From USA Today Bestselling author Khardine Gray, comes a bad boy romance that will make you drool.When disaster strikes Newport Beach, The Centaurs decide to host an auction to raise money for repairs.Wonderful idea, except they want to enlist the services of Cartwright Marketing Agency. I hate athletes. More than that, I loathe football players and I’m absolutely not an Eric Declan fan.We hooked … absolutely not an Eric Declan fan.
We hooked up one night and left me straight after.
What a dog.
I should have known better because they actually call him ‘the dog’ on the field and off it.
Foolishly, I allowed the man to charm me with his smile, that bad boy attitude, the masterpiece body, then out of my dignity.
I, for one, want to skip this collaboration but I have to work with him if I want the chance to do more at the agency.
Working with him is a nightmare.
The man is temptation designed for sin.
He wants a repeat of our little mistake.
I want to stay away from him.
The problem is …it’s getting harder to resist him.
Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me…
Or is it?
Did I mention he looks really good in a suit?
If you like hot, steamy, romance with gorgeous, drool-worthy bad boys you will love this book. Dive in now for some fun.
Auction Time is a complete standalone and a part of the Bad Boy Bachelors of Orange County series.
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I literally have no idea what book in this series is my favorite. It might be this one. Eric is one hot football player. This book is just as amazing as the other two. I’m absolutely in love with this series. Amazing.
I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy.
Another Cartwright sister gets her HEA with a bad boy. Mia slept with Eric but then didn’t hear from him again. So of course there is tension when she’s forced to work with him for a charity auction to raise funds for Newport Beach. He uses all his charm to try and get back into her good graces. But she still sees him a “player”. Is that who he truly is? Or is there more to him, and the reason why he didn’t contact her after they slept together?
It’s obvious there is a pull between these two characters whenever they are together. I like how the sisters have each other’s back in these stories – especially at the auction.
Eric’s life is suddenly in turmoil. Truths he thought he knew turn out to be nothing more than lies. Coupled with the depths of the feelings he was starting to experience for Mia, and all that chaos sent him running. Not the most honorable thing to do, but logical given his emotional state. Every jock Mia’s given a chance to has turned out to be a jerk, and Eric’s just proven himself to be another one of their number. But what happens when he comes back with a new attitude and is determined to prove they have something special together? I loved this pair even though they drove me crazy for most of the book. For me, this story was all about finding the one that loves you for who you are, not just who you think you should be. I’m loving these Cartwright sisters and I can’t wait to read more.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.
I love Khardine Gray and I liked this book; it just wasn’t her usual fare. Mia always had to feel like she was in control but finally, she realized she was really just a coward. That was why she had trouble with true love; cowards won’t face the risks involved with love. But Eric, ‘the Dog,’kept after her, proving himself over and over.
In true Gray style, mia woke up for a HEA ending. I volunteered this review from an ARC.
Sexy and heartfelt
Auction Time (Bad Boy Bachelors of Orange County Book 3) by Khardine Gray is another well written romance with sweet and sexy characters that will warm your heart and raise your pulse.
Another Cartwright sister, Mia, struggles with letting love in, letting go of control and overcoming fear. One would think with the loving and real example of their parents this wouldn’t be so hard! But life lessons have a way of blinding you from seeing what right in front of your face. Eric “the dog” Declan, turns out to be not such a dog after all. He’s an alpha with charm, manners and the patience of a saint. Eric, despite his reputation is such a sweet heart with Mia, trying to apologize and get a second chance with the woman he just can’t forget.
This heartfelt plot is full of all the feels, the highs and the lows, fear and revelations of the heart. The development of their relationships is a reflection of the past as well as the present which I enjoyed and found to have smooth transitions between the two.
Overall, a very well written second chance romance that’s just as hot and steamy as it is emotional leading to a HEA for Eric and Mia.
I read an ARC of this book and voluntarily share my review.
I thought this book had a good storyline but I was not a fan of either of the lead characters. There was plenty of tension and emotional turmoil as this couple’s story unfolds, their relationship evolves and they work through the baggage that each has.
Eric and Mia will intrigue you in this story. Eric and Mia had one night of intimacy and he up and left leaving Mia with bad feelings especially to her ego. It has been over a year and she has moved on. She should have paid attention to why she hated athletes in the first place but she thought Eric was different. Eric was in a bad place in his life at the time he was with Mia and instead of admitting to it, he blew her off. Now he has come to his senses but is it too late to salvage a relationship with Mia? I voluntarily agreed to receive an ARC of this book for an honest review.
A wild ride, indeed, from the past, through the present and into the future with a woman so fearful of anything she can’t control, especially personal relationships. Mia has been burned too often by the men in her life, or even family members, who couldn’t keep their promises. She has to have control over relationships and situations or else she turns and runs. The one weakness she has is Eric Decker, bad boy, gorgeous football god. He once made her feel important, but then he left without another word. Now he’s back, and his eyes are burning a hole right through her back. Does he want to start all over again with her? This is a complicated story of Mia’s lack of trust in others but, mostly, in herself. It’s clear that Eric loves her but he can’t win her trust. It doesn’t help that she sees him in the clutches of another woman when they’re supposed to be together! If she can’t trust in his love, they must have nothing left. Oh, my! I want to grab her and force her eyes open so she can see what’s standing right in front of her. A highly emotional and, ultimately, fulfilling story by Khardine Gray. A well-paced plot, authentic characters with some heat thrown in to create something wonderful!
Mia has a rule not to date or get involved in any way with an athlete. Then her family’s company gets asked to help market an athletic auction and it brings her back in touch with Eric. They had a thing before but something happened and he disappeared. Now he is back with his pursuit and she is a little gun shy around him. Eric got some upsetting new the last time he was with Mia which is why he pulled away now that he has a second chance he isn’t going to let her get away. Will Mia give him another chance at her heart?
This is a great story that once I started it I couldn’t put it down. The chemistry between them is blazing hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
I voluntarily read and reviewed this book for Bad Boy Update.
Bring on the Bad Boys! Eric the the Bad Boy this time and he is determined to get Mia, no matter what he has to do. He comes up with the idea of an auction of the single Centaurs to raise money and of course Cartwright Advertising the company to make it happen! Against her will and her better judgement she takes on the auction. Mia can’t get Eric out of her mind, even a year later, and doesn’t want to hear his reasons for ghosting her. Eric realizes that he wants Mia in his life, but is he willing to open up? Is she willing to take a chance on her heart again? Love their story so much!!!
This was a good read from the very beginning with the nicely written storyline and well created characters that kept my attention throughout the entire book!
Storyline Maintained Interest Level
This is Book Three in the series featuring the sister, Mia and football player, Eric. They have a history that didn’t end well but have reunited to work on a fundraising project that includes auctioning off dates with the football players.
That special night makes Mia realize she’s still attracted to Eric and agrees to his advances, which have been many. But, she has trust issues and he has discovered a secret about himself that his mother has kept. How will this impact their relationship is pivotal in this story.
Like the previous two stories, this one held my interest from cover to cover. Unlike the previous two there appeared to be a lot, and I mean a lot of grammatical issues and I wonder why this book was not edited more closely. It certainly interrupted the flow of the storyline and is reflected in my score.
I am recommending this book for your reading enjoyment and pleasure.
I received this ARC from “Bad Boy Update” for my honest review so I’m leaving this for your consideration. Peace.