Desperate to gain the funds needed to start a new life, Hannah decides to work as a submissive, agreeing to be auctioned off to the highest bidding dominant at Baton Timide, an exclusive members only club. The winning bidder owns the submissive for a weekend of whatever they command. It’s her first auction and she’s prepared herself for whatever may come.Drew, a VIP at Baton Timide, has had two … had two weeks from hell and is looking forward to unleashing some much needed stress, and what better way than with one of the lovely subs at auction. From the moment he sees Hannah on stage, he knows he must possess her and when he does, is confused by the overwhelming feelings he has for her.
Hannah walks away at the end of the weekend without looking back, and Drew attempts to do the same, but can’t erase her from his mind, his skin, and he fears, even his heart. When a chance sighting of Hannah in the real world occurs, Drew discovers a secret that forces him to question everything he thought he knew about himself and his heart.
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Effing love this book.
The Winning Bid is a short and very very steamy read. I enjoyed getting to know Drew and Scarlett/Hannah, even though Hannah is still a big mystery. I can’t wait to get my hands on The Final Bid and find out exactly what Hannah’s story is. Why is she so adamant on keeping Drew at arms length?
I LOVED that Michelle Windsor shone a spotlight on PTSD and our veterans in her book. This is a cause I care deeply about and I think deserves more attention.
The Winning Bid (The Auction Series #1) by Michelle Windsor is a short and hot and steamy read. It is my first read by this author and I really enjoyed it. The dynamics between the D/s characters was sizzling and I could not put it down. Unfortunately we were left with a cliffhanger when I wanted so much more.
Hannah needs money and Drew needs to let off some steam so when he wins the bid at auction she becomes his for the weekend. The only thing is they both got more than they bargained with.
I can’t wait to get a hold of the next book.
Hannah was going to do what she had to, to ensure her future, even if that included auctioning herself of for a weekend to submit to a man, and wants to keep her personal life separate, so uses the name Scarlett.
Drew hired submissives on the weekend, to keep himself distance, they knew what they were getting and didn’t expect anymore from him. Going to the auction, he saw someone he had previously spent the weekend with and then he saw Scarlett and he knew he was going to bid on her.
When Scarlett sees the man starring at her there’s an instant attraction, she never thought he would be the man that brought her for the weekend. Lines start to blur, and Scarlett knows no matter how much she would love to see Drew after she can’t and refuses to answer any personal questions.
Drew wants to explore what they have, he knows it more than sex, he knows she feels the connection they have. What happens when Drew gets his answer he wants.
Ends in a Cliff Hanger.
Scarlett need a large sum of money to purchase the flower shop she works at. She secedes that the fastest way is to auction herself off the highest bidder at a bdsm club. One weekend anything goes.
Drew was the winner of the bid. One weekend was not enough. Drew and Scarlett/Hannah (as she was know at the club) had some intense chemistry. I could not get enough of this story and can’t wait to see what happens next.
Awsome. Steamy. Feisty. And full of passion. And a cliffhanger 😉
I just finished this book and can’t even begin to describe how much I loved it. 5 stars doesn’t do it justice. Hannah (Scarlett) and Drew’s story was on fire. What started out as a business arrangement for the weekend, turned into something much more that neither of them was expecting. Drew is commanding and knows what he wants and is just looking for a way to relieve some stress. Hannah is looking to make enough money to own her own business. When the two of them meet, their is a mutual attraction that turns into something so much more over the course of the weekend. As time goes on, you see a softer side to Drew, as he realizes time is running out and he is trying to get to know Hannah as quick as possible. Hannah for her part, has feelings for Drew but is very guarded. She doesn’t want him to get too close to her. I honestly thought they were perfect for one another so it really intrigued me as to why Hannah kept pushing him away. Once their weekend ended and they went there separate ways, I wasn’t sure what was going to happen. However, a couple weeks later Drew reconnects with Hannah and a huge secret is revealed that could change everything….I can’t wait to find out what happens next in Drew and Hannah’s story!
If you like quick, steamy reads about Doms & Subs, definitely check this one out. There’s an underlying story, but I don’t feel like I got as much story as I just got steamy sex. And that was ok, I was due for less story and more sex. The majority of the story happened in the last couple chapters, though, so now I need to read the sequel to get the ending.
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~~ 4.5 TANTALIZING STARS! ~~
THE WINNING BID is a scintillating BDSM romance with heart and soul!
Although this sizzling erotic tale begins on a predictable path when enigmatic hotel mogul Andrew Sapphire purchases an achingly beautiful sub for the weekend, it is filled with delectable twists and turns that pleasantly took me by surprise! And when real feelings flare between Drew and “Scarlett,” this rich, powerful dom becomes desperate to unravel the mysteries that his alluringly vexing kitten refuses to spill.
For as much as Scarlett yearns to surrender her heart and soul to her strong, chivalrous, deliciously commanding master, she must keep the truth under lock and key which rouses Drew’s fury! And what once started as a passionate, mutually satisfying business arrangement culminates in sheer and utter heartbreak that may destroy them both!
This is my first Michelle Windsor novel and will not be my last! Her writing is engaging and incredibly addictive and tinged with rich emotion. I binge read this delicious confection in a day and was irresistibly swept up into the lives of these beautifully complex and sympathetic characters!
The steamy interludes were hot and torrid and utterly intoxicating, and when the relationship took a sweet, romantic turn I was totally enthralled! The chemistry between Drew and Scarlett was combustible and exquisitely tender and I rooted for them to take their relationship to the next level.
But yikes…cliffy alert…so brace yourself for some shocking revelations that will have you desperate to dive into book 2…THE FINAL BID!
BOTTOM LINE:
THE WINNING BID is a stellar start to the sizzling Auction Series duet that yanks at the heartstrings!
Hannah and Drew had explosive chemistry .This book was a page turner for me. I can’t wait to see where the story ends up if Drew and Hannah reunite and get there happy ever after.