Ben knows what he wants and it isn’t what he has. He should be grateful for his parents caring enough to push him to be the best he can be, but when that caring comes with conditions, it becomes a curse. Stress, long hours and the unwritten rule that he needs to do what his parents tell him to - even at the age of forty-one - turns him into an obsessive perfectionist. One with a penchant for stamping his feet when he doesn’t get his own way.
When Gareth starts working for Ben, he finds himself drawn to the man, but Ben is resistant to him. As Ben’s stress levels increase, Gareth puts his foot down, and Ben pushes back.
How will they find their way through the obstacles they - and others - are putting between them? Do they want to?
Need Him is a Daddy/boy book with a middle who stamps his foot when he doesn’t get his way, a Daddy who gives his boy exactly what he needs, even when he doesn’t know he needs it, and the creation of a dating app that will help their newfound friends find their way towards their happily ever after.
Elouise East writes about breaking rules and binding hearts in gay romance and explores taboo themes under the name Elouise R East. Her stories are emotionally real, with friendship and family—blood or chosen—at their core. She embraces diverse characters of all ages, talents, and backgrounds, letting their voices shape the narrative. For Elouise, her characters feel alive, their lives evolving with every choice and conversation. She wouldn’t have it any other way.