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A Tempting Arrangement by J. Wilder

10 reviews

katiareadsbooks's review

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dark emotional funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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crislasirenita's review against another edition

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dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The romance was hot, yes. Questionable morals, absolutely. There just seemed to be a lot of unnecessary violence. I know this a "dark romance" but it got to the point where it just seemed like filler with no real necessity to the plot.
When they captured Thomas the poly torture group came in, it was fine but when Misty was like "omg you have to meet my poly friend!" As her ex is getting violently tortured, I thought "seriously?" That scene was so cringe.


The rest was good though. But that one scene just seemed so forced.

Still I burned through this book so fast.
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zoeywaas's review

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dark emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

this book was SOO good i was sobbing at the end.  filled with smut to enjoy this book also has a great plot.
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ana92's review

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3.5

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petit_biblio's review against another edition

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4.0

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rooreadsmoore's review

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dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

This is so ridiculous and absurd that it was good. Would I read it again? No. Would I recommend it? Eh, maybe, but it wasn't an awful way to pass some time.
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mischief98's review

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dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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missdaniellexo's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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tlea's review

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challenging dark tense
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Although this is noted as book 1, it is very much a standalone and the romance is definately HEA.  There may be an overreaching story arc, but it has nothing to do with the romance aspect.  This is also the first time I've read this author.
This is a difficult book for me to rate.  There was a lot I liked about it, but also a lot that I didn't.  The first chapter had me almost DNF'ing right there.  I don't want to give spoilers so I won't go into details, but it really put me off Damon and I can see no real reason why it was necessary apart from instant shock value for the reader. This book is dark and has Misty there when the H is doing the worst of it.  I understand the reason in this instance, but this book pulls no punches with violence.  The sex also borderlines sexual violence and I didn't like the potential impact to Misty professionally by Damon's actions.
However, once Damon and Misty came togethter I loved their dynamic.  The care that Damon took of Misty, both privately and in public, was wonderful. When they were together I loved this couple so much it made up for sections that turned me off.
Overall, I liked the relationship part of this story, but the rest of it, and the level of violence will prevent me from reading any more in this series.
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elmead's review

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dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.5

I don’t normally prefer dark romance but this was really well done. Definitely be aware of the trigger warnings though!
I had to remind myself multiple times that this is fiction and it’s actually not cute that the MMC installed hidden cameras in the FMC’s apartment so he can watch her in her day to day life.
 
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