When Patrick stumbles across a maid at La Petite Morte Club watching a couple have sex, he can’t keep his hands off her. She’s cute, sexy and kinky – just the way he likes his women.
Until he discovers that she’s the younger sister of one of his best friends which means she’s in the “hands off” department.
Annie is tired of guys staying away from her because of her overprotective brother. She’s determined to convince Patrick that she should not be off limits and that his hands should definitely be all over her body.
This is the first book in a four book series. The series ends in HEA. It's a steamy, contemporary romance meant for those eighteen and up. So, if you like your books hot enough to make you tingle, check this out.
Patrick takes advantage of Annie’s aroused state when he catches her observing a couple who are having an intimate moment. The mood is broken when Annie’s co-worker interrupts Annie and Patrick’s brief encounter.
This story offers dual POVs and can be read in less than an hour, but it’s part of a series so this story is incomplete. Nothing about the characters really stand out but the story’s tone is light and playful.
This isn't a complete story, though it can be read and appreciated as a vignette. It's back to front for that to really work, since it starts with the really hot sexy scene and then moves to the scene setting and character introduction.
Whilst I'm not really a fan of splitting a book into parts and selling it as though it were a duet, trilogy etc, each part of this is quite cheap and you can buy a "box set" that is a reasonable price for what is the equivalent of a single novel. Using the "look inside" feature on Amazon, it appears that book 2 picks up where book 1 finished.
The writing was decent and there felt more to this than just erotic titillation, though Patrick did seem a lot little tit obsessed. I'm not desperate to jump in and finish the story, but that's more because I already own far too many unread books on my kindle, but I'm not ruling it out either.
I read this several years ago but decided to revisit before reading the newest story in this series, More Than a Voyeur. It was the right decision! I love the way things start with Patrick and Annabelle "Annie" Argotos, and how it plays out.
Even as a teenager, she’d been drawn to him, this stranger in a photo. There was something about his smile and his eyes that made her feel safe. -- Annie Argotos
This is a tease in many respects, but I still love it. On to the next installment in the series.
Ellis O Day has done it again. Here Patrick is thrown together with Annie and is smitten, but when he realises she is the sister of one of his best friends, he is placed in an uncomfortable quandary. The sexual attraction is mutual but he wants to respect her and he's also a little worried she'll break his heart. A strongly sexual and steamy romance; my only problem with it being that the exquisite agony of the dénouement isn't played out over a longer story. Yes, it's that much fun!
A nice light read, allows the mind to anticipate what s coming next. The storyline just flowed from one page to the next. The end of the book came much to fast.
I like the story, the characters and the thought of love for enjoyment and for relief. Additionally I like the thought of no harm being done unless requested at a less than a powerful application. Good stuff.
Received a free sample of the first book, and then had to buy the remaining books in the series. The first story is not story heavy, but there is more story in the following books but still spice and a slow burn. A shorter story with character build, and spice that does not hold back. Very nice mix! Recommend this series!
The eponymous voyeur is not as you might expect, a man, but a young woman named Annie, in this micro-novelette, (only 46 pages). The Voyeur is just the prequel of a four book series, by Ellis O. Day, set in Le Petit Mort, (literally 'the little death' or orgasm) sex club.
Annie's main handicap in life is her ex-Marine older brother, who controls her libido as if with an invisible, 'Hands off my sis! neon sign'. No wonder the only action she gets is mentally, from watching the clients 'in flagrante' at the Club where she works as a maid. Catching her at it, so to speak is Patrick, who's immediately smitten with the feisty, would-be-kinky, not so typical maid, who's clearly gagging for it! But guess what? Her brother's not only her 'keeper' but also Patrick's best friend, so Annie's doubly out of bounds and 'touch-me-not'!
Can Patrick and Annie keep their hands (and everything else!) to themselves , or at least hide a liaison that's strictly no-no? You'll have the buy the whole series to find out if they get their HEA, but at least you'll have a lot of steamy fun along the way...oh, and tell all your friends to join in the fun and buy their own copies to drool over too!
This is the reason I have novelettes. The story just gets really good and it ends. I did like the story about the sister of a marine buddy looking for a job to keep her out of trouble. So he hires her at his sex club to do housekeeping. But partner Patrick finds her watching some of the clients. Oh Oh.
There were parts that were hot and really enjoyable. But the constant back and forth between the main characters was really annoying. One of my pet peeves is when a super simple situation is blown up and lasts for the entire book.
Cliffhanger, common plot, common characters, good editing
The first installment of this 4-part serial ends at 67%. Nothing much really happens. A maid who's the younger sister of the hero's former brother-in-arms gets caught slacking on the job: she watches another couple have sex. He persuades her to linger for some heavy petting. They're disturbed by the heroine's supervisor. He learns who she is and decides that he can't pursue a relationship with her. Except for the circumstances of their meeting, the plot is common and so are the characters. Kudos to the author for good editing, which is the only reason this gets a second star. I detest cliffhangers.
Disappointed that this "book" ended at 51% and the rest was excerpts from the author's other series. Since this book was free, it makes sense to use it as marketing, but it's really just a short story. If I had paid for it, I would have been very upset.
As to the actual story, it leans a bit into the territory of step sibling, which isn't my thing. Of the story's set in this universe, this felt like the weakest entry.
I swear I think some of you authors only write just to make more money. This is the first chapter of a whole story, I would have been so pissed if I paid for a chapter, even if it is a great chapter. Yes this chapter is an excellent read however I would not buy it. I hope I dont have to buy the rest of the series in chapters.
2023 read, #2. A growing amount of my freelance clients are the authors of cheap quick genre novels, meant to be consumed by their audience through the Kindle Unlimited program (a relatively new feature of Amazon, in which for one flat monthly fee, members can read as many quick cheap genre novels as they can possibly get through in 30 days); and so that has me starting to heavily read in these specialized genres for the first time in my life, especially when it comes to crime, fantasy and romance books, since I've never been a natural fan of these particular genres myself in my personal life, which means I have a lot of catching up to do if I want to service my clients as well as I can. So for example, early this week I got the latest promotional email from marketing company BookFunnel.com, which a couple of my clients use, letting me know of the latest hundred or so romance books that I can now download for free through their service, in return for signing up for these authors' newsletters; and instead of ignoring it like I usually do, this time I went over and actually downloaded seven titles from the unending page of identical overly Photoshopped covers of shirtless hunky badboys, and thought I would try blazing through them as fast as possible just to get an idea of what the average KU customer goes through when hunting and pecking through these endless slush piles themselves.
This is now my fifth book of the run (see also Pearl Tate's Mate Exposed, Cecelia Mecca's The Blacksmith, Candy Quinn's Shipwrecked Beauty, and Bella Beaumont's Can't Stop Won't Stop), and another one that turns out to be a lot more erotica than romance, based around the interesting franchise-friendly premise of three former Army buddies who decide to open a sex club after they get out of the military, then as their first nonsexual hire bring on their dead comrade's now adult and hot little sister, who all three immediately form a fascination for (two paternal, one sexual). Unfortunately, though, this book mostly plays out exactly like I was worried these books were going to when I first decided to take on this project -- that is, with a plot that's almost non-existent, within a setting that's so sketchily drawn that it feels like little more than a generic office but with naked people, featuring confusing characters who all vaguely look and sound alike (I found it almost impossible to keep the names of the three bros straight in my head), a forced sense of conflict that amounts sometimes to little more than people standing around screaming at each other, and sex scenes that feel simultaneously too tame and too brash, like a 14-year-old who's never had sex trying to describe what he imagines it must be like.
Also, I wasn't much of a fan of the inherent sloppy sexism in the three guys -- how they find it no problem to treat most women like inanimate objects, except if it's the sister of someone they actually know, at which point all three get weirded out about the very idea of her possessing a sense of sexuality. But as I've mentioned in numerous other reviews now, one of the big surprises for me in this reading project is that all of these novels so far, without a single exception, have gleefully embraced the kind of puerile, horrifying misogyny that movements like #MeToo are actively fighting against, making it the height of irony for me that these exact kinds of stories designed to fulfill men's most sexist fantasies are read (and apparently loved) almost exclusively by women. All of that combined gets the book a disappointing 2 stars from me, but hopefully we'll be on to bigger and better things tomorrow when I finally take on my first Sexy Vampire story, such a long staple of romance that it can be traced all the way back to the Victorian Age when romance novels were invented in the first place. I'll see you here again soon for that!
The Voyeur by Ellis O Day, published on November 11th, 2017, is a captivating and steamy introduction to the world of La Petite Morte Club, where boundaries are tested, and passions ignite.
Patrick's life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a maid at La Petite Morte Club indulging in voyeurism. She's cute, sexy, and kinky—everything Patrick desires in a woman. However, complications arise when he realizes she's the younger sister of one of his best friends, making her strictly off-limits. Annie, tired of men avoiding her due to her overprotective brother, is determined to prove to Patrick that she's worth the risk.
This is the first book in a four-book series that concludes with a happily-ever-after (HEA) in the final installment. The series is a steamy, contemporary romance meant for readers eighteen and up, offering a taste of the characters, writing style, and story without any financial commitment. Think of it as a sample at Costco—you get to try before you buy.
I honestly loved this book. It serves as a great introduction to The Voyeur series and doesn't rely heavily on triggering content, which was refreshing. The plot is well-crafted, and the characters are so perfectly developed that it’s clear O Day poured a lot of love into this series. The chemistry between Patrick and Annie is electric, making every interaction between them sizzle with intensity. O Day has a talent for writing steamy scenes that are both titillating and emotionally engaging.
"The Voyeur" isn't just about the heat; it's also about the characters' growth and the dynamics between them. Annie's determination to break free from her brother's overprotective shadow and Patrick's struggle to respect boundaries while battling his desire for Annie adds depth to the story. This balance of steamy romance and character development makes the book a compelling read.
While "The Voyeur" stands on its own as an enticing read, it also sets the stage for the rest of the series, promising more passion and drama. If you're a fan of contemporary romance with a steamy edge, this book is definitely for you.
Ellis O Day’s writing immerses you in a world where desire and restraint collide, making "The Voyeur" a thrilling start to an exciting series. If you enjoy romances that are hot enough to make you tingle, you won't want to miss this one.
Vic, Ethan and Patrick had been in the marines together. Served on many, many missions together. They were brothers who continued to watch over each other. Vic and Ethan had gone on a mission together that had gone badly. Vic hadn't come back the same and a few years later, eventually disappeared. Vic may be gone, but Ethan and Patrick were honor bound to watch over his family. Annie was Vic's baby sister. Even though she almost had her Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts, Ethan wouldn't let her work in the kitchen at La Petite Mort Club. There were too many men in the kitchen. REALLY?!? So instead, she was given a job in housekeeping and since she needed the money, she accepted the position rather than a handout. After cleaning one of the sex rooms, she went to the one way mirror and was watching a couple scene when Patrick saw her and walked in the room, thinking she was just another maid at the club, tried to entice her into playing with him while they both watched the other couple. Crap!! What a blow these two have been given right out the box. The scene we read is HOT, the emotional repercussions that follow are easily felt, understood and clearly relatable from all parties. This first book is a great way to start "The Voyeur Series"
Two stars because it might be worth the read if you buy the series. Otherwise, The Voyeur: La Petit Morte Club. this is barely a series introduction. A barest taste, a demi teaser. Less than a full story, at a stretch a chapter. The author, Ellis O. Day has some imagination, having the voyeur be a woman, the cute name of the sex club, Le Petit Morte. Literary , the small death, French common term for sexual orgasm.
After that creativity, the author goes into check box mode. Over protective brother, wanna be OTT alpha predator, virginal sister with a natural desire to be free and to be dominated, yea sounds weird, but is common. The alpha is ex-military with a loyalty to the over protective brother… Check and check and check again.
Lots about persistent unrequited erections and soaking panties and just not much story. The 45 pages seem to be about half that in story and the rest sales pitch samples of other chapters.
Recommendation, go all in for the series, or just skip this taster. Judged by the writing, I am skipping the series.
Annie works as a maid at La Petite Mort sex club. She is trained in the culinary arts but Ethan wouldn’t let her work in the kitchen too many men. Patrick caught her staring into the window watching the two people. He came up behind her and spoke with her about did she like watching. Patrick told her his name and she would not tell him hers. Annie knew who this man was a friend of her brothers. Annie’s boss had been looking for her and when she found her it would be hell to pay and she needed the job. Patrick goes to talk to Ethan and when he walks into the area he sees Annie and walks over to her. Patrick tells her what he wants to do with her. Freaked out that Ethan would find out that she was with Patrick would not be the happy about the situation. Patrick then finds out that Annie was he friend Victors baby sister. Ethan leaves Patrick in charge of the club and told him to watch over Annie.
Great imagery, however, the torment that Patrick put on himself for falling in love with his friend sister is a bit much...I was like damn she is a grown ass woman, who is beautiful, sweet, nice, stubborn, and have an attitude that can take on anyone or anything...Hell she was the youngest out of all her brothers and they did raise her to take care of herself so stop the bullshit and admit your feeling so everyone can move on and be happy...Nick perspective of coming to terms with his little sister dating was breath-taking and it was nice that he tried to pass the knowledge to his friend before it was too late...But the pain he put Annie through before realizing the truth was horrible....Overall these books were short but filled with so much intensity, love, compassion and honor I couldn't help but to read the entire series to see what will happen next for Annie and Patrick...I wasnt disappointed....
my......gooooooood this book....is.....very....very....hot.....and steamy!!! before reading this book, grab a nice cold drink of your choice, dim the lights and curl up in a nice ball and dive right into this book - it will have your toes curling and your stomach clenching! seriously
i adore and love annie and Patricks story because its like they know they cant be together because of bro code and stuff like that, but im sure that wont stop annie and patrick from getting things heated in the bedroom!! and im sure its hot! (of course it will be who are we kidding! lol)
defo recommend so go grab yourself a copy and ENJOY!! ;) Xx
Loved reading Patrick and Annie's story. The attraction between them is so undeniable and only made more fun to read about given how Patrick tries to resist the attraction once he finds out who Annie is. The scene in Ethan's office when Patrick is trying to play cool and Nick knows something has happened is, as they say, "priceless". I love stories like this that aren't just about the kink, we get a true story happening between the characters, great humor, and a look at what is happening at the club. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
Be prepared that it is part of a series. HEA is not until end of series. It was fun to read. Exciting, steamy, emotional and so much more. To be caught at what she is doing would be something you can't really explain good. And he who caught her is hot for her because of it until he finds out who she is. I recommend it if you like series books. I was given a review copy and voluntarily review it.
Very short story set in a sex club. All the characters were OTT. The h brother owns the club, she works as cleaner! Really? She's bullied by her boss, a woman who everyone knows is mean, but no-one does anything about it. The H also works there, and he finds her watching a couple and tempts her with steamy play. It didn't work for me at all, the whole setting was tstl and so where the characters. It did not make any sense.
I loved this into to Patrick and Annie. Annie is the little sister to a young man who was a Marine. Her brother's friend (a Marine too) owns the club. Annie has had a crush on Patrick it seems like forever. Patrick is very attracted to her but "tries" to back away when he finds out her identity.
I have to keep reading because there are too many sparks for their attraction and heat to end..Great Intro to their story.
I have really been enjoying the characters from this series. This would have gotten 4 stars if it would have been longer. Patrick is another Dom friend of Ethen, Terry, and Nick. He walks in on a maid watching a couple in a playroom. Unbeknownst to him she is the younger sister to Vic. He has a hard on for Annie that will not fade. He is in charge of the club for two weeks. Can he keep his hands off of her till Ethan returns?
Man, I am not against spicy or Erotica books. In fact I actually read this. However, this book I just don’t understand. I get that it’s in a 4 book series to complete, however how on earth does this book deem a book? There’s barely anything here! I must give this one star, This book is barely a book. More like 1 chapter. Smh! I am not going to follow through this series because this feels like amateur writing to have written only a tiny bit.
3.5 Stars I knew this was a short read going into it at only 46 pages, but what it really is is a part one of the whole story. So this is another one of those authors who likes to grab you into a story, but only give you the very first part. Just enough to try to entice you, but ends up losing you because you are a smart reader and won't play those games.