Game Over

by Selena Winters

In the game of predator and prey, sometimes the greatest trap is discovering you no longer want to escape.I've always escaped into gaming when reality became too much. As MistressOfMischief, I found freedom behind a screen, building a bond with my online partner, Rogue. Our bond felt more real than most of my ‘real’ relationships. For over two years, we shared victories and late-night conversations—I thought I knew him.

I couldn't have been more wrong.

When I wake in Ryker Kent's compound after being drugged at GamerCon, I discover the horrifying Rogue, my trusted gaming companion, and GhostDaddy, the TikTok cosplayer I secretly fantasized about, are the same man—a brilliant, dangerous billionaire who's been watching me for years.

Ryker has designed a twisted game just for me, with levels that push me beyond my limits. From humiliating tasks to being hunted through forests, each challenge strips away another layer of my defenses, forcing me to confront desires I've kept buried. The further I progress, the more I realize a terrifying the darkness within me thrives under his control, making me crave the danger he provides.

Now, as the outside world beckons, I must do I escape the man who kidnapped me or embrace the one who truly sees me—a man whose obsession has become my salvation?

In this dangerous game, there's only one thing I know for no matter who wins, nothing will ever be the same again.

Genres: Dark Romance, Dark, Romance, BDSM, Audiobook, Forced Proximity, Smut

408 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 15, 2025

Reviews

[Erika Braga · Rating 4 out of 5]

Did Christian Grey and Joe Golberg had a baby ???

If the man is not THAT obsessed with the woman, I don’t want to read it !!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Imagine the biggest stalker that is also a billionaire with questionable tastes ! Well I say questionable but in reality I was like 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵 so his tastes were perfection !
This was such a fun read. Will this book change your life? No. Does it have a crazy plot with twists and turns? No ! But it’s a fun super fast pace book that you can binge it in a day.
So Kira is a gamer obsessed with Ghost from Call of Duty and she’s being gaming online with Rogue for nearly 2 years. She is dying to meet him but he always doges her attempts.
He is a billionaire MAJOR stalker that’s being studying and turning her life around him. So we have here:

- Stalker ✅
- Masked Man ✅
- Obsessed Man ✅
- Possessive Man ✅
- Spice to make you want to get the vibrador✅
- It’s only her, no ow drama ✅
- HEA ✅

[PlotTwist&Tea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Welcome to Plot Twists & Tea — where trust is a trap, reality’s a blur, and the only thing you can rely on is a brutally honest review.

Today I’m reviewing: Game Over by Selena Winters

Rating: 5 out of 5 masked, possessive billionaires
Spice Level: Flaming—like “your vibrator might ask for a break” flaming.

Trigger Warnings:
• Kidnapping
• Stalking (digital & physical)
• Voyeurism
• Dubious consent
• Obsessive behavior
• Psychological manipulation
• BDSM dynamics
• Technology-enabled control
• Non-consensual surveillance

Proceed with caution… or gleeful anticipation, depending on your taste in unhinged.

Imagine if Christian Grey and Joe Goldberg had a baby, raised him on Red Bull and military-grade spyware, and then dared him to create a “love story.” The result? Ryker Kent. Tech CEO by day, obsessive masked stalker by night, Ryker isn’t just playing games—he is the game. And poor Kira? She’s the unwilling player in a high-stakes campaign of seduction, manipulation, and oh, a casual kidnapping.

Kira, aka MistressOfMischief, is a relatable hot mess of gamer girl energy. She’s been flirting with her online partner Rogue for two years—unaware that he’s been fingering her firewalls and hacking her vibes in more ways than one. When Ryker isn’t digitally watching her through her smoke detector cameras or orchestrating orgasmic voice commands via Alexa (yes, really), he’s planning her abduction down to the thread count of her bedsheets.

And y’all, the spice? It’s not just smut. It’s dark, twisted, violating in every conceivable cyber and emotional way. There’s voyeurism, mirrored masturbation scenes, voice-activated orgasms (move over, Siri), and weaponized lust wrapped in tech billionaire crazy. Ryker doesn’t flirt—he programs his way into your ovaries with precision and dominance.

Yet somehow—somehow—Selena Winters makes this feel like a romance, albeit one dipped in chloroform and coded in Python. You’ll need therapy when it’s over, but you’ll also want a sequel.

Final Thoughts:
This book is for readers who cheer when the villain wins, who mutter “he’s toxic, but he’s my toxic,” and who secretly want Alexa to say “good girl” in a deep masculine voice at 2 a.m.

If you’ve ever whispered “kidnap me, GhostDaddy,” this book is your villain origin story.

Would I recommend it?
Only if you’re ready to question your morals, your IP address security, and why you suddenly think voice-modulated commands are foreplay.

This isn’t a grab-some-wine-and-unwind romance. This is a clench your thighs, check your webcam, and whisper “GhostDaddy can get it” type of read.

If you’re into men who skip the “Can I take you out?” and go straight to “Here’s your new room in my underground bunker,” this book is your filthy little fever dream.

Read it. Regret nothing. Just maybe… unplug your Alexa.

[Janie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don’t even know where to bloody start with this fever dream of a book.

Ryker isn’t just morally grey he’s a full-blown walking red flag with a god complex. And Kira? Sweet, sunshiney Kira, who also happens to be secretly kinky as hell. We love a duality queen.

Now, here’s the kicker: instead of just asking her out like a normal person, Ryker decides the best course of action is to kidnap her and invent a full-blown psychological kink game to win her over. Sir. Therapy is a thing.

That said… look, I’m not gonna lie, the games? They were so well done. Absolutely unhinged but also kind of genius. If you’ve got a primal kink, there are some very spicy, that’ll scratch that particular itch in the best way.

But (and it’s a big but) a lot of this book is straight-up cringe. Like, “please make it stop, I can feel my soul leaving my body” levels. It does redeem itself around the 80% mark, and I actually really enjoyed the ending. But would I recommend it? Only if you’re specifically after primal play and don’t mind suspending your entire sense of logic.

Fave quotes

The intensity in his voice makes me shiver. “And I’m going to reshape your entire image of yourself until you see what I see.”

“Most couples meet on dating apps. We met because you stalked me and kidnapped me.” “I prefer ‘aggressively pursued.’” I smirk,

[Colleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

DNF 20%

Got sucked in by a snippet on TikTok but I’m not liking this fmc at all. She’s a dumbass.



So after initially dnfing I ended up finishing this anyway because I had it downloaded, I was out and about and was waiting around a lot so just powered through while I had nothing else to do.

It was just ok I suppose. And that’s all I can be bothered to write 🤷🏻‍♀️

-Dual PoV
-Ages ?? Not sure
-Gaming buddies but he’s her stalker, kidnapping, billionaire
-no owd/omd
-no third act breakup
-HEA

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Game Over is a twisted dark romance fantasy. With a masked man, twisted games, primal chases, and unlocked kinks, it is a fun escape into your dark desires.

I've read several of Selena's dark romance novellas from her Carnival series, so I knew to expect an unhinged MMC. Game Over had more plot than her erotic novellas, and I loved the story she created.

Ryker becomes obsessed with Kira while they are both escaping the real world through online gaming. They play together for 2 years without ever meeting in person. Ryker becomes more obsessed and meticulously plans to create a world where he and Kira can live in their own fantasy world. Once he has Kira, she is forced to admit, embrace, and participate in her darkest fantasies. She can't escape from herself, which is exactly what Ryker wanted, but the one thing he didn't plan for was his own feelings toward Kira as she plays his game.

[Madeline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was this book abit much? Yes. Was there some bits that made no sense? Yes. Did I smash it out in a day? Also yes.
I feel like I need to shower and have a hard drink. But would I read it again? Yep

[Vicky Fortier · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars

Don't read this book if you're not into dark romance and primal play it won't be for you. I personally loved this. It's the dark romance that is as Kira states "How can I admit that my deepest fantasy mirrors my current nightmare?" I had not devoured a book so quickly in a long time.

[Kate V · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25 stars!

Ryker meets Kira in online gaming. Kira has no idea the man she just let into her life. But she’s gonna learn to love it 😂. This is a fictional world after all.

Ryker steals Kira and will do just about anything for her except let her go.

“I’m going to worship every inch of you until you understand that you’re a fucking goddess.” His voice drops lower, reverential and fierce at once. “A goddess I can’t wait to spend my life on my knees worshipping.”

Dark, gritty and steamy. I enjoyed this. Although I do think it dragged a bit at some points. Overall, a fun read.

[Kenton Boven · Rating 4 out of 5]

god DAYUM. that was a read from start to finish. lots of spice, a lot of self aware stockholm syndrome and it had me HOOKED.

4 stars only because of the fact that him in a relationship was still very much a red flag but who wouldve thought he dimmed down from control-freak-stalker in the first place.
and also cringe heavy, but eh, once you read past the wattpad kinda dialogue it is nice

[Karla · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5🌟
Dedication
To all the girls who've wondered what would happen if the inked masked man on TikTok stepped through the screen, kidnapped them, and turned their bodies into the ultimate playground. This is for you...

Ryker (aka Rogue & GhostDaddy) and Kira (Mischief) meet while gaming online. Ryker stalks Kira watching her every move and catalogs them. Then kidnaps her at Gamercon. The "game" starts from there...

Favorite lines and quotes
GamerCon is where Kira’s loneliness ends, and our real story begins.

“I know, I know. Strange men on the internet, stranger danger. But we’ve been gaming together for two years, Jen. He’s not some random creep.”

“The Ghost mask is iconic! And he rocks it.”

“Okay, fine. Maybe I have a type.” “A type called ‘dangerous men in masks?'"

The thing is, I get it. Meeting someone in real life whom you met online is scary. What if we don’t click in person? What if the chemistry that makes us such great gaming partners doesn’t translate to real life?

He’s leaning against a pillar near the VIP section, a glass of what looks like whiskey in his hand. Dark hair falls across his forehead, and even in the club’s shifting lights, I can see his eyes—ice blue and intense, locked right on me. Tattoos cover his arms, disappearing under a fitted black t-shirt that shows off every muscle. My breath catches. The man doesn’t look away when I catch him staring. His lips curve into a knowing smile that makes my stomach flip.

There’s a familiarity about him, but I don’t know why. “I’m not sure, Jen. He’s setting off my creep radar.” The way he’s staring is oddly intense. Definitely creepy.

Up close, he’s even more striking. Those blue eyes hold an intensity that makes my breath catch. The tattoos covering his arms aren’t random designs—they’re intricate, meaningful pieces that tell a story I suddenly need to know. His hand stays extended in invitation, patient but commanding.

He leans down, his breath hot against my ear. “You move beautifully,”he purrs. His lips brush my earlobe, eliciting a gasp from me. That voice tugs at my memory, but the alcohol, the music, and his proximity make it hard to focus.

Seeing other men gawking at her at the club made my blood boil. I couldn’t risk speaking more than a few words to her on the dance floor because she’d recognize my voice from our gaming sessions. But feeling her body against mine, knowing she had no idea who I was... the power was intoxicating.

She melted against me, unaware that her online teammate, Rogue, was there. The same man who made her obediently come undone with my voice.

Tomorrow is the convention, and I can finally drop this charade and claim what’s mine.

I check the monitor showing the cargo area. Kira lies secured on the padded floor, her breathing even. Despite the complications, despite the near-misses, she’s mine now.

“Game over,” I murmur. “Level one complete.”

A small voice tells me that part of me had been attracted to his intensity, his mystery. I’ve fantasized about men in masks, about being taken and dominated, but not like this—not for real.

A figure moves into my field of vision. He is tall, muscular, and dressed in tactical gear. His face is hidden behind the Ghost mask from Call of Duty—the same one from GhostDaddy’s videos and the same one from the convention.

“How long?” My voice is barely audible. “How long have you been watching me?” “Long enough to know everything about you, Mischief.” He uses the nickname Rogue always used in our gaming sessions. “Rogue?” The name slips out before I can stop it.

“Among other names. You know me as GhostDaddy, too.” His lips curve into a malicious smile. “But you can call me Ryker.”

“I’ve been part of your life for two years, Kira, gaming with you most nights and watching you through your webcam.”

“Because you’re perfect,” he says simply. “Because from the moment I heard your voice in that first lobby, I knew you were meant to be mine.”
“Don’t you?” His touch skims my jaw. “You’ve belonged to me since the moment I found you.”

“We played games together online. That doesn’t give you the right to do this!” His expression darkens. “You felt the connection, too. Don’t lie to yourself. All those late nights, those personal conversations. The way you’d linger in the lobby after everyone else left.”

“My life has always been about games,” Ryker explains, gesturing to the screens. “Strategy, knowing every possible move. When I found you, I knew I’d discovered the perfect ‘player two.”

“I expect you to adapt,” he corrects, returning to my bedside. “Like you always do in games. You analyze the situation, learn the mechanics, and excel. It’s what makes you such a good match for me.”

“You’ve imagined this, haven’t you? All those nights watching my videos, touching yourself...”
“You’re mine now,” he says, rolling his hips up against me. “Every fantasy, every desire—I’ll make them all real.”

“You’re mine now. I’ve learned every detail about you and created this world just for us.”

“The only life you have now is with me. The only pleasure you’ll feel is what I give you.” I brush my thumb across her lower lip again, my voice dropping. “The only air you breathe is what I allow.” Tears well in her eyes. “You’re insane.” “No. Obsessed? Maybe.” I slide my hand into her hair, gripping it tight but gentler than planned. “But you created this. Every late-night game. Every TikTok of mine you watched. Every innocent teasing conversation while we gamed. You built this reality, and now you live in it.”

I’m not home. This isn’t my bedroom. It’s a replica hidden somewhere far from civilization. And Ryker—my gaming partner Rogue, my TikTok crush GhostDaddy—constructed it all.

“Level two complete,” I say. “But you didn’t win, Mischief, and now it’s time to pay up.”

“I’ve designed twelve levels for us, Kira. Twelve ways to break you down and build you into what you’re meant to be.”

“By the time we reach the final level, you’ll beg to be mine.”

“By the time we finish our games, you’ll understand. You’ll see that I’m the only one who truly knows you. The only one who can give you what you need.”

“You’re already mine. Your body knows it. Your mind will catch up.”

“Level one was about claiming what’s mine. Level two tested your survival instincts.” His fingers trace the edge of my restraint. “Level three is about truth.”

“Level Four is about endurance,” Ryker explains, his hand firm on the small of my back. “How much can you take? How long can you last?”

Levels five, six, and seven are my masterpiece—three acres of carefully designed wilderness on my property, transformed into the ultimate hunting ground.

“When I catch you,” I correct her, my voice dropping to a lower octave. “There’s no ‘if’ about it. I’ll catch you multiple times over these three days.” I reach out, touching the skin visible above the robe. “And each time I catch you, I’ll claim you. Right there in the dirt, against a tree, in one of the shelters if we’re close enough. I’ll mate with you like the animals we’re pretending to be.”

This isn’t Stockholm Syndrome—it’s deeper, like he’s awakened a darkness that was always inside me, waiting. And that terrifies me more than the restraints, the pain, or even the pleasure. Because if this was always inside me, what does that make me?

I sink to my knees beside the couch, studying the curve of her cheek, the flutter of her eyelashes. My trembling hand hovers above her face, not daring to touch her. What if she’s broken beyond healing? What if I’ve completely desecrated what I’ve come to care for?

Is this... love? The word feels foreign in my mind, as if it’s part of a language I’ve never spoken. I didn’t think I had the to capacity to love. I possess. I obsess. Control—everything.

The thought of life without her now is unbearable. A gaping abyss void of her that I can never be free of. I’ve had her—felt her warmth, heard her laugh—and can’t return to the cold emptiness of before. This isn’t an obsession. This is dependence. Weakness. Need. This is love.

“You’re all I’ve ever fucking wanted,” I tell her, the bittersweet honesty burning my throat. “My whole life. Every miserable fucking day. I’ve been waiting for you.”

“You’re my world, Mischief. Not the game. Not the hunt. You.”

This man beside me is Rogue. My gaming partner. My confidant. My soulmate who took the most fucked-up route imaginable to be with me.

“You’re the only one, Kira. The only one who’s ever mattered. The only one who ever will.” His hand cups my face with surprising gentleness. “You’re the most beautiful girl on the planet. The only one I see.”

“I’m just... average. Average weight, average face, average everything.” The confession hurts more than I expected. “I’ve spent my whole life being the girl guys settle for when they can’t get the pretty one. The one people call ‘cute’ but never ‘hot.’ The one with the ‘nice personality.’”

“I’m going to worship every inch of you until you understand that you’re a fucking goddess.” His voice drops lower, reverential and fierce at once. “A goddess I can’t wait to spend my life on my knees worshipping.”

“I love you,” she whispers against my lips. “I know it’s crazy. I know it’s wrong. But I love you, Ryker Kent.”

“I love you too, Kira.” The confession tears from my throat, unfiltered. “I was obsessed with you the moment I first saw you, and now obsession has become even deeper.”
“And I will prove it to you every day for the rest of our lives.”

[Soophel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rating this one is quite hard. The author's writing has improved dramatically compared to other books, but I started raging at the characters around chapter 5.

Why you ask?

Aside from the stalker billionaire part of the MMC , I can find a man just like him on a random dating app. The man doesn't care about a woman's wants and feelings, thinks he knows better than her, doesn't pick up hints, and is more concerned about his hobby than about his girl. If that doesn't scream mediocre real life man, I don't know what does.

This book actually started quite well! Kira is a gamer who has her gaming buddy Rogue. She's quietly in love with him and he is a stalker that knows everything about her. That's unfortunately where the good part ends. Kira is a dumbass who is aware of it. She keeps talking about the red flags she's ignoring and the danger she's probably putting herself in. The best part about the first few chapters was Jenna, her best friend. She's real, smart, and not afraid to call Kira out on her dumbassery. Too bad it didn't work, Kira gets kidnapped because she accepts a drink from a stranger and follows him into an abandoned closet.

Ryker really is a dumbass as well. Kira has been obsessed with him and all his personas for 2 years. He could've asked her on a date and she would start picking out her wedding dress. But no, he kidnaps her and makes her play weird ass games. Kira is, understandably, not amused. After level 4 (of 12) she has a bit of a psychotic break and that could've been the point of Redemption for Ryker. Kira, in her blissfully naive way, has convinced herself this will work. Only for Ryker to tell her to prepare for level 5. He admits levels 1 through 4 were necessary but 5 is just for the fantasy of it. I'm convinced he was too proud of his 'games' to chance the path he was on. This shows us he isn't any better than a normal man.

I am so bummed that this was well written and had everything I normally love, only for me to loathe the characters.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wheweeee!!! Check Your Triggers!!!!!
I devoured this book...like....I seriously gobbled it up!!! This is the story of Kira and Ryker and it's delicious!! Kira had a terrible life growing up, but now she manages daily keeping secrets to herself and loves gaming and TikTok videos of masked men!! Her online gaming teammate of 2 years is Rogue aka Ryker aka GhostDaddy. Kira has tried many times to get Rogue to go to Gamercon so they can meet in person, but he always has a reason not to go. This year is different though and Kira doesn't know it yet. I'm serious y'all!!!! READ.THIS.BOOK!!!!!

[Dru · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶🌶🌶🌶
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Audiobook: 🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧 (duet narration where the male reads all male parts, and female reads all female parts *not dual*)

Kira, an avid gamer who escapes into her online world, is horrified to wake up in the compound of Ryker her gaming partner Rogue and the seductive cosplayer GhostDaddy after being abducted at GamerCon. Forced through a series of twisted, escalating challenges Ryker designed specifically for her, she’s pushed past every boundary she thought she had. As each level strips her defenses, Kira discovers a dark desire within herself that responds to Ryker’s dangerous control. Torn between freedom and the one man who sees her completely, she must decide whether to escape him or surrender to the obsession that feels like salvation.

This book definitely delivers a unique concept with the FMC competing in a video game style gauntlet completely controlled by the MMC, and honestly, I was hooked from that premise alone. I loved how the idea played out, especially with Ryker’s intense obsession and meticulous planning. He sets everything up to break Kira down, but in the process he ends up cracking open parts of himself too, which made their dynamic even more compelling. Kira’s darker past and her escape into gaming mirrors Ryker’s own shadows, and the way they reflect each other made their connection feel strangely inevitable. His protection and devotion are absolutely unhinged at times, but let’s be real, that is half the fun in a character like him. And Kira matching that darkness? I adored her for it.

Where the book lost me a bit was in the pacing. Some scenes started to feel repetitive, and the story never quite delivered a solid, satisfying climax or big turning point, so the tension dipped here and there.

The spice, though? Oh, it was spicing, and I enjoyed every bit of it.

Overall, I would say go into this expecting about 60% şmüt and 40% plot, and you will have a great time.

⟣Tropes⟢
✅ Touch her and 💀
✅ 🖤 Morally Black MMC 🖤
✅ Obsessive/JP MMC
✅ Dirty Talk
✅ Dual POV’s (first person)
✅ Captor/Captive
✅ No OW/OM drama
✅ FMC not Virgin
✅ Pierced 🍆
✅ He falls first
✅ Stalker
✅ Masked MMC
✅ Chase/Primal
✅ Trials
✅ Serial Unaliver
✅ MINE
✅ HEA



‼️‼️‼️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.

[Megan Moore · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had plot potential but failed to wow me in the last 25%. The smut portions were interesting, but i could have used a little more description in those aspects (don’t get me wrong, it’s still dark and raunchy). This was a good step up in terms of darkness from my new favorite book Lights Out. The trigger warnings really scared me before reading, but those aspects were not actually graphic or disturbing in my opinion. The characters could have been better developed and there was a troupe in the last quarter to move the plot that i didn’t find necessary and I could think of several potentially more engaging endings. Overall, I’ll definitely be listening to more from this author.

[‧₊˚✧lelelvsbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 🌟

I went into this hoping for a quick fun stalker romance and I somehow ended up eating this up?? however, pls look up the TWs, bc this book isn't gonna be for the faint of heart

but this hit the right spot for me, plus I absolutely devoured the MMC's unhinged inner monologue. if scary, then why hot? 👀

(I did lose interest in the last quarter of the book tho, which is why I can't quite give it 5 stars 🥲)

[Tanya 🦇 · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was absolute garbage. BASURA. This is some of the most lazy writing. The amount of repetition in this book is insane.

How many times do you have to say “this wasn’t in my calculations/plans”???

How many times do you have to specify that he “did it with precision”?

How many times do you have to reiterate that they’re “captor and captive”?

Please. I literally FORCED myself to push through and not DNF. Never again. And my rating is being GENEROUS.

1.5 ⭐️ rounded up

[Shana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow. This had me feeling different to any other book I’ve read. I loved the story building in the beginning and then it just kept getting better. Unlike a lot of ‘smut’ this wasn’t the same repetitive cringe. Well written, well thought out.

It’s a little crude at times but it fits well with the story line.

[Cameo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!!

Every twist and turn, every twisted thing they did! I absolutely loved every single moment of this book! ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING WORK!

[JustALady · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very interesting book. A first read for this author. I will be looking for more now. I love Ryker and his games. Lol 😂

[Daniella Davies · Rating 2 out of 5]

Boring!! Almost DNF, but lingered on in the hope there was a fully sick plot twist but nope, nada. Zip. Zero. Zilch.

It had so much potential for something greater. Severely disappointed.

[Kaitlynn ♡ Booklover · Rating 5 out of 5]

this audiobook was so good one of my favorite books

[IR · Rating 5 out of 5]

First book I could finish in what feels like forever. Thank you for getting me out of my slump. Good dark read

[Natasha Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do yourself a favor and read this book! That is all.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🔥🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🔥

[belma · Rating 1 out of 5]

dnf 11%
At the start,I like the idea of the storyline and i was in but after i read the mmc saying that "he is not kidnapping her but rescuing her" i was out.I don't like the captive/captor trope and even at the start he was weird,stalking someone for two years,no.And the fmc she's stupid! the mmc knew everything,even the things he wasn't supposed to know about her and she was being ignorant.

[Brittney · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sooo.... where do I start with this one?

Check those trigger warnings if you need them.

I'll say that I don't necessarily regret sticking this one through to the end. There were definitely some bits in the middle that were a bit... I know some people hate this description, but I don't know how else to say it because it fits the vibes perfectly—they gave me the ick. For a while, he was acting like just another dude off the street who can't be bothered to listen and only cares about what he's got going on. And some of that does track as part of his character, but some of it was just bleh.

That being said, I did appreciate the flip of that switch. The way he realized it was maybe a bit extreme, but he got there in the end.

Was this story a wild and crazy roller coaster on insane psycho island? Yes, absolutely. But I'm also really shocked at the levels of character development that we got. I actually disliked the FMC more than the MMC, weirdly enough. He had got most of that growth. Kira was annoying for most of this story to me. She kind of kept going in circles a bit, and not all because Ryker wasn't always listening.

At the end of the day, this is absolutely not going to be everyone's cup of tea, even those who are generally into darker romances. I'm not even really sure that it was totally my cup of tea.

[Emma · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very repetitive and fell flat for me. I swear every other page he was saying this wasn't how he calculated it.
There felt like no real substance to the relationship, a lot of telling not showing happening.

[Lu To · Rating 1 out of 5]

Wtf

[addictedtodarkromance · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so excited for this one, Selena's books are amazing!

Wow, this book! I couldn't put it down! He was crazy, but in a good way that def pushed my boundaries (please heed the warnings!).

Kira (MistressOfMischief) & "Rogue" (GhostDaddy) have been playing online games for 2 years, creating a strong bond. They found gaming a way to escape the real world while still being able to connect with others.

Every year at GamerCon, Rogue has declined to go with her, and this year is no different. She and her friend go together, but this year she ends up drugged and in a place that isn't hers.

She's being held captive by Ryker, CEO of a high-security tech system and billionaire, and has no clue that he's been stalking her for the past 2 years!

Kira learns that Ryker has created 12 different gaming levels that she will need to go through, each being more intense than the last, pushing her limits more each time. He aims to break her down and build her up so she won't ever want to escape. He's obsessed with her, to say the least, and won't ever let her go.

The way Ryker is obsessed with Kira!! From his "research" of her, he found certain kinks of hers (which match his own) and tries to give her those throughout the levels. The trauma he experienced as a child has led him to be cold and very calculated in everything he does. So when Kira reacts to his games in a way he didn't expect, he's confused. He never accounted for feelings and emotions. As he becomes worried about Kira, he starts deviating from his original plan, which is not like him at all.

There is so much spice and heat (check triggers) in this book, and I was all there for it! They had such a deep connection that I could feel it coming off the pages. The way they learned to find trust in one another and become vulnerable was captivating.

Once Ryker finally started to understand Kira's needs, he realized that he had to give her some space and be honest with her. He begins to reveal things about what he did, his past and the kind of person he really is. And even after everything she went through, Kira isn't sure if she wants to escape anymore.

(If you're not okay with Non-Con, body betraying and Stockholm Syndrome, then this may not be the book for you)
 
Overall: 4.75 out of 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐.75
Spice/Heat Intensity: 5 out of 5 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Main Characters: Ryker (Ghost Daddy, Rogue) and Kira (MistressOfMischief)
Nickname: Mischief
Darkness: 5 out of 5 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Type of book: MF, Fast Burn, Duel 1st Person POV
Reading Order: Standalone
Title: Game Over
Epilogue: Yes
Ending Type: HEA
 
 
*OTT Possessive, obsessive, dominant, fiercely loyal and protective MMC
*Eyes only for her
*Kidnapping & Captivity
*Power Exchange
*Stockholm Syndrome
*Body Betraying
*Child Abu$e from the past
*MINE!
*Gamer
*Forced Proximity
*Exhibitionism & Voyeurism between MCs only
*Psychological & Emotional Manipulation
*Humiliation/Degradation/Praise
*Stalking
*Both Non & Dub Con
*Forced Dependency
*Forced Trauma Bonding
*Bondage
*Primal and Fear Play
*Somno
*Non-consensual drugging
*Mask!
*Pain Kink
*No Daddy Kink
*No cheating or sharing
 
 
⚠️ This book has descriptive parts that may be extremely offensive or triggering to some. Please check the TW/CW before reading! 18+
 
*I received an early copy of this book & am voluntarily leaving this review.

[Dark Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks to the ARC team for an advance copy! I would give this a 4.25 stars if there were partial stars available.

I absolutely loved this book! I've read a few of the Carnival series books from the same author, and this is somewhat the same style, but I liked it even better. With the tech + stalking aspects, I got an intense Black Mirror-style vibe at the beginning, which I loved. This MMC is kind of like Zade from Haunting Adeline (over-the-top psycho), combined with Josh from Lights Out (masked man who likes the adoration of the FMC), combined with some twisted Black Mirror villain (goes to every length to mirror the exact details of the FMC's life until she's basically in an uncanny version of the real world).

The story was fascinating, and I liked the premise of the book. The MCs begin as gaming friends, having met on Call of Duty and played together for a few years. Their meeting, however, is well outside what would normally happen during a gaming convention.

The story goes through the kidnapping of the FMC, followed by a twisted "game" that the MMC has set up for her to ultimately force her to submit to him. However, as the game continues, he finds that he doesn't want to break her anymore - he wants her spirit as she is, and he finds that the game isn't fun when he's forcing her to play.

I liked that the ending wasn't what I expected - perhaps I read too many kidnapping stories, but this didn't end up going into D/s forced submission territory. As they begin to get there, the MMC finds that he loves the FMC and wants her as her. Perhaps it was the restrictions of the length or something, but I wanted the FMC to be angrier with the MMC than she was. He's originally set up as almost un-redeemable - and she just forgives him, pretty much right away. They didn't need to have some grand breakup or something, but I wanted her to try to make him pay a bit more. In the end, like the other stories I've read from this author, the FMC realizes that she has a darkness inside her that she hasn't explored, and the MMC calls to that darkness so well that she falls in love.

So much fun spice in this story - hunting, primal stuff, a bit of BD$m, a bit of knife play. Read and enjoy!

[Sidney Collins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ryker came on strong, like a complete psycho. But slowly as the story unfolds you realize as much as his methods are unconventional it’s exactly what Kira and Ryker needed to become whole.

Things I want to remeber…

Ryker Kent, Rogue, GhostDaddy, reclusive tech genius been working for 24 months to get imthw basement perfect. Sedative dose calculated. 430,000 $ replica bedroom. Gamer con is where Kira’s loneliness ends and our real story begins. Kira, mistress of mischief. Rogues voice sounds like GhostDaddy. Prince Albert. Going to the club with Jenna. His eyes look familiar. The sensation of his eyes linger at the next club. Ghost save from creep. I feel in danger walking into convention. Report of suspicious activity. Levels. Waking up groggy af with artificial lighting from my “room” wall mounted tv with Helath, hydration, energy stats on it. Level 2 maze, naked. 12 levels. Sedative after level 2. You’re already mien. Your body knows it your mind will catch up. Level 3 truth earn rewards, lies earn consequences. Removed the Prince Albert for the 2nd level, back for the 3rd. No sharing, you passed. Level 4, lingerie and endurance. Fuck you squirted for me. First kiss in the recreation room. You should grab a shower before level 5 starts. 5,6,7 3 acres of wilderness. Safe word respawn. Double back strategy, mischief? Classic you I’d have been disappointed if you hadn’t tried it. Waiting in the tree for him. Carried to the cabin. Level 6 bathe in the cold water. Please yourself. Silicone plug. Nipple clamps. Remote control. Cum. I’m yours to mark yours to fill. Every hole belongs to you. Level 7 postponed. Uncle Rob’s “ special games” Robert James Wilson. Kira asleep on couch 16 hours 37 mins. My whole life has been chaos. Unpredictable. Painful. I can’t survive more randomness. More chance. More failure. The game is over Kira. I need her to choose me. Level 7 willingly requires full submission. Tied to a cross at high tide. I’m your little fear slut always. I always have been. Let’s go on a real date. Continue the levels but not all at once. Tomorrow you get your things, tonight your mine. Jenna come over for dinner. Uncle will suffer then he will be gone. Jenna isn’t so bad. Thailand level 12. 5 mins left! Ryker and the gun in the middle of the jungle.