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Jaxon loses his breath for Henry…
In all the wrong ways. When an asthma attack at work lands him in the arms of his drool-inducing, rich af, totally intimidating boss Jaxon just wants to crawl under a rock. Poor, struggling, and with no options left he can’t afford to lose this job by making a fool of himself. And that’s just what he does on day one.
But King Henry doesn’t seem to mind at all. With a firm hand and a warm heart, he takes young Jaxon under his wing and gives him all the care a boy could ever want. Could this be the Daddy of Jaxon’s dreams?
Care is a sweet, low-angst, age play novel with an adorable doggy, a sweet boy, a loving Daddy and a happily ever after so sweet it’ll melt you to pieces!
In all the wrong ways. When an asthma attack at work lands him in the arms of his drool-inducing, rich af, totally intimidating boss Jaxon just wants to crawl under a rock. Poor, struggling, and with no options left he can’t afford to lose this job by making a fool of himself. And that’s just what he does on day one.
But King Henry doesn’t seem to mind at all. With a firm hand and a warm heart, he takes young Jaxon under his wing and gives him all the care a boy could ever want. Could this be the Daddy of Jaxon’s dreams?
Care is a sweet, low-angst, age play novel with an adorable doggy, a sweet boy, a loving Daddy and a happily ever after so sweet it’ll melt you to pieces!
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Published October 1, 2022
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October 3, 2022
The good
+ Low relationship angst
+ Henry stepping right into the role of Jaxon's Daddy
+ Henry's support for Jaxon having no boundaries
The neutral
o I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. My review remains honest and unbiased
o Jaxon learning and accepting he was a Little (and Henry being super knowledgeable about this topic, even though he'd never done it before) went really fast, and really required some suspension of disbelief
o Henry already knew Dr. Benson (whom he visited later in the book with Jaxon) but acted like they didn't know each other, which was weird
The bad
- Jaxon literally almost died because Henry neglected his Daddy-duties. It left Jaxon in a very difficult situation where he also broke down because all he wanted was a Daddy who was there for him when he needed it, and Henry just wasn't. Henry says sorry and even tries to excuse his behavior by saying he forgot he was a Daddy under his professional mask (as if telling his boy that he forgot he even had a boy was supposed to make Jaxon feel better). Then there's..... nothing. Just nothing. No groveling, no consequences. Just a lackluster apology for almost getting his boy killed
- After Henry spanked Jaxon for the first time, Jaxon wanted to nap. Instead of letting him sleep, or providing any kind of aftercare, he forced Jaxon to help him unpack moving boxes. That's like the opposite of aftercare
- This book uses the term Daddy for both Sugar Daddy and Daddy Dom interchangeably, and every character acts like they're the same things. It very much made it seem like a Daddy must provide for their sub financially, and like all Daddy/boy relationships were based on money
- Jaxon's friends were real dicks about Jaxon's relationship with Henry. Not one word of support was spared
- Henry got a blowjob while driving, which is distracting, but something that happens I guess. But then he also gave a blowjob while driving???
- Jaxon had to go to the doctor. Henry went with him. The doctor didn't ask Jaxon if it was okay to share medical information with Henry present, and then asked Jaxon about recent asthma attacks. Jaxon then lied about his health to appease his Daddy. And his Daddy didn't even correct him!
- Henry just kept Jaxon on as his assistant, but never once asked if that was really what Jaxon wanted. Jaxon was only 19 and Henry was super rich, so Jaxon could become anything he wanted to be. Why not ask and offer?
If you ask me, a Daddy who almost lets his boy die out of negligence and gives some half-assed apology, then makes his boy lie to a physician for him and exerts control over all of Jaxon's life through money and making sure he remains Jaxon's direct boss sounds like the start of an abusive relationship. I wouldn't be surprised if Henry became (even more) emotionally abusive the longer their relationship went on. I would definitely not recommend this book.
+ Low relationship angst
+ Henry stepping right into the role of Jaxon's Daddy
+ Henry's support for Jaxon having no boundaries
The neutral
o I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. My review remains honest and unbiased
o Jaxon learning and accepting he was a Little (and Henry being super knowledgeable about this topic, even though he'd never done it before) went really fast, and really required some suspension of disbelief
o Henry already knew Dr. Benson (whom he visited later in the book with Jaxon) but acted like they didn't know each other, which was weird
The bad
- Jaxon literally almost died because Henry neglected his Daddy-duties. It left Jaxon in a very difficult situation where he also broke down because all he wanted was a Daddy who was there for him when he needed it, and Henry just wasn't. Henry says sorry and even tries to excuse his behavior by saying he forgot he was a Daddy under his professional mask (as if telling his boy that he forgot he even had a boy was supposed to make Jaxon feel better). Then there's..... nothing. Just nothing. No groveling, no consequences. Just a lackluster apology for almost getting his boy killed
- After Henry spanked Jaxon for the first time, Jaxon wanted to nap. Instead of letting him sleep, or providing any kind of aftercare, he forced Jaxon to help him unpack moving boxes. That's like the opposite of aftercare
- This book uses the term Daddy for both Sugar Daddy and Daddy Dom interchangeably, and every character acts like they're the same things. It very much made it seem like a Daddy must provide for their sub financially, and like all Daddy/boy relationships were based on money
- Jaxon's friends were real dicks about Jaxon's relationship with Henry. Not one word of support was spared
- Henry got a blowjob while driving, which is distracting, but something that happens I guess. But then he also gave a blowjob while driving???
- Jaxon had to go to the doctor. Henry went with him. The doctor didn't ask Jaxon if it was okay to share medical information with Henry present, and then asked Jaxon about recent asthma attacks. Jaxon then lied about his health to appease his Daddy. And his Daddy didn't even correct him!
- Henry just kept Jaxon on as his assistant, but never once asked if that was really what Jaxon wanted. Jaxon was only 19 and Henry was super rich, so Jaxon could become anything he wanted to be. Why not ask and offer?
If you ask me, a Daddy who almost lets his boy die out of negligence and gives some half-assed apology, then makes his boy lie to a physician for him and exerts control over all of Jaxon's life through money and making sure he remains Jaxon's direct boss sounds like the start of an abusive relationship. I wouldn't be surprised if Henry became (even more) emotionally abusive the longer their relationship went on. I would definitely not recommend this book.
February 13, 2023
Oh my God this was so bad. I skimmed the last 25% because I could not with this. Not only are the characters annoying as fuck, the kink rep is horrendous and has no discussion of limits or boundaries or consent. I cannot get over the fact that they repeatedly gave blowjobs while driving in the car. Like they talk about how Tesla has like the automatic driving but I even googled this because I was so curious, it is not meant to be used in a way that you don't have to pay attention. You still have to pay attention! You cannot sleep or give or receive blowjobs while driving.
The age play is underdeveloped and confusing and not really sure how the daddy character just automatically knew everything about it despite not knowing anything about it and not talking about doing any research. I hated the power dynamic issues and the fact that he just took over and that a daddy Dom was equated to a sugar daddy. I don't know I was so annoyed with this book and I would not recommend it to anyone.
The age play is underdeveloped and confusing and not really sure how the daddy character just automatically knew everything about it despite not knowing anything about it and not talking about doing any research. I hated the power dynamic issues and the fact that he just took over and that a daddy Dom was equated to a sugar daddy. I don't know I was so annoyed with this book and I would not recommend it to anyone.
October 3, 2022
Początek dość fajny ... później , już jak by autorowi zabrakło weny.. nie było złe , ale też nie powaliło
October 20, 2022
This read was utterly sweet. A small, shy guy, who’s quite poor, and can’t even pay for his asthma medicine, and we got the caring protective CEO who’s rich af. A sort of fairytale and I was just in the mood for this kind of story.
Okay maybe it was a bit ott and too instant, maybe I preferred to see struggle and hurt comfort which I didn’t get, but I still liked it.
It’s a simple story with some age play, to be honest not always convincing, like I said utterly sweet, and entertaining.
Okay maybe it was a bit ott and too instant, maybe I preferred to see struggle and hurt comfort which I didn’t get, but I still liked it.
It’s a simple story with some age play, to be honest not always convincing, like I said utterly sweet, and entertaining.
October 11, 2022
I felt like Care by K.P. Lane and RM Lovely, was a sweet book with likeable characters, but in my opinion, it could have been even better.
Henry was a natural care-giver and first time Daddy who wanted to save the world with his billions of dollars. Jaxon was a Little who was down on his luck and had never had a Daddy. One of Jaxon's many temp jobs landed him as an assistant for Henry. Henry quickly realized that Jaxon needed help with money and in life and stepped in to fill the role.
This was a low angst book, but I spent the entire first half of the book worried about Jaxon's dog Tessa. Jaxon gets home from work for several days (with and without Henry) and they both love on the dog, but does she ever get walked? If she does, it wasn't depicted in the story. In one instance, Jaxon works all day, then goes out dinner with Henry after work and doesn't even think about stopping by his apartment to let his dog out. In another scene, Henry invites Jaxon to his cabin and Jaxon is ready to run out the door and Henry is the one who suggests they bring the dog. Little things like this make an impression with me, and make it hard to enjoy the rest of the story.
Overall, Care was a decent book and I will give the second book in the series a try when it comes out.
Henry was a natural care-giver and first time Daddy who wanted to save the world with his billions of dollars. Jaxon was a Little who was down on his luck and had never had a Daddy. One of Jaxon's many temp jobs landed him as an assistant for Henry. Henry quickly realized that Jaxon needed help with money and in life and stepped in to fill the role.
This was a low angst book, but I spent the entire first half of the book worried about Jaxon's dog Tessa. Jaxon gets home from work for several days (with and without Henry) and they both love on the dog, but does she ever get walked? If she does, it wasn't depicted in the story. In one instance, Jaxon works all day, then goes out dinner with Henry after work and doesn't even think about stopping by his apartment to let his dog out. In another scene, Henry invites Jaxon to his cabin and Jaxon is ready to run out the door and Henry is the one who suggests they bring the dog. Little things like this make an impression with me, and make it hard to enjoy the rest of the story.
Overall, Care was a decent book and I will give the second book in the series a try when it comes out.
October 12, 2022
Being a temporary assistant Jaxon tries his best to do no wrong on his first day, but that didn't happen!
Working at an architectural company he finds he is an assistant to the boss, Henry King.
An attraction grows between them
They spend time outside of work getting to know each other more.
Jason I mentions that he is a “ little” and would love a “ Daddy” to manage his life.
This book is written very well with little angst, the characters are solid but more of the age play would have been better.
All in all, I did enjoy it 4 stars for me.
Working at an architectural company he finds he is an assistant to the boss, Henry King.
An attraction grows between them
They spend time outside of work getting to know each other more.
Jason I mentions that he is a “ little” and would love a “ Daddy” to manage his life.
This book is written very well with little angst, the characters are solid but more of the age play would have been better.
All in all, I did enjoy it 4 stars for me.
September 30, 2022
Care is the first book in the Tender Hearts series by KP Lane and RM Lovely. This is the story of Henry and Jaxon. Henry owns an architect firm. When his assistent goes on maternity leave Jaxon is the temp who comes to work for him.
I really liked their story. It was sweet, sexy, full of feels and well written. I can't wait for the next book.
I really liked their story. It was sweet, sexy, full of feels and well written. I can't wait for the next book.
October 6, 2022
This is the story for when you want no trace of angst or relationship conflicts. If you want to read about the perfect partner that have no flaws, which makes Henry a bit dull for my taste.
I love age play books and a good Daddy, but I didn't really feel the connection with Jaxon's regression, it was very fluent but it rarely stayed to let him act out on it, other than the odd movie.
We get to see Henry do some bad decisions as a Daddy but he is building hospitals for poor countries so it's okay. Jax never calls him out on things or stay mad at him.
It did feel a bit like the authors had read age play books and decided to write one without really understanding it.
Everything is very sweet and fluffy, take it as a palate cleanser between heavier books.
I love age play books and a good Daddy, but I didn't really feel the connection with Jaxon's regression, it was very fluent but it rarely stayed to let him act out on it, other than the odd movie.
We get to see Henry do some bad decisions as a Daddy but he is building hospitals for poor countries so it's okay. Jax never calls him out on things or stay mad at him.
It did feel a bit like the authors had read age play books and decided to write one without really understanding it.
Everything is very sweet and fluffy, take it as a palate cleanser between heavier books.
November 14, 2022
What I Think: This tale couldn’t have been more perfect. Coming on the heels of a high-octane chase (please, look forward to that review), it was just what the doctor ordered. Therefore we’re slowing down to a gentle dance hand in hand. The Authoresses were determined to keep the angst low-zero, and I thought it would turn the tale bland but it just made their concentration on the caring give and take of the couple more obvious, making this tale sweet in a way that helped me understand it enough to say, ”I can do that”.
The King didn’t know what hit him when he got clapped by Jax but, since a King does as a King does, he wasted no time to lay siege to what he wanted to own and began moves on moves. Jax is too sweet and fragile to be dealing with the shitty cards life has dealt him and triggered all my protective instincts, reminding me why I love the lifestyle. It also proves the truth that without a sub(in whatever form, from pet or little to princess or lady-in-waiting), there can be no Dom(me). I sunk quickly into this tale, leisurely twirling through the garden of peace care appreciatively given and received created. It just emanated off the pages, breaking this kink down into something so understandable, as Jax finds in King all that he wanted and more. Things he’s dreamed of but discarded as being too impossible to have.
King surprised me. I already knew he’d be caring, generous, accepting, and supportive. But, I didn’t expect him to be so humble as to prove that where love is involved, there can be no pride. This slow waltz hastened as I speed read because I just needed all that sugar and spice poured in to my soul. The tale was so smooth, I was gliding, so real, I was taking notes. So erotic that I needed to fan myself. So intimate that I took more notes. I mean, never can tell what the future Mrs. could be into. I have to cover all the bases.
The moment that could have easily tugged me out of this lovely waltz was lovingly repaired with so much TLC and honesty that my heart relaxed with a sigh. I was so darn happy for my new book BFs, that I clapped in glee at the end. I now have more reasons to want to be a millionaire!
Verdict? A truly soothing comfort keeper of a fairytale that is a reminder that love knows no boundaries!
The King didn’t know what hit him when he got clapped by Jax but, since a King does as a King does, he wasted no time to lay siege to what he wanted to own and began moves on moves. Jax is too sweet and fragile to be dealing with the shitty cards life has dealt him and triggered all my protective instincts, reminding me why I love the lifestyle. It also proves the truth that without a sub(in whatever form, from pet or little to princess or lady-in-waiting), there can be no Dom(me). I sunk quickly into this tale, leisurely twirling through the garden of peace care appreciatively given and received created. It just emanated off the pages, breaking this kink down into something so understandable, as Jax finds in King all that he wanted and more. Things he’s dreamed of but discarded as being too impossible to have.
King surprised me. I already knew he’d be caring, generous, accepting, and supportive. But, I didn’t expect him to be so humble as to prove that where love is involved, there can be no pride. This slow waltz hastened as I speed read because I just needed all that sugar and spice poured in to my soul. The tale was so smooth, I was gliding, so real, I was taking notes. So erotic that I needed to fan myself. So intimate that I took more notes. I mean, never can tell what the future Mrs. could be into. I have to cover all the bases.
The moment that could have easily tugged me out of this lovely waltz was lovingly repaired with so much TLC and honesty that my heart relaxed with a sigh. I was so darn happy for my new book BFs, that I clapped in glee at the end. I now have more reasons to want to be a millionaire!
Verdict? A truly soothing comfort keeper of a fairytale that is a reminder that love knows no boundaries!
October 17, 2022
I really struggled to get into this book. I loved the blurb but it didn’t live up to it’s promise.
I was so intrigued by a king being into ageplay, so imagine my surprise when it was just a nickname for Henry King, the CEO of an architecture firm. He’s handsome and wealthy and lonely. It was never really explained how he was a billionaire, because architects don’t make that much money… But he’s exactly what Jaxon wants in a daddy, so when he ends up having an asthma attack on his first day as Henry’s assistant, and Henry helps him out, Henry discovers how much he loves caring for someone. From there they very quickly jump into a daddy / boy relationship, before it’s even a romantic relationship. It felt very forced and very rushed and I just didn’t get it.
When Jaxon later reveals he’s also a little, Henry jumps in, which is great. But it still felt forced. Jaxon didn’t seem like a little at all. Not even like an older little. It really didn’t read like he regressed at all. More like an adult just putting on a costume. There was no real mental shift. It was really strange.
This was really strange, because I feel like this could have been great. But there were so many issues. It felt like the authors were almost hesitant to write a daddy / boy with ageplay relationship. Henry was not a good daddy, sure he was good at paying for stuff, but when it came to actual care? Nah. Jaxon’s health is a huge part of this book, and he’s really neglectful when it comes to making sure he’s healthy. At one point Jaxon has a really bad asthma attack after forgetting his inhaler in the car, and when he tries to get Henry’s attention, he just brushes him off. And when Henry does eventually show up, he’s full of excuses and no apologies. And the sad thing is, it all could have been avoided. I feel like a proper daddy would be making sure that their boy is never without their inhaler, especially if it is something that is literally keeping them alive! There was also a distinct lack of consent and safe word chat, no talking about boundaries, and no aftercare. Which is just so not okay.
In the end, this just had so many issues, and I hate writing reviews like this, cause it sucks, but unfortunately too much of this was just not okay.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book.
I was so intrigued by a king being into ageplay, so imagine my surprise when it was just a nickname for Henry King, the CEO of an architecture firm. He’s handsome and wealthy and lonely. It was never really explained how he was a billionaire, because architects don’t make that much money… But he’s exactly what Jaxon wants in a daddy, so when he ends up having an asthma attack on his first day as Henry’s assistant, and Henry helps him out, Henry discovers how much he loves caring for someone. From there they very quickly jump into a daddy / boy relationship, before it’s even a romantic relationship. It felt very forced and very rushed and I just didn’t get it.
When Jaxon later reveals he’s also a little, Henry jumps in, which is great. But it still felt forced. Jaxon didn’t seem like a little at all. Not even like an older little. It really didn’t read like he regressed at all. More like an adult just putting on a costume. There was no real mental shift. It was really strange.
This was really strange, because I feel like this could have been great. But there were so many issues. It felt like the authors were almost hesitant to write a daddy / boy with ageplay relationship. Henry was not a good daddy, sure he was good at paying for stuff, but when it came to actual care? Nah. Jaxon’s health is a huge part of this book, and he’s really neglectful when it comes to making sure he’s healthy. At one point Jaxon has a really bad asthma attack after forgetting his inhaler in the car, and when he tries to get Henry’s attention, he just brushes him off. And when Henry does eventually show up, he’s full of excuses and no apologies. And the sad thing is, it all could have been avoided. I feel like a proper daddy would be making sure that their boy is never without their inhaler, especially if it is something that is literally keeping them alive! There was also a distinct lack of consent and safe word chat, no talking about boundaries, and no aftercare. Which is just so not okay.
In the end, this just had so many issues, and I hate writing reviews like this, cause it sucks, but unfortunately too much of this was just not okay.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book.
October 12, 2022
I went into this blind, knowing nothing except it was an age play romance. It’s been a while since I’ve read a boss romance but it definitely worked. I really enjoyed this story. I’ve been reading really fluffy books here lately so there were a few times where I wanted more sweet/fluff but that’s just my personal taste right now. I was a little confused with the friends. Sometimes it made it seem like they were almost frenemies while others they were good friends. I would like to see how that went. One thing I really enjoyed was that, in most boss books, the boss comes in, completely takes over and is like “you’re coming with me now!”. That is fun however, it was nice to see something different. In this one, it was nice to see Henry actually stay in the run down apartment with him and wait until Jaxon was ready to move in.
I really loved seeing Jaxon develop into a more confident young man and watching their relationship develop.
Over all this is a really great book and I really can’t wait to read other books by these authors!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I really loved seeing Jaxon develop into a more confident young man and watching their relationship develop.
Over all this is a really great book and I really can’t wait to read other books by these authors!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 26, 2022
3.5 Stars
Jaxon's first day as Henry King's temp PA forces him into an asthma attack, which his gorgeous, billionaire boss helps him with. Henry feels compelled to come to the aid of his much younger, very down-on-his-luck new assistant, to whom he feels so drawn.
Jaxon was absolutely adorable and he definitely was my favorite of the two. I liked Henry, but there were some instances in which I thought Jaxon deserved much better than him. Like at the charity event, for example. That was inexcusable and for me, Henry didn't grovel enough. Other than that, they seemed fairly good together, despite the fact that Henry was a bit clueless about what being a Daddy entailed.
Overall, the book was enjoyable, but I would have liked to see Henry being less selfish and more caring with his boy, Jaxon was supposed to be a little, but Henry didn't even bother doing any research into that, that was a bit disappointing.
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
Jaxon's first day as Henry King's temp PA forces him into an asthma attack, which his gorgeous, billionaire boss helps him with. Henry feels compelled to come to the aid of his much younger, very down-on-his-luck new assistant, to whom he feels so drawn.
Jaxon was absolutely adorable and he definitely was my favorite of the two. I liked Henry, but there were some instances in which I thought Jaxon deserved much better than him. Like at the charity event, for example. That was inexcusable and for me, Henry didn't grovel enough. Other than that, they seemed fairly good together, despite the fact that Henry was a bit clueless about what being a Daddy entailed.
Overall, the book was enjoyable, but I would have liked to see Henry being less selfish and more caring with his boy, Jaxon was supposed to be a little, but Henry didn't even bother doing any research into that, that was a bit disappointing.
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
November 6, 2022
I don't know about others, but for me Daddy is more of a care provider than a Sugar daddy. I was under the impression that MC wants a Daddy, not a Sugar daddy, but somehow, as the story progresses, I don't think so. The episode with MC's friends made it sound like he doesn't care what Daddy he gets, the only requirement is that he is a Sugar daddy. That felt rather shallow and cheap frankly. And it was further underlined with all that shopping Henry did for Jaxon. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with being a Daddy and a Sugar daddy too, but I would think emotional needs should come first in any case, yet it didn't happen. The emotional bond seemed secondary after sexual attraction and "spoiling". Which didn't really sit well with me. They gave me a weird vibe throughout the book, like there was a constant imbalance. Sure, there were talks of feelings and how relationship satisfies all their needs, but somehow it didn't feel healthy to me. Disappointing.
**I was provided an ARC of this book from the GRR for an honest review**
**I was provided an ARC of this book from the GRR for an honest review**
February 27, 2023
I'm not sure about this book. Henry is a real estate developer and Jaxon is a temp filling in for his secretary who's out on maternity leave. One night Jaxon has a bad asthma attack and Henry vows to himself that he'll protect and take care of Jaxon. Jaxon tells Henry he wants someone to take care of him like a DD/lb relationship. Henry says he'll do it but he doesn't do any research or talk to any Daddies about the subject. The authors only mention Jaxon slipping into little space but they never actually write him in it. He slips from little to big quickly and very often. It seems that their relationship is more sugar daddy than DDlb. Out of the blue they are having adult time without protection. There is no mention of any discussion or doctors visits. I do like the characters and they are cute together it's just that something is missing and I can't put my finger on it. Maybe book 2 in the series will be better.
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.
May 31, 2023
Better than the second, Support. I ended up reading Support first and then that one, it was bad. Wow, there should be an evolution, but it doesn't.
This was not a book that made me fall in love and create a deeper connection with the characters, as I like, but it made me feel a little bit of the feeling that they passed, mainly, Jaxon.
The story is basically the same as most of the authors who write about this theme. Which I don't like.
I didn't like how the scene of Henry's negligence was handled, during the gala, Jaxon, could have died and everything was forgiven and forgotten as if it were nothing.
This was a story of zero anguish.
Main characters ok, with good chemistry.
The non-existent characters' life stories, they appeared there in an office and traveled between the houses of each one and that's it. No family, nothing.
Rich daddy x Little poor.
A bully who steals a headphone and that's it, more than that he needs a Phd in banditry to be mean.
That's it, it was quick and painless.
This was not a book that made me fall in love and create a deeper connection with the characters, as I like, but it made me feel a little bit of the feeling that they passed, mainly, Jaxon.
The story is basically the same as most of the authors who write about this theme. Which I don't like.
I didn't like how the scene of Henry's negligence was handled, during the gala, Jaxon, could have died and everything was forgiven and forgotten as if it were nothing.
This was a story of zero anguish.
Main characters ok, with good chemistry.
The non-existent characters' life stories, they appeared there in an office and traveled between the houses of each one and that's it. No family, nothing.
Rich daddy x Little poor.
A bully who steals a headphone and that's it, more than that he needs a Phd in banditry to be mean.
That's it, it was quick and painless.
October 2, 2022
A sweet and wonderful story!
I loved this book! The sweet and wonderful tale of Henry and Jaxon is filled with love, care, comfort, good friends and a loving dog and is a whole lot of fun to read! They meet when Jaxon is temporarily filling in for Henry’s assistant, who is out on maternity leave. The desire to care for Jaxon is immediate for Henry, especially when an asthma attack strikes Jaxon at work. From there, the relationship builds slowly at first, until Henry is sure it is what Jaxon wants. Once Jaxon agrees, their relationship takes off and takes a wonderful turn into everything Jaxon could want. There is a bit of a bump in the road one night when Jaxon fears Henry might not be the man he thinks he is, but Henry will show over and over that Jaxon means the world to him and he’ll do anything to prove it!
I read an ARC copy of this book and am volunteering my honest review.
I loved this book! The sweet and wonderful tale of Henry and Jaxon is filled with love, care, comfort, good friends and a loving dog and is a whole lot of fun to read! They meet when Jaxon is temporarily filling in for Henry’s assistant, who is out on maternity leave. The desire to care for Jaxon is immediate for Henry, especially when an asthma attack strikes Jaxon at work. From there, the relationship builds slowly at first, until Henry is sure it is what Jaxon wants. Once Jaxon agrees, their relationship takes off and takes a wonderful turn into everything Jaxon could want. There is a bit of a bump in the road one night when Jaxon fears Henry might not be the man he thinks he is, but Henry will show over and over that Jaxon means the world to him and he’ll do anything to prove it!
I read an ARC copy of this book and am volunteering my honest review.
October 7, 2022
I really loved Jaxon and Henry's story, it had all the good feels but not sickenly sweet. Perfect balance of sweet, steam, humor, and instant love.
When Jaxon is first introduced, he broke my heart. He was struggling and just barely surviving, deciding what basic need he could go without. Henry was a really sweet guy, but not shoved in your face sweet, that just wanted to help people. When he realized Jaxon was in dire need, he just had to help him. The relationship from employer/employee to Daddy/boy evolved at a great pace. The MCs road to HEA was full of self discoveries, learning to trust, sweet and steamy moments, and true acceptance. I do wish there was more of Henry and Jaxon discovering their Daddy/little relationship but there was enough to satisfy, lol . The secondary characters were also well developed and loveable. And I really hope we get Simon and Marcus story which more interaction between these two sets of friends.
When Jaxon is first introduced, he broke my heart. He was struggling and just barely surviving, deciding what basic need he could go without. Henry was a really sweet guy, but not shoved in your face sweet, that just wanted to help people. When he realized Jaxon was in dire need, he just had to help him. The relationship from employer/employee to Daddy/boy evolved at a great pace. The MCs road to HEA was full of self discoveries, learning to trust, sweet and steamy moments, and true acceptance. I do wish there was more of Henry and Jaxon discovering their Daddy/little relationship but there was enough to satisfy, lol . The secondary characters were also well developed and loveable. And I really hope we get Simon and Marcus story which more interaction between these two sets of friends.
October 9, 2022
Care is Book 1 in the Tender Hearts series. I liked the idea of this story. Jaxon is a sweet young man trying to find his way in the world. He finds himself temping at an architectural firm as the owner's personal assistant. Henry King is Jaxon's new boss and after a few awkward moments and him helping Jaxon when he had an asthma attack, Henry felt obligated to care for the young man. As they spent time together, outside the office, it became clear to Henry that Jaxon was a Little and he wanted to be his Daddy. I would've loved more back ground on Jaxon. I did enjoy the times Jaxon spent with his friends. And I do look forward to the next book. I enjoyed the characters of this book it just needed more depth. The story felt like something was missing and it didn't flow smoothly for me. I would still recommend this book for those that like sweet Daddy/boy stories.
I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book.
October 12, 2022
This is the first book in the Tender Hearts series. I felt the story has potential, but I found many inconsistencies and inappropiate behaviour for a daddy. I found the daddy role not okay in some crucial part; medical emergency, after care and where did the spanking all of a sudden come into play,, seemingly sex without protection, at least I think so, e.a. I would have to loved to get more background information about Jaxon, how did he get there and I would like to see him develop further in the series since he is only 19.
I think that this story can be much better with a bit extra care for the story. This is a low angst age gap story.
I am wondering if the next book will be about Simon and Marcus or some of Jaxon his friends.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I think that this story can be much better with a bit extra care for the story. This is a low angst age gap story.
I am wondering if the next book will be about Simon and Marcus or some of Jaxon his friends.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 28, 2022
I had to DNF this book about halfway through.
I really struggled to get into this book. There was too much that did not make sense to me. Maybe because I work for an A&E company, I did not understand the extreme fear that Henry seemed to generate into all his employees. Why? I understand perfectionist, but it was lost on me...or even how he made all his money. Then Jaxon...he and his friends discuss having sugar daddies and how good it is, and we see Jaxon basically saying he didn't want it? Or couldn't have it? Then all of a sudden, he wants a Daddy, and tells Henry who just accepts it. No questions, no talk of limits. It felt awkward when Jaxon was a "little" because it just seemed like he popped in and out.
Anyway, some of this could easily have been explained later, but I couldn't by that point.
I really struggled to get into this book. There was too much that did not make sense to me. Maybe because I work for an A&E company, I did not understand the extreme fear that Henry seemed to generate into all his employees. Why? I understand perfectionist, but it was lost on me...or even how he made all his money. Then Jaxon...he and his friends discuss having sugar daddies and how good it is, and we see Jaxon basically saying he didn't want it? Or couldn't have it? Then all of a sudden, he wants a Daddy, and tells Henry who just accepts it. No questions, no talk of limits. It felt awkward when Jaxon was a "little" because it just seemed like he popped in and out.
Anyway, some of this could easily have been explained later, but I couldn't by that point.
September 30, 2022
An easy read, and what is call a ‘light snack’. This is very much a fluffy, sweet book with pretty much no angst. It’s a well written book, and is tied up quite nicely at the end, even leaving us with the idea of a second book with some side characters. I would have loved to have seen more of the age play aspect of the relationship, maybe see get to see Henry evolve into his role a little more than the instant seamless way he took on the role. Whilst I didn’t think Jaxon’s friends where necessarily bad characters, I didn’t particularly enjoy them or find myself entertained by them. I love seeing character interactions and string supporting characters help me to connect with a character.
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 8, 2022
‘Care’ is a sweet, insta-connection relationship between 19 year old Jaxon, a temp assistant and Henry, CEO of his own architecture firm. Henry is instantly attracted to Jaxon’s vulnerability and after he has an asthma attack in his arms at the end of his first day of work, Henry is determined to care for the adorable young man. Jaxon, while worried that Henry may be too good to be true, is swept away by the kind older man who goes out of his way to make sure all of his needs are met, no matter how big or small. ‘Care’ is a completely zero angst, fluffy love story guaranteed to be put you in a good mood. ‘Care’ contains an age gap, age play (no ABDL) relationship. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
October 6, 2022
This was book was just ok for me. We got zero backstory for either character and was given no information as to why Jaxon was on his own. It's mentioned that he received a gift from his mother, but there's no other mention of family or parents.
I felt like that the asthma attacks were a bit unrealistic...especially the one at the banquet. I've had a friend pass away from an attack and each minute is important. There were some inconsistencies with that part of the story.
The book was just ok. Not a bad debut, but I definitely suggest Alpha and Beta readers to help with consistency and flow.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I felt like that the asthma attacks were a bit unrealistic...especially the one at the banquet. I've had a friend pass away from an attack and each minute is important. There were some inconsistencies with that part of the story.
The book was just ok. Not a bad debut, but I definitely suggest Alpha and Beta readers to help with consistency and flow.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 9, 2022
This was a better story than you might think from reading the blurb. It’s a lust/intrigue at first sight for King Henry when he sees Jaxon for the first time as his temp assistant. You feel what Henry feels when you learn more and more about Jaxon. You just want to help him, and that’s exactly what Henry does. He also wants to care for and love Jaxon the way that he deserves. Let’s also give him a metal for putting the fur baby first! He won me over immediately with that. I just rooted for him to get his HEA with Henry almost immediately and was so glad that Henry agreed with me. It was sweet and sexy and pulled you in. Very good read and would definitely recommend it.
November 9, 2022
✨️ Arc Review ✨️
Care is the first book in the Tender Hearts series by Kp Lane and KM Lovely. Henry King is a billionaire architect. Jaxon Peck is a twenty two year old down on his luck filling in on a temp job. From their first meeting Henry just want to help him, but those philanthropic feelings quickly morphed into longing. What he didn't expect was how much he enjoyed being a Daddy to Jaxon's little side.
This was a very low angst fluffy read with Littles and dreams coming true. I enjoyed the dynamic between Henry and Jaxon. Jaxon does have severe asthma, but even with this he is doing the best he can.
Care is the first book in the Tender Hearts series by Kp Lane and KM Lovely. Henry King is a billionaire architect. Jaxon Peck is a twenty two year old down on his luck filling in on a temp job. From their first meeting Henry just want to help him, but those philanthropic feelings quickly morphed into longing. What he didn't expect was how much he enjoyed being a Daddy to Jaxon's little side.
This was a very low angst fluffy read with Littles and dreams coming true. I enjoyed the dynamic between Henry and Jaxon. Jaxon does have severe asthma, but even with this he is doing the best he can.
October 3, 2022
Jaxon becomes Henry's temporary assistant. Henry is a billionaire and Jaxon is poor and has tons of needs. As Henry becomes attracted to Jaxon, he can't help but be a caregiver. This is a sexy, sweet book about a Daddy and a Little. Though parts of it are really good, it seems light on genuine feelings and lacks some depth. It seems mercenary on Jaxon's part and not constant on Henry's some times while trying to buy him at others. I received a copy of this book from Gay Romance Reviews and this is my voluntary opinion.
October 4, 2022
A nice start to a series, that at first I struggled getting into, but once I did I feel hard for Jason and Henry, two opposites but perfect as Daddy and his boy. Not sure why I struggled to get into it as was not the story as it is good, strong, and well written. They way these two meet made me laugh out loud and you knew that how Henry reacted to Jason landing his arms foreshadowed love between these two characters. It takes a bit to get but they are destined for HEA. A quick easy read about instalove between two characters in need of love. I did receive an ARC and leave this honest review.
October 4, 2022
When temporary assistant Jaxon comes to work for CEO Henry there is an instant attraction between them.
The more time they spend together, the more drawn to each other they are.
When Henry gets to know all the sides that there are to Jaxon, it only makes him want to care for him even more.
This was an enjoyable first time read by these authors. The story was relatively low angst and has some interesting supporting characters woven into the plot.
I would have liked a little bit more depth to the plot for a more enriched storyline.
The more time they spend together, the more drawn to each other they are.
When Henry gets to know all the sides that there are to Jaxon, it only makes him want to care for him even more.
This was an enjoyable first time read by these authors. The story was relatively low angst and has some interesting supporting characters woven into the plot.
I would have liked a little bit more depth to the plot for a more enriched storyline.
October 10, 2022
This was an age gap, Daddy/ little, boss/ employee book by a new to me author. I love all these tropes, and enjoyed the storyline, but the writing didn't always flow well for me. It felt like some things were glossed over that I would have liked to see more of to complete the picture. The characters were sweet but didn't have a lot of depth. I think adding more details and making it a bit longer would help. In all, it was a sweet easy read.
I received an advanced copy and voluntarily gave my honest review.
I received an advanced copy and voluntarily gave my honest review.
October 14, 2022
Henry and Jax ❤️
2.75 Stars ⭐️
This one was very sweet almost to sweet insta-love story about a billionaire Daddy and a down on his luck sweet boy. I'm 50/50 on the recommendation for the simple fact that aside from some sweet and spicy moments, I felt like we didn't dig to deep into much character development and it's a tale that's been told many times before. I did enjoy the side characters but again, I didn't really learn to much about them.
* I received an ARC from GRR, this is my open and honest review *
2.75 Stars ⭐️
This one was very sweet almost to sweet insta-love story about a billionaire Daddy and a down on his luck sweet boy. I'm 50/50 on the recommendation for the simple fact that aside from some sweet and spicy moments, I felt like we didn't dig to deep into much character development and it's a tale that's been told many times before. I did enjoy the side characters but again, I didn't really learn to much about them.
* I received an ARC from GRR, this is my open and honest review *
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