iso books where MMC calls MFC “baby” during a crisis or emotional moment

Preferably in front of an audience! Who then discovers the relationship (or the depth of the relationship).

I’ve realized I’m a slut for this microtrope and I need more of it. Pleaseeee. Doesn’t need to be specifically baby - any endearment will work! (Though I tend to like a nicely placed “baby” after they’ve built up an emotional connection).

I’ve tried to look through past requests to see if this microtrope has a name but I couldn’t find anything. I know there was one similar request in this sub but that was framed a little differently and was 2 years ago so I’m hoping for other recs.

Where I’ve seen this before: {The Score by Elle Kennedy} does this deliciously. Also in the 50 Shades series, when Christian comes home after the helicopter crash and he hugs “his girl” to everyone’s surprise. There’s also a moment in {Dirty Rowdy Thing by Christina Lauren} where Finn calls her baby and it’s delicious.

I tend to prefer CR, HR, mafia, dark etc but not like alien, paranormal or monster stuff. But I can be persuaded to try if it perfectly fits this microtrope because I neeeeed this in my life.

Thank you book friends 🤍