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Bought By Three Hard Devils
My parents sold me into slavery. They decided a wagon-load of goods was fair trade for their adult daughter – and now I belong to the de Villes. Everyone says they’re devils, that they’re bloodthirsty and ruthless, and…who knows! – possibly even cannibals. There’s three of them, and the way they’re eyeing me off I can’t help but feel their hunger, but I don’t think it’s for my flesh, at least not in the way the stories tell. My parents always taught me how important it is to share – I just never imagined three guys at once, sharing my body, giving me pleasure like I’ve never experienced in my whole life… This is a full-length novel with an HEA. 18+ Only. Enjoy!
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188 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 16, 2018
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January 14, 2019
Sometimes, our loved ones are not the people we always imagined them to be. Sometimes they are not worth our love, even though we can’t help but give it.... Sometimes our loved one’s actions hurt not only us, but others we love. - Sean de Ville
I feel the first thing that needs to be pointed out here is that this is not a Stockholm syndrome situation, protagonist Mara is always a willing participant in the fun, she can say no at any time. There is a power difference here and she is a prisoner but when Mara walks away from the men they let her go and leave her be. Mara is very easy to put yourself in her shoes if that is what floats your boat. She is capable and intelligent. Her men are interesting to me. They are Sean the caring but lost father, Robyn the trickster and Richard the loyal earnest worker. They are cousins. It was a fascinating mix. Their sex is amazingly hot and always together, this isn't a reverse harem it's menage. Honestly, I would have liked to see the story spin out more. There is something in this story in the relationship that isn't common, more jealousy but that isn't the extent of it.
While I've read in other reviews that the title was misleading or strange I disagree with that, I think the title was well thought out, the devils of the title were a perception of Mara's mind, of the larger society. Bought by Three Hard Devils is a strange little novel, although the author calling it a full-length novel feels like a bit of a stretch. It's well under 200 pages and I read it in a few hours. But it was well edited with no glaring flaws. There is a lot of sex involved but it isn't the focus this is a character and plot-driven story. While it is quite clearly dystopian setting my lasting impression of it is one of a fairytale.
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October 18, 2018
Stranger👿 Than Fiction📕
I am having a hard time rating this book because it is so strange. The first part of the book📕 is about a dystopian world where people live an agrarian lifestyle again.
However there are huge estates in places where there are overlords, who control many paid servants.
Mara💃💋, the oldest of six girls, is traded by her parents against her will, to the owner of one of these estates.
The book is PG until Mara💃💋 all of a sudden gets into a XXX three way relationship with the estate owner and several other men in his family.
The dialog between the lovers💕 is laughable. It was funny, although I know it wasn't meant to be.
The title doesn't fit the book📕. I expected a lot more to be going on in this book. Something is missing from the story. Maybe the DEVILS!?👿👿👿
ARC Received from Booksprout🌱.
I also got the book📕with KU.
I am having a hard time rating this book because it is so strange. The first part of the book📕 is about a dystopian world where people live an agrarian lifestyle again.
However there are huge estates in places where there are overlords, who control many paid servants.
Mara💃💋, the oldest of six girls, is traded by her parents against her will, to the owner of one of these estates.
The book is PG until Mara💃💋 all of a sudden gets into a XXX three way relationship with the estate owner and several other men in his family.
The dialog between the lovers💕 is laughable. It was funny, although I know it wasn't meant to be.
The title doesn't fit the book📕. I expected a lot more to be going on in this book. Something is missing from the story. Maybe the DEVILS!?👿👿👿
ARC Received from Booksprout🌱.
I also got the book📕with KU.
December 26, 2018
Bought
It was different but I still enjoyed reading this story would have liked it if it went a little further
It was different but I still enjoyed reading this story would have liked it if it went a little further
November 12, 2018
3 1/2 Stars
Contains subject matter that may be offensive to some, including: adult language, adult intimate scenes, and violence (sabotage, enforced indenture, death, etc.). If any of these types of situations offend you, then this may not be the book for you.
I found this story different than what was described. I understand that the author was trying to find a way for the heroine in the same environment as the three potential heroes, I just struggled with how she could go from being betrayed by her family and basically sold off to slavery to the very family she had always heard were evil devils, to being attracted to the three men enough to have a menage.
The time frame is set in the future after the Earth had a meltdown from all of the things man kind did to it, including mining all of the minerals, polluting the ocean with plastics, cut down all of the trees, and the increased carbon dioxide levels melted the ice caps so the coastal towns flooded and millions of people died. Now the land for farming was more scarce since people are crowded into smaller plots. This has resulted in people starving and getting sick. Now their community celebrates Eco Day to remember what happened and why they must cherish and care for the Earth.
Mara Long is the eldest daughter of 7. She just turned 25 and helps her parents care for their chickens and her younger sisters. On the 100th celebration of Eco Day, she finds out that her parents have sold her for various supplies. One minute she is at the celebration and the next her father asks her to go home with him and she finds herself tied to the side of a wagon.
There was two men that forced her into the wagon; one was kind and introduced himself as Richard de Mercer, and the other man as Sean de Ville. Sean treated her with indifference until he found out that she wasn't aware of what was to happen. They were told that her parents would prepare her for the trip and that she wouldn't go easily. Richard tells her it will be okay and he is sure she will love the estate once she gets a chance to experience it.
Mara arrives at the estate and it is has an orchard, winter vegetables and other plants she has never seen before. She is brought to the two de Ville caretakers who assign her to assist with the fowls and the nanny for their grandchild, Natalie. Mara is treated well; given her own room by Natalie's, New clothes and more food than she has ever seen ... and she can even have seconds! The only thing is how bad everybody talks about her new charge.
Everyone tells her that Natalie is not like other children and that they feel for her. Mara has never had a bad experience with children and she can't believe that anyone would speak so ill about a child.
Mara is then taken on a tour of the property and is shown where the chicken 'hatch' was located. It was very large compared to what she was used to, and clean with nesting boxes and fresh straw. Then they went into the manor and she was introduced to the main housekeeper, Jane, and then she was going to meet Natalie.
Mara and Richard were about half way up to the third floor when Mara started hearing screams, high pitched wails and pounding. Richard explained that was Natalie causing all of the noise. Natalie had been spoiled by her parents before her mother left and now no one wanted to deal with the monster they created.
They were right, Mara had never met any child like Natalie.
I am going to stop there so I don't accidentally provide a spoiler or twist. Just be prepared that the action of the story picks up very quickly from this point forward.
Contains subject matter that may be offensive to some, including: adult language, adult intimate scenes, and violence (sabotage, enforced indenture, death, etc.). If any of these types of situations offend you, then this may not be the book for you.
I found this story different than what was described. I understand that the author was trying to find a way for the heroine in the same environment as the three potential heroes, I just struggled with how she could go from being betrayed by her family and basically sold off to slavery to the very family she had always heard were evil devils, to being attracted to the three men enough to have a menage.
The time frame is set in the future after the Earth had a meltdown from all of the things man kind did to it, including mining all of the minerals, polluting the ocean with plastics, cut down all of the trees, and the increased carbon dioxide levels melted the ice caps so the coastal towns flooded and millions of people died. Now the land for farming was more scarce since people are crowded into smaller plots. This has resulted in people starving and getting sick. Now their community celebrates Eco Day to remember what happened and why they must cherish and care for the Earth.
Mara Long is the eldest daughter of 7. She just turned 25 and helps her parents care for their chickens and her younger sisters. On the 100th celebration of Eco Day, she finds out that her parents have sold her for various supplies. One minute she is at the celebration and the next her father asks her to go home with him and she finds herself tied to the side of a wagon.
There was two men that forced her into the wagon; one was kind and introduced himself as Richard de Mercer, and the other man as Sean de Ville. Sean treated her with indifference until he found out that she wasn't aware of what was to happen. They were told that her parents would prepare her for the trip and that she wouldn't go easily. Richard tells her it will be okay and he is sure she will love the estate once she gets a chance to experience it.
Mara arrives at the estate and it is has an orchard, winter vegetables and other plants she has never seen before. She is brought to the two de Ville caretakers who assign her to assist with the fowls and the nanny for their grandchild, Natalie. Mara is treated well; given her own room by Natalie's, New clothes and more food than she has ever seen ... and she can even have seconds! The only thing is how bad everybody talks about her new charge.
Everyone tells her that Natalie is not like other children and that they feel for her. Mara has never had a bad experience with children and she can't believe that anyone would speak so ill about a child.
Mara is then taken on a tour of the property and is shown where the chicken 'hatch' was located. It was very large compared to what she was used to, and clean with nesting boxes and fresh straw. Then they went into the manor and she was introduced to the main housekeeper, Jane, and then she was going to meet Natalie.
Mara and Richard were about half way up to the third floor when Mara started hearing screams, high pitched wails and pounding. Richard explained that was Natalie causing all of the noise. Natalie had been spoiled by her parents before her mother left and now no one wanted to deal with the monster they created.
They were right, Mara had never met any child like Natalie.
I am going to stop there so I don't accidentally provide a spoiler or twist. Just be prepared that the action of the story picks up very quickly from this point forward.
October 18, 2018
Overall, I liked this book, the plot & the characters but felt it needed to decide exactly what type of book it was: Young Adult? Post Apocalypse? Environmental Statement? Sexy Adult Menage Romance?
When I started this book for the few several chapters, due to the writing style & vocabulary I thought it was geared towards young adults. We are introduced to the heroine, Mara & the 3 Heroes: Sean, Richard & Robyn. Again, it felt very 'young adult' to me, not an adult geared book.
Mara is taken from her family, village & friends to Sean de Ville's estate holdings to be a Nanny to his young daughter as well as tend to the estate poultry (???) with Robyn, one of Sean's many distant cousins.
The book builds on the relationships of the 4, along with Sean's spoiled brat of a daughter & Mara slowly comes to understand she wasn't taken by Sean's family so much as her family sold her to them. So with all the YA feeling of the book it was a smack in the face when Mara, Sean, Richard & Robyn casually decide to have a 'foursome' while out together on a camping trip for relaxation. I have no issue with that but that level of sexual interaction in the book seemed to come from out of nowhere.
After they agree they all very much enjoyed the experience they return home to find a lethal illness has claimed some lives of those on the estate, made many more deathly ill & although the medic pinpoints the cause, no one knows how or if a who caused it.
The tension escalates, deaths, illness, accidents, hiding their relationship, trying to find the perpetrator until the mystery is solved.
Mara is a servant/slave & the biggest question throughout the book is where the relationship between her, Sean, Richard & Robyn may or can go.
I think the plot was good except for the ongoing environmental preaching throughout, as was the overall character development, so if the reader is able to handle a YA writing style with some very detailed 4 person sexual interactions this should be an enjoyable read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
When I started this book for the few several chapters, due to the writing style & vocabulary I thought it was geared towards young adults. We are introduced to the heroine, Mara & the 3 Heroes: Sean, Richard & Robyn. Again, it felt very 'young adult' to me, not an adult geared book.
Mara is taken from her family, village & friends to Sean de Ville's estate holdings to be a Nanny to his young daughter as well as tend to the estate poultry (???) with Robyn, one of Sean's many distant cousins.
The book builds on the relationships of the 4, along with Sean's spoiled brat of a daughter & Mara slowly comes to understand she wasn't taken by Sean's family so much as her family sold her to them. So with all the YA feeling of the book it was a smack in the face when Mara, Sean, Richard & Robyn casually decide to have a 'foursome' while out together on a camping trip for relaxation. I have no issue with that but that level of sexual interaction in the book seemed to come from out of nowhere.
After they agree they all very much enjoyed the experience they return home to find a lethal illness has claimed some lives of those on the estate, made many more deathly ill & although the medic pinpoints the cause, no one knows how or if a who caused it.
The tension escalates, deaths, illness, accidents, hiding their relationship, trying to find the perpetrator until the mystery is solved.
Mara is a servant/slave & the biggest question throughout the book is where the relationship between her, Sean, Richard & Robyn may or can go.
I think the plot was good except for the ongoing environmental preaching throughout, as was the overall character development, so if the reader is able to handle a YA writing style with some very detailed 4 person sexual interactions this should be an enjoyable read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 20, 2018
3.5 I hesitated a lot on the rating to leave.
Initially, I did not really like the character of Mara in the first pages because of her selfishness and finally, what happens to her seemed to me less dramatic in terms of her behavior, her way of thinking. Moreover, it is not a real kidnapping, but her parents who did not warn her of what was going to happen to her and who sold her, in a Dystopian world. Then, once she arrived in her new environment, Mara gained sympathy by being less withdrawn and self-centered. I preferred this part where she adapts to her new life. However, it takes a lot of time in the book before actually starting. There is almost half of the book before the links between the characters are established more clearly, that suspicions about a sabotage internal to their small world are put in place. The romance also starts late, however, it's immediately torrid (maybe because of the wait to start).
Mara lives in her community until she is abducted by a group of "traders". She discovers that in fact her parents have sold her for food because at 25, staying at home is a disadvantage. They had to warn her that she would working for the De Ville family, but they did not do it. She has a bad image of the family taking her on their property, but where she's there, she realizes that she will probably be better where she is. She is the nanny of Sean's daughter (the owner's son)
Things get complicated for her when she finds herself between two social categories: The servants of the domain and those who are with the masters ( she appreciates them but with they have no right to be connected). In addition, there are different events that resemble sabotage and put the lives of the inhabitants in danger.
In short, between emerging attractions, the role of nanny, the links between servants and masters, and threats, the story although slow to start, has kept my attention until the last page.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Initially, I did not really like the character of Mara in the first pages because of her selfishness and finally, what happens to her seemed to me less dramatic in terms of her behavior, her way of thinking. Moreover, it is not a real kidnapping, but her parents who did not warn her of what was going to happen to her and who sold her, in a Dystopian world. Then, once she arrived in her new environment, Mara gained sympathy by being less withdrawn and self-centered. I preferred this part where she adapts to her new life. However, it takes a lot of time in the book before actually starting. There is almost half of the book before the links between the characters are established more clearly, that suspicions about a sabotage internal to their small world are put in place. The romance also starts late, however, it's immediately torrid (maybe because of the wait to start).
Mara lives in her community until she is abducted by a group of "traders". She discovers that in fact her parents have sold her for food because at 25, staying at home is a disadvantage. They had to warn her that she would working for the De Ville family, but they did not do it. She has a bad image of the family taking her on their property, but where she's there, she realizes that she will probably be better where she is. She is the nanny of Sean's daughter (the owner's son)
Things get complicated for her when she finds herself between two social categories: The servants of the domain and those who are with the masters ( she appreciates them but with they have no right to be connected). In addition, there are different events that resemble sabotage and put the lives of the inhabitants in danger.
In short, between emerging attractions, the role of nanny, the links between servants and masters, and threats, the story although slow to start, has kept my attention until the last page.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
October 18, 2018
Bought by Three Hard Devils - a review by Rosemary Kenny
*Slight spoilers* included in this review.
Tried and true formulaic story of a young heroine, Mara, who is the one taken from her village during the Eco Day Fair, when all the villagers feast, dance and have various competitions, so young men can show off their skills to the village girls, who also include Mara's six younger sisters.
Taken to the De Ville ( the Devils of the title), estate by Richard de Mercer, one of the rogue market traders at the Fair, Mara quickly attracts the attention of the young De Ville lordlings. Can young hero Gage rescue Mara before she is lost to him and her family forever?
Well written, though the odd typo could be remedied before publishing, Bought By Three Hard Devils is the latest offering by Myra Brightholme.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
*Slight spoilers* included in this review.
Tried and true formulaic story of a young heroine, Mara, who is the one taken from her village during the Eco Day Fair, when all the villagers feast, dance and have various competitions, so young men can show off their skills to the village girls, who also include Mara's six younger sisters.
Taken to the De Ville ( the Devils of the title), estate by Richard de Mercer, one of the rogue market traders at the Fair, Mara quickly attracts the attention of the young De Ville lordlings. Can young hero Gage rescue Mara before she is lost to him and her family forever?
Well written, though the odd typo could be remedied before publishing, Bought By Three Hard Devils is the latest offering by Myra Brightholme.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 25, 2018
I was a bit sceptical when I started this book and boy did i get a surprise.
It starts of slow and midway through the book.....Bam!!!! .... the book which i thought was a young age dystopian kind of book with at times immature dialogue turns into a full on Erotica....... with a touch of suspense that will keep you reading..
Mara has been sold to the de Villes by her parents , a family that little children are told scary stories about and grow up believing that they are monsters that eat people.
Sean and his two cousins Richard and Robyn want to devour Mara, together at once ...... and Mara cant wait for the three handsome devils to lay their hands on her........
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
It starts of slow and midway through the book.....Bam!!!! .... the book which i thought was a young age dystopian kind of book with at times immature dialogue turns into a full on Erotica....... with a touch of suspense that will keep you reading..
Mara has been sold to the de Villes by her parents , a family that little children are told scary stories about and grow up believing that they are monsters that eat people.
Sean and his two cousins Richard and Robyn want to devour Mara, together at once ...... and Mara cant wait for the three handsome devils to lay their hands on her........
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 25, 2018
Okay, but not great
The story was okay. It had a good premise and the storyline seemed like it went well. I just have a few issues. The story seemed rushed at some points and the characters, although great starters, weren't very well developed. Also, the story left a few things in the air and didn't seem like a true HEA, but more of a HFN. The basis for the story really was great. I just wish there was more.
The story was okay. It had a good premise and the storyline seemed like it went well. I just have a few issues. The story seemed rushed at some points and the characters, although great starters, weren't very well developed. Also, the story left a few things in the air and didn't seem like a true HEA, but more of a HFN. The basis for the story really was great. I just wish there was more.
October 23, 2018
I’m so confused. Was this supposed to be the first in a series? Because the ending isn’t an ending. I mean, I guess we can just assume it ends however we want but it’s not especially happy. Unless we are supposed to be fine with her being the dirty little secret?
I didn’t like any of the male characters. And I definitely didn’t feel any of the love that was supposedly there.
I didn’t like any of the male characters. And I definitely didn’t feel any of the love that was supposedly there.
November 16, 2018
Left with a feeling of incompleteness
I gave this book 3 stars as the ending left me with wanting many questions answered and felt incomplete. The story itself was good. Filled with drama, sex and more, just the ending that left you w I think more questions then answers. Overall I wouldn't purchase this book but reading it through kindle unlimited is worth it.
I gave this book 3 stars as the ending left me with wanting many questions answered and felt incomplete. The story itself was good. Filled with drama, sex and more, just the ending that left you w I think more questions then answers. Overall I wouldn't purchase this book but reading it through kindle unlimited is worth it.
October 18, 2018
So, in my opinion, the title is a little misleading. I enjoyed the book though! There's drama, a tiny mystery, and sex. The story keeps you interested. I do hope that there will be another book or at least a short story involving these characters.
November 5, 2018
Different
Set in a different time I am thinking the future where things are very different. Some hot multiple scenes and hea ling. Suspicious behavior among the land an d a who done it type of st oiry. It was an ok read.
Set in a different time I am thinking the future where things are very different. Some hot multiple scenes and hea ling. Suspicious behavior among the land an d a who done it type of st oiry. It was an ok read.
November 12, 2018
Whew what a hot book. Packed with some intense scenes. The characters pull you into their story and keep you there till the end. A highly recommended read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 19, 2018
Was not impressed at all
This story had no chemistry, no relationship building, the characters were dull as dirt and there was no ending at all. Don't know where the positive reviews came from. At least it was free.
This story had no chemistry, no relationship building, the characters were dull as dirt and there was no ending at all. Don't know where the positive reviews came from. At least it was free.
November 22, 2018
Unexpected
I don't usually read stories of alternate or futuristic times, but this one was really good. The characters were likable, the storyline was good and the scenes were hot. I'm reading the next book and I'll be following this author from now on.
I don't usually read stories of alternate or futuristic times, but this one was really good. The characters were likable, the storyline was good and the scenes were hot. I'm reading the next book and I'll be following this author from now on.
December 31, 2018
Cool book
Love it!!!! It was a journey and loved it every step of the way!!! Loved the intrigue, the mysterious way things were happening and the love seen was of the chart!!!!!! Loved it. Loved it.Loved it ☺☺☺☺☺☺
Love it!!!! It was a journey and loved it every step of the way!!! Loved the intrigue, the mysterious way things were happening and the love seen was of the chart!!!!!! Loved it. Loved it.Loved it ☺☺☺☺☺☺
February 27, 2019
Another no, this writer is not for me. This is the second book I’ve read by Myra Brightholme and unfortunately it’s as boring as the first one. The story feels flat and it doesn’t grab me as other authors can.
December 13, 2018
Another great read
Enjoyed reading this book and reading about the characters and their story. Looking forward to reading more from this author..
Enjoyed reading this book and reading about the characters and their story. Looking forward to reading more from this author..
January 7, 2019
I liked this book but don’t like how they use her as a whore. They love her and fuck her but can’t have a relationship
January 8, 2019
A Dec 2018 I'm sick as shit read
No. And Boring. And a DNF.
BTW, if you can't sneak a shitty book by me when I'm sick - which is prime shitty book time - I'm scared.
No. And Boring. And a DNF.
BTW, if you can't sneak a shitty book by me when I'm sick - which is prime shitty book time - I'm scared.
May 3, 2019
Great Story
I really liked this book. I believe there is a lot more to this story and needs to be finished and hope that she does do a sequel.
I really liked this book. I believe there is a lot more to this story and needs to be finished and hope that she does do a sequel.
August 23, 2019
Good book
This was a good book except I've read it before, it was in the back of another book I bought. Meaning I bought this for no reason
This was a good book except I've read it before, it was in the back of another book I bought. Meaning I bought this for no reason
November 21, 2018
It was an interesting read. Mara was sold off by her family. I loved the way the author blossomed the relationship between Mara and Natalie. But I just did not feel the chemistry between the three men. It is worth checking out.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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