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Buying The Virgin
A standalone alpha billionaire romance with a guaranteed HEA… Used. That’s what I’ll be, my virginity bought by notorious billionaire Travis Star. I’ve only seen pictures of him on gossip sites and in business magazines, but in the flesh he’s tall and broad-shouldered, with a penetrating stare. Hard muscles under his impeccable jacket, shirt, tie, and trousers. Dark green eyes, as cool as emeralds. Tan skin that he probably got from the exotic trips to his private island in the Bahamas. Thick, short, dark hair, and a dusting of rough scruff around lips that I can’t look away from. He never smiles. His expression is always stoic, never giving anything away. Even so, I can’t help the throbbing between my legs every time I think about what he has paid so dearly to do to me. There’s no denying Travis Star is hot. But his heart is cold. He has demons. The kind of demons that would drive a man to want to buy a woman. And I’m about to find out the hard way just how dark those demons are…
180 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 4, 2017
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October 11, 2017
In book one of The Virgin Auctions, Nova Summers has sold her virginity of the web to the highest bidder. Her buyer, happens to be someone she has seen in the press, the premiere international jeweler, Travis Star - a billionaire in his own right. After a very shaky start where the plane almost never leaves the ground with her on it, Nova manages to make it to Manhattan to be kept by Travis for two weeks for his pleasure in return for the financial gain she receives. To Nova this is everything as her home life is ruled by an abusive, violent and erratic father who has terrorized her, her mother and her younger brother. Travis' money will ensure she can get them all out of there and start a new life.
Travis is someone who does not have relationships or date in any manner. Instead, he relies on the virgin auctions several times a year to 'take care of his needs'. He is enigmatic, closed off, hard to read and almost untouchable half the time. However since this isn't Travis' autobiography, obviously business does not go as usual with these two. Lines get blurred, boundaries crossed and two people who are feeling a helluva lot more for one another than either bargained for. Will Nova ever get Travis to reveal himself and let loose or will he stay in his holding pattern? And what will occur with Nova having fled the nest sending her father into a fit of rage? Those are the central points of the story.
All in all it was a good read but it lacked something for me. And I don't know whether that was just me or the fact that I'm such a weirdo that Travis with his diamonds and "suave ways" kept bringing up a cross between a gorgeous man and Liberace to mind. I think this was largely me -- I would be amazed to find another Goodreads review where someone admitted Liberace haunted them throughout the book so I must warn one to take the last part of my review with a grain of salt......
Travis is someone who does not have relationships or date in any manner. Instead, he relies on the virgin auctions several times a year to 'take care of his needs'. He is enigmatic, closed off, hard to read and almost untouchable half the time. However since this isn't Travis' autobiography, obviously business does not go as usual with these two. Lines get blurred, boundaries crossed and two people who are feeling a helluva lot more for one another than either bargained for. Will Nova ever get Travis to reveal himself and let loose or will he stay in his holding pattern? And what will occur with Nova having fled the nest sending her father into a fit of rage? Those are the central points of the story.
All in all it was a good read but it lacked something for me. And I don't know whether that was just me or the fact that I'm such a weirdo that Travis with his diamonds and "suave ways" kept bringing up a cross between a gorgeous man and Liberace to mind. I think this was largely me -- I would be amazed to find another Goodreads review where someone admitted Liberace haunted them throughout the book so I must warn one to take the last part of my review with a grain of salt......
September 13, 2017
Buying the Virgin is a classic damaged billionaire takes the younger woman's virginity story. Throw in the purchasing said virginity and you've got yourself a classic story filled with tried and true tropes. I found myself liking Nova much more than Travis. Travis is a billionaire jeweler who purchases women from a web site a few times a year then spends the rest of his time working. This time he purchases Nova and isn't prepared for the way she'll end up making him feel.
Unfortunately, I didn't feel the connection between the two to be strong, nor very believable. Nova was a sweet character, just trying to get away from her psychotic, overbearing father and trying to make enough money to get her mom and younger brother away from him, too. She's a sympathetic character, but Travis is cold and rather cookie cutter so didn't form a connection to him or end up liking him very much. Even at the end when he had his epiphany and opened up, I couldn't muster up much of anything for him but a general feeling of meh.
Still, because Nova is a generally sweet, likable character I couldn't give the two stars this probably deserves, so I'll just leave it at three stars.
I received an ARC for an honest review.
Unfortunately, I didn't feel the connection between the two to be strong, nor very believable. Nova was a sweet character, just trying to get away from her psychotic, overbearing father and trying to make enough money to get her mom and younger brother away from him, too. She's a sympathetic character, but Travis is cold and rather cookie cutter so didn't form a connection to him or end up liking him very much. Even at the end when he had his epiphany and opened up, I couldn't muster up much of anything for him but a general feeling of meh.
Still, because Nova is a generally sweet, likable character I couldn't give the two stars this probably deserves, so I'll just leave it at three stars.
I received an ARC for an honest review.
February 21, 2018
The first 70% of this book I really enjoyed, but idk what in the hell happened. It took a nose dive.
It was rushed, the characters lost their appeal, the villain was honestly pathetic, and it just felt choppy and unfinished.
It was rushed, the characters lost their appeal, the villain was honestly pathetic, and it just felt choppy and unfinished.
September 9, 2017
3.5 stars
first time author
liked the plot , liked the characters (Nova more than Travis), great epilogue (lynne graham epilogues style) but I needed more passion .
first time author
liked the plot , liked the characters (Nova more than Travis), great epilogue (lynne graham epilogues style) but I needed more passion .
February 25, 2019
3.25 stars
September 21, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I enjoyed reading this story because it was full of emotional angst, scorching love scenes, a compelling storyline, and this book was well written by Paige North. I loved the characters of Travis and Nova. You get a chance to see the progression of their love—theirs was not a quick and easy love story because they had to overcome some issues, but loves does prevail. What happens when Nova puts her virginity up for auction—Travis Star! The handsome and hot billionaire who is stoic, arrogant, cold hearted, and mysterious that he is hiding some dark demons. There is some sizzling chemistry that is off-the-chart hot! The scenes are well written, fast-paced and flow smoothly from one scene to the next. The book will pique your interest and draw you in from the beginning to the very end.
I enjoyed reading this story because it was full of emotional angst, scorching love scenes, a compelling storyline, and this book was well written by Paige North. I loved the characters of Travis and Nova. You get a chance to see the progression of their love—theirs was not a quick and easy love story because they had to overcome some issues, but loves does prevail. What happens when Nova puts her virginity up for auction—Travis Star! The handsome and hot billionaire who is stoic, arrogant, cold hearted, and mysterious that he is hiding some dark demons. There is some sizzling chemistry that is off-the-chart hot! The scenes are well written, fast-paced and flow smoothly from one scene to the next. The book will pique your interest and draw you in from the beginning to the very end.
September 18, 2017
When I started the first page I thought "ok, this is promising." Then I read when Nova met Travis and I almost didn't finish the book. Nova was naive and she bored me. She was trying way to hard to be sexy and flirtatious I was about to delete it from my Kindle then I read "this isn't going to work Mova" and I said "Glory 'cause this chick is killing me. I kept reading to see if things will change but I just keep disliking those two especially Nova. She is the weakest female character I've read. I wish the story was told through the eyes of Travis. I have it 3 stars because I like that story idea but the characters fell flat...ugh!
October 16, 2017
Great!
I chose this rating because this was a really good book. I enjoyed all of the characters. Nova was running away from home from her abusive father. Trying to make a better life for herself, her mom, and her brother. She met Travis through unusual circumstances. Maybe eventually started a relationship. Each of them had to work through their own situation. Everything worked out for the couple. Travis had to eventually put his boot on Nova's dad. To let him know what was up, that he needed to try to fin for himself. This is a really good book. Great read. I recommend this book to all romance readers.
I chose this rating because this was a really good book. I enjoyed all of the characters. Nova was running away from home from her abusive father. Trying to make a better life for herself, her mom, and her brother. She met Travis through unusual circumstances. Maybe eventually started a relationship. Each of them had to work through their own situation. Everything worked out for the couple. Travis had to eventually put his boot on Nova's dad. To let him know what was up, that he needed to try to fin for himself. This is a really good book. Great read. I recommend this book to all romance readers.
September 16, 2017
Awesome read
This is a wonderful love story. I can't help but kept guessing why Travis is so mysterious, Like Nova, I also want to unravel his true self and find out what made him like that, so this book held me captive until I finished reading it. I love Nova in this story, how she struggle and fight for herself and for her family. Her innocence is so fresh and I can't help but see it through her thoughts and how she make it better for her and for Travis as well. I am happy that she got her happily ever after.
This is a wonderful love story. I can't help but kept guessing why Travis is so mysterious, Like Nova, I also want to unravel his true self and find out what made him like that, so this book held me captive until I finished reading it. I love Nova in this story, how she struggle and fight for herself and for her family. Her innocence is so fresh and I can't help but see it through her thoughts and how she make it better for her and for Travis as well. I am happy that she got her happily ever after.
September 23, 2017
Couldn't make it through. I tried a gain after about a week thinking "why did I not finish this again?" After less than a page I remembered. She has literally known the guy for less than a day, seen him for MAYBE a few hours and she is CONSTANTLY saying he does things "all the time" or "he always does BLANK" and she keeps talking like they are in some kind of relationship, she's getting mad because he's not spending time with her. I couldn't take it anymore. I have never rated a book I didn't finish but, this one I don't want to try again later so, I am rating it!
September 11, 2017
First time author..
I really liked it.
Nova wants to earn money to save her mom and brother. Then Nova is Bought by Travis.
Travis is a billionaire, closed off and dominating.
Nova is shy , sweet , and not so needy( which is a good thing).
Its a Srandalone with HEA.
At some point, I was very much disappointed as there were no passionate feeling from the side of Travis.
All in all it was a good read.
Liked it
I really liked it.
Nova wants to earn money to save her mom and brother. Then Nova is Bought by Travis.
Travis is a billionaire, closed off and dominating.
Nova is shy , sweet , and not so needy( which is a good thing).
Its a Srandalone with HEA.
At some point, I was very much disappointed as there were no passionate feeling from the side of Travis.
All in all it was a good read.
Liked it
October 11, 2017
A real humdinger
This is a very sexy little number. Great characters and storyline, the perfect break from reality that leaves you sighing dreamily. I would give it four and a half stars but there is no such rating, and I have to save my fives for something truly special. But this surely comes close. Highly recommended if you want to leave reality behind and indulge in a Cinderella story. Thanks.
This is a very sexy little number. Great characters and storyline, the perfect break from reality that leaves you sighing dreamily. I would give it four and a half stars but there is no such rating, and I have to save my fives for something truly special. But this surely comes close. Highly recommended if you want to leave reality behind and indulge in a Cinderella story. Thanks.
February 12, 2019
An enjoyable read
In 5 words: An enjoyable read, basic storyline.
This book isn’t just a bunch of sex scenes put together but instead written more as a short story. That being said, there are still a number of satisfying sex scenes that will appease even the more seasoned romance/erotica readers. Would recommend this as a great novel to start someone’s erotica journey.
In 5 words: An enjoyable read, basic storyline.
This book isn’t just a bunch of sex scenes put together but instead written more as a short story. That being said, there are still a number of satisfying sex scenes that will appease even the more seasoned romance/erotica readers. Would recommend this as a great novel to start someone’s erotica journey.
July 14, 2022
A nice story
This is like a book of two halves. I really like the main characters and the first half of the book was really good and I loved reading the dynamics of their relationship. Then it all seemed to be a bit rushed. This book has so much potential, it's just a shame that the author seemed to want to get to the end of the story too quickly. Still a nice read .
This is like a book of two halves. I really like the main characters and the first half of the book was really good and I loved reading the dynamics of their relationship. Then it all seemed to be a bit rushed. This book has so much potential, it's just a shame that the author seemed to want to get to the end of the story too quickly. Still a nice read .
October 4, 2017
Just nothing thrilling
I didn't really care for the story but refuse to leave a book unfinished
The characters don't really develop well and learning the males protagonist's history seems like and afterthought.
I didn't really care for the story but refuse to leave a book unfinished
The characters don't really develop well and learning the males protagonist's history seems like and afterthought.
October 9, 2017
Wonderful
This story is absolutely fantastic. It had me falling in love with the characters. Travis and Nova are wonderfully divine. I really felt everything for these two. The journey is epic. I know I'm gushing but I truly love this story. Highly recommended.
This story is absolutely fantastic. It had me falling in love with the characters. Travis and Nova are wonderfully divine. I really felt everything for these two. The journey is epic. I know I'm gushing but I truly love this story. Highly recommended.
November 15, 2017
Good fun. I just flew through it. Although I did like the female protagonist much more. And some rocks shouldn't be split up. The more I think about it the more it's 3 1/2. So went down a star. It was good, not great.
November 22, 2017
Good book
Enjoy the book very entertaining different from other books that I've read I thought it was going to be like the other books that I've read but this one surprise me I really enjoyed it it was a great ending to it too
Enjoy the book very entertaining different from other books that I've read I thought it was going to be like the other books that I've read but this one surprise me I really enjoyed it it was a great ending to it too
December 25, 2019
This book was well written and far better than I was expecting. I wanted something quick and short, but I figured it would be dumb and trashy without much feeling or connection. Not the case. Although the ending and relationship in general was rushed, I liked the Characters and the story.
April 28, 2022
Knowing yet loving
Nicely paced, excellent touches to show the pain of being trapped with a bully and the steps taken to get from under the threats. All the emotional walls come tumbling down just in time.
Nicely paced, excellent touches to show the pain of being trapped with a bully and the steps taken to get from under the threats. All the emotional walls come tumbling down just in time.
March 11, 2023
I DNFd at 53%
I tried. I really wanted to love it. I actually think the trope and this story have potential. I just personally felt like one side only isn’t for me. I wanted answers as to why, and his thoughts.
I tried. I really wanted to love it. I actually think the trope and this story have potential. I just personally felt like one side only isn’t for me. I wanted answers as to why, and his thoughts.
July 31, 2025
Remember that Reba song “Fancy”? This is what happened next, but before the Georgia mansion.
Definitely a 3.5 rounded up. A little bit overkill on the spice. The hot / cold and emotionally unavailable trope was done well here.
Definitely a 3.5 rounded up. A little bit overkill on the spice. The hot / cold and emotionally unavailable trope was done well here.
September 18, 2017
Wonderful book
I loved this book! Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys a great summer read. Fast paced and sexy with a hea!
I loved this book! Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys a great summer read. Fast paced and sexy with a hea!
October 3, 2017
Hmmm-selling virginity to the highest bidder?!
Did not like the concept of the book. But the story did evolve into a relationship with after much ado.
Did not like the concept of the book. But the story did evolve into a relationship with after much ado.
October 9, 2017
Not what I thought it would be
I'm only giving 2🌟 cuz I feel that the the story was boring and I thing there could've been a little more out into it.
I'm only giving 2🌟 cuz I feel that the the story was boring and I thing there could've been a little more out into it.
October 13, 2017
Great
Fast paced, Steamy Hot and Sexy. That makes you smile, mad then pissed off. What more can you ask for?
Fast paced, Steamy Hot and Sexy. That makes you smile, mad then pissed off. What more can you ask for?
October 23, 2017
Loved it
Super Hot! Lots of ups and downs, but it grabs you from the very beginning and holds on to the very end. I would definitely recommend this book.
Super Hot! Lots of ups and downs, but it grabs you from the very beginning and holds on to the very end. I would definitely recommend this book.
December 4, 2017
Good book
December 21, 2017
Weak plot, no connection between h and H and than bam she’s in love and can’t live without him. And tadaa he loves her too and he proposes.
Urk
Urk
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