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Morally Gray Daddies: Dirty Daddies 2024 Anthologies
These Daddies know what they want…and nothing will stand in their way.
Good men ask for permission. Good men don’t just take what they want.
But these aren’t good men. They take and they claim without regard for social niceties—or the law. When they set their sights on the woman they want, there is no measure too drastic, no punishment too devious, to keep her by their side.
Forever.
Good men ask for permission. Good men don’t just take what they want.
But these aren’t good men. They take and they claim without regard for social niceties—or the law. When they set their sights on the woman they want, there is no measure too drastic, no punishment too devious, to keep her by their side.
Forever.
672 pages, Paperback
Published December 4, 2024
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Alta Hensley
122 books2,487 followersAlta Hensley is a NYT & USA Today bestselling author of dark romance where the villain always gets the happily ever after.
Twisted, clever, and occasionally unhinged, her books deliver morally gray anti-heroes, sharp-tongued heroines, and happily ever afters that taste even sweeter after a little ruin. With a signature blend of grit, wit, and heat, Alta’s stories prove one thing: Villains deserve love too.
Alta lives on the foggy coast of Oregon with her husband, two daughters, and a pair of dogs who think they’re in charge. When she’s not writing redemption for the irredeemable, she’s walking the coastline or sipping craft beer in eccentric little bars that feel like they belong in her books.
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Twisted, clever, and occasionally unhinged, her books deliver morally gray anti-heroes, sharp-tongued heroines, and happily ever afters that taste even sweeter after a little ruin. With a signature blend of grit, wit, and heat, Alta’s stories prove one thing: Villains deserve love too.
Alta lives on the foggy coast of Oregon with her husband, two daughters, and a pair of dogs who think they’re in charge. When she’s not writing redemption for the irredeemable, she’s walking the coastline or sipping craft beer in eccentric little bars that feel like they belong in her books.
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October 21, 2024
The Dirty Daddies Anthologies are always a lot of fun to read,and now that they’re on Apple Books too,i pre-ordered the lot of them.
Since i love my Daddies not only a little dirty,but with a bit of morally gray too,i was véry happy when this particular anthology landed in my inbox,i can tell you thát!
4🌟Sinistre Ange’s Daddy’s Bad Blood is the story of Clara and Gio. You remember them,right?
From Daddy’s Mad Love? Clara is Hailey’s bestie,and Gio is Jack’s cousin.
After she failed to help Hailey escape Jack’s clutches,she decided to direct her attention to steal from the rich in order to give to the poor.
And if some of those being robbed included Jack’s family,that was because they could miss the money….right?
But Gio was on the case,and it wasn’t before long that he caught her in the act.
A solid punishment from him,and Tomas,wasn’t the only thing she got,though….
Delicious little gem,with a tantalizing teaser of Tomas’s story!
3🌟Alta Hensley’s Finders Keepers is the story of Maya,who’s been sold by her father to pay his debts.
On her way from Russia to the States with 2 other girls,the ship they’re on is taken over by the 3 brothers Cullen,who kill the crew and take everything,including the women.
Once on land,they divide their loot,and each of the men take a woman,which means Maya ends up with Erik.
He seems stern,but at the same time,he’s caring,and that confuses her because all she ever had was stern and painful punishments.
When it becomes clear he’s taking her to his home to keep,she tries to find her way to freedom.
But after a very painful experience at his neighbor’s house,she starts to see him for the man he is…..
Not exactly a Daddy story,but morally gray? Yes.
4🌟Shane Starrett’s Takers and Taken tells the story of Aubrey,who’s besties with Sonja,daughter of a crime lord gone astray.
And Derrick,a “problem solver” who has a “side business” where he takes young women that show potential to become perfect slaves.
Being asked to show Sonja’s father he needs to get back in line by torturing his daughter,he sees that potential in Aubrey too…
But when she offers him to take Sonja’s place to be tortured,she’s taken him by surprise.
A very pleasant one,though….so when he takes her with him,he knows exactly what he’s going to do with her.
A very delicious morally gray little gem by an author i would love to see more of on Apple Books!
4🌟Rayanna Jamison’s Dirty Little Secrets tells the story of what happens when Three Rivers’ bad boy Damon gets out of prison after 6 years.
Having served those years without any word from his babygirl Sabrina was hard,but knowing she left town to pursue her dreams in Hollywood straight after he was locked up,was worse.
So,he’s come back to Three Rivers,knowing that’s where she’ll go after the real story of her past hits the news.
Because he wants revenge,he wants her to hurt as badly as he did.
Sabrina came back to Three Rivers to hide from the press,and she hopes her fiancé Fin,the man that was there when she needed someone to lean on,will join her soon.
And she needs him to,badly,because Damon just found her….
An interesting story with a few twists that turn everything upside down.
2🌟Emily Tilton’s Ignoble Daddy tells the story of how Emily ended up in the Bad Girl Program,to be given to a Sponsor Daddy.
She stole money from Selecta,the company she worked for in London,and was caught.
Having to choose between prison and 6 months in the Bad Girl Program to be reformed,she took the last option.
After receiving intensive training by Daddy Victor,she was handed into Lord Adrian’s care.
She was moved into an apartment,and with the exception of two punishment sessions,left to her own devices while Daddy Adrian went about his shady business.
How she managed to catch feelings for a man that couldn’t even be bothered with aftercare,remains a mystery to me…..
4🌟Kate Oliver’s Avenging Ana tell the story of how Patrick took Ana away from her abusive father,and gave her a life she’d never dreamed she’d have.
Ana’s father had been borrowing money from not only the Irish mob,but most everyone he could,and never repaid anyone.
But Declan’s had enough,so Patrick is given the job to collect every cent he owes them.
When the *rsehole gives him his daughter Ana as payment instead,it takes all of Patrick’s strenght not to kill him there and then.
The sweet girl is terrified of him,and what he’ll do,so Patrick’s first job is to make her feel safe and cared for.
His other job is to make her father regret everything he’s done to her….
And once the wives of the other men,better known as the little brats,finally get a chance to meet her,Ana finds out she finally has friends,too!
A fun story with a sad undertone that was wiped away by Ana’s morally gray Daddy and his friends.
Since i love my Daddies not only a little dirty,but with a bit of morally gray too,i was véry happy when this particular anthology landed in my inbox,i can tell you thát!
4🌟Sinistre Ange’s Daddy’s Bad Blood is the story of Clara and Gio. You remember them,right?
From Daddy’s Mad Love? Clara is Hailey’s bestie,and Gio is Jack’s cousin.
After she failed to help Hailey escape Jack’s clutches,she decided to direct her attention to steal from the rich in order to give to the poor.
And if some of those being robbed included Jack’s family,that was because they could miss the money….right?
But Gio was on the case,and it wasn’t before long that he caught her in the act.
A solid punishment from him,and Tomas,wasn’t the only thing she got,though….
Delicious little gem,with a tantalizing teaser of Tomas’s story!
3🌟Alta Hensley’s Finders Keepers is the story of Maya,who’s been sold by her father to pay his debts.
On her way from Russia to the States with 2 other girls,the ship they’re on is taken over by the 3 brothers Cullen,who kill the crew and take everything,including the women.
Once on land,they divide their loot,and each of the men take a woman,which means Maya ends up with Erik.
He seems stern,but at the same time,he’s caring,and that confuses her because all she ever had was stern and painful punishments.
When it becomes clear he’s taking her to his home to keep,she tries to find her way to freedom.
But after a very painful experience at his neighbor’s house,she starts to see him for the man he is…..
Not exactly a Daddy story,but morally gray? Yes.
4🌟Shane Starrett’s Takers and Taken tells the story of Aubrey,who’s besties with Sonja,daughter of a crime lord gone astray.
And Derrick,a “problem solver” who has a “side business” where he takes young women that show potential to become perfect slaves.
Being asked to show Sonja’s father he needs to get back in line by torturing his daughter,he sees that potential in Aubrey too…
But when she offers him to take Sonja’s place to be tortured,she’s taken him by surprise.
A very pleasant one,though….so when he takes her with him,he knows exactly what he’s going to do with her.
A very delicious morally gray little gem by an author i would love to see more of on Apple Books!
4🌟Rayanna Jamison’s Dirty Little Secrets tells the story of what happens when Three Rivers’ bad boy Damon gets out of prison after 6 years.
Having served those years without any word from his babygirl Sabrina was hard,but knowing she left town to pursue her dreams in Hollywood straight after he was locked up,was worse.
So,he’s come back to Three Rivers,knowing that’s where she’ll go after the real story of her past hits the news.
Because he wants revenge,he wants her to hurt as badly as he did.
Sabrina came back to Three Rivers to hide from the press,and she hopes her fiancé Fin,the man that was there when she needed someone to lean on,will join her soon.
And she needs him to,badly,because Damon just found her….
An interesting story with a few twists that turn everything upside down.
2🌟Emily Tilton’s Ignoble Daddy tells the story of how Emily ended up in the Bad Girl Program,to be given to a Sponsor Daddy.
She stole money from Selecta,the company she worked for in London,and was caught.
Having to choose between prison and 6 months in the Bad Girl Program to be reformed,she took the last option.
After receiving intensive training by Daddy Victor,she was handed into Lord Adrian’s care.
She was moved into an apartment,and with the exception of two punishment sessions,left to her own devices while Daddy Adrian went about his shady business.
How she managed to catch feelings for a man that couldn’t even be bothered with aftercare,remains a mystery to me…..
4🌟Kate Oliver’s Avenging Ana tell the story of how Patrick took Ana away from her abusive father,and gave her a life she’d never dreamed she’d have.
Ana’s father had been borrowing money from not only the Irish mob,but most everyone he could,and never repaid anyone.
But Declan’s had enough,so Patrick is given the job to collect every cent he owes them.
When the *rsehole gives him his daughter Ana as payment instead,it takes all of Patrick’s strenght not to kill him there and then.
The sweet girl is terrified of him,and what he’ll do,so Patrick’s first job is to make her feel safe and cared for.
His other job is to make her father regret everything he’s done to her….
And once the wives of the other men,better known as the little brats,finally get a chance to meet her,Ana finds out she finally has friends,too!
A fun story with a sad undertone that was wiped away by Ana’s morally gray Daddy and his friends.
November 12, 2024
Disclaimer: This review is only for one story.
Finders Keepers - Alta Hensley - 4 stars!
Maya is sold to pay for debts and gets lucky when the boat she’s on to her unknown future is intercepted. She’s claimed by Erik but she’s unsure if he’ll be any better than where she was going.
I liked this even though there was a part that made me extremely uncomfortable 😂. Maya was a badass and I loved her strength in the face of so much hardship. Erik was a quieter protector and I wish he’d had one POV chapter because it would have been nice to know his inner self. But I loved the way he ended up loving Maya.
Alta always writes great dark romance and even though I’d classify this as daddy light, it was smutty and fun!
Finders Keepers - Alta Hensley - 4 stars!
Maya is sold to pay for debts and gets lucky when the boat she’s on to her unknown future is intercepted. She’s claimed by Erik but she’s unsure if he’ll be any better than where she was going.
“…You’re mine now. Finders keepers, remember?”
I liked this even though there was a part that made me extremely uncomfortable 😂. Maya was a badass and I loved her strength in the face of so much hardship. Erik was a quieter protector and I wish he’d had one POV chapter because it would have been nice to know his inner self. But I loved the way he ended up loving Maya.
“Because I love you, Maya. I love you for the strong woman that you are. I love you for your past. I love you for your present. And I want to love you always for your future.”
Alta always writes great dark romance and even though I’d classify this as daddy light, it was smutty and fun!
October 20, 2024
3 I liked,3 I didn't
I'll start with the ones I liked.I loved" Avenging Ana" by Kate Oliver.It was Irish Syndicate.Continuation of a series I have and truly enjoy."Daddy's Bad Blood" by Sinistre Ange is the 2nd book in a historical mafia series.Darkish but good." Dirty Little Secret" by Rayanna Jameson is angsty,a little heart-wrenching but good.Now for the ones I didn't like."Her Ignoble Daddy"by Emily Tilton was not my thing.The plot was weird and the story had way too much humiliation/degradation to be anything but uncomfortable. " Finders Keepers" by Alta Hensley disappointed me because I usually enjoy her work.The Hucow stuff turned me off completely. "Takers and Taken" by Shane Starrett glorified human trafficking. No thanks.So half of the stories were good.It was worth the price for the Kate Oliver story alone.
I'll start with the ones I liked.I loved" Avenging Ana" by Kate Oliver.It was Irish Syndicate.Continuation of a series I have and truly enjoy."Daddy's Bad Blood" by Sinistre Ange is the 2nd book in a historical mafia series.Darkish but good." Dirty Little Secret" by Rayanna Jameson is angsty,a little heart-wrenching but good.Now for the ones I didn't like."Her Ignoble Daddy"by Emily Tilton was not my thing.The plot was weird and the story had way too much humiliation/degradation to be anything but uncomfortable. " Finders Keepers" by Alta Hensley disappointed me because I usually enjoy her work.The Hucow stuff turned me off completely. "Takers and Taken" by Shane Starrett glorified human trafficking. No thanks.So half of the stories were good.It was worth the price for the Kate Oliver story alone.
October 18, 2024
This anthology was so yummy. I absolutely loved reading these steamy, intense and quickly paced stories. They feature intriguing characters, incredible chemistry and enticing storylines that keep you highly entertained and enjoying all the sizzle and feels.
October 28, 2024
Maybe Gray but really different
You have to love the stories in this book set. They are certainly Morally Gray but very different in the style of each writer and each story. Shane Starrett gives us a bit of BDSM sadism/masochism in his different story and Kate Oliver delivers a wonderful addition to her Mafia stories with Patrick and Ana coming together.
Of course all the books are great in their own way and round out this great anthology. The writers are to be congratulated on their wonderful stories.
More than worth the read for any person who likes their books on the gray side.
You have to love the stories in this book set. They are certainly Morally Gray but very different in the style of each writer and each story. Shane Starrett gives us a bit of BDSM sadism/masochism in his different story and Kate Oliver delivers a wonderful addition to her Mafia stories with Patrick and Ana coming together.
Of course all the books are great in their own way and round out this great anthology. The writers are to be congratulated on their wonderful stories.
More than worth the read for any person who likes their books on the gray side.
October 18, 2024
Daddy’s Bad Blood by Sinistre Ange
Clara was working at the police precinct and of a night time, stole from the mob and donated the money to the shelter to feed those in need. When Giovanni met Clara, he was attracted to her and knew that one day she would be his. There was a thief who was taking their money and their alcohol and Gio he had to do something about it, and when he discovered that the thief was Clara, she had to be taught a lesson. She was forced into a marriage to Gio, she learned to love him, and they go onto have their own own version of a happily ever after.
Finders Keepers by Alta Hensley
Maya was on her way to an unknown future when the boat she was on was attacked and the men taking her and two other women from Russia to Seattle to a future where she wasn’t sure if it was as a bride bought and paid for or if she was being trafficked as a sex worker. Erik and his brothers robbed the boat and took the girls, where they each went with a brother. Maya struggled with being with Erik and together they made a life through hard work and determination and go on to their own kind of happily ever after.
Takers and Taken by Shane Starrett
Derrick was a horrible man who took what he wanted and dealt with it how he would benefit from it the most profitable way he could. HE was assigned a job to teach a man a lesson by hurting the man’s daughter, but he took the opportunity to do more, Aubrey was staying with her friend who was the daughter that had to be shown to be hurt to teach the father a lesson. Aubrey had future struggles ahead of her. This is not the kind of story that I enjoy, but there are those who do. I’m sure you will enjoy this book.
Dirty Little Secrets By Rayanna Jamison
We are back in Three Rivers again, this time, it’s after the shakedown of the corruption of the leaders of the town and all the secrets have come to light. Damon has served six years of his eight years sentence in prison, he has plans for revenge on the woman that he loved, and who abandoned him when he was incarcerated. Sabrina was his baby girl but she had a life while he didn’t. The story was a twisted form of revenge and a twisted desire. They worked it all out and went on to plan they happily ever after.
Her Ignoble Daddy by Emily Tilton
This was a different story, but I still enjoyed reading it, it was full of heat and BDSM action. Emily worked for Selecta which was a big company both in the US and in the UK she escaped to the UK for a better career option, but she was still almost starving on the pittance that she was paid. She found a bank account that didn’t really exist and decided that since it was there, she would take it, after she transferred the funds into her bank account, she went home, but when she came back to work on the Monday she was called into her supervisors office and told that she either went to jail for five years or she participated in the Bad Girl Program facility where she would undertake a rehabilitation course that lasted six months where she would be treated like a little girl and she would have a sponsor daddy to look after her. She chose to have the rehabilitation and was taken away to a facility where her care would be through the Selecta Arrangements app, and her Training Sponsor Daddy ended up being Lord Adrian Mallory. They both got along well and eventually they settle down to their roles and they had a happy for now relationship.
Avenging Ana by Kate Oliver
Patrick was assigned at the job to collect money from a client who owed the Irish mob, but were also borrowing from the other branches of the mafia, and when he was confronted, he offered his daughter in place of the $500,000 that he owed. Patrick took her only because he wanted to save her from whatever other fate that her father had for her. Anastasia, or she preferred to be called Ana was terrified of her father and his guards, and when her father sold her to Patrick, she was beyond scared. It took some time and patience, but Patrick showed her that she was safe, and she could do whatever she wanted. They develop feelings for each other and eventually they go and live happily ever after as a Daddy and his Little girl.
I was given an advanced copy of this book to read and I am reviewing with my honest and fair opinion.
Clara was working at the police precinct and of a night time, stole from the mob and donated the money to the shelter to feed those in need. When Giovanni met Clara, he was attracted to her and knew that one day she would be his. There was a thief who was taking their money and their alcohol and Gio he had to do something about it, and when he discovered that the thief was Clara, she had to be taught a lesson. She was forced into a marriage to Gio, she learned to love him, and they go onto have their own own version of a happily ever after.
Finders Keepers by Alta Hensley
Maya was on her way to an unknown future when the boat she was on was attacked and the men taking her and two other women from Russia to Seattle to a future where she wasn’t sure if it was as a bride bought and paid for or if she was being trafficked as a sex worker. Erik and his brothers robbed the boat and took the girls, where they each went with a brother. Maya struggled with being with Erik and together they made a life through hard work and determination and go on to their own kind of happily ever after.
Takers and Taken by Shane Starrett
Derrick was a horrible man who took what he wanted and dealt with it how he would benefit from it the most profitable way he could. HE was assigned a job to teach a man a lesson by hurting the man’s daughter, but he took the opportunity to do more, Aubrey was staying with her friend who was the daughter that had to be shown to be hurt to teach the father a lesson. Aubrey had future struggles ahead of her. This is not the kind of story that I enjoy, but there are those who do. I’m sure you will enjoy this book.
Dirty Little Secrets By Rayanna Jamison
We are back in Three Rivers again, this time, it’s after the shakedown of the corruption of the leaders of the town and all the secrets have come to light. Damon has served six years of his eight years sentence in prison, he has plans for revenge on the woman that he loved, and who abandoned him when he was incarcerated. Sabrina was his baby girl but she had a life while he didn’t. The story was a twisted form of revenge and a twisted desire. They worked it all out and went on to plan they happily ever after.
Her Ignoble Daddy by Emily Tilton
This was a different story, but I still enjoyed reading it, it was full of heat and BDSM action. Emily worked for Selecta which was a big company both in the US and in the UK she escaped to the UK for a better career option, but she was still almost starving on the pittance that she was paid. She found a bank account that didn’t really exist and decided that since it was there, she would take it, after she transferred the funds into her bank account, she went home, but when she came back to work on the Monday she was called into her supervisors office and told that she either went to jail for five years or she participated in the Bad Girl Program facility where she would undertake a rehabilitation course that lasted six months where she would be treated like a little girl and she would have a sponsor daddy to look after her. She chose to have the rehabilitation and was taken away to a facility where her care would be through the Selecta Arrangements app, and her Training Sponsor Daddy ended up being Lord Adrian Mallory. They both got along well and eventually they settle down to their roles and they had a happy for now relationship.
Avenging Ana by Kate Oliver
Patrick was assigned at the job to collect money from a client who owed the Irish mob, but were also borrowing from the other branches of the mafia, and when he was confronted, he offered his daughter in place of the $500,000 that he owed. Patrick took her only because he wanted to save her from whatever other fate that her father had for her. Anastasia, or she preferred to be called Ana was terrified of her father and his guards, and when her father sold her to Patrick, she was beyond scared. It took some time and patience, but Patrick showed her that she was safe, and she could do whatever she wanted. They develop feelings for each other and eventually they go and live happily ever after as a Daddy and his Little girl.
I was given an advanced copy of this book to read and I am reviewing with my honest and fair opinion.
October 19, 2024
Morally Gray Daddies ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Great collection with Daddies but only one actual age play story. Steamy scenes, morally gray men, and strong women. I did receive an ARC and this is my honest opinion.
Daddy’s Bad Blood ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐��
Oh such a good one! Clara is a thief stealing from the mafia-just small things. And when she is caught, Gio is the one teaching her a lesson. Sexy, dominate, and obsessed with Clara, Gio certainly doesn’t mind. Clara is not as excited! Steam, morally gray characters, and feisty underestimated females. What’s not to love?! Although maybe one day Sinistre will write a bonus scene about Clara having to show Gio exactly what she did with his pocket watch. 😈
Finders Keepers ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Erik and Maya meet when Erik and his brothers are robbing the boat that Maya and two other wel men are on. Unfortunately they are the haul. The brothers split up the “haul” and Maya is left to wonder if life with Erik is going to be better or worse than what she was expecting. This was a great story and I really enjoyed the steamy scenes, especially at the farm they stopped at. A satisfying HEA to go along with it.
Takers and Taken ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Aubrey is a mostly carefree young woman who gets put and then taken into a situation that is so very different from what she was expecting. Derrick is the one who takes her there. This was well written and probably the darkest story so far. There are some intense scenes, so I would advise you read trigger warnings first. Steamy, steamy scenes but the four stars is because there isn’t really a HEA. A potential for one, but not one you read about here. It’s just not my favorite way to end a story.
Dirty Little Secrets ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Well that one just ripped my heart out and then put it back together. Damon just got out of jail and is wanting revenge on the woman who broke his heart. Unknown to him their other best friend Fin is on his way to the house as well. This story had twists I did see coming and it was so good. The heartache and the sadness were so real I just had tears running down my face for most of the story. Soooo good! And there is the happily ever after I love and adore.
Her Ignoble Daddy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Another great story! Emily stole from her company so in punishment she is sent to the Bad Girl Program by Selecta. Adrian is the Daddy who chooses her. Emily and Adrian were a fantastic couple with some amazing chemistry. This one actually has some age play and the delicious punishments that this author is known for. Loved the story and can’t wait for more!
Avenging Ana ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Patrick is in the mafia and goes to a man’s house to collect the money owed. The man offers up his daughter, Ana, instead. Patrick of course takes her out of that horrible situation. And it was a wonderful story of patience and healing. Oh Ana was so strong to be able to stay herself through what she went through with her dad. And Patrick was the absolute gentleman as he waited for her to be ready to accept him. So wonderful and beautiful. If you’ve read the rest of the series it will also be a great chance to catch up with some beloved characters. Not as many steamy scenes but still soo good.
Great collection with Daddies but only one actual age play story. Steamy scenes, morally gray men, and strong women. I did receive an ARC and this is my honest opinion.
Daddy’s Bad Blood ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐��
Oh such a good one! Clara is a thief stealing from the mafia-just small things. And when she is caught, Gio is the one teaching her a lesson. Sexy, dominate, and obsessed with Clara, Gio certainly doesn’t mind. Clara is not as excited! Steam, morally gray characters, and feisty underestimated females. What’s not to love?! Although maybe one day Sinistre will write a bonus scene about Clara having to show Gio exactly what she did with his pocket watch. 😈
Finders Keepers ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Erik and Maya meet when Erik and his brothers are robbing the boat that Maya and two other wel men are on. Unfortunately they are the haul. The brothers split up the “haul” and Maya is left to wonder if life with Erik is going to be better or worse than what she was expecting. This was a great story and I really enjoyed the steamy scenes, especially at the farm they stopped at. A satisfying HEA to go along with it.
Takers and Taken ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Aubrey is a mostly carefree young woman who gets put and then taken into a situation that is so very different from what she was expecting. Derrick is the one who takes her there. This was well written and probably the darkest story so far. There are some intense scenes, so I would advise you read trigger warnings first. Steamy, steamy scenes but the four stars is because there isn’t really a HEA. A potential for one, but not one you read about here. It’s just not my favorite way to end a story.
Dirty Little Secrets ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Well that one just ripped my heart out and then put it back together. Damon just got out of jail and is wanting revenge on the woman who broke his heart. Unknown to him their other best friend Fin is on his way to the house as well. This story had twists I did see coming and it was so good. The heartache and the sadness were so real I just had tears running down my face for most of the story. Soooo good! And there is the happily ever after I love and adore.
Her Ignoble Daddy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Another great story! Emily stole from her company so in punishment she is sent to the Bad Girl Program by Selecta. Adrian is the Daddy who chooses her. Emily and Adrian were a fantastic couple with some amazing chemistry. This one actually has some age play and the delicious punishments that this author is known for. Loved the story and can’t wait for more!
Avenging Ana ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Patrick is in the mafia and goes to a man’s house to collect the money owed. The man offers up his daughter, Ana, instead. Patrick of course takes her out of that horrible situation. And it was a wonderful story of patience and healing. Oh Ana was so strong to be able to stay herself through what she went through with her dad. And Patrick was the absolute gentleman as he waited for her to be ready to accept him. So wonderful and beautiful. If you’ve read the rest of the series it will also be a great chance to catch up with some beloved characters. Not as many steamy scenes but still soo good.
October 23, 2024
I didn't read all the stories.
Daddy’s Bad Blood – Sinistre Ange {Morally Grey Mafia Daddies #2}
I love that Clara is sassy and sharp. She has been a very bad girl. Stealing from the DeNardos was not a wise choice but they had enough. Like a Robin Hood femme fatal. Gio has noticed the missing money, liquor, and his pocket watch. He is going to catch the thief and make him pay. However, he is in for a surprise, the thief if Clara. She isn’t really being too bad. She was just trying to protect her cousin Hailey. I love how Clara was always one step ahead of Gio, well till one distraction. He fights her attraction to him but let’s face it, she was hooked. Gio was drawn to her. Always keeping watch, protecting her. I thought it was sweet. I need to read the first book in the series, Daddy’s Mad Love to know more about Jack and Hailey. And I am looking forward to Tomas’ story as well.
Dirty Little Secrets – Rayanna Jamison {Three Rivers Daddy #4}
Damon was the bad boy of Three Rivers. Sabrina was the angel. One mistake sent Damon to jail, but Sabrina got away. Then everything crashed for her. Now she was back trying to clear her head and fight the past. Damon wanted to hurt Sabrina like he was hurt. I have to say this one is darker than more of the Three River stories. I get the Damon was angry with what happened. A scared kid in jail, no one who cared on the outside. But man, he takes a lot out on Sabrina. I get her wanting to leave the town, but did she really deserve the wrath. And then we have Fin. He was the rich kid that was friends to them both. But we learn a whole lot more. WOW!!! I did see any of that coming. Holy Moly!!! It felt erotic and dirty. The town had major problems. If you read any of the other books in the series, you know. Thank goodness these three could finally work through it and work to heal.
Avenging Ana – Kate Oliver {Syndicate Kings #5.5}
Patrick is the newest member to rise to the top tier. He has been working for the Syndicate for a while and has earned his promotion. Ana’s father is a horrible man. I can’t believe how he treats his daughter. When Patrick comes to collect on a debt, Ana’s father offers her up. But Patrick isn’t taking Ana to clear a debt. He is going to save her from an evil man and give her a good life. I love that the other wives (littles) are always on Patrick. He has such a soft spot for them all. He is a good man and would protect Ana with all he has. It takes a lot for Ana to trust. The abuse she has been through. It takes a patient man and a loving heart. Patrick has that in spades. With the other wives help, they show her that being with Patrick is safe. I do love a more sweeter story at times. I need to go back and read about the others.
Daddy’s Bad Blood – Sinistre Ange {Morally Grey Mafia Daddies #2}
I love that Clara is sassy and sharp. She has been a very bad girl. Stealing from the DeNardos was not a wise choice but they had enough. Like a Robin Hood femme fatal. Gio has noticed the missing money, liquor, and his pocket watch. He is going to catch the thief and make him pay. However, he is in for a surprise, the thief if Clara. She isn’t really being too bad. She was just trying to protect her cousin Hailey. I love how Clara was always one step ahead of Gio, well till one distraction. He fights her attraction to him but let’s face it, she was hooked. Gio was drawn to her. Always keeping watch, protecting her. I thought it was sweet. I need to read the first book in the series, Daddy’s Mad Love to know more about Jack and Hailey. And I am looking forward to Tomas’ story as well.
Dirty Little Secrets – Rayanna Jamison {Three Rivers Daddy #4}
Damon was the bad boy of Three Rivers. Sabrina was the angel. One mistake sent Damon to jail, but Sabrina got away. Then everything crashed for her. Now she was back trying to clear her head and fight the past. Damon wanted to hurt Sabrina like he was hurt. I have to say this one is darker than more of the Three River stories. I get the Damon was angry with what happened. A scared kid in jail, no one who cared on the outside. But man, he takes a lot out on Sabrina. I get her wanting to leave the town, but did she really deserve the wrath. And then we have Fin. He was the rich kid that was friends to them both. But we learn a whole lot more. WOW!!! I did see any of that coming. Holy Moly!!! It felt erotic and dirty. The town had major problems. If you read any of the other books in the series, you know. Thank goodness these three could finally work through it and work to heal.
Avenging Ana – Kate Oliver {Syndicate Kings #5.5}
Patrick is the newest member to rise to the top tier. He has been working for the Syndicate for a while and has earned his promotion. Ana’s father is a horrible man. I can’t believe how he treats his daughter. When Patrick comes to collect on a debt, Ana’s father offers her up. But Patrick isn’t taking Ana to clear a debt. He is going to save her from an evil man and give her a good life. I love that the other wives (littles) are always on Patrick. He has such a soft spot for them all. He is a good man and would protect Ana with all he has. It takes a lot for Ana to trust. The abuse she has been through. It takes a patient man and a loving heart. Patrick has that in spades. With the other wives help, they show her that being with Patrick is safe. I do love a more sweeter story at times. I need to go back and read about the others.
November 16, 2024
I have issues with this being marketed as “Morally Gray”. It’s not…. Other than perhaps Sinister’s story ( dark grey maybe) and definitely Kate’s story (classic morally gray and smexy AF) and POSSIBLY Alta’s story (gray and mysterious) these “Daddies” aren’t morally gray. They’re morally black.
The thing is, I liked them all. Except one. One story horrified me so much I had to stop reading it and get the cliffnotes version from a friend who’d read it. (If you know me, you know I very rarely DNF a book or story. I have OCD and my brain won’t let me move on if I don’t know what happened.) I admit, I took a star off the rating for that story even being included in this anthology. Other than that story, I enjoyed it. (Te other is for having an anthology of this nature with absolutely no content warnings whatsoever) So, let’s begin, shall we?
4⭐️ Daddy’s Bad Blood - Sinistre Ange - this author I knew was going to push my boundaries, and she did. But she also gave me a delicious morally gray hero, bad@$$ heroine, and an HEA to swoon over. Well done Ms. Ange. Well done!
3⭐️ - Finders Keepers - Alta Hensley - this story wasn’t my normal style and parts of it put me off, but it also kept me intrigued and wanting more. I would have liked more of a glimpse into our hero’s thoughts but honestly, if I’d gotten that it might have detracted from my experience. Overall, it was good.
0⭐️ Takers and Taken - Shane Starrett - Honestly, this story should not be in a morally gray romance anthology. Not only is it straight darkness, but it’s not a romance. There is nothing endearing about the “hero”. He is evil, he has a hideous soul, the way he met the heroine is the stuff nightmares are made of. Nothing about him is smexy in any way and there is no HEA. It bothers me that each story in this anthology doesn’t have content warnings but when I went into this story blind it sent me spiraling. This story should NEVER be published without warning readers of what they are getting into. And no HEA? In and anthology that has a blurb that says, “When they set their sights on the woman they want, there is no measure too drastic, no punishment too devious, to keep her by their side. Forever.” This story was so horrific that I’m scared I might never be able to read another Shane book without thinking about this book and setting it aside in fear. This story does NOT belong in this anthology in my opinion.
Dirty Little Secrets - Rayanna Jamison (I skipped this story for now so I could catch up on the stories before it. I’ll be back to review when I read it.)
Her Ignoble Daddy - Emily Tilton - (I had to take a break before reading this one, so I’ll be back with the review for it too.)
5⭐️ - Avenging Ana - Kate Oliver - Easily the best story in the anthology, Kate Oliver brings us back into the world of the Irish Mafia and she totally slayed with this story! I think Patrick might be my favorite hero of the series now! Morally Gray, Delicious, and absolutely perfect, this story was literally EVERYTHING!
The thing is, I liked them all. Except one. One story horrified me so much I had to stop reading it and get the cliffnotes version from a friend who’d read it. (If you know me, you know I very rarely DNF a book or story. I have OCD and my brain won’t let me move on if I don’t know what happened.) I admit, I took a star off the rating for that story even being included in this anthology. Other than that story, I enjoyed it. (Te other is for having an anthology of this nature with absolutely no content warnings whatsoever) So, let’s begin, shall we?
4⭐️ Daddy’s Bad Blood - Sinistre Ange - this author I knew was going to push my boundaries, and she did. But she also gave me a delicious morally gray hero, bad@$$ heroine, and an HEA to swoon over. Well done Ms. Ange. Well done!
3⭐️ - Finders Keepers - Alta Hensley - this story wasn’t my normal style and parts of it put me off, but it also kept me intrigued and wanting more. I would have liked more of a glimpse into our hero’s thoughts but honestly, if I’d gotten that it might have detracted from my experience. Overall, it was good.
0⭐️ Takers and Taken - Shane Starrett - Honestly, this story should not be in a morally gray romance anthology. Not only is it straight darkness, but it’s not a romance. There is nothing endearing about the “hero”. He is evil, he has a hideous soul, the way he met the heroine is the stuff nightmares are made of. Nothing about him is smexy in any way and there is no HEA. It bothers me that each story in this anthology doesn’t have content warnings but when I went into this story blind it sent me spiraling. This story should NEVER be published without warning readers of what they are getting into. And no HEA? In and anthology that has a blurb that says, “When they set their sights on the woman they want, there is no measure too drastic, no punishment too devious, to keep her by their side. Forever.” This story was so horrific that I’m scared I might never be able to read another Shane book without thinking about this book and setting it aside in fear. This story does NOT belong in this anthology in my opinion.
Dirty Little Secrets - Rayanna Jamison (I skipped this story for now so I could catch up on the stories before it. I’ll be back to review when I read it.)
Her Ignoble Daddy - Emily Tilton - (I had to take a break before reading this one, so I’ll be back with the review for it too.)
5⭐️ - Avenging Ana - Kate Oliver - Easily the best story in the anthology, Kate Oliver brings us back into the world of the Irish Mafia and she totally slayed with this story! I think Patrick might be my favorite hero of the series now! Morally Gray, Delicious, and absolutely perfect, this story was literally EVERYTHING!
January 20, 2025
○ DADDY'S BAD BLOOD By SINISTRE ANGE
Clara is Hailey's best friend. She originally tried to rescue Hailey from being forced to marry Jack but Hailey wanted to go through with the wedding. Hailey is also a welfare officer with the Police department playing Robin Hood at night, stealing from the greedy uber-rich and giving it to the poor. And who is a better target than the DeNardo family? She can kill two birds with one stone: collect from the rich and make Jack and his family pay for forcing her best friend to marry into a mafia family. What Clara didn't bank on was being caught by Gio, Jack's second in command, and Tomas, the family's ghost. What price will she pay? This was a terrific read with an exciting tease to Tomas' story.
○ FINDERS KEEPERS by ALTA HENSLEY
I read this one just after I finished Alta Hensley's "House of Heathens" series and it's so good. Three brothers intercept a Poseidon boat with women who had been sold and were being trafficked. The brothers eliminate the crew and keep their prizes. Each man had varying degrees of menacing personalities. Luckily for Maya, Eric stepped up and claimed her. What happens next is worthy of the Hollows.
○ TAKERS AND TAKEN by SHANE STARRETT
There are two types of people in this world according to Derrick; the takers and the taken. Shane Starrett delivers a powerful little story that deliciously shows both personalities. Derrick is a private contractor who carries out the deeds needed. He also uses his skills in a side hustle where he can recognize and deliver a natural submissive slave to his handler. Sonja is the daughter of a wealthy drug lord. Her father has been playing both ends of his operation against the middle and Derrick has been called in to "send a message" rather than eliminate the problem. As he initially starts to physically deliver the terror that's combing Sonja's best friend Aubrey throws herself on the sword and offers herself up in Sonja's stead.
○ DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS by RAYANNA JAMISON
Damon was Three Rivers's bad boy. He just got out of prison after six years. Hurt and filled with anger he wants revenge on Sabrina, his babygirl. They had promised each other "forever and always" before everything hit the fan. Then when he was locked up, Sabrina went to Hollywood to pursue her acting and singing career. It wasn't until her dark secrets were splashed all over the headlines that she ran home to hide. Fin, her fiancée, was going to meet her there. It's a sad, heart-wrenching beginning for these three with more than a few shocking surprises.
○ HER IGNOBLE DADDY by EMILY TILTON
○ AVENGING ANA by KATE OLIVER
Clara is Hailey's best friend. She originally tried to rescue Hailey from being forced to marry Jack but Hailey wanted to go through with the wedding. Hailey is also a welfare officer with the Police department playing Robin Hood at night, stealing from the greedy uber-rich and giving it to the poor. And who is a better target than the DeNardo family? She can kill two birds with one stone: collect from the rich and make Jack and his family pay for forcing her best friend to marry into a mafia family. What Clara didn't bank on was being caught by Gio, Jack's second in command, and Tomas, the family's ghost. What price will she pay? This was a terrific read with an exciting tease to Tomas' story.
○ FINDERS KEEPERS by ALTA HENSLEY
I read this one just after I finished Alta Hensley's "House of Heathens" series and it's so good. Three brothers intercept a Poseidon boat with women who had been sold and were being trafficked. The brothers eliminate the crew and keep their prizes. Each man had varying degrees of menacing personalities. Luckily for Maya, Eric stepped up and claimed her. What happens next is worthy of the Hollows.
○ TAKERS AND TAKEN by SHANE STARRETT
There are two types of people in this world according to Derrick; the takers and the taken. Shane Starrett delivers a powerful little story that deliciously shows both personalities. Derrick is a private contractor who carries out the deeds needed. He also uses his skills in a side hustle where he can recognize and deliver a natural submissive slave to his handler. Sonja is the daughter of a wealthy drug lord. Her father has been playing both ends of his operation against the middle and Derrick has been called in to "send a message" rather than eliminate the problem. As he initially starts to physically deliver the terror that's combing Sonja's best friend Aubrey throws herself on the sword and offers herself up in Sonja's stead.
○ DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS by RAYANNA JAMISON
Damon was Three Rivers's bad boy. He just got out of prison after six years. Hurt and filled with anger he wants revenge on Sabrina, his babygirl. They had promised each other "forever and always" before everything hit the fan. Then when he was locked up, Sabrina went to Hollywood to pursue her acting and singing career. It wasn't until her dark secrets were splashed all over the headlines that she ran home to hide. Fin, her fiancée, was going to meet her there. It's a sad, heart-wrenching beginning for these three with more than a few shocking surprises.
○ HER IGNOBLE DADDY by EMILY TILTON
○ AVENGING ANA by KATE OLIVER
October 22, 2024
Oh man! This anthology had some wonderful stories in it. While I enjoyed them all, there were some that I felt were better than others.
Daddy's Bad Blood by Sinistre Ange
I loved this story because after reading the first book in this series, I wanted Gio and Clara's story. Ms. Ange was right on top of it. Loved watching Gio and Clara's relationship develop!!
Finders Keepers by Alta Hensley
Maya and two other women are on their way to America, from Russia, after being sold. When 3 men take over the ship and kill the crew, they each take one of the women. Erik takes Maya and while this really isn't what I would call a "daddy" story, it is very much a morally gray story.
Takers and Taken by Shane Starrett
Derrick and Aubrey's story was definitely dark as it deals with human trafficking. It took me a little bit to get into it but overall, I enjoyed this one!
Dirty Little Secret by Rayanna Jamison
Ms. Jamison takes us back to Three Rivers for her story featuring Damon, who has gotten out of prison and goes home, Sabrina, who left town for Hollywood and has come back home to escape the scandal going on and finally Fin, who took care of Sabrina after Damon was sent to prison. The story kept me totally on the hook because of the secrets that come out. So, so good!
Her Ignoble Daddy by Emily Tilton
While I enjoyed this story, it took me a bit to get into it. And I had a hard time connecting to both Adrian and Emily. The story held promise but the characters were not my favorites.
Avenging Ana by Kate Oliver
This is the story I've been waiting for. I've wanted Patrick to find his own Little since he showed up in this series and now I have it! I loved everything about this. Patrick goes to Ana's father because he owes the "family" money. When her idiotic dad doesn't have the money and offers up Ana as payment, Patrick agrees and brings her home. I knew that once she got with all the other girls, she would open up. I just loved this story so much and it is my favorite in this anthology!!!
Daddy's Bad Blood by Sinistre Ange
I loved this story because after reading the first book in this series, I wanted Gio and Clara's story. Ms. Ange was right on top of it. Loved watching Gio and Clara's relationship develop!!
Finders Keepers by Alta Hensley
Maya and two other women are on their way to America, from Russia, after being sold. When 3 men take over the ship and kill the crew, they each take one of the women. Erik takes Maya and while this really isn't what I would call a "daddy" story, it is very much a morally gray story.
Takers and Taken by Shane Starrett
Derrick and Aubrey's story was definitely dark as it deals with human trafficking. It took me a little bit to get into it but overall, I enjoyed this one!
Dirty Little Secret by Rayanna Jamison
Ms. Jamison takes us back to Three Rivers for her story featuring Damon, who has gotten out of prison and goes home, Sabrina, who left town for Hollywood and has come back home to escape the scandal going on and finally Fin, who took care of Sabrina after Damon was sent to prison. The story kept me totally on the hook because of the secrets that come out. So, so good!
Her Ignoble Daddy by Emily Tilton
While I enjoyed this story, it took me a bit to get into it. And I had a hard time connecting to both Adrian and Emily. The story held promise but the characters were not my favorites.
Avenging Ana by Kate Oliver
This is the story I've been waiting for. I've wanted Patrick to find his own Little since he showed up in this series and now I have it! I loved everything about this. Patrick goes to Ana's father because he owes the "family" money. When her idiotic dad doesn't have the money and offers up Ana as payment, Patrick agrees and brings her home. I knew that once she got with all the other girls, she would open up. I just loved this story so much and it is my favorite in this anthology!!!
October 28, 2024
Sometimes with Anthologies, you have to take the good with the bad. Most of these stories were good, there were just a couple that weren't my cup of tea. But, the writing was good, so they may appeal to others.
Daddy’s Bad Blood by Sinistre Ange
This was the second in the author's morally grey mafia series set in the 1920s. Clara was best friends with Hailey, whose grandfather was in the mob and married her off to the mob boss. Well Gio met her during this time and was intrigued. Clara was a secret Robin Hood, but when she was caught Gio planned to not only discipline her, but keep her for his own. Great HEA.
Finders Keepers by Alta Hensley
Maya certainly had some bad luck. Sold by her father, she's then kidnapped from the traffickers by three brothers. Each brother keeps one of the women and she ends up with Erik. She tried to gain her freedom, but that didn't go well. I guess I wasn't sure if she was just staying because it was better than the alternative.
Takers and Taken by Shane Starrett
Definitely morally grey and just not something I could enjoy. DNF.
Dirty Little Secrets By Rayanna Jamison
A new Three Rivers short story, with a bit of a twist. Damon has been released from prison and comes back to serve revenge on Sabrina the girl who left him to rot six years ago. The third in this story was Fin and a bit of a surprise. This revenge tale wasn't what I was expecting and there were some definite twists and turns, but we got a good HEA.
Her Ignoble Daddy by Emily Tilton
I find this author's stories to be a bit inconsistent. This one had a bit too much humiliation for me to handle, but I did finish. More of a HFN ending.
Avenging Ana by Kate Oliver
My absolute favorite story of the entire book. Just how I want my morally grey daddies, willing to unalive anyone and everyone who needs it, but treating their little girl like the princess she deserves. Patrick has just been brought into the inner circle within the Irish mob, but he's a character well known by anyone who reads this author. Great HEA.
Daddy’s Bad Blood by Sinistre Ange
This was the second in the author's morally grey mafia series set in the 1920s. Clara was best friends with Hailey, whose grandfather was in the mob and married her off to the mob boss. Well Gio met her during this time and was intrigued. Clara was a secret Robin Hood, but when she was caught Gio planned to not only discipline her, but keep her for his own. Great HEA.
Finders Keepers by Alta Hensley
Maya certainly had some bad luck. Sold by her father, she's then kidnapped from the traffickers by three brothers. Each brother keeps one of the women and she ends up with Erik. She tried to gain her freedom, but that didn't go well. I guess I wasn't sure if she was just staying because it was better than the alternative.
Takers and Taken by Shane Starrett
Definitely morally grey and just not something I could enjoy. DNF.
Dirty Little Secrets By Rayanna Jamison
A new Three Rivers short story, with a bit of a twist. Damon has been released from prison and comes back to serve revenge on Sabrina the girl who left him to rot six years ago. The third in this story was Fin and a bit of a surprise. This revenge tale wasn't what I was expecting and there were some definite twists and turns, but we got a good HEA.
Her Ignoble Daddy by Emily Tilton
I find this author's stories to be a bit inconsistent. This one had a bit too much humiliation for me to handle, but I did finish. More of a HFN ending.
Avenging Ana by Kate Oliver
My absolute favorite story of the entire book. Just how I want my morally grey daddies, willing to unalive anyone and everyone who needs it, but treating their little girl like the princess she deserves. Patrick has just been brought into the inner circle within the Irish mob, but he's a character well known by anyone who reads this author. Great HEA.
October 18, 2024
A delightful anthology full of stories with something for everyone. Sinistre Angel’s is the first story and it reminded me of Golden Angel’s ‘Season’ stories. The morally grey character is the heroine who is a police officer playing Robin Hood until the man she loves catches her. A lovely story.
Then we return to Heathen’s Hollow with Alta Hensley, but this time it is not with the Godwin family but brothers who are pirating the Godwin ships. Finding 3 women who are being sold as slaves, the brothers take them as well and for Erik and Maya it is the beginning of a new life. A very different Heathen’s Hollow story but very enjoyable.
Takers and Taken by Shane Starrett is very dark for most of the story and the ending is unexpected to say the least. I found myself wanting more, what happens next, where did Lindsey go and what is the connection with Aubrey. Who are they sold to, what happens to Sonja and even Derrick? I loved the story but I need more.
Rayanna Jamison takes us back to Three Rivers and I loved those stories and this one is no exception. It is full of surprises and made me cry more than once, but it is also full of hope and forgiveness and love and the ending is perfect.
Age Play is not my thing so Emily Tilton’s story was not my favourite but it was cute and if that is a trope you like you will love this story.
Kate Oliver is a new to me author and I thoroughly enjoyed her story Avenging Anna. If only there were morally gray heroes in real life like Patrick, there would be a great deal more happiness. The description of Anna was wonderful and evoked as many feelings in the reader as it did in Patrick. A great conclusion to this anthology.
Then we return to Heathen’s Hollow with Alta Hensley, but this time it is not with the Godwin family but brothers who are pirating the Godwin ships. Finding 3 women who are being sold as slaves, the brothers take them as well and for Erik and Maya it is the beginning of a new life. A very different Heathen’s Hollow story but very enjoyable.
Takers and Taken by Shane Starrett is very dark for most of the story and the ending is unexpected to say the least. I found myself wanting more, what happens next, where did Lindsey go and what is the connection with Aubrey. Who are they sold to, what happens to Sonja and even Derrick? I loved the story but I need more.
Rayanna Jamison takes us back to Three Rivers and I loved those stories and this one is no exception. It is full of surprises and made me cry more than once, but it is also full of hope and forgiveness and love and the ending is perfect.
Age Play is not my thing so Emily Tilton’s story was not my favourite but it was cute and if that is a trope you like you will love this story.
Kate Oliver is a new to me author and I thoroughly enjoyed her story Avenging Anna. If only there were morally gray heroes in real life like Patrick, there would be a great deal more happiness. The description of Anna was wonderful and evoked as many feelings in the reader as it did in Patrick. A great conclusion to this anthology.
October 25, 2024
All the stories in this anthology are different and great in their own way. I loved them all.
Daddy's Bad Blood by Sinistre Ange is set in the 1920's I loved resourceful Clara and the lengths she will go for her friends. Gio is good for her, he protects her from herself and others. There are some hot erotic sexy scenes and well deserved spankings. This is a full and interesting read.
Alta Hensley story is called Finders Keepers is dark and about white slavery. I enjoyed how this story unfolds. There is pet play and con/non-con elements as well as some hot erotic sexy scenes. Erik and Maya are good for each other.
This is the first story that I have read by Shane Starrett. Takers and Taken is a deep dive into submission and the edge of BDSM. The reader will become very invested in the lives of Derrick and Aubrey. I loved reading this well written story.
Rayanna Jamison's Dirty Little Secrets brings the reader back to Three Rivers into the lives of three more victims of the scandal. There is some violence and other dark elements as the three characters find healing in each other's arms. The reader will not want to put this one down.
Her Ignoble Daddy is a typical story by Emily Tilton well written, full of spankings and hot erotic sexy scenes. Very well done.
There are lots of giggles and fun in Avenging Ana by Kate Oliver. I had not read the others in this series but this story made me want to. I loved all the characters. Great read.
I received an advanced reader copy of this book and am leaving an honest review. This anthology is well written and worth buying. A very enjoyable read.
Daddy's Bad Blood by Sinistre Ange is set in the 1920's I loved resourceful Clara and the lengths she will go for her friends. Gio is good for her, he protects her from herself and others. There are some hot erotic sexy scenes and well deserved spankings. This is a full and interesting read.
Alta Hensley story is called Finders Keepers is dark and about white slavery. I enjoyed how this story unfolds. There is pet play and con/non-con elements as well as some hot erotic sexy scenes. Erik and Maya are good for each other.
This is the first story that I have read by Shane Starrett. Takers and Taken is a deep dive into submission and the edge of BDSM. The reader will become very invested in the lives of Derrick and Aubrey. I loved reading this well written story.
Rayanna Jamison's Dirty Little Secrets brings the reader back to Three Rivers into the lives of three more victims of the scandal. There is some violence and other dark elements as the three characters find healing in each other's arms. The reader will not want to put this one down.
Her Ignoble Daddy is a typical story by Emily Tilton well written, full of spankings and hot erotic sexy scenes. Very well done.
There are lots of giggles and fun in Avenging Ana by Kate Oliver. I had not read the others in this series but this story made me want to. I loved all the characters. Great read.
I received an advanced reader copy of this book and am leaving an honest review. This anthology is well written and worth buying. A very enjoyable read.
October 30, 2024
I love the Dirty Daddies anthologies. I also love morally gray daddies. Combining those two things was like a gift from heaven and had me doing all kinds of happy dances. The best thing about this anthology is how different each of the stories are and that there's something for everyone.
Daddy's Bad Blood by Sinistre Ange is a historical romance between a theif and a member of the mafia. I loved the first story in the series and was very excited to read about Gio and Clara. They have fantastic chemistry and there's some very steamy scenes.
Finders Keepers by Alta Hensley is set in her Heathen's Hollow world and has the least amount of Daddy vibes. However, Erik does a great job of protecting and caring for Maya. This one has some steamy pet play.
Takers and Taken by Shane Starrett wasn't what I was expecting, in the best way. Derrick is most definitely morally gray, and the story is a little bit darker. I'd really like to get a continuation and see where these two end up, even if it isn't together.
Dirty Little Secret by Rayanna Jamison got me in the feels. It's set in Three Rivers, a world I love, and gives us the only throuple. It also has a blend of Daddies and Littles that I really enjoyed.
Her Ignoble Daddy by Emily Tilton is loaded with age play and heavier on the Daddy dynamic. I had forgotten how much I loved reading her work and now I'm desperate to do a re-read of everything she's written.
Avenging Ana by Kate Oliver is another one that had me in my feels. It was sweeter and had some humor which made it a lighter story. There's also a lot of steam and a beautiful HEA.
I hope this anthology becomes a yearly thing.
Daddy's Bad Blood by Sinistre Ange is a historical romance between a theif and a member of the mafia. I loved the first story in the series and was very excited to read about Gio and Clara. They have fantastic chemistry and there's some very steamy scenes.
Finders Keepers by Alta Hensley is set in her Heathen's Hollow world and has the least amount of Daddy vibes. However, Erik does a great job of protecting and caring for Maya. This one has some steamy pet play.
Takers and Taken by Shane Starrett wasn't what I was expecting, in the best way. Derrick is most definitely morally gray, and the story is a little bit darker. I'd really like to get a continuation and see where these two end up, even if it isn't together.
Dirty Little Secret by Rayanna Jamison got me in the feels. It's set in Three Rivers, a world I love, and gives us the only throuple. It also has a blend of Daddies and Littles that I really enjoyed.
Her Ignoble Daddy by Emily Tilton is loaded with age play and heavier on the Daddy dynamic. I had forgotten how much I loved reading her work and now I'm desperate to do a re-read of everything she's written.
Avenging Ana by Kate Oliver is another one that had me in my feels. It was sweeter and had some humor which made it a lighter story. There's also a lot of steam and a beautiful HEA.
I hope this anthology becomes a yearly thing.
November 15, 2024
Daddy’s Bad Blood
Well, I’m not going to look at a pocket watch the same anymore. This story was a level ten, fire alarm, scorcher! It was also such an amazing world that the author created that I could see this being made into a very steamy movie.
“It’s Daddy now,”
I loved how Clara was a confident bada$$ and didn’t just roll over. She fought every step of the way and came up with the best insults. it was amazing.
The dub con in this is absolutely delicious and the smexii scenes are off the charts hot. I’m thoroughly satisfied with this story… and the sweet ending made me tear up! Love love love this book!
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Finders Keepers By Alta Hensley
Ponies, cows and kitties! Oh my! If you like pet play this is definitely the book for you! Daddy Erik is so friggen sexy with his praise and “good girls” and I want more! This book did not end how I thought it was going to. It was so much better.
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Her Ignoble Daddy By Emily Tilton
Wow! This is one age play book I didn’t see coming. Lots of dub con and a little non con. There was one scene that concerned me a little bit and then I remembered who the author was and sucked it up. This author is fantastic and so is this story!
If you don’t like bottles and diapers with your daddies then you should pass on this story but if you do, continue cause it’s really good.
Well, I’m not going to look at a pocket watch the same anymore. This story was a level ten, fire alarm, scorcher! It was also such an amazing world that the author created that I could see this being made into a very steamy movie.
“It’s Daddy now,”
I loved how Clara was a confident bada$$ and didn’t just roll over. She fought every step of the way and came up with the best insults. it was amazing.
The dub con in this is absolutely delicious and the smexii scenes are off the charts hot. I’m thoroughly satisfied with this story… and the sweet ending made me tear up! Love love love this book!
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Finders Keepers By Alta Hensley
Ponies, cows and kitties! Oh my! If you like pet play this is definitely the book for you! Daddy Erik is so friggen sexy with his praise and “good girls” and I want more! This book did not end how I thought it was going to. It was so much better.
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Her Ignoble Daddy By Emily Tilton
Wow! This is one age play book I didn’t see coming. Lots of dub con and a little non con. There was one scene that concerned me a little bit and then I remembered who the author was and sucked it up. This author is fantastic and so is this story!
If you don’t like bottles and diapers with your daddies then you should pass on this story but if you do, continue cause it’s really good.
November 12, 2024
I love anthologies not only my favorite writers but a couple of new ones as well
Most of these stories are really good, a couple that didn't appeal to me.
Daddy’s Bad Blood by Sinistre Ange
Of course one of my favorites.
Set in the 1920s. Clara's a secret Robin Hood, when she gets caught by Gio he decided keep her for his own. Great HEA.
Finders Keepers by Alta Hensley, another favorite author of mine.
Maya's sold by her father, she's then kidnapped from the sex traffickers l.
Takers and Taken by Shane Starrett
Sorry not something I could enjoy. D
Dirty Little Secrets By Rayanna Jamison
Released from prison Damon comes back to get revenge on Sabrina. This revenge tale wasn't what I was expecting and some good twists and turnsin this story with good happyending.
Her Ignoble Daddy by Emily Tilton
This story had too much humiliation for me. Not a favorite.
Avenging Ana by Kate Oliver
One of my absolute favorite stories. Treating their little girl like the princess she deserves. Patrick into the inner circle of the Irish mob, he's well known by anyone who reads this writers series.
Most of these stories are really good, a couple that didn't appeal to me.
Daddy’s Bad Blood by Sinistre Ange
Of course one of my favorites.
Set in the 1920s. Clara's a secret Robin Hood, when she gets caught by Gio he decided keep her for his own. Great HEA.
Finders Keepers by Alta Hensley, another favorite author of mine.
Maya's sold by her father, she's then kidnapped from the sex traffickers l.
Takers and Taken by Shane Starrett
Sorry not something I could enjoy. D
Dirty Little Secrets By Rayanna Jamison
Released from prison Damon comes back to get revenge on Sabrina. This revenge tale wasn't what I was expecting and some good twists and turnsin this story with good happyending.
Her Ignoble Daddy by Emily Tilton
This story had too much humiliation for me. Not a favorite.
Avenging Ana by Kate Oliver
One of my absolute favorite stories. Treating their little girl like the princess she deserves. Patrick into the inner circle of the Irish mob, he's well known by anyone who reads this writers series.
April 6, 2025
Daddy’s Bad Blood by Sinistre Ange, 5 stars – That was hot, and emotional, and fun, and wild, and all the good stuff of a Daddy and his babydoll!
Finders Keepers by Alta Hensley, 4 ½ stars – I liked the danger element in this, the unknown, the hesitation, and the worry. I loved how neither character could escape from the chemistry that acred between them, and that lead them to the strong emotional bond they developed <3
Takers and Taken by Shane Starrett, 1 star – so disappointed that this was not an HEA, it ended up an HFN, but with having us invest in the emotions and actions of the characters, and their dynamic, I felt cheated
Dirty Little Secrets by Rayanna Jamieson, 5 stars – Queue the angst for this one! A deeply emotional and moving story, full of pain and heat
Her Ignoble Daddy by Emily Tilton, 5 stars – Some true DDlg play here, and lots of D/s as well. A captivating story, with our characters falling hard for each other before they even realized it
Avenging Anna by Kate Oliver, 5 stars – I loved Patrick, and his protective streak with Anastasia was all anyone could ask for <3
Finders Keepers by Alta Hensley, 4 ½ stars – I liked the danger element in this, the unknown, the hesitation, and the worry. I loved how neither character could escape from the chemistry that acred between them, and that lead them to the strong emotional bond they developed <3
Takers and Taken by Shane Starrett, 1 star – so disappointed that this was not an HEA, it ended up an HFN, but with having us invest in the emotions and actions of the characters, and their dynamic, I felt cheated
Dirty Little Secrets by Rayanna Jamieson, 5 stars – Queue the angst for this one! A deeply emotional and moving story, full of pain and heat
Her Ignoble Daddy by Emily Tilton, 5 stars – Some true DDlg play here, and lots of D/s as well. A captivating story, with our characters falling hard for each other before they even realized it
Avenging Anna by Kate Oliver, 5 stars – I loved Patrick, and his protective streak with Anastasia was all anyone could ask for <3
October 28, 2024
This is a varied collection of stories if you’re into Daddies and BDSM. There’s a few new worlds that I’ve been introduced to and new-to-me authors.
Daddy’s Bad Blood-Sinistre Angel—Gio needs to find a thief & Clara (who is pretty morally gray herself) helps him in so many ways. Steamy historical.
Finders Keepers-Alta Hensley—loved the return to Heathen’s Hollow, as Erik tries to change his life for Maya. Hot pet play scene, would love to see a full story about Marx.
Takers and Taken by Shane Starett—the contents of this story surprised me. On the surface, Daddy seems to be helping Aubrey but the reality is much darker.
Her Ignoble Daddy by Emily Tilton—if you’ve read this author before, you’ll recognise her futuristic world where bad girls get punished in all kinds of ways.
Avenging Ana by Kate Oliver—I’ve not read anything by this author before but I will now be checking out her Mafia books!
Daddy’s Bad Blood-Sinistre Angel—Gio needs to find a thief & Clara (who is pretty morally gray herself) helps him in so many ways. Steamy historical.
Finders Keepers-Alta Hensley—loved the return to Heathen’s Hollow, as Erik tries to change his life for Maya. Hot pet play scene, would love to see a full story about Marx.
Takers and Taken by Shane Starett—the contents of this story surprised me. On the surface, Daddy seems to be helping Aubrey but the reality is much darker.
Her Ignoble Daddy by Emily Tilton—if you’ve read this author before, you’ll recognise her futuristic world where bad girls get punished in all kinds of ways.
Avenging Ana by Kate Oliver—I’ve not read anything by this author before but I will now be checking out her Mafia books!
February 6, 2025
This anthology was the fist like it I have read. It includes many things you may not expect and some twists that will just leave you stunned. Some are bad boys you hate to love.
One story especially I'm going to focus on is Dirty Little Sercrets by Rayanna Jamison.
In this story we have Damon, Finn, and Sabrina. Damon is one of the guys you hate to end up loving. The things he starts doing to Sabrina in anger should have left me hating him. I felt bad for Sabrina having to go through that.
Enter Finn to the rescue...or WHAT!! WOW just wow. This twist will have you saying just that. As I started to hear what Damon had been through and seeing his true pain come through, I couldn't help but feel bad for him and start to understand why he chose the actions he did. Of course it doesn't excuse his actions but I still started to hope for a happy ending for the trio. Read for yourself to find out if they get it or not.
All of the stories were worth the read.
One story especially I'm going to focus on is Dirty Little Sercrets by Rayanna Jamison.
In this story we have Damon, Finn, and Sabrina. Damon is one of the guys you hate to end up loving. The things he starts doing to Sabrina in anger should have left me hating him. I felt bad for Sabrina having to go through that.
Enter Finn to the rescue...or WHAT!! WOW just wow. This twist will have you saying just that. As I started to hear what Damon had been through and seeing his true pain come through, I couldn't help but feel bad for him and start to understand why he chose the actions he did. Of course it doesn't excuse his actions but I still started to hope for a happy ending for the trio. Read for yourself to find out if they get it or not.
All of the stories were worth the read.
November 6, 2024
What an awesome set of stories I for one want more on all them i couldn’t get enough! There in my opinion some shocking things with some of the side characters that I personally want more on wanting to know how they came about that way. Definitely a keeper I can’t wait to read more by these authors they write stories that a perfect for my liking plenty of steamy, unexpected situations, scary yet gentle protective men among other things! It definitely kept me interested and on my toes along with wanting to punch some of the characters these women are so strong , feisty and I loved getting to know them. I would be careful as much as I enjoyed this book there are some difficult topics that could be hard for some people. Overall though it’s a winner in my eyes:)
March 3, 2025
Patrick and Anastasia
This was a shorty but oh so goody. Patrick stole my heart from the first time I met him in Paisley’s book. The way he loves and respects all of the girls, his commitment to show Ana that she deserves love even though her POS father didn’t. The Syndicate Kings are complete but Kate didn’t disappoint. I’ve heard bits and pieces of Daddy Dom but never read it before and now I’m absolutely addicted. Kate has a way of developing these grumpy tattooed gangsters into squishy marshmallows for their baby girls, it’s everything I didn’t know I needed from a mafia romance. I’m absolutely here for it. Onto the next bing reading series of Kate’s. 5+++++++++++++++++ ⭐️ read for the entire series
This was a shorty but oh so goody. Patrick stole my heart from the first time I met him in Paisley’s book. The way he loves and respects all of the girls, his commitment to show Ana that she deserves love even though her POS father didn’t. The Syndicate Kings are complete but Kate didn’t disappoint. I’ve heard bits and pieces of Daddy Dom but never read it before and now I’m absolutely addicted. Kate has a way of developing these grumpy tattooed gangsters into squishy marshmallows for their baby girls, it’s everything I didn’t know I needed from a mafia romance. I’m absolutely here for it. Onto the next bing reading series of Kate’s. 5+++++++++++++++++ ⭐️ read for the entire series
November 2, 2024
These are short stories and they are so hot and interesting. I read Takers and Taken by Shayne Starrett. This is a story of self discovery and accomplishment. Aubrey is taken at gunpoint from her friend’s house whose father needs to be brought back to the fold. Her captor will take her to show her what she really is and explore her submission amd her need to have a daddy. Her path to submission is easy for her because she is a natural. I applaud Shayne in showing us a strong woman stand up for herself and whar she can achieve. In the case of Aubrey it opened a whole parallel world where she thrives to please. Bravo Shayne Starrett!
October 27, 2024
Daddies can be good, but also so, so bad...
If daddies are your jam this Anthology is for you. I was eager to read Sinistre Ange's story called Bad Blood which follows the first book called Mad Love. Clara has been a bad girl. She has been stealing from the mafia. Gio definitely is eager to teach her a lesson. You will never again look at a pocket watch quite the same. Sexy, erotic and spanking good fun.
If daddies are your jam this Anthology is for you. I was eager to read Sinistre Ange's story called Bad Blood which follows the first book called Mad Love. Clara has been a bad girl. She has been stealing from the mafia. Gio definitely is eager to teach her a lesson. You will never again look at a pocket watch quite the same. Sexy, erotic and spanking good fun.
June 5, 2025
Kate Oliver’s ‘Patrick’ ~
My review is of Kate Oliver’s story about Patrick from the Syndicate Kings series. A fantastic addition to that series. It’s slower paced, but its storyline has a heartbreaking heroine, who finds her reason to live and love. I throughly enjoyed the addition of the other Littles from the Syndicate series. They lightened the storyline, and made me laugh. This story fits in between books 5 & 6.
My review is of Kate Oliver’s story about Patrick from the Syndicate Kings series. A fantastic addition to that series. It’s slower paced, but its storyline has a heartbreaking heroine, who finds her reason to live and love. I throughly enjoyed the addition of the other Littles from the Syndicate series. They lightened the storyline, and made me laugh. This story fits in between books 5 & 6.
October 23, 2024
These relationships are truly 100% Morally GRAY!!! This is a phenomenal collection of 6 stories by different authors. So many steamy scenes. What’s not to love? My personal favorites are Dirty Little Secrets by Rayanna Jamison, and Avenging Anna by Emily Tilton. They are all good … pick up a copy and read it.
October 24, 2024
The best part of any anthology is knowing that if a story or a theme is not your cup of tea, then just move on to the next. None of these short stories are truly dark or uncomfortable in nature, but some of them may be a little more risque or on the edge. Featuring themes of BDSM, dominance, age play, and more, there should be something for everyone.
November 5, 2024
This is a delicious anthology of darker romances with morally gray daddies. It is has a unique set of stories and setting from a 1920 mafia to a revenge story set in the Three Rivers. There is a sliding scale of darkness with the stories some are very dark and others have a touch of it. There is really something for everyone who is a fan of morally gray daddies.
December 14, 2024
This is an eclectic book of dominating and intense daddies - so hot and feirce in their desires and passions for their littles.
I loved all the stories: An historical from Sinistre Ange. A trip to Three Rivers from Rayanna Jamison. These sit amongst the varied and beautifully written tales.
I highly recommend this box set and all the sets in this series.
I loved all the stories: An historical from Sinistre Ange. A trip to Three Rivers from Rayanna Jamison. These sit amongst the varied and beautifully written tales.
I highly recommend this box set and all the sets in this series.
December 14, 2024
Not bad some really good stories in the book
Kate Oliver and Sinistre Ange were really good. Sinistre was a different story than I was used to and was really interesting. Kate Oliver was fantastic and funny as well as being very morally grey but in the best way possible thank you and thank you for having this story last it was a perfect story to finish with.
Kate Oliver and Sinistre Ange were really good. Sinistre was a different story than I was used to and was really interesting. Kate Oliver was fantastic and funny as well as being very morally grey but in the best way possible thank you and thank you for having this story last it was a perfect story to finish with.
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