Books like 'When Daddy Hurts'
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Secrets by Carly Marie
Will their secrets be too much, or exactly what the other needs?Larson knows two things: Doms think he’s too big to be a little, and he’ll never find a Daddy. He buries himself in work at the firehouse, the homes he remodels, and creating stunning woodwork, all while telling himself that he’s happy... -
![A Daddy In Cameron by Sammi Cee]()
A Daddy In Cameron by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIndie’s determined to navigate this world alone, but he’s never come up against a determined Daddy before. Normally, everyone likes Cameron. As the General Manager of The Tap Tavern, he’s protective, empathetic, and considerate of his employees and their needs. Especially those who’ve come in through the Takoda Career Center. Indie knows betrayal. He’s lived with the consequences and survived...Categorized as:
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![Ginger Kisses by Gianni Holmes]()
Ginger Kisses by Gianni Holmes
The sweetest little and his doting Daddy.875 miles and one year of college keeping them apart. Colin has the most awesome Daddy that any little could ever want. But, there’s one problem— Daddy has to move away to a new state. The only thing standing in his way of joining Daddy is finishing up his last year of college... -
![Wanted: Understanding Daddy by Sammi Cee]()
Wanted: Understanding Daddy by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIs it possible for a renewed friendship to lead to more? Dylan’s life changed for the worse back in middle school. Because of that, he ghosted his best friend, Brett, out of fear and embarrassment. Now, as things finally come together for him, he’s more concerned with earning a place back in Brett’s life than he is about finding the Daddy his friends think he needs... -
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![Submission by Carly Marie]()
Submission by Carly Marie
Everything Dean knows about himself is about to change. Dean’s friends see him as a genius who’s confident, successful, and Dominant. What they don’t see are insecurities that he’s hidden for years. An accident nearly took his life and left him scarred and in pain. His walls keep his secrets safe, but also prevent him from being the Daddy he once was... -
![Rules to Ignore by Susan Hawke]()
Rules to Ignore by Susan Hawke
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsDavey’s Revised Rule #1: A good Daddy will love his boy with all his heart. Davey Hendrickson doesn’t mind being forever single when he’s got his bestie at his side. It’s not that he wants to be single. He’s spent most of his adult life searching for his own perfect Daddy... -
![Bossy Baby by Athena Steller]()
Bossy Baby by Athena Steller
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe BoyHayley has been looking for a Daddy, but there’s only one man he’s truly interested in—the big, bald, quiet man who visits his store every week. Hayley is trying to be patient, but if Mac doesn’t make a move soon, Hayley might have to take matters into his own hands.The DaddyMac’s soul is black, and he knows that when he dies, he’ll be heading straight to Hell... -
![Marshmallow Kisses by Athena Steller]()
Marshmallow Kisses by Athena Steller
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWelcome to Rocky lake, Arizona! This collection of stories based in the fictitious town of Rocky Lake, Arizona, is filled with out favorite Daddy/ little dynamics.Marshmallow A Rocky Lake Little's Short StoryMickey's life changes in a moment. He'd never expected to be thrown out because of his sexual orientation, but Mickey also knows he'd never be happy living a lie... -
![Meant To Be: A Prequel Daddy Novella by Sammi Cee]()
Meant To Be: A Prequel Daddy Novella by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPJ couldn't be more surprised that he needs a Daddy in the bedroom...Joel and PJ met as pre-teens at Takoda Outreach Center. They’ve shared every secret, first as best friends, then roommates. But now that they’ve graduated from college, adulting presents circumstances and unforeseen problems that they never saw coming... -
![Tourist Attraction by Luna David, Honey London]()
Tourist Attraction by Luna David, Honey London
When an ER doctor rescues an accident-prone boy on a tropical island getaway, is it true love or just a tourist attraction?Nash doesn’t do relationships. Sure, he’s a Daddy, but he’s married to his job. So a kinky vacation to Turks and Caicos, where he can find a boy-of-the-week, is exactly what he needs to temporarily sate his Daddy desires... -
![Assisted by Carly Marie]()
Assisted by Carly Marie
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFoolish is judging a book by its cover… or a hockey coach by his suitAs assistant coach of the Nashville Grizzlies, Imil Bouchard has everything he needs, except maybe a Daddy. On the wrong side of forty and not looking for a traditional Dom, he knows there’s no point wishing for what he can’t have. And of course, he’s drawn to the extra-anxious director who exudes the need for a Daddy not a boy... -
![Untamed by Carly Marie]()
Untamed by Carly Marie
Kyle Mitchell has forged his own path in life. He’s happy with his job as the head of horse breeding operations at Untamed, working for his best friend, Rand. Knowing his family has never accepted his sexuality, Kyle is shocked to find out he’s expected to be at his brother’s wedding with his boyfriend… a man who doesn’t exist... -
![A Daddy for Christmas: Brighton by T.L. Travis]()
A Daddy for Christmas: Brighton by T.L. Travis
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBrighton Stanley lived under the control of his strict parents until he finished college. After toughing it out another year and saving every dime he made, he was all too happy to be in his first apartment away from their meddling. But that didn’t matter to them, and they kept his room just as he’d left it, awaiting his return. But Brighton knew there was nothing that would make him ever go back... -
![Creed by Athena Steller]()
Creed by Athena Steller
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsSammyI want to be hurt. I want to be a baby. I’ve never found someone who understands that I need both until the night I’m kidnapped and told to save the life of a hitman.CreedI’m a cold-blooded killer. I’m a soft Daddy. Sammy healed my body and only he has ever reached the heart I’d incased in ice.Together, we shouldn’t work but we do... -
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![Discovery by Quinn Ward]()
Discovery by Quinn Ward
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Demisexual Age Play Romance Sex is a lot like pizza. It's good, but you won't die without it... Matteo's always known he was different. Seeing his older brothers falling in love shines a spotlight on his own lack of desire. Modeling age play gear was a way to prove he could make his own decisions, nothing more... -
![Learning to Trust by M.A. Innes]()
Learning to Trust by M.A. Innes
Leon’s always been on the outside looking in, and most of the time, he prefers it that way. Leon’s never seen romance and attraction the same way everyone else has, and he doesn’t really mind that. When life is filled with everything from college classes to a best friend who’s a trouble magnet, who has time for romance anyway? At least that’s what he thinks until he meets his new roommate... -
![News Boy: Storm Front: An MM Age-Play Romance (News Boy Trilogy) by Susan Hawke]()
News Boy: Storm Front: An MM Age-Play Romance (News Boy Trilogy) by Susan Hawke
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEven the best Daddies can’t keep the storms of life away… but they’ll always try. Morning news anchor Neil Klein has loved being in love for nearly six months with the best kind of “Daddy” ever—his boyfriend and bodyguard, Brody Johnson. Sassy as ever, Neil keeps his man busy at work and even busier at home. And Brody wouldn’t have it any other way. Love has made both their lives complete... -
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Something About Loren by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes it takes a loved one to point out the obvious before we see it.Loren knows he isn’t the most grown-up adult out there—though anyone who makes educational video games for kids can’t be too boring. Most guys he’s dated haven’t understood, but Gordon does. Loren’s loving boyfriend makes him feel special and cared for…but lately something’s changed... -
![Bashful by M.A. Innes]()
Bashful by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCutie the Cop has a problem…and it’s not just the nickname his famous and slightly offbeat new friend Austin has given him.Gideon, aka Cutie the Cop, knows there’s more to life than just going from work to home, but he can’t get past the fears that are holding him back. As a cop with secrets, he knows he can’t share who he is or what he wants with just anyone... -
![Pacies and Photographs by Della Cain]()
Pacies and Photographs by Della Cain
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStepping out from behind the camera isn’t as easy as it seems.Dax needs cash, and he needs it now since his roommate has moved away without notice. Dax has a week to either make up the difference or break his lease. Both options are out of his price range... -
![His Christmas Conundrum by A.W. Scott]()
His Christmas Conundrum by A.W. Scott
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"I'll take care of everything, Little Bit..."Trevor Cooper is down to the wire and in trouble. He needs a date to take home for the holidays since his family believes he's in a long-term relationship. Problem is, Trevor and his girlfriend broke up months ago. Since then, she's sabotaged every chance he's had to speak to girls on campus... -
![A Christmas for Morrie by B. Ripley, Breanna Rae]()
A Christmas for Morrie by B. Ripley, Breanna Rae
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’ve never made a Christmas wish, but if I could, I’d ask Santa for a Daddy who understands me.I learned early on in life that gentle hands and friendly smiles can hide darkness underneath. I shy away from cuddles and hugs and refuse to let anyone get too close to me. It’s safer if they stay away and I don’t mind putting up as many barriers as I can to keep everyone out of my space... -
![Never Enough by E.M. Denning]()
Never Enough by E.M. Denning
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTommy Parker has everything under control. He's made it through almost four years of University without revealing the secrets of his tumultuous home life. He has his eye on the prize but he can't turn down a party invitation from his friend Shawn. Even though it's not his scene Tommy finds he doesn't mind being the subject of Vince Barnett's attention. Vince Barnett is ready to move on... -
![Buttons: A Daddy for Christmas by Victoria Sue]()
Buttons: A Daddy for Christmas by Victoria Sue
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEdward wasn’t a fixer. He wasn’t someone’s white knight, maybe beige in a good light, and no one with any sense would give him a sharp implement to wield.He liked his numbers and had been known to get occasionally creative with a tax return, could cook a respectable shepherd’s pie and was kind, or tried to be...Categorized as:
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![Trashed to Treasured by Aria Grace]()
Trashed to Treasured by Aria Grace
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBrody was back with his high school sweetheart, Geo, and he believed that this time would be different. But Geo isn't a one-man guy, and he made Brody feel ashamed of the side of himself that never fully grew up. Even though Brody wants to act Little sometimes, he knows Geo isn't going to ever be a good Daddy for him... -
![A Daddy for Christmas: Ever by Wendy Rathbone]()
A Daddy for Christmas: Ever by Wendy Rathbone
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFrom an embarrassing Halloween costume to an unexpected very large early Christmas present, can two men trust the secrets they know about each other to take them on a journey of passion they’ll never forget?Ever has never told anyone about his secret compulsion. When alone, he likes to pretend he's very little and has someone there at all times to take care of his every need... -
![Waited so Long by J.M. Dabney]()
Waited so Long by J.M. Dabney
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat happens when your best friend’s son comes home and he’s all grown up? Devon Hoffman has a secret. He’s wanted a Daddy all his own, but when you’re pushing fifty, you’re completely over the hill. Newly divorced and trying to be single again after an almost thirty-year relationship, he’s lost and needs someone to ground him... -
![His Kind Of Man by JJ Harper, Tammy Clarke]()
His Kind Of Man by JJ Harper, Tammy Clarke
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMarty wants a Daddy. Stefan needs a little. Can both men find what they desire? More than anything, Marty wants to be a little, but he has no luck holding on to a boyfriend who understands. A chance encounter with a Daddy and his boy gives Marty the courage to seek a Daddy who can give him what he needs... -
![Uniquely Average by Susan Hawke]()
Uniquely Average by Susan Hawke
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA twenty year age gap, a neurodivergent 'boy' and a gray ace of a 'Daddy', both lonely and unable to find their match... until now. Ethan Humboldt is a cocky, confident chef with zero filter and even less humility. He’s also a very good, neurodivergent boy who’s been searching far too long for the perfect Daddy. At thirty, Ethan knows what he wants—and what he needs... -
![His Boy to Love by Chloe Gray]()
His Boy to Love by Chloe Gray
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDear Santa,Please help me. I'm in love with the adorable man next door, but despite my awesome flirting powers, he doesn't notice me at all. I even sing to his dog every night before bed, but does he declare his undying love? No... -
![Bailey by A.W. Scott]()
Bailey by A.W. Scott
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBailey Tisby is one semester from getting his degree and proving everyone wrong about his ability to graduate. All he has to do is make it through one more class. It would be an easy task if he didn't have to work with the most feared professor on campus. Dr. Page is ruthless, unforgiving, and illusive as they come... -
![Bear by Jacki James]()
Bear by Jacki James
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen two big, strong men who are both accustomed to being in charge fall in love, you have to wonder… Who’s the Daddy?One thing Ty Ingalls knows is when you’re six-foot-three and two hundred and twenty-five pounds, people make assumptions about you. And Ty doesn’t like to disappoint people. He has been the go-to guy for everyone’s problems for as long as he can remember... -
![At Home by Carly Marie]()
At Home by Carly Marie
As the lead vocalist for country music’s hottest band, Derek Edwards knows that coming out as gay could mean the end of his career. With his life in the spotlight and too much on the line, Derek won’t let himself think about finding a boyfriend, much less the Daddy he desperately desires... -
![A Little Bit Naughty by Reese Morrison]()
A Little Bit Naughty by Reese Morrison
Remi has a plan. Head to a singles weekend in the Oregon mountains near his home. Finally find the right guy to be his partner and baby boy. Live happily ever after. The only problem? The naughty, irresistible little he meets lives on the other side of the country.Isaac has a plan. Finish his degree. Finish his residency...Categorized as:
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![Fix Me by Mia Monroe]()
Fix Me by Mia Monroe
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsMy crush has Daddy written all over him The minute I laid eyes on him he became my new hobby. I turned on the charm to win him over, only to get friendzoned. The more time we spend together, the more glimpses I get of the Daddy he’s hiding under his no dating allowed exterior. Unfortunately for Saint, a Daddy is exactly what this boy is looking for... -
![Ziggy by K.M. Neuhold, Nora Phoenix]()
Ziggy by K.M. Neuhold, Nora Phoenix
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAs far as I can tell I don’t have a submissive bone in my body. So why do I like it so much when Marshall calls me his good puppy? I’ve made some impulsive decisions in my life, but signing a contract with the K Boys to shoot an Introduction to Kink series may have been the biggest impulse ever. Sure, the intimate part of it doesn’t faze me, but the rest is way more intense than I had expected... -
![His Boy by Athena Steller]()
His Boy by Athena Steller
The BoyJayme is tired of being told he’s too much.Too energetic, too distracted, too exhausting. He’s given up his search for the perfect Daddy and moved to help with brother Hayley run his shop. The mysterious man in the shadows might be Jayme’s perfect type but he’s done dating. Until the man steps out of the shadows and starts to take over Jayme’s life, in all the best ways... -
![Making Rules by Susan Hawke]()
Making Rules by Susan Hawke
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDavey’s Rule #53: Daddy shouldn’t be afraid to let his boy top. Before Davey came to work at Daddy’s Lap and began that crazy list of rules, his future bestie, Sammy, was already living happily ever after with his own Daddy-dom. From the moment they met over a gas pump to the day they were legally able to wed, leather Daddy Raphael Robustelli adored his linebacker-sized boy... -
![Trust in Me by Quinn Ward]()
Trust in Me by Quinn Ward
He desperately wants someone to care for him. Does he dare share his secret with the ideal man?Sam is terrified of his own success. He may have set up a dream playroom at The Lodge for Daddies and their littles to play, but as a trans man, he struggles to believe anyone would want him as their boy... -
![Display Me: An MM Romance (Bears-4-U) by Kota Quinn]()
Display Me: An MM Romance (Bears-4-U) by Kota Quinn
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWho falls for their enemy?Kingston: I love my job. Helping others plan their perfect wedding is a dream come true. If only I could find my own boy to cherish, spoil, and love. But who wants a chubby 41-year-old with a voyeuristic side? When my friend insists I try a kinky dating app called Bears-4-U, I decide to give it a shot... -
![A Little Christmas! Blaine's Secret by Brina Brady]()
A Little Christmas! Blaine's Secret by Brina Brady
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsLooking for a Daddy? Looking for a boy?This Christmas Party mixer is for you. (Males 18+ only)This could provide the perfect solution for Blaine and Davie, whose minimum wage job has left them struggling to afford any housing except a dilapidated motel room with a single bed.It could also provide the perfect solution for Daddy Jacob, a co-sponsor of the mixer who’s decided it’s time to find a boy... -
![Friends Lovers and Family by M.A. Innes]()
Friends Lovers and Family by M.A. Innes
Understanding who we are and accepting our needs isn’t always easy—and sharing that side of ourselves with others is even harder. When five littles get together for their first playdate, it will take more than confidence and toys to bring them together... -
![Manties and Muffins by Della Cain]()
Manties and Muffins by Della Cain
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll work and no play requires a trip to Collared. Daddy says so.Beaumont’s line of manties grew from a midnight passion to an overnight sensation when he launched his signature line. No longer working two jobs to support his hobby, he has four full-time employees and all the business he can handle... -
![A Little Surprise by A.W. Scott]()
A Little Surprise by A.W. Scott
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I didn’t know it could be like this…”Webster Moore doesn’t know up from down these days. He’s just trying to stay afloat, which is hard to do when everyone wants something from him. His job. His family. Especially his brother Grant. The eldest Moore brother is adamant that Webster attend some Christmas party after he had such an amazing time there the year before... -
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![Daddy's Christmas Elf by Ali Ryecart]()
Daddy's Christmas Elf by Ali Ryecart
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTake One Elf, Add an Older Man with Daddy Tendencies and Mix for the Perfect Christmas RomanceDressing up as a sexy little elf for a themed Christmas party isn’t Eli Turner’s idea of a glittering career... -
![Walker's Lost Lollipop by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat]()
Walker's Lost Lollipop by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen my daddy died, I swore I’d never want another…and then I lost my sucker.I was one of the lucky ones. Everyone said so. I met my daddy, my true love, my always and forever, while I was a freshman at college. By the time I graduated, we had a cute little house, the cuddliest dog, and our whole lives ahead of us, together. Until it was all stolen from me one rainy night... -
![A Daddy for Christmas: Hermie by Della Cain]()
A Daddy for Christmas: Hermie by Della Cain
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeing a little without a daddy is fine.Really it is.It’s not like I need a daddy. Sure it’s fun to get cuddles and to be treated like I’m special and to give all my worries to someone else for a bit, but that’s not the same as needing a daddy... -
![A Little Christmas: Claus's Secret by Della Cain]()
A Little Christmas: Claus's Secret by Della Cain
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI love being little but keep that side of me hidden away. It feels like too much of a risk to let it out there. But when the local club, Chained, announces their first annual Little Christmas Holiday Weekend, I decide to be brave. It’s not like anyone there will know me. Or so I thought.When I arrive, I walk almost face first into Nicholas, my boss and long-time crush... -
![Daddy's Little Christmas List by Della Cain]()
Daddy's Little Christmas List by Della Cain
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEdwin thinks his Secret Santa delivery is a mistake…turned out it’s his daddy.When I stepped into the elevator after the longest meeting of my life, I expected to go home, take a shower, and climb into bed. Instead, I found a folded- up piece of paper that changed my life. The law office above me was doing a Secret Santa and the name on my paper was my crush... -
![Wanted: Hot Daddy (Love on Tap: Fragile Hearts) by Sammi Cee]()
Wanted: Hot Daddy (Love on Tap: Fragile Hearts) by Sammi Cee
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHayden thinks he’s unlovable. I think he’s feisty and fun. Hayden knows he isn’t special enough to find love. He’s been through an abundance of men and no one’s stuck. When The Tap Tavern has their first Daddy/boy night, he makes an appearance with low expectations and an even worse attitude.Waylan is a Daddy who’s given up on searching for a boy of his own...
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