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Fraternitas #1

His Perfect Prey

The rules of the The prey will have a ten minute head start to run and hide.

At the signal, the hunter will enter the woods. The Hunt has begun.

If the prey isn’t captured before midnight, she gets $10,000.

If she makes it until dawn, she gets $100,000.

But if the hunter catches her, she’s his for the night.

There’s one final, secret rule only the hunter what the hunter catches, he keeps. His prey will become his elita, his chosen. She will be his. Forever.

Let the hunt begin…

His Perfect Prey is a dark romance with intense and sensual scenes.

244 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 24, 2025

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Profile Image for Tiffany aka Chai Tea And Books.
1,096 reviews51 followers
January 24, 2025
Hookayyy I could not put this one down. Spicy, feral, and possessive are some of my favorite romance descriptors, and all of them apply here 😮‍💨 I absolutely adored the way that Elodie grew into her own, and the way that Jaeger absolutely doted on her. Also: where can I get a pair of those crutches? Asking for a friend… 🤣 don’t sleep on this one. Or maybe sleep before you pick it up, because you might lose sleep if you start this one before bed!

❤️ Tropes ❤️
💋 mafia romance
💋 primal play
💋 touch her and ☠️
💋 who hurt you?
💋 big bad wolf and his little bunny

Elodie needs money to get her sister and her kids out of the mess her no good baby daddy left them in. So when she got a job waitressing at a known Fraternitas owned establishment, she celebrated. But when she is offered a ridiculous amount of money for one night, if the guy can catch her in the huge woods out back, she takes it quickly. But once he catches her, will he ever let her go?

Thank you to Jess Beyond the Pages for the copy, all thoughts are my own.
571 reviews13 followers
February 1, 2025
I'll start by saying this book turned out not to be my thing.

I'm cool with a bit of rough sex, some light pain, some B/D, some violence. But the sex was really rough, sounded damn painful, and the female lead was hurt quite a lot more than I wanted to experience. Also, days of orgasm denial isn't hit at all. There's a popular genre for this style of story, and I typically avoid it because that isn't sexy to me. Again, I know plenty of readers are OK with that, so I can chalk it up to "not my thing." Still, it was disappointing as I've long loved Lee Savino's work, but definitely not this one. Guess she's moving into different things.

Just from the perspective of how the story is written, I found some things to be jarring.

The story tended to lurch at different points. Time moved weirdly. For example, it seemed some months must have passed, but in fact it was just a week or so. Even in the epilogue, the female lead was still nursing a sprained ankle that should have been healed in less than a couple of weeks. Yet the male lead had a healed bullet wound. Also, what happened to the sister and her children? The female lead was obsessed with caring for them, yet once they went to a new location, not another mention of them was made. I also didn't understand the bizarre thugs during that 3/4 dramatic scene in the alley. (Their sense of timing was not believable at all.) So they received a boatload of money for their trouble previously, yet for some reason, they felt the need to try to extract more money from the female lead? Even knowing she was the girlfriend of a super dangerous dude capable of killing many men easily? Oh, and they thought they might be able to use this dude to extract even more money from this incredibly dangerous and greatly feared organization? What? This really made no sense at all.

The whole secret society thing was kind of murky. In order to be accepted as a girlfriend of a member, a murder of an old enemy had to take place. And the secret head of this secret society is a priest? Hmm. The female lead's damage by this professor was never clear other than sexual harassment. I'm not minimizing it, but is that what "destroyed" her life so badly? We never get the story. We're just given a couple of sentences, and that's it.

There was a curious coldness to the story. Other than the sex, it didn't seem the leads were in a romantic relationship.

Overall, the caliber of writing wasn't up to Lee Savino standards.
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1,973 reviews409 followers
May 14, 2025
Primal kink?

Say less. I’m there. Smutty and dark and delicious.
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198 reviews12 followers
February 18, 2025
Ця книга нагадала мені серію "Lords". Саме з тим таємною групою людей, та їх посвяченням. Тому книга сподобалась, не скажу що вони прям дуже схожі, але щось точно є.💎

Пара: Джагер & Елоді


Тропи:
⋆ Мафія (братство)
⋆ primal play
⋆ who hurt you?
⋆ темний роман
⋆ він називає її "little bunny"
⋆ secret society


Джагер помітив рудоволосу дівчину ще давно в клубі "Inferno". У ній було щось магнетичне, щось, що одразу привернуло його увагу.

Елоді отримує можливість заробити гроші, щоб допомогти виплатити борг, і погоджується взяти участь у "The Hunt".
Це така гра в основі якої є primal play.
Умови прості: якщо вона зможе залишатися непоміченою до півночі, отримає 10 тисяч доларів. Якщо ж їй вдасться дражнити свого мисливця до світанку — винагорода складе 100 тисяч. Але її чекає великий сюрприз, коли вони забувають згадати одну важливу деталь: він ніколи не відпустить її, коли спіймає її. Він обрав її, щоб стати його Елітою, і вона буде його назавжди.

Там вже в перших розділах є сцени +18, що мене трохи напрягло, але далі все розвивалось досить добре.
Спершу Джагер здається відстороненим і загадковим.
Ми дізнаємося, чому Елоді стала здобиччю — вона бореться не тільки за себе, а й за сестру та її дітей.


Джагер як перонаж мені сподобався, бо він хоч інколи робив дивні речі, вони були за згодою Елоді, і він завжди турбувався про неї. Взяв та вирішив всі її проблеми.
Короче був справжнім чоловіком.

Дізнавшись про "Fraternitas" і їхні методи, розумієш, що це темне, небезпечне братство.
У них свої правила, свої місії. Їх братство повязане з темою релігії.
Також були і інші персонажі, які зацікавили...

Кайзер - брат Джагера. Він справжній придурок. Зрозуміло що він захищав брата, але вчинок його трохи дивний.
Повім він виправився і подарував Елоді небезпечні костилі.
І дивився з нею романтичні фільми.
Тому я його пробачаю.

Сент-Джеймс і Диявол — цікаві персонажі.
А хто така еліта Диявола? У мене звісно є здогадки.
Мені сподобалась Хані, про неї тем має бути книга.
І що за молоду жінку має знайти Кайзер? Це напевно найбілш цікаве питання яке мене турбує.

Чекаю на продовження, і рекмендую цю книгу!❤️‍🔥
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1,587 reviews291 followers
August 11, 2025
His Perfect Prey is another delicious story in the world that involves Fraternitas.
It gives Jaeger his first birthday present ever,and what a present it turns out to be!
He and his twin Kaiser have had a rough life,and that’s putting it mildly,so they’re not used to any gifts….
But St.James knows exactly what to give him,and he’ll be damned if he’s going to let it go after the agreed upon night.
So,he plans to find a way to keep it….any way he can.
Because Elodie is the one that makes him feel good things for the first time in his life,and he wants more.

Elodie has had a rough life too…being used and abused by men who leave her when they’ve had enough hurts,and she’s had enough of them,thank you very much!
But with her and her sister in trouble because her sister’s ex left them with a debt to a loanshark,she can’t afford to turn her boss’ offer down….
And when the morning comes that offer turns out to be the start of something good,something she never thought she’d have,even if it involves a killer….

These two were só good together!
The big bad Wolf that caught his Bunny,and didn’t let go.
The sweet Bunny that was the first to see the softer,gentler side of that big bad Wolf.
He was able to be rough with her because she enjoyed fighting back before surrendering to him.
And knowing where he came from,seeing how he could still be so sweet and caring with her, it made me melt.
She was the one that brought out that side of him,and in return he was the one that showed her how to stand up for herself and fight for her place in the world.
I hope Kaiser gets his perfect birthday present in His Perfect Possession,too!!
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January 11, 2025
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1,627 reviews542 followers
January 16, 2025
𝑭𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕, 𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒅. 𝒀𝒐𝒖'𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒊𝒏.

These two characters had me hooked from the start. I felt for Elodie because all she wanted to do was help her family and keep them safe. Jaeger is instantly drawn to her, and once he sees her running toward the woods, he can't think of anything but capturing her and making her his forever. Jaeger and Elodie have mind-blowing sexual chemistry; they can't seem to keep their hands off each other, especially Jaeger. He would stay buried deep inside her if he could. 😂

Jaeger is OBSESSED with her freckles, and I loved it.

𝑹𝒖𝒏, 𝒓𝒖𝒏, 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒅. 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒈, 𝑩𝒂𝒅 𝑾𝒐𝒍𝒇.

Elodie is in a financial bind and needs money fast. She signs a contract allowing someone to chase her in the woods, and if she makes it until dawn without being caught, she will be paid $100,000. Little does Elodie know that she is a birthday gift to Jaegar, a member of the elite and deadly Fraternitas.

𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒌.

She's in for a big shock when they forget to mention one major detail: He will never let her go once he catches her. He has chosen her to become his Elita, and she'll be his forever.

𝑰'𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒂 𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒅, 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒌𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑.

I loved Jaeger. He was so obsessed with Elodie from the start, and his obsession for her grew stronger as they spent more time together. This man has such a filthy, dirty mouth. I loved it, and this man LOVES to f--k, but he also loves aftercare, which is my kind of MMC. She was hurt, and immediately, Daddy Bear kicked in. He carried her everywhere and ensured she listened to the doctor's orders. He buys her a new wardrobe and lets her pick out things for the house. He watches rom-coms with her. He was protective and possessive. He was the perfect book boyfriend.

𝑮𝒓𝒖𝒎𝒑𝒚 𝑩𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒚. 𝑰 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒏𝒂𝒑𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒆. 𝑰 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒎𝒆. 𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆.

His Perfect Pray was the first book in the Fraternitas series, and I can't wait to read more. These men were unhinged, and I know we are in for one wild ride. I need book two now; I want to read Kaiser's book!
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677 reviews58 followers
December 11, 2025
God this was such a refreshing quick easy read after the slog that was The Brayshaw boys. It's nothing ground breaking, but it was just super enjoyable and sexy.

✅ Dominant Possessive Hero
✅ Submissive but strong heroine
✅ I see her, I want her, I have her
✅ Primal play/chase scenes
✅ Bondage/light pet play
✅ Wish fulfillment
✅ Low angst
✅ No 3rd act break-up
✅ Comforting/Healing
✅ Secret Society
✅ Kill those who hurt you

In my opinion, this wasn't really dark at all. Sure there were discussions and actions that would be considered dark in nature, but the tone is more feel-good and light-hearted. In fact one of my favorite parts is the on-going joke about multiple dark killer type characters loving to watch Hallmark romance movies. It's done in such a lighthearted, funny manner and is a stark contrast to all the blood and death you know they are capable of. My only minor complaint is that while there was plenty of sexy time at the beginning and the end, there was a chunk of time in the middle where he's edging her for days that was more tedious than sexy. That's more of a personal preference than anything, but the chase scenes are hot and sexy when they happen. Overall, I probably would get bored if I read a series of books like this back to back, but as a pallet cleanser or a pick-me up it was perfect.
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1,214 reviews52 followers
March 15, 2026
This was so much fun! A perfect description..."a naughty red riding hood retelling".

I wasn't really sure what to expect from the book blurb but thought the book sounded interesting. The book grabbed my attention from the beginning. The characters had depth.

I loved how protective Jaeger was of Elodie. They challenged each other emotionally, not in bad way, more individual emotional growth.

They are both loyal, protective and their libidos matched really well.

I didn't think I would like the mafia vibes but it just worked.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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214 reviews10 followers
September 24, 2026
Fast-paced. So good up until that weird ass ceremony at the end
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7,934 reviews87 followers
June 24, 2025
He was never meant to keep her. She was only meant to run.

When Elodie agrees to a high-stakes game at an exclusive Lodge, she thinks it’s just one night of survival. But Jaeger, the brutal and controlled predator behind the hunt, sees something in her worth claiming. What starts in the woods doesn’t end there. It leads her into the shadows of Fraternitas, a brotherhood bound by blood, loyalty, and control.

Jaeger doesn’t let go. Not when danger closes in. Not when Elodie runs. And not when she discovers the kind of power she holds over him. As she falls deeper into his violent world, Elodie stops being prey. She becomes something else entirely.

He was supposed to break her. She was supposed to run. But some addictions don’t end in escape. They end in survival.

Elodie evolves from a desperate survivor haunted by trauma into a woman who claims her power and makes peace with the darkness inside her. Jaeger transforms from a ruthless enforcer shaped by violence into a man capable of love and loyalty. Their relationship begins with coercion and dominance but becomes one built on trust, obsession, and choice.

Ultra-hot and steamy, dark, mafia romance, with BDSM and primal play, reimagining Little Red Riding Hood. Exploring power, obsession, trauma, healing, dominance, submission, revenge, survival, transformation, and the kind of love that never lets go.
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361 reviews3 followers
August 25, 2025
the chase was the only good part the rest was boring. This book reminded me of the ritual 😟not a good thing.
774 reviews7 followers
July 18, 2025
Two Sides Of A Villain
Elodie has extensive financials problems, which is the reason she signs the contract for being prey during a hunt. Not knowing she’s the birthday present for one of the enforcers of the Fraternitas Brotherhood. And when Jaeger catches her, he will never let her go.
Ms. Savino is a master of writing a story that will give the reader all sides, physically, emotionally and psychologically. In this case the choice between fight or flight, hunter or prey, trust or fear and of course give love a chance, even with all the terrifying consequences. I loved this book and am looking forward to the story of Kaiser, Jaeger’s brother and twin.
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604 reviews39 followers
August 14, 2026
2.75⭐️🌶️🌶️So this is my first time reading a romcom mafia book. The pacing of the plot was very weird, but they did have chemistry, but I felt like the FMC was very flat.
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62 reviews7 followers
September 6, 2025
Wow-za's, what a crazy ride this was! Ok, let's take a stroll through the woods...

FULL REVIEW & POSSIBLE SPOILERS AHEAD:
This is a dark mafia brotherhood romance, & the 1st book in The Fraternitas Series. The story is about Jaeger & Elodie. Jaeger & his twin brother Kaiser have had a rough life, to put it mildly. Living off the streets, they get taken in by a Priest who cares for them until they end up building a secret society empire called the Fraternitas. Jaeger is called The Wolf, & for good reason. He is built like a tank, dangerously lethal, & completely unhinged. My kind of man, where do I find one?! 🤭 Sadly, he hasn’t ever received a gift for his birthday, until now. His leader St. James gives him the best present ever ~ Elodie.

Elodie has had a rough life too. She's been used, abused, & left behind by men her whole life. Same girl 😢 She happens to work for the Fraternitas BDSM club trying to make ends meet. Her sister's ex leaves them in a pickle with some horrible loan sharks & now their lives are in danger. So when she gets a chance to make some extra cash, she can't say no. St. James offers her a contract with a possibility of winning $100K, & all she has to do is go into the woods & make it to morning without getting caught. She signs on the dotted line, but little does she know she's about to become Jaegar's prey, & he keeps what he catches 🥴

Jaeger is instantly smitten with Elodie when she doesn't cower from him & things get spicy quick 🥵 He takes her home to continue their escapades, but when dawn arises instead of parting ways, he knows he can't let her go. Elodie awakened something deep inside him & makes him feel good for the 1st time in his life & realizes he wants more. So, he takes care of her, tending to her hurt ankle to the point of carrying her around everywhere she goes, buying her gifts & letting her decorate his empty house with fluffy pillows & scented candles, snuggling up on the couch with her to watch rom-coms eating popcorn, & ferociously protecting her from anyone who dares to threaten her or make her cry. Omg, this is why we fall for the villan y'all! 😭🫶

If you're interested in an emotional, action-packed ride filled with suspence & intrigue, snarky banter, an unconventional HEA, an OTT possessive & obsessive Alpha Hero, & spice that'll leave you begging for more, then this is a must read! 🔥 Bravo Miss Savino for creating a beautiful, chaotic masterpiece. I can't wait for Kaiser's story! Now run Little Bunny & let that Big Bad Wolf devour you whole 😉 ~ 4⭐️'s

TROPES & TW's:
🖤 Dark Mafia Brotherhood Romance
🖤 Secret Society
🖤 Little Red Riding Hood & The Big Bad Wolf
🖤 Insta-love
🖤 OTT Protective, Obsessive Morally Grey Alpha Hero
🖤 Masked Hunter
🖤 Independent, Witty FMC
🖤 Damsel in Distress
🖤 Found Family
🖤 Forced Proximity
🖤 Primal Play & BDSM
🖤 Suspense & Violence
🖤 Emotional Trauma
🖤 Burn the World for Her, T0uch her & ☠️
🖤 Spice 🌶🌶🌶🌶

FAV QUOTES/SCENES:
"Run, run, Little Red, here comes the Big, Bad Wolf"

"Give in and let me lead"

"I'll fix it"

I want her in my life, in my bed, for always. I want her to be mine...I want to be her rock in the storm. Her everything. She’s the only one who has ever thanked me. She kissed me, and for a blissful second, I was a hero. I want more.

I just want to be the only man in her life. And make her happy.

What my woman wants, she gets.

"We are no longer independent parties. We are one"

You're mine.

“I’m trying to understand you.” ~ “I’m a simple man. I’m loyal to my brothers and protect my woman. What else is there to understand?” ~ “You don’t even know me,” ~ “I want to know you.”

I want to be the one you whisper secrets to in the dark.

"I’m going to keep you, bunny. You know too much, and now you can never leave.”

“I’ve been fighting for so long. But now I want someone to fight for. To live for. I need someone to cherish. Elodie is that someone.”

“Touch her and die”

“You can run from me, but I’ll chase you, and I will find you. I will always find you.”

“You belong to the Big Bad Wolf.”.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Author 19 books94 followers
May 25, 2025
OMG such an exciting show stopping book! It has it all the heat, fabulous FMC, all the feels! Amazed that Lee Savino created such a seductive world.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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8,290 reviews244 followers
June 26, 2025
Dany - per RFS
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Care Fenici, immaginate una villa imponente attorniata da fitti boschi, una donna dai capelli rossi nuda che fugge e un uomo con una maschera e gli occhi crudeli che la insegue. Il tempo è tutto, se la rossa riuscirà a sfuggire fino all’alba avrà un premio in denaro, ma se non dovesse farcela la bestia avrà la sua vita.

Non è malaccio come intro vero? Ed è esattamente la moda del momento, non scrivere un emerito accidente nella trama, ma anzi, lasciare il lettore con la curiosità di sapere cosa potrebbe succedere, beh: donna nuda nel bosco, uomo ferino dagli occhi spietati, quindi non prendiamoci in giro, diciamo che sicuramente non giocheranno a dama tutta la notte.

La storia è decisamente molto semplice, l’autrice ha cercato di inserire qualche accenno intrigante, ma con scarso successo a mio parere.

Elodie, la rossa, ha toccato il massimo della scala Richter in quanto a sfiga, mollata dal fidanzato, piena di debiti, con una sorella depressa e nipoti da crescere. Quando le viene offerta la possibilità di guadagnare soldi “facili” la coglie prontamente, di certo non si aspettava di essere inseguita da Jaeger, un membro della Fraternitas, una società criminale che tra un omicidio e l’altro aiuta i giovani orfani della città ad avere un’istruzione e del cibo. Non esattamente una situazione coerente…

La scena intrigante dei boschi dura qualche pagina, il resto riguarda solo loro due, con Jaeger che si fissa sulla rossa e decide che lei sarà la sua donna, in barba ciò che pensa lei. A non essere affatto d’accordo è il gemello di lui, Kaiser, che trama contro questa nascente relazione. Il resto è sesso, tanto sesso, troppo sesso.

La trama si regge in piedi a stento, i personaggi non sono affatto analizzati, più che altro l’autrice cerca di toccare il cuore del lettore con vicende emozionanti, difficili, dure, ma francamente mi è sembrato un po’ azzardato. Una società criminale, l’ennesima direi, con tanti milionari dallo sguardo magnetico che pratica strane messe nere e sceglie la propria compagna per la vita tramite pratiche di sottomissione bdsm… visto, rivisto e stravisto. Ovviamente hanno anche i club con le spogliarelliste, rituali con sangue zampillante, e tanti killer. Il brodo è sempre quello.

Poteva essere meglio costruito? Decisamente sì, comunque sia ha del buono, anche se in questo momento non mi suvviene nulla – scherzo! – ma l’ho letto in davvero pochissime ore, di certo l’inizio è seducente e non se la cavano male nemmeno le scene finali. Ve lo consiglio? Sì e no. Se cercate un erotico intrigante in cui sangue, morte e sesso si intrecciano allora leggetelo, non fatevelo sfuggire.

Dany
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30 reviews1 follower
September 20, 2025
His Perfect Prey. Jaeger, like the drink, and Elodie. She was offered a job to be hunted in the forest by someone. If she makes it through the night without being caught she will walk away with $100k. The hunter becomes her knight and fixes her problems.

Each have their own backstories. I would give a 4/5 spice level. The details of their intimacy is not grotesque, if you know what I mean. Toys are used however.

The plot of the story is good! I like a book with spice but a purpose. There wasn’t any filler and it wasn’t a repeater.
A huge plus for me, no mention of marriage!!!!! There is one sentence that mentions having a baby. Just one! If I wanted to read a lovey dove story I would read a Nicholas Sparks book.
Another big plus, Elodie is described as a curvey girl with red curly hair. Jaeger is described as a Viking. One part, Lee Savino, describes what he is wearing: ripped jeans and a white tshirt. 🤤🤤

Some things to keep in mind: there are references of drug use…every intimate scene ends up being consensual…there is a scene where Elodie is bound to their bed for a whole day, that may trigger some people… there is mention of sexual abuse… there are some violent scenes with descriptions between males.

There were other things that stood out to me but for my own reasons.
In the end I would 100% recommend this book if you like natural SMUTT, no lovey dovey, dark romance, cult/ritual, mafia romance.
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91 reviews7 followers
July 13, 2025
“In a study I read, people say they feel more attracted to someone when they meet during a stressful time. Like the adrenaline response, heightened heart rate, and sweaty palms come together in a perfect combination.”

Dark romance and “touch her & die” were definitely the perfect combination in this book. It kicks off with a full-on hunt where our FMC is the prey, being chased by a hunter. If she makes it until dawn, she wins $100,000. But if he catches her, she’s his for the night.

This was a wild ride from the start and didn’t slow down even after the hunt ended. One thing Elodie didn’t count on? Falling for her hunter. Jaeger may have wanted just one night to chase, but he ended up gaining so much more. Watching how hard and fast he fell for Elodie had me swooning the entire time.

Elodie struggled to accept her worth and strength, but seeing her grow into her confidence was so satisfying.

This was such a fun and spicy read!
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2,486 reviews
July 13, 2025
Do check the TW of this intriguing dark secret society/mafia story. Eloide, desperate for money to protect her sister, signs on the dotted line to be prey. If she can evade capture she receives money. Jaeger is a hunter at heart and once he captures his “Bunny” she will be his forever. I loved how each realizes the other is what they needed to be whole. I enjoyed the humor blended in with the darkness. Sizzle with primal and BDSM elements. I look forward to the next in this series.

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183 reviews
January 20, 2025
I DEVOURED this book in one sitting! Deliciously dark! Starting strong with Elodie gifted as a birthday present to Jaeger who gets to chase her through the woods and claim her. Jaeger…the morally dark MMC that will kill anyone that touches her. Elodie always in survival mode finally has someone who will stay and the after care is chefs kiss! I was hooked from the first chapter!
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606 reviews3 followers
July 5, 2025
His Perfect Prey

Jaeger and Elodie

OMG! This has to be one of my favorite books this year. The chemistry was off the charts and the storyline was perfect.

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2,869 reviews4 followers
December 26, 2025
Loved Jaeger and Elodie

Talk about morally gray hero’s this guyJaeger has turned gray to black and I loved him. Once he caught Elodie, his bunny he’s never letting her go. This is a fast steamy spicy hot read, lots of action and death and I loved it.
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87 reviews3 followers
January 19, 2025
Absolutely amazing, the spice is tremendous and the plot is thick 🔥🥵🥵. Love the details of it all, I definitely could "see" it and feel it.
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2 reviews
January 24, 2025
I received this book as an ARC for my honest review:

This book was spicy, hilarious, and such a fun read! I laughed out loud multiple times and will be buying a physical copy! If you like dark romance, secret societies/mafia romances and “touch her and die” vibes, you will enjoy this book! It reminds me of The Ritual by Shantel Tessier, so if you’ve read that one and enjoyed it I highly recommend this book!

Thank you @LeeSavino for giving me the opportunity to read this!
573 reviews5 followers
January 31, 2025
Loved it!

I love this author so much. I enjoyed this book and can't wait for the next one. Characters were great and loved the storyline.
101 reviews10 followers
June 23, 2026
Loved!!

Finished in one sitting and can't wait for the next one!!! Will definitely be reading more from this author!! A must read for everyone!!!
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