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What do you do when the dangerously hot man who's been stalking you turns out to be an actual ancient Greek God?

Once, I ruled time itself.
Now, exiled from the godly realm and stripped partly of my powers, I—Kronos—now living as Kane Ronso—rule the elite of Luxembourg with three an empire of luxury watches, a high-end bar, and a secret obsession that devours me alive.
Nora Wolff.
A mortal, untouchable, and she doesn’t know she’s mine. Not yet, but I'm watching her.
I erase men who touch her, and bend what fragments of time I have left to keep my little goddess close.
She has no idea that the handsome Chronos Lux owner who’s lurking at the edges of her life is a fallen god with a taste for blood and an addiction to her.
When grief shatters her world and leaves Nora reeling and vulnerable, I step closer, setting traps of silk and steel to weave her into my world.
First, her vile boss disappears. Then I offer her salvation, and let her work for me at Evermore. Let her live under my gaze, tethered tighter with every breath she takes.
She calls it fate. I call it ownership.
But the gods never forget, and when they come to collect, I’ll tear realms apart before I ever let her go.
I can manipulate time. I can crush Gods and Titans, but I can never, ever let her go.
She thinks she’s free. She thinks she chose me, but from the moment I saw her, Nora was caught in my obsession... and in the end, not even time can save her from me.
She’s already in too deep and might just fall for the stalker God anyway because she always liked her books dark, and her men darker.
To her, romance isn’t dead; it just has a God complex now.

KRONOLOGICAL OBSESSION is a sinful dark romance featuring a dangerously possessive exiled Greek God and a delicate mortal heroine. It’s full of twisted devotion, deadly passion, mythological intrigue, lots of banter, spice, body lotion with questionable ingredients, and a shirtless God with daddy issues to add the right sprinkle of “WTF” energy.


Kane
Time bends to my will, and so will she. She thinks she’s free. That her heart, her body, and her mind are her own. But every second she breathes, every heartbeat, I’m there. Watching and waiting, because I don’t chase. I own.
And Nora?
She was mine the moment I laid eyes on her.
My time. My rules. My little goddess.


Nora
I went to get my father’s watch fixed. not to catch the eye of Kane Ronso. The man is a walking sin. He’s intense, and so devilishly gorgeous that time itself seems to hold its breath around him. I should have run when I could. Instead, I let myself get sucked into his orbit. Now I’m stuck in a dangerous game where the rules keep changing, and Kane always wins.
I’m a slave to time and his touch.

461 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 1, 2025

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Devon R. Kane

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Devon R. Kane is a dark romance author from the north of Luxembourg, striving to write stories that are as addictive as her favorite games, Call of Duty, and Love and Deepspace.
When she's not deep in the world of twisted plots and complex characters, she's juggling life as a cat mom, always exploring new foods, fangirling over fictional men, and enjoying movie or game nights with her friends.
As a fan of travel, good dark romance books, and laughter, she hopes to keep readers up all night, glued to the page, and maybe even question their taste in fictional heroes and morally gray men. Her stories blend the thrill of suspense with the touch of dark romance—and always with a side of fun.

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43 reviews1 follower
August 20, 2025
I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from Devon R. Kane in exchange for an honest review. My intentions are to write feedback that reflects my genuine thoughts and is written with the book’s genre and target audience in mind. I aim to review fairly and respectfully, focusing on the story’s purpose.

Devon R. Kane's Kronological Obsession may very well be your next obsession, especially if you enjoy Navessa Allen's Lights Out, J.T. Geissinger's Pen Pal, Emily McIntire's Hooked, and a sprinkle of Greek mythology.

Chronos is the Greek Titan God of Time, but his past actions have led him to be exiled and live amongst the mortals on Earth with some of his powers. As he awaits the council's decision on whether Chronos is allowed back, he moonlights as Kane Ronso, a businessman with a luxury watch brand Chronos Lux and an upscale restaurant. Nora Wolff is a waitress/bartender working for a giant Human Resource problem. When Nora enters Chronos Lux to get her father's broken watch fixed, Kane makes it his mission to know who she is, for she is his. Despite barely conversing with the other, the magnetic pull between them causes them to consume every waking moment and thoughts about the other, soon leading to obsession. When Kane decides he needs Nora, he does whatever it takes to have her in her life. Soon, their attraction for one another is too much for either to ignore.

This story is a dark romance, so please read the trigger warnings and decide whether you are fine with the trigger warnings before proceeding. Kane and Nora's relationship is hot and spicy. The banter between the two is great. They immediately became so feral and unhinged for each other, that even before they entered a relationship, you could tell how deep they've fallen for the other, and their actions show it. I was entertained throughout the entire story, whether it focused on our main characters, or with side characters. It flowed so well that time flies by as you read their story. The author knows her characters well, so much that you don't question their actions, but understand why they would do that. Nora's relationship with her best friend Lynn is great. Their banter is heartfelt and funny. Even Lynn's relationship with Jace is funny. I know this is a standalone story, but I wouldn't mind a spin-off or a novella. He may be an immortal God and manipulate time, but no amount of time will diminish his love for Nora.
Author 3 books8 followers
August 6, 2025
For fans of Pen Pal (J.T. Geissinger), Lights Out (Navessa Allen) and Hooked (Emily McIntire), then this is the perfect mix of all of them combined!

Stars: 5 / 5
Spice: 3.5 / 5

I received this book as an ARC and read this so fast! I liked that almost right off the bat Kane (Aka Kronos God of Time) became obsessed with Nora. There was a specific scene that just was so unhinged but in the best way possible because it really pulled me in and made me want to keep reading!

The storyline carried on so well, with amazing analogies throughout it, different settings in each chapter and even during the spicier scenes, they didn’t feel like they were dragging on—they were the perfect length. The spice was definitely twisted in some parts (comparable to Lights Out in some ways), but never felt out of place or like they were just being added in for the fun of it. Instead, each one felt like it was there to carry the story in the best way.

I’d compare the writing style to Emily McIntire. The way Devon is able to tell a story and give insight into the character’s minds and why they are thinking/doing and why they are doing it in the book, is done so well! Devon has a very clear understanding of her own characters and their habits/personalities, and I never once questioned why the character was doing something because it never felt “out of the norm.”

Lastly, this book is definitely darker. There’s some twisted things that happen with hedge clippers and pickles, but they are so necessary and exciting!

Absolutely loved this book and ate it up! Thank you again to Devon for providing this ARC to me.
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211 reviews3 followers
August 24, 2025
"I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.” Kronological obsession. Chronos, the Titan God of Time, has been exiled to live among mortals, stripped of most of his power. Disguised as Kane Ronso, a successful businessman, he crosses paths with Nora Wolff when she visits his luxury watch company to repair her father’s watch. From that moment, Kane is determined to have her, and their undeniable connection quickly spirals into obsession and passion.
This is a dark romance, and readers should note the trigger warnings before diving in. Kane and Nora’s relationship is intense, magnetic, and unrestrained, fueled by sharp banter and fiery chemistry that makes their bond feel inevitable.
The pacing is engaging, the writing flows seamlessly, and the characters are vividly drawn both the central pair and the supporting cast, such as Nora’s heartfelt friendship with Lynn and Lynn’s lighthearted relationship with Jace. While a complete standalone, the story’s depth leaves room for potential spin-offs or novellas.
A compelling, addictive dark romance where even time itself cannot diminish love.💛
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213 reviews33 followers
August 29, 2025
What an awesome spin on the God of Time set in modern day! Kronos as Kane, is living his best life among mortals. He is instantly obsessed with Nora. I love the touch-her-and-die vibes he gives, and boy does he give. Pickle Punisher LOL. When you read this, you will understand. I was cracking up over those pages. Nora is a bit skittish and unsure about Kane. She’s the soft to his toughness.
Devon did a great job showing the layers of their relationship. From romance to godly drama, I enjoyed it all. Spice you ask? Yep, these two are going at it and it was hot. Combined with the back and forth that Kane & Nora have going on thru the chapters was a nice touch.
Nora’s bff Lynn was also one of my favorite characters. She was unfiltered & had some hilarious lines, and I loved every time she opened her mouth.
So many tasty treats in this story: workplace romance, touch-her-and-die, stalking, piercings, tattoos, and all the things I love. And yes, there is unaliving, so check the TW before you jump in just to be safe.
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91 reviews21 followers
September 18, 2025
Yall-I was immediately invested in this book the moment I started reading. Kane, also known as Kronos, is a LITERAL GOD. The God of Time to be exact. And when I tell you I lost track of time reading it-it's a little ironic don't you think? I devoured this book in less than 8 hours. Staying up until 4am. I was HOOKED. And honestly, I have no regrets of going to bed so late. The amount of SPICE and BANTER in this story was top-notch. The plot was great but that spice was next level. Kane and Nora's chemistry from the start was undeniable. And let's be honest, the "She's Mine" mentality from Kane was a serious red flag-stalking, breaking into her house, *gifts* (iykyk)-but also, green flags too? He'd do anything for her-his mortal-his little goddess. Including
"taking care of her boss" and giving up going back to his own realm to stay in the mortal world. He may not do things the most conventional way-but it's sweet—in a weird twisted way. But he's a God. So I don't think we can really judge-can we? I loved Nora's character-a fiery redhead, introverted and a book lover-she was sweet, stubborn, witty and she found her confidence. I'm so happy she was able to find her true self and come out of her shell. Her best friend Lynn was the perfect addition. She was hilarious-unfiltered, unapologetic, and armed with the perfect sarcastic remark for every inappropriate moment. I laughed and said "oh my god" so many times throughout this story. Not only because of the banter between the characters but because of some of the scenes depicted. Let's just say l'm going to inspect every bottle of lotion and every jar of pickles for the rest of my days. I highly recommend if you want a book that will drag you in making you feel like time has ceased to exist.
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254 reviews8 followers
November 17, 2025
Kronological Obsession follows the titan/god of time Kronos as he has been exiled to the mortal plane with limited powers, which has worked well for him to create a money empire as Kane Ronso and bide his time to return and rule. But when he meets Nora, all that is turned upside down. Kane wants her and claims her as his, going to extreme lengths to protect and watch her. Is he in love, or just obsessed? And will Nora return the feelings?

I’m not typically a dark romance fan, I’ve said that before and it’s usually still true. But this was a wild ride I thoroughly enjoyed. I love Nora’s character and Kane is an intriguing creation idea of mixing myth with the author’s own concepts. It’s a story full of highs and lows, slow burn, spice, and possessiveness. Would massively recommend to any dark romance fans!!
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132 reviews5 followers
July 28, 2025
Rating/Recommend: (ARC)

5⭐️/5🌶️/ Yes, if you like Dark Romance

If you don’t like Dark Romance STAY FAR AWAY.

My thoughts:

This book was feral. It was unhinged. I was stunned. I loved it. I mean, I’m almost embarrassed how much I enjoyed this book. I really don’t know what that says about me.
It was so entertaining and I couldn’t put it down. I needed to see what was going to happen next.

This is morally grey. This is DARK. This isn’t for the weak.

Tropes:
• Greek God MMC x Mortal FMC
• Masked Killer ☠️🔪🩸MMC
• Stalker MMC: He’s possessive. He’s obsessed. He will kill you if you touch her.
• Dual POV
• Forced Proximity
• Loads of Banter
• SPICE❤️‍🔥

CW: READ THE TRIGGER WARNINGS. ADULT ONLY READ. Many open door explicit scenes. On page murder & mutilation. Sexual harassment.
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20 reviews
September 21, 2025
Obsessed.
I knew I’d love this book, Gods, spice, soul-mate, touch her and 💀. All my favourite tropes weaved so well.
I was so surprised this hadn’t had more reviews because it is sooooo good.
I love the dynamic between the two main characters. It built up so well that it wasn’t just ‘insta-love’. I liked the side characters too and their humour, as well as the villains.
Only downside was that the book ended.
I would love to read more books from this author in the future using the same God theme.
So good I’d read it again
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4 reviews
October 3, 2025
I haven't heard of this author before but let me tell you, I had a blast reading this one. Felt kind of like Lights out but with a touch of Greek Mythology all set in our world and time.
The banter? Loved it.
And Kane (Kronos)? That man got issues but he will burn the world down for Nora.
The Lotion and the Pickle Jar? I'll never see those the same way EVER again.
You've got banter, a masked and pierced God of time. Perfect.
About Nora's best friend Lynn? She was as unhinged as Kane and she cracked me up. I'd love to read Jace's and Lynn' story.
72 reviews3 followers
September 28, 2025
The ending really fell flat for me. The build up with Oceanus abruptly ended. Additionally Kane gave up everything for Nora and she will still grow old and die. He assured her that’s fine but really? Her life is a blip on his life it doesn’t really make much sense. It would have been better for him to become mortal and they age together or something. I think this could have been better with a sequel to develop the ending more
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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23 reviews
August 24, 2025
2 ⭐️

Now, before you freak out, I ate this book up in less than 2 days. It was a good time. However, it just felt kind of boring and predictable. There wasn't anything IMO that made it stand out.

I wasn't a huge fan of Kane/Kronos. Some things were very cringe, and I think there was a lot of potential that was missed.
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153 reviews3 followers
August 25, 2025
✨ARC Review: Kronological Obsession by Devon R. Kane✨
Dual POV | Standalone? | 461 Pages

Huge thank you to Devon for providing me with an advanced copy of Kronological Obsession! As always, my opinions are my own. ☺️

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/🌶️🌶️🌶️

“My sanity said goodbye the moment Kane pushed himself into my life, looking like a Greek God in a business suit.”

What to Expect:

✔️ Possessive & Obsessive MMC
✔️ Greek God MMC X Mortal FMC
✔️ Stalker MMC
✔️ "If I Can’t Have You, No One Can"
✔️ Masked unalive
✔️ "F#ck it"
✔️ Pierced MMC
✔️ "Eyes on Me"
✔️ Touch her and ☠️
✔️ Forced Proximity
✔️ Lots of Babter
✔️… A Pickle Jar?

What do you do when the dangerously hot man who's been stalking you turns out to be an actual ancient Greek God?

Kronos, the Titan and God of Time has been stripped of half his powers and exiled to the mortal world. With no choice but adapt, he has taken on the persona Kane and has become an incredibly successful businessman, creating his own luxury watch brand and opening an extremely high end bar.

Nora, our mortal FMC, is just trying to heal from the loss of her father and takes her father’s most prized possession to get repaired - his watch. This is where she meets Kane, and she cannot help but feel an intense pull to this man and from that moment, he is determined to have her.

Holy hells this book was so good!! The relationship between Nora and Kane was intense and their chemistry on page was undeniable. I really hope that there is another book in the future that features Lynn and Jace!!l

This book does contain some heavy topics that may not be for all readers, so I definitely recommend reading the trigger warnings before reading.
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