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The District #4

His Coveted Obsession

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PLEASE READ THE BLURB AND WARNINGS IF YOU'RE SENSITIVE TO TRIGGERS! And please, please be careful of spoilers and giving away endings of books. Use spoiler tags.

When obsession and possessiveness collide…

Thomas Lauder

Easton is my hero, and I’m obsessed. He comes into my life like a knight in shining armor, saving me from a horrible customer at the coffee shop. Then, out of the blue, he asks me out on a date. How could I say no to the mysterious, handsome man? My life revolves around surviving my lying, gambling-addicted father and taking care of my younger sister while trying to earn my degree. Easton gives me the stability and honesty I didn’t know I needed. He’s straightforward and knows exactly what he wants. I do, too. I want Easton in my life forever.

Easton Virgil

I have a new family, but my life is still incomplete. Now that I’m nineteen, I have strong needs, and the loneliness is consuming. Thomas isn’t typical, but he’s attractive, and I enjoy his worship of me. He’s obsessed, and I feed off it. It makes me hungry for him. He’s perfect for me, and I’ll do whatever it takes to keep him. He belongs to me and no one else. But when his useless father is the reason Thomas is ripped from me, I nearly burn the world to the ground to find him. No one better have harmed him, or they will pay.

Reading in order will add more pleasure to the reading experience and understanding the characters better, but they can technically be read as standalones.

Mentions of molestation of a child, abuse of a child, neglect, murder, torture, organ harvesting, death of a parent to cancer (off page), gambling addiction, sociopathy, violence, explicit language and sex.

372 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 10, 2025

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Courtney W. Dixon

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Courtney W. Dixon loves to write steamy hurt/comfort romance, giving her characters challenges, struggles, and sometimes trauma... Fine, a LOT of trauma. Her team teases her about charging her for their therapy bills after reading one of her books.

She loves to add variety and multiple tropes in her stories along with different types of dynamics/relationships. And she writes her characters as having flaws, imperfections, and who don't always do the right thing. Humans are sometimes frustrating, never perfect, and make a lot of mistakes in their lives. Courtney enjoys pushing her characters, making their HEAs so much more worth it when they get there. Mental health is a big feature in her books.

She loves her coffee ice cream and popcorn a little too much. And her cat, Olly, is her co-writer, where he sleeps on an ottoman under her desk as her muse. Actually, he's rather useless, but he's adorable.

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1,659 reviews40 followers
July 21, 2025
⚠️Check your triggers, there is descriptive child molestation (among other trigger warnings in the book) This book had it's moments, all in all a good story. But it's a 'me' thing. I have a hard time being convinced or satisfied when one of the MCs is a neurodivergent. The lack of empathy or love/passion always makes the relationship unequal in my brain. So, yeah, that's on me. Easton is an interesting character and his fixation on Thomas was written in such a way that was good for them both.
An enjoyable series with great stories.


"This was my Zen. This was the moment I hadn't even known I wanted.
And right then, I knew I would die for Thomas." 🔥

From the preface, I have the deepest respect for the author who put a lot of thought into who would actually love Easton in order to make it right and believable. I have read too many books trying to pair up wrong people as if drawing them from a hat, and then scrambling to make it work and failing.
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231 reviews8 followers
June 13, 2025
He’s only 19 years old and whilst I appreciate the LI’s reasoning capacity when it comes to his dad it’s how he is in bad that I didn’t vibe with at all. This is a me issue, 90% of the time I like it better when MC’s in his shoes are actual virgins and shy in bed yet c*ck hungry
Profile Image for Lori.
425 reviews24 followers
October 26, 2025
His Coveted Obsession had such a captivating plot with excellent narration. I listened in one sitting! Easton and Thomas were complete opposites that complimented each other perfectly. Their journey to "falling in love" was such a joy and very hot at times. Primal play at it's best! Between Easton’s bluntness and Thomas's sweet innocence, they had me swooning and laughing out loud. I loved this new found family, Another amazing installment in The District series!
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435 reviews8 followers
June 9, 2025
I'm sad to see this series end, but still, this was a great last book in the series! I loved Easton from the start and Thomas was the best partner for him. I loved their unique mix of obsession and possession that worked so perfectly for them.
It was great to see Thomas so taken by Easton and worshipping him. This was exactly what Easton needed and in exchange he did anything to keep Thomas happy and healthy. I really enjoyed Easton's pedantic nature.
The book was action packed and I enjoyed every moment of it. But I think for me the most important part of the story was seeing Easton and Thomas navigate their relationship with Easton's conditions and making it work in a way that made them both feel good in the relationship.
My heart went out to Easton because of his childhood and how that shaped him, but in the end he came out stronger and just being himself. His directness in words and actions was just what Thomas needed because of his fathers lies.
I loved that the story also explained Maverick and Khai's relationship and cleared things up.
Yes, parts of this book are dark, and Easton is morally gray, but I feel like it's not a too dark book.

Definitely check this out for the obssessive and possessive vibes, but also to see Easton thrive and find his perfect match.
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262 reviews42 followers
May 30, 2025
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4.5/5 ⭐️ | 3/5 🌶️ | 3/5 🖤 —
Rounded up to 5 stars

His Coveted Obsession didn’t just crawl under my skin—it sank its fangs in and fed. Easton is everything I love in a dark romance hero: neurodivergent, emotionally detached, deadly as sin…and violently possessive of the one person who cracks through that icy armor.

This wasn’t just a romance—it was a fucking claiming.

Easton doesn’t do affection. He does control. He does truth. And the truth is, he’d burn the entire world if Thomas ever cried. He’s a quiet monster with a bloodstained past and a gaze that says, “You’re mine. And if anyone else even looks at you, I’ll slit their throat and sleep like a baby after.”

God. Yes. Inject that energy straight into my soul.

Thomas? Sweet, dimpled, eager-to-please little Thomas? He worships Easton, and I lived for every second of it. The way he handed over his power so willingly, knelt with those pretty lips parted, and begged to be used? I was feral. Straight-up feral. And Easton? He took that devotion and rewarded it with rough hands, filthy words, and the kind of focused attention that ruins you for anyone else.

Their first time? Obscene. Intimate. Claiming. Easton may not know how to love the way others do, but he damn well knows how to make someone his. And that was so much hotter than any “I love you” could ever be.

Oh, and the possessiveness? Scrolling through Thomas’s Instagram and losing his damn mind over a photo with another man? Running to the shop like a jealous psycho to demand answers? Chef’s kiss. I want that kind of rage. That “you’re mine and I don’t fucking share” insanity. And Thomas just ate it up. Good little slut that he is.

This book scratched every dark, dangerous itch I have. It gave me a sociopathic killer with a soft spot for one man and one man only. It gave me obsession, control, power play, worship, and enough twisted sweetness to make my dark heart purr.

Would I survive being loved by Easton? Probably not. Would I die happy in his bed with his knife to my throat? Absolutely.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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428 reviews17 followers
June 7, 2025
His Coveted Obsession is the fourth and final book in Courtney W. Dixon’s The District series. Although this series can technically be read as standalones, reading in order will be a more dynamic experience and give the reader more understanding of the characters. Here’s what you can expect from Easton and Thomas:

🖤 MM dark romance
🖤 First person dual point of view
🖤 Guaranteed happily ever after
🖤 Open door spice
🖤 Obsessed main character
🖤 Possessive main character
🖤 Grumpy/sunshine
🖤 Hurt him and die
🖤 Sociopathic and neurodivergent main character
🖤 Found family of assassins
🖤 Unlikely pair

Ensure you review the content and trigger warnings to decide if this book is right for you. Note that this list of warnings and triggers may be incomplete. Please take care of yourself while reading.


I’m so sad to see this cool series come to an end, but I think Courtney did an awesome job finishing it up with Easton and Thomas’s unique love story. If there’s one thing I appreciate about the author’s work, it’s the diversity of relationships she’s portrayed throughout all four books. Different characters with different backstories, and more importantly, different degrees of ability to love. Main character Easton is neurodivergent and has a suspected antisocial personality disorder, specifically sociopathy. After Courtney wrote Sully, a psychopathic character in His Bane, I knew she’d keep true to Easton’s unique way at looking at the world. No, this isn’t your typical romance but somehow, it just works for Easton and Thomas. Although at times it doesn’t seem healthy (and maybe it’s not, who are we to judge?) the characters just work so well together. I think the author did a great job at balancing Thomas’s obsession with his hero, Easton and Easton’s possessiveness with Thomas. If they didn’t possess these traits, their dynamic simply wouldn’t work.

I appreciate that Easton’s true nature was never sugarcoated. The author didn’t try to bend him into something he wasn’t. And Easton has no interest in being something he isn’t and we love that for him. Although he’s suffered immense trauma that changed the course of his life, he’s thriving under Sid and Dalton’s care and guidance. Even though Easton doesn’t really have the capacity to love (something Thomas argues and I have to agree) or empathize, he still shows character growth throughout the book. He cares for Thomas in a way only he can, and he still gives Thomas everything he needs. Easton evolves throughout the book, and I loved the subtle character development. I thought Courtney also did a great job at writing Thomas’s obsession. Her rationale for his obsession can be found at the beginning of the book and it makes sense, even if it might seem over-the-top to readers at time. Once again, I really appreciate the effort, research, and overall thought she put into this entire series. I love the found family dynamic this rag-tag group of assassins has, and I think Easton and Thomas were the right way to end the series.

I would certainly consider this an unconventional romance! It’s still a romance and a unique love story. If you like darker romance and atypical dynamics, I recommend checking out this series! The thought and care she put into it is simply unmatched.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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113 reviews6 followers
May 27, 2025
And just like that… the series ends in a storm of blood, obsession, and twisted love and I LOVED every page of it. 🖤 This final book is the perfect finale to a dark found-family series, where each story gives us a new broken soul to obsess over.

This time, it’s Easton’s turn. A neurodivergent anti-hero who can’t feel empathy, Easton doesn’t believe he’s capable of love not in the way most people understand it. But then he meets Thomas. Sweet, innocent Thomas, who’s endured way too much cruelty for one lifetime but still manages to hold onto his softness.

Easton doesn’t understand emotion the way others do, but he knows Thomas is his. His to protect, to provide for, and to defend with everything he has. Their dynamic is intense, raw, and addictive. There's blood, there's darkness, and there’s a possessive kind of devotion that had me hooked.

We get glimpses of the rest of the found family from earlier books chaotic, murderous, and oddly wholesome in their own unhinged ways. The wrap-up was exactly what I wanted and more. I'm going to miss this group of psychos with hearts (and knives) of gold.
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227 reviews12 followers
June 3, 2025
His Coveted Obsession
Courtney W. Dixon

I loved this book so much! Easton and Thomas are such a great couple. Easton is so serious and growly, and Thomas is so sweet and playful. It takes a special person to love someone like Easton, and Thomas just got him. It was amazing to see their dynamic. They loved each fiercely and completely, bringing out the best and worst in each other.

I have been excited, waiting for Easton’s book. Of all the MMCs in the District series, Easton has intrigued me the most. I was impressed with how accurate Courtney’s depiction of ASPD and high functioning autism really was. It was spot freaking on. Every time Easton said something brutally blunt, I would die… “I like looking at you. I want to take you on a date and then have $*x.” So blunt, so funny, and Thomas just ate it up!

Courtney’s ability to write these broken and sometimes neurodivergent boys and make them not only believable but endearing is one of the reasons I read everything she writes. This was definitely worth waiting for!

His Coveted Obsession is a standalone, but I highly recommend reading the entire series.
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94 reviews8 followers
June 6, 2025
Oh, I really loved this story! It was so great to see how Easton and Tommy interact with each other. As the book progresses, you get closer and closer to Easton's feelings. And that really touched me ❤️. He has signs of having ASPD, and doesn't know the concept of love - but yet there's a big dose of it in his actions. Tommy feels it too, without Easton having to say the words to him. Actions speak louder than words. Tommy adores Easton and takes him as he is. No ifs, ands or buts. He has no doubts about Easton's feelings and his trust in him is unbreakable. Even when he gets to know the darker side of him. That's what makes Tommy such a lovable character. Also how he takes care of his father and sister. I read this book without knowing the previous stories in the series, and this wasn't a problem at all. However, it definitely made me curious to learn more about the other characters! These killers are all people with a special, unique nature and a difficult background. And you want to know everything about them.
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108 reviews10 followers
June 14, 2025
I’d been looking forward to reading Easton’s book for a while. He became one of my favorite characters in the previous books, and Courtney did not disappoint. In fact, this turned out to be my absolute favorite of the series.

Easton is intense, dominant, and fiercely protective. The kind of character that commands every scene. And Thomas broke me. His past is dark and painful, and watching him slowly trust again was both heartbreaking and beautiful.

The story leans darker than the previous ones, with a powerful emotional arc and the kind of hurt/comfort, raw, steamy, and full of vulnerability that hits you right in the chest. Their chemistry, feels real and is magnetic, but it’s the emotional bond that makes this book unforgettable.

Knowing this is the last book in the series makes me a little sad, but what a powerful way to end it. These two completely stole my heart.

If you love MM romance with a darker edge, deep emotion, and explosive chemistry, this one’s a must.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌶️🌶️🌶️,5
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329 reviews103 followers
May 22, 2025
What a great series wrap-up!
I was super interested in Easton's story and here we go -- I think, this might be my favourite in the District series??

I loved Thomas and East's dynamic and all the love Thomas had for his guy. They maybe look incompatible in so many ways, but worked just fine. An yeah, Thomas swooned a lot, but so did I. My favourite parts of their story were little signs of affection that showed how Easton cared for his Thomas. It made me smile every time.

Also, it was nice to meet all their little family again. So, even though this could be read as a standalone, you should totally check out the other 3 books before this. All these morally gray men are worth it.
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137 reviews19 followers
June 10, 2025
Rating: 4⭐️
Emotion: 1🥹
Spice: 3🌶️

I have been eagerly awaiting Easton’s story and it was everything I hoped it would be.

His Coveted Obsession is book 4 in The District series and it can be read as a standalone. The characters from the other 3 books make regular appearances but it doesn’t affect the story if you haven’t read them.

Thomas was adorable, innocent despite the hardships in his life. Easton was always a bit of an enigma and to finally have his story was everything.

These two together were perfect and I loved seeing their relationship develop, the possessiveness was next level and I was here for it.

I love the found family element to the story, as with all Courtney’s novels this is a strong theme and seeing all the familiar characters interacting together is always a highlight.

While I would have loved the series to continue I understand the reasoning behind finishing the series with His Coveted Obsession. The ending was perfect and wrapped up any loose ends, so it didn’t feel like I was missing anything.

I would recommend this book.
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December 26, 2025
DNF @25%
Why did I start this when I wasn’t a biggest fan of the first book either.. At least that was okay but I just can’t with this -I should have listened to my intuition instead of reviews. Insta love and straight into bed, no build up and no connection whatsoever between the characters. Narration makes it even more boring; very monotone and same voice for both characters.
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522 reviews12 followers
June 11, 2025
Can’t believe this series is over. But my boy Easton finally got his HEA. Please check the warnings before you read the book. My poor Easton went through a lot but I’m glad he did a lot for Thomas. Such an amazing story!
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93 reviews12 followers
May 31, 2025
Wow. Just, WOW. This is the last book in The District series but it was my first. Un-put-downable. This totally works as a standalone, but you’ll want to read the others. What a fascinating group of characters Courtney Dixon has created, all part of a vigilante team that is also a (dysfunctional) family. This is the story of Easton, the youngest member of the team.

I never thought I would find a character with ASPD (Anti-Social Personality Disorder - sociopathy) so captivating. While Easton cannot feel empathy or love, and is an unapologetic narcissist and killer, he is also a protective and honest person. He is self-aware and knows exactly who and what he is. And Courtney Dixon’s ability to delve into his mind so that we readers not only begin to understand him but to also feel for him is a feat of marvel. I was rooting for Easton! I completely justified all his actions and celebrated his journey to finding “his” person.

Thomas, Easton’s person, could have been written as a weak and unlikeable character. Who would possibly want to be in a relationship with a sociopath? But, again, Dixon deftly created a character we readers empathize with and understand his adoration of Easton. Their love story is fascinating and captivating and I was into it!

I love vigilante stories. When the world feels as though justice is not being served, having a group of mercenaries who can exact revenge is satisfying and absorbing. From Robin Hood to Batman to John Wick to The District, the idea of highly trained and mysterious people righting wrongs that have fallen through the cracks in the system is both captivating and sweet. Easton is the perfect assassin - deadly, quiet, and completely unmoved. What better person to kill unrepentantly than a sociopath with a past so traumatic that any future violence seems forgivable?

Easton and Thomas get their HEA. They prove their devotion to each other and also stay true to themselves and their needs. The members of Easton’s Family (The District) are complex and terrifying, but supportive and incredibly understanding of each other. The work The District does is fast-paced and exciting and my heart raced through this entire book - from both District action and super spicy Easton and Thomas action. HOT.

I talked about this book non-stop for a week to anyone within my radius. Astounding. Absolutely absorbing. I’m Team Easton. I don’t think I want to be alone in a room with him, but I loved meeting him and reading his story.

I received an advance review copy for free from the author, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. All opinions are my own.
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7 reviews
June 2, 2025
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.

His Coveted Obsession is MM romance done right. It’s twisted and tender in equal measure, with characters who aren’t afraid to love on their own terms. Easton and Thomas aren’t here for hearts and flowers—they’re here for survival, devotion, and a kind of loyalty that burns the world down.

This book doesn’t ask if love is “normal”—it asks if it’s real.
And for Easton and Thomas, the answer is yes.

🖤 For readers who love: obsessive MCs, morally grey assassins, found family, and relationships that break every rule.

This book is an emotional bloodletting. The way Dixon explores the intersection of trauma, neurodivergence, and intimacy is both heart-wrenching and addictive. Easton doesn’t change for Thomas, and he isn’t healed by love—but Thomas accepts him anyway. It’s not about fixing—it’s about surviving, claiming, and fiercely protecting each other. The “hurt him and die” trope is taken to new, feral heights here, and I loved every second.

🌪️ Spoilers Below

Easton Virgil is not your average love interest. Diagnosed with autism and showing clear signs of ASPD, Easton's childhood was a nightmare- He was sexually abused by his mother, and everyone around him—house staff, even his own father—chose to look away. So he did what no one else would do: he ended it. All of it. His mother. The staff. And finally, his father.
That’s when Syd Virgil steps in—an assassin hired to kill Easton’s father but arrives too late. Instead of eliminating Easton, he takes him in, trains him, and makes him part of The District.
Three years later, Easton meets Thomas, a barista he saves from a rude customer. Their connection is instant but unconventional. Thomas is not on the spectrum, but he doesn’t flinch from Easton’s bluntness or emotional detachment. When he's told that Easton can’t feel love, Thomas disagrees.

“He loves me in his own special and unique way. I know he'd do anything to protect me... Love is about give and take. He meets my needs, and I meet his. I don't need declarations of love, flowers or date nights. I love what he gives me and how he gives it to me. It’s more than those superficial things. At the end of it, he does it to keep me—in other words, he wants me.”

This is where the story hits. Not with grand gestures or poetic declarations—but with honest need. Thomas doesn’t want to change Easton. He just wants to be wanted by him. And Easton? He gives him everything he's capable of giving.
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453 reviews9 followers
June 12, 2025
"He was honest about everything, even with his anger. Easton was…pure." - Thomas

"Thomas was perfect. He was highly attractive, he wanted me, and he’d handed over his power to my dangerous hands." - Easton

There are a lot of different ways to show love. Easton listens and gives Thomas stability and honesty. Easton makes sure that Thomas is happy, healthy and safe so that Thomas can give Easton what he needs, and then both of them would be happy, so they are happy together. I definitely think that Easton can love, but it's just different for him from how other people see it. He cares a lot about Thomas's wellbeing, and I just don't believe that he's doing it only for himself but that he genuinely cares about Thomas, that they have their own unique connection. It felt as so much more than routine and making sure that his own needs are met.

There were a lot of conversations between Sid, Dalton, Thomas and Easton about how Easton feels and sees things. I do appreciate Sid and Dalton looking out for both of them. Easton didn't grow up in a house with love. He's made this way, and I'm glad that he had a loving home since Sid took care of him and introduced him to The District found family. I'm glad that he finally has a home and that he's around people that care about him for who he is and that they have the patience to explain all his questions about feelings and that they don't judge him for it (I also think that they could have been nicer sometimes, like Thomas said, this is his first relationship, so they can't know for sure how he would be in a relationship and how he would show his form of love for his partner). 

Easton is always honest and straightforward with his answers and actions, that is something that Thomas really appreciates and needs in a partner. Easton never had to wear a mask around Thomas to be likeable, Easton was completely himself with him, Thomas his hero, his superman (It's just very refreshing and easy to read!) Thomas's dad lied and manipulated a lot and spent all his money on "games" and drinking. Thomas took care of Annie (his sister) for the most part. I really love that Easton just simply accepted that if Thomas is his, then so is Annie because Thomas and Annie belong together. The same as that, he accepted that Sid is his, and Sid also belongs to Dalton (partner) and Owen (their son). Sometimes it's really that simple! This series ended with the best book, in my opinion.

The District Serie is about queer characters that have been through horrible things, and they are working together to take the bad people out of the world, to make it a bit safer and to save the people out of horrible situations. It's a dark romance found family series.

I received an ARC copy of this book.
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2,387 reviews156 followers
June 20, 2025

We finally get to Easton’s story. He is Sid’s apprentice and somewhat adopted son. He has some serious issues as a result of his past, not unlike almost everyone at The District, but he is a bit different. He has no empathy or emotions, or he isn’t capable of having or showing them. He learns to mimic some of them to better fit in, but this is one of his major issues. Everyone involved with him at this point, from Sid and Dalton and their son, Owen, to the others at The District, all have this understanding where Easton is concerned.

It isn’t until Easton meets Thomas that things start to really click for Easton. It doesn’t change him, per say, but it does allow him to focus on it a bit more when he has someone to bother with.

Thomas, on the other hand, is quite the opposite. He is enamored with Easton, immediately falls for his bluntness, appreciating it all the more after having to deal with his addicted father’s almost constant lies. He sees Easton as his hero and has very little difficulty accepting Easton and his ways, even going so far as to adapting and teaching Easton that he does, in fact, have feelings, but that he simply shows them in ways that differ from other people.

It is difficult at times to remember how young these guys are. Easton is only 19, and given his past, it’s easy to see how he appears older that his age. However, I struggled a bit with him. While I understood the reasoning behind how he was, it felt like it was overly explained at various times. Same went for Thomas. However, that aside, I ended up really loving these guys together. They were two pieces of a puzzle that just fit together almost perfectly. There are some adjustments they have to make here and there, especially as the story twists and unfolds, but that made their ending all that much stronger.

I have really enjoyed this series. It was unique and brought together characters that all found a way to be just what their match ups needed. I was a bit disappointed to read this was the last installment, and while I will miss all of these characters involved in The District, I will be looking forward to whatever new adventure Ms. Dixon has for us next.

Review written for Love Bytes Reviews.
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416 reviews11 followers
July 9, 2025
His Coveted Obsession - Courtney W. Dixon
5/5✨🌟

Obsessed MC
Grumpy/sunshine
Hurt him and 💀
Opposites attract
Sociopath
Found family
Assassins

* SPOILERS *

𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘴𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘦, 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘺 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘐 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳. 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘯𝘰 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘸𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮. 𝘉𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴, 𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭… 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘦𝘥, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘦𝘭𝘴𝘦. 𝘏𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴. 𝘖𝘳 𝘴𝘰 𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘥.

Wow. Every single one of Courtney’s books, I’ve loved, but I think this one might be my absolute favorite of this series. I loved how well she wrote out Easton as a person and his relationship with Thomas. So perfect!

Thomas and Easton were everything for me. From the moment that Easton met Thomas when he took care of the guy that was waiting in line, I knew these two were going to be something special. Thomas was immediately hypnotized by Easton in just how he took care of the customer for him.

What I loved was the connection that the two of them had when they were together. I absolutely loved how immediately Easton wanted to take care of Thomas, especially when he found out about his living situation. He would do anything. He even went as far as wiring him money to make sure that he had food in his belly.

When things happened that was out of Easton’s control, that’s when I knew that he was so into Thomas. Even though he will never say those three words, he shows it so deeply. I also loved the little nick names they have for one another. I also about died when Thomas started to show his own affection towards Easton and I laughed when he was appalled by Thomas’s actions.

I even loved at the end how protective he even became over Thomas’s sister. That scene just made my heart melt right then and there. And man, Easton’s jealousy had me dying with laughter. The picture from his social media had me laughing.

I really loved the found family here, especially when Sid, Dalton, and his son welcomed Thomas. And the way that Easton is with Owen, can I just swoon over here?

I’m also glad that things worked out for Thomas’s father and can I just say he’s so lucky that Thomas is his son?! All in all, I loved this book so much.

I received a copy of this book and this is my honest review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Magne Einar.
148 reviews13 followers
May 31, 2025
✨️ARC Review✨️

I was so excited to finally get my hands on this book. I have to be honest though-I've only read book 1 before this one, and then jumped straight to this one (oops ).🤣 So yes, some plotlines were a bit unclear at times, but that's entirely on me and definitely something I plan to fix by reading the rest of the series. Still, even without all the in-between details, this book absolutely captivated me.☺️

Let's talk about what truly stole my heart: Thomas and Easton. adore them both, but Easton holds a very special place for me. He reminds me a lot of myself-I'm autistic-and seeing that kind of representation, especially in such a well-written and emotionally rich character, just hits differently. I've always loved the idea of the autistic anti-hero (I felt the same way with Enzo Vitale), and Easton is such a powerful example of that. He's complex, raw, vulnerable, and strong in ways that feel incredibly real and relatable, at least for me.

And then we have Thomas-sweet, loyal, and sometimes adorably clueless. But don't let that fool you-he's carrying his own emotional burdens, just like Easton. What I love most is how they balance each other. The way they look after one another, how they see each other in a world that often doesn't-it's just beautiful. Their dynamic made me feel so much. I could seriously write essays about them.

Now, let's talk about the writing. I loved the author's style-it's fluid, immersive, and emotionally engaging. It pulls you right into the story and makes it hard to put the book down. The pacing is smooth, the dialogue feels natural, and the emotional beats land perfectly. It's the kind of writing that makes you forget time while reading.🙂‍↕️

All in all, this book is a clear recommendation from me-whether you're looking for something darker in tone, something that explores emotional depth, or especially if you're looking for stories with neurodivergent main characters that are portrayed with care and authenticity.

Highly, highly recommend!😏🫶
Profile Image for Dulce Funez.
97 reviews5 followers
June 4, 2025
ARC REVIEW
Have you all seen that meme that says, “What happened to hello, how are you, my name is…”? I honestly can't think of a better way to describe Easton & Thomas’s relationship hahaha!
Easton, who can’t feel empathy, has a very painful past. He spent several years living in lies and pain until everything collapsed. That’s why nowadays he’s a very direct person, he doesn’t beat around the bush, he says what he thinks. At the same time, he doesn’t see love the way others do; he has a different way of loving and believes people often don’t understand him. Because of that, he’s learned to wear masks... until one day, being the anti-hero he is, he meets his sweet Thomas.
Their relationship was intense and straightforward from the start, which made them a perfect match, especially since Thomas is also someone who’s been living in lies, pretending everything is fine, and carrying all the responsibility. When he meets Easton, Easton gives him everything he’s been longing for. They’re both possessive and obsessive with each other, and I adored that! Their chemistry and all the little sweet moments absolutely melted my heart.
And the found family the book gave us made me love the characters even more. Seeing Easton go from having no one and nothing, to building his own family and being loved exactly as he is… it was beautiful.
This is the last book in the series, and I think it ended in the best way possible. So, if you’re looking for a series with dark romance, morally grey characters, action, a twisted found family, and of course, watching experienced assassins fall in love, you need to read The District Series.

Star Rating: 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice Rating: 3 /5 🔥🔥🔥

If you like to read:
🔪Sociopath
☕Unlikely Pair
🔪Opposites Attract
☕Neurodivergent MC
🔪Hurt Him and Die
☕Obsessed MC/ Possessive MC
Profile Image for Alex.
190 reviews9 followers
June 10, 2025
Okay, to start—when I saw this was the last book in the series, I damn near fell to my knees. The District has climbed its way to the top of my favorites list. To put this into perspective...for me there are very few standalone series that I love enough to read every single book. That number is even lower if I limit it to series where all books are rated four stars or above. But this is it. And even if this is the last of our assassin family, what a way to go out!

Easton and Thomas are downright addicting; together, they embody all of my favorite couple tropes. We've got insta-attraction, lots of obsession, a wee bit of co-dependency, "touch him and die," with all the delicious hurt/comfort that makes for the most delectable relationship archetype. Is it healthy? No. But it sure is fun as hell.

This book, in my opinion, also feels like a cool combination of all the previous books and characters. Easton’s character is a softer balance between Dante and Sully, whereas Thomas is like a more naïve, less put together Dalton combined with what I imagined Luca’s character would've grown into had he not endured everything he had. And upon reflection, I think this really makes this book such a fitting ending point.

All of our side characters were amazing as usual. I enjoyed seeing a little of everyone in this story. Even though it's not uncommon for this series to feature appearances from all the characters, this one felt a bit more personal, like we really get to see everyone as apart of Easton’s family and I just melted. I was so giddy when he went to them for help once things started got complicated. Annie, Thomas’ sister, was also a great addition! I loved her bond with her brother, and I love how Easton brought her into his fold.

The only thing that held me back from giving this five stars is that the plot overall felt a bit weaker than the previous books. However, that didn’t impact my enjoyment too too much, and in some ways, it felt appropriate given how young East and Thomas are. After all, you can only have so many enemies at 19. But nonetheless it was cause for some lulls in the story.

All in all, as I have said, this was a great conclusion to the series. Though I’m hopeful we’ll get some Maverick and Khai content in the future, even if we don’t, I will continue to hold this series close to my heart.
Profile Image for Emma Albinsson.
17 reviews
June 14, 2025
Going into this book Courtney gives a short explanation to who Easton is and for me that really helped me understand him as a character. Easton is blunt and straightforward and isn’t interested in trying to pander to everyone's feelings. Thomas is one of his exceptions.

Because of Easton’s backstory I could understand more of who he is and why he is, if that makes sense. Easton is somehow both pure and unhinged, but you can’t help but to feel for him and what he has endured in his youth. This made my brain go, “oh, okay that actually makes sense why he has the traits that he has” and I can see the thought processes behind the creation of the character and the fact that we as human beings are a mix of good and bad.

Thomas is also pure and slightly unhinged, but in a different way, some may say that he is naive but I think with what he is going through I can understand why he latches onto Easton the way he does. But this doesn't mean that Thomas is a weak character. I would instead say that he is strong and resilient and he knows what he wants and nothing will stop him from getting it and Easton happens to be the thing he wants.

I can also see Eastons fascination with Thomas and it just makes sense that Thomas is the person Easton will grow fond of and even love in his own way. They are yin and yang, two pieces of one whole and with the way they interact you can see the love between them.

I am sad that this is the last book in this series but it is also a satisfactory end to the story of The District. I enjoy the fact that the books in this series talk about more than just “bad guy vs good guy”. They dive deeper into who we are as human beings and the fact that most of us are the product of our circumstances.
Profile Image for Eli M.S..
77 reviews1 follower
June 8, 2025
I always enjoy reading books about neurodivergent characters and those with personality disorders, especially when the author does their research and lets the character be who they are without trying to mold them to fit a certain narrative.

I love that Easton grows as a character but doesn’t completely change at his core. Every time he mentions putting on his mask or doing something because it’s what should be done/what people expect, I felt that to my core. (I grew up with undiagnosed autism, which led to me seriously worrying I had a personality disorder, which thankfully led to therapy.) I remember my doc saying, “If you’re WORRIED you’re a psychopath, then you’re not a psychopath.” But there are some similar traits, particularly when it comes to learning how to “properly” interact with society, and Dixon does a great job of portraying Easton’s thought processes and reasoning.

Thomas is a ball of sunshine and the perfect match for Easton. His ability to see Easton for who he is and appreciate him for it is so unique. He doesn’t view Easton through rose-colored glasses or romanticize things, just truly loves the traits others would find off-putting. He works hard and cares deeply for his family, so needing a partner who is a protector/provider makes sense. And he protects Easton in his own ways. When he says that just because Easton can’t “feel” love doesn’t mean he can’t love, I wanted to clap. Love is a feeling but also a verb, and Easton proves again and again through actions that he is there for Thomas.

This was such a unique and dynamic relationship to read about, and while I’m bummed this series is over, this was a great couple to end on!
Profile Image for Jordan Conway.
252 reviews34 followers
June 10, 2025
4.5 stars!

Once again, y'all. This series has hit me with another banger and I am so sad to see the end! :( Courtney W. Dixon has had me hooked on The District series since book 1 and I am always salivating to start the next book!

Thomas and Easton are everythingggggg! The insta-lust/insta-obsession was perfect for these two! I liked learning more about Easton and the way he navigates the world. Thomas, of course, is 1000% obsessed with him after he stepped in when a customer was being rude to him and dang - that hero worship went deep! But it's more than that. Thomas is on Easton's team and that is something I loved most about this story. Easton's view of the world and himself is not like Thomas' but the understanding and support of him that he has is *chefs kiss* I mean look, Courtney never disappoints with character development and relationships :)

I was hooked from start to finish of this book (and the whole series really) but I think these two are my second favorite couple. I love how even though the series is not connected, the previous characters make their entrances in smooth transitions that doesn't make you feel that you are missing anything - just that you want to go and read the others! :)

Courtney W. Dixon is an autodownload author for me.. has been since I read No Man's Land! I also love having this series take place just a few hours from where I grew up! If you're wanting an odd couple, who is obsessed with one another (in different ways of course), would go to the ends of the earth for one another, be each other's rock... all in the most possessive way ever, then this is the book for you!
Profile Image for Theresa L.
441 reviews4 followers
November 1, 2025
4.5⭐️ 3🌶 5🎧


I had so much fun with Easton and Thomas's unconventional love story. This was a reread for me in audiobook form, and I was completely captivated all over again. I could not put it down.

Excuse me, but Harley Chase is absolutely perfect in his narration of this book and its characters. The way he portrays emotions or lack thereof is magical. And all of the difference characters he voices. I always know which character is speaking and who's point of view we are in. I am always blown away with Harley. I'm slowly working my way through his catalog.

Eason is a sociopath (a childhood like his will do that to you) and he knows it, so he can't feel love, but he certainly shows love to Thomas even though he doesn't realize he's doing it. Thomas becomes Eastons person to want and take care of. Ethan is always honest and protective of Thomas. He is still a cold killer, but you'll see it's for a reason.

Thomas finds Ethan's honesty and protectivness refreshing and becomes absolutely obsessed with Easton. He doesn't find Eastons personality off putting at all and works to justify it in his mind. Thomas knows Easton is his, and he is Eastons. Full stop, no questions asked. All Thomas asked for was honesty always no matter what.

I loved this vigilante story, and it's found family of morally grey misfits doing what should be done to the scum they take out.

I enjoyed watching them get their happily ever after.

Courtney did a spectacular job of writing a great story with complex personalities and didn't overdo them. I love the ability she has to write so much feeling even for a guy who doesn't feel any.

Thank you to Courtney W Dixon for this ALC. These are my honest opinions and feelings.
Profile Image for Dhatri Pandya.
212 reviews5 followers
June 13, 2025
*Overall Book Rating: 5 / 5

*Tropes:
-MM Romance
-Dark Romance
-Assassins
-Neurodivergent MC
-Sociopath
-Grumpy x Sunshine
-Opposite Attracts
-Strangers to Lovers
-Fling to Love
-Found Family
-MC with Dark and Traumatic Past
-Protective, Possessive and Obsessed MC
-Primal Play
-Hurt Him and Die

*Spiciness: 3.5 / 5

I absolutely loved and enjoyed reading this book. Courtney has done a fantastic job at writing the story and creating the 2 main characters - Easton and Thomas. I appreciate Courtney’s research on sociopaths and neurodivergent individuals to create a realistic character. What happened to Easton as a child broke my heart. No child should have to suffer through that and his retaliation makes sense. I’m happy that Easton discovered his true family in Sid, Dalton, and Owen initially, and later, Thomas and his sister joined his family as well. I loved Thomas’s character for his optimism, positivity and sweetness. Thomas and Easton were exactly what the person needed in their lives. Thomas brings unconditional love, positivity and sunshine to Easton’s life. Whereas Easton brings stability, security, unmatched caring and protectiveness to Thomas’s life. I liked how they both are straightforward, honest and openly communicate with each other. With that said, this book has a lot of action, sweet and romantic moments, heartfelt conversations and spicy & hot smutty scenes. I will definitely recommend this book if you enjoy reading any of the above mentioned tropes.
Profile Image for Plaguedoll.
212 reviews3 followers
June 7, 2025
In His Coveted Obsession, we get to read Easton's story. If you read Sid's book (His Reluctant Savior), we met Easton there, as he is Sid's apprentice. In that story, we know that Easton is...special (Sid's words): He's ASPD and also on the spectrum. Because of these issues, he has a hard time connecting with people, so when he suddenly takes an interest in a young man at a coffee shop, he quickly becomes obsessed.

Thomas works at a coffee shop and goes to college, wanting to become a nurse. He comes from a loving home, but after his mother died, his father became a compulsive gambler, making life harder for Thomas and his younger sister. When he first meets Easton, he recognizes that Easton is a bit different, but has heart eyes over him nonetheless.

I love Easton and Thomas together, though I sort of felt like Thomas wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed, due to his extreme ignorance and lack of self-preservation--- I loved him anyway, and he was just so sweet to Easton, even after finding out the extent of Easton's mental health issues.

As for spice...there's a lot of it, including some spicy primal play scenes 🔥

All my suffering in my youth had led me to this point, where I finally had what I had always deserved and coveted— someone to own and possess. Someone who unflinchingly worshiped everything about me. Someone who accepted me as I was, without the masks. That was Thomas, my gift from the universe— a gift that was owed to me.
Profile Image for Sabrina.
698 reviews17 followers
June 13, 2025
4.5 ⭐️

Tropes:
☕️ mm romance
☕️ insta-love
☕️ sociopathic assassin
☕️ opposites attract
☕️ possessive and obsessive mmc
☕️ cinnamon roll mmc
☕️ touch him and 💀

im so sad to be leaving the district 😭☹️. i *think* i initially stumbled upon this series while searching for arcs. mm, political a$$assins?! sign me up! and since book 1, I've ADORED the found family of the district. bringing together people that too often have gotten rejected by society to take down the very people that think they're above the law. easton has always intrigued me as a character since we were first introduced to him, so im so excited to see his hea with Thomas.

with Easton's neurospiciness, society may paint him as a person that couldn't find love in a relationship or a partner that could "handle" everything. i love how Courtney approached this, with Sid (Easton's adoptive father) helping Thomas understand that he may love differently, but ultimately Thomas showing that he knew this from the beginning and always loved the ways that Easton demonstrated his love and devotion.

and of course, the plot was never lacking!! i loved seeing the unhingedness of this crew one last time (hopefully just for now!!) and how much they care and stick up for each other. their family lives and dies together. it was such a bittersweet ending to this series, just because i wanted some specific character's stories to be told, but i did get some closure 🥺🥺
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