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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Sexual Content - 4/5
4/5
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Violence - 0/5
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Language - 4/5
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Drugs and Alcohol - 2/5
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Summary
The Bachelor Auction by Rachel VanDyken. If you've been a fan of Rachel since she was with CleanReads, you are going to be shocked with the content of this book. Within the first chapter she's already used the F word once. It continues to be used along with other crude words throughout the entire book. The premise of the book is Brock and his two brothers Brandt and Bentley who happened to be twins. Brock is the serious brother who does everything his grandfather says ever since his parents died. Brandt and Bentley are your typical rakes.
The story is supposed to be a spin-off of Cinderella. The grandfather is trying to auction off Brock; hence the bachelor auction. He meets her at the party. She breaks her shoe and he helps her out. When he goes to spend a few weeks at his parent’s ranch the grandfather has just coincidentally hired her to clean the place.
Brock feels that bad things happen when he tells people no, so he does just about everything his grandfather says.
While they are at the ranch he doesn't treat her well because he is upset about all the memories of the place. Reminders of his parents are everywhere.
There were some cute scenes and scenes where you think he is a jerk. The most disappointing thing overall in the book was the crude language and the flippant attitude of the twin brothers about sex and women. They would put Trump to shame.
I loved Rachel's regency romances. She has a great skill at writing. I was just very disappointed in the content.
The repeated use of the word cock for rooster was jr highish. Totally over the top.
I loved the ending and she sets you up with major teasers about Brant and Bentley that you would love to know their real stories. This could've been a great spin on the Cinderella story had the crude language and profanity been removed. I would recommend the book if crude language doesn't bother you.
Language: F word is used over 30 times, other crude language and profanity used. Distracts from the story.
Sexual content: There are sex scenes, but more than the sex scenes is the cavalier attitude of the men about women and sex.