Maximus has always been in control. As the Commander of the Chosen, the Dark King’s personal guard, he can’t afford to step wrong. With his eternal familiar at his side, he can loosen up, give in to moments of carefree fun. But all that changed on a fateful night.She will always find a way back to him… soul—until a black panther’s spirit possesses her body. Suddenly, she discovers whole new needs, desires, and a primal, irresistible obsession: Maximus.
Fate will not be denied…
Maximus and Ariel each have secrets about themselves to uncover, and their journey leads them to a fantastic, hidden world.
But the most delicious mystery of all may prove to be their Destiny together.
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OMG this book, this series….Ugggg my heart broke many times in this book. At least there was some happy things that made me smile! Aja thank you so so much for the ARC and I can’t wait to see where you take us next!!!
Firstly why can i give only 5* , it’s not nearly enough for this book , a book that will grip you in a way that you don’t want to rush it just savor it as it unfolds , in my case my eyes wouldn’t let me as i rushed from page to page trying to take it all in . Secondly you really do need to read all the previous books in this series , not normally a requirement ,even if you’ve you have already read them some might like to refresh because Aja James has been leaving tell tale signs for us to pick up on & while i got some i missed others , i knew Maximus was an Alpha , had to be , he was totally hot , had a panther & was commander of the chosen but like all in this amazing series he has secrets & when they start unfolding with the Pure traitors telling of her story pieces start slowly coming together , i was always a Maximus fan or maybe it was his panther i loved ,lines are a bit blurred now , i’m so glad we have new characters with a little bite & possibly untold stories & more secrets with them ,i love a secret , the last scene will have you wanting & needing the next book badly , , Aja James you are skilled at hiding the obvious in plain sight , i applaud you.
Dark Obsession by Aja James
Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Suspense
5++ Solid Exploding OMG Stars!
As you can tell I really loved this one.
There is so much to this one that before I do a full review, I feel I need to do a reread first.
This one has so much character & world build…
so much emotion & intensity…..
so much MORE I feel the need to wallow in it until I am purring like Simca!
3/19/19 ‘My Reread Review’
I dived into this one on my 1st read like a person who had been trapped in the desert would a pool of life saving water.
Then I went almost immediately for a second leisurely swim.
I could so live in this amazing and fantastic world.
Filled with action, suspense, mystery and adult romance.
This story is edgy and fills you with anticipation. It is thrilling and magical.
The evil ones are everywhere. It’s almost impossible to know who to trust. Even the one you love could have been turned into one of their minions.
New asecepts come to light. New ideas are thrown into the mix.
Maximus and Ariel/Simca are amazing. Sizzling. Intense & Amorous
And maybe……
Could it be?
Are there really Dragons in this world?!
Rhys says yes. Others say no.
What is true & what is myth?
This series blows my mind and takes me on a ride I NEVER want to end.
Top Notch series that easily competes with and rubs shoulders with my #1 favorites.
At first, when I thought of typing up this review, I thought I would use my usual format. Not that I have a set structure mind you, but it seems like one. Then I thought “F*ck that!” because it’s not like this story deserves anything less than the rambling, passionate thoughts I had while reading it. So rather than hide everything under spoilers, I’m going to lay it all out right here. So if you don’t want to be spoiled, stop here knowing that I loved this book, I love this series, and I highly recommend it!
Find the full review on my site 🙂
In this book, we see a continued expansion of this world that Aja James created and I love the direction.
We’ve met the Dark Ones’s Commander Maximus throughout the series. I loved Simca, his eternal panther. She was his partner and followed him where ever he went. In this book, during a stakeout, she gets killed and her spirit/soul flows into Ariel, an FBI agent. There’s a bit of intrigue, a lot of action, and a furthering of the story, the conflict between good and evil, as the readers get a better perspective as to who is really running the show from the bad guy’s perspective. This is an enormous, intricate and fascinating world and it has now gotten larger with the addition of other paranormal groups, many of which were alluded to in a prior book.
I found the relationship between Maximus and Ariel captivating, while also amusing. Simca and Maximus have a thousand years together and therefore, know each other quite well. Throw in the evolution of their relationship because of Simca’s soul’s passing into Ariel and Simca/Ariel is just hilarious as she tries to reconcile now being a humanoid being. Her internal dialogue just made me love her more.
While there were many laughs to be had, the underlying arc where a group is trying to oppress and control another did in fact lead to more moments that could be consider triggers. So be forewarned.
This is another fantastic addition to the series, fun while still being poignant, especially as we see all the ways the Dark and Pure Ones (and everyone around them) have suffered prior to getting to their HEA. I look forward to the next book in the series
Re-reading Max’ story was great! Ariel is perfect for him. But then again,Aja knows exactly who to match each of the men we meet in the series with….Seeing Goya again,reminding me when i fell for him,was a bonus that i can’t get enough of. Reminding me why i like Max,because he led me to Goya…But Max and Ariel’s story is captivating in itself,make no mistake! Who Ariel was,and who she became was a journey i loved watching. How she influenced Max’s view of himself,how she made him accept all that he is….the magnificence of his tiger. Nearly as magnificant as his father,nearly as regal. Knowing what i know now,i dó wonder,though….Where will they settle down? It can’t be with the Dark King,Alend Ramses….right? I know they have a duty to fulfill,but after that?
When the dust settles,and evil is destroyed? I know just the place…..and i hope they agree!
Just when you think you’ve figured out where Aja is going with this series,she sets Max free!
The one that was always só totally in control of himself…..finally shows us why.
Ariel,pain in his ass,Kyles saves him when he’s lured into a trap by the enemy.
But his familiar,Simca,is not so lucky….She saves Ariel at the cost of her life.
When Max recovers from his injuries,he is broken by the loss….until Ariel reveals some stunning news.
Ariel convinces him to track his roots,to free himself of his restrictions and live as he should….
Their journey brings them to his father and his “people”,who are very different to his kind,to every living being known so far….
What they are,you have to experience yourself,and trust me,they are unique,special,magical!
Max and Ariel grow very,very close as they learn to accept who and what they are.
I love Ariel’s new side as much as Max’s,they are truelly made for eachother!
But the enemy has plans for this group,evil plans…..and when they’re caught,it’s going to take everything they’ve got to escape before it’s too late…..
And all the while,there is just só much going on with others….só many layers are still unfolding,so many secrets still not uncovered….it’s a miracle how Aja keeps track of everyone!
Seeing this story come to life was such a great experience,i loved it!
And i look forward to many,many more!
Starting with Dalair’s story……