Blurb
Davey’s Rule #86: A good Daddy will never lie to his boy… even by omission.
Travis Miller has a pretty solid life in the small California beach town he calls home. He’s working his way up in the district attorney’s office, he owns a home with an ocean view, and he has close ties with his family. Life is good. If only he could find a sweet boy to call his own, life would be… perfect.
Adam Nichols’ life has never been easy. Growing up in foster care taught him to be strong, so finding himself in a violent relationship was a shock. Now that he's finally free of it, he faces new problems. He's jobless, homeless, and terrified of starting from scratch.
With a little help from an old friend, Adam discovers a whole new world. He goes from rock bottom to renting a room from a hot assistant DA and working at Daddy’s Lap, a kink club that opens his vanilla eyes to things he’d never imagined. His new roommate is a balm to Adam’s damaged soul. The tender way Travis cares for him is almost like the Daddy kink community he’s seen at the club. But Travis isn’t a Daddy… right? If he were, surely he’d have said so.
What happens when a lie by omission threatens to bring their budding relationship tumbling down around them? Will Travis ever be able to earn Adam's trust again?
This is the first book in a new series about not-so-perfect Daddies, adorable “boys,” and one sassy brat with an insane list of rules. Grab your fan and tissues because this series comes with both a high heat advisory and all the squishy feels you’d want from a Susan Hawke book. Possible trigger for references to domestic violence.
Review
My Rating - 5 Stars!
Adam's running from his abusive ex. With the help of a friend, Davey, he not only escapes but is also introduced to a BDSM club called Daddy's Lap. Damn, I love this name!
This romance involves an inexperienced natural sub, a roommate who certainly acts like a Daddy, and some secrets. I love their friendship and their level of support for one another.
With great writing, lovable characters, and fun banter, I was entertained throughout. Travis and Adam are definitely hot together, but it's their connection that's so much fun to read. An accomplished writer, Susan Hawke excels with this beautiful story that explores the emotional side of a Daddy/boy relationship. The support, decision making, and need to be a nurturer are all clearly established. And better yet, all of this is done without it being a punishment kink. Love it.
Just check out these amazing lines. Both are fantastic!
"Don't apologize for what you love."
"You have to keep moving forward in life and not look back. Even if it's fresh and the wound still stings, keep looking ahead."
More than anything though, it's the rules that make this book go from great to superb. They're so special, so very Adam. They made me laugh and smile throughout. They definitely capture of the very essence of the relationship.
Rules to Follow is a wonderfully sweet read. Low angst, and full of humor, I highly recommend this to anyone who reads Daddy kink. And yay for the fantastic lead in for the next book. Can't wait!
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