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Gentle Hand (Perfect Hands Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Nora Phoenix (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 1,585 ratings
Raf never knew he needed a Daddy until he meets Daddy Brendan...

Adulting is hard for Raf. After a less than ideal youth, he’d hoped to find where he belongs. But despite trying several things in the club his best friend frequents, nothing clicks for him.

Until he meets Daddy Brendan, the perfect bear of a man with the gentle voice, the soft cuddles, and an appendage Raf is rather fascinated by. Daddy Brendan wants to take care of Raf in every way, and Raf quickly discovers he loves being Daddy Brendan’s baby boy.

He’s finally found where he belongs. If only he could forget about his past and be truly happy…

Gentle Hand is a daddy care MM romance with age play and ABDL. Please note trigger warnings for mild homophobia, parental mistreatment, and depression. It’s the second book in the Perfect Hands series but can be read as a stand-alone.
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  1. Book 2 of 6
    Perfect Hands
  2. Print length
    234 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    August 4, 2019
  5. File size
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07W3MRJKN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (August 4, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 4, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 234 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1687423199
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 1,585 ratings

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Nora Phoenix

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I write steamy gay romance books and I love it. I also love reading books. Books are everything.

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I started writing my first stories when I was a teen…on a freaking typewriter. I still have these, and they’re adorably romantic. And bad, haha. Fear of failing kept me from following my dream to become a romance author, so you can imagine how proud and ecstatic I am that I finally overcame my fears and self doubt and did it. I adore my genre because I love writing and reading about flawed, strong men who are just a tad broken..but find their happy ever after anyway.

My favorite books to read are pretty much all MM/gay romances as long as they have a happy end. Kink is a plus… Aside from that, I also read a lot of nonfiction and not just books on writing. Popular psychology is a favorite topic of mine and so are self help and sociology.

Hobbies? Ain’t nobody got time for that. Just kidding. I love traveling, spending time near the ocean, and hiking. But I love books more.

Come hang out with me in my Facebook Group Nora’s Nook where I share previews, sneak peeks, freebies, fun stuff, and much more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/norasnook/

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Customers find the book sweet and well-written, with one review noting its perfect mixture of sensuality. Moreover, the story receives positive feedback, with one customer particularly appreciating Brendan's patient love. Customers enjoy the characters and their relationship, describing them as great together, and find the book comfortable to read. Additionally, they appreciate the pacing, with one review highlighting the terrific look at the daddy/boy dynamic, and one noting it's a medium-level age play book.

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14 customers mention "Sweetness"14 positive0 negative

Customers find the book sweet and cute, with one review noting its perfect mixture of sensuality and beautiful scenes.

"...There is a such sadness and tragedy but also overwhelming love." Read more

"I’m in awe of the way Ms. Phoenix makes the perfect mixture of sensuality and sensitivity...." Read more

"...Raf and Brendan were also cute- and Raf’s mental health struggles gave this relationship depth...." Read more

"...I loved these guys. They are super sweet without giving you a toothache. I love how strong they are together and how Brendan helps Raf to grow." Read more

12 customers mention "Story quality"12 positive0 negative

Customers love the story, with one customer particularly appreciating the journey of Brendan and Raf, while another finds it intriguing to follow Brendan's patient love.

"...Enough of my soapbox, great story. Enjoy the characters and it made me think of Rhys and Cornell. Might have to reread!" Read more

"...Together, they’re stronger and better. It’s a wonderful journey that leaves the reader better, too." Read more

"I love reading these stories and this gives me all the comfort I feel I'm missing in my life. I highly recommend this book." Read more

"This was a lovely story. The MCs were fantastic and The plot was sweet and winding...." Read more

8 customers mention "Writing quality"8 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it well-crafted and easy to follow, with one customer noting it can be read as a stand-alone.

"...It’s a wonderful journey that leaves the reader better, too." Read more

"...I got through the book fast, and the writing is excellent. Still, I confess to being a bit disappointed...." Read more

"...I like the author. This particular story just isn’t for me" Read more

"...The story, the characters,, and the writing are great and I'll probably end up reading it again eventually." Read more

7 customers mention "Character development"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, with one mentioning that the communication between the main characters was open.

"...Enough of my soapbox, great story. Enjoy the characters and it made me think of Rhys and Cornell. Might have to reread!" Read more

"...in the series set high standards... Rhys and Cornell were full, complex characters, and they really stuck with me...." Read more

"...She found the right balance of main and supporting characters, love and sex, angst and fun. Medium level age play book and ABDL with urine...." Read more

"...No angst or confusion. Communication between the main characters was open and clear. Great writing style." Read more

6 customers mention "Relationship"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the relationship between the characters, with one customer particularly appreciating the connection between Brandon and Raf.

"...This couple were great together...." Read more

"I loved Brandon and Raf's relationship. Raf is so what Brandon needs and vice versa. They are sweet and tender and sexy. I liked Raf's bff Rhys...." Read more

"...Raf and Brendan are the perfect couple. I loved the story and there's always steam in Nora Phoenix's books...." Read more

"...I really enjoyed this story. Brendan and Raf,were perfect for each other. I like how the author handled depression. Would recommend." Read more

4 customers mention "Comfort"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book comfortable to read, with one customer noting it felt very real and another describing it as soft.

"I love reading these stories and this gives me all the comfort I feel I'm missing in my life. I highly recommend this book." Read more

"FINALLY an author that gets adhd! This felt so real!..." Read more

"...Raf is so what Brandon needs and vice versa. They are sweet and tender and sexy. I liked Raf's bff Rhys. Is his book coming. ?" Read more

"...This book was so sweet and comfortable and I love everything about it." Read more

4 customers mention "Pacing"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, with one customer particularly appreciating its portrayal of the father-son relationship.

"...He met Brendon and found his answer. This Dom/sub is a terrific look at the daddy/boy dynamic." Read more

"...I was so glad to see how it came to be. Hes such a sweet Daddy and his boy tries hard to be what he thinks is expected of him and it's nice to see..." Read more

"What a wonderful daddy and boy. I am a tad jealous 😉. The added dimension of extreme adhd really added to the story. Story well worth the read...." Read more

"...RAF was so sweet and Brendan was such a wonderful Daddy for him. Very sweet kink with perfectly crafted heat!" Read more

3 customers mention "Age gap"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the age gap content in the book, with one describing it as sweet and another noting it's at a medium level.

"...and grow into a sweet and loving DDLB relationship with age play that is so sweet...." Read more

"...Medium level age play book and ABDL with urine. There was a little too much crying, but hey, men in touch with their feelings is a good thing...." Read more

"I loved this book! Great ABDL, Age gap, Daddy/boy romance! RAF was so sweet and Brendan was such a wonderful Daddy for him...." Read more

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  • Ax
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Raf and Brendan!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2024
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    Love the kind of dual timeline of this book the coincides with the first book and looks at things thru another point of view. Of course I bawled like a baby throughout this one as well but I absolutely love this series. There is a such sadness and tragedy but also overwhelming love.
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  • Mimi
    4.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 stars
    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2019
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    I really enjoyed reading Raf and Brenden's story. I was so moved how Nora dealt with ADHD. It is a very serious problem and we need more people to take the time to understand what is going on and not shame our children.

    Enough of my soapbox, great story. Enjoy the characters and it made me think of Rhys and Cornell. Might have to reread!
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  • Hannah Thompson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2023
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    I’m in awe of the way Ms. Phoenix makes the perfect mixture of sensuality and sensitivity. Raf is fractured and fragile while Brendan’s been broken and abandoned. Apart they’re still whole people but lost and lonely. Together, they’re stronger and better. It’s a wonderful journey that leaves the reader better, too.
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  • Samantha Patriarca
    5.0 out of 5 stars Soft and healing
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024
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    I love reading these stories and this gives me all the comfort I feel I'm missing in my life. I highly recommend this book.
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  • Tobias G.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not quite as intriguing as the first but still good
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2019
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    I admit that the last book in the series set high standards... Rhys and Cornell were full, complex characters, and they really stuck with me.

    Raf and Brendan were also cute- and Raf’s mental health struggles gave this relationship depth. I got through the book fast, and the writing is excellent. Still, I confess to being a bit disappointed. I suppose I was craving a confrontation with Raf’s father, which (spoiler alert!) did not happen in the book, and was only alluded to in the epilogue. I felt it would have wrapped up Raf’s story in an perfect way. Still, a good read.
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  • LT Meh Life
    3.0 out of 5 stars Just can’t get into ‘little’ play
    Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2019
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    Couldn’t finish the story because i have a hard time with “Daddy/little” play. I like the author. This particular story just isn’t for me
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  • JTorleif
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet couple
    Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2019
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    I was a bit surprised at how much of this story occurs before the events of 'Firm Hand'. Perhaps Rhys and Cornell just called out to Nora louder than Raf and Brendan...

    This couple were great together. I loved that Brendan was immediately drawn to Raf and didn't let Raf's developmental issues deter him from helping his boy find peace. I loved the realism with Raf struggling with his childhood; that his Daddy's love was helpful and healing, but it wasn't a silver bullet.
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  • Ess.Ladd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2020
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    This was a lovely story. The MCs were fantastic and The plot was sweet and winding.

    The author clearly either suffers a more severe form of adhd or knows someone who does because i found it to be a fairly accurate description of the symptoms and anxiety that comes with it. Even as he was working through his issues that came with society's views on the Daddy/little dynamic. It was quick and maybe it would seem TOO quick to some but the way the adhd and anxiety work together it actually is one of the more realistic aspects of this story. When your brain goes 14 different directions in 3 seconds some issues can get worked through REAL fast. Trust. Seeing the aftermath of his horrible childhood was heartbreaking.

    These two were exactly what the other needed and they just FIT so perfectly. Loved this book. Seriously fantastic.
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  • XG
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book!
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 14, 2020
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    The story of Daddy Brendan and his baby boy Raf is one of the best Daddy / boy's book I have ever read. The way the author managed their dynamic, the caring for each other and how evolved organically throughout the story until the logical end. Sweet and endearing, easy to read, low angst story about a Daddy and his boy. Simply the perfect addition to this series!
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  • Kel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hot, sweet and totally enjoyable.
    Reviewed in Australia on November 8, 2019
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    This was a lovely story following Raf and Brendan. Their romance was so sweet; Raf was perfectly suited to be a loved Little and Brendan was a gentle bear of a man with so much love to share. The secondary characters like Raf's bestie and Brendan's parents were interesting and really added to the story without being intrusive on my immersion with the main couple. The author treated issues of sexuality and identity with respect and also spiced the story with plenty of hot scenes to leave you blushing. This story is a keeper for me.
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  • Tornado
    5.0 out of 5 stars Coup de cœur !!
    Reviewed in France on July 14, 2021
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    Je suis tellement heureuse de l’avoir acheté en papier !!! C’est un des premier daddy kink que je lis et j’en suis totalement satisfaite !! Le premier tome (et mon premier daddy kink pour le coup) était déjà un petit coup de cœur mais celui la le dépasse !! Les 2 personnages sont troooop mignons ensemble et leur alchimie crève le plafond sur tous les points.
    Je suis complètement fan de cette série, Nora phoenix sait comment allier mignonnerie et sexytude. Je suis heureuse d’avoir pris la suite !!!
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  • MaryE
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love is unconditional
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 4, 2025
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    As quite often happens I’ve come to this book in a roundabout way - having met Brendan and Raf in Captain Silver Fox. Raphael (Raf) had not had the best of childhoods - he had been diagnosed with ADHD when he was young - a condition which caused his father to get angry with him and caused him to constantly worry about not doing anything to exacerbate the situation. He was also gay, something he tried to keep from his homophobic father - however he was lucky in having a best friend, Rhys, who, even while they were still at school, took on the role of Daddy and looked after him. Since finishing college Raf was struggling to find who he was - he found he had no clue how to be an adult and all the kinks he’d so far tried had turned into disasters. It was after the latest attempt, this time puppy play, had failed that he met Brendan, a Daddy Dom who, after previously being unceremoniously dumped by his boyfriend of two years, had decided that he was again ready to find a new, permanent boy. Having heard Rhys and Raf talking he realised that Raf had all the makings to be a little - someone who called to his Daddy side and who he was more than willing to care for. There were times in the story when my heart broke for all the hurt Raf had experienced at his father’s hands but he was more than lucky to have found Brendan - yes an older man, but one who took his role as Daddy to the maximum and who worked out how to ensure that Raf had the utmost love and support he needed and deserved. Brendan also had the most supportive parents who embraced, and loved, Raf unconditionally - something Raf’s own parents had failed to give him. Rhys had been Raf’s supportive best friend for most of his life and I’m looking forward (again working backwards) to read his story in Firm Hand.
    “Love is supposed to be scary. If it feels too safe and comfortable, especially in the beginning, I’d be worried.”
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  • DeltaMK
    5.0 out of 5 stars That was one of the sweetest books I've ever read!
    Reviewed in Germany on August 6, 2019
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    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 <3
    This 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! :)
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