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Twisted Vows #2
A Twisted Arrangement
You might say my obsession has become a compulsion in the way I need to know everything about Scarlet Laurent.
Even though I’ve taken a step into the background, I could never look away from my Little Sparrow.
She’s a sliver, buried under my skin, a constant reminder of her presence, with no way to dig it out.
Staying away from her for the last ten years has been a brutal form of torture.
Her times run out and when the clock ticks midnight on her 25th birthday, I’ll tie her to me forever.
After all, I can’t kidnap what’s already mine.
Even though I’ve taken a step into the background, I could never look away from my Little Sparrow.
She’s a sliver, buried under my skin, a constant reminder of her presence, with no way to dig it out.
Staying away from her for the last ten years has been a brutal form of torture.
Her times run out and when the clock ticks midnight on her 25th birthday, I’ll tie her to me forever.
After all, I can’t kidnap what’s already mine.
556 pages, Paperback
Published September 10, 2024
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September 16, 2024
i just live laugh love a cozy dark romance!!!!
HE WAITED 10 YEARS FOR HER BECAUSE SHE TOLD HIM SHE WANTED SOMEONE TO WAIT FOR HER AND FOR HER TO BE WORTH THE WAIT.
10 years!! spoiling her from afar!! scaring away all potential love prospects!! building her dream house!! protecting her in secret!!
he was just as unhinged as the alliance men by sj tilly so if you like that series you will love this.
also this is silly, over the top, entertaining kind of billionaire where he’s definitely a red flag but he just loves her and wants to give her everything she wants forever and it’s SO FUN
HE WAITED 10 YEARS FOR HER BECAUSE SHE TOLD HIM SHE WANTED SOMEONE TO WAIT FOR HER AND FOR HER TO BE WORTH THE WAIT.
10 years!! spoiling her from afar!! scaring away all potential love prospects!! building her dream house!! protecting her in secret!!
he was just as unhinged as the alliance men by sj tilly so if you like that series you will love this.
also this is silly, over the top, entertaining kind of billionaire where he’s definitely a red flag but he just loves her and wants to give her everything she wants forever and it’s SO FUN
did-not-finish
September 14, 2024DNF @ 50%
I give up. I'm not gonna continue with this anymore. I've had enough of too much body betraying crap from Scarlet (25). She's pathetic and weak. 🤧
For someone who claims to be smart (she's a lawyer) she's really dumb when it comes to Matthias (26).
For someone who claims to be hurt and spiteful of what happened to them 10 years ago, she's either forgiving or forgetful because not one minute had passed that she didn't give this guy her time. She always, I mean always, folds so fast. She can't even pretend to ignore him or act indifferent. I mean, guuurl, where's the hate???
And apparently her body has its own mind, because before she knew it, said body was doing all the thinking and talking for her. I never saw an iota of intelligence or control from her. She's always horny when he's around, and I just can't anymore.
Some info:
— This is a second chance romance. They met when he was 16 and she was 15. Her family staged a coup and kidnapped the H and his brothers, but the h helped them escape.
— He pushed her away after that kidnapping incident to "protect" her. Protected from who or what, I have no clue. Maybe this will be explained in the second half.
— Anyway, ten years have passed, and he's been monitoring her since she got into college.
— She's a freaking virgin, of course, because he scares/unalives all the guys that showed interest in her.
— He's not a virgin, he got around when he was a teenager. But since they kissed ten years ago, there has been no one else for him. He said he was patiently waiting. But for some reason, his celibacy didn't make me feel good and I hate that he got all her firsts. 😑
Do what you want with that info, as for me, I'm out.
I give up. I'm not gonna continue with this anymore. I've had enough of too much body betraying crap from Scarlet (25). She's pathetic and weak. 🤧
For someone who claims to be smart (she's a lawyer) she's really dumb when it comes to Matthias (26).
For someone who claims to be hurt and spiteful of what happened to them 10 years ago, she's either forgiving or forgetful because not one minute had passed that she didn't give this guy her time. She always, I mean always, folds so fast. She can't even pretend to ignore him or act indifferent. I mean, guuurl, where's the hate???
And apparently her body has its own mind, because before she knew it, said body was doing all the thinking and talking for her. I never saw an iota of intelligence or control from her. She's always horny when he's around, and I just can't anymore.
Some info:
— This is a second chance romance. They met when he was 16 and she was 15. Her family staged a coup and kidnapped the H and his brothers, but the h helped them escape.
— He pushed her away after that kidnapping incident to "protect" her. Protected from who or what, I have no clue. Maybe this will be explained in the second half.
— Anyway, ten years have passed, and he's been monitoring her since she got into college.
— She's a freaking virgin, of course, because he scares/unalives all the guys that showed interest in her.
— He's not a virgin, he got around when he was a teenager. But since they kissed ten years ago, there has been no one else for him. He said he was patiently waiting. But for some reason, his celibacy didn't make me feel good and I hate that he got all her firsts. 😑
Do what you want with that info, as for me, I'm out.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 14, 2024
I really really enjoyed this one way more than book 1 because Matthias was faithful since day one!! I always wonder what happened to them now that we got their story.
Scarlett family tried to overrun? The family and well Scar made sure they were caught she helped the guys escape and sold out her family, and that made the guys watch over her and grant her her wish. Matthias took her word, so he pushed her away, said tiny cruel words, but still watched over her since that moment.
10 years, and now she's back, and he's only counting down the days until she's 25. He made her a promise, and he's keeping it even if she doesn't believe he wants her.
The tension between them is delicious this man would sit in his car for hours watching her keep her safe, 😎 Matt is everything. As for Scar, I loved that she had a little darkness inside her she's killed before, so just because she was "pure," she held her own. We got twists and turns on who is trying to take down their family. The bonding moment between everyone was good. The spice was good. Scar made Matt work to get her.
And like always, the brothers had an amazing relationship with each other ❤️.
Bash book is next..
Saftey-shes have been on dates, but they don't last because MMC beats them up or kills them
Low angst, no ow/Om drama, no cheating, drama, Sexy times, virgin gal no manwhore celibate
Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat level-🌶🌶
Slowburn
Pinning
Seperation 10 years
Praise kink
Push away from both
Manipulation
Kidnapping
Birth control tampering
No condom
Knife play
Childhood trauma
Violence
Murder
Violence
Hea
Epilogue
Scarlett family tried to overrun? The family and well Scar made sure they were caught she helped the guys escape and sold out her family, and that made the guys watch over her and grant her her wish. Matthias took her word, so he pushed her away, said tiny cruel words, but still watched over her since that moment.
10 years, and now she's back, and he's only counting down the days until she's 25. He made her a promise, and he's keeping it even if she doesn't believe he wants her.
The tension between them is delicious this man would sit in his car for hours watching her keep her safe, 😎 Matt is everything. As for Scar, I loved that she had a little darkness inside her she's killed before, so just because she was "pure," she held her own. We got twists and turns on who is trying to take down their family. The bonding moment between everyone was good. The spice was good. Scar made Matt work to get her.
And like always, the brothers had an amazing relationship with each other ❤️.
Bash book is next..
Saftey-shes have been on dates, but they don't last because MMC beats them up or kills them
Low angst, no ow/Om drama, no cheating, drama, Sexy times, virgin gal no manwhore celibate
Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat level-🌶🌶
Slowburn
Pinning
Seperation 10 years
Praise kink
Push away from both
Manipulation
Kidnapping
Birth control tampering
No condom
Knife play
Childhood trauma
Violence
Murder
Violence
Hea
Epilogue
September 29, 2024
A Twisted Arrangement by Jessa Wilder is a dark romance with suspense, intrigue and danger that focuses on the MCs Matthias and Scarlett.
The start of the story definitely sets the scene and you are introduced to the complex relationship between our main characters with the writing drawing you in. Their connection is full of passion but fraught with challenges due to their past and present being filled with secrets and lies.
I really enjoyed the side characters, the relationship between the brothers was fantastic. I loved Damon and Misty and what they brought to the story and I think I will read their story. I would be intrigued to read Bash’s story as-well as he seems to be an exciting and fun character.
The pacing of the story definitely was uneven and I did find myself in the middle wondering if I could finish the book, with the slower paced middle having a lot of repetition and lacked the suspense and tension I needed to keep me interested. I felt like part of the plot was missing with some tension definitely lacking in areas. I also would have liked to see more of Scarlett and her family explored throughout the book and not just in the bonus chapters at the end.
Overall, it was a solid book and the ending made up for the slower middle and I really loved that epilogue. I’m looking forward to what the author with so for Bash.
Thanks to valentinesPR for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The start of the story definitely sets the scene and you are introduced to the complex relationship between our main characters with the writing drawing you in. Their connection is full of passion but fraught with challenges due to their past and present being filled with secrets and lies.
I really enjoyed the side characters, the relationship between the brothers was fantastic. I loved Damon and Misty and what they brought to the story and I think I will read their story. I would be intrigued to read Bash’s story as-well as he seems to be an exciting and fun character.
The pacing of the story definitely was uneven and I did find myself in the middle wondering if I could finish the book, with the slower paced middle having a lot of repetition and lacked the suspense and tension I needed to keep me interested. I felt like part of the plot was missing with some tension definitely lacking in areas. I also would have liked to see more of Scarlett and her family explored throughout the book and not just in the bonus chapters at the end.
Overall, it was a solid book and the ending made up for the slower middle and I really loved that epilogue. I’m looking forward to what the author with so for Bash.
Thanks to valentinesPR for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
January 2, 2025
I mean it wasn’t a great way to start the year, but it wasn’t terrible.
Really just mid. I had been reading it on and off for 2 weeks because I liked the plot it was just the execution that was the problem. It was very amateur.
Really just mid. I had been reading it on and off for 2 weeks because I liked the plot it was just the execution that was the problem. It was very amateur.
September 18, 2024
I have to be honest and say I have not really dabbled in the mafia dark romances much. I decided to apply for this ARC because it sounded intriguing, and I was not disappointed. This was a really sweet romance with a lot of unhingedness in it HAHA. We have teenagers who were kidnapped and bonded during said kidnapping though they came from feuding families. We have 10 years of distance and then the MMC makes his move. We have kidnapping. We have knife play. We have SUPER sweet romantic gestures and a wedding and fun text banter between unhinged hot brothers. This was just overall a fun ride, and I enjoyed getting a glimpse into this world. I once again like that it was noted as a standalone and while I know I missed out on Damon and Misty's story, I don't feel like I completely missed anything by not reading it before this one.
Scarlet is regretting her decision to come home. Though she owes Damon and his family a lot, she has enjoyed having her time away and getting her degree. She has enjoyed proving herself as a successful businesswoman. And now she finds herself back in a world of glitz and glammer and backstabbing. She knows that there is a mark on her head. She knows that there are some men out there who are only after her for her seat at the table. But what they don't know is that she has had her eye on one man for a while? The problem he has ignored her for the past 10 years. Broke her heart first too. But now Matthias is acting like that never happened. He seems to be casually pursuing her. He is teasing her and she likes it but also doesn't trust it. All bets are off when he kidnaps her and claims he has loved her for the last 10 years. He won't let her go until she comes to her senses. She of course fights this. There is no way that she missed this, but then he starts to prove her wrong. He remembers things she said during the coup that her family attempted. The coop that brought them together. Now she has to look within herself to see if she can believe what he is saying? Is he being honest with her? Can she let her guard down a little bit? But she has to remember there is a threat out there that is coming for her. And when she gets kidnapped again it is not by her now husband.
Matthias has been a patient man. He did the hardest thing ever in breaking Scarlet's heart on purpose. He wanted to let her go. To be free while she could. Because once she was his she wasn't going anywhere. So now it has been 10 years. He hasn't been with anyone. He has scared away anyone she has tried to be with. He is ready. He is leaving her breadcrumbs about his feelings. Time is up so he makes his move. He kidnaps her and forces her to marry him. He is beyond obsessed with and KNOWS that she will get there too. He just has to show her how much she means to him. How much she has meant to him this whole time. He has to open up. But he also has to remember that someone has been making threats against her and that cannot go unpunished. Will he be able to figure everything out before it is too late?
This was a pretty fast read and though at times it felt like not a lot was happening, I found myself entertained. I am also excited and interested to read Bash and Xander's stories. These men are deranged for their women LOL.
Thank you to Valentine PR and Jessa for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Scarlet is regretting her decision to come home. Though she owes Damon and his family a lot, she has enjoyed having her time away and getting her degree. She has enjoyed proving herself as a successful businesswoman. And now she finds herself back in a world of glitz and glammer and backstabbing. She knows that there is a mark on her head. She knows that there are some men out there who are only after her for her seat at the table. But what they don't know is that she has had her eye on one man for a while? The problem he has ignored her for the past 10 years. Broke her heart first too. But now Matthias is acting like that never happened. He seems to be casually pursuing her. He is teasing her and she likes it but also doesn't trust it. All bets are off when he kidnaps her and claims he has loved her for the last 10 years. He won't let her go until she comes to her senses. She of course fights this. There is no way that she missed this, but then he starts to prove her wrong. He remembers things she said during the coup that her family attempted. The coop that brought them together. Now she has to look within herself to see if she can believe what he is saying? Is he being honest with her? Can she let her guard down a little bit? But she has to remember there is a threat out there that is coming for her. And when she gets kidnapped again it is not by her now husband.
Matthias has been a patient man. He did the hardest thing ever in breaking Scarlet's heart on purpose. He wanted to let her go. To be free while she could. Because once she was his she wasn't going anywhere. So now it has been 10 years. He hasn't been with anyone. He has scared away anyone she has tried to be with. He is ready. He is leaving her breadcrumbs about his feelings. Time is up so he makes his move. He kidnaps her and forces her to marry him. He is beyond obsessed with and KNOWS that she will get there too. He just has to show her how much she means to him. How much she has meant to him this whole time. He has to open up. But he also has to remember that someone has been making threats against her and that cannot go unpunished. Will he be able to figure everything out before it is too late?
This was a pretty fast read and though at times it felt like not a lot was happening, I found myself entertained. I am also excited and interested to read Bash and Xander's stories. These men are deranged for their women LOL.
Thank you to Valentine PR and Jessa for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
February 19, 2025
4 stars⭐️
Matthias was a sea of red flags, but he was totally obsessed and possessive about Scarlet from the first moment, so it's okay.🤭 Also, he was celibate for 10 years while waiting for her. I also loved Scarlet, she had a backbone and was a really strong character. Their chemistry was very good.❤️🔥
Some things didn't make sense to me and I wish this was a shorter book. Only after an epilogue we got a couple of chapters with them in the past while they were kids, and I wish we got that through the story, it would help to connect to them much more.
She marches right up to me, hands on her hips. To anyone watching, they’d see the adoration written across my face, but she’s blind to it. ❤️
“So, what are you saying? You’ve been waiting for her?”
“Ten fucking years, Damon. Her time’s almost up.”
“What’s that supposed to mean?”
“That my Little Sparrow is about to be mine.”
✨️dark romance
✨️obsessed hero
✨️second chance
✨️kidnapping
✨️forced marriage
✨️no 3rd act breakup
✨️dual pov, written in first person
✨️spicy:🌶🌶🌶
✨️second book in the series
Matthias was a sea of red flags, but he was totally obsessed and possessive about Scarlet from the first moment, so it's okay.🤭 Also, he was celibate for 10 years while waiting for her. I also loved Scarlet, she had a backbone and was a really strong character. Their chemistry was very good.❤️🔥
Some things didn't make sense to me and I wish this was a shorter book. Only after an epilogue we got a couple of chapters with them in the past while they were kids, and I wish we got that through the story, it would help to connect to them much more.
She marches right up to me, hands on her hips. To anyone watching, they’d see the adoration written across my face, but she’s blind to it. ❤️
“So, what are you saying? You’ve been waiting for her?”
“Ten fucking years, Damon. Her time’s almost up.”
“What’s that supposed to mean?”
“That my Little Sparrow is about to be mine.”
✨️dark romance
✨️obsessed hero
✨️second chance
✨️kidnapping
✨️forced marriage
✨️no 3rd act breakup
✨️dual pov, written in first person
✨️spicy:🌶🌶🌶
✨️second book in the series
April 7, 2025
2/5⭐️⭐️
2/5🌶️🌶️
Tropes:
-Forced Marriage
-Obsessed MMC
-Second Chance Romance
-Secret Society
My Thoughts:
This book had so much potential!! In the first quarter of the book, I was so invested. I was really looking forward to Matthias’ book because of how much I loved him in the first book in this series but I was left disappointed.
I’m no stranger to an obsessed; walking red flag MMC (I’m really not, dark romance is my fav genre). But when he handcuffed her, drugged her, and kidnapped her and took her to his house, it rubbed me the wrong way. It could’ve easily been a conversation to make her understand especially since they have history with each other and she was finally letting her guard down with him.
Also, I didn’t understand why the author put the whole backstory as an epilogue. It would’ve made more sense to do the past at the beginning of the book so we understood their history and then move onto present time. By the time I finished the book and got to the epilogue, I already knew their past because some details had been incorporated throughout the book.
I think the only parts I found cute were how he waited for her for ten years and hadn’t touched another woman since her. He really wanted her to live her life and experience shit before he locked her down. Thankfully he respected her wishes on that because once the five-day countdown started for when he would claim her, Matthias was hella obsessed. He also built her her dream farmhouse and decorated it to her style🥲 Also, can we talk about him making her carve her name on his neck with a knife?🚩🚩
The plot had so much potential but at the end it was solved so easily that it was boring. Like I expected more from a dark romance. I think overall this book missed the mark. I had high expectations coming from the first book which I really enjoyed. By the end of this book, I just wanted to get it over with. This book gave me major miscommunication vibes where he really didn’t have to be that secretive around her. I feel like she would’ve understood if he was fully honest. Like there wasn’t a good reason for him not to tell her the truth about certain things.
My Fav Quotes:
~”There’s no end to how much I care about you. There’s no bottom to the well of my love.”
~”I love you, Scarlet. I’ve always loved you. I loved you enough to let you go.”
~”You are worth the wait. I’d have given you forever if you’d asked me to.”
2/5🌶️🌶️
Tropes:
-Forced Marriage
-Obsessed MMC
-Second Chance Romance
-Secret Society
My Thoughts:
This book had so much potential!! In the first quarter of the book, I was so invested. I was really looking forward to Matthias’ book because of how much I loved him in the first book in this series but I was left disappointed.
I’m no stranger to an obsessed; walking red flag MMC (I’m really not, dark romance is my fav genre). But when he handcuffed her, drugged her, and kidnapped her and took her to his house, it rubbed me the wrong way. It could’ve easily been a conversation to make her understand especially since they have history with each other and she was finally letting her guard down with him.
Also, I didn’t understand why the author put the whole backstory as an epilogue. It would’ve made more sense to do the past at the beginning of the book so we understood their history and then move onto present time. By the time I finished the book and got to the epilogue, I already knew their past because some details had been incorporated throughout the book.
I think the only parts I found cute were how he waited for her for ten years and hadn’t touched another woman since her. He really wanted her to live her life and experience shit before he locked her down. Thankfully he respected her wishes on that because once the five-day countdown started for when he would claim her, Matthias was hella obsessed. He also built her her dream farmhouse and decorated it to her style🥲 Also, can we talk about him making her carve her name on his neck with a knife?🚩🚩
The plot had so much potential but at the end it was solved so easily that it was boring. Like I expected more from a dark romance. I think overall this book missed the mark. I had high expectations coming from the first book which I really enjoyed. By the end of this book, I just wanted to get it over with. This book gave me major miscommunication vibes where he really didn’t have to be that secretive around her. I feel like she would’ve understood if he was fully honest. Like there wasn’t a good reason for him not to tell her the truth about certain things.
My Fav Quotes:
~”There’s no end to how much I care about you. There’s no bottom to the well of my love.”
~”I love you, Scarlet. I’ve always loved you. I loved you enough to let you go.”
~”You are worth the wait. I’d have given you forever if you’d asked me to.”
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 15, 2024
“What do you want from me?” “Haven’t you figured it out already?” He places a featherlight kiss to my forehead. “Everything. I want everything.”
I loved every minute of Matthias & Scarlet's story! It was long but fast paced and I couldn't put the book down until I finished it! The chemistry between Matthias & Scarlet was intense and their banter was amazing! I loved how despite the constants threats and attempts to get away from Scarlet, Matthias was still so whipped for her lol! Overall, I enjoyed reading this book. The plot wasn't that solid and some things got repeatitive but the book was engaging regardless. In addition, I loved the epilogue so much and I'm so excited to read the next books in this series!
I received an ARC in exchange of an honest review
I loved every minute of Matthias & Scarlet's story! It was long but fast paced and I couldn't put the book down until I finished it! The chemistry between Matthias & Scarlet was intense and their banter was amazing! I loved how despite the constants threats and attempts to get away from Scarlet, Matthias was still so whipped for her lol! Overall, I enjoyed reading this book. The plot wasn't that solid and some things got repeatitive but the book was engaging regardless. In addition, I loved the epilogue so much and I'm so excited to read the next books in this series!
I received an ARC in exchange of an honest review
September 30, 2024
I’ve gotta stop getting my recs off TikTok good lord
September 7, 2024
{📖🤓}
{ARC Review}
~⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐~
A Twisted Arrangement
Twisted Vows
~Book 2~
{J. Wilder}
@jwilderauthor
This man is unhinged for his women. The things he has and will do to make sure she becomes his literally unbelievable. It's very twisted but all I can think of is how swoon worthy it is. Yes I know I said what I said and what can I say I love a dark romance and Jessa didn't hold anything back with Matthias.
There is nothing I mean nothing this man won't do for her. Also he says such adorably cheesy things to her which I think I love the most.
Scarlet I'm sorry girl if you don't want the man I'll take him! But of course she wants him; she just doesn't know it yet. She needs her brain to catch up to her body because the chemistry between these two is absolutely fire and cannot be ignored forever.
I can't say enough good things about this book. Also I have to say I'm always a fan of the brothers' banter. It's just hilarious how they talk to each other. I I always need some humour in a dark romance and I'm glad Bash and Xander could bring some laughs into the story. I can't wait to see what will happen in the next two books for Bash and Xander. How hard will they fall?
#jwilder #twistedvows #darkromance #manobsessed #mine #mygirl #mywive #childhoodcrush #everettebrotherabanter
#Everette #Laurent #littlesparrow
#SecretSocietyBillionaire
#Forced Marriage #Handcuffstobed
#Light stalking #NextLevelObsessed #🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩
{ARC Review}
~⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐~
A Twisted Arrangement
Twisted Vows
~Book 2~
{J. Wilder}
@jwilderauthor
This man is unhinged for his women. The things he has and will do to make sure she becomes his literally unbelievable. It's very twisted but all I can think of is how swoon worthy it is. Yes I know I said what I said and what can I say I love a dark romance and Jessa didn't hold anything back with Matthias.
There is nothing I mean nothing this man won't do for her. Also he says such adorably cheesy things to her which I think I love the most.
Scarlet I'm sorry girl if you don't want the man I'll take him! But of course she wants him; she just doesn't know it yet. She needs her brain to catch up to her body because the chemistry between these two is absolutely fire and cannot be ignored forever.
I can't say enough good things about this book. Also I have to say I'm always a fan of the brothers' banter. It's just hilarious how they talk to each other. I I always need some humour in a dark romance and I'm glad Bash and Xander could bring some laughs into the story. I can't wait to see what will happen in the next two books for Bash and Xander. How hard will they fall?
#jwilder #twistedvows #darkromance #manobsessed #mine #mygirl #mywive #childhoodcrush #everettebrotherabanter
#Everette #Laurent #littlesparrow
#SecretSocietyBillionaire
#Forced Marriage #Handcuffstobed
#Light stalking #NextLevelObsessed #🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩
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September 14, 2024DNF
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November 23, 2024
deeply confused why he had to kidnap her and force a marriage? is dating too milquetoast in the modern world of romance 😭
September 5, 2024
☠️ Secret Society
💰Billionaire
💍 Forced Marriage
🛌Hand cuffs to bed
📷 Light st@lking
👰“My Wife”
😏Next Level Obsessed
🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩
Star: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
A Twisted Arrangement by J. Wilder is a dark, obsessive romance that dives deep into the dangerous allure of power, control, and long-standing desire. The story centers around an intense and complicated dynamic between the mysterious and possessive Matthias and Scarlet Laurent, the object of his fixation.
The novel opens with the revelation of Matthias’s decade-long obsession with Scarlet. Even though he’s kept his distance for years, Scarlet has never truly left his mind—she’s like a constant presence, a thorn embedded deep within him that he can’t remove. This obsession has grown into a full-blown compulsion, and now, as Scarlet’s 25th birthday approaches, the clock is ticking. Matthias is ready to claim what he believes has always been his: Scarlet.
Scarlet, though unaware of the depth of his obsession, is about to be pulled into a world where her autonomy is challenged. The dark, brooding atmosphere builds as Matthias prepares to tie Scarlet to him forever, blurring the lines between love, possession, and captivity. The phrase, "I can’t kidnap what’s already mine," sets the tone for the rest of the story, highlighting the twisted sense of ownership and inevitability that pervades the relationship.
J. Wilder crafts a gripping narrative that is both disturbing and fascinating, exploring themes of obsession, control, and the fine line between desire and domination. The characters are complex, with Matthias’s relentless pursuit of Scarlet leading readers into a dark and dangerous game of manipulation and seduction. Scarlet’s own reactions and the tension between her independence and Matthias’s overwhelming presence provide an intriguing contrast, keeping readers hooked on the outcome of their relationship.
For fans of dark romance, A Twisted Arrangement offers an intense and provocative read. It’s a story about the lengths one can go to for love—or obsession—and how far one can bend the rules when the heart is involved. J. Wilder’s writing pulls no punches, delivering a tale that’s equal parts thrilling and chilling. If you enjoy stories that explore the darker side of love and power dynamics, this book will certainly captivate you.
💰Billionaire
💍 Forced Marriage
🛌Hand cuffs to bed
📷 Light st@lking
👰“My Wife”
😏Next Level Obsessed
🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩
Star: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
A Twisted Arrangement by J. Wilder is a dark, obsessive romance that dives deep into the dangerous allure of power, control, and long-standing desire. The story centers around an intense and complicated dynamic between the mysterious and possessive Matthias and Scarlet Laurent, the object of his fixation.
The novel opens with the revelation of Matthias’s decade-long obsession with Scarlet. Even though he’s kept his distance for years, Scarlet has never truly left his mind—she’s like a constant presence, a thorn embedded deep within him that he can’t remove. This obsession has grown into a full-blown compulsion, and now, as Scarlet’s 25th birthday approaches, the clock is ticking. Matthias is ready to claim what he believes has always been his: Scarlet.
Scarlet, though unaware of the depth of his obsession, is about to be pulled into a world where her autonomy is challenged. The dark, brooding atmosphere builds as Matthias prepares to tie Scarlet to him forever, blurring the lines between love, possession, and captivity. The phrase, "I can’t kidnap what’s already mine," sets the tone for the rest of the story, highlighting the twisted sense of ownership and inevitability that pervades the relationship.
J. Wilder crafts a gripping narrative that is both disturbing and fascinating, exploring themes of obsession, control, and the fine line between desire and domination. The characters are complex, with Matthias’s relentless pursuit of Scarlet leading readers into a dark and dangerous game of manipulation and seduction. Scarlet’s own reactions and the tension between her independence and Matthias’s overwhelming presence provide an intriguing contrast, keeping readers hooked on the outcome of their relationship.
For fans of dark romance, A Twisted Arrangement offers an intense and provocative read. It’s a story about the lengths one can go to for love—or obsession—and how far one can bend the rules when the heart is involved. J. Wilder’s writing pulls no punches, delivering a tale that’s equal parts thrilling and chilling. If you enjoy stories that explore the darker side of love and power dynamics, this book will certainly captivate you.
September 5, 2025
If red flag, why green flag shaped? 😂
Genre: Contemporary Romance
⭐️ 3.75/5
🌶 2/5
🧠 2/10
Noteworthy: Interconnected standalone. Dark themes, but I would not label this as dark. Content warnings including stalking and past DV.
I did enjoy this book and put book 3 on my TBR for when I'm in the mood. I did not read book 1 since the author stated it wasn't necessary, and it didn't appeal to me. That may be the reason why I felt like I missed part of the story. The references to past events felt like it occurred in a prior book that I didn't read. It didn't hinder the story but did make me feel like I missed something that would have enriched it. Once I got near the end, I realized that backstory was thrown in post epilogue. Honestly, those flashback scenes in the last few chapters were my favorite parts of this book. I really feel that if they were part of the first act, it would have been so much better. I advise anyone looking to read this to read those chapters first.
If you're looking for a book that feels like a lighter version of a dark story, this is a good choice. The MMC is hard to the world but soft for the FMC. Over the top jealousy combined with literal touch her and die, make this a perfect series for people who like mafia style romances even though it isn't mafia.
Genre: Contemporary Romance
⭐️ 3.75/5
🌶 2/5
🧠 2/10
Noteworthy: Interconnected standalone. Dark themes, but I would not label this as dark. Content warnings including stalking and past DV.
I did enjoy this book and put book 3 on my TBR for when I'm in the mood. I did not read book 1 since the author stated it wasn't necessary, and it didn't appeal to me. That may be the reason why I felt like I missed part of the story. The references to past events felt like it occurred in a prior book that I didn't read. It didn't hinder the story but did make me feel like I missed something that would have enriched it. Once I got near the end, I realized that backstory was thrown in post epilogue. Honestly, those flashback scenes in the last few chapters were my favorite parts of this book. I really feel that if they were part of the first act, it would have been so much better. I advise anyone looking to read this to read those chapters first.
If you're looking for a book that feels like a lighter version of a dark story, this is a good choice. The MMC is hard to the world but soft for the FMC. Over the top jealousy combined with literal touch her and die, make this a perfect series for people who like mafia style romances even though it isn't mafia.
December 3, 2024
he waited 10 years for her. 10 YEARS 🥹
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 20, 2025
3,5/5
*Don’t listen the recommendation on tiktok just based on one sentence*
But I always loved the sibling relation of this crazy family
*Don’t listen the recommendation on tiktok just based on one sentence*
But I always loved the sibling relation of this crazy family
September 17, 2024
- H 26, h 25
- Second chanse
- Hero celibate 10 years
- Heroine virgin
- Stalking
Love how he from first chapter talks about her as his “future wife”.
I liked how he broke her heart ten years ago so she could grow up, be a strong, independent woman, but that he still watched over her, waited for her, and knew with everything that he is, that she was his one true love.
He is extreme, but shit, I really love him. He cares so much, he is so proud of her and he have loved her for so long, it’s so cute.
Also love how much his family cares for the heroine and will kill their brother if he hurts her.
I mean, he cut her name in his throat so she forever could have a mark on him!
Safety:
- He’s been celibate since 16, when she saved him from her father who kidnapped him and his brothers (he got around before that, but based on age I will accept this)
- Omd: one man propose, she says yes because she wants to punish him for asking her at a party in front of everyone, and they only have gone on 3 dates. He wants her place in the …, and only gets it if he marries her. Some other ex’s she dated a couple of times appears, hero kills them all.
- Second chanse
- Hero celibate 10 years
- Heroine virgin
- Stalking
Love how he from first chapter talks about her as his “future wife”.
I liked how he broke her heart ten years ago so she could grow up, be a strong, independent woman, but that he still watched over her, waited for her, and knew with everything that he is, that she was his one true love.
He is extreme, but shit, I really love him. He cares so much, he is so proud of her and he have loved her for so long, it’s so cute.
Also love how much his family cares for the heroine and will kill their brother if he hurts her.
I mean, he cut her name in his throat so she forever could have a mark on him!
Safety:
- He’s been celibate since 16, when she saved him from her father who kidnapped him and his brothers (he got around before that, but based on age I will accept this)
- Omd: one man propose, she says yes because she wants to punish him for asking her at a party in front of everyone, and they only have gone on 3 dates. He wants her place in the …, and only gets it if he marries her. Some other ex’s she dated a couple of times appears, hero kills them all.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 9, 2025
BECAUSE THIS IS HOW YOU WRITE A DAMN GOOD SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE 🙌🏻🙌🏻🖤🖤🖤 BECAUSE UM WOW.
Scarlet Laurent & Matthias Everette OH MY LORD. Still trying to process what I want to say here, but I am simply in awe of how incredible this book was. Scarlet and Matthias are probably one of the most TOP TIER second chance couples I’ve ever read about and it’s usually a trope I don’t love because there’s some form of miscommunication that lead to there needing a second chance. BUT THAT’S NOT THE CASE HERE AND I AM SO HAPPY! 🤭🤭
Scarlet is incredibly smart, strong, and overall badass and has been from a very young age. Her and Matthias were always been to be together and the flashback scenes that explain why they were apart for 10 years had me sobbing and holding my breath 😭🥹🖤 Jessa was very strategic in putting the flashback scenes after the HEA so I didn’t have to be sad for too long 😂
Matthias is EVERYTHING. I mean selfless, protective, loving, full on man obsessed and basically perfect. He did so many unhinged things that had ZERO ISSUES with, totally here for it because he’s just a man in love who waited 10 damn years so the LOHL could have everything 🥹🖤 I love him.
Matthias and Scarlet are chef’s kiss 🖤
Scarlet Laurent & Matthias Everette OH MY LORD. Still trying to process what I want to say here, but I am simply in awe of how incredible this book was. Scarlet and Matthias are probably one of the most TOP TIER second chance couples I’ve ever read about and it’s usually a trope I don’t love because there’s some form of miscommunication that lead to there needing a second chance. BUT THAT’S NOT THE CASE HERE AND I AM SO HAPPY! 🤭🤭
Scarlet is incredibly smart, strong, and overall badass and has been from a very young age. Her and Matthias were always been to be together and the flashback scenes that explain why they were apart for 10 years had me sobbing and holding my breath 😭🥹🖤 Jessa was very strategic in putting the flashback scenes after the HEA so I didn’t have to be sad for too long 😂
Matthias is EVERYTHING. I mean selfless, protective, loving, full on man obsessed and basically perfect. He did so many unhinged things that had ZERO ISSUES with, totally here for it because he’s just a man in love who waited 10 damn years so the LOHL could have everything 🥹🖤 I love him.
Matthias and Scarlet are chef’s kiss 🖤
September 12, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️1/2
I let her slip through my grasp once. This time, I’m never letting her go.
I loved this second Everette brothers' love story!
Matthias exhibits the best kind of obsession! It’s easy to overlook all the red-flag behavior when it’s for a good cause. OTT J/P isn’t a strong enough phrase to describe how Matthias feels about Scarlet. He employs some unconventional methods to win her over - what's the harm of some minor kidnapping and forced marriage if it gets the girl in the end?
I loved how strong Scarlet was. She is a self-rescuing princess who is the perfect woman for Matthias, even if he must convince her that breaking her heart years before was only to fulfill her dreams. To wait until the time was right.
A Twisted Arrangement is a medium burn and spicy MF romance that ends in a HEA. It can be read as a complete standalone, though I would recommend reading A Tempting Arrangement first.
🌶️🌶️🌶️1/2
I let her slip through my grasp once. This time, I’m never letting her go.
I loved this second Everette brothers' love story!
Matthias exhibits the best kind of obsession! It’s easy to overlook all the red-flag behavior when it’s for a good cause. OTT J/P isn’t a strong enough phrase to describe how Matthias feels about Scarlet. He employs some unconventional methods to win her over - what's the harm of some minor kidnapping and forced marriage if it gets the girl in the end?
I loved how strong Scarlet was. She is a self-rescuing princess who is the perfect woman for Matthias, even if he must convince her that breaking her heart years before was only to fulfill her dreams. To wait until the time was right.
A Twisted Arrangement is a medium burn and spicy MF romance that ends in a HEA. It can be read as a complete standalone, though I would recommend reading A Tempting Arrangement first.
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October 6, 2024this was a very sad DNF 😭 I really enjoyed the first half. the spice was 🧑🍳💋!!! but I’m DNF-ing at 65% and have absolutely no drive to finish it. they’re happy and in love and I can’t find it in me to care anymore. there’s nothing else to root for at this point and I’ve been dreading picking it back up. SO unfortunately I will not be finishing this one 🥺
September 19, 2024
3.5⭐️
I got bored, for like 75% nothing happens but I still continued reading. I was curious about the characters’ history when I read about them in the first book and they were cute, I liked them, even Matthias’ stalkerish behavior. At first the fact that Scarlet was a virgin didn’t convince me, but Matthias has been celibate for the ten years they spent separate so that’s okay.
I didn’t like that he messed up Scarlet’s birth control because it’s sa but I appreciate that the author specified it in the tw, also I wished we knew more about the protagonists’ background/family dynamic, we knew more about Matthias and his brother from the previous book, but nothing about Scarlet, so I wanted more details. So overall I feel like this book is missing a lot of things that in the first book are present so idk what happened.
I got bored, for like 75% nothing happens but I still continued reading. I was curious about the characters’ history when I read about them in the first book and they were cute, I liked them, even Matthias’ stalkerish behavior. At first the fact that Scarlet was a virgin didn’t convince me, but Matthias has been celibate for the ten years they spent separate so that’s okay.
I didn’t like that he messed up Scarlet’s birth control because it’s sa but I appreciate that the author specified it in the tw, also I wished we knew more about the protagonists’ background/family dynamic, we knew more about Matthias and his brother from the previous book, but nothing about Scarlet, so I wanted more details. So overall I feel like this book is missing a lot of things that in the first book are present so idk what happened.
September 26, 2024
3,5 stars
Tropes : forced marriage, H fell first, obsessed H, J/P H, touch her and ☠️, billionaire H, heiress h, romantic suspense (mafia), H fell first
Ending : HEA (pregnant h)
Triggers : violence, abuse, mention of kidnapping, mention of child abuse, forced proximity, ☠️, murder
Spice : 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Angst :🔥🔥🔥/5
OM/OW drama : OM (guys the h went on dates with)
Celibate while separated: yes
Intimacy details: virgin h, oral, rough sex, no condoms, breeding kink, BC tampering
Standalone/Series : part of an interconnected series
Hero : Matthias Everette (26)
Heroine: Scarlett Laurent (25)
A nice story to pass time for sure. I liked how obsessed and possessive Matthias was towards Scarlett.
Tropes : forced marriage, H fell first, obsessed H, J/P H, touch her and ☠️, billionaire H, heiress h, romantic suspense (mafia), H fell first
Ending : HEA (pregnant h)
Triggers : violence, abuse, mention of kidnapping, mention of child abuse, forced proximity, ☠️, murder
Spice : 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Angst :🔥🔥🔥/5
OM/OW drama : OM (guys the h went on dates with)
Celibate while separated: yes
Intimacy details: virgin h, oral, rough sex, no condoms, breeding kink, BC tampering
Standalone/Series : part of an interconnected series
Hero : Matthias Everette (26)
Heroine: Scarlett Laurent (25)
A nice story to pass time for sure. I liked how obsessed and possessive Matthias was towards Scarlett.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 17, 2024
Star Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice Rating: 🌶🌶
HEA: 🌟🌟🌟/3
❗️Safety and Small Spoilers Below❗️
📌 Triggers: Violence (on-page) Murder (on-page) Kidnapping (on-page) Childhood Trauma (on-page) Betrayal (on-page)
📌 HEA: Epilouge takes place several years later, and they're still married with kids.
📌 No Cheating/Sharing
📌 No OWD: MMC has been celibate for 10 years. Ever since meeting FMC.
📌 Slight OMD: FMC is a virgin, but throughout 10 years, she does go on dates. MMC runs all the men off before they get too close. Book does open up with a man proposing to FMC. But MMC takes care of him, too.
📌 No Third-act Breakup
📌 Separation: The initial 10-year break.
Spice Rating: 🌶🌶
HEA: 🌟🌟🌟/3
❗️Safety and Small Spoilers Below❗️
📌 Triggers: Violence (on-page) Murder (on-page) Kidnapping (on-page) Childhood Trauma (on-page) Betrayal (on-page)
📌 HEA: Epilouge takes place several years later, and they're still married with kids.
📌 No Cheating/Sharing
📌 No OWD: MMC has been celibate for 10 years. Ever since meeting FMC.
📌 Slight OMD: FMC is a virgin, but throughout 10 years, she does go on dates. MMC runs all the men off before they get too close. Book does open up with a man proposing to FMC. But MMC takes care of him, too.
📌 No Third-act Breakup
📌 Separation: The initial 10-year break.
September 18, 2024
Szalenie zabawna, seksowna i uzależniająca! Właśnie taka była lektura A Twisted Arrangement.
Scarlet w końcu po 10 latach wróciła do miasta, więc Matthias nareszcie może wcielić w życie swój wspaniały plan - który polega na tym, by Scarlet już nigdy więcej nie opuściła jego boku. Co może pójść nie tak…?
Myślałam że historia Damona i Misty była pokręcona, ale Matthias to jednak zupełnie inny poziom „boy obsessed” 😅 Momentami śmiałam się jak szalona, bo Matthias w ułamek sekundy zmieniał się z „zaraz kogoś 💀” w totalnego retrievera. A na wszelkie rzucane pół żartem pół serio „to powalone ale kinda romantic” potakiwałam, totalnie zauroczona tym, jak wiele Matthias był w stanie dla Scarlet poświęcić i zrobić, zwłaszcza te rzeczy o których ona nie miała pojęcia.
Ten tom jeszcze bardziej utwierdził mnie w przekonaniu, że to bardzo luźna interpretacja dark romansu. Mamy bogatą rodzinę, stojącą na czele tajnego stowarzyszenia, a relacja braci jest wspaniała i jeszcze mocniej podkreśla humor, dzięki czemu wszelkie elementy mające być z założenia dark, niepokojące i związane z zabijaniem (za samo spojrzenie/dotknięcie), wydawały się znacznie luźniejsze. Czy to działa na korzyść tej serii? Myślę że tak, bo przez te książki dosłownie się płynie. Są nieodkładane, nawet wtedy, gdy powielają znane motywy i rozwiązania.
Uwielbiam to, jak bardzo Scarlet dawała Matthiasowi popalić. Kocham momenty, gdzie ktoś próbował jej robić krzywdę, ale jej nie doceniał i wychodziła z sytuacji zwycięsko. Obserwowanie jak Matthias i Damon odnajdują swoje szczęście i jednocześnie tracą głowy dla kobiet - coś pięknego i totalnie zabawnego.
Bawiłam się wspaniale i z pewnością będę czytać kolejne książki Wilder 🖤
Scarlet w końcu po 10 latach wróciła do miasta, więc Matthias nareszcie może wcielić w życie swój wspaniały plan - który polega na tym, by Scarlet już nigdy więcej nie opuściła jego boku. Co może pójść nie tak…?
Myślałam że historia Damona i Misty była pokręcona, ale Matthias to jednak zupełnie inny poziom „boy obsessed” 😅 Momentami śmiałam się jak szalona, bo Matthias w ułamek sekundy zmieniał się z „zaraz kogoś 💀” w totalnego retrievera. A na wszelkie rzucane pół żartem pół serio „to powalone ale kinda romantic” potakiwałam, totalnie zauroczona tym, jak wiele Matthias był w stanie dla Scarlet poświęcić i zrobić, zwłaszcza te rzeczy o których ona nie miała pojęcia.
Ten tom jeszcze bardziej utwierdził mnie w przekonaniu, że to bardzo luźna interpretacja dark romansu. Mamy bogatą rodzinę, stojącą na czele tajnego stowarzyszenia, a relacja braci jest wspaniała i jeszcze mocniej podkreśla humor, dzięki czemu wszelkie elementy mające być z założenia dark, niepokojące i związane z zabijaniem (za samo spojrzenie/dotknięcie), wydawały się znacznie luźniejsze. Czy to działa na korzyść tej serii? Myślę że tak, bo przez te książki dosłownie się płynie. Są nieodkładane, nawet wtedy, gdy powielają znane motywy i rozwiązania.
Uwielbiam to, jak bardzo Scarlet dawała Matthiasowi popalić. Kocham momenty, gdzie ktoś próbował jej robić krzywdę, ale jej nie doceniał i wychodziła z sytuacji zwycięsko. Obserwowanie jak Matthias i Damon odnajdują swoje szczęście i jednocześnie tracą głowy dla kobiet - coś pięknego i totalnie zabawnego.
Bawiłam się wspaniale i z pewnością będę czytać kolejne książki Wilder 🖤
September 14, 2024
I had the privilege of being an initial BETA reader up until 40% ish and then directions had to be changed, so I was beyond ready for my ARC to revisit Matthias + Scarlet and to learn what became of their story.
These two share a crazy past and Matthias is the epitome of a man down bad. He is one of the swooniest (is that even a word?!) and most possessive alphaholes I’ve ever read. He played his part well and it took Scarlet a bit to realize what was happening, but once she did all bets were off. Speaking of Scarlet, I love a woman who can handle her own. She didn’t need a man to save her, but even she can admit it’s nice not being on your own.
It’s weird to use the phrase “found family” for the Everette’s since they are actual family, but they realize better than most just because you’re blood, doesn’t mean you’re family. They CHOOSE to be each other’s support and would do anything for one of their own. Their sisters included.
I love Jessa’s writing and her world and I can’t wait to see what’s next for the Twisted Vows series.
These two share a crazy past and Matthias is the epitome of a man down bad. He is one of the swooniest (is that even a word?!) and most possessive alphaholes I’ve ever read. He played his part well and it took Scarlet a bit to realize what was happening, but once she did all bets were off. Speaking of Scarlet, I love a woman who can handle her own. She didn’t need a man to save her, but even she can admit it’s nice not being on your own.
It’s weird to use the phrase “found family” for the Everette’s since they are actual family, but they realize better than most just because you’re blood, doesn’t mean you’re family. They CHOOSE to be each other’s support and would do anything for one of their own. Their sisters included.
I love Jessa’s writing and her world and I can’t wait to see what’s next for the Twisted Vows series.
October 3, 2024
Undecided if I want to say this is a 3 or 3.5 star read.
Let’s start with the good:
-Matthias was celibate for their 10 year separation!
-Scarlett was a strong and bad ass heroine, I found her to be very likeable, she stands her ground and doesn’t take shit from anyone.
-Good banter between characters
-love the relationship between the 4 brothers
-Matthias was obsessed, possessive, and jealous. He watched Scarlett from afar for 10 years while secretly protecting and taking care of her.
The bad:
-soOOooOOOOoo long. Like 500+ pages but a good chunk of the epilogue is a flashback.
-the body betrayal.
-the reason for their 10 year separation was so dumb???
-not enough groveling for me
Let’s start with the good:
-Matthias was celibate for their 10 year separation!
-Scarlett was a strong and bad ass heroine, I found her to be very likeable, she stands her ground and doesn’t take shit from anyone.
-Good banter between characters
-love the relationship between the 4 brothers
-Matthias was obsessed, possessive, and jealous. He watched Scarlett from afar for 10 years while secretly protecting and taking care of her.
The bad:
-soOOooOOOOoo long. Like 500+ pages but a good chunk of the epilogue is a flashback.
-the body betrayal.
-the reason for their 10 year separation was so dumb???
-not enough groveling for me
March 24, 2025
Honestly, there wasn’t really anything I liked about this book except for the relationship between the brothers. The way they banter with each other was pretty funny. Scarlett tried to act like she was some major badass but Matthias would look at her and she would instantly give in. It’s really like a 1.7 but I rounded it up to 2 just to be generous.
November 1, 2024
You know what, hell yeah.
September 6, 2024
I really enjoyed A Twisted Arrangement it was beautifully written and the story was very well developed also the character development was done very well.
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