The Arrangement 6 (The Ferro Family) (The Arrangement:Ferro Family)

The Ferro Family Series

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The Ferro Family by H. Read Currently Reading Want to Read. Shelve The Arrangement 2: Shelve The Arrangement 3: Shelve The Arrangement 4: Avery's emotions are fried, but she doesn't have… More. Shelve The Arrangement 5: Shelve The Arrangement 6: Shelve The Arrangement 7: Shelve The Arrangement 8: When Avery finds out that the cowboy who requeste… More.

Shelve The Arrangement 9: Shelve The Arrangement Sean Ferro is a liar. Life Before Damaged, Volume 1: Shelve Life Before Damaged, Volume 1: Life Before Damaged, Volume 2: Shelve Life Before Damaged, Volume 2: Life Before Damaged, Volume 3: If I can just hold on a little… More. Shelve Life Before Damaged, Volume 3: Life Before Damaged, Volume 4: Shelve Life Before Damaged, Volume 4: Life Before Damaged, Volume 5: Shelve Life Before Damaged, Volume 5: Life Before Damaged, Volume 6: Shelve Life Before Damaged, Volume 6: Life Before Damaged, Volume 7: Shelve Life Before Damaged, Volume 7: Life Before Damaged, Volume 8: Shelve Life Before Damaged, Volume 8: I think you already know the answer is NO!

Instead, we get grammatical errors left, right and centre. I'm just so disappointed because I know how hard writers work, and they put up their work as a Kindle Edition only wanting their names out there and to have people enjoy their work. None I have come across have been this greedy. They've all been humble in this process, and now I'm going to respect the shit out of them even more. This is a reader's trap. The kind of cliffhanger after such short notice that readers will fall for quickly and without thought.

What a great con, Ward. View all 18 comments. Oct 04, Evgeny rated it liked it Shelves: Avery Stanz was a college student who was broke. She had a scholarship which covered her tuition, but there were also these pesky things called rent and food and Avery had to work part-time.

The work took too much of her time leaving less time to study meaning lower GPA meaning loss of her scholarship meaning the end of studying meaning the dead end. The tale begins with Avery's car dying. To revive it, the poor heroine had to open the hood and do some magic tinkering darn Avery Stanz was a college student who was broke. To revive it, the poor heroine had to open the hood and do some magic tinkering darn it, I always respected women who are not afraid to look under the hood and tell the difference between engine and starter.

She was able to revive her car - whose time was coming to go to that huge parking lot in the sky and only Avery's meddling kept it in this world - only to have it stolen right under her nose. Knowing the carjacker would not be able to ride it for long before it would die again Avery gave a chase. Luckily a handsome guy on a bike gave her a lift.

Still the problem with too much work and not enough studying loomed closer until her friend and fellow student made her an offer which sounded too good to be true: Obviously it was about the world's oldest profession - and I do not mean journalism. Being a virgin Avery was repulsed by the idea until something happened that made her change her mind. Full stop here, or I will reveal you the content of the whole book. So the plot was interesting while not exactly original. Any young woman able to survive on her own in this world without whining deserves respect even though at times Avery acted either impulsive or stupid - I am not sure which.

In any way her character was good enough for the readers to care. The book ends in a cliffhanger, so for those who do not like it, beware. The reason for 3 stars as opposed to 4 is the length: A very good friend of mine hi, Patty! I am not sure I will be able to survive them all. Dec 29, Jenny Levine rated it really liked it. This story is incredibly short!!! Can't wait for Vol. View all 10 comments. Apr 28, Perceptive rated it did not like it Shelves: Yep, you guessed it, it's time for another round of "Let's Gouge the Reader!

Why would I pay nine or more dollars for a series of sloppily written chapters? There's not even verification that the author finished the story before posting installments. What if she loses interest, or even more likely, inspiration? I'd be stuck with a bunch of chapters and no resolution. If I want stories that have no promised end date, I'd go back to reading fan fiction. Yet another self-pubbed author who can't be arsed to learn the proper way to use speech tags.

One cannot speak with any part of the body that is also used to point well, I suppose one could point with one's tongue - but not really. A nod is a non-verbal affirmative communication. Ipso facto, a nod is incapable of uttering the word "yeah. As anyone who graduated fourth grade with more than a C average can tell you, the proper way to punctuate that sentence is: Or "You want me to help?

And then there's the repeated: Makes one reader weep, makes another one sing. The set up is something we've seen a thousand times. Avery is super poor, y'all. So poor that her crappy car stalls at every stop light in New York City, yet somehow is still a target for multiple car jackings. Funny, in my city, it's the expensive cars that get stolen, but whatever. Let's pretend this is realistic. Like that a super poor college student would want or need a car in New York City in the first place.

Later, Avery whines about having to work so hard and study so hard. She has a scholarship to college that requires her to keep a 3. She gives her, "As you know, Bob" speech to her gorgeous friend Melony, who is putting on sparkly earrings to go to work at a hotel late in the evening. I'll give you three guesses what Melony does to make money, based on that description.

And you'll have two left over. Avery, of course, even though somehow she has earned a scholarship to college, has zero clue about Melony's work. No wonder she has to work so hard to maintain that 3. Making smart observations is not exactly in her wheelhouse. And guess who Avery's first client is? Does he like to ride motorcyles and tell girls chasing after stolen cars that their car has been stolen?

Toldja you wouldn't need the additional two guesses. If this is indicative of the quality the self-publishing revolution will bring us, then I think we're past the storming of the New York publishing Bastille and well into the Terror. View all 9 comments. Jan 05, Elizabeth Liz rated it really liked it Shelves: Almost no one to depend on or have her back. Struggling to maintain her grades in order to keep her scholarship, while working every other minute of the day with minimal earnings to show for it.

A car that stops running when red lights linger too long. You could say Avery Stanz is in trouble and running out of options. With everything in her life taking a turn for the worse, there Review posted at: With everything in her life taking a turn for the worse, there is absolutely no room for a guy.

Funny, then, that when Sean Ferro rescues her and her car on several occasions, Avery can't seem to stop thinking about the gorgeous stranger. If only she had the time and energy to pursue that interest and find out where it could lead. But, Avery is in a fairly desperate financial situation with seemingly no way to win. Or, so she thinks. When Avery is presented with a morally questionable opportunity to solve her money troubles as a high-dollar call girl, all it takes is one glance at the potential client for her to say The Arrangement is a great start to a new series from author H.

The storyline is sexy and a bit edgy. That can make or break a story like this, for me, and H. I do wish this book had been just a bit longer. In fact, a part of me thoroughly dislikes these installment stories altogether. BUT, I also understand the idea behind these popular and overly-abundant novella series which continue to appear in every genre. Each story grabs us just a little bit harder and keeps us waiting excitedly and impatiently for the next book to come.

Ward has assured that's the case here! I'm on the hook and being reeled in!! So, when can I expect my next fix?!?! View all 25 comments. Waiting for more of this She is close to losing her scholarship and needs to make some money quickly. However, there is something very unusual Waiting for more of this However, there is something very unusual about Sean as Avery finds out when she decides to accept the job as an escort and Sean is her first client. Why would a young, extremely attractive man request a virgin as an escort? When Sean discovers Avery is his escort, he is not happy and wants to break off the arrangement until Avery convinces him not to.

Now they have to make a new arrangement. What will it be? We have to wait until the next volume to find out. Arghh… I dislike volume style books and I have expressed my sentiment to Ms. However, I have loved everything I have read by H. Ward for providing an ARC for review! View all 6 comments. Oct 06, Melinda rated it did not like it.

I said I wasn't going to read these, because I thought it was ridiculous of Ms. Ward to demand 2. Ive stopped at six I said I wasn't going to read these, because I thought it was ridiculous of Ms. Ive stopped at six because I realized I would much rather spend sixteen dollars reading either a handful of decent books or two books from good authors than be swindled out of reading anymore of these. Yes, her story idea is a good one, and her writing is decent grammatical errors, plot holes and lack of attention to detail not-withstanding.

However, I won't tolerate an author who draws out these installments for the sake of financial gain, and in doing so is lifting story lines from other authors and movies just so that she can pad these stories and fill in the holes. Ward has been watching or reading during each of these installments. Did you think no one would notice that you have essentially lifted scenes from Pretty Woman and inserted them into this book?

Escargot and a red dress? I have no idea what this is book is going to be about, but it has three things that make me want to read this The Author Rocks 2. The Cover is Gorgeous 3. Labeled as "New Adult" which I've been loving this genre lately. So this book has come out and I want to read it However, I'm not a fan of novellas or having to wait for the full story. I hate cliffhangers as it is. It's too bad, but I'm going to wait until all of them are out. Avery Stanz is a college student with a scholarship that's in peril of being taken away from her.

It is her only means of staying in school. She has no one to support her. In a city of millions, on a campus of thousands, in a courtyard of hundreds--I'm alone. Working to try and pay for food and her dorm is cutting into her studies and affecting her grades.

Then her friend, Mel, introduces Avery to her boss, Miss Black. Miss Black runs an escort service.

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Sean Ferro is the tall, dark, and handsome motorcycle man, Avery keeps running into when her car continuously breaks down on the streets of Manhattan. There is instant chemistry between the two. Like I had butterflies in my stomach every time these two had a chance encounter!!! I have never ,ever met someone who draws me in the way you do.

It's everything -- the way your hair sways when you walk, the curve of your hips at your thigh, the sound of your voice, the way your eyes dart away when I compliment you -- like no one has ever told you how beautiful you are--everything about you is enticing. Like a moth to a flame. At first Avery doesn't want to take the job with Miss Black, till she sees the picture of her possible client He's looking for the "virgin" experience!! Something's wrong with this guy. He wants a virgin hooker. That's like the biggest oxymoron ever. Guess what Avery will choose?!

Can't wait to read all the books in this series!!!

It's pretty damn addictive so far: Aug 16, Willow Madison rated it did not like it Recommends it for: This is a long winded, repeated scene after scene, butt-ass-boring attempt by an author to make the following into a novella: She's alone in the world. She has no money. She's close to losing her only chance at getting ahead. She didn't know her friend was a call girl.

She meets a guy. Guy is supposed to be smart, wealthy and cute. He comes across as an idiot. He's supposed to be deep and mysterious. He wants a virgin. He'll pay for it. He is an idiot. She takes offer to be his call girl. He doesn't know she's going to be served up as his virgin. Like everything in this book - no climax is reached by anyone. I only read this for a GR reading challenge. Wish I had known that this author pays for reviews - at least I would've gotten something out of it then View all 15 comments.

Jan 07, Lucy rated it really liked it. There are too many books these days to be able to remember what actually happened in the previous book, so to me it just breaks up the story and breaks any connection I had with the story and characters. So to say I'm annoyed is an understatement, I can feel that this is going to be a great story but I really think it was the wrong choice to have it released this way. I'll do a review of the entire series 12 books when I finish the last book, but I really liked this one: Jun 29, MaryReadsRomance rated it it was ok Shelves: There is a parallel between this book "series" and the series of dates between the hero and heroine in the book - both probably should have been for FREE.

I could have liked this book if the story had been edited and encapsulated in one actual book. So tired of the artificially split trilogies! The story had some promise and I enjoyed the gritty realism portrayed for the poor college girl and the surprise meeting of the main characters.

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But the story seemed to drift away almost as if the author There is a parallel between this book "series" and the series of dates between the hero and heroine in the book - both probably should have been for FREE. But the story seemed to drift away almost as if the author wrote in line without an outline or a master plan.

That is an ok approach in beginning writing BUT a decent writer will go back and tighten up their writing by pulling out redundant and excess verbiage, and make sure it all WORKS. This "work" has too many lose ends with no tightening up. Could easily have been one short story or at most one book. I loved some of the self pub FREE fan fiction and am happy to encourage budding new authors.

BUT this is out of control with the lack of editing, the artificial splitting and elongation of plots using mundane devices and cliff hangers to get more money and PR.

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I am actually starting to feel intellectually malnourished with the current crop of anemic short stories being passed off as books. Because I got to read these books for free, however, I am not outraged - just merely disappointed. As someone who has been reading amateur fan fiction for years, I must say that this story is not much better than much of the former FREE fan fict. That said, it is also not up to the best of the fan fict. I think it is inexcusable to not write a story and go back and edit and revise it to make it one comprehensive and cohesive story and book and then publish it and be done!

The Arrangement is not being published live and so there is absolutely no reason or justification, other than to milk the reader, to make this a series. For established and mainstream authored books, a series is usually comprised of individual fully developed length books that have a complete story with resolution OR a trilogy would be a VERY long and complex story that requires due to length a division in publication. Each book may explore different people or build upon one another but again each book can largely stand alone.

There is absolutely no justification for this to be a series when each "book" is very short and there is no resolution to an individual story and the characters have basically stayed the same through out - except again to milk the readers. It is a generally poorer quality book and almost any product as a matter of fact that results from a linear seat of the pants, piecemeal development plan. Even books with a stream of consciousness style are not actually developed from a stream of consciousness! I am offended for all readers who have come to the this table month after month, having paid full price and patiently waiting with expectation, only to be served one course of warmed over left overs.

Leftovers, which in this case at least promise some flavor, but often blandly fulfill the caloric requirement but are never fully satisfying. I don't give 1 star reviews because either I do my research and just simply avoid anything that bad, or I just stop reading the book and don't bother even remembering it no less bothering with a review unless it is a new book and I feel compelled to warn my friends or more it is so bad that I am wildly mad about being ripped off. I so agree with the one reviewer who put it so well: I am not giving this "book" or the other "books" in this inflated "series" a one star review because I got to read the books in a few sittings VS going hungry for months , and for free VS paying over inflated prices for a "piece" of a book , and because it was mildly entertaining.

I am however not giving it a higher rating than 2 stars, even at the free rate, because I am not at all satisfied with the quality of work and the lack of an ending YET AGAIN as this series continues with no end in sight View all 4 comments. Feb 28, Peggy Dabney added it. Why haven't I read this series until now? It's been on my kindle since I was intrigued from the very first chapter, and my curiosity and interest grew as I tuned each page. I've never read anything quite like it. I absolutely could not stop reading. Now book 2 is mine! Jan 17, Michelle [Helen Geek] rated it it was ok Shelves: Hence, the "worth the chili" rating reflect the price versus length of story.

Are we really that stupid? This novella was mediocre at best. It had an interesting premise, but the characters were pretty ordinary. I won't be continuing the series and doubt I'll read any others by her. I'm in the minority.. Many, MANY have liked this series to an exorbitant degree. I don't get it, but that is quite alright. I hope you enjoy this book [if you read it], much more than I did.

View all 3 comments. I am truly at a loss for words because I can not believe how popular this series is. The story is ridiculously absurd and the writing is mediocre at best. I am so over the innocent virgin meets mysterious rich bad boy that if I'm going to read it, it better be spectacular. So instead of wasting my time and money on this farce of a series I think I'll watch paint dry. It would likely be more riveting and a hell of a lot cheaper!! View all 24 comments. Mar 18, Michelle rated it really liked it. Not sure if I like these installment reads I think I will have to ensure they are all out first though.

I was hooked on this by the concept alone. I mean what are the chances that the one guy that sparks an interest ends up being a client? I like Avery, she has a bit of sass and is broken. But Sean is even more broken, which is my undoing. I will most likely end up reading everything from this author if the others are anything like this! Oct 13, Cathy cathepsut rated it it was ok Shelves: From the description and tags I expected some sort of erotic story, New Adult, romance This was a lot of set-up, that went absolutely nowhere.

I am assuming that there is another installment, where this story continues to its conclusion. Or two or three or four installments Can you get back to me, when you have a full length novel with a beginning, middle and end? Jul 14, L. Miller rated it did not like it. Sorry this was my original review and gave the book 4 stars: What do you do when you have no where to go, no family to turn to, no money and no options.

When Avery first meets Sean Ferro she has reached that point and worse. When fate leads her to a job as one of New York's high priced call girls and Sean is her first client things start out heated and only ramp up from there. Sean is elusive, rich, has a face and body women would do anything for. Why would he need a call girl, especially request Sorry this was my original review and gave the book 4 stars: Why would he need a call girl, especially requesting she be a virgin.

This first story takes you through their first encounters before that fateful meeting. You will enjoy the humor and light banter between the two as the obvious chemistry flashes between them. A quick read and one you won't want to put down. Thankfully the remaining books in the series are complete so there is no waiting to find out what happens next.

This was her reply to me on her facebook page. You have to buy the next book just to find out what happens to the characters. Most series at least leave you satisfied when you reach the end and fill you with anticipation for the next in the series. She doesn't, she just leaves you frustrated. Don't bother with the series. This is a really good series that had me completely hooked but I'm hoping the author offers a box set. I was fortunate that a family member loaned me the books. Sep 29, Adriane Leigh rated it it was amazing Shelves: It's short- a series with ten parts so far- but I knew that going in.

This got better and better with every page and then by the end- gah! So at am I bought part two and started reading.

I told you, obsessed. I'm going to be useless all day today. Oct 15, Sandra rated it really liked it. That was a pretty good read! I would have to say that for a short pages, I was drawn and captivated!! Nothing is going right in her life. She's struggling with her rent, with school fees, her grades, and also with her shit of a car that stalls on her whenever it gets the chance. She got no one to "Surviving justifies anything. She got no one to catch her back if she loses her scholarship or if she loses her job.

So basically, she was screwed. Just when her car decided to give her hell and an opportunistic carjacker stole her car, she meets hot, blue-eyed, motorcycle-riding Sean Ferro. She thought she'd never see him again. But then, fate has a different plan for them. What more can you ask for right? Oh and I was a bit worried that since its short book, it might not be as good or it might lack substance or be forced to fit into a short novella. Good thing is, it has 11 more books on this series! I'm kind of worried about that too because it would cost you to spend more than what it will cost to just buy one complete book but what the heck right?

If the book is good I can feel it shifting beneath my feet like sand.

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