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She Loves to Watch Me Play

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Although being married to Jenna and father to twin girls was a dream come true, something was missing in my life.

I had no idea what it was, but a chance encounter awakened feelings I'd long since buried, pushing me into a dangerous affair that cracked the foundations of my once perfect marriage wide open.

Soon, life became a cycle of lies, with one untruth told to hide the last.

I thought I could have my cake and eat it, and despite the misguided belief I'd covered my tracks, she quickly found out about my affair, deciding to keep what she knew to herself.

Despite the heartbreak she was feeling, a game of cat and mouse was about to begin, which would expose a side to her personality she never knew existed; whatever indiscretions I was involved in, she loved to watch.

This is based on real-life events and is the revised edition of the book released in 2017.

122 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 2, 2022

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Zane Michaelson

135 books323 followers
My name is Zane Michaelson and I am a best-selling, multi-genre author with over fifty titles released.

I was born and raised in the North West of England but moved away to study Law at University, before returning and meeting the woman of my dreams.

Now I live in Spain with my beautiful wife, four wonderful children, who are the lights of my life, and a host of animals.

It has been four years since my debut release, and I still have so much to say.

With more books planned, including further co-writes with my wife Jenna Michaelson and fellow author, Kaylee Rose, I'm excited for what the future brings.

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Profile Image for  Leo (Queen of the Rants and Spoilers).
1,148 reviews92 followers
f-ck-no
April 16, 2018
DON'T READ COMMENTS OR SPOILER IF YOU PLANNING TO READ THIS GEM OF A BOOK.

Profile Image for Marcus Brown.
Author 35 books74 followers
July 8, 2022
I was lucky to read an advanced copy, and whilst the subject matter is definitely not my usual kind of read, I enjoyed the storyline very much and found the book to be very well written. I didn't enjoy Fifty Shades at all and was slightly reluctant to delve into this, but... My opinions of the book itself;
It was very risque in places, and that is putting it mildly, and whilst I consider myself a man of the world, there were things I read in there I would never consider doing with my other half.
The author is very brave putting this out there, but it isn't your usual smut by numbers. This is a story of what can happen if a person crosses that line and strays, but I won't spoil anything. Besides, all is not resolved and I believe this is part of a trilogy. Not sure my nerves can take it, but I will most definitely be reading, if only to find out if Mr Michaelson still has his 'bits' in tact.
Very well done! Nobody was more surprised than me that I liked this.
Profile Image for Dilek VT.
1,550 reviews1,691 followers
nope
April 15, 2018
The blurb says it all...
Nope, not my cuppa!
Profile Image for Reading.
830 reviews58 followers
January 25, 2022
Huh.
This might have worked if it had undergone a few more rewrites and the "based on a true story" was left off
Don't get me wrong, I love me some kink and I'll read just about anything but this just lacked the fantasy/romance angle that makes tropes like cheating and conflicted sexuality work.
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434 reviews16 followers
October 3, 2017
Fantastic start to this series. I haven’t really read many M/M romantic erotica, so I can’t really compare to be fair, however this was really well written and a hell of a lot hot.

Zane is married to the love of his life but recently felt their relationship lacked something. By chance he happens across his college friend and one time lover and decides to meet for a beer. Suffice it to say, things get hot really quickly. What is not planned is the wife finding out and getting off on it. It’s quite the triangle really.

It’s a very short story, I think I read it in an hour but it’s really well written, the characters are engaging and the storyline is easy to follow. There’s tension and attitude, chemistry and sexiness. It does end quite abruptly but the author has left it so there’s more to come. (No pun intended)

I think some or all of it has true to life elements, so the character is Zane and the author is Zane. For a debut author, this is quite a risk, however the author can bloody write romantic erotica really well and I find myself needing the next instalment and I’m intrigued as to where he takes it next.

Look forward to more.
Profile Image for Rebecca.
964 reviews26 followers
October 2, 2017
Super Hot!
I was worried going in how I was going to feel emotionally reading this book because the subject matter hit very close to home, but there was a twist I didn't see coming. The book pulled me in from page one. I couldn't put it down. It was so well written that it pulled me out of my own emotions and allowed me to feel the emotions of the characters. The fact that it's based on true events gave it that much more effect. Not many people would open their world in the way this Author has. I'm glad I was given a glimpse and can't wait for part 2.
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245 reviews270 followers
the-nope-wagon
April 15, 2018
Seriously, the blurb itself is all messed up. Sorry but I don't want to lose my mind reading it.
Profile Image for Maggie Schuler.
Author 18 books109 followers
July 1, 2022
Life changes over time and nobody is guaranteed anything. We meet people along the journey and some have more influence on the person we become as we move along going about our business. However, some chapters along our journey never quite close and leave us wondering at our most vulnerable times "what if" things had been different.

The journey Zane and Jenna Michaelson embark on retelling how their lives fused and then changed is one of those journeys you don't want to miss. It's a story of life, love, family, marriage, children, and bringing back to life the "what if" which dramatically changes the course of Zane and Jenna's lives.

The first part of this life-changing dynamic true story is not only shocking but gut-wrenching at times and well worth reading the true-life love story of the 21st century.
Profile Image for Rachel Hendry.
360 reviews1 follower
October 13, 2017
I love to read M/M both romance and erotica so that was a big plus for this book, but there was an element of this books storyline that I was very cautious about and would not normally choose to read. I was offered an Arc copy kindly for an honest review so here we go!
This book was incredibly well written, it was very descriptive and engaging and one of the draws of this book has to be it's real life element. The author is incredibly brave in allowing us a glimpse into his life and that makes me feel quite honoured. I was engaged enough to worry about all the characters...Zane who had a very happy marriage but felt a little lost... his wife who had to dig deep to find out what her husband was possibly hiding... the old flame of Zane's who perhaps still held a torch for him. It was a complex plot that was as enticing as it was engaging and it held a few shocks and a scene or two, that at the time I thought WTH as so not my thing but despite that it's definitely a 5 star book because the writing was THAT good.
So I will sit here and wait for the follow up Zane so get writing sir!
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132 reviews33 followers
October 12, 2017
I am not good at putting my feelings into words, and I had a ton load of them.. So I hope I have at least showed some.

So where to begin, this is only my second M/M book that I have read.
But I really absolutely loved it.
Zane is a new Author and this is based on real life, I think he was very brave to write his story and share it with us. But I'm so glad he did.

This is a short read (far to short!!)
But it is full of emotions which you can feel as you read every turn of the page.
It as Hot sexual scenes and I mean HOT!!

I found It was well written and had me from the start and held me there till the end, which left me wanting more. I can't wait for book 2.

I would totally recommend this book
6 reviews1 follower
October 2, 2017
OMG what and amazing book, right from the start it wasn't what I was expecting (and yes you will have to read it to find out why), I couldn't put it down

This is based on real events which make the book that more thrilling and makes you more invested in the story and characters, there are some very hot and steamy chapters which will definitely have you hot and flustered while reading

I'm very lucky to have been able to read this book early and want to thank the author for an amazingly written book and I can't wait for the 2nd one, please don't make us wait to long 😁

I will highly recommend reading this book and will definitely be getting my friends to download/order on release day
Profile Image for Gloria Nuckols.
484 reviews
October 13, 2017
Wow, this book left me hot and bothered and shocked but most of all impressed. I would never have guessed this was a debut novella. I would describe it as an emotional, tense, romantic, shocking and extremely hot rollercoaster of a ride. Zane did such a wonderful job with this story. He has such a way with words, and how he tells the story. You immediately feel what he feels, whether it was a struggle to decide, guilt over the decision, to the extreme desire to absolute love. It is a rare ability and Zane has it mastered already. Yes there is a bit of a cliffhanger that totally leaves you wanting more. I have no doubt that it will be worth the wait. This book has a little something for both romance readers as well as erotica readers. I really encourage you to take a chance and give it a try. Zane thank you for taking the risk and putting this out there and sharing a little piece of you with everyone.
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702 reviews18 followers
October 2, 2017
I don't even know where to start with this review, except to say... WOW! I don't typically read a lot of M/M romance/erotica. Some, but not a lot. But, holy hell!! This one is amazing!

The book is a short and quick read, but it is packed with emotion, inner turmoil, hot steamy scenes, and new discoveries. There's a void in their marriage, but it doesn't involve the love they feel for one another. That's solid. What happens next fills the void for each of them but in very different ways. Both finding excitement, arousal, and a renewed passion for each other.

I'm not going to put any spoilers, but I will say this. I need to buy a wardrobe.

Based on real-life events, the bravery it took for this author to put pen to paper is astounding. And to do it with such heart and skill is doubly so.

Can't wait for Part II!!
Profile Image for Xavier Neal.
Author 132 books2,258 followers
March 1, 2018
Great read if....you enjoy romance novel, quick reads, complicated situations, and the first in a series.

Side note: The start to this was so hard to walk away from. It gave me that intense, can't look away, can't stop until everything crashes feeling and I loved it. The writing was easy to read and different in the sense, it felt more like I was being told a story from a friend than a writer telling a narrative. I know for some people that's not a good thing, but I personally enjoyed it.
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26 reviews
October 10, 2017
Ok....so this was a little outside of my Erotica bubble, but I thought hey why not give it a shot. I am glad that I did. I haven't read much M/M. However, I really did like this novella. It was very well written. Most definitely HOT. I would recommend this to anyone with an open mind. I look forward to reading the next in the series!
15 reviews
October 4, 2017
WOW!!!! This book blew me away. Its well written and the Author pulls you into the story. As you start reading this book you will feel like its you wanting, watching and getting turned on. This is a HOT and SEXY book..

Zane ~ He has everything a man could want, A business, Beautiful wife and twin girls that he adores. He loves his family and would never do anything that would jeopardize losing his family but he feels like something is missing. Something has him in a depressing state, till he finds something from his past. Will he risk his family and everything he has worked for just to entertain a feeling. Will he open that door and let his past and present collide?

I am not going to tell, you need to to get this book, I promise you will love it. The author will have you hooked from the first page and have you craving the words that remain unread till you reach the end... This book deserves more than 5 stars and I would recommend this book to all my friends..
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224 reviews7 followers
October 13, 2017
I was a bit skeptical when I read that this was based on real life events. Thinking it would be a completely exaggerated re telling of said events. I was pleasantly surprised that that was not the case. It turned out to be so very well written that I actually felt Jenna's arousal as she watched Zane play. I'm eagerly awaiting for part two! Bravo!!
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236 reviews7 followers
July 2, 2022
This is a book and series that everyone should read. A real life story in the life of Zane and Jenna. I loved the original version as well. They are an amazing in sharing a part of their lives that touches us in so many ways. To see the love between them is priceless. In reading She Loves To Watch Me Play you will have high emotions: The love, the passion that just burns off the pages and so much more. I cannot recommend or say enough about this. A must, must captivating, heartfelt and sensational story.
279 reviews8 followers
July 4, 2022
Just finishing this new revised version of She Loves to Watch Me Play and Hearing what both Zane and Jenna were thinking at the time, gave me a better understanding of the turmoil, confusion and heartbreak that they were both going through. I loved this version so much more, even though it still broke my heart, because I could feel how much Zane loved, cared for and respected Jenna but I could also understand the connection that he had with Chad and how those feelings were never resolved…he was torn. This was not an easy time for Zane as he broke his vowels and hurt the people he loved most in the world. BUT!!! People are too quick to judge others at times, until you walk in someone else’s shoes, I really don’t think you can honestly say how you’d react if you were in the same situation.
Hearing Jenna’s desperation as she tried to fight for her marriage and how this desperation made her act out in a way that made her over step boundaries, was also very real and I could totally understand her every move.

This is a truly heartbreaking read and not as black and white as you’d think this situation should be.
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Author 21 books255 followers
July 5, 2022
She Loves to Watch Me Play is based upon a not so perfect time in Zane and Jenna Michaelson’s life. But then. again, is anything ever really perfect?

Who better to tell this incredible story than the couple who lived it.

Dual point of views create real time emotional interaction for both husband and wife as the unthinkable plays out between them. It allows the reader to dive into the minds of Zane and Jenna in a unique way that I’ve never read before in a romance novel.

I was so fully immersed, I often times I felt as though their very personal story was being told to me directly.

I’ve read and loved the original version and must say this new edition has blown me away.

The Michaelson’s have succeeded in taking the first version of She Loves to Watch Me Play which was strictly from Zane’s POV, making it even better with the addition of Jenna’s and Zane’s reactions and additional content.

A must read series fir both new readers and those who were fortunate to read the original version before it was unpublished.
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67 reviews7 followers
October 13, 2017
wow this book is hot 🔥

I've read a lot of erotic M/M fiction, but I can honestly say I was a bit nervous reading She Loves to Watch Me Play. Based on true life events, Zane takes us on a journey in his life. Where an old flame becomes a part of his life again and he finally realised what was missing from his. The love he feels for his wife is beyond anything I've ever read. The emotions and feelings of torment and betrayal he feels towards his wife are all laied bare for us to read. Amazing introduction and fantastic story. You really had me shocked in places and left me gobsmacked by how honest you have been telling your story. Now I'm intrigued how the story unfolds. You have an amazing wife in Jenna  and I can't wait to read more about all of you. Now hurry up with part 2 please 😉 if you love hot erotic M/M with a twist this is a story you don't want to miss would highly recommend this book
Profile Image for Krisha.
385 reviews5 followers
January 25, 2018
Amazing Work Zane

I chose this rating because it had to take a lot of courage to tell a story like this. To tell your heart and soul to everyone. To fulfill part of your life that is missing risking all that you love near and dear to your heart. Absolutely beautifully written and I that is saying a lot coming from me this is the first book like this I have ever read. Love the emotion put in this story.
Amazing work Zane Michaelson your writing has caught my I interest. I will continue to finish this series and read anything else you put out 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ☺
117 reviews3 followers
January 16, 2018
I usually don't read M/M romance, but

I was curious. Well I wasn't disappointed. Zane and his wife Janna love one another, but Zane feels like something is missing. When he sees an old friend on social media, who he had a relationship in college he feels a spark he hadn't felt in awhile.
This book has love, conflict and betrayal and I absolutely loved it.
Zane you wrote an amazing book and I can't wait for Book 2.
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Author 34 books1,276 followers
February 16, 2018
This is another first for me.

I read it in a single sitting and while M/M is not exactly my sort of thing, it was certainly interesting.

So, when most men go through a mid-life crises, they buy a sports car, leather trousers, take up gambling. Well, not this guy, he hooks up with an old flame in a steamy affair that blows in his face... In more ways than one.
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909 reviews
February 17, 2018
Review

I loved this book I was moved by how much he much he loves his wife but was only able to be happy with another man to pull him
out of his funk
11 reviews1 follower
October 10, 2017
Is too much honesty a good thing? In my opinion, no, not at all, and this book definitely flourishes all the more for the brutal honesty that unfolds on every page.
I had no idea what to expect from this novella, but what a read it was. I am still in shock!
I felt like I was watching the events unfold in person, the writing was so descriptive. And at times, I was left open mouthed at some of the antics our distinguished author got up to.
I have to say, and this doesn't happen often, my gob was well and truly smacked when I realised the twist. Jeez, I wasn't expecting that at all.
I didn't know about half of this stuff, and now I'm curious to know more.
Mr Michaelson is either very brave, or a glutton for punishment, but whatever we think about what he did, the love he feels for his family is blatantly obvious, and I hope as the story unfolds, he manages to keep what is most important to him, and the family can move on. After all, how many of us can say we have never made a mistake in our lives?
I could never give this any lower than 5 stars. Exceptionally well written, full of emotion, drama, heartache, kinky sex and not to mention a bucket load of passion. This is as real as it gets and I can not recommend highly enough.
Well done. I eagerly await Part Two. (You may have converted me to the Erotica genre)
7 reviews
October 10, 2017
I have literally just finished this book and managed to pick my jaw off the Kindle screen.
Bloody hell - what did I just read?
As shocked as I still am, I haven't enjoyed a book so much in ages. I was on the edge of my seat wondering when the fall out would begin, and it isn't even my preferred horror genre. Said fall out, I assume will happen in subsequent books, but I have to say, Jenna has far more restraint than I would in the circumstances, and I think I would have burst out of that wardrobe and kicked his teeth in, no matter how hot the scenes described were.
Saying that, I can't help but like and respect Zane. The guy has a big old set of balls writing this and putting himself in the firing line.
Brilliantly written with heart and soul jumping from the pages.
LOVED IT! Bring on Part 2. 100 Stars from me!
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12 reviews2 followers
October 13, 2017
I was given this book to read for an honest review, and ooh boy what a 5*****read, truly amazing story as this story was based on true life events your mote intrigued by the story that unfolds , I truly love this book and can’t wait for the sequel to it well done to this new author deserves the five stars I’ve given it
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1,076 reviews
October 3, 2017
I received this as an ARC. This is my honest opinion.
This book is AMAZING!! I love this book so much, I'm going to reread it because it's that good! Sexy as hell, love the ending and can't wait for more!
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