Genre: Erotic Dark Paranormal Romance Heat Level: 3 Word Count: 37, 200 ISBN: 978-0-3695-1180-5 Editor: Lisa Petrocelli Cover Artist: Jay Aheer

Wilder Obsessions by L.B. Martin

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In a world where the only magic worth having was the spark that ignited between us…

Wilder, a puma shifter, lives a quiet life, but by night, he immerses himself in the savage world of an underground fight club beneath The Gin Room bar. The brutal battles and raw aggression offer a fleeting escape from his torment, but cannot quench his inner demons.

One fateful night, after a particularly brutal fight, Wilder stumbles into a dark, unassuming bar. There, behind the counter, he locks eyes with Arwen—a woman he instinctively knows is his fated mate. Unaware of her true heritage, Arwen believes she's just an ordinary human, ensnared in an abusive relationship and cloaked in mystery.

Wilder sees through her façade, recognizing the siren blood that runs through her veins. Determined to free her from her tormentor and unveil her true identity, Wilder steps into Arwen's shadowy world, becoming her protector and igniting a dormant power within her. As they delve deeper into their own dark pasts, they must confront hidden secrets and unearth dangerous truths.

Can Arwen trust Wilder with her heart and her life, or will their secrets and the darkness consume them both?



MONSTERS OF NEW YORK: SHARED WORLD

Monsters of New York is a sizzling paranormal romance series where passion collides with danger in the heart of the city that never sleeps. Each book introduces a new, irresistible shifter—each with its own dark secrets and primal desires. From wolves and bears to elusive creatures lurking in the shadows, these powerful beings navigate love, loyalty, and mystery in a world filled with human and supernatural monsters.

Set against the backdrop of New York's vibrant streets and hidden corners, every romance is an unforgettable journey where forbidden love and heated encounters could be the death of them—or the one thing that saves them. With danger always just around the corner, the shifters must face not only the threats of their own kind but the intense pull of a love that could change everything.

Uncover the secrets, feel the heat, and discover if love can tame the wildest beasts in Monsters of New York.

 

Excerpt:

I make my way across town, letting the bike lead me. There is no destination in mind but as I pull up to a small dive bar on the outskirts of Manhattan, I decide to park and cut the engine.

The bright pink neon sign, ALLEY KATZ, illuminates the mostly deserted street. I guess I’ll take my chances here. I’ve never heard of it, but if they aren’t shifter friendly then I’ll see myself out.

As I walk up to the front doors, a large bouncer stands to the side. His scent wafts through the air, and I instantly relax. If they have a shifter as a bouncer then there shouldn’t be a problem.

“Evening,” I say as I approach. He looks surprised but then relaxes.

“Trying a new spot out tonight?” he asks, looking me over to see if I’m a threat. I don’t blame him. My looks scream dangerous, but that’s the way I like it. I’d rather people see what I am than hide behind a mask.

“Yeah. Just needed a change of scenery.” He nods, holding his clipboard in place.

“Then, welcome to our little slice of hell.” He laughs, holding the door open for me.

The moment I walk into the dive bar, I can sense her. My animal beats against my chest, wanting me to unleash him. The air is thick with the scent of sweat, whiskey, and something uniquely hers. I take a seat at the bar, my instincts alive and alert, when I see her—a gorgeous young human and something else I can’t place. She stands behind the bar, pouring drinks, and all I can think is, mine.

She’s mine.

“She’s our fated mate,” my inner beast growls, his voice a low rumble in my mind. I barely register the words as my gaze falls on her. Everything feels heightened: every movement, every blink of her lashes. It’s as if I had been half alive before she entered the frame of my reality. I search her face for any signs of recognition—an eye twitch, a scent shift, anything—but she stays neutral, confusion flickering in her vibrant violet eyes, though it lingers just beneath the surface.

“Whiskey, neat,” I finally manage to say. She pours the drink expertly, sliding it toward me with a hint of finesse. The air grows still, everything around us blurring into the background. I stare into her eyes, my heart catching in my chest. Her stunning silver hair cascades over her shoulders in soft waves, and I have to force my hands to remain at my sides, not reaching out to run my fingers through that silky softness.

“What’s your name?” I ask, hating the need to know but unable to suppress it. “It’s not every day I meet someone as intriguing as you … Starlight.” At that, she hesitates, the air shifting between us, electric and charged. My beast paws at my sanity, willing me to make a move.

Finally, she whispers, “My name is Arwen.”

The moment the name leaves her lips, shock waves rip through me. I repeat it, “Arwen,” committing every syllable to memory. My beast becomes even more agitated now, unwilling to acknowledge the human standing by her side.

“She’s too close to that guy,” he growls, the sound echoing in my psyche. “Make her ours.”

Fucking mine.

I glance past Arwen to the man who had been chatting with her. The cocky bastard leans more toward her than necessary, charm oozing from him. I resist the urge to snarl, to mark my territory in the most primal of ways.

“What’s he to you?” I ask, my tone sharper than I intended.

Arwen raises her brows in surprise, her lips parting slightly, but I can’t read her thoughts. “He’s just a regular, harmless guy,” she replies, yet the edge in her voice states that there’s more beneath the surface.

“Harmless people don’t linger, Arwen,” I say, my voice low but firm. “He’s in your space.”

With a deep breath, she takes a step back, her eyes clouded over in thought. “You seem intense,” she remarks, a hint of humor gracing her lips, but it’s laced with uncertainty. Some other drunk human cozies up beside me, making me want to rip her hands from me. The only person allowed to touch me now is her, Arwen. I see jealousy flash through her eyes briefly before she turns to serve a different customer. For some reason, I love the fact that she didn’t like seeing that woman on me. She may not know it, but subconsciously she can feel the same pull as me.

But then my focus shifts and horror grips my heart as I notice the bruises along her neck, faint but visible under the soft glow of the bar lights. Marks of aggression, remnants of a fool’s cowardice. Anger roars to life within me, igniting a fire that demands justice.

I slam my fist down on the bar, earning a few glances from neighboring tables—a rookie mistake. I can see her flinch, tears threatening to spill as she covers her chest with her hand. The sight shatters my resolve.

“I’m sorry. It’s time for my break,” she murmurs. In a heartbeat, she pulls away, darting outside. Without thinking, my feet move, fueled by the overpowering urge of my beast, demanding possession, a primal instinct that roars louder than any logical thought.

Ours, yes. Arwen is ours to claim.

 

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Score: 5 out of 5 (based on 13 ratings)
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5/5
Awesome read
Written by Laura Ann on 24th May 2025

First off I’d like to thank the authors of this world for giving voice to some problems. Wilder is a puma shifter and he lost his mate three years ago. However, she wasn’t his fated mate. Now he is NYC and he participates in an underground shifter fight club. Kody is a dragon shifter and Wilder’s bestie. I was surprised at the rules of the fight club. The fights are extremely violent and shocking. *shudders*. Arwen is a bartender at the Alley Katz and she was born with silver hair. She has been living with her boyfriend Jarrod and he is very abusive. It was shocking and terrifying. Then she meets Wilder and things progress and I fell in love with him from the moment he told her that he would take care of her “problem.” She fights it for a quite a bit and then realizes that he is perfect for her. Plus, we find out there is a reason that she has that color hair. lol. Although, Wilder is possessive it is out of the need to protect her and not to control her like Jarrod did. The book did upset me a bit here and there, mostly in shock of the things that happened that were extremely violent. Wilder is sweet and a little romantic with Arwen and she does get into a bit of trouble a few times. I loved the book.

5/5
Engaging with action, drama and spice
Written by LBing on 24th May 2025

This is another engaging addition to the series and I have to say that it's both heartbreaking and violent. Wilder and Arwen find each other and work their way through the drama, danger, healing and spice to get their HEA. Both of them were rather broken so I was rooting hard for them to get that happy ending. Love and healing for fated mates made this a page turner for me :D

5/5
Wilder Obsessions
Written by Karen99 on 24th May 2025

Wilder and Arwen An emotional but entertaining read as two wounded souls find each other, embrace a new life together with a few hiccups along the way to get to their HEA. I was a little surprised at the end with the Daddy theme which for me wasn’t needed but it never took off from the enjoyment of the read.

5/5
Fated Mates
Written by JeniT on 24th May 2025

Arwen and Wilder have both had life hand them a raw deal. Arwen is an orphan who never felt like she belonged. Wilder lost his wife and let the rage consume him. When their paths cross Wilder knows she’s his fated mate and sets out to convince her and conquer her heart. It’s a fast paced story with a sweet HEA

4/5
Wilder Obsessions!
Written by Mary on 24th May 2025

"Wilder Obsessions" is part of the intriguing and interesting "Monsters of New York" series; a multi-author paranormal shifter collaboration. The story is fairly short, quick, fast paced and stands alone. The stories have a connection with shifters, New York and the Gin Room. This is such a good story about Wilder and Arwen. Their story is emotional with angst, abuse and violence. Wilder, a comes to New York after a huge loss. He is a puma shifter who is notorious and undefeated in the underground fights held in the Gin Room. Arwen, knows nothing of her past, feels like she has never belonged and is caught in a very abusive relationship. She has dealt with her abusive boyfriend, Jarred, and has made it to work at the Alley Katz, where she bartends. A man request a drink from her; sparks fly! This is a captivating read that sucks you in from the very beginning until the wonderful ending. It is action packed with some suspense, danger, murder, passion, fated and a wonderful ending.

4/5
Her Safe Space
Written by A.K. Shaw on 24th May 2025

Wilder's Obsession is the fifth book in the Monsters of New York series. The book pulls you in from the first page with an unimaginable tragedy and keeps you turning the pages as Wilder and Arwen find each other and their happily ever after. If these books ended any other way, I would not be able to handle it as the characters go through so much that their pain is palpable, until they find their fated mates. There are obstacles even once their mate is found, but then we discover the beauty of the mate bond. If only it were real. Arwen and Wilder's story struck a chord. I'm not sure why, but it did. The storyline is solid, with drama, steaminess, romance, action, and lots of naughtiness. It all keeps you turning the pages.

4/5
Obsessed with his Fated Mate
Written by Luv2Read17 on 24th May 2025

After suffering a great loss, Wilder (a puma shifter) leaves his town and heads to New York CIty. He now owns a custom motorcycle shop and is wealthy. But he also has embraced the single life and doesn't have any relationships (beyond one night). Arwen is in an abusive relationship and is completely beaten down on many levels. After a chance meeting between WIlder and Arwen, he realizes that she is his fated mate. But, does Arwen believe him? And does she want to take a chance with WIlder?

5/5
Wilder Obsessions
Written by Chris S on 24th May 2025

enjoy this series and this story is no exception. Wilder and Arwen's story is at times heart breaking and violent. It never seems to amaze me how two traumatized people can heal each other. Very engaging story but was not thrilled with the end when Wilder wanted to be called Daddy. This is a must read!!I

5/5
Emotional Romance
Written by Danee on 24th May 2025

What a beautiful fated mate story with an emotional edge to it. We are taken along in the life of Wilder and Arwen, she is his mate but she does not know that yet, because not only is she but she is also a Siren. His protective instinct comes to the surface when he sees that she is covered in bruises and does everything he can to punish the man who dares to touch his and hurt her as well. There is action, danger, violence, romance and enough steam.

5/5
Wilder's Starlight
Written by Maleficent on 24th May 2025

Wilder is a puma shifter who years ago lost his wife and child, needing a new start he moves to NY. He becomes part of the undergrounding fight club, earning a reputation. After a brutal fight night her heads to a dive bar. The woman behind the counter, Arwen, is his fated mate. He sees the bruises and is ready to take out the man who thinks they can hurt what is his. There is something he knows about his mate, she is not a normal human, she is part siren. But first he needs to take care the man who is hurting his girl. This is a steamy read with violence in the fighting ring.

4/5
Wilder Obsession
Written by Angi5252 on 24th May 2025

Tragedy is how this book starts. These two main characters Wilder and Arwen, have tremulous pasts. The book sucks you in from the beginning and even though there is violence throughout the book, you keep waiting for their happy ending. There is plenty of steam, drama and action to keep you hooked until the end.

5/5
Super hot book--loved it so much
Written by Andrea R on 24th May 2025

Loved this book --story was great. Very well written and very easily hooked me in. Hooked me so much that now I have started the series and author just doesn't disappoint.

4/5
Wilder
Written by Michele77 on 24th May 2025

Arwen and Wilder are both broken from what has happened in their pasts. A chance meeting brings them together but there are other factors in play that threaten their happily ever after. There is violence throughout the story.

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