Expensive By Amy Bellows 🎁 Quick

Originally a short story, the expanded novel version includes an additional 30,000 words .

The story follows , an ice dragon shifter who was forced into a bond with a wealthy man at eighteen. After his "owner" dies, Andrew is left unbonded and alone until he hires Timber , a professional Daddy Dom , for companionship. Their contract includes specific requests for age play and caretaking, leading to a deep emotional connection. ⭐ Key Review Highlights

The story is described as fast-paced and emotional, though some readers found the ending slightly abrupt. Expensive by Amy Bellows

Followed by Real (Book 2), Wicked (Book 3), and Lucky (upcoming 2026).

by Amy Bellows is a gritty, emotional MM paranormal romance set in the omegaverse , primarily praised for its handling of intense D/s dynamics and "hurt/comfort" themes. 📖 The Premise Originally a short story, the expanded novel version

🚨 The book is "gritty" and contains themes of past domestic abuse and trafficking related to Andrew's history. 📚 Series Info Series: Book 1 of the Lost Red Wolves series.

The book holds a solid 3.8/5 average on Amazon and Goodreads. ⚠️ Themes & Tropes 📌 Tropes: Ice Dragon Shifter x Daddy Dom Fated Mates (with a twist) Age Play / "Baby Boy" dynamics MPreg (Dragon eggs) Their contract includes specific requests for age play

Reviewers on Goodreads and The StoryGraph note that the age play and BDSM elements feel like natural extensions of the characters' emotional needs rather than just "spice".