Sheriff Sam Golden has three rules for his submissive.
No cursin’, no sassin’, and always obey Daddy. Krista Evans knows exactly how cruel life can be. When she was twelve, she lost her dad to war. Then her mother disappeared into the bottom of a bottle. Her heart has been broken, her money stolen, and she’s had more than one run-in with the law. What the girl needs is a break. She just can’t … What the girl needs is a break. She just can’t seem to catch one.
Sheriff Samuel Golden is a lonely man with nothing but work to fill his time. So when he busts a pretty young blonde in the midst of a theft, he’s tempted by his immediate attraction to her. She’s guilty as sin despite her protests to the contrary, but Sam can sense there’s a lost little girl inside of her who just needs to be taught right from wrong.
In lieu of jail, Sam agrees to take Krista in hand for thirty days for some bare bottom rehabilitation. But when their obvious chemistry becomes unavoidable, Sam will have to choose: resist the lure of the girl who so desperately needs a stern-yet-loving daddy, or banish the ghosts of his past.
Publisher’s note: Tough Love 2: Daddy’s Golden Rules is a steamy Daddy Dom romance that includes mature themes such as BDSM and spanking. No age play. If this material is offensive, you’ll probably want to keep shopping.
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This is a great read. It is full of passion, mystery and suspense. Sam and Krista are wonderful characters who pull you in and keep you turning the pages until the end.This is another great read and I would recommend it.
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The Sheriff and the Troublemaker
Maddie Taylor scores again! As always Maddie delivers with easily relatable characters. Krista’s past pulled hard on my heartstrings. Such heartache in such a little time. I couldn’t help but feel sorry for her. The poor girl just can’t seem to catch a break. Then comes Sheriff Sam. The man is the very definition of swoonworthy and just what Krista needed in a man. The two together make for a perfect match. I thoroughly enjoyed their chemistry and compelling story. Maddie is an excellent storyteller who’s characters are intriguing and entertaining. You can’t help but be drawn in. I loved that this is a standalone. As I haven’t had the chance to read the first book in the series, I wasn’t too lost. I can’t wait to read the others. Well written and fast paced I highly recommend this book.
I loved this book. I am not a big fan of Daddy Dom stories, however I loved this one. Maddie Taylor writes a compelling tale. This story is about the town sheriff who helps a young women get on the right track. Of course steamy sex and love happens. The story has a HEA.
Omg, I loved this one more than the first!
This can be read as a standalone and is not an age play.
*sigh* These two are perfect together.
Both Sam and Krista have their own past demons but when Krista makes a mistake one night, it turns out to be exactly what she needed.
Instead of jail, local Sheriff, Sam has a very unconventional alternative. 30 day in a unique Daddy/little relationship with him.
Their chemistry is unavoidable and as time and secrets pass, they realize just how much they are craving what the other has to offer.
But where do they go after 30 days is up?
Such a fun, sexy and emotional ride. I can not wait for the next installment.
Romance with a side of discipline. I absolutely loved this story. It tugs at your heart, melts you to the core, and sparks and sizzles in all the right ways. I felt I actually knew these characters as the author breathes life into them with her words, and I found myself wanting to be part of this exclusive community, minus the evil elements, of course. Then again with Sheriff Golden there are no worries! Fabulous story that grabbed me and drew me in and left me hoping we’ll get to visit this community again.
I love Maddie Taylor’s Daddies, and Sam Golden has wormed his way into my heart.
This is definitely one book where tough love fits. Sam gives Krista a lot of tough love in this one, but while there is some tough stuff there, there is so much more love, so it balances out really well.
I like Sam and his forthrightness. You pretty much know what you are going to get when you are working with him. He tells you. For example, he told Krista that he wasn’t looking for a permanent sub and that their relationship was only going to last for the ordered time. He didn’t want any complications at the end of it. I think that he took good care of Krista, mostly, but I think there were times that he didn’t handle emotional care of her as well as he could’ve. It’s not like he overall ignored her emotional state, and most of the time he was more than aware of it, but there are just a couple of times when I think he wasn’t as careful as he could’ve been.
I like Krista a lot. It’s hard to be stuck in between a very big rock and an extremely hard hard place. And that’s where she is right now. Her actions reflect that, and it’s not anything she would’ve done otherwise. I think that she is stronger than most people think she is, including her. She really thrived under Sam, and became more sure of herself, and able to stand up more, which I loved.
Maddie Taylor is one of my favorite authors and this new contemporary story with a daddy dom is no exception. This is the second book in the series but can be read as a complete standalone. Krista has not had it east in life and when she is caught breaking the law she is not sent to jail instead she is taken in by Sam the sheriff for 30 days for a different type of punishment. As a dom who lost his wife Sam believes he will never love again but can a damaged girl with issues of her own change his mind? This was an excellent read with both plenty of steam as well as emotion The characters are well written and the story line engaging. I cannot wait to read the next in this series.
Temptation almost got the better of her but Krista stopped short of giving in. Unfortunately, in walks a dark haired stranger and catchers her just as she is putting things right. The stranger turns out to be none other than the local sheriff, Sam Golden. After much discussion Krista is given a choice….jail or a 30 day sentence as Sam’s sub. Choosing the latter, Sam and Krista embark on a Daddy/little relationship. Over the course of the 30 days Krista reveals all her secrets to Sam. He too gives her his truth which means they have no future because he can’t risk his heart again. It takes a courageous act for Sam to see what’s right in front of him. He admits his feelings to his litlle girl and Krista gets her HEA with her Daddy.
Krista has had her fair share of grief in her life and trouble finds her again and Sam is the one to correct it all. This is a sweet loving Daddy Dom with just the right amount of drama, sassiness , and a whole lot of emotional feeling as I really loved these characters and their journey honesty is the best policy. Sam was the perfect combination of stern Dom and tender as he tries to figure out Kristas every need and I thought they were perfect together learning as they go for that second chance. The writing lets you fall for the situation they find themselves in and the punishment for Krista that she choose was different and I liked that.
Maddie Taylor drew me in with the latest book in her Tough Love series, Daddy’s Golden Rules.
Both Krista and Sam both have pained pasts and are wary of relationships it was interesting to see how the daddy dom dynamic fed something important in both their souls. There was an added bit of suspense which added to the story and loved the ending.
I received an advance reader copy via Booksprout.
I’m always a bit wary to commit to a ‘Daddy’ story as I’m not a huge fan of age play. Lucky for me, that issue is addressed in this book! Regardless, I find myself liking almost everything from this author because of her stories & characters. I love that this (like others) has a good amount of humour & lightness to it that balances nicely with the heavier sections. Krista has to be a new favourite character for me & I really enjoyed the interaction between her & Sam.
Daddy Dynamic Without Age Play!
Professionally written and fast-paced, “Tough Love 2: Daddy’s Golden Rules” is an engaging contemporary, erotic romance featuring a tough southern lawman from Texas and a totally vanilla, young woman, also from Texas. Taking place on an exclusive Carolina Barrier Island, the main characters are thrust together for thirty days to affect proactive, punitive measures as an alternative to Krista’s incarceration for theft.
As an experienced Dom, Sam determines the best avenue for Krista’s rehabilitation and exploration of potential submissive attributes, is through a Daddy Dom dynamic. This emotionally charged story brings together two people with tragic pasts and provides hope for a much happier future. Krista is imbued with self-doubt, pain from the loss of her father, troubled by an unstable upbringing and emotionally inept mother. Sam has suffered heartbreaking loss, closed himself off to love and often, an aura of sadness surrounds him.
Forced together by circumstance, the chemistry is intense, their story engaging and poignant. Coinciding with Sam and Krista’s intimate journey, illegal drugs have also infiltrated the island, and the ensuing investigation is permeated with mystery, suspense as well as a few surprises.
Although “Tough Love 2” is a Daddy Dom romance, no age play is involved, and the D/s dynamic is based on correction, usually followed by reward, attentiveness, understanding and considerate care. While part of the Tough Love series, “Tough Love 2” is a standalone novel and delivers a dual POV.
For those with an interest in or simply enjoy an older man (Daddy) dynamic and not comfortable with the typical age play scenario, “Tough Love 2: Daddy’s Golden Rules” is an excellent option teeming with steamy heat!
Disclaimer: No Kindles were seriously harmed while reading this novel. Children 18 and over only due to a D/s dynamic, BDSM theme and explicit sexual content.
Disclaimer for the Disclaimer… The term “seriously harmed” is not intended to include: overheating, scorch marks, minor melting or inconsequential fire that can be put out with an extinguisher. Fire retardant gloves highly recommended while reading. Reviewer is not responsible for run-on sentences, misplaced commas, to many of these thingy’s (…) and illegal use of overly descriptive language.
RATING DETAILS (Based on 1 to 5 Gold Stars):
STEAM FACTOR: 5 Steamy Stars!
WRITING STYLE: 5 Professional Stars!
PLOT: 5 Engaging Stars!
ENGAGING CHARACTERS: 5 Hot Texan Stars!
SATISFYING CONCLUSION: 5 Fulfilling Stars!
*** I voluntarily received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review***
I really enjoyed this Daddy Dom romance. Offering a entertaining and engaging blend of heat, kink and poignant emotions, it was very easy to get swept up in Krista and Sam’s story. Both characters have emotional baggage that needs to be addressed before they can find happiness. Drama, suspense and emotional turmoil add interest to the story. This book does contain scenes of domestic discipline. So if this is not something you enjoy reading about, you’ll want to pass on this book.
Tough Love 2: Daddy’s Golden Rules is a stand alone, contemporary Daddy Dom romance with no age play. Krista needs cash fast and while working a job, she has a momentary lapse of judgement and gets caught. Sam is the Sheriff of this special island and offers Krista the chance to be his submissive for thirty days instead of going to jail. Their connection is strong right from the very beginning, but both are holding secrets. At the end of thirty days, though, what will happen to Sam and Krista?
I really enjoyed reading this book! There was so much heart and passion, with the perfect amount of angst and drama! Sam and Krista made a great couple that had a bit of insta-love, but they definitely had some emotional obstacles they needed to overcome. Sam lost his wife and never wanted that emotional connection again, so after a bunch of time putting all his energy into work, he suddenly has his own little bit to take care of and guide again. Krista had been dealing with a crappy hand in life for a while, trying her best. I loved that while she had a change of conscience, she still got caught and needed to be corrected. I loved the Daddy Dom aspects in this book, even with no age play! But I think my favorite aspect about this book was just the emotions that I felt while reading it! This was a cute, fun, and romantic book that pulled at my heart as two lost souls came together to heal and find love!
I enjoyed this book very much.
Ms. Taylor did a great job combining some kink,some drama,suspense and mystery.
This is also a bit of an emotional story.
Both Krista and Sam have their own set of emotional baggage that they have carried for years.
I loved Sam.
I thought he was the perfect blend of alpha and tender.
Krista is sweet and a bit naive.
Together they are wonderful.
Their dynamics are exactly what each needs.
But there is trouble brewing that might destroy the bond they are trying to strengthen.
Another solid story from this author. I am really enjoying her Daddy books. Both of the main characters, Sam and Krista, have a lot of emotional baggage that needs to be addressed before they be truly happy. It’s easy to get swept up in Sam being the local sheriff and Krista getting caught and he has a proposal for her that’s outside the box. There is an aspect of suspense in this book that kept me on the edge of my seat wanting to know what happens. A solid 4 star read. I can’t wait until book 3!!