Obsession 101

by Michelle McGriff

Someone raped California university professor Rashawn Ams a little more than a year ago. She thinks she knows who it was, but then he is killed. Left pregnant and refusing to report the attack to the police, Rashawn finds herself confused about what she should do next. So she does the only thing she thinks she can she hides the rape from her friends and family, and flees town to give birth to her son and repair her life after confiding in one person, her psychiatrist, Allen Roman. Eighteen months later, she returns to the university, only to find herself immediately the target of an intrusive secret admirer, bringing back frightening memories of the attack. Could this person have more than just a crush? What if this is more than a coincidence? Could she have been wrong about the identity of her rapist? What does this mean about the paternity of her son? Chance Davis has had feelings for Rashawn for a long time. Now that she's back at the university, he figures no better time than the present to make them known, however, when a student he is mentoring is raped and murdered, Chance's alibi puts his `chances' with Rashawn in a precarious place when his unbridled sexual escapades with his ex-wife are revealed. Doctor Allen Roman, the university psychiatrist, is a powerful and influential man on campus. Nothing rattles him, that is, except for Rashawn Ams. She is the only woman alive who can shake up Dr. Roman. In fact, Rashawn could have been just the woman for him, if it weren't for a family secret—a dark secret that could kill her if she were to figure it out. He is a drug addict, addicted to a painkiller, a drug created in the West Indies that has made its way onto the campus. Blain Tollome is a campus cop, an obnoxious nuisance of a man whose immature ways label him a troublemaker. His massive size intimidates many who cross his path. Many see him as a bully and brut. However, if they would just look deeper, perhaps they would see the real man inside. That's all he's asking of Rashawn—to see beyond the surface to the man he truly is inside. But is it all really that simple? What do these three men have in common? Lust, greed, and an obsessive appetite for one woman. The problem is one of these men is a killer.

279 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Michelle McGriff is the Literary World’s best kept secret. Writing many titillating and entertaining novels, and stimulating non-fiction pieces, Michelle McGriff made her way gracefully onto the Black Expressions best sellers list in 2005, and quietly into the hearts of readers who enjoy her prolific, mixed genre writing style. Talented and deeply appreciative of her gift of storytelling, Michelle McGriff now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she writes and teaches.

Look for her books wherever you find good reading materials.
Completed and copywritten works by Michelle McGriff

Majestic Secret a romance Novel
Majestic Secret Book one
A style of His Own
Destiny’s Song
Rested Memories
Temporary Rain
The 4th Floor and Other Short Stories
The Legend of Morning
For Love’s Sake
Obsession 101
Feels like Falling
Colored Summer
Deadly Tease
Change of Life
Last Breath
Blood Relations
Swerve: an expected turn of events

Non-fiction
The Human Experience: the journey of Soul Mates

Writing as Lena Scott
Chocolate Dream
O.G. (Original Gangster)
West End Girls I, II, III

Reviews

[OOSA · Rating 4 out of 5]

Obsessed Personalities

Finally coming to grips with the attack and rape that happened over three years ago, Rashawn is finally ready to come back to the place she calls home. Returning to her old job, friends and family have been a lot to deal with. She is sure that her nightmare is far behind, even though she looks into the eyes of her attacker's gift every day in her son, Reggie.

With an epidemic of the date rape drug, Get A--, people are coming up missing and dead and Rashawn is reliving the torment all over again. Waking up in awkward situations and feeling violated, Rashawn knows that something deadly is awaiting her. Will she have a second chance to put her attacker to rest, or will history repeat itself?

What I liked about "Obsession 101" was that this was not a typical story that I have read before. It had laughter, mystery, romance and a little street all in one. If you are an avid reader, you know what I am talking about. The problem that I had with Obsession, however, was with the main character, Rashawn. She was an airhead. It took her way too long to figure out who her attacker was. She trusted any and everybody and the only protection she had was never in her vicinity. Nevertheless, I am looking forward to more work from Michelle McGriff.

Reviewed by: LaDonna

[Kim · Rating 1 out of 5]

Just couldn't get n 2 it.

[Steph Bookworm]

The book started off too slow so I decided to put the book down