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Sophia
I’d give anything to take care of my brother, at the expense of my own happiness, but this time he’s gone too far, right? When I’m sold to pay off my brother’s gambling debt, I end up somewhere I never thought I’d be—on a stage while an audience of the city’s richest men decide how much my virginity is worth.
But then he’s there—my protector. My savior.
My new owner.
Grayson makes me feel like I’m priceless. And wanted. Like I’m worth more than I’ve always been told. He shows me pleasure and happiness like I’ve never imagined, and I want more.
And after a lifetime of giving and giving, I’m finally ready to go after what I want.

Grayson
I’m supposed to be focused on finding a way to bring down this auction house and the corrupt men who do business here—I’m definitely not supposed to be purchasing any of the women for sale.
But those gorgeous eyes don’t give me any choice. Before I know it, I’m claiming her as mine in front of the whole room, and I never want to give her up.
I want her to stay—not because I’ve paid for her, but because she wants me. Trusts me. Whatever she decides, I’ll never let anyone hurt her again.


Sold to the Investor involves a bold hero that will do anything for the one he loves.
trafficking, public steam,

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Sold to the Titan
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Sold to the Beret
Sold to the Fighter
Sold to the Mogul
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93 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 15, 2025

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6,257 reviews89 followers
April 16, 2025
Sophia (h) thought the worst betrayal was losing her parents, until her brother hands her over to settle a debt. Thrown into a secret auction where women are sold like property, her world collapses. But when billionaire Grayson (H) steps in and places the highest bid, everything changes. Grayson isn’t there to indulge, he’s there to expose the underground world he’s only heard whispers about. What he doesn’t expect is Sophia and what starts as an act of rescue quickly turns into something deeper. Sophia is used to surviving, not trusting. Grayson has spent his life keeping people at a distance. But the two find themselves bonding amidst chaotic beginnings, trust issues, trauma, and a past that refuses to let go. A darkish, intense, age gap, instalove, billionaire romance, with a side of public action, exploring survival, vulnerability, betrayal, healing, trust, desire, and love that heals, even when the past tries to claim you.
1,258 reviews10 followers
April 8, 2025
She hardly recognizes her brother anymore: the man who once didn't eat to ensure she wasn't going hungry is now long gone.

Sophia's brother, Daryl, is late coming home, and when he does arrive, his face has been beaten to a bloody pulp. When he calls her Buttercup, she knows she's going to pay the price for his misdeeds. He's been addicted to both gambling and drugs since getting in with a bad crowd. Now he's borrowed from loan sharks that he can't repay. He's the only family she has left, so she can't have him killed if there’s any way she can help him. There is, if she'll go with them as collateral.

When she hesitates, he tells her to finally be useful for once. She's thought many times about cutting her ties with him. However, she remembers how many times he cared for her after their mother OD'd and before his addictions took over, so she couldn't do it.

He promises to get her back tomorrow after he gets his paycheck. The limo is waiting outside for her, and Daryl shoves her in the backseat, tells the men that here she is just like they agreed upon, and again promises to get her back tomorrow. When she agreed, she didn't realize that loan sharks will do anything to get their money ASAP. She learned that lesson when they auctioned her off.

Grayson has no need to pay to have a woman spend time with him. He's heard about the lowlife men who auction off women. He's never been interested in attending. However, he overheard Connor Grant's whispered phone call. A man has offered his sister to pay off his debt, and she's a confirmed virgin. He also hears the chapel mentioned, so he knows she's being sold. Since Connor is his biggest real estate competitor, he knows he'll be at tonight's auction.

He's heard that women at these auctions aren't highly paid escorts but unwilling participants. He wants to investigate and has Damien Hart, his PI friend, go with him.

When he gets out of his car, he sees a beautiful girl being forced by two men dragging her towards the chapel. Her eyes beg him to help her. As he starts to approach her, Damien restrains him. It's better to wait until they know what is actually going on first. Damien had also heard about the auctions but told Grayson the only way to snoop would be to go as buyers. A buyer would never interfere with a girl being dragged inside.

Sophia is forced to change into "something appropriate." When she protested, Scarface pulled out his gun, telling her to change her clothes or he'll kill her. Talk about incentive!! He hands her a tag with the number 4 on it, tells her to attach it, and to enter when her number is called.

Grayson is shocked to learn that the women aren't being sold for a night; they're being sold as slaves! Their owners can keep them as long as they like and use them as long as they want them. Treat them as they desire: get rid of them by whatever manner they desire, including murder.

Grayson sees that Connor is already there, seated towards the front wearing a smug face. He's also had several drinks. Grayson seats himself towards the back of the room and waits. In the crowd he sees police officers, public officials, along with many prominent and wealthy men. He didn't realize how many ties and support this organization had, making it harder to destroy. He also didn't realize the women had to perform for their buyers.

Grayson grew up in foster care. He's well aware of the feeling of hopelessness. He never knew his parents. He was passed through the system most of his youth. He was very angry and not afraid to fight. Then he realized that if he was ever going to be able to succeed, he needed to forget the anger and apply himself to bettering himself. Clawing his way up over the years, he's now the most successful property tycoon in the city.

So far Connor hasn't made any bids. Is he there to buy or to ensure the mentioned woman is sold?

After the third sale, he's getting ready to leave. But the next woman brought in is the one from the parking lot. He knew when he entered that he couldn't save all the women, but he can save her!
XUnlike the others, who were either terrorized or resigned, she's confused and seems ruffled.

After a bidding war, which he easily won, he took her to his mansion. The next morning he realizes that no matter how successful he's been, he's always had a feeling of emptiness. She's banished that feeling. Last night, she had thought that he didn't want her, especially since she was so inexperienced. He promises himself she'll never feel that way again. He also needs to find out her background, especially how she ended up at the auction! No one has ever captured his heart before, but she did it so easily. He also realized that he's led an empty life, but that no longer will be true. He'll try his best to make sure she'll willingly choose to become the most precious part of his life.

She should have known that her life was too good to be true. Soon after Grayson left the mansion one day, Daryl came to collect her...

I received an ARC of this book from the author via Booksprout. I am voluntarily leaving this review.
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676 reviews
April 10, 2025
"I'm not letting her go."~Grayson

"I look into her gorgeous eyes and I see my future there."~Grayson

We are going back to the seedy underground chapel folks. Young Sophia, she really is a sweet and trusting person, gets tricked into helping out her older brother Daryl. Daryl is bad bad news. Drugs. Gambling. He owes people money. Daryl is desperate. And what he does is twisted and unforgivable. He sells his sister to the infamous chapel.🫢🫢🫢🫢🫢🫢

🚩🚩There are trigger warnings. It deals with gritty, violent situations, subject matters that some readers may find uncomfortable. Be sure to read them.🚩🚩

While this is a shorter read, it does reach an emotional depth for our main couple Sophia and Grayson Blackwood. Grayson has his own troubled past but he went to the chapel, with his trusted friend Damien Hart (I think we will see Damien again👍🏻) to see if maybe they could find out more about this secret place. What he found was wealthy powerful men buying women. Again. Read those TW b/c human trafficking is a big part of this series. Grayson is a very very wealthy business man, he's a real estate tycoon. And when he sees Sophia, he felt drawn to her. He couldn't leave her there to those vultures. 💸20 million.💸 That was the price. And to get her away from Connor Grant. It got intense. I could feel the stress of the situation. Stipulations followed. Acts. Then freedom.

Like I wrote, this book is shorter, the world building keeps going higher with seedy betrayals and great loves. Grayson, I think is older than Sophia, but he really fell hard for her. He shared his past, letting her know what kind of man he really is. He's very overprotective and generous. Kind. He knows what's loneliness feels like. But with her, he doesn't feel that anymore. He likes his dirty talk too.😝😝 Not once did he think he could fall in love, but he did.😚😚😚

Sophia is really sweet. Naive to a fault. She has a bad past too and shared it with Grayson. But she also shared her dreams. Despite her fears she wants to be with the man. And these two had so much fire and spice.🔥🥵🔥🥵🔥 Did it make sense? Probably not. But their need for each other took over along with their emotional feelings. There's no pretending with them which I loved. Sophia fell in love too. How could she not. Grayson is hot!💋💋 Until Daryl came looking for her.🙊🙈 How he found Grayson's home, I really don't know, but I went with it. Daryl got rough. Ugly. I couldn't stand him!! But Sophia is super loyal to him. Yes. Her brother. Buuuutt, sometimes even family doesn't deserve that much. Especially with the hurt and damage caused by him. And Grayson wasn't having any of it when he arrived. Remember. Overprotective! That man would never allow anyone to hurt her. What happened next??? I can't tell you. You have to read it.😁 It's a good, fully developed story imo. There is a HEA. I really loved Grayson and Sophia!!! Happy reading.*•>§<•*❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎲

👰🏻‍♀️📸🤵🏻Thank you to Ms Hart and Booksprout for an early book. The opinions shared here are my own.🤵🏻📸👰🏻‍♀️
1,482 reviews12 followers
April 15, 2025
Sophia

I’d give anything to take care of my brother, at the expense of my own happiness, but this time he’s gone too far, right? When I’m sold to pay off my brother’s gambling debt, I end up somewhere I never thought I’d be—on a stage while an audience of the city’s richest men decide how much my virginity is worth.

But then he’s there—my protector. My savior.

My new owner.

Grayson makes me feel like I’m priceless. And wanted. Like I’m worth more than I’ve always been told. He shows me pleasure and happiness like I’ve never imagined, and I want more.

And after a lifetime of giving and giving, I’m finally ready to go after what I want.



Grayson

I’m supposed to be focused on finding a way to bring down this auction house and the corrupt men who do business here—I’m definitely not supposed to be purchasing any of the women for sale.

But those gorgeous eyes don’t give me any choice. Before I know it, I’m claiming her as mine in front of the whole room, and I never want to give her up.

I want her to stay—not because I’ve paid for her, but because she wants me. Trusts me. Whatever she decides, I’ll never let anyone hurt her again.

This contemporary billionaire High Rollers Club insta love romance is page-turning with exceptional world-building and characters that are an alpha hero exuding power and wealth, a virgin heroine, my protector/my savior, captivating, ruthless, obsessive, and realistic. Their journey is enthralling with being sold to the investor, explicit romance that is consumed by steamy, sizzling passion, lust, desire, and spice with all the feelings to leave readers breathless and begging for more, public steam, auctioned to trope, forced proximity, an age-gap romance, HEA, drama, heartfelt emotions, action, adventure, trafficking , bold hero that will do anything for the one he loves, and more. I recommend reading this book by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate her readers' hearts and attention with being sold to the highest bidder and explicit romance that is sure to transport readers into a world that is wildly lustful and unforgettable.

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2,654 reviews
April 20, 2025
Okay, this one? Whew. I was not emotionally prepared—and I loved that.

When I picked up Sold to the Investor, I was expecting spice (and yeah, it absolutely delivers on that front), but what caught me off guard was the heart of this story. It’s steamy, yes. Raw? Oh, completely. But it’s also about reclaiming your self-worth, even when the world has tried to put a price tag on your pain.

Sophia. God, my heart broke for her. She’s that kind of heroine who feels real in her vulnerability—she’s been through it, and she’s still standing, still sacrificing, still trying to hold together the broken pieces of her world. The moment she steps onto that stage? I felt that shame, that fury, that surreal numbness she was probably clinging to. And then—Grayson.

Grayson is the fantasy. Not just because he’s alpha and rich and hot as sin (which, yes, all of the above), but because he sees her. Not as an object, not as something broken, but as someone precious. He doesn’t swoop in and “fix” everything—he gives her the space and safety to choose. To want, to feel, to live again. And watching Sophia slowly let herself want him, trust him, and finally fight for her own happiness? That gave me chills.

Yes, it’s dark. Yes, there are moments where you’ll feel the ache of how broken this system is (and maybe want to punch someone). But at the center of it all is this intense, fated, soul-deep connection that feels so earned. The “public steam” warning? Fair. But the emotional payoff was just as intense for me. The moment when Sophia realizes that her worth isn’t tied to what’s been done to her—that she deserves love, pleasure, safety? That was everything.

Cassi Hart writes with grit and heat and this surprisingly tender core that had me tearing up right between the smutty scenes. This book hit me in the best way: a dark fairytale where the heroine finds her power and the hero protects her like his life depends on it.

And if you're like me—someone who loves their romance a little gritty, a little spicy, and very emotionally satisfying—you need to read this. Immediately.
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394 reviews132 followers
April 8, 2025
Sophia's brother, Daryl, took care of her when their mother overdosed, leaving them in foster care. As they got older, he turned to addicted to gambling to get by. Daryl was getting in too deep and owing money to the wrong people. Relying on Sophia to get him out of trouble, he began thinking only of the money instead of her well-being. Because he took care of her growing up, she put up with who he's become. One day, he went too far and ended up selling her to settle his debt. He told her he would get her back, and she found herself being auctioned for her V card.

Grayson is trying to take down the trafficking ring but ends up buying Sophia as he couldn't let anyone else have her. He doesn't want her trapped, he wants her with him because she trusts him and wants to be with him. Sophia feels wanted, safe and happy with Grayson. He shows her what real pleasure feels like and how to let someone take care of her. He won't let anyone, including her brother, harm her or put her in danger again!


Overall: 4.25 out of 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐.25
Spice/Heat: 4 out of 5 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Main Characters: Grayson & Sophia
Darkness: 1 out of 5 🖤 (due to theme in the book)
Type of book: MF, Fast Burn, Duel 1st Person POV
Reading Order: Standalone Novella
Title: High Rollers Club Series- Sold to the Investor: Book 2
Epilogue: Yes
Ending Type: HEA


*Protective MMC
*Eyes only for her
*Public Scene (for him to take her home)
*Human Tr@fficking Ring/FMC Auctioned
*No cheating or sharing


⚠️ This book has descriptive parts that may be offensive or triggering to some. Please check the TW/CW before reading! 18+

*I received an early copy of this book & am voluntarily leaving this review.
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446 reviews1 follower
April 9, 2025
Sold ! Safe ! Confident ! And LOVED 💕💕
Sold To The Investor : High Rollers Club Book 2 ; Cassi Hart Begins This Story Back At The Chapel Auction House ! He Was Investigating The Shady Dealings There ! She Was Betrayed By Her Brother And Brought There ! Feeling Her Pleas For Help , He Has To Have Save Her ! With Her Innocence She Has No Idea What To Do ! Doing The Only Thing He Can , Bidding For Her To Be His !
Both Have Pasts Lives That Were Not Pleasant ! Now Can They Take This Moment To Was Away The Past With Hot Passion Snd LOVE 💕 ?
Sophia was Taking Care Of Her Older Brother Daryl . He had A Gambling And Drug Addiction Problem. This causing Hm To Treat Sophia Badly . Leaving Her With No Confidence and Fearful .
Grayson Blackwood was a Very Successful Property Tycoon. Worth a Fortune . Leading a Lonely Life . He was trying to find out What Was Going On In The Auction House ! He and His Friend Damien Were Investing Some Shady Things Happening .
Sophia and Grayson meet the night She is brought To The Auction House .. Looking desperate , She silently pleads with Him to Help Her as She Sees Him In The Parking Lot . His Only Hope Is To Bid For Her . 20 💲Million Dollars 💸Later They Are Back At His Mansion ! Trembling and Innocent She Wasn’t To Feel Safe and Protected ! He Is The Man That Is Going To Do it !
WOW ! Hot 🔥 Passionate ! Protective ! All Wrapped Into A Romantic Caring LOVE 💕 Story !.

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2,710 reviews102 followers
May 30, 2025
I received a free copy of this book that I am voluntarily reviewing

Sophia and her brother Daryl grew up together in the system after their mother overdosed, he was the only person that she could truly rely upon, but as the years have gone by Daryl has changed in ways that she never expected, instead of drugs being her brothers vice, it was gambling and it had led to where she was. Stood in the Chapel on stage about to be sold to the highest bidder for her virginity. Standing on that stage she finally realises how far her brother has fallen. But to the man that she is sold to is nothing like she expected, he makes her feel safe in a way that she never has before, however what will happen when her brother comes looking for her or the danger is no longer a possibility but a reality?

Grayson was at the Chapel that night to take down a trafficking ring not to take home one of the girls on the stage, but one look at Sophia and he is one and done and there is no way that he could ever allow her to walk out that door with anyone but him. Grayson is determined to keep her safe from any danger that is out there and that includes her own brother. But will Sophia choose him or her family?

This book could be triggering for some as it does deal with some dark issues, but there are some seriously hot scenes and I am a fan of this author and her work. Main characters flow together. 4.7*
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707 reviews15 followers
April 12, 2025
**Blood Doesn’t Mean Love!**

Welcome to the second book in the High Roller Club series, *Sold to the Investor*! Sophia finds herself in a tough spot when she discovers her brother's got himself into some serious trouble. In a shocking twist, he decides to use her to settle his gambling debts. Now, she’s on stage, ready to be auctioned off to the highest bidder.

Enter Grayson! After hearing some unsettling gossip about a place called Chapel, he and his close friend Damien, a private investigator, decide to check it out. What they stumble upon is even worse than they expected. But the moment Grayson sees scared Sophia, he feels an undeniable connection that he can’t ignore. There’s no way he’s leaving without her!

Their chemistry is off the charts! Grayson is determined to earn Sophia's trust and make her feel safe with him—not just because he rescued her but because he wants her to choose to be with him.

This short, heartwarming story reminds us that being related by blood doesn’t always mean you're family. You’ll feel every emotional twist and turn that the characters experience, and the drama will keep you hooked. It’s a quick read that you can easily finish in one sitting, and I can't wait to dive into the next book in the series!

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185 reviews1 follower
April 25, 2025
Nope !!!!!!

First, this book really was frustrating to me. I did not care for this book at all. The FMC was a naive whiny little girl and how she treated the MMC after her brother was beating her. I guess he should have just let the brother beat her up if she was going to take up for the bro. I get the whole family thing. But it was sad that she allowed her brother to treat her like that and when she stood up for herself. That was great, but when Grayson tried to be there for her and whooped that brothers booty. She still protected the brother over him. I found it very irritating and for that. I did not care for the fmc. I felt that Grayson deserved better. In the beginning of the book. Where the females were auctioned off like cattle, not 1 person did anything to protect these girls. They were sold without their permission and had to do unspeakable things that were disturbing. and the reviews that I read before reading this book. It talked about how great this book was. It was very misleading... so with everything that happened in the beginning of the book with all the females that were assaulted it was never talked about again and there was no justice. So I found the book not for me . It's frustrating n heartbreaking to read about that n not get closeure or see the females resued n the abuser go down .
476 reviews6 followers
April 19, 2025
Wow! This is one outstanding oh so so hot ebook that I absolutely loved. This exceptionally talented author will keep you on the edge of your seat with all of the excitement and possible danger. Sophia has been raised by her older brother but sadly he gets involved with all kinds of addictions. He comes home one day and manipulates her into going with someone he owes. Sophia is being pushed out of a car when she glances at a seemingly dangerous kind of man but feels nothing but safe. She ends up being auctioned off to the good looking man she saw in the parking lot. Grayson sees this gorgeous looking woman and he feels an unusual sense of having to protect her and be with her no matter the cost. Their chemistry is so unbelievably fiery hot and their passion is off the charts. Will Grayson and Sophia be each other's forever or will outside obstacles block their way? Can Sophis get over what happened to her and give herself to Grayson without fear only love? Does Grayson tell Sophia that she has his heart forever and does he get to Sophia before it's too late? So much excitement so much possible danger and so much heat in this 5 ⭐️ebook. I absolutely recommend you get this winner. You'll be glad you did.

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1,081 reviews8 followers
April 15, 2025
This is book two of the author’s High Rollers series and features Grayson, a real estate investor intent on putting a stop to the old chapel auctions that were trafficking women. One look at the frightened beauty being manhandled and begging for help has him seeing red and determined to save her.

Sophia had no idea where she was or why she was there but after being manhandled and threatened with a firearm, she’s terrified of what comes next. Thankfully, the only person in the whole place capable of making her feel safe is the one who purchased her.

This was a steamy little read with an MMC who didn’t even try to pretend like he wasn’t totally obsessed with the gorgeous young woman he’d been helpless to resist and I was here for it!!

These little novellas are like catnip; they’re short enough to finish in just an hour or so and sweet and steamy enough to satisfy the desire for a little romance. And the ongoing investigation into the group responsible for the auctions adds a touch of mystery and a fun twist that I’m absolutely loving earning the story 5 stars!.

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870 reviews
April 14, 2025
This book completely pulled me under. Sophia broke my heart from the very first chapter. She’s so strong without even realizing it, stuck in an impossible situation and still holding onto hope. I felt every ounce of her fear and hesitation, but also her quiet bravery.

And Grayson? Absolute obsession. He’s cold and powerful on the outside, but once he sets eyes on Sophia, there’s this fierce protectiveness that just radiates off him. Their connection is fast but full of feeling. He never treats her like she’s fragile—he sees her strength and cherishes it.

The writing made it impossible to look away. There’s darkness, yes, but also softness in the moments where it matters most. It’s steamy, raw, and completely addictive. I loved watching Sophia slowly reclaim herself and find safety in someone who would burn the world to protect her.

This is the kind of dark romance that makes your heart race and ache all at once—and I was hooked from beginning to end.

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5,044 reviews56 followers
April 14, 2025
Sophia’s mother passed away due to an overdose her brother took care of her as best he could withing the foster system, but their mother death affected him more the older he got, and he turned to gambling owed money to the wrong people expected her to get him out of trouble. Sophaia accepted who he was despite his behavior getting worse than he did something so unforgivable finding herself on an auctioning stage. Grayson sexy as all get out at the auction house to take it down keeping them from auctioning girls but while there one girl catches his attention in the best way, and he isn’t allowing her to go home with anyone who will hurt her. Sophia isn’t overworked for the first time, someone is actually taking care of her, she feels safe, something she hasn’t felt in a long time Grayson refuses to allow anyone to hurt again including her brother so where are they headed, does he achieve his goal, and is there a form of happiness?
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872 reviews11 followers
April 14, 2025
Sophia has always tried her best to care for her older brother after he raised her following their parents' death. However doing this last favour may well be a step too far. Whisked off in a black car to the middle of nowhere, it appears that she isn't just being held as a guarantee of good behaviour but is actually being sold at an illegal auction. Terrified and alone, the only safe island in a sea of lecherous men, is a huge, muscled, blank faced man.

Grayson has been avoiding this nefarious event for some years and is only attending as a way of bringing the perpetrators down. He was only there to observe, but one look at the terrified beauty on stage and plans change.

This is the second book in this series and I thoroughly enjoyed it. A fast paced, steamy short read with an edge of darkness and a sweet HEA.

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670 reviews4 followers
April 15, 2025
This one from Cassi was great! This short, super OTT, instalove, age gap, billionaire, virgin auction, spicy romance was a great escape…But also had some depth. Sophia and her brother are struggling…. And unfortunately she is betrayed by him…. As he gives her to be auctioned to pay his debt…saying he will come back for her…. Luckily she is saved by Grayson…. Who is only at the auction to get some proof of the shady dealings happening…. When he sees his angel…. He has to save her….

This one has a lot of feels….
Grayson, an orphan himself, has never really loved before…And now finds himself feeling for Sophia…And super protective…
Sophia feels indebted to her brother for taking care of her when they were younger…. Before his addictions took hold of him….
Grayson will do anything for Sophia…. Support her dreams…. Spare her brother…

Quite a beautiful short story….
And lots of sexy times too!.

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1,330 reviews6 followers
April 15, 2025
Sophie is worried about her older brother,Daryl, since he isn't home or contacted her;she knows that he has drug and gambling addictions. When he arrives, he wants her to go with a guy in the car outside as collateral for his gambling debts until he's paid the next day. What's he not telling her? Why did he tell the guy that she is a 'virgin'? Grayson has his friend and PI, Damien,investigating the 'Chapel' and they are outside in the parking when Sophie arrives. She is afraid and doesn't understand why she is there! He had overheard his major real estate rival, Connor Grant,whispering into his phone about "his sister as payment... confirmation...virgin. The chapel..." raises questions? Follow the bidding war for Sophie. Grayson had been raised in the foster care system so he had learned things the hard way. How does he handle Sophie and does she change him?.

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5,177 reviews52 followers
June 14, 2025
They came from nothing, but together they have everything

They both had hard childhoods, different but both difficult. Grayson has worked relentlessly and pulled himself from poverty to amass a fortune and a reputation as a hard business man....until Sophia. She also comes from poverty, and abuse, although she still has the sweetest disposition and forgives far too easily. It is her sweetness that catches Grayson's eye, but her innocence and fear that steal his heart. I love that Grayson wants to be her protector, her provider - he also wants to claim her but is happy to wait until she feels safe and confident, and you have to respect him for his good intentions....even if Sophia shatters them with one sentence. The love, and photography, they share is beautiful and sexy. They also discover how much stronger they are together as they build a family, a home and a future.
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3,176 reviews27 followers
April 11, 2025
Sold to the Investor (High Rollers Club, Book 2) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Emotional, darkly romantic, and completely addictive.

This book was a whirlwind of raw emotions, forbidden heat, and powerful redemption. Sophia’s journey from despair to empowerment absolutely gripped me. She’s a selfless, strong heroine thrown into an unimaginable situation—but never loses her inner spark. And then there’s Grayson… sigh. The morally gray hero with a savior complex and a heart of gold.

The setup is intense—being auctioned off to pay her brother’s debt—but the emotional payoff is so worth it. Grayson isn’t just a man with money—he’s a protector, a man on a mission to take down the corrupt system, who falls hard for the one woman he never expected.

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6,214 reviews71 followers
April 15, 2025
This was an intense romance that takes our gal, Sophia, and has her unexpectedly sacrificed by her brother to the auction to clear his debts. She went, believing him, but finds herself treated roughly and put on stage to be sold to the highest bidder. Enter Grayson, a rich tycoon doing some investigation into The Chapel and the dirty deeds going on there, when he sees Sophia and is shocked by the connection he feels to her. You know he’s going to win the bid to try and save her but he goes OTT and possessive for her. These two just can’t resist their chemistry ;P Of course, there’s more drama, action and danger, but never fear, they get their hot HEA in the end. Definitely a darker read but it was so good ;D I’m loving the gentle connection between books and can’t wait for the Damien’s tale :D
1,107 reviews5 followers
April 17, 2025
Things haven’t been great for a while, but when her brother pawns her for his gambling debts, she is horrified. Even more horrified to find out they intend to auction her virginity. He it’s not there to buy anyone but her vulnerability calls to him and he wants to save her. Once he gets her out of there all good intentions, go out the window when they find themselves drawn together with a steamy hot chemistry. This is a short story format. You do not expect to get complex character development, or an overly detailed plot line. It was a very quick read with a happily ever after. If you’re looking for a quickie and don’t have a lot of time, this works. If you want to get wrapped up in the characters, this probably isn’t for you as they are a little flat.

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1,047 reviews17 followers
May 16, 2025
Being used to pay off her brother's debts she meets the man who will promise to keep her safe. In no time the two fall in love even though neither has told the other.
It takes no time at all for her brother to come after her but when she won’t go, the man comes to save her. The man has her brother go to rehab for his addictions.
Six years later they are married and in love with a small family which will be getting bigger soon. The man is retired and she’s a top photographer in the city. The couple is happy with their family as well as happy and in love with one another.
An excellent novella with great characters, a page turner as well as easy to read. This novella has a steamy romance with a happily ever after ending.

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6,136 reviews17 followers
April 15, 2025
This is the second story in the new "High Roller Club" series. It touches on some dark subject matter but is also sweet and steamy with danger and violence. The story is about Grayson and Sophia. She is an innocent, whose brother is selling her off as payment for his debts. Grayson, witnesses a young lady being manhandled and has to be pulled away from the scene. His friend reminds him that he cannot save them all. He ends up in a shady area wondering why he is there. He is drawn to the women on stage and pulls out all the stops to win her. He forgot about the performance aspect of the deal. This is an intriguing story that might start out shady but ends tenderly, lovingly and very steamy.
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2,706 reviews40 followers
April 19, 2025
OMG 😱 this was a quick read. It was a steamy page turner and the suspense was so intense. I was on the verge of my seat and I couldn’t even put it down. Sophia's brother, Daryl never came home. It seems like something happened to him that night. Did her get into with bad people and owning them money as we know it. She couldn’t even fight the temptation any longer. Grayson was intrigued with her beauty but she couldn’t handled the truth that will change her life forever. But Grayson knew that he has to have her for him self right now in this moment. Grayson was a big time player who own a gambling club.
I definitely recommend this book and you won’t be disappointed. I received advance copy of this book via Bookfunnel and am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion. Trina Jones
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4,576 reviews63 followers
May 1, 2025
Sold to the Investor is Book 2 of the High Rollers Club. It's a short and steamy, instalove, OTT, age-gap, opposites-attract, virgin auction, girl gets her billionaire darkish romance. Sophia is a young photographer whose drug addicted brother has given her over to have her virginity auctioned to pay off his debts. Grayson is a hunky billionaire. He is at the auction to find out what is going on. One look at Sophia, and he knows he wants to be with her forever. He purchases her to save her, but both are attracted to each other, and things get hot and steamy. When her brother comes back, can Grayson keep her safe? These two had hot chemistry, and we got a great HEA after some danger and drama.

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388 reviews14 followers
April 7, 2025
Sold to the Investor 2nd book from High Rollers Club.

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Romance
instalove romance
alpha hero
virgin heroine
public steam
billionaire romance
auctioned to trope
Contemporary romance
age gap
HEA

This story involves Sophia and Grayson. Sophia was betrayed by her brother and went to chapel and that’s where Grayson came and auction highest to win her. Their story was swoony, steamy. Loved the way they understood each other specially Grayson. It’s a quick read. I enjoyed myself reading this book. And can’t wait for next one though 🥰.

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943 reviews9 followers
April 11, 2025
When Damien owed a lot of money to the wrong people, his sister became a commodity he could use against those debts; That's how Sophia found herself on sale at an auction.

Grayson, who had heard a whisper about what was going on at these events, enlisted the aid of a friend and PI Damien to come with him to find out further information. That's when he met Sophia and knew he had to help her.

Luckily, Sophia meets her saviour's eyes across from her, with instant attraction that quickly turns into something deeper. But is she safe, or is she still a meal ticket for her brother?.

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434 reviews5 followers
April 11, 2025
Sold to the Investor High Rollers Club Book 2 - Cassi Hart

Tricked by her once caring brother, Sofia finds herself on the auction block in the Chapel. She’s there to pay for the sins committed by her brother who has succumbed to his own demons, and despite everything she defends him till the end.
Grayson’s initial plan was merely to scope out the place, that is until he saw Sofia, and knew he had to step up and save her at any cost…
Cassi packs a lot into this short quick OTT instalove read, angst, family drama, and a red hot romance. Thanks to BookSprout and the author for a chance to read and review her work.
 
363 reviews2 followers
April 26, 2025
Brotherly Love?
Incredible. Sophia finds herself unwittingly being auctioned off to the highest bidder. Grayson is only there to find a way to end The Chapel and its activities. When the woman he saw being dragged inside begging for help comes out to be sold he knows he needs to help her. Saving her from the cruelty at the hands of someone else he wins the bidding. He needs to learn how Sophia ended up there. Sophia can’t believe Grayson actually wants her. What happens when he learns the truth and it comes back for her?.

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662 reviews6 followers
May 8, 2025
I really enjoyed reading this book. I loved everything about it, I was hooked. I am not normally a fan of short reads, but this didn't feel like it was one. The storyline was well thought out and well written too. Sophia has had a rough ride and her brother hasn't helped much either. She will stand by him even though he is mixed up in the wrong crowd. When she meets Grayson unexpectedly, he is what she needs to help her turn her life around. I thought this book was full of drama and I read it to the end in one sitting. It was a great read.

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