Double Audio Blitz
Making Rules &
Rules to Ignore
(Davey's Rules Series, Book 6 & 7)
By Susan Hawke
Rules to Ignore
(Davey's Rules Series, Book 6 & 7)
By Susan Hawke
Narrated by Michael Dean
Making Rules (Davey's Rules Series, Book 6)
Length: 1
hour and 49 minutes
Narrated by Michael Dean
Narrated by Michael Dean
Publisher:
Grape Ape Productions
Themes/Tropes: M/M Romance, Daddy/boy, Contemporary
Audio Release Date: March 11
Themes/Tropes: M/M Romance, Daddy/boy, Contemporary
Audio Release Date: March 11
Davey’s
Rule #53: Daddy shouldn’t be afraid to let his boy top.
Before
Davey came to work at Daddy’s Lap and began that crazy list of rules, his
future bestie, Sammy, was already living happily ever after with his own
Daddy-dom. From the moment they met over a gas pump to the day they were
legally able to wed, leather Daddy Raphael Robustelli adored his
linebacker-sized boy. This is their love story, as seen through a series of six
short vignettes. Witness the moment they met, see the first time Davey came to
the club, and so much more. This is a short 20k volume, filled with emotion and
backstory for the entire series.
NOTE: This is not a full-length book and does not
contain a new couple. This can be read as a standalone but will be most enjoyed
by those who have read the series.
This is
the sixth book in a series about not-so-perfect Daddies, adorable “boys,” and
one sassy brat with an insane list of rules. Grab your fan and tissues because
this series comes with both a high heat advisory and all the squishy feels
you’d want from a Susan Hawke book.
Rules to Ignore (Davey's Rules Series, Book 7)
Length: 7 hours and 24 minutes
Narrated by Michael Dean
Narrated by Michael Dean
Publisher:
Grape Ape Productions
Themes/Tropes: M/M Romance, Diva Daddy/boy, Size Difference, Self-discovery, Contemporary
Audio Release Date: March 18
Themes/Tropes: M/M Romance, Diva Daddy/boy, Size Difference, Self-discovery, Contemporary
Audio Release Date: March 18
Davey’s Revised
Rule #1: A good Daddy will love his boy with all his heart.
Davey Hendrickson
doesn’t mind being forever single when he’s got his bestie at his side. It’s
not that he wants to be single. He’s spent most of his adult life searching for
his own perfect Daddy. Even if he’s not naturally submissive, someone that
fabulous is obviously meant to be a boy… right? Over the years, he’s dated
every type of Daddy imaginable but not one of them could come close to meeting
the requirements from his ridiculous list of rules.
After
losing his husband, Sammy Robustelli has learned to be strong while raising two
children on his own. No matter what life has thrown his way, nothing seems too
hard with his best friend and roomie Davey at his side. When the two friends
learn that people believe they’re a couple, they can’t help but laugh. The very
idea is a big joke... until it isn’t.
It only
takes a few wake-up calls before Davey wonders what happens if a guy might be
in love with the best friend he can never have. It could never work for a pair
of boys in need of a bossy top, right? Except… maybe Davey doesn’t know
himself—or Sammy—as well as he thinks.
This is
the final book in a series about not-so-perfect Daddies, adorable “boys,” and
one sassy brat with an insane list of rules. Grab your fan and tissues because
this series comes with both a high heat advisory and all the squishy feels
you’d want from a Susan Hawke book.
Excerpt From Rules to Ignore
Davey
keeps being told he’s more Daddy than the boy he’s always assumed himself to
be. In this snippet, he’s looking for people to agree that the idea is
ludicrous. First his “baby stepdaddy” and then his friend Adam, but neither
give him the reaction he expected.
*****
Cameron asked about Sammy and the kids, which had
me spilling the beans about how the people at the school had thought we were a
couple. And how Preston had dared suggest that I, of all people, might not be a
boy. "…And to make matters worse, my own chef at the club mistook me for a
Daddy, too. Tell me, Cammy-Cam… how weird is that?" I didn't know why I
was dwelling on this so much, but I hadn't been able to get it out of my mind
over the past couple weeks.
He studied me for a bit before shrugging. "I
don't think it's weird at all." He hesitated for a moment. "Since
we've always been honest with each other, I'm going to say this. Have you
thought about what Preston said? Maybe try to consider that you've never found
a Daddy of your own because you're not really a boy?"
I sputtered, glad I didn't have a drink in my mouth
when I heard that. "For real? You too? I feel like nobody really knows me
and that makes me sad."
Cameron hummed softly, moving his head from side to
side. "Or maybe we know you better than you know yourself?" When I
gasped at that, Cam held his hand out and started naming off Daddy traits,
ticking them off one finger at a time, just like Preston had.
I couldn't get mad at baby stepdaddy, not when he
was so adorably earnest. "Think about it, Davey. You're protective. When
you see something needs to be done, you handle it. I've seen you do a lot of
kind things behind the scenes and not even take credit. You're right there to
offer help when you find someone in need. I could go on, but I think I've made
my point."
"Pshaw, doll. That's just called being a
decent human. For one thing, I'm too small to be a Daddy. And for another, I'm
way too fabulous."
Cam snickered, waving his hands as if he couldn't
handle it. "Davey, you can't call yourself small when you're like six feet
tall. The problem is that you're drawn to bigger guys. If you preferred twinks
like me, you'd probably have an easier time seeing what everyone else does. Or
do you just gravitate toward big guys because you think they're more
Daddylicious and automatically ignore smaller ones that you assume are natural
boys? If that's the case, you need to pay better attention to your
clientele."
Huh? I rubbed
the back of my neck, trying to make sense of what he was saying. Cam bumped his
shoulder against mine. "I mean it, Davey. Think about it, you're taller
than a lot of the Daddies at the club. Sure, you're still smaller than one or
two of the boys—especially the ones like your friend Sammy—but that doesn't
have to be a problem unless you make it one. Size has nothing to do with being
a Daddy, from what I've seen. Does it make Sammy less of a boy?"
Cheese and crackers, he had a good point and I
didn't know how to respond. We talked a little longer before I left.
Thankfully, that was with a bag full of leftovers. I thought about breaking out
the lemon bars while I drove but ended up calling my buddy Adam instead.
As soon as he answered, I had the presence of mind
to ask about his new foster daughter before I started babbling about my own
drama. After I filled him in on this whole Daddy ridiculousness, Adam didn't
react like I would've expected.
When he was silent, I double-checked the light on
the Bluetooth. "Hello? Say something, doofus. Can you believe all
that crap?"
Adam sighed. He did it softly, but I didn't miss
the soft release of breath. "Honestly? Yes. I totally can. I've never
wanted to bring it up with you, but I agree with Preston and Cameron. Davey,
babe… I truly don't think you'll ever find the Daddy you're looking for because
you aren't naturally submissive."
My mind was blown, so I blew it off with a joke.
"Bottom said what? I don't know, but I guarantee it wasn't anything like
‘give it to Daddy harder, boy.’" I snorted, shaking my head at finding
myself in the same crazy conversation with yet another person. Seriously,
does nobody know me at all? "Adam, you’ve known me forever. Can you
really see me turning into a dominant top anytime soon?"
Adam chuckled softly. "I guess you've never
heard of topping from the bottom, huh? Because that I could totally imagine you
doing. Seriously, what does topping have to do with anything?"
I was so stunned that I nearly missed the freeway
entrance. "Wait… are you saying what I think you are? There are boys who
actually top?"
Adam laughed even harder. "Typical Davey. You
get an idea in your head and never look for other options. Of course there are
boys who are tops. Your favorite sexual position or preference has nothing to
do with whether or not you're a dominant type. Or even a submissive, for that
matter."
Thankfully my phone beeped right then with an
incoming call. "Adam, let me put you on hold. I have another call coming
in."
"Nah, it's cool. I have to go anyway; Mickey
will be waking up from her nap soon. Think about what I said, okay? We'll talk
again soon." I smiled as I pushed the button, thinking about Adam being a
father now. I really need to drop by with a gift for the baby girl. And
definitely something with Mickey Mouse on it.
Check Out the rest of Davey's Rules Series HERE!
About
Susan:
As an
avid reader and big romance fan myself, I love sharing the stories of the different
people who live in my imagination. My stories are filled with humor, a few
tears, and the underlying message to not give up hope, even in the darkest of
times, because life can change on a dime when you least expect it. This theme
comes from a lifetime of lessons learned on my own hard journey through the
pains of poverty, the loss of more loved ones than I'd care to count, and the
struggles of living through chronic illnesses. Life can be hard, but it can
also be good! Through it all I've found that love, laughter, and family can
make all the difference, and that's what I try to bring to every tale I tell.
I'm a
happily married mom with one snarky teenage boy, and three grown "kids of
my heart." I'm more widely known for my mpreg writings as Susi Hawke; this
new name is a departure from that.
Whether written by Susan or Susi, the books
are filled with that all-important love, laughter, and family I mentioned; the
only difference is that this name has no male pregnancy. I look forward to
sharing my stories with you, and to bringing more romance and laughter into
this world that needs it so very badly.
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Michael
Michael
has well over 50 audio book titles currently available for purchase on
Audible.com. He is versed in multiple styles and genres including fiction
(novels and short stories) ranging from romance to science fiction to crime
dramas to thrillers; business strategy books; health and wellness books; and
even an occasional children's book.
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If you
are interested in working with Michael to produce your next audio book, you can
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