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Letters From A Stalker
Julia Hayes
The first letter appears on a Tuesday.
No name, no signature. Just a blood-red envelope leaned against my front door.
Lines written by someone who knows exactly who I am, who sees every broken, hidden part of me. Lines that should make me run.
By the time the third one arrives, I should be terrified. I should report him. Instead, I wait in the dark for the next one.
But by the fifth, I’m no longer scared of the Ghost watching me.
I’m terrified of how badly I want him closer . And not even therapy can change that.
Kai Blackwood
I have strict, unbreakable rules for a reason. I chose this profession to manage the chaos I escaped from, to help others escape theirs.
But one glimpse at her and I break the first rule before the first letter is even written.
Just one look. One excuse and a lie I tell myself about keeping her safe.
By the third letter, I know I should walk away.
By the fifth, I’m not just breaking rules, I’m shattering my fucking oath.
And the worst part? I don’t want to stop.
Because she is mine . Even if my Little Ember burns everything I’ve built to the ground.
By the time we realize obsession has a thousand faces, it’s already too late.
We are both falling from opposite sides of the same dark cliff.
The first letter appears on a Tuesday.
No name, no signature. Just a blood-red envelope leaned against my front door.
Lines written by someone who knows exactly who I am, who sees every broken, hidden part of me. Lines that should make me run.
By the time the third one arrives, I should be terrified. I should report him. Instead, I wait in the dark for the next one.
But by the fifth, I’m no longer scared of the Ghost watching me.
I’m terrified of how badly I want him closer . And not even therapy can change that.
Kai Blackwood
I have strict, unbreakable rules for a reason. I chose this profession to manage the chaos I escaped from, to help others escape theirs.
But one glimpse at her and I break the first rule before the first letter is even written.
Just one look. One excuse and a lie I tell myself about keeping her safe.
By the third letter, I know I should walk away.
By the fifth, I’m not just breaking rules, I’m shattering my fucking oath.
And the worst part? I don’t want to stop.
Because she is mine . Even if my Little Ember burns everything I’ve built to the ground.
By the time we realize obsession has a thousand faces, it’s already too late.
We are both falling from opposite sides of the same dark cliff.
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486 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 15, 2026
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September 26, 2026
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, especially the intense and intricate therapist-patient relationship it vividly depicts. With a Stalker MMC character, success seems assured—there’s no risk of going wrong. As someone who has personally survived trauma, I connected deeply with the story. The narrative offers a compelling exploration of mental health, gradually building tension while keeping things exciting with plenty of spicy moments that kept me captivated and satisfied. I wholeheartedly recommend this novel to fellow fans of dark romance!
September 22, 2026
I’ve really had mixed feelings while reading this book.
First of all, I think this a really good book for people who want to figure out of the dark romance genre is something for them, because the book isn’t that dark.
Both the FMC and MMC where very likeable. The chemistry between both was good, and the FMC was really strong!
The story itself was where my mixed feelings came. It’s a slow burn, which I always enjoy. But this was a bit to slow for my liking and became repetitive. Nothing really happened until 70%. But when things happened, it was seductive and I couldn’t put it down.
Thanks for the publisher for sending me this as an ARC.
First of all, I think this a really good book for people who want to figure out of the dark romance genre is something for them, because the book isn’t that dark.
Both the FMC and MMC where very likeable. The chemistry between both was good, and the FMC was really strong!
The story itself was where my mixed feelings came. It’s a slow burn, which I always enjoy. But this was a bit to slow for my liking and became repetitive. Nothing really happened until 70%. But when things happened, it was seductive and I couldn’t put it down.
Thanks for the publisher for sending me this as an ARC.
September 30, 2026
I went into *Letters from a Stalker* (ARC Reader) expecting to enjoy the story, but I honestly didn’t expect to connect with Julia on such a personal level.
🌶️🌶️🌶️
As someone who has been through therapy, I recognized so many of Julia’s reactions to trauma. Not necessarily because my own reactions were the same as hers, but because there was something so painfully familiar about the way trauma can shape your instincts, your decisions, your relationships, and the way you see yourself. I felt some of her reactions in my soul.
And I think that’s what I loved most about this book: nothing feels far-fetched.
The characters feel like real, everyday people. People who could be living next door, working at the coffee shop down the street, or be your therapist. They aren’t impossibly dramatic caricatures of people. They’re ordinary people who, at some point, made a bad decision… and then another… and another, spiraling further down while coming up with the best excuses they could to justify each one.
The story flows so intuitively that I never felt like I had to work to follow it. Everything unfolds naturally, and the character development is just… 😘💋👌🏻
I also really appreciated that nothing was unnecessarily over-the-top. There are plenty of dark romances where the characters are billionaires, mafia bosses, assassins, serial killers, secret princes, or somehow all of the above 😂. This wasn't that. The people in this book feel like people you could actually meet. And somehow, that made everything that happened feel even more impactful, dark and spicy as hell!!!
And then there was *that* sentence:
“My original plan involved murder, but you were weirdly resistant.”
I literally shrieked like a teenage girl: “THIS IS MINE!! THIS IS MINE!!”
Worth every single word of this book. 😂
But underneath all the chaos, what stayed with me most was the theme of forgiveness.
There is something incredibly liberating about forgiveness that I think people sometimes understand far too late in life. Forgiving yourself. Forgiving other people. Accepting that people can make terrible choices without being irredeemably terrible people. And, perhaps most importantly, learning how to give—and accept—real second chances.
Because sometimes a second chance isn't about pretending the past didn't happen. It's about finally giving yourself permission to stop merely surviving and start wanting to live.
(Yes, I am misquoting Sarah J. Maas one-liners BADLY, but the feeling stands. 😂)
A beautifully dark story about trauma, bad decisions, consequences, forgiveness, and learning that maybe surviving isn't the only thing you're allowed to do.
Zeya Hart you made me laugh, cry and want some kinky cnc in the process 😏
October 1, 2026
‧₊˚✧ 3.5 ✧˚₊‧
I got a digital copy of this book as an ARC from W. Griffin Publishing, many thanks to them and the author for the opportunity to read for them. I loved the other book by Zeya Hart, so I was really curious for this one. At the same time I felt trepidation because I'm a hard audience for dark romance, but in the end I really did enjoy what the author did with the story.
I really liked the dynamic between psychiatrist and patient in this one. I hadn't seen this one as a theme for romance and even though it is essentially wrong, the dynamics really did it for me. I loved how Kai just rolled deeper into darkness in this book. And we get a normal reaction out of the victim in this book as well as self reflection by the stalker, which I was surprised about. As well as the trauma not having a quick fix and Kai eventually going into therapy himself.
I did wonder about the logistics of psychiatry as a whole. For example: she could get an appointment really quickly and even consistently on the same day. This would be super hard in Belgium. At the same time I also wondered about the time Kai spent as a therapist. Most Psychiatrists here handle the diagnosis and the medication part of logistics, while psychologists do what Kai does in this book. I wonder if this differs that much from the situation in the US. I can't tell, but that feels a bit skewed because of my own experiences.
In the end this book did pleasantly surprise me with its dynamics and refreshing take on how people react in certain situations. This dark romance isn't super dark, but that's okay. Not every dark romance needs to land you a place in hell I guess. I will definitely pick up another book by Zeya Hart in the future.
I got a digital copy of this book as an ARC from W. Griffin Publishing, many thanks to them and the author for the opportunity to read for them. I loved the other book by Zeya Hart, so I was really curious for this one. At the same time I felt trepidation because I'm a hard audience for dark romance, but in the end I really did enjoy what the author did with the story.
I really liked the dynamic between psychiatrist and patient in this one. I hadn't seen this one as a theme for romance and even though it is essentially wrong, the dynamics really did it for me. I loved how Kai just rolled deeper into darkness in this book. And we get a normal reaction out of the victim in this book as well as self reflection by the stalker, which I was surprised about. As well as the trauma not having a quick fix and Kai eventually going into therapy himself.
I did wonder about the logistics of psychiatry as a whole. For example: she could get an appointment really quickly and even consistently on the same day. This would be super hard in Belgium. At the same time I also wondered about the time Kai spent as a therapist. Most Psychiatrists here handle the diagnosis and the medication part of logistics, while psychologists do what Kai does in this book. I wonder if this differs that much from the situation in the US. I can't tell, but that feels a bit skewed because of my own experiences.
In the end this book did pleasantly surprise me with its dynamics and refreshing take on how people react in certain situations. This dark romance isn't super dark, but that's okay. Not every dark romance needs to land you a place in hell I guess. I will definitely pick up another book by Zeya Hart in the future.
September 18, 2026
ik mocht voor @WGriffin📚 | Publisher/Author deze geweldige ARC lezen. ze is nu te koop
⭐️5 🌶4
Ik wil jullie wel latten weten dat dit een slow burn is die steeds intenser wordt.
het gaat om Julia en kai
Julia, krijgt een paniekaanval in de bus. Haar beste vriendin, Tessa, is ook bij haar en ziet dat het niet goed gaat. ze vertelt haar dat het beter is als ze weer in therapie gaat.
Daar komt Kai Blackwood, de heerlijk knapen dokter, in beeld. Julia maakt al snel grote stappen bij de dokter en voelt zich al snel sterker worden. Ze is het zat om geen grenzen te hebben met haar familie en vrienden, en die gaat ze nemen dan ook.
als ze thuis komt licht er een brief voor haar.
Eerst vindt ze het maar eng en vertrouwd het niet echt,de persoon houd haar in de gaten en weet heel veel te veel van haar, ook als ze alleen thuis is .
Ghost!!! is de naam die ze hem geeft .
Uiteindelijk komt het er op dat ze hem uitnodiging bij haar te komen.
ze wik graag iemand die Dominant is over haar. maar ook weet waneer stop stop is, en last nou net dit zo het gevoel te zijn bij GHOST.
Dr. Kai Blackwood is geen doorsnee therapeut.je weet wel witte ja zoon tik tak klok haar is schikking nee.
Ja oke hij heeft een bril, driedelige pak(maar hoe hij zit om dat lijf) en is hij niets anders dan professioneel.
Maar als hij vrij is gaat hij graag naar de sportschool, rijdt op zijn motor en heeft hij prachtige tatoeages.
Voor zijn werk houd hij zig echt wel aan de regels.
zo als het hoort bij een dokter.
Maar wanneer Julia bij hem komt, ze doet iets met hem er komt ietslos in hem. Hij wordt moreel grijs !!
overschrijdt zijn grenzen waarvan hij weet dat hij ze niet zou moeten overschrijden en ook niet meer terug kan draaien hij zit er al te diep in..
Dank je wel @Zeya Hart ik heb er zo van genoten met lezen.
#lettersfromastalker #wgriffinpublishising #littelstalker #zeyahart
⭐️5 🌶4
Ik wil jullie wel latten weten dat dit een slow burn is die steeds intenser wordt.
het gaat om Julia en kai
Julia, krijgt een paniekaanval in de bus. Haar beste vriendin, Tessa, is ook bij haar en ziet dat het niet goed gaat. ze vertelt haar dat het beter is als ze weer in therapie gaat.
Daar komt Kai Blackwood, de heerlijk knapen dokter, in beeld. Julia maakt al snel grote stappen bij de dokter en voelt zich al snel sterker worden. Ze is het zat om geen grenzen te hebben met haar familie en vrienden, en die gaat ze nemen dan ook.
als ze thuis komt licht er een brief voor haar.
Eerst vindt ze het maar eng en vertrouwd het niet echt,de persoon houd haar in de gaten en weet heel veel te veel van haar, ook als ze alleen thuis is .
Ghost!!! is de naam die ze hem geeft .
Uiteindelijk komt het er op dat ze hem uitnodiging bij haar te komen.
ze wik graag iemand die Dominant is over haar. maar ook weet waneer stop stop is, en last nou net dit zo het gevoel te zijn bij GHOST.
Dr. Kai Blackwood is geen doorsnee therapeut.je weet wel witte ja zoon tik tak klok haar is schikking nee.
Ja oke hij heeft een bril, driedelige pak(maar hoe hij zit om dat lijf) en is hij niets anders dan professioneel.
Maar als hij vrij is gaat hij graag naar de sportschool, rijdt op zijn motor en heeft hij prachtige tatoeages.
Voor zijn werk houd hij zig echt wel aan de regels.
zo als het hoort bij een dokter.
Maar wanneer Julia bij hem komt, ze doet iets met hem er komt ietslos in hem. Hij wordt moreel grijs !!
overschrijdt zijn grenzen waarvan hij weet dat hij ze niet zou moeten overschrijden en ook niet meer terug kan draaien hij zit er al te diep in..
Dank je wel @Zeya Hart ik heb er zo van genoten met lezen.
#lettersfromastalker #wgriffinpublishising #littelstalker #zeyahart
September 28, 2026
4.5 ⭐️
“You do not need to be saved, Julia.”
“You need to be seen. You need somebody who can see every part of you without deciding the difficult ones make you broken or too much.”
First I wanna say thank you to the author for an opportunity to be an ARC reader for a book so delicately written and shaped by her own experience. It is f*cking badass! Right from the author’s note, I knew this one was gonna hit.
Let’s get right into it. Julia Hayes is NOT FINE, but she’ll say it all the time and even before you ask because, apparently, other people should come before her. A takeaway from a traumatic childhood experience involving her parents. I won’t get into that detail, but just know it is DEEP and heartbreaking and just … too relatable I had to put the book down sometimes, because wow!
Julia goes to therapy, meets Dr. Blackwood, who instantly made me believe I might need my own therapy, cause why do you sound so annoyingly right in a hot way🥲. But then because he triggered a part of me and made me feel exposed, also the part that comes later in chapter 27, I somehow developed a love and hate dynamic with him🤣. When he told her “no, you weren’t” after she said “I’m fine” in their first therapy session, I put down my screen and blinked cause how many times do I use that word to ward off people’s attention, to make them not worry. A part of me hates how easily they don’t, but that’s because I’ve become too good at making them believe. Of course there are some that genuinely don’t care.
Julia leaves the second session feeling out of it, functional but dissociated. Dr. Blackwood becomes worried and decides following her home to make sure she got home safe was somewhat a good idea. NEWSFLASH! It wasn’t, but of course, he chose to ignore that and began writing letters, dropping them at her doorstep. Reading about Julia, you’d understand the man. She’s a 10/10 personality choice.
And then came ghost, the man supposedly behind the letters watching her. The one who made her believe she could have and make her own choices. He gave her that every night, and when it’s Thursday daytime, he’d sit in his suit as her therapist and help her help herself. Yes, because Julia put in the work. He guided her, but she was willing to learn.
Unfortunately, authors have a strong relationship with the sentence “all good things must come to an end”. And with that, my emotional stability too, but I will not trade the lessons and truth this book carried.
I think my favorite part of this book is that Kai Blackwood saw her, like really saw her. He didn’t do it the right way, sure. But Julia had believed herself broken in a way that no one saw. He did. From the first day. Of a truth, Julia didn’t need to be saved. She wasn’t broken. She wasn’t abnormal. She just needed someone to see all of her and accept every inch. Someone who was present, everyday, who reminded her she was everything in a world that had been unkind to her.
And Tessa? God, she was such a good friend to Julia. I couldn’t blame her for missing certain things because Julia had been so good at being fine, but even then, Tessa always knew. And she was present. That right there is friendship at its best and worst.
This book deserves all the love it’s now getting and I hope that more people find it and resonate with the characters. Maybe, just maybe, you could find some form of healing from it too❤️🩹. YOU ARE GONNA BE FINE!
To the author, I see you. And you’re loved🫶🏻.
“You do not need to be saved, Julia.”
“You need to be seen. You need somebody who can see every part of you without deciding the difficult ones make you broken or too much.”
First I wanna say thank you to the author for an opportunity to be an ARC reader for a book so delicately written and shaped by her own experience. It is f*cking badass! Right from the author’s note, I knew this one was gonna hit.
Let’s get right into it. Julia Hayes is NOT FINE, but she’ll say it all the time and even before you ask because, apparently, other people should come before her. A takeaway from a traumatic childhood experience involving her parents. I won’t get into that detail, but just know it is DEEP and heartbreaking and just … too relatable I had to put the book down sometimes, because wow!
Julia goes to therapy, meets Dr. Blackwood, who instantly made me believe I might need my own therapy, cause why do you sound so annoyingly right in a hot way🥲. But then because he triggered a part of me and made me feel exposed, also the part that comes later in chapter 27, I somehow developed a love and hate dynamic with him🤣. When he told her “no, you weren’t” after she said “I’m fine” in their first therapy session, I put down my screen and blinked cause how many times do I use that word to ward off people’s attention, to make them not worry. A part of me hates how easily they don’t, but that’s because I’ve become too good at making them believe. Of course there are some that genuinely don’t care.
Julia leaves the second session feeling out of it, functional but dissociated. Dr. Blackwood becomes worried and decides following her home to make sure she got home safe was somewhat a good idea. NEWSFLASH! It wasn’t, but of course, he chose to ignore that and began writing letters, dropping them at her doorstep. Reading about Julia, you’d understand the man. She’s a 10/10 personality choice.
And then came ghost, the man supposedly behind the letters watching her. The one who made her believe she could have and make her own choices. He gave her that every night, and when it’s Thursday daytime, he’d sit in his suit as her therapist and help her help herself. Yes, because Julia put in the work. He guided her, but she was willing to learn.
Unfortunately, authors have a strong relationship with the sentence “all good things must come to an end”. And with that, my emotional stability too, but I will not trade the lessons and truth this book carried.
I think my favorite part of this book is that Kai Blackwood saw her, like really saw her. He didn’t do it the right way, sure. But Julia had believed herself broken in a way that no one saw. He did. From the first day. Of a truth, Julia didn’t need to be saved. She wasn’t broken. She wasn’t abnormal. She just needed someone to see all of her and accept every inch. Someone who was present, everyday, who reminded her she was everything in a world that had been unkind to her.
And Tessa? God, she was such a good friend to Julia. I couldn’t blame her for missing certain things because Julia had been so good at being fine, but even then, Tessa always knew. And she was present. That right there is friendship at its best and worst.
This book deserves all the love it’s now getting and I hope that more people find it and resonate with the characters. Maybe, just maybe, you could find some form of healing from it too❤️🩹. YOU ARE GONNA BE FINE!
To the author, I see you. And you’re loved🫶🏻.
September 25, 2026
ARC Review 📚
4 page menu, let's make it a 4 page author's note... And omg did it make me cry... I could feel all the pain and vulnerability in these words. What a way to start a book... The author's note alone deserves 5/5 stars. 🥹
“I have always been so fucking good at pretending to smile when all I really wanted to do was scream...” This one hit very close to home...
Chapter one already made me feel so related to Julia. Buckle up, this is gonna be one hell of a rollercoaster...
The story of Julia and Kai starts in Dr. Blackwood's office. He as her therapist, she as his patient. Right from the start they have an undeniable connection and chemistry, and it's safe to say he instantly became obsessed with her.
After a very rough second session, he convinces himself it's necessary to follow her home just to make sure she's safe. Hiding in the bushes for hours and watching her sleep is apparently also necessary and totally not creepy stalker vibes at all 🤭
And what happens when she finds a mysterious black envelope with a red wax seal saying the man in the shadows is watching her?
And of course, it doesn't stop with one letter...
I loved Tessa, I think everyone can use a friend like her. And Julia's humor and sarcasm will make you laugh. It's the kind of dark humor I learned to appreciate, but I also know where it comes from...
But what really got me was how much I related to Julia. I don't think I've ever felt this related to an FMC before. From childhood trauma, an absent father, complicated relationship with her mother, emotional abuse and manipulation, to making myself small, making myself invisible, putting on a smile when I'm actually screaming inside, saying “I'm fine” all the time and over-apologising for everything like even the weather is my fault...
To even threatening a coffee machine that I'll replace it when it suddenly decides to be dramatic and die on me. 🤣 I feel you, Julia...
I loved how you can clearly see the progress Julia is making with each appointment and how she is slowly finding herself and her own voice.
🌶️ Spice: I'm gonna call this a slowburn because the actual action takes a while, but trust me when I say it's worth the wait. 🥵 The mystery and anticipation surrounding Ghost makes even the non-sexual moments exciting to read. 🥵🤭
⚠️ Trigger warnings: Although this isn't your typical dark romance with murders, assassins, blood, gore, Mafia,... don't underestimate it.
Even with a smaller menu, this is a very dark book psychologically and emotionally.
Please read the trigger warnings and don't go into this one blindly. And please, please, please put the book down whenever you feel it's getting too much, because your mental health matters. 🖤
🧀 🧀 🧀 🧀 🧀
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
4 page menu, let's make it a 4 page author's note... And omg did it make me cry... I could feel all the pain and vulnerability in these words. What a way to start a book... The author's note alone deserves 5/5 stars. 🥹
“I have always been so fucking good at pretending to smile when all I really wanted to do was scream...” This one hit very close to home...
Chapter one already made me feel so related to Julia. Buckle up, this is gonna be one hell of a rollercoaster...
The story of Julia and Kai starts in Dr. Blackwood's office. He as her therapist, she as his patient. Right from the start they have an undeniable connection and chemistry, and it's safe to say he instantly became obsessed with her.
After a very rough second session, he convinces himself it's necessary to follow her home just to make sure she's safe. Hiding in the bushes for hours and watching her sleep is apparently also necessary and totally not creepy stalker vibes at all 🤭
And what happens when she finds a mysterious black envelope with a red wax seal saying the man in the shadows is watching her?
And of course, it doesn't stop with one letter...
I loved Tessa, I think everyone can use a friend like her. And Julia's humor and sarcasm will make you laugh. It's the kind of dark humor I learned to appreciate, but I also know where it comes from...
But what really got me was how much I related to Julia. I don't think I've ever felt this related to an FMC before. From childhood trauma, an absent father, complicated relationship with her mother, emotional abuse and manipulation, to making myself small, making myself invisible, putting on a smile when I'm actually screaming inside, saying “I'm fine” all the time and over-apologising for everything like even the weather is my fault...
To even threatening a coffee machine that I'll replace it when it suddenly decides to be dramatic and die on me. 🤣 I feel you, Julia...
I loved how you can clearly see the progress Julia is making with each appointment and how she is slowly finding herself and her own voice.
🌶️ Spice: I'm gonna call this a slowburn because the actual action takes a while, but trust me when I say it's worth the wait. 🥵 The mystery and anticipation surrounding Ghost makes even the non-sexual moments exciting to read. 🥵🤭
⚠️ Trigger warnings: Although this isn't your typical dark romance with murders, assassins, blood, gore, Mafia,... don't underestimate it.
Even with a smaller menu, this is a very dark book psychologically and emotionally.
Please read the trigger warnings and don't go into this one blindly. And please, please, please put the book down whenever you feel it's getting too much, because your mental health matters. 🖤
🧀 🧀 🧀 🧀 🧀
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
September 24, 2026
📖 Letters from a stalker- Zeya Hart
Therapist x patiënt 🖋️ morally grey hero 🖋️ secret identity 🖋️ double life 🖋️ he falls first… and hard 🖋️ obsession romance 🖋️ who did this to you 🖋️ touch het and die 🖋️
Kai blackwood
Psychiater. Een man die heel goed is in het lezen van lichaamstaal. Maat als hij Julia als patiënt krijgt word het al snel persoonlijk. Hij erkent vanaf de eerste sessie dat hij dingen denkt die hij normaal niet toelaat.
Hij voelt een interesse en aantrekking die hij niet mag hebben met een patiënt.
Tot Julia op een dag onthutst vertrekt uit een sessie van Kai.
Hij kan dit niet loslaten en gaat haar achterna , na zich in comfy bikerkledij omgekleed te hebben, op zijn moto.
Het blijft niet bij één keer. Maar maakt er zijn vaste routine van om haar meerdere keren per week te begluren.
Als psychiater zijnde- weet hij dat dit niet oke is. Maar zijn alterego- Ghost- wilt meer. En zoekt ook toenadering via een zelfgeschreven brief, afgegeven in een zwarte envelop met rode waxzegel. (Hoe leuk is dit😈)
Wat er nadien volgt mag/MOET je zelf ontdekken. Er komen nog vele gesprekken/ inzichten/ spicy scenes die het verhaal eigen maken.
Dit is een dubbele pov verhaal die in de Engelse taal geschreven is.
Misschien wel een opmerking- het is niet echt een easy engels. Er zijn diepgaande gesprekken tussen patiënt en psychiater. En er worden dan ook moeilijkere vocabulaire gebruikt dan een basic roman.
En zeker een belangrijke! Er zijn trigger warnings (zoals we tegenwoordig mee naar ons hoofd gegooid worden alsof we niet weten wat een dark romance zou kunnen inhouden…) MAAR hier is het misschien wel even kijken?!
Het inzicht van Kai en de bijbehorende gesprekken, alsook zelfkennis en ontdekking komen veelvuldig aan bod. Er zijn zo een diepgaande vragen/gesprekken met inzicht over reacties enz, dat dit echt wel triggers kunnen zijn voor mensen met een ervaring over emotionele verwaarlozing/ rouwaspecten/ stalking enz…
Dan is dit boek geen aanrader voor je vind ik persoonlijk. Want dit is meesterlijk beschreven.
Maar… ik heb echt genoten. Het doet je nadenken en ik neem zelfs dingen mee in het echte leven. Ik ben gebrainwasht/ gebookwashed door Zeya Hart!
Als ik nu bepaalde situaties zie/ meemaak, komt de Kai of Julia naar boven met een ‘dit is niet oke’ of ‘ik moet denken aan wat ik wil- niet druk maken over het denken van de ander’
Ja, ik heb mijn therapie sessies ook wel gehad tijdens het lezen van dit verhaal😂😉
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Therapist x patiënt 🖋️ morally grey hero 🖋️ secret identity 🖋️ double life 🖋️ he falls first… and hard 🖋️ obsession romance 🖋️ who did this to you 🖋️ touch het and die 🖋️
Kai blackwood
Psychiater. Een man die heel goed is in het lezen van lichaamstaal. Maat als hij Julia als patiënt krijgt word het al snel persoonlijk. Hij erkent vanaf de eerste sessie dat hij dingen denkt die hij normaal niet toelaat.
Hij voelt een interesse en aantrekking die hij niet mag hebben met een patiënt.
Tot Julia op een dag onthutst vertrekt uit een sessie van Kai.
Hij kan dit niet loslaten en gaat haar achterna , na zich in comfy bikerkledij omgekleed te hebben, op zijn moto.
Het blijft niet bij één keer. Maar maakt er zijn vaste routine van om haar meerdere keren per week te begluren.
Als psychiater zijnde- weet hij dat dit niet oke is. Maar zijn alterego- Ghost- wilt meer. En zoekt ook toenadering via een zelfgeschreven brief, afgegeven in een zwarte envelop met rode waxzegel. (Hoe leuk is dit😈)
Wat er nadien volgt mag/MOET je zelf ontdekken. Er komen nog vele gesprekken/ inzichten/ spicy scenes die het verhaal eigen maken.
Dit is een dubbele pov verhaal die in de Engelse taal geschreven is.
Misschien wel een opmerking- het is niet echt een easy engels. Er zijn diepgaande gesprekken tussen patiënt en psychiater. En er worden dan ook moeilijkere vocabulaire gebruikt dan een basic roman.
En zeker een belangrijke! Er zijn trigger warnings (zoals we tegenwoordig mee naar ons hoofd gegooid worden alsof we niet weten wat een dark romance zou kunnen inhouden…) MAAR hier is het misschien wel even kijken?!
Het inzicht van Kai en de bijbehorende gesprekken, alsook zelfkennis en ontdekking komen veelvuldig aan bod. Er zijn zo een diepgaande vragen/gesprekken met inzicht over reacties enz, dat dit echt wel triggers kunnen zijn voor mensen met een ervaring over emotionele verwaarlozing/ rouwaspecten/ stalking enz…
Dan is dit boek geen aanrader voor je vind ik persoonlijk. Want dit is meesterlijk beschreven.
Maar… ik heb echt genoten. Het doet je nadenken en ik neem zelfs dingen mee in het echte leven. Ik ben gebrainwasht/ gebookwashed door Zeya Hart!
Als ik nu bepaalde situaties zie/ meemaak, komt de Kai of Julia naar boven met een ‘dit is niet oke’ of ‘ik moet denken aan wat ik wil- niet druk maken over het denken van de ander’
Ja, ik heb mijn therapie sessies ook wel gehad tijdens het lezen van dit verhaal😂😉
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
September 29, 2026
I've finished reading my ARC copy of 'Letters from a Stalker'. This is a dark romance written by Zeya Hart and published by W. Griffin publishing.
"Control is not de absence of fealing. It is the discipline of deciding what to do with that feeling before it turns into something another person has to survive."
When I got send the email with ARC's that would be coming, I knew immediately that I wanted to read Letters from a Stalker. The cover, the vibe and the blurb? Yeeees 🙌🏼 I love(d) it so much.
I can absolutely tell you that I'm not dissapointed and that reading this book was a ride on itself.
"I can handle it. I've handled worse. I've picked myself up before. The words are familiar because I built most of my adult life around them."
This book is about Julia and Kai. Both of them have had traumatic pasts and while Kai helps Julia through it professionally, Julia's presents helps Kai too. While both of them put in the work in their own way, neither of them know all of the others darker sides and their secrets might be a problem. What will happen when they find out?
"Everything about him feels measured. Not cold. Contained. The distinction should not matter at all, but somehow it does."
Although I read almost all genres, I have a big preferences for the darker stories; dark fantasy/dark romance. I can tell you that Letters from a Stalker is definitely dark, but in such a good way.
Is there morally grey? Yes.
Are there questionable morals? Yes.
Is there a mask involved? Yes.
Hot biker with tattoos? Yes.
Did I absolutely love it because of these things? Also.. yes!
Don't think it's only things like this, this story also has such a great storyline and a lot of depth.
"Two lives — same women, same man trying and failing to pretend he can keep them separate indefinitely."
Both Julia and Kai have made their way into my heart. Although they've made questionable choices (especially Kai), they are very resilience. They both try to learn and find growth where they can. The fact that they can find a lot of this by each other, only makes their bond more special.
It's hard trying to break patterns you followed for years, but it takes a lot of strength to do it willingly and manage it amazingly.
I absolutely loved this book and the only thing I didn't like was the length of some of the chapters, but this doesn't effect the story itself at all.
Do you love all the same things I mentioned? Than you should definitely read Letters from a Stalker.
"Control is not de absence of fealing. It is the discipline of deciding what to do with that feeling before it turns into something another person has to survive."
When I got send the email with ARC's that would be coming, I knew immediately that I wanted to read Letters from a Stalker. The cover, the vibe and the blurb? Yeeees 🙌🏼 I love(d) it so much.
I can absolutely tell you that I'm not dissapointed and that reading this book was a ride on itself.
"I can handle it. I've handled worse. I've picked myself up before. The words are familiar because I built most of my adult life around them."
This book is about Julia and Kai. Both of them have had traumatic pasts and while Kai helps Julia through it professionally, Julia's presents helps Kai too. While both of them put in the work in their own way, neither of them know all of the others darker sides and their secrets might be a problem. What will happen when they find out?
"Everything about him feels measured. Not cold. Contained. The distinction should not matter at all, but somehow it does."
Although I read almost all genres, I have a big preferences for the darker stories; dark fantasy/dark romance. I can tell you that Letters from a Stalker is definitely dark, but in such a good way.
Is there morally grey? Yes.
Are there questionable morals? Yes.
Is there a mask involved? Yes.
Hot biker with tattoos? Yes.
Did I absolutely love it because of these things? Also.. yes!
Don't think it's only things like this, this story also has such a great storyline and a lot of depth.
"Two lives — same women, same man trying and failing to pretend he can keep them separate indefinitely."
Both Julia and Kai have made their way into my heart. Although they've made questionable choices (especially Kai), they are very resilience. They both try to learn and find growth where they can. The fact that they can find a lot of this by each other, only makes their bond more special.
It's hard trying to break patterns you followed for years, but it takes a lot of strength to do it willingly and manage it amazingly.
I absolutely loved this book and the only thing I didn't like was the length of some of the chapters, but this doesn't effect the story itself at all.
Do you love all the same things I mentioned? Than you should definitely read Letters from a Stalker.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC review
“You don’t need to be saved.”
Julia is trying to put her life back together while working through years of trauma in therapy with Dr. Kai Blackwood. She’s finally beginning to feel more comfortable with herself and is learning to set boundaries. Then she starts receiving mysterious black envelopes from a man. He watches her from outside her home, knows things about her she never told him and leaves increasingly personal letters that awaken a side of Julia she has kept buried. What makes everything even more complicated is that the mysterious stalker and the man sitting across from her in therapy are much closer than she realizes. As Julia becomes more drawn to Ghost and their dangerous relationship develops, Kai has to deal with the consequences of crossing a line he knows he should never have crossed.
This was such an interesting read. I really liked Julia as a character because she felt complicated and realistic. She’s dealing with some incredibly heavy trauma and I loved watching her slowly become more confident. The moment where she stopped taking automatic responsibility for everyone else's feeling was so satisfying.
Kai.... oh Kai.... I had multiple times where I was thinking.... Sir, what the hell are you doing?! But wowsers what a character he was. I liked him as the psychiatrist helping Julia work through her trauma. He genuinely understood her. But obviously he has to be irresponsible.
The dark romance side of this story was delicious! I enjoyed the mystery of Julia figuring out who Ghost was and watching her become increasingly curious about the man outside her window. The letters added a really fun creepy element. The tension between Julia and Ghost kept me turning the pages.
Tessa was a wonderful side character. Her friendship with Julia made for some lighter moments. I adored her ability to make Julia laugh, even in difficult moments. I
The trauma and therapy aspects gave the story more emotional depth than I expected and I appreciated that the Zeya didn’t make Kai magically “fix” Julia. Julia does a lot of the work herself. Her growth was one of my favorite parts.
While I would have loved to have a few unexpected twists and turns in the story, this was a book where I was fully invested in.
“You don’t need to be saved.”
Julia is trying to put her life back together while working through years of trauma in therapy with Dr. Kai Blackwood. She’s finally beginning to feel more comfortable with herself and is learning to set boundaries. Then she starts receiving mysterious black envelopes from a man. He watches her from outside her home, knows things about her she never told him and leaves increasingly personal letters that awaken a side of Julia she has kept buried. What makes everything even more complicated is that the mysterious stalker and the man sitting across from her in therapy are much closer than she realizes. As Julia becomes more drawn to Ghost and their dangerous relationship develops, Kai has to deal with the consequences of crossing a line he knows he should never have crossed.
This was such an interesting read. I really liked Julia as a character because she felt complicated and realistic. She’s dealing with some incredibly heavy trauma and I loved watching her slowly become more confident. The moment where she stopped taking automatic responsibility for everyone else's feeling was so satisfying.
Kai.... oh Kai.... I had multiple times where I was thinking.... Sir, what the hell are you doing?! But wowsers what a character he was. I liked him as the psychiatrist helping Julia work through her trauma. He genuinely understood her. But obviously he has to be irresponsible.
The dark romance side of this story was delicious! I enjoyed the mystery of Julia figuring out who Ghost was and watching her become increasingly curious about the man outside her window. The letters added a really fun creepy element. The tension between Julia and Ghost kept me turning the pages.
Tessa was a wonderful side character. Her friendship with Julia made for some lighter moments. I adored her ability to make Julia laugh, even in difficult moments. I
The trauma and therapy aspects gave the story more emotional depth than I expected and I appreciated that the Zeya didn’t make Kai magically “fix” Julia. Julia does a lot of the work herself. Her growth was one of my favorite parts.
While I would have loved to have a few unexpected twists and turns in the story, this was a book where I was fully invested in.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I honestly had some mixed feelings while reading this book.
The concept immediately caught my attention: a stalker, a hidden identity, a hot therapist, dark romance, and of course a healthy dose of morally grey choices. 👀 Julia and Kai have an interesting dynamic from the start, and the chemistry between them… hello?! 🔥 Some of their scenes were seriously delicious!
The story starts off as quite a slow burn. And although I don’t always have the patience for that when it comes to spicy romance, I actually found it worked pretty well here. Julia goes through quite a lot of personal growth, and her trauma, anxiety, grief, and learning to set boundaries all play an important role in the story.
I really appreciated the way the author handled her trauma. It isn’t simply brushed aside or magically resolved just because the story is heading towards the ending. Her experiences remain a part of her, and that made her development feel much more realistic.
At the same time, I did find some parts quite slow. There were a lot of conversations and moments where Julia’s trauma and healing were discussed repeatedly, which made my attention drift at times. I found myself waiting for the story to really move forward again.
The stalker element also ended up being slightly different from what I expected. I went into this expecting a pretty dark stalker romance, while the story ultimately focuses much more on trauma, therapy, emotions, and the characters’ development. I didn’t necessarily think that was a bad thing, but I did have to adjust my expectations a little.
Towards the end, the story really had me thinking: FINALLY!
All in all, I found this to be an interesting and emotional story with great chemistry and enough twists to keep me curious. Not every part managed to hold my attention equally well, but the characters, the tension between Julia and Kai, and the way the trauma was handled ultimately made up for a lot of that.
4 stars for this spicy read!
Thank you so much for the ARC! 🫶🏻
The concept immediately caught my attention: a stalker, a hidden identity, a hot therapist, dark romance, and of course a healthy dose of morally grey choices. 👀 Julia and Kai have an interesting dynamic from the start, and the chemistry between them… hello?! 🔥 Some of their scenes were seriously delicious!
The story starts off as quite a slow burn. And although I don’t always have the patience for that when it comes to spicy romance, I actually found it worked pretty well here. Julia goes through quite a lot of personal growth, and her trauma, anxiety, grief, and learning to set boundaries all play an important role in the story.
I really appreciated the way the author handled her trauma. It isn’t simply brushed aside or magically resolved just because the story is heading towards the ending. Her experiences remain a part of her, and that made her development feel much more realistic.
At the same time, I did find some parts quite slow. There were a lot of conversations and moments where Julia’s trauma and healing were discussed repeatedly, which made my attention drift at times. I found myself waiting for the story to really move forward again.
The stalker element also ended up being slightly different from what I expected. I went into this expecting a pretty dark stalker romance, while the story ultimately focuses much more on trauma, therapy, emotions, and the characters’ development. I didn’t necessarily think that was a bad thing, but I did have to adjust my expectations a little.
Towards the end, the story really had me thinking: FINALLY!
All in all, I found this to be an interesting and emotional story with great chemistry and enough twists to keep me curious. Not every part managed to hold my attention equally well, but the characters, the tension between Julia and Kai, and the way the trauma was handled ultimately made up for a lot of that.
4 stars for this spicy read!
Thank you so much for the ARC! 🫶🏻
September 22, 2026
⚠️ 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨: 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶.
Rating: 💀💀💀💀💀
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ | 🔥🔥🔥
Emotional damage: 🧅🧅🧅🧅🧅
First of all, I just want to say that I think it’s incredibly badass that the author makes herself so vulnerable for this book. 👏🏻👏🏻
This is a first... Already crying while reading the authors note. Didn't even start the book yet. Where are the 🧅 cause I think I'm going to need them for this one.
💌 Stalker with a stationery fetish
🏍️ Biker
🛋️ Therapist x Patient
💔 Trauma
🏳️ Surrender
This book affected me more deeply than I expected it to.
Trauma is a big part of the story, because we follow Julia during therapy. What really stayed with me was how vividly and painfully real it was portrayed. That it is based on real experience makes it understandable that the author knows it so intimately, but I still think there is a world of difference between experiencing something yourself and being able to put it into words in a way that makes someone else almost feel it too. And that is what I find so incredibly powerful about her writing.
I like Julia, I can easily identify with her. She is funny and uses sarcasm/jokes as a shield. At times, that recognition was even confronting. There were moments when I became emotional because certain feelings, thoughts, or situations felt so incredibly close to home.
Maybe that is what made this book so special to me. It wasn’t just a story I was reading... at times, it felt like looking into a mirror. It touched on things I recognize in myself, while somehow also feeling like a small part of the healing process.
It wasn’t always easy to read, but it was a book that truly made me feel something. A book that stayed with me even after I turned the final page.
Thanks to W. Griffin Publishing for the opportunity to receive an ARC copy of this book. I truly appreciate being given the chance to read it early and share my thoughts. My review reflects my honest and genuine opinion of the book, and all thoughts expressed are entirely my own.
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Rating: 💀💀💀💀💀
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ | 🔥🔥🔥
Emotional damage: 🧅🧅🧅🧅🧅
First of all, I just want to say that I think it’s incredibly badass that the author makes herself so vulnerable for this book. 👏🏻👏🏻
This is a first... Already crying while reading the authors note. Didn't even start the book yet. Where are the 🧅 cause I think I'm going to need them for this one.
💌 Stalker with a stationery fetish
🏍️ Biker
🛋️ Therapist x Patient
💔 Trauma
🏳️ Surrender
This book affected me more deeply than I expected it to.
Trauma is a big part of the story, because we follow Julia during therapy. What really stayed with me was how vividly and painfully real it was portrayed. That it is based on real experience makes it understandable that the author knows it so intimately, but I still think there is a world of difference between experiencing something yourself and being able to put it into words in a way that makes someone else almost feel it too. And that is what I find so incredibly powerful about her writing.
I like Julia, I can easily identify with her. She is funny and uses sarcasm/jokes as a shield. At times, that recognition was even confronting. There were moments when I became emotional because certain feelings, thoughts, or situations felt so incredibly close to home.
Maybe that is what made this book so special to me. It wasn’t just a story I was reading... at times, it felt like looking into a mirror. It touched on things I recognize in myself, while somehow also feeling like a small part of the healing process.
It wasn’t always easy to read, but it was a book that truly made me feel something. A book that stayed with me even after I turned the final page.
Thanks to W. Griffin Publishing for the opportunity to receive an ARC copy of this book. I truly appreciate being given the chance to read it early and share my thoughts. My review reflects my honest and genuine opinion of the book, and all thoughts expressed are entirely my own.
🏍️
September 15, 2026
Zeya delivers a deeply emotional, dark, and deliciously tense story that balances heavy psychological healing with a thrilling, morally gray romance.
The plot centers on Julia, a survivor working through years of trauma in therapy with her psychiatrist, Dr. Kai Blackwood. Just as she begins finding her voice and establishing boundaries, she starts receiving personal, eerie letters in black envelopes from a shadowy stalker known as Ghost. As Julia finds herself drawn to this mysterious figure outside her window, she has no idea that Ghost and the man guiding her therapy sessions are far more intertwined than she could imagine—forcing Kai to deal with the consequences of crossing a line he can never uncross.
Julia is a brilliantly complex, realistic heroine. Her journey is not a quick fix; she does the hard work herself, and watching her stop taking automatic responsibility for other people's feelings is extraordinarily satisfying. Kai is equally captivating—he genuinely understands Julia as a doctor, even while making outrageously unprofessional and irresponsible choices that will have you screaming at the page. The dynamic between Julia and Ghost is dripping with delicious suspense, creepy intrigue, and electric chemistry, while side characters like Tessa bring much-needed humor and light to balance the dark themes.
The book leans heavily into character development, trauma work, and a steady slow burn rather than non-stop, fast-paced action. While the pacing dips slightly in the middle with repetitive therapy discussions—and the stalker element is more emotionally driven than pure, unhinged horror—the deep psychological depth gives the story a powerful emotional foundation.
If you love a dark romance featuring heavy boundary-pushing, incredible tension, a morally gray hero, and a heroine whose healing feels genuinely earned, this book is completely captivating!
September 30, 2026
“You don’t need to be saved. You need to be seen.”
Julia, the first letter appears on a Tuesday.
No name, no signature. Just a blood-red envelope leaned against my front door.
Lines written by someone who knows exactly who I am, who sees every broken, hidden part of me. Lines that should make me run. But by the fifth, I’m no longer scared of the Ghost watching me. I’m terrified of how badly I want him closer.
Kai, I have strict, unbreakable rules for a reason but one glimpse at her and I break the first rule before the first letter is even written.
Just one look. One excuse and a lie I tell myself about keeping her safe. By the fifth, I’m not just breaking rules, I’m shattering my fucking oath. And the worst part? I don’t want to stop.
Because she is mine. Even if my Little Ember burns everything I’ve built to the ground.
First off, this is not a cute funny little stalker romance, this a dark and heartbreaking stalker romance. So read the tigger warnings and the authors note before you start. This book was heartbreaking, beautiful and it hit so close to home, just amazing. From the very first page I was dragged in by Julia and her trauma, it all felt so real that I can not count the times that I’ve cried and really ugly crying. Kia is just perfect, he’s a strong villain but also the greatest hero. Their past has been brought to life on a real and heartbreaking way, that was so intense that I had to pause the book on more then one occasion. I loved every moment of it, it made me laugh, cry, angry and the spice was freaking hot!
I give this book 5 stars, it is just so breathtaking and real. Again do read the authors note and the triggerwarnings cause this is a dark stalker romance. If you like getting your heart ripped out and handed to you, this is a book you are gonna love.
Julia, the first letter appears on a Tuesday.
No name, no signature. Just a blood-red envelope leaned against my front door.
Lines written by someone who knows exactly who I am, who sees every broken, hidden part of me. Lines that should make me run. But by the fifth, I’m no longer scared of the Ghost watching me. I’m terrified of how badly I want him closer.
Kai, I have strict, unbreakable rules for a reason but one glimpse at her and I break the first rule before the first letter is even written.
Just one look. One excuse and a lie I tell myself about keeping her safe. By the fifth, I’m not just breaking rules, I’m shattering my fucking oath. And the worst part? I don’t want to stop.
Because she is mine. Even if my Little Ember burns everything I’ve built to the ground.
First off, this is not a cute funny little stalker romance, this a dark and heartbreaking stalker romance. So read the tigger warnings and the authors note before you start. This book was heartbreaking, beautiful and it hit so close to home, just amazing. From the very first page I was dragged in by Julia and her trauma, it all felt so real that I can not count the times that I’ve cried and really ugly crying. Kia is just perfect, he’s a strong villain but also the greatest hero. Their past has been brought to life on a real and heartbreaking way, that was so intense that I had to pause the book on more then one occasion. I loved every moment of it, it made me laugh, cry, angry and the spice was freaking hot!
I give this book 5 stars, it is just so breathtaking and real. Again do read the authors note and the triggerwarnings cause this is a dark stalker romance. If you like getting your heart ripped out and handed to you, this is a book you are gonna love.
September 23, 2026
I received an Advance Reader Copy for review
⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½
Letters From a Stalker opens with Julia Hayes, who suffers a panic attack on the bus and decides to restart therapy. She’s struggling with complex trauma from her past and that’s how she meets Dr. Blackwood Kai. He is a handsome psychiatrist with a calm presence and a quietly intense gaze.
After their second session, Julia leaves in a dissociative state. Kai follows her home to make sure she gets there safely… and that’s where it should have ended. But it doesn’t.
Something keeps pulling him toward Julia. He keeps watching her, crossing lines he knows he shouldn’t. And then the letters begin to arrive…
The concept immediately spook to me: a therapist who becomes obsessed with his patient. A large portion of the book takes place inside the therapy room, and the author clearly understands trauma processing. The interactions between Julia and Kai feel realistic and are emotionally layered. Julia’s growth throughout the sessions is well‑developed and Kai’s internal conflict (the moral tension between what he wants and what he knows is wrong) is compelling.
The story unfolds as more of a slow burn. Because the therapy sessions take up a significant part of the narrative, the stalking element felt a bit short for me. And I was especially looking forward to that part of the story 🤭 For a dark romance I personally would have liked that balance reversed, a bit more intensity, a bit more darkness.
But overall it’s a well‑written story with strong character work and an intriguing psychological core. The chemistry and the spice between Kai and Julia was absolutely spot on 🌶️
Thanks to Zeya Hart and W. Griffin Publishing for the ARC! 🫶🏻
⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½
Letters From a Stalker opens with Julia Hayes, who suffers a panic attack on the bus and decides to restart therapy. She’s struggling with complex trauma from her past and that’s how she meets Dr. Blackwood Kai. He is a handsome psychiatrist with a calm presence and a quietly intense gaze.
After their second session, Julia leaves in a dissociative state. Kai follows her home to make sure she gets there safely… and that’s where it should have ended. But it doesn’t.
Something keeps pulling him toward Julia. He keeps watching her, crossing lines he knows he shouldn’t. And then the letters begin to arrive…
The concept immediately spook to me: a therapist who becomes obsessed with his patient. A large portion of the book takes place inside the therapy room, and the author clearly understands trauma processing. The interactions between Julia and Kai feel realistic and are emotionally layered. Julia’s growth throughout the sessions is well‑developed and Kai’s internal conflict (the moral tension between what he wants and what he knows is wrong) is compelling.
The story unfolds as more of a slow burn. Because the therapy sessions take up a significant part of the narrative, the stalking element felt a bit short for me. And I was especially looking forward to that part of the story 🤭 For a dark romance I personally would have liked that balance reversed, a bit more intensity, a bit more darkness.
But overall it’s a well‑written story with strong character work and an intriguing psychological core. The chemistry and the spice between Kai and Julia was absolutely spot on 🌶️
Thanks to Zeya Hart and W. Griffin Publishing for the ARC! 🫶🏻
October 19, 2026
Mijn allereerste stalkerboek is bij deze een feit! Letters from a Stalker werd me als vooruitleesexemplaar toegestuurd door @w.griffinpublishing, waarvoor dank!
Wanneer ik in een boek bezig ben, stuur ik telkens WhatsApp berichtjes naar mezelf zodat ik die notities kan gebruiken bij het schrijven van mijn recensies.
Bij dit boek heb ik uitzonderlijk helemaal niks naar mezelf gestuurd... Ik was zodanig opgeslorpt door Kai en Julia dat ik er zelfs niet aan gedacht heb notities te nemen. Ik moet toegeven dat het ook meestal wel de iets negatieve puntjes zijn die ik naar mezelf stuur, maar daar waren er in dit boek dus ook geen van. 🤯
De flaptekst vinden jullie in de opmerkingen, maar deze dark romance gaat dus over knappe psychiater Kai die anoniem zijn patiënte Julia stalkt.
Het feit dat je beide kanten van het verhaal leest (dual POV) maakt het minder freaky dan ik oorspronkelijk wat gevreesd had.
Ik vond het ook wel juist goed dat stalken niet goedgepraat wordt. Kai vermeldt meerdere keren dat hij maar al te goed beseft dat zijn stalkerskantje eigenlijk echt niet door de beugel kan, wat het voor mij gemakkelijker maakte het verhaal ook echt te geloven.
Máár, dat alles maakt het niet minder spannend of spicy, integendeel. 🥵
Ik had ook veel verschillende scenario's in m'n hoofd over hoe dit zou aflopen, maar wat er effectief gebeurt, had ik niet voorzien, but I liked it!
Ik zou dit boek eigenlijk ook moeten aanraden aan mijn man, want het bevestigt nog maar eens dat het helemaal niet zo raar is om meteen de gordijnen toe te doen wanneer het buiten donkerder is dan binnen. 😆
Ik ontving dit e-boek van de uitgeverij als vooruitleesexemplaar. Dit beïnvloedt in geen geval mijn recensie, want die bevat mijn eigen ongezouten mening.
Wanneer ik in een boek bezig ben, stuur ik telkens WhatsApp berichtjes naar mezelf zodat ik die notities kan gebruiken bij het schrijven van mijn recensies.
Bij dit boek heb ik uitzonderlijk helemaal niks naar mezelf gestuurd... Ik was zodanig opgeslorpt door Kai en Julia dat ik er zelfs niet aan gedacht heb notities te nemen. Ik moet toegeven dat het ook meestal wel de iets negatieve puntjes zijn die ik naar mezelf stuur, maar daar waren er in dit boek dus ook geen van. 🤯
De flaptekst vinden jullie in de opmerkingen, maar deze dark romance gaat dus over knappe psychiater Kai die anoniem zijn patiënte Julia stalkt.
Het feit dat je beide kanten van het verhaal leest (dual POV) maakt het minder freaky dan ik oorspronkelijk wat gevreesd had.
Ik vond het ook wel juist goed dat stalken niet goedgepraat wordt. Kai vermeldt meerdere keren dat hij maar al te goed beseft dat zijn stalkerskantje eigenlijk echt niet door de beugel kan, wat het voor mij gemakkelijker maakte het verhaal ook echt te geloven.
Máár, dat alles maakt het niet minder spannend of spicy, integendeel. 🥵
Ik had ook veel verschillende scenario's in m'n hoofd over hoe dit zou aflopen, maar wat er effectief gebeurt, had ik niet voorzien, but I liked it!
Ik zou dit boek eigenlijk ook moeten aanraden aan mijn man, want het bevestigt nog maar eens dat het helemaal niet zo raar is om meteen de gordijnen toe te doen wanneer het buiten donkerder is dan binnen. 😆
Ik ontving dit e-boek van de uitgeverij als vooruitleesexemplaar. Dit beïnvloedt in geen geval mijn recensie, want die bevat mijn eigen ongezouten mening.
Review of advance copy received from Author
REVIEW OF ADVANCE READER COPY FROM AUTHOR
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ 3.5/5
I honestly had such mixed feelings about this one. The concept sounded right up my alley, especially with the stalker, masked identity, dark romance, and morally grey elements. Julia and Kai definitely had an interesting setup, and there were moments where their chemistry and the whole Ghost situation had me curious about where things were going.
I also appreciated that Julia’s character had more going on than just the romance. Her trauma, anxiety, grief, and the way she constantly tries to make herself smaller for everyone around her were a big part of the story. Her journey toward setting boundaries and actually figuring out what she wants was probably the strongest part for me.
But unfortunately, I found the book extremely boring for a large part of the story. There was so much going on internally, with long conversations and repeated discussions about Julia’s trauma and healing, that I just couldn’t stay invested. I kept waiting for the story to really pull me in, but eventually I found myself skipping through huge portions just to get to the parts that actually held my attention.
The stalker aspect also wasn’t quite what I expected. There were definitely some intense and dark moments between Julia and Kai, but the overall story felt much more focused on trauma, therapy, and their emotional journey than the dark stalker romance I was expecting.
I can see why this book will work for some readers, especially if you enjoy emotionally heavy romances with a strong focus on healing and character development. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t gripping enough for me.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ 3.5/5
I honestly had such mixed feelings about this one. The concept sounded right up my alley, especially with the stalker, masked identity, dark romance, and morally grey elements. Julia and Kai definitely had an interesting setup, and there were moments where their chemistry and the whole Ghost situation had me curious about where things were going.
I also appreciated that Julia’s character had more going on than just the romance. Her trauma, anxiety, grief, and the way she constantly tries to make herself smaller for everyone around her were a big part of the story. Her journey toward setting boundaries and actually figuring out what she wants was probably the strongest part for me.
But unfortunately, I found the book extremely boring for a large part of the story. There was so much going on internally, with long conversations and repeated discussions about Julia’s trauma and healing, that I just couldn’t stay invested. I kept waiting for the story to really pull me in, but eventually I found myself skipping through huge portions just to get to the parts that actually held my attention.
The stalker aspect also wasn’t quite what I expected. There were definitely some intense and dark moments between Julia and Kai, but the overall story felt much more focused on trauma, therapy, and their emotional journey than the dark stalker romance I was expecting.
I can see why this book will work for some readers, especially if you enjoy emotionally heavy romances with a strong focus on healing and character development. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t gripping enough for me.
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
🖤 Therapist x Patient
🖤 Biker & Morally Grey MMC
🖤 Strong FMC
🖤 Childhood Trauma
🖤 He Falls First
Wow, what an intense read that was, thank you so much Zeya for the ARC opportunity!
Our FMC, Julia, is struggling with childhood trauma and, after a particularly tough trip with her best friend, she decides to seek out therapy.
Enter our very hot MMC therapist, Dr. Kai Blackwood.
The beginning is quite a slow burn, but honestly, I think it needs to be. The journey Julia goes on is such an important part of the story, and taking the time to build everything up makes it all the more worthwhile.
And then… something turns up on Julia’s doorstep.
“You are mine, little ember. Even if you don’t know it yet.”
Well… WOW. The tension and chemistry in some of these scenes are seriously exciting!
Then the truth comes out, as it always does, and I found myself feeling conflicted. Part of me felt sorry for our stalker, while another part of me was absolutely angry on Julia’s behalf.
Time passes, things move forward… and THAT ending! I honestly felt like shouting FINALLY! And thank God!
One thing I really appreciated about this book was the way the author handled trauma. The impact of childhood trauma, the responses to it, and the different ways we try to cope are all explored beautifully. It isn’t minimised or brushed aside, and even with everything that happens, the trauma doesn’t magically disappear just because we reach the ending. It’s still acknowledged and remains an important part of Julia’s journey.
Overall, this was such a tense, spicy read with plenty of chemistry, emotional depth and twists to keep me turning the pages.
🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
🖤 Therapist x Patient
🖤 Biker & Morally Grey MMC
🖤 Strong FMC
🖤 Childhood Trauma
🖤 He Falls First
Wow, what an intense read that was, thank you so much Zeya for the ARC opportunity!
Our FMC, Julia, is struggling with childhood trauma and, after a particularly tough trip with her best friend, she decides to seek out therapy.
Enter our very hot MMC therapist, Dr. Kai Blackwood.
The beginning is quite a slow burn, but honestly, I think it needs to be. The journey Julia goes on is such an important part of the story, and taking the time to build everything up makes it all the more worthwhile.
And then… something turns up on Julia’s doorstep.
“You are mine, little ember. Even if you don’t know it yet.”
Well… WOW. The tension and chemistry in some of these scenes are seriously exciting!
Then the truth comes out, as it always does, and I found myself feeling conflicted. Part of me felt sorry for our stalker, while another part of me was absolutely angry on Julia’s behalf.
Time passes, things move forward… and THAT ending! I honestly felt like shouting FINALLY! And thank God!
One thing I really appreciated about this book was the way the author handled trauma. The impact of childhood trauma, the responses to it, and the different ways we try to cope are all explored beautifully. It isn’t minimised or brushed aside, and even with everything that happens, the trauma doesn’t magically disappear just because we reach the ending. It’s still acknowledged and remains an important part of Julia’s journey.
Overall, this was such a tense, spicy read with plenty of chemistry, emotional depth and twists to keep me turning the pages.
September 15, 2026
Okay, this was definitely an intense one! I'll keep it as spoiler free as I can.
First things first, the Trigger Warnings list. WOW a whole menu if you ask me! I really advice to read these before deep diving into this book.
I went into this expecting a really dark stalker romance, and while there were definitely stalker vibes, I was surprised by how much the story focused on Julia’s trauma, therapy, and personal growth. That is really a turn I didn't expect! I really applaud the author for how realistic she made Julia's trauma and Julia as a character!
Because of how the author wrote Julia, I really liked her. Watching her slowly become more confident, learn to set boundaries, and stop feeling responsible for everyone else’s emotions was probably one of my favorite parts of the book.
The tension between the characters (Kai and Julia) was definitely there, and the mystery surrounding the one called Ghost kept me curious. The letters especially added a great sensation to a to the story.
The beginning was a little slow but once everything started coming together, I was 100% invested.
Overall, I enjoyed this! It was spicy, emotional, tense, and had some questionable character choices that kept things interesting. If you’re going into it for a dark stalker romance, just know that there’s a lot more focus on trauma, healing, and character development than expected.
Are you ready to meet Little Ember?
I received this book as an ARC from @w.griffinpublishing and @author.zeyahart, but this is my honest and real opinion. Thank you again for this opportunity!
First things first, the Trigger Warnings list. WOW a whole menu if you ask me! I really advice to read these before deep diving into this book.
I went into this expecting a really dark stalker romance, and while there were definitely stalker vibes, I was surprised by how much the story focused on Julia’s trauma, therapy, and personal growth. That is really a turn I didn't expect! I really applaud the author for how realistic she made Julia's trauma and Julia as a character!
Because of how the author wrote Julia, I really liked her. Watching her slowly become more confident, learn to set boundaries, and stop feeling responsible for everyone else’s emotions was probably one of my favorite parts of the book.
The tension between the characters (Kai and Julia) was definitely there, and the mystery surrounding the one called Ghost kept me curious. The letters especially added a great sensation to a to the story.
The beginning was a little slow but once everything started coming together, I was 100% invested.
Overall, I enjoyed this! It was spicy, emotional, tense, and had some questionable character choices that kept things interesting. If you’re going into it for a dark stalker romance, just know that there’s a lot more focus on trauma, healing, and character development than expected.
Are you ready to meet Little Ember?
I received this book as an ARC from @w.griffinpublishing and @author.zeyahart, but this is my honest and real opinion. Thank you again for this opportunity!
September 22, 2026
Julia Hayes is on a bus with her best friend, Tessa, when she suddenly has a panic attack. Tessa asks the bus driver to stop because Julia can’t breathe. After spending some time outside, Tessa tells Julia that she needs to go back to therapy.
Julia starts looking for a therapist and eventually chooses Dr. Blackwood because of his impressive credentials. Little does she know what the future has in store for her after meeting him.
Kai Blackwood is sitting in his office when Julia arrives for the first time. She is nervous, but Kai does his best to make her feel at ease. After a few sessions, they discuss a very intense and personal subject in Julia’s life. After the session, Kai notices that although Julia says she is fine, she is actually dissociated and decides that he cannot let her go home alone in that state.
What does Kai do, and what will the consequences be?
One day, Little Ember arrives home from work and finds a black envelope lying in the middle of her hallway. It looks like it was meant to be waiting outside her door while she was at work.
When she opens the letter, she realizes it is signed by… the Man in the Shadows.
But who is this man? What does he want, and what will these letters do to Little Ember?
For the answers to these questions and many more, you’ll have to read Letters from a Stalker by Zeya Hart.
A book that, once you start reading, pulls you in and refuses to let you go until the very last page. A dark romance filled with psychological triggers, some serious spice, and a dangerous amount of curiosity that kept me turning the pages until the end.
Julia starts looking for a therapist and eventually chooses Dr. Blackwood because of his impressive credentials. Little does she know what the future has in store for her after meeting him.
Kai Blackwood is sitting in his office when Julia arrives for the first time. She is nervous, but Kai does his best to make her feel at ease. After a few sessions, they discuss a very intense and personal subject in Julia’s life. After the session, Kai notices that although Julia says she is fine, she is actually dissociated and decides that he cannot let her go home alone in that state.
What does Kai do, and what will the consequences be?
One day, Little Ember arrives home from work and finds a black envelope lying in the middle of her hallway. It looks like it was meant to be waiting outside her door while she was at work.
When she opens the letter, she realizes it is signed by… the Man in the Shadows.
But who is this man? What does he want, and what will these letters do to Little Ember?
For the answers to these questions and many more, you’ll have to read Letters from a Stalker by Zeya Hart.
A book that, once you start reading, pulls you in and refuses to let you go until the very last page. A dark romance filled with psychological triggers, some serious spice, and a dangerous amount of curiosity that kept me turning the pages until the end.
September 16, 2026
Thank you to Zeya for the opportunity to review this ARC. I was intrigued by the concept of this patient x therapist with a stalker in the mix. I wasn't sure what to expect but I dove in head first.
I will mention that this is a slow burn that heats up. We meet Julia who has a panic attack on a bus with her best friend, Tessa, telling her she needs to return to therapy. Insert Kai Blackwood aka Hot Doctor. As Julia continues therapy with Dr. Blackwood, she becomes more comfortable with herself and makes breakthroughs. She's tired of having no boundaries with her family and peers, everyone else's opinion controlling what she does. She returns home one day to a letter. This stalker has been watching her when she believes she is alone in her home. She gives him a name - Ghost. She eventually gets to the point where she invites him into her home. Julia wants someone dominating but will stop when told. That is exactly what Ghost does.
Dr. Kai Blackwood is not your typical therapist. Sure he has his glasses, three piece suits and is nothing but professional. But in his spare time, he hits the gym, rides a motorcycle and has tattoos. In his profession, he lives by nothing but strict rules. When he meets Julia, something changes. He becomes morally grey and crosses boundaries he knows he shouldn't.
The past trauma in this book was handled so well. I felt like I was in the therapy sessions with Julia and Dr. Blackwood. This is one that will stay with me for a while. At the point where the truth comes out, I felt bad. I was rooting for the ending that was achieved.
I will mention that this is a slow burn that heats up. We meet Julia who has a panic attack on a bus with her best friend, Tessa, telling her she needs to return to therapy. Insert Kai Blackwood aka Hot Doctor. As Julia continues therapy with Dr. Blackwood, she becomes more comfortable with herself and makes breakthroughs. She's tired of having no boundaries with her family and peers, everyone else's opinion controlling what she does. She returns home one day to a letter. This stalker has been watching her when she believes she is alone in her home. She gives him a name - Ghost. She eventually gets to the point where she invites him into her home. Julia wants someone dominating but will stop when told. That is exactly what Ghost does.
Dr. Kai Blackwood is not your typical therapist. Sure he has his glasses, three piece suits and is nothing but professional. But in his spare time, he hits the gym, rides a motorcycle and has tattoos. In his profession, he lives by nothing but strict rules. When he meets Julia, something changes. He becomes morally grey and crosses boundaries he knows he shouldn't.
The past trauma in this book was handled so well. I felt like I was in the therapy sessions with Julia and Dr. Blackwood. This is one that will stay with me for a while. At the point where the truth comes out, I felt bad. I was rooting for the ending that was achieved.
September 28, 2026
This book is absolutely amazing and here is why:
Knowing that the author drew from her own experiences while writing this book made the story hit so much harder for me.
Because Letters from a Stalker isn’t just a spicy story about a therapist and his patient. It also made me think about things we probably all do more often than we realize.
How often do we say “I’m fine” or “I’m okay” when we really aren’t, simply because it’s easier for the other person?
How often do we think about other people’s opinions before doing what we actually want?
And how often do we let someone cross a boundary because speaking up feels harder than just letting it happen?
Julia’s growth throughout the story was really well written, and the same goes for Kai. I especially liked that he gave his stalker side a name. To me, that showed that he was very aware of what he was doing and that he knew it wasn’t okay.
Now… let’s talk about the spice. 🌶️
I REALLY liked it. 😏
Kai is one hot as hell therapist, and the spicy scenes were perfectly timed. They didn’t feel like they were simply thrown into the story for the sake of being spicy, they actually fit the story and the characters.
Overall, I really enjoyed this one and would definitely recommend it if you’re looking for a dark romance that isn’t too dark, with plenty of spice and characters who actually grow throughout the story.
Definitely one that made me think and made me blush.
Knowing that the author drew from her own experiences while writing this book made the story hit so much harder for me.
Because Letters from a Stalker isn’t just a spicy story about a therapist and his patient. It also made me think about things we probably all do more often than we realize.
How often do we say “I’m fine” or “I’m okay” when we really aren’t, simply because it’s easier for the other person?
How often do we think about other people’s opinions before doing what we actually want?
And how often do we let someone cross a boundary because speaking up feels harder than just letting it happen?
Julia’s growth throughout the story was really well written, and the same goes for Kai. I especially liked that he gave his stalker side a name. To me, that showed that he was very aware of what he was doing and that he knew it wasn’t okay.
Now… let’s talk about the spice. 🌶️
I REALLY liked it. 😏
Kai is one hot as hell therapist, and the spicy scenes were perfectly timed. They didn’t feel like they were simply thrown into the story for the sake of being spicy, they actually fit the story and the characters.
Overall, I really enjoyed this one and would definitely recommend it if you’re looking for a dark romance that isn’t too dark, with plenty of spice and characters who actually grow throughout the story.
Definitely one that made me think and made me blush.
September 16, 2026
My oh my. When I tell you that TWs do need to be read, whether you treat it as a shopping list or not, read your TWs!!
That said, Zeya had me tearing up with her author's note. By the time I got through the first couple chapters, I was bawling. The relatability of this woman's story to me was so crazy. And I know I am not the only one who can relate to Julia.
And who hasn't thought about taboo situations and wondered what that might look like if you acted on those thoughts?
This was loaded with the psychological pieces of Julia & Kai's past but still grounded in the present. And how Kai actively helps Julia confront her trauma responses which have shaped her current life. Both as her psychologist and as the man from the letters, The Man In The Shadows.
This story confronts what could happen if you don't need to be saved, you need to be seen.
This had some delicious slow-burn but only until about the halfway mark. And fun because Zeya kept both MCs realistic. I def rec this book!!!!
That said, Zeya had me tearing up with her author's note. By the time I got through the first couple chapters, I was bawling. The relatability of this woman's story to me was so crazy. And I know I am not the only one who can relate to Julia.
And who hasn't thought about taboo situations and wondered what that might look like if you acted on those thoughts?
This was loaded with the psychological pieces of Julia & Kai's past but still grounded in the present. And how Kai actively helps Julia confront her trauma responses which have shaped her current life. Both as her psychologist and as the man from the letters, The Man In The Shadows.
This story confronts what could happen if you don't need to be saved, you need to be seen.
This had some delicious slow-burn but only until about the halfway mark. And fun because Zeya kept both MCs realistic. I def rec this book!!!!
September 21, 2026
Psychiatrist by day, stalker by night… but only for one forbidden girl—his patient. 👀🖤
This dark romance dives headfirst into trauma, healing old wounds, and finding the strength to survive the hard parts when someone is willing to see every messy piece of you. And these MCs? Complex, intelligent, sarcastic, and dangerously tempting.
Their story is packed with impossible choices: right vs. wrong, good vs. bad, trust vs. betrayal… and then there’s the spice, making every line between them even harder to ignore. 🔥
But what would you do if you knew someone was watching you… and the letters they left behind somehow spoke directly to the deepest, darkest parts of your soul?
Yeah. I’d be turning the pages too. 🖤
This was such a fun, sexy, twisted read that had me questioning my own sanity because suddenly I’m wondering where I can get a stalker, a stack of black envelopes, and letters that know me a little too well. 😏
If dark romance, forbidden obsession, morally gray characters, and plenty of spice are your thing, add this one to your TBR.
This dark romance dives headfirst into trauma, healing old wounds, and finding the strength to survive the hard parts when someone is willing to see every messy piece of you. And these MCs? Complex, intelligent, sarcastic, and dangerously tempting.
Their story is packed with impossible choices: right vs. wrong, good vs. bad, trust vs. betrayal… and then there’s the spice, making every line between them even harder to ignore. 🔥
But what would you do if you knew someone was watching you… and the letters they left behind somehow spoke directly to the deepest, darkest parts of your soul?
Yeah. I’d be turning the pages too. 🖤
This was such a fun, sexy, twisted read that had me questioning my own sanity because suddenly I’m wondering where I can get a stalker, a stack of black envelopes, and letters that know me a little too well. 😏
If dark romance, forbidden obsession, morally gray characters, and plenty of spice are your thing, add this one to your TBR.
October 7, 2026
Letters From A Stalker by Zeya Hart completely surprised me. Normally, slow burns aren't my thing, but I was so invested in Kai and Julia that I couldn't put this book down.
The character development was exceptional. Every therapy session, every assignment, and every interaction felt purposeful, allowing both characters to unfold naturally. Being inside both Kai's and Julia's heads made the story incredibly immersive, and I loved watching their emotional journeys develop alongside the growing obsession.
What stood out most was how deeply connected I felt to the characters. The plot didn't need constant action to keep me engaged because I was genuinely invested in them. By the time the tension started building, I was already completely hooked.
If you love psychological romance, morally grey characters, and rich character development, this is definitely worth the read.
The character development was exceptional. Every therapy session, every assignment, and every interaction felt purposeful, allowing both characters to unfold naturally. Being inside both Kai's and Julia's heads made the story incredibly immersive, and I loved watching their emotional journeys develop alongside the growing obsession.
What stood out most was how deeply connected I felt to the characters. The plot didn't need constant action to keep me engaged because I was genuinely invested in them. By the time the tension started building, I was already completely hooked.
If you love psychological romance, morally grey characters, and rich character development, this is definitely worth the read.
October 14, 2026
Not every mmc has to be morally grey, or maybe just a little?
Wow this story impressed and intrigued me from the first chapter.
We follow Julia who goes to therapy with Kai (doctor blackwood) to work on her traumas and in the first part of the book we follow these sessions, they were so captivating and really made me think about the way i look at my own traumas.
The second part of the book is more focused on the stalker aspect, Julia receives letters from her stalker and omg his yearning!! The stalker actually respects her choices, and I've had to reread the spicy parts because they were so good!!
This book is deeper than most dark romances and focusses a lot on character development. I will be thinking about this book for a while, absolutely loved it.
Wow this story impressed and intrigued me from the first chapter.
We follow Julia who goes to therapy with Kai (doctor blackwood) to work on her traumas and in the first part of the book we follow these sessions, they were so captivating and really made me think about the way i look at my own traumas.
The second part of the book is more focused on the stalker aspect, Julia receives letters from her stalker and omg his yearning!! The stalker actually respects her choices, and I've had to reread the spicy parts because they were so good!!
This book is deeper than most dark romances and focusses a lot on character development. I will be thinking about this book for a while, absolutely loved it.
September 15, 2026
I read the ARC for this book. Wow, I was left speechless after this. I'll keep it as spoiler free as i can.This follows Julia and Kai. She has a lot of trauma and gets help to deal with it. Kai is a man that saw a woman that needed to be seen and decided to make her feel seen in a way that technicalyl is not allowed lol. As the title suggests she gets letters and they make her feel things. There is suspense, drama, care and love. Please read the author note and trigger warnings before reading this book it is important. This book was a masterpiece through and through. Kai is living rent free in my mind iykyk 10/10 would recommend
September 20, 2026
Letters From A Stalker delivers a dark romance setup with intense chemistry between Julia and Kai (Ghost), solid female friendships. Julia’s journey working through trauma, setting boundaries, and diving into therapy with Dr. Blackwood gives the story genuine emotional weight and character depth.
However, the pacing stalls midway through with repetitive discussions on healing and heavy internal monologues, making it feel more like a slow psychosexual drama than a gripping stalker thriller. It’s a solid 3.5-star read if you enjoy emotionally heavy romances, but you definitely have to be in the mood for a slower, healing-focused plot.
However, the pacing stalls midway through with repetitive discussions on healing and heavy internal monologues, making it feel more like a slow psychosexual drama than a gripping stalker thriller. It’s a solid 3.5-star read if you enjoy emotionally heavy romances, but you definitely have to be in the mood for a slower, healing-focused plot.
September 15, 2026
Review of arc of letters from a stalker:
feels like being in a psychosexual thriller. The therapy sessions of the fmc really got to me and through my journey I began noticing things in my life too. The plot delves deep into trauma and therapy and it was well written and the hot doctor stole our hearts. I loved how despite being a fiction the consequences to actions part was what set this book apart..cus let's face it not all fmc immediately fall for the Stalker and ends hea. The spice literally had me changing songs cus kai Blackwood and ghost had us by our throats 😜
feels like being in a psychosexual thriller. The therapy sessions of the fmc really got to me and through my journey I began noticing things in my life too. The plot delves deep into trauma and therapy and it was well written and the hot doctor stole our hearts. I loved how despite being a fiction the consequences to actions part was what set this book apart..cus let's face it not all fmc immediately fall for the Stalker and ends hea. The spice literally had me changing songs cus kai Blackwood and ghost had us by our throats 😜
September 30, 2026
I absolutely enjoyed this book! The therapist/patient dynamic added such an intriguing layer since it is not an normal trope, while the stalker element with the he falls first element brought in just the right amount of "yes please" to my brain. I have always enjoyed Stalker romances. This definitely hit all my check marks I enjoy in a book.
I’m so grateful I had the opportunity to receive an ARC copy and experience this story early. Thank you to the author for allowing me to be part of the ARC team! This was a fun and captivating read that kept me turning the pages. ❤️📖
I’m so grateful I had the opportunity to receive an ARC copy and experience this story early. Thank you to the author for allowing me to be part of the ARC team! This was a fun and captivating read that kept me turning the pages. ❤️📖
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