Sociopath Duet · 2016
Sociopath's ObsessionSpice level, tropes & is it dark romance?
by V.F. Mason
Spice 4/5 (Explicit) · Darkness 4/5 (Pitch) · 3 trigger warnings flagged
Sociopath's Obsession is book 1 of Sociopath Duet by V.F. Mason, first out in 2016. It sits in the stalker, revenge and possessive heroes corner of the shelf. Spice is explicit (4 of 5) and the darkness is pitch dark (4 of 5). We could not find the author's own warning list yet, so check it before you start. This note is ours. It is not a publisher blurb.
First published: 17 May 2016 (first publication, per Goodreads). Book 1 of Sociopath Duet.
Sociopath's Obsession tropes
On this shelf, Sociopath's Obsession is filed under Stalker romance, Revenge romance and Possessive heroes. Each tag opens more books with that trope.
Sociopath's Obsession spice level
Is Sociopath's Obsession dark romance?
Yes, firmly. Sociopath's Obsession scores 4 of 5 on our darkness scale (Pitch).
Spice and darkness are separate scores. More pitch books. How we rate.
Sociopath's Obsession trigger warnings
Warnings not yet verified. We could not find the author's own content warning list for this book, so the flags here are only what the publisher's description makes clear. Check the author's note before you start.
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Full Sociopath's Obsession trigger warnings
Sociopath Duet reading order
Sociopath's Obsession is book 1 of 1 in V.F. Mason's Sociopath Duet series. Start here.
- Book 1 Sociopath's Obsession (this book) · 2016
Order checked against the Goodreads Sociopath Duet series page on 13 October 2026.
Who it's for
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Books like Sociopath's Obsession
Matched on shared tropes, then the closest spice and darkness scores. Other books in the same series are listed above, not here.
- The Psycho
The Psycho
Nikki J. Summers
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Stalker romance, Revenge romance
- Rook & Rebel
Rook & Rebel
Kate Crew
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Stalker romance, Revenge romance
- Little Stranger
Little Stranger
Leigh Rivers
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●●
Shared: Stalker romance, Revenge romance
- Coerce
Coerce
Candice Wright
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Stalker romance, Possessive heroes
- Heart Eyes
Heart Eyes
Effie Campbell
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Stalker romance, Possessive heroes
- In Her Shadow
In Her Shadow
Lilah Raine
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Stalker romance, Possessive heroes
- Stalking Her Sweetly
Stalking Her Sweetly
Mink
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Stalker romance, Possessive heroes
- Sweetly Unhinged
Sweetly Unhinged
Kira Cole
Spice ●●●●○Dark ●●●●○
Shared: Stalker romance, Possessive heroes
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Questions readers actually ask
What is the spice level of Sociopath's Obsession?
Sociopath's Obsession spice level is 4 of 5 (Explicit). On-page sex, clearly written. Darkness is a separate score: 4 of 5 (Pitch).
What are the Sociopath's Obsession trigger warnings?
Graphic: none flagged. Moderate: Violence, Obsession. Minor: Revenge. Warnings not yet verified against the author's own list. Check it before you start.
Is Sociopath's Obsession dark romance?
Yes, firmly. Sociopath's Obsession scores 4 of 5 on our darkness scale (Pitch). Bleak on purpose. Comfort is not the job.
What tropes are in Sociopath's Obsession?
On this shelf Sociopath's Obsession is filed under Stalker romance, Revenge romance and Possessive heroes.
Who is Sociopath's Obsession for?
For a reader who wants a hero who watches first and asks later. Spice is explicit. Darkness is pitch. Warnings are not yet verified, so check the author's note first.
What are some books like Sociopath's Obsession?
Matched on shared tropes and similar spice and darkness: The Psycho by Nikki J. Summers; Rook & Rebel by Kate Crew; Little Stranger by Leigh Rivers; Coerce by Candice Wright; Heart Eyes by Effie Campbell; In Her Shadow by Lilah Raine. More read-alikes, each with a reason, are on zademasked.com/like/sociopaths-obsession.
Is Sociopath's Obsession a standalone?
No. Sociopath's Obsession is book 1 of 1 in the Sociopath Duet series by V.F. Mason.
What order should I read the Sociopath Duet series in?
1. Sociopath's Obsession.
How many books are in the Sociopath Duet series?
The Sociopath Duet series by V.F. Mason has 1 main book.
What is the Sociopath's Obsession age rating?
We'd say 18+. Spice sits at 4/5 (explicit) and darkness at 4/5 (pitch). That's our recommendation, not an official rating, so read the trigger warnings as well.
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