After I read season one of this serial earlier this year, I have been dying to read the sequel. It was originally published in serial format on Kindle Vella. I don't prefer reading in serial format, so I was excited when it arrived in a four book set in kindle unlimited in July. I downloaded it right away, but then life and other commitments prevented me from reading this month. Available in KU as a read and listen, I have been gradually making my way through the series and then the holiday novella this month. It had all the soapy goodness of season one and I adored every second of it. The narrators for the audio were phenomenal. The characters were engaging as they all go on their journey to love and overcoming the obstacles to get there.
This author was able to use the Kindle Vella platform with great success. Unfortunately, the zon has decided to bring it to an end. This season set up a continuation that the author is now unsure if she will pursue, which I completely understand. I hope she comes back to this world, but if she doesn't, rest assured that I will be excited to read what she does come up with next.
The Marriage Auction Season 2 by Audrey Carlan
I chose to review these four books together as they are really one continuing story of four couples and Madam Alana.
#Serial #RomanticSuspense #MoC
This serial makes up four complete novels. Written in first person from multiple POV, all receive HEAs at the end of book 4.
The story develops as the candidates and the bidders are introduced in book one. Four couples and Madam Alana’s ties to them are the focus of the series.
Couple one:
Memphis Taylor is a golden retriever hero who falls fast and hard for his bidder, Naomi. She is a complete boss babe, multi-millionaire. There is a focus on family in their story as they overcome obstacles on the way to being together forever. I loved how Memphis dotes on Naomi. I loved how Naomi sees Memphis and his family for the good people they are despite their disparate backgrounds. I loved their heat and the care they showed each other.
Couple 2:
Maia and Rhodes are drawn together as an unlikely couple. Maia has a tragic past and Rhodes is immediately protective of her because of her sad eyes. Though they have an age gap, it is never an issue because Maia has lived more life in her short 24 years than most. They have many challenges to overcome on the way to their happy ending. They too have a focus on family in their story. I love the relationship Maia builds with Rhodes’ daughter, Emily. I love the way Rhodes helps Maia get her family back. They are hot together and I adore that they are always on the same page once they get started.
Couple 3:
Jack and Summer are definitely in the opposites-attract category. She brings sunshine into his life like he never thought possible. Jack has lived a life with loss. He experiences more in this story, yet Summer stands with him all the way. They formed a beautiful relationship together and it made me cry and smile. Family is important to Summer, and it is all Jack ever wanted. Over the course of their story the realize their dream of a big, blended blood/found family. I adored Summer’s easy way of being. It was perfect for Jack.
Couple 4:
Julieanne and Giovanni have known each other their whole lives. When Madam Alana and the auction bring them together (finally), they start off a little rocky. It doesn’t take long for them to realize that together they can survive anything. Their story has loads of devastation that was handled carefully by the author. Their love was already there, the auction just allowed them to realize it.
Madam Alana
Madam Alana and Christophe play a large role in this series. Readers will gain the most by reading Madam Alana’s book before this series. Her past intertwines with the future of some of these couples in a way that was unexpected and full of suspense. I loved seeing her with Christophe as they navigate the challenges and danger they encounter in this story. I adored seeing the loving relationships she built with the auction participants.
This serial was full of suspense, danger, loss, hot times, love, and family. Beautifully written, I couldn’t put it down. Originally published on the Kindle Vella platform, there were hints of a continuation of more books in this world. Now that Kindle Vella has announced it will be ending, the author plans to take a break and may or may not continue with more stories in this world. I am not a serial reader and I took advantage of the full novels once they were in kindle unlimited. I am hopeful that the author does continue with more stories. I would love to see both Autumn and Diego get their HEAs. If she does not, then I will try to imagine a HEA for them in my mind.
#MorallyGrayHero #ForcedProximity #FlingToForever #Holiday #Novella
Written in first person from an alternating dual POV, this can be read as a standalone and ends with a HEA. Readers will get maximum enjoyment if they have already read the Marriage Auction serials as many of the characters are in both. Bruno, the hero, is originally introduced in season one as a side character of another bidder/couple.
Bruno thought he would never get married, let alone find love. Holly has given up on love and just wants to make her business dreams come true. When Bruno rescues her from a dangerous situation, he is amazed by the need to protect the beautiful Holly. My favorite heroes are the grumpy doms who fall hard and fast. Bruno certainly falls into this category. When he finally goes after his girl, it is magnificent. Holly was a strong FMC with sass and attitude. I loved her. These two are HOT and they heat up the holiday season and find their very happily-ever-after. This was a wonderful addition to The Marriage Auction world, and I really enjoyed reading it.
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