”, “the femenist in me…”, etc. Why do we have this in a dd/lg book? Especially one where the h is not new to this lifestyle and kink. The h wants this, has always wanted, and already has a ton of experience with it (even if her last dude was an ass). It was really odd and felt like the author was just trying to use it as a way to make the h “bratty” and antagonistic but it did not work with her character. It was so inconsistent and every time she reacted this way I was so confused and got pulled out of the story.
I kept reading because I wanted to get to the damsel in distress moment but that was lame too. Overall just poor execution on this one and believe me I wasn’t expecting much but I was at least expecting it to be sexy and fun and it wasn’t.
I got really frustrated with the h too. The whole beginning she’s going on and on about how she’s a little and wants a daddy and blah blah. Then shes super hesitant with the H and is constantly saying and thinking things like “I can do it myself”, “the femenist in me…”, etc. Why do we have this in a dd/lg book? Especially one where the h is not new to this lifestyle and kink. The h wants this, has always wanted, and already has a ton of experience with it (even if her last dude was an ass). It was really odd and felt like the author was just trying to use it as a way to make the h “bratty” and antagonistic but it did not work with her character. It was so inconsistent and every time she reacted this way I was so confused and got pulled out of the story.
I kept reading because I wanted to get to the damsel in distress moment but that was lame too. Overall just poor execution on this one and believe me I wasn’t expecting much but I was at least expecting it to be sexy and fun and it wasn’t.
May 24, 2022
I loved everything about this story. Knox and Addison are pure magic together and I loved watching their dynamic play out! I've read a few of Ms. Oliver's other books and enjoyed them but this had a lot of things that I love, it's well written, it flows good and the characters are easily likeable. Can't wait for the next book in this series!!!
January 29, 2023
Great Series Starter!
This book was exactly what I needed! Blending my recent enjoyment of Mafia romances with my love of DD/lg romance.
Solid storyline with great world building and setting up there side characters for their future books....all done while giving us a great romance with just the right amount of "drama" and action.
I'll definitely be continuing this series!
This book was exactly what I needed! Blending my recent enjoyment of Mafia romances with my love of DD/lg romance.
Solid storyline with great world building and setting up there side characters for their future books....all done while giving us a great romance with just the right amount of "drama" and action.
I'll definitely be continuing this series!
February 26, 2023
I haven't read a DDLG in a while, but this brings me back to wanting to read more. I'm sitting on a good 3.5 for this one and want to pick up the rest of this series. A make-shift family that is full of Daddies? On to the second book!
November 19, 2022
Good
Great story. And there's more in the series. Makes for good reading. Cute and lots of drama. Check it out.
Great story. And there's more in the series. Makes for good reading. Cute and lots of drama. Check it out.
May 30, 2023
Ive read this series out of order, and i was surprised how little the daddy/baby girl part was of this book vsthe later books in the series.
September 13, 2024
This was surprisingly sweet and a nice book to read. A decent enough plot and a short enough book to keep me wanting to read more of the series
August 2, 2025
this one was good! I absolutely love daddy kink but I'm not always a fan of Little play (ddlg) but I still enjoyed this one! Will definitely read more in this series!
May 10, 2026
Not kink-shaming (though I did learn DDLG is not really my thing), but i just don't think it's well written. Everyone talks like a caricature.
October 2, 2022
Enjoyable
I liked the characters. I look forward to reading more about the brothers and their back stories. I would recommend this for a.quick read.
I liked the characters. I look forward to reading more about the brothers and their back stories. I would recommend this for a.quick read.
July 8, 2022
Best Daddy book I’ve ever read!
Best Daddy book I’ve ever read! The storyline was interesting and the details were more realistic than most books.
I liked the family in the story also, they were very strong and supportive.
Best Daddy book I’ve ever read! The storyline was interesting and the details were more realistic than most books.
I liked the family in the story also, they were very strong and supportive.
July 5, 2022
I really enjoyed your style!
Definitely worth the time to read this storyline! I will pass along to my friends! Keep up the good stories!
Sensual and definitely sexy couples who want to be reading your books and definitely letting my group know to add to their list!
Definitely worth the time to read this storyline! I will pass along to my friends! Keep up the good stories!
Sensual and definitely sexy couples who want to be reading your books and definitely letting my group know to add to their list!
September 28, 2022
Well written and the characters are distinct and well developed. If you enjoy Little/Daddy romance novels this is the one for you. There was just enough suspense to keep the tension tight.
September 26, 2022
Great story
I loved Knox and Allies story. Knox really takes care of her. He’s a protective daddy and doesn’t care who knows it. Allie has some abuse issues but Knox helps her to overcome them.
I loved Knox and Allies story. Knox really takes care of her. He’s a protective daddy and doesn’t care who knows it. Allie has some abuse issues but Knox helps her to overcome them.
September 26, 2022
3.9 stars
July 1, 2022
So much fun!
My introduction to Kate Oliver books was perfect. Knox and Addie are so cute together. Perfect combination and gruff and protective meets sweet and sassy. And the family all mixed in was amazing.
My introduction to Kate Oliver books was perfect. Knox and Addie are so cute together. Perfect combination and gruff and protective meets sweet and sassy. And the family all mixed in was amazing.
September 23, 2022
A book to smile with
I loved this book, an easy read that had me smiling and even laughing out loud at times.
Sweet story perfect for a lazy afternoon read....
Will definitely be reading the other books x
I loved this book, an easy read that had me smiling and even laughing out loud at times.
Sweet story perfect for a lazy afternoon read....
Will definitely be reading the other books x
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