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The Arrangement (Survivors' Club, Bk 2)
The Arrangement - Survivors' Club, Bk 2
Author: Mary Balogh
HE HAD A PLAN... — A mesmerizing story of passionate awakening and redemption, Mary Balogh's new novel unites a war hero consigned to darkness with a remarkable woman who finds her own salvation by showing him the light of love. — Desperate to escape his mother's matchmaking, Vincent Hunt, Viscount Darleigh, flees to a remote country villa...  more »
ISBN: 425966
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 366
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4.1 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Dell
Book Type: Paperback
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Jerseygirltoo avatar reviewed The Arrangement (Survivors' Club, Bk 2) on + 455 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
4.5 stars. I really loved the characters in this book, they just touched my heart. I so wanted them to be happy, and continued to think about them even after I finished reading the book. I'll be keeping it as a comfort read.
I have yet to read a Mary Balogh book that was bad, but this one is top notch. It's the second book in her "Survivor's Club" series, about a group of people (6 men and a woman) who suffered and were injured, in one way or another, during the wars, and band together for friendship and assistance. The first book, "The Proposal" was good, but "The Arrangement" is better and more original.
I'm not spoiling anything because the synopsis already reveals that Vincent, the hero, was blinded in battle. Sophia, the heroine, has lost her parents and she is penniless, and not particularly attractive, so she is ignored or treated like a nonentity by the relatives who have taken her in. In steps the hero, who gets to be the rescuer in a Cinderella type story; and I love Cinderella stories! Then in another sense, she is able to rescue him from his family, who are loving and well meaning but over protective.

What I also love about the book is that the two of them are honest and straightforward with each other, no miscommunications, and even before they fall in love, they like and respect each other. It takes a while before the heroine is able to gain back some self esteem and think of herself as a worthwhile and deserving person. The hero is very sensitive and understanding; what a refreshing change after reading so many stories about rakes! For her part, the heroine is sweet and loyal and determined to help Vincent gain back his independence in spite of his loss of sight. Although, I must say, since he has had years to adjust, he has more or less accepted and learned to live with his handicap, with the help his loyal friend and valet, and the other members of the Survivor's Club. I enjoyed seeing them as secondary characters and I think some of them will be challenging to find an HEA for, but I am counting on Mary Balogh to do it!
reviewed The Arrangement (Survivors' Club, Bk 2) on + 1217 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I like this author (have read all her books), & I love the premise of the Survivor's Club (loved book #1), but this one was just bleh for me. I understand that the heroine was desperate, & the hero was honorable, but there was no chemistry between them, just an 'understanding'. Bleh.
virgosun avatar reviewed The Arrangement (Survivors' Club, Bk 2) on + 887 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Another sweet, and tame, romance that borders on the dull. If you are looking for a passionate love story, this is not it. The character development, on the other hand, was well done and I especially liked Sophie's talent for quirky caricatures. Vincent and Sophie got on really well together but their romance didn't do anything for me. Yes, Vincent came to her rescue, twice, and that was sweet. But their romance was lackluster, somewhat like snuggling with a familiar blanket. 3 stars.
reviewed The Arrangement (Survivors' Club, Bk 2) on + 929 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I've never read Balogh before but I really enjoyed this one. It's a very simple story of two people coming together and finding their way to make each other better. There are no steamy love scenes and explosions for the most part but decidedly sweet.
pebblesgmc avatar reviewed The Arrangement (Survivors' Club, Bk 2) on + 86 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers.
The Arrangement by Mary Balogh is the Survivors' Club second book. To Be Released Aug 27, 2013. This is an advanced readers copy, uncorrected proof.
Vincent Hunt, Lord Darleigh blind member of the survivors' Club flees his home due to his families match making. He goes to the village where he grew up as plain Vincent Hunt son of the local school master. Another matrimonial trap is about to be sprung and he is rescued by Miss (Lady) Sophia Fry.
She is a poor relation and her uncle threw her out in the middle of the night.
And that's just in the first two chapters, if you like romance it's a must read:)
(*****)
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ra7 avatar reviewed The Arrangement (Survivors' Club, Bk 2) on + 1026 more book reviews
Vincent runs away from his family after they attempt to marry him off. He loves his family and they him, but they stifle and overprotect him d/t his blindness. Sophia was orphaned at 15 and has lived with various family members since. Her aunt and uncle view her with distain and a bother. The aunt and uncle aim to trap Vincent in marriage to their only daughter. Sophia's intervention prevents that and as a result she is kicked out with coach money to get to London and not a dime more.
Vincent, feeling responsible for her, offers marriage and a marriage of convenience begins. This was nice because both characters already liked the other. Sophia's ideas (adding improvements to his land and getting a dog to guide him) help Vincent gain more independence and confidence. He helps her see her inner beauty. I thought they complimented each other nicely.
This isn't quite a 4, it's slow in several moments and overly detailed. The characters are very likeable and relatable. No big misunderstanding.


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