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Jared & Kieran #1
Jared's Evolution
He wants to dominate me…to discipline me. He wants me to call him Daddy…
I’ve always taken care of myself—worked hard to become king of the courtroom and excel in the cutthroat business of winning cases. I’m fierce…brutal…confident. I’m a lie. Underneath my armor, I’m drowning, losing myself under the weight of life. At thirty-three years old, I should be able to handle the pressure.
My neighbor Kieran sees past my spotless suits and manufactured control to the real Jared. The one who secretly craves being dominated, to serve, and to give up control—not just in the bedroom, but in every aspect of my personal life.
I can’t want this…but I do… When I’m under Kieran’s command—spanked, rewarded and caged—I’m free. With Kieran’s care and guidance, my mind is unburdened as my body soars to new heights, and Kieran becomes what we both need him to be: Daddy.
It’s a journey of dominance and submission—of rules, schedules, security and discipline. He opens my world, teaches me, changes me…but he doesn’t let me in. It’s temporary, Daddy tells me, and I’d be wise to remember that, so I don’t get hurt.
Warning: Jared’s Evolution contains BDSM elements, domestic discipline, spanking, and daddy kink—without age play—between two consenting adults. If any of those things offend you, reading this book might not be a good idea.
Jared’s Evolution is part of the Desires Unleased collection. Some books in this collection will have darker themes. Please be aware Desires Unleashed are er*tic and not your typical Riley Hart romance. You can expect the mental and emotional journey to be led by the physical/s*xual moments—which will be intense, frequent and kinky.
I’ve always taken care of myself—worked hard to become king of the courtroom and excel in the cutthroat business of winning cases. I’m fierce…brutal…confident. I’m a lie. Underneath my armor, I’m drowning, losing myself under the weight of life. At thirty-three years old, I should be able to handle the pressure.
My neighbor Kieran sees past my spotless suits and manufactured control to the real Jared. The one who secretly craves being dominated, to serve, and to give up control—not just in the bedroom, but in every aspect of my personal life.
I can’t want this…but I do… When I’m under Kieran’s command—spanked, rewarded and caged—I’m free. With Kieran’s care and guidance, my mind is unburdened as my body soars to new heights, and Kieran becomes what we both need him to be: Daddy.
It’s a journey of dominance and submission—of rules, schedules, security and discipline. He opens my world, teaches me, changes me…but he doesn’t let me in. It’s temporary, Daddy tells me, and I’d be wise to remember that, so I don’t get hurt.
Warning: Jared’s Evolution contains BDSM elements, domestic discipline, spanking, and daddy kink—without age play—between two consenting adults. If any of those things offend you, reading this book might not be a good idea.
Jared’s Evolution is part of the Desires Unleased collection. Some books in this collection will have darker themes. Please be aware Desires Unleashed are er*tic and not your typical Riley Hart romance. You can expect the mental and emotional journey to be led by the physical/s*xual moments—which will be intense, frequent and kinky.
274 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 25, 2017
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Riley Hart
116 books7,105 followersRiley Hart is the girl who wears her heart on her sleeve. She's a hopeless romantic. A lover of sexy stories, passionate men, and writing about all the trouble they can get into together. If she's not writing, you'll probably find her reading.
Riley lives in California with her awesome family, who she is thankful for everyday.
Riley lives in California with her awesome family, who she is thankful for everyday.
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November 4, 2017
2.75 Stars!
In the end I'm not sure how I feel about this one. I had problems finishing it. I've started this book on 3 different occasions to just put it back down. I wasn't feeling the connection between Jared or Kieran. Am I the only one who didn't feel the difference between the Daddy and Boy relationship than that of a Sub and Dom relationship? I know there is suppose to be a difference (I'm not schooled on these kinks) but I didn't find any in this book on how a Dom would treat his Sub to how Kieran treated Jared. If I missed it, please explain it to me.
It took me a while to get use to Jared referring to Kieran as Daddy. It felt awkward. Or maybe it was just awkward for me? All I know is by the end of the book it had gotten better and didn't make me cringe. It all felt a bit cheesy didn't it? That's why I kept cringing.
For this to be a daddy and boy story it all felt a bit PG for this kind of kink. I guess I was hoping for something sexier and different? Maybe darker? I think that the fact that I've read what has happened in this book in a lot of other books deflated it for me. The author didn't bring anything new. It's all been done before.
I thought for sure this would be it for me and I wouldn't want to continue to the next book, but surprisingly I do. I want to know what happens to this "couple" so I think I might give it a go. Hopefully the characters feel better connected and the flow doesn't feel as forced as it did in this one. We'll see.
Happy reading dolls! xx
In the end I'm not sure how I feel about this one. I had problems finishing it. I've started this book on 3 different occasions to just put it back down. I wasn't feeling the connection between Jared or Kieran. Am I the only one who didn't feel the difference between the Daddy and Boy relationship than that of a Sub and Dom relationship? I know there is suppose to be a difference (I'm not schooled on these kinks) but I didn't find any in this book on how a Dom would treat his Sub to how Kieran treated Jared. If I missed it, please explain it to me.
It took me a while to get use to Jared referring to Kieran as Daddy. It felt awkward. Or maybe it was just awkward for me? All I know is by the end of the book it had gotten better and didn't make me cringe. It all felt a bit cheesy didn't it? That's why I kept cringing.
For this to be a daddy and boy story it all felt a bit PG for this kind of kink. I guess I was hoping for something sexier and different? Maybe darker? I think that the fact that I've read what has happened in this book in a lot of other books deflated it for me. The author didn't bring anything new. It's all been done before.
I thought for sure this would be it for me and I wouldn't want to continue to the next book, but surprisingly I do. I want to know what happens to this "couple" so I think I might give it a go. Hopefully the characters feel better connected and the flow doesn't feel as forced as it did in this one. We'll see.
Happy reading dolls! xx
April 19, 2018
*4.5 stars*
That's right, folks, we have DADDY KINK over here!
*cheers, fist-bumps*
For all of you who know me, you know how I feel about daddy kink. In the world of BDSM, I have very specific tastes. I love, love, love daddy kink, humiliation, and domestic discipline, and we get all three here, baby!
Okay, some things for you to know. This book is billed as part of a series (or duo?), and by itself it isn't a complete story. I wouldn't say that it ends on a cliffhanger, but it is almost like a serial or part one of a two part book. You really need to read the second book to get the full picture (which I will be doing VERY soon).
Also, the book is much more erotica than romance. The book focuses on the kinky journey of a lawyer and there is for sure a romance in there, but the majority of the book is about the kink. Which, I have to say, I enjoyed.
Read this book if you like:
Age gaps (this one is about 15 years)
DADDY KINK (not age play, but a daddy/boy dynamic)
Spanking (DROOLS)
A power-exchange relationship
I'll admit I was a bit hesitant to try this one. I don't have a great history with Riley Hart books, and once I have a few duds from an authors, I'm always reluctant to try more because I don't want to just be giving bad reviews over and over. However, I couldn't pass up the promise of really good daddy kink, and that's exactly what I got.
I found this book to be scorching hot, but what works for me might not work for you. I just love, love, love a discipline dynamic, so it worked very well for me. I was able to overlook the fact that the book has very little plot-y plot and the fact that I spotted a few editing errors because I just ENJOYED myself so, so much.
I hope the second book is as good as this one because I will be in HEAVEN. Fingers crossed!
That's right, folks, we have DADDY KINK over here!
*cheers, fist-bumps*
For all of you who know me, you know how I feel about daddy kink. In the world of BDSM, I have very specific tastes. I love, love, love daddy kink, humiliation, and domestic discipline, and we get all three here, baby!
Okay, some things for you to know. This book is billed as part of a series (or duo?), and by itself it isn't a complete story. I wouldn't say that it ends on a cliffhanger, but it is almost like a serial or part one of a two part book. You really need to read the second book to get the full picture (which I will be doing VERY soon).
Also, the book is much more erotica than romance. The book focuses on the kinky journey of a lawyer and there is for sure a romance in there, but the majority of the book is about the kink. Which, I have to say, I enjoyed.
Read this book if you like:
Age gaps (this one is about 15 years)
DADDY KINK (not age play, but a daddy/boy dynamic)
Spanking (DROOLS)
A power-exchange relationship
I'll admit I was a bit hesitant to try this one. I don't have a great history with Riley Hart books, and once I have a few duds from an authors, I'm always reluctant to try more because I don't want to just be giving bad reviews over and over. However, I couldn't pass up the promise of really good daddy kink, and that's exactly what I got.
I found this book to be scorching hot, but what works for me might not work for you. I just love, love, love a discipline dynamic, so it worked very well for me. I was able to overlook the fact that the book has very little plot-y plot and the fact that I spotted a few editing errors because I just ENJOYED myself so, so much.
I hope the second book is as good as this one because I will be in HEAVEN. Fingers crossed!
i-m-a-quitter
October 18, 2017DNF @ 27%
Yeah.....no. This one didn't work for me. I'm normally okay with some daddy kink, but I found this to be forced maybe? It just didn't feel natural. It was almost cheesy.
Yeah.....no. This one didn't work for me. I'm normally okay with some daddy kink, but I found this to be forced maybe? It just didn't feel natural. It was almost cheesy.
January 8, 2019
2.5 Stars
I didn’t like the writing, it was very repetitive and some parts were cringy. I like some good BDSM but this Daddy/boy thing didn’t work for me. I didn’t like characters, their relationship felt forced to me and I didn’t feel their connection, maybe it would be better if we had Kieran’s POV too. Told in single POV, 1st person. It’s the first installment in the "Jared & Kieran" series and it doesn’t end on a cliffhanger, at least not a huge one. Overall, it didn’t really work out for me but I hope you enjoy it more than me!
I didn’t like the writing, it was very repetitive and some parts were cringy. I like some good BDSM but this Daddy/boy thing didn’t work for me. I didn’t like characters, their relationship felt forced to me and I didn’t feel their connection, maybe it would be better if we had Kieran’s POV too. Told in single POV, 1st person. It’s the first installment in the "Jared & Kieran" series and it doesn’t end on a cliffhanger, at least not a huge one. Overall, it didn’t really work out for me but I hope you enjoy it more than me!
October 24, 2017
Superbly crafted daddy kink from Riley Hart
Daddy kink isn't my thing at all but I can appreciate a superbly crafted piece of writing and that is exactly what Jared's Evolution is.
At heart I'm afraid I'm too bloody minded and strong willed to ever be submissive so I have nothing but admiration for those of similar character who can go that extra mile and put their trust beyond the every day level of a loving relationship and take it somewhere empowering.
This isn't necessarily a romance, or not yet at least, but it is a story about trust and connections with another person and being willing to give up your own well-being to the care of another.
Jared and Kieran's relationship development is beautifully developed through distrust, anger, shame, fear, longing, wanting, accepting and trusting until it becomes love on Jared's side.
Whether Kieran will follow remains to be seen but I will be waiting to find out even though this isn't my kink and that is the mark of a truly gifted writer in my view.
Daddy kink isn't my thing at all but I can appreciate a superbly crafted piece of writing and that is exactly what Jared's Evolution is.
At heart I'm afraid I'm too bloody minded and strong willed to ever be submissive so I have nothing but admiration for those of similar character who can go that extra mile and put their trust beyond the every day level of a loving relationship and take it somewhere empowering.
This isn't necessarily a romance, or not yet at least, but it is a story about trust and connections with another person and being willing to give up your own well-being to the care of another.
Jared and Kieran's relationship development is beautifully developed through distrust, anger, shame, fear, longing, wanting, accepting and trusting until it becomes love on Jared's side.
Whether Kieran will follow remains to be seen but I will be waiting to find out even though this isn't my kink and that is the mark of a truly gifted writer in my view.
October 20, 2017
Excellent
This is Riley Hart's first exploration into BDSM romance and I have to say she did an excellent job! This story has it all, realistic characters, plausible world building, excellent and spicy chemistry, and it explores the world of kink without making it unrealistic. It is a story with a lot of emotion, Jared and his inability to settle himself prior to meeting Kieran was portrayed very well. There are not a lot of DD male/male books that I have found, that I enjoyed as much as this story!
5 stars ~ can't wait for Jared & Kieran's continuation!
This is Riley Hart's first exploration into BDSM romance and I have to say she did an excellent job! This story has it all, realistic characters, plausible world building, excellent and spicy chemistry, and it explores the world of kink without making it unrealistic. It is a story with a lot of emotion, Jared and his inability to settle himself prior to meeting Kieran was portrayed very well. There are not a lot of DD male/male books that I have found, that I enjoyed as much as this story!
5 stars ~ can't wait for Jared & Kieran's continuation!
November 4, 2017
This was how to become Daddy/Boy from A to Z..
I'm surprised at all the high rates and I wish I could do the same because I love Riley's books, but this one was awkward and very childish!
Kieran is one of the worst Dom/Daddy, or whatever he was supposed to be! He just decided that Jared should be his boy. Without real talking with Jared, he knows exactly what he needs. which is a lot of nothing and suck my dick!!
Jared doesn't ask any questions about it, he just following orders as if it were the most normal things in the world and yes, I know that's who he is, but not when you don't know the other person or know why he asks you to do it.
No HEA/cliffhanger
It hurts my heart to say this, but I'm not going to read more in this series.
November 3, 2018
** 4.75 stars **
I genuinely enjoyed these two men and their discoveries together. This particular kink is new to me, so I am learning about it too and this book was superbly researched, it felt to me, and wonderfully written in terms of kink, innocence, childhood trauma and emergence of new love.
I loved Jared. He is always honest with himself about the things that are wrong in his mind and his life. His path in the book is the most difficult since he is so new and fresh to it but it's so beautiful to watch him finally find himself and that SOMETHING that eluded him in his life. Sometimes he struggled, he bucked under the strain of not fully understanding it and his struggle felt so real, so full of emotions and true angst that I wanted to just hug him and squeeze the stuffing out of him.
It was a little harder for me to like Kieran. At times he sounded a little high-handed to me, and the fact that there was only one POV that of Jared made this book very one-sided. I needed to know Kieran's thoughts, if he felt the same anguish as Jared. But I respected him for being patient and so attentive to Jared.
I wish there were more moments that they spent outside of play and bedroom, to see them interact and just get to know each other. But again Jared was very open while Kieran was so tight-lipped that it was a little unfair exchange for some time. But the last chapters really made a huge difference. I finished the book with a more favorable opinion about both men and where their relationship was headed. It's my first time reading the work by this author, and I liked her writing style. I will definitely read more from her. I highly recommend it.
I genuinely enjoyed these two men and their discoveries together. This particular kink is new to me, so I am learning about it too and this book was superbly researched, it felt to me, and wonderfully written in terms of kink, innocence, childhood trauma and emergence of new love.
I loved Jared. He is always honest with himself about the things that are wrong in his mind and his life. His path in the book is the most difficult since he is so new and fresh to it but it's so beautiful to watch him finally find himself and that SOMETHING that eluded him in his life. Sometimes he struggled, he bucked under the strain of not fully understanding it and his struggle felt so real, so full of emotions and true angst that I wanted to just hug him and squeeze the stuffing out of him.
It was a little harder for me to like Kieran. At times he sounded a little high-handed to me, and the fact that there was only one POV that of Jared made this book very one-sided. I needed to know Kieran's thoughts, if he felt the same anguish as Jared. But I respected him for being patient and so attentive to Jared.
I wish there were more moments that they spent outside of play and bedroom, to see them interact and just get to know each other. But again Jared was very open while Kieran was so tight-lipped that it was a little unfair exchange for some time. But the last chapters really made a huge difference. I finished the book with a more favorable opinion about both men and where their relationship was headed. It's my first time reading the work by this author, and I liked her writing style. I will definitely read more from her. I highly recommend it.
May 9, 2018
Rating: 4* of five
Another sane D/s relationship! I'm gobsmacked.
I will speak more anon.
Another sane D/s relationship! I'm gobsmacked.
I will speak more anon.
December 23, 2017
3.5 Stars
This was a pretty good start to Jared and Kieran's story and I'm looking forward to diving into book 2. The story obviously is not finished here. Kieran is closed off and emotionally unavailable, but still I'm intrigued by him. I know there is more to him than he's letting on and I want to know what makes him tick! I also liked the Daddy/boy dynamic, here. It was hot, for sure, but there was a lot more to it than that. It would not be the lifestyle for me, but I can see the appeal.
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Thank you Secret Elfster!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
This was a pretty good start to Jared and Kieran's story and I'm looking forward to diving into book 2. The story obviously is not finished here. Kieran is closed off and emotionally unavailable, but still I'm intrigued by him. I know there is more to him than he's letting on and I want to know what makes him tick! I also liked the Daddy/boy dynamic, here. It was hot, for sure, but there was a lot more to it than that. It would not be the lifestyle for me, but I can see the appeal.
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Thank you Secret Elfster!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
October 23, 2017
I really enjoyed this- it was cleverly written and had me hooked from the start. This is a BDSM daddy kink book so if that’s not your scene don’t go any further... but if you enjoy a kink this was great ! It was tasteful and an empathetic journey between these two men. Jared, the successful lawyer but the man who struggled badly outside of his workplace. Everything was a whirlwind to Jared and he simply couldn’t settle into his own skin. He meets his neighbor Keiren and their story begins. Keiren has his own issues and won’t emotionally connect, trying to keep the dynamic more functional, but it’s clear to see he adored Jarad. This wasn’t a dungeon/ leather / whip cracker - this was emotional and mental submission with Jared learning that it was ok to let go. I’m really looking forward to their next installment.
October 22, 2017
DNF @ 50%. I may give this another try later on, but honestly I don't hold out a lot of hope of that happening. The Daddy kink here does not work for me, and goodness knows Daddy kink is my middle name! It just doesn't feel natural. The BDSM feels like the author is trying too hard. She keeps trying to inject arguments against common misconceptions of Daddy kink, and BDSM in general, and it just ends up feeling clinical and clunky. I kept hoping once we got past the corny porn intro (which Jared admitted was corny), I would feel more of a connection once Jared and Kieran started interacting. Unfortunately, that didn't happen. It's just one of those books that feels like the author read BDSM 101, and decided to write a book from her notes.
October 18, 2017
*****10+ stars*****
This is an absolutely amazing book....This is nothing like the usual Riley Hart but even if your not into Daddy/Boy kink you need to read this book.....It is written in Riley's own unique way and you will fall in love with Kieran and Jared.....The way Jared slowly oh so slowly comes into himself with Kieran's help is beautiful.....Kieran is the perfect Daddy/Dom for Jared.......Everything they do together is perfect...even when things go wrong they are right.....Kieran is always there for Jared although he says he can't fall in love with him, he truly does care for him....In his own way he treats him as his special boy......Jared the Lawyer is beautiful when he submits to Kieran....I love this book so much...It will definitely be a re-read and I think this is my absolute favourite Riley book.......Thank you Riley Hart for two gorgeous beautiful men x
This is an absolutely amazing book....This is nothing like the usual Riley Hart but even if your not into Daddy/Boy kink you need to read this book.....It is written in Riley's own unique way and you will fall in love with Kieran and Jared.....The way Jared slowly oh so slowly comes into himself with Kieran's help is beautiful.....Kieran is the perfect Daddy/Dom for Jared.......Everything they do together is perfect...even when things go wrong they are right.....Kieran is always there for Jared although he says he can't fall in love with him, he truly does care for him....In his own way he treats him as his special boy......Jared the Lawyer is beautiful when he submits to Kieran....I love this book so much...It will definitely be a re-read and I think this is my absolute favourite Riley book.......Thank you Riley Hart for two gorgeous beautiful men x
October 21, 2017
This wasn't a bad book, it just didn't grip me the way that I was hoping it would. I'll probably read the next book in the installment because I want my HEA, dammit (and this didn't give me even a strong HFN), but I won't be, like, dying for its release.
October 19, 2017
DNF at 55%.
This is the 3rd Riley Hart book I'm dnf-ing in a row. Guess it's time I took a break from her stories.
This one was supposed to be BDSM, daddy kink story - but the Dom came across as a creep, to be honest. I didn't care neither for him, nor for Jared.
This is the 3rd Riley Hart book I'm dnf-ing in a row. Guess it's time I took a break from her stories.
This one was supposed to be BDSM, daddy kink story - but the Dom came across as a creep, to be honest. I didn't care neither for him, nor for Jared.
November 14, 2017
True rating a tentative 3 stars [but leaning toward 2.75 stars], but also good enough and compelling enough to want to round everything up :-) :-/ *feeling bittersweet*! I am super bummed I couldn't rate this any higher than I did. Up until around the 69% mark this was a 4 star read for me, but things deteriorated pretty rapidly from that point onward :-/! I have quite a few thoughts and quite a few things to say ...
I'll be jotting said thoughts down in a day or two (tops)! This IS a good book and I DO recommend reading it (it was just missing a few things for me to enjoy it as much as I wanted to)! But as you can see, quite a few people LOVED this book, so YMMV :-)! Give it a try, you may LOVE this!!
*****
POTENTIAL SPOILER AHEAD ...
Favorite favorite FAVORITE quote (@ 38%)::
“So, I closed my eyes, took a deep breath and fought to push against the urge to deny myself this moment. “I’m sorry, Sir.” Then… then I bent over. I spread my legs. My face was hot. I knew it had to be red. A finger in the asshole was different than being spread open like this as though he was inspecting me.
“That’s a good boy. It’s so pretty.”
My eyes rolled back in my head as he rubbed his thumb over my rim.
“So pink… so tight. I’m going to enjoy making this hole mine.”
“Oh God,” snuck past my lips. My knees went weak. Just hearing him speak to me, feeling him pet my asshole nearly sent me over the edge.
“Do you want that, boy? Do you want Daddy to play with your hole?”
“Yesss,” I hissed out. “
Ask me. Ask me to play with you.”
“Please,” I said, my voice husky. “Please play with my hole…” Daddy… “Sir.” Why couldn’t I do it? Why did I suddenly want to?
“Back up,” Kieran told me. “Hold yourself open.”
“Yes, Sir.” I did as he said and got closer to him. I grabbed my ass cheeks and spread them wide. I heard him spit and then felt the wetness on my pucker.
He rubbed it again. I swear I nearly purred. This place, my hole, was like the epicenter of who I was—at least in this moment with him. It felt like my heartbeat, what sustained me.
“It’s hungry for me, isn’t it? Your little hole is begging to be filled.”
“Yes, Sir,” I admitted as he kept rubbing. “Please… please…”
Suddenly, Kieran’s finger was gone. I bit my cheek so I didn’t cry out. There was a click that sounded like the top on a bottle opening and then his finger was back, wetter than it had been before and pushing at my rim.
“Yes… please, Sir…” Daddy… please, Daddy.
I shuddered when the tip of his finger slid in. “Oh yes. My boy is very tight. Don’t come. You’re not allowed to come.”
“I…” My legs trembled so hard I almost couldn’t stand. “I won’t, Sir.”
He pushed his finger all the way in before he slowly pulled it out. My eyes were squeezed shut and I wondered what it was like for him, watching his finger slide in and out of my ass. His other hand rode the hill of my butt.
“This ass. I can’t wait to own it…”
~ My goodness ... this whole moment ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️!!
@ 51%::
“We’re all layered, Jared. People try to deny it but we are. It’s part of being human. You’re not a different person, you’re just using a different part of yourself there. All parts of you are needed to make you who you are. You’re a damn good lawyer. You’re smart, hard-working and you need that. But this,” he waved his hand to take in the room, “being submissive is just a different layer to you. One doesn’t make you stronger while the other makes you weaker. Every layer makes you who you are and there’s nothing wrong with that person. It’s important to remember that.”
~ ❤️❤️❤️!!
I'll be jotting said thoughts down in a day or two (tops)! This IS a good book and I DO recommend reading it (it was just missing a few things for me to enjoy it as much as I wanted to)! But as you can see, quite a few people LOVED this book, so YMMV :-)! Give it a try, you may LOVE this!!
*****
POTENTIAL SPOILER AHEAD ...
Favorite favorite FAVORITE quote (@ 38%)::
“So, I closed my eyes, took a deep breath and fought to push against the urge to deny myself this moment. “I’m sorry, Sir.” Then… then I bent over. I spread my legs. My face was hot. I knew it had to be red. A finger in the asshole was different than being spread open like this as though he was inspecting me.
“That’s a good boy. It’s so pretty.”
My eyes rolled back in my head as he rubbed his thumb over my rim.
“So pink… so tight. I’m going to enjoy making this hole mine.”
“Oh God,” snuck past my lips. My knees went weak. Just hearing him speak to me, feeling him pet my asshole nearly sent me over the edge.
“Do you want that, boy? Do you want Daddy to play with your hole?”
“Yesss,” I hissed out. “
Ask me. Ask me to play with you.”
“Please,” I said, my voice husky. “Please play with my hole…” Daddy… “Sir.” Why couldn’t I do it? Why did I suddenly want to?
“Back up,” Kieran told me. “Hold yourself open.”
“Yes, Sir.” I did as he said and got closer to him. I grabbed my ass cheeks and spread them wide. I heard him spit and then felt the wetness on my pucker.
He rubbed it again. I swear I nearly purred. This place, my hole, was like the epicenter of who I was—at least in this moment with him. It felt like my heartbeat, what sustained me.
“It’s hungry for me, isn’t it? Your little hole is begging to be filled.”
“Yes, Sir,” I admitted as he kept rubbing. “Please… please…”
Suddenly, Kieran’s finger was gone. I bit my cheek so I didn’t cry out. There was a click that sounded like the top on a bottle opening and then his finger was back, wetter than it had been before and pushing at my rim.
“Yes… please, Sir…” Daddy… please, Daddy.
I shuddered when the tip of his finger slid in. “Oh yes. My boy is very tight. Don’t come. You’re not allowed to come.”
“I…” My legs trembled so hard I almost couldn’t stand. “I won’t, Sir.”
He pushed his finger all the way in before he slowly pulled it out. My eyes were squeezed shut and I wondered what it was like for him, watching his finger slide in and out of my ass. His other hand rode the hill of my butt.
“This ass. I can’t wait to own it…”
~ My goodness ... this whole moment ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️!!
@ 51%::
“We’re all layered, Jared. People try to deny it but we are. It’s part of being human. You’re not a different person, you’re just using a different part of yourself there. All parts of you are needed to make you who you are. You’re a damn good lawyer. You’re smart, hard-working and you need that. But this,” he waved his hand to take in the room, “being submissive is just a different layer to you. One doesn’t make you stronger while the other makes you weaker. Every layer makes you who you are and there’s nothing wrong with that person. It’s important to remember that.”
~ ❤️❤️❤️!!
October 20, 2017
This didn't really work for me. It's all been done before hasn't it? The lonely shy guy who's desperate to be submissive but too scared to admit it. The emotionally closed off dom who will spank and fuck but says "whatever you do don't fall in love with me".
I didn't enjoy this.It felt really forced and didnt really flow. Even tho I love kink in my books this just wasn't sexy.
If you're looking for a daddy/boy book then I highly recommend The Bigger They Are by Kim Alan. One of my all time favourite books! x
I didn't enjoy this.It felt really forced and didnt really flow. Even tho I love kink in my books this just wasn't sexy.
If you're looking for a daddy/boy book then I highly recommend The Bigger They Are by Kim Alan. One of my all time favourite books! x
October 19, 2017
Not the best Riley Hart story...
Good Character development..But Daddy Kink is not much of my thing. It is, if it is limited to sex. But not much into Daddy and Boy for the entire book..
But a definitely Must read if you love the Daddy books..!!
Good Character development..But Daddy Kink is not much of my thing. It is, if it is limited to sex. But not much into Daddy and Boy for the entire book..
But a definitely Must read if you love the Daddy books..!!
December 12, 2017
Misrepresented as Daddy kink. Kieran and Jared’s relationship is mostly Master/slave.
I get that Riley Hart is trying something new and, in a genre that has become saturated with kink, it’s difficult to distinguish your plot from others. Hart’s solution to this was to have Kieran practice the fusion cooking version of BDSM. A little from Column A, a little from Column B and you’re left with a confusing mish mash of Master/slave, D/s, Alpha/faggot, Daddy/boy and Handler/pup. The reason this is a problem is because there’s crucial differing elements to all these relationships and they don’t have cross over. How can you be the nurturing affectionate daddy when you’re also the demeaning alpha and cold master. So Kieran was split personality esque, being a master, handler, alpha, dom and a daddy within moments of each other.
Kieran commits a massive no no when he gives Jared a safe word. No Dom ever gives their sub a safe word. It’s supposed to be chosen by the sub, a word that has meaning to them, a word they can recall in a high stress situation. But he correctly tells Kieran the safeword immediately stops all play. Kieran then commits another massive no no by having a cursory discussion with Jared about his hard limits and then dismissing the limits that he wants to do (example canes, paddles, whips). Jared said he didn’t want to do those, now I appreciate limits evolve, but if Kieran had said ok, but we can discuss this again when you have more experience that’s be fine. Instead Kieran says, they have their place so we won’t completely dismiss them. What!
Later, in the book, the discussion of what Kieran expects comes up again. This time it’s more master slave with Kieran telling Jared he’ll decide what they do sexually and, if he wants to share him (Jared) he will and he’ll just have to accept Kieran knows best. So Jared has no choice in the matter and can’t safeword? Which contradicts what he told Jared earlier.
There was precious little of a daddy boy relationship even though you would think that would be the majority of their interaction if Kieran likes to be called daddy. If anything this was mostly master/slave (Jared serves Kieran sexually and domestically), a fair amount of handler/pup as Jared sniffed Kieran’s crotch and pits with alarming regularity and quite a bit of alpha/faggot (Jared will suck Kieran (and is ordered to do it, by Kieran), Kieran never sucks Jared, although he does rim Jared).
This book was also cringeworthily predictable. As soon as the whole, repackaged, I don’t do hearts and flowers conversation happened I knew what the conflict would be. And, predictably, who exactly would be falling in love with whom, Ms Steele. I also predicted exactly why Kieran would be closed off, which made everything yawn worthy. I’ve read a thousand books where a Dom is punishing himself for a previous perceived failure so he keeps himself at arms length from subsequent subs. I have no idea why authors can’t find new ways to have conflict. I mean flip this trope on its head with Kieran falling in love with Jared and you’ve instantly got something different. This book lends itself to that so easily with Jared having abandonment issues that he can’t love until Kieran never leaving shows he can trust him to not abandon him. The jaded Dom with the shiny, indomitable sub is so played out. Jared’s love will allow Kieran to forgive himself and finally open up to new possibilities. YAWN!!!!
As with all BDSM books, the rating is how much is it a FSOG rip off. I determine this is a 60% rip off, with the remaining 40% being recycled cliches. The scenes weren’t even hot, they seemed clinical, which may be due to single POV. Originally I gave this 2 stars, but now that feels generous given this book, literally, does nothing new. It even drags out the high powered, high flyer needing to submit because of the stress of always having to be in control in the rest of his life, trope. Then there’s the cliched “submission isn’t weakness, it’s strength” conversation. I’m getting real tired of Doms explaining to Subs how amazing submission is, if it’s so great, why don’t they do it? Shouldn’t it be another sub taking the fledgling sub under their wing. At least when they gush about submission you can believe it.
I get that Riley Hart is trying something new and, in a genre that has become saturated with kink, it’s difficult to distinguish your plot from others. Hart’s solution to this was to have Kieran practice the fusion cooking version of BDSM. A little from Column A, a little from Column B and you’re left with a confusing mish mash of Master/slave, D/s, Alpha/faggot, Daddy/boy and Handler/pup. The reason this is a problem is because there’s crucial differing elements to all these relationships and they don’t have cross over. How can you be the nurturing affectionate daddy when you’re also the demeaning alpha and cold master. So Kieran was split personality esque, being a master, handler, alpha, dom and a daddy within moments of each other.
Kieran commits a massive no no when he gives Jared a safe word. No Dom ever gives their sub a safe word. It’s supposed to be chosen by the sub, a word that has meaning to them, a word they can recall in a high stress situation. But he correctly tells Kieran the safeword immediately stops all play. Kieran then commits another massive no no by having a cursory discussion with Jared about his hard limits and then dismissing the limits that he wants to do (example canes, paddles, whips). Jared said he didn’t want to do those, now I appreciate limits evolve, but if Kieran had said ok, but we can discuss this again when you have more experience that’s be fine. Instead Kieran says, they have their place so we won’t completely dismiss them. What!
Later, in the book, the discussion of what Kieran expects comes up again. This time it’s more master slave with Kieran telling Jared he’ll decide what they do sexually and, if he wants to share him (Jared) he will and he’ll just have to accept Kieran knows best. So Jared has no choice in the matter and can’t safeword? Which contradicts what he told Jared earlier.
There was precious little of a daddy boy relationship even though you would think that would be the majority of their interaction if Kieran likes to be called daddy. If anything this was mostly master/slave (Jared serves Kieran sexually and domestically), a fair amount of handler/pup as Jared sniffed Kieran’s crotch and pits with alarming regularity and quite a bit of alpha/faggot (Jared will suck Kieran (and is ordered to do it, by Kieran), Kieran never sucks Jared, although he does rim Jared).
This book was also cringeworthily predictable. As soon as the whole, repackaged, I don’t do hearts and flowers conversation happened I knew what the conflict would be. And, predictably, who exactly would be falling in love with whom, Ms Steele. I also predicted exactly why Kieran would be closed off, which made everything yawn worthy. I’ve read a thousand books where a Dom is punishing himself for a previous perceived failure so he keeps himself at arms length from subsequent subs. I have no idea why authors can’t find new ways to have conflict. I mean flip this trope on its head with Kieran falling in love with Jared and you’ve instantly got something different. This book lends itself to that so easily with Jared having abandonment issues that he can’t love until Kieran never leaving shows he can trust him to not abandon him. The jaded Dom with the shiny, indomitable sub is so played out. Jared’s love will allow Kieran to forgive himself and finally open up to new possibilities. YAWN!!!!
As with all BDSM books, the rating is how much is it a FSOG rip off. I determine this is a 60% rip off, with the remaining 40% being recycled cliches. The scenes weren’t even hot, they seemed clinical, which may be due to single POV. Originally I gave this 2 stars, but now that feels generous given this book, literally, does nothing new. It even drags out the high powered, high flyer needing to submit because of the stress of always having to be in control in the rest of his life, trope. Then there’s the cliched “submission isn’t weakness, it’s strength” conversation. I’m getting real tired of Doms explaining to Subs how amazing submission is, if it’s so great, why don’t they do it? Shouldn’t it be another sub taking the fledgling sub under their wing. At least when they gush about submission you can believe it.
November 8, 2017
I hated this book. Pretty much everything about it. So much was wrong with it: kink as therapy, creepy Daddy kink (I did know that Daddy kink was involved going in but it was super creepy controlling I know you better than you know yourself domination), weird step by step walking through each moment of them getting involved with each other, and the Dom as omniscient all-knowing god.
Riley Hart is a good author and I've enjoyed her other books. This was a huge miss for me, but I'll probably read future books by her that aren't in this realm.
Riley Hart is a good author and I've enjoyed her other books. This was a huge miss for me, but I'll probably read future books by her that aren't in this realm.
January 14, 2018
Riley Hart + Daddy kink = an amazing 5 star read!
I felt such a kinship with Jared that it is almost scary. I am such a sucker for daddy kink. This was awesome from start to finish and I cannot wait to delve into the next one.
I felt such a kinship with Jared that it is almost scary. I am such a sucker for daddy kink. This was awesome from start to finish and I cannot wait to delve into the next one.
October 20, 2017
This was a good book, which says a lot because it means I was able to overcome my aversion to daddy kink enough to sink into it. Usually I just can't embrace a daddy kink couple fully and I feel restless and distracted while I read it.
The beginning, how Kieran just kinda sucked Jared into service was really interesting. I love that type of manipulation and psychology. How Jared pushed back seemed realistic but both of them having such high stress jobs, but especially Jared, and still being able to be home each evening seemed very unlikely and made me question the actual ability of a relationship between them if that was presented more realistically. Additionally, Kieran is a little to robotish for me and didn't become "human" enough, really until the last page of this book.
This is a continuing saga so the ending is a bit abrupt. It ends just when things are about to change again and maybe get more intense. Had I known, I would have waited to read all of these books back to back once they are released.
The beginning, how Kieran just kinda sucked Jared into service was really interesting. I love that type of manipulation and psychology. How Jared pushed back seemed realistic but both of them having such high stress jobs, but especially Jared, and still being able to be home each evening seemed very unlikely and made me question the actual ability of a relationship between them if that was presented more realistically. Additionally, Kieran is a little to robotish for me and didn't become "human" enough, really until the last page of this book.
This is a continuing saga so the ending is a bit abrupt. It ends just when things are about to change again and maybe get more intense. Had I known, I would have waited to read all of these books back to back once they are released.
October 20, 2017
I was really looking forward to seeing what Riley did with this but it was a huge disappointment. I couldn't make it past ch 4 bc I had such a visceral hate for Kieran. Not the "hate to love" kind of hate, the "he's a pompous, pretentious, presumptuous bag of dicks" kind of hate.
These guys don't even know each other & he assumes, from being a disgusting eavesdropper, that he can just start giving Jatex orders randomly one day?!?
It is soooo rare for me to dnf but this was just to horrible to keep reading.
These guys don't even know each other & he assumes, from being a disgusting eavesdropper, that he can just start giving Jatex orders randomly one day?!?
It is soooo rare for me to dnf but this was just to horrible to keep reading.
October 16, 2017
How can you not want to devour this, I mean look at that gorgeous cover. And devour I did, and it was worth it. So good! I loved Jared so very much, I Honestly know how he feels not being able to get outta your own head sometimes. Book two please!
November 23, 2022
Jared ha vivido su vida con un solo fin, ser totalmente independiente mental y economicamente, pero ultimamente se ha sentido solo, su mente no logra descansar y se siente totalmente desequilibrado sino esta en el trabajo. Asi que cuando su vecino le dice que puede ayudarlo, no lo cree, y mucho menos cuando le dice que el es un sumiso y que lo unico que necesita es ceder el control, mantener una lista exacta de lo que debe hacer en el dia y tener a alguien a quien respetar. Pero todo esto viene con el tema de que el debe ser el Sumiso y depender de su vecino, y en su vida ha intentado desesperadamente no depender de nadie, sera capaz de ceder el control? Sera realmenente eso lo que necesita? No hay manera de saberlo hasta que lo pruebe.
Para ser el primer libro de este autor en erotica, es bastante bueno, realmente logras conectar con Jared, logras entender sus miedos, sus motivos y su forma de ver la vida, pero tambien logras entender las escenas eroticas, que es lo que lleva a Jarod a hacer o dejarse hacer.
Me gusto bastante la forma como se manejan las escenas eroticas, son hot pero no demasiado, ni ordinarias. Los dialogos son interesantes y hasta te hace querer saber mas de los personajes secundarios.
En fin, para ser de un autor que nunca habia escrito erotica, solo romances dulces (que tambien son muy buenos), este libro merece la pena leerlo, y por supuesto, voy a terminar la bilogia esperando a ver como sigue el romance.
Para ser el primer libro de este autor en erotica, es bastante bueno, realmente logras conectar con Jared, logras entender sus miedos, sus motivos y su forma de ver la vida, pero tambien logras entender las escenas eroticas, que es lo que lleva a Jarod a hacer o dejarse hacer.
Me gusto bastante la forma como se manejan las escenas eroticas, son hot pero no demasiado, ni ordinarias. Los dialogos son interesantes y hasta te hace querer saber mas de los personajes secundarios.
En fin, para ser de un autor que nunca habia escrito erotica, solo romances dulces (que tambien son muy buenos), este libro merece la pena leerlo, y por supuesto, voy a terminar la bilogia esperando a ver como sigue el romance.
July 13, 2022
Good god was this beautiful
Really quick, before I begin this review, I just want to say that that's how you end a book. A simple fulfilling ending that answers questions. You don't need to end things on a cliffhanger! I promise you going to pick up the next book. So thank you Riley Hart. If I didn't stand you before, I stand you now.
Anyways this book is just beautiful. I mean the writing was stunning, Jared's character was honest and (for me) relatable, and Kieran was hot as I don't know what. Seriously, how is it possible for words on the page to be such a turn-on? I ask again, how!? I mean I have read some good smut in my day but Lord! Riley Hart you have ruined me!
There's not much I can say about this book that won't either give things away or sound redundant. And there's not much I want to say because I kind of went into this blind and I think you should too. Just know it's a beautiful character study with some smut that will make a sinner side eye you. I guess if you don't like Daddy Kink, don't read but this is definitely a digestible form of it so I would still give it a chance if I were in that boat. But as I am trash for all things Daddy, I was very much enthralled with the kink here.
I should note that this is not a romance. Not really. Normally I would gripe about that but because of how this book ends and because there is a second book, I can't rightfully complain. Going in, I didn't even know that this wasn't going to be a romance and you know what, I didn't really miss it. Kieran is caring and kind to Jared. They're sweet together and there is love there. Even if it's not romantic love you can feel it. I think if you're going to write kinky erotica, this is how you do it. It would have been very easy to write a hot but cold dom with an inexperienced sub and call it good. It's not like those books don't already exist and I can't say I have enjoyed them but this was much more my speed. A lot of thought and love went into this and it shows.
Anyways 10 stars because I already bought book to and I wouldn't want to read it. Thank God this woman has a massive back list because I'm about to binge.
Really quick, before I begin this review, I just want to say that that's how you end a book. A simple fulfilling ending that answers questions. You don't need to end things on a cliffhanger! I promise you going to pick up the next book. So thank you Riley Hart. If I didn't stand you before, I stand you now.
Anyways this book is just beautiful. I mean the writing was stunning, Jared's character was honest and (for me) relatable, and Kieran was hot as I don't know what. Seriously, how is it possible for words on the page to be such a turn-on? I ask again, how!? I mean I have read some good smut in my day but Lord! Riley Hart you have ruined me!
There's not much I can say about this book that won't either give things away or sound redundant. And there's not much I want to say because I kind of went into this blind and I think you should too. Just know it's a beautiful character study with some smut that will make a sinner side eye you. I guess if you don't like Daddy Kink, don't read but this is definitely a digestible form of it so I would still give it a chance if I were in that boat. But as I am trash for all things Daddy, I was very much enthralled with the kink here.
I should note that this is not a romance. Not really. Normally I would gripe about that but because of how this book ends and because there is a second book, I can't rightfully complain. Going in, I didn't even know that this wasn't going to be a romance and you know what, I didn't really miss it. Kieran is caring and kind to Jared. They're sweet together and there is love there. Even if it's not romantic love you can feel it. I think if you're going to write kinky erotica, this is how you do it. It would have been very easy to write a hot but cold dom with an inexperienced sub and call it good. It's not like those books don't already exist and I can't say I have enjoyed them but this was much more my speed. A lot of thought and love went into this and it shows.
Anyways 10 stars because I already bought book to and I wouldn't want to read it. Thank God this woman has a massive back list because I'm about to binge.
October 15, 2017
Loved it
I read a lot of books with Kink ranging from light to hard core! And I must say, Riley Hart has done an amazing job! This book is so beautifully written and gives us an insight into the characters thoughts and feelings whilst portraying an accurate representation of the Daddy Kink (though it is different for every couple).
As always, Riley Hart is the queen of character driven stories. Jared is a high powered defence attorney who feels as though he is lost at sea, nothing to tether himself to the world (aside from his job). Kieran is a Doctor, Jared complete opposite, which is why they compliment each other so beautifully!
This is only the beginning of the story for Jared and Kieran, they still have a long way to go. This first book follows Jared’s journey of acceptance of his needs and desires. He needs to be a submissive, he needs a Daddy to take care of him, he craves that dominance and the routine. It takes him a while to accept this about himself but once he does, he truely begins to accept who he is and what he needs in life.
I urge you to give this book a go. It’s a fabulous story of acceptance and finding who you are!
I read a lot of books with Kink ranging from light to hard core! And I must say, Riley Hart has done an amazing job! This book is so beautifully written and gives us an insight into the characters thoughts and feelings whilst portraying an accurate representation of the Daddy Kink (though it is different for every couple).
As always, Riley Hart is the queen of character driven stories. Jared is a high powered defence attorney who feels as though he is lost at sea, nothing to tether himself to the world (aside from his job). Kieran is a Doctor, Jared complete opposite, which is why they compliment each other so beautifully!
This is only the beginning of the story for Jared and Kieran, they still have a long way to go. This first book follows Jared’s journey of acceptance of his needs and desires. He needs to be a submissive, he needs a Daddy to take care of him, he craves that dominance and the routine. It takes him a while to accept this about himself but once he does, he truely begins to accept who he is and what he needs in life.
I urge you to give this book a go. It’s a fabulous story of acceptance and finding who you are!
December 19, 2017
This whole Daddy-kink is a new venture for me, and I'm still kinda not sure what to think about it. But I loved Jared and Kieran - love how they are coming to mean so much to each other, I love how Kieran knows Jared so well just from a reaction or look.
I do wish that we had gotten something from Kieran's POV, but I'm reading the second book right now and am happy to see that we get that in the continuation! I think having Kieran's POV would have made things even better for this story, to know where he is coming from since, like Jared, we don't know that much about him.
Still, some hot moments, some tender ones, and I'm loving the sequel so far!
I do wish that we had gotten something from Kieran's POV, but I'm reading the second book right now and am happy to see that we get that in the continuation! I think having Kieran's POV would have made things even better for this story, to know where he is coming from since, like Jared, we don't know that much about him.
Still, some hot moments, some tender ones, and I'm loving the sequel so far!
October 18, 2017
Loved it!!!
This book is so beautifully written. It pulled at my heart strings from the first page. Whilst both MCs are damaged in their own ways it was Kierans story that just broke my heart.
I can't wait to read more in this series. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars.
This book is so beautifully written. It pulled at my heart strings from the first page. Whilst both MCs are damaged in their own ways it was Kierans story that just broke my heart.
I can't wait to read more in this series. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars.
October 25, 2017
Review by The Blogger Girls.
This is a daddy kink story, not to be confused with someone with daddy issues. If that isn’t your thing, turn away now. If it is, I think you will most likely really enjoy this.
Jared is a successful lawyer who is putting up a good front. He is spot on at the office, but the lack of structure/rules is taking its toll in his personal life. Thankfully, he meets his neighbor, Kieran, who senses he might just be what Jared needs. He breaks him in slowly though, introducing him to the various aspects of D/S and BDSM a little at a time, during which, Jared realizes the structure Keiran can provide is exactly what he has been needing.
Kieran has some pretty specific requirements though, and keeping their “relationship” as Daddy/Boy only without romance involved is one of the biggies. He takes care of Jared and takes his Daddy role very seriously wanting to provide and care for Jared under those parameters, but he has been adamant about not allowing feelings to be involved. Jared initially agrees, not wanting an actual relationship in his life either, but over time, it is easy to see that is changing. Will he follow Kieran’s requirements of letting him know that feelings have changed? Will Kieran’s feelings on the matter change? Or will he do as he suggested and find Jared another Daddy to take care of him? These are the questions left at the end of this installment, so if you are someone who needs closure, you might want to wait until the rest of the books are out.
This was a different story for Ms. Hart to write, and I think she did a fabulous job. I did find it a little more difficult to get fully into these two knowing they were only in a Daddy/Boy relationship with little to no chance for more. Perhaps that will change as more feelings are brought into play. I love a good Daddy/Boy story, but this one has a lot of Daddy in it – Yes, Daddy. Can I do this, Daddy? I think I felt as uncomfortable as Jared with using it so often, but it does get easier as the story goes on. The one thing that did pull me out of the story though, was the use of Daddy in third person. Kieran often says things like “Daddy wants you to strip now” or “Daddy thinks you should do this or that.” It gave it a more immature feel to it for me when Kieran was sure to explain early on that it has nothing to do with age. But, other than that, I really enjoyed it and am really looking forward to how it is all going to play out.
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