HannahThere are no good men, only bad ones. The men from my past have proven this time and time again. I have no reason to think this one will be any different. One minute, I’m having dinner with my father and the next, I’m locked in a dark room waiting to be sold to the highest bidder. I can only imagine what kind of hell my life is about to become.ReedI am what I am. A sadist with a soul as … I am. A sadist with a soul as dark as night. I’ve accepted this long ago. I wasn’t always like this. A man can only see so much evil until it changes him, haunts him, and clouds the way he views the world. I swore to never let anyone get close to me, but there’s something about Hannah. She intrigued me. I wanted her. I needed to know what lies beyond that broken spirit. I had to have her…so I bought her.
Bought is book number 1 in The Owned Series. It does end on a light cliffhanger but I promise it is SO worth it! As a special thank you, I’m including bonus content that will only be available during launch week! Enjoy!
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This book starts out with an introduction to Reed and Hannah and then this author grabs you by the seat of your pants as your racing to catch up to him. You can literally feel the passion flow through each page as your heart races and chills run up your spine.
Bought is the first book in Derek Master’s new Owned Series. In Bought we meet Hannah, a recent college graduate who instead of celebrating her graduation finds herself ready to be sold to the highest bidder. The highest bidder turns out to be Reed, a dark and dangerous man who has his own reasons for purchasing her. While the story exposes the seedier side of our society, it is definitely an intriguing read. While I found myself quickly devouring the pages, the story never seems rushed. Much darker than any of the other stories that this author has written, it’s by far my favorite of all of his releases. I can’t wait to see what else he has in store for these two
“I can tell that she’s the good girl. She’s exactly the type of girl that should be staying far, far away from a guy like me. I would corrupt her so badly that she wouldn’t remember who she was before I sank my claws into her. Still, there was something about her that I couldn’t get past. There was something about her that was calling out to me.”
-Bought
Derek Masters
Hannah Sullivan has had a rough life. Her mother dying when she was little, an abusive high school boyfriend, and a gambling Father who cares more about his chips than her life. When a gambling debt puts him at risk he has two options to choose from, give up his life or give up his daughter to the Black Death. A malicious human trafficking ring who are known in the dark web for auctioning women off to depraved men. The worst part is, Hannah agrees to give up her freedom in exchange for her Father’s life, not knowing what she is really getting herself into.
Ex-paratrooper and FBI contractor, Reed Evans, has been undercover for years trying to bring down heavy human trafficking circles. What he doesn’t expect is where this last one has led him. He has to make a decision to save a life, a woman he desires who is about to be bought and owned. A woman who intrigues him, who entices him, and who also starts to bring out a side of him he’s kept buried for a long time.
This is Derek Masters at his best! Dark, seductive characters and a thrilling page turner. I devoured this book in a couple hours and I have to admit Mr. Masters knows how to tease his audience, keeping you on the edge of your seat until the next book appears. Believe me, this is definitely a series you do not want to miss!
Hello dark romance, alpha hero! This start to a trilogy definitely did it’s job at pulling me in and keeping me hooked. Hannah is a victim of her father’s sins and selfishness. Reed discovers her while he is undercover for the security company he runs while at an auction. Something about her latches onto him and he has to save her. But don’t go thinking he is your typical hero. Reed has his own selfish desires too. He wants Hannah, but first he wants to make sure she’s safe. Hannah is confused and not willing to trust Reed who keeps her locked in a house. Survival kicks in and she will do whatever she can to survive. This story was fast paced and had a cliffhanger that had me clicking book two right away. This narrator has the perfect voice that sets the mood for this story. A definite read/listen for dark romance fans. I couldn’t wait to see what happens next!
Hannah has not had an easy life and it is about to get even worse. In order to save himself, her father gives her to be auctioned off. Reed wants to protect her from this sale, and yet have her for himself. There is only one way to do this, he buys her. That is just where the books takes off running. Hannah and Reed are a very unlikely pair, but the sparks are flying. Hannah is a very storing woman. Her strength amazes me as she faces adversity with a poker face. Reed is a sadist. He thrives on inflicting pain. But can he convince Hannah to try his ways? I was hooked from the auction and I could not stop listening to it until the end. Suspense, action, steam, this book has it all.
Rodney Falcon is amazing in this performance. He brings out the dominance and roughness of Reed. Rodney narrated Reed exactly as I imagined him. Rodney has an easy to listen to voice. His female characters are easy to distinguish and smooth. Rodney brought this story to life and left me wanting more.
Terrific Story & Narration Intense & Gripping!
Bought
The Owned Series, Book 1
By: Derek Masters
Narrated by: Rodney Falcon
This is my first book by Derek Masters and it will not be my last. I enjoyed his writing style, he managed to fit a lot of story into his novella sized book, a story that hooked me right in and held me captive to the end. It is the type of book you can not put down, you just need to know what happens next. This book is the start of “The Owned Series” and what a great start it is. Hannah Sullivan introduces herself in the prologue, she states that this is her story, which it is but it is also Reed’s story too. Reed left the Army after serving six years, he is currently a contractor for the government, helping them with their investigations and weeding out the evil. He is in Vegas now working a job, trying to help capture those responsible for human trafficking. Hannah just graduated college is ready to start a career. She has not had the best of luck, especially when it came to men. Her father owes money to the wrong kind of people and she makes a sacrifice to save his life. Hannah has caught Reed’s eye and when he sees she got herself in a situation he does what he has to do to help. This book is well plotted, it contains drama, twists, action and some suspenseful moments. Reed is a good guy Hannah just needs to see it and learn to trust him. I am looking forward to what happens next in he second book of the series “Bent”. Thank you Derek Masters for this great story!
I listened to the Audible edition, Rodney Falcon is a terrific narrator and voice artist. He brings these characters to life, give them their voices and personality as well as heart and attitude. He sets the perfect tone for the story and does a great job projecting the characters emotions into his performance. He is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another great listen
What a wonderful book. Enjoyed learning about Reed and Hannah and how they came to be where they are now. This is a very fast paced book and is a cliffhanger. Enjoy
WOW!!!
This is a great start to the Owned series. Derek Masters has me hooked. The characters are well developed and this storyline is just incredible. Derek held my attention from page one and left me begging for more. I can’t wait to find out what he has in store for us in Bent.
Amazing Book- This author gets better and better with each book he writes. Loved Reed and Hannah and learning about their pasts. This is a fasted paced story that has you hooked from the very beginning. Can’t wait to read the next book.
The only thing I didn’t like was the book ended in a cliffhanger.
I recommend this book.
A great start to an intriguing new series, Bought is a must read. I enjoyed the dual point of view of the main characters and the direction that the storyline is taking. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.
Bought is the first book I’ve read by Derek Masters and I LOVED it!!!
Hannah has lost her trust all together in men and being kidnapped and sold in a auction confirms she can’t trust anyone.
Reed is trying to be good but things change when Hannah comes into the picture. He finds his inner demons are starting to surface.
First off I can’t express enough how sexy I find Reed to be. He just has that confidence and protectiveness to make a girl swoon. Hannah is a strong woman with a will to fight instead of break. I can’t wait to read the next book and find out all of what happens. Easily 5 stars.
Bought is the first book in The Owned Series and it does not disappoint. Classic to Derek Masters style, he takes a common storyline and spins it in such a way that makes it unique and different from anything else out there. The story is very well written and thought out with characters that are extremely likable and strong minded. Hannah is a girl that has a dark past and Reed is the man who wants to protect her when she gets caught up in a bad deal. Little does Hannah know but Reed has a dark side to him as well. Even though this book does end on a cliffhanger, Mr Masters gives you the absolute best ending possible and leaves you hungry for more. I look forward to seeing what the next installment brings us in book 2. Bought is an absolutely fantastic book and up there at the top to being one of my favorites by this author.
Love it!!! I was drawn into this story from start to finish, a non stop read.. Reed a man with a past he wants to hide, and Hannah whose past is full of hurt and does not trust easily.. This is the first book in this series and I’m excited to continue reading more…