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Chaining Daisy

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Gunnar
She was mine the moment I saw her.

But she wasn't ready for me then, too consumed by grief. I couldn't let her slip away, so I did the unthinkable. Married her dying mother.

Now, the path to her is clear...and it's going to take all my self-control to stop myself from chaining my Daisy up until she says she's mine.

Daisy
He's forbidden.

But isn't it human nature to want what we can't have?

I want him so badly it hurts.

Thing is, lately, I've been getting little hints, that maybe...maybe my naughty dreams just might come true.

Author's Note: This is a forbidden romance in a series of steamy standalones that follow a group of friends. You don't have to read in order, but of course, I wrote it in order for a reason so character intro and build up would be best if read in order. This particular romance has some stalkery vibes so be aware. Please check inside the book for a specific list of potential triggers. This story involves two fully consenting adults.

211 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 6, 2022

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Profile Image for ❁ lilyreadsromance ❁.
2,036 reviews1,153 followers
May 17, 2023
What kind of man, that instead of asking a girl you're interested in out for a date like normal people, decides you know what I'm going to marry her mother and become her stepfather and then I can be her daddy and asks her out for a date...

This man did.

Honestly though, in my opinion, it was a decent ddlg kink book (with a dash of Dom/sub vibe and 'sneaking' kink on the side). If these interest you in any way, you should try it. Also, very steamy.
Profile Image for Darlene I read WAY to many books.
3,680 reviews2,440 followers
November 17, 2022
3.5 ⭐️

Okay im surprised how much I liked this book. Okay giving you this now Gunner married Daisy mom only for one reason Daisy. So he's her step father he does nothing with the mom so it's safe. Let's start at the beginning.

Daisy mom has cancer and only time is all she has so when she's at a vending machine she meets Doctor Gunner who's teasing and flirting with her calling himself daddy. But Gunner knew in that moment he couldn't have her so he made a choice not the smartest one but to be in her life. He married her mom made sure she got treated well before she died. Now fast forward Daisy is still dealing with grief but little things has Gunner stepping up and showing his "daddy" side. He's still going slow but that stops when he sees she has a date with some guy. That stops the slow burn into 180 Insta. He shows her what type of man he is and the things he's done. Stalking,



No ow/om drama, no cheating, slight secondary character, drama, sexy times, virgin gal and no manwhore

Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat level-🌶🌶🌶.5

Slowinsta
Age gap
21h/43H
Pinning
Dassy kink
Public play
Praise kink
Mentions parent death
Grieving
Spankings
No condom
HFN/Hea
Profile Image for Shruti (Hiatus).
214 reviews118 followers
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September 4, 2022
This was very very dumb and very very naughty.
If you can handle the dumb then you will enjoy the smut.
That's all folks 🤷

P. S. That ending was so abrupt, I felt like I was yanked out of my bed mid-sleep. 👁️👁️
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668 reviews168 followers
September 13, 2022
this was sick and twisted, and i like sick and twisted shit, but a couple times i was like okayyyy calm it down LMAO
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1,475 reviews2,594 followers
July 25, 2022
My crush on my stepfather is my dirty little secret.

What's a girl to do when she falls in lust with an older man, but he marries her mother? Daisy's mother is basically on her death bed. Gunnar is a doctor. When he meets Daisy for the first time, he knew she was the woman for him. But in order to stay in Daisy's life, he marries her mother to give her mom the best care for her final days. Two years later, after Daisy's mom passes, he decides it's finally time to make his move.

Daisy and I are going to happen. It's a certainty. And now I know even if she's not quite ready to admit it-- my girl wants it just as much as I do.

This is a dirty, intense, romantic novel about a stepfather and stepdaughter falling in love. It made me pissed, happy, excited- all the feels. Daisy is so sweet and Gunnar is sooo possessive, I love it. I enjoyed reading this book and I cannot wait for the next book in the series! This is my first time reading anything by this author and it won't be my last.

"That boy texted you again. And Daddy decided... you should go on that date."
Her face contorts with what I imagine is disgust mingled with confusion. "But... why?"
"Because I want to watch you. I want to text you and give you orders. And then I want you to leave his ass and come to me so I can fuck the ever-loving shit out of you."


important bits:
age gap- 18/20h and 40/42H
virgin h
daddy kink
voyeurism
public sex/potential of getting caught
rough sex
dom/sub undertones
no OM/OW drama (except for one date, nothing happened)
no cheating
HEA
Profile Image for Tati Alvarez.
Author 9 books203 followers
July 6, 2022
Amazing and short age gap romance that brings all the spice! This is a stepfather x daughter romance so please check TW.
Profile Image for evelynn kate.
510 reviews
August 29, 2022
Plot ⭐⭐
Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️
1st person POV, switches between MCs (Daisy & Gunnar)

“You want attention, baby? Daddy will give you attention. All the attention you need.”

Here's what you need to know: age-gap (20 & 42), slight forbidden aspect (he marries her mom for insurance purposes when she is 19, fully intending on being her Daddy from day one), obviously some Daddy kink/play (slight age-play but nothing too aggressive), interesting (but hot) kinks you don't see a lot (somnophilia, stalking, secrecy), and more. The plot is okay and sets you up for book 2 for a side character but this was a very quick read so I'm happy with what we got for it. I wish there was more Daddy talk but that might be a personal preference.
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3,847 reviews178 followers
July 6, 2022
I think that if Ann Denton hadn't been the one writing this book, I wouldn't have read the book to begin with. Nothing about this book screams my name, nothing about this book is my thing. Those kinks are not my kinks. And there is no magic in this book either. However, I know that Ann Denton is an amazing author and that I really love all the books I've read so far. So, I wanted to give this book a chance. I was therefore quite happy that I got the chance to get an arc.

I'm so incredibly glad that I read this book, even though I initially thought this wouldn't be my thing. Because maybe none of these kinks are my kinks usually and maybe contemporary isn't my favorite genre, but this book was so incredibly well written and all the elements of the plot were so incredibly well implemented that I got more and more invested and that I really started to care about the characters and their happily ever after. I even enjoyed the overload of sex scenes.

And that's mostly because Denton constantly focusses on the emotions, on the feelings, on the wants and needs of these characters. On the outside it may seem as if this relationship is totally messed up, but when spending a lot of time in the heads of these characters you notice that those people absolutely know what they're doing, what they need and want and what the right time is to do things. There is one specific moment where it's quite clear that he keeps on checking what she truly needs.

And even though this book is mostly focussed on the sex, on the characters exploring each other's wishes and needs and fantasies, there are some deeper layers hidden here and there. Enough to give me the idea that I knew these characters and what life had looked like for them. Even for the side characters, because the finale of the book already got me very excited about Rose's story! Of course, I have some guesses and I can't wait to discover if I'm right!
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1,158 reviews73 followers
July 24, 2022
"Yeah, my dirty little crush is wrong. But it feels so damn good.

I'm a bit conflicted about this one. Lately, I've been pretty daring and going out of my "normal" tropes. I don't normally go for the dd/lg themes, so it was interesting to read something very new to me. It could be something that I wouldn't mind trying again

First off, I loooove Ann Denton. Her writing is always phenomenal and this was no exception! This was pretty steamy and there were times where I had to stop and regain my composure, because the scenes were literally setting me up in flames. The Dom/Sub relationship was perfectly done. I literally swooned over everytime Gunner comforted Daisy and THE AFTERCARE, giiiirrrrl!!!! Get you someone who takes care of you the way Gunner does. I have to admit, in the beginning, Gunnar weirded me out a little and did cringe a little throughout the story. However, everything fell into place and Daisy and Gunner really complimented each other. Like I said, this was a new trope for me. Also, The ending did fall a little short for me. It felt like there's more to be told and it just ended abruptly. Although, this is a standalone and the next one is Rose's story, I hope we get some sort of glimpse into more of their happy ending. Overall, I really enjoyed this and really wanting to read the next book.
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1,140 reviews23 followers
July 21, 2022
Scorchingly hot

What an amazing, scorchingly hot read this was! I fell in love with Gunnar and Daisy in a short span of time with this great palate cleanser. I can't wait to read more books in this universe.
Profile Image for Amber Carpenter.
552 reviews42 followers
August 13, 2023
Gunner is a method actor! Seriously, you’ve gotta admire his commitment to playing the long game.
This book wasn’t exactly what I was expecting, but other than the annoying best friend of our FMC, zero explanation of what the stepfather and mother’s actual relationship consisted of, and the rather abrupt ending, it was a decent story for a dd/lg trope.
2.75⭐️
3🌶️
Profile Image for Maria Elena | pagesofmaria.
784 reviews235 followers
July 6, 2022
My, what a hot gem of a book!

By now it’s been established that Ann Denton is one of my favorite authors. I simply love the way she writes her characters and the intimate moments between them. Chaining Daisy isn’t any different. Despite being a short book, the characters and their chemistry jumps off the page!

This is my first venture into a taboo romance. Gunnar and Daisy are instantly attracted to one another from the first time they meet, but he winds up marrying her mother, thus shoving their attraction into forbidden territory. However, the fact that his marriage to Daisy’s mom wasn’t romantic (won’t explain the how because you have to read this!) made it feel less taboo. The twist that they met before? I really liked it!

The smexy times were amazing, and I had no doubt they would be. There is a bit of a “daddy” kink, which I’m usually not a fan of but somehow the author made it work here. I’m starting to realize that Ann Denton can do no wrong for me. Her books have made me try reading things and realizing I really enjoy them when they’re written well and I love the characters! But returning to the book, I would have liked to see more deeper moments between Gunnar and Daisy. Those were my favorite part of the book, but the spice (which was amazing) took priority over those. I also would have liked to see more of Daisy’s friends, since the next book is going to be about one of them!

Thank you to the author for gifting me an early e-copy! Opinions are my own.
Profile Image for Chiara | wordsbychiara.
695 reviews352 followers
July 6, 2022
Rating: 4.5 stars

CHAINING DAISY is the demonstration that it doesn’t matter what genre Ann Denton is writing. If you pick up one of her books, you’re bound for a smexy good time!

I inhaled Chaining Daisy in exactly two sittings. While this is a taboo romance between a stepfather and his stepdaughter with a twenty-year age gap, I was actually really happy with the author’s twist on the taboo. That between Gunnar and Daisy is an instant attraction ever since their first meeting, and the reason he marries her mother is completely unrelated to anything romantic, which—for me, at least—made it all a little less…forbidden.

The chemistry between Gunnar and Daisy was off the charts! A longer book would have helped strengthen the idea of the repressed angst that exists between them, but I was very pleasantly surprised by how much relationship and character development the author was able to fit into such a short book. Don’t be fooled, you still need to work a little to get to the smexy parts, but OMG the wait is worth it! Very much enjoyed the hot scenes, but I also really enjoyed the glimpses of their ordinary interactions outside of the bedroom.

Definitely recommend to all fans of spicy contemporary books who don’t mind a little taboo.

Thank you to the author for gifting me an e-copy. All opinions are my own.
Profile Image for Lene Blackthorn .
1,830 reviews7 followers
July 18, 2022
A hot, steamy, and kinky novella that unwraps one taboo relationship between an older man and a young woman. When Gunnar sees Daisy for the first time in the hospital, he sets his focus on her, determined to get her one day. And he follows through the plan despite all obstacles, even going so far as becoming her stepfather. But he won't be the innocent type of Daddy forever, not with the sickness taking away her mother and the fire burning in his veins with every look at the sweet girl..
If you like them kinky, dominant, a little depraved, obsessed, and still tender and caring, then Gunnar will be your dream book boyfriend. That man sure knows how to make a woman scream and willing to obey his every wish. But Daisy is no innocent victim either. Despite her lack of experience and more foolishness than bravery, she meets the older man step by step and challenges him like no one else. I enjoyed watching their secret relationship bloom and the spark explode into a bonfire, and I am curious about Rose's story too.
Profile Image for ✩₊*Shelby ⋆ ☾⋆ LiteraryFaery ⁺₊✧.
378 reviews289 followers
July 7, 2022
This is the most devourable book I have read in a long time! I gulped it down in one bite and once again I was totally captivated by Ann Denton's super compelling writing style.

I must admit, I've never read taboo age gap romance and have always avoided the daddy kink trope--but I found this love story between Daisy and Gunnar to be extremely endearing and searingly sexy. It is as touching as it is engrossing, as two lonely people finally admit they're meant to be together, despite any judgement from the world.

At just over 200 pages, this was a perfectly paced and plotted little palette cleanser and I'm SO excited to see what's next for the Wild Flowers. Rose's story intrigues me SO MUCH!!

CW: 18+, dom/sub, taboo relationship, age gap
Profile Image for Naurarwen.
1,025 reviews8 followers
July 11, 2022
It's usually hit or miss for me with 'Daddy' books, there are some I love and then some that make me cringe, but Chaining Daisy definitely was the last one for me. I actually enjoyed this one. Gunnar works at the hospital, and he has specific kinks. He comes across Daisy, who is there for her mother. It starts a strange relationship between the two, especially when he marries her mother and becomes her stepfather. There is no love between Gunnar and Daisy's mother, which for me made it feel a lot less taboo than some stepdaddy stories.

It's a shorter story, which makes it an easy read and I managed to finish it in just one sitting. If you like taboo, and steamy stories then this is definitely one for you.
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1,055 reviews1 follower
July 11, 2022
I enjoy dark and taboo romance. While this isn't necessarily dark, it is very taboo! I feel like this book rides the fine line between kink and abuse, so if you have any triggers this wouldn't be the book for you. There were some moments between the main characters that felt off compared to other books I've read with similar themes, and I would consider them red flags of an abusive situation regardless of the dynamic between the partners, which kind of killed the romance vibe for me. Overall if you enjoy stalker daddy brat books you may like this one. If you enjoyed the darker undertones of the Feral Princess books and are looking for more, this isn't that - this is pushing your taboo limits in a different way.
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632 reviews61 followers
September 23, 2022
This is my first read from the author, and it definitely won't be my last! I was looking for a great Daddy Dom book, and this totally satisfied that need.

Gunnar, a surgeon, meets Daisy in the hospital one morning and their attraction to eachother is instantaneous. Gunnar does some questionable things, which Daisy does find out about. But these two together, it's one incredibly hot read.

If you're looking for a daddy dom book to satisfy your needs, then look no further and download this.
Profile Image for Whispering Chapters.
1,368 reviews455 followers
did-not-finish
July 7, 2022
This had it all to be something I would have loved! I've read similar books to this where I've truly loved the story and the characters. Unfortunately, this was incredibly stereotypical to the kinks involved and extremely cringy. Even the spicy scenes had me rolling my eyes and wanting them to be over. Now, you all know I'm for spice 24/7, but this just wasn't done well at all.

I got to 52% before I decided to call it quits.
Profile Image for Angela Denny.
1,057 reviews6 followers
July 6, 2022
Absolutely loved this book. I could not put it down. The relationship between Gunnar and Daiay is both spicy and sweet. I hop to see more books about the other characters.
Profile Image for Ve (ve_xo).
671 reviews112 followers
July 8, 2022
As usual Ann writes some hot and spicy stuff 🥵🌶
Rtc…
Profile Image for Bailey (Myveinsbleedink).
461 reviews13 followers
November 10, 2023
Whew! What a ride. This might be one of the most intense books i've read. Gunnar is INTENSE and soooooo hot! Like whoa! I'm kind of still blushing and speechless.
Check your triggers!!!
385 reviews1 follower
July 3, 2024
Got to 42% and stopped. Boring and not going anywhere.
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983 reviews
August 1, 2022
Instagram made me do it. But that kink will never be the one for me..
Profile Image for Katie Magruder.
118 reviews58 followers
November 27, 2022
Okay, well….this was steamy steamy steamy! I had never read a daddy kink book before and I’m not quite sure it was for me. But the spice was 5/5
Profile Image for Becca Sabala.
442 reviews31 followers
July 16, 2022
This was one hot quick read!
If you love age Gap. Dom/sub relationships. And loads of kink this is the book for you!

The chemistry is there from the very beginning and once they come together it is explosive. I definitely discovered a whole new list of kinks from this book! 🤣
Ann Denton does a great job with this Dom/sub relationship. It's not like most I've read, and I really enjoyed it.
Profile Image for Cali Mafiaa.
401 reviews23 followers
July 18, 2022
Aahhhh this was such a great read!!! I wish it was longer lol I couldn’t get enough!! Sooooo freak’n good!! Very spicy 🥵 lol

I can’t wait to read rose’s story!💕🖤


“This book was given to me in exchange for my honest review."
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