Prey

Selena Winters proves once again why she sits at the top of my dark‑romance shelf. Prey is the first book in The Architect Series, and it wastes no time dragging you into its world of collectors, cages, and the nine men shaped by childhood imprisonment and experimentation. The Architects are survivors forged into weapons, each with their own terrifying skill set. The world‑building around them is sharp, unsettling, and immediately addictive.The dual POV adds depth to the chaos, balancing violence, vulnerability, and explosive chemistry where every moment of fear turns to want. This isn’t a soft romance. It’s possessive, obsessive, morally complicated, and unapologetically dark. Selena does not let the spice stay tame; it’s intense, explicit, and woven perfectly into the psychological warfare between Nikolai and Jenna. Their dynamic is pure combustion. Every confrontation is brutal, intimate, and emotionally charged, making each chapter feel like a collision.An intoxicating start to a series I already know I’ll be devouring. With Theon’s book up next, the setup here guarantees The Architects are going to ruin me in the best way.I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.