Club X: Prequel to Highest Bidder Series

Highest Bidder #0.5

by Lauren Landish, Willow Winters

Everything has a price … and I’m willing to pay.

I trust no one. I thrive with control and I’ve learned to be ruthless and cold-hearted. I’m not interested in love, but I still have desires.

That’s where Club X comes in... and then I met her. She changed everything.

From USA Today best selling authors Willow Winters and Lauren Landish comes an addictive club you can't resist.
Club X is a short prologue to the standalone, Bought.

Genres: Romance, Dark Romance, BDSM, Dark, Contemporary, Erotica, Smut

47 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 20, 2019

About the author

Lauren Landish is a WALL STREET JOURNAL & USA TODAY bestselling author and her books have garnered a legion of praise from her readers.

When she’s not plotting about how she will introduce you to your next sexy as hell book boyfriend, you can find her deep, deep in her writing cave, furiously tapping away on her keyboard, writing scenes that would make even a hardened sailor blush.

Lauren, who lives in NC with her boyfriend and fur baby, warmly invites you to her worlds of rock hard abs, chiseled smiles, and men with deep, fat pockets…but beware! These stories are guaranteed to have you addicted and needing your next fix!

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Reviews

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[Ambers Book Nest · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a nice read, the prologue really grips you in and shows just how the rest the book is gonna be. This is the prequel to the Highest Bidder Series, and it’s actually just the first few chapters of book one, Bought. So really not much has happened yet, but I’m on to read the rest of Bought.

“It becomes a borderline obsession once I’ve met the right woman. One who wants her needs filled, needs that complete my own.”

[MARI · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad! Easy and quick read plus it made me want to read the series!

Update: I just started the first book and this novella is honestly pointless it’s literally just the first 5 chapters of the full length book. Still good though my rating doesn’t change.

[Elizabeth ❀ · Rating 3 out of 5]

This prequel was the perfect amount to get me interested, so excited to read this series ❤️

[Leah Atkinson · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is not a prequel to me it’s just a few chapters of the first book in the series which is a preview to me I thought this could be about what made Lucian start with club x and what is past was like. However it was nice to get a little refresher into the club x world and a short little book to get me back into willow winter books after reading some others can’t wait to read the other 8 willow winter books in my kindle library all free on Amazon!

[Celeste Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is just part of book one.

[Darryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

can't wait to read the series

[Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a quick, good read. I already own this whole series, so I figured I would start here. I feel bad for Lucian because his family and ex-wife only cared about the money. Well, besides his sister. I feel bad for Delilah for a whole other reason. I can't believe her dad didn't believe her about her uncle. Why would someone lie about that? I am excited to see them meet on the first book.

[Tiffany Fay · Rating 1 out of 5]

Super annoyed that it was not at all a prequel. It's just the first 5 chapters of Highest Bidder 🙄. When is said prequel.. I thought we were getting like Madam Lynn's story. Totally not with spending money if you're already buying "Bought" or "Highest Bidder." I'm glad I got it on KU for my membership price.

[Blake · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a good start to a series and has you wanting to know how their situations will play out. It did seem like their story may be somewhat predictable, however I still want to read the series and see if my predictions are right.

[Sara Reads Romance · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a great little intro into the Highest Bidder Series, can’t wait to read more!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Mandi · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a prequel but didn’t really grab my attention enough to want to continue the series.

[Lissa Smith Reads'~A Bookaholics Bookshelf · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rated
3 Stars: ⭐⭐⭐
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[Drasevia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yes. Without hesitation, I'm going to buy the first book immediately. I just wish I could peek into Club X with Dahlia.😈 8,5/10.

[meg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Intriguing

A good intro prequel. I don’t know if I’m convinced enough to read the whole thing but still pretty good.

[Catbytheseareads ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

rtc

[Angie.andbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unnecessary.
Good, short introduction to the story but you can SKIP IT since first 5 chapters are in book 1 already.

[Sheena ☆ Book Sheenanigans · Rating 2 out of 5]

[Librarian Jessie (BibliophileRoses) · Rating 5 out of 5]

He’s ready?! Girl… I’m ready. 😂

My man literally listed off all the new things he bought just for his new girl and it ends on “it’s show time”. Thank you, yes.

[Annika Hoogendoorn-Van Oosten · Rating 3 out of 5]

Het is geen prequel, maar de eerste paar hoofdstukken van deel 1.
Noem het dan een teaser ofzo. Dat viel wel tegen. De eerste 4 boeken had ik al gelezen, dus dan maar verder met deel 5 zeker.
Want ze zijn het lezen echt wel waard.

[Mel · Rating 4 out of 5]

My Rating: ★★★★☆

Club X, published on November 20, 2019, is a tantalising prologue to the Highest Bidder series, crafted by the talented USA Today bestselling authors Willow Winters and Lauren Landish. This short yet captivating read sets the stage for a gripping journey into a world where control and desire intertwine.

The story introduces a protagonist who thrives on control and ruthlessness, eschewing trust and love in favor of cold-hearted efficiency. Yet, beneath this hardened exterior lies a man with undeniable desires, leading him to the mysterious Club X. It is within the confines of this exclusive club that he encounters a woman who turns his world upside down, challenging his rigid principles and awakening emotions he thought were long buried.

Winters and Landish have woven an intriguing tale that is both well-written and engaging. The characters are easy to fall in love with, each with their distinct complexities that draw readers in. The storyline, though brief in this prologue, is clear and compelling, providing just enough to hook readers while leaving them eager for more.

The allure of Club X lies not only in its steamy premise but also in the promise of deeper exploration in the standalone novel, Bought. This introductory read effectively sets the stage, making readers anticipate the unraveling of the protagonist's journey and the dynamics within Club X.

In conclusion, Club X is a fascinating and well-crafted prologue that successfully piques interest in the Highest Bidder series. Its engaging characters and intriguing premise make it a must-read for fans of steamy romance. I am eagerly looking forward to diving into the full series to uncover the complete story.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked the introduction to club x and it’s the prequel to the highest bidder and I love dahlia and Carla’s friendship and dahlias has a traumatic past with her parents and uncle and lucien talks to his sister and is part of club x which is a BDSM sex club and loves the control and love that both Carla and dahlia work for the same fashion company and dahlia needs money and so Carla tells dahlia about the sex club and I don’t like lucien parents who greedy and just wants money and this was a quick read into the world of highest bidder and dahlia isn’t close with her mother or her family because of what happened when she was a child and dahlia has past memories of her ex boyfriend as well and Lucien is part of club x since he knows madam lynn and Lucien built his own company and isn’t that close with his brother zander but talks to his sister Anna

Spicy
Dual PoV
BDSM sex club
FMC traumatic past
Prequel
Read as an ebook
Under 30 pages
Part of the hugest bidder series

[Jackie · Rating 4 out of 5]

How I rate my books:
⭐️ I wish I didn’t read this or DNF
⭐️⭐️Not terrible but not great.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Good, but wouldn’t read it again
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Loved, would read again, recommend!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ LOVED!!! can’t stop thinking about it, will read over and over!

💟 Dual POV
💟 Billionaire
💟 Short read
💟 Dark
💟 Cliffhanger
💟 🌶 1/5

It’s a short 50 page intro book into the series. They did a good job setting the scene and reeling you in. I’m already downloading the next book (Bought) to see where Lucian and Dah goes.

Very enticing and intriguing to say the least.

[Jackie Roberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

The prequel to bought. We are introduced to Lucian and Dahlia. It is actually just the first 5 chapters of bought, I discovered. So not necessary at all considering you’ll read it in bought so not sure the point of it tbh. But anyways we find out Lucian used to have a sub but she wasn’t perfect so he’s going to club X to buy a new one. And dahlia needs money for school and has interest in this auction after her friend tells her about it. It ends with Lucian putting his mask in his pocket and having his sex room prepared for the sub he buys.

[Lorna · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5* Prequel novella

An excellent introduction to The Highest Bidder series, Club X is the beginning of the book Bought and starts with Lucian's and Dahlia's lives before they met, and the decisions they made that bring them to Club X. This is a short read, but definitely sets the mood and wets the appetite for the series and will have you wanting to dive into the series straight away. It's also free so a definite recommend from me.

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hot and intense

This book is a sneak peek of the story Bought. It is well written with interesting characters. This book is BDSM with the characters that have a connection that is beyond the sex. Lucian is all alpha but also loving and caring. Dahlia has a past that has changed her but also made her stronger. This book is intense and a page turner. After you finish this you will want to finish reading about Lucian and Dahlia interesting love story.

[Kashish · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like purple; it’s probably up there with red and black as one of my favorite colors.
I LIKE HER ALREADY 😭✨


Carla hesitates a moment, as if unsure how she wants to proceed, and then she leans forward and says beneath her breath, “Are you into BDSM?”
😭🤣🤣SUCH A BESTIE THING TO ASK



Subs and Doms are all familiar terms to me… I mean, everyone’s read Fifty Shades, haven’t they?
YOU GOT ME HERE🤣



ALL SET AND EXCITED TO THE NERVES TO READ THIS SERIES😭🦋

[Heather Himmelspach · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the prologue to Highest Bidder: Bought by Willow Winters and Lauren Landish. It gives you a sneak peak to a hot story. It gives you a glimpse of what is to come in the whole story. It gets you hooked & then you want to find out the rest of the story. These two authors write so smoothly together that you can't tell who is who. Great glimpse to a great story!

[Baxygirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Smokin!

As far as intros go...damn baby, this series is going to be HOT!

I am already loving the vibe for these guys, both think they’re broken and need more to be fixed... both are just looking for each other, the yin to their yang.

I’m off to dive in to book 2, like right now, catch ya later babes.

[Sharon Ryder Roberts · Rating 2 out of 5]

Expected more in a prequel of this sort. Basically it just covers who the characters are and what they do for work.. Even though the first few pages show what is to come in further novels. It would be interesting to see how the BDSM scene, and her being a sub will help her over come the trauma she went though at a young age..