Samantha is starting over, this time in Chicago, and she needs a place to crash when she gets there. Luckily a family friend is hooking her up with a spare room. The catch? The room is in the apartment of an insanely hot guy. To make matters worse, he has every mannerism of a Daddy Dom that sets her imagination ablaze.Ryder doesn’t mind giving up his spare room to help out a friend. But, his … to help out a friend. But, his friend didn’t explain how attractive Samantha was, or how easily Ryder would become consumed with her.
She’s a friend of a friend- making her completely off limits.
But Samantha crosses the line and pulls him with her, sending them both down a new path. There’s a past catching up to her, and he’s going to be certain she stays safe.
He’ll take care of Sammy and give her everything she needs. More importantly, with his stern ways, he’ll give her everything she deserves.
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This is the fist of the “Windy City” series I’ve read and now I know I’m going to have to backtrack and reading the four preceding books. If you’ve read the teaser then you know Ryder is just trying to help a friend of a friend. And does it somewhat reluctantly to begin with but since he’s going to be doing a construction job that will require a lot of his time, they shouldn’t make each other uncomfortable or get into each other’s way. And that’s when it begins. Holly h*ll the chemistry between Ryder and Samantha is so hot it literally seems to jump off the page. There’s a mystery, a breakout from jail, a slow-building romance that has flames on the underside keeping it stoked, BDSM scenes. This is one terrific book.
Talk about an instant connection
The author did not disappoint with this latest addition to the Windy City Series. These two characters were just meant to be. This little doesn’t mind letting her snark fly and Ryder has just the discipline to keep her in line. They might just be each other’s perfect HEA, well if the past doesn’t ruin it. I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait until the author gives us her next book.
This is book 5 in the Windy City, but unlike the rest of the books in the series these characters haven’t been introduced before. They are completely new. There are loose connections to the scene since Ryder is involved with Gallant Domination, but no direct link. Because of that, this one can definitely be read as a stand alone. The story has some light BDSM elements and the DD/lg didn’t feel super forceful. The story line is really strong and has all the suspense, half-truths, passion, heartache, desire, sexiness, love, and the requisite HEA that will melt your heart. The characters are well-developed, believable, easy to relate to, and easy to become invested in. The sexy scenes are the perfect level of heat and tenderness, too.
I love the strength Samantha has and the gentle way Ryder guides her into the lifestyle. She wasn’t looking for a Daddy; she wasn’t even aware she wanted one, so the way Ryder helped her discover what she was looking for felt natural and tender. I love that Ryder was protective without coming across as controlling. He was sweet and dominant, maybe one of the sweetest Doms I’ve read in a while. That doesn’t mean he isn’t strict, he just comes across as patient and understanding. Their relationship blends the domination and the tenderness together perfectly.
I think this is a great story for someone who isn’t sure they are interested in the trope as much as it’s great for someone who is a huge fan. There are no extremes but it does a great job of showing what this type of relationship can be. It’s beautiful, well-written, and will tug at the heartstrings from beginning to end.
Daddy’s Heart is the fifth book in the Windy City series. Ryder has agreed to let a friend of a friend stay at his place, but he wasn’t expecting Samantha. She’s young, sweet, a little sassy, and their kinks align perfectly. But when Samantha is threatened, can she rely on Ryder to keep her body and heart safe?
This book moves at a pretty quick pace, is filled with sweetness and steam, and Ryder and Samantha definitely wedged their way into my heart! I really loved having a Daddy from Ms. Stone, and Ryder was the perfect blend between being stern, dominant, and full of rules with being protective, caring, and even indulgent at times! Samantha had a Little side that she tried to keep hidden, but I loved seeing the brat, the sass, and the sweetness pour out of her! She was trying so hard to be strong and independent, and I liked her strength, but I also enjoyed her vulnerable and soft side, too. I liked the pace of this book, how it focused mostly on the couple, but there was still some serious drama that happens that left me on the edge of my seat! This series has just been fantastic so far and I feel like at least two more characters should have a story now! I really enjoyed this addition to the series and highly suggest reading them all!
Daddy dom delight!
Ryder and Samanthas story is sweet with heat, danger, intruige and a lot of emotions. I loved how the relationship between the two offered each other what they needed and wanted. Super hot sex scenes, compelling characters and a great story line keep you captivated till the last page.
Ryder helps out his friend George by offering his friend Samantha to be his houseguest while she gets a job after moving from Indiana. Samantha is moving to Chicago to leave her past behind. She is sweet, sassy, smart and so naughty and Ryder might be the right man to make her walk the line. He is strict, a disciplinarian but a great daddy. They start this relationship but her past catches up with ber and may wall be the death of her. This story has so much twist and turns, your head will spin in a good way.. i lived the characters and how they finally find happiness. I hope we see more of them in future stories. I honestly volunteered to read this arc.
My absolute favorite in the Windy City series!
Everyone needs a Daddy Ryder.
This one had a slighter darker moment at the end which both thrilled and surprised me, but I loved it. I loved the dynamic between Ryder and Sam/Sammie, and I actually laughed aloud in some places. This series is definitely one where I’d like to see all the characters again in the future!
This is definitely one of the softer sides of this series. It is sweet, tender, loving. Samantha is a bratty little just unknowingly looking for her daddy. Boy, does she find him in Ryder. He doesn’t pull his punches. If he says he is doing something, he is. But, he is tender, stern and caring. He is the perfect daddy for his girl.
The story takes a dark turn with the arrival of Randall. His evilness seeps thru the pages and you feel his presence settling like a heavy fog.
You can’t help but smile while you read this book.
I read and reviewed a copy of this book.
Sweet and spicy..The best way to a daddy’s heart is with a sassy little brat who needs a stern loving and consistent hand. Ryder and Sam are perfect for each other – they just need to figure it out. A story filled with suspense, romance, and misunderstandings galore guaranteed to keep your interest and alternately stop and steal your heart. I loved how the author intersperses dominance and sweetness, leaving me shivering and melting as I devoured this book in one sitting. Don’t pass this one up.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review.
Samantha is starting over, this time in Chicago, and she needs a place to crash when she gets there. Luckily a family friend is hooking her up with a spare room. The catch? The room is in the apartment of an insanely hot guy. To make matters worse, he has every mannerism of a Daddy Dom that set her imagination ablaze. Ryder doesn’t mind giving up his spare room to help out a friend. But, his friend din’t explain how attractive Samantha was, or how easily Ryder would become consumed with her. She’s a friend of a friend-making her completely off limits. But Samantha crosses the line and pulls her with her, sending them both down a new path. There’s a past catching up to her, and he’s going to be certain she stays safe. He’ll take care of Sammy and give her everything she needs. More importantly, with his stern ways, hell give her everything she deserves.
This is the fifth book in Measha Stone’s Windy City Series. This is my favorite. I fell so in love with these characters. These two will steal your heart for sure. They have an amazing story to tell that will have you swooning, your kindle igniting and your mind wanting more more more of these characters. I have read all the book so far in this series and I am loving them so much Don’t miss this series and all these amazing characters.
Samantha has moved from Indy to Chicago so that she can get a fresh start. She’s staying with the friend of a friend of her brother, in his spare room. She’s also keeping secrets, which is never a good thing.
I think Ryder got ahead of himself at one point and did things that he kinda didn’t have a right to do, as of yet. I also think that he did really care for Samantha, and he did want to make sure that she was cared for.
I think that Samantha was a lovely character. She seems like she would light up everyone’s life.
Oh how I loved Daddy Ryder stern but fair and bringing out Samanthas little that she tried so hard to hide and embarrasses about was beautiful, the connection and attraction will melt your heart. Danger is lurking and Samanthas bratty side comes out alot and is a huge challenge for Ryder but it is so worth it I loved their journey.
This is the final book in the Windy City series of interconnected standalones. The couple featured in this Daddy Dom book is Ryder and Samantha. Samantha moves to Chicago for a fresh start. While she’s looking for work, she ends up couch surfing with Ryder, a friend of her brother’s friend. Knowing that Samantha is new to the city, Ryder introduces her to her new home. I loved the way the author showed Samantha as a Little, and watching Ryder help Sammy be more accepting of herself as a Little was great. I really enjoyed the dynamic between the two, as well as the twists with her ex. Great series.
I received a copy of this book. This is my honest, voluntary opinion.
This is my first book by this author, apart from her short story in an anthology a while back. I must say that I am kicking myself for not picking up another book of hers before now.
I love my kink romance. LOVE LOVE LOVE. I have read many Daddy Dom/ Little Girl romances, some only lightly using DD/LG and others it was heavy, my go-to is romance reads are BDSM, all kinds and this little number was awesome.
It had a bit of everything. Hot as hell, funny, loveable characters, sweetness and a little bit of drama but mostly it was an entertaining and fun read.
The characters were perfect. I felt the author knows her stuff when it comes to this sub-genre, and I think that’s why I was so hooked in easily and fast. Often this sort of lifestyle can be misinterpreted and looked and explain the wrong way, especially in books so for an author to write a book and it looks as though other books similar and have me feeling like I can connect with what’s happening and that I do understand it, and that it is played out correctly, to me it means she knows her stuff. It was realistic, It was hot as hell and it was addictive. This will not be my last book by her.
Flawlessly written and could follow the storylines easily. Just perfect!
5/5 Stars!
My love for Maesha stone has continued to grow with each book I’ve read by her!!! She has such a knack for taking the “forbidden” topics and making them so real and amazingly hot!! I was emotionally attracted to the characters and they made you feel each emotion with them. This amazing writing will drag you into the world of Ryder and Sam and make you obsess over them.
I was completely enthralled from the first word to the last word. The situations the characters gets went through were very real. There definitely was chemistry that jumped off the page at you between Ryder and Samantha.
Ryder and Samantha meet under circumstances beyond their control. What goes from roommates to so much more is an amazing tale of trust, emotion, surrender and true devotion. It truly will make your heart feel so much and you will be begging for more!!!
Ryder and Samantha’s story is a wonderful read. The DD/lg element is written in a way that not only makes it accessible to those not into the kink but I found it opened my eyes to the thoughts and needs behind that type of relationship. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed reading about their style of relationship, Ms Stone portrayed it very sensitively and with great respect.
As with many of her books, there is an element of romantic suspense in Daddy’s Heart. It certainly added an edge to the story that was a nice counterpoint to the rather sweet and warm relationship developing between Ryder and Samantha.
Plot, pace, prose and characterisation are all executed to a high standard in the book. You can’t help but fall for these characters, as you fall into their world. A great conclusion to a wonderful series.
It’s just for a few weeks he said.
Until she finds a job, he said. And my mother is staying at my apartment so I don’t have room. And she’s the sister of a friend. So, automatic hands-off.
You know what they say about best laid plans!
Big, burly carpenter Ryder lets Samantha stay at his place, in his spare room. The circle of friends around the Top Floor people consist mostly of Doms and subs. And Ryder is the very picture of a Daddy. Samantha on the other hand hasn’t had much luck being a little.
But, living in close proximity makes one thing clear; those two are made for each other. They just don’t know it, or believe it yet.
Of course there is a rather serious hiccup before they realize that this is not just for a couple weeks but for ever after.
Sweet, steamy, cuddly!
This is not a typical genre for me, but when it is Measha Stone, I will read it, because she always, always, thoroughly entertains me. This is Sam and Ryder’s story in the Windy City series. It’s a short stay, right? A favor for a friend! She’ll be gone in a few weeks. She just needs to find a job. She’s starting over. His Mom’s at his place. She’s hot as heck. Ryder’s attracted to her. She needs help. His kind of help? Great character builds, and another well written story. I enjoyed the inter-play between the characters.
He is all man with a strong desire to guide, care, protect, provide and cherish but doesn’t believe in happily ever after with his wants and needs. She is in need of a Daddy dominant to help bring her calm serenity when she gets overwhelmed and lost inside her head. Her transgressions are corrected swiftly leaving her a hot mess at times while other times leave her fully chastised and repentant. Having a Daddy who knows your needs before you do is a dream come true for her. Daddy’s Heart is a great place to escape to because we all know being an adult isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
This is the 5th book in this series and is Ryder and Samantha’s story. This is a well written flawless story which is sweet, humorous, steamy and with witty banter and love. I highly recommend for all readers who love reading a Daddy Dom / Little Girl romance. I was intrigued and hooked throughout this addictive page turner, and look forward to reading more from this talented author.