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Bought by the Billionaire Box Set One

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She Got More Than She Bargained For…

Elizabeth is a student working in a dead-end hotel job to makes ends meet, but she dreams of a better life.

When she foolishly decides to shower in the penthouse bathroom of one of the hotel guests, it has consequences she did not expect.

“The Master” Books in the “Bought by the Billionaire” series make up a tale of Cinderella Erotic Romance, a Billionaire Alpha Male Master, a submissive woman, BDSM and bondage.

Readers of this tale risk shortage of breath, hot flushes and wet panties.

This Box Set contains the first six books of the series:

The Master’s Maid
The Master’s Contract
The Master’s Courtesan
The Master’s Desires
The Master’s Fantasies
The Master’s Obsession

Approximately total 29,500 words


This book contains explicit content. Mature readers only.

128 pages, ebook

First published August 9, 2016

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Simone Leigh

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3,657 reviews197 followers
September 29, 2022
Great Beginning

4.5 stars - Richard Haswell and Elizabeth "Beth" Kimberley have instant sizzle that grows hotter with every installment! 🔥 This may be Cinderella-esque but love is not exactly in the air, at this point. I can't wait to see what comes next door this couple. 😍

This series should be read in order as each installment builds off of the prior one.

Here are my individual reviews for each book. Happy reading! 📚💋


The Master's Maid 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Extra Clean
I love this steamy tease of a short story. It's the first time Beth and Richard cross paths. I like how it quickly escalates.

"I like the taste of pussy," he says, "but not a mouthful of seaweed."
-- Richard Haswell

Richard is beyond forward, but he's also honest with her. 🔥❤

(NOTE: I've read some of their stories over the years, which is how I know the character names. Beth is introduced as Elizabeth. Richard is unnamed in this installment.)

The Master's Contract 🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Free Ride
I really do like the chemistry that burns between Richard and Beth. She's intrigued but does show some caution. This is a great steamy short.

He really does have the most beautiful smile, starting at his lips and curving up to his deep blue eyes.
--Elizabeth Kimberley


The Master's Courtesan 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Dipping in the Company Ink
This was a great note to end my evening on! I love how Elizabeth questions the events of the prior night and the reality of it. I also appreciate how Richard shows the truth of his words.

My stomach churns. Things like this don’t happen to girls like me. Was I taken in by some con man, after a quick roll with the maid?
-- Elizabeth Kimberley

And then there is the chemistry! It seems to burn hotter between them as time moves forward. I can't wait to read more!


The Master's Desires 🌟🌟🌟🌟 .5 - Gag Order
4.5 stars - A couple of weeks have past and this Dom and his sub are getting comfortable. They are undoubtedly smoking hot! The sex continues to be explosive and an intense turn-on. 🔥🔥🔗🚿🔥🔥

Things are still just an arrangement, something that starts to be questioned, which I like. I also like the hints of something amiss in the world of Richard Haswell.


The Master's Fantasies 🌟🌟🌟🌟 - New Digs
I'm really enjoying the early days of Richard and Beth, when they were merely Dom and sub. They sizzle and the fact that Beth is starting to fall for the off-limits man who talks dirty and ignites an inferno is icing on the cake.

There is a bit of drama that could lead to danger. Time will tell. 🕰⏳


The Master's Obsession 🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Pushing Limits
Another steamy adventure for Beth and Richard. The sizzle aside, I really like that they are honest with each other, even when it isn't what they believe the other wants to hear. Although, perhaps not always timely sharing of events?

I am not going to spoil the moment. I will tell my Master about Mack Kane tomorrow.
-- Elizabeth "Beth" Kimberley


Yeah, trouble is definitely brewing. I'm left wondering if Beth's growing feelings or the former employee is more dangerous. 🤔
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11k reviews179 followers
July 14, 2025
Purch Amazon March 26, 2018
The Master Series Box Set One by Simone Leigh
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Erotica, Romance
4 stars

The Master's Maid: Bought by the Billionaire
3.5 Stars

Super hot & sexy.
Steamy and OMG High Octane Erotic!
If this wasn't a super short 'Part' I would have given it a solid 4 stars.

The Master's Contract: Bought by the Billionaire
3.5 Stars

Lord Have Mercyyyyyy! (Wiping sweat from my brow!)
Hotter 🔥 & Steamier 🧖‍♀️ the than part 1.
Extremely Erotic.
I think I Melted!
I can't give higher stars simply due to the length.

The Master's Courtesan: Bought by the Billionaire
3.5 Stars

The ONLY reason I'm not giving these higher stars is due to the length of them.
Super Short Erotica Story. Very hot and steamy.
Surprisingly well written.
These have more storyline to them and character/world build then you would expect.
I am happily surprised the author manages to accomplish that in these.
I am impressed.

The Master's Desires: Bought by the Billionaire
3.75 Stars

I love that they are referred to as 'Coffee Break Erotica'.
Packs a heck of an erotic and steamy punch.
Amazingly well written.
The more I read these the more I like them!

The Master's Fantasies: Bought by the Billionaire Book 5
3.9 Stars

Set Your Kindle on Fire 🔥 Steamy hot.
You learn more about the characters and in each book. Their personalities becoming more established and your connection to them personal. They are both intelligent & kinky.
Super short but packed with Volcanic Heat!

The Master's Obsession: Bought by the Billionaire Book 6
4 stars

Very enjoyable super short and Super Hot story.
I have loved reading this series and plan to continue them in the very near future.
They have more structure than you would think,.
With each story you become more connected to the characters and their world.
I highly recommend these to lovers of Erotica.
Ms. Leigh has named them 'Coffee Break' reads and it is the perfect description for them.
Hot, steamy, fast paced, great flow.

Books 1-6 of this series is free in a bundle on numerous sites. I purchased the bundle of books 7-10 from Amazon for .99 cents.

These and a cup of coffee keep your day energized! 😉🤭😊
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1,502 reviews59 followers
January 16, 2022
This story is one that I am looking forward to continue! I can't wait to read the next series. However, the sex was a bit much. The characters themselves kept the story really interesting.
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Author 23 books141 followers
November 26, 2016
Ah the Billionaire cliche. It's one of the most popular in erotica and saw it's biggest boom with 50 Shades of Gray. As such a comparison is essential and in that regard The Master Series is the copy that surpassed the original. Despite typos and grammatical errors the story is hot and the descriptions clear. Despite moving a bit quickly and being surprisingly comfortable with BDSM roles which should have been foreign the characters are well developed and likable. Their motivations make sense without being creepy.

This is a naughty, fun read that is all about the sex and the fantasy. You have to suspend disbelief a touch but there's no inner self dancing the Meringue so that's a plus.
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855 reviews
July 24, 2022
Hummmm. Interesting. There is some discrepancies with a true D/s relationship. For not really having a ton of experience she is very pliable to him and does everything he asks. Our billionaire is very one dimensional and I guess since we don’t get his POV he seems lame. He had the master vibe at first but he doesn’t inspire that OMG feeling that many book Doms do.

Not a bad read I’m reading the next. Received copy from BookSprout.
3,552 reviews51 followers
April 5, 2022
I really enjoyed this box set. What a meet cute for Richard and Beth. It was a bit dark and so decadently steamy and alphalicious! The chemistry between these two was sizzling hot and steamy. What a fun set of books to read!

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my fair and honest review.
Profile Image for Suze Prescot.
Author 11 books29 followers
November 5, 2021
Hot, sexy, BDSM

I rather enjoyed this tale of Elizabeth succumbing to her Master, Richard. Lots of sexy stuff, but another story running alongside. Six short tales that continue in another box set.
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661 reviews2 followers
May 2, 2017
Billionaire/ college student cliché.
The story ends with a cliffhanger.
The beginning is a little unrealistic.
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556 reviews19 followers
May 20, 2025
She Got More Than She Bargained For…Student Elizabeth works in a dead-end hotel job to makes ends meet. But she dreams of a better life. When she foolishly decides to shower in the penthouse bathroom of one of the hotel guests, it has consequences she did not expect.

This was a book I picked up on a Stuff Your Kindle day. The synopsis sounded interesting so I thought I’d give it a go. I really wish I hadn’t… This reads like a young teenager’s fanfiction gone wrong. It’s descriptive in all the wrong ways like they’re trying to entice the reader in but if anything, it turned me off completely. I wanted to give it a chance so I read the whole thing - seeing as it’s short - but good lord, it just kept getting worse than better. Bit like a knock off Fifty Shades of Grey but the FMC is naive and ridiculous because she lets a stranger shave her intimates within minutes of knowing him. Nuh uh. This one is swiftly being deleted from my Kindle. I’m just glad I didn’t spend money on it!

Overall, Bought By The Billionaire is not a good story at all. Do not recommend.

⭐️/5
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1,721 reviews30 followers
April 1, 2023
Wow I was not expecting this series to start out quick so spicy.

How fun was it to be put in that situation, what if you got caught taking a shower where maybe you shouldn't. The hot guy that finds you introduced you to a sensual side maybe you did not know you had. And oh boy was that spicy. Certainly had me going.

Elizabeth I felt like was what a normal everyday girl would be like. I like to think that maybe we all have a more sexier side if we just have the right person to show it us. Enter Richard, who knows exactly what he wants and surprise, gets it.

So I would definitely recommend this read if you are looking for a spicy short read that is well written.
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139 reviews
December 23, 2022
Quick but good

I really enjoyed this! Definitely a fast burn 🔥 but if you enjoy BD$M and a strong alpha that cares for his girl, you will enjoy this! Looking forward to the next installment

I love how dominant the MMC is. Strict but exudes a lot of hotness and you can tell he cares for her.
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Author 19 books250 followers
January 20, 2023
Elizabeth is working as a maid and gets caught in the shower by handsome billionaire, Richard. He offers her the flowers intended for someone else in a very sensual way. When Richard makes the natural submissive an offer she can’t refuse, the kink flies from there.
This compilation is six parts, each has its own play scene.
Very steamy.
Includes: BDSM, M/s, toys, restraints, spanking, and more.
Profile Image for Suzanne Withers.
693 reviews4 followers
March 13, 2023
An excellent collection of short stories that is entertaining to read as you witness the developing relationship between Richard and Beth. As Dom and sub their story is full of hot chemistry that keeps building in each story, with many twists and turns to keep you interested. I loved them and can't wait to read the next installments to their story. This is my honest opinion.
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2,251 reviews13 followers
January 1, 2023
Set a steamy pace for Elizabeth and Richard

Elizabeth, a hotel maid, is cleaning the penthouse suite occupied by Richard, billionaire CEO, when she decides that she can’t take feeling sweaty anymore and makes use of his shower. As the story progresses a deal is provided, her fate is decided, and against their agreement things in her mind have not coincided. Bought by the Billionaire Books 1-6 set a steamy pace for Elizabeth and Richard. This romance features a D/s relationship and exposes truths to Elizabeth more than ever. I hope that things will evolve further for them as the series continues.
1,217 reviews1 follower
April 4, 2018
Can't wait to read the rest of the series
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1 review1 follower
February 4, 2025
I was annoyed by the consistent wrong use of the word cum
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61 reviews3 followers
December 6, 2016
Unknown submissive Elizabeth meets Alpha male Richard.

This is..WOW!...HOT! Elizabeth is a struggling college student working as a hotel maid. Her job just sucks, but its to get her by till after graduation. She meets Richard under surprising circumstances, ha! He reads her well and he understands very quickly what Elizabeth will and will not do (which she agrees to everything). He helps her and she helps him in return. Perfect contract till she starts developing feelings for Richard. He is in awe that she has fallen in love with him, but he can't quite reciprocate the same feelings back right away. She waits patiently for him though.
Meanwhile, there is a mystery to the story unfolding. Elizabeth is being followed, so she thinks by an ex coworker. She's being cautious, but not exactly sure what if any danger she may be in. She hasn't told Richard yet, but that will unfold in the next book.
This book is steamy sexy and mysterious all in one.
575 reviews6 followers
March 14, 2021
From bondage to bondage

She was twenty-six when she left home. Her dad was an abusive disrespectful man. Poverty stricken, but determined to make her life a sucess story, while scrubbing toilets in an hotel, she meets a man. He is very wealthy. He is heavily into bondage games. She is more than willing to play his games. He spends money to make her comply, and she loves it all.

Poor woman.

From bondage at home to bondage with him. I read the endless porn pitying her. No woman deserves to be treated like that. Just horrible!
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415 reviews16 followers
March 22, 2023
Bought by the Billionaire is a collection of six short stories that are quick and spicy. Simone Leigh does a great job of progressing the story at a quick pace without losing the reader's connection to the characters. It is filled with so many spicy, kinky, and erotic BDSM scenes, but also has a storyline that progresses more and more with each new installment. These are great stories to read if you want a good story, but don't have the commitment for a full length book. It is definitely the best of both worlds.

In the series, we meet Elizabeth, a college student, working as a maid in a high end hotel. One hot day while cleaning, she decides to take a shower in the penthouse suite. Enter a handsome stranger, and the story takes an unexpected turn. A steamy meet cute followed by an arrangement and a contract. Elizabeth's life evolves with a new job, new apartment, and more than she has ever had before. The chemistry between her and her master is intense and will not disappoint for all the readers who enjoy hot spicy scenes.

Each short story develops more of the plot without taking away the erotic scenes. These are described by the author as "coffee break erotica" reads, which is all the time it takes to read each installment. These stories are such easy and quick reads and the author sure does pack a lot into them. Full disclosure - they are addicting and as soon as you finish one, you want to dive right into the next one. A must read for every erotica lover out there!
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26 reviews
September 8, 2018
Potential spoilers...

I got this for free, via Book Bub and had it for ages before I started. I should have left it and read something else instead...

I couldn't finish this. While the writing (save a couple of typos and the use of the wrong name at one point) was good, the plot was too much for me. A college student cleaning rooms in a hotel is hot and so has a shower. The guy using the room comes back in and rather than tell her off, get her fired or at least ask what the hell she thought she was doing, ties her up and has sex. And the girl agrees to let him do it!

Next thing you know, she agrees to be his 'fuck buddy' (sorry about the language but that's what she was) and in return gets a job at one of his businesses, clothes and a flashy apartment. Not only that, she's been in this temp job a minute and uncovers some dodgy book-keeping that has been going on for ages, and yet no one else has managed to pick up, leading to someone being fired. This made way for idea that this person wanted revenge but I didn't get that far.

Honestly, I knew going in that this was about sex and that wasn't the part that annoyed me, just that the plot was just too OTT. One of these elements maybe but not all - the poor girl/rich guy, new employee/solves mystery under everyone else's nose etc... Still, if it's your cup of tea, go ahead and read. I think I will pass on reading the rest of this and the next in the series.
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226 reviews2 followers
June 16, 2020
Elizabeth is working in housekeeping and it’s extremely hot, the air conditioning isn’t working good. She works her way up to the penthouse suite and no one is there. She decides to take a quick shower to cool off, and then suddenly she hears someone.
Richard is the owner of the hotel and several other business throughout the city, he has returned home to his penthouse and while he’s starting to undress in the bathroom he notices a woman in his shower.
This is the beginning of a contract between the two. He is her Master and will do whatever he wants to her just as long as she will allow. She will be able to finish college, and will have a paid internship within his company, and she will be rewarded for it. He will take care of her in a way that she can’t refuse.
This book is intense, very captivating. It will keep you on the edge and wanting more. It’s a quick read and I recommend it to read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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1,277 reviews
February 11, 2017
I was able to get this box set for free on Amazon. I am glad it was free, because I would have been angry with the cliffhangers in each book. The box set still ended with another cliffhanger. I would like to finish the stories, but will wait until they are free. These are actually short stories or separate chapters of a book. If the author would have just put all the stories together as a book, I would give it 4 stars. The stories are actually good with a few editing errors such as the heroin's name changed in (I think) book 2 and a few missing/misplaced words. It didn't really take away from the story, but it did distract me. The erotic scenes are good and the story is what you would expect, I just didn't like the cliffhangers. I will read this author again when the mood hits me, but I will not buy the books because of cliffhangers.
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101 reviews9 followers
December 15, 2022

Time for a smutty treat! 😍

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫


🍓Summary 🍓
This 6 piece novella set explores the budding relationship between Master Richard and Mistress Elizabeth.

🥂~ Stories in this set include ~🥂
💸 The Master’s Maid
💸 The Master’s Contract
💸 The Master’s Courtsean
🍾The Master’s Desires 🍾
💸 The Master’s Fantasies
💸 The Master’s Obsession

🍓Review 🍓
A work of Smutty Art 😍
Simone Leigh might just be my new guilty pleasure.
Every scene is SPICY. DREAM-esque. What your dark fantasies are made of.

Breezed through this tantalising read.

Unlike other dark romance books this one cuts to the chase and really focuses on the physical and all the fun behind the closed doors 😉

Simone Leigh writes elegant high class smut that will leave you blushing and ~ coming ~ back for more…

Stay safe, stay smutty and keep on reading,

Ellie 🍓🥂🍾
46 reviews2 followers
February 18, 2023
Wow! These books had some on 🔥 scenes. Elizabeth, a college girl working as a maid to earn money for school finds herself at the mercy of Richard, a billionaire businessman. Richard catches Elizabeth in his shower one day because she was hit and sweaty while cleaning. There is instant chemistry between the two. They develop a D/S relationship with the details of the contract benefitting both parties. The sex scenes are hot hot hot and depict some pretty standard BDSM scenes (blindfolds, spanking, clips). At the same time, there is also a back story occurring when Elizabeth, an intern now at Richard's company, finds some weird stuff happening and people feel threatened by her. Overall the books are a very easy read and if you like this type of book, you will definitely not be disappointed.
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37 reviews6 followers
March 17, 2020
Oh dear, this was a review I almost didn't write. I respect an author's work... it's tough to be a writer. You let out the stories that speak to your heart and hold your breath hoping someone besides yourself will fall in love with it as much as you did.

I had a couple of issues with this. The beginning- a hotel housekeeping employee stops work to take a shower while cleaning a room. The room's occupant shows up and commands housekeeper to ummm....you know.

Jeez, I think the plot was stolen from an adult film.

The mid point and ending were a cross between FSOG and Cinderella. Not saying the book was terrible but there was nothing that made me grab book two.

If you're looking for a pure fantasy/Cinderella story, this is the read for you.

11.3k reviews46 followers
March 17, 2022
The Master Series. Box Set One

The Master Series. Box Set One contains the first 6 books int his series -
1. The Master's Maid
2. The Master's Contract
3. The Master's Courtesan
4. The Master's Desires
5. The Master's Fantasies
6. The Master's Obsession

Each of these short stories follows the same couple as they first meet and then enter into a relationship which becomes a lot more than either thought at the beginning. This is the first work by Simone Leigh and each of these short stories ends on a "cliffhanger" which is then picked up in the next book. The writing is nice, if at times a bit rougher than her later books. But the story-line is filled with chemistry, some laughs and a lot of smexy BDSM.
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360 reviews13 followers
December 18, 2022
Man is this book SPICY!!!!

Elizabeth finds herself cleaning the penthouse suite on one of the hottest days where the AC is not working. What she thinks is going to be a quick shower to cool off turns into an opportunity she can't refuse.

Enter Richard, who knows what he wants and what he needs to offer in exchange to keep Elizabeth in his reach. The chemistry between these two is insane and I loved that there is a backstory that is happening outside of the spicy moments, one that I hope continues in the next part of their story.

Fun, easy read if you like the billionaire trope and heavy on the spice/bdsm. Certainly one you can read in one sitting that leaves you on the edge of you seat for more
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4,090 reviews30 followers
August 12, 2017
Wow! These books are hot with steamy scenes and melting panties.
I just love the way Simone Leigh writes her stories. They make you wish you are the main character. The chemistry flows of the pages and the hot scenes are so well described.
The story flows fluent and I just had to read through to know what comes next.
I am not a big fan of cliffhangers and that is the only thing I disliked about these books.
Elisabeth is a maid and you follow her and the sexy master she works for. But still I have to recommend it because they are hot readable stories. If you are into a bit of kink and hot scenes this is the book set for you.
Short but amazing read.

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