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Dark Obsessions: A dark stalker romance (McGowan Mafia Series Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Effie Campbell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 985 ratings

He watches me from the shadows… and I can’t look away.

My life is falling apart.
The man I once loved has become a stranger. Cold, cruel, and hiding something dark. I don’t know who he is anymore, but I’m determined to uncover the truth… no matter the cost.

Then he appears.

A masked stranger who seems to know everything about me.
He follows me. Finds me. Protects me.
And tempts me with wicked promises I know I shouldn’t want.

I try to resist him. I fail.

Now I’m caught between two dangerous men. One with secrets he won’t share, and one who demands I surrender without ever seeing his face.

But when everything spirals into violence, betrayal, and obsession, I’ll have to make a choice…
Who do I trust?
And who will destroy me?

Dark Obsessions is a standalone dark mafia romance featuring an obsessed, possessive MMC, stalker heat, and a guaranteed HEA.

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  1. Book 3 of 5
    McGowan Mafia Series
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C5JQK1MT
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 10, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 3 of 5 ‏ : ‎ McGowan Mafia Series
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 985 ratings

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Effie Campbell

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Effie Campbell is an author of romance books that tend to the darker end of the spectrum. Living in remote Scotland with her family, she spends her days dreaming up much more exciting lives than her own.

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Customers find this book to be an amazing dark Mafia romance adventure with intense scenes and well-written characters. They describe it as really hot and appreciate the spice level, with one customer noting it can be read as a standalone. The dark tone receives mixed reactions from customers.

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26 customers mention "Plot"26 positive0 negative

Customers find the plot of the book intense and suspenseful, describing it as an amazing dark Mafia romance adventure.

"...I loved everything about this. It was interesting and sexy, and suspenseful. So well written and just a really good time." Read more

"...roles – protector, stalker, bestower of pleasure – weaving a mesmerizing narrative...." Read more

"...definitely do not have an average love story; theirs is one of fear, passion, stalking, extreme danger, perseverance, as well as some good ol’ witty..." Read more

"...He not only gives us wonderful stalker vibes, but he’s also a complete alpha-hole. He has such a dirty mouth and worships Katie...." Read more

10 customers mention "Readability"9 positive1 negative

Customers find the book well written and fantastic to read, with one customer noting it can be read as a standalone.

"...It was interesting and sexy, and suspenseful. So well written and just a really good time." Read more

"...This is book 3 in the McGowan Mafia series. It can be read as a standalone however I highly recommend reading the series in order to get the full..." Read more

"Not only was it well written and the characters are just amazing but the story is intense and I loved every single word of it...." Read more

"...Dark and spicy, however, very very much so! In a great and well done way of course! I'm truly glad I gave this book a shot! It was well worth it!" Read more

10 customers mention "Spice level"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the spice level of the book, with one describing it as delicious.

"...He's sexy, unique, and surprisingly sweet. 😍✨ ⚠️ Warning: Book 3 delves into darker themes than the first two...." Read more

"...Literally, this book is so spicy and depraved at the same time...." Read more

"...The are triggers so be aware of that. The spice is so so good too! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥..." Read more

"...The spice was perfection! I absolutely love Mac and Katie! I did read this series out of order and it didn’t hinder the story at all...." Read more

5 customers mention "Heat level"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the heat level of the book.

"...While the heat is undeniable, I craved a bit more depth in Katie and Mac's development beyond their steamy encounters...." Read more

"...the story in its whole, the characters are well written, and it was really hot and sometimes very depraved and dark...." Read more

"Hot hot hot 🥵..." Read more

"...Mac is hot, dangerous and yet so caring, it’s addictive. The smut was spectacular, hardcore and could not get enough!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Character development"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one noting the morally grey hero and another describing the characters as amazing.

"...I don’t flirt with dark romance, but I do flirt! No, Mac’s character is quite complex, and Effie Cambell wrote it in a way that I felt drawn to this..." Read more

"...raunchy, maybe even cheesy at times, but he’s another perfect morally grey hero...." Read more

"Not only was it well written and the characters are just amazing but the story is intense and I loved every single word of it...." Read more

10 customers mention "Dark tone"6 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed reactions to the dark tone of the book.

"...I got 2 more to go but this one was addictive. Dark AF but addictive...." Read more

"...This book is so much darker than the first two. Please check trigger warnings!!..." Read more

"...Dark and spicy, however, very very much so! In a great and well done way of course! I'm truly glad I gave this book a shot! It was well worth it!" Read more

"...I love Mac and Katie. It has stalking, murder, mafia and kink. It's dark, but there is also a close family and love. Great book." Read more

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Holy moly!
The fact that there was some stalking and obsession going on made me feeling so hot and heavy! Ooh man! Was this such a good read. This is a Dark Mafia romance and it a dual POV novel that not only gives you both sides of the story but completely makes sense. Definitely a must read.
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  • Mandy
    5.0 out of 5 stars I just love Effie’s writing
    Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2025
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    I knew this was going to be my favorite of the series and it was. I loved everything about this. It was interesting and sexy, and suspenseful. So well written and just a really good time.
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  • Kathryn Kirchner
    4.0 out of 5 stars An utterly insane and steamy stalker romance 🔥🔥🔥
    Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2023
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    Holy shiitake mushrooms! 🍄 Buckle up, folks, for the wild ride that is Book Three of the McGowan Mafia series. 🎢 From the first page, this novel hooked me, nodding along to every twist and turn. Mac, the dreamy, masked man, steals the spotlight and has officially become my top pick among the McGowan brothers.

    Mac McGowan's unconventional pursuit of Katie is nothing less than utterly insane and steamy. 🥵

    The sizzling intensity in this book could set pages ablaze! 🔥 The masked man takes on various roles – protector, stalker, bestower of pleasure – weaving a mesmerizing narrative. While the heat is undeniable, I craved a bit more depth in Katie and Mac's development beyond their steamy encounters. I wanted to witness more of the dynamics between Katie and Mac rather than solely Katie and the mysterious masked figure. 📖💑

    Katie's relatable struggles with self-confidence and the quest for love make her an empathetic character. I found myself silently urging her to walk away from her boyfriend, hoping she'd find the strength. She deserved more, and her masked man could give it to her. 💪💔

    And Mac? I can't help but adore everything about him. He's sexy, unique, and surprisingly sweet. 😍✨

    ⚠️ Warning: Book 3 delves into darker themes than the first two. Check the author's trigger warnings before diving in, or go in blind if you're up for the thrill! 🚨
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  • Icedcoffeebookclub
    3.0 out of 5 stars 3⭐️
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2023
    Be sure to check the trigger warnings as there very dark aspects in this book.

    •stalking
    •SA
    •domestic abuse
    •murder

    I really enjoyed the beginning of this book. Very much got the dark mafia romance vibe. I had a little bit of a hard time with it being a Scottish mafia because I just saw the characters of brave as mafia leaders 😂 but overall was great.

    I gave it 3 ⭐️ because while it was a good book I felt like the reconciliation between Katie and Mac was too quick and didn’t flow with the rest of the book and the ending was a little unfulfilling.
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  • The Bee Spot72
    5.0 out of 5 stars 𝗜 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂, 𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗜 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂...
    Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2023
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    I clearly have been living under a rock—I do that occasionally and come out every so often. This time, Author Effie Campbell caught my attention. Yes, I’m sure her books were likely waving in front of me like a red flag to a bull, but as I mentioned—I live under a rock

    A story tagged as a Dark Mafia Romance with a masked stalker; that was enough for me to start with Book 3, Dark Obsession. I never said I follow the rules of reading books in order. Thankfully, they are standalones.

    Katie’s boyfriend, Tommy, is a well-known rockstar. Fans love him, but he and Katie’s relationship is tumultuous behind closed doors. Their schmex life is one-sided, and Katie doesn’t benefit. Tommy’s need for domination does not come across as a k¡nk but âbüse.

    Mac, part of the McGowan Cr¡me Family, has been in love with Katie for a while. However, having a boyfriend and being her brother-in-law makes things challenging. He has seen how âbüs¡ve Tommy can be and wants to show Katie a different side of him—in bed.

    When Katie is stalked, she is entirely clueless about who it might be. Yet, her masked stalker gives her what she has been missing in her relationship with Tommy, which prompts her to question things.

    “Dark Obsession” is not for the reader who flirts with dark romance. Please check the trigger warnings. I don’t flirt with dark romance, but I do flirt! No, Mac’s character is quite complex, and Effie Cambell wrote it in a way that I felt drawn to this morally grey, questionable character and was okay with his actions. “Dark Obsession” was a fast-paced, raw, and dirty ride from beginning to end, and I’m ready for more!
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  • khronicles.of.kena
    4.0 out of 5 stars If Stalker Romance is your thing then this is the one!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024
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    If you are a fan of Stalker Romances and Masked Men, then this book is for you! Literally, this book is so spicy and depraved at the same time. Katie and Mac most definitely do not have an average love story; theirs is one of fear, passion, stalking, extreme danger, perseverance, as well as some good ol’ witty banter. This book had me on the edge of my seat and I could not put it down! Please check the trigger warnings as this is a dark mafia romance.
    Book: 4.5/5
    Spice: 4/5
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  • Hope
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mac can chase me through the woods anytime he wants
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
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    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️5/5
    🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️4/5

    “I won't hurt you. I just wanted to finish the job your boyfriend didn’t even start.”

    Katie Thompson is having a hard time adjusting to her new reality. So much has changed in such a short time and she doesn’t feel as if she fits into the family anymore. She bought a house in the woods, far away from anyone and her rockstar boyfriend Tommy is her only constant. But when a masked stalker shows up and makes it clear that he thinks Katie can do better, she lets him in and everything spirals. Will Tommy ever love her the way she hopes? Will she learn the identity of her stalker?

    Okay as of right now Mac is my favorite MMC in this series. He not only gives us wonderful stalker vibes, but he’s also a complete alpha-hole. He has such a dirty mouth and worships Katie. He is a whole package. Katie oh sweet sweet Katie. My heart ached for her so much through this book but I loved seeing her growth throughout this story. I love how she came into her own by the end. I definitely got some Haunting Adeline vibes from this book. Can I just say the scene with Tommy passed out in the bed…IYKYK if you don’t then you need to read this book!

    Now to vilify Tommy in his death…I pray that man is rotting in fiction he||.

    This is book 3 in the McGowan Mafia series. It can be read as a standalone however I highly recommend reading the series in order to get the full impact of the plot. This book is so much darker than the first two. Please check trigger warnings!!
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  • Katie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dark, Depraved, and Delicious
    Reviewed in Germany on July 29, 2024
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    This book is absolutely depraved, but I'm...well, obsessed with it. This was my first book from Effie Campbell. I came across it by chance because of something else that binds me to the title--but it was a very happy discovery indeed. Mac and Katie's 'relationship' is everything dark and delicious that a girl who has twisted fantasies could ever want and so, so, SO much more. But it's not just the scenarios that are good, the way Campbell writes them brings your imagination to life and makes you feel like you're right there with them...face down in the dirt, so to speak (if you know then you know).

    I tried so very hard to stop myself from reading Dark Obsessions so quickly, but I only managed to prolong it for 2 days and was (and still am) thinking about it non-stop. If you're into dark games and tainted tales then this is for you--I would recommend it over and over again. Also, I almost never go back and read a book after I've finished it, but I've already re-visited certain chapters from this book, and can see myself continuing to do so. I'll definitely be buying up some more of Effie Campbell's books after devouring this diamond. Thanks again for this incredible piece of work--I can't give it high enough praise.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Dark, Depraved, and Delicious

    Reviewed in Germany on July 29, 2024
    This book is absolutely depraved, but I'm...well, obsessed with it. This was my first book from Effie Campbell. I came across it by chance because of something else that binds me to the title--but it was a very happy discovery indeed. Mac and Katie's 'relationship' is everything dark and delicious that a girl who has twisted fantasies could ever want and so, so, SO much more. But it's not just the scenarios that are good, the way Campbell writes them brings your imagination to life and makes you feel like you're right there with them...face down in the dirt, so to speak (if you know then you know).

    I tried so very hard to stop myself from reading Dark Obsessions so quickly, but I only managed to prolong it for 2 days and was (and still am) thinking about it non-stop. If you're into dark games and tainted tales then this is for you--I would recommend it over and over again. Also, I almost never go back and read a book after I've finished it, but I've already re-visited certain chapters from this book, and can see myself continuing to do so. I'll definitely be buying up some more of Effie Campbell's books after devouring this diamond. Thanks again for this incredible piece of work--I can't give it high enough praise.
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  • Buzz_Bree
    5.0 out of 5 stars I need more MAC in my life
    Reviewed in Australia on November 26, 2024
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    OMG this had me on a roller coaster, from hate and anger for Tommy to absolutely loving Mac!! This book will have you angry and the next minute hot under the collar.
    Highly Recommend and is one of my Favourites from the series.
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  • Bestlittlenightmare
    5.0 out of 5 stars Holly hott!!🔥🔥
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2024
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    This is my first read ever by Effie Campbell and omg she may be my favourite Author - The vibes are dark / moody and sexy
    - The spice 5/5 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
    Such a good Mafia dark romance read !
    LOVED!!!
    Definitely read trigger warnings if you have any but if you are like myself and have no triggers GET THIS ASAP!!
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  • KatieReadingCorner
    4.0 out of 5 stars Spice 🌶️
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 20, 2023
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    I love a good stalker romance, and this one had all the components to be a good one.
    Around 50% the story really picked up and had me flipping the pages so fast wanting to know what would happen next.

    We meet Katie who is with her rockstar boyfriend Tommy, he isn’t a nice guy and Katie could do so much better. Everyone knows it, including her brother in law, Mac, who decides he’s had enough. He stalkers Katie wearing a skeleton mask, watching her through her window, until one night he’s had enough of watching and breaks into her house to show her the pleasure she has been missing.

    I would recommend reading the books before this one, and not do what I did and just read this one. As there were some parts where I was a little lost, which I haven’t marked down for at all as it’s my own fault.

    The only thing I wasn’t too keen on was the amount of spice, don’t get me wrong I love a book with lots of spice, as long as there is a good plot line to feed through it all, which towards the end there was, just in the beginning it felt all about the spice.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars 4 stars
    Reviewed in Australia on January 20, 2024
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    This is my first book by this author and it didn’t disappoint. It was hot dark and dirty and occasionally creepy.
    There’s a lot of triggers in this book from sexual abuse to stalking and necrophylia (absolutely not my thing!)
    Tommy is the rock god and Katie’s boyfriend that can’t satisfy his woman unless he does deprived things to get his pecker to stand up. Killing to satisfy his twisted ways.
    Katie a woman that is trying to stay away from her mafia family and build her own place with her abusive partner, her stalker is a skull wearing mask god that satisfies her needs
    Mac has been in love with Katie for a couple of years.
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