The Watcher

By: Bella Jewel

Narrated by: Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell

Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's summary

Seven years ago, Marlie Jacobson was kidnapped by a serial killer - and lived to tell about it. But it was actually her mother who told the story, in a best-selling book that made Marlie famous. Today, she's known as the girl who slew a killer. The one who got away. Now, there's just one thing Marlie wants to get away from: her past. But when her little sister disappears, her worst fears come rushing back-with a vengeance....

Kenai Michelson is a world-renowned investigator. Dark, brooding, and dangerously good-looking, he's the kind of man Marlie would normally avoid at all costs. But Kenai is her only hope in finding her missing sister. Together, Kenai and Marlie follow a trail of clues that leads them toward the truth - and into each other's arms. As her trust in Kenai grows, so does their fierce connection. But will their desire turn deadly as they close in on a ruthless enemy who's watching their every move?

©2017 Bella Jewel (P)2017 Tantor

Amazing and Suspenseful

This book had me on the edge of my seat from the prologue. It certainly had a HEA with all the steamy and suspense in between. The narration was perfection. I understand the choice to have Joe only narrate a few chapters as this was mainly the female POV but I do wish he had a bigger part. The thrill and suspense of who done it was a great mix with the hot, steamy romance!

Pretty Good Suspense !!

The story was great, suspenseful and interesting. The female character was pretty annoying, but that's most likely because I'm not big on whiney characters who make decisions based solely on emotion.

Bella

Bella jewel writes the best thriller/romance books. Keeps your attention through the whole book!!

Thriller romance. 1POV. HEA. Standalone.

⚠️ trigger warning for psycho physical abuse.

I have loved Bella Jewel books but one thing I have noticed is that some of the heroines are.... well.... annoying and dumb. But this heroine takes the award for annoying and dumb. I think the total times the man tells the girl to “stay here” is four times and she doesn’t, thus walking into stupid situations and getting herself into trouble. Also, it is blatant that one of friendships isn’t quite right, and yet the discrepancies are ignored. Also, the characters are repeatedly getting “bad feelings” but they ignore them.

. It is a “simmering” romance. Joe Arden is great at narration but only narrates like three chapters. There is an Hea but it is lackluster. This is a standalone but sets up for another book.

A different story, worth it!

Performance-wise, 98% of the book was the FMC POV, so since it's a Dual narration, expect Maxine to narrate most of the book. Spice level was 1 of 5. As for the story, i didn't really hear about TW, but it has dark parts, it's got a serial killer, and skinning description. It was very interesting and the MC interactions were really good! The PTSD trauma was explained very well. I really enjoyed it. It's a HAE.

Good mystery

I loved the characters. Had a good twist, kept me wondering. Just enough laughs when it was needed.

A plot that grips you to the end!

Finally a book with a plot! There is spice but it is subservient to the plot! Great characters and fast paced! Definitely worth the credit.

Voice is annoying

The voice is so bad I could not continue listening. 1 female voice for characters is not fun to listen to.

another great story

I'm obsessed with Bella Jewel. it's only my second one but I will be listening to more!

descriptive, lots of suspense but..

I really wanted to like this book. It captured me in the beginning. I enjoyed the descriptive writing and intensity in some parts. It dragged in a lot of parts making it difficult to remain engaged. Marley was annoying most of the book and constantly getting hurt. It seemed over the top. Not a re-read for me.