🥵 there’s just something about a man 𝘶𝘯𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘥.
And let me say- Hayden is definitely unhinged when it comes to Calista.
What starts with a murder leads to stalking, obsessing, and possessiveness 🫠
If you love touch her and dîe vibes, this one is for you. Hayden stops at nothing to protect her.

“𝘐‘𝘮 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘦𝘭𝘴𝘦.”

This was an interesting one. I love a good stalker romance and I really wasn't expecting this to progress how it did.

I really liked that Hayden is a lawyer despite his unhinged personality. I always find it entertaining when someone like a serial killer literally works within the law, so that was a fun surprise. He was just crazy enough that I could easily excuse all of his antics and was honestly rooting for him despite the fact that he killed Calista's dad. He's the kind of character that really draws me in, and I loved reading his points of views.

Calista is exactly what I expected her to be once I got a grasp of the plot. I wouldn't call her naive even though she does occasionally come off that way. I interpret her more as someone that's scared and uncertain, and I could easily relate to a lot of her decisions just based on that alone. I will say she did drive me a little crazy with her instigating in certain situations, but not to a point where I started disliking her as a character.

This was a fun read. I definitely want to give the second book a try, especially after the cliffhanger.

I ate this book up and absolutely loved it. Dark, morally gray MMC, red flags, and spice. Oh my goodness what a CLIFFHANGER, I could scream!!! This book had me hooked. I have to know what happens next! Once You're Mine follows Calista and Hayden, Calista's father was murdered after he was acquitted for a horrendous crime that was committed. Hayden is the prosecutor for Calista's father's trial. Hayden saw Calista in the courtroom, and an obsession began. Hayden will make Calista his. If you like dark stalker romance, I would highly recommend Once You're Mine!

What a wild ride! This book is intense, sexy, and perfect for dark romance fans. A vigilante lawyer who delivers justice in and out of the courtroom falls for the daughter of one of his victims. The tension is off the charts, with a cat-and-mouse dynamic that reminded me of Haunting Adeline. I devoured it in one day!

Hayden’s dual life as a lawyer adds depth, and Callie’s resilience after losing everything makes her a standout character. While it’s more of a “baby” stalker romance, it’s a great entry point for the genre. The chemistry is insane, and the cliffhanger left me desperate for the next book. If dark romance is your thing, this one’s a must-read.

I really enjoyed the premise of this book but unfortunately it fell a little flat for me. I had a hard time connecting with the main characters. I feel like the obsession came across very surface level, with no real explanation as to WHY Hayden first felt such a draw to Calista. I also found Calista a bit hard to relate to. She's a smart girl yet continued to overlook very obvious things. Calistas best friend Harper was a breath of fresh air and by far my favourite character, she has a lot of personality and her one-liners were amazing ! There seemed to be a lot going on with the plot while also seeming to be slow paced. Even with the cliffhanger, I'm not sure if I'll read the second book.

Thank you to NetGalley, Morgan Bridges, and publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book proved to be a pleasurable read overall. The writing was skillful, the majority of characters were compelling and authentic, and the enigmatic plot kept me eagerly turning pages, making it difficult to set down my Kindle as I craved more.

Despite these strengths, a few aspects of the book led me to assign it a four-star rating. Specifically, I found Callie's character to be lacking in perceptiveness, as she failed to recognize the signs pointing to Bennett as her stalker, which proved frustrating. Additionally, certain characters felt superfluous, such as Callie's ex-fiancé who made a brief and seemingly pointless appearance at her coffee shop. This inclusion perplexed me, as it served no apparent purpose.

Nevertheless, the book was an enjoyable read overall, and I look forward to delving into the sequel.

What a ride!!! This book is as intense as it is sexy. A vigilante lawyer who delivers justice in and out of the courtroom falls for the daughter or one of the men he killed in the name of justice. A cat and mouse storyline with a Haunting Adeline feel, this story starts out strong and doesn't let up. I read it in 1 day!!! If dark stalker romance is your vibe then this book is for you!! I can't wait to dive into the 2nd book after the cliffhanger this one ends on

I really enjoyed this book. While it is a stalker romance, it’s more of a baby stalker romance. This is a great place to start if you’re just getting into the genre. I really enjoyed our main characters. I love that Hayden actually works in the justice system and has a regular job. Callie’s character is great as well. She was once a child of wealth and then it was all stripped away rather abruptly but she still kept true to herself and her nature. I do wish this had more of the stalking and darker themes but all in all a great read

Truly unhinged MMC with out of this world tension and chemistry. Definitely a dark romance lovers dream. Can't wait for book 2! Thank you so much for this ARC opportunity!

A unhinged stalker dark romance that scratches the itch if you're craving one! Nothing revolutionary but it always is a fun time to read one of these every so often!

RATING: 4.5/5
I am 100% invested with Hayden and Calista in “Once You’re Mine.” Calista lost her father and fiance and was left with nothing. But one thing she does have is a sh/ malker. Hayden is an attorney and has been ob/ sessed since he met her. He isn’t the typical attorney. He is somewhat of a vigilante but definitely on the morally grey side. Hayden’s actions in court and outside, especially regarding Calista, are pretty questionable.

Calista is struggling to find her father’s unaliver, and Hayden offers his assistance. However, Hayden knows more about what happened, which is carried through the story. Much of the story is a slow burn, which I didn’t mind. I enjoyed all the irrational thinking, the questionable behavior, and the build-up to the spice.

“Once You’re Mine” entertained me, and I’m ready to jump into Book 2 because of that cliffhanger—wow.

This book was good, its perfect when you want to binge on a stalker romance. the chemistry between Calista and Hayden was really good & the spice scene on point.

The reviews for this book are pretty mixed but I for one enjoyed it. The MMC (Hayden) is truly unhinged and demented. Yes the FMC (Callie)can be a little bit dumb but I don’t think characters should be so perfect, no matter the genre.

The book is a stalker dark romance and you get exactly that. Hayden is truly unhinged and absolutely delicious. The mouth on him? Good lord, take the wheel. I’m sorry but I truly enjoyed him being an absolute red flag. Would I want him in real life? Absolutely not but in a book? Hell yeah. I will give it to him for being dead honest with who he is and his behavior. Callie is just a bit delulu.

Can we also take a moment to talk about Callie’s best friend? I absolutely loved the way she was so blunt, and just said whatever she wants. She made me crack up quite a few times which I wasn’t expecting given the themes of the book.

It does end on a cliffhanger and just keep in mind that book 2 is not on KU and a wee bit expensive for an indie book. I bought it anyway because I’ve got to know how their story wraps up.

Once You're Mine by Morgan Bridges is a captivating slow burn dark stalker romance.
I flew through t this book and loved every minute of it.
The characters were interesting and brought a lot of life to it.
I really enjoyed the writing style. I found myself intrigued, turning the pages quickly.
I’m excited to read more from Morgan Bridges in the future.

Huge thanks to Forever, as well as to NetGalley, for the opportunity to read and review an early copy of Once You're Mine!!

I wanted to give the feed back before the pub date. I just finished with 2 mins to spare. Gah. Second half of the book. Omg so good and then the cliffhanger ending! Cruel! I wouldn’t even read the teaser chapters! My review will be posted shortly on Ig BookDragon1988 and on Goodreads!

<i><b>“I will always chase you.”</b></i>

I love dark romance and st*lker romance but i unfortunately had a hard time getting into this novel. I didn’t feel pulled or drawn to the storyline.

I still continued to read until I got to the 50% mark and then started to skim the pages because I did want to enjoy this novel towards last couple of chapters was when I started to get interested.

I did start to like the ending a bit when Hayden looks into Calista’s attack and see certain similarities in other cases <redated> (don’t wanna spoiler the ending).

That cliffhanger… I was anticipating this scene to happen but didn’t expect it to happen right at a cliffhanger and now I’m wondering what will happen in the next novel? :(

<b>Thank you to NetGalley, Morgan Bridges and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the chance to read and review this e-arc in exchange for an honest review! All thoughts and opinions remain my own.</b>

I typically love dark romance, but this was lacking for me. Once You're Mine is a two-part story and I feel like this book was just all build up. The story was lacking for me and a bit disappointing.

If you are looking for a slow burn enemies to lovers then one is for you! Unhinged MMC a naive/unexperienced FMC. Interested to see where book 2 goes!!

Okay I absolutely love/hate Hayden

His drive for Calista and love runs so deep. But all the pain he put her through was rough. I can’t wait to see where there characters go in book two

Book reviews, but make it a ✨haiku✨Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy. I'm not gonna explain myself for the last line of the haiku🫣
Justice for women
Him: I break her? Then she's mine
Pearly white substance