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annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review
5.0
I think that if Ann Denton hadn't been the one writing this book, I wouldn't have read the book to begin with. Nothing about this book screams my name, nothing about this book is my thing. Those kinks are not my kinks. And there is no magic in this book either. However, I know that Ann Denton is an amazing author and that I really love all the books I've read so far. So, I wanted to give this book a chance. I was therefore quite happy that I got the chance to get an arc.
I'm so incredibly glad that I read this book, even though I initially thought this wouldn't be my thing. Because maybe none of these kinks are my kinks usually and maybe contemporary isn't my favorite genre, but this book was so incredibly well written and all the elements of the plot were so incredibly well implemented that I got more and more invested and that I really started to care about the characters and their happily ever after. I even enjoyed the overload of sex scenes.
And that's mostly because Denton constantly focusses on the emotions, on the feelings, on the wants and needs of these characters. On the outside it may seem as if this relationship is totally messed up, but when spending a lot of time in the heads of these characters you notice that those people absolutely know what they're doing, what they need and want and what the right time is to do things. There is one specific moment where it's quite clear that he keeps on checking what she truly needs.
And even though this book is mostly focussed on the sex, on the characters exploring each other's wishes and needs and fantasies, there are some deeper layers hidden here and there. Enough to give me the idea that I knew these characters and what life had looked like for them. Even for the side characters, because the finale of the book already got me very excited about Rose's story! Of course, I have some guesses and I can't wait to discover if I'm right!
I'm so incredibly glad that I read this book, even though I initially thought this wouldn't be my thing. Because maybe none of these kinks are my kinks usually and maybe contemporary isn't my favorite genre, but this book was so incredibly well written and all the elements of the plot were so incredibly well implemented that I got more and more invested and that I really started to care about the characters and their happily ever after. I even enjoyed the overload of sex scenes.
And that's mostly because Denton constantly focusses on the emotions, on the feelings, on the wants and needs of these characters. On the outside it may seem as if this relationship is totally messed up, but when spending a lot of time in the heads of these characters you notice that those people absolutely know what they're doing, what they need and want and what the right time is to do things. There is one specific moment where it's quite clear that he keeps on checking what she truly needs.
And even though this book is mostly focussed on the sex, on the characters exploring each other's wishes and needs and fantasies, there are some deeper layers hidden here and there. Enough to give me the idea that I knew these characters and what life had looked like for them. Even for the side characters, because the finale of the book already got me very excited about Rose's story! Of course, I have some guesses and I can't wait to discover if I'm right!
baileys_bookstagram's review
4.0
Whew! What a ride. This might be one of the most intense books i've read. Gunnar is INTENSE and soooooo hot! Like whoa! I'm kind of still blushing and speechless.
Check your triggers!!!
Check your triggers!!!
angepants's review
5.0
As a fan of Ann Denton, I was excited to see just where this different direction would take her. Well I'm happy to report that it is all good. I struggled to put this one down! This is a scorching HOT read and I loved it. This here is the Daddy kink done right! Gunnar and Daisy tell their story with dual POV which makes it even hotter. Dealing with grief and loss and finding something so special on the other side is just so good for Daisy, to be adored and cared for but to also be nurtured into discovering her sensual side and what she likes - i loved the sweet side of the hot stuff, it made it even hotter. Looking forward to seeing what happens next for this group of friends but loved how it was a complete story and stand alone.
beansbookclub's review
3.0
3.5 stars!! I needed some smut, I got some smut. Actually I got my favorite kind of smut—age gap, dom/sub
la_vampiresa's review
4.0
"Yeah, my dirty little crush is wrong. But it feels so damn good.
I'm a bit conflicted about this one. Lately, I've been pretty daring and going out of my "normal" tropes. I don't normally go for the dd/lg themes, so it was interesting to read something very new to me. It could be something that I wouldn't mind trying again
First off, I loooove Ann Denton. Her writing is always phenomenal and this was no exception! This was pretty steamy and there were times where I had to stop and regain my composure, because the scenes were literally setting me up in flames. The Dom/Sub relationship was perfectly done. I literally swooned over everytime Gunner comforted Daisy and THE AFTERCARE, giiiirrrrl!!!! Get you someone who takes care of you the way Gunner does. I have to admit, in the beginning, Gunnar weirded me out a little and did cringe a little throughout the story. However, everything fell into place and Daisy and Gunner really complimented each other. Like I said, this was a new trope for me. Also, The ending did fall a little short for me. It felt like there's more to be told and it just ended abruptly. Although, this is a standalone and the next one is Rose's story, I hope we get some sort of glimpse into more of their happy ending. Overall, I really enjoyed this and really wanting to read the next book.
I'm a bit conflicted about this one. Lately, I've been pretty daring and going out of my "normal" tropes. I don't normally go for the dd/lg themes, so it was interesting to read something very new to me. It could be something that I wouldn't mind trying again
First off, I loooove Ann Denton. Her writing is always phenomenal and this was no exception! This was pretty steamy and there were times where I had to stop and regain my composure, because the scenes were literally setting me up in flames. The Dom/Sub relationship was perfectly done. I literally swooned over everytime Gunner comforted Daisy and THE AFTERCARE, giiiirrrrl!!!! Get you someone who takes care of you the way Gunner does. I have to admit, in the beginning, Gunnar weirded me out a little and did cringe a little throughout the story. However, everything fell into place and Daisy and Gunner really complimented each other. Like I said, this was a new trope for me. Also, The ending did fall a little short for me. It felt like there's more to be told and it just ended abruptly. Although, this is a standalone and the next one is Rose's story, I hope we get some sort of glimpse into more of their happy ending. Overall, I really enjoyed this and really wanting to read the next book.
lustfullit007's review
3.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️
This book was cute.
Regardless of how Gunnar and Daisy came about… I love that he’s her daddy. She needed someone like him.
I was not satisfied with the ending though. I felt like it just ended abruptly
This book was cute.
Regardless of how Gunnar and Daisy came about… I love that he’s her daddy. She needed someone like him.
I was not satisfied with the ending though. I felt like it just ended abruptly
marisakucha's review
4.0
Great writing
I would like to preface this review by saying daddy “desires” are not my thing. So I went into this book with an open mind and wasn’t expecting too much.
Firstly, I actually enjoyed the writing of this book. Ann Denton is a talented writer and this book was no exception. While some of the content wasn’t my thing, I can appreciate how well she wrote the scenarios and the spice. If this is something that you enjoy you will 100% enjoy this book.
Secondly, I wasn’t sure if there was going to be an actual story or if it was just going to be a bunch of spice. There was a bit of story, and I actually became fairly invested near the end when I learned that the series was going to continue on with her friends and their stories. I think this book was a good introduction to the rest the series because we did get to meet other characters and glimpses of their stories.
I will definitely be reading the next book in the series. It looks like it is going to be a brother’s best friend romance so that is more my thing. I did enjoy the writing and the story and think the author did a great job with the content.
I would like to preface this review by saying daddy “desires” are not my thing. So I went into this book with an open mind and wasn’t expecting too much.
Firstly, I actually enjoyed the writing of this book. Ann Denton is a talented writer and this book was no exception. While some of the content wasn’t my thing, I can appreciate how well she wrote the scenarios and the spice. If this is something that you enjoy you will 100% enjoy this book.
Secondly, I wasn’t sure if there was going to be an actual story or if it was just going to be a bunch of spice. There was a bit of story, and I actually became fairly invested near the end when I learned that the series was going to continue on with her friends and their stories. I think this book was a good introduction to the rest the series because we did get to meet other characters and glimpses of their stories.
I will definitely be reading the next book in the series. It looks like it is going to be a brother’s best friend romance so that is more my thing. I did enjoy the writing and the story and think the author did a great job with the content.