Everything has a price … and I’m willing to pay.I trust no one. I thrive with control and I’ve learned to be ruthless and coldhearted. A love life? I’m not interested. But I still have desires. That’s where Dahlia came in; my treasure. She had never been a submissive before and I was eager to train her. The dusting of sparkles on her dress barely hid her tempting curves. I wanted to see all of … tempting curves. I wanted to see all of her. My dck was already hard at the thought of my hand leaving a bright red print across her lush ass.
When I saw her on stage at the auction, dressed in gold, I knew I had to have her.
She’s mine for an entire month. I own her.
But one lie changed everything.
She’s going to be punished for it. But I’m doing this for her own good. She needs this.
I’m going to make this right. I’m going to heal her. If it’s the last thing I do.
Bought is a full-length standalone romance with an HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.
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A great start to a sexy and oh-so-HAWT series!
3 Stars
I liked the concept just not the way it was done that much. I like the bdsm trope and I like the healing from the trope and how it can help victims of abuse or rape. I just didn’t like the fact that the book felt rushed and we didn’t get any of there relationship development really. I also didn’t like the fact that he used her for the date thing. (also what ended up happening with the ex-wife) He has a thing where people use him for his money and didn’t she kinda in a way do the same thing to him. He payed for her and she used his money for school. I get it was different then the ways the other people use him. I really thought that was gonna be the conflict.
WOW this was freaking amazing! Dahlia and Lucian are the couple that bring sexy heat and pure passion.
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This was dirtier and a bit darker than I expected. But that’s what I liked about it. I loved the characters. The way Dahlia’s emotions were depicted was so realistic. Her problems were complex and weren’t magically solved. But Lucius and Dahlia were working on them together. I was surprised by how fast he got past his own hangups though.
This book is edgy, and sexy and all the things a good dark romance book should be. I really enjoyed it!
Book One: Dahlia & Lucian
*self-purchased on Amazon. No need of sugar daddies called promo teams*
What’s this book about? (I’m trying to give as little spoilers as possible)
Dahlia is Lucian’s for a month. D/s. IDK what else to say without spoiling it.
I’ve read W. Winters before, but I’ve never read Lauren Landish. It’s been a long time since I last read a BDSM novel. Therefore, this was a refreshing read. It was a page-turner. I actually read the entire series in a matter of TWO days. I enjoyed reading about these characters as they seemed fully fleshed out and their issues were complex. Dahlia was relatable and not a fluffy glorified version of what her trope is. When she came together with Lucian or let’s just say it as it is: WHEN SHE SOLD HERSELF TO HIM (it’s less creepy than it sounds, rich people shit and all), their chemistry was off the chain. Lucian was the first guy in the series with, as I found out later when I finished the four books, the same issues as the others. Money. Moms. Money. Sex. Yay. Still, he was the first one of the series, so he was all right after all, quite adorable in some parts of the novel, too. This was a solid read and when it ended, I immediately started reading the second book.
I recommend this to readers who are looking for a dark read on the lighter side, BDSM adventures and tortured leading ladies that occasionally sound like gold diggers without actually being one (AT LEAST THAT’S WHAT THESE BOOKS SAY LOL).
4.5 Bidding Stars
Bought is the first book in the Highest bidder series. Dahlia is a struggling student and is now working at her dream job at a Fashion house, but unfortunately it’s an internship and they don’t pay. She still has to pay tuition, her bills etc and she doesn’t know how When a friend suggests selling herself at auction at a BDSM Club, she’s keen as, but her friend has no idea about her past and her “secret”
Lucian’s world is in turmoil thanks to his family and his ex-wife. The only person he still has contact with is his sister. When he gets an invite from the Club to attend an auction, he decides to give it another goAnd luckily for him, he picked the right night to attend
A really good story with some great development and background stories for both characters and also those brief glimpses into the next main character, kept me intrigued and reading more
I loved this book. The characters, the secondary characters… I thought I’d be hooked on the series but this first one was the best.
Awesome series. Must read
one of my favorites
Arc review For honest review. Lucian is a Dom and Dahl was bought for a month to be a sub. This story shows the dynamics of a Dom Sub relationship and the trust that form between them .what a beautiful and awesome story.
Bought (Book 1 in the Highest Bidder series)
Well, where do I begin? Firstly.. these two authors are a force to be reckoned with. They’ve delivered a dark, captivating, all consuming book that’ll have you on the edge of your seat, your heart pounding out of your chest, your mind reeling and your body squirming.
Dahlia: Abused as a teen, she finds herself craving and needing a darker side to sex than most people don’t, she’s spends time in therapy trying to work through it all, along with more life struggles such as her financial issues. She hadn’t really acted on her sexual desires but when her friends invites her to a sex club, somewhere for her to explore her cravings and desires. Dahlia ends up auction herself off to billionaire to be his submissive for four weeks.
Lucian is a man who needs control in ALL things, he’s cold hearted, guarded, and closed off to anything and everything that has to do with love, but he still has desires, still has needs and craving. He’s as Dominant as they come, needing control and getting what he wants and when he wants it. He’s as hard as brick, and a little intimidating. His job has always come first, and nothing has ever changed that… Until a beautiful woman by the name of Dahlia waltzes into his life and his walls begin to crumble.
When Dahlia places herself up for auction, Lucian had no idea just how much this woman would change his life. He was just looking for someone to take his mind off his personal life like work, family and all things in between and after not having a submissive for over 2 years, his body and mind needed the sort of control. Dahlia wasn’t sure what she had gotten herself into, but now her submissive side has come out, Will she be able to stay with this man for a month and not get her heart hurt? Did she just make the biggest mistake of her life?
These two together were hot, intense and completely all consuming. I couldn’t get enough and felt the heat dripping off the pages.
It’s kind of a dark romance, with a lot of kink such as bdsm play. And I absolutely LOVED IT!!
Dahlia reminds me so much of myself, which is very scary but there was just something about her and this plot that grabbed me hard and really pulled me in deep and something that really hit home for me.
5 AMAZING stars
3.5 stars!
Bought was a good quick read to pass time. I enjoyed the characters but I would have liked to feel more of a connection between them before they wanted to commit to each other. It’s said that this book can be read as a standalone and it can, but the ending left me a little unsatisfied. However, you are told if you want more of the couple’s happily ever after it will be updated in the background scenes in the next novels. I wished we would have got their happily ever after update in this book but regardless it was still a good read.
Lauren Landish and Willow Winters did an amazing job on bringing this story to life! A beautiful love story about healing, acceptance, and trust! You will be amazed and not only the strength Dahlia has but also the trust she gives to Lucian. Lucian accepts -and loves Dahlia for who she is. I love the connection this couple has with each other! I can’t wait to read the next book in this series!
Dahlia is working as an intern at a fashion house. Her friend and co-worker invites her to a secret BDSM club. Dahlia agrees to go up for auction since she desperately needs money for school.
Lucian receives an invite to the auction from Madam Lynn. He hasn’t been to the club in about a year now. Between his ex-wife and family constantly trying to sue him and his previous tabloid headlines as a “playboy” that almost ruined his business he has laid low. However, he thinks it is time to renew his membership.
Lucian knows the moment he sees Dahlia that he must buy her and he does for 1.6 million. Lucian is just what Dahlia needs too. The D/s style is the only way she can reach her peak. Of course, after what her uncle did to her it seems completely off but that is what it takes. Once Lucian learns of this he vows to help Dahlia and he does in more ways than one.
If you like twisted you will like this
This is the reason I love these two. I’m not one for BDSM books, but this one was hot. I would definitely read it over again.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book, Lauren Landish & Willow Winters another great book ,Really enjoyed this story, dealt with a very sensitive subject, the characters were actually believable and very well written,Brilliant story, highly recommend