Wanting You

Only Have Eyes for You #2

by L.B. Martin

He didn’t ask for my heart. He took it with his teeth.

Kinsley
I hate jocks.
The swagger. The entitlement. The way they look at girls like we’re trophies.

West Monroe is the worst of them.
Hockey captain. Heartbreaker.
He’s fast, brutal, and untouchable.
And for some reason, he wants me.

It starts with a dare.
One kiss. One secret. One night I can’t take back.

Now he’s everywhere—
In my classes. My texts. My head.
He doesn’t care that I’m not like the others.
He doesn’t care that I told him no.

He wants me in his jersey.
In his bed.
In his blood.

And the worst part?
I want him too.
Even if it means losing everything to keep him.

West
She hates me.
Thinks I’m just another jock with a pretty face and a dirty reputation.

But Kinsley Fischer doesn’t get it—
I don’t want her like the others.
I want her ruined.

She kissed me like she was drowning.
Then tried to pretend it didn’t mean anything.
But I felt it.
The way her body gave in.
The way her mouth trembled.
The way she wanted me to take more.

Now I see her everywhere.
In the stands. In the hallways. In my bed, even when she’s not there.

She says no.
But her eyes say try harder.

So I will.
I’ll break her rules.
Her pride.
Her name.

I’ll make her mine—
not just for a night, or a season.
Forever.

Because I don’t want her love.
I want her obsession.
Her surrender.
Her silence when I tell her she belongs to me.

I’ll wrap her in my jersey and watch her forget who she was before I touched her.

Genres: Enemies To Lovers, Dark, Sports, Dark Romance, College, Hockey

268 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 10, 2026

About the author

-Healing scars one word at a time-

L.B. Martin resides in South Carolina with her husband and two children. When she's not reading or writing, you can find her enjoying a cup of coffee. She majored in English Literature with a minor in British Lit. Passionate about mental health awareness, L.B. shines a light on the topic through her characters, many of whom grapple with mental illness. She also loves writing about dirty-talking bad boys and the curvy women who bring them to their knees.

L.B. Martin aspires not just to tell stories, but to change lives. Her words are a bridge, offering readers a passage from their own struggles to a place of understanding and hope. She believes in the transformative power of literature, the way a good book can make you feel seen, heard, and less alone. With every page, she invites readers to find solace and inspiration, reminding them that even in the darkest times, there is always a glimmer of light.

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Reviews

[Allyson Reagan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was full of conflict and desire. Kinsley was filled with an internal chaos that no one could see behind her carefully maintained control, until West that is. One dare threatened to unravel everything that she’d built of herself, but it turned out to be exactly what she needed to find her peace. This story isn’t heavy on side characters, but I do want to go back and read the first book to learn more about her brother and sister in law. This is the perfect story if you’re looking for something intense and sometimes sweet.

[Ruby-Loves-Romance · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing read! This is a hockey romance with lots of dark drama and mind games. loved West/Kinsley

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wanting You is a good, obsessive romance I couldn't put down!! It starts with a dare and quickly becomes a battle of control, desire, and unraveling emotions.

What you get.....
♡Hockey Romance
♡Enemies to Lovers
♡College Romance
♡TA x Student
♡Stalker
♡Forced Proximity
♡Fake Dating
♡Mental Health Representation
♡Obsession
♡Great Banter
♡Spicy Scenes 🔥 🥵 🔥 🥵

West is relentless from the moment he kisses Kinsley, and his single minded focus on her makes their tension impossible to ignore.

Kinsley’s internal chaos and carefully built walls make her compelling, and watching West push his way into her life sometimes sweetly/manipulatively kept me hooked!

L.B. does a great job at sucking us into her stories and making us love her characters!

If you love possessive heroes, emotional unraveling, and a romance that burns hot and intense, this one delivers!!

[Shawna Hiscox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Five freaking stars!!! I read “Watching You” which is the first book in the “Only Have Eyes For You” series and I couldn’t wait to dive into this one!
This is an emotionally INTENSE romance with vulnerability and guarded hearts. Right from the start, the attraction between West and Kinsley is undeniable. When Kinsley finally lets go, let’s just say the spice level is absolutely delicious.
The emotional depth of trust, control, and surrender, makes the emotional payoff of their journey worthwhile!
“He isn't just a monster I need to escape. He is an abyss I am terrified I might want to fall into.”

[Mia Baxter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wanting you

Wow. Just wow. I am truly speechless after this masterpiece. West and all his commanding energy and his guidance and Kinsley with her fire and resilience. God Iove this book. And I love this author too!

[Jessica Ritzo · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the first chapter I was hooked. There is an undeniable connection that keeps you turning each page with an obsession to see what happens next. I could not put this down even though I had other things that I should have been doing. Do yourself a favor and grab a copy today.

[Kira · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved West and Kingsley. I couldn't put this down! The way West was all about control would turn some people off but I absolutely loved it. Kingsley was great I loved all the chaos with her. This was a 5 star read for me. I loved it. Cant wait to see what's next!

[Dolores Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

L.B. does it again! This book is a beautiful emotional roller-coaster and will be a repeat read for me.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

West knew what he wanted and nothing would stop him. He's the king of campus, captain of the hockey team and his sights are on Kinsley. Kinsley hates jocks, always in the shadow of her football god brother, Kane. One dare changes everything. That kiss was so much more, it made West even more obsessed. Kinsley tries to stay away but West is everywhere, not backing down. He understands the storms brewing inside her and doesn't want to decrease them. He understands her, she just needs to see it.
L.B. knows how to write an obsessed and possessive MMC as well as strong and independent FMCs. The chemistry, banter and spice was so well written.

[AlpacaManda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story held me from the start, the chase, the"villain" but maybe not quite villian, the chaos, the slow break down of the lead character (but in all the right ways, albeit unconventional).... Great story!

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought Kane was intense, but West is beyond crazy. Kinsley just thinks she's winning the game, but West is 10 steps ahead. Loved it!!!

[Earth Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes Yes Yes you have to read this beautiful terrifying magical Valentine's Romance.

This story is about the Hunt, the Capture and the Surrender.

Kinsley is West's beautiful storm. West is Kinsley's tormentor and savior.

I was so into their delicate dance through all their obstacles. I couldn't stop reading until the very last word on the page.

Watching them navigating through their feelings and games. It was absolutely terrifingly magical.

This story is very beautifully written. I'm totally serious this is a must read.

L.B. wrote an amazing, deeply emotional, love story with a super HEA that left my heart full of love and warmth for this amazing couple.

I highly recommend this book. And I am so looking forward to the next book that will come next.

[Suzana · Rating 5 out of 5]

🏒Contemporary romance
🏒Sports Romance
🏒Dark Romance
🏒College Romance
💌Stalker
🏒Forced Proximity
💌Fake Dating
🏒Mental Health Representation
💌Hockey
🏒Enemies to lovers
💌Obsession
🏒TA x Student
🏒Gripping / gritty /raw / dark

Wanting You is the second book in the Only Have Eyes For You series. This second book skillfully explores the intricacies of desire, control, and the life-changing impact of a deep connection. It is a gripping read for anyone who enjoys intense character dynamics and a romance. Wanting You is a nuanced page-turner and an addictive read that keeps the readers engaged throughout.

Right from the start, the tension between Kinsley and West is evident, stemming from their conflicting initial impressions. Kinsley, smart and fiercely independent, has a strong distaste for jocks, considering them to be arrogant and entitled. West Monroe, the charming hockey star, is everything she claims to dislike. However, it is this contrast that sparks the undeniable attraction between them. A dare, a kiss, shatters Kinsley's carefully built walls, drawing her to West despite her initial protest and trying to resist him. West is not simply drawn to Kinsley; he is obsessed. He thinks he sees beyond Kinsley's external defiance, sensing the internal turmoil and passion she so carefully hides. West doesn't want only her affection; he wants her complete submission, which pushes Kinsley to comprehend her own weaknesses and desires. Kinsley is his tempest. The relationship between Kinsley and West is a never-ending push and pull, yet there is a quiet understanding and a unique connection. West's possessiveness, in a way, is a sense of fierce protectiveness, recognition of her worth, and a need to be her constant in the storm.

It is well-written, enjoyable, and character-driven with strong, complex characters and an intense romance. Highly recommended.

[Jaime Cantrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wanting You is book two in the Only Have Eyes For You series. It doesn't ease you in; it grabs you by the throat and dares you to look away.

This book is obsession sharpened to a blade. From the first chapter, it’s clear this isn’t about falling in love gently. It’s about craving, control, and the dangerous space where wanting becomes needing. Kinsley is all sharp edges and resistance, and I loved her for it. She knows exactly what West represents, privilege, power, entitlement and she still can’t stop herself from circling the fire.

West is relentless. Not in a charming, book-boyfriend way, but in a way that’s meant to unsettle you. He doesn’t pretend to want her heart. He wants her to surrender. What makes this story work is that dynamic is never sugarcoated. The tension comes from the fact that Kinsley is constantly fighting herself, her attraction, her fear, her desire to be chosen without being erased.

The push and pull between them is brutal and addictive. Every interaction feels loaded, every “no” complicated, every moment of closeness edged with danger. Mental health is woven into the story in a way that adds weight rather than being used as a convenient plot device, and it deepens the emotional stakes instead of simplifying them.

This is dark romance that knows it’s dark. It doesn’t ask permission, and it doesn’t offer comfort. If you like your stories intense, morally gray, and dripping with tension where obsession masquerades as devotion, Wanting You absolutely delivers, and leaves you aching for what comes next.

As always be mindful of trigger warnings, what I like you may not.

Happy Reading!

[KayBeReading · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kinsley hates jocks and West might be at the top of the list or is he? Kinsley just wants to acknowledged for accomplishments because girl is intelligent (all her parents see are her brother). West is a a freaking genius that also happens to play hockey. These two have an encounter that throws her right in his line of sight. These two are sparing with each without even using words. They are going tit for tat. Kinsley thinks she can win but West seems to always be a few steps ahead. This man wants to be her peace and calm and how is doing that by controlling her own life. Kinsley is slowly unraveling. These two are so intense, their connection is electric. Kinsley tried to fight it and West love the fight she has. He wants to be her peace and she is his storm. West is ready to go to war for his woman, he lets you know she’s mine and you disrespect her and we will have problems. This was a good book, the only thing I wish there was more of was dialogue between the two of them. They were able to connect without words but I wish they would have talked more. This is the second book of the series so we got a check update on the characters from the previous book. I wonder who the third book will be about. I have a guess.

[OooLaLa Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Obsession Hits Different

Besties… the PROLOGUE alone of "Wanting You" had me whispering, “Sleep? What's that?” And yes... I devoured this in one sitting 🤭.

Kinsley swears she hates jocks, and West is the walking, talking reason why. Hockey captain. Arrogant. Untouchable. But this man is the definition of morally grey, OTT O/P/J/P (obsessive/possessive/jealous/protective)… and I Ate. It. Up 😏. West doesn’t just fall... he fixates. The fake dating, forced proximity, enemies-to-lovers tension? Chef’s kiss—no, scratch that... pure obsession fuel. And the EMAILS? I was giggling like I had secrets of my own 🤭.

This is a slow burn, besties… but when it ignites? Downright delicious. You feel West’s obsession in every chapter. It’s manipulative. It’s intense. It’s unhinged perfection 🥵.

If you love stalker vibes, hockey heat, and a hero who wants surrender instead of love… Add. This... Now! 😉

My Ratings: ⭐ 4.5/5 ▪︎ 🥵 3/5

🥀 For my rating scale breakdown, head over to my Goodreads &/or Amazon profile! 🖤

[Alisha Pascual · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kinsley is a challenge, brilliant, and fiery, and West loves it. He is obsessed with Kinsley. From their first encounter with each other, Kinsley thought she was conducting an experiment and proving something to herself when she kissed West, but what she didn’t know was that he already had an eye on her way before she had one on him. And since that kiss there was so much back and forth, push and pull, because Kinsely is such a head strong person that she doesn’t want to lose that control that West is slowly but surely taking. Kinsley is a little complex , but nothing that West can’t handle. He wants to possess and contain that storm that brews beneath Kinsley’s skin. This was a pretty great read. I loved the first book a little more, but this one wasn’t too bad. Loved the obsessed and stalker behavior of West, god so I love those traits in a guy lol. But overall, not a bad read. Just had a little hard time capturing my attention.

[Gina Clabo · Rating 2 out of 5]

To obsessed

I give this 2 1/2 Stars. I'm sorry but West was to controlling and Kinsley was just a weak target. She might have been smart but she was very meek and quiet. West was controlling and just took, I don't think Kinsley spoke hardly during this book, she just let it happen. I'm a strong, stubborn girl and there is no way I would have put up with West crap, and telling her he doesn't love her that it's an obsession instead yeah no. If you are going to stock me, boss me or take from me what's mine you had better have a I'm so in love with you behind it, if not move on...I know there are girls out there that love to be controlled by a man, but the problem with that you lose who you are, just like Kinsley did no matter how she thought it ..She lost herself by multiplication....18 yrs and older.. To all...never lose who you are to anyone girl or boy...

[Jessica Fahey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good quick read! Obsession, mental health, chaos, and banter are all wrapped up in this one. West is obsessed with Kinsley. He just wants to play hockey and be Kinsley’s safe haven. Kinsley can’t stand jocks but can’t seem to run far enough away from West. Their banter and push and pull keep you reading to see how this will end.

I enjoyed the characters and the story. Who doesn’t love an obsessive man that will stop at nothing to get the girl he wants? Kinsley grows so much as a character in this book.

Another great book from this author! Can’t wait for the next one!

[Macey Tissot · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick easy read. College hockey romance. This book covers mental health issues and has all the banter. West is instantly obsessed with Kinsley and wants to be her only. He has immense pressure from his family to be a certain type of person when all he wants to do is play hockey. Kinsley wants nothing to do with West. Will she give in and fall for the guy who is everything she hates? Overall, I really enjoyed reading this book. I would have liked more, maybe an epilogue seeing their future. LB is great at making you want to keep reading her books.

[Charlene Alana Henderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

"He didn’t ask for my heart. He took it with his teeth."


Kinsley and west's story was great, I couldn't put it down, once I started it. Hooked and obsessed is the word. Such a crazy rollercoaster ride with twists and turns. He wants her , to consume her every thought, to wear his jersey. But she refuses, she thinks typical jock. But her body tells a different story. So much happens , it's action packed.

Highly recommend.


"I’ll wrap her in my jersey and watch her forget who she was before I touched her."

[Jazmyne Janai · Rating 4 out of 5]

LB Martin does it again!! This series is so good and I already can’t wait for the next book. This book is all about West and Kinsley. Kinsley HATES hockey players and wants nothing to do with them…. until West wins her over, or really just forces her to see what she really wants. West does not take no for an answer when it comes to her, he knew what he wanted and he got it. She lit the match after her dare and then it’s all over from that point. Honestly I loved West intensity and the way he really did just make sure she was taken care of.

[Melissa Walker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wanting You by L.B. Martin... what starts off as a dare turns in to a chess match.

That characters are amazing. I love Kinsley! Someone who constantly puts one foot in front of the other with her head held high even through her struggles. The there is West who is just borderline crazy... the good kind ;)

For the most part, this book took a hold of me and captured my attention, I wasn't that fond of the ending. I guess I just expected more.

[Jordan Fiest · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wanting You is book two in the Only Have Eyes For You Series.

The intensity between Kinsley and West was off the charts. West can be manipulative at times and he finds her weakness and uses it to get her right where he wants her. Once West set his sights on her there was no escape for Kinsley. I loved how intense West got about Kinsley the deeper they into their relationship together. Great read!

[Liz Ranne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked this! It's Kinsley & West's story & it was awesome! She has a real issue with jocks, but on a dare, goes up & kisses him, the result? She's more affected than she wanted to be & he loved it. He's been more involved in her life than she knows & is very much obsessed with her. He infiltrates all parts of her life & the chemistry between them is undeniable. I loved the story & the spice was fantastic! Recommend this book & author!

[Melissa Lamon · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good book and it really focused on the mental health of Kinsley and how West planned to make her his. He was always a few steps ahead of her, anticipating what she would do next. He wanted to be her calm. She fought him the whole way. They both had similar family struggles and understood each other in ways no one else would. Great book!

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kinsey is a shy strong woman who knows where she’s going in life when her friend dears her to kiss West she takes the dare
West is the ice hockey man who gets everything he wants and now his eyes are set on Kinsley

[Grinning Cat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wanting you by L.B. Martin

West can be sweet, but also manipulative. And it was delicious. It started with a kiss, but turned into something intense that neither he nor Kinsley had bargained for. Kinsley is relatable, and this college romance was very satisfying. Five stars.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Another fab read by LB Martin. I love her dark college romance and this did not disappoint! Please check your triggers as always! ⚠️