Auctioned to the Cowboys

Auctioned #2

by Stephanie Brother

When I’m auctioned to clear my father’s debts, the three rugged cowboys who bid on me, want more than just a wife.

Life in my abusive father’s clutches has left me tired of fighting to survive.
Escaping was always my plan -- until he found a final way to destroy me:
selling me to three brooding strangers whose remote ranch promises to be another kind of hell.

The cowboys introduce me to ranch life, and I go along with what they want because I have nowhere else to go.

Maverick Clancy is blond-haired and blue-eyed, but his innocent looks and mischievous smile mask the complex man he is.

Jesse McGraw is old enough to be my daddy, but what he wants from me should be forbidden.

Clint Lawson is huge and tattooed, and not from these parts. His past remains a mystery, no matter how much I ask.

They’re hard-working, plain-talking, and authoritative in a way that should feel bad but actually feels good.

But making me a cowboy’s wife isn’t enough for them. They want to breed me like I’m a brood mare and they’re three stallions.

They’re clear about the life they’re striving for, but letting them put a baby in my belly will mean forever.

Will telling them about the future I dream of put an end to the ride of my life?

"Auctioned to the Cowboys" is a standalone romance, and the third book in the popuar series, Auctioned.

Note to readers -- This title contains darker themes. These cowboys are mean and moody -- until they're redeemed by love.

Genres: Westerns, Romance, Contemporary, Why Choose, Small Town Romance, Forced Proximity, Smut

217 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 16, 2024

About the author

International bestselling author Stephanie Brother writes high heat love stories with a hint of the forbidden. Since 2015, she’s been bringing to life handsome, flawed heroes who know how to treat their women. If you enjoy stories involving multiple lovers, including twins, triplets, stepbrothers, and their friends, you’re in the right place. When it comes to books and men, Stephanie truly believes it’s the more, the merrier.

She spends most of her day typing, drinking coffee, and interacting with readers.

Her books have been translated into German, French, and Spanish, and she has hit the Amazon bestseller list in seven countries.

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Reviews

[Kate]

3 smut-scale stars!

A young woman auctioned to three cowboys to pay off her abusive father's debt. Three cowboys with pasts of their own looking for a wife to share their lives with. A woman that will weather anything if it means safety for her and her sister. I didn't hate it.

A little sad, a lot of heat, emotional turmoil and the mending of hearts. I thought the heroine was too young but she acted older so at least there was that. I liked the guys but wanted a little more personality from each of them. Overall, a decent read if you're looking for something smutty with a plot.

[Stephanie Brother]

Welcome to Cowboy country, where the ranchers are hot, older, and hunting for a wife! Enter Taylor! She's nineteen, worn down by her father, and looking for a place to escape for her and her sister.

If you like age gap, daddy/praise kink, bride auctions, and reverse harem, it should be your next read!

Get ready to meet Jesse, Maverick and Clint!

[🦉Maggie Whitworth]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
🥵🥵
💋💋
😈

This is a really good read, I very much enjoyed the characters and the story.
Stephanie remains the number one for RH books in my mind.

My heart went out to Taylor, the way she was treated by her father, she must have been terrified.
She was also so lucky to be chosen by these men, who at heart were perfect for her.
Clint Mav and Jessie, are all men who have a broken heart in one way or another, they all need love, devotion and support, Taylor gives them this in bales .
This was a touching and heartfelt story, that I found difficult to put down.
I loved it !

I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review

[The Bodacious Bibliophile]

I honestly can’t remember the last time I hit the five star button. I’m extremely careful and thoughtful when I give a five star rating. Unlike the majority of people who have been paid or persuaded to give five stars. That’s not me.

This book was a love story, it was a story about pain and trauma and healing and growth.
It was extremely beautiful and moving and with just so much love and hope and growth.
Don’t even get me started on the beautiful song he wrote for her.
I’ve definitely shed a couple tears while reading this book and it definitely moved me.
There may not have been a lot of smut in this book, but it was just so well written, and there was just so much love and hope in this book that I didn’t even care even though I’m usually a smut slut.
Man this was a good book!

[Laiff Books]

I don’t know. It felt like nothing was happening, but at the same time everything was happening.

I kinda wish we got more meaningful moments between them (all together or one-on-one).. so I could actually believe they loved each other in the end; but it felt very disconnected sometimes.

Also, from what I got, the whole story happens in like two or three weeks? So yeah… idk.

And honestly, the whole thing with the new farmhands really bothered me. We’re introduced to three guys (one fucker who is super rude to her and another bitch who literally touches her without consent), and then… nothing? We just find out they’re good workers? They stay there after all that and her Cowboys dont say or do anything about it?? Awful.

[Annelie]

Even if I love Stephanie Brother's books, I didn't like this one. This story about auction didn't sound well. The guys were selfish brutes. One MC even plotted to get the FMC pregnant without her consent!!! That's disgusting and only a fool could forgive this!

[Louis]

Auctioned

Well these three cowboys hit the jackpot when they go to an auction and buy a young woman. Little do they know that they will find the love of their lives.

[Karli Sandahl]

My heart!

I absolutely adored every moment of this story! I literally couldn't put it down. Stephanie seriously couldn't have done better with this one.

[Kimberlea Richardson]

Her Light In The Dark

I legit just sat down to read a little of this while eating dinner, and next thing I know, it’s nearly midnight 👀🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️😂 This book will draw you in very deep & very quickly. Right away you find yourself drawn to Taylor…the suffering & lack of hope & control she has in her life makes your heart ache for her, yet you can see the underlying strength & determination she has to make life better for herself & for her younger sister. Her saving grace comes in the most unlikeliest of ways…being sold in a bride auction by her own dad to pay his debts. She decides it will be her way out though, one way or another, and that she will figure out how to save her sister too. The men she finds herself with are definitely rough around the edges, but you can also tell they’re good men with a lot below the surface & that’s what enquiring minds want to figure out 😉 Despite their rough start though, including an awkward wedding night, feelings soon start working their way into their situation. Yet when all their secrets finally come to light, sooner than any of them want, will their tenuous foundation be enough to keep Taylor with them, or will she decide to cut her losses & leave her new life behind? I loved all the guys for different reasons, but I think Jesse was my favorite. He was the prime definition of a man who knew what he wanted, and wasn’t afraid of actively going after it. He was able to see what he, Maverick & Clint needed in their life, and he knew Taylor was it when he saw her at the auction. He certainly messed up quite a few times because of his own issues, but he made up for it when it counted. He might’ve been the big bad wolf, but he had a big heart & it was just the better to love her with. Watching Taylor become more confident & come to life under the guys care was the best part of the story though, and seeing her get her HEA made my heart happy. And that epilogue…one of the best ones ever, because it had me crying real quick 🥹 It was perfect 🥰 I love the stories in this series, and can’t wait to see what Stephanie gives us next ❤️

[Fiona]

I enjoyed reading this story. it was a very emotional story about Taylor who is a 19-year-old girl and has been raising her sister who is four years younger than her since she was 11 years old when her mother passed away. Her father treated her abominably and two pay his bills, he utilised a need of lonely Cowboys, wanting to purchase themselves a wife so that he could get his creditors off his back. Poor Taylor was taken away from her sister Molly, who was still only 15 years old, and embraced her new life being married to Clint, but shared by Jesse and Maverick and treated well by these three men. She soon learned that there were good men in the world when they went to rescue Molly, and then embraced her into their family. I always love reading a story by Stephanie Brother, because she always brings deep emotional feelings into her story and makes them come alive so that you feel that you are part of the story itself. There are steamy moments between all four of these characters and times where each man has a story to tell that brings them closer together. I love the emotion engagement and resolution that each faced in their life. I highly recommend reading this story if you enjoy this trope.

I was given an advanced copy of this book to read and I am reviewing with my honest and fair opinion.

[Nikki Miskey]

I've sat on this for a bit, and have decided to come back and write a full review. I'll preface this with saying I normally enjoy this author's writing and books, and have read most of her released books.

**Spoilers ahead**

My biggest pet peeve stems from the MMCs. They are significantly older than the FMC (she's 19!) and purchase her, essentially, as a maid and broodmare. The men treat her poorly (feeding her, allowing her her own room, and buying her some clothes is bare minimum) - there is little to no communication for the first 70% of the book. Jesse frequently humiliated Taylor, and its just supposed to be "his nature", but he barely treats her with any respect.

For example, Clint marries her, then takes her upstairs to commsumate the marriage - no one asks Taylor what she wants or needs. Then, immediately after sex, Clint tells her she's expected to be in a relationship with all 3 of them. And then Jesse gives her a chore list. No effort is made to get to know her. They treat her like an object, even locking her in the house when they leave. And when she gets rightly upset? SHE apologized by giving Jesse oral sex.

I'm overall just disappointed in how this turned out. The men fell flat for me, and Taylor was one dimensional, people pleasing, with absolutely no backbone. Two stars is very generous.

[Carmalita]

Taylor, Jesse, Clint & Maverick

3.5 but rounding up to 4 because this is a me issue.

It’s a quick and enjoyable read.

I really liked all of the MCs but the family issues made me dislike this a little. To start, Taylor & Molly’s dad is a pos & deserved more than jail time for “misdemeanors”. Jesse’s sister Beth came across as though she really only cared about the money & her kids inheritance - it was stated during the dinner meet but was played off like she was concerned for her brother. As the oldest sibling, I would never ostracize my siblings because I didn’t agree with them. I don’t have to agree or believe in what they do to still love them & be apart of their lives. Because of this, I truly didn’t like her. Barb & Mitch are sort of in the same boat. They essentially viewed Jesse & Beth as their surrogate kids but were so quick to turn their backs on Jesse because they didn’t agree with his lifestyle. The did make up but it was only due to Taylor’s story being told, which is crazy to me. Last but not least, Jesse’s ex wife taking his son to a whole other country without his knowledge/consent & he did absolutely nothing about it, is crazy work. How do you not fight for your child?

Anyway, like I said, the book is a quick & enjoyable read.

[Kristen Kull]

Good book. I liked the story but it definitely wasn't my favorite. The other 2 'Auctioned to' books were so much better in my opinion.
The Cowboys were hot and nice, too nice. Ha Ha. I love a mean guy who does a 360 later in the book. Showing he's just a big softy. Like Jack in the Lumberjacks. He's one of my favorite characters in a book.
Anyway, Taylor's nasty, drunk, abusive father sells her in a wife auction. She ends up being sold to 3 cowboys, marrying one of them. Taylor is 19 and has a younger sister living with their deadbeat dad.
Once Taylor gets to the ranch she marries Clint and sleeps with him. After they tell her they will all be sharing her.
Each cowboy has past issues like Taylor. The guys end up being really nice guys and rescue her sister to live with them.
Btw, the guys never knew she was sold by her father and give her the option of annulling the marriage if she wants.
Read the book to find out what happens.

[Mand Scott]

Yummy, cowboys, three cowboys.🔥🔥🔥🔥

Taylor 19 and her younger sister by 3 years Molly lived with their alcoholic, gambling abusive father. Who decided to get money he was going to sell her to be auctioned off.
Deciding to get Molly away from their dad, she had to comply with who bought her with the hope of getting Molly to safety too.
Auctioned to become a wife. Clint and Jesse,its it is not possible to forget Maverick also.
Taylor life went from living in the darkest pit to being lifted to the stars by three sexy, strong, caring cowboys.
Once again, Stephanie has swung hard and knocked out of the park. I read it from cover to cover as soon as it was in my hands. It was truly dark, grim in places . But just to make you feel Taylor's life. Steamy as I have come to appreciate in Stephanie Brothers books.

[Penny]

Don’t ask me who my favorite is because that would be asking a lot! I mean, how do I choose when each cowboy brings something mindblowing to the table?

Maverick with his ready smile, sense of humor, and lovely voice would make would make panties drop effortlessly. Clint may be broody but the way he is with animals and how protective he has been with Taylor made him a keeper in my book. Jesse was probably the most challenging for me because of his need to be in control and his trust issues.

All four of them have damage and I thought that watching them be drawn to each other and help each other heal was just magic!

This story is so good that I couldn’t put it down. I think you will enjoy it, too. :)

[Claudia, Cmarie927]

The unique plot twist in this story separates it from other works by the same author, and it entertained me right from the start.

Despite living in constant fear, Taylor prioritizes the well-being of her younger sister Molly, working tirelessly to create a safe and calm atmosphere for her. Be mindful that certain content in this text may trigger sensitive readers. When her father does the unspeakable and auctions her off, her life is once again turned upside down.

Clint, Maverick, and Jesse, who all live on the Twin Springs Ranch, just so happen to have Taylor’s winning bid, and they whisk her away to begin her new life as a wife! While the typical “getting to know you” conversation takes place, everyone still has secrets they are keeping. Observing the various connections and personalities at play, and how the attraction and relationships gradually took shape, was fun.

Certainly there are a few things that are not based in reality, one being Taylor’s speedy shift from a meek to a strong woman, but it’s entertaining and steamy, so I think we can ignore some things, right? (hahaha!)

I recommend this reverse harem author. Her stories are well-designed, easy to read, and highly entertaining. I can’t wait to see what she will release next.

[Kerry Boulanger]

Taylor has been living under her abusive father's thumb for years, she stays to protect her younger sister from their father. When her father sells her to the highest bidder Taylor loses hope of ever making it out and saving her sister. Jesse, Maverick and Clint are cowboys that have become brothers. Together they bid on Taylor hoping she is the missing piece to their little family. This book is full of love, struggle, forgiveness and happily-ever-after. Each cowboy brings their own difficult past to their little family...Jesse lost his family, Maverick grew up in a broken home and Clint made a mistake that changed his life forever. They may all be broken pieces, but they all fit together just right.

[june]

A young gal gets sold by her dad,who cares,nothing for his two daughters.Taylor being twenty two, protects her younger sis,Molly from their mean, drunk dad. Sold to 3 cowboys, Jesse,Clint,Maverick, they need and want her to be a wife to all 3, but can legally be married to one, Clint. Taylor has to overcome so much emotional ,abuse baggage from dad. Taylor had to leave Molly behind, until can send for her. Cowboys know nothing about circumstances, that put her at auction. Eventually things come out, and are able to get Molly, before dad can try sell her.Taylor loves to bake, and gets a start for own business. She and Molly blossom, while around the men and on ranch. Each helps each other, overcome their baggage. Loved this book, and happy endings for them all.

[Joelle]

Had Potential, but...

The premise behind the story had promise but for one thing. It was too short. It felt rushed and very linear. Also, since I have a thing for accuracy, I couldn't help but notice the author incorrectly identifying a baby elk as a fawn. It's not. It's a calf. The male elk is a bull, as is a male moose. The female elk is a cow, again, as is a female moose. Stupid simple. I'm glad the author also eventually made the auctioning of young women as voluntary by themselves, and that they were of age according to the three men, despite being unaware of the nefarious reasons. The onus should have been laid upon the illegality of human trafficking. This is not something to be regarded lightly, especially when it involves underage children.

[Charlotte]

Auctioned to the Cowboys is the 1st book that I've read in the Auctioned series and after reading this book I'll be getting my hands on the other book soon.

19 year old Taylor (FMC) has had a rough life whilst growing up with her alcoholic & abusive father. All at the same time protecting her younger sister - Molly too. Things get worse for her when her morally bankrupt father auctions her off to 3 cowboys - Clint, Maverick and Jesse who are looking for a wife. Three cowboys that all have their own problems and anxieties but I loved the dynamic that they all had together with Taylor. Sweet and Steamy this was a great read with characters I really liked.

[Kimberly Holmgren]

Taylor has had a rough life since her mother passed away. Her father is a drunk and regularly takes his anger out on her or uses her in any way that will benefit him. She works and protects her little sister, while trying to stay out of his way, until one day he tells her he’s put her up for auction. She’s bought by three cowboys. Jesse, Clint and Maverick are looking for a woman to help out on the farm and someone to ease their loneliness. Taylor is biding her time, cooking, cleaning and being available to the guys until she can help get her sister away from their father. When all their secrets come out, will what they’ve been building survive?

[Secret Romance Junkie]

In some ways Taylor is naive to the world, men in particular but thanks to her father, in other ways she has dealt with way more to a most people will in life. Her resiliency and ability to move past her trauma, learning to trust and love was incredible. Maverick, Jesse and Clint are each carrying their own emotional baggage, two of them with no intentions of ever falling in love. Little did they know that one young lady would change it all. The chemistry between the characters is good and grows as they build a real relationship on trust. I love that Taylor never turned her back on Molly and neither did her men. Overall a heartwarming addition to the series.

[Melissa]

Living in an abusive home, and trying to find a way out for her and her sister, Taylor encounters a new challenge when her father decides to sell her to help pay off his debts. Finding herself sold to three cowboys, Taylor assumes the worse and that she is going from one bad situation to another. Of course their start is rough, and she finds herself married to one of them the first night she is with them. Things are awkward, but soon feelings start to develop between Taylor and the three men. Through ups and downs, and finding out that not everyone is bad, Taylor and her men were even able to save her sister. Another must-read by this author!

[Patricia]

Taylor has an abusive father but she won't leave her little sister alone with him. But when he decides she can make him some money he takes her and auctions her off. Jesse and his friends Clint and Maverick decide they need a wife and Jesse desperately wants a child. But due to some issues with Jesse's sister they decide to have Clint marry her. But they don't know that Taylor didn't join the auction on her own and she feels she isn't ready to be a mom. In fact her only wish is to get her sister away from their father. Before he uses her for cash.
Great storyline with characters that make is believable.

[CrazyGal609]

AMAZING!!! Wow, this captured my full attention right from the beginning!! Her “father” is a POS!! Though through his disgustingness- fate had a blessing in disguise for Taylor, I very much enjoyed this book and got completely absorbed in it!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Going on my keeper list!!!
Plus 3 yummy Cowboy Ranchers, yes please 🤠🤠🤠
Clint: sweet and fabulous licking skills👅
Jesse: a Dd/lg kink with sweetness
Maverick: OMG…the counting was HOT🔥🔥🔥
Everybody has their past & drama to deal with!
💙There are sooo many good sayings/things in here too, this is one of my favs:
💛M: “You’re going to make me look bad, little muffin. You gotta wait for a cowboy to help you out of any vehicle or off any horse, you understand?”
🤠💋🤠💋🤠
And of course I have questions:
1)how much did they pay for her (final triple amount)?
2)And did it all go to her “father” or did the auction house keep it seeing as he left asap?
3)how did Clint get the elk into the shelter?
4)why doesn’t the cover look like the characters? Isn’t she a blonde like her sister? A blonde guy, salt & pepper guy, a tattooed guy?
5)so they allowed the 1-2creepy of the 3 “helpers” stay even after one touched her?!! 😡 not cool… but did she tell anyone of the touching?🧐
I have more, but these are the main ones…lol😉

[Donna Feibusch]

A Great Read!!!

I really enjoyed reading Auctioned To The Cowboys(Auctioned Series Book 2)!!! All about Taylor a nineteen year old who is sold by her father to a bride auction to pay off his debits. Jessie, Maverick & Clint buy her at the auction, to help them make their ranch a warm and inviting place and to have their kids. Clinton is the youngest and will be marry ing Taylor, but she will be with all three. Tons of emotion and plenty of toe curling does occur. Plus there is plenty of family drama all around, to add to the impact this story has. It’s a fantastic read!!! Definitely read this the characters are amazing!!! Can’t wait to red the next book in this series!!!!

[Sharon Holroyd]

Wow this really pulled the emotions. Taylor is living in a terrible situation when her father sells her to an auction. Leaving her beloved sister behind, she has no hope. But Jesse, Clint and Maverick buy her at auction and promise to take care of her. These 3 cowboys have demons of their own to face. And what about Molly, Taylor’s little sister?
This is a beautiful tale of broken souls finding family and love. Fans of RH will love it. I couldn’t put it down

I received a free ARC copy and am leaving a voluntary review

[Teresa Layton]

Omg! I started this book yesterday at work. Let’s just say when you start reading it and you know you need to go to bed soon you end up doing that just one more chapter and then that turns into another chapter. I was counting down for this book and let’s say I was very happy with it. It is so well written I love it and it made me cry but all in all such a great story and you don’t even need to read the other in the series it’s a stand alone book. I just love the story and you will to. Taylor was doing anything she could to help her sister. Even dealing with what her father did to her.

[Sherry Westendorf]

Great story. Grabs you from the first page to the last. Exciting, emotional, sexy, twists and turns and much more. She ends up at the auction under terrible circumstances. But holds her head up and endures it. She grows and learns from 3 different men with 3 different personalities who grow to their happily ever after. Throw in a younger sister, abusive worthless father and much more. Loved this and was sorry it ended. Read the whole series. You will love them. I highly recommend it. I received a review copy and voluntarily review it.

[Barb]

The third book in the Auctioned series and it was fantastic! Poor Taylor has it rough with her dad and has been taking care of her sister until her dad does the unthinkable. These cowboys need a woman in their lives. These are such great characters and they really bring out the feels! Such a wonderful story that really kept me turning the pages! I absolutely love this author’s RH and the fact that they’re all so unique! Very enjoyable and I highly recommend! This is my honest opinion of this complimentary copy of this book