This was my first time reading this author and reading a stalker romance, and I have to say, I had a blast! It was intriguing and entertaining, and I couldn't get enough of this wild situation. It made for a fun break from reality!
He Sees You When You're Sleeping (Naughty or Nice #1) by Alta Hensley
It’s the night before Christmas and I’m alone in the house…
Popular jewelry influencer Chloe Hallman is steeling herself to spend another holiday on her own. Instead, she finds herself drawn to two different guys… a smoldering hot fan of her secret, seductive online persona, and a sexy fireman named Jack who looks out for her in their NYC neighborhood.
She has no idea that I know her better than she knows herself. Her deepest secrets, her darkest desires—she's careful, but I’ve been watching, never leaving footprints in the snow outside her home.
Jack was the first responder to the accident that stole a beautiful young woman's family two Christmases ago, and he's been quietly guarding her ever since. When Jack uncovers Chloe’s secret account, his obsession only grows. Both he and Chloe are drawn to the darkness that mirrors their own.
She’s my Christmas wish come true. And I'm hers. She just doesn’t know it yet.
Will Chloe’s Christmas be a tale of fiery passion...or a dangerous game with a man whose love knows no bounds?
TROPES
Stalker romance
Acquainted in real life
Christmas romance
Fireman romance
Morally grey MMC
He falls first
Kink friendly
He Sees You When You're Sleeping is a dark romance with a morally grey male lead. Some themes may be disturbing to readers. Please check the content warnings at the beginning of the book.
4 out of 5 stars
He Sees You When You’re Sleeping was exciting,
entertaining, and twisted all at once. I had a great time reading it and was
hooked. Is it wrong that I loved Jack and his stalker ways? If so, I don't
care because he was the best kind of sweet and dirty. I really liked Chloe as
well, she had her own secrets, and I loved how everything unfolded and as they came together. This story made for a fun break from reality!
I loved learning all about Jack and how he started watching
over Chloe. His heart was in the right place, but his execution went awry, and
the stalking began. But he was the good kind of stalker that shoveled
sidewalks. Ha! He was a protective and caring hot fireman, and I found him
intriguing. I liked his internal dialogue as he rationalized his choices and
fought his guilt about what he was doing. Chloe seems so buttoned up in the
beginning, but I liked learning more about her and her hardships, and figuring
out who she really was and what she desired. When Chloe and Jack met, there was
a definite pull between them, and I enjoyed the build to them truly connecting. There
was some low-key drama and complications because of his stalker ways, but it
wasn’t anything too stressful. It had just the right amount of emotion mixed in, and the spice was definitely spicing.
I liked the overall development. I thought the details were
good, giving me just what I needed to keep the story moving along. I enjoyed
the characters, the heat, the dual POVs, and the fast pace. I also liked the outside
tensions that created some drama. I loved meeting Chloe’s best friend, Sloane, and am looking forward to her story. I went back and forth between reading and
listening to the audiobook, and while I did like the narrators, I had a hard
time connecting to their voices. For me, they didn’t fully match the vibe of
the story. If you want an entertaining escape mixed with holiday flair, with
likable characters and a bit of easy kink, this is it!
Complimentary copy received.
"Exciting, entertaining, and twisted! " - About That Story
Thank you Avon Romance for the complimentary copy of He Sees You When You're Sleeping.
Connect with Alta Hensley
He Sees You When You're Sleeping (#1) - Amazon
He Knows When You're Awake (#2) - Amazon
Have you read a stalker romance before? This was my first time, and I had a blast reading it. If you have any recs featuring fun stalker vibes, let me know!
