Step-Farmer by Dani Wyatt

Dani Wyatt's latest release, Step-Farmer, is an age-gap and forbidden romance that continues the theme of the Wanting What's Wrong series. Eli and Ruby have a pseudo uncle/father figure type of relationship even though they are not related to each other by blood. However, there is no denying that he did raise her into adulthood and their relationship is not "right" by traditional standards. The author does introduce a new element to her books that will surprise and delight many readers. Despite their age-gap, Eli and Ruby's relationship worked for me because he had been in love with her for years. There was a point in their relationship that changed from something that was familial to an increasingly dark and sinful desire. As always, Dani Wyatt excels at the rising sexual tension and dirty talk between her characters. Although I didn't really care for the Marcy and David sub-plot, I did enjoy seeing Eli assert his authority over those teenagers when push came to shove. What I cared more for was the blooming relationship between our main couple and the author surely delivered. It was wicked and super steamy—everything you'd want in a short erotic romance.

"I have lived according to my own set of rules, why should that stop when it comes to Ruby? My most precious possession."

In the end, I really enjoyed Eli and Ruby's story and look forward to whatever Dani Wyatt has in stores for her readers next. If I could summarize this book in three words, it would be "sweet and dirty." All Eli ever wanted for Ruby was her happiness and he absolutely succeeded in taking care of all her needs. In addition to having a neglectful and self-absorbed father, Eli was the only male figure in her life and he eventually became everything she wanted for herself. I highly recommend this book and series to those who like the age-gap and forbidden romance tropes. Fans of Dani Wyatt will enjoy this immensely as it features a possessive and obsessive hero who will do anything for his sweet and innocent heroine. The book does end with a cute and sexy epilogue between Eli and Ruby.

*This ARC was generously provided by the author and publisher for an honest review*

Rating: ★★★★★