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The Arrangement #16
The Arrangement 16: The Ferro Family
THE SERIES WITH OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD Volume 16 in the New York Times Bestselling Arrangement Serials I've gone from a future of possibilities to nothing in a single gunshot. Homeless, penniless and without the man I love, my hopelessness overwhelms me and I seek unexpected comfort from people long absent in my life. I can't lose Sean-not now, not ever-and I'll do anything to get him back, even if it means using myself as bait. Genre: New Adult Romance This story unfolds over multiple volumes approx. 125 pages each. The Arrangement Vol 1-16 are on sale now.
122 pages, Paperback
First published August 24, 2014
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H.M. Ward
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October 2, 2015
This umpteenth book in The Arrangement series sees Sean make it out of the hospital, only to be kidnapped. Honestly, this series is just starting to get incredibly exhausting and irritating. I feel like I'm reading the script for all of the Days of Our Lives episodes from 1985 - present. I'm just waiting on Sean's dead wife, Amanda, to return from the other side. I'm sure it will happen soon.
I really enjoyed this series when it started. Now, I'm just tired of the drama and the never-ending on-again, off-again relationship between Sean and Avery. History can only repeat itself so many times before you quit looking like a damsel in distress and start looking like an idiot, Avery! And Sean, get over yourself! The brooding, self-punishing, self-deprecating "man of silence" act only goes so far. Nobody likes a whiny, depressing alpha!
This series has proven to me that you can, in fact, get too much of a good thing. I keep hoping this story will come to a conclusion, but there doesn't seem to be any end in sight. At this point, I'm half hoping that Marty will just kill Sean and put us all out of our misery!
If and when this series ever ends, I might consider reading any remaining books in the series. After all, I feel vested in the story after reading soooo many of these books and I'd like to know how it all ends. As for now, I'm walking away from this series, as well as all the other Ferro stories. This was one cliffhanger too many for me. I can't keep up with all the Ferros of the world any longer. They're starting to suck the funny out of my life. I'm moving on. A reader can only take so much!
I really enjoyed this series when it started. Now, I'm just tired of the drama and the never-ending on-again, off-again relationship between Sean and Avery. History can only repeat itself so many times before you quit looking like a damsel in distress and start looking like an idiot, Avery! And Sean, get over yourself! The brooding, self-punishing, self-deprecating "man of silence" act only goes so far. Nobody likes a whiny, depressing alpha!
This series has proven to me that you can, in fact, get too much of a good thing. I keep hoping this story will come to a conclusion, but there doesn't seem to be any end in sight. At this point, I'm half hoping that Marty will just kill Sean and put us all out of our misery!
If and when this series ever ends, I might consider reading any remaining books in the series. After all, I feel vested in the story after reading soooo many of these books and I'd like to know how it all ends. As for now, I'm walking away from this series, as well as all the other Ferro stories. This was one cliffhanger too many for me. I can't keep up with all the Ferros of the world any longer. They're starting to suck the funny out of my life. I'm moving on. A reader can only take so much!
November 20, 2014
*****2.75 DISAPPOINTED STARS*****
I'm starting to get fed up with this series.
I've devoted a lot of time and money in it and now it just feels like the author has lost her direction with this one. I'm not sure where she is trying to go but it's definitely taken a turn for the worse.
I don't even know where to begin with all the things that are wrong with this one. First off, no STEAMY scenes at all between Sean and Avery. That was what first drew me to this story in the beginning. The sexy times were off the charts, panty melting good! This one read like a Scooby Doo and the gang episode. Avery and her sidekicks are putting their heads together to solve the latest developing mystery. UGH!
Some secondary character commits suicide for the most bizarre reason. Avery is still very much annoying and I'm losing the love for Sean because he's stupid enough to still love her.
I have book #17 and I'll read it but not sure if I'm going to continue on even though I really like to finish every series I start. I think H.M. Ward needs to write an HEA for the two MCs and put this baby to bed!!
I'm starting to get fed up with this series.
I've devoted a lot of time and money in it and now it just feels like the author has lost her direction with this one. I'm not sure where she is trying to go but it's definitely taken a turn for the worse.
I don't even know where to begin with all the things that are wrong with this one. First off, no STEAMY scenes at all between Sean and Avery. That was what first drew me to this story in the beginning. The sexy times were off the charts, panty melting good! This one read like a Scooby Doo and the gang episode. Avery and her sidekicks are putting their heads together to solve the latest developing mystery. UGH!
Some secondary character commits suicide for the most bizarre reason. Avery is still very much annoying and I'm losing the love for Sean because he's stupid enough to still love her.
I have book #17 and I'll read it but not sure if I'm going to continue on even though I really like to finish every series I start. I think H.M. Ward needs to write an HEA for the two MCs and put this baby to bed!!
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November 19, 2014
***Note to those who are not caught up on Bryan's story (The Proposition: The Ferro Family) This installment will have a major spoiler to that series - so if you, like me were not done with it and read this... it sort of ruins the entire 5 part series. ***
The Arrangement Series has pretty much been my book crack since March 2013 when I first read the first in the series. With each one I vow to wait before buying it - to let the series end before one-clicking.... each time, I fail and I click.
In the 16th installment we begin at the hospital as Avery is waiting to find out if Sean survives being shot. Still unable to believe who seems to be behind it all. But as Avery pushes to show Sean that she wants him and leaving him was her biggest mistake, things take a turn for the worse and now as they try to piece together everything they find they are still missing some key connections.
This serial series has been hot and cold for me over the last handful of installments. I think I am at the place where one or two more are needed to wrap this up so we can get a conclusion to their story before it just becomes too much. I am dying to get Trystan's story and after this story... I want it even more.
There is no doubt that the formula H.M. Ward has created with this series and the resulting spin-offs and connecting stories is a success. I have enjoyed the journey thus far, but have a feeling that this can turn sour quickly should that light at the end of tunnel not appear soon.
The Arrangement Series has pretty much been my book crack since March 2013 when I first read the first in the series. With each one I vow to wait before buying it - to let the series end before one-clicking.... each time, I fail and I click.
In the 16th installment we begin at the hospital as Avery is waiting to find out if Sean survives being shot. Still unable to believe who seems to be behind it all. But as Avery pushes to show Sean that she wants him and leaving him was her biggest mistake, things take a turn for the worse and now as they try to piece together everything they find they are still missing some key connections.
This serial series has been hot and cold for me over the last handful of installments. I think I am at the place where one or two more are needed to wrap this up so we can get a conclusion to their story before it just becomes too much. I am dying to get Trystan's story and after this story... I want it even more.
There is no doubt that the formula H.M. Ward has created with this series and the resulting spin-offs and connecting stories is a success. I have enjoyed the journey thus far, but have a feeling that this can turn sour quickly should that light at the end of tunnel not appear soon.
August 27, 2014
I am so pissed off it isn't even funny!! Like, mad angry to the point of swearing...agg fuck it, I am swearing because this book truly deserves it!!! This was such a waste of my time it's unbelievable that anyone would give it anything beyond a 3!
I loved the first couple of books in the series and liked the latest ones and was okay with another installment until I read this one!! Holly please end the torture seriously, you are not doing yourself any favors. You are a brilliant writer, you have very good imagination and an excellent ability to draw people in with your story telling...but you are milking the cow dry with this one!!
This installment lacked depth, it lacked the Avery and Sean intensity, it lacked the crime/drama plots that are so well known and loved with The arrangement series and it completely lacked the romance, the sex agg...everything!!! Honestly what was the point of this????
I loved the first couple of books in the series and liked the latest ones and was okay with another installment until I read this one!! Holly please end the torture seriously, you are not doing yourself any favors. You are a brilliant writer, you have very good imagination and an excellent ability to draw people in with your story telling...but you are milking the cow dry with this one!!
This installment lacked depth, it lacked the Avery and Sean intensity, it lacked the crime/drama plots that are so well known and loved with The arrangement series and it completely lacked the romance, the sex agg...everything!!! Honestly what was the point of this????
September 4, 2014
If I could have given this book half a star I would have because it was that awful, stupid and utterly ridiculous! Before I even go on to review, I was under the impression, as I believe many other readers were as well that 16 would be the conclusion to this book and clearly it is NOT! The web of craziness that has been come this serial has only grown, leaving the reader with more questions, less if any answers at all, and wondering if the end is anywhere in sight. At the rate this is going and the cash cow it seems to be for the author I will say not anytime soon. I am personally glad that I did not lay out money for this book because I would have been quite angry had that been the case.
Once again, characters from all of the other Ferro series are present in this book, even when some if the circumstances don't make sense for them to be there or make you wonder why. Especially the fact that half of the discussion of the storyline revolves around Bryan Ferro from the Proposition books. Without having read the other, you might be lost and not understand the inconsistencies that bringing these characters into the plot cause. Bryan Ferro died at the end of Proposition when trying to save Hallie from a dangerous pimp by a gunshot wound. Why they refer to him committing suicide several times before actually referring to the way he actually died makes no sense. Hallie being at the club makes absolutely not one shred of sense since she despised the Ferros, especially Sean and she actually left town at the end of the book to keep her son from being discovered as a Ferro heir. She would have NEVER been anywhwre with Jon Ferro, especially not his office and Avery never met her so how in earth did she immediately know who she was? Bad editing. Bad timelines. Mari being at the hospital made more sense, especially because she appeared in one other installment, however her assuming that Avery was with Tristan made no sense, since she knew that Avery was with Sean the first time they met. More inconsistencies. Who the hell is Logan Ferro? Never once mentioned that I can recall and I remember the plots if every one of these terrible books so is this an introduction before he gets his own series? Smooth. Well not so much on reality. Marty being the shooter?! Are you kidding me? After everything between Marty and Avery throughout 13 installments now the whole thing was a game? Totally unbelievable. Sean being able to speak, be awake and able to jump out of a hospital bed after being shot and having surgery and almost dying is the most insane thing I have ever read in my life. Totally and completely unrealistic. Avery having Tristan's driver take her to Babylon station....like it was 5 minutes from MSG where the concert was...really???? Look at a map Holly! You haven't lived on Long Island in a long time and apparently forgot how long a drive from the city to Babylon would actually take...and you don't "cut over" to deer park avenue from the LIE it's actually an exit off of it. But that's just semantics that this long islander needs to let go. The fact that Peter is back but not Sydney is odd... The fact that he doesn't even mention her and is so involved with a family that he wants no part of to the fact that he changed his name from is weird to me. That Sean gets kidnapped was the icing on the cake. The Sean that has been described prior to this installment would never be kidnapped or be in a situation where he could be. Oak Beach Inn isn't even open anymore !!! It closed down years ago. You can't even get I to the parking lot after dark so Marty taking Sean there is comical at best. Now it's revealed that Tristan, Marty and Sean all have some link to Black who is possibly behind all of this and is still looking for Avery? What Madam would go to such lengths to find a hooker she employed who only ever had sex with one customer? None that I can think of that's for sure. This series has no end in sight. The fact that each book is more absurd then the last makes me feel bad for readers who paid money to waste a half hour of their life on this. Holly is milking this for all it is worth and the idea if this becoming a tv series or a movie?!!! I can't even fathom it because I won't believe it until I see it on my flat screen myself. Another terrible job to the author. These books were good when it started but slowly spiraled out of control and now can be equated with a really bad soap opera! DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY!
Once again, characters from all of the other Ferro series are present in this book, even when some if the circumstances don't make sense for them to be there or make you wonder why. Especially the fact that half of the discussion of the storyline revolves around Bryan Ferro from the Proposition books. Without having read the other, you might be lost and not understand the inconsistencies that bringing these characters into the plot cause. Bryan Ferro died at the end of Proposition when trying to save Hallie from a dangerous pimp by a gunshot wound. Why they refer to him committing suicide several times before actually referring to the way he actually died makes no sense. Hallie being at the club makes absolutely not one shred of sense since she despised the Ferros, especially Sean and she actually left town at the end of the book to keep her son from being discovered as a Ferro heir. She would have NEVER been anywhwre with Jon Ferro, especially not his office and Avery never met her so how in earth did she immediately know who she was? Bad editing. Bad timelines. Mari being at the hospital made more sense, especially because she appeared in one other installment, however her assuming that Avery was with Tristan made no sense, since she knew that Avery was with Sean the first time they met. More inconsistencies. Who the hell is Logan Ferro? Never once mentioned that I can recall and I remember the plots if every one of these terrible books so is this an introduction before he gets his own series? Smooth. Well not so much on reality. Marty being the shooter?! Are you kidding me? After everything between Marty and Avery throughout 13 installments now the whole thing was a game? Totally unbelievable. Sean being able to speak, be awake and able to jump out of a hospital bed after being shot and having surgery and almost dying is the most insane thing I have ever read in my life. Totally and completely unrealistic. Avery having Tristan's driver take her to Babylon station....like it was 5 minutes from MSG where the concert was...really???? Look at a map Holly! You haven't lived on Long Island in a long time and apparently forgot how long a drive from the city to Babylon would actually take...and you don't "cut over" to deer park avenue from the LIE it's actually an exit off of it. But that's just semantics that this long islander needs to let go. The fact that Peter is back but not Sydney is odd... The fact that he doesn't even mention her and is so involved with a family that he wants no part of to the fact that he changed his name from is weird to me. That Sean gets kidnapped was the icing on the cake. The Sean that has been described prior to this installment would never be kidnapped or be in a situation where he could be. Oak Beach Inn isn't even open anymore !!! It closed down years ago. You can't even get I to the parking lot after dark so Marty taking Sean there is comical at best. Now it's revealed that Tristan, Marty and Sean all have some link to Black who is possibly behind all of this and is still looking for Avery? What Madam would go to such lengths to find a hooker she employed who only ever had sex with one customer? None that I can think of that's for sure. This series has no end in sight. The fact that each book is more absurd then the last makes me feel bad for readers who paid money to waste a half hour of their life on this. Holly is milking this for all it is worth and the idea if this becoming a tv series or a movie?!!! I can't even fathom it because I won't believe it until I see it on my flat screen myself. Another terrible job to the author. These books were good when it started but slowly spiraled out of control and now can be equated with a really bad soap opera! DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY!
August 26, 2014
Meh
I think this series is about over, it took me a little less than an hour to read this highly anticipated arrangement 16, and for me it fell flat, I read reviews saying how we finally get answers. really? did I sleep through the entire book? I still have no answers.. I think this volume was the longest wait through all the volumes to be released and I could have done without wasting $3 on it.. I'm a huge fan of holly but I feel this book was thrown out, just to be out because of all the anticipation.. I'm sorry holly but it's true.. where's the answers? and the cliffy? yeah they always have me begging for the next installment, not this time. this time the cliffs fell flat. I think I may officially be done with this series, as much as I hate to do it, I've already paid out $47.84 for 16 serials, not including all the others she has published.. if you think about it, when 17 comes out that will be $50 for 17 serials, this is just getting ridiculously expensive.. it's becoming all about how much money can be made off them now. I've read plenty of other serials for .99 that are so much better, what possesses us to pay $3 a serial? again holly sorry but it's the way I feel.
I think this series is about over, it took me a little less than an hour to read this highly anticipated arrangement 16, and for me it fell flat, I read reviews saying how we finally get answers. really? did I sleep through the entire book? I still have no answers.. I think this volume was the longest wait through all the volumes to be released and I could have done without wasting $3 on it.. I'm a huge fan of holly but I feel this book was thrown out, just to be out because of all the anticipation.. I'm sorry holly but it's true.. where's the answers? and the cliffy? yeah they always have me begging for the next installment, not this time. this time the cliffs fell flat. I think I may officially be done with this series, as much as I hate to do it, I've already paid out $47.84 for 16 serials, not including all the others she has published.. if you think about it, when 17 comes out that will be $50 for 17 serials, this is just getting ridiculously expensive.. it's becoming all about how much money can be made off them now. I've read plenty of other serials for .99 that are so much better, what possesses us to pay $3 a serial? again holly sorry but it's the way I feel.
August 26, 2014
This series is getting beyond ridiculous. I read so many other books between each instalment that I'm struggling to remember the entire storyline by the time the next book is released. Seriously, can we wrap this up already Ms Ward?
August 26, 2014
I am so ready for this to end... never thought I'd see the day but it's really starting to drag and become really predictable. I saw that ending coming, it was pretty damn obvious to me. I really need for Sean and Avery to get their happy ending. Maybe if we kill Marty it could happen.
February 10, 2017
what I really hate bout this series is some scene missing! blah
March 11, 2018
Avery loses everything with one single gun shot. She sees her future with all it had to offer just die in front of her in an instant. Thinking she had lost Sean for good, Avery turns to her friends she thought were lost to her. She wants Sean back no matter what she has to sacrifice to do it.
August 24, 2014
I received and ARC in exchange for my honest review...
So as you all know, I HATED (well disliked is a better word) 15 just because of my feelings toward Sean! If you've read Prop 5 you know that it happened prior to 15... So in this latest volume we play catch up. As well as move forward.
I have to honestly say that I highly enjoyed this latest volume, so much more then all the rest I think.
I'm not giving anything away as always. What I will say though is; you will be part of some heavy drama, have to pick your jaw up off the floor, you will feel every emotion as if it were happening to you! Not to mention, you will love Sean that much more!!
Aside from Bryan, RIP, Sean is my ultimate book boyfriend. No one compares to him in my eyes. Well except for Bryan but unless I want to move to the afterlife this second there is no chance of that happening... Sadly, but I digress...
I have to also say, that I really missed, "Sean" and just Sean. Once you read it you will know what I mean. I'm still royally pissed at Avery but I find myself feeling compassion towards her and not wanting to slap her upside the head.
This is well worth the read, and if you watch Holly's FB page you will be able to get the links to this latest volume on Monday... Check here; HM Ward
PS Send me a note after you do, would love to see if our feelings match! Rockstar say what? LOL
So as you all know, I HATED (well disliked is a better word) 15 just because of my feelings toward Sean! If you've read Prop 5 you know that it happened prior to 15... So in this latest volume we play catch up. As well as move forward.
I have to honestly say that I highly enjoyed this latest volume, so much more then all the rest I think.
I'm not giving anything away as always. What I will say though is; you will be part of some heavy drama, have to pick your jaw up off the floor, you will feel every emotion as if it were happening to you! Not to mention, you will love Sean that much more!!
Aside from Bryan, RIP, Sean is my ultimate book boyfriend. No one compares to him in my eyes. Well except for Bryan but unless I want to move to the afterlife this second there is no chance of that happening... Sadly, but I digress...
I have to also say, that I really missed, "Sean" and just Sean. Once you read it you will know what I mean. I'm still royally pissed at Avery but I find myself feeling compassion towards her and not wanting to slap her upside the head.
This is well worth the read, and if you watch Holly's FB page you will be able to get the links to this latest volume on Monday... Check here; HM Ward
PS Send me a note after you do, would love to see if our feelings match! Rockstar say what? LOL
August 25, 2014
These books are spiraling. I can't keep storylines straight. I thought this may be it but it is far from it.
I can't tell if it is the Author's need to continue the storyline or Avery's absent mindedness that is confusing me but these reads are becoming less and less about love and lust and more and more about intrigue and action storylines.
Just bloody well end this series so I can be done with these two.
I can't tell if it is the Author's need to continue the storyline or Avery's absent mindedness that is confusing me but these reads are becoming less and less about love and lust and more and more about intrigue and action storylines.
Just bloody well end this series so I can be done with these two.
August 29, 2014
Okay.. So,
First - I'm still trying to figure out why they brought Tristan into Avery's storyline. What's the point of having that whole scene go down in the last book if they don't even know if they slept together or not. Just another reason for Sean to push her away and that's getting tiresome.
Second - So now that she
Third - Another twist?? How much more are we supposed to take? Really, now Trystan, Marty and Ms Black are all connected somehow. Isn't Trystan getting his own book soon why do we have to keep dragging him into Avery and Sean's problems.
Fourth - Why doesn't Trystan stop whoring around so that Mari doesn't have any reason to hate him more. Find someone and stay with them or just try to get her back. Also I'm a little suspicious here I think Mari slept with a Ferro or Trystan slept with a Ferros girl. Something's up there. Plus Avery should have just told Sean that she doesn't want Trystan and that they got drunk and don't know if they slept with each other or not. Causing riffs for no reason.
Fifth - How many more books are there going to be? The proposition ended quick it was enjoyable and got multiple things across within 5 books. Why can't it be like that.
Sixth - Are they ever going to have a HEA??
Hope this series comes to an end soon. I may love Sean and Avery but how many times can they have the same arguments without it starting to get boring for the readers.
First - I'm still trying to figure out why they brought Tristan into Avery's storyline. What's the point of having that whole scene go down in the last book if they don't even know if they slept together or not. Just another reason for Sean to push her away and that's getting tiresome.
Second - So now that she
Third - Another twist?? How much more are we supposed to take? Really, now Trystan, Marty and Ms Black are all connected somehow. Isn't Trystan getting his own book soon why do we have to keep dragging him into Avery and Sean's problems.
Fourth - Why doesn't Trystan stop whoring around so that Mari doesn't have any reason to hate him more. Find someone and stay with them or just try to get her back. Also I'm a little suspicious here I think Mari slept with a Ferro or Trystan slept with a Ferros girl. Something's up there. Plus Avery should have just told Sean that she doesn't want Trystan and that they got drunk and don't know if they slept with each other or not. Causing riffs for no reason.
Fifth - How many more books are there going to be? The proposition ended quick it was enjoyable and got multiple things across within 5 books. Why can't it be like that.
Sixth - Are they ever going to have a HEA??
Hope this series comes to an end soon. I may love Sean and Avery but how many times can they have the same arguments without it starting to get boring for the readers.
August 26, 2014
(((ARC REVIEW)))
***SPOILER FREE***
First, and foremost, I would like to thank Holly Ward for blessing me with an advanced copy of A16! Your books are amazeballs and I'm honored to have the chance to review it before it's released. Thanks a bunch!
WHOA! Don't even know where to start without giving spoilers. This is by far my favorite installment thus far! On the journey of "The Arrangment", there has been ups and downs and twists and turns in Sean and Avery's relationship and I feel like this installment has shed some light on my lingering questions, but yet left me twisted up inside and craving for more!
You see way more of Avery's personality this time around! She has really started to build a backbone throughout the books and it's beautiful to see her fighting for the person she loves. Sean is also more open this time around, which is refreshing to be able to "be inside" his head for once.
I also loved that this book seemed to pull all the books together bc we get to see and hear about more of the secondary characters/non-existence characters (i.e. Jon, Peter, Cassie, Mari, Trystan, Mel, Marty, Logan, Constance,Aunt Lizzie, Avery's parents). This adds more depth to "The Arrangement" and leaves you with this reaction: "what the h.e.double hockey sticks is going to happen next, now that that has been added to the mix of things?" (BTW this is a wonderful reaction to have :P )
Of course, Holly doesn't disappoint and adds more jaw dropping twists in there that I didn't expect and can't wait to see how it turns out and yet again leaving us on another cliffhanger and CRAVING for more!
5 STARS!
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***SPOILER FREE***
First, and foremost, I would like to thank Holly Ward for blessing me with an advanced copy of A16! Your books are amazeballs and I'm honored to have the chance to review it before it's released. Thanks a bunch!
WHOA! Don't even know where to start without giving spoilers. This is by far my favorite installment thus far! On the journey of "The Arrangment", there has been ups and downs and twists and turns in Sean and Avery's relationship and I feel like this installment has shed some light on my lingering questions, but yet left me twisted up inside and craving for more!
You see way more of Avery's personality this time around! She has really started to build a backbone throughout the books and it's beautiful to see her fighting for the person she loves. Sean is also more open this time around, which is refreshing to be able to "be inside" his head for once.
I also loved that this book seemed to pull all the books together bc we get to see and hear about more of the secondary characters/non-existence characters (i.e. Jon, Peter, Cassie, Mari, Trystan, Mel, Marty, Logan, Constance,Aunt Lizzie, Avery's parents). This adds more depth to "The Arrangement" and leaves you with this reaction: "what the h.e.double hockey sticks is going to happen next, now that that has been added to the mix of things?" (BTW this is a wonderful reaction to have :P )
Of course, Holly doesn't disappoint and adds more jaw dropping twists in there that I didn't expect and can't wait to see how it turns out and yet again leaving us on another cliffhanger and CRAVING for more!
5 STARS!
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August 26, 2014
Betrayals, some answers and a hell of a lot more questions. The cross overs between this and all the Ferro books are coming in thick and fast, how HM Ward keeps track of it all is mind boggling. Once again, this is one series that I cannot stop reading and am always waiting for the next one. I do think though that now is the time that Avery and Sean should get their break...how much more crap do they need to go through?
August 25, 2014
I have to say this is one of the best in the series..the suspense/cliffhanger at the end is rhe best..lots of mentions of all ferro men/women..it was packed full...I was lucky eneough to have been given an arc for an honet review...so here it is...loved loved it...bring on book 17 holly I cannot wait..you rock to the moon and back for your awesome books
August 26, 2014
This story is just getting to far fetched. I also feel like I am being conned into having to buy her other books. I am thinking that I might just have to end this series with this book and not knowing the ending, if there is ever going to be one.
August 28, 2014
Fucking Marty.....
The mention of Bryan literally ripped me into shreds again :'( I truly loved him <3
Freaking Sean of course he would go and look for Marty in his condition that man is relentless. But i'm glad he's okay for now<3
The mention of Bryan literally ripped me into shreds again :'( I truly loved him <3
Freaking Sean of course he would go and look for Marty in his condition that man is relentless. But i'm glad he's okay for now<3
June 14, 2015
O por los dioses,,,, el final esta jalado de los pelos, y no me puedo creer todo lo que esta pasando...
October 29, 2018
As much as I didn't really enjoy 15, 16 made up for it. This one was very insightful. So much happened in this segment. This one doesn't answer everything but it did finally start to shed some light on a few topics. The action picked up a bit which always keeps us salivating for more. I like that Peter is here, I think he's my favorite character. I don't want to say too much but this segment definitely brought the book back to what I was expecting. I can't wait to get into 17 I'm hoping the conclusions are finally going to start coming in. We're on the down slope of this series and it's only going to get more exciting, I can't wait.
August 25, 2014
This is a long review sorry just had to let it all out, this was a great book. Right from the start the drama begins, I was not surprised by who was in the audience and I hate that Avery has once again been betrayed by a friend. We get to see Trystan's reaction to a certain someone. I still think the relationship between Trystan and Avery is strange, so now she is his best friend??? Then we get to meet the not so charming Logan, Bryan's brother, yea another cocky Ferro. The only thing I can think about Sean not wanting to see Avery is because he doesn't want her to see him looking weak? He just had his arms around her back stage and now he won't see her? Once again it feels like everything is always so screwed up, like why can't something just be normal between them, why do they keep hurting each other? I was hoping he would only want to see Avery, but no he is pushing her away again and she reacts by running away, my heart is breaking for her. Finally we get to see the soft side of Avery again, she realizes that she wasn't being fair to Sean, that she loves him so much, then she breaks down and reaches out when she is inside the house and calling out to her mom, the tears are just flowing down my cheeks, I feel so bad for her, I hate that she feels so alone. I think it is a cool twist that she finds something in the house, hmm what does it all mean, and the one thing couldn't come at a better time. I was so proud of Avery, she decided to seek out her own answers and not let anyone get in her way. I loved how honest she was with Sean but of course now there is a chance that they are done because of her part in what happened with Bryan. I understand where he is coming from when it comes to him handling the Amanda issue because he has lived with it for so long that he has learned to deal with it and it is unfair that another has to have their name tarnished for nothing. I like that there was some lightheartedness put in during Avery and Sean's conversation, when he tells her he loves her too much to put her at risk and then later she puts her face so close to him and says "Did you say you love me?" I love how he is jealous of Trystan but I still can't wrap my mind around how she doesn't know if they slept together or not, that is so weird. I love how Sean tells her he thought he lost her and she reassures him he didn't but in the next breath he says he can't keep her, this is so frustrating. I love how Avery has a comeback to every negative thing he is trying to throw out about why he can't have her. I think it is so hot how she takes over and won't let him push her away, "Tell them that I can stay. It's a command, Sean. Say it. Now" Then morning comes and wow, he is trying to be nasty and push her away again but she turns it on him and more or less tells him fine you don't want me then there is nothing to stop me from taking Blacks offer. I love what happens outside the hospital in response to her saying that. I can't believe the stuff that is being said about Bryan, Sean, and Amanda, I can't blame Sean for being upset. I love how Peter and Avery are teaming up to help Sean, I am so happy that he treats her like she is part of Sean's family. I can't wait to read Trystan's story because I need to know what happened between him and Mari that he is still torturing himself about her and of all things he is seeking out services from an enemy of Avery's. Wow Jon is so angry with Sean at first but Avery wont have people blaming Sean for things he did not do so she tells him everything and Jon is furious but an unlikely person speaks up and helps clear his head. Man who is the real Marty, he is so sneaky and way smarter then any of them thought. What is going to happen to Sean, Avery, and who is connected to who in this darn mystery lol
August 26, 2014
I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
These last few books in the Arrangement series have left me hot and cold. I did not like 14, but 15 was much better, and this latest installment blows my mind. Here's the tricky part: You need to be caught up on the other serials before reading Arrangement 16. There are instances in the other books where characters overlap, but you won't be able to fully appreciate this story without having read her other series. (Tricky move, Holly!).
That being said, HOLY COW! I absolutely loved the tangled web of Ferros in this story. I won't give any spoilers, but seeing all their stories combine into one book and the complexities of each personality and how that affects other characters is excellent. HM Ward has a great ability to create characters that are likable, lovable and believable. There's at least one character in each of her stories that you can relate to. In Arrangement 16, you can see these characters coming in from other stories and melding into one giant Ferro debacle. And there is a debacle. As the reader, you're left with questions that make you anxious for the next installment. There was only one main question answered (Does Sean live?) but the other questions left unanswered don't leave you with a sense of unease. Ward finds a way to dance around those questions, not making you angry but making you want more. There's also a heightened sense of mystery due to the serial format. I don't think we'd have as much emotion if it were in one giant novel. The suspense is delightful. Thanks for another fun read!
These last few books in the Arrangement series have left me hot and cold. I did not like 14, but 15 was much better, and this latest installment blows my mind. Here's the tricky part: You need to be caught up on the other serials before reading Arrangement 16. There are instances in the other books where characters overlap, but you won't be able to fully appreciate this story without having read her other series. (Tricky move, Holly!).
That being said, HOLY COW! I absolutely loved the tangled web of Ferros in this story. I won't give any spoilers, but seeing all their stories combine into one book and the complexities of each personality and how that affects other characters is excellent. HM Ward has a great ability to create characters that are likable, lovable and believable. There's at least one character in each of her stories that you can relate to. In Arrangement 16, you can see these characters coming in from other stories and melding into one giant Ferro debacle. And there is a debacle. As the reader, you're left with questions that make you anxious for the next installment. There was only one main question answered (Does Sean live?) but the other questions left unanswered don't leave you with a sense of unease. Ward finds a way to dance around those questions, not making you angry but making you want more. There's also a heightened sense of mystery due to the serial format. I don't think we'd have as much emotion if it were in one giant novel. The suspense is delightful. Thanks for another fun read!
August 26, 2014
Sometimes we don’t realize how we feel until we are faced with loss. This is the sentiment that Avery knows all too well. As she faces the reality of life without Sean, Avery finds herself at a crossroads. One that will take her back to the place she finds comfort. Revelations from her childhood will add more layers to the mystery surrounding her life. Ones that do not easily have answers.
As Sean recovers, he confides in Avery about his demons. Circumstances will bring more Ferro family members to the forefront….treating readers to all this family has to offer. Trystan tries to provide support to Avery during this difficult time. However - his past comes crashing into their reality. As the revelation about what happened to Sean comes to light - more secrets will leave the characters with unanswered questions. Danger still lurks around the corner and no one is safe from it’s clutches.
Wow!! Talk about a Ferro reunion. This installment of the Arrangement series was jam packed with crossovers from other Ferro series. Prepare yourself for drama, intrigue, and a roller coaster ride of emotions that will leave you desperately wanting the next installment. HM Ward really pulled all the punches with this book!! So - run, grab it, and get absorbed into the mysterious world of the Ferro family.
*ARC provided by the author **
As Sean recovers, he confides in Avery about his demons. Circumstances will bring more Ferro family members to the forefront….treating readers to all this family has to offer. Trystan tries to provide support to Avery during this difficult time. However - his past comes crashing into their reality. As the revelation about what happened to Sean comes to light - more secrets will leave the characters with unanswered questions. Danger still lurks around the corner and no one is safe from it’s clutches.
Wow!! Talk about a Ferro reunion. This installment of the Arrangement series was jam packed with crossovers from other Ferro series. Prepare yourself for drama, intrigue, and a roller coaster ride of emotions that will leave you desperately wanting the next installment. HM Ward really pulled all the punches with this book!! So - run, grab it, and get absorbed into the mysterious world of the Ferro family.
*ARC provided by the author **
August 26, 2014
The Arrangement 16 left off right where 15 left off....Sean's life on the line from the gunshot wound. Emotions are running wild. Sean is in surgery and nobody will tell Avery anything. Last she knew, they didn't think he would make it. Trystan gets there and is there to help support Avery. After convincing the nurses to let them see Sean, guess who greets them....Mari!! Omg! Trystan plays it off...Mari is just completely dumbfounded by seeing him..After finding out Sean refuses to see Avery, she ends up getting up to his room. Since he is drugged up, things get said that normally wouldn't, and Avery shows a side that she has never done before. She can now understand Sean a little better. Emotions are high, especially with Bryan's death. Now Sean hasn't been seen in two days. Avery & Peter meet up to find him. Only thing Avery can think of is that Marty has him. They go to the strip joint to get her phone from Trystan and Jon has a fit of course. Jon blames Sean for Bryan's death, and Avery tells Jon it was her who gave Bryan the gun. After that shocker to Jon, Avery's phone rings and it is Sean. Only not Sean, but Marty! Marty demanding Avery come to him with food and bandages to finally end this.....omg! Can't wait for more. I don't care how many more installments there are! Totally hooked!
August 26, 2014
There is no way for me to do this review without spoilers. So proceed with caution!
Avery is reeling from Sean getting shot by someone to protect her. He is having surgery and who knows what will happen. What if he doesn't wake up?! Avery is going through all of these scenarios in her head. She now realizes she needs Sean that she wants to be with him forever but, what if he doesn't survive? She will live through this life without the one man that she loves. Will Avery get to tell Sean how she feels? Is everyone in her life that shes loves destined to die?
There isn't any romance in this volume. Not really. There is some sexy talk but, no real romance if you will. Avery discovers a whole new side of herself. A dark side that she doesn't understand. Is she becoming more like the cold man Sean is? The real question is, does she care that she has this new dark side?
The whole twist I never saw coming was Marty! What a devious little ass! Ugh, I am hoping something is going on with him behind the scenes because I kinda liked him. Also all hopes that
I had that Bryan might still be alive are gone. I honestly, was hoping that some Ferro rich magic was happening there but, it doesn't look like it!
This series just gets better and better. Go get your copy!
Avery is reeling from Sean getting shot by someone to protect her. He is having surgery and who knows what will happen. What if he doesn't wake up?! Avery is going through all of these scenarios in her head. She now realizes she needs Sean that she wants to be with him forever but, what if he doesn't survive? She will live through this life without the one man that she loves. Will Avery get to tell Sean how she feels? Is everyone in her life that shes loves destined to die?
There isn't any romance in this volume. Not really. There is some sexy talk but, no real romance if you will. Avery discovers a whole new side of herself. A dark side that she doesn't understand. Is she becoming more like the cold man Sean is? The real question is, does she care that she has this new dark side?
The whole twist I never saw coming was Marty! What a devious little ass! Ugh, I am hoping something is going on with him behind the scenes because I kinda liked him. Also all hopes that
I had that Bryan might still be alive are gone. I honestly, was hoping that some Ferro rich magic was happening there but, it doesn't look like it!
This series just gets better and better. Go get your copy!
August 24, 2014
I feel like I say this every time, but this series just keeps getting better and better! The Arrangement 16 is almost all Avery and Sean and I loved it! Avery realizes just how much she loves and needs Sean in her life after watching him get shot. Sean pushes Avery away because he thinks he's poison and loves her too much to hurt her. He feels his only way to protect her is to push her away, but Avery doesn't let him and she pushes right back.
We also get to have interaction with Trystan and Mari as well. Avery can't believe that Mari is the woman that Trystan is still in love with.
New information is discovered about Avery's past and I'm sure it will open up a whole new twist to the plot.
Sean goes missing after his release from the hospital. Avery and Peter try desperately to find him. Avery wonders if there is a connection between Marty and Black. She can't believe her friend Marty could be responsible for all that has happened. Avery is shocked when she gets a call from Sean's phone and it's not Sean.
This ends in an oh shit! Now what cliffhanger. I need Arrangement 17 now!!!
We also get to have interaction with Trystan and Mari as well. Avery can't believe that Mari is the woman that Trystan is still in love with.
New information is discovered about Avery's past and I'm sure it will open up a whole new twist to the plot.
Sean goes missing after his release from the hospital. Avery and Peter try desperately to find him. Avery wonders if there is a connection between Marty and Black. She can't believe her friend Marty could be responsible for all that has happened. Avery is shocked when she gets a call from Sean's phone and it's not Sean.
This ends in an oh shit! Now what cliffhanger. I need Arrangement 17 now!!!
August 30, 2014
Another kickass instalment. Apart from the first few pages where Avery' angst is suffocating and bloody annoying, the story is unfolding well. Sean is hurt, Avery wants to break down, but can't and has to keep being strong, but that is just too damn difficult. When she finally gets her act together, she goes to see him in hospital And right there is such a lovely rare moment between them. Sean is vulnerable because of all the meds. His tue self is surfacing. Aaaaahh! But not fo long of course. As soon as the meds wear off he's back to being badass Sean. And that's when shit hits the fan. Again. He's gone missing. No word from him for days. Where is he? Could Marty have done the deed at the concert? But he's so not the type. WHat's going on?
Another well written piece with twists and turns and just enough cuteness to keep loving Sean. Avery is as annoying as ever. Poor girl just a walking mess. And, then there's the bomb at the end. Again. The cliffhanger. Great twist. Hopefully the next instalment will arrive quicken then this one. Not that I want to rush Holly, but damn... this stuff is good! :)
Another well written piece with twists and turns and just enough cuteness to keep loving Sean. Avery is as annoying as ever. Poor girl just a walking mess. And, then there's the bomb at the end. Again. The cliffhanger. Great twist. Hopefully the next instalment will arrive quicken then this one. Not that I want to rush Holly, but damn... this stuff is good! :)
August 23, 2014
- ARC COPY FROM AUTHOR IN EXCHANGE FOR HONEST REVIEW -
Although this is Sean/Avery's book series there are lots of Ferro's in this book. It also sorts out some of the questions surrounding Bryan's story.
I must admit that I still get confused with all the characters and need to re-read a previous book to get the most out of the current one. At this point there are so many Ferro story lines that it's tough to keep them all straight. (It could take away from a readers overall enjoyment).
With all that said, this book is a typical Holly book where she takes the reader for a ride and parks you squarely in front of a cliffhanger. I enjoyed the story but must be honest that I feel a little empty at the end. It's the first book by Holly's that's left me this way. I felt the story needed more. There wasn't enough accomplished in this book. I feel we are right where we started.
3 more chapters to finish of the Sean situation and this book would have
rocked!
Anyway, love Holly and her stories but can't shake the empty feeling. (Hence 4 stars instead of 5)
Although this is Sean/Avery's book series there are lots of Ferro's in this book. It also sorts out some of the questions surrounding Bryan's story.
I must admit that I still get confused with all the characters and need to re-read a previous book to get the most out of the current one. At this point there are so many Ferro story lines that it's tough to keep them all straight. (It could take away from a readers overall enjoyment).
With all that said, this book is a typical Holly book where she takes the reader for a ride and parks you squarely in front of a cliffhanger. I enjoyed the story but must be honest that I feel a little empty at the end. It's the first book by Holly's that's left me this way. I felt the story needed more. There wasn't enough accomplished in this book. I feel we are right where we started.
3 more chapters to finish of the Sean situation and this book would have
rocked!
Anyway, love Holly and her stories but can't shake the empty feeling. (Hence 4 stars instead of 5)
August 27, 2014
OMG...once again Holly did it! The pain that Avery was feeling then to hear them say he didn't want to see her crushed her. But in true Avery fashion she stood strong and made him see her. You see a side of Sean that only comes out for her. I still am really not sure about Marty but I guess we will figure out eventually then to throw into it the mystery surrounding her mother now....There is no good between Sean's mom (if you want to call her that) and the aunt. I do think (just my opinion) that it is time for dear Constance to get her's and give Sean his HEA with Avery because he has been through so much not to mention everything she has been through. I saw someone gave it a one star and told you not to start the series because they feel the series is never ending but yet they are going to continue reading...what does that say? This series is worth it. Frustrating yes because you want the HEA but the suspense and the cliff hangers are fantastic. Keep up the good work Holly but PLEASE give Sean & Avery their HEA!!!
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