Loren

Van Doren, Book 1

De: Crea Reitan

Narrado por: 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

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I get so invested with the characters that I don't want the book to end I wish it was longer I was extremely happy with the story with a narration I put my husband's and the kids to bed and I was really happy

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!!!

Dark and Hot!

Loren is everything I was hoping for when he was introduced in a previous book. It is a hot read for anyone who loves a Dark and depraved man. This MM book is dirty and full of love between the sweet shy guy and the ASPD (physiotherapy).

Might be biased

I love all the work from this writer and I love the fact she can make you dive so deep into the world she writes.

In this story I love that Loren’s family knows and loved him for who he is and even teased him like any other family would.

Oakley has an amazing group of friends that are clearly his chosen family who only want him happy too

So when the two worlds become one..you know the fun will only get more and more crazy! Can’t wait to read/listen to many more about this family!

So unhinged, yet so sweet and spicy!

Ooh dang, I lurve an unhinged serial unaliver who is absolutely smitten with his man… Add in an easy bi-awakening, touch him and d!e vibes, and a fun set of side characters and it’s a guaranteed win!

I just revisited the VanDoren’s via audiobook and was reminded how much I love them all! I still enjoyed how the first half or so was much more plot heavy because once Loren and Oakley get together, the Insta-lust/love is on point. (Only sticking point is Nick’s pronunciation of “continued,” which grates on me in every book he narrates. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Sweetest sociopath ever! One of Reitan’s best books to date.

I’ve been dying to read more about Loren since his appearance in “Lucky Shot” & his story does not disappoint. “Loren” has the perfect balance of plot, love, spice & humour - sooooo many hot scenes, it was wild! Loads of yummy details & dreamy dialogue with positions I’ve never considered or seen in other books before. I loved the surprise of how the MCs accommodate each other in their respective emotional & physical needs. Plenty of eyebrow raising moments.
Vocal performances by Nick J Russo & Joshua Macrae were outstanding, especially Russo as Oakley, his needy bedroom voice is so steamy & heightened those scenes exponentially. Chefs kiss!
I’m adding “Loren” to my favourites & will definitely listen to this one again soon. Crea Reitan, thanks for another knockout!

Absolutely… AMAZING!!!!!!

THIS BOOK WAS SO GOOD I COULDNT STOP RAVING ABOUT IT!!!!

There was only one other book I got that I genuinely fell head over heels with, and this is the second one I fell head over heels for. The story was so incredible and I was seriously sad to finish the book because I just didn’t want it to end.
Oakley is such a sweet guy who just wants love, which makes him a reliable character. Loren however, is just straight up adorable. Yea he and his family are murderers but he’s just so oblivious and so adorable. I loved him so much.
I fucking died of cuteness when Loren first approached Oakley, I was just- AAAAAAAAAAA!!!

OVERALL *SLAP* I LOVED THIS SO MUCH!!! I cannot wait to read the rest of this series like seriously, I cannot wait I’m dying over here. REC.OM.MEND.ED!!!

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!

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