by H.M. Ward
Rating: 5/5
Well I may be a little biased since Peter was the first Ferro I was introduced to, but I love him and his story! He's the full package and his story is so real and heart felt. I mean, the man lives the poetry he speaks, who wouldn't love that? This series depicts his life before Damaged 1 and 2. He finds journals kept by Gina and gives them to Sidney to read and she finds all sorts of things out about his juicy and sorrowful past. Gina is sweet and very innocent. It will be interesting to see how Peter ends up effecting her life and how the impact of them and their story leads to his damaged life later on. For some reason I thought she'd be easy to dislike but I actually enjoy her thoughts quite a bit and will probably be really devastated when the end comes about. I can't wait to read more!
L-
Volume 2
Good Read! This one started out a little slow for me but at the same time it was kind of nice to get a peek into Gina's life. But a few chapters later and the ball starts rolling. The dancing...ah the dancing is just amazing. There's something about it, especially when it involves a soft wall that smells delicious (Peter.) I know that I'd let some handsy dude smash my face into that any day! Anyway, this is an exciting new series and I can't wait to read more about the life these two shared. Thanks for another great series HM Ward!
L-
Volume 3
My favorite one so far! Got to love Pete Ferro and he shows his face quite a bit in this one. The dancing is...wow. Yep, that good. I love the scene at the party between Gina and Mrs. Ferro, fantastic drama there. And when Pete shows...I could just melt at the words that fly out of that charming mouth of his. Great addition to the series and can't wait for the next!
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Volume 4
Love this one!
I think I say best one yet on every one of these....hmmm. Well I mean it...again! (Broken record, I know.) They just keep getting better. All the sexy Ferro flirting and teasing, the dancing...it's just amazingly sexy. And Mrs. Ferro comes into the picture more. I feel a twist coming up there, it seems those Ferro's are always up to something. I'm SO glad Gina is finally done with Anthony. It was so obvious that dude was screwing around. And the visual from that encounter...ah man I was dying laughing before Gina's sorrow kicked in. And there's no better way to get over a winner like that one than with Pete Ferro...on the dance floor. Whew! Can't wait for the next one!!!!
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Volume 5!!!!!
OH. MY. GOD.
Holly, you are amazing!
Absolutely brilliant plot twist! I only give five stars to books that are good enough to read again, and I would read this installment of Life Before Damaged again, and again, and again. I feel like we've been waiting for this huge falling out and it finally happened, it's so exciting!
Peter and his lack of self control got him on Gina's bad side in the end, but I suspect it's temporary. Come on, no one could ignore that man for long. He's in there Gina (or should I say Jenny...), you can bring him out!! I love how Gina's witty, confident side is finally showing itself. It's great getting to see her grow through these books and help Pete along the way. My favorite quote from her in this one was "Go cough up a furball." LOL!
Oh man, Anythony, see ya loser! I have to say her parents reaction to the whole Anthony situation was so typically expected, especially with how her dad has treated her in the past. No respect at all. He should embrace his daughters talents and brains instead of making her into a trophy wife for a complete loser. Oh well, he got his handed to him by Mrs. Ferro herself, HA! Love that women! Oh god, isn't she just perfect in her own screwed up way? And I'll leave you with a perfect last line from this amazing book: "Welcome to the family, dear." And it begins...!!
L-
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Saturday, November 1, 2014
The Arrangement: The Ferro Family
By: H.M. Ward
Overall Rating: Great Read
A little about this series:
This is a serial (series of short books) that's fan driven. So Holly will keep writing this story as long as people (like me) beg for it. I have to say I'd like it to end eventually, which I'm sure it undoubtedly will, but right now it's fun to get little installments of a story here and there to make life more exciting.
In this series you get introduced to the Ferro family but more specifically Sean Ferro. He's all kinds of messed up and so is pretty little Avery who's just trying to make ends meet and deal with her past as well. You get to follow them and their steamy story through a whole lot of ups and downs and holy crap did that just happens. It's exciting and fun to read and trust me, you'll start to crave the next installment.
*Update for AR 17!
To be released any day now...
Wow, just...wow! This was a great addition to the series. Of course we've all been bouncing around, hardly able to wait and see what happens after the whirlwind AR 16 left us in, and I can say that you won't be let down. Although this series is a little long, it's also kind of great for those of us with Sean/Ferro addictions. The story is spicing up more than ever and it'll be fun to see who wins this one. ;) Can't say more...he he
At first I thought it was all going play out as one would expect but I was wrong, and I'm so glad I was! Some ends are tied up and fresh worm cans are opened....it's fantastic!
It's so hard to leave a review without spoilers but seriously, it's a great read. Get it, feed your addiction, and then wait as impatiently as possible (along with me) for the next one. Enjoy!
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AR 18
Finally! Sean gets out of his whirlwind of fear and gives us what we've all been waiting for! This installment is exciting to say the least. Sean and Avery's relationship changes and new plot twists emerge as previous ones are tied up. This is the book that takes away all the frustration we've been feeling with Sean and will make you want to jump up and down and squeal ;) The end was a little shocking and I can hardly wait to see what happens there. Although Constance can be a huge pain, I kind of grew to like the witch herself in Life Before Damaged. It's nerve wracking waiting to see what happens.
L-
Overall Rating: Great Read
A little about this series:
This is a serial (series of short books) that's fan driven. So Holly will keep writing this story as long as people (like me) beg for it. I have to say I'd like it to end eventually, which I'm sure it undoubtedly will, but right now it's fun to get little installments of a story here and there to make life more exciting.
In this series you get introduced to the Ferro family but more specifically Sean Ferro. He's all kinds of messed up and so is pretty little Avery who's just trying to make ends meet and deal with her past as well. You get to follow them and their steamy story through a whole lot of ups and downs and holy crap did that just happens. It's exciting and fun to read and trust me, you'll start to crave the next installment.
*Update for AR 17!
To be released any day now...
Wow, just...wow! This was a great addition to the series. Of course we've all been bouncing around, hardly able to wait and see what happens after the whirlwind AR 16 left us in, and I can say that you won't be let down. Although this series is a little long, it's also kind of great for those of us with Sean/Ferro addictions. The story is spicing up more than ever and it'll be fun to see who wins this one. ;) Can't say more...he he
At first I thought it was all going play out as one would expect but I was wrong, and I'm so glad I was! Some ends are tied up and fresh worm cans are opened....it's fantastic!
It's so hard to leave a review without spoilers but seriously, it's a great read. Get it, feed your addiction, and then wait as impatiently as possible (along with me) for the next one. Enjoy!
L-
AR 18
Finally! Sean gets out of his whirlwind of fear and gives us what we've all been waiting for! This installment is exciting to say the least. Sean and Avery's relationship changes and new plot twists emerge as previous ones are tied up. This is the book that takes away all the frustration we've been feeling with Sean and will make you want to jump up and down and squeal ;) The end was a little shocking and I can hardly wait to see what happens there. Although Constance can be a huge pain, I kind of grew to like the witch herself in Life Before Damaged. It's nerve wracking waiting to see what happens.
L-
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Second Chances
by H.M. Ward and Stacey Mosteller
Rating: 5/5
Warning: You will need a box of tissues to read this book!
Oh, where to start...well Holly did it again! This novel is stand alone and different from her other stories. But don't worry, it's different in a good way! This book is very real, in fact, some people have probably experienced part, if not more of this story. Holly and Stacey really drive the ball home, hitting every emotional pit stop on the way. You'll laugh and cry...and really just FEEL. You'll feel everything, from being overjoyed to devastated and every other point on the emotional spectrum. These ladies did a good job with character development (as you always do Holly) and it's almost as if you're standing there, holding the main characters hand and can't help but feel for her...there's that word again! If only you could reach into this reality and hold on to her, believe me, you would.
This book never slows down. You won't find yourself being bored or impatient, it was written with perfection. The story of Genevieve, Cade, CJ and the lawn boy is, without a doub,t a winner! Going through a great loss is possibly the toughest struggle in life and Genevieve goes through more than a fair share of it. Her little CJ keeps her going, but even being a parent can sometimes have it's rough patches. Then the most unsuspecting person-because he's always been around-swoops into her life to change it again, in the best ways possible. Who wouldn't want a totally lickable lawn boy ;) As you read her story, Genevieve will take you through all the stages of grief, then pull out to find joy, grief again and then finally settling down in her battle with fate.
What a wonderful story of struggle, grief and great joy! You shared an fantastic story with us Holly and I'm glad Stacey was there to help develop it as well. You are both amazing and an inspiration!
L-
Rating: 5/5
Warning: You will need a box of tissues to read this book!
Oh, where to start...well Holly did it again! This novel is stand alone and different from her other stories. But don't worry, it's different in a good way! This book is very real, in fact, some people have probably experienced part, if not more of this story. Holly and Stacey really drive the ball home, hitting every emotional pit stop on the way. You'll laugh and cry...and really just FEEL. You'll feel everything, from being overjoyed to devastated and every other point on the emotional spectrum. These ladies did a good job with character development (as you always do Holly) and it's almost as if you're standing there, holding the main characters hand and can't help but feel for her...there's that word again! If only you could reach into this reality and hold on to her, believe me, you would.
This book never slows down. You won't find yourself being bored or impatient, it was written with perfection. The story of Genevieve, Cade, CJ and the lawn boy is, without a doub,t a winner! Going through a great loss is possibly the toughest struggle in life and Genevieve goes through more than a fair share of it. Her little CJ keeps her going, but even being a parent can sometimes have it's rough patches. Then the most unsuspecting person-because he's always been around-swoops into her life to change it again, in the best ways possible. Who wouldn't want a totally lickable lawn boy ;) As you read her story, Genevieve will take you through all the stages of grief, then pull out to find joy, grief again and then finally settling down in her battle with fate.
What a wonderful story of struggle, grief and great joy! You shared an fantastic story with us Holly and I'm glad Stacey was there to help develop it as well. You are both amazing and an inspiration!
L-
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
The Fault in Our Stars
by John Green
Rating: 5/5
Such a great read! John Green has a way of capturing the reader and making you feel like you're right there with the characters and experiencing everything with them. He also introduces different theories and concepts throughout his books, especially this one, that make you rethink the world around you.
This is a story about a girl named Hazel who has cancer, her journey, how she views the cancer and her life. She meets a boy named Augustus at support group who tells her how special she is. They go through what little life they have together and he makes her greatest wish come true. It doesn't turn out how they expect but only to find a deeper truth to the author she seeks out, one she can relate to. The characters are witty and have interesting views on life and death, making you consider your own. Throughout this story, as you witness their experiences, you'll laugh and cry and feel the depth of the characters importance to each other. I guarantee you will be moved and go back to read this book again and again.
Read it!
L-
Rating: 5/5
Such a great read! John Green has a way of capturing the reader and making you feel like you're right there with the characters and experiencing everything with them. He also introduces different theories and concepts throughout his books, especially this one, that make you rethink the world around you.
This is a story about a girl named Hazel who has cancer, her journey, how she views the cancer and her life. She meets a boy named Augustus at support group who tells her how special she is. They go through what little life they have together and he makes her greatest wish come true. It doesn't turn out how they expect but only to find a deeper truth to the author she seeks out, one she can relate to. The characters are witty and have interesting views on life and death, making you consider your own. Throughout this story, as you witness their experiences, you'll laugh and cry and feel the depth of the characters importance to each other. I guarantee you will be moved and go back to read this book again and again.
Read it!
L-
Monday, May 12, 2014
The Wedding Contract
Rating: 5/5
A complete, stand alone novel from H.M. Ward-not a serial!
Another tale involving a Ferro, who wouldn't want that? This book is a great read starring Nick Ferro and Sky. From beginning to end, Ward has you laughing hysterically. Sky is a little hot tempered and has a whole slew of defensive words that seem to come non-stop out of her mouth, but who can blame her when she has a Sith Lord for a mother and a Ferro trying to ruin her business? Sky is a wedding photographer and was doing great until Nick moved in next door and not only revved up the competition but literally tried to put her out of business. The two get stuck sharing a room at a wedding Sky is supposed to be shooting and then finds out that Nick was hired by the father-in-law. The two battle it out for a week and anything that can go wrong does. On the flip side, there's a very sweet and innocent side to Sky that gets brought out of her character occasionally, mostly in windows of weakness around Nick. And underneath that thick skin and quirky remarks, Nick has a tender side too...he is a Ferro after all.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone with a sense of humor, It will have you laughing from the first page to the last and simply smiling with the joy of being a Ferroholic-speaking of which, if you aren't one already, you will be by the end of this book!
Happy Reading!
L-
Friday, January 31, 2014
Connected by the Sea
by E.L. Todd
Rating: 2/5
I was asked to review this book for the author.
I think there was good potential for this book, but I just couldn't get over some things. It's clear this author is new at writing and I congratulate the effort, but her writing still shows some immaturity.
First of all I found the narrative writing style odd for this type of book. The dialogue was short banter which made using this style of writing confusing at times. The author did a good job using narrative correctly, it just makes it harder for the reader to relate to the main character.
Most of the characters seemed their age, but a few didn't act like normal college students, more like high school. Audrey, for example, her actions were so childish and silly and Henry cried all the time seemingly to make Sydney feel bad.
The romance scenes could have flowed more, they were very literal and a step by step description which I found to take the romance out really.
Overall it was a very predictable story. There really wasn't any mystery or suspense about any characters or their actions. Everything was very straight forward and lacked the interest you would normally expect in a romance novel. It was a sweet story and not much more.
L-
Rating: 2/5
I was asked to review this book for the author.
I think there was good potential for this book, but I just couldn't get over some things. It's clear this author is new at writing and I congratulate the effort, but her writing still shows some immaturity.
First of all I found the narrative writing style odd for this type of book. The dialogue was short banter which made using this style of writing confusing at times. The author did a good job using narrative correctly, it just makes it harder for the reader to relate to the main character.
Most of the characters seemed their age, but a few didn't act like normal college students, more like high school. Audrey, for example, her actions were so childish and silly and Henry cried all the time seemingly to make Sydney feel bad.
The romance scenes could have flowed more, they were very literal and a step by step description which I found to take the romance out really.
Overall it was a very predictable story. There really wasn't any mystery or suspense about any characters or their actions. Everything was very straight forward and lacked the interest you would normally expect in a romance novel. It was a sweet story and not much more.
L-
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