Review: Watch Me (Phoenix #1)

Watch Me (Phoenix #1)

by Stacey Kennedy

Blurb:

It’s her choice to play his game. If she says yes, there will be more on the line than just her pleasure.

Zoey Parker has a three-step plan for revenge. First, gain entrance to the ultra-exclusive, upscale sex club, Phoenix. Second, act out her wildest fantasy in front of powerful old rivals, proving that they didn’t break her. Third, disappear and never return. The only kink in her plan? Rhys Harrington, the owner of Phoenix and the one man she needs to stay away from…

Rhys’ high-end clients pay extravagant amounts to watch his stars indulge their desires. Rhys’ only rule? Watch, don’t touch. But one look at Zoey and Rhys decides to participate in the show himself. And when an undeniable passion ignites between them, Rhys knows he wants more. Except Zoey is determined to run… and he is determined to find out why.

When Rhys discovers Zoey’s secret, he shocks her by offering his protection… and a no-strings-attached relationship. But Zoey knows there will be more on the line than just her pleasure. Because Rhys’ sizzling touch doesn’t only capture her body, it also commands her heart

Themes:  Erotica

Rating:  4 stars

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Review:

 An all new and extremely sensual story begins where a group of amazing and sensual men have come together to create a safe place for people to live out their fantasies and we begin at the top with the owner of the Phoenix club breaking every rule for the woman that steals his heart. Stacey Kennedy always manages to find the most unique way to look at the world and brings us along for the ride as she explore the sexuality of non-mainstream lovers and folks just living their lives the way that makes them happy in a safe way.  Zoey was destroyed when a couple of punks tried to break her in her senior year of college and she spent the last year trying to find a way to get her justice, but she never thought it would entail giving away her virginity in front of a group of people to a sexy stranger.  Rhys has owned the Phoenix club for several years, using it as his escape and solace since his world imploded, but when he takes the sexy masked woman into his arms his world changes irrevocably.  Together Zoey and Rhys embark on a forbidden affair and at the same time the truth of the depth of her attackers depravity begins to put her into a precarious spot.  In the end they have to decide if they are both willing to let go of their past hurts in order to have the future that they both want and need—together. I loved Rhys from the moment he stepped onto the scene, his sexiness and power were undeniable and I found him magnetic, but my favorite moments were the simple ones when he was sharing quiet time getting to know Zoey.  He was sweet, loving, and devoted to her happiness and giving her everything she needed.  Zoey obviously has some serious issues but she is working with them as best she can and with the assumptions of what will make her happy, but meeting Rhys changes all of that in a second. She was smart, sassy, and when she unleashed on Rhys it was obvious she was the perfect match for him.  Together they will conquer any fear and beat any challenge that comes their way.  I am dying for the next book in the series and cannot wait, because I think I already know how each of the men and women will be paired off and those combinations are going to be explosive.  Awesome beginning and I foresee great things to come for this series.

*ebook provided by publisher (via NetGalley) for the purpose of an honest and unbiased review.  No compensation was provided.