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Hide & Seek #1
Hunt for You
She wants to die. He's prepared to kill.
Let the hunt begin...
*****
You think me murdering you is going to make you feel alive?
No, I think knowing that my day is coming soon will make life a lot more interesting until it does. And then when it finally does, I won’t have to think about it anymore at all.
That’s dark.
You’re homicide-for-hire and you’re calling me dark?
Touche.
Though, for the record, I’m not for hire. You won’t pay me a cent. And I’m not homicidal. I classify my services as assisted suicide adjacent.
Did you hear that? It was my snort of skeptical derision. You get off on killing people. Pretty sure that makes you homicidal. Or is there another name for it if it’s a kink?
Found it. Apparently you’re a Erotophonophiliac (Erotophonophilian?) God, what a mouthful.
THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID.
Nope. I get off on the hunt.
Well then, let’s be I’m no sub. I just want to run for my life, and lose.
We’re clear. I am a Dom. But I’m happy to provide additional services until it’s my turn to die.
Such a giver. So, will you also be finding some dude on the dark web to knock you off when that time comes?
I expect to take my last breath gasping, laying in a pool of my own blood because the FBI finally caught up with me.
Suicide by cop?
More like government sanctioned murder.
Geez, and you call me dark.
No… I call you prey.
From the #1 bestselling and award-winning serial author, Aimee Lynn (Slave to the Wolf King, Falling in Love with the King of Beasts) comes a new, dark contemporary duet about a woman who wants to die, and the equally broken man who just might save her... from herself.
For TWs, please read the Author Note at the beginning of the book (available in the free sample pages.)
Let the hunt begin...
*****
You think me murdering you is going to make you feel alive?
No, I think knowing that my day is coming soon will make life a lot more interesting until it does. And then when it finally does, I won’t have to think about it anymore at all.
That’s dark.
You’re homicide-for-hire and you’re calling me dark?
Touche.
Though, for the record, I’m not for hire. You won’t pay me a cent. And I’m not homicidal. I classify my services as assisted suicide adjacent.
Did you hear that? It was my snort of skeptical derision. You get off on killing people. Pretty sure that makes you homicidal. Or is there another name for it if it’s a kink?
Found it. Apparently you’re a Erotophonophiliac (Erotophonophilian?) God, what a mouthful.
THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID.
Nope. I get off on the hunt.
Well then, let’s be I’m no sub. I just want to run for my life, and lose.
We’re clear. I am a Dom. But I’m happy to provide additional services until it’s my turn to die.
Such a giver. So, will you also be finding some dude on the dark web to knock you off when that time comes?
I expect to take my last breath gasping, laying in a pool of my own blood because the FBI finally caught up with me.
Suicide by cop?
More like government sanctioned murder.
Geez, and you call me dark.
No… I call you prey.
From the #1 bestselling and award-winning serial author, Aimee Lynn (Slave to the Wolf King, Falling in Love with the King of Beasts) comes a new, dark contemporary duet about a woman who wants to die, and the equally broken man who just might save her... from herself.
For TWs, please read the Author Note at the beginning of the book (available in the free sample pages.)
466 pages, Paperback
Published October 23, 2024
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About the author
Aimee Lynn
25 books85 followersAimee Lynn (also known as Aimee Lane) started her publishing career in 2013, self-publishing a book which was eventually picked up by Alloy Entertainment and published traditionally as Every Ugly Word in 2014. In 2020, as she looked to shift gears into adult fiction she was invited to write for serial platform, Webnovel. In 2021 she became a Top 5 bestselling author on that platform, and in 2022 she won two coveted awards and branched out to other platforms. 2024 was a highlight when her book, Slave to the Wolf King reached #1 on both Radish and MyFavReads.
Her serial work has been translated into four languages, adapted into comics and audiobooks, and reached millions of views from readers around the globe.
Her serial work has been translated into four languages, adapted into comics and audiobooks, and reached millions of views from readers around the globe.
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January 29, 2025
Finished but maybe not quite for me?
The book wasn’t bad at all. I think spice level was about 2.5/3. I love the premise of the story A LOT but there was a lot going on. I won’t immediately pick up book 2 when it releases. But also not opposed to reading it. I guess I’m right down the middle with this one?
The book wasn’t bad at all. I think spice level was about 2.5/3. I love the premise of the story A LOT but there was a lot going on. I won’t immediately pick up book 2 when it releases. But also not opposed to reading it. I guess I’m right down the middle with this one?
January 16, 2025
“Do you want to die? Or do you want the thrill of being hunted?”
“It isn’t a thrill if I can’t actually die.”
You know how the guy stalker is usually the unhinged, chaotic type and the girl is usually not?
Um, yeah. Nope.That's not it here in this book.
Both characters are chaotically unhinged.
Bridget and Cain are koo-koo-a-roo for each other, in all of the definition of the word of crazy. But they balance each other's crazy.
I will say there was a lot going on. And simultaneously nothing happening. Does that make sense? Even the sex scenes were minimal. There were many dreams sequence ones, but the actual deed was done only once. They didn't do the naughty Ninja dance until the very end.
Don't get me wrong. I was hooked. I couldn't stop reading. However, I have so many questions. Is book 2 going to answer some of my questions? IS there a book 2?
“It isn’t a thrill if I can’t actually die.”
You know how the guy stalker is usually the unhinged, chaotic type and the girl is usually not?
Um, yeah. Nope.That's not it here in this book.
Both characters are chaotically unhinged.
Bridget and Cain are koo-koo-a-roo for each other, in all of the definition of the word of crazy. But they balance each other's crazy.
I will say there was a lot going on. And simultaneously nothing happening. Does that make sense? Even the sex scenes were minimal. There were many dreams sequence ones, but the actual deed was done only once. They didn't do the naughty Ninja dance until the very end.
Don't get me wrong. I was hooked. I couldn't stop reading. However, I have so many questions. Is book 2 going to answer some of my questions? IS there a book 2?
August 27, 2025
This book had so much potential and instead I ended up frustrated and dissatisfied
October 20, 2025
3.5 rounded up.... There were some twists I didn't see coming and my jaw dropped twice.
June 28, 2025
I didn't enjoy this one and not for the content that it gives but mostly because the main character is very annoying. I appreciated the author's attempt in writing about Primal/Prey kink and the warning she wrote in the beginning. I felt that she did a good job in writing what that lifestyle does and gave good warning ahead of time on it.
What I really didn't like was the main character. she comes off as a huge brat even when you learn that she's been through a lot and has suffered a lot, some of her actions and words build up to her being a complete brat. Some of her retorts aren't even witty and the same goes for the male character too. I was 3 chapters away before I had to stop reading it.
I did enjoy parts of the book with both characters and I think the author writes very well, but this main character just wasn't doing it for me in certain situations. I might try the book again at a later time because I don't like leaving them unread but it'll be a while before I do.
What I really didn't like was the main character. she comes off as a huge brat even when you learn that she's been through a lot and has suffered a lot, some of her actions and words build up to her being a complete brat. Some of her retorts aren't even witty and the same goes for the male character too. I was 3 chapters away before I had to stop reading it.
I did enjoy parts of the book with both characters and I think the author writes very well, but this main character just wasn't doing it for me in certain situations. I might try the book again at a later time because I don't like leaving them unread but it'll be a while before I do.
January 21, 2025
Just...wow. I laughed, I cried, this story broke me and put me back together. I can't wait for part two to come out!!
May 2, 2025
surprisinly good, not what i had expected!!
great plot twists
a good 4.4
great plot twists
a good 4.4
May 10, 2025
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5
Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice/Romance: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Writing/Prose: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A Reckless Descent into the Dark – A Review of Hunt For You by Aimee Lynn
Hide & Seek, Book 1
My Disclaimer: There are a lot of HEAVY themes in this book. IMO, it goes way beyond just needing a trigger warning list. This is heart-heavy, gut-punch-heavy, psychological warfare romance. If you like your dark romance unapologetically raw—happy reading.
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This is my first full length cat-and-mouse or hide-and-seek-style novel, but Hunt For You caught my attention with its unique and twisted premise: a fragile woman, spiraling in her own darkness hires a Primal Dom to hunter and kill her on her own terms. I had to see how that played out. Spoiler: it was unhinged in the most compelling way.
The Setup:
Bridget, our deeply broken but darkly funny FMC, hires Cain—our dangerously dominant MMC—to hunt her. Not metaphorically. Literally. It’s how she wants to go out: on her own terms, feeling alive one last time. And Cain? He’s got the kind of “Touch Her and Die” energy paired with a primal edge that immediately had my attention. Insta-lust? Check. Unrelenting control? Check. Unseen yet omnipresent? Checkmate.
The Disclaimer:
There’s no formal trigger warning list, but Aimee Lynn’s opening note about this not being an accurate depiction of BDSM—and that both characters are broken in ways that are not romanticized—was something I deeply appreciated. Inaccuracy in serious topics or lifestyles is a pet peeve of mine, so kudos to Lynn for the respectful forewarning. Not everyone will get it, but those of us who read with a critical eye sure will.
The Connection:
The story unfolds initially through anonymous online chats, and I was instantly hooked. Their first meeting was electric—anonymity, danger, and control setting the tone. The way Cain handles Bridget (while keeping himself hidden) somehow makes him even more compelling.
Bridget, meanwhile, is a mess in motion. Her therapy sessions offer subtle glimpses of intense trauma, deflected by biting sarcasm and reckless choices. She’s like a car crash I can’t stop watching. Her strength is undeniable, but it’s wrapped in avoidance and self-destruction. I often found myself thinking, “Girl, is you okay?” (Rhetorical. I know the answer.)
The Spiral:
Lynn weaves this story like a trap. I was lured in deeper with every push and pull between Cain and Bridget. Their chemistry is magnetic, even before she sees his face. The primal dynamic works beautifully here—she forces his hand in ways that constantly test his control.
There’s a suspense thread that runs alongside the romance, adding depth and tension. Bridget’s recklessness isn't just a bratty character flaw—it’s a survival tactic and a trauma response. At times it’s grating, but it makes sense. And Cain? The man is unraveling in his own right. Their collision is inevitable and dangerous.
Side Characters & Scenes:
We get other men orbiting Bridget—Sid/Ronald (aka The Conductor) and Sam, the unconventional pastor—which adds more layers to the chaos. Chapter 25, featuring Sid, has one of the most intense Dom scenes I’ve ever read. It felt like watching magic unfold. Lynn has a gift for scene-setting and creating psychological intensity. The religious tones didn't seem to fit at first, feeling it was coming out of left field with Sam, but it was woven in extremely well.
Personal Note:
There are some proofreading issues sprinkled throughout, but nothing that took me out of the experience. The included playlist? Actually phenomenal. I love when an author curates music that hits the emotional tones of the story, and this one hit hard.
The Twists:
Around 75% in, the plot feels like it's meandering... and then—BAM—the plot twist at 81% sucker-punched me. I actually gasped. Contextual clues were there all along, but I didn’t see them until the twist was staring me down. I had to reread it to make sure I wasn’t imagining things. That final 20%? Chaos. Emotional whiplash. I couldn't stop until 3:18am.
Final Thoughts:
This book is a contradiction that works: desperation and devotion, control and chaos, brutality and love. Bridget and Cain’s story is not about becoming better people in a traditional sense. It's about healing in ways that only make sense to them. It's dark. It's complex. It's not for everyone—but it was absolutely for me.
By the end, I was breathless and satisfied, if a little broken myself. I already bought the next book. Because yeah—I need more of this crazy, compelling, gut-wrenching ride.
Read if you like: dark romance, primal dynamics, psychological trauma, off-the-rails plot twists, broken people clawing toward meaning.
Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice/Romance: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Writing/Prose: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A Reckless Descent into the Dark – A Review of Hunt For You by Aimee Lynn
Hide & Seek, Book 1
My Disclaimer: There are a lot of HEAVY themes in this book. IMO, it goes way beyond just needing a trigger warning list. This is heart-heavy, gut-punch-heavy, psychological warfare romance. If you like your dark romance unapologetically raw—happy reading.
---
This is my first full length cat-and-mouse or hide-and-seek-style novel, but Hunt For You caught my attention with its unique and twisted premise: a fragile woman, spiraling in her own darkness hires a Primal Dom to hunter and kill her on her own terms. I had to see how that played out. Spoiler: it was unhinged in the most compelling way.
The Setup:
Bridget, our deeply broken but darkly funny FMC, hires Cain—our dangerously dominant MMC—to hunt her. Not metaphorically. Literally. It’s how she wants to go out: on her own terms, feeling alive one last time. And Cain? He’s got the kind of “Touch Her and Die” energy paired with a primal edge that immediately had my attention. Insta-lust? Check. Unrelenting control? Check. Unseen yet omnipresent? Checkmate.
The Disclaimer:
There’s no formal trigger warning list, but Aimee Lynn’s opening note about this not being an accurate depiction of BDSM—and that both characters are broken in ways that are not romanticized—was something I deeply appreciated. Inaccuracy in serious topics or lifestyles is a pet peeve of mine, so kudos to Lynn for the respectful forewarning. Not everyone will get it, but those of us who read with a critical eye sure will.
The Connection:
The story unfolds initially through anonymous online chats, and I was instantly hooked. Their first meeting was electric—anonymity, danger, and control setting the tone. The way Cain handles Bridget (while keeping himself hidden) somehow makes him even more compelling.
Bridget, meanwhile, is a mess in motion. Her therapy sessions offer subtle glimpses of intense trauma, deflected by biting sarcasm and reckless choices. She’s like a car crash I can’t stop watching. Her strength is undeniable, but it’s wrapped in avoidance and self-destruction. I often found myself thinking, “Girl, is you okay?” (Rhetorical. I know the answer.)
The Spiral:
Lynn weaves this story like a trap. I was lured in deeper with every push and pull between Cain and Bridget. Their chemistry is magnetic, even before she sees his face. The primal dynamic works beautifully here—she forces his hand in ways that constantly test his control.
There’s a suspense thread that runs alongside the romance, adding depth and tension. Bridget’s recklessness isn't just a bratty character flaw—it’s a survival tactic and a trauma response. At times it’s grating, but it makes sense. And Cain? The man is unraveling in his own right. Their collision is inevitable and dangerous.
Side Characters & Scenes:
We get other men orbiting Bridget—Sid/Ronald (aka The Conductor) and Sam, the unconventional pastor—which adds more layers to the chaos. Chapter 25, featuring Sid, has one of the most intense Dom scenes I’ve ever read. It felt like watching magic unfold. Lynn has a gift for scene-setting and creating psychological intensity. The religious tones didn't seem to fit at first, feeling it was coming out of left field with Sam, but it was woven in extremely well.
Personal Note:
There are some proofreading issues sprinkled throughout, but nothing that took me out of the experience. The included playlist? Actually phenomenal. I love when an author curates music that hits the emotional tones of the story, and this one hit hard.
The Twists:
Around 75% in, the plot feels like it's meandering... and then—BAM—the plot twist at 81% sucker-punched me. I actually gasped. Contextual clues were there all along, but I didn’t see them until the twist was staring me down. I had to reread it to make sure I wasn’t imagining things. That final 20%? Chaos. Emotional whiplash. I couldn't stop until 3:18am.
Final Thoughts:
This book is a contradiction that works: desperation and devotion, control and chaos, brutality and love. Bridget and Cain’s story is not about becoming better people in a traditional sense. It's about healing in ways that only make sense to them. It's dark. It's complex. It's not for everyone—but it was absolutely for me.
By the end, I was breathless and satisfied, if a little broken myself. I already bought the next book. Because yeah—I need more of this crazy, compelling, gut-wrenching ride.
Read if you like: dark romance, primal dynamics, psychological trauma, off-the-rails plot twists, broken people clawing toward meaning.
July 26, 2025
This was promising...the sexual tension was super hot...and then I ended up SO incredibly disappointed. Talk about anticlimactic. I didn't even know Christian erotica was a thing lmao
April 23, 2025
Holly mother of mind f*ck!
This book got me hooked, i lost hours of sleep because I couldn't put it down!
Jumped right on the 2nd book!
Thank god it was already out because the wait would be terrible!
August 16, 2025
This book is just STUPID!!!!!
August 12, 2025
Calling it. DNF.
August 5, 2025
This book took me way too long to finish. I love stalker romance, so I was excited for this book, but that excitement dropped dramatically after the first few chapters. It took me forever to finish this book, but I was determined to see how it ended. I SHOULD have DNF'd it. The end was horrible. It was very thrown together and doesn't really give the reader much closure. I liked that there was a bit if a twist that I didn't see coming, but the way the FMC came back from that was absolute garbage.
August 3, 2025
DNF at 52%. The FMC drove me nuts, which made me not want to keep going. I might come back to it another time because the MMC was interesting. I just have no desire to continue right now, and knowing there is a book 2 just makes me not want to waste my time. There is only so much of the FMC that I can take.
July 16, 2025
Notes:
- Say what you will but this book was a mess for me. Between Bridget’s jokes and giggling, and Cain’s dark tendencies it felt like the author couldn’t decide if she wanted to write a comedy or a sexual thriller?
- I love reading strong FMCs but Bridget was a mess. She was reckless and WAY TOO desperate for male attention. She pined for Cain when he took longer than 5 minutes to reply to her message, to the point that he had to remind her he works and she isn’t “the ONLY thing in my life”. I really felt no passion between the two of them.
- There are so many reasons why Cain and Sam being the same person are NOT feasible. For one, Bridget walks out of Sam’s house and then we flip to Cain’s POV where he’s outside watching Bridget come out? Cain also acts jealous that Bridget is with Sam, but he knows that him and Sam are the same person? Why would his internal thoughts be jealous?
Questions:
- Cain left Bridget’s phone in the stump, so why didn’t she take it home? How did he manage to wrap it, add cinnamon buns, and get it to her front door before she got home?
- Why do they keep mentioning that Cain was an experienced DOM when Bridget isn’t a sub, and Cain’s lack of control makes me think he wasn’t too good at his job? 🤷🏻♀️
- This may be my own ignorance, but why are we ignoring the fact that Cain/Sam essentially has split personality. Should he not receive support or treatment for this?
Summary:
- Immunocompromised due to family genes, Bridget has accepted that she will live a short life. Bridget decides she wants to “go out running” and meets Cain on a chatroom where they make plans for him to hunt and eventually kill her.
We find out that Cain actually hunts people to the point that they admit to wanting to live, then he disappears and finds his next mark. However, when Bridget admits wanting to live he can’t bring himself to leave her.
During this time Bridget emails back and forth with a man named Jeremy (who I just assumed was an ex lover), and becomes close with a priest’s substitute named Sam, who is on a redemption arc after being let out of prison. Knowing that Sam is too good for her, she decides to let him go and plans her final hunt with Cain (in which he will finally kill her).
The hunt begins and after Cain catches Bridget, he takes his mask off and reveals himself to be SAM (with Cain/Sam being two personas of the same person). Jeremy arrives and arrests Sam/Cain, revealing himself as a police officer and Bridget as an informant who helps them catch bad guys. Bridget called Jeremy, believing that she was saving Cain from himself, but now realizes that Sam/Cain was the same person and did not deserve to go to prison.
Sam is released on bail, and to prevent Bridget from having to testify against him the two go to Vegas and get married. They get their HEA I guess 🤷🏻♀️
𝕳𝖆𝖘𝖙𝖊 .
- Say what you will but this book was a mess for me. Between Bridget’s jokes and giggling, and Cain’s dark tendencies it felt like the author couldn’t decide if she wanted to write a comedy or a sexual thriller?
- I love reading strong FMCs but Bridget was a mess. She was reckless and WAY TOO desperate for male attention. She pined for Cain when he took longer than 5 minutes to reply to her message, to the point that he had to remind her he works and she isn’t “the ONLY thing in my life”. I really felt no passion between the two of them.
- There are so many reasons why Cain and Sam being the same person are NOT feasible. For one, Bridget walks out of Sam’s house and then we flip to Cain’s POV where he’s outside watching Bridget come out? Cain also acts jealous that Bridget is with Sam, but he knows that him and Sam are the same person? Why would his internal thoughts be jealous?
Questions:
- Cain left Bridget’s phone in the stump, so why didn’t she take it home? How did he manage to wrap it, add cinnamon buns, and get it to her front door before she got home?
- Why do they keep mentioning that Cain was an experienced DOM when Bridget isn’t a sub, and Cain’s lack of control makes me think he wasn’t too good at his job? 🤷🏻♀️
- This may be my own ignorance, but why are we ignoring the fact that Cain/Sam essentially has split personality. Should he not receive support or treatment for this?
Summary:
- Immunocompromised due to family genes, Bridget has accepted that she will live a short life. Bridget decides she wants to “go out running” and meets Cain on a chatroom where they make plans for him to hunt and eventually kill her.
We find out that Cain actually hunts people to the point that they admit to wanting to live, then he disappears and finds his next mark. However, when Bridget admits wanting to live he can’t bring himself to leave her.
During this time Bridget emails back and forth with a man named Jeremy (who I just assumed was an ex lover), and becomes close with a priest’s substitute named Sam, who is on a redemption arc after being let out of prison. Knowing that Sam is too good for her, she decides to let him go and plans her final hunt with Cain (in which he will finally kill her).
The hunt begins and after Cain catches Bridget, he takes his mask off and reveals himself to be SAM (with Cain/Sam being two personas of the same person). Jeremy arrives and arrests Sam/Cain, revealing himself as a police officer and Bridget as an informant who helps them catch bad guys. Bridget called Jeremy, believing that she was saving Cain from himself, but now realizes that Sam/Cain was the same person and did not deserve to go to prison.
Sam is released on bail, and to prevent Bridget from having to testify against him the two go to Vegas and get married. They get their HEA I guess 🤷🏻♀️
𝕳𝖆𝖘𝖙𝖊 .
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 16, 2024
Hunt for You by Aimee Lynn… wow… this book will take you on a journey that you didn’t know you needed. At our core, we just want to feel alive. We want to feel like we belong. We want to be happy and free. This is all Bridget wanted too but unfortunately her idea of that aliveness was twisted from years of trauma. Bridget’s journey takes her down some dark roads and ultimately what makes her feel alive is the one thing she’s been avoiding - the light. You’ll laugh, cry, bite all your nails off, fall in love with morally gray Cain… I cannot recommend this book enough and am (not so patiently) waiting for book two!
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Triggers: Be sure to read the author’s note in the beginning of the book. Bridget talks in detail about what she’s been through but, if I remember correctly, it’s mostly contained to one chapter. There are Dom/Sub relations, primal play, hunting/stalking. Though knives are carried/mentioned, there is no knife or blood play. All situations are consensual between M/FMC.
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Triggers: Be sure to read the author’s note in the beginning of the book. Bridget talks in detail about what she’s been through but, if I remember correctly, it’s mostly contained to one chapter. There are Dom/Sub relations, primal play, hunting/stalking. Though knives are carried/mentioned, there is no knife or blood play. All situations are consensual between M/FMC.
November 11, 2024
This book was crazy !!!! This book had stalking, primal play, talk of suicide. The woman in this story had trauma in her life.
There is a woman in this story named Bridget. She is a broken young woman whose father is in prison for murder. She has some misguided ideas about how to take control of her destiny. She has sought out a particular kind of experience and she thinks that she has found it in Cain/Sam. Cain/Sam is a primal DOM and he wants to help Bridget or that’s what it appears in the story. Bridget seeks out Sam/Cain to hunt her down and kill her. It is not fully explained why she wants this experience in the story. She is working for the FBI and she has handlers which also I felt wasn’t explained either. I think the ending wasn’t what I thought the ending should have been. The whole mystery of who Sam/Cain wasn’t explained to me in the story. I felt confused at the end of this book.
There is a woman in this story named Bridget. She is a broken young woman whose father is in prison for murder. She has some misguided ideas about how to take control of her destiny. She has sought out a particular kind of experience and she thinks that she has found it in Cain/Sam. Cain/Sam is a primal DOM and he wants to help Bridget or that’s what it appears in the story. Bridget seeks out Sam/Cain to hunt her down and kill her. It is not fully explained why she wants this experience in the story. She is working for the FBI and she has handlers which also I felt wasn’t explained either. I think the ending wasn’t what I thought the ending should have been. The whole mystery of who Sam/Cain wasn’t explained to me in the story. I felt confused at the end of this book.
February 23, 2025
I'm really not sure about this one. The idea was epic, one I haven't read before and I thought the author did a really good job of depicting Bridget's crisis. There were a lot of questions raised about who was who and with that many it started to become annoying, not knowing people's links to one another. I thought I had Jeremy worked out and I was wrong!
As foe the big 'guy' reveal - I'm pretty sure the author decided that at the point of writing and though 'what the heck' and just rolled with it. There were no markers for that, no hidden clues that you notice by going back to reread, which made the ending a bit of a disappointment. Bridget's big reveal at the end made sense and answered a few of the other hanging questions but still, I wasn't impressed by the ending and felt let down after being so deep in the story.
As foe the big 'guy' reveal - I'm pretty sure the author decided that at the point of writing and though 'what the heck' and just rolled with it. There were no markers for that, no hidden clues that you notice by going back to reread, which made the ending a bit of a disappointment. Bridget's big reveal at the end made sense and answered a few of the other hanging questions but still, I wasn't impressed by the ending and felt let down after being so deep in the story.
February 27, 2025
I loved the premise and the predator in this book. Cain was absolutely my favorite and ended up being the only reason I read this book. The female lead was so annoying and didn't think anything through, would absolutely refuse any advice or help of any kind, and then would have a panic attack when her world fell apart. I almost stopped reading at about 70% but I was so invested in Cain that I had to finish.
April 27, 2025
I enjoyed this. FMC was a bit of a Mary Sue and bratty. MMC was great. Enjoyed the twists - one I guessed one I didn’t. It’s HFN so you can read it without the second book without being frustrated. I’m starting the second book now because I’m curious how it all ends.
June 14, 2025
I’m torn between 3 and 3.5 rating. I thought Bridget’s story was super interesting…but things got too repetitive and I got annoyed. So…I’ll give it a solid 3 in the rating instead of 4, just so no one gets their hopes up.
November 13, 2024
This book was so good and I did not expect the twists and turns. Loved it.
March 19, 2025
Highlight: Sexy Priest?
This once again highlighted my most intense fear: being hunted. Should the title have given that away? Yes. Do I ever learn my lesson? No.
This once again highlighted my most intense fear: being hunted. Should the title have given that away? Yes. Do I ever learn my lesson? No.
June 5, 2025
it was okay
It felt rushed towards the end. I feel like it could’ve left off better then what we was giving. Maybe next book
It felt rushed towards the end. I feel like it could’ve left off better then what we was giving. Maybe next book
September 11, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The FMC wants to die, but be chased in the woods and go out with a 'bang.' The MMC is the right guy for hire, so he makes it his mission to give her the best 'hunt' of her life.
There is a lot of mystery in this book, and the whole time you are trying to figure out who is who and how everyone fits into the bigger picture. There are so many characters in play, which keeps things interesting but also makes you second-guess everyone’s motives.
I have to admit I did not see the twists coming at the end, especially when it came to what the FMC might be hiding. I really liked that she turned out to be just as morally grey, maybe even more, than the MMC. Bridget held her own against Cain in every way. She matched his obsession, she loved the hunt, and it made her a much more layered and intriguing character. Watching the two of them go head to head was one of the highlights of the story for me.
Spice? Yeah...sooooo disappointing when they finally get down and dirty. The build-up happened, only to be let down. I will be honest to admit, the great thing about dark romance is the şmüt. So when it doesn't hit... 😒
The ending is technically a cliffhanger, but it did not feel like the kind that makes you want to run out and grab the next book. It felt more open-ended, like the story could continue, but it did not leave me desperate for answers. Since there were parts of the book that felt underdeveloped or missing that extra spark, I do not think I will be continuing the series.
🚨🚨🚨SPOILERS🚨🚨🚨
⟣Tropes⟢
✅ Touch her and 💀
✅ 🩶 Morally Grey MMC 🩶
✅ 🩶 Morally Grey FMC 🩶
✅ Betrayal
✅ Dual POV’s (first person)
✅ FMC not Virgin
✅ He falls first
✅ 🔥 Medium Burn 🔥
✅ Stalker
✅ Masked MMC
✅ Chase/Primal
✅ MINE
✅ Open Ended (could be a cliff but not a heavy one)
‼️‼️‼️Trigger Warning‼️‼️‼️
I don’t have any specific triggers and was okay reading it without any warnings, but always take care of your mental health before diving in, since this book definitely has triggers.
🌶🌶
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The FMC wants to die, but be chased in the woods and go out with a 'bang.' The MMC is the right guy for hire, so he makes it his mission to give her the best 'hunt' of her life.
There is a lot of mystery in this book, and the whole time you are trying to figure out who is who and how everyone fits into the bigger picture. There are so many characters in play, which keeps things interesting but also makes you second-guess everyone’s motives.
I have to admit I did not see the twists coming at the end, especially when it came to what the FMC might be hiding. I really liked that she turned out to be just as morally grey, maybe even more, than the MMC. Bridget held her own against Cain in every way. She matched his obsession, she loved the hunt, and it made her a much more layered and intriguing character. Watching the two of them go head to head was one of the highlights of the story for me.
Spice? Yeah...sooooo disappointing when they finally get down and dirty. The build-up happened, only to be let down. I will be honest to admit, the great thing about dark romance is the şmüt. So when it doesn't hit... 😒
The ending is technically a cliffhanger, but it did not feel like the kind that makes you want to run out and grab the next book. It felt more open-ended, like the story could continue, but it did not leave me desperate for answers. Since there were parts of the book that felt underdeveloped or missing that extra spark, I do not think I will be continuing the series.
🚨🚨🚨SPOILERS🚨🚨🚨
⟣Tropes⟢
✅ Touch her and 💀
✅ 🩶 Morally Grey MMC 🩶
✅ 🩶 Morally Grey FMC 🩶
✅ Betrayal
✅ Dual POV’s (first person)
✅ FMC not Virgin
✅ He falls first
✅ 🔥 Medium Burn 🔥
✅ Stalker
✅ Masked MMC
✅ Chase/Primal
✅ MINE
✅ Open Ended (could be a cliff but not a heavy one)
‼️‼️‼️Trigger Warning‼️‼️‼️
I don’t have any specific triggers and was okay reading it without any warnings, but always take care of your mental health before diving in, since this book definitely has triggers.
September 29, 2025
My opinions on this book matters very little, but opinions are a dime a dozen and I have a dozen and a dime. So I'm going to waste my time. I mean it is the least that I can do since I wasted my time reading this book.
I cringed numerous times reading this book, so much so my neck muscles can now hold up my head with ease when boredom struck me. Which it did, numerous times reading this book. So much so I made it a punishment. Did not fold laundry? Read a chapter. Lip off, read a sex scene that is not included in the MMC 's dreams, because that is where the art shines. Why is it only in the MMC's dream the artistic talent of the written word shines through? I question the amount of AI that was used in writing those scenes as they were atrociously written. The book at times seemed as though it was written by two to three different people with varying education levels.
This book frustrated me to no end. To all appearances it is as though written in a language so that high schoolers could understand it instead of literary adults. It seems as though juvenile written smut is where it is at. It left me confused as to why I picked up the book in the first placing still longing for erotic literature, not subpar scenes written to shock the uninformed.
I was being kind giving it three stars.
I cringed numerous times reading this book, so much so my neck muscles can now hold up my head with ease when boredom struck me. Which it did, numerous times reading this book. So much so I made it a punishment. Did not fold laundry? Read a chapter. Lip off, read a sex scene that is not included in the MMC 's dreams, because that is where the art shines. Why is it only in the MMC's dream the artistic talent of the written word shines through? I question the amount of AI that was used in writing those scenes as they were atrociously written. The book at times seemed as though it was written by two to three different people with varying education levels.
This book frustrated me to no end. To all appearances it is as though written in a language so that high schoolers could understand it instead of literary adults. It seems as though juvenile written smut is where it is at. It left me confused as to why I picked up the book in the first placing still longing for erotic literature, not subpar scenes written to shock the uninformed.
I was being kind giving it three stars.
June 9, 2025
I don't read ultra dark books (I have enough of that in my own life, thank you very much), but I thought "hey, you haven't cried during reading in a few years, how 'bout it as a little ✨️treat✨️?"
A treat it was, holy hell.
Our FMC is chaotic and broken, but not weak - NEVER weak. Reading her POV felt like being in the middle of someone's constant panic attacks, and it was done beautifully. Some may find her annoying or grating, but she's the perfect representation of what a truly traumatized person is like. She's biting and snarky, and I personally loved her, unhinged and all.
Our MMC? What can be said? He's a Primal Dom who is here to serve those looking for the ultimate final hunt. He knows our FMC has him by the heart from first glance, and seeing him crumble is both satisfying and like a slow car crash.
The twist? THE TWIST? THE TWIST?!?!?!?!? I burst into tears out of simple confusion, and it was awesome.
I've read the 2nd book, as well as the novella, and it is worth it's weight in gold. This isn't dark just to be dark, it's not gory or graphic or battering you with trauma for no reason: it builds a world so blinding you can't look away.
A treat it was, holy hell.
Our FMC is chaotic and broken, but not weak - NEVER weak. Reading her POV felt like being in the middle of someone's constant panic attacks, and it was done beautifully. Some may find her annoying or grating, but she's the perfect representation of what a truly traumatized person is like. She's biting and snarky, and I personally loved her, unhinged and all.
Our MMC? What can be said? He's a Primal Dom who is here to serve those looking for the ultimate final hunt. He knows our FMC has him by the heart from first glance, and seeing him crumble is both satisfying and like a slow car crash.
The twist? THE TWIST? THE TWIST?!?!?!?!? I burst into tears out of simple confusion, and it was awesome.
I've read the 2nd book, as well as the novella, and it is worth it's weight in gold. This isn't dark just to be dark, it's not gory or graphic or battering you with trauma for no reason: it builds a world so blinding you can't look away.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 21, 2025
“DeadGirlWalking: I am done living in fear of what is inevitable. I need to feel alive again. SleepingBeast: You think me murdering you is going to make you feel alive?”
I saw there was a Christmas novella, then saw it was a part of a series and figured I needed to start at the beginning - soo that’s how I got here! Ha and glad I did! I did not read the description, so I never fully knew where this was going until we got there 🤣 I had guessed one of the bigger twists (had thought it a couple times but talked myself out of it) but it still threw me for a loop! The suspense/thrill of what Bridget was going to experience next and putting all the pieces together made for a fun experience! Excited to see what happens next!
“But then the sound of her laughter echoed in my head and I sighed because… even if she was the drug that I was going to overdose on, even if she was the noose that was going to tighten around my neck, the other truth was… I was going to die smiling.”
“‘Monsters exist in this world and once you know that, you can’t unknow it, no matter how much therapy you get.’”
I saw there was a Christmas novella, then saw it was a part of a series and figured I needed to start at the beginning - soo that’s how I got here! Ha and glad I did! I did not read the description, so I never fully knew where this was going until we got there 🤣 I had guessed one of the bigger twists (had thought it a couple times but talked myself out of it) but it still threw me for a loop! The suspense/thrill of what Bridget was going to experience next and putting all the pieces together made for a fun experience! Excited to see what happens next!
“But then the sound of her laughter echoed in my head and I sighed because… even if she was the drug that I was going to overdose on, even if she was the noose that was going to tighten around my neck, the other truth was… I was going to die smiling.”
“‘Monsters exist in this world and once you know that, you can’t unknow it, no matter how much therapy you get.’”
May 30, 2025
This book had me on an emotional rollercoaster. It felt like the author was toying with everyone’s emotions — and honestly, it worked. From Jeremy and Cain to Sam, Ronald/Sid, and Gerald, every character had me second-guessing their intentions.
When the second attack happened — especially from Sid — I couldn’t help but think, “You had to see that coming.” The guy was clearly obsessed. It was naive to believe he’d just walk away that easily.
That said, the twist in character arcs really caught me off guard. I was hoping for something like that but still didn’t see it coming — it threw me in the best way. And don’t even get me started on Bridget… I did not see that secret coming. Jaw. On. The. Floor.
Dark, edgy, and packed with surprises — this book delivered a wild ride I didn’t want to get off of.
I loved it and can’t wait for Book 2!
When the second attack happened — especially from Sid — I couldn’t help but think, “You had to see that coming.” The guy was clearly obsessed. It was naive to believe he’d just walk away that easily.
That said, the twist in character arcs really caught me off guard. I was hoping for something like that but still didn’t see it coming — it threw me in the best way. And don’t even get me started on Bridget… I did not see that secret coming. Jaw. On. The. Floor.
Dark, edgy, and packed with surprises — this book delivered a wild ride I didn’t want to get off of.
I loved it and can’t wait for Book 2!
August 24, 2025
3/5 🌶️
I was not sure if I would like this. I do not like violence, rape, etc etc but some reviews were saying it really wasn't that. The description makes you think it's going to be violent but the reviews said it is a lot more complicated and it really isn't ever that way when you get into any hunting scenes. And it is true.
I don't know why it is BDSM, it is sort of in there but the two main characters from my understanding don't really have that and I liked the twist and the continuation. You stay with the story because of the female's sarcasm, her survival modes and then when you think you know what's going to happen, something unexpected happens! I really enjoyed it.
Funniest scene is when they are in a movie theater, and he fingers and dry humps her but doesn't want her to see him so he lifts her sweater over her eyes. That gives you a good chuckle.
I was not sure if I would like this. I do not like violence, rape, etc etc but some reviews were saying it really wasn't that. The description makes you think it's going to be violent but the reviews said it is a lot more complicated and it really isn't ever that way when you get into any hunting scenes. And it is true.
I don't know why it is BDSM, it is sort of in there but the two main characters from my understanding don't really have that and I liked the twist and the continuation. You stay with the story because of the female's sarcasm, her survival modes and then when you think you know what's going to happen, something unexpected happens! I really enjoyed it.
Funniest scene is when they are in a movie theater, and he fingers and dry humps her but doesn't want her to see him so he lifts her sweater over her eyes. That gives you a good chuckle.
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