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Little Boy Blu by Wendy Rathbone
4.0
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Cheating: No
OM drama: No
Third act breakup: No
POV: Dual
TW/CW: daddy/little, explicit sex
Spoiler
Cheating: No
OM drama: No
Third act breakup: No
POV: Dual
TW/CW: daddy/little, explicit sex
The Barkeep and the Bro by A.J. Truman
4.0
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This was surprisingly sweet and low angst. Enough push and pull to keep it interesting, but not so much that you get annoyed while reading. Charlie was an adorable character and my heart hurt for him at several points in the book. If you spend enough time being told you’re only good for a fun (and short) time, that you’re not-so-bright, then you start believing it.
«‘You like him,’ he said. I didn’t answer. ‘He likes you too.’ ‘He likes flirting with me and fucking me. That’s all I was good for with girls. It’s the same with guys, too. I’m not the best when it comes to actual, real relationships.’»
Considering it’s a ex-girlfriend’s-dad romance, it wasn’t bad on the angst, and the daughter/ex girlfriend wasn’t a massive part of the book at all. From the little we did see of her though, I didn’t like her at all. A bridezilla, and she said some really hurtful things to Charlie. We were told they made up off-page, but atleast an apology on-page would have been nice.
«‘I’ve wanted him to find someone for years. But he should be with someone more serious, someone more on his wavelength.’ I took my hand back. ‘I think we get along well.’ ‘You’re fun. You’re a lot of fun. But my dad isn’t the type who messes around. He’s built for a serious relationship.’ ‘I can be…’ Breath left my body. ‘One of the benefits of this awkward situation is that I know what it’s like to date you. It’s fun, but it doesn’t go beyond that. Things can only go so far. You’re like a rocketship that just can’t break through the earth’s atmosphere into outer space.’»
God, imagine hearing someone tell you that when you have real feelings for someone. Ouch.
I’m happy we got a cute little epilogue too, getting to check in on Mitch and Charlie six months later. It was entertaining and the spice was really hot.
Book safety
Cheating: No
OM drama: No
Third-act breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual
Strict top/bottom or vers: Versatile with switching on-page
TW/CW
Explicit sexual content, side character with a *maybe* alcohol problem
Tropes & tags
Ex girlfriend’s dad, age gap, size difference, bi awakening, beard, body hair, boss/employee, workplace sex, bartender, weddings, frat bro, single dad, divorced
This was surprisingly sweet and low angst. Enough push and pull to keep it interesting, but not so much that you get annoyed while reading. Charlie was an adorable character and my heart hurt for him at several points in the book. If you spend enough time being told you’re only good for a fun (and short) time, that you’re not-so-bright, then you start believing it.
«‘You like him,’ he said. I didn’t answer. ‘He likes you too.’ ‘He likes flirting with me and fucking me. That’s all I was good for with girls. It’s the same with guys, too. I’m not the best when it comes to actual, real relationships.’»
Considering it’s a ex-girlfriend’s-dad romance, it wasn’t bad on the angst, and the daughter/ex girlfriend wasn’t a massive part of the book at all. From the little we did see of her though, I didn’t like her at all. A bridezilla, and she said some really hurtful things to Charlie. We were told they made up off-page, but atleast an apology on-page would have been nice.
«‘I’ve wanted him to find someone for years. But he should be with someone more serious, someone more on his wavelength.’ I took my hand back. ‘I think we get along well.’ ‘You’re fun. You’re a lot of fun. But my dad isn’t the type who messes around. He’s built for a serious relationship.’ ‘I can be…’ Breath left my body. ‘One of the benefits of this awkward situation is that I know what it’s like to date you. It’s fun, but it doesn’t go beyond that. Things can only go so far. You’re like a rocketship that just can’t break through the earth’s atmosphere into outer space.’»
God, imagine hearing someone tell you that when you have real feelings for someone. Ouch.
I’m happy we got a cute little epilogue too, getting to check in on Mitch and Charlie six months later. It was entertaining and the spice was really hot.
Book safety
Spoiler
Cheating: No
OM drama: No
Third-act breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual
Strict top/bottom or vers: Versatile with switching on-page
TW/CW
Spoiler
Explicit sexual content, side character with a *maybe* alcohol problem
Tropes & tags
Spoiler
Ex girlfriend’s dad, age gap, size difference, bi awakening, beard, body hair, boss/employee, workplace sex, bartender, weddings, frat bro, single dad, divorced
Wanted: Patient Daddy by Sammi Cee
3.0
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I think I enjoyed this book the tiniest bit more than the first in the series. Toby believes he’s too much and not good enough, and I love characters like that, lol. Massive age gap in this one (24 years I think), but Samuel was sweet and it didn’t feel creepy.
I usually don’t care much about the level or amount of spice (as long as it’s not closed door or fade to black), but I will say this. This was suuuuper slow burn, so I was a little disappointed when the boinking barely lasted two paragraphs after waiting for like 90% of the book
I think I enjoyed this book the tiniest bit more than the first in the series. Toby believes he’s too much and not good enough, and I love characters like that, lol. Massive age gap in this one (24 years I think), but Samuel was sweet and it didn’t feel creepy.
I usually don’t care much about the level or amount of spice (as long as it’s not closed door or fade to black), but I will say this. This was suuuuper slow burn, so I was a little disappointed when the boinking barely lasted two paragraphs after waiting for like 90% of the book
Wolfgang by Grae Bryan
4.0
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I enjoyed Eric's character more than I thought I would after his introduction in previous books, but Wolfgang was a bit of a disappointment to me. I know he's a psychopath, but I felt like that was his entire personality. It would have been nice to see another side to him other than his possessiveness over Eric. They didn't have enough chemistry for that to work without any other sides to the dynamic, in my opinion. I wasn't very invested in their relationship at all, sadly.
Eric was definitely the highlight of this book for me. I do love a self-deprecating character with a lack of social skills. I'd almost say he seems emotionally immature, but he's really not. He acts slutty and he knows people don't like him much, but he knows about it, and why he is the way he is and acts the way he does. His parents are emotionally absent and verbally abusive, so he went looking for comfort and physical intimacy from as many strangers as possible, even if it only lasted a couple of hours at most.
"Because what did it matter if he was desperate, or cheesy, or smarmy? Getting rejected 80% of the time was better than never getting accepted at all, right? It wasn't like anyone was going to want to keep him [...]"
"Because he could pretend, just this once. Pretend there was someone out there, wanting to make him feel special. He could pretend he had a person out there, just for him. What could be the harm in that?"
I live for characters like this, so I was a little sad about the lack of connection between Eric and Wolfe. We were told how perfect they were for each other of course, they're fated mates after all, but I wasn't feeling it. That might be my mood, and entirely subjective, but that's my impression right now, anyway. I feel like the other books had such strong character connections, and you could feel the instalove. Grae Bryan has created a really fantastic series, and considering how strong the other books were (especially the one before this, Johann, which is my personal favorite out of them all), this one had a lot to live up to. It probably didn't help that Wolfgang's book was highly anticipated after his appearance in Johann.
It is by no means anywhere close to a bad book, I still enjoyed it a lot, but following such a strong book and with all the expectations, this didn't quite measure up for me.
"If he walked into a room wearing his white coat, everybody acted like he was a God. But that was... worse, somehow. It always made him feel like a fraud. Like one day he was going to slip up and say what was always lurking underneath: I don't care. I don't fucking care. I don't want to talk to you; I don't want to reassure you. I just want to do my job well, and fingers crossed your family member doesn't die. I know I should care more, but I don't."
Eric was a delightfully multifaceted character, and one I bet many can relate to.
Book safety
Cheating: No
OM drama: No
Third-act breakup: No
POV: 3rd person, dual
Strict top/bottom or vers: Strict top/bottom roles
TW/CW
Blood, violence, death, explicit sexual content, emotionally and verbally abusive parent, psycopathy, mild shame kink
Tropes & tags
Age gap, possessiveness, doctor, vampires, fated mates, mild shame kink, found family, vampire child, kidnapping, bossy top, psychopath
I enjoyed Eric's character more than I thought I would after his introduction in previous books, but Wolfgang was a bit of a disappointment to me. I know he's a psychopath, but I felt like that was his entire personality. It would have been nice to see another side to him other than his possessiveness over Eric. They didn't have enough chemistry for that to work without any other sides to the dynamic, in my opinion. I wasn't very invested in their relationship at all, sadly.
Eric was definitely the highlight of this book for me. I do love a self-deprecating character with a lack of social skills. I'd almost say he seems emotionally immature, but he's really not. He acts slutty and he knows people don't like him much, but he knows about it, and why he is the way he is and acts the way he does. His parents are emotionally absent and verbally abusive, so he went looking for comfort and physical intimacy from as many strangers as possible, even if it only lasted a couple of hours at most.
"Because what did it matter if he was desperate, or cheesy, or smarmy? Getting rejected 80% of the time was better than never getting accepted at all, right? It wasn't like anyone was going to want to keep him [...]"
"Because he could pretend, just this once. Pretend there was someone out there, wanting to make him feel special. He could pretend he had a person out there, just for him. What could be the harm in that?"
I live for characters like this, so I was a little sad about the lack of connection between Eric and Wolfe. We were told how perfect they were for each other of course, they're fated mates after all, but I wasn't feeling it. That might be my mood, and entirely subjective, but that's my impression right now, anyway. I feel like the other books had such strong character connections, and you could feel the instalove. Grae Bryan has created a really fantastic series, and considering how strong the other books were (especially the one before this, Johann, which is my personal favorite out of them all), this one had a lot to live up to. It probably didn't help that Wolfgang's book was highly anticipated after his appearance in Johann.
It is by no means anywhere close to a bad book, I still enjoyed it a lot, but following such a strong book and with all the expectations, this didn't quite measure up for me.
"If he walked into a room wearing his white coat, everybody acted like he was a God. But that was... worse, somehow. It always made him feel like a fraud. Like one day he was going to slip up and say what was always lurking underneath: I don't care. I don't fucking care. I don't want to talk to you; I don't want to reassure you. I just want to do my job well, and fingers crossed your family member doesn't die. I know I should care more, but I don't."
Eric was a delightfully multifaceted character, and one I bet many can relate to.
Book safety
Spoiler
Cheating: No
OM drama: No
Third-act breakup: No
POV: 3rd person, dual
Strict top/bottom or vers: Strict top/bottom roles
TW/CW
Spoiler
Blood, violence, death, explicit sexual content, emotionally and verbally abusive parent, psycopathy, mild shame kink
Tropes & tags
Spoiler
Age gap, possessiveness, doctor, vampires, fated mates, mild shame kink, found family, vampire child, kidnapping, bossy top, psychopath
Wanted: Gentle Daddy by Sammi Cee
3.0
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This was a perfectly enjoyable and sugar sweet daddy/boy story. I enjoyed the chronic illness representation (I’m a member of that particular club myself), and it was done well. It’s the perfect sort of easy-to-digest book. Low angst and cute.
Book safety
Cheating: No
OM drama: No
Third-act breakup: No
POV: 1st person dual
Strict top/bottom or vers: They’re vers, but don’t switch on-page
TW/CW
Death of close family member, chronic illness, Crohn’s disease, hospitalization, child abandonment
Tropes & tags
Daddy/boy, boy-turned-daddy, age gap, boss/employee (secretly at first), found family, lonely MCs, daddy bottom
This was a perfectly enjoyable and sugar sweet daddy/boy story. I enjoyed the chronic illness representation (I’m a member of that particular club myself), and it was done well. It’s the perfect sort of easy-to-digest book. Low angst and cute.
Book safety
Spoiler
Cheating: No
OM drama: No
Third-act breakup: No
POV: 1st person dual
Strict top/bottom or vers: They’re vers, but don’t switch on-page
TW/CW
Spoiler
Death of close family member, chronic illness, Crohn’s disease, hospitalization, child abandonment
Tropes & tags
Spoiler
Daddy/boy, boy-turned-daddy, age gap, boss/employee (secretly at first), found family, lonely MCs, daddy bottom
Paladin by Onley James
5.0
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Admittedly, I haven't read too many Onley James book, but this one is definitely my favorite, and Ever has moved up on my list of favorite characters. The way Arsen describes him is perfect:
"Ever was a constant surprise, as sweet and pure and angelic as the day he'd found him, but he was also somewhat feral, prone to biting, swearing and was horny almost around the clock."
Arsen was a fantastic character as well. He was sensitive and vulnerable, and a perfect match for Ever. Their scenes together while streaming was the cutest darn thing I've read in a long time, and even though there's some serious subjects in this, I found myself smiling through most of it, and I honestly want to read it again asap. This hits most of my favorite tropes and include the type of characters I go crazy for, so definitely keep that in mind while considering my enthusiasm, lol.
Slightly/very damaged characters with a murderous found family. What's not to love?
The way Jericho's boys treated Ever was adorable and heartwarming. Cuddling him, bringing him candy for him to try, and protecting him against evil. I loved it.
When reading it you might think something along the lines of "this Ever dude seems awfully well-adjusted considering all the shit he went through", and most of the other characters in the book, including Ever himself would agree with you, but don't fret, it does go slightly downhill before it gets better again. The wonders of therapy (thank you, Onley).
The Mulvaney boys make a lot of appearances, but I've only read the first book in the Necessary Evils series (plus the blurbs of the others) and I handled it fine. Highly recommend if the tropes and tags agree with you!
Book safety
Cheating: No
OM drama: No
Third-act breakup: No
POV: 3rd person, dual
Strict top/bottom or vers: Strict roles
TW/CW
Human trafficking, sexual assault (off-page, not highly detailed), slavery, forced prostitution, violence, murder, blood, parent in prison, murder of a parent (off-page, described), mild exhibitionism, arson, fire, corrupt police department
Trope and tags
Hurt/comfort, found family, murder-friends, mild exhibitionism, growing up in captivity, possessive and protective (and slightly feral tiny MC), size difference, gaming, streaming, twitch, mechanic
Admittedly, I haven't read too many Onley James book, but this one is definitely my favorite, and Ever has moved up on my list of favorite characters. The way Arsen describes him is perfect:
"Ever was a constant surprise, as sweet and pure and angelic as the day he'd found him, but he was also somewhat feral, prone to biting, swearing and was horny almost around the clock."
Arsen was a fantastic character as well. He was sensitive and vulnerable, and a perfect match for Ever. Their scenes together while streaming was the cutest darn thing I've read in a long time, and even though there's some serious subjects in this, I found myself smiling through most of it, and I honestly want to read it again asap. This hits most of my favorite tropes and include the type of characters I go crazy for, so definitely keep that in mind while considering my enthusiasm, lol.
Slightly/very damaged characters with a murderous found family. What's not to love?
The way Jericho's boys treated Ever was adorable and heartwarming. Cuddling him, bringing him candy for him to try, and protecting him against evil. I loved it.
When reading it you might think something along the lines of "this Ever dude seems awfully well-adjusted considering all the shit he went through", and most of the other characters in the book, including Ever himself would agree with you, but don't fret, it does go slightly downhill before it gets better again. The wonders of therapy (thank you, Onley).
The Mulvaney boys make a lot of appearances, but I've only read the first book in the Necessary Evils series (plus the blurbs of the others) and I handled it fine. Highly recommend if the tropes and tags agree with you!
Book safety
Spoiler
Cheating: No
OM drama: No
Third-act breakup: No
POV: 3rd person, dual
Strict top/bottom or vers: Strict roles
TW/CW
Spoiler
Human trafficking, sexual assault (off-page, not highly detailed), slavery, forced prostitution, violence, murder, blood, parent in prison, murder of a parent (off-page, described), mild exhibitionism, arson, fire, corrupt police department
Trope and tags
Spoiler
Hurt/comfort, found family, murder-friends, mild exhibitionism, growing up in captivity, possessive and protective (and slightly feral tiny MC), size difference, gaming, streaming, twitch, mechanic
Trusting Tanner by Nicky James
4.0
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Man, Nicky sure knows how to write real, gritty stories. This book deals heavily with domestic abuse, and how hard it is to get out of those situations. I really appreciated that it wasn’t glorified in any way, and it wasn’t reduced to some cheap ‘climax’ with a huge violent showdown at the end. This story was heavily focused on Tanner and Zander trying to build a friendship while Zander was stuck in his prison.
“He closed the door behind him, and I stood there staring at its wooden surface. The whole world looked like a happier place beyond that door, and I was nothing more than a trapped animal stuck behind it.”
Fear can make us do things that may seem irrational to those around us, and at the same time feel like the only option you have. It definitely tugged on the heartstrings to see Tanner try to navigate their friendship when he didn’t understand why Zander stayed. I loved how he never gave up on Zander, even when he was being pushed away. It’s not easy being a supportive, yet passive in these kinds of situations. Throw in the crush he’s hiding, and things get even more difficult.
There were a couple of scenes where their chemistry was so tangible and sweet that it made me grin silly-wide (storm night and ghost stories).
This was a really slow burn, but it couldn’t have been any other way, in my opinion. It made me smile and cry, and my heart was pounding at times. Nicky James is very talented, no doubt about that.
Book safety
Cheating: No
OM drama: Yes, the whole premise of the book kind of lends itself to it. There is never any cheating. Zander and Tanner are only friends until quite late in the book.
Third-act breakup: Kind of, but between Zander and his abusive boyfriend.
POV: 1st person, dual
Strict top/bottom or vers: Strict roles
TW/CW: domestic abuse, emotional and physical abuse, explicit sexual content, Tanner tries to hook up with someone at one point but nothing more than a kiss happens (Z and T aren’t together yet)
Tropes & tags
Domestic abuse, friends to lovers, very slow burn, tattoo artist, gaming, world of Warcraft, nerd/nerd, pre-k teacher
Man, Nicky sure knows how to write real, gritty stories. This book deals heavily with domestic abuse, and how hard it is to get out of those situations. I really appreciated that it wasn’t glorified in any way, and it wasn’t reduced to some cheap ‘climax’ with a huge violent showdown at the end. This story was heavily focused on Tanner and Zander trying to build a friendship while Zander was stuck in his prison.
“He closed the door behind him, and I stood there staring at its wooden surface. The whole world looked like a happier place beyond that door, and I was nothing more than a trapped animal stuck behind it.”
Fear can make us do things that may seem irrational to those around us, and at the same time feel like the only option you have. It definitely tugged on the heartstrings to see Tanner try to navigate their friendship when he didn’t understand why Zander stayed. I loved how he never gave up on Zander, even when he was being pushed away. It’s not easy being a supportive, yet passive in these kinds of situations. Throw in the crush he’s hiding, and things get even more difficult.
There were a couple of scenes where their chemistry was so tangible and sweet that it made me grin silly-wide (storm night and ghost stories).
This was a really slow burn, but it couldn’t have been any other way, in my opinion. It made me smile and cry, and my heart was pounding at times. Nicky James is very talented, no doubt about that.
Book safety
Spoiler
Cheating: No
OM drama: Yes, the whole premise of the book kind of lends itself to it. There is never any cheating. Zander and Tanner are only friends until quite late in the book.
Third-act breakup: Kind of, but between Zander and his abusive boyfriend.
POV: 1st person, dual
Strict top/bottom or vers: Strict roles
TW/CW: domestic abuse, emotional and physical abuse, explicit sexual content, Tanner tries to hook up with someone at one point but nothing more than a kiss happens (Z and T aren’t together yet)
Tropes & tags
Spoiler
Domestic abuse, friends to lovers, very slow burn, tattoo artist, gaming, world of Warcraft, nerd/nerd, pre-k teacher
Himbro by Honey London
5.0
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Honey London popped by stepbrother cherry, and I’m so happy I waited for the right person. You only get one first time, after all
Honey London popped by stepbrother cherry, and I’m so happy I waited for the right person. You only get one first time, after all
The Aerialist by Morgan Lysand
3.0
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This book was entertaining and cute. It took me a while to start liking Zander’s character, so I was pleased when he actually gave a good reason for the way he acted and talked about sex. Bri and Zander were definitely well matched both in and out of bed. The sexual tension was really hot.
My favorite parts where all the interactions with Peanut, without a doubt. It was super cute.
Biggest critique? The cover model should be wearing a crop top, lol. They’re such a big part of the story and Brighton’s character.
Also, why oh why do authors do the oh my god i need to hook up with someone thing?? Would the character die if they can’t f*uck someone right now? Especially after they’ve already met their love interest and they’ve made a connection? It makes me feel kinda queasy when they go looking for a hookup with other people after that. In some books, it makes sense, but here it wasn’t really needed, even if it didn’t lead to anything.
Book safety
Cheating: No
OM drama: No
Third-act breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual
Strict top/bottom or vers: Versatile
TW/CW: stalking, past partner ignoring safeword (results in sexual assault, off-page), past child abuse, past accidental hanging (not resulting in death), kidnapping, animal abuse (not detailed), kink, explicit sexual content
Tropes & tags
Mates, norse mythology, shifter, raven shifter, age gap (21 years), circus, marine, dad’s best friend, kink, primal play, mild exhibitionism, found family
This book was entertaining and cute. It took me a while to start liking Zander’s character, so I was pleased when he actually gave a good reason for the way he acted and talked about sex. Bri and Zander were definitely well matched both in and out of bed. The sexual tension was really hot.
My favorite parts where all the interactions with Peanut, without a doubt. It was super cute.
Biggest critique? The cover model should be wearing a crop top, lol. They’re such a big part of the story and Brighton’s character.
Also, why oh why do authors do the oh my god i need to hook up with someone thing?? Would the character die if they can’t f*uck someone right now? Especially after they’ve already met their love interest and they’ve made a connection? It makes me feel kinda queasy when they go looking for a hookup with other people after that. In some books, it makes sense, but here it wasn’t really needed, even if it didn’t lead to anything.
Book safety
Spoiler
Cheating: No
OM drama: No
Third-act breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual
Strict top/bottom or vers: Versatile
TW/CW: stalking, past partner ignoring safeword (results in sexual assault, off-page), past child abuse, past accidental hanging (not resulting in death), kidnapping, animal abuse (not detailed), kink, explicit sexual content
Tropes & tags
Spoiler
Mates, norse mythology, shifter, raven shifter, age gap (21 years), circus, marine, dad’s best friend, kink, primal play, mild exhibitionism, found family
Bear by Jacki James
3.0
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So, I enjoyed this book a fair amount, but I do wish a couple of things were played into a bit more. First off: the tension between Ty and Bear was fantastic early on, and I wish it was a slower burn so we’d get more of the delicious tension. It didn’t have to be angsty, but playing into Ty’s insecurities a bit more would have lived up more to the blurb. He struggles with everyone expecting him to be and act a certain way because of the way he looks, and after a point in the book, that felt a little forgotten. What I loved about the book is the unconventional Daddy/boy dynamic, so again, I just wish there was more of it.
All of this is my personal preferences though, there’s nothing wrong with the book.
The dialogue between Ty and Bear felt a little too perfect sometimes, a little unnatural maybe, but it got better near the end.
Overall enjoyable, with sweetheart daddies and two bears finding love where they didn’t think to look for it.
Book safety
Cheating: No
OM drama: No
Third-act breakup: No
POV: 1st person dual
Strict top/bottom or vers: Versatile
TW/CW: explicit sexual content, daddy kink, mention of growing up in poverty
Tropes & tags
Bears, handymen, artist, sculptor, daddy/boy dynamic, insecure MC, friends to lovers, softball, large friend group, MC that needs to take care of everyone is finally cared for by someone else
So, I enjoyed this book a fair amount, but I do wish a couple of things were played into a bit more. First off: the tension between Ty and Bear was fantastic early on, and I wish it was a slower burn so we’d get more of the delicious tension. It didn’t have to be angsty, but playing into Ty’s insecurities a bit more would have lived up more to the blurb. He struggles with everyone expecting him to be and act a certain way because of the way he looks, and after a point in the book, that felt a little forgotten. What I loved about the book is the unconventional Daddy/boy dynamic, so again, I just wish there was more of it.
All of this is my personal preferences though, there’s nothing wrong with the book.
The dialogue between Ty and Bear felt a little too perfect sometimes, a little unnatural maybe, but it got better near the end.
Overall enjoyable, with sweetheart daddies and two bears finding love where they didn’t think to look for it.
Book safety
Spoiler
Cheating: No
OM drama: No
Third-act breakup: No
POV: 1st person dual
Strict top/bottom or vers: Versatile
TW/CW: explicit sexual content, daddy kink, mention of growing up in poverty
Tropes & tags
Spoiler
Bears, handymen, artist, sculptor, daddy/boy dynamic, insecure MC, friends to lovers, softball, large friend group, MC that needs to take care of everyone is finally cared for by someone else