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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
*4.5 Stars
I literally loved this. The coziest dark romance I've ever read like <3
I literally loved this. The coziest dark romance I've ever read like <3
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I've always said that I would read anything Layla Frost writes because I'm such a huge fan of her books. Well, she put me to the test with Little Dove. I've tried a few daddy books before and learned it just wasn't my cup of tea. I don't mind the nickname, but usually these books come with much more than that, and that's where I struggle.
I still couldn't pass this book up because I have not read a Layla Frost book that I did not love. I honestly couldn't see her writing the extreme version of a daddy book anyway, and I was right. I ended up having no issues with any part of this trope and a lot of it has to do with this author's writing and that she stayed on the lighter side of the kink.
There were so many things about this book that I just loved. Part of why this is my favorite author is that I always end up loving her main character, and all the side characters she brings with them. The humor, snark but not too much snark, and the maturity to the heroines are a favorite of mine.
Juliet is 17 at the beginning of this book and while she behaved true to her age, she still had a maturity to her that I could appreciate. I also loved her lack of fits you would normally see in a heroine who were put into situations that Juliet was in. I really like a heroine who keeps her head and stays calm. That's totally my jam right there, and so rare to find.
Now let's talk about Maximo. The way he was obsessed with Juliet had me from the start. I love when a man is obsessed, possessive and most importantly, has a need to take extremely good care of his woman. That is Maximo in a nut shell. Yes he was strict as part of the Daddy lifestyle, but not once did I ever felt any of his rules were just a control thing. He genuinely wanted what was best for Juliet and there were reasons behind any rule he established.
Let's add in honorable as well. For a mafia type character, he had no boundaries when you did him wrong but he was also very honorable and never turned against someone who didn't deserve it. I also really like that he waited until Juliet was of a legal age before he even attempted a relationship. The only thing I wish was speeded up a little was that time she was underage. Let's face it, I just wanted to get to the good stuff.
I still couldn't pass this book up because I have not read a Layla Frost book that I did not love. I honestly couldn't see her writing the extreme version of a daddy book anyway, and I was right. I ended up having no issues with any part of this trope and a lot of it has to do with this author's writing and that she stayed on the lighter side of the kink.
There were so many things about this book that I just loved. Part of why this is my favorite author is that I always end up loving her main character, and all the side characters she brings with them. The humor, snark but not too much snark, and the maturity to the heroines are a favorite of mine.
Juliet is 17 at the beginning of this book and while she behaved true to her age, she still had a maturity to her that I could appreciate. I also loved her lack of fits you would normally see in a heroine who were put into situations that Juliet was in. I really like a heroine who keeps her head and stays calm. That's totally my jam right there, and so rare to find.
Now let's talk about Maximo. The way he was obsessed with Juliet had me from the start. I love when a man is obsessed, possessive and most importantly, has a need to take extremely good care of his woman. That is Maximo in a nut shell. Yes he was strict as part of the Daddy lifestyle, but not once did I ever felt any of his rules were just a control thing. He genuinely wanted what was best for Juliet and there were reasons behind any rule he established.
Let's add in honorable as well. For a mafia type character, he had no boundaries when you did him wrong but he was also very honorable and never turned against someone who didn't deserve it. I also really like that he waited until Juliet was of a legal age before he even attempted a relationship. The only thing I wish was speeded up a little was that time she was underage. Let's face it, I just wanted to get to the good stuff.
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love it when I randomly pick up a book and it ends up making me so happy by the end. I didn’t know this author before, but now I’m sold—her writing is amazing! It’s fun, engaging, and has this perfect balance that I really enjoyed. Definitely planning to read more of her books soon.
This one is an age-gap romance between Maximo, a powerful businessman, and Juliet, who’s had to fight her way through life because of her father’s gambling addiction. Juliet is tough and independent, but Maximo? Oh, he’s the ultimate protective but extra possessive guy 🤭 (I won’t say too much about him—you’ll just have to read it). Their dynamic is so captivating throughout the book.
It’s a beautiful slow burn, and let me just say—it’s spicy 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5. But honestly, no complaints here 🫣. It’s also super emotional at times 😭, but it’s absolutely worth it!
This one is an age-gap romance between Maximo, a powerful businessman, and Juliet, who’s had to fight her way through life because of her father’s gambling addiction. Juliet is tough and independent, but Maximo? Oh, he’s the ultimate protective but extra possessive guy 🤭 (I won’t say too much about him—you’ll just have to read it). Their dynamic is so captivating throughout the book.
It’s a beautiful slow burn, and let me just say—it’s spicy 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5. But honestly, no complaints here 🫣. It’s also super emotional at times 😭, but it’s absolutely worth it!
challenging
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
okay so i ngl put this book off for awhile and i could not tell you why
it was fine ig?? the fluff was amazing and i liked how protective him and his friends were of her when they found out all the shitty stuff she went through and how he felt a need to carry her everywhere
it was also just kind of repetitive and most of the stuff at the hotels felt unnecessary but its okay i read it all
i want ash and freddy and the rest of his friends to get books they were so cute and protective : (
it was fine ig?? the fluff was amazing and i liked how protective him and his friends were of her when they found out all the shitty stuff she went through and how he felt a need to carry her everywhere
it was also just kind of repetitive and most of the stuff at the hotels felt unnecessary but its okay i read it all
i want ash and freddy and the rest of his friends to get books they were so cute and protective : (
Ehhh this was an okay read. Really easy to follow and had a bit of spice. Not into the age gap or her being 17 when they first met…. hello?
emotional
medium-paced