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jasmyn9's review against another edition
3.0
This was an adorable spin on a Cinderella romance. Jane was the perfect mix of Cinderalla and modern woman. She was introverted enough that I could easily relate to her hatred of going out on the town, but not so shy that she didn't stand up for herself when push came to shove. She even owns a cleaning company - a great modern twist on the theme - and loses a shoe along the way.
The downside was Brock (I think). The hero was great. I loved him and his family, although they got a bit over the to towards the end. It was the names that did this book in for me. Even by the end I couldn't keep the brothers apart. All with similar names that start with B, and we meet them within pages of each other. The similar names just sort of merged into one giant Wellington son instead of one older brother and two younger twins. I made a cheat sheet half way through so I could keep them straight. I didn't like it.
The story was a lot of fun. There were some sad moments as both Brock and Jane deal with their past and how it has changed the way they cope with the present. There are happy and laughing moments that I didn't want to see end. But the whole brother name thing just hung over it all.
I'm hoping that book two helps to separate the brothers a little more for me because they were all a lot of fun and I really want to see how their separate lives all intertwine as they find their love.
*This book was received in exchange for an honest review*
The downside was Brock (I think). The hero was great. I loved him and his family, although they got a bit over the to towards the end. It was the names that did this book in for me. Even by the end I couldn't keep the brothers apart. All with similar names that start with B, and we meet them within pages of each other. The similar names just sort of merged into one giant Wellington son instead of one older brother and two younger twins. I made a cheat sheet half way through so I could keep them straight. I didn't like it.
The story was a lot of fun. There were some sad moments as both Brock and Jane deal with their past and how it has changed the way they cope with the present. There are happy and laughing moments that I didn't want to see end. But the whole brother name thing just hung over it all.
I'm hoping that book two helps to separate the brothers a little more for me because they were all a lot of fun and I really want to see how their separate lives all intertwine as they find their love.
*This book was received in exchange for an honest review*
kara_hildebrand's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 Hearts
The Bachelor Auction is the first book in the Bachelors of Arizona series. I couldn't be a bigger fan of Rachel Van Dyken if I tried. I've read all of her books and I love them all for very different reasons. The Bachelor Auction is a little different Rachel book. Yes, this is a modern take on Cinderella but it's also more sexual and more adult than some of her other books.
Brock is trying to run his family business. He's thirty-five years old, but he's never let himself have fun. That's what his twin brothers are for. They are fun, crazy, womanizers who make Brock's life a living hell sometimes. Their grandfather comes up with a scheme to help the company with their publicity issues. A bachelor auction and Brock is the first to be auctioned off. On a rare night when he's not the usual boring Brock, he meets a sweet, beautiful stranger, Jane. She breaks her shoes and is whisked away by Brock. She can't help but be instantly attracted to him. His smell, his face, the caring way he handles her. And the way he gets her new shows. Really pretty, expensive shoes. But it's too much to take and she runs. Brock needs to find her. There's something about her that got under his skin and he needs to see her again. Jane runs a cleaning company and is hired for a job out of town. Just when she almost forgets about Brock he show ups where she's working. And he's not leaving. Their attraction grows more and more every day. He's sexy and has a dirty mouth, but he's no prince. So, Jane has to deal with sexy Brock, an ass, a cock and Brock's crazy twin brothers. Brock wants Jane. More than anything he's ever wanted, but he's about to be auctioned to the highest bidder. How is this his life? Being back in his childhood home is bringing back memories he doesn't want to face. Can Jane help him move on? Will Brock go through with the auction and leave Jane behind? I enjoyed this story. Brock and Jane have hilarious banter and I loved the twins. I might be looking forward to their stories more than I was looking forward to this one!
"You know, once you go Brock you never go back."
"It would be bad enough if there were only one of you, but there's two. Literally."
"Good, then you have two minutes to remove every stitch of clothing on your body and meet me in my room."
"What, no please?"
"Now. Please."
"Only a complete idiot would walk out of this room right now."
"Which is why it's so surprising you're still here."
"Cute."
"I thought so."
The Bachelor Auction is the first book in the Bachelors of Arizona series. I couldn't be a bigger fan of Rachel Van Dyken if I tried. I've read all of her books and I love them all for very different reasons. The Bachelor Auction is a little different Rachel book. Yes, this is a modern take on Cinderella but it's also more sexual and more adult than some of her other books.
Brock is trying to run his family business. He's thirty-five years old, but he's never let himself have fun. That's what his twin brothers are for. They are fun, crazy, womanizers who make Brock's life a living hell sometimes. Their grandfather comes up with a scheme to help the company with their publicity issues. A bachelor auction and Brock is the first to be auctioned off. On a rare night when he's not the usual boring Brock, he meets a sweet, beautiful stranger, Jane. She breaks her shoes and is whisked away by Brock. She can't help but be instantly attracted to him. His smell, his face, the caring way he handles her. And the way he gets her new shows. Really pretty, expensive shoes. But it's too much to take and she runs. Brock needs to find her. There's something about her that got under his skin and he needs to see her again. Jane runs a cleaning company and is hired for a job out of town. Just when she almost forgets about Brock he show ups where she's working. And he's not leaving. Their attraction grows more and more every day. He's sexy and has a dirty mouth, but he's no prince. So, Jane has to deal with sexy Brock, an ass, a cock and Brock's crazy twin brothers. Brock wants Jane. More than anything he's ever wanted, but he's about to be auctioned to the highest bidder. How is this his life? Being back in his childhood home is bringing back memories he doesn't want to face. Can Jane help him move on? Will Brock go through with the auction and leave Jane behind? I enjoyed this story. Brock and Jane have hilarious banter and I loved the twins. I might be looking forward to their stories more than I was looking forward to this one!
"You know, once you go Brock you never go back."
"It would be bad enough if there were only one of you, but there's two. Literally."
"Good, then you have two minutes to remove every stitch of clothing on your body and meet me in my room."
"What, no please?"
"Now. Please."
"Only a complete idiot would walk out of this room right now."
"Which is why it's so surprising you're still here."
"Cute."
"I thought so."
whatcha_listening_to's review against another edition
5.0
5 Bachelor Stars
Are you a Rachel Van Dyken Fan? If you answered YES… then READ THIS BOOK…
I loved The Bet so much I have read parts out to my hubby.
This book for me had that kind of feel good, can’t get enough read to it. Even with the audio!!
Brock is the oldest brother who has twin brothers he seems to have to keep in line.. Only that’s a full time job that well doesn’t work frankly. Not only that but his grandfather is just as nutty. Which I LOVED!
Jane, just Jane takes care of her two older sisters because frankly they are useless. What you were thinking it!!
They walk all over her, and Jane feels like she has to keep the family together because that’s what her father would have wanted. Only I don’t think me meant for her to be taken advantage of.
When Brock sees Jane.. well let’s just say his life will never be that same again. And neither will her.
Lordy be this was a funny book. The wit and the sarcasm are awesome. I loved Brock's brothers, they had me laughing or chuckling throughout. .And don’t get me started on the Rooster or the Donkey.. haha
I loved the narrators!! Perfect voices to bring these characters to life in my ears I tell you.
I could be more pleased, an audiobook I will be listening to again let me tell you.
*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*
Are you a Rachel Van Dyken Fan? If you answered YES… then READ THIS BOOK…
I loved The Bet so much I have read parts out to my hubby.
This book for me had that kind of feel good, can’t get enough read to it. Even with the audio!!
Brock is the oldest brother who has twin brothers he seems to have to keep in line.. Only that’s a full time job that well doesn’t work frankly. Not only that but his grandfather is just as nutty. Which I LOVED!
Jane, just Jane takes care of her two older sisters because frankly they are useless. What you were thinking it!!
They walk all over her, and Jane feels like she has to keep the family together because that’s what her father would have wanted. Only I don’t think me meant for her to be taken advantage of.
When Brock sees Jane.. well let’s just say his life will never be that same again. And neither will her.
Lordy be this was a funny book. The wit and the sarcasm are awesome. I loved Brock's brothers, they had me laughing or chuckling throughout. .And don’t get me started on the Rooster or the Donkey.. haha
I loved the narrators!! Perfect voices to bring these characters to life in my ears I tell you.
I could be more pleased, an audiobook I will be listening to again let me tell you.
*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*
lisaluvsliterature's review against another edition
4.0
Full review to come on Lisa Loves Literature soon.
aboutthatstory's review against another edition
5.0
This story was so freaking entertaining! I loved the flirty and fun vibe it had going on. Everything about it was awesome from the wonderful and endearing main characters, the flirty and sexy twin brothers, one seriously quirky grandfather and some hysterical farm animals. I pretty much inhaled this!
I loved Jane and Brock so much. From their first meeting I was hooked. I loved their back and forth banter while Brock figures out what he truly wants. Jane's feisty and spunky attitude was infectious. There were just so many awesome moments between the two, I enjoyed it all. They had such fantastic chemistry and heat but there was good bit of emotion and vulnerability mixed in with there budding romance. I honestly couldn't stop laughing and smiling from all their interactions. There were ups and downs and a bit of conflict but the majority of the story was light.
I loved getting to know Broke and Jane, watching them fall in love and stand up for themselves. But beyond those two, I thought this story had some of the best secondary characters ever. I loved the twins! They were so naughty and flirty but there is way more to them than meets the I and I cannot wait to read their stories. The grandfather though, this man was priceless and I liked how he meddled..
I loved all the details. The writing was so fantastic, I enjoyed the build and seriously couldn't get through this fast enough. Fantastic pace. I loved the short chapters and the alternating POV’s, it kept things moving along perfectly and made it exciting to read. It felt fresh even though it has the Cinderella retelling of sorts, I thought it was a solid story all on its own.
Pure entertainment that was sweet, sexy and charming. I adored every single second of this! It was the prefect feel good story with the best happily ever after. I highly recommend it!
Complimentary copy received for honest review.
I loved Jane and Brock so much. From their first meeting I was hooked. I loved their back and forth banter while Brock figures out what he truly wants. Jane's feisty and spunky attitude was infectious. There were just so many awesome moments between the two, I enjoyed it all. They had such fantastic chemistry and heat but there was good bit of emotion and vulnerability mixed in with there budding romance. I honestly couldn't stop laughing and smiling from all their interactions. There were ups and downs and a bit of conflict but the majority of the story was light.
I loved getting to know Broke and Jane, watching them fall in love and stand up for themselves. But beyond those two, I thought this story had some of the best secondary characters ever. I loved the twins! They were so naughty and flirty but there is way more to them than meets the I and I cannot wait to read their stories. The grandfather though, this man was priceless and I liked how he meddled..
I loved all the details. The writing was so fantastic, I enjoyed the build and seriously couldn't get through this fast enough. Fantastic pace. I loved the short chapters and the alternating POV’s, it kept things moving along perfectly and made it exciting to read. It felt fresh even though it has the Cinderella retelling of sorts, I thought it was a solid story all on its own.
Pure entertainment that was sweet, sexy and charming. I adored every single second of this! It was the prefect feel good story with the best happily ever after. I highly recommend it!
Complimentary copy received for honest review.
cmdc325's review against another edition
3.0
Good. The characters were a little annoying at times. I get that Brock was going through stuff, but it was very uncalled for him to get mad at her at the littlest thing. Overall, it's ok
treetx's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely adorable!!
Rachel Van Dyken has hit the mark one more time! Humor, romance, heart stopping characters and she can definitely bring out the emotions!! I can't wait for book two!!!
Rachel Van Dyken has hit the mark one more time! Humor, romance, heart stopping characters and she can definitely bring out the emotions!! I can't wait for book two!!!
ptaradactyl's review against another edition
1.0
We get it. There's a rooster on the farm, and cock is a euphemism. Enough with the cock jokes. Seriously.
quinn_0611's review against another edition
2.0
I read a book by Rachel Van Dyken years ago called Ruin and loved it. I'm also a huge fan of fairytales and fairytale retellings. So, The Bachelor Auction by Rachel Van Dyken, which happens to be Cinderella-inspired, seemed right up my alley. Unfortunately, I did not like this one.
The Bachelor Auction by Rachel Van Dyken was a let down. I didn't like the characters, I didn't like the humor, and I didn't like the romance.This review was originally posted on Quinn's Book Nook
What I Liked:
- The very beginning was cute. At the first dance, Brock was nice and sweet to Jane. Why it all had to change, I will never understand.
- I did like Jane, the protagonist. She does take more crap from her step-sisters than she should, but in a way, I understood why she did. It was all the family she had left.
- I also got such a kick out of Brock's twin brothers. They were such fun side-characters, although, to be honest, I'm not sure how much I would like a full novel about them. Especially after an incident about them possibily switching girls in the middle of the night (because they are identical twins, and the girls didn't realize it? Because that doesn't seem like consent to me).
What I Struggled With:
- Almost the whole novel was a struggle for me! My biggest issue was that Brock turned out to be such a jerk about a quarter of the way through the novel. As I mentioned above, he was initially nice to Jane when he first met her. So why did he had to start being such a jerk the next time they met?
- Because Brock was such a jerk for such a large part of the novel, I couldn't understand why Jane was attracted to him. Therefore the romance didn't make sense.
- The humor did not work for me. It was a little funny at the beginning, but then the jokes got old real fast. I got so sick of Jane, Brock, and the brothers called the rooster a "cock." I get it, I do, but after the zillionth time, it's not funny anymore. Or even realistic.
- Again, as I mentioned above, for the most part I liked Brock's twin brothers, but there was a conversation towards the end of the switching girls that I think was meant to be funny. But it totally offended me.
Final Thoughts
The Bachelor Auction by Rachel Van Dyken was a let down. I didn't like the characters, I didn't like the humor, and I didn't like the romance.This review was originally posted on Quinn's Book Nook