Obsession, 4
I wanted death. He gave me something worse, hope.
I was numb. Broken. A ghost haunting the ruins of my best friend’s death, dragging guilt like a second skin. The night I witnessed a murder in a dark alley should’ve ended me. Instead, it awakened him.
Adriano De Luca. A killer in a tailored suit. Eyes like cold fire. The devil who followed me home. He should’ve silenced me. Instead, he claimed me.
Now I’m not his hostage, I’m his obsession. His possession. His twisted salvation. Every brutal kiss, every cruel command, drags me deeper into a world where pain feels like penance... and pleasure feels like rebirth. I should run. I should scream. But all I want is to obey.
Because somewhere between my ruin and his darkness, we found something neither of us expected: a reason to live.
Be Warned: BDSM, forced seduction
Excerpt:
“Beautiful.”
I whirl around sharply.
I stop breathing for a second.
A man is standing in the shower with me. Not just any man. The man from the alley. I had only seen his silhouette, but I know deep in my guts that he’s the one.
His eyes, an icy shade of olive green, dig into me like a knife stabbing into my skin. It makes me feel—in ways I haven’t felt since the accident. His gaze is both heated and provoking, scoring every inch of my naked body with intent to devour.
The shower lighting lets me make out the dirty-blond shade of his hair, tamed in a clean buzz cut. His face is clean-shaven, drawn into a rigid mask of intimidating cheekbones, a sharp jawline, and thick brows.
His aura is not just cold. It’s wicked. He’s wrapped in fire alarms that should send warning signals to my brain, but I have never been fascinated by someone in equal measure.
“How did you get in?” My voice is low, controlled, even, contrasting with my raging heartbeat.
“You are not that much of a fast runner. I snuffed you out immediately. You left your door unlocked, too,” he states shrewdly.
His steps are measured and panther-like as he closes the distance between us. I try not to flinch.
“You were following me.” I suck in a breath.
He stops before me, towering over me. I barely reach his shoulders. My toes feel stimulated enough to push me up a little as my nipples harden because of the warmth coursing between us.
“Why did you run?” His voice, dark and gravelly, kisses my skin, and I’m tempted to screw my eyes shut.
It’s on the tip of my tongue to tell him it was because I was scared, but for some odd, twisted reason, I don’t want to give him that satisfaction.
“Are you going to kill me?” I whisper.
“I could.” He cups the back of my head, sinking his fingers into my braids.
“Then do it,” I spit out. “You’ll be doing me a favor.” For a fleeting second, the other time, when I saw him shoot that man, a part of me wanted to stay still so he would find me and shoot me too.
Death is far better than being constantly tormented by survivor’s guilt.
“Unfazed. Impressive,” he murmurs. “Get on your knees.”
I sink to my knees before him at his command, like he’s some sort of god. Maybe he is. The god of cruel, dark vengeance that’ll finally descend upon me with what I deserve for the pain I’ve caused.
He snatches my wet blouse from the floor and crouches before me. My buds peak to life. It’s strange how my body comes alive before a man who took someone’s life in front of me.
Then he leans forward and wraps my hands in a grip before tying them up.
“What are you going to do?” I swallow thickly.
His eyes meet mine. “Your eyes are dead. It’s like you don’t see anything or care about anything anymore. It’s so fucking attractive. I want to see how beautiful they’ll look while you choke on my cock.”
I must have choked on my spit for a moment. However, my pussy throbs at his dirty words. Anticipation surges through me and takes me in a chokehold.
He stands before me, his green eyes on me as he slowly undoes his fly. His slacks and briefs come down at once, revealing his thick, veiny cock leaking with pre-cum. My throat dries up as my stomach clenches with hunger. He’s so big.
“Spread those pretty lips,” he orders, stroking himself.
I didn’t think a man stroking himself could be so attractive until now. My lips part softly, and I could have sworn that a drop of drool leaked from my mouth.
His cock teases the skin of my face, leaving trails of pre-cum everywhere it touches and causing me to moan softly. The veins around it remind me of how wicked his aura is. And when he pushes himself into my mouth, I thrust my chest forward, wanting to have more of him.
He fills up my mouth so much that I can’t think of anything else. It’s my mouth he’s claiming, yet it feels like he’s invading my body. It’s the most unsettling and consuming thing ever.
“So beautiful,” he cups my face, stroking it.
He pulls out of my mouth and slams back in without warning. I moan, clenching my thighs together. I want to reach for his legs and hold on to them, but being subdued and made to take his cock down my throat only stimulates me more.
I try to suck him off, to gain control over the situation, but he brutally thrusts in and out of me, wordlessly reminding me that he’s in control.
He wants to use me, so that’s what he does.
He uses me so mercilessly that I’m whimpering, struggling for breath, and dripping all over my thighs.
He grips my hair harshly as he begins to fuck my mouth roughly.
“You look so fucking beautiful from up here, taking my cock just like the little slut you are.” He degrades me with his words, and all I want is to please him even more.
I don’t understand that twisted dynamic.
Capri lost her best friend and is a mess she’s wrecked by guilt over her death. Witnessing a murder bring Adriano into her life. He recognizes the pain in her and wants her. It’s a hot story with her learning to feel alive again.
Super spicy novella. Was a quick and enjoyable read. This can be read as a standalone as I didnt read any of the others in the series however they have been added to my TBR.
Enjoyed this dark romance and the take on the Mafia. The characters are really compelling and draw you in. This is my first book in this series and it makes me want to read the other three books,
The Devil’s Treat is the fourth book in Samantha Morgan’s Obsession series, and while the books can be read as standalones, there are common threads that make the world feel connected and even more intriguing. Adriano and Capri’s story is dark, emotional, gritty, and intense, but underneath the tragedy and danger is a romance built on rebirth, healing, hope, and love. Samantha Morgan creates a world where the Mafia does not just operate in the shadows; it rules the streets, controls lives, and leaves its mark on everyone who gets too close. Adriano fits that world perfectly. From the moment he appears on the page, it is clear he is not a man to underestimate. He has earned both the respect and the fear he commands, and when he enters a room, everyone feels it. He is dangerous, powerful, and morally complicated, but there is also something deeply compelling about the way he sees Capri and becomes part of her journey back to herself. Capri’s story is heartbreaking. She has endured the kind of tragedy that can make a person give up on everything, including the people who should have been and want to be there for her. When she meets Adriano, it is under circumstances that are shocking and not quite what they first appear to be. From there, he begins pulling her back toward life in ways that may seem unconventional, even questionable, to others. But for Capri, and for them together, it works. Their connection is intense, complicated, and unexpectedly healing. What makes this story so engaging is that it does not shy away from darkness, but it also does not stay there. Just when Capri begins to find her footing again, tragedy strikes once more, and the emotional stakes become even higher. Watching her learn to live again, open herself to hope, and trust in the possibility of love made this story incredibly hard to put down. The Devil’s Treat has dark themes, Mafia danger, emotional pain, suspense, passion, and a romance that delivers far more heart than I expected. It is gritty and intense, but also deeply romantic in its own way. Readers who enjoy dark Mafia romance with damaged characters, powerful chemistry, healing, fate, and a hard-earned happily ever after should absolutely pick this one up.
This was an edge of my seat read. She witnessed a murder, he should’ve ended her life. Instead he takes her home. He becomes obsessed with her. Wants her. They grow closer, sparks ignite. Great twists and turns in this one. When they finally connected, it was fire. Really good story.
This is a great dark romance that was well written. The characters were written well with the chemistry was great. THe storyline was engaging and I genuinely loved this story.
She witnesses a murder and instead of killing her, he brings her home. Instead of killing her she becomes his obsession and the longer she is there the more she fits in his dark world. This is an emotional, steamy short read that keeps you intrigued from beginning to end.
She witnesses a murder and instead of killing her, he brings her home. Instead of killing her she becomes his obsession and the longer she is there the more she fits in his dark world. This is an emotional, steamy short read that keeps you intrigued from beginning to end.
This is a fairly short and quick read that was a little dark, erotic, emotional and passionate. Love the characters, the chemistry and the plot. Another good "Obsession" read. The story is about Adriano, Capri and an obsession which leads to so much more. I enjoyed every bit of it. The attraction is instant the chemistry intense. He does not give up, is determined and protective. Their story is steamy with elements of violence, danger and a possible trigger. It is also a little sweet, especially as the two grow to more.
This is a wonderful, dark romance, it’s really well written. I loved the unhinged, main male character. The heroin was a very lucky lady, instead of being disposed of, Adriano was spellbound by her and obsessed. Such a great mafia story, I would definitely recommend this.
The Devil’s Treat is the kind of dark romance that gets under your skin in the best, most unsettling way. Capri’s voice pulled me in immediately—raw, numb, and carrying a grief so heavy it feels like a second shadow. She isn’t looking for salvation or even survival, which makes her collision with Adriano De Luca hit that much harder. The night she witnesses a murder should have been her ending, but instead it becomes the moment everything inside her wakes up again. Adriano is written with this chilling precision—cold fire in a suit, a man who should terrify her but somehow becomes the only thing she can feel. Their dynamic is intense, twisted, and strangely tender in the way only dark romance can pull off. He doesn’t treat her like a witness to eliminate; he treats her like a truth he can’t look away from. And Capri, who’s been drifting through her own life like a ghost, finally finds something sharp enough to cut through the numbness. What makes this story so gripping is how it balances brutality with vulnerability. Every moment between them feels like a push and pull between ruin and rebirth. Capri’s guilt, Adriano’s darkness, the way they circle each other like two broken things recognizing the same fracture—it’s addictive. Their connection isn’t gentle, but it’s honest, and watching Capri slowly choose life again through the very man she should fear is unexpectedly moving. This book doesn’t shy away from the shadows, but it also doesn’t glamorize them. Instead, it gives you two people who find something like hope in the unlikeliest place—each other. If you love dark, obsessive, emotionally charged romances where the line between danger and desire blurs beautifully, The Devil’s Treat is unforgettable.
This book was a great read and the characters were though out and the storyline was great. I really enjoyed reading it and would highly recommend that others read it too.
This short read has a great storyline and plenty of spice. Adriano and Capri are the characters in this book that pull you right into their story. I kept turning page after page. I hope you enjoy this book!
This short read has a great storyline and plenty of spice. Adriano and Capri are the characters in this book that pull you right into their story. I kept turning page after page. I hope you enjoy this book!
Such a emotional story! I have read the other novels in this series and enjoyed them. This novel took me on such a emotional ride. I was excited to jump back into the series and this novel did not let me down. From the first chapter this novel grabbed my attention and held on tight. My heart broke for Capri and all she had been thru. She literally is broken and has given up with all the trauma she has survived. I loved Adriano and Capri’s story. I loved that Adriano help pull her back from the brink and gave her the strength to go on. Once I started reading I didn't want to put this novel down. I can hardly wait to see what this author has coming next. So good. Such an emotional journey.
If you witness a murder one evening and think your last hour has come, the killer takes you home. The longer she is there, the more the atmosphere between them changes, his obsession with her grows, and feelings surface for both of them. To their surprise, she fits perfectly into the dark and gloomy world he inhabits. If you enjoy dark and gloomy novels, this is highly recommended!
Book 4 of Obsession The Devil's Treat was not disappoint. Adriano and Capri are captivating I love the storyline,plot. Its spicy, suspenseful and thrilling.
I felt for Capri losing her best friend in a car accident and she was severely hurt, She then witnesses a murder, He sees her and chases her, When he sees in her that she is ready to accept her fate, But doesn't do it, He becomes obsessed with her, A page turner,
Capri is still drowning in despair after the loss of her best friend in an accident where she was driving. She ends up in the wrong place at the wrong time, she witnesses a murder and the man sees her and chases her down. The first thing that surprises Adriano is her eyes, she is not afraid just accepting. Capri becomes Adriano obsession but someone sees her as his weakness, this puts her in danger. This a steamy read with a little darkness.
Capri is still drowning in despair after the loss of her best friend in an accident where she was driving. She ends up in the wrong place at the wrong time, she witnesses a murder and the man sees her and chases her down. The first thing that surprises Adriano is her eyes, she is not afraid just accepting. Capri becomes Adriano obsession but someone sees her as his weakness, this puts her in danger. This a steamy read with a little darkness.
After losing her friend in a car accident (she was severely injured herself), Capri goes into a deep depression. Once a painter, she can't get herself to pick up the brushes; she doesn't want to talk to anyone anymore and actually would rather no longer be living. But one night, she sees a murder take place and the killer sees her as well. Adriano works for Domenico Romano (the head of the Romano Family) and something about Capri pulls him to her. Though, things aren't always as they seem... The relationship between Adriano and Capri starts off dark, after the murder. But there is a certain healing component to it that Capri needs. This was a quick read and nice continuation to the series. I would have loved a little more time with the characters from the previous books, but maybe we'll see them in future books of this series ...
Short darkish read. I liked. Capri, who would benefit from therapy, I liked, Adriano, who would also benefit, I liked as well. These two once they got together had great chemistry.
This is a short read. This is Adriano and Capri’s story. If you can’t handle brutal sex, do not read. There is a lot of this sex in the book. Capri lost her best friend and is the dump when she sees Adriano kill someone. Will he kill her too? What is he going to do?
Book 4 of the Obsession series. Can be read as a standalone. 'Now I’m not his hostage, I’m his obsession. His possession. His twisted salvation. Every brutal kiss, every cruel.' The characters were very complex and compelling and complicated and perfectly steamy together. Plot was intriguing and intense and well paced. World building was solidly drawn and impressive. Another great addition to the series. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend! Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!
This was a gripping read by a new-to-me author. The world building, characters and emotions were well done. I cannot imagine living with the guilt that Capri lives with but her unexpected encounter with Adriano changes both their lives. He knows what he's supposed to do to Capri after she witnesses him offing someone, but he's captured by the pain in her eyes and her spirit. These two begin a journey using BDSM as a way to work through the past and they find a dynamic that works beautifully for them. This is a spicy read that also deals with drama, betrayal, action and obsession. It ends with a fab HEA and has me looking forward to diving into the rest of the series. Good fun!
Adriano and Capri Dark, filthy, and spicy… Abducted when she witnesses a mafia hit, it’s straight into it. It’s not got a huge amount of plot, but a few events just after halfway give it a little more than just a smut fest… And the twists at the end… I kind of expected something, but they fit… so it worked out. Overall, a quick read, a bit smutty, but enjoyable.
