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Anathema
The Eating Woods (Book 1)
Written by Keri Lake
Anathema by Keri Lake is a dark gothic romance of forbidden desire, religious corruption, and love that defies doctrine, guilt, and damnation.
Eldritch
The Eating Woods (Book 2)
Written by Keri Lake
Eldritch by Keri Lake is a dark gothic romance infused with cosmic horror, forbidden desire, and obsession where ancient power awakens and love turns monstrous.
For You And Only You
You (Book 4)
Written by Caroline Kepnes
For You and Only You by Caroline Kepnes brings Joe Goldberg to an elite writers' retreat where literary ambition meets obsession. Surrounded by narcissistic writers, Joe's pathology finds new targets in this darkly satirical fourth You instalment.
Hidden Bodies
You (Book 2)
Written by Caroline Kepnes
Hidden Bodies by Caroline Kepnes follows Joe Goldberg fleeing to Los Angeles after the first book's events. Pursuing a new obsession whilst evading consequences, Joe navigates Hollywood culture in this darkly satirical sequel where bodies keep piling up.
Nocticadia
Written by Keri Lake
Nocticadia by Keri Lake is a dark academia gothic romance of forbidden desire, obsession, and psychological horror set within a decaying, secretive university.
Verity
Written by Colleen Hoover
Verity by Colleen Hoover is a dark psychological thriller where obsession, hidden truths, and manipulation blur reality inside a disturbing unfinished manuscript.
You
You (Book 1)
Written by Caroline Kepnes
You by Caroline Kepnes follows bookshop manager Joe Goldberg, who becomes obsessed with customer Guinevere Beck. Using social media to stalk her, Joe's fixation escalates to deadly extremes in this chilling second-person psychological thriller.
You Love Me
You (Book 3)
Written by Caroline Kepnes
You Love Me by Caroline Kepnes brings Joe Goldberg to a Pacific Northwest island town where he fixates on librarian Mary Kay DiMarco. Attempting to start fresh whilst battling his obsessive nature, Joe discovers small-town life offers no escape from himself.