15 reviews for:

Ginger Kisses

Gianni Holmes

3.99 AVERAGE


I read the first bit of this book in its novella format and was so excited to hear that it was being expanded into a full-length novel. It did not disappoint.

If you're looking for a sweet, age-play novel with low angst, this is the book for you.

What I truly enjoyed about Ginger Kisses is the established relationship between the two MCs. No longer was I forced to endure the meet-cute and subsequent insta-love often found with age-play novels. That's not to say the relationship was concrete enough to not have its own struggles.

There's a forced long-distance, a petty ex-wife, and Frank has a daughter, while Colin is in his last year of college. Of course, there is mild angst that spans all of these elements, but watching these two overcome them both individually and as a couple made my heart sing.

My absolute favorite bit of the book was watching Frank take over his Daddy role in full force when Colin needed him the most and didn't want to admit it. It showed all the aspects of Daddy/little dynamics that I adore. Just enough of a tease from the side characters that have me wishing and praying for another book in this series (you'll know who I mean when you read it).

Overall, it was a refreshing spin on age-play and I highly recommend it. 5/5 stars.

4 stars...

So I'm a sucker for a Daddy kink book. I'm always looking for a book that would blow me away like some of my favorites.

This book was sweet, with minimum angst and steam.

What I loved....

- The Characters:
I loved Sweet Ginger and Daddy Frank. they were right for each other and complemented each other nicely.
Frank was a great Daddy, even in a long distance relationship, and i loved how even then he made sure to give time to his boy.


Ginger was a sweet boy. I felt for him through the book, and the need to just stop being an adult and go to his little space.


- The Plot...
It revolves around them tackling a long distance relationship. I think this was done really well. the author showed the obstacles both MCs went through during this LDR, and how it really feels to be in one... especially for a daddy-little relationship.

- The Romance...
it was a cute feel good romance for the most part. There was no angst between the MCs but a little external stuff that created a bit conflict, which resolves pretty quickly.

- The Steam...
Medium seam and it was hot! Frank is a thorough lover.

- The kink...
This was my first ABDL daddy kink and I was a bit weary going in. I didn't know how I would like binkies, diapers and stuff. I found that it was really well done, I actually enjoyed it and found myself smiling when Ginger was doing little stuff.

- The HEA..
It for the mood of the story. I loved where we left them, even though I would've loved a bonus story far into the future as well.

Slight niggles...
- The Relationship Status...
There was always uncertainty from both MCs which didn't really make sense. I mean two people have a long distance relationship. being exclusive and ditching condoms, being in a daddy-little relationship, wearing a cock-cage..
All of these scream long-term for me... so the uncertainty was a bit illogical.

- There were some slip-ups where Ginger called Frank by his given name.

Oh, I absolutely loved this! Is such a sweet and loving story between Frank and Colin, daddy and boy, who are currently in a long distance relationship whilst also trying to balance their lifestyle. Lots of arranged video playdates but they can only get you so far.
You can tell straight away how much these two mean to each other and how hard it is to be apart but it was for the an important reason that Frank moved, his daughter. With their relationship also including ABDL, there's more care and attention that a daddy needs to pay to his boy and Frank does an amazing job with it. I think it's good that not all of the book is across a distance. They manage to come together for Christmas and it just shows them and the readers what their future could be. I totally fell in love with what they share and the people that are a part of their lives. Hailey is great fun when she's introduced to he dad's boyfriend and takes a lot of things in her stride. There is a little angst for the couple as they come to the final stretch of being apart but, Colin's friends especially, really show how much he means to them and it's really heartwarming to read.
Highly recommended! Another wonderful story from Gianni Holmes, one of her lighter ones I think and a great introduction to her writing and the world of ABDL for those who haven't read it before.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.

Colin and Frank are in a boy/Daddy long distance relationship. For me, this needed a lot more play between them and a lot less of Frank's ex-wife and kid. The vindictive ex-wife got really old really quick. The 13 year old daughter was fine but it felt like a lot of time was spent setting up that relationship while the long-distance just lingered in the background. Again, Colin's clinically serious anxieties (to the point of not eating or sleeping, fainting spells, etc) were not sufficiently addressed beyond needing to be closer to Frank. This kind of codependent relationship doesn't always bug me but it did here and it felt irresponsible to paint it in such a cavalier light. I did like the age play scenes but the long-distance setup made it difficult for them and me as a reader.

iamltr's review

3.0

Sweet

This maybe the first story where we don't see the people falling in love. This was just a long distance romance with some Daddy play and college.