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Book Review: Willing Prey by Allie Oleander

I received Willing Prey by Allie Oleander in a recent subscription box, and I have to admit, I didn't think it would be my cup of tea. The trope set up - a primal, high stakes hunter/prey dynamic seemed a little out there for me, and definitely pushed the boundaries of my usual spicy romance reads. But sometimes, the books you least expect are the ones that absolutely floor you. This book exceeded my expectations, and delivered one of the most unexpected spicy reads of the entire year. The question remains though: Did I survive the hunt? Let's get into the full spoiler-free review. Get the Book Here! Synopsis Newly divorced and deep in student loan debt, Claire Collins agrees to a high-stakes $30,000 agreement to become corporate lawyer Shane Underwood's private prey in a primal hunt. She sees it as a simple summer arrangement, but once they cross the tree line, Shane transforms into a feral stranger. Claire quickly discovers she can be just as wild, and the line between hu...

A Honest 2025 Reading Wrap-Up: My Top Reads of the Year & a 2026 Reading Goal Reset

I started 2025 with the best of intentions: tackling that massive TBR pile. But, as most book lovers know, the books kept coming in faster than I could read them! I quickly developed a habit of prioritizing my book subscription boxes and new releases immediately upon arrival in a desperate effort to keep them from sticking on my TBR to long. I was reading mostly new releases - many of which ended up falling in a 3 star range, while neglecting 5 star potential that has been collecting dust on my shelves for years now.  So, instead of forcing a "Top 10" list, I'm going to focus on giving you guys my honest year-end reflection. I'm putting the data on the table, sharing the books that truly stood out, and hitting the reset button for 2026. Keep reading to see my stats, see my top reads of the year, and to find out what Reading Goals will be following me into the new year. My 2025 Reading Stats Total Books Read:  42 Books  Average Rating:  3.5 Stars  Most Read Genre...