I was living a lie. I couldn’t be caught in my deception, or my family and friends would abandon me. But my fears became reality and I was cast away as if I were garbage. Then this man, a stranger, took me home and showed me that love can take on many forms, that I’m not filled with sin or doomed to go to hell because I’m gay. He showed me that I’m not broken. I don’t need to be fixed. What I … I need is to be nurtured and cared for.
This man showed me that it’s okay to be his boy and to call him Daddy…
Seth was a good Christian son raised in a very conservative church.
He learned early on that the world is evil and filled with sinners—but the most horrible thing you can be is gay. When his shame is discovered, he’s shipped off to a special camp that fixes deviants like him. Years have passed since then, yet he still runs from himself every day.
Malcolm was a good Daddy for almost ten years before his boy died.
No longer daring to be too close with another man again, he’s avoided clubs and old friends that remind him of a life filled with a joy he can no longer have. Unable to find a purpose in his lonely existence, he spends night after night in a dive bar at the edge of town. However, witnessing a scared young man being harassed by two bullies jolts him out of his misery.
No one messes with someone vulnerable and helpless on his watch…
Note: In the Name of the Father is a full-length novel with angst and a slow burn romance between an older daddy and younger boy. You can expect lots of hurt/comfort, a daddy with some kinky tricks up his sleeve and a sweet HEA.
Possible triggers: Extreme past abuse involving both physical and emotional trauma.
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I Give this Book a 3.5 out of 5 Star Rating, Listing as 3.
HEA(?): Yes-ish? It can be treated as such.
Cliffhanger(?): Not Really, but it’s continues in the next Book:
Romance: 3/5
Heat: 3.5/5
Suspense: 3.5/5
Drama: 3.5/5
This was a Decent Read, It didn’t hit the spot for me right now, I just felt like there was to much talking in this book that I weirdly got overwhelmed.
Would I read the next book? Not sure.
Would I read more from this Author? Maybe
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I have mixed feelings about the book. I enjoyed the book but I might have enjoyed the book more if only the age gap or the innocence of the character existed, or if the age gap wasn’t so big if the term Daddy wasn’t used. Basically, this book triggered me which is the first book that it’s ever occurred.
There are aspects that were great, like Malcolm explaining that his teachings were wrong, Malcolm not taking advantage of his innocence. Maybe if Seth was older it might not have triggered me. I’m not sure.
I did enjoy the book or I wouldn’t have read the whole book.
Seth is a young one that is trying to see what it feels like to not get yelled at or scolded for being gay. Malcolm has lived for years alone and does not want to change. The last person he tried to love died, it is hard for him to move on. Malcolm see Seth and ants to help him and take care of him. Malcolm takes Seth under his wing and lets him explore without all the hatred Seth has been exposed to. Seth is able to grow and understand what his body needs and what makes him happy. Will Malcolm and Seth be able to find the love each other is looking for?
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This was not a typical romance – man meets another man, and they fall in love. This book covered a range of topics that made it times hard to read sometimes. Seth, a young man who was at the right time in the right place, meets Malcolm, a mature successful businessman, who shows him that all is not black and white and helps him shed the lies that were instilled in him since childhood.
Seth is really resilient. He survived mental and physical torture at the hands of zealots who call themselves men of God. He escaped with only clothes on his back but he can’t escape his mind and all the conflicting thoughts swirling there. His meeting Malcolm can be called either Fate or simply Luck. He needed someone to show him what it is like to live without hate and superstitions; that there are genuinely nice people out there as well.
Malcolm lost his Boy 10 years ago. Since then he closed himself off to relationships or love. Seeing Seth, feeling his need for direction and gentle care wakes up his nurturing side. He can’t help himself. But Seth is so innocent and fragile mentally that Malcolm needs to proceed cautiously and very slowly. Malcolm needed Seth as much as Seth needed him. Malcolm finally found a Boy worth loosing his heart to.
This book is more about trying to untangle Seth’s skewed view of what being gay means and the world in general. The conditioning he received at home is messing with his head, and together with Malcolm he tries to undo all the damage done to him through the years. This is slow burn romance with lots of gentle cuddles, talks and sweet nothings. There is mild steam closer to the end but relationship develops organically despite its fast track. The feelings are there but they’ve barely scraped the surface of Daddy/Boy dynamics. So it’s a HFN for now, and in the next book their love story will continue. I enjoyed this angsty/sweet read and can’t wait to find out how it works out between them. I recommend it.
I loved this story.
It shares the journey of healing and love for Seth who was raised by a hatefull after and religious group who had no love in them. Who perverted God’s love and Jesus’s blessing of salvation to meet their evilness. There are so many out there who in the name of religion twist the word of God into hate fulness that destroys lives.
THIS BOOK IS ABOUT LOVE. Sharing and loving others.
It will be a reread and recommend book for me.
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What’s not to like about this book? I was drawn in from the moment Malcolm and Seth met. The author did a wonderful job of writing the characters, I was able to get a clear idea of who they were. I’m a huge fan of Daddy/boy stories and In the Name of the Father, it was clear how much Seth and Malcolm needed each other even before they each realized. This was a beautiful story of nurturing and healing. I’m excited to see what’s next for these two and would love to see some justice for Seth for the way he was raised!
This is Malcolm and Seth’s story. A tale of a broken hearted man who lost love through tragedy and a younger man whose life has been filled with pain. He’s been told his whole life that he was no good. Now they get the chance to find love again. It may be a slow painful process, but hopefully, they can get there. I really enjoy this story. It shows that there’s love in this world, you just have to be brave enough to reach out and grab it.
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Wow this book is a must read! It was my first time reading a book by this author and it definitely won’t be the last.
The storyline grabbed my attention right from the start and I couldn’t put it down until the end. Malcom and Seth’s journey is full of emotions that will pull at your heartstrings. I was really heartbroken over emotional and physical abuse Seth endured. His healing and growth was beautifully written. Malcom also had to overcome his grief and they both helped each other to heal and open up to love they deserve. It was truly enjoyable and wonderful to read their story and I can’t wait for more!
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This is a compassionate sweet story of how Malcolm and Seth met and came together. Malcolm helps Seth to come to terms with his abusive religious upbringing and conditioning. Seth helps Malcolm realize that he is worthy of love after Elliott. My only wish is that there had been a true proposal from Malcolm.
Beautifully written, deeply touching love story with a very sweet side of daddy kink.
Seth has gone through so much at the hands of his Christian “family” (or tormentors), which was truly heartbreaking to read, especially if you consider that such things actually happen in the real world and aren’t confined to a writer’s imagination. People do such harm to others, all under the pretense of being religious and holier-than- thou.
Even while getting to know Malcolm and slowly falling for him, Seth continues to struggle with his internalized homophobia and the prejudices shoved down his throat by his father. Seth has such low self-esteem, and is so uncertain and vulnerable, poor guy. It was great to see him grow more comfortable in his own skin and embrace who he is.
It was sweet relief to see Seth with Malcolm and to see them both take a chance on each other. For Malcolm, opening himself up to Seth, caring for him and potentially loving him, is a risk he doesn’t take lightly, having loved and lost once already.
Malcolm and Seth’s magic lies in how sweet and caring they are with each other. Truly a joy to read.
From the first moment he set his eyes on the obviously out of his element kid trying to get a drink at his favorite bar,something deep inside Malcolm pushed him to take notice,waking up his protectiveness. From that moment on,despite his resistance, everything about the kid,Seth,tugs at Malcom’s need to nurture,to offer directions,to dominate…to love. And Seth,so lost and scared,desperately needing someone to care about him.
Their story is one of heartbreak and healing. Malcom and Seth are both damaged in their own way,fighting loneliness, and watching them respond to each other is beyond incredible. They stole my heart while they struggled with fears and deep set insecurities,not to mention Malcolm’s grief and Seth’s beliefs. Building a relationship is a slow,bumpy journey and I really hoped that they would eventually heal,see how perfect they are for each other,and allow themselves to be loved.
In The Name Of The Fathed is a stunning story. Morticia Knight is brilliant at writing character emotions and transferring them to the reader. Each page of this book brought so many feelings to the front that by the end of it I was an emotional mess.
I loved it and I can’t recommend it enough!
This book drew my in from the first few pages and wouldn’t let me go. A Dom in mourning, not looking for the boy he so desperately needs; an abused, sheltered boy in need of someone to care about him. This is a match made in heaven. You will love this book. There is abuse in the past, an ultra-religious cult, self-doubt, an awakening of feelings long buried, and burgeoning love.
This is Malcolm and Seth’s story. Malcolm is a caretaker, a Daddy. Seth calls to something deep inside him. Almost against his will, he is compelled to nurture this broken bird. Seth has escaped from a religious cult. He is learning that everything he has been taught about who he is and what gays are like is a lie. Big self-worth issues. But as his trust in Malcolm grows, and he learns gay men can love and are worthy of love, he becomes open to new experiences. To maybe be the boy Malcolm has been needing. Malcolm’s self-imposed shell will shatter as he learns what a brave , funny, loveable man Seth is.
Although there is no abuse in the here and now, the abuse Seth suffered is talked about. It may anger you. The oppressiveness of the religious cult is true as far as what we know of such cults. It is in no way representative of religion in general. In fact, the story shows that each man’s relationship with God is different, deeply personal, even if he doesn’t believe in organized religion.
You will revel in Seth and Malcolm’s growing love. You will laugh with them, cry with them, face uncertainty with them, feel their joy, and experience the ups and downs of establishing a Daddy/boy relationship. All to reach their HEA. Oh, and you will love this book!
This book contains adult themes and language, mm sex, previous abuse, and is intended for mature readers only.