Bait - By Jade West

Bait by is a provocative contemporary dark romance novel that explores themes of primal play, consensual non-consent, and the healing power of shared darkness. First published on August 14, 2017 , it remains one of West’s most acclaimed works for its intense psychological depth and high "heat" level. Core Premise & Plot

: The relationship is built on a "willingly unwilling" dynamic where Phoenix acts as the hunter and Abigail as the bait, turning her nightmares into a controlled, consensual reality. Bait by Jade West

: Ranked at 5/5 (Explicit and Plentiful) by platforms like Romance.io . POV : Dual first-person narration. Critical Reception Bait by is a provocative contemporary dark romance

: Primal play (chase/hunt), consensual non-consent (CNC), online stranger-to-lovers, and "healing through kink". : Ranked at 5/5 (Explicit and Plentiful) by

: This is a dark romance with heavy themes; readers are strongly advised to check trigger warnings before starting. Bait eBook : West, Jade - Amazon UK

The story follows , a woman carrying deep-seated emotional trauma who seeks an unconventional outlet for her pain.

: Abigail connects with a stranger online— Phoenix (Leo) —and begs him to fulfill her most dangerous fantasy: to be hunted.