3⭐️ - 3🌶 ☆ Stalker romance ☆ Serial killer MMC ☆ Badass FMC ☆ Touch her and die ☆ Mutual obsession
NetGalley ARC review Thanks to Netgalley, Xpresso Book Tours and Rebel Rose for the free copy.
This had a lot of promise, but it didn't deliver. The idea of a vigilante serial killer stalking an assistant district attorney was gold, but the story fell flat for me. There were a lot of declarations about obsession not asking for permission, etc. But it was never actually followed up on, the man literally asked her permission to stalk her.
The spice was 30% fantastic and 70% boring. There is no excitement when the same bedroom scene repeats over and over. The court case story line also fell short. The way it was presented very much felt like a page filler. I was very excited for this, but unfortunately, it probably wasn't for me. Check your triggers.
Favorite quotes:
> No, this woman doesn’t beg. She negotiates, barters with pleasure, and bleeds defiance. I’d give her what she asks for, and then shove past it, just to hear how she moans when she breaks. She’s not built to whimper. She’d swear at me instead, curse my name with shaking thighs and a voice torn raw from holding back.
> I want true obsession, a devotion so deep it scars. Not because I’m fragile or because I’m missing something. Because I’m worth that kind of fire.
> That something dark and molten came alive in me when he whispered obsession like it was a love language. Our love language.
> Tonight is about more than release, more than hunger. It’s about her feeling safe, about letting her trust every inch of me. Not as predator and prey but as strength in flesh and something sacred.
> When we part, her eyes stay on mine, steady and unrepentant. And I’m certain of one thing with brutal clarity. She’s not the woman I protect from darkness . She’s the woman I want walking through it with me.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publishers, for sending me the ARC. I JUST finished this, and will come back to give a full review in a day or two, after I’ve had time to compile thoughts. My initial reaction is that this was a near perfect dark romance 4.75⭐️ 4🌶️
After sleeping on it, I fully agree 🙌🏻🙌🏻 This was GREAT. Nearly perfect. All my favorite parts of other dark romances shoved into one 😍
Stalker ✅ Good vs Evil ✅ Strong, independent FMC ✅ Kink ✅ “Touch her and you die”✅ Obsession ✅ Hot AF ✅
The dialogue was AMAZING. Some of the best non-cringe smut talk I’ve read. The MMC was written absolutely PERFECTLY 👏🏻👏🏻 His talk, his respect for her, his skill, his devotion 🙌🏻🙌🏻 he’s a 10/10 book boyfriend. This was full of feminine rage.
I had a big ick reaction to a pet name used, and I had a hard time getting over it. I try not to yuck anyone’s yum, but it was so distracting. There’s also a random plot twist thrown in that doesn’t go anywhere? And I don’t quite understand its purpose, it seems really unnecessary. But those are my only “complaints”.
✨Here is direct copy/paste from my notes app- possible spoilers✨
⭐️hitman, dual POV- having the POV of the stalker is delicious, girlhood, kink, FEMININE RAGE ⚠️drugging, coercion, stalking, sex trafficking, attempted murder, murders, kink, knife play, cnc,
*Thoughts- very over the top, but fits very well with the unhinged darkness of the book. Very cohesive. The setup for their meeting is SUPERB. This MMC is SO well written omfg. Great pacing/pov balance. All my fave parts of dark romance in one book. Love the big French family vibes.
🎬law abiding citizen- vigilante hitman 👎🏻big ick with “My Wolf” 👎🏻Random friend from past/cartel job?- what was the point of that…?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced readers copy of this book provided by Xpresso book tours in exchange for an honest review.
The bare basics of this story are the FMC and MMC, who definitely do not meet at a local bar, but overhearing a conversation between friends, he decides to be the guy she says she desires. Along the way, there's some danger stemming from her work as an ADA. This danger comes to her, and they navigate through that bit as a couple.
What did I love about this book? Our MMC is a combination of Zade Meadows, Josh from Lights out (if he has Juniors personality), and a sprinkle of Batman. He is unpretentious, mysterious, controlled, and cool af under pressure.
FMC is a badass and does not cower when the scary threatens her. She comes back fiercer. I'm here for a strong woman!
Spice is great and plentiful 😂
As is often NOT the case in these types of books; the plot exists in a space that makes sense and is relevant to the story of the couple. I appreciate this personally.
What did I not like?
The cover states, "Obsession does not come with boundaries." To this, I say: The MMC literally asked permission to stalk the FMC, so I guess there's at least one boundary 😅
Our MMCs' initials are BM, and for me, that was tough to read with a straight face, but I'm immature, so...
The nickname she gave him gave me serious ick. It was hard to get past it, especially when used during spicy time.
Overall, I did really enjoy this read and look forward to more by this author.
It is a curious thing, dear spicy reader, to discover that someone has been paying attention to you long before you ever noticed them.
You Have My Attention by Rebel Rose is a dark stalker romance that leans heavily into tension, obsession, and the uneasy line between fear and fascination.
The story follows Laurette, who believes she’s living a fairly ordinary life, and Bastien, a man who has been watching her far longer than she realizes. What begins as quiet observation slowly reveals something far more intense, as Bastien’s focus on Laurette becomes impossible to ignore. His presence lingers throughout the story, creating a constant sense of unease as Laurette begins to realize just how closely she has captured his attention.
This isn’t my usual genre pick, but I have to admit I was hooked from beginning to end. The dark atmosphere and the tension between Laurette and Bastien kept the pages turning, and for spicy readers who enjoy morally gray characters and intense dynamics, this one definitely delivers. And I must say dear reader… the spice most certainly delivers, adding another layer of heat to an already addictive story.
⚠️ Trigger warnings: This book contains dark themes including stalking, obsessive behavior, manipulation, and other potentially sensitive content.
And as Lady Pagewhisper would quietly note… Sometimes the most dangerous thing one can receive is someone’s complete and unwavering attention. 🖋️
You Have My Attention is a dark obsession romance with an MMC who would burn the world down for the FMC before she even had to ask. If you like obsessive, morally grey men who are very much walking red flags… this definitely delivers that.
I really liked the FMC. She’s smart, passionate, and strong, especially when it comes to standing up for something many women sadly experience in real life. Rebel Rose did a great job making her feel capable and grounded instead of just existing for the romance.
And Bastien… yeah he is unhinged. It’s been a while since I read a stalker romance where the MMC actually felt like a real red flag instead of just “possessive but fine.” The obsession, the stalking, the tension, the spice — all of that was absolutely serving.
That said, this book does cover some very heavy topics, and while the author lists content warnings, I personally struggled with how the 🍇 case was integrated into the story. It didn’t land for me the way I hoped it would.
I also wish we had gotten more relationship development once the stalking part slowed down, and the ending felt a little rushed for my taste.
But overall? It was hot, dark, and entertaining, and I definitely enjoyed reading it.
*dark romance ☑️ *obsessed stalker ☑️ *she craves the obsession instead of letting it scare her ☑️ *he'd kill for her (or let her help) ☑️ *AMAZING SPICE!!! ☑️☑️☑️☑️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ *morally grey MMC ☑️
Loved this book!!! It hit all the feels and I could not put it down!! (Yes, I hid out & then "went to bed" early to binge it!!!) 🥰🥰
I loved the characters, the book was fast paced & a delicious read, a book that will give you a book hangover and leave you craving more while also being pleasantly satisfied. Bastian - he's everything you'd want in a morally grey obsessed stalker... I also love his brother that works with him. Would love to see a book about him!!! Laurette - ugh, her ex!! I cringed as he kept coming back up in the book (although it's a good story arc, won't spoil anything). Love that she got something that she really didn't even know she needed when Bastian came into her life!!
Loved the courtroom picture scene... LOL Well done!! And Bastian - "You're' welcome, babygirl!" Love how her nickname for him is Wolf, which is something that had meaning to him from his childhood. ❤️
HUGE thank you to the author (Rebel Rose), publisher (Xpresso Book Tours) & Netgalley for the ARC read. All opinions are my own.
Okay, I’ve got to admit—You Have My Attention completely pulled me in. I wasn’t sure what I was getting into, but Rebel Rose has a way of making you need to know what happens next, even if it’s a little disturbing (okay, a lot disturbing).
The dark, obsessive dynamic between the stalker and the woman he’s fixated on is intense—and I could not look away. It’s uncomfortable, yes, but in the best way possible. The tension was so thick between them that it practically jumped off the page. I spent most of the book unsure who I should be rooting for, but that's what kept me hooked. There’s something so gripping about watching these characters spiral in their twisted game of cat and mouse.
There were moments where the pacing slowed a little, and I found myself wanting things to speed up, but once the action picked back up, the last stretch was wild. The ending? Insane. Definitely not what I was expecting, and it left me completely shaken.
This one is dark, but I couldn't put it down. It’s messy and complicated, and if you’re into psychological suspense wrapped in a twisted romance, you’ll be just as obsessed as I was. It's a book that’ll stick with you, for better or worse.
Thank you to Booksprout and the Author / Publisher for this eARC.
The Good: THE SPICE. 4/5, loved the consent conversations and the set-ups. I think the anonymity may have been overdone a little, but the reveal is pretty good. The scenes really mirror what the characters need at that time and find their partner in each other. Swings more erotica than romance, but the same undercurrents are there and it works well. Also, love a murderer that isn't linked to the mob (dark mafia is not my fave sub-genre).
The Meh: This was an ARC, so I'm not going to get all into editing, but sometimes it was a little hard to tell who was talking from the structure of the paragraphs. Also, I kind of wish that there wasn't so much recap about things that just happened in prior chapters. Example: MMC writes a 4-sentence letter and it's all there; next chapter, FMC reads it...and it's all there again. Also, the court questioning could have been a little tighter, but honestly, I skimmed it rather than got bothered by it on my way to more spice ;P
The Verdict: Not sure I'll go crazy recommending this to people who don't read smut, but this is a good book generally and worth a read if stalking/obsession is your type of fun!
First chapter, “Peace is for people who don’t want to remember. Revenge is for those who can’t forget.” i love it.
Fourth chapter...she doesnt want to be judged, but who is she judging other woman who choose to have missionary sex with her man? Or even if its a woman or her freakin dog!
Who the fuck is this bitch think she is to call other woman oppressed with her sex life while her own sex life just throw her shit right on her face wihen her so called boyfriend drugged her so he can get his face fucked by other dick?! Moral point on this? Dont be a bitch who judge when you dont like to be judge!
Ok, continue.
A point for how she keep good head on her - assistant DA's- head when facing a stalker, at first.
" This only becomes a game if she’s willing to play." " (Consent) Yours to give and mine to obey.” i love these too.
And since there is consent, the stalking as foreplay, was damn good. Which brings the steamy segs scenes. Those were....i love them!
The ending was, i couldnt ask for better than that.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book was intense from the start. I was not expecting that opening and because of how intense that opening was I was like I don't want to put this book down so it took me less than 24 hours to read it. The book opens you up to a world that you're not expecting in a way. I felt like it was healing to read it. It does touch on some pretty heavy topics so if you have triggers and you know that you have triggers, definitely read the trigger warnings. I like to say the more triggers the better and I really do mean that there has only been a few books because of how heavy and trigger it is that it is so hard for me to get through but I have never put them down. This book is probably an intermediate level. Dark romance. You have the stocking physical and mental abuse, the trauma and then on top of having to live how you're feeling. You also have to live with knowing whether or not you put somebody bad behind bars because she's a DA and she believes in the justice system. But what happens when that Justice system fails you find out by reading this book?
Not telling you about this book I'm SCREAMING it to you. If you love masked men stalkers, he falls first, he falls harder, Morally Gray, secret identity, mask stalker, chase play multiple kinks, touch her and die, You will absolutely love this book She's ADA Who buts away men that wrong women **** them, killing them all the bad things like that, He kills the men that do these things she doesn't know it yet so when the mask comes off and she learns his real name will she still love him?????
Releases March 30th of this year I cannot wait to add this to my shelf this book was so amazing thank you so much for @netgalley for letting me review the ARC for this and thank you so much to Rebel Rose for approving my request of this ARC I look forward to more books from you wonderful job Please write more books in this world.
“You Have My Attention” certainly had my full attention!
Since the beginning and ramping up its pace, the story grips you and doesn’t let go.
The FMC is one of the best I’ve read yet, courageous, determined, and deserving every good thing coming (pun intended 😜).
Our MMC is now one of my top dark contemporary romance book boyfriends. So obsessed, so morally grey and defensive of his object of obsession all at the same time as he’s so respectful of limits and consent, just... Chef’s kiss!
If you’re craving a dark, obsession filled, morally grey, masked stalker romance, with great spice and kinks, plus a hero of an FMC, this will be your treat!
I am very grateful to NetGalley, Xpresso Book Tours and especially to the author Rebel Rose for the free ARC copy, and I’m very enthusiastically leaving my review!
You have my attention is a DARK romance focused on obsession with an MMC who would burn the world down for the FMC before she’d even breathed the words.
Rebel Rose has captured the Strong FMC character with an intelligent and passionate character who stands on the right side of a battle sadly many women have faced. Our MMC, dark, broody and brilliant.
This book covers topics and scenarios that are difficult, it’s clearly stated and listed, but they are portrayed in ways that made them seem anything but cliche. Rose demonstrates an ability to talk about real world problems and still be respectful to those who may have experienced it.
PS…. The smut was SMUTTING. The tropes were TROPING and the kinks were KINKING
This book completely owned my attention from the first page. All-consuming, dark stalker romance that refuses to let go.
Recommendation: do not start this if you have responsibilities… because they will absolutely be ignored. I went in expecting one thing and came out with something entirely different, and somehow even better.
Set against the atmospheric backdrop of New Orleans, the story feels gritty, intense, and unapologetically unfiltered. It’s dark, addictive, and the kind of story that creeps under your skin until you realize you’re fully hooked.
Six stars. Five chili peppers. 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Rebel Rose, you have me hook, line, and sunk. I’m on your hook… and honestly? I never want off.
Bastien is a man on a mission especially when he is obsessed with a woman. After over hearing the FMC talk about how she wanted a man who was obsessed with her, she had no idea her wish was about to be granted. My favorite part was when Bastien gave her a necklace with his initial engraved on the back. Nobody but her would know who she belonged to 😏
The FMC is an attorney and deals with some crazy stuff from her ex until she finally breaks things off. The FMC's father is also scum. It does depict the real world however, where the rich get away with murder.
I liked the story overall, but I felt like it was missing something. It was hard to get into at times as it didn't seem like a whole lot was happening. Thank you to Netgalley for an ARC of this book.
Thank you to NetGalley, Xpressi Book Tours and Rebel Rose for sharing this ARC with me, in exchange for my honest review.
You Have My Attention is nothing short of phenomenal. The MMC, Bastian, is everything y'all could want in an unhinged stalker. I devoured this book in just a few hours. Bastian and Laurette's relationship and chemistry is excellent. The character development and world building is perfect.
Rebel Rose covers some hard and tough topics in this book, so please CHECK THE TRIGGER WARNINGS before starting the first chapter.
I truly recommend that y'all get y'alls hands on this book on March 20, 2026. Trust me y'all won't regret it.
This book was such a surprise for me. I am not a dark romance reader. Decided to give this one a try after reading the blurb. I am so happy that i did. This book was so good. I had a hard time putting it down. It was one of those, just one more chapter kind of things. Bastien and Laurette's story was just so captivating. There wasn't one chapter that didn't have my attention. And the ending! Oh my gosh, the ending. I never saw that coming at all! I never wanted this book to end! Rebel Rose now has hooked a new to her reader. Thank you for writing this fantastic book! I look forward to many more amazing books from her!
You Have My Attention is a dark obsession stalker romance. Bastien is unhinged in the most delicious ways and is definitely a walking red flag, but it works so well for him and the story. He would do anything for Laurette. Our FMC Laurette an ADA that is very strong and passionate about her work and is just as obsessive as Bastien. Their relationship is unhinged but works so well for them. This book had everything you want in a stalker romance. The pacing was a little slow in the first half of the book, but the second half picked up. Overall, I think this was a fantastic book and would recommend it.
It’s been a hot minute since I’ve read a dark stalker romance where the mmc was actually an unhinged red-flag. And Bastien was certainly that.
The spice and stalker aspect was absolutely serving. I loved everything about that. But I hated the way they integrated the 🍇 case. I felt like it wasn’t done carefully. And the ending wasn’t enough to satisfy me. And I wish there had been more relationship building once the stalker part was over.
But this was hot and I enjoyed it.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Very grateful for the ARC that was provided by the publisher via Netgalley 🙌🏽
Thank you to NetGalley, Rebel Rose, and Xpressi Book Tours for the ARC of this book.
This book is a dark romance that draws you in from the very beginning. Is the MMC unhinged? Yes. Is he a stalker? Yes. Does he give off touch her and die energy? Yes. Does he eventually win you over and get you to root for him? Also yes. This book has a strong FMC that puts everything on the line to do the right thing, no matter the cost. These two make quite the pair and the journey this book takes you on is full of tension and spice, with an ending worth waiting for.
You Have My Attention is only my second dark romance read, but it had me hooked and wanting to read anything by this author! When I think of dark romance, You Have My Attention was perfect! It sucks you in from the very beginning and never lets up. The main characters are very interesting! The side plots, the romance, and everything were so perfectly done. Whether you're a fan of dark romance or this is your first step into it, stepping into it with this book will keep you wanting more. You really can't go wrong with this one!
The story was good and kept me engaged I wanted to know what was happening however I couldn't fall into the story like I normally can I was having issues with the writing style I found it very all over the place with alot of description and not alot of story however the overall plot was good so I would recommend you give the book a go.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
OK, so I actually loved this book. It was a little predictable at times but also super hot and steamy and I just loved the dynamic that the main male character in the main female character had I loved the D/S dynamic of everything and all in all, I would definitely recommend This book. I’m so happy I got chosen to be an arc reader for this.
4.5 stars. This is a dark and delicious stalker romance. Strong FMC and MMC, great story line and very, very spicy. I was hooked from beginning to end. Very addictive. And the cover is absolutely gorgeous!
This book was 🥵 Holy crap. I devoured this book in a day or 2. Ate. It. Up. Bastien Sir 🥵 I will gladly be your next victim 🤣 I loved that there was more to this story than just them. He is the wolf and she is the prey and he'll do anything to protect her. Definitely recommend!
A fun read with an interesting storyline, spice and romance. The FMC was strong and the MMC was protective and mysterious. Very entertaining and well written. I'm looking forward to reading more of the author's books.