Swallow Your Pride

A Carlson Brothers Standalone

By: Sarah Blue

Narrated by: Scarlett Dorian, Bryant Walker

He's not just attractive, kind, and self-aware. He's also my boss and my dead father's best friend.

I had been running from my past, thinking that connecting with my family in Florida was what I needed to find myself. Instead, I'm at a funeral and being gifted shares of a company I didn't even know existed.

Some office flirtation turns into longing, which turns into desperation for one another. When our tension reaches its peak, it's clear we can't hold back this attraction, and it nearly feels too good to be true—a man who's not only eager to please but willing to learn what excites me.

I've always wanted someone who wanted to take care of me, and it seems like Aiden Carlson is more than eager to let me call him daddy. I just hope our secret office romance or the past I've been running from doesn't ruin the best thing I've ever had.

©2023 Sarah Blue (P)2025 Podium Audio

Get ready to meet Daddy Aiden!

Total Star rating 4.3/5
Give me Daddy Aiden any day of the week! Sarah Blue had me hooked from the dedication. Daddy Pedro, HELLO!!!!!! Age gap AND dad's best friend, touch her and die? Sign me up! Aiden's protective streak is sexy as hell, and Jessa is the perfect pairing for him. The two complement each other so well. As someone with 18 years of experience in the kink world, it was so incredibly refreshing to see a dynamic portrayed accurately in a book. The inclusion of negotiations, safe words, and rules was done is such a sexy way. It gave the characters a depth that made them feel like they could be real people and not just characters in a book. The setting was great although there were parts where I would have liked a little more description to get a better picture of their environment. My only hang up with the plot was a thread that was started in the beginning and then went nowhere when it could have added even more tension to the books climax. Scarlett Dorian and Bryant Walker did a great job with the dual narration audio. However I didn't always love Bryants vocal portrayal of the women. It could come across cringy at times. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.

• Setting 4/5
• Plot 4/5
• Characters 4.5/5
• Emotional Impact/Vibe 4/5
• Overall Enjoyment Before Analysis 5/5

Spice 3/5
Narration 4/5

Not bad at all!

New author to me and so glad I stumbled across this gem. It’s a very low angst. No third act breakup, steam steamy read! Worth a credit 💯

Amazing story!!

Great story line and so much heat!! Very well done Sarah! I'll be back for more🥵

Yes, daddy

Yes, this book is one big yes. Such a good storyline and the representation for anxiety and struggling to figure out what you truly want — it’s authentic and beautiful. The spice is also to die for. Yes’s all around!

so naughty, I loved it

Was a great storyline, very spicey 🌶🌶. I loved the characters, just wish the story was longer and had some more drama.