Title: Pretty Baby Word Count:256 pgs
Genre: Contemporary Gay Romance
Blurb:The Boy
Caleb has been hiding his true self for so long that he isn’t sure who he is anymore. He’s not the brat he portrays. He’s not confident like others think. Caleb is just a shy boy, who loves pretty things, and animals. No one stays long enough to learn who Caleb really. How could he trust any of them to show his deepest secret? That is, until one night at the club Caleb finds a Daddy Dom that sees right through his masks. Grant demands things from Caleb that scares him. Has Caleb met the one Daddy Dom that he can open up to?
The Daddy
The moment Grant spots the vulnerability that Caleb hides so well he’s hooked. He has plenty of experience reading people as a Detective but Caleb is a mystery in more ways than one. He’s also the sweetest and neediest boy Grant has ever met. Caleb has secrets but Grant will push until all is revealed. Until Caleb is under his thumb and accepts that he is Grant’s pretty princess.
Pretty Baby is the second book in the Daddy’s boy series by Athena Steller.
This book contains MM sexual content (men having sex with each other), light BDSM elements, a boy wearing women lingerie and a Daddy who loves it, Age Play, domestic discipline, Daddy/ boy relationship, power exchange, rough sex, phone sex, age gap relations, and naughty times with a giant teddy bear. This book is an exploration of a relationship between two (Male) consensual adults that are looking for love and acceptance. All characters in sexual situations are above the age of consent. No cheating or cliff hangers.
Each book in the Daddy’s boy series will concentrate on a new couple although the characters from other books will visit often. The books can be read as stand alone novels but for better enjoyment it is recommended to read the books in order.
Each book in the Daddy’s boy series ends with a HEA.
***In October 2020 this book, Pretty Baby, was professional edited, revised, and reloaded. No content was changed but the errors from the first upload should be gone.***
My Review: When Grant sees the beautiful sub being humiliated by a couple Doms at the club, he doesn’t hesitate to step in. Usually he leaves well enough alone, but he knows that humiliation is not one of Caleb’s kinks. Caleb has a reputation around their club as being a ‘bratty boy’, but he’s definitely not a willing participant. Grant invites Caleb to sit at his table with his friends for the rest of the night. There is a vulnerability that Grant sees hiding behind Caleb’s eyes that reaches in and pulls at the Dom inside him. Caleb is surprised and a little bit unsure , because he gets the feeling that Grant’s friends doesn’t like him that much. Grant dissuades him of this notion, letting him know that they probably all just need to get to know each other better.
By the end of the night Grant knows that he will be this pretty baby’s daddy. He sees deep within Caleb and sees his brattiness for what it truly is , a defense mechanism. Grant sees past the vulnerability, knowing deep down inside that what Caleb truly needs is a caring, patient daddy. It becomes clear that Caleb doesn’t have any friends and he soaks up the smallest amount of kindness extended by the other ‘ littles’ at the table. Grant decides to make it his mission to romance this beautiful boy and take things slow. Caleb is truly shocked when Grant leaves him at his doorstep with only a kiss. He doesn’t know how to feel, in fact he feels a bit rejected. This rejection is soothed the next day when he gets roses and an invitation to go out again with the sexy Dom. Caleb is delighted in the way Grant claims him with little touches, not caring who is watching. He’s never felt close to what he feels when he’s with Grant. Grant keeps in touch and truly seems to care,always asking how his day is going. Caleb finds himself opening up more, he talks about his fur babies and is truly surprised at the kindness Grant shows them. Regardless, Caleb is still holding back and keeping his true self a secret, still afraid of not being accepted.
It soon becomes clear that Caleb has been living up to an ideal as a former actor and model. Being on a very restrictive diet has been a way of life for Caleb. Even something as simple as having popcorn, burgers and milkshake seems to be a new experience for him. Obviously, Caleb has been starved of real life experiences. Going to the movies with Grant is so exhilarating for him and leaves him marveling over everything. Caleb also gains some sexy times with his daddy which leaves him totally flushed at the movie theater. There is no doubt in his mind that their relationship will move to the next level. Grant has set his mind to helping his boy experience all the joys in life.
When Grant asks for a tour of his pretty baby’s house, he sees that even in his sanctuary his boy is hiding. His house has clearly been decorated by a professional, it shows nothing of the sweet boy that is Caleb. Grant knows he will need to gain more of Caleb’s trust in order for him to truly open up. That opportunity soon comes when Grant finds Caleb hidden in his closet reverently touching the most beautiful pieces of lingerie. Caleb is distraught and ashamed at being found out.
Finally, Grant knows he’s found the crack in Caleb’s armour. He knows there is deeper meaning behind these overwhelming feelings that Caleb is experiencing. Grant gently reassures his boy that he is aroused by his lingerie and this is actually his preference.Caleb soon realize that this is true when he sees his daddy’s reactions. Their chemistry is off the charts and they have a blissful evening. They have each found what they have been looking for in each other. Caleb is so much more at ease with his daddy,being able to be his true self, playing with his dolls and being dressed in his lingerie. Grant has gotten his boy to embrace his prettiness and being comfortable in his own skin.
The couple settle into a domestic discipline relationship which works perfectly for them. Caleb thrives with this aspect of their relationship as he needs the structure that his daddy’s rules provide. They get up to some sexy spankings, and it is clear that Grant is certainly in control. Grant enjoys watching his boy flourish and praises him constantly. Caleb sees how warm and open his friends are when he has a playdate with Avery and Mitch. Soon he let’s them in on his little secret of wearing pretty lingerie and playing with dolls. He feels safe in this group and he knows his daddy will always take care of him and put his needs first. I give this my ratings of 4- lose the underwear.
Gay Romance-opposites attract 