Gentle Hand (Perfect Hands Book 2)

Who doesn't love an energetic little and a teddy bear daddy? Raf and Brendan are the perfect couple. I loved the story and there's always steam in Nora Phoenix's books. This is one of my favorite books in the series. Highly recommend.

Rafe is searching for his place. Brendon is there to help him find his way. There is lot that needs to be unpacked but they are perfect for each other. They are a great couple. I love the strength of their love.

I enjoyed this sequel in the Perfect Hands series and highly recommend it. Even though it can be read as a stand-alone I think it’s best enjoyed after the first book. Nora Phoenix writes great characters and storylines that keep you coming back for more.

I love this series. I highly recommend this series and all of Nora's books.

Brendan Raf Rhys. I’ve always had a little bit of a “squee” problem reading Daddy/boy stories because I couldn’t see the appeal for the childish behavior. I could see how one can be the dominant over the other, but I couldn’t see how the absolute release of control wouldn’t be a burden. But my questions were answered in this book. I have a family member with ADHD and the description of the workings of Raf’s mind and his need for structure and control hit me like rock. I could see how immersing himself in play and giving up control of even the smallest decisions would alieve the daily stresses in his life. And when Brendan’s character described how nurturing Raf gave him fulfillment, the Daddy/boy kink finally resonated with me. This was an absolutely beautifully written story of how words can damage us and how they can also lift us. RAF and Brendan will live with me long after I finished their story. Just beautiful ....

This was the sweetest s*exy AF ABDL story ever! I love when a knowledgeable Daddy teaches a completely new to particular kink boy! This was at times adorable, a bit angsty and oh so good. I loved how Daddy Brandan stepped in to help Raf, how he anticipated his needs. Yes, at times there were misunderstandings due to their past getting the better of them, but they worked through them without unnecessary drama.Raf has never fit in with the crowd. His father's cruelty and mother's neglect left deep scars that only got worse when he was diagnosed with ADHD. Only his friend Rhys stood by him through all the troubled times. Even after reaching adulthood, he is still unable to find himself in the sea of willing men and the variety of kinks that are on offer. After the latest debacle at the club, Raf is feeling desolate when an extremely attractive and s*exy older man intervenes and gives him what he needs. From that moment Raf starts exploring the side he didn't know he had but desperately needed to let out - his Little side. I loved the trust he put in Brendan and the way he tried to see if what he asked for he actually wanted or if it was only to please his Daddy. I loved the moment he agreed to help himself, especially after what he revealed about his past to Daddy Brendan.Daddy Brendan is a patient and caring man, only he doesn't have a boy of his own to care for. The last attempt at serious relationship hurt him deeply and undermined his self-confidence when it comes to seeing people and their true feelings. So, when he hears a boy in distress, he can't help himself. He needs to comfort him. From the first cuddle, Brendan is hooked. Even when relationship goes smoothly, he is still plagued by his insecurities and both men go through emotional times. But when they reach understanding, they are just so adorable together. There is a perfect balance between Daddy/Little and grown up Raf/Brendan. I enjoyed this story a lot, and recommend it. Ms Phoenix captured Daddy/Little dynamics splendidly!

This story was wonderful especially in handling all the various "issues" presented. The story was definitely not rushed and handled the Daddy/little dynamic much better than most novels with that topic. It was also nice to see how this story coincided with Rhys's story in Firm Hand.Unfortunately I had to dock a star for grammar, spelling, and general errors. The issues got worse further into the novel almost like the proof reading only went to 40%. It was very distracting towards the end and especially bad when the world names were used.

I’m still not quite sure how I feel about the whole Daddy/Little dynamic, but I’m not here to kink-shame, and I’m not about to start now. Separate from that, this book is a sweet love story. Right off the bat, it’s clear that the age-gap between the men has nothing to do with their kink dynamic, and their kink dynamic has little to do with their sexual relationship. The book probably would not have worked if you removed the kink element, however. Half the plot revolves around Raf coming into his own as a full human being with Brendan’s help, including that element of their lives.This book overlaps solidly with the previous book in the series. Unfortunately, this removed some of the tension about whether Raf and Brendan get their happily ever after. I’m also not sure how I feel about the author equating Raf’s struggles with his ADHD with a need to essentially be infantilized part-time to escape the “adult” pressures on his brain. However, escapism comes in many forms for many different types of people. I hesitate to judge that about Raf either.I appreciate how Brendan takes the time to educate Raf about his preferred lifestyle, along with their discussions about how sex would play a role in their relationship. The back-cover text almost doesn’t do a good job of adequately depicting their sex life, which was very adult (in all senses of the word) and very hot. I look forward to continuing this series for more glimpses into these characters’ lives through their happily ever after.

If you read "Firm Hand" before you already know Raf and Brendan since they popped up here and there in the first book. When Nora announced she is going to write their story for a free giveaway in July I was really looking forward to it and what can I say? She didn't disappoint!Even though "Gentle Hand" is the second book in the series it is actually the prequel to their story and tells us how they met, fell into their Daddy/little relationship and most important: how they fell in love with each other!My main problem with the first book was that the whole Daddy/boy relationship was really short-lived and not well-elaborated enough in my opinion. However Brendan and Raf were a dream couple and the whole Daddy/little relationship was the main topic of the whole book. They lived that lifestyle and absolutely loved it! Brendan was the perfect Daddy to Raf's sweet little side <3This book is totally non angsty, sweet, adorable and - like the title already implies - a really gentle romance story. I really could have read another 100 pages of their story, of their Daddy/little time, their adult time and especially Raf's play time (took me back to my own childhood :D) - LOVED IT!If you are looking for a book to dip your toes into age play and ABDL - this one here is your book! :)