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Scorch: A Dark Bratva Arranged Marriage Romance (Wicked Vows) Kindle Edition

4.3 out of 5 stars 2,091 ratings

A sizzling-hot, arranged marriage, boy falls first, dark Bratva stand-alone romance by USA Today bestselling author, Jane Henry.

In the dark underworld of the Russian Bratva, I’ve finally claimed the object of my obsession: Lydia Ivanova.

Beautiful and passionate, she’s fire and ice, and I want her. I need her.

Lydia is my prize. My spoils of war.

Only she doesn’t know that yet.

Forced into marriage with me to protect her from those that would destroy us, I vow to keep her secure at all costs… even when she fights me tooth and nail.

Can I protect Lydia without consuming her, or will our love story end in ashes? The stakes have never been higher, and for Lydia… I will burn the world.

Scorch is a fully stand-alone novel with a guaranteed HEA, no cheating, no OW drama. Please note this is a dark romance with a classic anti-hero and graphic elements of violence.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D328YHL6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ J Henry Publishing Inc.
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 8, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 348 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1961866102
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  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Wicked Vows
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Customers find this book to be a better read than previous installments in the series, with a right amount of suspense and spice in the story. They appreciate the character development, with one customer noting the menacing exterior of the characters, and the fast-paced action that spans years. The romance receives positive feedback, with one review highlighting the palpable attraction between Viktor and Lydia. While customers describe the book as scorching hot, they note it's not the darkest in the series.

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18 customers mention "Suspenseful story"18 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful story, appreciating its right amount of spice and intensity, with one customer highlighting the plot twists and another noting the chemistry between the characters.

"...She knows just how to hook you and keep you invested in every story!" Read more

"...put his life on the line for Lydia. Their chemistry was off the charts and hot enough to melt the pages...." Read more

"...🌶️🌶️🌶️.5 - Good blend of spice and storyline. Detailed scenes. OTT Obsessive, and Praise talk. Kisses that can be felt for days...." Read more

"...They brought it all!! The tenderness, the angst, the anger, and the love!!! What wonderful performances!!" Read more

17 customers mention "Readability"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as an obsessive read that surpasses previous books in the series, with one customer noting it can be enjoyed as a standalone.

"...4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Author: Jane Henry Format: audiobook with duet narration (loved it!) Viktor has been obsessed with Lydia for years...." Read more

"...from Timur Yudin. The dialogue flowed freely, which led to amusing conversations between Viktor and Lydia...." Read more

"Love the fast-paced, hot, and heavy banter between these two. You get to love the obsession he has with Lydia...." Read more

"...Epilogue: yes and teaser into next book 5 Stars: Loved it and couldn't put it down...." Read more

11 customers mention "Character development"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer noting how the characters are menacing on the outside, and another highlighting the plus-size female character.

"...at school. The outcome was that she developed a dark side. I loved how sassy and feisty she was. Her past determined how she saw herself...." Read more

"...You get to love the obsession he has with Lydia. Enjoy all the characters and loyalty of the family. Good mafia book. Didn't disappoint" Read more

"...His absolute devotion and protectiveness for her spans years!! Lydia is snarky and matches him step for step!..." Read more

"...It was suspenseful and full of action. The characters were menacing on the outside while having a heart of gold hidden inside...." Read more

7 customers mention "Pacing"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, describing it as fast-paced and noting how the protectiveness between characters spans years.

"Love the fast-paced, hot, and heavy banter between these two. You get to love the obsession he has with Lydia...." Read more

"...His absolute devotion and protectiveness for her spans years!! Lydia is snarky and matches him step for step!..." Read more

"...plus-size female character who, despite her insecurities, was confident in her body and never let a man bring her down...." Read more

"...It gets you right out of the gate and keeps the fast-paced action going until the very last page!..." Read more

7 customers mention "Romance"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, with several noting that the characters make an ideal match, and one customer highlighting the palpable attraction between Viktor and Lydia.

"...Lydia is snarky and matches him step for step! This Audiobook was narrated by Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross who were FANTASTIC!!!..." Read more

"...The sexual chemistry and attraction of Viktor and Lydia is palpable. I love how Viktor is like a gentle giant and will do anything for Lydia...." Read more

"I love this story. Lydia and Viktor are perfect together. Their demons dance well together and I can’t wait to see what happens next with Lev’s story." Read more

"...Lydia a nd Vikktor are the perfect match...." Read more

4 customers mention "Feelings"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, with one mentioning kisses that can be felt for days.

"...Yes, he was violent, brutal, and harsh, but he was also caring, loving, and put his life on the line for Lydia...." Read more

"...Detailed scenes. OTT Obsessive, and Praise talk. Kisses that can be felt for days. 🍑 👋👋👋, D/s, 3D’s dark, delicious, and dirty..." Read more

"...They brought it all!! The tenderness, the angst, the anger, and the love!!! What wonderful performances!!" Read more

"...love, passion, secrets, amazing characters, suspense, action, all the feels, and so much more...." Read more

9 customers mention "Steamy content"6 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed reactions to the steamy content of the book, with several describing it as scorching hot, while one customer notes there are only a few steamy moments.

"Love the fast-paced, hot, and heavy banter between these two. You get to love the obsession he has with Lydia...." Read more

"...There were only a few steamy moments—maybe about four—and they felt a bit mild compared to other mafia romance books I’ve read...." Read more

"...This is the fourth book in the Wicked Vows Series. It is so steamy & spicy when these two get together...." Read more

"...Viktor and Lydia are hot together and I could put this book down...." Read more

3 customers mention "Dark content"0 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the dark content of the book, with some finding it not intense enough.

"...It felt like it needed to be a bit darker and spicier, and my feelings towards the heroine were kind of mixed. But hey, that’s just my take!" Read more

"...It’s not the darkest, but the action, betrayal, sizzling chemistry, and fresh twists on familiar tropes make it an entertaining and satisfying read." Read more

"...Viktor has his hands full! This story is intense.very dark but so good.!This story does have beautiful ending.Can't wait for the next book." Read more

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A Real Scorcher
🅐 🅡 🅒 • 🅡 🅔 🅥 🅘 🅔 🅦 🖤 Mafia 🖤 Broody Obsessed MC 🖤 Found Family 🖤 Arranged Marriage 🖤 Bodyguard 🖤 Age Gap 🖤 Fake Marriage This is #4 in the Wicked Vows series and let me tell you 🤣 this was a scorcher 🥵 😮‍💨. Jane Henry just keeps feeding us more and more and I can’t get enough. We follow Viktor and Lydia and I was so excited to get to finally watch these two. Loved every second of them. This book was a fast paced page turner jam packed with incredible action, spicy and addictive and will leave you needing more of these men. We always love a good obsessive broody man and Viktor is that x100 🤭🫠 and our FMC is perfectly fiery!!! These two together and yet a new favorite for me!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2025
    I love every series Ms. Jane Henry creates! She knows just how to hook you and keep you invested in every story!
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2025
    ❤️‍🔥 𝙎𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙝 ❤️‍🔥
    𝘞𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘝𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘳
    4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    Author: Jane Henry
    Format: audiobook with duet narration (loved it!)

    Viktor has been obsessed with Lydia for years. Watching from afar. Seeking vengeance on her behalf with her being none the wiser. When the opportunity arises for him to finally call Lydia his, there’s zero hesitation. Well, there may be hesitation on her part 😆.

    𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵:
    •Dark Mafia Romance
    •Broody MMC
    •Fire Loving FMC
    •Forced Proximity
    •Boy Obsessed
    •He’s a bit of a Stalker
    •Plus Size/Curvy FMC
    •He Obsessed With Her Curves
    •Touch Her and ☠️

    "𝘠𝘰𝘶'𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭, 𝘓𝘺𝘥𝘪𝘢. 𝘈 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭𝘴 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘥, 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺?"
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    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Love a good mafia romance!

    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2025
    ❤️‍🔥 𝙎𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙝 ❤️‍🔥
    𝘞𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘝𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘳
    4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    Author: Jane Henry
    Format: audiobook with duet narration (loved it!)

    Viktor has been obsessed with Lydia for years. Watching from afar. Seeking vengeance on her behalf with her being none the wiser. When the opportunity arises for him to finally call Lydia his, there’s zero hesitation. Well, there may be hesitation on her part 😆.

    𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵:
    •Dark Mafia Romance
    •Broody MMC
    •Fire Loving FMC
    •Forced Proximity
    •Boy Obsessed
    •He’s a bit of a Stalker
    •Plus Size/Curvy FMC
    •He Obsessed With Her Curves
    •Touch Her and ☠️

    "𝘠𝘰𝘶'𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭, 𝘓𝘺𝘥𝘪𝘢. 𝘈 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭𝘴 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘥, 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺?"
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2024
    I have read many of Ms. Henry’s books, and while they may have similarities, be it
    characters, location, or storyline, each new book has its unique touches, and they
    never fail to surprise me. The storyline was reminiscent of the previous books in
    this series, where the heroes were all brothers in the Romanov Crime Family and
    married the heroines in strategic moves to benefit the family or save them from a
    sadistic low life with evil intent. This was Viktor’s goal when he stole Lydia away
    from Timur Yudin.

    The dialogue flowed freely, which led to amusing conversations between Viktor and
    Lydia. Their relationship was tumultuous and drama-infused; I loved the push and
    pull between them. Lydia made me laugh at times with her outbursts and her need
    to challenge Viktor, but she faced the consequences, although she found them more
    arousing than punishing.

    The intrinsic nature of the Romanov brothers was their loyalty and how they put the
    safety of their women first. This was never more evident than with Viktor. He was a
    complex man and the snippets you get from his past paint a picture of him as an
    emotionally scared man. For years, he exacted revenge on those who had hurt Lydia.
    He is the more brutal of the brothers, and I'm glad he did not hide it from Lydia. She
    needed to know the man he was.

    Lydia’s story focuses on the fallout of years of being taunted and bullied and how it
    still affects her as an adult. Lydia had been plagued by cruel remarks from her peers
    at school. The outcome was that she developed a dark side. I loved how sassy and
    feisty she was. Her past determined how she saw herself. She was a real fighter. Lydia
    battled with how Viktor knew so much about her past, her likes and dislikes. Despite
    all the rough times, Lydia came out fighting and was unwilling to give up, but could
    she live with Viktor tracking her every move?

    One thing Ms Henry does in this book is to shatter the stereotypical image of a man
    like Viktor. Yes, he was violent, brutal, and harsh, but he was also caring, loving, and
    put his life on the line for Lydia. Their chemistry was off the charts and hot enough to
    melt the pages. He knew her demons, and she knew his darkness. A perfect match.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2024
    It’s seems like once they wrap up one story or issue, something else arises from another gang or cartel, etc. although the ending of Viktor and Lydia’s book, I felt like I read that type of ending before. In fact all these books certain parts seem similar or like I have read it before from another series, but these just came out. So I’m not too sure. I thought maybe this series was updated and re-released (some authors I’ve noticed do that). Although there is a discrepancy in this book. In Vera’s book I thought it was stated that Lydia was already married? And in Vera’s book, when she went to Russia her grandmother was at the house with her mom to see her off. In Lydia’s book, there’s no mention of their grandma. .
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2025
    Lydia was send to boarding school for trouble kids and Viktor has been obssessed wirh her and one day she disappear taken away from her father ten years later she abpit to be married but she walking to her dæth because her fiance is a pig and æbůşær. She is reacued she think she being ķdnapped until she speak her sister Vera. she doesnt believe what they are telling her until she sees proof and she does the evidence is in her fiance vdeotpe their intimate tmes. When she goes sees her mother she tell them about her inheritance and why her fiance really wanted her for her money. Lydia doscover how Viktor obssesion with her is beyond crazy. Lydia and Viktor plan their wedding ludia is taken and Viktor will burn down the world to get her back.
    Narrated by Wen Ross and Kai Kennicott
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2025
    Love the fast-paced, hot, and heavy banter between these two. You get to love the obsession he has with Lydia. Enjoy all the characters and loyalty of the family. Good mafia book. Didn't disappoint
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2025
    Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    Heat: 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
    Darkness: 🩶🖤
    Ending: HEA
    Epilogue: yes and teaser into next book

    5 Stars: Loved it and couldn't put it down. I will be reading everything this author has to offer, and will reread the series as the next book is released.

    🌶️🌶️🌶️.5 - Good blend of spice and storyline. Detailed scenes. OTT Obsessive, and Praise talk. Kisses that can be felt for days. 🍑 👋👋👋, D/s, 3D’s dark, delicious, and dirty
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2025
    Scorch, an Audiobook by Jane Henry is the riveting story of Viktor and Lydia. He’s been enamored with her for years…waiting….for the perfect opportunity. When it presents itself, he swoops in!! The intense banter between these two was so much fun to read!! His absolute devotion and protectiveness for her spans years!! Lydia is snarky and matches him step for step!

    This Audiobook was narrated by Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross who were FANTASTIC!!! They brought it all!! The tenderness, the angst, the anger, and the love!!! What wonderful performances!!
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  • Karen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Where the sparks fly there will be fire
    Reviewed in Canada on July 8, 2024
    Scorch: A Dark Bratva
    Forched Marriage Romance
    (Wicked Vows #4)
    By Jane Henry

    Scorch is Viktor and Lydia’s story of unrequited love on Viktor’s side and a lack of trust on Lydia’s side.

    Scorch is an action packed story of a love that has been hidden for years. Viktor has watched Lydia for what seems forever, has been her protector and she had no idea.

    Lydia, if you remember is Vera’s older sister. I think it’s a given that it’s not surprsing to find out that Lydia’s father had no patience for her. She rebelled in so many ways, it was her way of getting all the hurt feelings and emotions out…it also got her in a bag full of trouble. So much so, she was promised to man who lead two lives. One life he wanted her to see so she would trust him and the one that he planned on showing Lydia as soon as they were married; Timur Yudin was not at all what he had fooled her into thinking. The worst part was her father had promised her to Yudin, an alliance with Ledyanoye Bratstvo.

    Victor is bound and determined to make her see the kind of man Yudin is. To do that though, strings have to be pulled, Lydia needs to be extracted from Yudin’s hands and Victor has to get ready to fess up when it comes to how he knows so much about her.

    We learn a lot more about how the Brothers Romanov were treated by their father and it appears the one who often got the worst end when their father was around was Viktor. It was only his obsession with Lydia, that helped him through those years. But once he has her, will she listen to what he has to say?

    Between the huge sparks that actually be fire, there is a true attration between Viktor and Lydia but she has been bounced from an awful man to a man who would give her anything and she needs time to process.

    As I said, so much action….between Viktor and Lydia, but also with Yudin and the men who follow him in the Ledyanoye Bratstvo. Danger seems to be following the Romanov’s at one point. Everyone is on edge.

    I loved this story, Viktor is very controlling and for a reason, Lydia has years to get back with her mother and sister and there is no telling when Yudin will be out of the way.

    I have really enjoyed this series…I think it is one of Author Jane Henry’s best series and I can’t wait for the rest of the Romanov’s to find their special person.
  • Penny
    5.0 out of 5 stars Viktor and Lydia
    Reviewed in Australia on December 19, 2024
    These series of books and this story gets better and better, i love how a series tells the whole story of a whole family. Janes done it again
  • Claudia
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sings in Mariah Carey 🎶 Why you’re so obsessed with me? 🎶
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on January 28, 2025
    Oh my gosh, this audiobook is incredible! I love how obsessed Viktor was with Lydia.
    He took note of every person who was mean to her, just to make them ‘disappear’ over time.
    That’s some commitment…
    And then he kept all the little things she left around and kept them?
    Yes, he built a shrine.
    Lydia’s shrine…
    ARE 👏 YOU 👏 KIDDING 👏 ME???

    He’s obsessed with Lydia but let me tell you, I’m with Viktor!
    Such a devoted man…

    This man has been in love with Lydia for the longest time but knew in the back of his head that he could never be with her. So when the opportunity arrives, he JUMPS on it.
    With every little thing he did, he showed how well he paid attention to her. 🥹

    The sentence that did me in?
    “I’ve been watching baby, that’s all you need to know”

    But let’s not forget about Lydia.
    She was a powerhouse, a feisty one!
    Lydia did not just roll over and I loved that.

    I listened to Scorch on audio and I loved the voices and accents.
    Now I can’t wait to listen to the others in the series!

    TROPES
    ✨ Mafia Romance
    ✨ He Falls First & Hard
    ✨ Forced Marriage
    ✨ Obsessed MMC
    ✨ Feisty & Curvy FMC
    ✨ 3rd person / Dual POV
  • Linda Fairburn
    5.0 out of 5 stars HOT
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 20, 2024
    Now its Victor and Lydia's story and what a story, he is obsessed with her.
    He managed to free her from an arranged marriage her father sorted out for her but he has to jeep her safe until he can marry her.
    Great story again Jane, loved it.
  • Charmed
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Wickedness Continues
    Reviewed in Canada on July 23, 2024
    A sassy, smart heroine. A love-wrecked Russian. A fierce warrior - yes, I mean the dog. A truly evil arch-nemesis. Cameos by the family. What's not to love?

    The only thing missing was not enough time with the family.

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