Winning Brock

by Tilly Tait

Maddie

Ten years ago, Brock Marin and I shared a night of passion. The next day he ghosted me and got engaged to his ex girlfriend. When I find myself suddenly jobless, homeless and single, temporarily moving back to my home town seemed like the only logical option. What’s not logical? The charity auction I get roped into attending and the date with Brock that lands in my lap. It’s all for a good cause, my sister insists, but how will my heart survive Brock again?

Brock

My one regret in my life was breaking Maddie Steele’s heart. When I got up on the stage at the Valentine Cove Bachelor Auction, she’s the last person I thought would bid on me, let alone win the date. Is this the perfect opportunity to prove to Maddie that I’m not the same man I was ten years ago?

This steamy, second chance romance will have you clenching your thighs and reaching for a cocktail!

Join these curvy Aussie beauties in the small town of Hartwood Bay as they accidentally win dates with the men who have been craving their love.

Each book in the Valentine Cove Bachelor Auction series can be read as a standalone.

Genres: Second Chance, Romance, Novella, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary

133 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 16, 2024

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was great. I love second chance romances.

Maddie comes home in time for the annual bachelor auction fund raiser. Her former friend and man she's crushed on for as long as she can remember is one of the men "volunteering". She vows not to bid on him but fate might have other plans.

A short but sweet story, with some spice. Family can be a challenge.

Can Brock finally explain what happened years ago, prove to her that she's exactly what he has always wanted?

So good!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

When your world is turned upside down, going home is sometimes exactly what you need.

Maddie is reassessing her future after having her heart broken and career derailed so goes home to Mum just for a little while...

A Girls Night Out reconnecting with friends and her sister attending the cringe but nostalgic Bachelor Auction is a perfect distraction. Maddie is NOT BIDDING! The universe, and possibly a scheming sister intervene with her well laid plans and she is forced to go on the date she won with her former friend/still massive crush. Poor Maddie!

This deliciously quick read ticks all the boxes, with endearing characters that are relatable, a beautiful location that we all kinda wish we were at, the happily ever after that you actually think they deserve.

Oh and the spice is spicing! I mean "Hold on to the headboard gorgeous..." Be still my heart!

Cancel my plans, gotta jump into the next book.....Bella is about to get payback for setting Maddie and Brock up!

Also, special mention to mum Donna. I love a filter free mum character. I am to be her!

[Kate Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Winning Brock is a quick romance to clear your palette. I found myself immediately drawn into the down and out Maddie, coming home to a small town after her world is tipped upside down. Not only does she need to contend with a meddling mother and sister, but she is trapped into going on a date with the boy who broke her teenage heart.

This book is sweet, and a definite palette cleanser for the darker stuff I've been reading. I found myself immediately rooting for the two to get together and since this is a shorter book, it did come very quickly.

"𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒃𝒐𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒎𝒚 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒆, 𝒈𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒐𝒖𝒔.”

Recommended for those who love childhood crushes, second chance and quick instalove.

Fave Character has to be Donna Steele! Love a good mum without a filter.

Rating: 4 ⭐
Spice: 2 🌶️

[Kaitlyn Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Stars
Firstly, I love that there was an acknowledgement to country at the beginning of the book, first I've seen!

This book is book 1 in the 'Valentine Cove Bachelor Auction' series and is a second chance romance.
Follows the story of FMC Maddie and MMC Brock after Maddie lets her friend bid for her at the auction and she bids for Brock, winning Maddie a date with him.
Maddie wasn't all too excited but Brock planned out a nice fishing date by the river.

Before the date and the auction, Brock went back to his ex again, which caused a little drama, but the reason might not be what you think.

Favourite quote: I'm hoping to start our forever in the way I want it to continue, with me worshipping your body for hours on end.

[Madison Valentino · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book that I’ve read from Tilly (my first was ‘Winning Logan’ from this series). Since they’re stand alones I didn’t focus on reading them in order, and reading Maddie & Brock’s story I felt like all of the characters were my friends. I’m anxious to read the remaining two stories in this series, as well as upcoming stories from Tilly. I was looking for something to read this chilly evening while I relaxed with some tea, and this was the perfect selection.

[Robyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

cute second chance romance that i was actually rooting for. this is my introduction into Hartwood bay, the small town that hosts a valentines auction were loving single men are auctioned off foe charity, and the winners might get their hearts stolen in the process. it was short sweet spicy and it hit the spot. plus with 3 other books and the characters already gave been hinted at im excited for the rest.

[Cat · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Fast and Fun Read

This adorable story has all of the ingredients for a quick and satisfying read.

With meddling family members, a second chance at love, and an auction for a great cause, there's nothing to disappoint.

I would have liked it if the story was a little more drawn out, but the characters and setting more than made up for this one down-side.

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maddie & Brock: Book 1 of Valentine Cove Bachelor Auction series: Second chance/ bachelor auction/ small town Aussie RomCom novella: Spicy quick read. I enjoyed Tilly Tait’s writing style and character development. This was a fun spicy-sweet quickie.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Engrid Eaves · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love a good second chance romance, and this one did not disappoint. Moreover, it hit perfectly considering I'm dealing with cold weather and snow right now. So, I really needed the sunshine and beach feels in this book. It's perfectly steamy in all the right ways, and boy, do they make up for lost time! 🥵

[jenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Winning Brock!

Maddie and Brock’s story was magnificent! Tilly Tait is a MAGICIAN! I wasn’t expecting to love their story as much as I did - and I cannot wait for the other stories.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kris Monforte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful story!
I teared up.
Loved the endearing character of Maddie and Brock is how we love our men, completely infatuated.
I’m looking forward to reading all 4 novellas.
Preorders will be made!

[Duasiane · Rating 4 out of 5]

winning brock

When its meant to be it will be. After years of misunderstanding. If it wasn't for Madison sister betting on Brock for the auction the would have never got back together

[jacinta mclean · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book
I loved how even though they had a terrible part in their history they were able to come back to each other and how Maddie said at the end that, Brock had once said he didn’t want to hold her back but that he had made her the best version of herself.

[Cassidy Paige · Rating 3 out of 5]

Only rating 3 stars because it is a short story so it was very quick paced and that is absolutely okay. I enjoyed reading it and loved it. If you need a short story to add to your reading goals I’d definitely recommend this.

[Shianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cutesy, feel good second chance romance that had me swooning. It was quick and a lovely in-between book to cleanse your palette. The writing and flow of the story was seamless and the next thing I know it's finished and feel all warm and fuzzy. Definitely continuing the series

[Ally · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was a nice short read, second chance romance but c’mon, they reconnect after years apart and he gets down on to his knee and gives her a key to his place?

[Nici · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick, cute, spicy read
Second chance romance, auction for a date, childhood next door neighbour

[Annette Megaughin-Helder · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it! Steamy, sassy, cosy and easy reading.

[Natalie Mundy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun and quick book. Easy to read and I sped through it thanks to the length

[♡Natalie♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

deliciously quick read. a second chance romance filled with lots of laughs! a great curvy girl romance!

[Tals' Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick fast-paced sweet read! ❤️

[Mina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute.

[Ashlynn Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mom with no filter, meddling sister, second chance romance, return home and aussie setting. Plus the spice!!! So good <3

[J · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had hopes

While I had hopes for this book, it was a very fast quick, getting to the end story. There was very little build up with the characters and in the end they fell in love and got married.

[RomanceReader1 · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

ɴᴇᴡ ᴛᴏ ᴍᴇ ᴀᴜᴛʜᴏʀ.

𝑅𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑐𝑜𝑧𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑚𝑦 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔.

𝐼 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒔' 𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑔, ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑡𝑟𝑦𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜 𝑑𝑜 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑟𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡, 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑤ℎ𝑦 𝑤𝑎𝑖𝑡 𝑠𝑜 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑦 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑔𝑜 𝑎𝑓𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑴𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒊𝒆?