Grumpy is supposed to meet sunshine…that’s how the trope works.
Every reader knows that.
Klynn knows that.
Agent Murphy knows that.
It seems like no one told the mate bond that.

I really should’ve clarified what the matchmaker had meant when she’d asked if I liked bears.

Alton

Dating is difficult…especially when he doesn’t know what he’s looking for and he ends up putting his fate in the hands of a magical matchmaker with a bit of a reputation. But when she sets a Daddy with a captivatingly beautiful aura right in his path, he starts to think maybe he shouldn’t have been questioning her methods or her magic.

Malik

Dating is difficult…especially when he lives in a small town and is usually considered a mythical creature. Being a Bigfoot and a Daddy hasn’t helped expand his dating pool either, but he’s really starting to wonder if a matchmaker was the best decision he could’ve made or absolutely insane.

When a cutie with a serious case of wanderlust meets an introverted Daddy with a cabin in the woods, it’s going to take toys, playgrounds, and a bit of magic to bring them together.

Wren
Mates. Wren knows they just pop up when it’s completely unexpected, like at a party with clowns, crazy townspeople, and the cutest alien he’s ever met. Alien dragon? Mage? His mate is clearly not a local but that’s just going to make the adventure of a lifetime even more interesting. Besides, the only thing that matters is he’s a Daddy…right?

Toman
Mates. Toman knows mates are granted by the fates, but the last place he expected to find his was on another world where nothing quite makes sense. Team Binkie? Team Pony? His goals were planned out, but everything changes when his adorably confusing mate bounces into his life. Now he’s got a new list of things to learn, like what makes a Daddy and how do Earthlings fall in love.

When the mate bond strikes, two men must learn how to build a love that crosses cultures and bridges the stars.

Weston has a secret…one he hopes his best friend never finds out. He’s got a thing for humiliation and for his best friend. But since that’s hopeless, he’s decided to enlist the best know-it-all ever to help him find the right guy to live out his fantasies with…ones that involve being watched, used, and hopefully humiliated.

Unfortunately, sometimes things don’t go as planned at the Bound & Controlled club.

Cyrus has a secret…one he’s more than ready to get out into the open. He’s got a thing for his secretive best friend. Weston is hiding something and to get to the bottom of it he goes right to the top…Conner. If anyone can help him, it’s the biggest drama queen at Bound & Controlled.

Unfortunately, sometimes things don’t go as planned when dealing with a helpful drama queen.

Brent hat sich in den einen Dom verliebt, den er nicht haben kann.

Brents legendäres Pech, wenn es um Männer ging, war unbestreitbar. Wenn es im Umkreis von hundert Meilen einen Möchtegern-Dom gab, fand er ihn sicher. Aber selbst er konnte nicht vorhersehen, was als Nächstes passieren würde. Gemischte Signale und zu viele Tage weg von der Arbeit machten es auch nicht besser, oder doch?

Calen hat sich in den einen Sub verliebt, den er nicht haben kann.

Calen weiß, dass die meisten ihn für einen Dom halten, der kommt, um eine Szene zu spielen, und dann wieder weg ist. Aber wie kann er bleiben, wenn er weiß, dass sie es oder ihn nicht verstehen würden? Wenn man ein Dom ist, der nicht den Stereotypen entspricht, kann man dann jemals den richtigen Sub für sich finden?

Dally knows he’s going to get what he wants…he always does. But sometimes compromise is key to making sure getting it goes smoothly, and right now, what he wants is the adorable Harley who looks like a bouncer but is sweet as sugar. However, in order to keep his new boy, Dally’s picked up a straggler…the annoyingly handsome pain-in-the-behind Santos.

Santos knows there’s no way to use logic when dealing with someone as crazy as Dally. But sometimes getting what he wants comes with some bumps in the road, so he does the only thing he can and decides to keep sweet Harley and the walking-talking definition of insanity…Dally. Unfortunately, sometimes crazy comes in an interesting package and he can’t be held accountable for that.

Harley has no idea what’s going on or how he’s ended up with a Daddy and a Papa that have decided to keep him. Finding one guy who accepts his lactation and realizes he’s not as take-charge as he looks has always been hard enough, but now he’s got two and he’s not sure what to do about it…or how to keep them from fight-kissing on his lap. Who knew that was a thing?

Sometimes compromise is key, but sometimes it’s a sweet helper who brings two stubborn men together and makes a family of three.

Morris is struggling. He knows he is meant to be Collin’s Dom but he’s realistic about his lack of knowledge when it comes to anything in the lifestyle. Understanding safety and where to spank isn’t going to help him figure out the best way to handle his adorably distracted new boyfriend. So it looks like a trip to the club is his only option. Right?

Collin is struggling. With a new boyfriend and desires he can’t quite explain, he’s not sure what to do besides bury his head in the sand…and in his favorite games and apps. Unfortunately, while Morris doesn’t seem to mind that he’s not the most grown-up omega out there, Collin knows he’s going to have to work on being a bit more grown-up if he wants to submit. Right?

When a new relationship leaves two men with more questions than answers, it’ll take new friends and a new adventure to help them see that being a grown-up isn’t always the goal.

Author’s Note: This is a standalone age play story in my Love and Secrets series. It contains alpha/omega dynamics and BDSM but no mpreg.

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About Dirty Daddies Pride 2025

There’s more than one way to be a Daddy…

Whether it’s a Daddy claiming his boy or her girl or their little one, these Daddies know that love doesn’t always look one specific way. And that regardless of what the world may think, everyone deserves the Daddy of their dreams.

Deserves to be spanked and spoiled just like any other little one dreaming of a Daddy.

And that something like gender or identity should never get in the way of finding the love of a lifetime…

“How does his insistence that he followed the rules and Bryan’s limits make him look even more guilty?”

Kevin didn’t do it…well, not on purpose anyway. Just because Bryan’s hiding in little space and acting weird doesn’t mean Kevin’s at fault. Accidents happen…even accidental orgasms. But it was for science and he’s going to make sure everyone knows it too.

“Why is he hiding? Did you manage to talk him into sex in the car to prove you could?”

When planning for a road trip shakes things up, a cutie with newfound confidence learns it’s going to take more than hints and blushes to get what he’s set his mind…and his heart on.

Garrett war an seine Belastungsgrenze gekommen.

Da waren eben nur eine gewisse Anzahl an Tagen und davon viel zu wenige, an denen man jemand sehen musste, zu dem man sich hingezogen fühlte … in den man irgendwie vernarrt war … aber auf keinen Fall verknallt war. Doms haben so etwas nicht. Und schon gar nicht bei einem Kunden, der sicher noch nicht einmal schwul war und auf gar keinen Fall ein Sub war. Business 101 – flirte niemals mit einem Kunden.

Wyatt war dabei, seinen Verstand zu verlieren.

Es wurde immer schwieriger für ihn, seine Besessenheit zu verstecken. Alles, was er wollte, war, vor Garrett zu knien und ihn Master nennen zu dürfen. Aber der sexy Versicherungsagent schien ihn nicht einmal wahrzunehmen. Ihm fiel nur der nervöse, irgendwie seltsame Versicherte auf, der offensichtlich viel zu oft in die Agentur kam.

Wenn zwei Männern entgeht, was sich direkt vor ihren Augen abspielt, muss möglicherweise die Familie einspringen, um sie auf das Offensichtliche hinzuweisen. Nämlich, dass sie füreinander bestimmt waren.

Merritt
Chaos. Merritt isn’t sure how the locals have survived without killing themselves, but he’s starting to understand why the fates decided he needed to help with the portal. He’s a nurse. Yes, fate was brilliant with pairing mates and keeping excitable dragons from killing themselves on a regular basis. Luckily for fate and his newfound mate, Merritt is ready for a few changes in his life.

Pierce
Chaos. Pierce isn’t sure how anyone in town survives the chaos they create on a regular basis. As a lawyer nothing should surprise him, but he’s doing his best not to pull his hair out when the fates decide to reward his patience with a precious gift. His mate. His adorable little mate, who luckily for all involved, has fallen in love with the craziness.

When a frustrated lawyer meets a little whose job in life is to save his Daddy from bad manners, two lonely lives will never be the same…and neither will the portal.

Ezra
Being dead sucks…but it starts looking up when a handsome handyman shows up and can actually see Ezra. Of course, he has to put up with the ridiculous handyman’s teasing and terrible jokes, but Ezra knows dead beggars can’t be choosers. He also knows there’s no way the captivating man is actually interested in a bored dead guy with an attitude problem.

Stone
Being newly dead is probably always difficult…but Stone doesn’t mind helping out the grumpy ghost with a drama problem. Ezra is cute when he’s being ridiculous and there’s just something about the man that pulls Stone in. Sure, they’ve got a few things to work out, but being dead isn’t a deal-breaker. They have enough interesting things in common that Stone knows they can work anything out…even a little problem like death.

When a happy handyman meets a dead drama llama, it’s combustible and complicated, but since love conquers all, they aren’t going to let a little thing like death stand in their way.

Perry knows he can’t avoid his parents’ calls forever, but they keep asking difficult things like what’s he doing and if he’s happy. When their questions are that loaded, is it any wonder he’s avoiding the phone? Unfortunately, TC isn’t seeing it the same way and he’s being just as difficult because he wants to know if Perry’s happy too.

Being happy should not be this stressful.

TC knows he’s got to get Perry functional enough to answer the phone and a few basic questions like if he’s happy and what he sees for their future. Little things like that. Little things that TC thinks he knows the answers to, but if he’s wrong, his life is about to get a whole lot more complicated.

Being happy should definitely not be this stressful.

I should’ve never crafted drunk.

Ashton knew being too honest when putting ideas into their jar of fantasies would come back to bite him at some point, and unfortunately he’s finally reached that point. So…now what? How is he supposed to explain his slightly curious fantasies when he isn’t sure where to start?

Maybe he just needs better ways to avoid the conversation completely?

Micha knows his not-so-subtle partner is hiding something…probably something ridiculous, knowing Ashton…but he’s got to decide how long he’s willing to let the insanity continue. Eventually, Ashton has to say what’s on his mind, right?

When crafting leads to nervous confessions and laughter, tickling won’t be the only thing that brings them closer together than ever before.

Sometimes Halloween is more than just costumes and candy. 

Everyone knows Halloween is about playing pretend and finding the best chocolate. But when Boone’s best friend picks out the strangest costumes with an odd backstory that makes Wynn blush, Boone has to acknowledge that something is up. That doesn’t mean he understands why they’re dressed up as a puppy and his Handler, though.

Wynn was supposed to be the only one who knew the meaning behind their costumes. But when a barista with a big mouth and a naughty Halloween party spills the beans, he knows it’s time to confess more than just what his puppy costume means. Feelings, needs, and questions are finally coming to the surface, but with two best friends, it’ll take more than toys and tails to rock their foundation.  

Milo
He knows it’s going to end badly, but Milo can’t help getting dragged to the Lactin Brotherhood meet and greet since his best friend is the definition of persistent. His only goal is to make it out without embarrassing himself, but it’s a stretch goal that’s getting further out of reach before he even gets there. Well, it’s a stretch goal until his best friend overshares about Milo being a little and he ends up running into the most incredible man he’s ever seen.

Fingers crossed Elias is at least into guys.

Elias
He knows it’s a stupid idea, but Elias can’t help agreeing to go to the ridiculous social event his friend is dragging him to. After being told he’s too serious and has a bad case of a stern resting b-face, Elias isn’t ready to be turned down again. But his luck seems to change when he runs into the sweetest sub he’s ever met and who has the strangest best friend he’s ever encountered.

Fingers crossed Milo isn’t as crazy as his friend.

When a chance meeting turns into a first date, two lost men might just find the family they’ve always dreamed about.

Paxton
Bugs. Well, beetles, but it doesn’t matter because they keep disappearing. Poof. Insects, bugs, or just creepy crawlies, Paxton doesn’t care what they’re called because they’re the most fascinating creatures he’s ever seen, and as an entomologist, that’s saying a lot. But since he’s currently in the most frustrating town he’s ever seen, there might be a connection.

Fraser
Bugs. Fraser is fascinated by the adorable bug doctor who’s running around town digging in the dirt and playing with bugs. He also agrees with the rest of the nuts in town that Paxton has to be a little. But there’s one big question on everyone’s mind. Does Paxton know he’s not as vanilla as he seems to think he is?

When the bugs are vanishing and the locals are perplexing, falling in love just might be the easiest part of Paxton’s magical discoveries.

Tyson has a problem. He wants into the club, but the gatekeeper, Austin, knows he’s hiding something. He is. He just wasn’t prepared to have to share about his physical issues before getting to meet someone who wouldn’t mind those issues. But with a club full of open-minded omegas and Austin playing matchmaker…this time it’ll be different, right?

Dessie has a problem. Austin wants to fix him up with an unconventional alpha. Dessie wants to believe that Austin knows what he’s doing because everyone knows Austin is amazing. However, his frustrating history with Doms has shown him that opening up about his own desires isn’t a good idea…but Austin swears this time it’ll be different.
When privacy is a must and dating has been a bust, two men have to decide if they’re ready to finally open up and let love in.

Den Job zu verlieren, ist manchmal das Beste, was einem passieren kann.

Als sich Elliot ohne einen Job und Plan für die Zukunft wiederfindet, denkt er, dass das Universum vielleicht versucht, ihm etwas zu sagen. Glücklicherweise ist der Vater seines besten Freundes mit Ratschlägen und Pancakes mit Schlagsahne zur Stelle, um alles besser zu machen. Womit James ihm allerdings nicht helfen kann, sind Elliots Gefühle und seine Sehnsucht, mit dem liebevollen Mann mehr als nur befreundet zu sein – dem Mann, von dem Elliot weiß, dass er der perfekte Daddy sein würde.

James war immer so vorsichtig, die Beziehung zum besten Freund seines Sohnes unschuldig und rein freundschaftlich zu halten, auch wenn der süße Kerl mit den großen Augen alles ist, was er sich von einem Mann wünscht … und vielleicht auch alles, was er sich von einem Sub wünscht. Aber als ein zufällig mitgehörtes Gespräch zwischen den beiden besten Freunden alles verändert, muss James entscheiden, ob er bereit ist, für den süßesten Sub, den er je getroffen hat, alles aufs Spiel zu setzen.

Alick
Mates. As a human, Alick’s never been jealous of flying or magic, but mates…well, that’s worth a bit of envy and a dash of bad decisions. But with magic in the air and a mate who might be under a compulsion, all he can do is pray to the ancestors that they haven’t killed his potential mate…or worse.

Grady
Troublemakers. Grady’s always known his mate is out there somewhere waiting for him, but what he never expected is to be put under a compulsion or to find his mate in the strangest town he’s ever been to. But with the magic of mates and an adorable little who needs a Daddy and a bit of confidence, anything is possible.

If a spell can find wallets, keys, and phones, surely it can find where Alick’s mate has wandered off to, right?

Kenton

How soon is too soon to let your uniqueness shine?

Kenton doesn’t have the best track record of getting the timing right but he really wants to get it perfect this time because he knows he’s not only met Mr. Right, he’s met the Handler of his dreams. The only problem? Bane doesn’t seem to know what that is.

Is there ever a right time to tell your vanilla boyfriend that he’d be a wonderful Handler?

Bane

How soon is too soon to ask someone if they know they’re not vanilla?

Bouncy, adorable, and slightly naughty, Kenton is everything Bane has always wanted in a partner. The only problem is that Bane isn’t as vanilla as he seems, but he isn’t sure how to bring that up to the possibly confused Kenton.

Is there ever a right time to ask your vanilla boyfriend if he’s ever thought about exploring puppy play?

Ender

No. It means nothing. I’m just curious. It’s certainly not worth blowing up my life over, no matter what the crazy man thinks. Watching the pups is fun. A pastime. They’re cute. I’m not imagining having a tail. I don’t need a Handler. There’s no way I want to curl up on Leif.

There’s no way he’d let me, right?

Leif

Wow. He wants to what? He wants me to do what? Well, friends help friends. That’s what best friends and roommates are for. The pups are cute. He’s cute. He’s nuts but I can see why he’d like a tail. But with me? There’s no way he’d want me to do that. Does he realize what would happen if we did?

Just because I like control doesn’t mean I’d like that…right?

Love and tails are in the air when two Peeping Toms get more than they bargained for…friends at Leashes & Lace and a new way to see what was there all along.

Bennett knows traveling on his own won’t always go smoothly, but when he desperately needs to get away from his parents, seeing the world sounds like the best idea…until he gets stranded in London’s Heathrow Airport. When a freak snowstorm leaves him without a plan, he calls a friend who always has the answers…Skyler.

In walks Daddy to the rescue.

When the kinkiest phone tree ever leaves Robert searching for a stranded little in the crowded airport, the sexy Scottish Dom isn’t sure what he’s gotten himself into. But when meeting the sweet little leaves him with more questions than answers, all he knows is that he needs to help and he has to show the sweet Benny that he isn’t alone.

When it seems like everything is going wrong, sometimes fate steps in and sends a Daddy to the rescue.

A volte bisogna solo inseguire quello che si vuole… anche se ciò significa sottomettersi.

Asa ha sempre saputo di volere un Master da servire e amare… ma trovare qualcuno di cui fidarsi si è rivelato il suo più grande ostacolo. Non fa che chiedersi perché mai nessuno abbia più pazienza… fino a quando non vede l’uomo dall’altra parte della stanza al club Bound & Controlled. All’improvviso tutto ciò che deve sapere è la sua identità, affascinato da quel viso dall’aria familiare e lo sguardo irresistibile.

Quando un ritorno dal passato appare nel posto più inaspettato, Stuart sa che deve prendere diverse decisioni. Asa ha sempre visto le cose in modo un po’ diverso, e lui non riesce a immaginare di lasciarlo da solo a capire come funzioni il club o quel loro stile di vita. Ma è davvero il tipo giusto per quel dolce ragazzo dal passato travagliato?

A volte ci vogliono due anime leggermente spezzate per formare un amore perfetto.

Per anni, mantenere un tetto sopra la testa della sua famiglia è stato l’unico obiettivo di Landon. Del resto impegnarsi tanto e svolgere diversi lavori contemporaneamente è ciò che ha tenuto tutti loro a galla, ma questo non gli ha lasciato molto tempo per scrutare dentro di sé alla ricerca di ciò che desidera o per costruirsi una vita sociale. Però, adesso che le finanze sono al sicuro e lui può finalmente avere una propria routine si chiede una cosa… E ora?

Così serio, il corpo ricoperto di tatuaggi e impreziosito da piccoli gioielli in posti allettanti, non ha ancora chiaro in mente ciò che desidera, non sa nemmeno se è un sub o meno… Eppure qualcosa di lui attira Porter.

Porter, il cui mondo è precipitato in un limbo dopo la vendita della sua attività tanto da non essere più certo di cosa desiderare per il futuro. D’altronde dedicarsi all’azienda è stato sempre il suo unico obiettivo. E adesso, che tutto ciò che gli è rimasto è una vita vuota e troppo tempo a disposizione, si chiede una cosa… E ora?

Nel momento in cui due uomini si trovano a un bivio forse può essere naturale per loro unirsi per scoprire finalmente cosa siano veramente destinati a trovare nella vita…
L’amore.

Garrett era a un punto di rottura.

Doveva esserci un limite alle volte in cui si poteva vedere qualcuno da cui si era… attratti, ma per cui certamente non si aveva una cotta. I Dom non avevano cotte. Specialmente per un cliente che con tutta probabilità non era neppure gay. Regola 101: non flirtare con un cliente.

Wyatt stava perdendo il senno.

Nascondere la propria ossessione stava diventando sempre più difficile. Tutto ciò che desiderava era inginocchiarsi di fronte a Garrett e chiamarlo Master, ma il sexy agente assicurativo sembrava non accorgersi mai di lui. Notava solo il nervoso, timido imprenditore che si recava troppo spesso in agenzia.

Quando i due uomini continuano a non vedere quello che è proprio davanti ai loro occhi, ci vuole un intervento della famiglia per evidenziare l’ovvio. Che sono fatti l’uno per l’altro.