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A Taste of Candy
A NEW KIND OF DARK ROMANCE
When fate orchestrates an electrifying encounter, it shatters Jeremy’s carefully constructed barriers.
Jeremy's life is a fragile balancing act. With a heart condition that keeps him tethered to caution and abandonment issues that haunt his every step, he’s built walls around himself and his family. But someone is watching—someone who claims to love him in ways he can’t begin to understand.
Though Jeremy has never seen her face. She leaves cryptic notes, teases him with her presence, and deposits mysterious sums of money into his family’s accounts. Her obsession is unsettling, yet her actions seem to protect him from the shadows he didn’t know were closing in.
Meanwhile, the world is captivated by the enigmatic vigilante known only as “NowYouCme,” whose viral videos expose heinous injustices and topple powerful figures. As Jeremy begins to suspect a connection between his stalker and the infamous crusader, he’s drawn into a web of secrets that threatens to unravel everything he thought he knew.
Is she a savior, a stalker, or something far more dangerous? And when the truth comes to light, will Jeremy’s heart survive the fallout?
When fate orchestrates an electrifying encounter, it shatters Jeremy’s carefully constructed barriers.
Jeremy's life is a fragile balancing act. With a heart condition that keeps him tethered to caution and abandonment issues that haunt his every step, he’s built walls around himself and his family. But someone is watching—someone who claims to love him in ways he can’t begin to understand.
Though Jeremy has never seen her face. She leaves cryptic notes, teases him with her presence, and deposits mysterious sums of money into his family’s accounts. Her obsession is unsettling, yet her actions seem to protect him from the shadows he didn’t know were closing in.
Meanwhile, the world is captivated by the enigmatic vigilante known only as “NowYouCme,” whose viral videos expose heinous injustices and topple powerful figures. As Jeremy begins to suspect a connection between his stalker and the infamous crusader, he’s drawn into a web of secrets that threatens to unravel everything he thought he knew.
Is she a savior, a stalker, or something far more dangerous? And when the truth comes to light, will Jeremy’s heart survive the fallout?
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575 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 23, 2025
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August 10, 2025
It’s a fun twist on my favorite genre! The characters are lovable even when toxic, and I enjoyed the shifts in perspectives. It’s a nice balance of sane meets insane. Will definitely be reading more from this author🖤
May 26, 2025
Spicy and Well Written
There are a few format and grammatical errors in the book. There were a few sentences I didn't understand because they ran on into nothing coherent or they ended abruptly. However, they didn't take away from the plot or characters. You find yourself rooting loudly for the FMC and MMC. The description and writing are so good. I could not put this book down. I'm secretly hoping for a sequel for the sister. She deserves her HEA too. This a new favorite read and one of my new favorite authors.
There are a few format and grammatical errors in the book. There were a few sentences I didn't understand because they ran on into nothing coherent or they ended abruptly. However, they didn't take away from the plot or characters. You find yourself rooting loudly for the FMC and MMC. The description and writing are so good. I could not put this book down. I'm secretly hoping for a sequel for the sister. She deserves her HEA too. This a new favorite read and one of my new favorite authors.
May 20, 2025
I don't normally read spicy/romance books, this is actually my 2nd ever. As a man that typically reads mysteries and sci-fi, very slowly, I took a chance and read this—and finished it in just over a week. Normally a book of this length would take me about 2-4 months. So that's telling you something. It's spicy! It has a good story, and takes you on an adventure as the MC struggles with their emotions and figuring out what love is, and how it differs from what they and society believe. I won't list the content warnings, I'll let someone else do that. But there's stalking, hacking, kidnapping, and more.
5 stars Steely says check it out
5 stars Steely says check it out
July 20, 2025
So sweet, so wrong, so perfect
Who would have thought a kind gesture turns into a lifelong obsession? Definitely not our MMC, slowly drowning in his own misery as his life crumples until he starts to notice things. A candy here, a rose there, texts that are scary at first.. but he finds his love, his own obsession and finds what he needed all along. I will be rereading this for sure!
Who would have thought a kind gesture turns into a lifelong obsession? Definitely not our MMC, slowly drowning in his own misery as his life crumples until he starts to notice things. A candy here, a rose there, texts that are scary at first.. but he finds his love, his own obsession and finds what he needed all along. I will be rereading this for sure!
June 27, 2025
A Taste of Candy by Twanya Torres is a dark romance rooted in obsession, control, and the slow unraveling of identity, and nowhere is that clearer than in the characters at its center.
Let’s start with Jeremy.
Jeremy lives his life cautiously. At one point, you can see how limited he’s made himself: playing it safe, stuck in a routine he finds boring but doesn’t challenge. It’s not just about fear; it’s about a lack of motivation. After a breakup that clearly left him struggling, his ex walking out without a word, just gone, he returns to Portland with this quiet ache, carrying the belief that being left is inevitable. That’s where we find him: closed off, unsure, and hesitant to believe he’s worth more.
There’s a clear lack of confidence that builds up as the story progresses, but it’s not until Candy enters the picture, his stalker, that that foundation begins to crack.
Candy starts to show him how she sees him. And at first, Jeremy resists. He tells her she doesn’t know him when in reality, she’s the one who knows him best. After all, she’s been watching him for years. Their relationship is complicated, twisted, even, because he’s fully aware she’s stalking him. But he can’t resist her. He revels in the idea that someone is this obsessed with him. And the truth he eventually comes to accept? He’s cut from the same dark cloth as her. He didn’t tame her chaos, he let it call out his own.
And Candy?
She’s wild. Unhinged in the best way. But underneath the obsession is a real, raw devotion. She’s not just stalking Jeremy, she’s protecting him, helping him in ways he doesn’t always see right away. And she’s fighting her own battles, too, ones tied to grief, justice, and vengeance. She’s built an entire network to make things right in the only way she knows how.
One of the most interesting things in this book is watching Jeremy evolve. He starts out unsure, reserved, but as Candy begins to challenge him, his confidence shifts. His desire grows bolder. And in the moments where the power dynamic between them shifts, it’s intense. Electric. And so satisfying to watch unfold.
You’ll taste her presence in every chapter. You'll survive it, but you won't come out clean. Sweet like the candy she leaves behind. Soft like the roses on his doorstep. And sharp enough to leave a scar.
Let’s start with Jeremy.
Jeremy lives his life cautiously. At one point, you can see how limited he’s made himself: playing it safe, stuck in a routine he finds boring but doesn’t challenge. It’s not just about fear; it’s about a lack of motivation. After a breakup that clearly left him struggling, his ex walking out without a word, just gone, he returns to Portland with this quiet ache, carrying the belief that being left is inevitable. That’s where we find him: closed off, unsure, and hesitant to believe he’s worth more.
There’s a clear lack of confidence that builds up as the story progresses, but it’s not until Candy enters the picture, his stalker, that that foundation begins to crack.
Candy starts to show him how she sees him. And at first, Jeremy resists. He tells her she doesn’t know him when in reality, she’s the one who knows him best. After all, she’s been watching him for years. Their relationship is complicated, twisted, even, because he’s fully aware she’s stalking him. But he can’t resist her. He revels in the idea that someone is this obsessed with him. And the truth he eventually comes to accept? He’s cut from the same dark cloth as her. He didn’t tame her chaos, he let it call out his own.
And Candy?
She’s wild. Unhinged in the best way. But underneath the obsession is a real, raw devotion. She’s not just stalking Jeremy, she’s protecting him, helping him in ways he doesn’t always see right away. And she’s fighting her own battles, too, ones tied to grief, justice, and vengeance. She’s built an entire network to make things right in the only way she knows how.
One of the most interesting things in this book is watching Jeremy evolve. He starts out unsure, reserved, but as Candy begins to challenge him, his confidence shifts. His desire grows bolder. And in the moments where the power dynamic between them shifts, it’s intense. Electric. And so satisfying to watch unfold.
You’ll taste her presence in every chapter. You'll survive it, but you won't come out clean. Sweet like the candy she leaves behind. Soft like the roses on his doorstep. And sharp enough to leave a scar.
June 1, 2025
I found this on booktok and was intrigued by the idea of a female stalker, but the overall execution was very lackluster. I also get that this is a self published author, but that doesn’t excuse the amount of formatting and grammatical mistakes, which are abundant and very distracting. The prose is straightforward, nothing remarkable, but that’s just my preference, as I prefer more experimental language. The story itself is just kind of “eh”. The MMC was really unlikable and whiny. I get that he has an illness, and maybe this was an attempt to make us have empathy for him, but it resulted in the opposite. He’s the male equivalent of “not like other girls”, with no redeeming qualities. I’m giving it two stars because of the fact I was able to finish it at all, or else I would’ve rated this a one 😬 Overall, just not that enjoyable, and the smut could barely save it.
August 5, 2025
I would highly advise adding a trigger warning intro as there are some very heavy plots. I had to remind myself a few times this was a dark romance. I'm not a huge fan of Dubcon and there are scenes of SA (I still would have read the book but I like to know what I'm walking into)
I loved the trope reversal here, "weaker" or vulnerable MMC, domineering FMC. I thought the MMCs feeling were well presented and both had believable personalities given the lives they had lived.
Overall, I really enjoyed this different take on the typical stalker romance. There were some parts I found a bit overplayed (Justin can eat a d!ck) while other parts could have used a little more info (how did they figure out who she was?) A few typos, could use a little editing but nothing too distracting.
Really enjoyed the ending!
3.75 stars 🌟
I loved the trope reversal here, "weaker" or vulnerable MMC, domineering FMC. I thought the MMCs feeling were well presented and both had believable personalities given the lives they had lived.
Overall, I really enjoyed this different take on the typical stalker romance. There were some parts I found a bit overplayed (Justin can eat a d!ck) while other parts could have used a little more info (how did they figure out who she was?) A few typos, could use a little editing but nothing too distracting.
Really enjoyed the ending!
3.75 stars 🌟
October 8, 2025
🌹LOVED THIS ONE!!!!🌹
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This was so good. So different. I loved that she was the stalker. She was the over the top possessive MC. He gave a helluva fight tho hahaha. He didn’t make it easy for her. There were so many things happening in this story that it kept me engaged the whole time. Even when I had to stop reading, I was thinking about it. Trying to crack what was going on, what would happen, who was who. This is definitely a 5 star for me and I highly recommend!! Don’t wait. Especially if you love a stalker romance and a little bit of a psychological thriller type book. Also, the writer was so awesome!! I probably drove her nuts but I was constantly messaging her and going through the journey with her hahaha she was really cool about it.
#stalkerromance #atasteofcandy #bookstagram #fivestarread
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This was so good. So different. I loved that she was the stalker. She was the over the top possessive MC. He gave a helluva fight tho hahaha. He didn’t make it easy for her. There were so many things happening in this story that it kept me engaged the whole time. Even when I had to stop reading, I was thinking about it. Trying to crack what was going on, what would happen, who was who. This is definitely a 5 star for me and I highly recommend!! Don’t wait. Especially if you love a stalker romance and a little bit of a psychological thriller type book. Also, the writer was so awesome!! I probably drove her nuts but I was constantly messaging her and going through the journey with her hahaha she was really cool about it.
#stalkerromance #atasteofcandy #bookstagram #fivestarread
July 3, 2025
When I came across this authors tiktok, I thought it was going to be the FMC being the disabled one and the guy being a stalker. Wow was I wrong, and I loved it! I love that Jeremey was the "innocent" one. Usually its always the woman being stalked and changed in these books. I love the switch up. Candy is a breath of fresh air. Shes crazy but in the best ways. She fights for true justice and I love that about her!! Im so glad for candy getting justice for her mom. It was about time. The ending was so cute with them being together. My only complaint and issue with the book was the pacing. In some places, it took me so much effort to keep reading. For me, the ending dragged quite a bit too. I still loved the overall story and so glad I picked this book up.
August 8, 2025
Fast-Paced Unhinged Stalker Romance with More Than a Few Twists!
I am obsessed with this book!
A Taste of Candy was refreshing, electric, and addictive. Almost a necessary jolt to the system, even for dedicated dark romance readers, as this book puts a new twist on everything.
The story has everything from an unhinged stalker FMC to a circuitous path of fate to chronic illness representation to deconstructing power dynamics and traditional gender roles. There's a beautiful and addictive love story that unfolds and two characters you are rooting for every step of the way.
I ate it the F up and was honest; I giggled the whole way through. I can't wait for more from this author.
I am obsessed with this book!
A Taste of Candy was refreshing, electric, and addictive. Almost a necessary jolt to the system, even for dedicated dark romance readers, as this book puts a new twist on everything.
The story has everything from an unhinged stalker FMC to a circuitous path of fate to chronic illness representation to deconstructing power dynamics and traditional gender roles. There's a beautiful and addictive love story that unfolds and two characters you are rooting for every step of the way.
I ate it the F up and was honest; I giggled the whole way through. I can't wait for more from this author.
August 19, 2025
4 ⭐️
A Taste of Candy was a pretty fun read! It was a great change of pace to read a new spin on stalker romances, where the FMC is the one taking stalking the MMC. I enjoyed the spicy scenes, and thought there was just the right amount of them in the book.
Overall I really did enjoy reading A Taste of Candy, though there are a few things that I think could’ve made this book an absolute knockout 6 star read. The main villain felt too far in the background for much of the book, I think if there was an on-page conflict with the villain earlier in the book, the stakes would’ve felt higher and I would’ve been on the edge of my seat. I also feel like the MMC could’ve done more to show his devotion to the FMC, as towards the middle his actions didn’t really align with the way he said he felt. The minor villain was sort of wasted character, as we don’t actually get to experience the FMC’s conflict with them on-page and the MMC’s confrontation with the minor villain feels like an afterthought.
I’m really looking forward to reading more from Tawnya Torres, I think based on this first novel I’ve read from them, they have a great future as one of my favorite authors!
A Taste of Candy was a pretty fun read! It was a great change of pace to read a new spin on stalker romances, where the FMC is the one taking stalking the MMC. I enjoyed the spicy scenes, and thought there was just the right amount of them in the book.
Overall I really did enjoy reading A Taste of Candy, though there are a few things that I think could’ve made this book an absolute knockout 6 star read. The main villain felt too far in the background for much of the book, I think if there was an on-page conflict with the villain earlier in the book, the stakes would’ve felt higher and I would’ve been on the edge of my seat. I also feel like the MMC could’ve done more to show his devotion to the FMC, as towards the middle his actions didn’t really align with the way he said he felt. The minor villain was sort of wasted character, as we don’t actually get to experience the FMC’s conflict with them on-page and the MMC’s confrontation with the minor villain feels like an afterthought.
I’m really looking forward to reading more from Tawnya Torres, I think based on this first novel I’ve read from them, they have a great future as one of my favorite authors!
June 9, 2025
Amazing
I didn’t have very high expectations for this book tbh. I found it on TikTok and had never heard of the author but liked the idea of a female stalker so I gave it a go and I’m so glad I did! This book literally had me laughing out loud constantly! It’s so well written. The plot is great and the characters are too.
I didn’t have very high expectations for this book tbh. I found it on TikTok and had never heard of the author but liked the idea of a female stalker so I gave it a go and I’m so glad I did! This book literally had me laughing out loud constantly! It’s so well written. The plot is great and the characters are too.
November 13, 2025
Good concept Poor execution
This is not a good book by any means. The concept is there but the organization the writing, it was an absolute mess. I found myself being pulled out of the book constantly because things just didn’t add up, banter was strange, grammar was way off, or something else. I was recommended this from TikTok, but don’t waste your time.
This is not a good book by any means. The concept is there but the organization the writing, it was an absolute mess. I found myself being pulled out of the book constantly because things just didn’t add up, banter was strange, grammar was way off, or something else. I was recommended this from TikTok, but don’t waste your time.
June 7, 2025
DNF for personal disagreements
I DNF at 40%. I was thought this books was pretty good and even a great spin on a common trope, but then the author referred to woke people as nutcases and that killed it for me. Tragic
I DNF at 40%. I was thought this books was pretty good and even a great spin on a common trope, but then the author referred to woke people as nutcases and that killed it for me. Tragic
July 27, 2025
One kind gesture changed everything! For Jeremey it did, it led to finding love and everything he was missing in his boring, miserable life. Enter his candy, rose, note leaving stalker! Very different kind of stalker romance, where she stalks him for years before finally letting him see her!
August 10, 2025
Fmc is the stalker and it just enough spice but something feels incomplete in the story.
Jeremy is 6’5” so for some ppl that alone is hot plus I kept picturing the actor from the summer I turned pretty with curly hair for the hair inspiration for Jeremy lol
Jeremy is 6’5” so for some ppl that alone is hot plus I kept picturing the actor from the summer I turned pretty with curly hair for the hair inspiration for Jeremy lol
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September 4, 2025
liked the concept kind of but eh
January 16, 2026
This book was such a fun twist! SHE is the morally grey one and stalks HIM!!!!
I loved how it started out just like a typical stalker romance, he’s like wtf?!?! 😂😂 and then of course he goes through denial and like more emotions that of course lead him to “why am I down though” 🤔😂
Candy is actually psychotic 😂 but such a vibe at the same time! I will say I wish the pacing was a bit quicker, it is a longer read but you don’t feel it once you really get into the meat of it. It’s also primarily told from his pov (which I loved) and her pov happens more towards the middle/end.
It is slightly dark too, there is torture and SA (by a side character to FMC) and some mutilation as well.
The spice! A bit of dub con/non con, some lite bondage, slight domme vibe too. 💦 in his pants 🤭 some breath play (on him). She has him use a knife on her during funtivities
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I loved how it started out just like a typical stalker romance, he’s like wtf?!?! 😂😂 and then of course he goes through denial and like more emotions that of course lead him to “why am I down though” 🤔😂
Candy is actually psychotic 😂 but such a vibe at the same time! I will say I wish the pacing was a bit quicker, it is a longer read but you don’t feel it once you really get into the meat of it. It’s also primarily told from his pov (which I loved) and her pov happens more towards the middle/end.
It is slightly dark too, there is torture and SA (by a side character to FMC) and some mutilation as well.
The spice! A bit of dub con/non con, some lite bondage, slight domme vibe too. 💦 in his pants 🤭 some breath play (on him). She has him use a knife on her during funtivities
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