Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Are you ready for a steamy romantic suspense? Wait not longer, this is the read for you. Damian realizes not long after setting eyes in Bryanna that she is the woman he’s been waiting for in this life. This book will leave you wanting more of Via Mari’s books, especially in this Billionaire Bodyguard series
Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A slow-ish burn romance with Dom/sub personalities.
What do you do when you’re hired to help someone and they don’t want to be helped? What do you do when you’re trying to just survive but someone is doing all they can to change that? And will it be for better or for worse?
I enjoyed that the narrator POV switched between Damien and Bryanna, so that we can get insight as to what each is thinking and feeling. I also enjoyed that we got some overlap of scenes from the other’s POV so to give more insight. I did sometimes feel like scenes were written quickly and could have been fleshed out to give more information, but it did not take away from the story and may have been more my inquisitive nature (I want to know more!). I appreciated the interaction that the secondary characters had, from Damien’s colleagues, to the others who were currently in Bryanna’s life.
Some trigger warnings of characters being drugged and prepared to be sold. Trafficking, and battling it, is a common theme throughout.
Note: Book 4, Relentless, basically occurs at the same time with a few cross references.
Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I do really enjoy this author’s work and this novel certainly didn’t disappoint I was hooked right from the very beginning was a beautiful story which has once again left me wanting more.
Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Auctioned (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 3): Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance by Via Mari
Three of the bodyguards have fallen and Matt’s story had been my favorite until I read this one.
Damian falls hard and fast when it come to Bryanna. I’m not sure if it was their circumstances or if he just knew she was the one. But we all know that love isn’t no matter the situation.
Bryanna is extremely brave and loyal, almost to a fault but she is fierce when her heart is all in.
I’m looking forward to getting time to continue reading this series and getting caught up.
Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Elite bodyguard Damian, is assigned to find a missing woman caught in the deadly world of trafficking. Bryanna has aura that entices Damian. It is supposed to be an easy job, but nothing is easy. Via Mari is a wonderful author. She has a gift that she shares with her readers. This novel had me anticipating what would happen next. I definitely recommend this author amd novel.
Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Billionaire and Dark mafia you can bet your chickens that I was there for this book. I love those two tropes and once I read the description I was a goner. So this is the 3rd book in the series but can be read as a standalone all this book made me want to do is go back and read the rest of the series because your girl is intrigued.
I really liked the characters. Bryanna is the niece of a rich socialite and becomes caught up in a sex trafficking ring. As you can imagine the stakes are high and it does keep it very interesting and tense. Damian is part of the elite group of Billionaire bodyguards, when he is tasked to find Bryanna and he’s up for the challenge.
I really enjoyed reading this and I will be going to read the rest of the series by this author. Really enjoyed.
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Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was pulled in right from the beginning. Damian has been hired to find the niece of a Torzial. There is something about this girl that has Damian’s attention.
Bryanna was taken and her loved ones are being threatened if she doesn’t go along with what her captors want. Will Damian be able to save her? Will he keep his dominant side at bay or will he make her submit?
Overall this was a great read. We get suspense, steamy scenes, and so much more. All of the secondary characters added a great element to the story. This book can be read as a standalone but I suggest reading from the beginning. The author does a great job with her writing, you feel like you are right there with the characters. I look forward to reading more from this author and series.
Reviewed by @mab54615
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Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
WOW What a fantastic read…i was on the edge of my seat the whole time and just could not put it down!
The leading lady of this story , Bryanna, is dragged into a dangerous and volatile situation in order to protect her family who she cares very deeply about. Along comes seriously dominant and deadly gorgeous Damian to find and rescue her. This is so not in her plans when she has her family to protect. Immediately Damian is not only wanting to protect Bryanna for the sake of his job but also because of his instant attraction to her. Bryannas very obvious submissive side calls to her brave protector.
i think the fact that there were times when i wanted to bop the main characters Damian and Bryanna up side the head for not just talking to each other, shows how creatively the wonderful Author Via Mari formed her characters to make us care about them. They have heart and depth that just makes you want to keep reading. The book presents both characters sides of the story all the way through giving us much better insight into the various situations that come along.
you will walk away from this book with a happy, full heart and begging for more.
Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Auctioned
Billionaire Bodyguards
Book 3
By Via Mari
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Be prepared to read this full length novel. You will read about a romance built from a horrible crime. Let the bodyguards do their job! Not for those under 18, due to adult content.
This is Bryanna and Damian’s story. While Bryanna is strong and independent she finds herself in trouble. She will try to save herself while protecting her niece, nephew and mother. But we all know things can not be right when a young girl is kidnapped. Damian is a bodyguard who is assigned to find Bryanna and get her back. So if I tell you anymore, it will not let you read what I just read.
Via Mari has done it again. You are about to read this extremely intense romance. It will be one you won’t soon forget. I love the characters and their strength. This fast paced romance leaves nothing out. You will have suspense, romance, and a crime ring that needs to be stopped. Be prepared to have your emotions played with. I cried, got mad and cheered for the hero’s in this story. Please start on book 1. Get to know the rest of the bodyguards. This is a MUST READ SERIES. Well done Via Mari! Well Done!
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Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Auctioned by Via Marie
Five Stars
Auctioned: Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance is the third book in the Billionaire Bodyguards series by Via Marie. I know I say this about most Via Marie’s books, but this is my new favorite. Via Marie is one of my must read authors and I enjoy all of her books. Auctioned follows Damian and Bryanna on a wild ride. This book is filled with action and adventure, suspense and danger, and wrapped up in romantic intrigue. This book had me reading long into the night, but it was well worth the lose of sleep. I can’t wait to see what Via will have in store for us next.
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Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Every now and then I want to read a small town, rainbows and butterflies type romance novel but when I want to read a pulse racing, steamy story with substance, I seek out Via Mari. Auctioned is book three in the Billionaire Bodyguards series and it is captivating from the start. Much like I’ve come to expect from a Via Mari novel, the storyline is just intense enough to grab your attention (and keep it) without losing you in all the moving parts. I enjoy this series because there are familiar characters I’ve met over time in Via Mari’s writing but if you’re just discovering the series, you won’t be lost.
I love the complexity of the characters first and foremost but put Damien and Bryanna together and the chemistry is unmatched! It’s ⅘ stars from me and as always, can’t wait to read more by this author.
Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Another great story from this author! Always keeps me on my toes with everything she writes. Always brings the suspense, the sparks and the heat in the bedroom!
These two were great to read about and I always look forward to what she writes about next!
Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When you have wanted that man to come into your life and you become his whole life, well I thought I could not have that until Damian walked into my life but will the situation cause me to lose him.
Bryanna is the niece of a rich socialite Jenny Torzial but when she becomes the embroiled with in a Sex Trafficking ring will she be lost forever or will her white knight come and save her from the gang and herself.
Damian is part of the elite group of Billionaire Bodyguards who’s job normally takes on the mundane of the rich and famous but when he is enrolled to find Jenny’s niece who has vanished can he keep his feels in check long enough to find her.
This is the first book I have read from this author and omg I loved every word and was engulfed into this world hook, line and sinker. First off Damian has been added the ever growing list of book boyfriends and my god he can dominant me anytime he wants lol. The start of the story slows draws you into the world that Bryanna has been brought into and with the secondary characters this brings this world into the for front. As the theme revolves around the seedy world of sex trafficking it is written with sensitivity and humanity. I loved the strong, brave characters of Bryanna and her true spirit is shown within the story and with the Damian characters just add that bit of spice and sexual chemistry that sizzled underneath and when it finally exploded it was brilliant well scripted writing.
If you are looking for a fluffy romance I suggest another read, but if you are looking for well developed characters, a gritty and well written story then this is the story for you. I have already downloaded the two books before and can’t wait to delve into the Billionaire Bodyguards series. Thank you for a great book.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5/5 Stars
Auctioned (Billionaire Bodyguards #3): Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance by Via Mari
This is the first book by Mari that I’ve read. I’ve got to say this book is an amazing read. I can’t wait for the next book in the series. This is the 3rd book in the Billionaire Bodyguards, but can be read as a standalone.
Damian is one of many millionaire bodyguards. He is told to find Brian’s girlfriend’s niece. She has been taken from her family and he’s to find her. Once he lays eyes on her picture he knows that she is meant to be his. The quote I chose for Damian is: “If you knew it would please me for you to stay home and let me take care of the situation this evening, would you have told me then? If you weren’t thinking of me as the man paid to protect you, but as the man that wanted desperately to safeguard you for no other reason than the fact that he has fallen head over heels in love with you, would you have stayed then?”
Bryanna has been held captive with the threat of harm coming to her family. She has always wanted someone who would take control of everything in their relationship. The quote I chose for Bryanna is: “I do trust you, but you know as well as I do that they’ll come for me.”
Highly recommended for Romantic Suspense lovers.
Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I have never read any books by this author as romantic suspense isn’t a genre I usually read. I was recommended this book by a friend that had read it, so I decided to give it a try. I must say that I was very impressed. Apparently this is part of a series by this author but each one is a stand-alone book so it’s not like a typical series where you are lost when you start reading. That I loved. She pulled me into the book almost immediately. I found that the characters were very relatable and realistic. I was able to stay engaged in the story thanks to the action taking place and the authors description that made me sense that I was watching this story firsthand. This is a fast-paced story line and not only was I turning the pages quickly, but I was on the edge of my seat during some parts. I was so intrigued that I plan to pick up the first two books in the series that I missed. This is an author I will keep my eyes on for more to come.
Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book. It is the 3rd book in the Billionaire Bodyguards series. Even though the characters are linked in previous books but they are so well written that they can be read as a standalone. The characters are well evolved that you feel like you are living in their lives. This story contains everything i love danger, steamy romance and an attraction that should not be.
Bryanna has been caught in a trafficking ring. The captors have someone on her that means she can’t leave them. Even when she is rescued by Damian.
Damian has been sent to rescue her my his employer Jenny. He knows it’s going to be a challenge but what he doesn’t know and realise is that the attraction between him and his assignment would be so strong.
Can Damian save Bryanna from the captors? Will Bryanna trust him enough to allow herself to be rescued? Can the attraction between them become something more or is this just got to be strictly business?
Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Auctioned: Billionaire Bodyguards Series Book 3 by Via Mari was great! I LOVED this book! Wish I could give it more stars! I loved the flow of the stories and the instant attraction of the characters. Damian is definitely I guy I would want to be with. I loved his strength and resolve as well as protectiveness. I thought it was a really good read that definitely kept you turning the pages. Highly recommend!
Reviewed by @rosemarym3483
Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Bryanna is in a bit of a predicament. She wants her safety but her captors are holding something dear over her head. Thankfully, her aunt is aware she has been taken and has the best searching for her. Damian is the best but he didn’t expect these feelings for Bryanna. He especially didn’t expect Bryanna to run back to her captors to keep what is over her head safe. His job is to get her and what she holds dear to safety and to put her captors where they belong.
Opinion
This is an excellent book. Damian is a total alpha male and Bryanna is new to submission. There is not a lot of sex in it but you get to see a dom introduce his sub to his likes. Damian does explain the difference between what she’s read on the internet and what he likes and that they are not always the same.
The story itself is also good. Knowing what she is trying to keep safe, the reader can empathize with her and see why she kept running back.
This book is part of a series and I have not read any other parts of it. I was able to wade through perfectly fine. I think, though, that I would have enjoyed it more had I read the series up to this point.
Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The author always does a beautiful job balancing suspense and romance and this book is no exception. Immediately captivating, you’ll find yourself holding your breath equally for intensity of emotion and action. Just a perfect balance that made it where I couldn’t put this page turned down.
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Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Auctioned (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 3): Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance
By Via Mari
This was a great book that I couldn’t put down. This is my favorite book in this series. I have read other books and series by this author and so I knew this would be a page turner. This story is full of romance, danger, suspense, wonderful characters and some characters that we have met before. The chemistry between Damian and Bryanna is off the charts. Will Damian be able to get Bryanna to safety and keep her safe? I was on the edge of my seat through a lot of this book. If you want to find out what happens between these two characters then this is a must read. This author will bring you into a story that will keep you captivated and entertained. I highly recommend this book.
Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story is about Damian and Bryanna .Bryanna is in deep trouble and doing everything she can to keep her family safe .Damian is hired to find her and protect her an unexpected attraction developed between the two .The chemistry is incredible. This book is a must read I finished it I one day
Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Auctioned (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 3) by Via Mari
4 Stars
This is the third book in the series but it can be read as a stand-alone. This is the first one that I have read and I need to definitely go back and read the others. It is filled with desire, danger and intrigue. The author manages to pull you in until you are engrossed in the story. I was wrapped in Bryanna’s plight, wondering where she would end up. She is young and innocent. A virgin tricked yet determined to save her family. Damian is an elite bodyguard hired to retrieve and protect her. This job turned out to be anything but routine. He expected to find someone sweet and found instead an incredibly sexy submissive that calls to his dominant nature. The job became personal when the need to claim and protect her took over. The chemistry between the two will set your book on fire. You’ll definitely enjoy getting burned.
Review by @Anna Hirsch
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Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Via Mari really jumps right into this story from the first page, and it did not disappoint! I was pleasantly surprised to find that I liked Damian from the very beginning. It was Bryanna I was wondering about. There was more than once I was thinking, “why would she do that?!” But as the story goes on you learn exactly why, and how strong she was for going through it all. Damian’s need to protect Bryanna quickly surpassed it just being for the job. Their romance was as sweet as it was steamy. I’ll definitely be coming back for more by Via Mari!
Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow, another amazing addition to the Billionaire Bodyguards series. This book is the third in it’s series but can very well be read as a stand alone. Each book in the series does focus on a different couple. Which I still highly recommend reading all books in the series, they are great reads! Quite a bit happens in this story. Very entertaining and such a fantastic story. It is a romantic suspense that is full of a whole lot of sizzle along with secrets, danger, hidden agendas, action, and of course love. Captivated from the very first page, and I cannot wait to start the next book in the series. Love this author and her style of writing!
Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Auctioned is the third book in the Billionaire Bodyguards series and Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance by one of my favourite authors Via Mari. I love this crossover series and absolutely love the alpha hot and sexy men that go above and beyond to protect. The love and they love hard. They are sexy and charming, witty, and smoldering, dangerous and deadly. Via gives us lots of explosive action and deadly suspense, danger, and secrets.
As a member of an elite security team, Damian is on a mission to find a kidnapped woman for his bosses. What he doesn’t expect is what this woman makes him feel.
With protective instincts and great chemistry this is one hot and steamy read.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Auctioned (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 3) by Via Mari
5 Stars
Another fantastic addition to the amazing bodyguards. I have read all of this series as well as the ones that led up to these stories. This author has a knack of holding you hostage from the very first page. Every word matters and the story lines are always fresh and unique. Everytime I finish one Im convinced it’s my favorite of them all and I have learned that only remains true till I pick up the next one.
The connection between these 2 main characters was off the chart hot! Like put a fan in front of you hot, but in true Via Mari fashion, that’s not what makes the whole story. It’s the suspense and needing to know from one second to the other what’s going to happen next. I love that each book is its own story but you’re still visiting previous characters in every book. A person could pick up any one of them and start, but knowing how everyone got where they are and who they are makes each one that much better.
Loved it so much!! An absolute one click author for me!
Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Auctioned (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 3) by Via Mari. I absolutely love Via Mari so I’m excited anytime I get to read a new book by her, this book was no different. Its the story of Damian who has been hired as a bodyguard by Jenny Torzial and Brian Carrington to find their niece Bryanna. Bryanna has been working as a stripper at a seedy club for some very dangerous people. Bryanna is working to save her family. Damian tries to save Bryanna after she is drugged but she doesn’t trust him and she escapes. Damian has chemistry with Bryanna and is very interested in her not just for his clients but for himself. Bryanna is going to be auctioned off by her boss and if she refuses to comply they will kill her family. Damian is going to have to get backup to try to save her and once he saves her will she be really safe with Damian?
Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4 ½ Stars
Auctioned is the third book in the Billionaire Bodyguards series by Via Mari. I love when I see that Via Mari has released a new book because I know I am guaranteed a really great read. This is a fantastic romantic suspense that’s full of danger, sex trafficking, secrets, hidden agendas, action, mystery, a whole lot of sizzle, intrigue, and so much more.
This book could be read as a standalone, as each book in the series focuses on a different couple. But I recommend reading the previous two books before starting on this one, because they are really great stories in their own rights- as well as having recurring characters who you will want to know more about.
Via Mari is known for her superb romantic suspense stories and this book showcases her talents beautifully. She easily builds gripping suspense, intrigue, palpable tension, and sizzling chemistry- while balancing it all with lighter moments and believable emotion.
Damian has been hired to find the missing niece of Jenny Torzial, whom we first met in the ‘Prestian’ series as secondary character, and then in her own series ‘The Torzial Affair’. Bryanna has found herself in quite the predicament, caught up in a sex trafficking ring. Damian will stop at nothing to find her and return her safely. But Damian soon discovers that it’s not going to be a routine rescue assignment- and he might lose more than his heart in the process.
Another unputdownable read from this talented author!
Thank you, Via Mari!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Auctioned is the 3rd book in the Billionaire Bodyguards series by Via Mari. This is a spin off from her other series’ where we get the stories of the bodyguards who work for the billionaires who starred in previous series by the author. I’m a huge fan of her work having read all but the Prestian affair series of her work. Something I plan to remedy in the future.
I’m always excited to get a new book from Via Mari to read, but to get one with the gorgeous Kamil Nizinksi on the cover is a definite added bonus. I was able to picture him as Damian as I read this book. When Damian is assigned to find missing virgin Bryanna who has been caught up in a human trafficking ring his life is about to change.
I loved Damian and Bryanna’s story. As with all Via Mari’s books, it is hot and steamy and a fantastic read. These two characters are perfect for one another. Damian is a Dominant, whereas Bryanna is submissive and she wants to be dominated by Damian.
This isn’t just the romance story between Damian and Bryanna, there is so much more going on in this book that will keep you hooked to this book and not want to put it down. Via Mari sure knows how to write a fantastic storyline that will have you entertained from the very first page right up to the last. A must read!
Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Thank you Via Mari for continuing to write such great stories! Damian and Bryanna and sexy, sweet, determined, and delicious!
This story continues from books 1 and 2 and it is helpful to read in order. I liked how these characters are the main focus with a little help from their friends. Bryanna is tough and protective and soon learns that Damien is the same way, maybe even more so.
Mari’s writings continue to be an escape from the real world although human trafficking is becoming all too familiar in the real world, this story has a happier ending than real life, making it a great read.
Highly recommend this story and the rest of the Billionaire Bodyguards.
Reviewed by @shannonlovesbooks
