Loren

Van Doren, Book 1

By: Crea Reitan

Narrated by: Nick J. Russo, Joshua Macrae

I will kill to keep him.

Oakley

It's a new start—brand new school in a completely different state. For the first time, I now have the freedom to be unapologetically me. But as my luck would have it, I have shit taste in men. The first man to pay me a compliment has so many red flags, that I think I'm in a storm. Life can't get any worse… until he turns into a stalker.

Then my stalker ends up brutally murdered, I walk blindly into a serial killer's nest, and I catch the attention of a sociopath.

Loren

The moment I see Oakley walk into the cafe, I know he's mine. I may be here to finish a job, but it's impossible to concentrate on anything but him. My fascination quickly turns into an obsession, which might be fortunate for him because I think he's trying to get himself killed.

Which is fine; I'll protect him. It doesn't matter how many lives I have to end to make Oakley mine.

This is an LGBT+ story for mature listeners. A complete list of content warnings can be found on the author's website.

©2024 Amber Reitan writing as Crea Reitan (P)2025 Podium Audio

Enjoyable

This book was very enjoyable, the dynamic was actually very interesting and somewhat refreshing. It addressed people's challenges in a way that was not off putting, not much would trigger people. I loved it. The intimate moments were lovely to listen to.

want more!!!

absolutely loved this story! right amount of steamy to get you over the edge! look forward to more from this author. keep doing it!!!

Great Intro 2 The Van Dorens!

Who doesn't love a serial killer sociopath that only loves and adores you? I thought this was a great intro to the Van Dorens performed brilliantly by Niick J. Russo (a personal favorite) and Joshua Macrea - who is new to me but I grew to love his soft delivery performance in Loren's voice. You can tell the Van Dorens are a unique family that love (in the ways that they can) one another and respect each others differences....I am interested to see where this series goes!

4 Starz - worthy of a repeat listen; worthy of continuing the series

Stalker Done Right

Loren is a well written, beautifully dark MM stalker romance that definitely delivers on its promises. The characters are engaging and the story, while light, is well rounded and enjoyable, and has plenty of spice. The evolving dynamic between Loren and Oakley, as well as the challenges with navigating a new relationship and balancing the ones with old friends is a true joy to listen to. While there are definitely some themes that may not resonate with some listeners, most fans of dark MM stalker romances will enjoy this little gem of a story. Russo and Macrae really bring the characters to life, creating an immersive listening experience that makes the entire story better.

Crazy good

Absolutely loved this one…love the familiarity of the characters from previous books.

This is a whirlwind, intense, erotic romance and had me captivated from the start.

Excellent narration too!