lady_h_reads 's review for:

A Devious Arrangement by J. Wilder
5.0
adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful tense
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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“I licked you, so you’re mine.”

A Devious Arrangement was a fast-paced and fun read! With almost no angst and no third-act breakup, it was almost sweet, though still with spice and some hard edges. You can't overlook that this is still a secret society with men of questionable morals. All for a good cause when it comes to protecting what they see as theirs.

I adored Bash. He brought out the cute aggression in full force. Made me want to squeeze him to bits! Bash was just as obsessive about Anastasia as his older brothers were about their women, but his methods to woo her weren't as red-flaggy. Sure, he withheld some crucial information and forced her into a fake dating situation to keep her close, but he didn't kidnap her or actually "force" her into anything. She was just as willing to keep up the charade of a happy couple to get what she wanted.

Anastasia... she was borderline too stupid to live. Thank goodness she caught Bash's attention and had him there to back her up because she was WAY out of her league trying to steal from The Saints. She's a damn ballerina, and while she did grow up in the society, she was a princess who had to sit still and look pretty. Not wield guns and go sneaking around.

This is a medium-burn and spicy MF romance. The third book in the Twisted Vows series, it can be read as a complete standalone, though I would recommend reading the series in release order for the best experience.

If you're looking for a lighter "dark" romance with bloodshed and death, but the MMC is all-in for his women, this book is perfect for you!

Thank you, Jessa Wilder and Grey's Promotion for the ARC.