Theo Coleman wants nothing more than someone to love him. But at only twenty-three, life has taught him he doesn’t deserve it and he’s had more than his fair share of being abandoned. When a run-in with an ex gets out of control, Theo finds himself face to face with a dominant older man who seems determined to save Theo from himself. Officer Dan Jenkins has tried to leave the life he craves … craves behind. No more clubs, no more kink and no more boys. When he intervenes in an argument outside a nightclub, he meets a boy that re-awakens that desire within him. All Dan wants is to care for someone, adore them and give them what they need. And Dan is convinced that Theo needs a Daddy.
When a chance encounter leads Theo to Dan, both men know they want to take a chance on each other. But when Dan discloses his kinky secret, Theo’s not sure whether he’s ready to play. Suddenly everything seems like a game, one where Theo doesn’t know the rules but he desperately wants to win the prize. Because Theo’s tired of losing and this time he wants to win. Can he put his past behind him to win Dan’s heart?
Theo’s Game is the first book in the Dark Reserves series. It’s a sweet and fluffy, Daddy kink MM romance featuring one sexy police officer, his feisty boy, rainbow sprinkles and handcuffs.
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I loved this story. Sweet with a little kink.
Theo is a brat, in trouble and a bit lost. When officer Dan puts him, outside a club, against the wall Theo surrenders at once. That got Dan’s attention.
Theo has no experience how to be a boy to Daddy but Dan knows just how to teach him.
Some nice spiced sex scenes, a feisty boy and a filthy mouthed Daddy. Theo has some real issues and being with Dan is the best that ever happened to him… he is so happy…. until something happens and he is not… my heart hurt.
A wonderful written story. I loved the personalities, I loved the bubble they were in…
sometimes it was heartbreaking but mostly is was sexy, funny and sweet.
I think the author did a good job writing this story! It was appealing, captivating and engaging.
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Sweet and endearing…
Theo is so sweet and so cute. The way he goes through his life as a student and doing his parttime job at the bookstore and how he feels deeply the love and hurt whenever he was discarded or cheated on is just so life-like. It happens to real people. And I love how Officer Dan (as Theo calls him at first) recognizes it the first time they met. Officer Dan is someone who anyone can love because he is truly kind, he does not take advantage of Theo, he always gives him a choice and helps him understand the dynamics of what he would like them to have. And the love they started to feel for each other was so endearing, you can feel the emotions and insecurities going through both of them. They have a lovely story and it is something that we need to have in our life, amidst all these negativity surrounding us, it is great to read a love story like this. Congratulations Ms. Carrie, great story and a great beginning to a new series!
Super sweet! Can’t Wait for MORE!
4.5 stars
Heat Level: 4
Sweet, kinky and humorous!! I love C.S. Joyce’s writing style. Her style is effortless and her characters scream to be loved! Theo jumps off the page and is so loveable and sassy right from the start. Even his meet-cute with sexy officer Dan is hot, hot, hot!
I’m relatively new to daddy kink and found this story really enjoyable. It’s a great introduction if you’re new to the kink and want a taste. I look forward to seeing where Carrie is going to take Theo and Dan next. Carrie is a self-proclaimed kinky as hell person, so I look forward to her stories getting kinkier!
I loved Theo’s sassiness and Dan’s protectiveness and desire to care, I even liked his stubborn streak. Theo is unsure if he needs a Daddy but finds he wants Dan and needs to see where they could go. Dan had given up on being a Daddy until a drunken confrontation changed his mind. I loved the banter between these two characters and enjoyed watching their relationship develop. I look forward to what’s next for Dan and Theo and was pleased with the happy for now ending.
This was my last book of 2018 and it was a certain winner!! As a debut story for C.S. Joyce, I think she’s done an amazing job. The story is a heartfelt and hot daddy-kink love story with so much heart and humour I got all the feels! Definitely looking forward to Book 2!!!
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This book was a very well written debut from an author I’m definitely going to follow. I loved the idea of Dan introducing Theo to a Daddy/boy relationship. I wanted him to help get Theo’s life on track while letting him feel loved and needed. I absolutely adored Theo, as well as his friends, who cared about him so much. My problem was Dan. I just couldn’t make myself like him for a big part of the book, and I didn’t think he appreciated Theo for the sweetheart that he was. I enjoyed their loving times together, but I didn’t think there were enough of those to overshadow the times Dan seemed overly harsh or selfish.
Still, the story was a good one, and the writing was terrific. I have hopes that we’ll see more of Theo and Dan as the series continues, and maybe I’ll find more to like about Theo’s Daddy. I look forward to that.
3 Stars
Theo’s Game is C.S. Joyce’s debut novella and as such, it was an enjoyable read… for the most part.
Theo was adorable and so very much in need of someone that would help him settle and focus, while allowing his bratty, sassy self to flourish. He was definitely my favorite part of the book.
Now, while I didn’t exactly hate Dan, there were some things about him that bothered me. Their relationship started out great, they had great chemistry and the first two/three encounters were both hot and promising. However, once Dan started out with his rules and being so set in keeping things fun and light, instead of reassuring Theo that he was more than a casual hookup until it blew up on his face, he kind of lost me. Add to that, that he felt so threatened when Theo tried to take control the few times he tried and I was all what the hell is Theo doing with Dan? I get that Dan was out of sorts while recuperating, but being so ugh about Theo taking care of him, feeling like he wasn’t a Daddy any longer or whatever, felt so immature and frankly, coupled with how blah his apology was, it kind of was the last nail in his coffin for me.
While not my favorite book, it was still entertaining, and I’m intrigued enough about Hunter, Dan’s friend, to pick up the next book in the series.
*** Copy provided to me through LesCourt Author Services for my reading pleasure, a review wasn’t a requirement. ***