Emily McPhee has struggled to overcome her father’s death…
It’s not easy, but Emily finally has the life she wants. She’s an A student at Orange University and has a comfortable home and a great circle of friends. She’s also in love with handsome Orange PD officer Seth Connors. He doesn’t seem to return her feelings, though, so she tells herself his friendship is enough.
Jimmy Lasko is a … enough.
Jimmy Lasko is a psychopath, and Emily is his greatest obsession…
Lasko knows what he wants—what he deserves—and has the deadly skills and unending patience to get it. What he wants is Emily, and he is watching and waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike. That time is coming soon; he’ll make sure of it.
A sense of unease settles on Emily, but is the danger real or imagined?
When Emily begins hearing noises and suspects someone has been in her house, Seth urges her to get a roommate. But after a search, she realizes a certain attractive cop would be the perfect choice, and Seth moves in.
Seth loves Emily, but fears his feelings might make it difficult to protect her.
In all areas of his life, Seth sees himself as a protector. He’s determined to keep Emily safe, but he pushes the captivating blonde away in an attempt to stay objective. However, after her stalker makes a failed attempt to capture her, Seth can no longer deny his feelings.
With help from Seth’s police colleagues, he and Emily set out to identify the person hunting her before it’s too late. But is it worth the risk to bait the trap with what he wants most?
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This was an interesting book. I’m not much for suspense, but I was definitely intrigued. I do like reading about stalkers and it was great reading parts from the stalkers pov. It made this book that much creepier and his intentions very ominous.
Emily is a very dumb main character. I didn’t like any of the decisions she made. I hate when the main character does dumb things when she’s in danger. Like deliberately do things that can get her kidnapped or killed. I was also a little annoyed with her relationship with her roommate Seth, who is a cop and has feelings for Emily. They both acted childish in this relationship, but Seth really cared about Emily and made it his mission to protect her.
I will probably continue with this series because I obviously need to know what will happen next. It is very suspenseful and has lots of creepy scenes.
Gripping story right from the start. You have to read this series…period!
Don’t blink! Sooo good! I couldn’t put it down
I may not be afraid of the dark…but I am definitely freaked out by roaches now.
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Overall Rating: 4 Stars
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Standalone: NO! Not at all…there is a massive cliffhanger BUT all the books have been released!
Triggers: Stalking and Roaches (I am traumatized by roaches now)
Steam: 2 there is some steam, but this is more suspense flames
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This trilogy has been on my TBR for a looonnnggg time and me and my besties decided to do a buddy read together of the trilogy. Mind you we all have different tastes in books, but we can all agree on one author… J.L. Drake…so we started reading. And then the group chat started to blow up….
This book is told from 3 POVs. The heroine Emily, the hero Seth, and the crazy motherfucker Jimmy Lasko. Book one lays the groundwork and is chalk full of suspense. Jimmy Lasko is one sick character. I mean fucked up! He has fixated on his prey and he does not plan on letting her get away and all we can do is sit back and watch/read. However, could there be more going on than just a simple stalking?
The story kept me on the edge of my seat, and I read this book in one day… I just kept turning the pages. You think you know the who, you think you are figuring out the why, the how, the why…when all you truly wind up doing is going done a sick and twisted path of suspense. The story was great and my appreciate for Ms. Drake’s sick twisted mind has been reinforced with this book. Though I will admit, Ms. Drake, your roach incident has seriously scarred me and my friends for life.
I enjoyed this book, and I did keep reading (I have actually finished them all). If you like suspense, a sick SOB for a bad guy, rabbit holes that will keep you guessing all the way to the end, and a great story. This is for you. And, you do not even have to worry about the holy-shit cliffhanger at the end because all the books are released! This book gets my recommendation!
An Awesome first book in this Romantic Suspense that will keep you up at night reading … and then up all night paranoid of what or who may be hiding in the dark.
This book is amazing! I got sucked in to Emily, Seth and Garrett’s world. Lasko is crazy and creepy and makes you want to check around corners in your own house. The fact that you get so involved in their world it spills over into real life- is a testament to how well Jodi writes her stories!
Again J.L Drake knocks it out of the park. I could not put this series down and it all intertwines with her other books.
Emily is a beautiful college student dealing with personal issues, as an unknown stalker makes her his obsession. Trying to remain strong and independent, while her friends, including Officer Seth Conners, stand by Emily’s side offering advice, protection, and a chance at love. Will she break from the stress and who is this crazy guy anyway??
Be prepared to sit on the edge of your seat or bed and possibly be more aware of your surroundings!!!
Holy Crap! this book terrified me but I loved every second! I’m not sure how someone can come up with such good characters but Jodi does it and makes you want to come back for more and more. This book kept me up at night both because I am paranoid and because it was fantastic.
Darkness is an amazing ride into the dark twisted mind of J.L Drak with twists and turns around every corner, hold on tight because this one will leave you scratching your head and needing more….and thank the book gods all three books are out!!