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The Cross Bone Brothers #1
His Obsession
Carena Madden lived a mundane life…well as simple as a prison case worker's life can get. With every day that passes she feels herself growing restless, so when she receives an opportunity to further her career and shake up her life, she takes it.
But it was more than she could have ever expected.
Suddenly she is thrust into the inner realms of a High Max Prison, working with some of the most dangerous convicts in the state of Oregon. The Cross Bone Six are tossed into her lap, and with their cases comes the revelation of a corrupt system behind their iron bars. Determined to help, Carena knows the only way to get The Cross Bone Brothers to talk is through their leader.
Hayden Slater is biding his time in the pen patiently, until things take an interesting turn. Having gone through rounds of case workers, he thought the fresh meat would be like all the rest. Then he sees her. Slater is enraptured by her tenacity, watching how she acts with his brothers. The longer their meetings get, the more impatient he becomes. He needs to get out to be with the one who’s captured his mind…
His obsession.
The pair begin a fiery romance filled with passion, secrets, and lurking danger that will haunt them both. Can Carena survive the dangers of the club? And is Slater infatuated with her, or is it simply lust?
But it was more than she could have ever expected.
Suddenly she is thrust into the inner realms of a High Max Prison, working with some of the most dangerous convicts in the state of Oregon. The Cross Bone Six are tossed into her lap, and with their cases comes the revelation of a corrupt system behind their iron bars. Determined to help, Carena knows the only way to get The Cross Bone Brothers to talk is through their leader.
Hayden Slater is biding his time in the pen patiently, until things take an interesting turn. Having gone through rounds of case workers, he thought the fresh meat would be like all the rest. Then he sees her. Slater is enraptured by her tenacity, watching how she acts with his brothers. The longer their meetings get, the more impatient he becomes. He needs to get out to be with the one who’s captured his mind…
His obsession.
The pair begin a fiery romance filled with passion, secrets, and lurking danger that will haunt them both. Can Carena survive the dangers of the club? And is Slater infatuated with her, or is it simply lust?
286 pages, Paperback
Published April 23, 2024
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April 18, 2024
Guys… this is going to be a really good series, I can feel it in my bones. Hayden and Carena are giving modern day Joker and Harley Quinn vibes! They’re both entirely too possessive and completely toxic and I’m HERE FOR IT. The plot line was very good, the overall story was excellent - and totally kept my interest throughout the book. I really enjoyed Skylar’s writing style! The spice was next level!!! Carena’s “monster” is a very relatable part of the book in my opinion especially when dealing with past relationship trauma. I think this is an excellent start to Skylar’s newest series and I’m so very appreciative to her for giving me an ARC to review! Get your copy April 23rd!!!
April 18, 2024
The Cross Bone Brothers: His Obsession
Arc Review
By: Skylar A. Blevins
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
This is the first motorcycle club book I’ve ever read. I will 100% be read in more. The book is described to have Harley Quinn and Joker vibes which is very true. Be ready for a roller coaster of events. You’re not going to be able to put this down once you start. Carena and Hayden have a very strong love for each other but their lives make it very difficult to just be happy. They are both obsessed with each other in the best ways possible. I enjoyed reading about them growing as individuals. I can’t wait to see what the next book brings.
Arc Review
By: Skylar A. Blevins
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
This is the first motorcycle club book I’ve ever read. I will 100% be read in more. The book is described to have Harley Quinn and Joker vibes which is very true. Be ready for a roller coaster of events. You’re not going to be able to put this down once you start. Carena and Hayden have a very strong love for each other but their lives make it very difficult to just be happy. They are both obsessed with each other in the best ways possible. I enjoyed reading about them growing as individuals. I can’t wait to see what the next book brings.
April 18, 2024
Carena is a case worker who gets moved to a High Max Prison, and then on top of that, she's thrown six of the most dangerous convicts. She finds out there's corruption in the prison and is determined to help these MC Brothers out. When Slater, the President of the Cross Bone Six, meets his new caseworker, he's immediately infatuated, and therefore, his obsession starts.
This book was SO good!! Lately, I've been in a reading funk, and it totally got me out of it! It definitely gave off Harlequin and Joker vibes, with Carena being this 'good girl case worker' and Slater, the bad boy criminal, drawing out her crazy and making her come to the "dark side." I seriously can't wait for the next book!
This book was SO good!! Lately, I've been in a reading funk, and it totally got me out of it! It definitely gave off Harlequin and Joker vibes, with Carena being this 'good girl case worker' and Slater, the bad boy criminal, drawing out her crazy and making her come to the "dark side." I seriously can't wait for the next book!
April 24, 2024
3.5 stars. Absolutely loved the first 1/3 of the book. It gave huge Prison Break vibes and I love how the leading lady stood her ground.
2nd third was full of gang drama, fights, and steamy scenes, which kept it interesting and a page turner!!
The last part felt a bit rushed. I would have liked to see things play out a bit more and it seemed some of the same phrases were repeated multiple times, which lacked variety and slowed the pace. But overall, I still really enjoyed the storyline and seeing things wrap up- with an unexpected twist, of course ;)
2nd third was full of gang drama, fights, and steamy scenes, which kept it interesting and a page turner!!
The last part felt a bit rushed. I would have liked to see things play out a bit more and it seemed some of the same phrases were repeated multiple times, which lacked variety and slowed the pace. But overall, I still really enjoyed the storyline and seeing things wrap up- with an unexpected twist, of course ;)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 16, 2024
I lost myself in this and devoured it in one day! I forgot my own emotions and felt those of the characters! The friendly/sarcastic banter between the FMC and her best friend is amazingly hysterical and is exactly how me and my friends go back and forth! Strong female and male main characters who were perfect for each other and their personalities clashing at times fit perfectly in this story!
April 22, 2024
I received an advanced copy, and this is my honest review.
For a first dip into dark romance for this author, she certainly went in with a bang. I wasn't even halfway before I was recommending this to people. I love a good Mc romance, and this ticked all the boxes. Dark and twisty with all the angst and violence. Not to mention a kick ass fmc who wasn't taking any crap from the mmc. Perfect balance of romance, drama, and spice, I can't wait for the rest of this series!
For a first dip into dark romance for this author, she certainly went in with a bang. I wasn't even halfway before I was recommending this to people. I love a good Mc romance, and this ticked all the boxes. Dark and twisty with all the angst and violence. Not to mention a kick ass fmc who wasn't taking any crap from the mmc. Perfect balance of romance, drama, and spice, I can't wait for the rest of this series!
January 6, 2025
ARC Read
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Loved this book! And cannot wait for the remaining 5 books! This was my first motorcycle gang book and it was so good! Carena is a case worker for a prison and gets involved with Hayden Slater, who is the president of the Cross Bone Six. Slater becomes obsessed with Carena and will do anything to protect her. Such a great book that keeps you wanting more. Has good levels of spice, thrill and romance! Highly recommend!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Loved this book! And cannot wait for the remaining 5 books! This was my first motorcycle gang book and it was so good! Carena is a case worker for a prison and gets involved with Hayden Slater, who is the president of the Cross Bone Six. Slater becomes obsessed with Carena and will do anything to protect her. Such a great book that keeps you wanting more. Has good levels of spice, thrill and romance! Highly recommend!!
April 23, 2024
This was 🔥! I read and devoured it in one sitting, I could not put it down. A definitely read for anyone who loves dark romance involving motorcycle clubs. Definitely triggers throughout so be mindful of those.
Carena is strong, confident, fierce, but also drowning in the life she has. She's bored. Except with her job as a case worker dealing with convicts. There she excels and helps people. And there is where she meets the Cross Bone Six. And no matter how strong she is, she cannot stop the plans that Slater has in store. He is strong, possessive, obsessed, commanding. But, being the president of the Cross Bone Six, makes that why. And when he meets Carena, he wants to break her and consume her.
Their chemistry and back and forth is palpable. The push and pull between them, the reaction they each have on the other is so strong. Neither can fight it. And Slater is willing to kill anyone who dares try to look at her, talk to her, touch her, hurt her. You can feel the anger through the pages when he shows others that she is his. But I love that Carena can hold her own, he doesn't know who she is inside, how strong she really is or that she can be almost as crazy as him. She does things that he doesn't always expect, and it surprises him and makes him proud, and wants to make her his "old lady".
I loved that his crew loved Carena. Their brotherhood means that their thoughts and feelings about her means more than his own families would. Its hilarious how members Viper and Ghost act around her throughout the book, how easily they smile and laugh and hug her. Zeke/Digger, Slaters #2, is a little more careful in his feelings on her to begin, but he easily sees the way Slater is with her, how he acts and what he says and encourages him to go for it.
I enjoyed watching the changes in both Carena and Slater, but they are seen more with Carena. Watching her open up to the beast she has inside her. How she acted with Roxy made me gasp in shock and then laugh at out jealous and territorial she was. I loved the relationship she has with Layla but I wish we saw a little more of it. You know they have a history and how close they are, I just wish it showed a little more.
This book ended way too soon. I could have easily read another 100 pages and probably still wanted even more than. I cannot wait to see what future books entail if this grows into a series. Learning more about the Cross Bone Six and how they are beyond Slater and Carena leaves me interested.
Carena is strong, confident, fierce, but also drowning in the life she has. She's bored. Except with her job as a case worker dealing with convicts. There she excels and helps people. And there is where she meets the Cross Bone Six. And no matter how strong she is, she cannot stop the plans that Slater has in store. He is strong, possessive, obsessed, commanding. But, being the president of the Cross Bone Six, makes that why. And when he meets Carena, he wants to break her and consume her.
Their chemistry and back and forth is palpable. The push and pull between them, the reaction they each have on the other is so strong. Neither can fight it. And Slater is willing to kill anyone who dares try to look at her, talk to her, touch her, hurt her. You can feel the anger through the pages when he shows others that she is his. But I love that Carena can hold her own, he doesn't know who she is inside, how strong she really is or that she can be almost as crazy as him. She does things that he doesn't always expect, and it surprises him and makes him proud, and wants to make her his "old lady".
I loved that his crew loved Carena. Their brotherhood means that their thoughts and feelings about her means more than his own families would. Its hilarious how members Viper and Ghost act around her throughout the book, how easily they smile and laugh and hug her. Zeke/Digger, Slaters #2, is a little more careful in his feelings on her to begin, but he easily sees the way Slater is with her, how he acts and what he says and encourages him to go for it.
I enjoyed watching the changes in both Carena and Slater, but they are seen more with Carena. Watching her open up to the beast she has inside her. How she acted with Roxy made me gasp in shock and then laugh at out jealous and territorial she was. I loved the relationship she has with Layla but I wish we saw a little more of it. You know they have a history and how close they are, I just wish it showed a little more.
This book ended way too soon. I could have easily read another 100 pages and probably still wanted even more than. I cannot wait to see what future books entail if this grows into a series. Learning more about the Cross Bone Six and how they are beyond Slater and Carena leaves me interested.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 8, 2025
I didn't know what to expect - new MC read - but it was so entertaining.
I loved Carena and Slater - she was just as fiery as he was, gave as good as she received - the beat down she gave Roxy was so good - I was cheering her on. Side character, Layla, the best friend, is the just what is needed to round out the group that are in the story.
What started out as a job in a male prison, Carena is a caseworker up against, Jeffers, a crooked guard, not just any guard -> but the head guard, he's definitely dangerous. She is assigned some new cases to her load, The Cross Bone Six. They are big, tough and scary looking, but she's not intimidated. She bides her time, asks them questions, eventually they start talking - they like her; she treats them like people not criminals. She gains their trust, using their connections, they look out for her, in and out of the prison walls.
When the time comes for their parole hearing, she passes on some information she got from the guys (You'll have to read the book, it all works out) and they are released.
Hayden Slater is obsessed with Carena; he has to see her, kiss her, dominate her - show her how good they can be together. They start up a relationship - they are so so so good together, but, because of the information Carena passed on, she is now a target as well as the MC, by Jeffers - he wants revenge for the trouble he's in because of them.
he's trying to keep her safe, but the way Slater distances himself from Carena, breaks your heart - :) enter Roxy - the back talk, the events that take place when they're 'apart' - so good, THE WHOLE BOOK - SO GOOD!!
I loved Carena and Slater - she was just as fiery as he was, gave as good as she received - the beat down she gave Roxy was so good - I was cheering her on. Side character, Layla, the best friend, is the just what is needed to round out the group that are in the story.
What started out as a job in a male prison, Carena is a caseworker up against, Jeffers, a crooked guard, not just any guard -> but the head guard, he's definitely dangerous. She is assigned some new cases to her load, The Cross Bone Six. They are big, tough and scary looking, but she's not intimidated. She bides her time, asks them questions, eventually they start talking - they like her; she treats them like people not criminals. She gains their trust, using their connections, they look out for her, in and out of the prison walls.
When the time comes for their parole hearing, she passes on some information she got from the guys (You'll have to read the book, it all works out) and they are released.
Hayden Slater is obsessed with Carena; he has to see her, kiss her, dominate her - show her how good they can be together. They start up a relationship - they are so so so good together, but, because of the information Carena passed on, she is now a target as well as the MC, by Jeffers - he wants revenge for the trouble he's in because of them.
he's trying to keep her safe, but the way Slater distances himself from Carena, breaks your heart - :) enter Roxy - the back talk, the events that take place when they're 'apart' - so good, THE WHOLE BOOK - SO GOOD!!
April 27, 2024
🖤 𝘽 𝙊 𝙊 𝙆 • 𝙍 𝙀 𝙑 𝙄 𝙀 𝙒 🖤
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/ 5
🌶️🌶️🌶️/ 5
I had the chance to read this book as an ARC and I’m so grateful because I legit stayed up until 2am and devoured this book in one sitting!
This book was so action packed there was no way I’d be putting it down until I was finished.
Carena gets assigned to work with 6 convicts in a High Max Prison and she goes in there with all the confidence in the world. She is so feisty and I absolutely loved it. She matches Hayden’s crazy perfectly with her wild don’t mess with me personality.
“𝑻𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒂𝒃𝒚𝒈𝒊𝒓𝒍.“
As soon as Hayden sets eyes on his new caseworker his obsession begins. He will do whatever it takes to not only get her, but keep her as well. Hayden is one dirty talking motorcyclist and phew all I see are green flags baby😉! The spicy scenes were sooo good because the author did such an amazing job at making you feel the chemistry between these two.
“𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑰 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒛𝒆 𝒊𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒐𝒎- 𝒊𝒕’𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒓.“
“𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒈𝒐, 𝑰 𝒈𝒐, 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑰’𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆, 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒍, 𝑰’𝒎 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒍.“
This book has Harley Quinn/ Joker vibes and I’m so here for it. It was fast paced which I enjoyed because it was never a dull moment, you had to keep going to see what was going to happen next.
“𝑵𝒐𝒘, 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒔𝒍𝒆𝒆𝒑, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒂 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒈𝒊𝒓𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒐.“
This book left me wanting more and I can already tell this is going to be a great dark romance series!! I cannot wait to see which Cross Bone Brother the next book will be about. Thank you so much @author!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/ 5
🌶️🌶️🌶️/ 5
I had the chance to read this book as an ARC and I’m so grateful because I legit stayed up until 2am and devoured this book in one sitting!
This book was so action packed there was no way I’d be putting it down until I was finished.
Carena gets assigned to work with 6 convicts in a High Max Prison and she goes in there with all the confidence in the world. She is so feisty and I absolutely loved it. She matches Hayden’s crazy perfectly with her wild don’t mess with me personality.
“𝑻𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒂𝒃𝒚𝒈𝒊𝒓𝒍.“
As soon as Hayden sets eyes on his new caseworker his obsession begins. He will do whatever it takes to not only get her, but keep her as well. Hayden is one dirty talking motorcyclist and phew all I see are green flags baby😉! The spicy scenes were sooo good because the author did such an amazing job at making you feel the chemistry between these two.
“𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑰 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒛𝒆 𝒊𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒐𝒎- 𝒊𝒕’𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒓.“
“𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒈𝒐, 𝑰 𝒈𝒐, 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑰’𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆, 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒍, 𝑰’𝒎 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒍.“
This book has Harley Quinn/ Joker vibes and I’m so here for it. It was fast paced which I enjoyed because it was never a dull moment, you had to keep going to see what was going to happen next.
“𝑵𝒐𝒘, 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒔𝒍𝒆𝒆𝒑, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒂 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒈𝒊𝒓𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒐.“
This book left me wanting more and I can already tell this is going to be a great dark romance series!! I cannot wait to see which Cross Bone Brother the next book will be about. Thank you so much @author!!
April 19, 2024
His Obsession is my first read by this author and HOLY 🔥🔥🔥🔥! This story was completely unexpected, totally HOT and utterly consuming! Slater and Carena are absolute perfection and so I'd their journey. These characters are fantastic and pulls you in to take the ride right along with them.
"Crazy calls to crazy, so I use theirs to hide mine."
And their crazy definitely calls to each other.
I LOVE that Carena is by no means a shrinking violet. She's FIERCE and capable and backs down from nothing or no one.
“ You just let her monster out! That is a hurricane, and you should pray she chooses to be self-destructive. Because God wouldn’t even be able to save you if she turned her rage on you."
Slater messes up in a big way, with the best of intentions but Carena's out for blood and she gets just what she wants.
��He let the monster out, might as well let her play for a bit.”
Slater definitely has his work cut out for him with her but he doesn't back down either. No isn't in his vocabulary and he always gets what he wants. Just happens that what he wants is Carena.
"Where you go, I go, if you’re the match then I’m the gasoline, if you’re an angel, I’m your devil."
I'm completely enamored with the Cross Bone Brothers and I can't wait for more from this series.
"Crazy calls to crazy, so I use theirs to hide mine."
And their crazy definitely calls to each other.
I LOVE that Carena is by no means a shrinking violet. She's FIERCE and capable and backs down from nothing or no one.
“ You just let her monster out! That is a hurricane, and you should pray she chooses to be self-destructive. Because God wouldn’t even be able to save you if she turned her rage on you."
Slater messes up in a big way, with the best of intentions but Carena's out for blood and she gets just what she wants.
��He let the monster out, might as well let her play for a bit.”
Slater definitely has his work cut out for him with her but he doesn't back down either. No isn't in his vocabulary and he always gets what he wants. Just happens that what he wants is Carena.
"Where you go, I go, if you’re the match then I’m the gasoline, if you’re an angel, I’m your devil."
I'm completely enamored with the Cross Bone Brothers and I can't wait for more from this series.
April 30, 2024
Whoa.
I was NOT prepared to love this book as much as I did!
I’ll be honest, MC romance has never been an interest of mine but that may very well be changing thanks to His Obsession.
This book was a rollercoaster ride of emotions and I was absolutely here for it. Carena and Hayden were obsessed with each other to the point where it’s probably considered toxic but damn if it wasn’t hot AF. That toxic love as awful as it can be it’s also delicious as hell and idgaf what anyone has to say about it.
Carena is a case worker who gets promoted to working at a high max security prison where she meets our deliciously unhinged MMC, Hayden Slater - president of the Cross Bone Six MC. The attraction is immediate and I could feel it off the page. And the spice??? 🥵
The banter between Carena and Hayden and even Carena and her best friend (all the characters really g was absolutely everything ! I absolutely loved the wit and the sarcasm on our FMC. She had a hell of a mouth on her and could fucking throw hands!! And when it came to defending her man, she didn’t it with no hesitation!
She was truly fierce AF and one of the best FMCs I’ve read about to date.
I’m excited to read the next part of the series !!
I was NOT prepared to love this book as much as I did!
I’ll be honest, MC romance has never been an interest of mine but that may very well be changing thanks to His Obsession.
This book was a rollercoaster ride of emotions and I was absolutely here for it. Carena and Hayden were obsessed with each other to the point where it’s probably considered toxic but damn if it wasn’t hot AF. That toxic love as awful as it can be it’s also delicious as hell and idgaf what anyone has to say about it.
Carena is a case worker who gets promoted to working at a high max security prison where she meets our deliciously unhinged MMC, Hayden Slater - president of the Cross Bone Six MC. The attraction is immediate and I could feel it off the page. And the spice??? 🥵
The banter between Carena and Hayden and even Carena and her best friend (all the characters really g was absolutely everything ! I absolutely loved the wit and the sarcasm on our FMC. She had a hell of a mouth on her and could fucking throw hands!! And when it came to defending her man, she didn’t it with no hesitation!
She was truly fierce AF and one of the best FMCs I’ve read about to date.
I’m excited to read the next part of the series !!
April 30, 2024
Skylar did something unique when she wrote this book. A whole different perspective & storyline than I ever read anywhere else.
"His Obsession" was a perfectly titled book! Carena became Slater's literal obsession from beginning to end. The way that Skylar wrote their story was unique, and you can see how it was REALLY Harley Quinn/Joker vibes between those 2. They were both way too toxic, possessive, a bit insane, and really made a blazing connection with their chemistry. I loved the aspect of Skylar being a case worker in a high-maximum prison and Slater being a prisoner, such a unique storyline! The story was fast-paced and ended way too soon, I could easily have read it with a few more chapters. The spice in this was a 4/5! It was too GOOD. For my introduction into Skylar as an author, I could not get enough! I WANT MORE! This is definitely going to be an amazing series and I can't wait to read more of it! This is also going to be a book on my personal shelf. AMAZING READ!
My favorite quote of all time in this book:
"Where you go, I go, if you’re the match then I’m the gasoline, if you’re an angel, I’m your devil."
"His Obsession" was a perfectly titled book! Carena became Slater's literal obsession from beginning to end. The way that Skylar wrote their story was unique, and you can see how it was REALLY Harley Quinn/Joker vibes between those 2. They were both way too toxic, possessive, a bit insane, and really made a blazing connection with their chemistry. I loved the aspect of Skylar being a case worker in a high-maximum prison and Slater being a prisoner, such a unique storyline! The story was fast-paced and ended way too soon, I could easily have read it with a few more chapters. The spice in this was a 4/5! It was too GOOD. For my introduction into Skylar as an author, I could not get enough! I WANT MORE! This is definitely going to be an amazing series and I can't wait to read more of it! This is also going to be a book on my personal shelf. AMAZING READ!
My favorite quote of all time in this book:
"Where you go, I go, if you’re the match then I’m the gasoline, if you’re an angel, I’m your devil."
April 21, 2024
Take Harley Quinn and the Joker, add sex and motorcycles and you’ll get close to what His Obsession is.
I was immediately intrigued by this story line and from page one I couldn’t put it down. Carena is a case worker who gets set up with Hayden Slater and his buddies while they are in prison. She is manipulated into getting them all released early and gets dragged into a bad situation with a prison guard whom she exposed as being dirty. The dirty guard is out for revenge and will stop at nothing to get Slater back where he thinks he belongs.
The story was good and I did enjoy the vast majority of the book. I’m excited to read about what happens with some of the other guys in the club.
Despite both main characters being unhinged in their own way, I had a hard time being okay with Carena forgiving Slater. I know this is 100% my issue and I understand unhinged, dark romances but I feel like he just crossed a line and there is just no coming back from that for me.
I was immediately intrigued by this story line and from page one I couldn’t put it down. Carena is a case worker who gets set up with Hayden Slater and his buddies while they are in prison. She is manipulated into getting them all released early and gets dragged into a bad situation with a prison guard whom she exposed as being dirty. The dirty guard is out for revenge and will stop at nothing to get Slater back where he thinks he belongs.
The story was good and I did enjoy the vast majority of the book. I’m excited to read about what happens with some of the other guys in the club.
Despite both main characters being unhinged in their own way, I had a hard time being okay with Carena forgiving Slater. I know this is 100% my issue and I understand unhinged, dark romances but I feel like he just crossed a line and there is just no coming back from that for me.
April 23, 2024
I am a big fan of MC dark romance books and I recommend this one. This is the first book from Skylar A. Blevins that have read and I will be coming back for more.
Hayden Slater MC president and one of The cross Bone Six in a hight security prison waiting for his and the cross bone brother release. In comes Carena Madden his new case worker and they spend more time together she becomes his obsession and he hers.
If you enjoy dark MC romance, a book with strong alpha male characters with an equally strong and tenacious alpha female.
This book is well written and has a great plot and is full of spice and great characters.
Please ensure that you read all trigger warnings before reading the book.
Hayden Slater MC president and one of The cross Bone Six in a hight security prison waiting for his and the cross bone brother release. In comes Carena Madden his new case worker and they spend more time together she becomes his obsession and he hers.
If you enjoy dark MC romance, a book with strong alpha male characters with an equally strong and tenacious alpha female.
This book is well written and has a great plot and is full of spice and great characters.
Please ensure that you read all trigger warnings before reading the book.
April 30, 2024
Carena is a caseworker who feels bored and restless. Then she gets assigned to work with the six members of the Cross Bone Brothers MC who are incarcerated at the prison where she works. She meets Hayden, the president of the Crossbone MC and the sparks fly. When Hayden sees her, she becomes his obsession.
I love this one! It has Harley Quinn, Joker vibes and it is a fast paced, dark romance read. It has amazing characters and a storyline that pulls you in and doesn’t let go! Carena is feisty and backs down from no one. She isn’t afraid to fight to protect what’s hers. Slater always gets what he wants and he wants her. The chemistry is off the charts and the spice is perfect! I am so looking forward to the next in the series!
I love this one! It has Harley Quinn, Joker vibes and it is a fast paced, dark romance read. It has amazing characters and a storyline that pulls you in and doesn’t let go! Carena is feisty and backs down from no one. She isn’t afraid to fight to protect what’s hers. Slater always gets what he wants and he wants her. The chemistry is off the charts and the spice is perfect! I am so looking forward to the next in the series!
April 27, 2024
I lost myself in this whole book! The friendly/sarcastic banter between the FMC and her best friend was amazing! This book was SO good!! The book is about Carena a case worker who gets moved over to a high max prison, and then she is thrown the six of the most dangerous convicts. She finds out about their corruption in the prison and is determined to help these MC brothers out. But when Slater, the president of the Cross Bone Six meets his new caseworker, he is immediately infatuated, and therefore, his obsession starts. Strong Female and Male characters who I think were perfect for each other, as well as their personalities clashing at times, fit real perfectly in the story!!! I need more!!!
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
November 26, 2025
65% in
as much as I am enjoying the book I really felt the need to come here and adress how fucking real this book is. all the characters feel read, their choices are very relatable, this is what I feel most of the books miss. they want to write humans who are unapologetic but somehow all of them so out of touch and seems godly where nothing about them is relatable but these characters over here, especially carena are just unapologetic yet unhinged in a way that seems real. I really appreciate the author for creating characters which are authentic yet likable.
Completed the book
The review stays the same, I absolutely loved the book
as much as I am enjoying the book I really felt the need to come here and adress how fucking real this book is. all the characters feel read, their choices are very relatable, this is what I feel most of the books miss. they want to write humans who are unapologetic but somehow all of them so out of touch and seems godly where nothing about them is relatable but these characters over here, especially carena are just unapologetic yet unhinged in a way that seems real. I really appreciate the author for creating characters which are authentic yet likable.
Completed the book
The review stays the same, I absolutely loved the book
April 18, 2024
I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy of this new dark MC romance and it is so amazing! If you love a forbidden romance where the MMC will do anything for the woman he loves and a FMC is just as crazy and bad ass, you will love this book as much as I did! I devoured it in a single day and found myself laughing, crying, and yelling my way through the rollercoaster it took me on. The characters are relatable and compelling and the plot kept me intrigued the whole way through. Let's not even talk about the perfection that is the spice!! A truly entertaining read!
April 25, 2024
Pleasantly surprised, decided to read this on a whim and I absolutely ate it up!
MC reads can sometimes feel corny but Blevins writing was A1 on this one and kept me wanting more. This definitely took me out of a reading slump.
*Motorcycle club
* Strong MMC and FMC
* Both are possessive and crazy AF
* Both can be a bit toxic but u will love it
* Both MMC and FMC have strong best friends who hold their own throughout the book. (Hoping the next book is about them)
Eagerly awaiting the next book in this series!
MC reads can sometimes feel corny but Blevins writing was A1 on this one and kept me wanting more. This definitely took me out of a reading slump.
*Motorcycle club
* Strong MMC and FMC
* Both are possessive and crazy AF
* Both can be a bit toxic but u will love it
* Both MMC and FMC have strong best friends who hold their own throughout the book. (Hoping the next book is about them)
Eagerly awaiting the next book in this series!
April 21, 2024
I loved this story and couldn’t stop reading it once I started. Carena is my idol , and I loved everything about her! I do wish there was a little more groveling from the MMC Hayden, however it was still good in this story. There was a little bit of funny comebacks from the girls throughout and it made this story so much better! I will definitely be reading book 2 and the rest of the series! If you love motorcycle club tropes then this is the perfect story for you!
April 22, 2024
This book made me discover that I am just as twisted and how much a enjoy a good motorcycle club book. Let me start by stating that both main characters are very possessive with each other. The spice is as high as it can get aside from it being well written, it gives all the right feelings. The banter between the FMC and her best friend made me smile and think of my own best friend. With this book this author has just become and auto read for me and cannot wait to see what comes next.
May 1, 2024
This is a dark enemies-to-lovers romance. Please check the trigger warnings on the author’s website before reading. The plot line was very good, the overall story was excellent - and totally kept my interest throughout the book. I really enjoyed Skylar’s writing style! This book has Harley Quinn/ Joker vibes and I’m so here for it.This book left me wanting more and I can already tell this is going to be a great dark romance series!!
April 23, 2024
ARC review:
I am very excited for more of this series. I really enjoyed this book! I loved the banter, the spice, the relationship between Slater and Carena and even the relationship between Zeke and Layla. I can't wait to see what happens with them.
I will be impatiently waiting for more!
Check your trigger warnings.
I am very excited for more of this series. I really enjoyed this book! I loved the banter, the spice, the relationship between Slater and Carena and even the relationship between Zeke and Layla. I can't wait to see what happens with them.
I will be impatiently waiting for more!
Check your trigger warnings.
April 29, 2024
I am totally obsessed with this book, I could not put it down. The Cross Bone Brothers is a series that I cannot wait to have more of! I can’t even put into words the range of emotions I felt reading this, the fun banter, the sexy spice, the torment and all the crazy that comes with dealing with the Cross Bone Brother MC. Total must read!
May 29, 2024
This intro to the Crossbone Brothers was amazing. It’s definitely a forbidden/forced proximity with touch her and 💀.
Carena and Slater are so unhinged. I loved seeing their personalities. Carena and her friendship with Layla reminded me of real life friendships. Slater had me at the first “good girl.”
The plot, the spice, everything is definitely worth a read. I’m ready for more!
Carena and Slater are so unhinged. I loved seeing their personalities. Carena and her friendship with Layla reminded me of real life friendships. Slater had me at the first “good girl.”
The plot, the spice, everything is definitely worth a read. I’m ready for more!
February 20, 2025
So crazy I loved it!
This book is great! It’s got a kick butt woman and her loyal bestie who are embroiled with a Biker gang that are so hot it’s unholy! Sizzling spice, a lot of angst, emotions run high and the ending is perfection! I want to read another book on Layla and Zeke! Definitely a must read for anyone who loves a dark MC romance! 😈
This book is great! It’s got a kick butt woman and her loyal bestie who are embroiled with a Biker gang that are so hot it’s unholy! Sizzling spice, a lot of angst, emotions run high and the ending is perfection! I want to read another book on Layla and Zeke! Definitely a must read for anyone who loves a dark MC romance! 😈
April 30, 2024
I loved this book! For it being her first dark romance I think she did splendidly! I’m looking forward to the future installments of this series. Chapter 22 had me by my throat and tears in my eyes. I wanted to flip a table!
May 1, 2024
This book was amazing, I really hope there will be more of their story in other stories, wish there had been an epilogue 9 months later or a year later or something. This book was absolutely amazing though I love Hayden!
May 2, 2024
I was on the edge of my seat the whole way through this book. There was great plot and spice.
If you like an obsessed and possessive biker, a strong smart mouthed caseworker, and with Harley Quinn and Joker vibes, you are going to want to read this book.
If you like an obsessed and possessive biker, a strong smart mouthed caseworker, and with Harley Quinn and Joker vibes, you are going to want to read this book.
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