Broken Boy (Atlanta Daddies #1) by Skyler Snow

 

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Layne has the Daddy of his dreams. Hot, strong, loving, and possessive. At least some of the time. But when the doors are closed and they’re alone, everything changes. Layne can’t figure out how to fix his Daddy's problems and insecurities. He’s resigned himself to a life of fear when he meets the younger Branson. Smart, sweet, and endlessly patient, he’s drawn to him. But what does that mean for his current relationship?

Branson doesn’t have dating or dynamics on the brain. After a messy breakup with his boy, all he wants to do is work and meet some like-minded friends. Kintan and Layne could be that for him. However, after he finds out the dark, twisted secrets festering beneath the surface, he begins to realize that things aren’t what they seem.

Can Branson pull Layne out of the fire? And what happens when an arrangement as just friends turns into so much more?

Broken Boy contains triggers of domestic violence. Please do not read if you are sensitive to the subject.

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Holy shit! Broken Boy, the first book in the Atlanta Daddies series is a powerful book by Skyler Snow. From the first page to the last, I could barely breathe. The emotions, the pain, the hurt, and the agony all jump off the pages. 

When we meet Layne, he's being abused by his Daddy, Kintan. There's plenty of details and it's tough to read. 

Good god, the abuse is so well written. The author excels in demonstrating why an abused person stays in the relationship, as well as how being abused easily leads to hopelessness.

Lucky for Layne, his new boss is in the kink community and sees Layne's pain. Branson is wonderful to Layne. Honestly, he couldn't be any better. He accepts and loves Layne as he is. And damn, he's a fantastic daddy. 

I enjoy the way the two start as a BDSM Daddy arrangement. Branson is amazing, although he struggles a lot along the way. He truly wants what's best for his boy, even if he isn't sure what that is. 

This is a heavy read. The abuse scenes are heavy. The emotional effects are horrible. And the learning curve along the way to recovery is a tough pill to swallow at times. It's not an easy read, but it's amazing. 

And, on top of all of it, the fear of Kintan is present throughout. 

This is a tale with princess clothes, binkies, and lots of play time. I absolutely love the way Branson cherishes Layne's little side and loves to give him what he needs. It's easy to fall in love with this couple.

Broken Boy is a stellar read. This Skyler Snow book is one hell of a beautiful hurt/comfort read. I can't wait to see what else follows in this series. 

Wild (The Lost Wolves #4) by Skye R. Richmond & Skyler Snow

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Seduce a man a couple of times, max out a couple of his credit cards, and he suddenly thinks you're soulmates.​

Ace has no plans to settle down. 

Free spirit, seducer, scammer. Ace may be a lot of things, but a good little omega isn’t one of them. Now, he’s on the run from an alpha who says he owes him his body. 

But Ace doesn’t want to belong to anyone. 

Not even the tall, blond alpha with the southern twang that makes his knees weak. This is just one more scam. One more job. 

So, why the hell hasn’t he cut and run?

Soren knows his fated mate the moment he smells him.

What he doesn’t expect is young, wild, Ace. The redhead has a way of pushing all of his buttons just right. Soren just knows he’s trouble, but the more he tries to ignore Ace the more the omega wants him it seems. 

Soren’s wolf is dying to claim his mate, but Ace is anything but agreeable. 

Can Soren show Ace fated doesn’t mean tied down, so they can find their happily ever after? 

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Wild is a thrilling Omegaverse romance. The fourth book in The Lost Wolves series, this Skye R Richmond and Skyler Snow collab is easily read as a standalone. 

Ace is an omega on the run. Luckily for him, he's discovered by Soren and taken in by the Alpha. 

Ace has always been alone, never trying to settle down and has some fear of doing so. He's a little tough to love at first, but that doesn't last long, as he's a result of his life of survival. It's delightful seeing him find his forever place and his forever family. 

Soren's pack is made up of lone wolves, providing them all a place where those have no where to go can settle. I love all the couples and kids involved. And Soren is wonderful with Ace. He's possessive yet patient, kind, caring, and loving.

Wild is a wonderful story of trust and family. And the co-authors leave us with a lovely ending. I definitely need to check out the other books in this series. Be sure to check this one out the next time you're in the mood for a super sweet and cute romance with no angst.

Healing (The Lost Wolves #3) by Skye R. Richmond & Skyler Snow

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You can’t escape your past. Not really. 

Rory should know. It was just his luck catching the wrong alpha’s eye, especially when he’s the pack Alpha who won’t take no for an answer. 

When Rory escaped with his son, he went to the one place he could hide, his baby brother’s new pack. Then he meets Graysen. His mate. He’s everything Rory never knew an alpha could be. Sweet, kind, and caring. But he doesn’t know how to accept what he’s offering. 

Can he ever get over his fear and hatred of alphas to trust his fated mate?

Graysen’s finally found his fated mate. 

And some other alpha has mistreated him. Rory is frightened, raw, and pregnant. Fate picked one hell of a time to throw them together, but Gray won’t give up.

Graysen knows Rory is his, and he’ll do anything to be there for him. But what if he can’t be what Rory needs? 

Can Rory let his guard down long enough to give them a chance?

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Healing, the third book in The Lost Wolves series, is another great omegaverse read. Skye R Richmond and Skyler Snow entertain throughout this sweet story. 

 

Grayson is weary when he discovers that Rory is his fated mate. Rory's an abused alpha, who's pregnant with his second child. 

Poor Rory is such a sweet soul. I just wanted to hug him and protect him myself. Luckily Grayson feels the same way, but it isn't an easy ride to get Rory to trust him. Grayson's patience and kindness is amazing. He's strong and protective, but has to tread gently with the broken omega. 

It's a story of fear and the inability to trust. It's a story of slowly earning one's trust and helping one to heal. 

Written in alternating 1st person pov, the reader easily gets to know both characters and their motivations. I love the author's world building and find the whole tale delightful. The series overall is a lot of fun. 

Healing is just what you'd expect; a story of healing. Skye R Richmond and Skyler Snow delight in this tale of learning to trust again. I love every moment of this book. 

Fragile (Strictly Off Limits #2) by Skyler Snow & Rheland Richmond

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Jack​
Flying out to LA to check on my son’s new relationship is one thing, but what do I do when I fall in love with his best friend Tom?​
I know Elliot wants Tom to be our buffer. I think he's meant to distract me. He definitely does that. The more I talk to Tom, the more I realize there’s more to him than a flirty, over the top persona he shows the world.​
He’s real, he’s lonely and everything about him draws me in.​

Tom​
My best friend wants me to check in on his dad. That’s it. So why am I feeling this way?​
Sure, the man’s hot, but there are plenty of gorgeous men in L.A... All I have to do is talk to him, keep him company and make sure he's occupied during his stay.
There’s just one problem; the more I get to know him the more I want him to be mine. This was never part of the plan. But I’m falling for Jack and I don’t know how to stop. I don’t want to.​
Fragile has little to no angst and lots of fluff! There is no cheating, and definitely a HEA! This a short and sweet read.

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

After loving Forbidden, I was super excited to dive into Fragile. The second book in the Strictly Off Limits series by Skyler Snow and Rheland Richmond, it's everything I hoped it would be.

In the first book, Forbidden, Elliott fell in love with his father's friend. This time Jack falls in love with his son's friend Tom. Yes, this time around we get to see Elliott's father, Jack, find love. And, yay, it's another May to December romance. Woo Hoo!

I love everything about this story. It's wonderful that their friendship is what develops first, as they naturally gravitate to one another. Their relationship is one of flirting and hot tension, followed by first times, spanking, and the struggle of coming out to one's son. There's heat and humor, sweetness and tenderness. 

Jack and Tom are two characters who are easy to love. Each man has a past that is complicated and has fully shaped them into who they are today. Jack is one who put his life aside in order to raise his son. He's bisexual, but hasn't ever been with a man. Tom, meanwhile, has a heart wrenching past, full of a homophobic family and a life on the streets. 

I love these men and the ease in which they fall in love. The two complete one another perfectly, with each bringing a sense of calm to the other. Of course, this is a story of a relationship that develops in secret, which adds a touch of light angst.

The writing is great, with alternating 1st person pov that brings the emotions out in full force. The authors excel in entwining these men with Scott and Elliott, making them ever present in this story. 

Fragile is a fantastic read. Be sure to check out this Skyler Snow and Rheland Richmond collaboration the next time you're in the mood for a sweet May to December read. You won't be disappointed. 

Forbidden (Strictly Off Limits #1) by Skyler Snow & Rheland Richmond

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Everyone knows you don't date your best friend's son. Right?

Scott

I would never do something like that…

But when my best friend asks me if his son could stay for a few weeks until he got on his feet, the plan wasn’t to fall for him.

I know I should stay away from Elliot. He's half my age and I’m not even sure he’s gay.

But no matter how hard I try, all I can think about is making Elliot mine.

Elliot

I've known Scott all my life. He's been there for me and my dad countless times.

So why do I suddenly have such a huge crush on him?

Seeing him after my years away in college has changed everything. I can't stop looking at him. I can't stop thinking about him. His whole vibe screams Daddy and I'm officially confused.

Am I falling in love with my dad's best friend?

My Rating - 4 Stars!

Forbidden, the first book in the Strictly Off Limits series, is an enjoyable read by Skyler Snow and Rheland Richmond. 

If you enjoy age gap romances, you will love this father's best friend story. Elliott is off to stay with his father's friend, Scott, as his new job is nearby. Cue the fun, as the attraction is instant. I like that their attraction is new, despite having known one another for years. Elliott has grown up, allowing Scott to see him as the man he now is, and Elliott is suddenly seeing Scott from new eyes. 

Their story is full of intense want. And of course, the forbidden aspect is always there. They don't jump right into bed, instead developing this new part of their friendship first and working out their feelings. 

This story includes some Daddy play, but nothing heavy. It seemed to come out of nowhere, but I just went with it, since Scott screams Daddy. Their story also includes some pleasurable sexual exploration, as Scott teaches the young Elliott some things.

Written in alternating 1st person pov, the reader is able to get into the mindset of both men. The characters are both charming, their chemistry is strong, and they make for a fabulous couple. The tension between the two jumps off the pages, and the reader will fall in love with this couple.

If you are looking for a serious forbidden element however, this book isn't for you. The forbidden aspect is certainly present, but it's a surprisingly low angst read. 

Forbidden is a fabulous May to December romance. The authors excel in developing this forbidden romance into a riveting tale. It's perfect when you're in the mood for something light and fluffy. As for now, I am excited to see what comes next in this series. 

Betrayed (The Lost Wolves #1) by Skye R. Richmond & Skyler Snow

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Blurb

Dominik is a man without a home.

After everything he holds dear is stolen from him by the one person he thought would never betray him, Dominik leaves the only home he’s ever known and the pack that he was raised to lead.

The choice is easy… or maybe there isn’t one.

After wandering, Dom finally finds a place that makes him want to put down roots. Along with his best friend, the only one to stand by him, they create a pack like no other. One where everyone is welcome. 

He has a home, now all Dom wants is a quiet life… that is, until he meets Elias.

Dom never thought he would find another home, but maybe fate has a plan and he’s right where he’s supposed to be.

This series has little to no angst, and lots and lots of fluff! Absolutely no cheating. If you want angst this is not the series for you. These are 25k short and sweet reads

Review 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Betrayed, the first book in The Lost Wolves series by Skye Richmond, is a sweet feel-good mpreg romance.

Dominick is part of a large pack of wolf shifters who are new to town, trying to establish a new life for themselves. From the first time fated mates Dominick and Elias meet, I was totally hooked. And then it just gets better. Elias going into heat is a thrilling scene. And there's nesting!

The writing is great, both easy and pleasent, flowing well and keeping me entertained throughout.

I love Betrayed. This Skye Richmond read is super fun and fluffy. It's a short and quick delightful gem.