Crazy Little Thing Cold Love
Author and Publisher: Colette Davison
Cover Artist: Colette Davison
Photographer: Eric McKinney
Model: Patrick H
Release Date: June 24, 2022
Genre: Contemporary M/M Romance
Tropes: Daddy kink, age gap (12 years), hurt/comfort, ex-military
Themes: Self-care
Heat Rating: 4 flames
Length: 69 000 words
It is a standalone story, but Jude appeared in His Boy to Cherish as a side character
The book does not end on a cliffhanger.
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Can two very different men turn an intense holiday romance into lasting love?
Blurb
Jude
I shoot my mouth off and hide behind my smile as I try—and fail—to fill the void inside. Nothing has felt right since I was medically discharged from the army. Can there be more to life than a dead-end job and meaningless hook-ups?
Kasper
I didn’t expect to win a Cuffd Destinations holiday, let alone meet a sexy guy who’s fun to be around. Jude doesn’t think he’s a Daddy, but I’m going to prove him wrong. Who knows what we might discover along the way?
Crazy Little Thing Cold Love is part of the Destination Daddies Season Two multi-author series. It features an emotionally scarred army veteran, a bubbly boy who sees the world in a unique way, summer snow, lots of steam, and a happy ending. Each book can be read as a standalone, but there are so many destinations and Daddies to discover, why not grab them all?
Trigger warning for mentions of PTSD, flashbacks, and nightmares.
Excerpt
I found a spare stool at the bar and ordered a drink. It took me about thirty seconds to notice I was sitting next to a muscly guy with blond hair and bright blue eyes. He had his back to the wall while nursing a tumbler of scotch on the rocks as he surveyed the room. He was Hollywood’s definition of gorgeous. Not that it would matter if he didn’t have a personality to match his roguish good looks and body builder-scale muscles. I hadn’t talked to him yet, which meant another twizzle stick was about to be mine.
“Hi,” I said, gesturing towards his lanyard. “I’m mint leaves, and you are…?”
“Light rum.”
Flashes of hot pink ignited at the edges of my vision, dominating the other colours already dancing there. The colour of his voice was beautiful, which was a good start.
“Really? That means that together, we’re a mojito.”
The man laughed. “I think we’re missing a few ingredients.” Vibrant pink swirled and undulated with the rhythm of his words.
“Maybe a mojito in potential?”
He laughed louder while I motioned to the barman.
“Light rum and mint leaves,” I told him.
He nodded, checked off our combination on a list, and gave us a twizzle stick. Twenty-four. I had more than hot-pink guy.
“How come you’re not mixing?” I asked.
“I’m talking to you, aren’t I?”
It was my turn to laugh. “Now you are, but you were alone when I came over.”
“I needed a breather.”
“Yeah, me too.” I turned around to face away from the bar and leant against it. I’m Kasper, by the way.” I held my hand out.
“Jude.”
Carra's Review
This story was equal parts sweet, hot, and heartwarming. You might think that with trigger warnings of PTSD, flashbacks, and nightmares this would be a hard read, but I didn’t find that to be the case for me. Kasper is responsible, caring, thoughtful, and so perfectly matched with Jude, and Jude makes a wonderful Daddy for him…even while being unsure that he is a Daddy at all. But Jude’s protective, nurturing personality makes it so obvious, even if he doesn’t see it at first.
The chemistry between them is evident from the start, and they are so comfortable with each other without even trying. Even within just the week of the vacation, they easily become close without it feeling like insta-love. They just click, and when those trigger reasons rear their ugly heads, Kasper is the ideal person to be there for Jude to help him.
This book gives a real-life look at how PTSD can affect someone, not hiding any of the ways it can obstruct one’s quality of life. But it also shows how with understanding and love, people can cope and find someone to care for.
Crazy Little Thing Cold Love was a solid 4-star read for me, and an excellent addition to the Destination Daddies series. Jude and Kasper are magnificent together, and if you’re a Daddy/boy fan this book should be an automatic addition to your library. This story is meant for readers 18+ for adult language and sexual content.
About the Author
Colette’s personal love story began at university, where she met her future husband. An evening of flirting, in the shadow of Lancaster castle, eventually led to a fairytale wedding. She’s enjoying her own ‘happy ever after’ in the north of England with her husband, two beautiful children and her writing.
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