Eric knows what he needs…he just doesn’t think anyone else will want it too.He’s finally reached his breaking point. There’s only so many times he can put himself out there and get shot down. After a disastrous first date at a BDSM club, Eric is ready to walk away and push his desires to the furthest reaches of his mind—but then up walks Marcus. But just because the sexy older man is looking for … man is looking for a submissive doesn’t mean he’s looking to be someone’s daddy.
Marcus knows what he wants, and he’s spent months getting everything perfect for his boy…now he just needs to find him.
When Marcus sees Eric at Bound & Controlled, he’s immediately drawn to the sweet submissive who’s desperately trying to hide his devastation. Marcus steps in when he sees the sub’s evening going wrong, but he’s not sure what the shy submissive is looking for. Just because he wants the boy to need a daddy doesn’t mean he’s going to get what he hopes for.
As they discover their mutual desires, Marcus is sure that Eric has the strength to go after what he yearns for; he just needs his daddy’s help and love to see it.
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Story Contains: M/m Sexual Content, mild BDSM, Age Play, Mild ABDL
Authors Note This is not a standalone book. This is book one of a two-part series. The first part of their story ends in a HFN because there was too much to their story to put in one book. Their journey will continue in Quiet Strength, which will be released in January 2018.
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I love the dynamic between Eric and Marcus. I love how, with the support of his Daddy, Eric discovers himself. Marcus is so protective, caring and sexy. Their love is strong and the right fit for what they need and want. Even the supporting cast of characters as to the overall energy of the story.
I received an advanced reader’s copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review and recommendation.
Oh holy hot damn, that was amazing!!! I was so in the mood for some age-play and this just worked 100% of the time.
Those were two fantastic characters and they worked so well together – I completely fell in love with them. I can’t wait to see how their relationship goes in Quiet Strength.
Also, I did the audio version of Silent Strength and truly enjoyed the performance by Kenneth Obi. It took a bit of adjustment on my part because of the way he used a different voice for the narrator vs. each of the main characters. In the end I really liked it because I never had to wonder if the character was speaking aloud or thinking in his head. He also completely pulls off the huge difference in these two guys’ personalities. Very well done.
I enjoy a good M/M read from time to time but I’m sorry to say that this story was not for me. I’ve never read a book like this before so I was really excited to see what boundaries this book would push for me. Unfortunately, it was a little too much. However, I did enjoy the care that Marcus took with Eric when it came to him. There were parts of the story I was okay with and parts that had me thinking what did I just read. It wasn’t a bad story, it just wasn’t one for me.
The chemistry that is building between Marcus and Eric is a slow burn, that’s real. I enjoyed getting to learn more about both of them. Getting to see the journey unfold was wonderful. Can’t wait to read more!
I knew I would love this book. Eric first showed up in Flawed Perfection, as Nathan’s only decent friend from college. He was sweet and nervous, and it was obvious he had a story of his own going on behind the scenes. This is the first part of that story, the lovely, kinky, age-play romance between Eric and his incredibly patient and loving Daddy.
If you are someone who doesn’t think so-called taboo kink stories can be sweet, please read this book and others written by this author. The absolute adoration between characters is there in every paragraph. I fell in love with Marcus along with Eric, as Daddy helped his Baby to take steps to embrace his desires and accept himself as he was meant to be.
Another story by M.A. Innes, another favorite couple and romance that will stay with me. I already can’t wait for the sequel!
I love M.A. Innes. Always a great read. Never fails to showcase the important aspects of the relationship and giving you characters you love. Unique yet realistic personalities and a storyline you can sink into. After every one I read I have the same thought. More please. I can’t wait for the next one.
It was a good story.I have never read a book like it before
Loved this book by M.A. Innes. Marcus and Eric were great characters to get to know. BDSM elements but nothing too serious. This was a daddy/boy/little domestic discipline story where Eric was coming to terms with his desire to be taken care of by his Daddy Marcus, a cop, and get the nuturing and love he missed out on as a child. Warning, contains themes of spanking, diapers, toys, and a crib. All things a little needs to be a happy boy. This is a HFN with book 2, Quiet Strength, continuing Marcus and Erics story. Can’t wait to read it. I received Quiet Strength free as part of Instafreebie.
Very flat and one dimensional
I know there are people in this lifestyle, just not for me. Character is too emotionally scarred to be fun to read.