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jenjenbookfan's review against another edition
3.0
A spicy, taboo blind date novella
Wooed by Daddy by Stella Bella is a spicy, taboo blind date novella released as part of the AB Shared World Valentine’s Date Series. The book opens with Kelly suffering through her mother’s funeral, and her mother could win the award for most betrayals of a child in the nastiest way. Kelly finally puts herself first and leaves the farce angering Grant, her oblivious stepfather, who didn’t really know the monster he married. Grant shows up angry to confront Kelly for leaving, and she unloads the ugly truth on him. Suddenly, the anger disappears and the long suppressed lust and feelings take over leading to sex, before he storms out. This is where the story went off the rails for me. She was sharing deeply emotional stuff with him, including a loss of a baby, and he just immediately goes to sex? Then there are a couple more instances that just aren’t realistic later, like she’s 8 months pregnant, but she’s able to find a dress for her blind date that makes her look 6 months pregnant at best. And he was a jerk and cut her off, so she gave up trying to tell him. Also, her calling him Daddy given he was married to her mom for a few years is a bit weird for me. They do have chemistry together though, when she doesn’t make it weird with that nickname lol. There was an interesting twist towards the end that I wasn’t expecting that brought some action. And I definitely appreciate that the story was tied up nicely with an epilogue, even if it was also setting up the next book.
Wooed by Daddy by Stella Bella is a spicy, taboo blind date novella released as part of the AB Shared World Valentine’s Date Series. The book opens with Kelly suffering through her mother’s funeral, and her mother could win the award for most betrayals of a child in the nastiest way. Kelly finally puts herself first and leaves the farce angering Grant, her oblivious stepfather, who didn’t really know the monster he married. Grant shows up angry to confront Kelly for leaving, and she unloads the ugly truth on him. Suddenly, the anger disappears and the long suppressed lust and feelings take over leading to sex, before he storms out. This is where the story went off the rails for me. She was sharing deeply emotional stuff with him, including a loss of a baby, and he just immediately goes to sex? Then there are a couple more instances that just aren’t realistic later, like she’s 8 months pregnant, but she’s able to find a dress for her blind date that makes her look 6 months pregnant at best. And he was a jerk and cut her off, so she gave up trying to tell him. Also, her calling him Daddy given he was married to her mom for a few years is a bit weird for me. They do have chemistry together though, when she doesn’t make it weird with that nickname lol. There was an interesting twist towards the end that I wasn’t expecting that brought some action. And I definitely appreciate that the story was tied up nicely with an epilogue, even if it was also setting up the next book.
americanosandfiction's review against another edition
3.0
2.5/5 stars
I really enjoyed Stella’s Wicked with the Professor novella, so I was looking forward to this one. Wooed by Daddy is a decent, spicy, quick read. It didn’t hit the same as the Halloween short story, though.
Kelly has been wronged by her mother plenty times over. Naturally, she’s relieved when her mother passes away and can no longer hurt her. Kelly’s stepfather, Grant, is upset when she can’t seem to let bygones be bygones with her deceased mother. He knocks on her door hours after the funeral and wants to know WTF is going on. The attraction seemed to come out of no where here. I really didn’t feel chemistry - or anything - between Kelly and Grant before he pushes her against a wall and goes to pound town. His abruptness afterwards is just that: super freaking abrupt.
When they meet again, it’s on a blind date. Kelly is eight months pregnant, but seemingly able to hide it with her dress. Grant has constantly thought of her, but knows nothing can happen between them and has pushed her away. When Kelly realizes who her date is and says she should leave, his tune changes. Now he’ll do anything to keep her. Again, it feels rather abrupt.
I mostly enjoyed the spice for what it was. Dirty talk is my thing. I love it and am always here for it. Grant’s dirty talk was fine until it wasn’t, and then it was a little cringey.
Wooed by Daddy didn’t feel taboo to me,, considering Grant was only her stepfather for two years and she was already an adult. Although, this is rather subjective since my taboo-o-meter generally leans toward the super taboo side.
I really enjoyed Stella’s Wicked with the Professor novella, so I was looking forward to this one. Wooed by Daddy is a decent, spicy, quick read. It didn’t hit the same as the Halloween short story, though.
Kelly has been wronged by her mother plenty times over. Naturally, she’s relieved when her mother passes away and can no longer hurt her. Kelly’s stepfather, Grant, is upset when she can’t seem to let bygones be bygones with her deceased mother. He knocks on her door hours after the funeral and wants to know WTF is going on. The attraction seemed to come out of no where here. I really didn’t feel chemistry - or anything - between Kelly and Grant before he pushes her against a wall and goes to pound town. His abruptness afterwards is just that: super freaking abrupt.
When they meet again, it’s on a blind date. Kelly is eight months pregnant, but seemingly able to hide it with her dress. Grant has constantly thought of her, but knows nothing can happen between them and has pushed her away. When Kelly realizes who her date is and says she should leave, his tune changes. Now he’ll do anything to keep her. Again, it feels rather abrupt.
I mostly enjoyed the spice for what it was. Dirty talk is my thing. I love it and am always here for it. Grant’s dirty talk was fine until it wasn’t, and then it was a little cringey.
Wooed by Daddy didn’t feel taboo to me,, considering Grant was only her stepfather for two years and she was already an adult. Although, this is rather subjective since my taboo-o-meter generally leans toward the super taboo side.