Obsession

by Shana Gray

When Ellie accepted the hand of the tall, blond masked maître-d, she wasn't prepared for her response to him. He’s irresistible and she was captivated. She needed him. She wanted him.

Rourke is used to getting what he wants and he wants this mysterious woman more than he's ever wanted anyone before. He intends to discover who she is beneath her masquerade and have her.

Their true identities concealed, they set out to use each other for pleasure with no risk of entanglement or commitment…but that may prove easier said than done.

Content Explicit sex/language, domination, light bondage and kink.

73 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 23, 2025

About the author

Shana Gray writes contemporary romance and women’s fiction that just might make you laugh. With 35+ books behind her, some translated into multiple languages, she’s always eyeing the next story line. Usually she can be found daydreaming about life, and making travel plans to far off lands to feed her wanderlust.

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Reviews

[Jane litherland · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one hot read and I certainly read with greed . It’s by Shana Gray and I have to say it blew me away. Not just what’s on the page but how it does engage and brings me the reader in to their bed of mmm sin.Meek Ellie Taylor lives out her erotic fantasies as Ariana , she does this thanks to the Black Phantom club where all desires and needs are met.Performing on stage and laying herself bare before choosing a man to take her there ,to the peak . One night her wildest dreams are met and it’s her best performance yet. Her own personal targets are met as well her eyes opened wide . A fleeting wish that she didn’t have to hide. His obsession or hers? As the maitre d is hers for the taking ,or is she is? Whatever this is ,it’s absolute bliss and they can’t get enough of this pleasure they’re creating together. Strangers by sight but not by touch ,every fantasy lived out and they’re spent and in their element . Their desire reaching higher as they perspire on heat . Her grasping and writhing on his thick veined meat. The kink is theirs to do as they will . Who is the domineering one isn’t certain but they’re the main attraction between this velvet curtain.. There’s a brilliant story here in this book as well as two strangers who like to fuck…A lot! What this book has got is awesome storytelling,it’s got grit ,it’s got bite ,it’s a delight to read ,filled me with greed and indeed need. The whole thing is beautifully crafted and expertly done. I don’t mind saying . I was undone …Sublime ,I had a GOOD TIME READING THIS EXCELLENTLY PENNED BOOK NO END. SHANNA GRAY ,YA GOT ME MY FRIEND

[lf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantasy to exploration

Obsession is the first book in the A Black Phantom Book series. I have only read a couple books by the author so I am still getting used to her writing style. This book is also different from the others I read, as it is a bit darker and a whole lot more intensely sexual. This is a fast-paced, and hot, hotter, scorching story about Ellie, aka Ariana, and Rourke at the Black Phantom's Lost in Fantasy Affair. It was an exciting read.

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ellie Taylor is a women of many passions and one of them is using her alter ego Arianna to give in to a sensual and titillating nights a Black Phantom, a club where she can let all her passion for showing that sensual side of her to the patrons without revealing who she really is. But one night, an unexpected occurrence a the club will bring her in contact with a stranger that will change her sexual fantasies forever and change how she sees herself.
When fantasy becomes reality and the stranger becomes someone she would never imagine him being in her daily life, can the fantasy become a reality once they know who each other really is.

I loved the premise of this story and how a woman can give in to her sensuality and become someone different just by changing her name and a few changes to her wardrobe. It gives a freeing feeling to take on the night and the passion and intensity of these two strangers is life altering and the risk taking of being found out. This book will be one to heat up the days and nights as hot as the temperature when reading it.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Louise J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book one in the “Black Phantom” series. To keep her secret desires under control in her everyday life, Ellie visits the Black Phantom club under the guise of her alter ego Ariana where she is able to entertain the crowd with her own erotic performances. One evening her attention is caught by a masked maître d’ who boldly oversteps his expected boundaries and from that moment she can’t focus anywhere else. This story will grab your focus in the same way as Ariana and the mystery maître d’ tease, pursue and battle each other for dominance, leading to an unforgettable night which neither can forget the sights, sounds, scents and ecstasy of. This book left me wanting more – I can’t wait for book two in the series.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Linda Dunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Behind every mask there is a face, and behind that a story...

A delightful and titillating story that will have your kindle burning up in flames. Ariana (AKA Ellie) has desires and needs she wants to explore. She goes to Black Phantom, an adult entertainment club with the intent of performing live before a crowd to get inspiration before choosing someone to be with for the evening.

A sudden change of plan happens when she is drawn to a man whose face she cannot see. He is wearing a mask and so is she. They both come to an agreement to enjoy each other's company with no strings attached. But as they get to know each other better, they discover strings are meant to be broken.

[PugLover · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ellie looked forward to attending the Black Phantom’s Lost in Fantasy Affair, as her alter ego, Ariana. She couldn't wait to get on the stage. Little did she know what was to come when she met the maître d’ who escorted her to the middle tables. Ariana didn't make it onto the stage, she was preoccupied with the maître d’. Ellie was back at work when she runs into someone and ends up on the floor. Things just keep getting worse when she figures out the person she ran into, her new boss, was the maître d’ from the club.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Karen Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hot! Hot! Hot! Right from the beginning I just wanted to keep reading. Just imagine being a Senior Vice President of Beauty by day and then a totally different person by night. That’s exactly who Ellie is. Her alter ego at night is named Ariana. Let’s put it this way, she goes to a club, Black Phantom. There she has some fun. One particular night she meets a maitre d’. It seems they have quite the connection. Well, back at work she bumps into a man on the way to a meeting. I’ll leave it at this, not only does his voice sounds awfully familiar, but he’s there for a certain reason. Wait til you find out why! Will this affect anything? Bring on book 2.

[L KQ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Black Phantom Escape

Dancing at the Black Phantom was an erotic escape from her everyday life. Masked as Ariana, her encounter with a masked man was the best time she ever experienced. While this quick story reveals their identity, it is only the beginning to what their connection entails, and I can't wait for the next installment.

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[Narelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ellie and Tom have sizzling chemistry when they first meet under the cover of shadows. An erotic read, but is their time really up??.

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[Ela La1978 · Rating 4 out of 5]

When suddenly two worlds collied, Ellie is thrown for the loop. This suspension romance with Sex club adventure is about two people with hidden fantasies and an open end book.