Watching and Wanting

Housemates Series, Book 4

De: Jay Northcote

Narrado por: Lewis Carter

Watching Jude’s cam show stirs desires Shawn’s always denied... Shawn is adrift. Recently graduated, he’s stuck in a dead-end job that barely pays the bills. His girlfriend dumped him, his friends have moved on, and he’s still in Plymouth - going nowhere.

Jude is a student living in the same shared house. Out and proud, he’s everything Shawn’s been running from since he hit puberty. When Shawn discovers Jude works as a cam boy, he can’t resist the urge to watch one of his shows. It makes Shawn want things that scare him, yet his fascination forces him to confront his attraction. Keen to explore his bicurious side, Shawn suggests they do a show together. Jude agrees, and things get complicated - and kinky - fast. But Jude isn’t looking to get involved with someone so deep in the closet. If Shawn’s going to get what he wants, he needs to find the courage to stop hiding from himself and be honest about who he is.

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very nice, life-like characters

Shawn is one of my favourite characters in this series.
The narration is lovely, especially the dialogues. Zero cringe in sex scenes. Very well done indeed!

So hot

I live this book. It's my second favorite of the series after Like a Lover. The MCs are interesting, and Jude is a darling. I really like how bisexuality is handled. It's very realistic. And the sex is really, really hot.

Fantastic book, a great addition to the series!

I am a massive fan of this series, both to read and listen to and even with a new narrator that hasn't changed.
I love these being set in Plymouth, England, and it's so different hearing an English accent in narration with how many American books are out there.
Jude is proudly gay and works as a cam boy from his room to pay his bills.
Shawn has just broken up with his girlfriend and is unsure about things. Then he walks in on Jude...
What builds between them is surprising to them both, causing some soul searching from Shawn and patience from Jude.
Jay writes amazing characters and story lines, drawing you in from the beginning and keeping you engaged and rooting for the MC's throughout.
Lewis Carter does an amazing job with the narration of this story. I'd imagine coming in half way through a series may be slightly daunting but there's no need to worry as he brings authenticity emotion to both characters and the story itself.

✫✫ 5 Stars ✫✫

Wow this book was HOT!!
I don't normally like this type of relationship (Gay & Straight) but this one really worked for me. I loved how they were with each other outside of the bedroom...and of course inside it too. The love story was perfect too! Another big win by Jay Northcote!!!

The narration was perfect.

A wonderful addition to the Housemates series

The audio narration:
Lewis Carter is a new narrator to the series and I have to say it is a refreshing change! While the previous narrator did do a good job he lacked some of the emotional depth that Carter added to the narration. He had nice range of accents, changed his voice to soft and breathy and added all the vocal effect I love to hear while listening. He made the re-reading of this book a 'first time reading' experience and I look forward to the next book (my all time favorite from this series) narrated by him after seeing and hearing his rendition of this story.
***I will say he did have some small mispronunciations and slip-ups and I hope the next book will be tighter and have these small issues fixed.***

Watching and Wanting is one of my favorite books by Jay, it is very erotic and sensual, the connection between Jude and Shawn building slowly. Like all the other books in the series, they first find the physical comparability out of need/lust/curiosity and then develop deeper emotions as they spend more time together. I love how through exploring their sexuality, especially Shawn's, we start to see who these characters are, unraveling years of denial and fear, and what started out as an awkward situation, leads to love and acceptance.

This series really gives the feeling of friendship, even though each book is a standalone, the progression of all the character's lives is fun and wonderful to read about. There is a true sense of caring for one another here. I love the honesty and lack of judgment in his books, characters usually talk, deal with that they feel and even if there is a misunderstanding they solve it fast. there is no angst or drama here, just pure human faults and insecurities getting in they way. Jay's books always give me a sense of realness, like these are ordinary people, and even subjects that can be conflicting are portrayed in a genuine, non- dehumanizing way, like Jude's job as a camera boy. It is not something to be ashamed of and nor does it become a conflict in their relationship.
The elements of kink are nicely done, respectful and consensual, adding to the delicious romance between Jude and Shawn.

This is a very sweet book, but it has hidden depths is it's apparent simplicity, a wonderful read after an emotional book and when you need a 'pick-me-up' story with lots of heat.