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The Proposition

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Retribution (verb): inflict hurt on someone for an injury or wrong

Vengeance. It runs through Mason Hill's veins. Except the person who walks through his office door isn't his enemy. It's the man's daughter.

Charlotte Van Kempt tempts the worst part of him. He wants to use her.

He forms a new plan for revenge...He'll take out every past hurt and dark memory on her sweet body. And to save her family, she'll let him.

From USA Today bestselling author Amelia Wilde comes a sensual new series. THE PROPOSITION is a 17,000-word prologue to the new Wealth trilogy.

104 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 21, 2021

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Amelia Wilde is a USA TODAY and Amazon Top 100 bestselling author of steamy contemporary romance and loves it a little too much. She lives in Michigan with her husband and daughters. She spends most of her time typing furiously on an iPad and appreciating the natural splendor of her home state from where she likes it best: inside.

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Profile Image for Celia {Hiatus until August}.
750 reviews138 followers
March 3, 2024
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•| ⊱✿⊰ |• 4,5 Stars •| ⊱✿⊰ |•

A very interesting prologue for the new Amelia Wilde's series.
Mason Hill has lost everything at the age of eighteen, his parents included.

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He had to survive, and to save his three siblings along.
Now, it's time for vengeance.

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Charlotte Van Kempt it's his way to vengeance of his parents, she's Cyrus Van Kempt's daughter, the man who's supposed to be his parent's best friend, and didn't help them.

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The Van Kempt's are broken, so it's time to Charlotte pay their debts.

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Profile Image for Malene.
1,332 reviews755 followers
September 12, 2021
The Proposition is a prologue novella which should entice the reader in wanting to read the full novel Net Worth. Sadly after finishing this novella I can honestly say I’m not interested or even intrigued by Charlotte or Mason. The premise wasn’t any new and the over the top alpha personality from Mason didn’t do anything for me. What happened between these two and how they came to terms with their deal was predictable and left nothing for the imagination.
I gave it a try and sadly this novella was a disappointment.
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1,843 reviews87 followers
August 15, 2021
Such an epic start to what I already know will be a deliciously, dirty and depraved series. When it comes to Mason Hill, beggars can’t be choosers, and Charlotte is definitely left with no choice. This prequel is just a little taste of what’s to come and I’m hungry for all Amelia Wilde’s words. She feeds my addiction with her heroes and Mason Hill is just the hit I’m looking for. You get a glimpse of the type of man he is and I can’t wait for the next instalment. Plus, seeing my A.Wilde book bfs make cameos are always a big plus! Charlotte meets my girl crush standards. Give me more of it all!!
Profile Image for Anna.
1,027 reviews49 followers
August 18, 2021
Tasty glimpse into more of Amelia's bookiverse!

I can't wait to read Net Worth!! This glimpse of Charlotte and Mason... Delicious anticipation!! He is going to be so much wicked fun to read. And Charlotte... perfect. And are those new brothers for us to obsess over? Yay!! Oh, and Hades and Leo, yes, please!

I received a review copy. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Profile Image for Rhonda Ziglar.
4,358 reviews42 followers
August 27, 2021
5 OMG STARS!! I am so addicted already....I am dying!! Charlotte and Mason are so delicious. These two are explosive and I know their story will be #unputdownable. I need more!!!
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862 reviews139 followers
August 16, 2021
What can I do? I LOVE MYSTERIOUS HEROES!!! Definitely a BONUS when they're mean. Lol

This was an intriguing beginning of Mason and Charlotte's story. After reading some of Amelia's books, her heroes have become some of my FAVORITES. And MASON HILL will most likely be on it too.
Profile Image for Nina ~ Meleth Bookaddicted ~.
1,532 reviews49 followers
August 21, 2021
Talk about a teasing glimpse of Mason Hill, the next mysterious (anti-)hero by the brand of Amelia Wilde. If I wasn’t ready for NET WORTH before, I definitely am now. The perfect prelude to the next billionaire romance, where a dangerous deal is struck where 20-year-old Charlotte van Kempt just might have sold her soul to the devil himself …

This is gonna be another flawless blend of sensuality and eroticism, dark and suspenseful, hot and cold – and with that everything that’s right up my alley. Not wishing the days away, but I for sure can’t wait for end of September to roll around!
1,668 reviews12 followers
August 23, 2021
I can't wait to read the whole book! Mason is such a d-bag. Charlotte's just trying to help save her family, but he has a vendetta against them. We don't find out much more than that in this prequel, but we do get to see some favorites from the Midnight Dynasty series.
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2,372 reviews51 followers
September 13, 2021
OMG! Mason Hill is diabolical!

"I want to break her in every way there is under the sun. I want to put her back together afterward and break her again."

Charlotte Van Kempt is in dire straits and when she approaches Mason Hill with a business proposition, he offers her a different kind of proposition, which she furiously declines. When all other doors are closed to her, she's forced to accept his offer - an offer where the terms have changed.

This was a delicious prequel to the main novel - Net Worth. There is nothing romantic about this prequel - there's just fierce attraction and plenty of hate! Loved it!
Profile Image for Kari Hansen.
12k reviews90 followers
August 25, 2021
Charlotte finds herself not living the life she planned as she tries to save the family business while they try to keep up the pretense that their lives are very different than they appear. Her efforts send her to Mason however he is more sinner than savior.

Mason has his own agenda when it comes to Charlotte and her family. He has ensured she has no other options and now that she is under his control vengeance will be his even if Charlotte is caught in the crossfire.

This is an intriguing start to Charlotte and Mason’s story, and it leaves you wanting to know what the future holds.
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964 reviews
January 16, 2024
Contemporary Romance Series challenge 2024. The first book in “Wealth” series by Amelia Wilde. Kobo+ e books. MC’s H Mason Hill a billionaire eldest in his family, about 30 his two brothers are Gabriel and Jamison and sister Remy. Their parents died when Mason was 16 or slightly older. He fought to keep his brother’s and sister together rebuilding his Dad’s company after Cyrus VanKempt ruined them. The h is Charlotte Van Kempt Cyrus’s daughter(20), beautiful blonde looks like her mom but she is also a talented designer with a business on Etsy and trying to keep her father’s company afloat before going down with the sinking ship. Mason wants revenge against her father and has proposed to humiliate him(Cyrus ) through using Charlotte. Leo Morelli and his wife Haley are in this story, so it could be related to Midnight Dynasty and Pembroke Prep.

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2,520 reviews958 followers
August 23, 2021
Oh what an enticing proposition indeed! My favorite, delicious prologue for the upcoming Amelia Wilde’s Wealth trilogy- needless to say, I AM HOOKED. We need more, and I can't’ wait for Net Worth.

This story already is full of all sorts of tasty enemies to lovers drama. A man set on vengeance, a woman trying to save her family’s legacy. IN this brief prologue, we can already see the scorching intensity of their chemistry- and I can’t wait to see when these two fully collide. Deceit, desire, secrets, manipulation- all with that characteristic Amelia Wilde sensual charisma.
Profile Image for Anna.
1,027 reviews49 followers
August 25, 2021
Tasty glimpse into more of Amelia's bookiverse!

I can't wait to read Net Worth!! This glimpse of Charlotte and Mason... Delicious anticipation!! He is going to be so much wicked fun to read. And Charlotte... perfect. And are those new brothers for us to obsess over? Yay!! Oh, and Hades and Leo, yes, please!

I received a review copy. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Profile Image for Michelle.
1,792 reviews
August 27, 2021
Great intro to Net Worth.

You will want to punch Mason, yet also want that sexy time her promises. Charlotte is coming off as too young and wholly naive.

I did have a hard time coming to terms with the state of the mansion after a short time of neglect. It truly can't be that bad off unless we are talking a decade of neglect, but it appeared just over a year at best. So.....
Profile Image for Jenny B.
1,295 reviews28 followers
August 27, 2021
Charlotte is a fantastically strong character who encounters Mason, the swoony alpha, and the story is all consuming from there. This read is QUICK and all consuming and is a great starting point that has left me anxiously awaiting more.
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August 25, 2021
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43 reviews6 followers
September 5, 2021
Mason is going to be a daddy I can feel it in my pelvic bones
Profile Image for The Romantic Rush Blog.
2,520 reviews958 followers
August 23, 2021
Oh what an enticing proposition indeed! My favorite, delicious prologue for the upcoming Amelia Wilde’s Wealth trilogy- needless to say, I AM HOOKED. We need more, and I can't’ wait for Net Worth.

This story already is full of all sorts of tasty enemies to lovers drama. A man set on vengeance, a woman trying to save her family’s legacy. IN this brief prologue, we can already see the scorching intensity of their chemistry- and I can’t wait to see when these two fully collide. Deceit, desire, secrets, manipulation- all with that characteristic Amelia Wilde sensual charisma.
Profile Image for Sara Reads Romance.
730 reviews120 followers
September 12, 2021
This novella is such a great prequel to Net Worth! Very easy and fast read.

I’m very excited to learn more about Charlotte and Mason.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Profile Image for Stephanie S.
675 reviews2 followers
August 23, 2021
Such a tease Amelia Wilde is with this one. Mason and Charlotte are going to heat it up in Net Worth and I am jonesing for it but will have to keep my cool for now.
This little prequel leaves you wanting more and I know we will get it as I have never been disappointed with this author and her books. This is a fast quick read that you should do before their story comes out.



Profile Image for Maria (Ri).
5,137 reviews14 followers
August 18, 2021
A great quick look into what is yet to come in the Net Worth trilogy. If this author writes it, I will read it. Simple as that, although, I might have cursed her a little as this was just a short taste and left me wanting to continue the story. I liked that for this prologue, that the author gave a glimpse into both characters and where they were in their life and what is most likely to come from those situations. Loved seeing some familiar past favorite cameos and also some potential new characters. I cannot wait to dive into the story of Mason and Charlotte.
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1,109 reviews87 followers
August 23, 2021
Whew! Talk about a tease! I am ready for this story! I have a feeling that Mason and Charlotte are going to take us all on a ride! I can not wait to get Net Worth into my hands. I am ready to get more of the back story and more of the sparks that were flying in this not at all long enough taste of this couple!
Profile Image for Karin.
2,178 reviews
August 19, 2021
The start to Mason and Charolette story already has me hooked and I’m dying to see what will happen next for these two!!
Profile Image for Kristy Odom.
1,534 reviews38 followers
August 15, 2021
Charlotte has done everything she can think of to save her family’s business except what Mason wants. Mason wants revenge, and I want to know why! I can’t wait to get more of this story. We got a scene with Leo in this prequel. I love the change in him. I think something is up with Charlotte’s dad. He did something, but what that is, I don’t know. I can’t wait to get more of this story!
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974 reviews59 followers
August 25, 2021
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 STARS

This was a tantalizing tease to Mason and Charlotte's story! I can't wait for Net Worth! The Proposition by Amelia Wilde is an EPIC read that will join the ranks of the BIBLIO-ARISTOCRACY!!!
Profile Image for Ashley Herndon.
1,216 reviews19 followers
August 25, 2021
Fireeeee! Straight fire!

This was such a hot prequel!! Cannot. Wait. For Net Worth!

Mason is…. So much!

Loved loved loved
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