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Murphy Enterprises #1
My Obsession
This second edition includes minor revisions to improve clarity in scenes involving sensitive subject matter. The wording has been refined to ensure the intended context is clearly conveyed to readers.
What happens when a billionaire psychopath sets his eyes on a down-on-his-luck nobody?
Xavier: I’m just trying to survive as best as I can. I can’t trust anyone other than my best friend Jess. I’ve lost my job, my mother hates me, and my boyfriend cheated on me. They say bad things come in threes, right? When Jess drags me to a club I have no business being in, I thought I could forget about everything just for a little while. I am saved from a monster by the man of my dreams. But I soon find out that he is a powerful, possessive man. I don’t know if I will be able to survive his obsession with me.
Declan: I see him. I want him. No one else can have him. I will do what I need to do to keep him safe. I’m not a hero. My family takes out those who deserve it. He may think he has a choice, but he doesn’t. He is mine, and I keep what belongs to me. He is My Obsession.
My Obsession is a dark M/M romance featuring an obsessive, morally gray love interest, possessive themes, and intense emotional dependency. Reader discretion advised.
What happens when a billionaire psychopath sets his eyes on a down-on-his-luck nobody?
Xavier: I’m just trying to survive as best as I can. I can’t trust anyone other than my best friend Jess. I’ve lost my job, my mother hates me, and my boyfriend cheated on me. They say bad things come in threes, right? When Jess drags me to a club I have no business being in, I thought I could forget about everything just for a little while. I am saved from a monster by the man of my dreams. But I soon find out that he is a powerful, possessive man. I don’t know if I will be able to survive his obsession with me.
Declan: I see him. I want him. No one else can have him. I will do what I need to do to keep him safe. I’m not a hero. My family takes out those who deserve it. He may think he has a choice, but he doesn’t. He is mine, and I keep what belongs to me. He is My Obsession.
My Obsession is a dark M/M romance featuring an obsessive, morally gray love interest, possessive themes, and intense emotional dependency. Reader discretion advised.
352 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 29, 2026
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April 13, 2026
Tropes: instalove, hurt/comfort
Feels: 1/5
Steam*: 1.5/5
Kinks: toys, dominance/submission, choking
Angst: medium
HEA: HEA
Pairing: MM
Triggers/potential icks/content warnings/representation: violence, murder, past death of parent and sibling because of a drunk driver, manipulative and abusive parent, abandonment by parent in past, psychopath MMC, kidnapping, sexual assault, homophobia
Cheating between MCs: No
Any cheating: No. Xavier has a cheating ex though
Other person drama: once they meet, neither is interested in anyone else. There are small references to ex hookups and exes.
2.5 stars
I'm going to start off by saying, if you want to read instalove and 1 MMC being a murderer done well, go read The Hazard and the Hitman. Don't bother with this book. I gave that one five stars, and this one I'm being generous by giving 2.5.
Declan is 26. He is from a very wealthy family, where the men are psychopaths of varying degrees. They aren't good with emotions and social cues, and they crave violence. His aunt has tried to steer them to use those negative urges in productive ways, by having her nephews and sons take out the trash, killing the perpetrators of violence against women and children that she comes across in her charity work. One night at a club, Declan catches sight of Xavier dancing. And he decides that he wants him. That he is his. He previously identified as straight, he'd never been with a man before, and Declan was all in for Xavier, with them only having shared a couple words. It was the worst kind of what I'm going to call "instamine" as opposed to instalove.
Xavier is 24 and gay. He has had a rough life. His father and sister died when he was 17. They were in a car, and they were struck by a drunk driver. Xavier was driving and he survived, but his mother never really loved him, she always wanted a girl, and she blamed him for their deaths and held it over him ever since. She's been guilting him into providing for her ever since. Xavier worked hard to get a good job, but his homophobic boss just fired him and he's broke. As soon as he finds out that the guy paying him attention is wealthy and powerful, Xavier wants to peace out because he's afraid of pissing him off and getting blacklisted by him. But Declan won't take no for an answer and he manipulates his way close to Xavier, and Xavier is attracted so he gives in. They are starting to get close, though it's still very superficial, and then Xavier gets kidnapped.
I was willing to give this book a chance, it didn't start off on the best of foots, but I was giving it time to grow on me. To have the characters get to a good place. And then the last 15% of the book happened and I was honestly offended by this book. I feel like the author needed a sensitivity reader with regards to the sexual assault themes. I will go into all my reasons that I didn't like it below.
Things I didn't like, in chronological order:
- An hour after meeting Xavier, Declan says that no one has ever held his attention this long. It's only been like an hour. No one has held your attention for an hour before?! Way to look like an a******.
- Page 42 - Declan sounds insane. I really don't like this take on instalove. It's one thing to be attracted to a person at first sight, and protective of them... interested. But he's hardly exchanged more than a few words with this guy, and he's already ready to basically marry him, be life partners with him. I really want to see my characters actually fall in love with who that person is as a person. And he doesn't even know who Xavier is as a person yet.
- I don't like how the author tells one chapter from one character's perspective, and then shows the next character's perspective for the same events and time period. It's repetitive to reset the day and sometimes there's duplication of conversations. It would flow better if the time frame was continuous. The author doesn't have to repeat the events from both characters' povs to tell the story!
- 52% mark - I don't like when a character makes promises they shouldn't be making yet. He's promising Xavier that he's never going to let him go, yet they hardly actually know each other as people and Declan has never even had sex with a man. Is he going to want this forever? I don't believe him yet
- 52% mark - Declan says that he has never cared about whether his partner climaxed before. A selfish lover is not a flex! Not attractive in an MMC.
- page 162 - Xavier's acceptance of who Declan is comes off as too easy and trite
- The problem with a psychopath, is that they aren't very likeable when they are cold. And the cold and dispassionate way that they talk makes it seem like they feel less than they actually do towards their love interest. That's what I'm getting from Declan, he's inconsiderate and very unlikable.
- One of the characters jokes about whether Declan let's Xavier go to the bathroom on his own. But I don't know if the author realizes the plot problem she created - Declan bugged Xavier's phone and watch, so that he can listen in on everything Xavier does. So yeah, Declan would hear when Xavier is taking a piss or a s***. Give a boy some space!
- Page 221 - Just a page or two ago, Xavier was appalled at the idea of murder, and he wanted to leave Declan. And now he is encouraging Declan to go out and murder the three guys, to be his weapon, so that they can start their lives together. It's inconsistent and it's trite.
- The author doesn't confirm whether or not Xavier was raped. I know he wasn't held captive that long, but those sick fucks were fighting over who got to f*** him first, and it seems unlikely that they wouldn't have, they had him naked right away. It seems insensitive and poor story writing for Declan to so quickly be telling Xavier after he woke up from a three-day medical coma that he's going to f*** him. You don't treat someone who went through this trauma of kidnapping, severe assault, and potentially rape so insensitively. And the author just skips to the epilogue right after this, without any trauma recovery. I don't like how the reveal about Declan's family murdering people took over Xavier's recovery from his trauma. And that they jumped over his recovery straight to an epilogue where everything is fine. I think the author really needed a sensitivity reader, because this was not how you should be writing a sexual assault theme.
- Page 243 - Why was it necessary to have Declan and Xavier run into Xavier's ex from years ago now? Just to show off that Xavier has succeeded? It's unnecessary, Xavier has much bigger things to deal with than to revisit a relationship/conflict that ended years ago just for the sake of it, there are so much more important things that could have been elaborated on in this moment, like Xavier's mental well-being and physical recovery, and developing the intimacy of the relationship between Declan and Xavier.
Some notable moments:
"“Let’s go back to the living room. Ronan is stopping by with the rest.” “Ronan? Your other cousin? The rest of what?” He asks as I take his hand and lead him back to the living room. Before I can explain, I find Ronan leaning against the arm of the sofa, scrolling on his phone. “How long have you been here?” “Long enough to know about the sex toys.” “Fucking kill me now!” Xavier plops down hard on the sofa and drapes his arm across his eyes."
"He wraps me in his arms and teases me about petting him instead of my shirt. I have a funny feeling in my gut that’s popped up a couple of times before, but I can’t even explain it to myself. It hits me when he kisses my forehead. Home. He feels like home. I’m so fucked."
*FYI about steam: I rate steam based on a combination of quality & quantity. I note kink separate from steam because I don't want to underrate steamy reads that don't have much kink.
**Note about spoilers: I like to comment on the plot of a book in reviews, so I almost always mark my reviews as containing spoilers. But I try to avoid spoiling the big dramatic moments! As a reader, I personally like to know what I'm getting into before I read a book so I know more about the content and if it's to my taste/mood, so I try to give that information in my reviews for myself when I'm considering rereading and also for other readers.
Feels: 1/5
Steam*: 1.5/5
Kinks: toys, dominance/submission, choking
Angst: medium
HEA: HEA
Pairing: MM
Triggers/potential icks/content warnings/representation: violence, murder, past death of parent and sibling because of a drunk driver, manipulative and abusive parent, abandonment by parent in past, psychopath MMC, kidnapping, sexual assault, homophobia
Cheating between MCs: No
Any cheating: No. Xavier has a cheating ex though
Other person drama: once they meet, neither is interested in anyone else. There are small references to ex hookups and exes.
2.5 stars
I'm going to start off by saying, if you want to read instalove and 1 MMC being a murderer done well, go read The Hazard and the Hitman. Don't bother with this book. I gave that one five stars, and this one I'm being generous by giving 2.5.
Declan is 26. He is from a very wealthy family, where the men are psychopaths of varying degrees. They aren't good with emotions and social cues, and they crave violence. His aunt has tried to steer them to use those negative urges in productive ways, by having her nephews and sons take out the trash, killing the perpetrators of violence against women and children that she comes across in her charity work. One night at a club, Declan catches sight of Xavier dancing. And he decides that he wants him. That he is his. He previously identified as straight, he'd never been with a man before, and Declan was all in for Xavier, with them only having shared a couple words. It was the worst kind of what I'm going to call "instamine" as opposed to instalove.
Xavier is 24 and gay. He has had a rough life. His father and sister died when he was 17. They were in a car, and they were struck by a drunk driver. Xavier was driving and he survived, but his mother never really loved him, she always wanted a girl, and she blamed him for their deaths and held it over him ever since. She's been guilting him into providing for her ever since. Xavier worked hard to get a good job, but his homophobic boss just fired him and he's broke. As soon as he finds out that the guy paying him attention is wealthy and powerful, Xavier wants to peace out because he's afraid of pissing him off and getting blacklisted by him. But Declan won't take no for an answer and he manipulates his way close to Xavier, and Xavier is attracted so he gives in. They are starting to get close, though it's still very superficial, and then Xavier gets kidnapped.
I was willing to give this book a chance, it didn't start off on the best of foots, but I was giving it time to grow on me. To have the characters get to a good place. And then the last 15% of the book happened and I was honestly offended by this book. I feel like the author needed a sensitivity reader with regards to the sexual assault themes. I will go into all my reasons that I didn't like it below.
Things I didn't like, in chronological order:
- An hour after meeting Xavier, Declan says that no one has ever held his attention this long. It's only been like an hour. No one has held your attention for an hour before?! Way to look like an a******.
- Page 42 - Declan sounds insane. I really don't like this take on instalove. It's one thing to be attracted to a person at first sight, and protective of them... interested. But he's hardly exchanged more than a few words with this guy, and he's already ready to basically marry him, be life partners with him. I really want to see my characters actually fall in love with who that person is as a person. And he doesn't even know who Xavier is as a person yet.
- I don't like how the author tells one chapter from one character's perspective, and then shows the next character's perspective for the same events and time period. It's repetitive to reset the day and sometimes there's duplication of conversations. It would flow better if the time frame was continuous. The author doesn't have to repeat the events from both characters' povs to tell the story!
- 52% mark - I don't like when a character makes promises they shouldn't be making yet. He's promising Xavier that he's never going to let him go, yet they hardly actually know each other as people and Declan has never even had sex with a man. Is he going to want this forever? I don't believe him yet
- 52% mark - Declan says that he has never cared about whether his partner climaxed before. A selfish lover is not a flex! Not attractive in an MMC.
- page 162 - Xavier's acceptance of who Declan is comes off as too easy and trite
- The problem with a psychopath, is that they aren't very likeable when they are cold. And the cold and dispassionate way that they talk makes it seem like they feel less than they actually do towards their love interest. That's what I'm getting from Declan, he's inconsiderate and very unlikable.
- One of the characters jokes about whether Declan let's Xavier go to the bathroom on his own. But I don't know if the author realizes the plot problem she created - Declan bugged Xavier's phone and watch, so that he can listen in on everything Xavier does. So yeah, Declan would hear when Xavier is taking a piss or a s***. Give a boy some space!
- Page 221 - Just a page or two ago, Xavier was appalled at the idea of murder, and he wanted to leave Declan. And now he is encouraging Declan to go out and murder the three guys, to be his weapon, so that they can start their lives together. It's inconsistent and it's trite.
- The author doesn't confirm whether or not Xavier was raped. I know he wasn't held captive that long, but those sick fucks were fighting over who got to f*** him first, and it seems unlikely that they wouldn't have, they had him naked right away. It seems insensitive and poor story writing for Declan to so quickly be telling Xavier after he woke up from a three-day medical coma that he's going to f*** him. You don't treat someone who went through this trauma of kidnapping, severe assault, and potentially rape so insensitively. And the author just skips to the epilogue right after this, without any trauma recovery. I don't like how the reveal about Declan's family murdering people took over Xavier's recovery from his trauma. And that they jumped over his recovery straight to an epilogue where everything is fine. I think the author really needed a sensitivity reader, because this was not how you should be writing a sexual assault theme.
- Page 243 - Why was it necessary to have Declan and Xavier run into Xavier's ex from years ago now? Just to show off that Xavier has succeeded? It's unnecessary, Xavier has much bigger things to deal with than to revisit a relationship/conflict that ended years ago just for the sake of it, there are so much more important things that could have been elaborated on in this moment, like Xavier's mental well-being and physical recovery, and developing the intimacy of the relationship between Declan and Xavier.
Some notable moments:
"“Let’s go back to the living room. Ronan is stopping by with the rest.” “Ronan? Your other cousin? The rest of what?” He asks as I take his hand and lead him back to the living room. Before I can explain, I find Ronan leaning against the arm of the sofa, scrolling on his phone. “How long have you been here?” “Long enough to know about the sex toys.” “Fucking kill me now!” Xavier plops down hard on the sofa and drapes his arm across his eyes."
"He wraps me in his arms and teases me about petting him instead of my shirt. I have a funny feeling in my gut that’s popped up a couple of times before, but I can’t even explain it to myself. It hits me when he kisses my forehead. Home. He feels like home. I’m so fucked."
*FYI about steam: I rate steam based on a combination of quality & quantity. I note kink separate from steam because I don't want to underrate steamy reads that don't have much kink.
**Note about spoilers: I like to comment on the plot of a book in reviews, so I almost always mark my reviews as containing spoilers. But I try to avoid spoiling the big dramatic moments! As a reader, I personally like to know what I'm getting into before I read a book so I know more about the content and if it's to my taste/mood, so I try to give that information in my reviews for myself when I'm considering rereading and also for other readers.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 1, 2026
Psychopath & Cinnamon Roll
Probably my favorite trope...Billionaire Psychopath × Cinnamon Roll. I eat it up. This is a debut MM novel that I was lucky enough to receive as an ARC and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to more books in this series since there is a family of psychopaths all needing their own HEA's. You can expect a possessive, growly MMC in Declan who definitely struggles masking his psychopath tendencies but can be soft with Xavier, who is a financially struggling but fiercely independent sweetheart. Once Declan sets his sights on Xavier that's it, he wants to keep him, stalk him...all the things even though Xavier tries to resist. I gave this book 5-stars and cannot wait for the next book.
Probably my favorite trope...Billionaire Psychopath × Cinnamon Roll. I eat it up. This is a debut MM novel that I was lucky enough to receive as an ARC and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to more books in this series since there is a family of psychopaths all needing their own HEA's. You can expect a possessive, growly MMC in Declan who definitely struggles masking his psychopath tendencies but can be soft with Xavier, who is a financially struggling but fiercely independent sweetheart. Once Declan sets his sights on Xavier that's it, he wants to keep him, stalk him...all the things even though Xavier tries to resist. I gave this book 5-stars and cannot wait for the next book.
March 31, 2026
I received an ARC copy from the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Okay so a billionaire psychopath sees a guy at his club and just decides — that one. Mine. No questions asked. And honestly?? I get you, Declan. I get you.
Xavier is having the worst streak of bad luck imaginable — just lost his job, broke, barely surviving — and then he crosses paths with Declan Murphy, who is not only insanely rich and powerful but also part of an Irish crime family that basically owns the city. Declan sees him once and that's it. Xavier is his. End of discussion.
And that's where the wild ride begins.
Declan is controlling, possessive, dangerous and morally grey to the absolute extreme — and I should have been scared for Xavier but instead I was cheering Declan on the entire time?? What is wrong with me.
Xavier slowly going from terrified to completely falling for this unhinged, beautiful, dangerous man had me so invested I forgot to breathe at some points. There are also moments with the Murphy family that completely melted my heart — because behind that whole psychopathic exterior there is something else entirely.
And when things escalated and someone threatened what belongs to Declan?? I put my kindle down and stared at the ceiling for a moment. Then picked it back up immediately because I couldn't stop.
And yes — there is an HEA. Even though it's very dark and at times genuinely intense — these two deserve their happy ending and they get it. I have no notes. Send help.
TROPES:
POV: dual 3rd person (Declan & Xavier)
Angst: high
Burn: medium
Dark romance
Billionaire / organized crime
Obsession / stalking
Possessive love interest
Morally grey MMC
Found family
Obsession to lovers
SPICE:
🌶 🌶🌶
The tension and the obsession carry this book more than the actual steam. The scenes are good but the real heat is Declan himself. That man is a whole warning label.
CONTENT WARNINGS:
Stalking / obsessive behavior
Noncon / dubcon
Kidnapping
Violence and assault
Organized crime
Murder
Coercive control dynamics
Explicit sexual content
Okay so a billionaire psychopath sees a guy at his club and just decides — that one. Mine. No questions asked. And honestly?? I get you, Declan. I get you.
Xavier is having the worst streak of bad luck imaginable — just lost his job, broke, barely surviving — and then he crosses paths with Declan Murphy, who is not only insanely rich and powerful but also part of an Irish crime family that basically owns the city. Declan sees him once and that's it. Xavier is his. End of discussion.
And that's where the wild ride begins.
Declan is controlling, possessive, dangerous and morally grey to the absolute extreme — and I should have been scared for Xavier but instead I was cheering Declan on the entire time?? What is wrong with me.
Xavier slowly going from terrified to completely falling for this unhinged, beautiful, dangerous man had me so invested I forgot to breathe at some points. There are also moments with the Murphy family that completely melted my heart — because behind that whole psychopathic exterior there is something else entirely.
And when things escalated and someone threatened what belongs to Declan?? I put my kindle down and stared at the ceiling for a moment. Then picked it back up immediately because I couldn't stop.
And yes — there is an HEA. Even though it's very dark and at times genuinely intense — these two deserve their happy ending and they get it. I have no notes. Send help.
TROPES:
POV: dual 3rd person (Declan & Xavier)
Angst: high
Burn: medium
Dark romance
Billionaire / organized crime
Obsession / stalking
Possessive love interest
Morally grey MMC
Found family
Obsession to lovers
SPICE:
🌶 🌶🌶
The tension and the obsession carry this book more than the actual steam. The scenes are good but the real heat is Declan himself. That man is a whole warning label.
CONTENT WARNINGS:
Stalking / obsessive behavior
Noncon / dubcon
Kidnapping
Violence and assault
Organized crime
Murder
Coercive control dynamics
Explicit sexual content
April 21, 2026
Oh, I just love a main character who speaks about women this way (every sarcasm intended-)
"She's nothing but a gold-digging whore, Dad." I interrupt him. "It's an irritant I don't need...."
"Would you like to explain to me why a woman is in with the head of HR, crying?"
"How the fuck would I know?" I ask. "And why would I care?"
It's his assistant and he's not a bad boy, he's a flaming misogynist.
I'm out.
"She's nothing but a gold-digging whore, Dad." I interrupt him. "It's an irritant I don't need...."
"Would you like to explain to me why a woman is in with the head of HR, crying?"
"How the fuck would I know?" I ask. "And why would I care?"
It's his assistant and he's not a bad boy, he's a flaming misogynist.
I'm out.
April 10, 2026
So excited for this new series by a new to me author! There’s nothing I love more than obsessive psychopaths!! But, this series is very much giving Necessary Evils by Onley James. They’re all psychopath brothers who don’t have many feelings but they find that one person who changes that for them. I’m not complaining though because I definitely enjoyed this.
Declan was by far my favorite character in this book. I loved him so much. He sees Xavier and its obsession on sight!! He doesn’t even care that Xavier is a man and he’s never been interested in men before. Declan was sooo obsessive and possessive. Doesn’t enjoy the word no and also doesn’t enjoy anyone touching his man. It’s literally touch him and die. I laughed through the massage scene when Declan didn’t realize setting a massage up for Xavier meant that someone would have to touch him!! Declan was honestly so funny. Him not understanding social cues and being so blunt just made his character so much better.
Xavier wasn’t necessarily my favorite. He annoyed me with how much he pushed Declan away and I felt like his reasonings kept changing and had me confused. Especially toward the end when he’s like “idk if I can be with a killer” and then two seconds later “I accept you”. Kind of got whiplash from him.
I did like how Xavier was always the one getting hit on. Usually it’s the hot rich one that’s always getting hit on in these books so it was nice it wasn’t always Declan. There was no true OP drama. Just them getting hit on. Declan simply wouldn’t allow it.
There were some typos and quite a few inconsistencies though. I think it needed maybe one more run through editing if I’m being honest. I also was confused by Declan’s nickname for Xavier which was A Ghra, which means “my love.” But Declan kept saying “my A Ghra” which would mean he kept saying “my my love.” Idk why this bugged me but something in my brain wouldn’t let it go.
Loved the secondary characters. I also hope Declan’s dad gets his own book! Not super happy about there being a complete manwhore in the group. I swear we can never get a series without one of them that will sleep with anything that walks. I hope how much Conor is a manwhore isn’t brought up in every single book before his. I’m actually really interested in his book because it looks like he will be with that fighter, Jaxon.
I’m so glad Ronan’s book is next. I was so intrigued by him and even more so when we find out he’s on the autism spectrum!
No cheating. No true OP drama (just others wanting them). No third act break up. Kidnapping and off page torture (to mc not by mc), talk of SA on mc. Torture and murder (on page by MC) HEA
Declan was by far my favorite character in this book. I loved him so much. He sees Xavier and its obsession on sight!! He doesn’t even care that Xavier is a man and he’s never been interested in men before. Declan was sooo obsessive and possessive. Doesn’t enjoy the word no and also doesn’t enjoy anyone touching his man. It’s literally touch him and die. I laughed through the massage scene when Declan didn’t realize setting a massage up for Xavier meant that someone would have to touch him!! Declan was honestly so funny. Him not understanding social cues and being so blunt just made his character so much better.
Xavier wasn’t necessarily my favorite. He annoyed me with how much he pushed Declan away and I felt like his reasonings kept changing and had me confused. Especially toward the end when he’s like “idk if I can be with a killer” and then two seconds later “I accept you”. Kind of got whiplash from him.
I did like how Xavier was always the one getting hit on. Usually it’s the hot rich one that’s always getting hit on in these books so it was nice it wasn’t always Declan. There was no true OP drama. Just them getting hit on. Declan simply wouldn’t allow it.
There were some typos and quite a few inconsistencies though. I think it needed maybe one more run through editing if I’m being honest. I also was confused by Declan’s nickname for Xavier which was A Ghra, which means “my love.” But Declan kept saying “my A Ghra” which would mean he kept saying “my my love.” Idk why this bugged me but something in my brain wouldn’t let it go.
Loved the secondary characters. I also hope Declan’s dad gets his own book! Not super happy about there being a complete manwhore in the group. I swear we can never get a series without one of them that will sleep with anything that walks. I hope how much Conor is a manwhore isn’t brought up in every single book before his. I’m actually really interested in his book because it looks like he will be with that fighter, Jaxon.
I’m so glad Ronan’s book is next. I was so intrigued by him and even more so when we find out he’s on the autism spectrum!
No cheating. No true OP drama (just others wanting them). No third act break up. Kidnapping and off page torture (to mc not by mc), talk of SA on mc. Torture and murder (on page by MC) HEA
September 6, 2026
DNF at 34%. The biggest annoyance was how the author switched POVs every other chapter, just to repeat the end of the previous chapter under the new POV.
We just read it. I don’t need a replay 🤦🏻♀️
There were also inconsistencies that make me question if the author used AI to assist in writing this book. For example, Declan and Xavier are sharing a meal at home when Declan gets up to begin putting leftovers away. They’re having a conversation and then suddenly Declan takes a bite of his food. Like he’s still at the table. That he got up from to put the food away…
We just read it. I don’t need a replay 🤦🏻♀️
There were also inconsistencies that make me question if the author used AI to assist in writing this book. For example, Declan and Xavier are sharing a meal at home when Declan gets up to begin putting leftovers away. They’re having a conversation and then suddenly Declan takes a bite of his food. Like he’s still at the table. That he got up from to put the food away…
April 19, 2026
My heart
All through out this day yes I read this book in one day, I screamed laughed kicked my feet and almost threw my phone I love dec and xav's book can't wait for the others
All through out this day yes I read this book in one day, I screamed laughed kicked my feet and almost threw my phone I love dec and xav's book can't wait for the others
May 26, 2026
Calling women whore and bitches in a mm book is my cue to throw it in the bin. Rubbish
August 23, 2026
i think i lost brain cells reading this, DNF, read this cause the other books in the series seemed interesting… that was my fault
there’s instalove (which I hate) and there instan-fucking-taneous obsession (i can’t even begin to get into it)
billionaire with really annoying family owns every building in the world, slay, also owns nightclub, double slay, also does uncover illegal shit for the other part of the family business, mafia slay, oh wow! AND he also saves women and children from abusive relationships!! what a king!! right?
WRONG. he actually turns around and does the same fucking thing to a man he met at a nightclub.
within less than 24hrs of seeing Xavier in a nightclub, he “offers” him a job, gets him evicted, forces him to move into a bugged apartment, throws away everything he thought was “old” from his old place, scraps his car…. the list goes on
OBVIOUSLY the poor boy tried to dip but is now being held by the door when billionaire hits him with a banger (see quote below)
“You can say that’s what you want, but your body is saying just the opposite, and physical reactions never lie.”
AHHH blood is thoroughly boiled. i was already over this but this sent me over the edge.
additional negative stars for billionaire being the most misogynistic MC alive. how is every woman you come across a ‘bitch’ or a ‘whore’? sus vibes.
there’s instalove (which I hate) and there instan-fucking-taneous obsession (i can’t even begin to get into it)
billionaire with really annoying family owns every building in the world, slay, also owns nightclub, double slay, also does uncover illegal shit for the other part of the family business, mafia slay, oh wow! AND he also saves women and children from abusive relationships!! what a king!! right?
WRONG. he actually turns around and does the same fucking thing to a man he met at a nightclub.
within less than 24hrs of seeing Xavier in a nightclub, he “offers” him a job, gets him evicted, forces him to move into a bugged apartment, throws away everything he thought was “old” from his old place, scraps his car…. the list goes on
OBVIOUSLY the poor boy tried to dip but is now being held by the door when billionaire hits him with a banger (see quote below)
“You can say that’s what you want, but your body is saying just the opposite, and physical reactions never lie.”
AHHH blood is thoroughly boiled. i was already over this but this sent me over the edge.
additional negative stars for billionaire being the most misogynistic MC alive. how is every woman you come across a ‘bitch’ or a ‘whore’? sus vibes.
Did Not Finish
September 16, 2026I enjoyed this as long as xavier was pushing back against the absolute psychotic behavior he was subjected to, like he should have been. but when he caves to kissing for no reason, after everything hes been put thru and is PISSED about, nah. there is no excuse for this level of psycho.
and truly, I don’t mind an obsessed psychopath story. in fact, I love them. but this was straight abuse, no give whatsoever. no excuses. no learning or growth.
DNF at 34% just prior to an inexcusable sex scene that absolutely should not be happening if xavier had been written with any consistency whatsoever.
you don’t spend half an hour yelling at someone for *literally* making you a prisoner and then just yield when he’s all like…you will kiss me now, get over it.
and truly, I don’t mind an obsessed psychopath story. in fact, I love them. but this was straight abuse, no give whatsoever. no excuses. no learning or growth.
DNF at 34% just prior to an inexcusable sex scene that absolutely should not be happening if xavier had been written with any consistency whatsoever.
you don’t spend half an hour yelling at someone for *literally* making you a prisoner and then just yield when he’s all like…you will kiss me now, get over it.
April 14, 2026
This was a nice, Ott, fun, and fast-paced read, I especially enjoyed the sibling bickering and family meetups. I also appreciated that the family wasn't just entitled; they all used their wealth, power, and status to protect the weak, and that's pretty cool.
Did Not Finish
July 23, 2026Es una copia del libro de Paulina
August 17, 2026
great read
Really good read Declan is mad crazy but falls for Xavier right away it’s a beautiful love story and Xavier changes Declan for the better thank you
Really good read Declan is mad crazy but falls for Xavier right away it’s a beautiful love story and Xavier changes Declan for the better thank you
June 25, 2026
I can’t believe it took me this long to discover this book it was everything and more!!! First I have to say the Murphy clan elders are the most supportive and loving people ever especially the mom. Declan obsession might be too much but in a way it’s super cute. The way he protects and gives everything to Xavier is awesome. I like how the bi awakening was instant there was no “I’m not gay” pounding at the chest he was just like “oh he’s a guy oh well MINE” the spice was incredible and the push and pull angst was worth it. Plus did I mention I love Aunt Alessia!! Plus the plot was incredible too I wasn’t expecting such a interesting and mouth dropping plot to go hand in hand with the romance 5 stars
April 13, 2026
This felt so wattpad
March 31, 2026
Tropes:
Obsessive/Possessive MMC
Found Family
Hurt/Comfort
Touch Him and Literally Die
Spice Level = 3 Chili Peppers
Ok....now on to my review. This is the first book by Wendi Varner that I have read and I am excited to say definitely won't be my last. I am an immersive reading kind of girl but this book was SOOO good I didn't even miss not having an audio to go along with it.
Its starts out with Xaviar who is struggling to make ends meet even with his current job because his emotionally manipulative/abusive excuse for a mother guilts him into giving him over half of his salary every month. Xaviar gets fired by his homophobic boss and goes out clubbing with his BFF Jess to let of some steam and relax. It is there at the club that Declan sees Xaviar for the first time. And it is literally obsession at first sight. Declan saves Xaviar from a dangerous encounter and literally decides that he is "his." When Xaviar realizes who Declan is and who his family is he runs out of the club like is a** is on fire. It is from that moment on Declan implants himself in every aspect of Xaviar's life. Declan is determined to do whatever is necessary for Xaviar to reciprocate his feelings and understand what being "his" means LOL. The frustration that Xaviar expresses early on while dealing with Declan's obsessive/possessive behaviors is hilarious.
The banter between Declan and his 4 cousins is next level. They are all diagnosed Psychopaths with antisocial tendencies. I am down bad for a psychopath!!! These five guys had my laughing out loud multiple times throughout the book. The relationship that the men have with Alessia (Declan's aunt and the cousins mom) is special and the way she takes Xaviar under wing to help him better understand and deal with Declan was heartwarming. But don't let her fool you she is the real head of that family and I am here for it.
I would definitely recommend this book and I am so excited for book 2 My Addiction to be released. Happy Reading!!!!
Obsessive/Possessive MMC
Found Family
Hurt/Comfort
Touch Him and Literally Die
Spice Level = 3 Chili Peppers
Ok....now on to my review. This is the first book by Wendi Varner that I have read and I am excited to say definitely won't be my last. I am an immersive reading kind of girl but this book was SOOO good I didn't even miss not having an audio to go along with it.
Its starts out with Xaviar who is struggling to make ends meet even with his current job because his emotionally manipulative/abusive excuse for a mother guilts him into giving him over half of his salary every month. Xaviar gets fired by his homophobic boss and goes out clubbing with his BFF Jess to let of some steam and relax. It is there at the club that Declan sees Xaviar for the first time. And it is literally obsession at first sight. Declan saves Xaviar from a dangerous encounter and literally decides that he is "his." When Xaviar realizes who Declan is and who his family is he runs out of the club like is a** is on fire. It is from that moment on Declan implants himself in every aspect of Xaviar's life. Declan is determined to do whatever is necessary for Xaviar to reciprocate his feelings and understand what being "his" means LOL. The frustration that Xaviar expresses early on while dealing with Declan's obsessive/possessive behaviors is hilarious.
The banter between Declan and his 4 cousins is next level. They are all diagnosed Psychopaths with antisocial tendencies. I am down bad for a psychopath!!! These five guys had my laughing out loud multiple times throughout the book. The relationship that the men have with Alessia (Declan's aunt and the cousins mom) is special and the way she takes Xaviar under wing to help him better understand and deal with Declan was heartwarming. But don't let her fool you she is the real head of that family and I am here for it.
I would definitely recommend this book and I am so excited for book 2 My Addiction to be released. Happy Reading!!!!
June 5, 2026
The concept of the story is genuinely interesting, but I found the characters to be somewhat underdeveloped. For instance, Xavier’s mother stopped working for years after the incident. While I understand that the accident contributed to her behavior, I felt there was more of that story left unexplored. What specifically caused her to withdraw from work and life for such a long period? Additional context would have made her character and motivations more.
I understand that Declan is a psychopath, but I dont understand is why he became so fixated on Xavier in particular. What was the turning point that pushed that obsession to the level of wanting to move in with him?
I also found myself wanting more insight into Bryan and Brad. Their hatred and obsession with targeting gay men felt extreme, but I never fully understood where that fixation came from. Was it rooted in a past experience, family influence, personal trauma, or something else?
The sudden wealth also raised questions for me. Since the characters are portrayed as highly skilled killers who seem to operate without consequences, I would have liked more background regarding where their resources came from and how they managed to avoid detection for so long.
I also felt that Xavier’s relationship with Jess could have been explored in greater depth.
I know this may sound like I’m picking the book apart, but that’s only because I think the concept has so much potential. The foundation is strong, and with more character development and deeper explanations for key plot points, the story could be even more compelling.
I would also have liked a bit more spice. While spice isn’t necessary for a good story, I think a little more romantic and tension would have sold the story even more.
I understand that Declan is a psychopath, but I dont understand is why he became so fixated on Xavier in particular. What was the turning point that pushed that obsession to the level of wanting to move in with him?
I also found myself wanting more insight into Bryan and Brad. Their hatred and obsession with targeting gay men felt extreme, but I never fully understood where that fixation came from. Was it rooted in a past experience, family influence, personal trauma, or something else?
The sudden wealth also raised questions for me. Since the characters are portrayed as highly skilled killers who seem to operate without consequences, I would have liked more background regarding where their resources came from and how they managed to avoid detection for so long.
I also felt that Xavier’s relationship with Jess could have been explored in greater depth.
I know this may sound like I’m picking the book apart, but that’s only because I think the concept has so much potential. The foundation is strong, and with more character development and deeper explanations for key plot points, the story could be even more compelling.
I would also have liked a bit more spice. While spice isn’t necessary for a good story, I think a little more romantic and tension would have sold the story even more.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 13, 2026
The love story is an unusual one, that is to be expected because Declan is not a regular guy, unfortunately while they have sexual chemistry they don't have much of anything else as a couple, in my opinion.
The characters are ok, one thing that bothers me is that although we see the story from both of the characters perspectives and they are complete opposites they ,,sound,, too similar.
Another thing that really bothers me is the information dump that we constantly receive at the beginning of the book, if only one of the characters did that, it would be fun, a quirk of the character but it happens with the both of them, after the halfway point it gets better.
The characters are ok, one thing that bothers me is that although we see the story from both of the characters perspectives and they are complete opposites they ,,sound,, too similar.
Another thing that really bothers me is the information dump that we constantly receive at the beginning of the book, if only one of the characters did that, it would be fun, a quirk of the character but it happens with the both of them, after the halfway point it gets better.
August 3, 2026
I wish I loved this one more, but there were enough writing issues that they really took away from the plot and characters.
My biggest gripe was how the author kept restarting new chapters from a different character's POV covering the exact same events and time period — sometimes for a few pages, sometimes for almost half a chapter. It would've flowed so much better with a continuous timeline instead of doubling back to replay the same scenes from someone else's eyes.
Additionally, I get that the author was trying to show that psychopaths feel differently but still feel something, but they only really showed us the cold, detached side of that. There should've been more softer moments between Declan and Xavier to balance it out. Instead we just got so much coldness that Declan came across as inconsiderate and honestly unlikeable until nearly the very end.
Lastly, I would've loved to see less brutish behavior from Declan and way more intimacy actually built between him and Xavier to sell their connection, because as written, it just felt like Xavier giving in to Declan's demands rather than falling for him.
My biggest gripe was how the author kept restarting new chapters from a different character's POV covering the exact same events and time period — sometimes for a few pages, sometimes for almost half a chapter. It would've flowed so much better with a continuous timeline instead of doubling back to replay the same scenes from someone else's eyes.
Additionally, I get that the author was trying to show that psychopaths feel differently but still feel something, but they only really showed us the cold, detached side of that. There should've been more softer moments between Declan and Xavier to balance it out. Instead we just got so much coldness that Declan came across as inconsiderate and honestly unlikeable until nearly the very end.
Lastly, I would've loved to see less brutish behavior from Declan and way more intimacy actually built between him and Xavier to sell their connection, because as written, it just felt like Xavier giving in to Declan's demands rather than falling for him.
August 24, 2026
wattpad transplant
This story is giving tumblr era, chronically online 14 year old romanticizing being basically kidnapped by a billionaire. It has exactly and precisely as much depth as a kiddie pool. The writing reminded me of when I was in school and we were told not to use contractions in our essays because it’s not proper English. Which is fine in that context, but when you’re writing a book that contains dialogue and live thoughts people are having, for the love of god please use contractions. Nobody in like speaks or thinks without them. Xavier is completely spineless; I felt like we spent the whole book in this constant (and exhaustive, inane, redundant, etc.) tug of war of Declan telling him to do something (e.g. “you’re living with me”), Xavier saying no, Declan saying yes, and Xavier immediately giving in. He folded like a cheap lawn chair every time. We got very little background on both characters, the age that the sister passed is either 10 or 13, nobody including the author knows, and the whole kidnap-torture-k*ll thing of the two brothers and Kevin was random and unnecessary. The conflict was both somehow ongoing and nonexistent. This all happened in apparently three weeks and everyone is just acting like it’s normal. The epilogue was bizarre and who the heck is Blake? Why bring him up multiple times if he’s never introduced into the book? I shudder to imagine what the other books in this series are like, and I will not be finding out. My imagination, though I’m sure it pales in comparison, will have to do.
This story is giving tumblr era, chronically online 14 year old romanticizing being basically kidnapped by a billionaire. It has exactly and precisely as much depth as a kiddie pool. The writing reminded me of when I was in school and we were told not to use contractions in our essays because it’s not proper English. Which is fine in that context, but when you’re writing a book that contains dialogue and live thoughts people are having, for the love of god please use contractions. Nobody in like speaks or thinks without them. Xavier is completely spineless; I felt like we spent the whole book in this constant (and exhaustive, inane, redundant, etc.) tug of war of Declan telling him to do something (e.g. “you’re living with me”), Xavier saying no, Declan saying yes, and Xavier immediately giving in. He folded like a cheap lawn chair every time. We got very little background on both characters, the age that the sister passed is either 10 or 13, nobody including the author knows, and the whole kidnap-torture-k*ll thing of the two brothers and Kevin was random and unnecessary. The conflict was both somehow ongoing and nonexistent. This all happened in apparently three weeks and everyone is just acting like it’s normal. The epilogue was bizarre and who the heck is Blake? Why bring him up multiple times if he’s never introduced into the book? I shudder to imagine what the other books in this series are like, and I will not be finding out. My imagination, though I’m sure it pales in comparison, will have to do.
September 1, 2026
This book was flawwwwwed 😂 There were some writing-craft issues. There were some editing issues. The signature possessive obsession was uncomfortably red flag-ish in a non-romantic way for a bit there.
And yet, lol, I'm not even sorry that I liked it so much 🤷🏽♀️
Sometimes it's just the mood + good storytelling that carries a book for me, and for whatever combo of reasons tonight, I had an immensely good time with this one.
IRL? Oh, hell no. A real-life Xavier should definitely run far and fast 😂😂😂 But as a work of fiction, it hit all the protector/possessive/hurt-comfort/save-him vibes I could ask for. 😊
I've read quite a few of the psychopath m/m romances at this point and have had a great time with a lot of them, but I really did like how this one made Declan's psychopathy feel both really real instead of fictionalized-for-romance real, but still managed not to make him as cold and unconnectable as ... oh, damn. I can't remember the title of the one I'm thinking of. 🤔 I definitely dnf'd it though.
But anyway, here, the author managed to make Declan's obsession feel like exactly the love Xavier needed IMHO, and I was a thousand percent here for it AND thrilled that there's more to the series. It's probably what I'd normally call a 4-star read, but I was literally smiling as I read through the end, so that alone is worth five stars from me!
And yet, lol, I'm not even sorry that I liked it so much 🤷🏽♀️
Sometimes it's just the mood + good storytelling that carries a book for me, and for whatever combo of reasons tonight, I had an immensely good time with this one.
IRL? Oh, hell no. A real-life Xavier should definitely run far and fast 😂😂😂 But as a work of fiction, it hit all the protector/possessive/hurt-comfort/save-him vibes I could ask for. 😊
I've read quite a few of the psychopath m/m romances at this point and have had a great time with a lot of them, but I really did like how this one made Declan's psychopathy feel both really real instead of fictionalized-for-romance real, but still managed not to make him as cold and unconnectable as ... oh, damn. I can't remember the title of the one I'm thinking of. 🤔 I definitely dnf'd it though.
But anyway, here, the author managed to make Declan's obsession feel like exactly the love Xavier needed IMHO, and I was a thousand percent here for it AND thrilled that there's more to the series. It's probably what I'd normally call a 4-star read, but I was literally smiling as I read through the end, so that alone is worth five stars from me!
July 26, 2026
My Obsession was a good read, but unfortunately it just didn’t become a new favourite for me.
I really enjoyed the premise of this one. A billionaire psychopath, an obsessive morally grey love interest, and a down-on-his-luck character finding someone who wants to protect him created a really interesting setup. Xavier’s story pulled me in because he was at a point in his life where everything seemed to be falling apart, and I enjoyed seeing him find comfort and safety in someone who was completely unexpected.
Declan was definitely intense. He is possessive, protective, and the definition of morally grey. His obsession with Xavier drives the story, and if you love characters who are completely gone for their person, he definitely delivers.
The chemistry between Xavier and Declan was good, and I enjoyed watching their relationship develop, but I think I was just missing that extra spark that makes a book unforgettable for me. I liked their dynamic, but I didn’t quite fall in love with them the way I hoped I would.
That being said, this was still an entertaining dark M/M romance with plenty of possessiveness, obsession, and emotional intensity. If you enjoy morally grey characters, obsessive love interests, and darker romance themes, this is definitely worth checking out.
A solid read that had a lot of things I enjoy in a dark romance, but it just didn’t completely capture my heart. 🖤
I really enjoyed the premise of this one. A billionaire psychopath, an obsessive morally grey love interest, and a down-on-his-luck character finding someone who wants to protect him created a really interesting setup. Xavier’s story pulled me in because he was at a point in his life where everything seemed to be falling apart, and I enjoyed seeing him find comfort and safety in someone who was completely unexpected.
Declan was definitely intense. He is possessive, protective, and the definition of morally grey. His obsession with Xavier drives the story, and if you love characters who are completely gone for their person, he definitely delivers.
The chemistry between Xavier and Declan was good, and I enjoyed watching their relationship develop, but I think I was just missing that extra spark that makes a book unforgettable for me. I liked their dynamic, but I didn’t quite fall in love with them the way I hoped I would.
That being said, this was still an entertaining dark M/M romance with plenty of possessiveness, obsession, and emotional intensity. If you enjoy morally grey characters, obsessive love interests, and darker romance themes, this is definitely worth checking out.
A solid read that had a lot of things I enjoy in a dark romance, but it just didn’t completely capture my heart. 🖤
May 1, 2026
Absolutely loved the book.
Reread 21st may 2026
I've read the new reviews and also seen what the Author posted on Tiktok.
Lets be real this is her first novel, its not going to be perfect but for a debut i believe it was amazing, especially with how she portrayed Declan and handled the whole psychopathy spectrum, for me who knows at lot about this, how he acted is true to the nature, as a psychopath does not love or insta-love, for them its an obsession, a psychopath does NOT understand emotions thiers or others.
Also telling people to read a specific and not in general is disrespectful to the author.
I understand we all may have different opinions but please dont comment saying its crap because you feel the main character who is on the psychopathy spectrum is really insane, shocker he will feel insane but is more unreasonable in a social setting or arguments as he lacks empathy and remorse, everything he understands is learned emotionals, unless you really read the book i personally dont feel you understand how she portrayed Declan as good as she did, because he is a psychopath and for them understanding others with feelings is not easy and i really got that in the book, we also get to see him learn from Xaviar. Also for saying she didnt put anything into the what happened to Xaviar it is in the trigger warnings and also the book if you really read the book you will know what happened to him and how far it went.
Maybe she does need some alpha, beta, editor, but lets go back to what i said at the start this is a debut novel, not every author starts from the top and this was not really bad as made out, for me i only found 4 things and they were minor issues that were not inpacted too much in the story, jut left a question mark, but in her 2nd book her writing grew and these issues were non void.
I really thought it was funny how 1 person reviewed about how Declan spoke about about previous pa but failed to comment that the person in question has filed a sexual harassment claim at him because he fired her because he kept saying no to her advances but wouldn't listen, its soo jaded and more personal preference.
I really enjoyed reading this book, yes its not perfect and does need a little tweaking but for me personally i rated it 5 stars because for a first novel Wendi did amazing, Xaviar was so strong, i loved how he went against Declan and stuck up for himself and learned to love even after his ex and mother, how Declan learned to hold himself back and communicate with Xaviar, with wendis books i didnt just read i felt her words, the characters and the plot.
If you are reading these reviews id say give it a read as what may not be for others may be amazing for you and if you do please read on to the next book my addiction, Wendi proved how she is growing as a writer in that book, for me its 1 of my top 5 favourite reads of the year.
Reread 21st may 2026
I've read the new reviews and also seen what the Author posted on Tiktok.
Lets be real this is her first novel, its not going to be perfect but for a debut i believe it was amazing, especially with how she portrayed Declan and handled the whole psychopathy spectrum, for me who knows at lot about this, how he acted is true to the nature, as a psychopath does not love or insta-love, for them its an obsession, a psychopath does NOT understand emotions thiers or others.
Also telling people to read a specific and not in general is disrespectful to the author.
I understand we all may have different opinions but please dont comment saying its crap because you feel the main character who is on the psychopathy spectrum is really insane, shocker he will feel insane but is more unreasonable in a social setting or arguments as he lacks empathy and remorse, everything he understands is learned emotionals, unless you really read the book i personally dont feel you understand how she portrayed Declan as good as she did, because he is a psychopath and for them understanding others with feelings is not easy and i really got that in the book, we also get to see him learn from Xaviar. Also for saying she didnt put anything into the what happened to Xaviar it is in the trigger warnings and also the book if you really read the book you will know what happened to him and how far it went.
Maybe she does need some alpha, beta, editor, but lets go back to what i said at the start this is a debut novel, not every author starts from the top and this was not really bad as made out, for me i only found 4 things and they were minor issues that were not inpacted too much in the story, jut left a question mark, but in her 2nd book her writing grew and these issues were non void.
I really thought it was funny how 1 person reviewed about how Declan spoke about about previous pa but failed to comment that the person in question has filed a sexual harassment claim at him because he fired her because he kept saying no to her advances but wouldn't listen, its soo jaded and more personal preference.
I really enjoyed reading this book, yes its not perfect and does need a little tweaking but for me personally i rated it 5 stars because for a first novel Wendi did amazing, Xaviar was so strong, i loved how he went against Declan and stuck up for himself and learned to love even after his ex and mother, how Declan learned to hold himself back and communicate with Xaviar, with wendis books i didnt just read i felt her words, the characters and the plot.
If you are reading these reviews id say give it a read as what may not be for others may be amazing for you and if you do please read on to the next book my addiction, Wendi proved how she is growing as a writer in that book, for me its 1 of my top 5 favourite reads of the year.
May 21, 2026
3.5 stars ⭐
1st person POV Dual
MM
Plot 3/5
Spice 2/5
Insta love/ Obsession
Stalking
Manipulation
I love when these big bad psychopaths are brought to their knees by some unsuspecting person!
Declan sees Xavier dancing in a club and that's all it took to make whatever messed up switch in his brain flip! Suddenly it doesn't matter that Declan has never been with a man or has never felt this kind of possessiveness before. Xavier is his and he will make sure he knows that!
My only real complaint about this book was that the repetitive chapter got me. One chapter would be Declan POV then the next would be Xavier's but it was the same time, so same dialogue and storyline, it made the story stall for me and messed with the flow of it. It kept me from really engrossing myself in this book the way I wanted too!
But even with that I am excited for the next book!
1st person POV Dual
MM
Plot 3/5
Spice 2/5
Insta love/ Obsession
Stalking
Manipulation
I love when these big bad psychopaths are brought to their knees by some unsuspecting person!
Declan sees Xavier dancing in a club and that's all it took to make whatever messed up switch in his brain flip! Suddenly it doesn't matter that Declan has never been with a man or has never felt this kind of possessiveness before. Xavier is his and he will make sure he knows that!
My only real complaint about this book was that the repetitive chapter got me. One chapter would be Declan POV then the next would be Xavier's but it was the same time, so same dialogue and storyline, it made the story stall for me and messed with the flow of it. It kept me from really engrossing myself in this book the way I wanted too!
But even with that I am excited for the next book!
August 8, 2026
This was barely over 230 pages and yet, it was still too long. I wanted to like it more but the author kept starting each chapter reiterating what had already happened in another POV. You would think that getting all that extra hang time in both of the characters' POVs, the relationship building would have had plenty of chemistry but you would have been wrong.
The biggest issue with everything fell to the fact that every single character in this felt underwritten. None of them really felt fleshed out or written deeply enough to feel like real people. It killed the romance because both Declan and Xavier felt like caricatures more than anything else.
The pacing was fine. There was a suspense plot that felt underdeveloped and it really didn't feel impactful unless things were actively going on and the ending felt rushed. It's a fine enough read but it didn't work for me.
The biggest issue with everything fell to the fact that every single character in this felt underwritten. None of them really felt fleshed out or written deeply enough to feel like real people. It killed the romance because both Declan and Xavier felt like caricatures more than anything else.
The pacing was fine. There was a suspense plot that felt underdeveloped and it really didn't feel impactful unless things were actively going on and the ending felt rushed. It's a fine enough read but it didn't work for me.
September 20, 2026
The everything but nothing book
Spoilers for themes :
I picked up this book excited for a morally grey possessive romance but got every trope and sub plot rushed in. We got tossed a scrap of a murder plot where the only mention was the intro and the neat bow at the end, no actual investigation. The manipulative, money hungry family member. A best friend of the mmc that is just a place holder for a therapist. And other tropes done over and over.
Then we have the typos, the problems using quotation marks, and the general confusion in who was speaking and when. I had to re read pages of conversation because a response was in the incorrect paragraph or the characters names weren't consistent. I really was excited for the next book in the series but I won't be picking up another book from this author
Spoilers for themes :
I picked up this book excited for a morally grey possessive romance but got every trope and sub plot rushed in. We got tossed a scrap of a murder plot where the only mention was the intro and the neat bow at the end, no actual investigation. The manipulative, money hungry family member. A best friend of the mmc that is just a place holder for a therapist. And other tropes done over and over.
Then we have the typos, the problems using quotation marks, and the general confusion in who was speaking and when. I had to re read pages of conversation because a response was in the incorrect paragraph or the characters names weren't consistent. I really was excited for the next book in the series but I won't be picking up another book from this author
June 1, 2026
My review, warnings and other information(a little spoiler):
This book has everything I like, perfect! I love an obsessive and possessive main character , especially when he never show interest to anyone else but the other MC 😍
(I was just sad that Xavier was left with scars; I thought he would be rescued before something terrible happened.)
But the only problem with this book is that it doesn't have at least 100 more pages, lol.
Cheating: No
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles(Declan Top /Xavier bottom)
Main characters' age: Declan 26 / Xavier 24
Kindle Unlimited: Yes!
Happy ending: Yes
Do they stay with other people?: No!
Homophobia?: No.
Any type of SA?: No, but it’s mentioned and has an attempted. But no graphic rape scene.
Warnings: graphic violence, kidnapping(by the bad guys), torture, vigilante justice, sexual threats, BDSM elements, emotional abuse themes, and explicit sexual content. It explores dark and disturbing situations and may be triggering for some readers. Intended for adults only (18+). Check the book for other warnings.
This book has everything I like, perfect! I love an obsessive and possessive main character , especially when he never show interest to anyone else but the other MC 😍
(I was just sad that Xavier was left with scars; I thought he would be rescued before something terrible happened.)
But the only problem with this book is that it doesn't have at least 100 more pages, lol.
Cheating: No
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles(Declan Top /Xavier bottom)
Main characters' age: Declan 26 / Xavier 24
Kindle Unlimited: Yes!
Happy ending: Yes
Do they stay with other people?: No!
Homophobia?: No.
Any type of SA?: No, but it’s mentioned and has an attempted. But no graphic rape scene.
Warnings: graphic violence, kidnapping(by the bad guys), torture, vigilante justice, sexual threats, BDSM elements, emotional abuse themes, and explicit sexual content. It explores dark and disturbing situations and may be triggering for some readers. Intended for adults only (18+). Check the book for other warnings.
July 21, 2026
Irish Dark MM Romance
This book popped up as something I might like while I was searching for my next read. As soon as I read the description I was hooked! I have been looking for Irish crime family MM for a while and nothing really stuck. After reading My Obsession, I am now obsessed with this family!
Irish crime family of hot billionaire psychopaths who immediately know what they want, yes please!
The banter between the brothers is exactly what I needed!
The found family, the touch him and die, the neurodivergence… all of my favorite tropes!
From what I understand Declan and Xavier were Wendi’s first book and they were beautiful, I cannot wait to see how her writing develops with these men!
I am diving right into book two!
This book popped up as something I might like while I was searching for my next read. As soon as I read the description I was hooked! I have been looking for Irish crime family MM for a while and nothing really stuck. After reading My Obsession, I am now obsessed with this family!
Irish crime family of hot billionaire psychopaths who immediately know what they want, yes please!
The banter between the brothers is exactly what I needed!
The found family, the touch him and die, the neurodivergence… all of my favorite tropes!
From what I understand Declan and Xavier were Wendi’s first book and they were beautiful, I cannot wait to see how her writing develops with these men!
I am diving right into book two!
July 31, 2026
Was almost great
This book could have been great. I don't know if this was this authors first book or not but it kinda read like it was. Things just happened too fast. Like the author knew they wanted this to happen so they had to make this happen and it was all very fast paced. Needs to slow down and add the necessary detail to make it more enjoyable. This was also more true for the spice. There were very few spicy scenes and the ones that were there were very very short. The only thing that annoys me more than fade to black scenes are very short paragraph long scenes. This author needs to read necessary evils by Onley James and learn how these types of books should be done. I did enjoy it enough to continue the series but I do hope they get better.
This book could have been great. I don't know if this was this authors first book or not but it kinda read like it was. Things just happened too fast. Like the author knew they wanted this to happen so they had to make this happen and it was all very fast paced. Needs to slow down and add the necessary detail to make it more enjoyable. This was also more true for the spice. There were very few spicy scenes and the ones that were there were very very short. The only thing that annoys me more than fade to black scenes are very short paragraph long scenes. This author needs to read necessary evils by Onley James and learn how these types of books should be done. I did enjoy it enough to continue the series but I do hope they get better.
April 1, 2026
Xavier has been down on his luck with losing his job and not being able to pay his bills. When his friend takes him to a spicy club, Declan Murphy spots him dancing and is instantly intrigued and wants him. Xavier is weary to Declan's advances because he's not used to someone being obsessed with him or someone helping him with his financial struggles while barely knowing him.
Declan was a bit over the top, but Xavier soon learned to just go with it because he couldn't stay away either.
Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
Declan was a bit over the top, but Xavier soon learned to just go with it because he couldn't stay away either.
Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
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