This scorching hot standalone includes a FREE bonus book download just for you! Link in the back.“Funny, romantic and full of fiery chemistry … This was amazing!“ -Bookgasms Book Blog I’m the guy you call when you need to impress your overbearing family, your boss, or your ex. Yeah, I’m a male escort, but not just any escort, I’m the escort. The one with a mile-long waiting list and a pristine … one with a mile-long waiting list and a pristine reputation that’s very well-deserved.
I’m the guy who’ll make you feel beautiful, desired, and worshipped . . . all for a steep price. I’m hired to make you shine, and I always deliver.
I’ll be whatever you want me to be for one night—except my true self. This is just a job, a role I play to earn a paycheck.
But I’m not the guy who falls for a client. Not once in six years.
And then I meet Elle. Her friend has hired me to escort her to a wedding, but Elle doesn’t know we’re just pretending.
There’s a fire between us I never expected. A connection I haven’t felt in so long. One kiss, and I’m losing all control.
But what will happen when she finds out who I really am?
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This is the first book in this series. After reading this one, I can’t wait for more.
What’s better than a male escort falling for a client?
What if that client didn’t know she was a client though?
Nic and Elle will have you laughing and falling in love with both of them.
Nic will also have you swooning. He is really almost too good to be true.
Only thing that would have made this story even better is if Nic would have knocked Jeremy out cold for the way he talked to Elle.
I did think we would have more drama from Jeremy and his new girlfriend.
These two characters are fantastic.
This is such a great read.
I absolutely loved it.
Can’t wait for Case’s story. I wonder if Ryder is going to punch him?
This is a story that will have your head spinning. Nico meets Elle as part of a job but she end up being so much more. This pair is made for each other and I was so happy when all the cards were laid out on the table and there was no longer any secrets. Kendall know just how to pull you in and have you rooting for a couple you have least expected. I devoured this book an enjoyed it tremendously that I can’t wait for more neither will you it comes to this book!!!!
4.5 Stars
Boyfriend for Hire is the all new stand-alone novel by Kendall Ryan. All of Ms. Ryan’s books are sweet, romantic, and have very little angst. And Boyfriend for Hire was no different! I seriously adored it!
Boyfriend for Hire was definitely not what I was expecting being that the male character was an escort. But Nic was so much more than that. He’s been in the business for quite a few years but he knows he will eventually retire. When he is hired to escort a woman to a wedding, he has no idea Elle is going to be the game changer.
After being dumped by her boyfriend, Elle is extremely nervous to see the jerk at her brothers wedding with his new girlfriend. So when her friend Christine says she has the perfect idea-a blind date, Elle figures it couldn’t hurt. Little does she know that it’s not a blind date, but an escort type of date.
I loveddddd Nic and Elle so much! From the moment they met, you could tell there was going to be something so special about them. The banter, the chemistry, just the overall feels was amazing! This story was well written and I really enjoyed reading it!
~Meghan
I literally read this book in a matter of hours, I didn’t want to put it down. I really enjoyed the characters and the way the story fell together. The writing is great and leaves you stuck in the pages. I highly recommend that you check it out!
Nic is a highly sought after escort with an array of clients. He knows this isn’t his forever job but he isn’t ready to let go of the money yet. When he is hired to accompany a beautiful woman to a wedding he thinks this is the easiest money he will ever make…
Elle was recently dumped by her long time boyfriend and it happened just before her best friend and brothers wedding. So when the bride to be arts her up with a “college friend” she is skeptical but complies..
Neither are prepared for the attraction and feelings at first meet but what about all the things they don’t realize about each other??
Love it, grab yours today!
I literally read this book in a matter of hours, I didn’t want to put it down. I really enjoyed the characters and the way the story fell together. The writing is great and leaves you stuck in the pages. I highly recommend that you check it out!
Nic is a highly sought after escort with an array of clients. He knows this isn’t his forever job but he isn’t ready to let go of the money yet. When he is hired to accompany a beautiful woman to a wedding he thinks this is the easiest money he will ever make…
Elle was recently dumped by her long time boyfriend and it happened just before her best friend and brothers wedding. So when the bride to be arts her up with a “college friend” she is skeptical but complies..
Neither are prepared for the attraction and feelings at first meet but what about all the things they don’t realize about each other??
Love it, grab yours today!
Boyfriend for Hire kicks off an all new series from author Kendall Ryan and it does not disappoint!
Told from dual points of view, Boyfriend for Hire follows the story of Elle and Nic. Nic is great at his job, but his job is somewhat unconventional. He’s not just an escort, he’s the escort that all the ladies want. His waiting list is long and his reputation well deserved. He’s determined to not only show a woman a good time, but also show her just how beautiful and desired she is. But, unlike other escorts, Nic has some rules that he follows and never plans on breaking. All is going to plan until he meets Elle. When Elle’s bff hires him to be Elle’s date for her wedding, Nic thought this was going to be just another job. But, when he meets Elle, all his thoughts fly out the window. Elle is everything Nic could ever want and never knew he needed. She makes him want to break all of his rules. The only problem?? Elle doesn’t know who Nic truely is…
Boyfriend for Hire was a truly fun read. I was sucked into the story and found myself totally captivated. I thought the story-line was a lot of fun and really enjoyed getting to know Nic and Elle. One of the things I really enjoyed was seeing that there was more to Nic than meets the eye. Sure he was good at his job, but he also recognized when the real thing was staring him in the face. I really liked that Nic took things slow. He tried to fight what he was feeling, but when he realized he couldn’t deny what he was feeling, he turned into this really swoon-worthy sweet guy. Is Nic perfect, no he’s not, but he’s pretty close. He’s a great match for Elle and I really liked the way he treated and worshiped her.
Boyfriend for Hire is a terrific read to spend your day getting lost in. The story is fun and refreshing. The characters are entertaining and will pull you into their story. The romance is sweet and has a terrific flow to it. There is plenty of passion and steamy moments and just the right amount of drama too. All in all a great read. And I’m totally looking forward to getting my hands on the next book in this series.
I’m always blown away by Kendall Ryan’s ability to deliver a sweet romance with just the right amount of steam and swoon! Boyfriend for Hire was no exception and is another fantastic example of why I love to read her novels! It was sweet, swoony af, and couldn’t help, but fall head over Ugg’s (it’s cold here!) for her hero, Nic!
Nic and Elle were freaking adorable. I loved the premise that Nic is one of Chicago’s top escorts. He has a past and isn’t perfect, but he’s still a genuine person and falls hard for Elle. Elle has been set up with Nic by her best friend who’s trying to help her bounce back after a bad breakup. She also makes it very clear to Nic that Elle is off limits, but once he meets her their attraction is too strong! I loved that once he meets Elle he only has eyes for her and he’s all in. Despite his ‘job’ he finds himself, for the very first time in a long time, truly trying to romance a woman. *insert major swooning*
If you’re in the mood for a sweet, swoony romance to spend an evening with then Boyfriend for Hire is the book for you! (Or any other Kendall Ryan book.) 5 Stars.
Kendall Ryan had me falling head-over-heals in love with this fun, steamy read and kept me glued to my kindle until the very last page.
Nic and Elle have chemistry for days. They hit it off the instant that they meet. Not wanting to show up to her brother’s wedding alone, and have ex think she was still pining over him, Elle accepts the date her soon to be sister-in-law set up for her. Little did she know she would be meeting the sexiest man she has ever seen. The problem… Nic is an escort hired by her SIL and Elle has no idea.
I couldn’t get enough of these two and read this one in one sitting. If you are looking for a fun, quick read with a unique storyline, then this one is for you. I highly recommend this one!
Very cute story of a hero who has a job most women wouldn’t want to meet their future husband at lol. But Nic was sweet and sincere and I loved everything about him. Elle was just as sweet and I loved her personally and reactions to things in the story as well. Cute storyline, likeable characters, and definite steam.
Boyfriend for Hire by Kendall Ryan is the 1st book in this series. I have to say, after reading this one, I definitely can’t wait for more. This is Nic and Ellie’s story.
Elle has just gone through a really rough breakup with her ex and unfortunately she’s going to have to see the now ex and his new girlfriend at her brother’s wedding for her ex and her brother are really good friends. But the bride(her BFF) has her back and has set her up with a blind date with a hunk of a man for the wedding. Her BFF said he’s a friend of hers from college but in fact that’s so far from the truth.
Nic has found very prominant success as a male escort for about the past 6 years. For Nic posing as Elle’s blind date should be very easy or so Nic assumed. When the 2 of them first meet, there is an immediate spark. The sparks begin to sizzle, feelings soon develop and all of the rules fly out the window. Falling for Elle was not part of the agreement. Neither was her finding out the truth/who he really was from someone other than him. Now Elle has a difficult decision on her hands. Can she forgive Nic and Will she give him another shot?
This was such a rollercoaster ride of a story. I really enjoyed the feels that occurred between the main characters. This story is really well written, the plot flows and there is heat, sizzle, good drama and angst. Along with passion and romance. I enjoyed the epic HEA. If your looking for love and romance with style, passion, secrets, drama and pull then this is the story you do want to read.
My Rating: 4.7 stars *****
So going into this, I wasn’t sure what I was going to get. I am a HUGE Kendall Ryan fan and honestly, she hit the nail on the head with this one. It was raw and emotional. Amazing character build with a unique story that makes you swoon. You have a guy the sister hired to “date” the leading lady. But their connection was OH so much more than something being bought. There was passion and chemistry that sparked in their first meeting. Elle has been put down so hard by her ex that when the compliments come from Nic, it takes her a bit to take it all in, but she soon finds herself believing it, which to me was amazing to see a woman blossom like that. Nic is so conflicted as soon as he meets Elle. He wants to be with her but his life currently make for a massive complications! But I love how he wanted to better himself because of his talks with Elle.
Overall, this was a great steamy story with unexpected moments that will make you giggle and swoon with a little heartache. I think this is one of my favorites by Ryan so far because it is such a unique kind of story with its concept. I highly recommend this one. You will not be disappointed!
I think this is an outstanding entertaining and wonderful story that has characters that make your heart full!
I loved the characters so much and their story is just so heartwarmingly beautiful!
I loved the genuine sizzling connection between Nic and Elle! Yes they meet in an unconventional way however sometimes the heart wants what the heart wants! Does Nic hold back due to his profession?? What happens when the truth comes out!!
At a certain point my heart was in my throat! I thought the storyline was really well written and that the connection and friendship that grew between them was something they both deserved! I especially loved how it ended!
Yes sometimes you have to keep something back from potential hurt but what happens when the person finds out from someone else!
So much to love about this book and Im extremely excited for more of this series!!
Unexpectedly sweet! I wasn’t sure what to expect with this type of a hero, but Nic was a fun guy to watch bare his soul. It wasn’t my favorite book by this author, but it had a brokenness to it that made the redemption all the sweeter.
Elle Alexander innocently goes into a blind date to her brother’s wedding expecting it to be awkward. Aren’t they always? Only she doesn’t expect the gorgeous, dazzling man who is easy to chat with and who spends the night making her laugh, dance and enjoy herself. She’s hooked!
For six years Nic Evans has done the job he’s been paid handsomely for. Show up, woo the lady and make his date’s every dream come true for the night. Elle’s friend paid him to make sure she enjoyed herself … mission accomplished. He just didn’t expect to be whisked into an emotional upheaval along the way. She’s amazing. She makes him feel things he never expected and he’s floored by her. He’s been hit hard, but what will happen when she finds out who … and what … he is?
Boyfriend for Hire may be one of the most unexpected Kendal Ryan books I’ve read. I came in fully prepared to hate Nic for his life choices, to feel like Elle was a doormat who couldn’t fend for herself in the real world, but I was completely wrong, and I am so happy for that. Boyfriend for Hire was one of the sweetest stories I’ve read in a long time, and I definitely misjudged the tone and tenor of it.
I was most impressed with Nic. He was so much more level-headed and sentimental than I could have ever imagined. To take a sentiment from Elle, he was the perfect boyfriend, straight out of the pages of a romance novel. And, as much as I loved how kind and caring he was with Elle, some of my favorite interactions happened between Nic and one of his clients, Esther. He was so incredibly considerate, and it felt like there were true feelings of concern and companionship between the two of them.
Elle was a little more fickle a character for me, not that I didn’t find great love for her, I just often felt a bit of a disconnect with her, which I’m sure was more because of me than her. I never quite understood why she made some of the decisions she did concerning her career, and a little her past relationship. I would have loved to have had more insight into that part of her life, as I think it would have helped paint a clearer picture of how she’d become the person she was in Boyfriend for Hire.
Boyfriend for Hire was a short, sweet read and I enjoyed every second I spent reading it. Elle and Nic were adorable and seemed to have great chemistry, so I was happy to see them figure out their relationship and the things they were able to overlook and forgive concerning past life choices. Kendall Ryan did a fabulous job with this book, and I can’t wait to see what she has in store for the other men we met in Boyfriend for Hire.
Nic and Elle wouldn’t have met if it wasn’t for Elle’s friend Christine hiring him for the weekend. Only for dates and nothing else. When Nic met Elle though he knew right away that she was different. That he actually made him FEEL something. He hadn’t felt anything for so long that he wanted the feeling to continue.
Unfortunately she didn’t know what he did for a living and really how do you go about telling someone that? While at the reception he does something he hasn’t done in years and it’s blowing his mind.
He tries to do the right thing but their chemistry, their REAL chemistry is off the charts and he’s having a hard time from making her his. As they continue to date, he falls deeper and deeper and realizes he needs to come clean with her.
What happens when the fake boyfriend falls in love? Is it going to blow up in his face? Will she be understanding or will she run the other way?
Boyfriend for Hire is a sweet, sexy, and hilarious quick read!
Male escort books seem to go one of two ways…super over-the-top manwhore with a cocky, arrogant personality…or a charming, warm-hearted companion with a charismatic aura of tender emotions. I’m not going to tell you which of these two our hero Nic is (maybe he’s a little mix of both…I’m not telling!), but I will tell you he is to-die-for!
Nic and Elle meet while at Elle’s brother’s wedding. And by “meet”, I really mean Elle’s friend, and soon to be sister-in-law, hires Nic to distract Elle and show her a good time at the wedding…behind Elle’s back. But little does Elle and Nic know, what started out as “just pretending” begins to turn into very real, authentic feelings and connections. Can these two transform their unconventional relationship into something honest and heartfelt? Or will the truth come out and risk their chances of a HEA?
I really enjoyed this book. It did seem a little fast-paced for my liking, but the story line was very well written and the characters were 100% likeable. I’m legitimately excited for The Hookup Handbook. If it’s anywhere close to the fun, swoony, and entertaining read this book is, then I know I’ll love it.
4 Stars!
This was a cute read. Nic and Elle met on a blind date unbeknownst to her exactly what he did for a living. She was smitten immediately and so was he. Elle has self esteem issues because of an exams Nic helped her overcome it. Nic tried to stay away because of a secret he was hiding from her but he couldn’t help himself. He was really falling for her. And Elle has already fell for him. But then things exploded and secrets were revealed. Elle’s heart was shattered when Nic secret was revealed. She also felt betrayed by someone close to her. But Nic wasn’t going down without a fight. He did everything in his power to win his girl back.
After getting back together they got closer than ever and accomplished goals they placed on the back burner in the past. These two were very good for each other and brought out the best in each other.
I received an ARC in return for an honest review. This was a good story. Nic and Elle really clicked when they met, Although, she had no idea he was hired to fake a meet between them. I really liked the build up between these two. You definitely felt his turmoil because he wanted Elle but didn’t want it happen with this secret between them.
This book stood out for me in a VERY VEEEEEEERY GOOD WAY! I absolutely CHERISHED this romance. It was sweet, sultry, romantic and perfect. The heroine is beautiful just the way she is. Curvy and sweet and the hero…oh wow. He made my pulse jump and my heart race with excitement.
This romance was and is beautiful. Incredibly well written with unforgettable characters and a sweet plot that really dug into my heart in the most glorious way. I fell in love with everything…and I do mean EVERY-SINGLE-THING about this romance. Once I started it I did NOT in any way want to put it down. ULTRA sweet and fun and the chemistry was just popping. This is a straight up winner!
Boyfriend For Hire gets a ROMANTIC FIVE CRACKLING STARS!
Another book of Kennedy Ryan’s that hooks you in from the very beginning. She has delivered another book of humour mixed with emotions and heart that kept me on the edge of my seat.
Elle has gone through a horrible break-up and has to face his ex and his new girlfriend at her brothers wedding. In an attempt to help her get through this her Sister-in-law secretly hires Nic, a male escort to pretend to be her date for the wedding festivities.
Nic works as an escort for one of the most sought after agencies for the last 6 years, although he never thought he would last that long but he found out he was good at it and it made him good money. He expected this contract to be fairly straightforward he just never expected to have his life flipped upside down when he meets Elle.
The chemistry between Nic and Elle is seriously hot and even when he is trying to resist her the tension between them is palpable and ready to ignite. He tries to stay away from her but he just can’t.
Once Elle founds out at his occupation will she forgive him and give them a chance or will she run away.
Another great read from Kennedy Ryan and I can’t wait to see what happens next with Case’s book in The Hookup Handbook
4 When You Find the One Stars!!!
I absolutely loved this newest book by Ms. Ryan. It’s fun, flirty, sexy, steamy and everything in between.
Imagine being a male escort and meeting the woman that can change everything…except she doesn’t know he’s an escort…she thinks she’s being setup by her future sister-in-law for her wedding. Well, this is when the fun begins!
Nic and Elle have some fiery chemistry and that leads to some oh so hot and dirty moments. But it also leads to some turbulent times too, I mean, he’s an escort for goodness sakes!! Needless to say they have a few things to overcome, that being one of them.
But one thing that’s 100% is that these two love and they love hard. Watching them fall in love was a true joy. Nic is the perfect man for this woman because he supports her in all things which is exactly what Elle needs at this point in her life.
If you’re looking for a quick read that will have you fanning yourself, then Boyfriend For Hire is exactly what you need to read next!!!