A Bookish Escape: The Bachelor Auction

Friday, October 7, 2016

Book Review : The Bachelor Auction (The Bachelors of Arizona, #1) by Rachel Van Dyken

The Bachelor Auction

The Bachelors of Arizona, #1
by Rachel Van Dyken

Release Date:
October 4th, 2016

Publisher:
Forever

Price:
$4.99 USD (ebook)

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Source:
Publisher via NetGalley

eARC received in exchange of honest review

Synopsis:

Cinderella never had to deal with this crap.

Jane isn't entirely sure that Cinderella got such a raw deal. Sure, she had a rough start, but didn't she eventually land a prince and a happily-ever-after? Meanwhile, Jane is busy waiting on her demanding, entitled sisters, running her cleaning business, and . . . yep, not a prince in sight. Until a party and a broken shoe incident leave Jane wondering if princes---or at least, a certain deliciously hunky billionaire---maybe do exist.

Except Brock Wellington isn't anyone's dream guy. Hell, a prince would never agree to be auctioned off in marriage to the highest bidder. Or act like an arrogant jerk---even if it was just a façade. Now, as Brock is waiting for the auction chopping block, he figures it's karmic retribution that he's tempted by a sexy, sassy woman he can't have. But while they can't have a fairy-tale ending, maybe they can indulge in a little bit of fantasy . . .

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Review:

No matter the genre that Rachel Van Dyken is writing, she always delivers when it comes to a wonderful, page-turning, romantic reading escape! The Bachelor Auction is the first book in The Bachelors of Arizona Series. It will take you no time at all to fall in love with Jane and Brock. The Cinderella story we know so well gets a modern twist that will leave you cheering for an absolutely amazing couple! Get your auction paddles ready! This is one auction you do not want to miss! Everyone wins by reading this awesome story!

Brock Wellington agreed to be auctioned off in marriage to the highest bidder. Leave it to him to fall in love, with a woman he can't have, just days before an auction that his grandfather is hosting. His modern day Cinderella has rocked his world and he's determined to make every moment that they share together count. He's never felt more alive than when Jane is by his side. Jane is confused by the feelings that she has for Brock. Is this sexy billionaire the real deal? From the moment that they met, they share a connection stronger than anything she has ever felt. Will she let her heart take the lead and create her own HEA?

I really loved Jane and Brock. They are such a sweet and fun couple. Their chemistry was instant and I was cheering for them from the very beginning. Jane has a wonderful personality and it was easy to connect with her. Same goes for Brock. He might have the arrogant vibe going on in the beginning, but he completely changed once his Plain Jane stole his heart. Jane does have two sisters that are mean and a real pain just like Cinderella did. You know what tho? They did not steal the show for me. Brock has two sexy twin brothers that have completely stolen my heart! Especially Bentley. He's such a wonderful supporting character! He made me LOL so many times that I lost count. These twins left me wanting more! Fairy tales like Cinderella have always made me believe in Prince Charming. I found my very own and I love to read about characters finding their one true love. Be ready to swoon! This sexy billionaire Prince Charming will steal your heart!

If you have never read a book by Rachel Van Dyken, you are seriously missing out! This is the perfect book to read if you want to get addicted to this author's writing style. The first book I read by this author was Elite, which is the first book in her Eagle Elite Series. It got me hooked and I always get excited when I see that Rachel Van Dyken is releasing a new book or series.

Rating:

I give, The Bachelor Auction, by Rachel Van Dyken, 4 romantic, fun, charming, sexy stars!

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About the Author:

Rachel Van Dyken is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author of regency and contemporary romances. When she's not writing you can find her drinking coffee at Starbucks and plotting her next book while watching The Bachelor. She keeps her home in Idaho with her Husband, adorable son, and two snoring boxers! She loves to hear from readers!

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Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Release Day Blitz & Giveaway : The Bachelor Auction (The Bachelors of Arizona, #1) by Rachel Van Dyken

The Bachelor Auction

The Bachelors of Arizona, #1
by Rachel Van Dyken

Release Date:
October 4th, 2016

Publisher:
Forever

Price:
$4.99 USD (ebook)

Add to Goodreads

Synopsis:

Cinderella never had to deal with this crap.

Jane isn't entirely sure that Cinderella got such a raw deal. Sure, she had a rough start, but didn't she eventually land a prince and a happily-ever-after? Meanwhile, Jane is busy waiting on her demanding, entitled sisters, running her cleaning business, and . . . yep, not a prince in sight. Until a party and a broken shoe incident leave Jane wondering if princes---or at least, a certain deliciously hunky billionaire---maybe do exist.

Except Brock Wellington isn't anyone's dream guy. Hell, a prince would never agree to be auctioned off in marriage to the highest bidder. Or act like an arrogant jerk---even if it was just a façade. Now, as Brock is waiting for the auction chopping block, he figures it's karmic retribution that he's tempted by a sexy, sassy woman he can't have. But while they can't have a fairy-tale ending, maybe they can indulge in a little bit of fantasy . . .

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Excerpt:

“Jane.” It was a whisper, it was a question, and then his mouth was on hers—harsh, forceful, but so inviting she whimpered at the contact and leaned into him, begging him with her body to take what she couldn’t voice aloud.

It was a bad idea.

He was a bad idea.

Taken.

Ready to be married off.

But here, in this moment, he was hers.

So she kissed him back with as much passion as she possessed, her hands digging into the front of his shirt while his teeth nipped at her bottom lip.

His hands slid beneath her shirt, unhooking her bra with ease as he nudged her thighs apart.

“You feel so soft,” he murmured against her mouth. “Perfect.” Another plundering kiss, his tongue flicking hers before his lips slid down her neck. “So damn good.”

With a moan, she pressed as close as she could against him, nearly riding his leg in an effort to get more of him.

“That’s it,” he encouraged while she clawed at him.

“Brock!” Bentley’s voice pierced the air. “Did you need help?”

Brock froze above her, his face filled with irritation. “Open that door, Bentley, and I’m selling every car you own and replacing it with a Honda!”

Silence.

“You don’t mean it.” The knob turned.

Jane’s eyes widened in alarm as Brock quickly moved away from her and tossed the blanket…over her head. Right, like that was going to look normal. She pulled the blanket off her face and tried in vain to fix her bra while frantically pulling her hair back into a ponytail.

Bentley entered, took one look at both of them and smiled. “Clearly this room was dirtier than we thought?” He tilted his head at Jane. “Or maybe not dirty enough?”

“Out!” Brock barked.

“But—”

“Go!”

“Fine,” Bentley grumbled. “I’m leaving. I just thought you should know that Grandfather called and wanted to know how the maid was working out. I told him that you’ve been helping her since she sprained her ankle. He was concerned about her finishing the job.”

“What did you say?” Brock grabbed Bentley by the shirt and gave a little shake.

Bentley held up his hands. “Chill. I told him that she would make a full recovery, that she refused to sue, and that you were taking care of the situation. Because that’s all you’re doing, right Brock? Taking care of the situation…” He peered around Brock at Jane.

Feeling suddenly more naked than she actually was, she covered herself up with the blanket.

What had she been thinking?

It was beyond unprofessional.

Tears burned the backs of her eyes.

“Thanks, Bent.” Brock sighed, running his hands through his already mussed hair.

Bentley saluted him then added quietly. “For the record, any girl that can get Boring Brock to bend the rules is a keeper.”

Brock bit back a curse as Bentley shut the door.

“Boring Brock?” Jane asked.

“It’s about as bad as it sounds.”

“Well, I’m Plain Jane, so…I understand.”

He turned. “You’ve never been plain a day in your life.”

“I think you’ve already learned that you don’t need to give me pretty compliments to get me to kiss you.”

“You have seven freckles. You press your lips together to keep yourself from saying things you shouldn’t. You hum when you clean, and though I’m not sure what the tune is, it’s familiar. When you eat, you watch people rather than your own food, and I’m just going to come out and say it: you eat like an animal, the most erotic thing I’ve ever seen.”

Jane covered her face with her hands. “It was flattering until you said that last part.”

Brock laughed. “Seeing a woman dig into her food like she hasn’t eaten in weeks? It’s one of the most erotic visions I’ve ever had.”

Emotion flashed across his face as he made his way over to her and kissed her again, pulling away with her name on his lips. “Jane, I want you.”

“Thought I was just the help.” The walls around her heart started to slip; she felt it in the way her body rose against him. He’d noticed things about her nobody ever had, he was helping her, and he was beautiful. Was it so wrong to want this? For herself? Once in her life?

“You’re more than that, and you know it.” His eyes locked on to hers as his deep voice washed over her.

“You’re getting auctioned off in two weeks and you know it.” He paused, his expression going completely ice cold before he looked away and then back at her. “And if I wasn’t? What then?”

“Then…” She bit down on her bottom lip. “I’d ask you to kiss me again.”

Excerpted from THE BACHELOR AUCTION by Rachel Van Dyken. Copyright © 2016 by Rachel Van Dyken. Used with permission of Grand Central Publishing. All rights reserved.

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