One Quick Obsession, the fourth book in Carrie Ann Ryan’s Cage Family series, pulled me in with its emotionally charged and thought-provoking storyline. In this installment, Ryan does not hold back. She tackles the difficult topic of domestic violence and highlights its impact on victims and those close to them. The story is gut-wrenching at times but ultimately delivers a well-earned happy ending. This makes it a compelling addition to the series.
Title: One Quick Obsession
Author(s): Carrie Ann Ryan
Series: The Cage Family #4
Also in this series: The Forever Rule, An Unexpected Everything, If You Were Mine
Published by Self Published on March 9, 2026
Pages: 410
Genre(s): Contemporary Romance
Source: Author
Format: eArc
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“Who Hurt You?”
When Hudson Cage asked those words, I shut him out just as I did the rest of those who cared for me. It’s been a year since I made one of the worst choices of my life but now I am stronger and following the path I’ve carved myself.
As manager of the Cage Resort, I want to bring the company into a new era and show the larger than life family that I worth so much more than what my father and ex said I was.
Only to do that, I have to deal with Hudson. The man I can’t get off my mind.
And my neighbor in this small town of ours.
We fight more than we speak to one another, and his over protectiveness is starting to become far too attractive. He holds secrets within those stormy eyes and the part of me that knows it’s a mistake wants to dive deep and know more.
When one lack of control turns to another, there’s no turning back from what we could have. Yet the darkness on each of our paths are closing in.
I don’t want to love Hudson Cage, but if we don’t give in and learn to trust, we both could risk losing it all before we even have a chance.
**One Quick Obsession is an enemies to lovers, grumpy/sunshine, small town romance featuring Hudson and Scarlett. Each book can be read as a complete standalone. An HEA is guaranteed!**
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Meet Hudson Cage and Scarlett Blair. Hudson, a former soldier turned artist, prefers solitude despite coming from a large family. He keeps mostly to himself and only heads into town when he absolutely has to. However, during those rare trips, he often finds himself butting heads with his neighbor, Scarlett Blair.
Scarlett manages Cage Resort and works hard to prove her worth to the Cages. She gets along with everyone in the family, except Hudson. For some reason, he always seems to rub her the wrong way.
Beneath all that hostility, a latent attraction simmers, erupting the moment Hudson discovers that Scarlett has been hurt and who caused it. The revelation drags up painful memories for Hudson, fueling his determination to protect Scarlett, even as she insists on handling things herself.
Hudson’s painful past made it easy for him to relate to Scarlett’s struggles. He’s always there whenever danger darkens her doorstep, and in her case, that danger comes from not one, but two sources.
The more time they spent together, the harder it became to resist their attraction. Eventually, they found comfort in one another, slowly opening up and baring their souls.
Scarlett proves to be a strong woman amid the turmoil of both past and present. Her current situation opens her eyes and gives her a clearer understanding of her mom’s position. She realizes that escaping an abusive situation is far more complicated than one might think.
One Quick Obsession by Carrie Ann Ryan is a gripping and emotional romance that tackles domestic violence, explores deep family bonds, and delivers a heartfelt, satisfying ending.
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About Carrie Ann Ryan
Carrie Ann Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary, paranormal, and young adult romance. Her works include the Montgomery Ink, Wilder Brothers, Promise Me, and Elements of Five series, which have sold millions of books worldwide. She’s the winner of a RT Book of the Year and a Prism Award in her genres. She started writing while in graduate school for her advanced degree in chemistry and hasn’t stopped since. Carrie Ann has written over one hundred novels and novellas with more in the works. When she’s not losing herself in her emotional and action-packed worlds, she’s reading as much as she can while wrangling her clowder of cats who have more followers than she does.
