Cat Haus 1

Billionaire Bad Boys #1

by Cat Johnson

He's a billionaire. She's a hooker...
Working in a cathouse always was interesting, but especially after he walked in. Then, everything changed. I'm Cate. Two years ago I was a student at UNLV. Today, I'm a legal prostitute in the state of Nevada. He's a billionaire. I'm a hooker. Cat Haus is our love story.

NOTE: This is part 1 of 3 in the Cat Haus romance trilogy, which is available in 3 installments or as a single novel titled Cat Haus ~ the Complete Story.

Genres: Erotica, New Adult, Romance, Contemporary, Erotic Romance

59 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 15, 2013

About the author

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It all started in first grade when Cat Johnson won the essay contest at Hawthorne Elementary School and got to ride in the Chief of Police's car in the Memorial Day Parade...and the rest, as they say, is history. As an adult, Cat generally tries to stay out of police cars and is thrilled to be writing for a living. She has been published under a different name in the Young Adult genre, but released her first romance in 2006.

Today, she is a NY Times & USA Today best-selling, award-winning author of contemporary romance. A promo ho, she's sponsored real live bull riding cowboys and promoted romance using bologna.

--from the author's website

Reviews

[Leta · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good erotic book, if that is your genre! I loved Cate's story and can't wait for next one! I love how the story is told. It flows smoothly and is a quick read!

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had no idea what I was getting into with these two little gems but all it took was the first page to put me in place! A novella series set in one of Nevada’s Cathouses, Cate gives us a taste of just what her job entitles. Filled with just the right combination of sexy and story, you won’t be able to put these down. I mean where else can you find a book about a woman who finds love while working in a whorehouse? But it’s not all trash and smut, there really is a great story in there and I’m patiently waiting for any information on #3.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Nadine · Rating 3 out of 5]

The author shared a copy of the book with me in exchange for a review. In the foreword of the book, the main character makes the statement that she lives our fantasies. How true is it not that we as readers of erotica and romance use these books as an escape! So here I would first like to thank Carrie Lane for writing the Cat Haus series, so that us readers can get our fantasy fixes! Sometimes authors of erotica tend to forget that we still want a story behind all the mind-blowing, hot fantasy sex, this book is not one of them. It is an intelligent mix between sex and a hopeful love story. In the end most of us want the fairy tale happy ever after story. I found myself not being able to put the book down, wanting to know what happens next to Cate. I anticipate that book two will be just as fulfilling as book one.
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to read something different than the usual virginal girl, who is clueless and falls into the arms of the guy who knows every trick in the book.

[Marijoe · Rating 3 out of 5]

so the author has provided me a copy of this for an exchange of honest review.

So how do I start? well this read is too angsty and steam filled for an erotica,this is a whole new level for me. Cate, as I get to know her character I never look at her with anything less than respect. This girl is a dignified and a knock out one. I never fail to to admire a woman who exactly knows what she wants, Cate knows what her work is and what she had gotten herself into; I could tell that she's happy and proud of giving the men of Nevada the pleasure they long to fell. I've read quiet a few awesome erotica and I could tell that this one is something you could line up to them. The only thing I could ask for the author is to make Cate's journey longer because I couldn't get enough of this, this book is unputdownable (if that word even exists).

[Rasa · Rating 4 out of 5]

*Got a free copy in exchange of an honest review*

This book was surprisingly good. I read it without actually knowing what this is a bout. Silly me. But after a few pages, I found myself entertained and didn't put it down until I finished it. Lost a few hours of sleep. Lol.

Anyway, Cate is a kickass call girl . I genuinely liked her. I really thought that her character would annoy the hell outta me but nope. I think she’s just being practical in life. So I think the series title “Working Girl” is quite suitable in Cate’s character.

And John? Hm, sad to say but at the end of this book, I still consider him as another of Cate’s johns. I don’t know, but his character is still a little shady for me.

This book is a good surprise for me. Totally enjoyed reading Cat Haus.

P.S. Am I the only want who thinks that this is incredibly short?

[Vanessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Received a copy of the book from the author for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book.
I loved John and Cate together they seemed to have such a strong connection.
I also loved the part with the other guy (football player maybe?) .. That was fun and I felt a certain type of way for him.
I wish it would have been longer, but considering there's a second in the series it makes sense.
Ugh, I hate Gus with a passion, the asshole. Blah.
I wish there would have been a little more build up before the drama started, but overall, it was well written and didn't feel too rushed.
I can't wait until the second book comes out, looking forward to seeing what happens next.

4 Stars ****

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'd first like to thank Carrie Lane for sending me this book for an honest review.

Cate works at Cat Haus, a whorehouse. The concept only intrigued me but it was the story itself that completely enthralled me. Having the story written from Cate's perspective added more weight and felt like reading a diary which was a nice change. Pacing was also steady, nothing felt rushed and the scenes were HOT!

At the end of the introduction Cate states: Well, i live out your deepest, darkest fantasies each and every day. Usually more than once a day. Lucky for you, I'm generous and I like to share... This is so true for anyone who picks up a book and my favorite line. I'm really looking forward to more of the series.

[Book Lover · Rating 5 out of 5]

First thank you to the author for a copy of the book to review.
I found this book on the Sexy Romance book club, and didn't find know very much about it. I found that I really enjoyed it. It reminds me a lot of another short book series, but its nice without all the baggage the characters bring with the other series. Plus the price is a lot better at only $0.99 compared to the other series which is $4 a book.
The author did a really good job with this book with a balanced mix of storyline and hot scenes. It was well written and edited. I will be looking for more from this series and author.

[Tina Pfeiffer · Rating 4 out of 5]

** I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review **

Well, this was a different book. Cate is a hooker at a cathouse. Her boss, Gus is a big, fat a**hole. Gus forces Cate to "take care" of John. There is instant lust. She thought it would be the last time she sees him, but she is wrong. This is where the story gets interesting. Story is short and there is a lot of sex. My opinion, too much sex. I would have liked to read more dialogue. However, I think the author is setting up the plot. Will I read the second book? Hell yeah! I want to know what happens.

[Robyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Stars.. For her first short book Carrie did a really good job. This one has a lot and I mean a lot of of some dirty sex goodness, but it fit the book good. Could have used a little more drama, but I think she is leaving that for the next book. All in all it was a good start to what could be a (different/not your girl next door looking for Mr.right/not some teenie bopper with a high school crush) series!!

[Billy Masters · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let me start with the name. A great play on words and I loved it.
A story, about a legal Cat-house in Nevada, its owner operator, a pig named Gus a working girl named Cate and a john named John.(again with the play on words{love it})
Very great writing with lots of great sex scenes.
You'll learn to hate Gus and you'll fall in love with Cate and John.
You also have a surprise ending to look foreword to that will have you wondering what happens in book two.

[Sara Marion · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cat Haus surprised me. Not knowing a lot of background on the book I found myself unable to put it down. Even knowing it was a short book and a quick read,it was the perfect length and did not overdo the sex scenes like I have seen in some books. I found myself wondering how John would fit into Cate's story. I am interested to see what happens with Cate in the next book!

[Kayla · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have to say that it was much better than I expected. I enjoyed this book ut was very different than oher romance/erotic books I have read. I thought at one point it was gonna turn into a pretty woman sappy love story but it didn't. Gus is a very disgusting man and the ending was a nice surprise. I'm plan on reading the next one as soon as its available.

[Dawn-Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

I really liked this book. I liked the way it was written, and I loved the story. It was both naughty and funny. I wasn't even half way through when I made my friend buy it and start reading this. It's not very long either so it's a quick read.
I love Cate and look forward to reading the second book!

[Mary Mooney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy in exchange for my honest review, so here it is. This is a great story and is hard to put down once you start reading. The story flowed well and the ending leaves you guessing. Great job Carrie Lane. Waiting for Cat Haus 2!

[Khara Cook · Rating 4 out of 5]

So, I was asked to read and review this book. Where do I begin? I loved Cate, the call girl, hated Gus, the owner/pimp, and loved John. John and Cate have great chemistry together. Loved the book. Looking forward to the second book. Was a really short book, but a good time killer.

[RachelleAnne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good fast read. Perfect combo storyline. Love the John character.

[Lynnea Selleck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book. Definitely not for those under 18 or for people who are shy about sex. My only complaint was that I wish it was longer! I can't wait to see what happens between John and Cate!

[Christy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought it was great. I cant wait to read Cat Haus II.

[Kathy Coleman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting

[Saunders · Rating 2 out of 5]

This had potential and started well.

Cate worked in the Cat Haus. She was an English major but was now a legal prostitute.(we dont get to know the real reason why she traded a degree to becoming a high paid whore apart from the fact she liked the money.

The whorehouse is a legal establishment. Clean, ritzy and had fine furnishings, top shelf licquor and quality girls who were beautiful to look at oh and of course they were tested regularly and they were "guaranteed" to be clean. Some benefits eh? Cate believed that there were benefits for being a whore and she lived her (and ours she said) deepest darkest fantasies every day.

Gus was the owner and each night the girls had the pleasure of servicing Gus but Gus like to gamble and inevitably played too many poker hands and ended up gambling the future of the Cat Haus. His way of paying his debt was to send Cate to clear up his mess. Enter John (yeah original that) and they have sex on a regular basis and of course you know what happens next dont you?

There was a lot of action in this and I mean sexual action - M/M, F/F, Sandwich, rough sex etc but that was about it. Not a lot of story and a really bad ending.

This book was originally released in three parts and now released as a "complete" book...........however to find out what John's secret is you need to buy Before Cate (John's story) to find out what he is hiding.

[Ana · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved it. I mean, I thought a book about a whore would be incredibly filthy, slutty and totally not my style despite how the author turned the story but I was definitely wrong. I really liked Cate as a main character. She's not ashamed of what she does and she's the first to admit despite doing it for the money, she still enjoys most of the sex. She's also very strong and witty. I also thought this was going to be sex scene after sex scene but Cate only tells the encounters she deems important to her and necessary for us to know her. There is still a lot of sex of course especially for such a short novel but it's not told in a degrading way and it's enjoyable.

[☆ Eyes On The Stars ☆ · Rating 4 out of 5]

What is it with hooker stories that I really seem to like?

This one is no different as we are introduced to super-tute Cate (which I thought for the longest time had something to do with the title, that was weird) who is a hooker who is quite fine with this life, thank you very much! And then there is John. While I kinda hated how Cate got set up with John, I liked where you could tell where it was heading.

I didn't realize that this was a 3-in-1, so I was a little sad at how short it was, but yay new book immediately afterwards!

[Carrie Lane]

He's a billionaire. She's a hooker. Cat Haus is their story.
CAT HAUS (Part 1) is FREE on Amazon US & CA, Smashwords, AllRomance, and Wattpad

[Laz the Sailor · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very short story, roughly the first 1/4 of a full novel. But the characters are solid, and the first person POV works. The sex is hot, even when it's out-of-bounds, and there is a real spark between H and h.

This is the type of series (of shorts) that I'd like to see as an anthology.

Too short for my challenges.

[Monica Pulliam · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really was getting into this book, when all of a sudden it ended, i did not realize it was a short story. So will go find Cat Haus 2. Very erotic, and really like the girls, even though they hook for a living.

Not judging, it is just not something I think I could do, but more power to the ones who can, and stay safe.

[Sheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you like to read about sex, this is your book because there is a lot of it! There is also s story. Cate is a whore but she has standards. Her boss, Gus's, is in over his head in gambling and she has to pay off his debt but will that be enough. Will Gus learn from his mistakes or will Cate pay the price?

[Chianti Summers · Rating 4 out of 5]

What happens when there is a collision of gambling debt and a cat haus? This book made me think of Pretty Woman but on steroids. You get a good background story and characters are developed well. It has steamy scenes. I will continue to read the series to find out what else happens with John and Cate. Part of the Fifty by Fifty Vol 2. Receved as an ARC.

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Meowtastic! I really enjoyed this book and how you felt like part of the story. Cate is working at Cat Haus, a brothel and Gus is the owner and her boss. He needs Cate's help and she meets with John and boy does she meet with John! Hot, sexy and worth repeating.

[Rashika · Rating 4 out of 5]

lovely book. a bit unsettling but the overall writing is brilliant