Amy's ARC Review of The Watcher by Tara Crescent

Synopsis

Her mother is seriously ill. Her job is tiring and stressful. There is darkness within her, a craving for pain and raw, hard sex. The mysterious Club Phoenix offers Kelly Mitchell all these things. 

But surrendering control at the doors of the dungeon is an addictive feeling and with each visit, she fall further and further into oblivion.

All she has to protect her are her safe words and the carefully intent eyes of the Watcher. He is Kelly’s lifeline. But will he catch her before she loses herself completely? Will he keep her safe? 

Will she even want him to?

Note: This is a dark read. Happy endings are optional. While all scenes are consensual, they are filled with harsh sadomasochism, anal play and humiliation.

3.5 stars

Kelly is looking an out. Her job is stressful. Her mother is sick. She needs something to ease her pain and put a void in her mind so she cant think. The illness her mother has could be passed down to her or her children. She is running scared and she doesn’t want to be anymore. When Miles, her childhood friend introduces her to his club she never thought she would feel what she does. Miles was a nerd. A geek of science; not a dominant, he couldn’t be. To her surprise she loves the pain. Severe pain, humiliation and the desperation that comes with playing; she craves it so much that she is falling into the dark. Kelly will never use her safe word .. ever. 

Miles helps Kelly explore what she craves but her limits are becoming darker. He doesn’t think she has limits. He never interferes in her play or scenes. He lets her explore. Kelly is playing a dangerous game that in the wrong hands could turn wrong. Miles is The Watcher and he will make sure she stays safe. 

There really isn’t much else to this story. You take the journey with Kelly learning what she wants and releasing her day into her submission. Miles I believe is maybe the savior in this and that he “watches” the newcomers to the club making sure they are safe and cared for properly. It wasn’t bad and it was a short read at 120 pages. However for me I like something deeper in my reads. It doesn’t mean its not for you. If heavy BSDM and more is for you then click it up. 

A note from the author: This is a dark read. Happy endings are optional. While all scenes are consensual, they are filled with harsh sadomasochism, anal play and humiliation.

I was gifted an ARC for an honest review.