Two’s company and three’s a crowd, right? Not when you’ve got a genius who knows that sometimes it takes more than two people to make a family. Cody’s been waiting years for his sexy former professor to take the leap and ask him out. Unfortunately, Cody’s youthful looks and the fact that Jameson has known him since he was fourteen aren’t helping the situation any. When the precocious student … student finally decides that the slightly reluctant Jameson needs a little push to move him in the right direction, Cody knows just what to do—follow his curiosity.
When Ford is introduced to Cody at Bound & Controlled, he’s interested but a little wary. Just because the funny little thing says he’s looking for a Daddy doesn’t mean Ford is the one for him. Guys are usually hesitant when it comes to getting close to an asexual Daddy Dom. But the unpredictable Cody seems to think that’s the perfect combination.
A little patience and a bit of research has helped Cody find his Mr. Rights. He’s just not sure what it will take to get his nervous professor and his loving Daddy to see that all they really need is each other.
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Story Contains: MMM Sexual Content, BDSM elements, Spankings, and Age Play
Author’s Note: This is a slow burn romance that has a HFN ending. Book two in the series will be out in late June.
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This first installment in the story of Cody, Ford, and Jameson, was a solid 4 stars for me. The characters, especially Cody, bumped it up to the full 5 star rating. These men were relatable, kind, sometimes self-doubting, and often funny. The way that Cody made both Ford and Jameson fall for him, by just being his wonderful self, made for a wonderful read. Ford was an excellent Daddy to Cody, and I loved their scenes together. Jameson worked at being an understanding and patient boyfriend – even if that wasn’t exactly what Cody needed from him. The way the book ended left me satisfied for the time being and gave me hope for true happiness for these three. I can’t wait to read the next installment of their story, which promises to have more heat, more lovey squishy feelings, and more dinosaurs and waffles!
I love the slow building relationship with Cody and Ford. I love how much Ford cares for all of Cody. I like the potential best outcome hinted at. Can’t wait to listen to the next one.
Listened to the audio version. I love even when all three men were present you knew who was talking.
What do you get when you have a Boy genius who is determined to get his way, an asexual Daddy, and a Switch? Well, I found out that you get one incredible book!
I adored Cody and found him fascinating. Cody was anything but shy. A precocious 21- year-old, he held multiple college degrees and was still pursuing more, was in love with Jamison, a former college professor, and wanted a Daddy. He is sponsored at Bound and Controlled and is introduced to Ford. When Jamison finds out Cody has gone to a BDSM club, he goes out of his mind, but it is the catalyst that spurs Jamison to pursue the relationship he wants with Cody.
It takes forever for Jamison to learn the specifics of Cody’s and Ford’s relationship. All three MCs danced around the issue through 17 chapters of the 21-chapter book, which I found that incredibly frustrating, and my heart ached for Jamison, who loved Cody and was unsure as to how he would fit into that relationship. And when we discover that Jamison is a Switch, even though doesn’t yet know it, everything finally comes together.
This book was extremely well written, and I enjoyed revisiting with Ben and Connor and some of the other men I have met via Shaw Montgomery’s and M.A. Innes’s previous books.
Kenneth Obi’s narration was, once again, perfection. He captured Cody’s precocious genius, Jamison’s frustration, and Ford’s calmness perfectly.
I loved this book and am anxiously awaiting the next book in the series.
Although I have read several books by M.A. Innes, this is the first that I have listened to. A brand new (to me) series is obviously a good place to start.
I’ll begin by stating that Kenneth Obi is the ideal narrator for Embracing Faith. Three main characters…no problem. The first is the deeper voice of Daddy Ford, where the trademark rumble is evident. The lighter tones of 21 year old Cody are ideal for a boy with a bratty side. Jameson’s voice is somewhat between the other two and is very expressive of his doubts, even fears.
I didn’t realise that this series continues with the same characters until about half way in. I wondered at the author taking plenty of time to develop our knowledge of the three men and hoped the second half of the book wasn’t rushed. No such problem! This book ends with a satisfactory hfn (no cliffhanger), but leaves me wanting to see where this menage goes next. While Cody is happy with both a boyfriend and Daddy, the hints are there for more between Ford and Jameson. Fingers crossed. And no…I won’t be reading the next book yet. I’ll wait for the audiobook.
***WARNING***
This review is about a novel that contains MMM sexual content, BDSM elements, spankings, and age play. If you are at all uncomfortable with any of those topics I would say this isn’t the book for you.
Embracing Faith is an intriguing novel written by M.A. Innes. It’s a story about three very different individuals that come together in a unique way to form a very interesting relationship. Just like previous novels I’ve read, M.A. Innes did a fantastic job of drawing me into a story that I might not have expected to understand or enjoy. She’s one of the first authors I’ve found where kink is the main focus of the story’s plot and I have to say, I freaking love her take on the kinkier side of life!
This interesting story is about Cody, Ford, and Jameson, navigating a very unique relationship. You’ll also see cameos or hear mentions of characters you might have met in previous novels by M.A. Innes/Shaw Montgomery such as Beckett, Finn, Ben, Conner, Eric, and his daddy, Marcus.
Cody’s a genius who graduated early and started his college career at fourteen. He’s what people would call a professional student. Curiosity and the need to learn new things keep Cody on the road to discovery. One of those discoveries just so happens to be age play. He’s been treated like an adult most of his life. So, when he learns about this new kink in one of his classes, he’s drawn to it. Cody has also been in love with Jameson, one of his first professors at his college since he started school there. The only problem with that is Jameson doesn’t see Cody as an adult. Despite his attraction to the younger man, he still sees Cody as a kid.
Ford, on the other hand, is an old hand in the kink scene. He’s a Daddy Dom that spends time cuddling the needy Littles at the club but never takes one as his very own Little. Ford is an asexual person that doesn’t want more from a relationship than the sweet cuddly things. He’s not interested in a sexual relationship and that makes it hard for him to do relationships. That is until he meets Cody. The younger man starts off their first meeting at the club by admitting he’s in love with someone else so sex is off the table. This is a win-win for both of them because Cody can explore age play with Ford without Ford being pressured for more.
Jameson is the sort of man that likes to do the right thing. He’s known Cody since he was fourteen and taking one of his classes. James knows that Cody has feelings for him but he doesn’t act on those feelings because it seems wrong to him. Cody is so young in his eyes, so James thought he was doing what was best by ignoring those feelings. He also has a bit of trauma from his past that involves an older boy when he was in high school, and his awful mother making a huge deal out of nothing. All of these things make it hard for James to act on the feelings he has for Cody.
This story is so interesting because the relationship starts off with Cody openly dating both Ford and Jameson. There is no cheating because they all know about one another. James doesn’t find out exactly what Cody is into kink wise until the latter part of the novel, he just knows Ford can give Cody something he probably can’t. There is an understanding between them all that makes this book so heartwarming! Cody learns a lot about being a Little with Ford. They are great together and I really enjoyed the cute, playful way Cody behaved when he had regressed. I love how James was so understanding of Cody when he and Ford had dinner for the first time to officially meet one another. And, though I’m not a pro when it comes to understanding the age play kink, I think M.A. Innes did a fantastic job of portraying the lifestyle based on what I do know about. It was a sweet book about discovery, good communication, sweet acceptance, and overall good feels. I will say that it ends with a ‘happy for now’ ending. You don’t necessarily have to continue on to book two in order to enjoy this book, but I recommend it.
Kenneth Obi, the narrator, did a wonderful job of putting the proverbial cherry on top of this great story. He captures the personality of each character so well it makes you feel as if you truly know them. There is something so soothing about Ken’s voice and I feel it really compliments the elements of Embracing Faith. If you’re a fan of Kenneth Obi’s previous work I’m sure you’ll love listening to this sweet story.
Overall, this was a wonderful read/listen. Both the author and the narrator did a fantastic job. I’d highly recommend Embracing Faith to anyone who likes other works by M.A. Innes and/or Kenneth Obi, or who likes age play novels in general. I don’t think you’ll walk away from this one feeling unsatisfied.
Embracing Faith is a sweet story about three men finding their way in a relationship.
Ford is asexual and would like a relationship, but it is hard since he is not looking for sex and most partners don’t understand and need more. Then in comes sweet, geeky Cody looking to try some BDSM especially daddy kink but not interested in sex because he is in love with a professor and hopes someday Jameson will see him. Jameson is not happy about Cody going to the club and finally steps up.
I was quite intrigued by the dynamics of this relationship. I really loved Cody. He is so sweet, geeky to a fault but speaks his mind.
If you are looking for a sweet romance with lots of heat, and like daddy kink, you will like this.
OMG this was so good!!!
There is a reason why that even though I have several favorites this author is my ultimate one. While we get a beautiful new relationship we are also taking a stroll down memory lane. I am happily reading and enjoying where the story is going when I am suddenly remembering something from another book. This one have me many of those. That right there is priceless to me. It keeps not only these characters alive but those from last books too. I will never get enough. Other authors have done this but M. A. Innes/Shaw Montgomery is the best. I have loved every book she has written. The only drawback is the wait for the next one. It will drive me crazy… okay more so lol.
MA Innes has done it again. This book is stunning, complex, perfect and the most amazing characters. Cody is just adorable and I wanna hug him. Daddy and James are the perfect partners for him!