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My Best Friend, My Stalker

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I met him one night on a dark, empty road, while on the run from an unexpected enemy. He protected me without hesitation. Without question. From that moment forward, he made himself the center of my universe. I became the center of his, as well—to a degree that scared me as much as it excited me. Now, my best friend and roommate are close at all times. Even when I don't realize it. Even when I don't see him. But when I peer into the shadows and find him there, will I run away out of common sense? Or let my heart and hunger guide me?

55 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 16, 2021

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Profile Image for Anovelqueen .
299 reviews1,042 followers
March 29, 2021
***4 STARS***

I love a good stalker romance and Jessa Kane did it right. How she packed so much passion and obsession in 69 pages is amazing to me.

One night Peyton runs away from her stepbrother and right into the arms on Granger, her stalker. Granger is so OTT possessive. The sexual tension between these two was off the charts hot. Granger was definitely obsessed over Peyton.

If you are looking for a quick, smutty, dark read I highly recommend this one. This is a new to me author but I must check out her backlog.
Profile Image for  Nayeli ♡.
177 reviews145 followers
May 9, 2021
⭐ 2.75 – 3 stars ⭐

“You’re the first person I’ve ever needed. I had to fight to keep you the only way I know how. Playing dirty. Playing for keeps. Playing not to loose you.”

This was weird and cringe at the same time, but I still enjoyed it🤣🤣
Now, thanks to this novella, I know that apparently there is something called a "cock cage". Yes, you read that right LOL. That scene was one of the weirdest things I've ever read and I couldn't help but laugh while at the same time I was thinking "wtf am I reading?"

This was my face:





Granger (H) this man here was crazy and obsessive (which I liked), but the heroine was just average, I would have wanted her to have more power and character. Another thing that made me lower my rating was that I couldn't connect with the story because it felt very rushed (I know it's a novella, but it didn't make any sense, it was jumping from one thing to another). The way the MCs met, umm idk? I didn't quite like it.
The good thing is that at least the last 20% -15% was really great!

Now, why did the H have to call the h “little fairy” and her pussy “virgin kitty”?? Not sexy, just cringeee.

“Horny little fairy needed a big bad dick, didn’t she?”




PLEASE STOP! 💀🤡

As you can see, I had mixed feelings with this one, but I must admit that Jessa Kane's writing style is so addicting! It's like a spell and I think that's why I couldn't stop reading even though it's not the best thing I've ever read. Extra points for how entertaining it was for me tho.

“My sweet little obsession is perfect. Perfect in every way.”
Profile Image for Azet.
1,095 reviews284 followers
February 21, 2021
THIS IS WHY I LOVE JESSA KANE!!!

This novella gave me everything i crave when it comes to HOT AS HELL steamyness with OTT mad obsessive hero in the likes of Granger Hoskins who saves Peyton Pruitt from her abusive step-brother.Their chemistry is so raw and passionate and just wow...Granger was willing to do everything to keep her with him!He is one of the most intense heroes ever!!Already want to re-read it!
Profile Image for Sonia.
1,305 reviews2,080 followers
October 14, 2024
JK stalking goodness

Not sure about the BEST friend part, but the stalker part? Oh yeah 😈

Peyton’s (22) running away from her stepbrother who’s trying to SA her. He’s been terrible to her, but now he’s trying to do more. She happens to run into the path of Granger, ex-convict, and he helps her.

Granger becomes instantly obsessed with Peyton. He offers her shelter, which she takes, and they quickly become close friends. She works as a teacher and he wants to ensure she’s safe 😅. He knows he has to take it easy on her since she doesn’t have ANY 🔥experience, but he wants her too much…👀

And when she encounters just how… ahem… problematic his attraction to her is (by looking at what he has to offer 😉), he can’t hold back anymore 😅, and well… he gets a little *passionate* 😅😬.

Oh LAWD. JK delivers in all the diiiirty talking goddess she usually gives in her books, and then add him being a stalker? 😮‍💨 yaaasss 🔥 plus, he loves the way she tastes too 🥵.

But this one has an extra special lock added to his *ahem* 🍆for being too intense 🤣.

Sigh. Classic JK intensity. And I was here for it 👏🏻 these men are self-sacrificing and all about their women 🫶.

I wish it was longer…

I love the dual stalking aspect though 👀

Oh and his need to be EXTRA protective in all ways 😅😬

Overall, this was a nice, palate cleanser ❤️

P.S. this has NOOOO daddy kink 😅 just in case anyone was wondering 🤡

⚠️safety squad⚠️
-no cheating/sharing/owd
-attempted SA off page
-murder (off page)
-dubcon ish (this is when the H gets a cock lock 😬😳)
-OMD: there’s a colleague that asks the h out on a date. The H threatens him 😅
-praise kink/dirty talk/spanking
-virgin h/H’s been in jail so it’s been a while
-HEA/epilogue/5 years
Profile Image for ❁ lilyreadsromance ❁.
2,026 reviews1,146 followers
March 10, 2021
This book is mental. And coming after a book where everybody died in the end, you have no idea how much of a comfort this book is to me right now.

Hence why I really enjoyed it. And the fact that the hero is terribly besotted with the heroine, so much so that he wore a chastity-belt-for-him for her. Heh. Nuts I told you.
Profile Image for Yeasmin Alo.
201 reviews386 followers
March 25, 2021
“If you even showed a hint of jealousy, like I did over that math prick, I’d spend a week eating your p*$$y until the feeling went away. I’d find whoever made you jealous and I’d f**k you right in front of them. You would know I’m yours. But you…doing things to ensure it…I can’t help how hot it makes me.”



Jessa Kane wrote a slow burn 🙈 (well as slow as we can get with JK 😆) who would have thought!

Heroine is so naive 🤣 but I dare to say I liked it. It made me laugh

And Granger Hoskins
you could be my best friend anyday honey 🙈 because ↓


"Acting normal is next to impossible. Acting like I haven’t found the goddess I plan to worship for the rest of my life. If she didn’t look shell-shocked and pale right now from what that bastard did to her, I’d already be down on my knees, whispering prayers to her ankles and licking up the insides of her thighs, begging for a chance to worship."


Profile Image for Peppa.
1,179 reviews97 followers
August 12, 2025
Okay, this one? Absolutely unhinged in the best way!!
Peyton runs away in the middle of the night after her disgusting stepbrother tries to assault her and that’s how she ends up crossing paths with Granger. He sees her, instantly knows something’s wrong, and doesn't even hesitate before knocking the guy out cold and taking Peyton home with him. Yeah, from second one, it’s giving obsessed hero energy and I was hooked.

Granger doesn’t push her …at first. He’s sweet, careful with her trauma, but make no mistake, this man is feral for her. He convinces her to stay and from there, the obsession just spirals. He sneaks into her school disguised as a janitor just to keep an eye on her. He gets very territorial. Like, threatens a teacher who flirts with her, watches her from windows, breaks into places. It’s so completely deranged and hot.

At one point, Peyton catches him watching her through the classroom window and obviously freaks out. Tries to run. But Granger? Nope. He scoops her up caveman-style, ties her to his bed and basically says: you’re not leaving me. And the wildest part? She loves it. And so did I, honestly.

The steam was intense , raw, possessive and completely addictive. The chemistry between them is insane. Granger is that classic over-the-top obsessive hero who would burn down the world for her without blinking, and Peyton doesn’t just let it happen, she matches his energy in the best way. These two were made for each other!!

This was a quick read, but it gave me everything I wanted: the obsession, the madness, the spicy scenes and a couple that makes no sense but also makes all the sense.

trops/kinks/safety
🖤stalker
🖤convict MMC
🖤anti hero
🖤touch her and I will kill you
🖤manipulation
🖤virgin heroine
🖤mention of attempt rape (no by MMC)
🖤mention of murder
🖤possessive/obsessed
🖤kidnapping
🖤restrain
Profile Image for Anne E ♡ emo + OTT Hs.
224 reviews205 followers
February 25, 2022
DNF @ 20% but may resume later.

Meh so far. Didn't care for 22yo virgin teacher h's character coz she seemed dumb to stay with her skeezy stepbrother to help him out financially but he ended up trying to rape her. I expect kindergarten teachers to be more safety-conscious, especially given her trailer-park upbringing. Instead, she acted very naive & immature for a 22yo public-school teacher. H's character portrayal not that interesting either. He sees h running while he was driving down the road. And he insta-loved/lusted her in those few seconds. He finds out from her that she's running from her stepbro & he beats him up when he sees him after her. Emo- & S-tension just meh.
Profile Image for Darlene I read WAY to many books.
3,676 reviews2,430 followers
February 17, 2021
Pretty fast pace novella with some steam.

Peyton is running away from a bad situation and runs into Granger who helps her out, making sure shes safe he offers her a spare room to be his roommate even if he doesn't want that. But since she's afraid of guys he'll wait. Their is heavy sexual tension between them since Peyton is alittle navie and innocent she doesnt know what Granger feels for her. But he does "stalk" her when she's at work making sure no one comes near his woman.

The tension doesn't last when they step over that line few times Peyton hesitates because she doesn't know what her body feels.

No ow drama slight om drama, no cheating, tiny drama, sexy times, virgin gal and no manwhore

Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐⭐⭐⭐
Heat level-🌶🌶🌶

Instalove
Older/younger couple
22h/35H
Slight Push away from h
No condom
Masturbation
Hea
Epilogue
Profile Image for ♡Tonya♡.
2,062 reviews568 followers
February 19, 2021
4 stars

Jessa never disappoints when it comes to heat! This was OTT and I love OTT

-no cheating
-no ow drama
-om drama - a guy asks her out but she tells him no
-attempted sexual assault but she gets away
-major stalker
-virgin heroine/ no real info on hero
-ok epilogue 5 years later
Profile Image for Kimmylongtime.
1,312 reviews128 followers
August 10, 2025
I feel like I’m stalking you, I swear or whatever A Boogie said

Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if eyes were constantly on you ? If the person you trusted the most was spying on you!!! 🕵️‍♀️ 🕵️‍♀️ if your phone calls were being listened in on !!!

Granger was one crazy son of blastard. Ex-con former mob muscle who happens to be at the right place at the right time.

Peyton was running 🏃‍♀️ like a track star from her creepy no good stepbrother. 🤢 yuck 🤢!!! When Granger sees her and 🛑 stops his car 🚗!!! He literally jumps out captain save a you know what style, Cape and all !!!

He does all of this and literally takes Peyton in and then he becomes the creep in her life. Peyton loves that Granger makes her feel safe. That is until the day he doesn’t anymore. Granger scares Peyton and breaks this fragile friendship they’ve built in this super crazy stalker, instalove novella.

Happy reading everyone !!😍😘

*update reread this today while mom was getting a procedure done and this is always a hit **
Profile Image for Katie Utterly Unashamed.
827 reviews194 followers
March 24, 2021
Gawd, I love a stalker book.... I know it's twisted, but...



I could literally just keep reading Jessa Kane's novellas. They are just perfect little happy places.



I mean the book is only 69 pages and its about an extremely over protective, obsessive stalker, who has a dirty fucking mouth.....
“The night we met, I made myself a vow. The next time I come, it will be with her. For her. So I haven’t jerked off once. God, no. She owns my sperm now. It’s hers. Every single fucking drop.”



Enjoy friends.



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5,098 reviews626 followers
March 4, 2021
"My Best Friend, My Stalker" is the story of Peyton and Granger.

A super crazy but OTT smutty Jessa Kane goodness, with an absolutely bonkers stalker hero, who goes above and beyond to keep the heroine he gets madly obsessed with.
It was dirty, it was kinky and was absolutely insane. I loved it!!

Safe
4/5
Profile Image for kay.
172 reviews33 followers
October 10, 2022
when he puts his dick in a cage 😍😍😍😍
Profile Image for Somia.
2,066 reviews169 followers
February 22, 2021
If the hero stepped out of the pages of this book into real life I would be telling the heroine to run fast and hide, but within the context of a story, this was a nice enough bit of OTT escapism.

Potential Trigger:

Acquired via KU.
Profile Image for Alicia.
844 reviews133 followers
February 18, 2021
Okayyyy, give me more stalker books and I’ll read them all. I had no idea this was coming out or it would’ve been on my tbr list way sooner. I absolutely loved My Husband, My Stalker so I was all about this book. I did like the other slightly better though.

So in this one Peyton is running away from her stepbrother in the middle of the night after he tried molesting her and comes across a guy in a mustang driving her way. His name is Granger and he basically rescues her and takes her to his house after knocking her stepbrother out. He’s immediately into her but doesn’t want to freak her out after what happened with her brother. He convinces her to stay and she agrees because for some reason she trusts him.

....but he’s obsessed and can’t leave her alone. He sneaks into her school pretending to be the janitor and watches her. He threatens one of the other teachers at her school after he found out the dude asked her out. He’s just... crazy obsessed.

One night she finds out he was watching her outside her classroom window and she freaks out, tries to run, but he fuckin carries her out, drags her home, and ties her to his bed. Ohhhh my. 🥵🥵 She ends up loving it.

So everything works itself out like these books always do, and they have a nice HEA. In the epilogue we find out that Granger actually did something (spoiler) and when Peyton finds out she doesn’t run, she gets even more turned on. Ha, what a crazy pair they are.

Cute and worth the quick read. This is a more sweet stalker story if that’s something you like. I do!

3.5⭐️

POV: Dual 1st person
Profile Image for JadeC.
358 reviews68 followers
February 25, 2021
4.5 stars

it must be the hormones.. because it's so filthy hot though i don't understand the Best Friend in the title. Stalker? yes. It would also be better if the book elaborated a little more on Granger's stalking tactics,

“You own this cock. Torture me or free me, Peyton. You decide.”
lol yeah Peyton literally owns his cock here. 4.5 stars. perfect quickie before bed!
Profile Image for kit.
96 reviews6 followers
October 15, 2025
this is what i mean when i say i want my men weak for me.
Profile Image for Alex.
322 reviews51 followers
October 2, 2021
The first half of the book was fine but what was the second half?.. Nope, not for me.
Profile Image for Alison.
1,507 reviews107 followers
May 6, 2022
"Her skin, her voice, her existence are my addiction. I’m a junkie and my goal every single day is to overdose or I’m not alive."

"A kindergarten teacher in the arms of a felon. Former mob muscle. Somewhere out there, fate is laughing hysterically."

"Twenty years into our marriage, I’d be stalking her. Until the end of my life, I’d be watching from the edges of her awareness, making sure no other man tries to claim what’s mine. Making sure she’s safe and happy. What else am I supposed to do when Peyton walking the earth is the equivalent of having my heart walking around outside my body?"


Holy hell, this book is hot. Jessa Kane does another obsession book justice. Obviously, this kind of romance has to be your cup of tea. I loved this. Granger's obsession was hot, all consuming, and totally swoon worthy. He was so possessive and protective of Peyton, even from himself. The whole cage thing? Something I had never seen in a romance before and hot as hell. This book is absolutely going on my re-read and favorite lists. I'll be checking out other book's by Ms. Kane as well that I haven't read yet. For some excerpts from this book, check out my highlights.
Profile Image for Jasmine.
38 reviews6 followers
February 17, 2021
WOOO, MA'AM. Idk if it's because it's that time of the month for me and my hormones are up the roof, but I'm ngl, the over the top obsession and possessiveness mixed with the dirty talk and the smut in this one had me like 👀🥴🥵. I think I liked it more than My Husband, My Stalker, and that's one of my favorite JK reads thus far.
Profile Image for Lori [semi-hiatus].
276 reviews156 followers
February 18, 2021
4*
I liked this!
It was really hot.
h was very naive and the H was very obsessed. Good combo.
Safety:
Profile Image for Medollga.
778 reviews208 followers
February 3, 2023
Too many extra stars for the fact that these two obsessed with one another people decided NOT to have children in the epilogue, as it would distract them from their "happy times"🤣🤣🤣
Profile Image for Marcia.
495 reviews82 followers
April 2, 2021
Dark obsessive love. Ms. Kane certainly delivered on the stalker aspect and one definitely can't condone some of what goes on, but I still enjoyed this twisted story.

Two opposite personalities that came together because one was at the right place, at the right time. I loved Granger and Peyton; they were perfect for each other. Even better was that they began as friends.

' “Friends? Nah.” I tilt her chin up and smile. “We’re going to be best friends.” '

Ugh, I melted. Yet another really hot, enjoyable, and quick read. I would definitely recommend this.
Profile Image for Yas.
710 reviews114 followers
November 16, 2022
3 Novella stars:
More like: My random guy who helped me out of a precarious situation and let me stay with him, my stalker

I'm trying to read more Novellas this month (Novella November), and Jessa Kane is one of those authors that gets recommended constantly.

This was pretty over-the-top but so good as a palette cleanser!

It gets smutty pretty quickly, and if you like the virgin/ "I have no idea how my body works" FMC getting together with the overly horny MMC whose dick feels like its own character, check it out.

It was pretty entertaining and I'll check out more of Jessa Kane's books.

🗂Genre: Erotic Romance
📕Type: Novella

🏷Tropes:
- Strangers to Friends to Lovers
- OTT-obsessed MMC
- Stalking
- Virgin Innocent FMC
- Smutty AF

⚠️Safety: mention of almost sexual assault, stalking, dub-con, obsessive behavior

📖KU: 1st person, dual POV
Profile Image for PnQn Hafsa.
129 reviews15 followers
February 19, 2021
I LOVED EVERY SINGLE thing in this little hot cute beauty❤️, there's not a single thing I would have wanted done any differently.
I just can't help but greedily wish there was a full length version of it as well 😂😂.
Profile Image for sam☀️.
97 reviews24 followers
February 22, 2021
cringe 😩

couldn’t get past the dialogue. for starters, i hate that he kept calling her honey. the rest was a little comical and i just couldn’t get into it.

i loooooved my husband, my stalker so the bar was set pretty high and this just didn’t do it for me.

🤷🏻‍♀️
Profile Image for atomickitten.
997 reviews161 followers
April 6, 2021
2.5 - 3 stars

First off, there’s being naive, and there's being plain stupid.
Unfortunately, the heroine is the latter.


I kinda liked the OTT hero, Granger, but I didn't like Peyton.
I knew what I was getting myself into when I reached for this novella so I'm not gonna be a lil bitch and complain. It was steamy, dark and twisted and I loved that part but the ending put me off a tad.
Hence the missing stars.

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