Sugar Daddy by Lucy Hawkins

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Blurb:

Elliot Santos had heard enough about the mysterious manwhore who lived in the apartment building above his cafe, Sugar, to know he didn't think very highly of them. Number Nine had sent a string of morning-afters through the doors of Sugar to caffeinate before making their walk of shame. The details? rarely spared. Elliot knew that Number Nine apparently didn't have a type, except male, and that he always sent them away wanting more.

Sworn off a certain type of man and wondering if there was anyone at all out there who would think he was enough, unlucky in love Elliot has put all his energy into Sugar since the demise of his last relationship. On his morning delivery run, he stumbles across a very naughty dachshund running through the apartment building corridor - and a very naked man chasing her. If Elliot had ever been skeptical about love at first sight - this moment might have changed it. Except that the charmingly handsome naked dude happens to live in apartment number nine.

Ken Donohugh made the cross-country move to San Fransico after his divorce was final. It was time for a fresh start, a new job, and new friends. Even if they only ever made it through a night in the sack. Ken was done with real love. He'd been there, done that, and had his life completely turned upside down in the process. Now was his time to do what he liked and what exactly that was, he was letting himself take time to figure out.

When a handsome long-haired sweetheart helps him wrangle his naughty dog, Penny, he knows exactly who his next conquest will be. Except that much younger Elliot owns the bakery below his apartment and he can't give up the delicious sweet treats he bakes. He decides a friendship will be enough - until it isn't.

With two men who want such different things in love, Elliot and Ken must navigate what their feelings mean. Can Elliot learn to love a little less? And will Ken ever be able to tame his ferocious sweet tooth?




REVIEW
My Rating - 4 Stars!


Sugar Daddy by Lucy Hawkins is a sweet and fun romance.

Elliot and Ken meet while Ken is naked, and it's the result of a mouse. Yes, seriously. This is how they meet, and it's great! Elliot's opinion of Ken is already that he's a man-whore and he's sick and tired of hearing about his conquests.

Ken's moved to a new city after his divorce, which left him insecure and broken. As a result of being burned by his marriage, he's off exploring the willing men in town. 

Elliot works in the bakery below Ken's apartment, and keeps meeting Ken's men the next morning. Elliott, himself, is also broken, as he's still living with the effects of his ex's judgements.

The two men end up bonding over helping each other out after a drunken night out and an episode of the flu. As Ken wants to get to know Elliot better, Elliot is weary due to all the men he's seen leaving Ken's. But a friendship is formed, and they eventually grow closer and the attraction is hard to deny anymore. 

Now, these two broken men have to decide if they can take a chance of love again, and if they are even worthy of love.

Sugar Daddy is a sweet, and adorable romance. Lucy Hawkins has created two characters who are definitely better off together and helps them to overcome their past issues. It's definitely worth a read when you're in the mood for something light-ish.