Special Release Day Price!Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills and USA Today bestselling author Tia Louise are back with an all-new romantic comedy filled with Southern sass and steamy scenes that will have you laughing out loud and fanning yourself. Pour the sweet tea and get ready… is to get under a shiny new stud…”
As soon as Mr. Tall, Blond, and Handsome walks into that bar, I know he’s the hook-up I need to get over stupid Cheater Kyle.
A few stolen kisses in a dark hallway, and I’m pretty sure we’re headed for a home run—until he disappears without a trace.
Whatever. Men are all snakes in the grass, and I don’t need a new one anyway.
I resolve to forget about his perfect lips (and chest of steel) and instead focus on turning my Granny’s old beach house into a profitable B&B.
What I don’t expect is for him to show up the next day in my kitchen.
You see, my sexy mystery man is none other than Jax Roland, the drop-dead gorgeous home improvement star of The Right Stud, and he’s got an offer I can’t refuse.
With a suitcase in one hand and a hammer in the other, he wants to move in and renovate my old house while he films his new show.
But my roommate has secrets, and they threaten to rip our blossoming friendship—and possible love—apart.
When push comes to shove, is Jax really The Right Stud or is he just another nail in the coffin of love?
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Jax and Ash are outrageously hilarious, smorderly sexy, undeniably precious with a can’t miss cast of supporting characters that will knock your socks off. Ash knows the aching sting of male pattern stupidly as evidence with her stupid cheating ex-fiance Kyle and all the other jag-weeds that preceded him. After a brief encounter of the lip lock variety with a shiny stud in a bar, Ash decides she is just going to forgo the whole man thing and focus on renovating the B&B. She just never expected her handyman to be her tonsil hockey partner from the bar… He is determined to fixer up her place for his reno TV show The Right Stud. While he’s nailing down his agenda and they try survive ensuing hijinks, Jax and Ash fall headlong into lights camera HEA.
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book.
The Right Stud was super fun and a delight to read.
Ashton is done with guys and doesn’t believe in love anymore because “ LOVE SUCKS” but her best friend wants her to put herself out there. So against her will, Ashton decides to go for a drink at the Smokey Siren.
Jax is at the Smokey Siren on a blind d ate organised by his sister and things are not going so well. Jax wants only one thing to leave the place until he sees her..
We feel straight away the chemistry between them and know that they are bound to yield to temptation but it was too good to be true!
“The heat between us is intoxicating. I’ve heard of lust at first sight, but this is the first time I’ve felt such insane chemistry.”
“Is she the siren this f bar is named after, because I’m caught in her spell like one of those sailors. I’d follow her into the ocean to my death just for the promise of sinking into her depths…”
A month later, Jax turns up at Ashton’s door but for an unexpected reason- to renovate her gran’s house for his show “The Right Stud”.
Now that they are working together, can they be more than co-worker? Can Ashton forgive him for what happened at the Smokey Siren?
The Right Stud was fun, sexy and the banter between the characters had me LOL a lot. I loved Mrs C, Rufus and of course LULU, their dialogue was hilarious and so well written!
If you like romantic story that makes you swoon , then THIS one is for you!
Fun and sexy! Ashton and Jax have amazing chemistry.
They met and connected in a HAF kiss outside the bathrooms of the Smoky Siren. Promises made that fell through and she’s resentful while he is regretful.
A knock on the door the following morning and The Right Stud enters. Wait a minute! That’s Jax! What’s he doing here?! It’s one of those jaw dropping moments where you wants to stay angry but are too shocked and turned on.
He’s hiding a secret because he dies t know what to do and does not want to hurt her. What’s that recipe again? A recipe for disaster…and hurt.
But it’s not over until HGTV sings! (I know, poor choice of words ). But really, this is their dream realized. His dream and hers come together for an exciting future of home remodeling. And it all starts with hers.
This author-duo did it a-freaking-gain. I love both authors all on their own, and when they tag-team, (that sounds dirty) they do it oh so good. It’s magical, like mythical unicorns and shtuff. This story was awesome! From the two main characters, Ash and Jax, to the hilarious eccentric Mrs. C and her eff wording potty mouth bird Rufus, (my two favorite side-kicks), to her crazy bestie Lulu and her pain in the you know what, Jean Claude van Ram, (Oh emm geee, so funny), this book gave me all the feels.
From the first time Jax and Ashton meet, Fate definitely knew what she was doing. The chemistry between the two was sizzling and I could totally picture The Conch Shell, with Ash running around the kitchen baking, barefoot. I love me some HGTV and all those renovation type shows, especially beach ones because I would love to have a sweet fixer-upper home on the beach. This book had me cracking up, a lot was because of Rufus and that mouth and Mrs. C and her stories, spicy stories and such ha! That said, it was more than just the humor, but the love and the steamy scenes were spot on and the end when Ben sees The Little Mermaid in the closet. That part had me all teary-eyed, like finally you mother trucker. Now you get it!!
The HEA we get is just perfect and I’m excited to read more by this duo, separate and together. Their writing style is just so easy to read and totally movie-worthy. I’d watch this as a rom-com and annoy the crap out of my husband for re-watching it over and over. I just could totally picture this as a movie… **wink wink nudge nudge**. If you haven’t read this duo and love romantic comedies, you’ll love this book and these authors. If you don’t, well I’ll sick Rufus and his potty mouth on you:P
#B2B Kristina
The Right Stud by Tia Louise and Ilsa Madden-Mills is fantastic. If you are looking for a light hearted, well written rom-com that will leave you glued to your seat this weekend, then you couldn’t pick a better book to enjoy. Tia Louise and Ilsa Madden-Mills are both exceptionally talented authors, and combining their forces makes for an extraordinary book! The story is written in duel perspectives, so readers really get to know the hero and heroine of this book. The story is a quick read that will draw you right in. Jax is trying to make his show The Right Stud a hit in the world of HGTV and he believes that he’s found his ticket to fame in the renovation of a family’s bed and breakfast in a beautiful South Carolina town. A town he thought he was done with. Ashton figures that the best way to get over one man is to get under another…and she almost does. When circumstances lead to Jax splitting from the bar where he met a sexy siren, he figures he’ll never see her again. Only his sexy siren is none other than the homeowner that emailed him about helping to renovate the bed and breakfast he’s in town to see. Life keeps throwing the two together, and the spark is undeniable. Soon the only thing driving a wedge between them is the secrets Jax keeps from Ashton.
The Right Stud had it all. A smoking hawt hero, a sweet and slightly broken heroine, a picturesque seaside location, a goat, incredible chemistry and lots of sizzle between our hero and heroine. Yes, you read that right… a goat! The story is full of fun to break up the tension… and at one point I was pretty sure that my own clothes were going to ignite because there were so many sparks flying off Jax and Ashton. As I mentioned previously, this is a quick read that draws the reader right into the story. Also, I promise the characters – both primary and secondary – steal the show! You will love Jax and Ashton together and your heart will break for them both intermittently. And no joke, there are a few scenes in this book that had me laughing until I was crying. Tia Louise and Ilsa Madden-Mills always write great stories individually, but I love their collaborations as well! I sincerely hope we see another one soon because I am dying to read more about Ashton’s brother and best friend hooking up! Oh, and I want more of the goat too. In the meantime, this isn’t a book anyone should pass up! The Right Stud is surely the right book for everyone this weekend!
This is the fun story of Jax and Ashton, with assorted crazy side characters. Our heroine is getting over her cheating ex fiance when she meets a handsome stranger in a bar. To their surprise he appears at her B & B to fix it up for his show. Sparks fly, with wit and humor. Of course there is a bit of secret keeping and confessions. Does our stud and lady ‘build’ a future together. Love the Ilsa Madden-Mills and Tia Louise team!
4.5 stars
Review by Elizabeth
Late Night Reviewer
Up All Night with Books Blog
The Right Stud is an emotion filled standalone by Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Ilsa Madden Mills and USA TodayBestselling Author Tia Louise. You will laugh, cry, get angry, and feel for Ashton. Maybe Jax to.
Poor Ashton, catching her fiancé cheating on her and having her brother trying to force her to sell the B&B. When she encounters Jax at a local bar, the Smokey Siren, things get interesting.
Jax, The Right Stud, is in town to look at Ashton’s B&B. When he kisses Ashton at the bar, he has no idea who she is.
As it unfolds, Ashton finds out Jax was hired by her brother to try and get her to sell out.
Ladies, the chemistry between these characters is scalding and the sexy times are sizzling.
Mrs. C is a hoot as is her parrot that blurts “-uck” and “bacon” at the most inappropriate times. “-ucking teenagers” is my favorite line of his! Ben is a dick. Lulu is a riot. Kyle (the ex) is a pig. You want to laugh? READ THIS BOOK ASAP! Oh, let’s not forget the goat, Jean Claude Van Ram! Ashton hates that goat with a passion.
The Right Stud is an amazing read and you will not regret reading. I didn’t. If laughing is the best medicine, this is a maximum strength dose.
This book was everything I hoped for and more! I’m a big Ilsa Madden-Mills fan, and I knew both her and Tia Louise would deliver another fabulous book!
Ashton is down on her luck after losing her dear Granny and inheriting her old house and Bed & Breakfast The Conch Shell along with her uptight, money hungry, Lawyer brother Ben. While Ben wants to sell the house, Ashton wants to restore it back to its former Victorian splendour and continue to run it as a B&B.
Ashton reaches out to a home improvement blogger, The Right Stud to see if they can help her in her challenge keep her beloved Home.
What she doesn’t bank on, is that Jax, the man behind The Right Stud turns out to be the hottie she met the night before!!!!
Jax is struggling to get the attention he needs from the TV network to pick up his online show. So when he receives Ashton’s email, he hopes that this project may just be the one to save him.
When he walks into the Conch Shell, he’s shocked to see Ashton standing there, especially after he thought he’d missed his chance last night!
With the chemistry between them electric, neither one being able to deny the attraction, will they be able to put that aside to get the job done? Or will a spanner be thrown into the works to completely derail them?
This book really was brilliant! There was just the right mix of sweetness, humour, emotion, and the sexual tension? WOW!!! In the words of Nelly “It’s gettin’
hot in here, so take off all your clothes!” And that’s exactly what they did!!! t had the perfect balance of rom-com and contemporary romance.
Boy, these two amazing authors sure know how to turn up the heat, I was definitely squirming in my seat numerous times whilst reading this book!!!
The supporting characters were just as brilliant!! Lulu, with her kooky, quirky ways, Mrs C, with her talks of hot peppers, and Rufus the crazy parrot? That bird had me burst out laughing every few minutes with his explicit outbursts!!!
I was thoroughly entertained throughout this book, and would highly recommend it!
5/5
I wanted to wait a day or two before writing a review but I just fricking loved it so much that I wouldn’t be able to sleep if I didn’t write down how good of a story this is – It really is such a feel-good kinda a book…I love everything about it. Ashton and Jax were such a cute couple. The pull that they had towards each other was so strong and hot that at times I thought my Kindle was about to explode .
Jax is my kinda a guy: smart-mouthed, strong,sexy and good with his hands. What more can a girl ask for
Ashton (love the name) is such a beautiful soul. I loved how much she loved her house and was connected to it. Or how much she loved Mrs.C and her crazy bird. The side characters were hilarious.
Like said it was such a great story to read. I Dare You(see what i did there :P) to start reading it and not finish it in one sitting
***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog***
I’ll sometimes describe a book as laugh-out-loud funny, but I often use the term figuratively because I rarely actually laugh out loud. But when I say The Right Stud is laugh-out-loud funny, I mean that literally. I found myself, sometimes embarrassingly so, giggling non-stop with sudden outbursts of loud barks of laughter while reading this hilarious, swoony love story, and it is an absolutely sublime romantic comedy.
Jax and Ashton are a brilliant match. They have an intense, fiery chemistry but also a natural and easy dynamic, and their romance develops at the perfect pace and is utterly sigh-worthy. Their love story is complemented flawlessly by the memorable and hilarious secondary characters, including a precocious goat named Jean Claude von Ram, and I was grinning from the beginning to the end. I hope Ilsa Madden-Mills and Tia Louise continue to work together, because they’re a fantastic team, and The Right Stud is a sexy, feel-good and seriously laugh-out-loud, funny romance that you do not want to miss.
Recommendation appeared @ USA Today’s Happy Ever After on June 5, 2018
ARC provided, but this review was voluntarily and honestly written.
4.5 Stars!
True confession: like many of us, I’m an HGTV addict; I love watching DIY shows, especially the many number of Fix-and-Flip ones, they’re mesmerizing and I’ll do marathons all weekend. I’m more of a watcher than a doer, so I rarely take notes, but a girl can dream! So when I read the blurb to The Right Stud I knew, without a doubt, this was right up my alley. This Rom-Com features a hunky YouTube star. who remodels homes, and a desperate B&B owner in need of his help. This romance is all that and so much more! Both main characters had an insta-attraction that seemed destined by Fate. Plus it’s so genuinely funny, I kept laughing out loud while reading; between the hilarious quips shared by the main characters, and featuring a cast of secondary characters that made this story even more amusing, I honestly don’t know who or what I loved best! On second thought, I can’t decide, I love them all. It’s fast pace read and you’ll be surprised you’ve reached the end if you’re like me, in one sitting, all the way to the wonderful epilogue!
Ashton Hall has had to deal with losing her beloved grandmother and her fiancé recently. The latter due to catching him in the act of cheating on her, with his dental hygienist, “Monica with the good veneers” as Ash calls her. Her grandmother left Ash and her brother the family beachside home, the Conch Shell, in her will. They’ve been arguing over whether to sell it as (his idea) or let Ash keep investing money she doesn’t have (remodeling it) in order to make it a successful B&B. This house means a connection to her grandmother that Ash isn’t willing to give up, so many memories of a happier time spent there; something her brother can’t seems to understand.
“I was at this point in my life where I thought I had everything together. I thought nothing could ever go wrong. Then it all just started to fall apart. Like one of those sand castles when the waves come swirling in around it. It kept falling and falling. I tried to stop it, but it only fell faster, slipping through my fingers.”
Ash is desperate and gets the idea to invite Jax Roland, a fixer upper YouTube star, to come and see if he’d like to feature the house in one of his episodes.
Jax lives in NYC and works at Property Development Firm, buying and selling real estate, but his true passion is remodeling homes and restoring them to their former glory. He has a YouTube following and hopes that what’s now his hobby will be picked up by HGTV and becomes one of the featured shows. When he’s contacted by Ash he jumps at the chance to feature the Conch Shell, the perfect project for his audition to the big leagues, and travels to South Carolina to meet her.
After a series of what can only be described as funny and somewhat unfortunate incidents throw these two together, they decide to work together and see what happens between them. There’s so much more going on, and I’d hate to give away any spoilers, so you’ll have to read it yourselves and see what all the fuss is about!
This was such a feel good story, It brought a huge smile to my face. Jax is smoking hot, good with his hands and knows how to use a power tool. He’s the kind of guy that’s useful in a crisis and only to happy to get down n dirty. I couldn’t find anything I didn’t love about this guy.
I laughed my Ass off reading this one. I had tears rolling down my face the humour was just infectious.
Mrs C. I absolutely loved her and her words of wisdom, I want her in my life.
I really admired Ashton for her determination and passion.
She’s feisty with a stubborn streak. I loved how she wouldn’t back down and followed her dreams to renovate her grans house.
If your looking for a fun enjoyable read with some unforgettable characters, crazy animals and enough scorching chemistry to ignite the pages then you’ll love this one. I certainly did.
If you like ROM-COMs, this book is for you! I read this book in one day, opened it and didn’t close it until I was done. I LOVED it! It was sweet, sexy, funny and all-around enjoyable. It has one of the best lines I’ve read so far this year–“Save us, Studly!” I laughed out loud, swooned and smiled from ear-to-ear. The Right Stud is the perfect Summer read. Grab your copy, open it and let “Studly” save you from a boring day!
Oh My Word I loved Ashton and Jax!
A funny sexy hardworking romance ! Ashton is really not looking for a new boyfriend but a hook up would be delicious right now. After finding her dentist fiancé getting a bit of suction from his office floosy hygienist Ashton needs to finally feel sexy again. Her best friend decides to get over one jerk of a man get under a new one !
Jax is back in his hometown for work when his sister decides he needs to find miss right ! Setting him on a blind date with someone who she deems just perfect for him ..but he soon sets his sights on an oh so alluring woman sitting at the bar ! They share a kiss neither could forget but he needs to get the blind date home and now the mystery woman is gone!
Fate has other plans these two meet again as Ashton and Jax meet again while Ashton set her sights in remodeling her grandmothers old beautiful B & B .
Ashton and Jax are such an adorable couple and I loved the cast of characters that surrounded them!! Such a fabulous read!
~~Michele McMullen ~~
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The Right Stud
by Ilsa Madden-Mills (Goodreads Author), Tia Louise (Goodreads Author)
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Kayla Davis’s review May 27, 2018 · edit
really liked it
“We’re on the tops of mountains. We’re flying through space . We’re a shower of starlight, illuminating the sky.”
Rom Com’s are usually not my thing, however The Right Stud was the breath of fresh air I desperately needed. I have never laughed so much in my life while reading a book. Every page was packed to the brim with humor, and even more humorous characters. I didnt just love the main characters but all the second hand characters as well. I won’t say much because I don’t want any spoilers. However I hands down don’t think I’ll ever read another story with characters quite like Mrs. C and Rufus. They hands down stole the show for me. I also couldn’t help but love Lulu and JC as well. They too brought some much needed humor and laughs to the story. Jax and Ashton were so adorable, and funny together. I was hooked on these two characters. They was different in so many ways, yet had so much in common at the same time. And don’t get me started on their chemistry it was seriously off the charts!
“From the tips of her pretty, bare feet to the ends of her silky hair, she’s like a drug to me.”
Ashton was a spit fire heroine with a scorned past. Her character was easy to relate to, and quickly put you at ease. She was a hopeless romantic at heart. She also instantly had you falling for her southern charm. Ash’s humorous banter and wit had you constantly laughing. Ashton will definitely go down as one of my favorite heroines.
“I glance up at the sun shining through his hair, the kindness in his eyes. Could he be the white knight I’ve been waiting for after all?”
Jax was one of those alphas that immediately had you melting at his feet. He was seriously the total package. He was a perfect mix of charm, humor, and compassion. He could also really burn up the pages with his passion. Jax had me swooning to many times to count. Really, what women doesn’t love a man whose good with his tools.
*4 STARS*
Well earned for this light and airy Rom Com that kept you laughing from the first page, to the last page. *I voluntarily read a advanced copy.*
4.5 Fun-Lovin’ Stars!
This one had me laughing from beginning to end ~ from Rufus to Mrs C, Jean Claude Van Ram to Lulu I couldn’t help but to smile!
Ashton and Jax were perfect characters that simply fit together well; their banter, their thoughts and ideas, along with a chemistry that was off the charts.
The premise to the story was well-played and realistic making you want to keep turning pages.
I highly recommend this one, it is the PERFECT Summer Beach read…
I really enjoyed this romantic comedy set on the coast of South Carolina. It is written in first person from a dual POV.
Jax is a hottie home improvement guy with a YouTube channel hoping to make the big time with HGTV. I loved that he was not a huge success yet and that I got to see some of his struggles and the dilemmas he faces balancing success and his moral compass. I love that he has a love for restoration. He is smart and also empathetic. He sees Ashton and what is important to her. I love how hard he falls before he realizes he falls at all.
Ashton is getting over a rough year and trying to hang on. I love her sweet soul and her determination to succeed despite the obstacles. I love how she demands what she knows she deserves. The girl has a hot temper which leads to an awesome scene readers wont want to miss.
This book is well written and has fun secondary characters which include an eccentric senior boarder, a foul-beaked parrot, a goofy best friend, a goat, and a family of skunks. I laughed out loud many times. The book also has some steamy moments and I really enjoyed the chemistry between Jax and Ashton. The HEA is sweet and shows a future of dreams come true. This fun read was exactly what I needed and I recommend it.
The Right Stud is a charming story with witty, engaging characters and a whole lot of white hot chemistry. Ilsa Madden-Mills and Tia Louise are a dynamic writing duo and deliver all the rom com goodness in this novel. Mark my words… you’ll devour it in one sitting.
I enjoyed reading this story! My favorite characters were Mrs C and her bird Rufus they had me laughing at what they said! There was chemistry between Ashton and Jax and I kept reading to find out what happens between the them. I recommend this book!!!!!
This book was just what I needed to end my reading slump! Such a wonderful storyline with amazing characters. I loved Jax & Ash, but Mrs C & Rufus stoled the show!