Tuesday Reviews: Once You're Mine by Morgan Bridges

Once You're Mine is Book 1 in the Possessing Her duology. 

Murder brought us together. Only death can keep us apart.

The Tormentor

Calista belongs to me... she just doesn’t know it.

The first time we met, I wanted her. The next time, I was obsessed.

I watched her. I followed her. It only deepened my need to possess her.

Once she's mine, I'm never letting her go.

The Target

Hayden Bennett is a monster, in and out of the courtroom. Unfortunately, I need his help.

What was supposed to be a simple transaction turns into something else. Something intense.

He’s always there when I need him, but I don't know if trusting him is a good idea...

Content guidance: It contains explicit sexual content and a morally gray hero that's over the top jealous/possessive, a stalker who falls first and harder and is willing to do whatever it takes to have her. A complete list of trigger warnings can be found on the author's website.

If you love possessive, obsessive anti-heroes, Hayden from Once You're Mine is perfect. By day, he's a lawyer; by night, a vigilante who accidentally kills Callie’s father, then becomes obsessed with her. Watching Hayden, cold and emotionless, slowly unravel as he develops feelings for Callie is thrilling—he’s protective to the extreme but soft only for her.

Callie, though not my usual favorite type of heroine, is kind and empathetic, with moments of sass. Her banter with Hayden is great, but her friendship with Harper, the real scene-stealer, is even better. The slow-burn romance works well, with Callie making Hayden earn her trust while respecting her boundaries.

The pacing, mystery, and character dynamics make this book a gripping read, and I’m excited to see how their relationship unfolds in the next installment!