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“Your love. The only thing I needed from you. You are one with the power, you've just never known what the fuck to do with it”
― H.D. Carlton, Hunting Adeline

“I can't explain the mind of a writer to you, Jeremy. Especially the mind of a writer who has been through more devastation than most writers combined.”
― Colleen Hoover, Verity

“How is it possible that it feels like you are breaking my heart, and I haven't even had you yet?”
― Elena Armas, The Spanish Love Deception

“What’s your favorite food?”

“Pad Thai,” he says. “Yours?”

“Sushi. They’re almost the same thing.”

“Not even close,” he says.

“They’re both Asian food.”
― Colleen Hoover, November 9

“What I know, is that you walked through my gate that day and I lost my heart. But not because it could have been any other girl - because it was you. I lost my heart to you. And, Bree, in case you're wondering, I don't ever want it back.”
― Mia Sheridan, Archer's Voice

“I don't want to rewrite anything. I want to date you while already loving you. I want to learn about you while already knowing you're the one.”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“Tell me, are you a sinner, or are you sin herself?”
― Ellie Owen, Ellipsis: A Love Story

“Thank you for this baby," she says from the backseat. "He's beautiful."

I laugh. "You're responsible for the beautiful part, Rachel. The only thing he got from me was his balls."

She laughs. She laughs hard. "Oh, my God, I know," she says.

"They're so big."

We both laugh at our son's big balls.”
― Colleen Hoover, Ugly Love

“Over the last year, Malachi has changed from a boy to a young man. For seventeen, he looks twenty with a chiseled jaw, long lashes, and bright, diamond-like blue eyes. He has muscles that are starting to become noticeable through his clothes, and he loves to run. He once signed to me that it helps clear his head.Sometimes, we run together. We’ll listen to the same song—usually Taylor Swift if I choose, or Bad Omens if he does—then we’ll sit by the lake and watch the sunrise before we go home and get ready for school.All my friends want to kiss him. He’s the quiet, mysterious Malachi Vize that everyone wants a piece of. It sickens me—especially when they go into detail in the group chat about things I’d rather not read. He’s not popular—he’s the “silent weirdo,” yet they say things behind his back because they’re too scared to say anything to his face.”
― Leigh Rivers, Little Stranger

“I don't feel lonely anymore. Because no matter what makes all those people different, they're all just trying to get somewhere, waiting to reach someone.”
― Emily Henry, People We Meet on Vacation

“I think my soul recognized hers the second I laid eyes on her.”
― Abby Jimenez, Part of Your World

“When you're near, my hear doesn't sigh, it soars.”
― Tillie Cole, A Thousand Boy Kisses

“Loving someone means you want to spend the rest of your life with them, on the good days and the bad days and everything in between.”
― Lauren Asher, Throttled

“That’s it, psycho. Let your dick lead you like every other idiot.”
― Rina Kent, God of Ruin

“With both hands in his pockets, the masked monster eats up the space between us in seconds. Then he’s right in front of me, towering over me, his height invading the horizon and murdering its stars. Rough shadows fall on the mask, turning darker, nearly black in the dim light. The holes where his eyes should be are hollow, bottomless, even. Sharp fangs of horror sink into my skin. It doesn’t matter how much I tell myself to move. My mind has already turned against me and there’s no way to undo the spell.”
― Rina Kent, God of Ruin

“His eyes grow behind the mask, no longer bottomless holes with a direct view of hell. But what greets me is worse. A dash of sadistic blue stares me down, like my own custom-made curse. My face doesn’t feel like my own as he rotates it from one side to the other. “You look…positively stunning. A doll. No, a statue.”
― Rina Kent, God of Ruin

“Fucking chase that dream like the devil’s right on your heels because you deserve it. You deserve the world.”
― Jasmin Miller, Fresh Meet

“Wow. Now I finally know what they mean when they talk about deep and prolonged eye contact in romance novels.”
― Jasmin Miller, Secret Plunge

“Review of Haunted by Obsession

Overall Impression

Haunted by Obsession is a gripping and intense story that skillfully blends elements of suspense, romance, and psychological intrigue. The narrative is immersive, drawing readers into a world where obsession, passion, and fear intertwine. The author does a commendable job of maintaining a tense atmosphere while developing complex and multi-layered characters.

Strengths

Engaging Plot – The storyline is compelling, keeping readers hooked with its mystery and emotional depth. The pacing is well-balanced, allowing tension to build gradually while delivering impactful revelations at the right moments.

Character Development – The characters are well-crafted with distinct motivations and backstories. The protagonist's struggles feel real and evoke empathy, making them relatable despite the dark themes.

Atmospheric Writing – The descriptions and settings contribute to the eerie and unsettling tone of the novel. The use of sensory details enhances the haunting ambiance, immersing the reader fully.

Emotional Depth – The themes of obsession, love, and trauma are explored with sensitivity. The psychological elements add layers to the narrative, making it more than just a suspense story.

Areas for Improvement

Pacing in Certain Sections – While the overall pacing is strong, some sections could benefit from tighter editing to maintain tension and avoid unnecessary slowdowns.

Character Motivations – Some characters' actions could be clarified further to deepen understanding of their psychological states and enhance believability.

Dialogue Authenticity – While generally well-written, some dialogues could be more natural, reflecting how people speak in high-stakes situations.

Ending Resolution – If the novel leans heavily on suspense, ensuring a satisfying resolution that ties up major plot points is crucial. Depending on the intended ending, more clarity might be needed to ensure reader satisfaction.

Final Thoughts

Haunted by Obsession is a compelling novel that masterfully explores dark emotions and intense relationships. With some fine-tuning in pacing and character depth, it has the potential to be even more impactful. Fans of psychological thrillers and dark romance will likely find it an engaging and thought-provoking read.”
― MARYAM.A

“Chase turns to me, his deep blue eyes drawing me in.

“I am using this time to announce that Kay and I are running away together!” Chase embraces me as I jump into his
arms. “There is no one better than Kay Vity. She is the only girl for me!”

Chase carries me out of the break room as Veronica shatters cookies in her fist in anger.

The sound of light clapping awakens me back to reality.”
― Sunshine Rodgers, Once Upon a Time..In a Dental Office

“If they send me back, which they probably will, I'll run away again and make sure they'll never find me.
Because I'll be in heaven with my parents.”
― Leigh Rivers, Little Liar

“He tolerates me now. They've raised me for the last nine years, so they can't exactly toss me back into the system, and honestly, as much as I believe my dad hates me sometimes, I think he still cares about me enough to let me stick around We argue and fight a lot though, so maybe I'm delusional.”
― Leigh Rivers, Little Liar

“I’m sticking up for myself and my sister—I’m not just going out and choosing someone as my next target, but no one understands that. I was labeled an issue, a problem child, the son with a suitcase full of trauma, so it would’ve been a miracle if I was normal.”
― Leigh Rivers, Little Liar

“This was a second chance. A chance to rewrite her story, to mend what was broken, to seize the opportunities she had let slip away.”
― Paulson Gracie, The CEO's Second Chance - 2nd Edition

“This was it. The beginning of her second chance. And she was determined to make it count.”
― Paulson Gracie, The CEO's Second Chance - 2nd Edition

“The huntress had entered the lion's territory. The lion, it seemed, barely noticed the new scent on the wind. That was his first mistake.”
― Paulson Gracie, REBORN OF THE CEO'S CONSTRUCTUAAL SWEETHEART

“Emma’s heart skipped a beat. This was different. This was better. This was the beginning of the sweet romance she had yearned for, a love built on mutual respect and understanding, not just fleeting passion.”
― Paulson Gracie, The CEO's Second Chance - 2nd Edition

“Trust, even of the transactional kind, goes both ways. Constant surveillance is the hallmark of a prison, not a partnership, however convenient.”
― Paulson Gracie, REBORN OF THE CEO'S CONSTRUCTUAAL SWEETHEART

“You are under my protection. And what is mine remains untouched.”
― Paulson Gracie, REBORN OF THE CEO'S CONSTRUCTUAAL SWEETHEART

“Survival. At any cost.”
― Paulson Gracie, REBORN OF THE CEO'S CONSTRUCTUAAL SWEETHEART