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The Clarks of Northshire Bend #2

Igniting His Obsession

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Special Agent Tristan Neil Clark has been with the FBI for over a decade, and he's known for his sharp investigative skills and unwavering dedication to his job. But there's one thing that terrifies him more than any falling in love.

Tristan’s past heartbreak still haunts him, and he's convinced that he's not meant for love. That is, until he meets the popular singer, Chelsea Bellamy, who saved his life during their impromptu meeting.

Chelsea is everything Tristan never knew he wanted—beautiful, funny, with a voice that captures his heart along with the heart of millions.

Despite Tristan’s reservations, he can't help but be drawn to Chelsea, and their paths continue to cross as she becomes the target of a dangerous killer.

As his obsession ignites, taking a chance with the woman he adores could cause irreversible damage, and saving her might mean losing himself.

238 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 24, 2023

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Stephanie Nicole Norris

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Stephanie Nicole Norris is an author from Tennessee with a humble beginning. After becoming a young adult, her love for romance sparked, leaving her captivated by heroes and heroines alike. With a big imagination and a creative heart, Stephanie penned her first novel in 2010. She went on to write grin-inducing romance and has received multiple literary awards.

As a prolific writer, Stephanie’s catalog continues to grow. Her books can be found at major retailers, including Amazon, and her website, www.stephanienicolenorris.com.

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Profile Image for WellReadRuby.
535 reviews112 followers
April 1, 2023
This was good but I'm ready for book 3!

Tristan and Chelsea were definitely love at first sight after she saves his life. Unfortunately, at that moment Tristan knew Chelsea was special and fought against it as best as he could. A fortunate circumstance lands them in close proximity for a competition and the rest is history! Now I will say there is drama and crime all around as Tristan and his team are trying to solve while dealing with his overly aggressive supervisor smh! A mess! I enjoyed getting to the bottom of that mystery and really didn't see that end coming. Overall I enjoyed this book but I'm so ready for Langston's book! I need to know why Destiny did what she did and how Lisa plays into this Langston situation!
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5,995 reviews107 followers
March 26, 2023
Ignition set....

The romantic suspense element in this story was not buried too deep. However, I have the avid mystery reader side to my advantage, making it easier to pinpoint the villain. I enjoyed getting Tristan and Chelsea's story. The connection was fire between them, and their story was delightful. I wish Mr. Clark, the dad, would take his sorry bit and sit down somewhere. He is no longer necessary in the love stories. Chelsea and Tristan can handle the heavy lifting now. 😆
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167 reviews4 followers
June 3, 2023
This book was gooood!

This series isn’t the most spectacular thing written, but it’s funny and light-hearted. I loved the twist and all the police work in this book compared to the first.

All the boys were raised right! They are so respectful and gentlemen-like!! The father is a little questionable though. lol

Love that it’s three brothers getting together with the girl group/friends.

Overall, I've enjoyed this series. Maybe I'm being too lenient, but this series is the most fun and excitement I've had at reading a book in a while. The month of May wasn't a good reading month.
2,066 reviews14 followers
March 28, 2023
Woww!

Man, I am really enjoying The Clark’s of Northshire Bend. Tristan really gives you all of the BDE and he has no apologies for it. This well written story flowed well and kept me glued to each page. Tristan and Chelsea’s relationship was hot and steamy. It seemed to be what each of them wanted and needed. Now, Agent Menlo was definitely dickmatized. She and her son were crazy, crazy. I definitely didn’t expect that turn. I absolutely loved how each of the brothers cared about their mother and would check anyone when it came to her, including their father. What can I say about Aunt Loretta? She is something else. Absolutely loved this book and patiently waiting on the next book.
139 reviews
April 12, 2023
FINALLY I FOUND TRUE LOVE

Tristan promised himself that he would not fall in love because he had no trust in women. Along comes Chelsea and both of their lives are about to change. He had seen her while she performed with her group Genesis Rising. He wanted to make a move but did not until they both entered a dance contest that brought them together.
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187 reviews8 followers
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June 10, 2023
I really wanted to like this. It’s a mess, lmao.
788 reviews4 followers
June 13, 2023
Another of the Clark brothers finds love!

Tristan finally fell hard for a woman and what do know she, Chelsea has the same name as the woman who broke his heart many years ago! When Chelsea entered a charity dance competition her dad unwittingly pulled in the Chicago serial killer into her life unintentionally placing her at risk! Sadly the one who put all of the killer's killing in motion was his mother who we later learn is also a federal agent! His last kill was to be Chelsea because the mother of the killer had convinced herself that what she and Tristan decreed about their one time hookup being one and done was not really what he meant. The nerve of him not knowing his own mind- not! Tristan was very clear especially since he only sexed her in the first place because she cornered him in his office, undressed and almost forced it on him. He knowing her type because she had been trying to get at him since he became attached to her department, was very clear with her that it was one and done! She agreed to get him to do her then the crazy surfaced!!!! Sadly, her son had to pay the ultimate price while she now will spend the rest of her days in prison having to live with the fact that she led her son to kill and then to situation that got him killed! I enjoyed Tristan and Chelsea's story even with the over shadowing of murder and mental illness that permeated the content of this story!!! Great job as usual Stephanie Nicole Norris, I have now read three and possibly four of these brothers story and all are really, really great!!!!!!!
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772 reviews17 followers
May 27, 2023
As usual, the chemistry between any love interests that Ms Norris writes is always off-the-charts hot as🔥🔥! Loved Chelsea and Tristan! The way they met, the practicing, the dance competition--all of it was cute and flirty and then quickly changed to hot and sexy! The suspense/case was interesting and almost intense. It was rather crazy how things worked out with that! The way the capture of the killer was written seemed a bit rushed though Would have loved for that to have been fleshed out more...add in some more drama; especially when it came to the stalking Chelsea and turning the attention on Tristan.

Umm, and I believe that even if Tristan hadn't slept with Agent Menlo, that over-aggressive heifer still would have been a problem! I wish he hadn't--oh! how I wish--Tristan would have never broken down and given her the "d" in the first place!🙄 She couldn't hear anything he was saying past the "d*ckmatizing!"😩 We already knew it wasn’t going to work out well for her!🤣

And shout out to Chelsea's dad! He was working hard to "clean up what he messed up" with the "partner" situation! Eeeek! Glad he managed to talk some sense into Chelsea there at the end! But O-M-G! Really Aunt Loretta?!!! Really?!!!😂🤣😭💀💀💀💀

Now I know I'm beyond ready to read Langston's story!! Not sure why he's been so tight-lipped about Destiny. Again, isn't she the one in the wrong?! She's the one who should be ashamed of her actions, not him. Anyway, gotta wait until the end of May to get that story so I might do a re-read of the Valentine's Series! Speaking of which, well actually mentioning that series reminds me of Daddy Valentine, which in turn reminded me of what another reviewer said about the Clark Brothers' father in this story. LOL! I agree that Frederick needs to go somewhere and sit down--he was not needed in the story unless the point was to get on my nerves 🙄 or have Mama Clark keep scoring one-up on him and hopefully laying the groundwork for her own story!🤣
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772 reviews7 followers
January 6, 2024
This book is full of holes. Things that don’t add up and a plot that’s sacrificed for “the romantic story.” Also he was the most unprofessional FBI Agent EVAH!

So story - Tristan Clark, the youngest Clark brother, is a FBI Agent who is relationship adverse because of advice he got from his father. Tristan is taking time off and staying with his family in Chicago.

Chelsea is a member of a popular girl group from Chicago who has an unforgettable meeting with Tristan.

The meeting affects Tristan but because he’s relationship adverse he doesn’t act on it. The story goes from there and sounds good so far. Here are my challenges:

- Agent Janet Melo - dude you knew something was up with her. You’re an FBI Agent why didn’t you follow up
- You’re on a huge case tracking a serial killer and you have time to practice for a dance competition that’s not part of your cover? Yeah right.
- A clitoris is not a plum. If it’s that dayum big get yourself to the gyno right away cause something is wrong.
- Pop, pop, pop, pop - OMG! If I had read that one more time I was just gonna stand in the street screaming.

And yes my silly ass is reading the last book in the series…
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341 reviews
December 16, 2025
Tristan and Chelsea was a good mystery romance. Tristan is FBI and Chelsea is another member of Genesis Rising. I love her relationship with her father. Tristan was hurt by a woman named Chelsea in college and when they meet as the reader you're thinking it's the same Chelsea. Later you get to know that Tristan needed this Chelsea to help him get pass his heartache about the college Chelsea. He said he needed this Chelsea so it was more than coincidence and divine intervention. It was destiny.

Tristan and Chelsea met because she saves his life and of course they know each other because her friend and groupmate Tina is married to his brother Malik. When he decides he wants to get to know her, it sets off a chain of events that I saw coming but was shocked by the lengths obsessed people would go due to delusion. I read the prelude to this series and I knew Special Agent Jessica Menlo would be a problem for Tristan but I didn't realize she would wreak havoc. You can't make a man want you especially when he's rebuffed your advances including friendship at every turn.

In the end, Chelsea and Tristan found their way back to each other and their HEA.
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3,480 reviews1 follower
May 14, 2023

Title: Igniting His Obsession: Elite Alliance
Author: Stephanie Nicole Norris
Publisher: Love Is A Drug Ink LLC
Series: The Clark's of Northshire Bend
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Igniting His Obsession: Elite Alliance" by Stephanie Nicole Norris

My Sentiments:

It was a good read, 'Igiting His Obsession: lite Alliance' featuring Tristan and Chelsea. They had attended many of the same gatherings, but it wasn't until Tristan volunteered for a charity that these two were brought together. However, these two had met earlier when Chelsea had saved his life. Who would have thought, with Tristan working for the FBI, that he would have to protect Chelsea? This was an exciting story that the reader would keep turning the pages to see what was coming next. Be prepared for a lot of twists, drama, action, steamy romantic scenes, and crime in the story, especially bringing in who this 'cupid killer' was and why it happened as it did.





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442 reviews25 followers
March 26, 2023
I Wasn’t Ready For This One!

Igniting His Obsession is a sizzling Romantic suspense starring Tristan Clark, FBI Agent, and Chelsea Bellamy, a member of Chicago’s popular girl’s singing group, Genesis Rising. I don’t know about you, but this romantic suspense story had me turning pages from the beginning chapter to the last page. Thrills, chills, no holds barred steamy, hot sex scenes, and an ending to a manhunt for “the Cupid Killer” that will leave you speechless!
I love this series, and with each Clark brother’s story, it gets better and better! I highly recommend The Clark’s of Northshire Bend books. You are in for a special treat that only the prolific storyteller Stephanie Nicole Norris can pen.
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2,696 reviews22 followers
March 26, 2023
So Enjoyable

WOW! I have to say this is amazing! What a great series of stories, they will bring a smile to your face. The characters are awesome and their chemistry burns up the pages. It's full of emotions and feisty sexy heroines with handsome drop your pantys handsome heroes. I can tell you that you will enjoy the suspense, especially if you don't mind the sizzling hot scenes, plus if all else fells every page will keep you on the edge of your seat. Characters like these draw me in to see how much their character will grow throughout the story and of course I wasn't disappointed ,There is definitely a cliffhanger but this is not the end, so don't be too hard on the author because you get to laugh your until your side hurts at the end of this one!!!
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775 reviews26 followers
May 22, 2023
This book was HOT🔥

If you read the previous book, you knew that Tristan and Chelsea had a connection. Tristan tried to fight it but it was a lost cause. He finally gave in to Chelsea and they blew each other’s mind and their backs out!! I was saying oh my damn during every sexy scene. This couple was equally yoked when it came to every aspect of theirs lives. While this book was super sexy, it was also suspenseful. Tristan was trying to love his woman and protect her from harm. They had a minor setback but Chelsea needed her man and he needed her.

I absolutely loved this book. Stephanie Nicole Norris ALWAYS comes correct with her characters and her stories. She’s become one of my go to authors.
5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4 heat🔥🔥🔥🔥
40 reviews
July 7, 2023
Great as usual…

I’m a huge fan of Stephanie Nicole Norris and love her signature storytelling. I’ve read every story she’s told up to this book. This time though, I really wanted more. I wanted a longer whirlwind romance where I experience the moments that make them fall in love through the pages. The sex is perfect lol don’t change a thing, but somehow I’m left craving intimacy. I loved Tristan, but I’m not sure that I can clearly define him from Malik. I would have loved more scenes with them practicing for the dance competition together because I think moments could have been created to give more insight on why they’re so compatible. I’m left wondering “What is this couples superpower?”
1,064 reviews8 followers
March 27, 2023
Igniting his obsession

I enjoyed this book and the connection and chemistry between Tristan and Chelsea. I liked that Tristan couldn’t fight his growing attraction and feelings for Chelsea for long and that she welcomed him with open arms. This book was filled with plenty love and some drama and danger, but in the end, love conquered all. I had a feeling about Agent Menlo when she popped up and my suspicions about her were valid. I highly recommend this book and this series as these Clark brothers love like no other and that transfers over into the bedroom for some super hot love scenes.
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471 reviews34 followers
March 24, 2023
This time we check in with little brother Tristan and the second member of Genesis Rising Chelsea. This was a good read, it has lots of heat, some suspense.

Tristan and Chelsea were really cute once Tristan got out of his own way. While I wasn’t shocked by the reveal of the killer(s) I suspected both actually, I was shocked by the connection.

My only issue is it kind of just ended. I would’ve liked to have seen them a little bit later before we get into the last brother/group member’s story, but I know we’ll see them again so not a big deal.
943 reviews5 followers
March 28, 2023
🥰🥰🥰🥰

Oh how I so love this series 😍❤💕these Clark Brothers 😍are sexy loving caring men who love their mom dearly ❤I love it....I love when men want be protectors of their mama ❤ now Tristan yesss the way he loves him some Chelsea was everything and some simple amazing beautiful chemistry between them🥰🥰love how they both love their family her dad was the sweetest he wanted best for his daughter just like Tristan mom wanted for him😘🥰❤👐🏽❤I'm so excited see what next Langston and Lisa maybe 🤗😏🤩🤩🤩 loved this story ❤Stephanie Nicole Norris is the best 😍😍
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768 reviews7 followers
March 29, 2023
Ain’t no fun when the Rabbits got the gun😂


Tristian,Tristian,Tristian he definitely was all about protecting and serving. Especially when it came down to Chelsea❤️
I enjoyed the story which had some interesting twists and turns, including a couple of oh my…I didn’t see that coming. Needless to say that closet scene in the last chapter had me laughing out loud. 😂 although I felt like I may have missed something by not downloading the app that was suggested by the author but I still enjoyed the book.

120 reviews
March 31, 2023
Trust

Tristan and Chelsea’s look at each like meat on a platter. But each of them avoided each.. They was always at families gatherings due to his brothers is married to her best friend. So he was Volunteer for a charity dand and did not know she was gonna be there. So he finally showed he feel and turn out that a coworker was out him and her. . I ask her will trust me and she yes and thing want bad. She Broke it off a d was so he was miserable 😭 and said he never fall on ❤️ . Never said Never
131 reviews
April 9, 2023
WOW!!!

Those Clark brothers are so HOT!!! Chelsea literally saved Tristan’s life! He didn’t want to have feelings for her, but she was his destiny. They were drawn to each other. He ended up saving her life as well. I couldn’t believe who the Cupid killer turned out to be! I’m just glad that everything worked out the way it did. As always, I got my laugh out loud moment with aunt Loretta and Stevie’s antics! I can’t wait to read Langston’s story!! Thank you Ms. Norris for another awesome book!! ❤️🔥
159 reviews1 follower
April 10, 2023
Intrigued

Let me tell y'all about this book!!!!! If you want suspense,romance,
a protector, a take charge lover who knows your body, and know how to whip it, Baaaabbbby, this book is for you💣💯 Stephanie has done it again. You are an awesome writer and definitely know how to keep us entertained. I was not expecting this twist🫢 Whew I was on edge, and this book was a "I can't put it down til I'm done."😁 These Clark's gone take me out. 💜💜💜 I am looking forward to the next book.
180 reviews
April 27, 2023
love the Clark family

It’s about unexpected love that becomes happiness between two beautiful
People .Tristian Clark one of the handsome Clark brothers were single and feel in love with a Genesis rising star back up singer Chelsea, but it seems like all the singers of Genesis rising are with a clark brother..Mrs Clark their mother is very happy with all of son’s choices in women ..now time for Lisa the last back up singer of the group to be with the last single Clark brother Langston let’s go on the journey. I can’t wait for that read
770 reviews3 followers
April 30, 2023
Swooning

Tristan is such a suave and debonair man; just imagining his has me swooning. Chelsea is a beautiful and loving person that is truly an amazing. I love the way this romance begins and I am happy that through it all they found their true love and happiness. Now for Jessica, she was absolutely dicknotized and obsessed with Tristan. I never saw that coming with Mike, only thought he was just obsessing over Chelsea.
Stephanie, just keep the books coming; I love reading and letting my thoughts run wild and free!!!!
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1,013 reviews
May 2, 2023
a life for a life

She him and he saved her. Tristan is the man with bde - son, brother, fbi agent, sought after bachelor. Women flock to him but he doesn’t pay them no mind - sex and no attachments is all he has for them. Until Chelsea saved his life literally. After their encounter he couldn’t shake her from his thoughts and he was constantly on her mind.
There’s a killer on the loose and he will stop at nothing to protect her. Their chemistry is smoking hot as they dance into each other’s hearts.
Great read!
2,670 reviews23 followers
May 4, 2023
Just Awesome!

This was absolutely awesome, from the beginning to the very end. The writer gives us a sexy modern old fashioned romance with a lot of heat.🔥🔥This story also came with such a good suspenseful moments and a good who dunnit. I loved the chemistry between the characters, it comes off effortlessly. My only complaint is we don't get to see the bothers really hang out together, nor does get a lot of inner action with oldest Derrick.I really want Langston to get his girl,he needs a story, along with momma. Overall you will not be disappointed one bit.
15 reviews
February 3, 2024
Sexy

The slow build is so natural it’s easy to get lost in the story. So when it progressively starts to get steamy the author keeps you there for a minute. Did I say sex? Oh I said sexy, okay. This story took an unexpected turn packed a punch towards the end. Not going into spoilers. Read for yourself. Oh one last thing, while the men in these stores are the Knights who come to save. And the women breaks it off. It’s the women who have to make the first move to reconcile the relationship. Love that! In to book 3 Langton.
715 reviews
March 25, 2023
Vickie J

Tristan and Chelsea the chemistry was so hott, If she hadn't saved him from getting hit by that truck would they still have hooked up... Yes it would have taken a little longer, oh all the people Mike and the Agent was his mama. This book was so good how let's get Langston together and then it's going to be on with Cynthia but I think Fredrick is going cause some problems
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14 reviews
March 26, 2023
Great read!!!

Igniting His Obsession is Tristan and Chelsea’s story and it did not disappoint! This book has romance, steamy scenes, twists, action, and a little suspense thrown in. Stephanie Nicole Norris has a great writing style that keeps you coming back for more. Don’t just take my word for it, this is a definite must read as well as her other books. I do encourage you to read ARCH before Igniting His Obsession to get a full understanding of this book.
842 reviews4 followers
April 28, 2023
Great Story

Fast paced story full of action, suspense, drama, family, passion, romance and the love story of Tristan and Chelsea
The storyline keeps you turning the page to see what happens next until you get to the end and then you are sad it’s over but happy with the ending
Great job as always Stephanie, you are one of my favorite writers and I look forward to reading Langston’s story soon
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