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Tales of Obsession #3
Unapologetic Obsession
Tabula Rasa—A clean slate.
Everyone deserves one, no?
Whether I want it or not, that’s exactly what I receive—a reset.
My name is Rose.
No last name.
No family to anchor me.
No one to claim me as their own.
I woke up behind a dumpster with no memories, just nightmares surrounding a faceless man. My life has been erased like chalk dusted on a blackboard. Desperate and hungry, I sneak onto a boat, only for the owner to catch me red-handed.
His name is Dr. Caledon Maxwell.
He looks as regal as his name suggests.
Arrogant.
Unattainable.
Drop dead gorgeous.
Drop dead rich.
I'm both terrified and fascinated by him. I tell him I set out to uncover my past, but Dr. Maxwell has other ideas.
Forget the past.
Look forward to the future.
With each passing day, I’m losing control around him. As the boat sails further away, I stop caring about the past as long as I have a future with him.
That is, until my past comes crashing back, and I realize the man from my nightmares might be closer than I thought.
Unapologetic Obsession is part of an interconnected series but can be read as a standalone.
For optimal enjoyment, read the first two books in the Tales of Obsession Series.
Caden Maxwell isn’t a typical romance hero. This is a dark romance with dubious situations. Some readers might find the contents of this book offensive or triggering.
Everyone deserves one, no?
Whether I want it or not, that’s exactly what I receive—a reset.
My name is Rose.
No last name.
No family to anchor me.
No one to claim me as their own.
I woke up behind a dumpster with no memories, just nightmares surrounding a faceless man. My life has been erased like chalk dusted on a blackboard. Desperate and hungry, I sneak onto a boat, only for the owner to catch me red-handed.
His name is Dr. Caledon Maxwell.
He looks as regal as his name suggests.
Arrogant.
Unattainable.
Drop dead gorgeous.
Drop dead rich.
I'm both terrified and fascinated by him. I tell him I set out to uncover my past, but Dr. Maxwell has other ideas.
Forget the past.
Look forward to the future.
With each passing day, I’m losing control around him. As the boat sails further away, I stop caring about the past as long as I have a future with him.
That is, until my past comes crashing back, and I realize the man from my nightmares might be closer than I thought.
Unapologetic Obsession is part of an interconnected series but can be read as a standalone.
For optimal enjoyment, read the first two books in the Tales of Obsession Series.
Caden Maxwell isn’t a typical romance hero. This is a dark romance with dubious situations. Some readers might find the contents of this book offensive or triggering.
324 pages, Hardcover
Published September 29, 2025
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November 12, 2025
Waking behind a dumpster, Rose has no recollection of who she is, where she is or why she can’t remember anything. Starving, she wanders the streets in search of food and is drawn to the boat docks where she makes her way onto a super yacht just before it departs.
Unapologetic Obsession is hands down my favorite installation of the Tales of Obsession series. Dr. Caden Maxwell is the perfect blend of cinnamon roll and bulldozer. His obsession and unorthodox methods for tying Rose to him are simultaneously sweet and psycho.
The dual timelines, alternating between the past and present, bring the story together in a masterful manner. As we watch all the pieces of the puzzle come together, we are treated to a suspenseful story dripping with tension and undeniable chemistry that culminates in a twisted, unpredictable, and deliciously dark romance.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Burn: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Darkness: 🖤
Heat: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Range of Emotions: 😩🫠🥵😳😍
Ending: 💗 {HEA}
POV: 👫🏻 {Dual | Present & Past}
🗄️ Genre: Contemporary Romance
🗂️ Subgenre(s): Dark, New Adult, Suspense
✨ Tropes: Age Gap (5), Amnesia, Forbidden, Forced Proximity, Hidden Identity, Kidnapping/Captive, Retelling/Reimagining, Rival Families, Second Chance(ish), Stalker
💫 Microtropes: Alphahole, Boy Obsessed, Bulldozer, Caretaker, College, Hand Necklace, Interracial/POC, Jealous/Possessive, Manipulation, MINE!, OTT Hero, Secrets & Lies, Touch-Her-and-💀, Tragic Past, Unhinged MMC, Virgin FMC
💋 Kinks: Biting/Marking, Breath Play, Domination
⚠️ Warning: This steamy read will have you DoorDashing batteries for BOB.
🚩 Safety Squad: DubCon, NonCon, Violence, and other potentially triggering elements. If you have any hesitation, check the warnings before diving in. Otherwise, blind is best!!
📣 Type: Unapologetic Obsession is part of the Tales of Obsession series, but can be read as a standalone. While no other books need to be read in order to follow the story, reading prior books may enhance the experience.
🛑 Be Advised: My Goodreads shelves are … explicit in both senses. As such, they could be considered spoiler-y.
Unapologetic Obsession is hands down my favorite installation of the Tales of Obsession series. Dr. Caden Maxwell is the perfect blend of cinnamon roll and bulldozer. His obsession and unorthodox methods for tying Rose to him are simultaneously sweet and psycho.
The dual timelines, alternating between the past and present, bring the story together in a masterful manner. As we watch all the pieces of the puzzle come together, we are treated to a suspenseful story dripping with tension and undeniable chemistry that culminates in a twisted, unpredictable, and deliciously dark romance.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Burn: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Darkness: 🖤
Heat: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Range of Emotions: 😩🫠🥵😳😍
Ending: 💗 {HEA}
POV: 👫🏻 {Dual | Present & Past}
🗄️ Genre: Contemporary Romance
🗂️ Subgenre(s): Dark, New Adult, Suspense
✨ Tropes: Age Gap (5), Amnesia, Forbidden, Forced Proximity, Hidden Identity, Kidnapping/Captive, Retelling/Reimagining, Rival Families, Second Chance(ish), Stalker
💫 Microtropes: Alphahole, Boy Obsessed, Bulldozer, Caretaker, College, Hand Necklace, Interracial/POC, Jealous/Possessive, Manipulation, MINE!, OTT Hero, Secrets & Lies, Touch-Her-and-💀, Tragic Past, Unhinged MMC, Virgin FMC
💋 Kinks: Biting/Marking, Breath Play, Domination
⚠️ Warning: This steamy read will have you DoorDashing batteries for BOB.
🚩 Safety Squad: DubCon, NonCon, Violence, and other potentially triggering elements. If you have any hesitation, check the warnings before diving in. Otherwise, blind is best!!
📣 Type: Unapologetic Obsession is part of the Tales of Obsession series, but can be read as a standalone. While no other books need to be read in order to follow the story, reading prior books may enhance the experience.
🛑 Be Advised: My Goodreads shelves are … explicit in both senses. As such, they could be considered spoiler-y.
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October 1, 2025Thank you, my readers, for waiting patiently for this book. This Titanic-inspired story has been in the works for over a year. It's my longest book to date and took me just as long to write. I took too many breaks (life happens) and also rewrote this book. I'm happy with the outcome and excited to share it with you at last.
I hope you're ready for Caden.
I hope you're ready for Caden.
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October 5, 2025I was highly anticipating any releases by drethi because I just love her writing style, and her unhinge, ott jealous, possessive and obsessive mmcs.
This novel is about Rose {Poppy's cousin who mysteriously fell from the second-floor indoor balcony} and Caden {Damon's Twin}
Both Poppy and Damon are the MCs in Fatal Obsession. The second book in the series, Tales of Obsession.
This is an interconnected series but can be enjoyed as a stand-alone however I feel like you need to read the two books prior to this so you won't miss any information.
Titanic‽ Retelling
Mistaken Identity
Kinda second chance if you squint
FMC has an amnesia
Professor H x Student h
Older MMC for around four years
There is dubcon & noncon; make sure to read the content warning before proceeding
In terms of safety, there are details that are unclear and not mentioned.
To start, there are few unwanted other women drama by students, and women in general that shows him interest. He files sexual harrassment lawsuits against women because some just straight up strip naked before him.
No further details about the MMC aside from an implication from FMC that he has been with women. He also mentioned that he has never been with a virgin before and that, a girl had never turned him down before.
He doesn't come off as a manho though, his sole focus is on his lab. In fact he is quite aloof, and mostly stays to himself. Like the FMC, he hates human connections which kinda do not make sense that he was able to have One Night Stands before.
“There’s something I haven’t done before, either.”
I knew he wasn’t talking about sex because I had overheard of the twins’ conquests from around campus.
“I have never done this before.”
He meant he never had gone down on a woman before ever. Meanwhile MMC got all her firsts. simple as that, of course. .
No mentions about celibacy details during separation nor after they first met. MMC first met FMC when he was around 15. He mentioned that she is his first human connection. (emotionally) I believe he was not celibate bc FMC has heard about the twins' conquest during college.
I kinda do not like how in terms of the FMC we got a full on history about her past in terms of intimacy;, or lack thereof meanwhile we got crumbs from the MMC and you gotta put two in two together even though the story is in dual pov lol
There are some inconsistencies i've noticed because I love the book prior to this and ive read it a lot of times lol. like in here it was mentioned how she fell from the second floor of a building. I was kinda confused bc i was so sure she fell from the second-floor balcony INSIDE the house. I had to double check and I was right. Other inconsistency about the characterisation is killing me like the one with the one ive mentioned abt MMC.
There are details that should have been further elaborated but were not. Abrupt and rushed ending, i was like huh?!? it felt very incomplete. Like her family, esp even Poppy never got to know that she is somewhat alive.. It is really illegal to end it like that LMAO. It has 43 chapters and total but it feels like not a lot really happened at the most part. Maybe 5 chapters or a bit more would make this feel 'complete' because a lot happened at the last 5% {after a lot of chapters that do not have a lot of actions- though understandable because almost half chapters were about the past, and the other is in present} , including conflicted feelings and emotions that should have been unpacked gradually, on my opinion.
ALSOOO i was really waiting for the MMC to know about the mistaken identity part but it never came. I felt like it was a vital part/scene that should have been included somehow :(
I really like the tone, and the mood setting of the story, as well as how their backstory was slowly unfolding as the novel progresses. The switch between the past and present was smooth; which usually, I am not fond of. The Dual POV is awesome too. I liked how we are able to get to know both of the MCs through their POVs more than from each others if that makes sense. I also liked how both characters' identities were solidified that whenever the pov is switched, you just know whose pov is it. Great job on it because there are few I've encountered before that because of the POV switching, both characters just blends together and you just can't tell them apart.
For me, At the first few chapters, i am really loving the tension between them. however, Idk why the MCs gradually looses chemistry and they both appeared one-dimensional at times. Cannot really figure it about but this is kinda different from her writing style in the past books.
HFN | Engaged
In a positive note; Her MMC is as usual very ott JP and obsessive. Her writing style is still good despite that I think something changed a bit. The FMC is strong-willed. The premise is good, it is very promising. The plot, and all. The execution however, is okay too. Maybe I just expected so much more. All in all, it is a me problem, I would still recommend this for people who wanna read this type of MMC; single-mindedly focused on FMC, spicy, with sprinkle of mystery.
Apologies for my reviews that always leans more towards the "negative" that appears like, I was never satisfied with anything I read based on my reviews. I jusg can't seem to ignore a lot of details. T.T and tbh, my 'reviews' are more about my personal thoughts rather than a decent and comprehensive one since I am not a professional. :> Anw, that is all.
I hope everyone enjoys reading this more than I ever did!!! /3
This novel is about Rose {Poppy's cousin who mysteriously fell from the second-floor indoor balcony} and Caden {Damon's Twin}
Both Poppy and Damon are the MCs in Fatal Obsession. The second book in the series, Tales of Obsession.
This is an interconnected series but can be enjoyed as a stand-alone however I feel like you need to read the two books prior to this so you won't miss any information.
Titanic‽ Retelling
Mistaken Identity
Kinda second chance if you squint
FMC has an amnesia
Professor H x Student h
Older MMC for around four years
There is dubcon & noncon; make sure to read the content warning before proceeding
In terms of safety, there are details that are unclear and not mentioned.
To start, there are few unwanted other women drama by students, and women in general that shows him interest. He files sexual harrassment lawsuits against women because some just straight up strip naked before him.
No further details about the MMC aside from an implication from FMC that he has been with women. He also mentioned that he has never been with a virgin before and that, a girl had never turned him down before.
He doesn't come off as a manho though, his sole focus is on his lab. In fact he is quite aloof, and mostly stays to himself. Like the FMC, he hates human connections which kinda do not make sense that he was able to have One Night Stands before.
“There’s something I haven’t done before, either.”
I knew he wasn’t talking about sex because I had overheard of the twins’ conquests from around campus.
“I have never done this before.”
He meant he never had gone down on a woman before ever. Meanwhile MMC got all her firsts. simple as that, of course. .
No mentions about celibacy details during separation nor after they first met. MMC first met FMC when he was around 15. He mentioned that she is his first human connection. (emotionally) I believe he was not celibate bc FMC has heard about the twins' conquest during college.
I kinda do not like how in terms of the FMC we got a full on history about her past in terms of intimacy;, or lack thereof meanwhile we got crumbs from the MMC and you gotta put two in two together even though the story is in dual pov lol
There are some inconsistencies i've noticed because I love the book prior to this and ive read it a lot of times lol. like in here it was mentioned how she fell from the second floor of a building. I was kinda confused bc i was so sure she fell from the second-floor balcony INSIDE the house. I had to double check and I was right. Other inconsistency about the characterisation is killing me like the one with the one ive mentioned abt MMC.
There are details that should have been further elaborated but were not. Abrupt and rushed ending, i was like huh?!? it felt very incomplete. Like her family, esp even Poppy never got to know that she is somewhat alive.. It is really illegal to end it like that LMAO. It has 43 chapters and total but it feels like not a lot really happened at the most part. Maybe 5 chapters or a bit more would make this feel 'complete' because a lot happened at the last 5% {after a lot of chapters that do not have a lot of actions- though understandable because almost half chapters were about the past, and the other is in present} , including conflicted feelings and emotions that should have been unpacked gradually, on my opinion.
ALSOOO i was really waiting for the MMC to know about the mistaken identity part but it never came. I felt like it was a vital part/scene that should have been included somehow :(
I really like the tone, and the mood setting of the story, as well as how their backstory was slowly unfolding as the novel progresses. The switch between the past and present was smooth; which usually, I am not fond of. The Dual POV is awesome too. I liked how we are able to get to know both of the MCs through their POVs more than from each others if that makes sense. I also liked how both characters' identities were solidified that whenever the pov is switched, you just know whose pov is it. Great job on it because there are few I've encountered before that because of the POV switching, both characters just blends together and you just can't tell them apart.
For me, At the first few chapters, i am really loving the tension between them. however, Idk why the MCs gradually looses chemistry and they both appeared one-dimensional at times. Cannot really figure it about but this is kinda different from her writing style in the past books.
HFN | Engaged
In a positive note; Her MMC is as usual very ott JP and obsessive. Her writing style is still good despite that I think something changed a bit. The FMC is strong-willed. The premise is good, it is very promising. The plot, and all. The execution however, is okay too. Maybe I just expected so much more. All in all, it is a me problem, I would still recommend this for people who wanna read this type of MMC; single-mindedly focused on FMC, spicy, with sprinkle of mystery.
Apologies for my reviews that always leans more towards the "negative" that appears like, I was never satisfied with anything I read based on my reviews. I jusg can't seem to ignore a lot of details. T.T and tbh, my 'reviews' are more about my personal thoughts rather than a decent and comprehensive one since I am not a professional. :> Anw, that is all.
I hope everyone enjoys reading this more than I ever did!!! /3
November 23, 2025
4⭐️
для любителів хворобливо-токсично-маніакальних стосунків обов'язкова зупиночка 😎🍿
справді одержимого чоловіка замовляли? знайомтесь, каден - на людях молодий поважний професор із заможної родини, доктор з жорсткою, безжальною репутацією. а за цим фасадом - власницький соціопат, який не гребує морально сірими діями, в тому числі щодо героїні. інтригує, правда 🌚
та роуз - кмітлива студентка, яку татко-багатій залишає без грошей, оскільки вона обрала медицину, а не сімейний бізнес, який повинна була очолити як єдина спадкоємиця. у роуз селективний мутизм - вона рідко говорить, тільки в комфортному середовищі, і ще більше полюбляє мовчати. плюс у неї окр. і усе це - наслідок нападу на неї в дитинстві, що залишив їй жахливі шрами на усьому животі.
і така роуз з минулого мені імпонує. бо в теперішньому вона кришталева дівчина, яка оклигує біля причалу в медичному халаті і не пам'ятає нічого зі свого життя, окрім імені.
троп з амнезією прикольний і він додає цікавих елементів оповіді, але теперішня роуз трішки не мій тип героїни. занадто наївна, а через нерозуміння банальних речей виглядає дурненькою. до того ж, цей тупізм чомусь вибірковий. тому ех, виправдання з амнезією для мене не спрацювало 😒
сюжет тримає в цікавості завдяки двом часовим лініям. інформацію та події ми дізнаємось поступово, аби скласти усі пазли в повноцінну картину і дізнатись, що ж насправді сталося з роуз та які для цього були передумови 🧐
хімія між гг справді смачна 🤤, що поступово трансформується з інтересу, симпатії, бажання й аж до одержимості зі сторони кадена. мен просто вчепився в роуз зубами, в прямому сенсі 😅
і коли він злітає з котушок.. ноу-ноу, там я його дії засуджую, двічі, тричі засуджую 🚨🚨🚨
і тут би ідеально вписався фінал без хе. але авторка вирішила: забуваємо увесь пиздець, який відбувався і віримо в те, що ці двоє створені одне для одного. мовляв, он як їхнє минуле й травми переплелися.
тому тримайте свої поні з веселкою у вигляді гарного заходу сонця на дорогущій яхті серед атлантичного океану. ага, повірила 🦄
для любителів хворобливо-токсично-маніакальних стосунків обов'язкова зупиночка 😎🍿
справді одержимого чоловіка замовляли? знайомтесь, каден - на людях молодий поважний професор із заможної родини, доктор з жорсткою, безжальною репутацією. а за цим фасадом - власницький соціопат, який не гребує морально сірими діями, в тому числі щодо героїні. інтригує, правда 🌚
та роуз - кмітлива студентка, яку татко-багатій залишає без грошей, оскільки вона обрала медицину, а не сімейний бізнес, який повинна була очолити як єдина спадкоємиця. у роуз селективний мутизм - вона рідко говорить, тільки в комфортному середовищі, і ще більше полюбляє мовчати. плюс у неї окр. і усе це - наслідок нападу на неї в дитинстві, що залишив їй жахливі шрами на усьому животі.
і така роуз з минулого мені імпонує. бо в теперішньому вона кришталева дівчина, яка оклигує біля причалу в медичному халаті і не пам'ятає нічого зі свого життя, окрім імені.
троп з амнезією прикольний і він додає цікавих елементів оповіді, але теперішня роуз трішки не мій тип героїни. занадто наївна, а через нерозуміння банальних речей виглядає дурненькою. до того ж, цей тупізм чомусь вибірковий. тому ех, виправдання з амнезією для мене не спрацювало 😒
сюжет тримає в цікавості завдяки двом часовим лініям. інформацію та події ми дізнаємось поступово, аби скласти усі пазли в повноцінну картину і дізнатись, що ж насправді сталося з роуз та які для цього були передумови 🧐
хімія між гг справді смачна 🤤, що поступово трансформується з інтересу, симпатії, бажання й аж до одержимості зі сторони кадена. мен просто вчепився в роуз зубами, в прямому сенсі 😅
і коли він злітає з котушок.. ноу-ноу, там я його дії засуджую, двічі, тричі засуджую 🚨🚨🚨
і тут би ідеально вписався фінал без хе. але авторка вирішила: забуваємо увесь пиздець, який відбувався і віримо в те, що ці двоє створені одне для одного. мовляв, он як їхнє минуле й травми переплелися.
тому тримайте свої поні з веселкою у вигляді гарного заходу сонця на дорогущій яхті серед атлантичного океану. ага, повірила 🦄
December 15, 2025
2.75⭐️
October 4, 2025
this book was exactly what the title promised unapologetic and obsessive in the best possible way. caden was a whole different breed of ott obsessed and possessive, dangerously devoted, and the definition of look at her and die energy. the way he cared, protected, and absolutely worshipped rose? insane.
the heroine was beautifully written broken, brave, and healing from a very traumatic past. i loved how she wasn’t just a prop for his obsession; she had depth, growth, and strength. their chemistry? off. the. charts. every scene between them practically crackled.
but the ending was very rushed! i wished we could get more about them but after reading so many books by author drethi i figured this is her style.
a dark, addictive, emotional ride that gives you the perfect blend of obsession, love, and redemption.
- no cheating, lil ow/om drama but nothing to ruin your mood
the heroine was beautifully written broken, brave, and healing from a very traumatic past. i loved how she wasn’t just a prop for his obsession; she had depth, growth, and strength. their chemistry? off. the. charts. every scene between them practically crackled.
but the ending was very rushed! i wished we could get more about them but after reading so many books by author drethi i figured this is her style.
a dark, addictive, emotional ride that gives you the perfect blend of obsession, love, and redemption.
- no cheating, lil ow/om drama but nothing to ruin your mood
October 8, 2025
4.7 ⭐️
“Unapologetic Obsession” is a storm of emotions—dark, haunting, magnetic, and impossible to escape. It’s wildly sensual and brutally emotional, pulling you deep into a world where pain and love coexist in dangerous harmony.
The chemistry between Rose and Caden burns through every page. Both scarred and haunted by their pasts, they stumble into something that shouldn’t work, yet somehow does. It’s about ruin and rebirth, about finding light in the places that were never meant to hold it—like a metaphorical Titanic, where identities shatter, old beliefs crumble, and faith is torn apart. Yet, amid the wreckage, an unorthodox love rises, consuming everything in its path.
Drethi A. doesn’t offer a fairytale—she offers truth wrapped in obsession, pain, and the slow, exquisite ache of healing.
“Unapologetic Obsession” is a storm of emotions—dark, haunting, magnetic, and impossible to escape. It’s wildly sensual and brutally emotional, pulling you deep into a world where pain and love coexist in dangerous harmony.
The chemistry between Rose and Caden burns through every page. Both scarred and haunted by their pasts, they stumble into something that shouldn’t work, yet somehow does. It’s about ruin and rebirth, about finding light in the places that were never meant to hold it—like a metaphorical Titanic, where identities shatter, old beliefs crumble, and faith is torn apart. Yet, amid the wreckage, an unorthodox love rises, consuming everything in its path.
Drethi A. doesn’t offer a fairytale—she offers truth wrapped in obsession, pain, and the slow, exquisite ache of healing.
October 4, 2025
Seriously fantastic read!
Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Trope: amnesia, mistaken identity
Angst: 😱😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥
Unapologetic Obsession was well worth the wait and a complete homerun for me! Dark and obsessives with tons of twists and turn. I love how Drethi sprinkles in just enough to let you catch that you're missing something, but never enough to spill the beans, lol. If you don't like or aren't willing to read non-con, this book isn't for you. A sociopath that's completely obsessed is going to do sociopathic things 🤷🏻♀️, and I was here for it. Don't judge, lol. Unapologetic Obsession is going in my best of 2025 pile and while I'm super sad the series is ending, I'm looking forward to the next series and Amelie's story!
Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Trope: amnesia, mistaken identity
Angst: 😱😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥
Unapologetic Obsession was well worth the wait and a complete homerun for me! Dark and obsessives with tons of twists and turn. I love how Drethi sprinkles in just enough to let you catch that you're missing something, but never enough to spill the beans, lol. If you don't like or aren't willing to read non-con, this book isn't for you. A sociopath that's completely obsessed is going to do sociopathic things 🤷🏻♀️, and I was here for it. Don't judge, lol. Unapologetic Obsession is going in my best of 2025 pile and while I'm super sad the series is ending, I'm looking forward to the next series and Amelie's story!
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October 12, 2025DNF at 50%. It must really be me, but I've been reading this book for days and I'm so bored. Everyone else loves it though and it should be right up my alley. I don't know why it isn't working for me, other than I just can't get into it. It feels like nothing is happening and I just don't care about any of these characters. Oh well...
October 9, 2025
Drethi Anis’ writing has improved so much. I had only read Quarantined, and gave up on Isolatjon the second book in that series.
I rarely enjoy dark re-tellings, but this was a wonderful love story that effortlessly wove iconic moments from Titantic.
This was funny. The suspense was good. While I’m not a fan of two timelines, this was executed well. Also, for book series all about obsession, it ticked the boxes for me!
We love a psychotic hero. He had so many hilarious reactions with regard to the heroine. I fell in love with him due to the strawberry incident and the Natasha scene. Him getting mad that her hands were slightly red after beating up someone was just brilliant. Reminded me of Jessa Kane’s heroes. Also the non-con/dub-con scenes… thank you for gracing us with more than one of those scenes 😩🔥 so dang hot.
I also loved the twist ending. That was a great callback.
I rarely enjoy dark re-tellings, but this was a wonderful love story that effortlessly wove iconic moments from Titantic.
This was funny. The suspense was good. While I’m not a fan of two timelines, this was executed well. Also, for book series all about obsession, it ticked the boxes for me!
We love a psychotic hero. He had so many hilarious reactions with regard to the heroine. I fell in love with him due to the strawberry incident and the Natasha scene. Him getting mad that her hands were slightly red after beating up someone was just brilliant. Reminded me of Jessa Kane’s heroes. Also the non-con/dub-con scenes… thank you for gracing us with more than one of those scenes 😩🔥 so dang hot.
I also loved the twist ending. That was a great callback.
October 4, 2025
Hunnnnnnyyyy…. This book is DELICIOUS 👏🏼 👏🏼
Whew…idk where to even start… first off if you are like me and LOVE LOVE LOVE a TOTALLY unhinged H who is completely obsessed with the h and has absolutely no boundaries to be with her… this is for You.
🫦If your are a fan of dark romance - Non c0nn!e - a “relationship” that is tox!c in the best frickin way… 👏🏼 THIS IS FOR YOU 👏🏼
✨ Some things ✨
- NON C0/\/ … listen… if you don’t like non Connie then leave now. If you do — Drethi writes some of the BEST non c0n scenes ever ok?! This is not disappoint. Whew.. lovedddd it.
- A H who is so obsessed he literally cannot handle not being able to be near her, touch her, be connected to her but for so long before he literally snaps
- Cold to everyone but softens just the slightest for her. Changes tiny things for her
- OTT JP H… I mean he doesn’t even like when she’s talking to her girl friends and being to joyous without him lol. All her time is his and he wants it.
- Manipulative to the max.. and I LOVVEEEDDDD IT
- The H is sooo intense.. like hawt dayummmm 🔥
- Amnesia … the h wakes up with no idea of who she was
- Titanic retelling .. listen I know titanic but I’m not a huge fan of.. this didn’t give me retelling vibes so much but it was on a big boat and her name is rose and idk. But this was so damn good so I’m putting it bc a titanic lover may find more things connecting than me. lol
- Just the thought of someone else with her was to much to handle for the H.. yall when I say I loved his crazy ass.. I really did. Caden maybe my top from drethi as far as her crazy men lol.
- Breath play.. he loves to grasp her by the neck and squeeze. Loveddd this 🥵
- V card carrier
- He also gave her a “first” of his.
- A twisty story that is wrapped in unhinged obsession with a HFN/ HEA ending
🥰This is what I mean about like him being so about her…
“What is it that you like about me?”
“I like the way you breathe.”
She huffed. “So, you don’t care about my personality. All I need to do to make you like me is breathe?”
—-
She was my only reason for existing. Instead of telling her that, I gave her a version she could accept. “The first time I laughed was with you on that roof. I didn’t laugh again for ten years, until the night on the boat. So, yes, I fucking love you just for existing.”
😍😍😍 I mean… come on… 😮💨 what a way to love someone !
Overall— this is damn good. I loved how unhinged he was. I loved the non con and how he was relentless and it’s delicious as usual from Drethi. Now read it and leave it a review cause mama wants a bonus scene okurrr?
Whew…idk where to even start… first off if you are like me and LOVE LOVE LOVE a TOTALLY unhinged H who is completely obsessed with the h and has absolutely no boundaries to be with her… this is for You.
🫦If your are a fan of dark romance - Non c0nn!e - a “relationship” that is tox!c in the best frickin way… 👏🏼 THIS IS FOR YOU 👏🏼
✨ Some things ✨
- NON C0/\/ … listen… if you don’t like non Connie then leave now. If you do — Drethi writes some of the BEST non c0n scenes ever ok?! This is not disappoint. Whew.. lovedddd it.
- A H who is so obsessed he literally cannot handle not being able to be near her, touch her, be connected to her but for so long before he literally snaps
- Cold to everyone but softens just the slightest for her. Changes tiny things for her
- OTT JP H… I mean he doesn’t even like when she’s talking to her girl friends and being to joyous without him lol. All her time is his and he wants it.
- Manipulative to the max.. and I LOVVEEEDDDD IT
- The H is sooo intense.. like hawt dayummmm 🔥
- Amnesia … the h wakes up with no idea of who she was
- Titanic retelling .. listen I know titanic but I’m not a huge fan of.. this didn’t give me retelling vibes so much but it was on a big boat and her name is rose and idk. But this was so damn good so I’m putting it bc a titanic lover may find more things connecting than me. lol
- Just the thought of someone else with her was to much to handle for the H.. yall when I say I loved his crazy ass.. I really did. Caden maybe my top from drethi as far as her crazy men lol.
- Breath play.. he loves to grasp her by the neck and squeeze. Loveddd this 🥵
- V card carrier
- He also gave her a “first” of his.
- A twisty story that is wrapped in unhinged obsession with a HFN/ HEA ending
🥰This is what I mean about like him being so about her…
“What is it that you like about me?”
“I like the way you breathe.”
She huffed. “So, you don’t care about my personality. All I need to do to make you like me is breathe?”
—-
She was my only reason for existing. Instead of telling her that, I gave her a version she could accept. “The first time I laughed was with you on that roof. I didn’t laugh again for ten years, until the night on the boat. So, yes, I fucking love you just for existing.”
😍😍😍 I mean… come on… 😮💨 what a way to love someone !
Overall— this is damn good. I loved how unhinged he was. I loved the non con and how he was relentless and it’s delicious as usual from Drethi. Now read it and leave it a review cause mama wants a bonus scene okurrr?
October 12, 2025
2.5⭐️
Third book in the series and the mmcs in all the books are blending into one same persona. They all shared the same traits and obsession. But the mmc here was my least favorite when he’s starting to get physically abusive towards the fmc. The second rape scene near towards the end (chapter 38) completely annihilated my view on the mmc because the first time it happened, I still hoped he would prove me wrong but sadly, he didn’t.
Now, don’t get me wrong. I do read noncons and I know it’s a hard topic to discuss. So it’s extremely difficult for me to root for the mmc if it’s mentioned in the fmc’s pov how she was repulsed by it. While the author already mentioned about the non-con in the warning section, what I did not expect was the violence that came with it. The non-con/rape scenes were hard to read especially because it was quite in detail and it was vividly described that the fmc wasn’t aroused and she literally had to blank her mind during the rape. She was also physically assaulted by the mmc.
As much as I love an obsessed mmc trope but this book is just making me uncomfortable at one point I would be happy for the fmc if they do not end up together.
I do have to applaud the author though because she/he really managed to make me hate her mmcs so kudos to that.
Third book in the series and the mmcs in all the books are blending into one same persona. They all shared the same traits and obsession. But the mmc here was my least favorite when he’s starting to get physically abusive towards the fmc. The second rape scene near towards the end (chapter 38) completely annihilated my view on the mmc because the first time it happened, I still hoped he would prove me wrong but sadly, he didn’t.
Now, don’t get me wrong. I do read noncons and I know it’s a hard topic to discuss. So it’s extremely difficult for me to root for the mmc if it’s mentioned in the fmc’s pov how she was repulsed by it. While the author already mentioned about the non-con in the warning section, what I did not expect was the violence that came with it. The non-con/rape scenes were hard to read especially because it was quite in detail and it was vividly described that the fmc wasn’t aroused and she literally had to blank her mind during the rape. She was also physically assaulted by the mmc.
As much as I love an obsessed mmc trope but this book is just making me uncomfortable at one point I would be happy for the fmc if they do not end up together.
I do have to applaud the author though because she/he really managed to make me hate her mmcs so kudos to that.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 21, 2025
Unfortunately boring!
December 4, 2025
This book was dark, tense, and completely unputdownable. Caden is manipulative, brilliant, and so obsessed with Rose it hurts—and somehow, I loved every second of it. Rose is strong even when she’s scared, and watching her push back against him made their chemistry even better.
Toxic? Yep. Emotional? Absolutely. Perfect? For me, yeah. Drethi A really knows how to make obsession feel like art.
Toxic? Yep. Emotional? Absolutely. Perfect? For me, yeah. Drethi A really knows how to make obsession feel like art.
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October 4, 2025Very slow, somewhat boring.
November 2, 2025
I don’t delve into contemp romance often, but I’ve enjoyed Drethi’s books in the past and wanted some dark romance. Caden was obsessive and unable to feel empathy, which in real life is a red flag, but in fiction makes for a hot dark romance boyfriend. His attempts to soften his edges for Rose and was supportive of her accommodation needs with her OCD. He was terrifying and manipulative, but gave her a safe place to land when all when said and done. The only thing I disliked was the apparent “cure” of her OCD. As someone with OCD, I can confidently say that mental illness can improve but never goes away.
Spice: 4/5
Triggers: violence, blood, attempted murder of child (past), manipulative and controlling MMC, attempted suicide, SA/noncon, medical SA by MMC, stalking, kidnapping, absentee parents, mother addicted to opioids, abusive parent, suspicious death of family member (past), attempts to force unnecessary medical procedures on child by parent (past), manipulative parent, poor body image, OCD, starvation, houselessness, classism, mention of past animal experimentation
Spice: 4/5
Triggers: violence, blood, attempted murder of child (past), manipulative and controlling MMC, attempted suicide, SA/noncon, medical SA by MMC, stalking, kidnapping, absentee parents, mother addicted to opioids, abusive parent, suspicious death of family member (past), attempts to force unnecessary medical procedures on child by parent (past), manipulative parent, poor body image, OCD, starvation, houselessness, classism, mention of past animal experimentation
November 30, 2025
Eyvallahsız Takıntı aka herşey mübah derken?!
Utangaç Rose üniversitede ailesinin baş düşmanı Caden’ in dersini almaya başlar ve olaylar gelişir. Çok saçmaydı çok.. Redditte sürekli önüme gelen bu kitabı TBR ‘ ye ekledim ekledim çıkardım. Ben çıkardıkça bana Caden şöyle süper böyle mükemmel, böylesini bi daha kimse yazamaz lafları geldikçe geldi tamam dedim yeter?! Yine kandırıldım.🔫
Hint asıllı bu yazarı seviyorum, obsession olayını kendine marka haline getirmiş kendisi. Kadın karakterleri de Zengin Hintliler ve o gizli dünyadan bir kaç parça okumak ferahlık olmuştu. Serinin diğer iki kitabını da zevkle ve severek okudum ama bu sefer gaza gelip çuvallamış. Ok adı üstünde Unapologetic ama bu kadarı da olmaz yani. Yazılı olmayan darkromance kurallarına aykırı olmakla Tecavüzcü Coşkun olmak arasında büyük fark var. 🤬
Titanic Retelling olarak pazarlanan bu kitabın filmle tek kesişme noktası kadın karakterin isminin Rose olması ve tekne içinde arabada +18 yerler.. Caden Jack’ den çok Billy Zane gibiydi - bencil sıfatsız.. 1 değil tam 3 kere hayırdan anlamadı?!
Bir daha yazara elimi sürer miyim, zannetmiyorum.
Utangaç Rose üniversitede ailesinin baş düşmanı Caden’ in dersini almaya başlar ve olaylar gelişir. Çok saçmaydı çok.. Redditte sürekli önüme gelen bu kitabı TBR ‘ ye ekledim ekledim çıkardım. Ben çıkardıkça bana Caden şöyle süper böyle mükemmel, böylesini bi daha kimse yazamaz lafları geldikçe geldi tamam dedim yeter?! Yine kandırıldım.🔫
Hint asıllı bu yazarı seviyorum, obsession olayını kendine marka haline getirmiş kendisi. Kadın karakterleri de Zengin Hintliler ve o gizli dünyadan bir kaç parça okumak ferahlık olmuştu. Serinin diğer iki kitabını da zevkle ve severek okudum ama bu sefer gaza gelip çuvallamış. Ok adı üstünde Unapologetic ama bu kadarı da olmaz yani. Yazılı olmayan darkromance kurallarına aykırı olmakla Tecavüzcü Coşkun olmak arasında büyük fark var. 🤬
Titanic Retelling olarak pazarlanan bu kitabın filmle tek kesişme noktası kadın karakterin isminin Rose olması ve tekne içinde arabada +18 yerler.. Caden Jack’ den çok Billy Zane gibiydi - bencil sıfatsız.. 1 değil tam 3 kere hayırdan anlamadı?!
Bir daha yazara elimi sürer miyim, zannetmiyorum.
October 1, 2025
5⭐️/2🌶️
The wait was long for this one, but it was so worth it! This book is freaking amazing! 🙌🏼
The writing, the suspense, and the characters were so wonderfully written. Caden was as unapologetic as the rest of Drethi's mmcs, and Rose was strong but sweet. They were the perfect pairing for each other. 🖤
I cannot wait for Drethi's next book!
Tropes: Amnesia, Retellings
The wait was long for this one, but it was so worth it! This book is freaking amazing! 🙌🏼
The writing, the suspense, and the characters were so wonderfully written. Caden was as unapologetic as the rest of Drethi's mmcs, and Rose was strong but sweet. They were the perfect pairing for each other. 🖤
I cannot wait for Drethi's next book!
Tropes: Amnesia, Retellings
December 24, 2025
رواية ذي لازم تتحنط و يحطونها ب متحف 😭😭😭😭
كمية المشاعر يلي فيها تخليك تطفح فراشات برغم بساطة الشابتر
كان بلوت تويست يجنن بجد أسلوب كاتبه تحفة قصة جديدة كليا و كرتيف جدا باين متعوب عليها... قصة كانت ملتويه لذلك ما أنصح اي حدا يقرها .
الاحداث كانت عبارة تنقل بين ماضي و الحاضر قبل ما تفقد روز ذاكرتها و الأزمنة ل ثنين كانت مجرى احداثهم مشوقة ما تحس ب ملل ولا لحظة حرفيا.
قصة: روز لقت نفسها وراء حاوية قمامة و فاقده ذاكره و هي تبحث عن طعام التقت ب كادن ماكسويل يلي هو من ماضيها بعد وياخذها يعالجها و يحميها لأنو واحد بدو يقتلها و تبقى ازمنة تنتقل بين ماضي وحاضر ل قصة روز و كادن يلي هنن كانو طالبة و بروفيسور (ويحبون بعض)
كادن عنده اخوه توائم ديمون و روز كانت معجبه به.
كادن و روز من أثرياء وعائلتهم بينها عداوة المهم علاقتهم بدات وقت روز بلشت دراسة بفصل كادن وهو كان رافض يدرسهم لانو عبقري و يشوفهم حفنة قرود غنية مدلله 😂 حرفيا كان مايطيقهم بس طبعا بطلتنا لفتت نظره و شاف ندوبها (روز نطعنت في بطنها كذا مرة وهي عمرها 11 سنة)
و من وقتها كادن تغير معها 180 درجة تخيلون طايح في عشقها واصل لدرجة الهيام 🦋غاضب طول الوقت زي كلب مسعور مع كل بس معها قطة
ذا يقدسها تقديس obsession بيها لدرجة تقشعر البدن تخطى جميع الحدود 🏴🏴حرفيا يموت فيها كان سايكووو بشكل يخوف 😭
Don’t judge me, I loved it so much even though I don’t agree with his actions.
عمل لها خطة علاجية عشان ندوبها ما ضايقها و بحث عن يلي طعنها في حال ما مات يقتله وهو متعرف عليها جديد..
في محاضرة منع عليهم PC لانو ما يتحمل صوت ازرار و خلاهم يكتبون بايدهم روز خلص حبر من قلمها ولانو صديقها اعطى لها قلم أأنهى المحاضرة بس عشان ما تكتب بيه 😂😭😭😭😭😭
و لما قالت له يدي توجعني من كتابه بعث ايميل ل طلاب و سمح لهم يستخدمون كمبيوتر بس عشان قرة عينه ما تتعب
يحظرلها اكل يفطرها و يغديها معه
يلغي ندوات مع عباقرة بس عشان يقعد معها
مايحكي مع اي طالبه ما يطيق ناس عامة من غيرها
اقترح لها تتبع حلمها و تكمل دراسة ماجستر علوم وهو يدعمها (ابوها بدو تقرا محاسبة ما بده تقرا تخصص ذا سحب منها اموال و دعم وقاطعها )
عرض عليها وضيفة عنده في مختبره لمدة عام عشان تساعدها خبرة شغل معه في توصية دراسته مع راتب كبير ( عنده وسواس قهري ومايقبل حدا يلمس مختبره الا هي)
اكل كيكة عملتها هي له بفروالة وهو عنده حساسية منها بس اكلها ولد تقريب مات 😭😭😭
اجل حفلة و عملها وقت فراغها هي
عملها في يخت لانو تحبه وهو ما يطيق مناسبات اجتماعية بس عشانه لا يستغل وقت معها و يتقرب منها
يدخل يعبد بقر معها في معبد هندوسي 😂🌚
حرفيا لو عديت شو عمل مش راح اخللص وله افعال ثانيه سوداء مش مؤيدة ليها لذلك راح انسها كأنو ما صارت و اشوف فيه خير بس واحول غمض عيني 🤧 لأنو بجد حبيته بس خربها بسالفه ذيك ( مابدي احرق)
راح حاول حط تحت كلامه على قد ما اقدر
المهم في كادن ماكسويل واحد في دنيا و اخذته روز بنت محظوظه بس تستاهل ❤️🩹
نرجع ل روز أمباني .. عبارة عن كيكة متحركه طول رواية نفسي اكلها
مو مستفزة ماهي قوية ماهي ضعيفة مدري كيف فسر بس شخصيتها تعطيك شعور الأمومة 😂 بدي احطها في قلبي و اقفل عليها 🥺🎀
على فكرة هي هندية 🥻🥻عانت كثير حرفيا برغم حرقت ام قصة لكن اكمل تحملوني 🤧 عندها وسواس قهري و ماتحب تتكلم كثير لانو عندها صدمة من وقت انطعنت وهي صغيرة وماتحب لمس.. تقريبا انطوية زي كادن .. توائم روح حبيييت علقتهم كانت مريحة تعطيك شعور نقاء(قبل ما يخربها كلب بمرضه بيها) كمستري بينهم تجنن حبو و هوسو بيها في قلبي 🔥
ضحكني مشهد سبايسي لهم بعد مافقدت ذاكرة وماتعرف شي عن جنس حرفيا مسخرة 😂😂😂😂كمية احراج ⬆️⬆️
حبيت مشاهدهم كانت تعارف قبل جنس برغم كان ميت لا يلمسها ماقرب عليها الا لما ارتحت له (صارت خربيط لا غنى عنها) لا صار جنس تحس حتى جنس تبعهم نابع من حب مش بس شهوة
زبدة رواية كانت كلها احداث و مشاعر محورها مش تلزيق و لعق وووو حرفيا معجزة عند اجانب
بطل كان عنده هوس مرضي بيها مهما ما اتفق مع افعاله بس حبيت كيف انطرح الموضوع بدون مبالغه
بالمختصر رواية كانت لذيذة جداا اعيدها في اقرب وقت ان شاءلله واقرا كل اعمال كاتبه لانو كسبت قلبي و روحي
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My cock strained against my slacks, consuming me with this need for her like a tidal wave, untamable and wild.
She was in no condition to endure what she woke in me. The odd thing was she hadn’t done anything to evoke this beastly response other than merely exist. The bone-chillingly exhilarating feeling was frenzied.
Unstoppable. It told me I had made the right decision by taking her.
She belonged with me. Always.
The worst thing he had ever done was force-feed me healthy meals and make me switch to raw honey and coconut sugar whenever I baked. But if truth be told, limiting my sugar intake had reduced the inflammation of my scars, and I had never felt better.
Fuck, Damon’s advice worked. Shedding my sternness and engaging in brainless chatter with other insignificant people made Rose see me in a new light. I had exercised patience with her, but I never thought of doing so with others as well.
Rose had no idea what I was enduring for her sake, yet she hadn’t so much as glanced my way. This was ridiculous. Hundreds of women groveled for my attention, yet one shy girl’s inattentiveness was eating away at me. She was put on this earth to humble me in the unlikeliest way —by doing nothing.
Waiting for Rose to become ready for a relationship had given other men the chance to enter her life.
That was over. No more waiting.
I had made a habit of monopolizing Rose’s time. Now that other people were demanding her attention, it left my insides with the volcanic rage Damon had warned me against.
At least there was a silver lining. I had memorized every expression on Rose’s face, and though she exercised immense caution around men, she didn’t view me as a threat. I took full advantage and engaged her in small talk at every opportunity. My staff was shocked. I was notoriously famous for being short with people. I didn’t have time for idle chitchat and maintained a relentless pace at work. I never shared personal thoughts with my team or inquired about their lives. It was different with Rose, and others noticed, though no one was brave enough to point it out.
“And you’re nervous about seeing her. People lose their shit at the thought of talking to you, but a girl’s got your panties in a bunch. Where did you even meet her
My fingers gripped the crystal glass tighter than necessary. I wanted to burn everything to the ground. The past several weeks had been hell, being near her, always wanting to touch her while acutely aware of her invisible walls. The only thing that kept me sane was this upcoming student-faculty affair. I needed to create a carefree setting on a yacht that reminded her of the good times from her childhood. I even had the boat painted in beige and soft colors to put her mind at ease.
I would have never volunteered to host this insufferable party if I knew Rose would bail.
Given her history, it made sense that she was easily spooked by men.
We had spent numerous hours together at the lab. I knew everything about her, yet she kept me at arm’s length. It was fucking infuriating. She had sealed off a part of herself that I couldn’t break through. If I wanted her to come out of her shell, I needed to change her perception of me as her professor, and that could only happen in a social setting with a lot of alcohol.
There was no way I could change my mind about her. The moment I saw her scars, it had awakened fierce, primal instincts I hadn’t known existed in me. I knew she was vital to my existence. Her presence anchored me. Everyone around me noticed the changes in my attitude, especially my staff. They were overjoyed that I no longer felt the need to work myself—or them—to death. What sane man would give all that up?
Little did they know that for the first time, I was looking forward to a party.
I needed an excuse to spend time with Rose in a social setting.
I had forced her to eat most of her meals with me for weeks. Our connection had been steadily intensifying as a result. Rose was reserved, with an aversion to touch, but she was beginning to thaw under my attention. There was a
It was impossible to be insecure when he watched me the way I looked at food, as if he would never be full, no matter how much he gorged.
As if it were my face plastered across magazines, not his, and he was my biggest fan.
He had nothing in common with the zombies from the streets. He was well-bred, educated, and a literal genius. Yet he looked at me like I was his drug and he was about to plunge the syringe straight into his veins. I never thought I would cherish anything more than food, but the admiration in his eyes was better.
My mind whirled with conflicting emotions. I should be alarmed by his actions, but I kept returning to how he took my side, even though I was in the wrong. He didn’t demand a reason for my irrational behavior, either. It was somehow endearing that he wasn’t bothered with morals or the right thing where I was concerned. His only bottom line was my welfare.
The way he indulged me made me forget my fears, my doubts, and the nightmare haunting me. In this space between us, I felt safe.
Despite being in my arms, she felt far away in her sleep. I pulled her closer until she was plastered against the front of my body. It wasn’t enough. I wanted to mold us together until we somehow became one
She was the fantasy I was starting to think would never come alive. Now that it finally had, I knew I would never let her go.
My mind whirled with conflicting emotions. I should be alarmed by his actions, but I kept returning to how he took my side, even though I was in the wrong. He didn’t demand a reason for my irrational behavior, either. It was somehow endearing that he wasn’t bothered with morals or the right thing where I was concerned. His only bottom line was my welfare.
Denying myself over the past few months had taken more effort than anything I had experienced. There was no argument about it. No man on this useless planet had wanted a girl as much as I wanted her because my existence was tethered to her.
Rose was my first human connection.
After months of torture, I had finally entered heaven. I had tasted what life could be with her, and I would burn anyone to the ground who tried to take that away from me.
My feelings didn’t fit societal constructs, nor would anyone write flowery songs about it. Rather, it was something savage that had sunk its teeth into my flesh. It was a tether I didn’t know I wanted until it was wrapped around my throat.
She was my purpose, and I had never had one of those before. The only thing I knew was my work because I had a mind for it. But a purpose…it was different.
It was addictive.
“You could be half monkey, and I’d still love you.”
She smiled. Perhaps she remembered the first day of classes when I compared my students to monkeys. Actually, I believe I had said the monkeys were superior.
She shook her head in disbelief. “What is it that you like about me?”
“I like the way you breathe.”
She huffed. “So, you don’t care about my personality. All I need to do to make you like me is breathe?”
“All you need to do to make me love you,” I corrected, “is breathe.”
She was stumped. “Why?”
“Because you exist as long as you’re still breathing. And I wouldn’t exist if you didn’t.”
“That’s such an insane reason to love someone.”
Insane? If only she could crack my head open and read the thoughts inside. I loved her with a ruthlessness that bordered on insanity. In ways she would never be able to fully understand.
She was my only reason for existing.
Instead of telling her that, I gave her a version she could accept. “The first time I laughed was with you on that roof. I didn’t laugh again for ten years, until the night on the boat. So, yes, I fucking love you just for existing.”
Caden Maxwell❤️🔥
_____________________________
SHE WAS PERFECT THIS WAY.
Complacent and nestled in my arms, Rose fought the food coma.
Exhaustion settled on her features once she finished her meal. The comfortable setting only added to her fatigue, and she drifted in and out of her slumber.
I stroked her cheeks periodically to keep her awake, but otherwise, I let her rest, staring at the little stowaway with an intense hunger burning inside me. She was unkempt in a torn hospital gown, the cotton fabric marred with mud and soil. There was dirt under her nails, and her skin was speckled with scrapes and bruises.
But fuck, if she wasn’t the most beautiful thing I had seen.
She seemed filthy and smelled rancid, but I couldn’t find it in myself to care. The man who demanded proper hygiene of everything was suddenly unperturbed by uncleanliness. Even in this state, Rose was better than any runway model or pageant beauty queen. Brown, almond eyes I wanted to dive into, hair so fucking long she might as well be Rapunzel, and miles of caramel skin. Everything about her made me feral and scream one thing on repeat.
Mine.
هنا بعد ما فقدت ذاكرة و لقاها اول مرة بوف حقه كانت انهيااااااار 💘💘
ياخي رغم عمل بلاوي لكن عجزت اكرههه
كمية المشاعر يلي فيها تخليك تطفح فراشات برغم بساطة الشابتر
كان بلوت تويست يجنن بجد أسلوب كاتبه تحفة قصة جديدة كليا و كرتيف جدا باين متعوب عليها... قصة كانت ملتويه لذلك ما أنصح اي حدا يقرها .
الاحداث كانت عبارة تنقل بين ماضي و الحاضر قبل ما تفقد روز ذاكرتها و الأزمنة ل ثنين كانت مجرى احداثهم مشوقة ما تحس ب ملل ولا لحظة حرفيا.
قصة: روز لقت نفسها وراء حاوية قمامة و فاقده ذاكره و هي تبحث عن طعام التقت ب كادن ماكسويل يلي هو من ماضيها بعد وياخذها يعالجها و يحميها لأنو واحد بدو يقتلها و تبقى ازمنة تنتقل بين ماضي وحاضر ل قصة روز و كادن يلي هنن كانو طالبة و بروفيسور (ويحبون بعض)
كادن عنده اخوه توائم ديمون و روز كانت معجبه به.
كادن و روز من أثرياء وعائلتهم بينها عداوة المهم علاقتهم بدات وقت روز بلشت دراسة بفصل كادن وهو كان رافض يدرسهم لانو عبقري و يشوفهم حفنة قرود غنية مدلله 😂 حرفيا كان مايطيقهم بس طبعا بطلتنا لفتت نظره و شاف ندوبها (روز نطعنت في بطنها كذا مرة وهي عمرها 11 سنة)
و من وقتها كادن تغير معها 180 درجة تخيلون طايح في عشقها واصل لدرجة الهيام 🦋غاضب طول الوقت زي كلب مسعور مع كل بس معها قطة
ذا يقدسها تقديس obsession بيها لدرجة تقشعر البدن تخطى جميع الحدود 🏴🏴حرفيا يموت فيها كان سايكووو بشكل يخوف 😭
Don’t judge me, I loved it so much even though I don’t agree with his actions.
عمل لها خطة علاجية عشان ندوبها ما ضايقها و بحث عن يلي طعنها في حال ما مات يقتله وهو متعرف عليها جديد..
في محاضرة منع عليهم PC لانو ما يتحمل صوت ازرار و خلاهم يكتبون بايدهم روز خلص حبر من قلمها ولانو صديقها اعطى لها قلم أأنهى المحاضرة بس عشان ما تكتب بيه 😂😭😭😭😭😭
و لما قالت له يدي توجعني من كتابه بعث ايميل ل طلاب و سمح لهم يستخدمون كمبيوتر بس عشان قرة عينه ما تتعب
يحظرلها اكل يفطرها و يغديها معه
يلغي ندوات مع عباقرة بس عشان يقعد معها
مايحكي مع اي طالبه ما يطيق ناس عامة من غيرها
اقترح لها تتبع حلمها و تكمل دراسة ماجستر علوم وهو يدعمها (ابوها بدو تقرا محاسبة ما بده تقرا تخصص ذا سحب منها اموال و دعم وقاطعها )
عرض عليها وضيفة عنده في مختبره لمدة عام عشان تساعدها خبرة شغل معه في توصية دراسته مع راتب كبير ( عنده وسواس قهري ومايقبل حدا يلمس مختبره الا هي)
اكل كيكة عملتها هي له بفروالة وهو عنده حساسية منها بس اكلها ولد تقريب مات 😭😭😭
اجل حفلة و عملها وقت فراغها هي
عملها في يخت لانو تحبه وهو ما يطيق مناسبات اجتماعية بس عشانه لا يستغل وقت معها و يتقرب منها
يدخل يعبد بقر معها في معبد هندوسي 😂🌚
حرفيا لو عديت شو عمل مش راح اخللص وله افعال ثانيه سوداء مش مؤيدة ليها لذلك راح انسها كأنو ما صارت و اشوف فيه خير بس واحول غمض عيني 🤧 لأنو بجد حبيته بس خربها بسالفه ذيك ( مابدي احرق)
راح حاول حط تحت كلامه على قد ما اقدر
المهم في كادن ماكسويل واحد في دنيا و اخذته روز بنت محظوظه بس تستاهل ❤️🩹
نرجع ل روز أمباني .. عبارة عن كيكة متحركه طول رواية نفسي اكلها
مو مستفزة ماهي قوية ماهي ضعيفة مدري كيف فسر بس شخصيتها تعطيك شعور الأمومة 😂 بدي احطها في قلبي و اقفل عليها 🥺🎀
على فكرة هي هندية 🥻🥻عانت كثير حرفيا برغم حرقت ام قصة لكن اكمل تحملوني 🤧 عندها وسواس قهري و ماتحب تتكلم كثير لانو عندها صدمة من وقت انطعنت وهي صغيرة وماتحب لمس.. تقريبا انطوية زي كادن .. توائم روح حبيييت علقتهم كانت مريحة تعطيك شعور نقاء(قبل ما يخربها كلب بمرضه بيها) كمستري بينهم تجنن حبو و هوسو بيها في قلبي 🔥
ضحكني مشهد سبايسي لهم بعد مافقدت ذاكرة وماتعرف شي عن جنس حرفيا مسخرة 😂😂😂😂كمية احراج ⬆️⬆️
حبيت مشاهدهم كانت تعارف قبل جنس برغم كان ميت لا يلمسها ماقرب عليها الا لما ارتحت له (صارت خربيط لا غنى عنها) لا صار جنس تحس حتى جنس تبعهم نابع من حب مش بس شهوة
زبدة رواية كانت كلها احداث و مشاعر محورها مش تلزيق و لعق وووو حرفيا معجزة عند اجانب
بطل كان عنده هوس مرضي بيها مهما ما اتفق مع افعاله بس حبيت كيف انطرح الموضوع بدون مبالغه
بالمختصر رواية كانت لذيذة جداا اعيدها في اقرب وقت ان شاءلله واقرا كل اعمال كاتبه لانو كسبت قلبي و روحي
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
My cock strained against my slacks, consuming me with this need for her like a tidal wave, untamable and wild.
She was in no condition to endure what she woke in me. The odd thing was she hadn’t done anything to evoke this beastly response other than merely exist. The bone-chillingly exhilarating feeling was frenzied.
Unstoppable. It told me I had made the right decision by taking her.
She belonged with me. Always.
The worst thing he had ever done was force-feed me healthy meals and make me switch to raw honey and coconut sugar whenever I baked. But if truth be told, limiting my sugar intake had reduced the inflammation of my scars, and I had never felt better.
Fuck, Damon’s advice worked. Shedding my sternness and engaging in brainless chatter with other insignificant people made Rose see me in a new light. I had exercised patience with her, but I never thought of doing so with others as well.
Rose had no idea what I was enduring for her sake, yet she hadn’t so much as glanced my way. This was ridiculous. Hundreds of women groveled for my attention, yet one shy girl’s inattentiveness was eating away at me. She was put on this earth to humble me in the unlikeliest way —by doing nothing.
Waiting for Rose to become ready for a relationship had given other men the chance to enter her life.
That was over. No more waiting.
I had made a habit of monopolizing Rose’s time. Now that other people were demanding her attention, it left my insides with the volcanic rage Damon had warned me against.
At least there was a silver lining. I had memorized every expression on Rose’s face, and though she exercised immense caution around men, she didn’t view me as a threat. I took full advantage and engaged her in small talk at every opportunity. My staff was shocked. I was notoriously famous for being short with people. I didn’t have time for idle chitchat and maintained a relentless pace at work. I never shared personal thoughts with my team or inquired about their lives. It was different with Rose, and others noticed, though no one was brave enough to point it out.
“And you’re nervous about seeing her. People lose their shit at the thought of talking to you, but a girl’s got your panties in a bunch. Where did you even meet her
My fingers gripped the crystal glass tighter than necessary. I wanted to burn everything to the ground. The past several weeks had been hell, being near her, always wanting to touch her while acutely aware of her invisible walls. The only thing that kept me sane was this upcoming student-faculty affair. I needed to create a carefree setting on a yacht that reminded her of the good times from her childhood. I even had the boat painted in beige and soft colors to put her mind at ease.
I would have never volunteered to host this insufferable party if I knew Rose would bail.
Given her history, it made sense that she was easily spooked by men.
We had spent numerous hours together at the lab. I knew everything about her, yet she kept me at arm’s length. It was fucking infuriating. She had sealed off a part of herself that I couldn’t break through. If I wanted her to come out of her shell, I needed to change her perception of me as her professor, and that could only happen in a social setting with a lot of alcohol.
There was no way I could change my mind about her. The moment I saw her scars, it had awakened fierce, primal instincts I hadn’t known existed in me. I knew she was vital to my existence. Her presence anchored me. Everyone around me noticed the changes in my attitude, especially my staff. They were overjoyed that I no longer felt the need to work myself—or them—to death. What sane man would give all that up?
Little did they know that for the first time, I was looking forward to a party.
I needed an excuse to spend time with Rose in a social setting.
I had forced her to eat most of her meals with me for weeks. Our connection had been steadily intensifying as a result. Rose was reserved, with an aversion to touch, but she was beginning to thaw under my attention. There was a
It was impossible to be insecure when he watched me the way I looked at food, as if he would never be full, no matter how much he gorged.
As if it were my face plastered across magazines, not his, and he was my biggest fan.
He had nothing in common with the zombies from the streets. He was well-bred, educated, and a literal genius. Yet he looked at me like I was his drug and he was about to plunge the syringe straight into his veins. I never thought I would cherish anything more than food, but the admiration in his eyes was better.
My mind whirled with conflicting emotions. I should be alarmed by his actions, but I kept returning to how he took my side, even though I was in the wrong. He didn’t demand a reason for my irrational behavior, either. It was somehow endearing that he wasn’t bothered with morals or the right thing where I was concerned. His only bottom line was my welfare.
The way he indulged me made me forget my fears, my doubts, and the nightmare haunting me. In this space between us, I felt safe.
Despite being in my arms, she felt far away in her sleep. I pulled her closer until she was plastered against the front of my body. It wasn’t enough. I wanted to mold us together until we somehow became one
She was the fantasy I was starting to think would never come alive. Now that it finally had, I knew I would never let her go.
My mind whirled with conflicting emotions. I should be alarmed by his actions, but I kept returning to how he took my side, even though I was in the wrong. He didn’t demand a reason for my irrational behavior, either. It was somehow endearing that he wasn’t bothered with morals or the right thing where I was concerned. His only bottom line was my welfare.
Denying myself over the past few months had taken more effort than anything I had experienced. There was no argument about it. No man on this useless planet had wanted a girl as much as I wanted her because my existence was tethered to her.
Rose was my first human connection.
After months of torture, I had finally entered heaven. I had tasted what life could be with her, and I would burn anyone to the ground who tried to take that away from me.
My feelings didn’t fit societal constructs, nor would anyone write flowery songs about it. Rather, it was something savage that had sunk its teeth into my flesh. It was a tether I didn’t know I wanted until it was wrapped around my throat.
She was my purpose, and I had never had one of those before. The only thing I knew was my work because I had a mind for it. But a purpose…it was different.
It was addictive.
“You could be half monkey, and I’d still love you.”
She smiled. Perhaps she remembered the first day of classes when I compared my students to monkeys. Actually, I believe I had said the monkeys were superior.
She shook her head in disbelief. “What is it that you like about me?”
“I like the way you breathe.”
She huffed. “So, you don’t care about my personality. All I need to do to make you like me is breathe?”
“All you need to do to make me love you,” I corrected, “is breathe.”
She was stumped. “Why?”
“Because you exist as long as you’re still breathing. And I wouldn’t exist if you didn’t.”
“That’s such an insane reason to love someone.”
Insane? If only she could crack my head open and read the thoughts inside. I loved her with a ruthlessness that bordered on insanity. In ways she would never be able to fully understand.
She was my only reason for existing.
Instead of telling her that, I gave her a version she could accept. “The first time I laughed was with you on that roof. I didn’t laugh again for ten years, until the night on the boat. So, yes, I fucking love you just for existing.”
Caden Maxwell❤️🔥
_____________________________
SHE WAS PERFECT THIS WAY.
Complacent and nestled in my arms, Rose fought the food coma.
Exhaustion settled on her features once she finished her meal. The comfortable setting only added to her fatigue, and she drifted in and out of her slumber.
I stroked her cheeks periodically to keep her awake, but otherwise, I let her rest, staring at the little stowaway with an intense hunger burning inside me. She was unkempt in a torn hospital gown, the cotton fabric marred with mud and soil. There was dirt under her nails, and her skin was speckled with scrapes and bruises.
But fuck, if she wasn’t the most beautiful thing I had seen.
She seemed filthy and smelled rancid, but I couldn’t find it in myself to care. The man who demanded proper hygiene of everything was suddenly unperturbed by uncleanliness. Even in this state, Rose was better than any runway model or pageant beauty queen. Brown, almond eyes I wanted to dive into, hair so fucking long she might as well be Rapunzel, and miles of caramel skin. Everything about her made me feral and scream one thing on repeat.
Mine.
هنا بعد ما فقدت ذاكرة و لقاها اول مرة بوف حقه كانت انهيااااااار 💘💘
ياخي رغم عمل بلاوي لكن عجزت اكرههه
October 1, 2025
Retellings and reimagining romance are my favorites, especially when they have a dark edge. Author Drethi A’s have the unhinged, obsessed MMC that is questionable, but you can’t help but fall in love with. The stories are plot-heavy, page-turning, dark, twisty, and jaw-dropping spice. Having said all that, if you are new to Drethi’s books, don’t forget to read those TW/CWs. When I say she writes unhinged MMCs, that would be an understatement.
Unapologetic Obsession is by far my favorite in the Tales of Obsession series, which is not easy to state as I love each book for different reasons. Caden and Rose’s story was woven so well together. The timelines, the foreshadowing, the small details of Caden’s childhood with his twin Damon, and Rose’s with her memories—all culminated in a way that made for an incredible story. Though Caden does take extreme measures when it comes to Rose, it is fiction after all.
I loved seeing Damon in a different light after reading the previous book, Fatal Obsession, a Romeo and Juliet retelling. Caden kept me on my toes through the end. If you love dark romance, unhinged, morally grey-obsessed MMCs that make questionable decisions, then Unapologetic Obsession may be your book.
Thank you to Drethi A for the gifted e-copy of Unapologetic Obsession. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Unapologetic Obsession is by far my favorite in the Tales of Obsession series, which is not easy to state as I love each book for different reasons. Caden and Rose’s story was woven so well together. The timelines, the foreshadowing, the small details of Caden’s childhood with his twin Damon, and Rose’s with her memories—all culminated in a way that made for an incredible story. Though Caden does take extreme measures when it comes to Rose, it is fiction after all.
I loved seeing Damon in a different light after reading the previous book, Fatal Obsession, a Romeo and Juliet retelling. Caden kept me on my toes through the end. If you love dark romance, unhinged, morally grey-obsessed MMCs that make questionable decisions, then Unapologetic Obsession may be your book.
Thank you to Drethi A for the gifted e-copy of Unapologetic Obsession. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 13, 2025
No lie, I reeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaallllllllllllllyyyyyyyyyy hated the cowrite Drethi A. Did with Nenia Campbell on Xander. The writing for Xander was horrible, had a terrible storyline and I was really hesitant to read this. But I’ve always liked her SOLO books with her SOLO writing and I’m glad I gave this a chance
I love the amnesia trope and she did a great job of bringing past and present together. And she writes a bit like M. Night Shamalan with her little twist at the end which I should have seen coming, but I was pleasantly surprised. If you hate a book that flips from past to present, I would still give it a try because it links all together nicely at the end. And i was always intrigued to see how she would tie together this story. Caden is her chem professor but I liked that she was only going to be his student for a few more months before she graduated.
I love that she writes a bit of dubcon/non con and how obsessed and possessive Caden is. When she attacks a fashion stylist after she says a phrase that triggers her, Caden blames the stylist for hurting h’s hands after h went after her haha
Anyway, I was always excited to come back to this and keep reading and I haven’t had that with a lot of my books recently so THANK YOU for this amazing book!
I love the amnesia trope and she did a great job of bringing past and present together. And she writes a bit like M. Night Shamalan with her little twist at the end which I should have seen coming, but I was pleasantly surprised. If you hate a book that flips from past to present, I would still give it a try because it links all together nicely at the end. And i was always intrigued to see how she would tie together this story. Caden is her chem professor but I liked that she was only going to be his student for a few more months before she graduated.
I love that she writes a bit of dubcon/non con and how obsessed and possessive Caden is. When she attacks a fashion stylist after she says a phrase that triggers her, Caden blames the stylist for hurting h’s hands after h went after her haha
Anyway, I was always excited to come back to this and keep reading and I haven’t had that with a lot of my books recently so THANK YOU for this amazing book!
October 2, 2025
Best 2025 book yes.
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December 29, 2025dnf 88% I CANNOT FUCKING BELIEVE IT!!!! i never thought this is gonna go from 5 stars read to bullshit traumatic read fucking hell!!!! mmc R@PES FMC NOT ONCE BUT MULTIPLE TIMES and its written in detail wthhh? how are you all giving it 5 stars??? are we reading the same damn book?
don’t tell me it was non-con or whatever. ik what is dark romance and ik what is non-con this was painful r@pe fmc used to scream shout and wasn’t aroused and he kept forcing himself on her multiple times.
don’t tell me it was non-con or whatever. ik what is dark romance and ik what is non-con this was painful r@pe fmc used to scream shout and wasn’t aroused and he kept forcing himself on her multiple times.
October 14, 2025
DNF at 32%
Read to me by Alexa.
I don’t know if this did not work for me because I have evolved, or because the book was really that bad. I think it was a combination of the two. I have read other works by this author, and while I didn’t always LOVE them, I didn’t find them to be nearly as problematic as this book
My issues with this book have nothing to do with the content warnings, or the tags. For me, the issue is the nonsensical memory loss. It was so bad that it was distracting. I don’t know if the amnesia trope was just too big for this author to conquer cohesively. But she was all over the place with what the character could and could not remember.
In one scene, she casually uses the term OCD. But in another scene, she doesn’t know what a virgin is? This also directly goes against the explanation given about the characters memory loss.
“You seem to have retained a great deal of your semantic memory, such as your name, and general knowledge, like reading and writing. But you’re having difficulty with episodic recalls. Of course, I can’t confirm any of this without a CT scan.”
So the fact that she may not remember if she is a virgin would make sense. But claiming to not know what a virgin is, is crazy. And there were a lot of instances like this already at 32% in. And it was just too ridiculous for me to ignore. It was distracting from the tropes and the other parts of the story that I came to read.
Perhaps, if this was an erotica and I just assumed that the plot is here so we can read erotica without calling it porn. Like just a sprinkle of plot to put the characters together. Doesn’t matter if it makes sense or not. Then sure maybe I would’ve been able to ignore it. but the Kindle version of this book is 441 pages long. That is way too long to have a plot that is nonsensical.
I can’t even talk about anything else regarding this book. Because the memory loss trope, and how poorly it was executed, just ruined it for me.
Read to me by Alexa.
I don’t know if this did not work for me because I have evolved, or because the book was really that bad. I think it was a combination of the two. I have read other works by this author, and while I didn’t always LOVE them, I didn’t find them to be nearly as problematic as this book
My issues with this book have nothing to do with the content warnings, or the tags. For me, the issue is the nonsensical memory loss. It was so bad that it was distracting. I don’t know if the amnesia trope was just too big for this author to conquer cohesively. But she was all over the place with what the character could and could not remember.
In one scene, she casually uses the term OCD. But in another scene, she doesn’t know what a virgin is? This also directly goes against the explanation given about the characters memory loss.
“You seem to have retained a great deal of your semantic memory, such as your name, and general knowledge, like reading and writing. But you’re having difficulty with episodic recalls. Of course, I can’t confirm any of this without a CT scan.”
So the fact that she may not remember if she is a virgin would make sense. But claiming to not know what a virgin is, is crazy. And there were a lot of instances like this already at 32% in. And it was just too ridiculous for me to ignore. It was distracting from the tropes and the other parts of the story that I came to read.
Perhaps, if this was an erotica and I just assumed that the plot is here so we can read erotica without calling it porn. Like just a sprinkle of plot to put the characters together. Doesn’t matter if it makes sense or not. Then sure maybe I would’ve been able to ignore it. but the Kindle version of this book is 441 pages long. That is way too long to have a plot that is nonsensical.
I can’t even talk about anything else regarding this book. Because the memory loss trope, and how poorly it was executed, just ruined it for me.
October 1, 2025
I loved it—such a unique storyline. I loved how obsessed he was, how he was such a good caregiver, and how he was only ever kind to her. I especially loved the scene where he got mad after she hurt her hand while attacking someone—it really showed his protectiveness.
What I didn’t like was how, once she regained her memories, she didn’t resist him at all. She gave in way too quickly. I wish there had been more of a scene where she resisted him and showed anger toward him for lying. I also felt like like she was unworthy of him.
What I didn’t like was how, once she regained her memories, she didn’t resist him at all. She gave in way too quickly. I wish there had been more of a scene where she resisted him and showed anger toward him for lying. I also felt like like she was unworthy of him.
December 2, 2025
I hate past and present and heroine who have amnesia, why you do this to me? 😭
October 12, 2025
Holy moly — this was an intense, unputdownable read! I'm nursing the worst kind of book hangover right now.
Drethi A. does it again. She masterfully crafts dark, emotionally charged stories with complex, often neurodivergent characters who grip you from the first page and refuse to let go. Unapologetic Obsession is no exception — in fact, it might be her darkest, most twisted ride yet.
In this story, the FMC, Rose, stows away on a yacht and is quickly discovered by the enigmatic owner and onboard doctor. Rather than allowing her to leave, he insists on treating her injuries — and so begins a tense, obsessive dynamic that toes (and frequently crosses) the line of morality. From the outset, you're led to believe that Rose may be unstable, possibly even dangerous, but the deeper you go, the more layers peel back... and not everything is what it seems.
Told in alternating timelines, this book expertly weaves the past and present into a story of slow-burning, obsessive love — or something that looks like love, but darker. Much darker.
Let this be your warning: This is a true dark romance. Not just morally gray — the MMC, Caden Maxwell, is morally black. He is cruel, calculating, possessive, and completely unrepentant. He will do anything to keep Rose, no matter the cost. If you're familiar with Drethi’s work, you know she doesn’t pull punches — but this one hit a new level of intensity. It’s not for the faint of heart. Please, heed the trigger warnings.
That said, Drethi has an unparalleled talent for writing characters who are irredeemable in every way... and yet, you can’t stop reading about them. She makes you feel for the villain, even when you know you shouldn’t. You’ll question your morals, your empathy, and your sanity — and you’ll love every second of it.
Bonus points for the clever nods to Titanic (IYKYK), which added a twisted charm to the overall story.
Drethi, I love your craft. You have a gift for writing the darkest of characters and somehow making them unforgettable. If you ever decide to dip your toes into romantasy, I have no doubt you'd absolutely slay it.
Drethi A. does it again. She masterfully crafts dark, emotionally charged stories with complex, often neurodivergent characters who grip you from the first page and refuse to let go. Unapologetic Obsession is no exception — in fact, it might be her darkest, most twisted ride yet.
In this story, the FMC, Rose, stows away on a yacht and is quickly discovered by the enigmatic owner and onboard doctor. Rather than allowing her to leave, he insists on treating her injuries — and so begins a tense, obsessive dynamic that toes (and frequently crosses) the line of morality. From the outset, you're led to believe that Rose may be unstable, possibly even dangerous, but the deeper you go, the more layers peel back... and not everything is what it seems.
Told in alternating timelines, this book expertly weaves the past and present into a story of slow-burning, obsessive love — or something that looks like love, but darker. Much darker.
Let this be your warning: This is a true dark romance. Not just morally gray — the MMC, Caden Maxwell, is morally black. He is cruel, calculating, possessive, and completely unrepentant. He will do anything to keep Rose, no matter the cost. If you're familiar with Drethi’s work, you know she doesn’t pull punches — but this one hit a new level of intensity. It’s not for the faint of heart. Please, heed the trigger warnings.
That said, Drethi has an unparalleled talent for writing characters who are irredeemable in every way... and yet, you can’t stop reading about them. She makes you feel for the villain, even when you know you shouldn’t. You’ll question your morals, your empathy, and your sanity — and you’ll love every second of it.
Bonus points for the clever nods to Titanic (IYKYK), which added a twisted charm to the overall story.
Drethi, I love your craft. You have a gift for writing the darkest of characters and somehow making them unforgettable. If you ever decide to dip your toes into romantasy, I have no doubt you'd absolutely slay it.
October 10, 2025
Unapologetic Obsession by Drethi A is an absolutely AMAZING read.
I'm a HUGE fan of her books, every one released has me in a freaking chokehold.
This book is a titanic retelling. We follow Caden and Rose, who we have seen glimpses of in the previous books in the series.
This is an amnesia story with past to present, and I do have to say, this style of storytelling (past/present) is a tricky one for me to get into but WOW Drethi wrote this in a way that had me HOOKED, it cut to past and present at the perfect time, and each time we went back to the past that was a piece of Roses memory that began to return to her, it made everything relevant and helped the story roll out. It's absolutely fabulous!!!
Caden was FERAL for his Rose and I LOVED it 🥵 I could go on for a while about how much I loved him, if you know anything about this authors men then you know they are the most UNHINGED MMC, just absolutely beyond OTT J/P, Caden does NOT disappoint.
Rose was my perfect heroine, sweet, smart, quiet strength.
Drethi has a way of writing interactions between Caden and Rose that make me feel excited, turn my insides to goo and produce terrifying trepidation in equal measures. That sick feeling you get when you know it's wrong and twisted, but you have to keep turning the pages because you need MORE.
You must understand that there are some dark elements and themes throughout. D.A. is known for her 100% NC scenes that make you feel some kind of a way...
There are a handful of these scenes in the book, and they are fully described, Caden is rough with Rose, so be aware and take care of yourself. For me, I'm here for the all you can eat buffet 🤣
The final flashback scenes really was reminiscent of Rose hanging off the back of the Titanic, The parallels had me clutching my kindle so tightly, I was beyond excited to see the whole story slot together at the end, so satisfying!
Absolutely 5⭐️ read and one of my favourites this year! 😘👌🏼 *chef's kiss*
I will be hanging out for the next book, Kai Cavendish and Amelie 👀
I'm a HUGE fan of her books, every one released has me in a freaking chokehold.
This book is a titanic retelling. We follow Caden and Rose, who we have seen glimpses of in the previous books in the series.
This is an amnesia story with past to present, and I do have to say, this style of storytelling (past/present) is a tricky one for me to get into but WOW Drethi wrote this in a way that had me HOOKED, it cut to past and present at the perfect time, and each time we went back to the past that was a piece of Roses memory that began to return to her, it made everything relevant and helped the story roll out. It's absolutely fabulous!!!
Caden was FERAL for his Rose and I LOVED it 🥵 I could go on for a while about how much I loved him, if you know anything about this authors men then you know they are the most UNHINGED MMC, just absolutely beyond OTT J/P, Caden does NOT disappoint.
Rose was my perfect heroine, sweet, smart, quiet strength.
Drethi has a way of writing interactions between Caden and Rose that make me feel excited, turn my insides to goo and produce terrifying trepidation in equal measures. That sick feeling you get when you know it's wrong and twisted, but you have to keep turning the pages because you need MORE.
You must understand that there are some dark elements and themes throughout. D.A. is known for her 100% NC scenes that make you feel some kind of a way...
There are a handful of these scenes in the book, and they are fully described, Caden is rough with Rose, so be aware and take care of yourself. For me, I'm here for the all you can eat buffet 🤣
The final flashback scenes really was reminiscent of Rose hanging off the back of the Titanic, The parallels had me clutching my kindle so tightly, I was beyond excited to see the whole story slot together at the end, so satisfying!
Absolutely 5⭐️ read and one of my favourites this year! 😘👌🏼 *chef's kiss*
I will be hanging out for the next book, Kai Cavendish and Amelie 👀
October 15, 2025
The FMC seemed irredeemably stupid at times. I hated how long the “misunderstanding” trope was dragged on, the she-loves-Damon plotline was hella annoying. You are telling me at no point did she realize Damon was with her cousin? Or that the boy who saved her on the rooftop had a completely different personality from Damon and his was more similar to Damon’s fucking identical twin brother’s? At no point in time did she have any confusion that perhaps the identical twin thing was something to look into when she saw Damon was ignoring her? I didn’t get a chance to feel the romance much considering how long the other-man drama dragged on. All in all, felt like too many plotholes/idiocy abounded. Did like the possessiveness though, but unfortunately their first time creeped me out a lot because the FMC was thinking she was fucking a different dude the whole time. Idk what’s wrong with me that I can digest noncon/dubcon between the MC’s but not this, lol.
October 28, 2025
3.5⭐️
Rose spent most of the book running from Caden. Why🙂😴
I need more scenes with them together as a couple and the aftermath with their family. Now I’m patiently waiting for the bonus chapter 🥲🥲
Rose spent most of the book running from Caden. Why🙂😴
I need more scenes with them together as a couple and the aftermath with their family. Now I’m patiently waiting for the bonus chapter 🥲🥲
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