Book safety, content warnings, and tropes down below.

“We’re equals in this, Charlie. It’s a give and take. And just because you’re dominant doesn’t mean you can’t be vulnerable and need help sometimes. Just like my being submissive doesn’t mean I’m weak and helpless.”

This is a reread for me, and I’m so glad I read it again. It really is so freaking cute and sweet. There’s a touch of fluff for sure and an instant connection between the MCs, but it won’t rot your teeth out. The almost instalove definitely works for me in this book.

Asher being able to regress *with* someone for the first time is heartwarming, and I enjoy watching him slowly realize that he isn’t ‘abnormal’ or a ‘pervert’ (his dad’s words), but that his wants and needs are okay and normal. His new friends and found family definitely help with this aspect, as they’re all a part of the lifestyle. ‘Uncle Ted’ warms my heart, and probably will yours too if you read it. He’s a good friend and takes on a caregiver role when Asher’s Daddy isn’t around. There’s nothing sexual about it, but they’ll play together and Ted will read him stories at night, etc. It’s freaking adorable.

I will say there’s a definite element of telling instead of showing throughout this, but I still enjoyed it. It is also the author’s debut I believe.

⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️

⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
age play
age gap
daddy kink
police officer MC
kicked out of home
forced proximity
hands free O
found family
BDSM

⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
gun violence
gunshot wound
injured MC
hospitalized MC
panic attacks
ABDL (with wetting)
explicit sexual content
homophobia
MC cheated on by (ex) boyfriend
References to domestic abuse (not between MCs)
Past physical abuse (parent, not prolongued)
Sex in ‘little space’

⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
OM/OW drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual POV
Genre: Contemporary romance, M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Versatile
MCs age: 22 and 31
Pages: 190

“Thanks, Josh. I’ve got him from here.” Wait. Hold up. I’m being left here with this new guy all alone? Nope. This is how serial killer movies start. The thought is such a valid one, in fact, that I stamp my foot and repeat it aloud.

“I’ve been reading a lot about BDSM since Theodore explained the situation.” Flashbacks to her lectures on gay sex have me already struggling to get back to my feet so I can escape.