In Sharon L. Clark’s, I’ll Call You Mine, after finishing her education, Katie Parker left her small town in Iowa and moved to San Francisco to pursue her career in graphic art and account management at a large and prestigious firm. But after her boyfriend and colleague took all the credit for her campaign work, she broke up with him. Then she begins to receive presents and letters from an unknown admirer, but as these become more threatening, she runs back to Iowa. There, in Enderlin, she stays with her brother Nick in their parents' home, but the stalker follows her. The love letters and texts become ever more vicious and dangerous, and one night she is physically attacked. She begins to fall for her new workmate Ben, but is unable to trust him, especially when his ex-fiancée turns up. The attacks escalate and there is nowhere for her to run. Her unknown admirer terrifies her, and she has no idea how to stay safe.

I’ll Call You Mine by Sharon L. Clark is about the fear that an unknown admirer and stalker can bring. In some scenes, Katie is a modern young woman, feisty, ready to stand up for herself, yet on the other hand scared for her very life. Since stalking has been highlighted in the media, the theme in this book is realistic and relevant for modern readers. Clark keeps up the action from beginning to end, and the sense of helplessness Katie experiences comes through clearly in every chapter. You feel for her plight, even though she does all the right things; for example, she involves the sheriff's department but there is little they can do. As the story comes to a climax, we are kept guessing as to who the villain might be. Is it someone we know or have never met? The woodland scene is excellent and left me quite breathless. This book is well-written and keeps up a good pace from the first page to the last.

Sharon L Clark’s romantic suspense novel I’ll Call You Mine took me on an emotional rollercoaster. Katie Parker returns from San Francisco to her hometown of Enderlin to escape an obsessed admirer, hoping to make a new start in her career. Her new job at Dixie Printing helps her make inroads into her new goals, and over time she forms friendships in the town and workplace, especially with co-worker Ben Collins, with whom sparks seem to fly. As Katie and Ben’s connection develops into something more, Katie’s sense of safety is threatened, and her stalker’s harassment turns dangerous. Will Katie face her fears head-on and survive the storm that threatens to consume her? Clark had me hooked from the mysterious letter at the beginning, which introduced a shadow of danger and a sense that Katie was running from her past and unresolved fears.

The author uses a blend of humor, conflict, and flirtation to develop the dynamic between the characters, taking my emotions on a rollercoaster ride that kept my heart racing throughout the read. The main protagonists were relatable characters who came with their emotional baggage and flaws. Although there is an instant attraction between them, Clark takes time to develop Katie and Ben’s relationship from a professional connection to a supportive partnership. There is a definite transformation arc for Katie from a victim to a survivor in the storyline. Katie’s journey shows that confronting fears can lead to personal growth. I also loved how Katie had emotional support from her family and friends, which was also helpful in her transformation journey. From start to finish, the pacing is steady, keeping Katie’s anxieties on the backburner while the storyline keeps moving forward. If you enjoy heartfelt romance with edge-of-your-seat suspense, Sharon L Clark’s I’ll Call You Mine is a treat.