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Dad Bod Dom by Elyse Kelly

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Okay, so this was a really fun and spicy little novella from Elyse Kelly! Logan and Kelsey get to know each other after realizing their kids are best friends, but their attraction turns into so much more. I really loved both of these characters, I thought they were both well developed even though it was a shorter read. Logan was totally swoony, but he was definitely in charge during the spicy scenes. Kelsey was a total sweetheart, and I’m glad that being with Logan allowed her to unwind and put herself first sometimes. I’d definitely recommend!!!

stephsromancebooktalk's review

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funny mysterious fast-paced

5.0

llamallamacallurmama's review

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fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

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2/5

Summary: Daddy dom and single father meets his young son's best friend's mum, who needs some looking after

Stats: CR, MF, open door (kink), part of a series but stands alone okay.

Notes: I'm so frustrated with this book - there were some really good parts - I loved the meet cute, I loved the two MCs being goofballs in the back of the classroom, I thought the kids were actually done pretty well, and although lacking almost any consent/kink conversation which I would have really appreciated (which would have made the MMC's behaviour feel less icky controlling and more hot controlling), I have a big issue with this book - It's got huge NLOG energy from both the FMC and the MMC - almost every other female character is evil, conniving or just so, so hot for the MMC. It felt like it was written by someone who really doesn't like women all that much and totally soured the rest of the story for me.

OTT and Spoilery Content Notes:

children, single parent MCs, divorce, 33f, ?m, huge NLOG energy from both MCs, ND FMC, panic attack, caretaking, mention of death of parent, general manhandling, largely unnegotiated kink (power play, d/s, daddy kink, spanking, restraint with belt/bondage equipment, throat play, praise, punishment), no condom or birth control use/conversation - unsafe sex, horny best friend, MC in therapy (mentioned), mention of underage drinking, stalking (of an MC, not by an MC), slut shaming of FMC by villain (and honestly of lots of other women by the FMC), police, body image issues (light), blended family