This was my first book by this author and I enjoyed it. This is a Daddy/boy book, but isn't heavy on the kink. I enjoyed it, but someone who's looking for heavy Daddy/boy might not enjoy this as much. I liked the fact that this was about a first time Daddy learning about what he wants and needs. I'm looking forward to the next book.

I received an advanced copy and voluntarily gave my honest review.

Full Disclosure: I received a copy of the eBook via GoodReads Giveaway.

I'm not going to give this book a star rating, because I only go through about two pages of it. It is just not my jam. "Daddy Culture" is apparently not my thing. I thought I could get over it and it could be an amusing read, but the book literally opens up to the main character working as *a piece of furniture* (the character's description, not mine). I noped out immediately.

So, if you're into that kind of thing, have fun. I don't believe believe in harshing other people's squee. Not for me though.

3 "I want to please and I want to serve” stars

“Sometimes, we don’t need words,” he said, breathing seductively into my ear. “Sometimes, all we need is two bodies, two thick, rigid cocks, and one strong Daddy spanking his boy.”

I’m really sorry book, this is a case of it’s not you, it’s me. I’m pretty sad that i’m only giving this 3 stars because I adore Casey Cox’ writing and I was loving the book for a big part of it. But I really don’t like when a book starts really low angst and no drama and then ends up being filled with drama at the end, and it happened here, and way too much for my taste.

Brief summary of the book: Mikey is a boy who has been wronged by daddies before and all he wants is to find a daddy that will take care of him. He meets Sterling and he is sure that he is the daddy for him. But Sterling never saw himself as a daddy and he never dated someone younger than him. And Sterling is the strong and silent type and he has a lot of opening up and thinking to do if he wants to get Mikey.

First, I really fucking love Casey Cox’s writing, it flows so well and it’s really fucking nice to read. And I love how he can make the smallest things so easy to imagine happening. I never had a problem imagining what was happening in the book.

Second, I really enjoyed how them getting together wasn’t easy, they had to fight for it a little and I really enjoyed that.

Third, Sterling was the strong and silent type, which is my favourite. And I loved how he had to learn to open up a little and talk about his feelings and what he wants in order to make the relationship work. It was so fucking realistic, I adored that part.

Fourth, I loved Sterling’s eploration of who he is a daddy, that was brillant, I enjoyed it very much.

Fifth, I really loved how they slowy opened up to each other and how they learnt to trust the other, that part felt so real, it was brillant.

Sixth, I really loved how the characters felt like real people, they were so nicely fleshed out and had flaws and weaknesses and doubts and they just felt real. I really loved both of these guys and their friends, everyone was nicely fleshed out.

Seventh, I really loved how sensual the book was, it was so so good. And the sex scenes were damn brillant too. I loved them very much.

But, sadly, the three things that annoy me the most in books are a lot of drama towards the end, miscommunication and the break up at 75% and all three were in this book.

The drama, what the fuck was that? The book was really chill and then suddently both of their exes showed up and created a lot of unnecessary drama that really really wasn’t needed in the story.

The miscommunication was so bad in this one. Something happens and instead of talking about it, one of them just cuts off all contact and refuses to hear the other’s side of the story. That really didn’t work for me. Just. Talk. Dammit.

Also, the break up at 75% felt really fabricated and it really didn’t need to happen, and it just led to all of the annoying miscommunication, so I would have prefered if it didn’t happen.

I just wish this book had stayed low angst and drama free like at the start because I was loving it very much before all of the unnecessary drama.

I really enjoyed this story. I love insta love stories (even if its one sided), I love Daddies and their boys and I love a man discovering what it is he actually wants and then not being afraid to go for it. This is a very good story for the authors first book. It was well written and I loved the dynamic between Mikey and Stirling, one looking for his forever Daddy and the other looking for what it is he wants. I really look forward to watching the author grow as a writer. definitely excited for book 2 in the series. Overall I would recommend this book if you love Daddies/Boys and age gaps.

The blurb of the book summarises pretty well what to expect from this book. What it doesn't say is that you will be immersed in the MCs' constant flow of thoughts. Mickey might be good at talking, and Stirling might be more taciturn, but they do both have quite entertaining internal dialogues. Quite a few times the author just skipped the actual dialogue between the two preferring to simply summarise the content of the conversation rather than explicitly writing the words that were exchanged. So be prepared to roll your eyes when Mickey apparent insecurities get the upper hand over rational thinking; you might also wish to hug Stirling and tell him that he is doing a great job at this Daddy-thing.

An overall enjoyable read, with great side characters. Looking forward to reading the second book of the series.

I was not aware that this was a debut for this author and I am happy to announce that it was an amazing debut and I will definitely be looking forward to the rest of the series.

I have to admit that this was a new take on the Daddy/boy relationship for me. I can't recall the last time I read one where the Daddy had no idea that he was one.

Stirling and Mikey were the sweetest pairing with an insta-love connection, with the sense that it took them a bit of ah-ha moments to get it together. I absolutely swooned over their first date which was equal parts romantic, original, and sweet.

What I really liked about this one was the exploration of the dynamic between a Daddy that struggled with so much, including his true self and a boy who knows what he wants but is scared to have it all.

Great story, plenty of steam and emotions, perfect teasers to keep you intrigued for the next book in the series, and an HEA that was adorable.

4/5 stars

Mikey is young and wishes to have a Daddy. He’s picked the wrong guys before and has sworn off men
forever. Stirling is an older guy with relationship issues. Together they are sweet and seem innocent. Can they be what the other needs? Stirling is not a traditional Daddy or is he a Daddy at all. The side characters are interesting too. Nick is Mikey’s best friend and he is fierce and has curves he loves. Stirling and Mikey has to figure out what a daddy/boy relationship means to them.

First is a nice story overall with some good characters. I enjoyed Mikey occasionally taking charge and leading Sterling as he steps into the Daddy role for the first time. This is something that he struggles with a little as he's never really felt this way before but Mikey draws that from him. Luckily he has a great group of friends in the lifestyle that he can turn to for advice.
Both men are quite low on self esteem with bad break ups in their recent past but definitely see the good in each other and the possibilities that they could share. Each ex actually brings a little drama to the story in their own way, causing trouble and Sterling doesn't help with his reluctance to share his thoughts and feelings, being a naturally quiet man. Mikey more than makes up for it with his exuberance and they balance each other out in that way.
I did get a little frustrated with both MC's as they make things a little harder than they need to be after promising to talk to each other about everything with the way that they tentatively went into a relationship but it doesn't take long for that not to happen. Yes it adds drama to the story but I felt like there was already enough going on.
I enjoyed all of the characters and am looking forward to getting to know them all better, especially Steele and Nick who we get a taster of in this book. There's are real strong bonds of friendship which I think are needed for the types of relationship that they have, the community that provides support and care for each other.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.