Stalked by Seduction and Shadows: Eternal Obsession, Book 1

TP

This is more than what it seems!

"I am obsessed with this book and in love with Maggie Sunseri's writing! It has everything I want: unique, human, and relatable heroine, layered MMC with emotional depth, engaging plot, beautiful writing, entrancing world building, and passionate romance! This is way more than "stalker romance" - it will pull your heartstrings and provoke introspective thoughts. I am so happy I found a great vampire adult romantasy as those are quite rare these days! I will be binging all of this author's books now :) ["

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April 21, 2026 Verified Purchase

Mellie

Ooo she had steam

"Stalked by Seduction and Shadows by Maggie Sunseri delivers a passionate, high-stakes paranormal romance perfect for readers seeking a character-focused, spicy escape. Scarlet’s life on a magically protected island is defined by a turbulent past and a present of difficult survival. Orphaned young and burdened with a sister’s resentment, her world is one of uneasy isolation. When her sister is kidnapped by vampires, Scarlet’s frantic rescue mission shatters her fragile existence and throws her into the path of the formidable and magnetic Rune. What follows is a journey through a dangerous landscape of vampires, werewolves, and witches, driven equally by a desperate quest for family and a rising tide of primal attraction. This book knows its audience and delivers. The core strength here is the intense, well-developed chemistry between the protagonists. Sunseri expertly builds a palpable sense of yearning, seduction, and passion—this is a romantasy with significant heat, and fans of explicit, smutty scenes will find plenty to enjoy. Importantly, both Scarlet and Rune are crafted as individuals with personalities, histories, and scars that exist outside of their explosive relationship, making their connection feel earned and their characters compelling in their own right. The fantasy plot—centering on Scarlet's navigation of a terrifying new world—provides a solid, if familiar, backdrop that effectively raises the stakes and weaves in elements of danger and intrigue. The book is not without its flaws. Some readers may find the prose occasionally repetitive, with certain physical descriptors (notably a fixation on characters' "blue eyes" and "fair skin") used to the point of distraction. This stylistic choice can momentarily pull focus from the plot or the more intriguing aspects of Scarlet's magical identity. As is common with many indie romantasy titles, there are also minor grammatical errors and plot points that could benefit from tighter editing. Final Verdict: Stalked by Seduction and Shadows is a winning choice for readers who prioritize fiery romance and character depth over complex world-building. If you go in expecting a fast-paced, smutty paranormal adventure with a classic "fated mates" energy—and can breeze past some repetitive phrasing , you're in for a deeply engrossing and satisfying read. Perfect for fans of: The possessive romance of Kresley Cole's Immortals After Dark, the vibe-driven storytelling of Jennifer L. Armentrout, and Kindle Unlimited searches for "spicy vampire romance" and "fated mates." ["

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January 29, 2026 Verified Purchase

Michelle F

I liked it but, didn’t love it.

"It took me a couple weeks to get through this book, I’m not going to lie. And while I did like it, I didn’t love it. I hate to say it because the premise of the book is good. Who doesn’t want an ancient, possessive vampire to fall head over heels in love with them? Am I right? However, the story failed to keep my attention. When I first started it I had to really push through the first 12 or so chapters because I wanted to keep going but, it was hard. The thing that kept me going and pushed me to finish it was the dialogue between our FMC, Scarlett and our MMC, Rune. And even that was a little hard as well. They are quite literally fated to be together whether it says it or not.. and I love that but, it’s just everything else regarding the story of made vampire vs born vampire vs human, etc etc etc that I found lacking. The author also really used the word juxtaposition A LOT and I noticed it every time I saw it lol. I always say (and you can read back through ALL of my lower rated reviews) that just because you didn’t love a book from an author doesn’t mean you give up on them. Who knows? Maybe the next book by that author will be what you’ve been looking for. These are just my personal feelings on this one. But, I will definitely read the second book because it did leave on a cliffhanger and I’m hoping the second book will be better. I might just wait a while before jumping in. Happy reading everyone! ["

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July 21, 2025 Verified Purchase

Brittani's Booked

New Favorite Shadow Daddy

"This book is amazing! Talk about a moody shadow daddy. ["

May 10, 2026 Verified Purchase

Honey Badger

Haunting Adeline, but make it shadow daddy vampire

"4⭐️ 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5 1st person dual POV If Haunting Adeline had vampire shadow daddy energy, then this would be the book! I read this book in November 2024 and it still lives rent free in my mind (I didn’t have Goodreads back then). Reviewing now since I’m getting ready to start book 2. Stalked by Seduction and Shadows delivers dark, stalker/obsessive romance, morally grey (teetering towards black) vampire MMC energy, and plenty of tension from page one. Rune (MMC) is absolutely possessive, intense, and completely unhinged in the way dark romance readers will either love or hate. If you’re into stalker romance with fantasy elements, this absolutely hits that vibe. I loved seeing Scarlett (FMC) navigate a world far darker and more dangerous than the one she came from. The chemistry between her and Rune was very spicy and the obsession/possession dynamic was definitely the star of the show. My only reason this wasn’t a full 5 stars is that some moments felt a bit repetitive at times and there are parts where it dragged, but overall I recall being hooked and flew through this. Tropes and vibes: Haunting Adeline vibes Obsessive/stalker MMC Vampire shadow daddy He falls first Touch her and 💀 Forced proximity Spiciness Dark romantasy As always, check for TW (on author site) because there are elements that not everyone wants to read. There is a cliffhanger, and so now here I am getting ready to start book 2! ["

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May 1, 2026 Verified Purchase