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The Marriage Auction: Season One, Volume One

Written by: Audrey Carlan
Narrated by: Samantha Brentmoor, Amelie Griffin, Summer Morton, CJ Bloom, Will Thorne, Aiden Snow, Jeremy York, Hans Roberts, Zoe McKay
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From #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Audrey Carlan, discover The Marriage Auction: Season One, Volume One

You can now dive into the Kindle Vella phenomenon with over 1 MILLON READS. This saga has ranked #1 for over a full year and continues to break records each month as America’s favorite serial. Each volume contains more than 10% new content that includes two never before scenes from some of our favorite couples.

What would you do for three million dollars?

Four young women enter into a clandestine auction to be married to the highest bidders. For no less than a million dollars a year, for three years, each woman will do what it takes to secure her future. Entangled in a high-stakes game of money, lust, power, and the hope for absolution, this group of women becomes a sisterhood unlike any other.

Once chosen by a man she’s never met and agrees to marry sight unseen…there is no going back. Hidden secrets, wicked desires, fiery couplings and intense family drama are all part of the deal when you willingly enter into The Marriage Auction.

You may now kiss the bride…

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Content Warnings: Intended for mature audiences only. Explicit content. Please check the author's website for detailed content warnings.

Reviews for The Marriage Auction:

Audrey Carlan brings a whole lot of heat to the forced proximity trope along with a surprising sweetness that digs right in and takes hold! The Marriage Auction series is a compilation of passionate romances at their very best! Sexy, intriguing, and sprinkled with swoon-worthy moments, these romances kept me turning the pages late into the night! ~ New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti

Audrey Carlan has taken a beautifully provocative premise and turned it into my unable-to-put-down series of the year! ~ New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Probst

Audrey is a phenomenal writer, and one of my favorite humans, and when I tell you that The Marriage Auction is some of the best writing I’ve read in a long time, well, it’s the truth! ~ New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby

©2021 Audrey Carlan (P)2023 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved

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A Unique Journey into Love and Intrigue

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Heat Level: 🔥1/2

As someone who stumbled upon "The Marriage Auction" by Audrey Carlan while browsing through Audible, I was intrigued by the synopsis and decided to give it a try. This was my first experience with this author, and I must say, it was a pleasantly surprising journey.

The story deviates from the typical romance novel formula, presenting a narrative that unfolds across four interconnected books. In this first installment, I found myself drawn into a world where four young women enter a clandestine auction, vying to be married to the highest bidders for a substantial sum. The premise alone is gripping, but it's the emotional depth and character dynamics that truly captivated me.

One aspect that sets this book apart is the storytelling technique involving multiple points of view, ranging from 8 to 9 different perspectives. While I initially worried about information overload, Carlan skillfully weaves these perspectives together, providing insights into each character's motivations and inner struggles without overwhelming the reader.

The emotions evoked throughout the narrative are raw and powerful, leading to moments that tugged at my heartstrings and even brought tears to my eyes. Amidst the high-stakes game of money, lust, power, and absolution, a unique sisterhood forms among the women, adding layers of depth to the plot.

I appreciated the author's inclusion of content warnings for mature audiences, as the story delves into explicit content and intense family drama. However, these elements are integral to the narrative's authenticity and emotional impact.

As the first book ends on a compelling cliffhanger, I eagerly anticipate delving into the subsequent installments to follow the journeys of my newfound favorite couples. "The Marriage Auction" is a refreshing take on romance, blending intrigue, passion, and complex relationships into a compelling read that leaves you yearning for more.

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