Love Me Stalk Me by: Laura Bishop

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Love Me Stalk Me: A Novel by Laura Bishop is a fast-paced book I absolutely loved and devoured in just a few days. The high-concept plot instantly hooked me: overworked department store manager Izzy Russo downloads an AI boyfriend app to fill the void left by her inattentive real one, pouring her deepest fantasies into a chatbot named "Caleb." Unbeknownst to her, "Caleb" is actually Callahan Knight, her store's brooding new head of security, who has hacked her phone and is listening to everything.

Book Description

When overworked department store manager Izzy Russo downloads an AI boyfriend app to fill the emotional void left by her inattentive real one, she thinks she’s just venting to a harmless chatbot named “Caleb.” In reality, she’s been pouring her deepest, dirtiest fantasies into the ears of Callahan Knight—her store’s brooding new head of security.

Because Cal? He’s been listening. The moment he saw Izzy, he knew she was his. Did he hack her phone? Absolutely. But who could blame him? A woman like Izzy deserves to be cherished by someone who truly knows her worth—and he’ll do anything to be that man.

So when Izzy finally sees her boyfriend for who he really is, and the danger she’s unknowingly been caught up in, Cal is ready to protect her, no matter the cost. Even if it means revealing the truth.

She might not have meant to build the perfect man. But he’s here now. And he’s never letting her go.

About Laura Bishop

Laura Bishop writes books about obsessive men, clever women, and the dangerously thin line between love and psychological warfare. She lives in sunny Florida, where the skies are blue, the humidity is high, and her search history is a federal red flag.

A military spouse and full-time wrangler of two wildly energetic boys, Laura survives on caffeine, chaos, and the occasional quiet moment when everyone’s finally asleep—aka prime stalking-I-mean-writing time.

When she’s not plotting morally gray love stories with unhinged fictional boyfriends, she’s daydreaming about what it would be like to have a personal assistant who doesn’t eat goldfish crackers for breakfast.

Love Me, Stalk Me is her debut into the world of dark romantic comedy, where every red flag is just another reason to fall harder.

My Thoughts

Love Me Stalk Me: A Novel by Laura Bishop is a fast-paced book I absolutely loved and devoured in just a few days. The high-concept plot instantly hooked me: overworked department store manager Izzy Russo downloads an AI boyfriend app to fill the void left by her inattentive real one, pouring her deepest fantasies into a chatbot named "Caleb." Unbeknownst to her, "Caleb" is actually Callahan Knight, her store's brooding new head of security, who has hacked her phone and is listening to everything.

The moment Cal saw Izzy, he knew she was his. He felt she deserved to be cherished by someone who truly knew her worth, a role he was willing to secure at any cost. This urgency made the fast pace of their relationship feel smooth and compelling. When Izzy finally recognizes the true nature of her neglectful boyfriend and the danger she's caught up in, Cal is ready to protect her, revealing that the perfect man she inadvertently created is here to stay.

The story successfully blends swoony romance, comedy, and dark themes, creating a fun, refreshing dark rom-com vibe without ever crossing into themes of abuse. The book was easy and entertaining to read, and I laughed out loud at several moments, especially those involving the highly cringe-worthy AI app and the chaotic antics of Izzy's family. I also loved Izzy's best friend, Amanda, who is genuinely supportive and hilarious. The mixed media element with chat messages was a nice touch.

Cal is the quintessential romance hero—protective, reliable, and supportive—whose main goal is to nudge Izzy toward trusting herself, which makes him incredibly appealing. Izzy is a highly relatable protagonist, struggling with low self-esteem and body image, and Cal's unwavering determination to show her she is perfect is a core strength of the story. I actually found his consistent use of the nickname "pretty girl" endearing; it felt like a term of endearment that fit his obsessed, protective nature.

My one critique remains the language used to describe Izzy’s body. While I understand she struggles with body issues, the constant use of overly descriptive and repetitive phrases to depict her curvier figure felt distracting rather than complimentary. Despite this minor issue, the overall combination of romance, humor, and dark themes makes this a highly enjoyable read, especially for fans of books like the Lights Out series.

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