Dear Stalker

by Mayra Statham, Julia Goda (Editor), Cormar Covers (Illustrator)

Cursed in love, I thought I had to watch the woman I love drift through life without me.

One slow dance in a dark hole-in-the-wall biker bar seals the deal for me. I can’t keep my distance. Hiding in the shadows and watching her any way I can isn’t enough. Not when I need her more than I need to breathe.

Then she starts to leave me notes, giving me more of herself than I thought possible, and I know I have to claim what’s mine.

They say the Hart men aren’t meant to find their forever, but curses be damned.

Dear Reader,

This Valentine’s Day eight of your favorite instalove authors have something special just for you!

Our secret admirers are done pining and yearning. They’re more than ready to spring into action to be able to call their valentine mine. Pushed to the edge, these book boyfriends have been craving their women for too long and will do anything to claim them. From sweet nothings, whispered spicy dirty talk or sexy love notes, there is nothing they won't do to get their women.

Get ready for all the happily ever afters and swoon worthy moments that will guarantee to make your heart pitter patter with joy.

104 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 11, 2026

Reviews

[Serena Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

’Quería bailar lento con ella todas las noches del resto de mi vida si me dejaba’



•Mi opinión puede contener Spoilers.
•Esta destinada a ser un descargo personal no para que alguien más lea pero si lo haces y te ofende, me disculpo porque sé lo que es que te guste un libro y otros lo critiquen.



Dear Stalker de Mayra Statham

Argumento:

Maldito por el amor, pensé que tenía que ver a la mujer que amo vagar por la vida sin mí.

Un baile lento en un oscuro bar de moteros me lo quita todo. No puedo mantener las distancias. Esconderme en las sombras y observarla como pueda no es suficiente. No cuando la necesito más de lo que necesito respirar.

Entonces empieza a dejarme notas, dándome más de sí misma de lo que creía posible, y sé que debo reclamar lo que es mío.

Dicen que los Hart no están destinados a encontrar su eternidad, pero al diablo con las maldiciones.


Mi humilde opinión:

Romance con atracción instantánea, héroe posesivo-stalker, él cae primero, vibras de San Valentín, pueblo pequeño.

Los hombres Hart tienen una maldición: son desafortunados en el amor. Por eso cuando Austin conoce a Liz y se enamora a primera vista se mantiene alejado de ella. O eso intenta, porque por mas que Liz parezca no querer nada con él, comienza a seguirla a todas partes. No puede evitarlo, cuando ella sale a correr, cuando camina por el pueblo, cuando regresa a casa, él esta allí detrás de ella, siguiéndola. Y cuando eso no es suficiente entra a su casa para verla dormir. Esta mal, lo sabe, pero no puede evitar mantenerse lejos. Ella despertó el hombre sobreprotector y posesivo en él. Y cuando se entera de que ella podría tener una cita de San Valentín, sabe que no puede perder el tiempo quedándose en las sombras, debe actuar antes de que pierda el amor de su vida, se cansó de que una maldición tenga poder sobre él.

Liz sabe que Austin la sigue a todas partes, el hombre con quien bailó toda la noche, quien le dio un numero al que no se atreve a llamar porque sabe que su crush de la secundaria es un mujeriego.
Ahora se ha convertido en su acosador y secretamente le gusta. Cuando Austin le pide una cita confesando que supo que ella era la indicada la primera vez que la siguió a casa para asegurarse que llegara a salvo ya no puede no aceptar arriesgarse con él.

Creí que esta iba a ser una historia con el acosador obsesivo de siempre pero me sorprendió el giro distinto con un acosador dulce, no sé como llamarlo de otra manera. Me encantaba Austin y su obsesión por Elizabeth. La forma en que se empezó a dar cuenta de que la perdería si no hacia algo para convencerla de que realmente la amaba. El único punto en contra de este héroe es cuando hacia referencia a la forma en que Liz estaba vestida, celoso de quien pusiera los ojos en ella, y bien por ella por ponerlo cada vez en su lugar. Liz tenia carácter y me gustaba que hiciera trabajar a Austin para conquistarla.

Me gustaba el diario de Elizabeth con las notas que escribía para Austin y que él leía cuando entraba en su casa. Fue lindo que siguieran enviándose notas de amor y regalos sexys.

En cuanto a la pareja me gustaba su química y bromas. A pesar de ser una libro corto, la autora logro convencerme de este amor a primera vista, les creí que se estaban enamorando poco a poco en cada capitulo.

Mi única queja es que me dejo con ganas mas de Austin y Liz, el epilogo no me conformó tanto.

[Rainbowlovesbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yay!!!! 5 stars no notes.

In all seriousness I really enjoyed Dear, Stalker. It's part of the Naughty Notes series by multiple authors and it just ticks all the boxes I want right now in my instalove reads.

Austin feels he doesn't deserve love, but one look at Elizabeth has him changing his mind slowly. Alot of the story is a when will they get together as Austin is holding back from committing, but he's always around following (stalking) Elizabeth, and pushing boundaries to be closer to her.
I gobbled this up and loved every minute of it.

If you enioy
❤️ Dual POV
❤️ Steamy Scenes (but not till the very end)
❤️ Interlinking Characters
❤️ Instalove
❤️ Stalker Vibe (but she's fully aware of it)
❤️ No Cheating
❤️ No OW Drama
❤️ Letters To Her Stalker (in her journal)
❤️ Strong and Smart FMC
❤️ Obsessed and Protective MMC
❤️ Small Town Romance
❤️ 5 Star Read
❤️ HEAs

Brilliant read from Mayra, I enjoyed every minute of being back in Moonlit Pines and Austin and Elizabeth didn't disappoint.

[Paige · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5⭐️
I love a good stalker book and this one had the small town charm mixed with the dark and steamy stalker edge. Both Austin and Elizabeth were lonely and scared to get close to anyone, but they were perfect for each other. Austin kind of fell into the stalking thing and then it turned a bit darker/steamier in the best way. The evolution of it was smooth and these two were like matches to a flame! I was a bit confused on epilogue with how it was written, I wasn’t sure if it was him or her talking in the letter and some of it didn’t seem like a letter? A few editing errors as well but nothing that took me out of the story. No cheating or OM/OW drama, trigger warnings maybe? Has some darker tropes to it, dual POV, HEA and an epilogue a few years in the future. Hoping we get Brett’s book at some point, he’s full of good wisdom so would love to see him use it, or not, in his own story!

[Colinda Trienekens · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Dear, Stalker!

It’s part of the Naughty Notes series by multiple authors, and it definitely delivers if you’re in the mood for a quick, steamy instalove romance with a slightly obsessive hero.

Austin is convinced he doesn’t deserve love, but from the moment Elizabeth catches his attention, you can feel the shift happening. A big part of the story is the “when will he finally give in?” tension, since he’s constantly holding himself back from fully committing. At the same time, he’s always around—watching, lingering, pushing boundaries to be closer to her. The stalker vibe is strong, but she’s fully aware of it, which gives their dynamic an interesting twist.

It was a fun, addictive romance that I flew through and would recommend to fans of possessive heroes and small-town vibes.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so good. I loved Austin. I loved that he didn't let fear hold him back. He knew Elizabeth was his soulmate and he couldn't let her go. He wanted to be close, but wasn't ready. The curse held him back. Curses may not be real but we can still give them power over us. I was so happy when he finally decided he wasn't going to lose the woman made for him. Elizabeth was awesome too. She didn't let Austin get away with any. She secretly loved his obsession with her. But she was leery at first. He was a well known player in their small town. But this is why I love romance books. You cannot stop true love. I loved these two together. Their chemistry, banter, everything.

I received a complimentary copy and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.

[See Julia Read · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dear Stalker by Mayra Statham

Series: Naughty Notes

Tropes: Small town romance, instalove, mild stalker romance

Heat: 4/5

POV: Dual, 1st person

Main Characters: Elizabeth, a traveling nurse who is trying to learn to stay in one place. She’s being lightly stalked by Austin, a brewery owner and cursed in love playboy.

Favorite Moment: When he is stalking her and overhears her saying she is moving and he finally goes to her.

Favorite Quote: “The only woman I’m ever going to carry is you, - And maybe our daughter, if we have one.” - Austin

Overall Vibe: Hallmark if they made movies about stalkers

Rating: 4/5

Who would love this: People who want to try stalker romances but want to just dip their toe in the pool.

[Paola ☆ · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75💫
Buenooo

Pero si no es otro libro perfecto de Mayra?
Me encanta como ésta mujer escribe a los stalkers. AMO sus hombres obsesivos y románticos. Gran plus que en ésta ocasión sea pelirrojo ufff 🤌🏽 se agradece

Mi único pero, por el que no le doy 4-5 estrellas es porque me hubiera gustado ver más de la persecución en escenas y no tanto relatos.

Mayra, no temas hacer un libro largo sobre stalkers porque yo siempre te voy a leer 💘

Da muchas vibras de su serie de jugadores stalkers (la cual es mi obsesión).

Fuera de eso, lo disfruté bastante.
Lo volvería a leer y lo recomiendo.
Gracias por la lectura!

[Melissa Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is part of a multi author series called Naughty Notes. Austin is a playboy running from love due to a family curse on the men in his family. Elizabeth "Liz' is a traveling nurse and not looking to be another notch on Austin's bed. When Austin is in he is all in including stalking. Liz knows about some of the stalking so she writes her stalker notes in her journal. In real life Austin would be a red flag but in a book he's a dream book boyfriend. I loved the dynamics between Austin and Liz. Enjoyable read.

[Nicole M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alright, so we are going with sweet stalker vibes on this one. It took me a minute to wrap my head around how I felt about that concept, because it was a new one for me, but in the end, I was a fan. Austin was obsessive in all of the best ways and Elizabeth has down for it all. And while this is only a novella, the burn is slow, but anticipation is high.

[K · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was such a different take on the stalker perspective. Instead of the usual dark and obsessive vibe, this was more of a “sweet” stalker type, which I honestly wasn’t expecting. It’s technically a novella, but somehow it managed to feel like both insta-love and a slow burn at the same time. I don’t know how it pulled that off, but it did.

[Lynne Garlick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic!

I feel I have been waiting for Austin Hart’s story for awhile. The eternal batchelor who believes he is cursed and will never have true love.
And then Elizabeth walks into the bar he is drinking in, full of fire, sass and attitude! I absolutely loved her, she literally spun him in his head!
What a fantastic, quick, hot read full of the usual feels from this author!!

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

So, what do you think?

Could there be such a thing as a "sweet" stalker?

Well, you be the judge after you meet Austin!

Is he a player that won't be a blip on Elizabeth's radar!?!
Is the curse real?
Will it stop Austin from "really" going after what he wants?

Wonderful seasonal novella!

[Lilian · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5/5⭐️
The Hart curse is once again irrevocably broken. This time it’s Austin’s turn and wow…he falls damn hard.

While Liz resists with all her might, her walls are no match against the obsession and perseverance of her stalker, Austin! This was a quick and amazing read and I loved the important reminder of how precious time is.

[Day · Rating 4 out of 5]

These two have a quick and easy to read romance. Elizabeth and Austin are adorable together. I liked how he would follow her around and wouldn't hide as well as he thought. Elizabeth knew that he was always around following her and she liked it. The man just needed a small push to finally make a move. The story was good and mildly steamy. I liked it!

[Fran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun stalker read

Austin Hart thinks there’s a curse on his family that the men can’t have love. Until he sees Elizabeth. Instalove for him but is he too cowardly to follow thru even tho he wants too. Loved this fast paced sweet with a bit of steam stalker read. Great story well written and fun to read.

[Terra Oenning · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved it

Omg this book is absolutely fantastic and will definitely have you hooked from the beginning until the end. I absolutely loved how it was a cat n mouse chase aka stalker but dang it's such a wonderful story.