4.5 stars
The "daddy" role that Silas fulfills in this story is less about "age-play" and more about Norah's "need" for a strong, alpha male who cares about her well being enjoys spending time with her and makes her feel safe; it's more like "who's your daddy" rather than "daddy's little girl." The rope that ties the two main characters together, Silas and Norah, is a hunting cabin that Silas's childhood best friend, Jack bequeathed him even though they had had a falling out when Jack got "in" with the wrong crowd and stole a family heirloom from Silas's family and their friendship dissolved. When Silas finds out about the hunting cabin, he quits his job and drives all night to get there, unable to shake this sense of urgency he is feeling. When Silas stops to refuel, he is approached by a young lady desperate for a ride "home," and although at first Silas says "no" and starts to leave, but his "out-of-character" intense attraction compels him to offer her a ride. Norah, who is terrified and on the run from her abusive ex-boyfriend hopes by accepting the ride, once stopped, she can steal some of his money and keep moving farther away from her ex. But, her plans go south when they both come to the realization that her "home" and his cabin are the same. For Norah, this is the only place where she has truly felt safe and connected with her always working, late father, Jack. Even with the revelation of who Norah is, Silas is still extremely attracted to her, both sexually and in protective, "want to take care of' way. As this intense attraction between Norah and Silas comes into fruition, evil begins to creep in, lives are threatened, their fragile trust is rocked, and the unexpected pay a visit in this fast-paced, enjoyable read!