Holiday Stalker

by Darcy Rose

Winter
If I could wish for anything, it would be for a better life.
Down on my luck, and on the verge of losing my tiny studio apartment, I accept a last-minute job, helping cater for a Holiday event. The pay isn’t great, but it’s going to keep me from sleeping on the street this Christmas.

Warren
One look is all it takes for me to become obsessed with her.
But before I can get her name or number, she is gone. I will do anything to find that woman, and once I do, I'm never going to let her go.

Genres: Christmas, Romance, Novella, Dark, Contemporary

77 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 9, 2022

About the author

Darcy Rose is a USA Today Bestselling author who writes about shy and innocent heroines, to match them up with dark and intense heroes who have only eyes for one girl.

If you like your books short, taboo, dark, and a bit (or a lot) kinky, then Darcy Rose is perfect for you.

Reviews

[Celia {Hiatus until August} · Rating 4 out of 5]

•| ⊱✿⊰ |• 4,4 Stars •| ⊱✿⊰ |•

This is a sweet stalker story.
A quick reading, only 77 pages.
Warren meets Winter at a Christmas party, and he can't let her go, so he pursuit and kidnap her.
The thing I didn't like the story, it was too fast for Winter to fall for Warren.
Missed something...
Something to make the trick for her to fall...

Since this one doesn't have description, it's kinda like this:

"Winter
If I could wish for anything, it would be for a better life.
Down on my luck, and on the verge of losing my tiny studio apartment, I accept a last-minute job, helping cater for a Holiday event.
The pay isn’t great, but it’s going to keep me from sleeping on the street this Christmas.
Warren
One look is all it takes for me to become obsessed with her.
But before I can get her name or number, she is gone.
I will do anything to find that woman is, and once he does, he’s never letting her go."

[Canan]

Son ana kadar kızımız Winter olması gerektiği gibi tepki veriyordu ama nirvanayı görünce tüm fikri değişti tabi 😅😂

Winter kimsesiz, neredeyse işsiz ve meteliğe kurşun atar haldedir. Bir davette garson olarak çalışma fikrine tecrübesi olmasa da atlar doğal olarak. Ama zengin bir züppenin onu işten kovdurması, akabinde kendisini takip eden bir adam korkulu rüyası olur...

Warren zengin, sıfırdan zirveye ulaşmış, nezaket sahibi bir iş adamı. Yani ilk karşılaşma da fikrim bu yöndeydi. Sonrası bu adam ne yaşıyor diye düşünmeye geçtim 😅Gördüm, beğendim, aldım mantığında birisi. Winter ona sunduğu şeylere nasıl sırt çevirir anlamıyor 🙄🤦🏻‍♀️

Daha kurgu içerikli ve dikkat gerektiren bir şeye adapte olacak durumda olmadığım için okudum. Böyle zamanlarda boş ve kısa, çerezlik kitaplar güzel gidiyor. Benzer kurgu okuyanlar yadırgamaz ama aşina olmayanlar benim de zamanında yaptığım gibi saçma bulabilirler😁

[Maya · Rating 2 out of 5]

Less hot kidnapping more this guy is actually a psycho

[Anne Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

What will Winter do now??
Winter is having the worst luck. She took a job as a waitress saying that she had experience but in all honesty she hadn’t done it before and she was nervous. When somebody gave her a tray of champagne to take around she tipped it over one of the people at the charity do. She apologise straight away and thankfully he let her off but what Winter didn’t know was that she had just met the man who is going to change your life forever.
As soon as Warren spoke to Winter it changed everything. He knew she was the woman for him and if he was honest he wasn’t interested to be at this doo. He didn’t really enjoy being around these people but now the evening had got interesting. But when he notices Crawley a man who he despises going after her he jumped into action. But trying to defender her left her losing her job. So Warren jumped into action finding out who she is because he’s already decided that he’s taking her and giving her a better life. But what would Winter think of that??
I was on the edge of my seat with this one it just doesn’t sit right for a long time even though you know that Warren just wants the best for her you kind of think what would I do in that position but winter bless her heart, Is feisty and sassy and I thoroughly liked her. It’s really strange because you start to think he’s only helping put then in the other sense you think if I was taken I wouldn’t trust him either. But they have such a good chemistry and it was a brilliant read thoroughly enjoyed it.

I received a free copy of this book via Bleeding Heart Press and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Michael Hicks · Rating 1 out of 5]

I wasn't entirely sure what to expect from this title and went into it blind. A rich psycho -- literally, a mentally disturbed psychotic with absolutely zero grip on reality -- kidnaps a woman he's instantly fallen in love with and immediately begins obsessing over after a split-second meeting. He stalks her, drags her into an alley and knocks her out with chloroform, and takes her to his house where he ties her to the bed and rapes her. This isn't anywhere near my idea of either romance or eroticism. It's just flat-out gross and disturbing, but it does at least speak to the general mental attitudes of the wealthy elite and how they view others as being little more than toys and tools to utilize for their conquests in business and in the bedroom. There might have been potential here for an erotic horror story a la The Last House on the Left, but for an erotic Christmas romance...yeeeaaahhh... I'm gonna have to pass on this one. DNF @ 58%.

I received a free copy of this book via Bleeding Heart Press and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[kymagirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Winter (h) struggles with life and accepts a position as a server at a holiday event where she draws the attention of billionaire Warren (H). He instantly falls for her and will do whatever it takes to make her his, including stalking, kidnapping and holding her in his remote home. Winter grapples against her captivity and punishments as Warren exerts control over her new life, until she has a change of heart and accepts his love for her. Ironically her Christmas wish came true, just not in the way she thought it would. Having read a number of stalker romances, this one definitely is a little on the darker side, though this may in part be due against the festive time of year it’s set in. It actually made me think of the classic stalker book/movie, The Collector, by John Fowles, though this ends on a happier note.

[Hanna Barker · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book focuses on Warren and Winter. Winter is having a rough time keeping her head above water and not drowning in her life. When she decides to take on a server position for a charity event, the last thing she expects is to meet Warren. Warren takes one look at Winter when they meet and feels his whole life rearrange instantly. He has finally found his purpose in life and that purpose is making Winter his and making her happy. All he wants is to save her from the life she’s living and give her anything her heart desires. He is determined to win her over and does not give her the option of refusing him. He does some questionable things to get what he wants but in the end, he is a man that always gets what he wants.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[AshReads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Winter is a single woman. She has fallen on ruff times and will get out of her apartment because she can’t pay her rent. She lies to get a catering job and meets Warren. Warren is a rich businessman, the instant he meets Winter he knows she is the one for him. He promises himself to find her and make her his. Naturally, he kidnaps her and as you can imagine she is upset about this but eventually she accepts the new life he wants to give her. The spice was hot and I would recommend this book if you want a quick holiday read.

I received a free copy of this book via Bleeding Heart Press and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Ash · Rating 3 out of 5]

This turned out to be darker than I was expecting and I love that! But more could have been added to the story to make it a hit with me.
Winter is down on her luck and Warren is a rich dude who sees her and saves her... whether she wants it or not 🤭
He kidnaps her, noncons her, all the while letting her know this is her life now and she can have whatever she wants; live in a mansion, shopping sprees, the world is her oyster.
I wish this wasn't insta-lust and there was more cat-and-mouse between them before Winter finally succumbs.

[Spender of Money · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fast read, that packs a nice little punch.

I love those moments, while reading all these lovely dark romances, where I’m muttering some version of, ‘oh, no he did NOT!’ Holiday Stalker didn’t disappoint and Darcy Rose is an amazing storyteller.

I received a copy of this book and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.

[Ash Juillet · Rating 5 out of 5]

I usually finish such short books in less than an hour, but with Darcy Rose's books, I take my time to savour each line, each phrase, and each dirty dialogue. I cannot believe how hot this dark romance was - and this was a dark romance, no questions. I love a good kidnapping story, and this was absolutely wonderful. I loved Warren and his psychopathic tendencies (but then again, is he really a psycho when he's so in love with Winter?). I really wish Winter had stood up to him more just so we could have gotten more of Warren punishing her. The dressing room scene was mind-blowingly hot.

Thank you so much for a copy of this book. Loved it!

I received a free copy of this book via Bleeding Heart Press and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Brenda Moser · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a sweet and steamy romance between Winter and Warren. It's an intense story filled with a ton of emotions. The author brings strong characters and does a great job painting her scenes and moving the story quickly and smoothly. It's an entertaining story and I enjoyed reading.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Winter and Warren meet when she takes a last minute job helping cater for a Holiday event. warren becomes her stalker and kidnapper. I enjoyed reading their story. I received a copy of this book via Bleeding Heart Press and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Carolina]

—𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓, 𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒒𝒖𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒍𝒈𝒐 𝒔𝒐𝒃𝒓𝒆 𝒎í. 𝑵𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒂 𝒅𝒊𝒈𝒐 𝒏𝒂𝒅𝒂 𝒑𝒐𝒓 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒓. 𝑬𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒔𝒖𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝒅𝒆𝒋𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒆 𝒔𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒐.

[Charlotte · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short and steamy read. Winter (FMC) and Warren's worlds collide when they meet whilst Winter works at a high class event. Only for stalker Warren to set his sights on her and kidnaps her in the process. Its a bit of an unconventional start to their relationship and part of me wanted Winter to put up more of a fight i guess. Saying that some parts were smoking hot and i can honestly say it was a good read

[Samantha J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do opposites attract?

Winter and Warren are from opposite sides of the economic spectrum and meet at a dinner for the wealthy. Sparks fly and then he loses her resulting in him trying to find her. Further sparks erupt when they reunite but will his actions destroy what could be?

[Lisa Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh a stalker that knows no bounds and a girl that has nothing. Dark and delicious and I loved it all. This is a short read but packs a punch in all the topics I love. Hold on Warren is coming.

[Regina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short steamy read. Couldn't put it down.

[Belinda Hayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Warren was attending another party until he spots her. One night of watching and a short introduction later and Warren know he has to have her, one night will never be enough. Winter doesn't understand how soon everything around her changes... Short but entertaining.

I received a free copy of this book via Bleeding Heart Press and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Gladys · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book delivered the exactly the quick hit of intensity, heat, emotions and steam that I was looking for. I loved the Winter and Warren's story. It definitely had me basking in The Feels and feeling very, very swoony. I think this romance is the perfect little treat to give yourself when you need some Me time and want to get your read on. I am independently posting an impartial review.

[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

An over top story, with so many things that are inappropriate but yet it is so good. A man meets a woman and becomes obsessed. The question is at what lengths would someone go to to get what they want.

I received a free copy of this book via Bleeding Heart Press and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Milinda (Mindy) Harper · Rating 4 out of 5]

Everything you need in a quick smutty stalker romance. She gave in a bit quickly in my opinion otherwise it was a great read.

I received a free copy of this book via Bleeding Heart Press and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Teresa Lara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved Warren and Winters intense emotional heartstopping insta love story
All the feels
Need more

[Amie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A story about a woman that's down on her luck and the business man that will give her the world. She's about to get kicked out of her apartment for not paying the rent, her whole life has not been good but she's secretly wants to not have to worry about how she will be able to afford rent, hot water or food. The business man buys companies and some he even takes over, he's a very successful man that when he sees something he wants he goes after it. The pair met at a Christmas charity event he was there as a guest and she was there as a server, she spilt champagne on him but by first glance he wanted her. He was there to see who the next business owner he would be taking their business from, he has heard alot of bad things about the man when he goes to introduce himself the business owner tells him that he knows who he is and that he won't be getting his business. He talks to the server a little more but when she doesn't come back he goes looking for her finding that the business owner has her cornered he goes to save her but the woman's boss comes and fires her. She goes to the unemployment office about finding another job but the woman there tells her that with the bad mark from the Christmas event that she can't find her a job she also informs her about someone asking about her but she insures her that they didn't give out any information. The woman leaves unemployment office walking down the street she notices someone following her scared she tries to hide amongst the crowds, going to a park that's having Christmas festivities going on to hide in the crowd but he finds her when she goes unconscious she wakes up in a bed the man is sitting next to the bed wearing a nightgown. She's scared, they talk and then she tries to run after that he rips her nightgown off of her tying her wrists to the headboard when things happen he takes to get a bath staying there to watch her. She's scared still after a couple days even though she decorates for Christmas. He tells her that she needs to get dressed because they're going to the mall, going he tells her that she can get whatever she wants. Getting to the mall he talks her into picking up a couple of things she finds a dress that she needs to see if it fits so she makes her way to the dressing rooms when he follows they get into it, they get into it he tells her that she will do as he tells her forcing her to give him oral sex and the sex in the dressing room, the look in her eyes when they leave the dressing room has him thinking that she liked what he did to her, paying for the items then going home. When they get home he informs her about when to come down to eat then she heads to her room to take a bath, he makes a call about her Christmas gift. In the tub she figures out that she can't stop thinking about him and that he's giving her what she has been wanting all along, so she makes herself extra special for him. Food is in the oven and he's getting the wine ready when she comes down he almost spills the wine when he sees her, she tells him that she will stop fighting him and she is his, she kisses him and the make love during their love making he ask who she belongs to and she says she is his. He tells her that she has a gift for her at the end they tell each other that they love one another. He's hoping that come Christmas next year that they will have a new member to spoil together.
Wonderfully Written with a great set of characters easy to read a great page turner that has it all drama, suspense, thrills and steamy romance. He found his naughty lil' angel. A romantically happily ever after.

I received a free copy of this book via Bleeding Heart Press and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Nova · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am voluntarily reviewing an advanced reader copy of this book.

Winter is days away from being evicted and needs to make money somehow, so when the agency she’s signed up to offer her a job of a waitress at fundraising party for the night she jumps at the opportunity and lies when she has experience. It soon becomes clear that this isn’t the job for her when she knocks an entire tray of champagne all over the most handsome man she’s ever seen. She’s expecting to be fired on the spot but he is nothing but nice to her, and later in the evening he comes to her assistance when another guest tries to get handsy with her. Only for a misunderstanding occurring and she’s fired and devastated when a complaint with the agency means she won’t be getting anymore work. Just when she thought things couldn’t get any worse, she wakes up in an unfamiliar room and the stranger who came to her aid that night standing over her. Who is this man and what can he want from her? Is this how her story ends?

Warren is a safe made man worth more than any man need to be, and the night he meets Winter at a charity dinner he was only there to see Josh Crawley in action, he knew within minutes that he would take his business from him, he never expected to see or find his future that night. Bumping into Winter changed everything for him and all he could see or think of was her, so when he finds Josh Crawley with his hands on his woman he sees red and nothing but destroying his entire world would satisfy him. Before he can do that though he needs to find Winter. Tracking her down was easy, getting her to his home and making sure she stays there is his plan, he knows once he has her in his space she will never escape him. How will Winter react to seeing him again and how he plans on keeping her whether she wants to stay or not?

I am not going to lie there were a few times in this book that I felt uncomfortable but I’m saying that I did enjoy reading it. I would suggest that some people may read it with caution as he drugged and kidnapped her using chloroform, this alpha is most definitely obsessed. 4* read.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Holiday Stalker is a dark Christmas holiday romance sprinkle with obsession, stalking, kidnapping, opposite attracts, insta-love, lust, anger, OTT alpha male, desires, tension, drug, drama, emotions, steamy, passionate, anger, debasement, captivity, submission, pain, dominance, and love. It's a fast paced quick standalone novella that grabs you from the start and keeps you engaged and invested in the characters. It's wonderfully written with extraordinary characters and great storyline with a satisfying happily-ever-after. Winter is down on her luck and is struggling to paid the rent on her little studio apartment.
She's on the verge of getting evicted. She takes a job with a catering company as a waitress to work at party. While working the party she caught the eye of a wealthy businessman Warren who was in attendance. From the moment he saw her he fell in immediately and knew that he had to have her at whatever cost. She got fired and left before he was able to make his advance. He tried to get her information and he did he stalked her then drugged and kidnapped her. Warren wants to take care of her. Winter wasn't happy when she awaken and see her surroundings and heard Warren plans. He was mad that she wasn't grateful that he was trying to change her situation. He humiliate her and threatened her with rape when she wouldn't bend to his will she finally submit and let him have his way.

I received an advanced copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

An unorthodox rescue leads to love.

I really liked this Christmas holiday love story. It was entertaining and enjoyable even though there was stalking and a kidnapping. The characters were interesting and likable but a bit unorthodox in the method that was chosen to begin a relationship. Warren was crazy. Eccentric would probably be how he was described since he did what he wanted and went where he pleased as well as having the money to fix any issues that arose. Winter was pretty much the exact opposite of Warren. She played by the rules and stayed in her lane rather than shaking things up. Winter wanted to be safe without the worry that at any time she may end up hungry and homeless. Everything changed for both of them when they ran into each other (literally) but only one of them knew it at the time. The actions that Warren took were over the top and shocking. Winter’s response was not surprising. His reaction to her reaction was also over the top. There was some drama and angst but it played itself out well. I liked how the story ended but I do wish that there was an epilogue. I recommend reading this book.

I received a free copy of this book via Bleeding Heart Press and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Winter and Warren meet at a holiday party that does not end well. Warren is determined to help take care of Winter, going lengths to try and find her again. He only has her first name go on.

Winter just wants to find a job where she can pay her rent and have something left to buy food. Being close to eviction on the new year is not setting up a happy holidays, and now it sounds like someone is looking for her.

Warren just wants to take care of Winter, but he has a dark way of going about it. He overrides her choice and just makes the decision that she is now his, and can't understand why she isn't happy with her new life. All I could think was "no duh, she isn't happy!" This could easily slip into being a nightmare if Warren was any different.

I loved how Winter is able to come to her own decision about her new living situation without an ultimatum from Warren. He prods, but doesn't force her. He reads how her body responses and follows those clues, not her words.

A delicious treat if you like a little dark with your sweet.

I received a free copy of this book via Bleeding Heart Press and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Reading by Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Winter is on the verge of living on the streets and even though she has no waitressing experience she took the job serving at a swanky charity event. Case in point... the gorgeous man now covered in champagne after she spun around right into his chest.

She was having an even harder time concentrating after her encounter with the sexy man until he played a part in her being fired. Now she is leaving the temp office in tears after being told there was no more work for her only to see a man stalking her.

I loved this book! It is very well written and the characters are fully developed and relatable. Warning to those with triggers - this book has moments of non-consent so if you don't read dark romance with anti-heroes and non-consent this book is not for you.

After running into the gorgeous woman at the charity event Warren became obsessed with finding out who she was and doing everything he could to make her his own... even if he had to kidnap her. He would not be denied no matter how hard she fought.

This book is action-packed with an obsessed man determined to have her full submission, but Winter is just as determined to not submit no matter how much she wants him.

[Morgane]

Winter is an out-of-luck young woman who is days away from being evicted of her apartment on New Year's Eve. She accepts a job as a waitress at a posh Christmas party in a hotel as a way to earn what she needs to keep her apartment. There, she meets Warren, a very hot guest who is nice to her. Unfortunately for Winter, another rude guest helmets her fired. Unknown to her though, Warren has immediately fallen desperately in love with her, and vows to find her. He is obsessive and OTT, and stalks and kidnaps her.

Before you start, you should know there is some non-con and dub-con. This is a short read. I enjoyed it, and would like to read more from this author. The characters are well-written, even when they are wrong. I recommend this book to anyone who'd like a short dark read!.

I received a free copy of this book via Bleeding Heart Press and am voluntarily leaving a review.