Claiming Veronica

Iron Brotherhood MC #4

by Haven Fox

This is book 4 in the Iron Brotherhood series of standalone novels. Each book contains one complete story.

Veronica

Death stopped scaring me long ago.

Years in a hospital bed. Chemo, doctors, tests —those sad glances from my mother.

The glow of the computer is what lures me now — hacking into places maybe I shouldn't.

I try to find happiness in helping my sister instead of mourning a life I might have had, but I’m chasing shadows.

I know I shouldn’t spy when I find him, but I can't help myself.

Eli

The girl with the long blond hair beckons me like an angel in a dream.

Like a fairy princess.

She’d break if I touched her, but I might like to try. Somehow, I can't stay away.

This is a dark romance and is intended for mature readers only.

Genres: Dark Romance, Dark

404 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 1, 2025

Reviews

[Laurie Reads Reverse Harem · Rating 3 out of 5]

DNF @ 41%

BUT .. not because I wasn't enjoying this book, or had issues with the writing or the storyline. Simply, I had a personal death in my family when I started this book and when I went to continue, my feelings while trying to read this book kept lingering with how I was feeling when I started this book.

I received this book as an ARC - but as this was no fault of the author, I deleted the ARC, redownload from Kindle Unlimited and read a few chapters with the Kindle Unlimited before ultimately DNF'ing book.

In terms of the book, and rating, I had definitely so far been able to offer a three star, this potentially could have turned into a four star but without the remainder of the book, I cannot offer more feedback.

I do apologize for this review. Maybe some day I may be able to come back to this book but doubtful. Thank you for the opportunity - and apologies for being unable to complete this review.

I wish the absolute best for this author and I do plan to read more as I was enjoying this book but my feelings mixed with personal circumstances have made this too hard to continue. I can feel a reading slump being forced on me with how my head is feeling returning to this book - such a shame! Thank you though for a beautiful start to a book - interesting and intriguing.

[Dori Rolon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this read. I was very cautious considering the trigger warnings, but I pushed through. Honestly right from the beginning - even though he was a stalker, I always felt safe with Eli around. I think it was hilarious that Veronica - after going through what she did - had no fear, and liked talking risks. The ending was awesome! Yes, a bit more spicy than I like, but I worked through it. A great read that draws you in!

[Michelle Frater · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love a good stalker romance, and this one had such an intriguing twist. It felt like Veronica was the one stalking Eli more than the other way around! Though it did start with secret gifts, Eli didn’t exactly play the mysterious card for long; he revealed himself to Veronica pretty quickly, and let’s be honest, she always knew who was watching her from the shadows. Veronica was such a fascinating character. It’s rare to see a leading lady navigating life with a chronic illness, and I absolutely loved how this element added depth to her dynamic with Eli. He didn’t baby her like her overprotective family, but he made it his mission to ensure she cared for herself. From making sure she ate properly and rested to just watching over her in his quietly protective way. * Sigh* His love for her was fierce, all-consuming, and beautifully tender. He would’ve moved heaven and earth to give her whatever she needed. Though there was no doubt that Eli was morally-grey and his moral compass was flexible to say the least when it came to dealing with problems like Victor, Jade or Doug. But when it came to Veronica? She was the center of his universe, and that intensity made their chemistry absolutely electric. I admired Veronica’s spirit so much. Despite her health issues, she embraced life fearlessly and with a hunger for adventure. Even something as ordinary as driving a car felt like a thrilling escapade for her. And while she was mostly tethered to her online world, the friendships she cultivated there were so strong, like when her friend Reed ran into some trouble. It was moments like these that being connected to the Bratva and having a boyfriend like Eli paid off. Problem solved! That said, the ending felt a bit chaotic with a flurry of unexpected twists. While it seemed like the plot was going to follow the Spato line, that turned out to be somewhat of a red herring. We never learn what actually happened to him, though I can guess. Then Jade popped out of nowhere, throwing me for a loop. Still, by the end, everything tied together neatly, even if it felt like the author was juggling a few too many threads. As for Eli as a foster parent? That’s going to be interesting! One thing’s for sure: the kids he and Veronica take in will have two fiercely devoted and protective parents by their side. All in all, this was an intense, captivating romance with a love story that burned brighter than the shadows that were once Eli’s domain.
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[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first and surely not the last that I will be reading a book from Haven Fox. I will absolutely be coming back for some more reads by her and soon. If you haven’t read any of her books, well jump in on Claiming Veronica and join me on this wonderful ride.

I am ok with admitting that this book played with my heart strings a little bit. The entire book hit home with how Eli cared for Veronica. We absolutely love when the MMC prioritizes the FMC’s health and wellbeing. She may fight him a tad but we love it. Now I will say the backstabbing in this book truly gutted me. I saw the writing on the wall and instantly was yelling “NO!!! DON”T DO IT!!!” But sadly it happened and I am still not ok with this.

Author Haven Fox wrote this book in a way that made it feel like I was caught up with the series even though this was the last book. I didn’t feel confused in any way and could jump right into this series. I loved how she depicted a chronically ill character but also her support systems. You always get the overprotective supporter and the one that doesn’t treat you with kid gloves but pampers. It was beautiful. She also depicted some of the more horrifying truths that lots of us overlook. You’ll have to read to fully understand that comment. Either way, this book was amazing and I binged this within two days.

[Isabelle Houseknecht · Rating 5 out of 5]

5⭐️ 3🌶️

““So why the rocks?” I asked. Eli’s eyes widened with surprise his hands stilling for a moment.”

🐧Hacker FMC
🪨Stalking Romance
🐧Touch her and ☠️
🪨Duel POV
🐧Chronic/Childhood Illness
🪨 Childhood Abuse(flashbacks)
🐧 Underground Fighting
🪨Fighter/owner MMC
🐧Childhood Cancer Survivor

Claiming Veronica is book 4 in the Iron Brotherhood MC series it’s is not a standalone but it could be read as one if you don’t mind ruining parts of the first three (mostly book 3) books but personally I would highly recommend reading them in order!! CV is an amazing book! It follows Veronica and Eli on their little adventure together. The beginning mostly follows the two and how their relationship develops. He’s part of the brother to a member of the MC and happens to have some illegal activities and she’s a hacker that happens to be related to the leader of the Bratva. the ending follows the two while they try to help Reed, Veronica’s friend. The book keeps you involved and interested. You won’t wanna put this one down once you’ve started I know I didn’t! This book gave a new level to romance especially when you find out why he gives her rocks!! It’s so cute!!!! 🥰

[Grinning Cat · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m not 100% sure how I feel about this book because it was a little uneven in places. I mean, he’s an obsessive psycho and suddenly he’s a well-known fight promoter? And for a superhacker, she didn’t seem that elite. Bumps and oddities like this, and the feeling of the book was a bit inconsistent.
But one thing that was really good was the romance itself. His feelings for her were complex and obsessive, but never in a hurtful way and as the feelings grew, the love became a constant in the book that made it well worth reading. He was romantic in a way that made me swoon (and will probably allow my therapist to put in the new pool). When you read the reason behind the pebbles, you will absolutely melt.
Four stars.
The breakdown:
MMC/FMC- Eli and Veronica
Genre- stalker romance
Triggers- infertility, serious health issues, discussion of CSA, graphic violence, mental health issues, language, sex.
Tropes- Safe Stalking, Bechdel Test, J/P Hero, He Ain’t Heavy- He’s My Bratva, Girl Posse, You Don’t Talk About Fight Club, Puttin on the Hits.

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[Samantha Millican · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dark MC/Mafia romance with all the goodies, one where the MMC isn’t the only one doing the stalking! Set in an interconnected series, it follows Eli and Veronica aka Ronnie. Ronnie, who suffered through treatments for her leukemia as a child, is now grown up and living in Arizona with her sister Natasha and her boyfriend Pike. Under the ever watchful eyes of their bodyguards, Luca and Enzo, Ronnie sneaks around gathering information on the dark web about Eli. She is determined to learn more about Eli, the long thought dead brother of Pike. Turns out, he’s just as infatuated with her! As he leaves her gifts, which we find out later the meaning behind, she is becoming more and more obsessed with him.
Fox weaves a twist that you know is coming, but it edges you along in a deliberately tortuous way that it still hits when it happens. Obviously, I need to read the other stories in this series. So much that I purchased all of them halfway through reading this one.

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[Empress_Solace · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I say I couldn't put this book down I mean I couldn't put it down! I will try not to put spoilers in here. Veronica and her sister Natasha live in Phoenix Arizona. Natasha's boyfriend Pike is president of the Cobra MC. Veronica is interested in Pike's brother, Eli Walters. He was an enigma, a ghost in the digital world after supposedly dying and Veronica was determined to find out eveything about him. This is a stalker romance but the FMC is stalking the MMC as much as he is her. The world building Haven Fox did in this book was wonderful. It was as if you were there with the characters. There are some trigger warnings you should be aware of. The MMC did not have a good childhood. If you like "touch her and you ☠️" vibes, this is also the perfect book for you. There is plenty of spice and plenty of twists and turns especially towards the end. I highly recommend this book. It is a great read with a wonderful story.

[Vicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Several things in the description drew me to this book; mutual obsession/stalking, touch her and “be unalived” vibes (probably the tipping point in its favor), and the lure of lots of spice and man, did it deliver on all fronts! Personally, I would’ve preferred to do without the heartbreak of the FMCs health issues and the childhood abuse the MMC suffered because that’s more real than I prefer in my romances (yes, I know that’s not realistic and it happens every day IRL but when it comes to romance, I happen to LIKE my rose colored glasses!) but I also know it wouldn’t have been the book it is without it so I sucked it up and dealt with it because ultimately, it was worth it. It’s an awesome book.

If, as a reader, you’re drawn to obsessed and possessive MCs willing to do anything for their One, I can’t recommend this one highly enough; it’s hard to read at times but SO worth it. 5 stars!!.

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[Linette Cevallos · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had me at the edge of my seat since the very beginning. Mystery, lust, desire, and amazing storyline. I really empathized with Veronica (FMC) because I was also sick and was hospitalized for a year. I also empathize mentally it sucks when people think you're weak and walk eggshells around you. It was amazing to see that someone can (MMC) actually see her true strength and doesn't treat her any differently. I loved the cat and mouse chase online it gave the story a much more relatable love story, especially in this day and age where everything is online. The details this man does for his girl is chef kiss. This is one of my new favorite books.
I got to ARC reading this and this is my honest review I loved it and definitely recommend it to anyone who loves a morally Grey man 😍 and mafia romance.

[Kristi Lange · Rating 5 out of 5]

i’m obsessed with this series! def need to read more by this author.

i love Eli. he had such a hard childhood and he’s just misunderstood 🚩Veronica is the first person he actually cares about and wants to protect. I love that they’re both obsessed with each other even if Eli is a little more out there with his stalking, Veronica is hacking up a storm trying to find anything she can about him on the dark web.

my only complaint is that i wish there was a longer epilogue 🥺 i don’t want to spoil it but that part of the story is so full circle it brought tears to my eyes. i wish we could’ve seen a bit more in the future to see exactly how their new adventure turns out

-dark romance
-stalker
-hacker FMC
-chronic illness rep + childhood cancer
-touch her and die
-MMC with tragic past
-morally gray MMC

[Tylyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG!!! 😳 I need to now go back and read the first three books in this series! You can read these books as standalone and they will still make sense when you read them. If you do not like a slow burn book then this is for you. This is definitely a fast burn 🔥 book and they go right into it and I’m here for it. I love the hint of thrill at the beginning of the book when Eli is leaving things outside of Veronica’s room (big reveal on what the rocks meant at the end 😉). Want an obsessed MMC then Eli is for you, he is obsessed with Veronica and the need to protect and care for her but not in the way her family is “babying” her because of her remission with her illness. Towards the end I thought that there was going to be a second book but it all wrapped up up nicely with secret surprises at the end! Oh, I cannot wait for Maxim and Reed’s (hoping it’s her) story!! :)

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eli and Veronica. Shes spent her life in a hospital bed as a child battling lukemia. Now shes a hacker. Living with two bodyguards and her sister and sisters boyfriend Pike. Shes stalking Eli, Pikes brother thought dead, on the dark web. But hes stalking her right back. Absolutlly loved this book. First time read for this author and I will read the rest of the series. Theres betrayl that will make you angry. Theres tenderness that will make you cry. Cant say enough about this read its one you wont weant to miss and be warned you wont be able to put it down.

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[GKP2460 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Claiming Veronica is Eli and Veronica's edgy, gritty, stalker story. Their journey is full of that sexy, intense cat and mouse play that keeps readers flipping the pages to see what's next for these two. Chemistry is definitely over the top explosive which only leads to a greater intensity in their game. Their journey is emotional and heartbreaking at times and dramatic and exciting at other times, but at all times it's a fantastic ride!

"One stone at a time, he’d been showing his commitment."

"It’s you and me, angel girl. Forever.”

[Jenia Tortora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eli is not what most would consider a good person but he’s got a moral compass and won’t hurt innocents but Veronica has captured his attention and now he needs to learn more about her and make her his. As they dance around each other Eli watches as Veronica uncovers his past and unravels secrets that will endanger her. This is a surprisingly sweet dark romance full of spice and naughty good fun. Loved this book. Now I have to read the other books in this series.

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[BookLover1990 · Rating 4 out of 5]

So I was not familiar with this author but I have kind of been recently getting into this darker Trope of books so I was really excited to read this one. I didn't enjoy how she laid out a story I enjoy how the characters responded to each other. I think I had expected it to be darker and it wasn't but that wasn't exactly a bad thing I think any darker tones would not have worked with this book. I enjoy it and recommend.

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[Coastie Mom · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found it hard to put this down. I was hooked from the beginning and love these characters. Ronnie is sneaking round trying to find out more information on Eli. Eli is the brother of Pike, her sister Natasha’s boyfriend. He has been assumed dead and is being hunted by his brothers.

Eli is obsessed with Ronnie and vice versa. He is the first person she actually feels safe with. Buckle up – there are some twists, stalking, and protective vibes that are off the charts!

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[Amber Dicks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who doesn't want a caring, attentive, rough around the edges stalker like Eli?! 😍🔥

He proves that knows how to handle his business, just like he knows how to take care of his woman.

The story took me a little bit to really get hooked, but once the author grabbed me I was a goner. The story line was fantastic, the spice level was 👌, and the twists and turns were enough to keep you reading. I wasn't disappointed.

[Veronica · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a really good one, I really enjoyed the characters together and the plot to the story, I liked how the whole story just played out I couldn’t put it down even though I had too easy times because life gets in the way of reading, lol I especially loved how the FMC and myself share a name, anyway this was a good one I loved the ending as well! Great work!.

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[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

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I love the stories I love the expense I love that The alpha male Does everything For the female I read every 1I will continue to read They are just amazing I stay up all night long to read I ha
ve lupus And some days are bad Please continue To make these amazing books So much expense The sex scenes are great They keep you on your toes You never know what's gonna happen Can't wait Read the next book Thank you Kelly

[ARA · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you love dark romance, a great stalker romance and your obsessed with a H that cares nothing about anyone or anything except for her. If you Love a H who from the start knows he is lost without her, then this is it for you. This took me a little longer to read but it was soooo good. It was one that kept me turning the page and made me love them. I loved how the h had her own health battles but she was in no way weak. Great read!

[LINDSAY R · Rating 5 out of 5]

Veronica knew from the start who Eli was and chose not to be afraid she wanted to live life, and Eli, despite having every reason to be a dark, horrible monster, found his humanity in her. The spice in this book was HOT. The romance was so sweet, and the suspense was amazing. The epilogue almost had me crying like a baby, but it was amazing. I loved it.

[Shayne · Rating 4 out of 5]

+Dark Romance
+Obsession
+Hacker
+Stalking

Veronica has a past with many health issues (childhood cancer / Leukemia); Eli becomes just as obsessed with her as she is of him; he wants to protect her at all costs.

*Book 4 Iron Brotherhood Motorcycle Club Series
** Can be read as a standalone.

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[Spooky Bookish Bit*h · Rating 5 out of 5]

Claiming Veronica is a dark, MCC romance. With major backstabbing, secrets and heartwrenching childhood, the intense storyline will capture you and take you on an emotional rollar coaster ride. The perfect blend of sweet & dark. Both main characters are equally obsessed with and unknowingly stalking eachothee. The chemistry between them is amazing. Amazing read!

[Cherie Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not really focused around the Iron Brotherhood though they are mentioned. Eli is her stalker but in some safe way that she just needs. I really liked the ending and they may not get forever but they are living for now.

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[Between The Covers · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a wonderful read. There's lots of twists, mafia men, bad men, hackers, stalking, passion, love, survival, and spice. I loved Ronnie and Eli together. Not only is he protective of her, but so os her family and it's beautiful to see. I had a lot of favorites in this book, but the one I loved the most was "So, why rocks?" Give the book a read to find out why.

[K. Renee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was so good. The spice was top tier and the story itself had me racing for the next page. It’s an apart of a series in which I haven’t read but that fact did not hinder my reading experience one bit. Haven Fox is truly an amazing author!!

[Chanel Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

It took me a little while to get into the story, but once I was in, I was in!

The spice is definitely there, and Eli was the perfect stalker! Eli and Veronica were perfect for each other their chemistry was great. The twists and turns were what kept me hooked!

[Jedi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eli and Veronica, who was really stalking who? This story was not for the faint of heart, so much trauma and heartbreak, twists and turns.

An amazing love story in the end.

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[brenda hurley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this MC book was great It had twists and turns and action. I can't wait to read more in this series.

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