Once You're Mine: A Dark Stalker Romance (Possessing Her)

Holy cliff hanger! If you plan to read this book, make sure you already have the second one on the way! I read this is two days and more than enjoyed the read. Now I’m waiting around in a winter storm, wishing I had ordered both at the same time…impatiently awaiting my next Amazon delivery!

Dark romance with great spice. The plot is fantastic, granted the ending is a cliff hanger which upset me, but I've been there before and already bought the second book before I started reading this one. One thing I will say, the first and second book, definitely could have been one bigger book. However, focusing on the development of their relationship in this book as the main plot and not the mystery aspects is an understandable reason why they are separated.

I really enjoyed this one! Definitely read the triggers before starting! This is a stalker romance that definitely captures your attention. I loved the tension in it and the way the characters were pulled to each other. There were a few scenes that I was pulled out of when he would think of his mother, but I also understand why he thought of her also 😅 Harper is my absolute favorite best friend character! She’s hysterical and not ashamed or shy in any way!

At the core of this narrative is the stalker, a character that embodies obsession, intrigue, and the darker sides of desire. Unlike the archetypes often seen in thrillers, this stalker isn’t just a villain but rather a complex individual shaped by a troubled past. Their motivations are rooted deeply in personal trauma and longing, which adds layers to what could have been a one-dimensional character. In stark contrast, the story brilliantly introduces a best friend whose antics provide levity to the intense drama unfolding around them. This character serves as a comedic relief, often delivering laugh-out-loud moments that lighten the tension. Their humorous observations about the absurdity of life and relationships remind readers not to take everything too seriously. As the story unfolds, it becomes evident that there are deeper mysteries entwined within the storyline. What more could one desire in a captivating novel? This combination of a dramatic stalker, a hilariously perverted best friend, and a backdrop of twisting mysteries creates a compelling journey of friendship, obsession, and self-discovery. This kept on my toes, caught between laughter and suspense, while the narrative raises deeper questions about love, loyalty, and the human condition.

Now the dedication was what drew me into this book!!! I love a good professional follower. Especially when he has no emotions for anyone but her. Hauden Bennett is a prosecutor by day and a Justice collector by night. To me it was repetitive to the end bur the cliffhanger ending was perfect and made me pick up book 2 immediately. On page text messages I love those idk why but I found them cute and esthetically appealing in page. Fast paced read since it's not thick even tho the timeliness of the book is very short

I can’t even think of where to begin. I was simultaneously reading as fast as possible and rereading parts cause I didn’t want it to end. I don’t think I’ve ever highlighted more than I have in this book. The man is HOT. HAWTT. I literally, I’m not even kidding, HAD to talk to a friend about him and show her some of the things I highlighted and quite literally had a dream that same night. I’ll never EVER get over this book boyfriend. The storyline is so good, the buildup had me freaking DYING. And the book itself is truly just written so finely it flowed so well. And now I’m headed over to read the next one STAT cause I’m dying over here.

I fell in love with book. I’m so sad there is only 2 books. However I never thought I’d love a book so much

Had a lot of potential but with enough small issues what I could only give it 3.5 stars. First of all, the book was amazing until 50% then it kind of started to go off the rails. Calistas character felt inconsistent. At times she was a timid, shy, socially awkward and inexperienced young girl. Other times she was a witty and snarky adult woman with a good up bringing and a Senator for a father. It was like she had two different personalities and they didn’t mesh. Then this girl - who’s so timid she can’t even talk to a somewhat pushy coffee store customer - gets a job as a half-naked bartender in a B-rate Hooters-esque bar? No, just no. The stalking never got intense or angsty or… thrilling. Her reaction was “meh… I think I have a stalker”. Okayyyy. At no point was she scared for her life or did I feel a sense of uneasiness about the events happening. The writer could have made it so much more interesting. The interactions between Hayden and Calista started out great, but quickly delved into insta love territory, and the worst part was her self-depreciating inner turmoil about not being good enough. Towards the end the inner monologues got tedious. I just would rather action and dialogue drive the plot more than thoughts. The whole “I own you now” situation - while I typically love it, there is nothing better than a growly, dominant MMC - it just felt off. I was rolling my eyes over some of the interactions. On top of it all, for a stalker romance it was only mildly spicy. Granted I just got done reading a bunch of Penelope Douglas - aka the Queen of morally grey MMCs - so that has undoubtedly colored my opinion. I could only give it 2🌶️. The book had a lot of potential but it kind of fell flat. I’m debating if I want to read the second book just to see how the cliffhanger resolved.