A book that has everything you could ever want in a romance. Great writing, relatable characters and a killer storyline... PLUS epic chemistry... what more can you ask for!

Watch Me is the about the 3rd book I’ve read from Stacey Kennedy and make no doubt she is a wonderful, enticing author. An author that can pull you in with her vision and have you flipping those pages faster than ever!

”If I purr like that, will you stroke me too?”
“Purr, no, but growl? Absolutely,” His eyes flared, “Be careful what you ask for, Zoey.”

Rhys Harrington is a controlling yet sweet as can be male who makes you crave you were in the shoes of Zoey Parker. Rhys likes his life in a certain way and always plays by the rules, but when Zoey uses him for her own personal revenge his world uploads and the rules fly out the door. Zoey Parker the strong yet timid in her own right female who dominates these pages, I believe can be relatable to many readers in many forms. She grows from timid to strong and sexual throughout the course of the book and I for one really liked that. Through her friends and Rhys as her backbones, I really enjoyed novels that show case these manners in which a character grows and molds.

Great story!

*ARC provided by the author and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Loved this! Perfect mix of steamy and suspense. Empowering women is always an added bonus! Fell in love with Rhys and can’t wait to read the next books in this series!

Zoey Parker’s life changes one night in college. It is days later when she is shown by her two friends a video that was being aired around campus. Her final months of college were horrible and her dreams of becoming a veratrin were stopped. Now working at a pet salon and actually with two real friends it is two years later. She lives in Brooklyn wanting to do one more thing and then go home to Colorado where she is from.
The night at the sex club is all exclusive you must be a member and pay a high membership fee. Only the wealthy belong. This night though the main attraction is a man is to take a virgin in the middle of the club. All wearing masks it is when the female and the male eyes met that an attraction is felt. That is intensified as they begin and before you know it is like they are the only ones there. Before that connection, she lifted her mask just enough so her two video takers from college see her and leave in shock. She is surprised when the man she is with is actually the owner of the club is Rhy, now Zoey who is asked to stay leaves when no one is looking.
Here is when the story becomes good for the next day his security man shows up at her place to bring her back to the club. He finds out how she was able to get into the security and other parts of the club and Rhy is actually intrigued by her. The two of them become an item and for someone who did not want to be seen, she allowed herself to be seen a few more times. This turns out to be a good one and with all of the different characters this really adds to the flow of the story. I can’t wait for the story with Elsie and Archer for he met his match with her. A good story with hot sex scenes.

A solid 3.5 stars from me.

This book was definitely intriguing with a concept that was new to me. I found the characters interesting and the issues they dealt with, very real and necessary to talk about. I like that there was actually a good plot and not just all smut haha. I will say that a lot of the words that were repeated were cringey and I couldn't get past them. Which ultimately led to me not enjoying the book so much. The emphasis on "innocence" throughout the story was the main one for me. Just didn't sit well with me at all. But other than that and "her heat", I feel like it was an enjoyable story.

* I received this ARC from Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own

I love this book! The characters are fantastic. Rhys and Zoey have chemistry off the charts. Both have pain in their pasts and see something in each other. This is a fast read that packs quite a punch. There are hard subjects that are handled beautifully. There is a lot of sexy romance with plenty of steam. A budding relationship that has a sweetness. And friendships that are both heartwarming and fun. I can't wait for Elise and Archer's book.

Smoking hot storyline and characters. Watch Me is another well-written story by Ms. Kennedy. It had all the elements that make an excellent romance with a dash of spice.

Zoey and Rhys's beginning is not normal but the way their story evolved was so sweet. This book was full of sex, drama, love, empowerment. I'll definitely be reading more of Stacey's books!

My first by this author but definitely not my last. I really enjoyed it. I wish there were more pages because it felt like it was over so quickly since I devoured it in one sitting. Would recommend it! A hot read with some uncomfortable subject matter but that stuff doesn’t bother me. Just be aware of the trigger warning. If you don’t have any, then this book is for you.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book to leave an honest review. I have not read this author before so took a chance to see if I liked it. Overall a very well written book; story line is easy to follow and does not jump around. I will say this book does touch on some very difficult situations (sexual assault/rape/etc.) so be prepared for that.

This book follows Zoey, a woman who was sexually violated (not raped) in college, as she tries to take back her sexual confidence. To do that, Zoey finds a way into an elite sex club to prove to the two men who violated that they didn't break her. Little does she know, that the man who is the other star of the "show" she participates in, is the owner of the club Rhys. Rhys is immediately intrigued by Zoey when he realizes she has an agenda that isn't just for pleasure. It becomes his goal to make her happy and confident so she can date again and be happy in her own skin. Neither anticipates the connection they make or how they will both change their plans to stay together.

Overall a great read. A lot of sexual scenes with voyeuristic tendencies so be prepared for that. And as I mentioned earlier, there are situations of sexual assault.

Overall would recommend.

Watch Me was just what I needed. It was a quick read with an easy plot to follow. I enjoyed getting to know the characters. Rhys and Zoey were an unlikely couple to say the least. However, maybe it's their differences that makes them such a good match.

Rhys owns and operates the Phoenix club. It's a secret sex club where members are vetted and screened before they are allowed in. Everything is to protect their anonymity, that of other members and the club itself. Rhys comes from old family money and starts this club to fill a void for himself and realizes it helps others as well. He always maintains a distance from women. He has strict rules about only being with a woman once, no repeats. He refuses to attach himself to a woman as he's been hurt in the past. It's all only about sex for him. Until he meets Zoey that is...

Zoey is struggling with relationships in general. She was drugged and photographed at a college party and then it was blasted all over social media. It emotionally scarred her and affected her ability to trust others, particularly men. She decides upon revenge against the two men who went unpunished for the incident. To accomplish this, she finds her way into Rhys' club and inevitably his heart.

Rhys and Zoey are two broken people who don't believe they can have a successful relationship. However, against all odds, they find one another. This was a feel good read. Even though it may not be realistic, sometimes it's nice to see everything work out the way you want it to. It was a nice HEA for these two. Now, I'm looking forward to the next book in the series which will be about Zoey's friend, Elise and Rhys' friend, Archer. These two have some crazy competitive chemistry going on and the book should be fun.

Thank you to NetGalley for this Review Copy. I voluntarily reviewed it and the opinions contained within are my own.

This book. Guys, seriously...this book. I looooved this book! This was my first time reading anything by Stacey Kennedy. I was not disappointed! The book felt short...but in a good way. There was no drag or lag in plot that made me want to put the book down and come back to it later, which has seemed to happen to me a lot lately. The main characters are both so loveable. Both slightly damaged and seeking fulfillment without knowing it. Loved the plot and the premise to this book. Can't wait til the next one in the series! I would definitely recommend this book to others.

3 Intricate Healing Stars
* * * Spoiler Free-A Quick Review
Stacey Kennedy has written some solid reads for me. She is the queen of Sexy Times crossed with more depth than the usual sexy genre.

The idea is about a woman who has survived sexual assault, takes back her power, and to show those responsible, she is still owning who she is. She has decided to do this at the Phoenix, a sex club.

Not a usual choice for most.

The owner of the club is attracted to this woman in his club. He normally does not play with someone like her but his desire makes him break all his rules. He becomes involved with this woman and when he learns of her reasons for her actions, he becomes firmly in her corner.

There are sexy time, insight into hard experiences, and specific choices as to how they are handled.

This is the beginning of a new series for Ms. Kennedy.

Steamy and delightful! With the first book in her brand new Phoenix series Stacey Kennedy brings on the heat with an emotional story line when a plot for revenge turns into more than was bargained for. I loved this story and look forward to more to come in the series!

Zoey Parker takes matters into her own hands in a vary unorthodox way in order to seek revenge on a wrong done to her that changed her life forever. Her secrets come back to bite her when her subterfuge is uncovered and a powerful man is unhappy that he was used ... until he learns her story and then it's game over.

Rhys Harrington is a powerful and accomplished man, but he doesn't like secrets. When he learns what propelled Zoey to hide her true intentions, he sets out to help her find comfort in the life and passion she has to give, even if it's only short term.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys an emotional read with dark currents below the surface and lots of passionate give and take. Looking forward to the next in the series!

Even though there was some pretty kinky stuff going on in this book (I'm talking BDSM/voyeurism, which is usually not my cup of tea), I surprisingly absolutely LOVED everything about this!
This was about so much more than just sex. This was about justice, mpowerment and mutual respect, and let me just tell you that Rhys is absolute perfection!
I especially loved the second half of the book (less sex, more emotions).

I desperately need book 2 because I'm so ready to get a closer look at the interesting dynamic between Archer and Elise!

I went into this book expecting an entertaining, steamy quick read. And it is that, but not much more. The premise felt forced, I never quite bought why Zoey thought her plan would be a great revenge. Somehow these terrible guys are supposed to care or be affected by whether or not she was a virgin? And then the insta-love, another part that just felt forced. Obviously, insta-love is a common device for this type of book, but I feel it doesn't work when there's nothing added beyond the "telling" to show why the characters have such amazing, insane, out of this world chemistry. And then there's the pacing. It was rushed, and it added to this sense that I had to sustain suspended disbelief throughout the whole book. Overall, the attempt at women's empowerment didn't ring true because the base the story was built on was shaky at best.

I was expecting a lot more from this book, given the description. I thought it would be much more of a thriller or have elements or suspense with the idea that Zoey needed protection from something bad. That issue was pretty much resolved immediately and all that was left of the story was insta love. And I mean INSTA love. Engaged within a month. I enjoyed both Rhys and Zoey as characters and believed them together, but also, I think they only had two dates together and that was enough for them to be totally in love. It was just a bit much, and I am not someone who generally shy's away from insta love. The steaminess was pretty good, but overall the book was too quick to feel believable.

I was sent this book after I requested it on Netgalley and all I can say is wow! Watch me is an easy read with loads of steam! First off, this book is not what it looks like from the surface. Yes, the book is what you'd expect from the summary. However, I was really pulled in when reading about Zoey's past trauma and how that has shaped her into the woman that she is today. I think Stacey Kennedy did a good job when it came to the topic of sexual assault. She didn't provide anything too graphic when it came to Zoey's past and I liked that much more than most authors covering the topic. Now, Rhys was an interesting character that had his own troubled past. I honestly expected Rhys to be a jerk based on his work, but that is so not true! He himself knows about being broken and angry at your situation, and I think this is why he connected to Zoey so much. I loved reading how he helped Zoey overcome her trauma and be able to see her future. This book was really touching and sweet. I loved it so much that I read it all in one sitting. I highly recommend this book!

This is an extremely erotic story that begins as a victory for Zoey. She's out for justice, and wants to claim her life back. Rhys is just the man to help her do that. He's wealthy, handsome, and full of the type of knowledge that Zoey could benefit from. When the two of these embark on a sexual relationship, it changes both their lives in more ways than they could imagine. Their chemistry is smoking hot! Rhys says and does all the right things so well, that Zoey is thinking of changing her plans. Can't wait to read the next book in the series!

Stacey Kennedy is pure bliss and magic with the sexy sexy.

I am super emotional right now over this story. I was taken by surprise with the path that Stacey chose for both Zoey and Rhys because of its depth of emotion. The empowerment and the growth and triumph that this story portrays is a thing of beauty.

I went into this book with admittedly low expectations but I was pleasantly surprised by it! There was more depth to the story than simply the smut (although that was definitely good!). The characters were well fleshed out and some important issues were tackled. It was easy to fly through and a great mindless quick read.

However, I did not like the emphasis that was placed on virginity and felt that it was unnecessary. It felt especially out of place when compared to the attempted women empowerment throughout. That being said, I didn’t go into this expecting a wholly unproblematic and intricate novel so it didn’t detract from my experience too much. My main problem was simply that I didn’t connect with the characters or their romance. I cared more for some the side characters than our main couple. It was definitely a case of some serious insta love if that bothers you.

Overall, this was a little out of my comfort zone and not my typical read, but if this sounds like your thing I would recommend!