Blurb
Eli is used to looking after himself. Single for longer than he’d care to admit, he doesn’t need a man for more than a hookup, not when he’s got his loyal dog, Zeus, by his side.
But one night changes the course of his life. He meets Dominic, an actual copper and not the stripper he thought his best friend had hired for his birthday. Unfortunately for Eli, after his night out celebrating, a gift awaits him at home—but not a pleasant one.
His birthday may be over, but the threats keep coming. Keep escalating. Keep hurting those close to him. Just how far will the monster behind them go? And how much will Eli lose before he can stop them?
Review
My Rating - 4.5 Stars!
Mad About the Boy, by Beth Laycock, is a riveting stalker story combined with a sweet romance.
Starting with a surprise gift from an unknown sender, this story starts off with a creepy feel. In a great meet cute moment, Eli mistakes Dominic for a stripper. This is perfectly adorable and endearing, starting off the fun. And in a typical, yet fun, book moment, Eli he runs into Dominic again, as Dominic is the cop sent to work his stalker case.
The stalker element is written in an excellent manner, as the author includes the stalker's point of view. To me, this totally ups the creepy factor. I wish more stalker stories added this aspect. And as for the mystery, it's riveting without being the sole point of the story. In between all the scary moments, the author spends plenty of time developing Eli and Dominic's relationship. In fact, at some points, I found myself questioning myself "What about the stalker?" Love this!
A large part of the story revolves around shelter dogs and the plight to keep the shelter running. If you like dogs, you'll definitely enjoy this. As for a trigger warning, take heed that some animals are murdered. Avoid if this is a NO for you.
The author's writing is fantastic, with wonderful characters, a good pace, and plenty of suspense as well as romance. I look forward to seeing what she writes in the future.
Overall, Mad About the Boy is a great read for anyone looking for a stalker read. It totally reminds me of a fun little suspense movie. And I love that it ends with a good lead into to another book.
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