Mine : The Obsession Pact : A Halloween Short, Book 1

by N. Owens

I didn’t come here for love.
I came to start over. To rebuild my career. To keep my distance from the unwanted media.
But then she appeared—A sweet temptation and my new obsession.
So, I watch her. I get to know her—every laugh, every sigh, the way her body curves when she dances in her room when no one is looking. Or at least when she thinks no one is looking.
She has no clue how many nights I’ve burned for her; how many times I’ve imagined her lips parting under mine when she finally begs for me but she isn’t ready for that. Not yet.
Then Halloween night changes everything. Someone tries to take what’s mine. He doesn’t understand—she was never unguarded. I’ve just been waiting. Watching. Ready to tear the world apart to keep her safe and to finally claim what belongs to me.
I’ll protect her with my fists, with my fury.
But don’t mistake me for a savior.
I’m not letting her go.
Not now. Not ever.
Because she’s mine.


***This is a stalker romance, that may have trigger. Please read content warning beforehand***

145 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 28, 2025

Reviews

[Catherine Leigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great quick read, it moves at a quick pace but also includes a lot of detail.
I found the characters had depth and were interesting, I love the whole fake boyfriend aspect.
The MMA fighter angle was a great addition.
That cliffhanger ending leaves you gasping for more.

[Valerie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the way Lincoln and Maddison and her cat Lucifer “Lucy” are introduced to me as a reader and each other in the story.

Lincoln moves next door to Maddison. Lincoln is teaching self defense courses at a local gym while waiting on a professional fight in a few months.

Maddison is going to school to be a teacher, working as a bartender to help pay for school.

Lincoln knows Maddison will be his. He doesn’t think she is ready for a man like him, obsessive and protective. He puts camera’s and microphones in her home to keep her safe, and watch his woman.

Halloween night everything changes, someone tries to take what’s his. Maddison finally realizes that Lincoln is just as interested in her as she is with him.

I would say this is light stalker romance, watch your triggers of course. I didn’t notice this was a Book 1. I can’t wait for the conclusion. Loved it and couldn’t put it down.

I received this book as my first arc book. Definitely recommend you to read Mine by N Owens!!

[Erin M. Cooper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maddie and Lincoln had such a cute meet, as she was running late for class and he was moving in next door…..which resulted in Maddie tripping and Lincoln coming to the rescue as the prince charming and scooping her up in a princess hold. But that is not that type of book, Lincoln is an extremely obsessive person and wants to make Maddie his in every way possible. Maddie would probably most likely let him. As always N. Owens books are just the right amount of obsessively dark, where the females make the males want them…..always.
I received a complimentary ARC from the author for a fair and honest review

[Nadia Hinojosa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book in The Obsession Pact. I love N Owens!! I have read almost everything she has written and I have loved them all. So I was definitely excited to read this newest release.
And boy was I so happy to have read this book! The story was so good and the characters were phenomenal. I mean who doesn’t love stalker romances?! You will fall in love with sweet stalker romance!
Thank you, N Owens, for another exciting and somewhat disturbing read. I enjoyed it so much and can’t wait to see how many more books there will be!

[Jenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lincoln came for a new start and working his way to a new fight, he didnt plan on becoming obsessed with his new neighbour Maddison, but knew sje wasnt ready for a guy as possessive as him but when Halloween comes along and someone thinks they can take whats his hell show them and Maddison who she meant to be with. Well written engaging steamy desires, obsession, stalker and i can't wait for more!

[Liz Ranne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this! It's Maddy & Lincoln's story & it was a good one! He's new to town & I loved the way they met! She's in defensive training & he's the instructor, but he's obsessed with her, she just doesn't know how obsessed he is. This was a short & quick read I can't wait to read the next one, because there's someone new on the board & I'm excited how it's going to turn out. Recommend this novella & author!

[Tonya · Rating 5 out of 5]

I actually really enjoyed this. Wish it was longer but not complaining it was well written and kept me interested. If you like stalker romance this is perfect I can't wait for the next book come out. If they don't end up together after this book I'll be so mad they are perfect for each other. I loved the chemistry they had it was the perfect give and take. Plus the meet cute you can't beat it.

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this as an ARC. Having read everything I could get my hands on from N. Owen, I definitely wanted to read this one. Wow, the twists. That’s all I’m saying. Also that ending? Ahhhh, I can’t wait to read the next book in this trilogy? I think it’s a trilogy. N. Owens brings it with the strong girls and crazy obessed guys. Can’t wait for more!

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lincoln is just looking for a break from life under the media microscope.
On day 1 in a new town and moving into his townhouse he makes and instant unexpected connection to Madison his new neighbor. From that moment he's obsessed. The story is a quick read as it's just book 1 and I can't wait to see what happens next in book 2.

[Katy Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a good quick read that left me in a book hangover! Even though it’s short the detail involved is perfect. The characters have depth which I really enjoyed. I liked how they met and the whole interaction that followed. I’m hoping we don’t have to wait too long because that cliffhanger has me on the edge of my seat!

[Rebekah Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book!!!! I don’t even know how to say it…. I loved every minute of it! Lincoln is book boyfriend material all the way, and I can’t wait to see how Maddie transforms, because I know she will become spectacular!!! I loved this book and can’t wait for more!

[Frankie Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

yes!!!

Short but packed full of everything a bookie could love!!! This book had me hooked and on the edge of my seat!!! I was kicking my feet and giggling at parts that people probably shouldn’t be!!! But the cliffhanger?!

[Kayla P · Rating 2 out of 5]

Really not all that dark and the characters are so weird. They both know they like each other but don’t do anything about it? Barely any stalking at all and the love triangle addition at the very end was super randkm

[Tori Smithers · Rating 5 out of 5]

this story was absolutely amazing!!! my jaw dropped multiple times. the way I couldn't stop reading it! I have always loved N. Owens writing style, and this story just topped it all.

I need more!!

[Tara Von Doodlebug · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unholy cliffhangers Batman!

Wow this had me absolutely hooked from the first word to the last! Fast paced with darkness threaded through and leaves you begging for more!

[Justina Haner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cant wait to read the next one!

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short,sweet, and sinister! Lincoln is a professional mma fighter who has moved to a new city because he is looking to get out of the spotlight for a while. His plan is to work at a gym and focus on his training until things calm down. What he doesn't plan on is the little ray of sunshine that is his neighbor. Maddison is a college student, bar tender, self defense class student, and Lincoln's fake girlfriend. This story appears to be a meet cute but Lincoln's obsession with Maddie is beyond her comprehension. Their chemistry is amazing but there is not much spice until the end because they do not think their feelings are requited. I also love them together because I am a sucker for grumpy/sunshine. I loved this story was fun, intense, and had a few twists. The story does end with a crazy cliffhanger. I can't wait to see what happens next!