Dirty Arrangement

Ruthless Alphas #4

by Ana C. Blacklace

Sirenna

Zayne Thorngren isn’t Lucifer. He’s the whole damn hell.

I should stay a million miles away from him, but with the city mafia out to get me, the controversial billionaire is the only one who can protect me.

So, I have no choice but to accept the dirty arrangement he offers.

An affair that Zayne has full control of while I’m caught in his web of dark desires.

But the more of my problems he solves, the more I realize he won’t let me go. Like, ever. His passion is a prison I’m not sure I want to escape.

Still, there’s one thing more powerful than Zayne’s possession. His secret, hidden in a past that’s coming to tear us apart. A secret that should send me running away in horror. And yet…

Zayne

I’m this city's golden boy, a celebrated pharma lord.

Some call me the real-life Lex Luthor, while others say I’m my very own brand of vicious.

A member of The Order with no weaknesses. No soft spots. No addictions.

Except for watching Sirenna Carter.

Imagining dirty, nasty scenarios with her.

So when she asks for protection from the city mafia, I demand payment right there on the couch in my office. It should still my lust and get her out of my system, right?

Wrong.

Because now I’m obsessed.

Possessed by a need that’s out of this f*cking world.

I will destroy her enemies and put the world at her feet, but can I protect her from the monster lurking beneath my skin? And when my secret starts creeping out from the shadows of my past, will this twisted love be enough to save us?

This is a dark romance! Mind the triggers listed at the beginning of the book! If this isn’t your cup of tea, please move on. If it is, prepare to dive into a deliciously dark love story full of mystery and twisted lust.

Genres: Dark Romance

357 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 18, 2024

Reviews

[Kat valentine ( Katsbookcornerreads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let me start by saying Dirty Arrangement will push boundaries and make you think twice as a dark romance reader if Zayne is a tortured man who's past has created a beast or a monster! And don't let his Adonis looks and killer smile and stacked body fool you! It hides a man who is more comfortable being a beast and taking what he wants. And what he wants is Sireanna Carter! After seeing her almost gang raped by a bunch of her husbands business associates at the annual Rite Ball in a plot by her husband so he could get a divorce from her, not only did Sireanna turn it around but she took charge and brought one of the assholes to his knees and made him get her off!! But what Sireanna doesn't know is her and Zayne have a connection that she can't remember and he can't forget! So Zayne kidnaps her husband knowing she'll have no where to turn and come to him for help and when she does it comes at a big cost! The chemistry between Sireanna and Zayne is nuclear and the sex dirty and filthy with some really twisted up shit at first! Zayne is a total control freak and loves to mix pleasure with pain!!! He's hung like a horse and uses it as a weapon! And if your a good girl you'll get a mind blowing orgasm but not until you've taken a whole lot of pain. Sireanna doesn't shy away from his brutal treatment in fact she enjoys it! Because she has fantasies too! She wants to be in charge and dominate this beast in return. This is a very adult read and has triggers that only a true dark romance reader would enjoy. Zayne's world is not for the faint of heart but he is a prisoner to his past and while you might not like him, you can see that he wasn't born but made into the monster you see. I also want to acknowledge a fabulous side character. Zayne's right hand Priest! He has a deadly reputation and feared by most if not all. Him and Zayne have been a team since the Order paired them together years ago. He does sound so intriguing and I definitely need to know more. Ana C Blacklace has a way of pulling me in kicking and screaming with great storylines and fabulous writing and characters that I'd probably run like hell from! But who I'm fascinated by at the same time! I know its wrong but it feels so fucking good! Until next time luvs😉💋

[Evelyn Dotson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ana sure knows how to deliver an evil underworld corrupt and rife with blood, gore, and deviance but still delivers powerful love stories that connect two souls together deeper than anything I have ever read! Sirenna is away from Joseph and what he intended at Declan’s Rite. Since he is missing, she heads up all his business, which puts a major target on her back. She is currently under the care in the sanctuary of Mia’s and Declan’s home.

She will seek out Zayne for the purpose of his protection, who is Joseph’s biggest enemy. She has no clue what he looks like, and what exactly teaming up with him will demand. Zayne is even more dangerous than Jax and Declan combined! Sirenna will be in over her head! Zayne will become obsessed with her even more than Declan and Jax are with their women. He is under supervision from an organization more dangerous than the Triad! His ‘brother’ Priest is just as dangerous as him as well.

Zayne will do ANYTHING to keep his woman safe from others. He will methodically take out any and all who approach or even stare at her. He has plans to keep her…he gave her a choice! When she discovers childhood memories and secrets, she will see a side of Zayne that was ripped from him. She has NEVER felt this way about any man before. She wants to protect him; bring back the goodness she still sees in him. She is lost but not drowning anymore. She is determined to see things through. When the organization over Zayne oversteps their boundaries, who will be there to help have his back? Protect Sirenna? Who will survive his onslaught? Will Sirenna be able to forgive what she sees and learns? Another INTENSE, dark, high heat sadistic story that contains undertones of a love born from pain, betrayal, and inhumane acts! This entire series is one you will want to own!

[Mindy Glaser · Rating 5 out of 5]

What happens at The Rite is supposed to stay at The Rite, but unfortunately for Sirenna, the events at the end of the previous book in the series will cause a cascade of drama for her. With her husband's disappearance, she decides to be proactive in approaching his enemy to make a deal -- however, that is just what Zayne expected her to do. He knows exactly what he wants from her and how to get it, but he never planned for feelings to get involved in their dirty arrangement. But he's harboring secrets from Sirenna, secrets from both their pasts, that have come back to destroy them.

This book has plot twists that leave you suspecting answers, but I doubt you can guess the full extent of the secrets on your own. Ana has created another group of powerful people that run the world from the shadows. With so many power players, including the Blood Fist Triad and now The Order, blood is bound to spill. This book begins to delve into The Order, but I feel there is still much to learn about the organization. Thankfully, Ana has plans to explore that world further in the next installment, following another member from The Order. (I would still love some more Zayne and Sirenna in the future, though, too!)

[Kyara Gevers · Rating 5 out of 5]

IF i could give this more stars i would! Every time Ana brings out a new book i think okay this guy is my favorite but NO... She keeps on writing these incredible men with an redemption arc that is huge and incredibly sexy. Zayne takes the cake, Sirenna deserves the cake, this book is pure crack! It's incredible.

Sirenna's husband is awol and left her with all his dangerous problems behind so she figures there is only one way of of this that keeps her alive, going to his enemy, thinking she's got this nerd by the ... if you know what i mean. This instant attraction between them, that connection, that chemistry, that spark is insane. Sirenna doesn't want to admit is but this guy is everything she wants and Zayne is hellbent on making her stay with him. Zayne is so addicting, i was rooting for him the whole time even tho he did some awful things ( not to Sirenna) but the way he would burn the world down for her. Ugh so sexy!

I marked so many passages in this book, it's not even funny, their thoughts, their words, their actions, so good, so addicting, i could keep on reading about them.

[Heather Bosworth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dirty Arrangement takes place after The Rite with Zayne experiencing many traumas prior to being a part of Sirenna’s life. The circumstances of them meeting isn’t ideal since he kidnapped her husband unknowingly to her. Zayne would do anything for Sirenna but they have a lot to overcome first not just with their past traumas but also with the circumstances involving his work for The Order which does not want Zayne and Sirenna together since Sirenna is Zayne only weakness which he has not had previously. I love touch her and you die tropes which is 100% what this book is. Thank you so much Ana for allowing me to experience Zayne and Sirenna’s story!

[Jennifer Soppe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Twisted romance reader’s dream

Sirenna, a business owner and housewife, finds herself in a bind with the only option of going to Zayne, a pharmaceutical company owner and more, in order to get the enemies at the gate to back off. As the story progresses a devil’s bargain is made, plans are carefully laid, and the final blow to their relationship may cause them to explode without aid. Dirty Arrangement is a twisted romance reader’s dream. This third installment of the author’s Ruthless Alphas series is every bit as gritty as the first two. I see that the author has plans for at least one more book in the series and I can’t wait to get my twisted romance fix from the book.

[A' · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story takes place after "The Rite" and finds Sirenna alone and under attack from the underworld figures who hope to take over. She needs protection and heads out to get it from the one person she thinks has the power to partner with. Trying to get dirt on him unearths a deeper secret, one that may crack open her own secrets. Their relationship grows in an unexpected way, allowing the healing they both seek. I enjoyed this book. I smell an interesting story brewing for 'Priest'!
* I was given an advanced copy for an honest [always] review *

[ajscenic · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a super dark and steamy story about making a choice and how that affects the rest of your life. Sirenna is resilient, powerful, but she feels compromised after her husband disappeared. Zayne is emotional closed down and only realises how lonely his life is once Sirenna rocks his world!
This story is a rollercoaster of a ride with many twists and turns. I loved the twist and how the history between the two combined for an explosive ending.
I couldn’t put it down and felt completely addicted that I continued to read it in one sitting until I got to the final page.

[Merry Jelks-Emmanuel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This intriguing story has triggers be warned! It is a dark read that kept me glued to the pages as I connected with Sirenna and Zayne. He has a dark side that makes me shake. It is a story that reads like a movie as it unfolds with all of its emotional twists and turns. I can't wait for the next book.
I am volunteering to leave a review for an ARC of this book.

[Saundra Wright · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an intriguing series. If you love protagonists who can be vicious villains, obsessive and psychotic Dirty Arrangement is for you. Because even villains can find true love! Terrific world building with memorable characters.

[Guylande Jeudy · Rating 4 out of 5]

" I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. "

Zayne was a tortured soul who took what he wanted and Sireanna was his prey. This book was captivating and well written. I cannot wait to read about the fall of The Order in hopefully Priests' story. Overall, it was a great book.

[Brett J Bersche · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding book!!!

The author Blacklace has something to say about basic psychology and beyond the mind. The characters in this book and the whole Ruthless Alphas series are distinct and come to life.

[Amanda Padilla · Rating 5 out of 5]

So far my favorite

I loved this story. This so far is my favorite. I'm off to read Priest's story. This read was adventurous, sexy, and heartwarming. I am so glad I found this author!

[Katie N Derek · Rating 5 out of 5]

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This may be my favorite out of the series. The smut was top tier. And the rest was good too. Loved it.
10 outta10
Would recommend and read again lol

[Lissa Smith Reads'~A Bookaholics Bookshelf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rated
4 Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Great Read
Kindle Unlimited

[amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG

Absolutely love this book and the connection they shared and how they couldn't resist one another. Great story and very steamy.