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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This contemporary romcom had all the right fix-er-up components for a perfect summer read. Beaches, a hot man, the right amount of HGTV references and a goat. Why does a goat make a good summer read? When you meet Jean Claude Van Ram you’ll just know.
Ashton was on the brink of losing her the B&B that her grandmother had run until she died and left it to her two grandchildren. Filled with nostalgia Ashton wanted to save the home and bring it back to its prime and glory. With its prime beach location her brother only wanted to sell the money pit and turn it into glorious condos. Heaped in debt up to her eyeballs Ashton reached out to the YouTube sensation “The Right Stud” in hopes that he could save her B&B from ruin. When Jax Roland shows up eager to help she never dreamed of feeling an instant connection to the hot male offering up his services. She needs a miracle worker not a quick roll in the sack. Only why does he have to be so easy on the eyes?
Jax needs a win and he needs it big. When Ashton Hall contacts him to renovate her B&B he sees potential to elevate his show to the next level. What she doesn’t know is that he’d be using her B&B episode to get him to the next level, but what is that saying, omission isn’t lying, it just isn’t stating the entire truth. Things will be fine.
Will these two be able to save The Conch Shell and build on both of their dreams? Sometimes life doesn’t work out just the way you want, especially when there is a goat involved, but maybe if you throw in a foul-mouthed parrot he may steal your bacon. Don’t think too hard about it, instead buy The Right Stud and enjoy all the fun yourself.
The Right Stud is a standalone with an HEA co-written by Tia Louise which I have read quite a few of her books but, I haven’t read any by Ilsa Madden-Mills and I have been wanting to read something written by her for a while now. So, I jumped at the chance to read The Right Stud.
This is Jax and Ashton’s story. Ashton had broken up with her ex “cheating-Kyle” boyfriend. She is trying to get over him and ends up in a dark hallway at the local bar kissing Jax. She is thinking she has hit a “home run” and will be going home with him but, he disappears. Fast forward to tomorrow and guess who shows up on her doorstep? Yep you got it, Jax! He is the home improvement star of the Right Stud! (okay so it is a play on words) I like it… Anyway, the story goes on from there and it’s a cute, sexy story!
These two women wrote this story with some LOL moments after all it is a romantic comedy and it lived up to its genre!
Oh and Mrs C & her dirty mouth bird were fantastic. I am hoping that Lulu will get her story next!
I loved the story and the characters were perfect for this book. I give The Right Stud 4.5 stars and can’t wait to read more from these 2 authors.
The Right Stud was just a joy to read! From Ashton’s bar night misadventure at the very beginning of the book, the chemistry between her and Jax, their friendship and bond over their individual grief, and both of their character arcs – it just felt like a really complete book. I would’ve been overjoyed to have 100 more pages of their story, but was satisfied with what we were given nonetheless. I could not put it down and loved Jax’s relationship with his sister and Ashton’s relationship with her bestie Lulu too. I really liked the story was not all sparkles and rainbows and while Ashton and Jax are truly the MVP’s of the book, Mrs. C and Rufus are close runners up! I must immediately make room in my TBR for The Last Guy because the writing duo definitely knows how to please my book loving heart. 4 out of 5 wine glasses.
This was one of the best books I’ve read this year. It was hilarious. Who doesn’t love weird animals popping in at a beach house? Harry Potter references? That got me. I’m a huge Harry Potter fan. Also, Jean Claude Van Damme has always been one of my favorite actors. To have a goat named after him as Jean Claude Van Ram and this ‘ram’ making hilarious appearances, including a very sexy rescue that makes you swoon? Yes please!
Jax and Ashton meet very unexpectantly in a clash of attraction and chemistry. Nothing but a kiss happens at that moment and all seems lost until he shows up at her B&B. He is the home improvement youtuber she had emailed to help her save her grandmother’s house. She’s angry with him for standing her up the night before, but pretty soon that is forgotten and their love story begins. Rufus the macaw and Jean Claude the goat make you laugh out loud more than once. I highly recommend this book.
What a hot and steamy read!
Jax and Ashton not only burned up the sheets but scorched my everlooking heart! This book was addicting.I couldn’t put it down.The emotions are literally jumping off the page at you.Jax and Ashton have this connection that took off the moment they met.This collab of Tia Louise and Ilsa Madden Mills just keeps getting better and better!
Let’s see if I can do this book justice in my review..lol!! I loved this book!! It was hilariously awesome just like the duo that wrote it. This is their second book together and they are creating pure magic together!!
I couldn’t put this book down once I started it!! I fell into this funny, quirky little town where I never wanted to leave. I mean who wouldn’t want to live in a world with hot as sin hero’s, birds that cuss, goats that eat flowers, dogs who walk girls, Mermaids on walls,and old women who seem to know everything including all the new up to date slang. I mean that is paradise to me!! Plus you will hear almost every Southern slang known to man and I’m Southern as they come so that’s my cup of tea right there, but no they are still a lot more I’m playing on that part but there’s a lot. This is actually the most perfect summertime book that you can possibly read this year!! I already want to reread this book!! I will tell you it’s not all sunshine and rainbows there’s some depth to this book, so much so that at parts I wanted to cry. I also wanted to slap some people around.Ashton and Jax are one of my most favorite couples of this year!! The growth of Ash is this book is phenomenal and I love it!!! I also absolutely love Lulu, Ashton best friend,she is a character and a half and deserves her own book!! Ok enough rambling from me on this absolutely amazing book!! I highly highly recommend it!!!!
I love these two authors and when they collaborate we get a bit of Rom Com magic. Ashton is due some fun. She’s still trying to get over her cheating ex-fiance after walking in on him and another woman. When her friend drags her to a bar, she isn’t expecting to have an explosive encounter with a talk handsome man in a dark hallway. There are instant sparks during their stolen kisses and when he promises to be back after an errand, she is disappointed, but not terribly surprised when he never returns. After all, men are snakes. Wouldn’t it be just her luck to realize the next day that her unknown stud is none other than Jax, the sexy home improvement star who has agreed to help fix up her grandmother’s old beach house into a B&B. Sparks may still be flying, but she’s determined to keep their relationship purely business.
Jax isn’t much for relationships. He’s good with on-offs. While out on a blind date, he’s blown away by Ashton. She’s sexy and the kisses they share known him off his feet. He plans to bring his blind date home and then return to her, but things do not go to plan. It seems like fate when he meets her again the next day, but she wants nothing to do with him that doesn’t involve fixing up her grandmother’s beach house. It may be for the best, he is hopefully this project will make for great tv and should stay focused on that. As they work together restoring the house, sparks continue to fly. Ashton turns out to be a natural in front of the cameras and he wants desperately to explore their connection. Ashton too finds it hard to resist Jax, but she needs a man she can trust explicitly after her fiance’s betrayal and he may not be capable of that kind of honesty. Through in a brother who is desperate to sell the house they share ownership of and Ashton wonders how she’ll ever manage to get everything she wants and needs.
This was such a fun ready! It had loads of humor, the two main characters are highly lovable and their chemistry was all kinds of sexy. I highly recommend the newest book from this fabulous writing duo.
What a fantastic collaboration! Ilsa & Tia make magic happen!
The Right Stud is the story of Ashton and Jax and what a great story it is.
Ashton is been treated poorly, and is trying hard to keep the precious memories of her grandma and her house safe and sound. Against the odds, she fights and has hope when she meets Jax.
Jax, The Right Stud, not only a descriptive of him but also the name of his show that he is trying hard to make it to the big time.
Their chemistry is off the charts hot! Their kisses alone can make you blush and swoon. Twists in this story will make you say “Whoa”. The secondary characters (including the animals) were fantastic and really brought even more to the story.
This is a fast paced, easy read, page turner! Such a fun and refreshing read! I am hoping Ilsa and Tia will collaborate again, there is a couple of characters I would love to read more about!
Holy hotness!! This one has it all! A unique concept, complete with a cursing parrot and an unruly goat! I couldn’t put it down.
I fell completely in love with Aston and Jax. The chemistry between these two had me worried that my kindle might burst into flames.
The side characters were absolutely hilarious. Mrs. C made me wish I was living at the Conch Shell! I love this one and can’t wait to see what these two authors bring us next!
The Right Stud was a funny 4 star romantic comedy. I was quite entertained by a bird and the goat in this story.
Ashton wants to turn her grandmothers home into a B&B. She needs the help of Jax, an home improvement reality show host. They have chemistry and things are about to get ugly.
It was a funny story. The animals in it were quite entertaining. A quick pager turning kind of story.
Standalone told in a dual POV with an HEA. I recommend this story.
5 star Review of The Right Stud by Ilsa Madden-Mills and Tia Louise
This was a great read, full of fun, some drama and sizzling scenes and a hero and heroine who I really liked. Full of so many laugh out loud moments, The Right Stud will keep you riveted from start to finish.
Romantic comedy has fast become one of my favourite genres and The Right Stud is a great example.
The writing style of Ilsa Madden-Mills and Tia Louise is seamless and I have no idea where one author finishes and the other begins.
Jax Roland is a gorgeous and oh so hot
home improvement star and he has an offer that Ashton can’t refuse.
I loved the the town, the secondary characters , including Lulu and Mrs C , not to mention a potty mouthed parrot who cracked me up just brought even more to the overall story.
There were times that my heart was in my mouth, Jax has secrets and after what Ash has been through with a cheating ex, she won’t tolerate liars, even lies by omission.
When Jax’s secrets come out, will Ash be able to forgive him? Trust when lost is very hard to get back.
I look forward to reading more from this dynamic writing duo.
The Right Stud by Ilsa Madden-Mills and Tia Louise is a sweet .emotional and steamy romcom that will take you places all while keeping you in an emotional rollercoaster ride from start to finish. Ashton and Jax made this book rock!! I mean they were the IT couple for this book …and it all started with a sizzling hot first kiss between them but yet Jax disappeared after that red hot kiss. Ashton had a lot going on in her life and to see a man who gave her such an earth shattering kiss walk away and out of her life had her just wanting to rail against men everywhere and rail against the pain against it all- where do I start? Her cheating ex fiancée, her grandmother who died and how now she is fighting to save her childhood home, and now this- the man whose kiss rocked her world. What happens from here? I willnt tell you , all I will tell you is this is such a fabulous story, one that takes the readers on a journey. One between Jax and Ashton. It is angsty, drama filled, humorous, lovely, passionate, and full of romance. I loved every moment and this is a story that needs to be read from start to finish. Ashton and Jax have this mad chemistry, one that will not be denied. I was rooting for them from the beginning even when misunderstandings and other things looked to be against them. There are mad funny things that go on in this book- ninja goats, crazy friends, dysfunctional family antics, red hot sweetness , awesome secondary characters, ups and downs, twists and turns and just pure 100 % grade A romance. Tia Louise and Ilsa Madden-Mills once again rocked my romance world with a fantastic story full of romance , passion and fun with great characters and a fabulous plot. This is a must read for all romance lovers.
My Rating: 4.6 stars *****
“I received an advanced copy of this book from the author at no cost to me.”
I’ve read a few romances lately that revolve around the fixer-upper, do it yourself storyline, but The Right Stud is the most entertaining one yet. This is RomCom at its finest. It’s laugh out loud hilarious, witty, and a wonderful combination of sweet and sexy. In addition to a couple who have such good chemistry that you can’t help but root for them, we also get a great mix of quirky secondary characters that add to the fun. I won’t go in to each one, but Mrs. C! If any secondary character deserves a mention, it’s her. She says exactly what she thinks regardless of how inappropriate it may be and is quick to point out what others fail to recognize. I wanna be Mrs. C when I grow up!
I’ve enjoyed each of these authors separately and they’re both quite talented in their own right, but togerher – well, together they dazzle. This sexy and engaging romantic comedy is one I won’t soon forget and absolutely recommend.
The Right Stud was a quick sexy romance that will leave you wanting more. I would give this story a 4 stars and recommend to others. Ashton and Jax have a whirlwind romance and you will want to see how it all falls into place.
Ashton is trying to move on from a broken engagement… What better way then to have a one-night stand with a hot stranger? Ashton doesn’t get her one-night stand but she does find the hot stranger…
Jax is trying to build his company, he is determined to make something of himself finally and doesn’t have time for relationships… so when he meets a sexy woman that has all of senses going high alert he should have walked away…
Jax and Ashton have hot steamy kiss that promises for more… but when the promise doesn’t happen and a twist of fate brings them back together in a different setting can they make it work or will Jax loose Ashton because of lies that he seems to have spinning out of his control?
Get to one clicking to see what happens you don’t wanna miss this one!
The Right Stud by Ilsa Madden-Mills & Tia Louise was a sweet and charming romantic comedy with a touch of angst. I loved the story and chemistry between Ashton and Jax.
Ashton feels like she has lost so much. She lost her grandmother and found out her fiancé had been cheating on her. She wants to put it all behind her and move on. She is focusing on renovating her Granny’s old beach house into a B&B, but it was left to both her brother and herself. Hoping to change her brother’s mind about selling the house, she reaches out to the host of The Right Stud to help her.
Jax Roland is hoping to follow his dream. His day job pays the bills, but his goal is to launch his online show on a network channel. His best chance is the woman who reached out to renovate her old beach out. I loved Jax. Jax loves his bachelor status. He enjoys the ladies, but even so, he is sweet and charming. A good guy overall.
What an interesting beginning! Jax and Ashton meet without knowing who they really. Jax promises Ashton, he will come back after a scorching kiss, but then proceeds to blow her off. He has a valid explanation, but she never gets to hear it. She is determined to never have anything to do with him, because what are the chances she will see him again. Imagine her surprise when he the host to the Right Stud and the man she asked for help renovating her beach house into a B&B.
And so, begins this sweet and charming story of two people who were not ready for each other, but have intense chemistry. Ashton is afraid to let her guard down after being hurt before, but somehow, he begins to break down her defenses. But Jax has secrets that can destroy everything they are building together.
I truly enjoyed reading The Right Stud by Ilsa Madden-Mills and Tia Louise. It was funny, sexy and had a touch of angst. I devoured this book and loved the characters so much. Jax and Ashton had a great connection. This was a great read!
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Ashton Hall is done with relationships after her ex-fiance, Dr. Kyle Nelson, cheated on her with his assistant. She and her brother Ben have inherited their grandmother’s house and Ashton runs it as The Conch Shell, a B&B that is in desperate need of repair.
Jax Roland is the host of The Right Stud, a TV show that is in need of catching a big audience so he can quit his job at Pearson Development. He receives an application for The Conch Shell and hopes this is his big chance at making something of himself. Yet he does not expect to meet Ashton who is everything he wants in a girl.
Jax knows he can help Ashton but with not having a large budget he doesn’t know if he can pull it off. When his two jobs cause a conflict he must decide which path he is going to take and will he lose the girl in the process?
This was such a wonderful book filled with so many laughs and a few twists and turns that make you wonder how things are going to help out!
I admired Ashton with what she wanted to do with The Conch Shell and why she did not want to let go of it. It frustrated me that her brother wanted her to sell and wasn’t supporting her with her own dreams. I also felt bad with what happened with Kyle and how he messed around with his assistant.
Jax was so awesome but I knew he was in for some trouble with his two jobs. I loved that he really and truly wanted to help Ashton but he also knew that he couldnt afford to help her unless he got some big sponsors or a chance at a real TV show.
The tension between the two was awesome and I loved Mrs.Capshaw, the lady who lived at the B&B and her reaction after hearing Jax and Ashton!
There were so many laughs in this book and I loved the skunk episode and when Jean Claude van Ram went into the water. So many laughs and tears!
The ending was awesome and I loved the book! Such a great collaboration!
Review By Bubbles The Book Pimp
A new romantic comedy from ilsa Madden-Mills and Tia Louise.
Ashton is on a mission, six months since splitting from her cheating ex and still recovering from the loss of her beloved grandmother.
She needs a night off, a night away from her B&B, by the sea which is falling to pieces, a night off from her domineering older brother who is pushing to sell the B&B and the mountain of debt that is currently chocking her and preventing any much needed repairs.
She’s a woman on a mission, on the hunt, to find someone help her get over her cruddy ex… for the night..tall blond and studley seemed to check all the boxes but he hasn’t returned despite his promise to be right back….
Jax is a man of a mission, he’s on vacation from his property job, visiting his sister and nieces… he wants to leave his job and focus on his love.. renovating properties for his you tube show! He has answered a cry for help, to help restore a decrepit is costal B&B, and thinks he’s the right stud for the job…
but first he’s going to catch the beautiful brunette in the red dress who has caught his eye….he just needs to ditch the blind date his sister sprung on him first!
What a great Romantic Comedy, for me Mrs C, despite being a side character.. was bloody fantastic, which her chilli pepper fixation, sassy bird and hilarious anecdotes…she was a great addition to this book.
I really enjoyed this book, I always know I’m going to get a great funny read with great big dollops of the feels when I read a book by this author duo… and The Right Stud did not disappoint in the ‘feels front’…romantic, funny and nostalgic feels we’re aplenty and abundant for all to enjoy.
Two people meet at a bar…
Ashton, scorned by an ex fiance is out trying to get back into the dating world. Jax is doing his sister a favor by having dinner date with someone he’s just not that in to. But when Jax sees Ashton, sparks fly…and fizzle when Jax’s doesn’t keep his promise to her.
Ashton is trying to keep her family home up and running as a B&B but it is in desperate need of some TLC before her brother tries to sell it. Jax Roland is a home improvement star and works in real estate until his show gets picked up by HGTV…and the guy who let her down at the bar.
With Ashton’s brother breathing down her neck to sell, she is determined to fix up the house and Jax is her only hope. Little does she know the secrets Jax is keeping and how it’s going to tear their relationship apart.
This is only the second book I’ve read by these two authors and I’ve got to say, I’m hooked! The Right Stud is a fun read full of sexiness, laughs and drama all rolled into one! I love a good rom com and I couldn’t put it down!
OMG!!! I love, love, loved this book. It was both humorous and emotional. It made me laugh, it made me sad and boy did it make me smile!!!
Ashton Hall and her brother Ben, inherited their gramma’s home when the older woman passed away, but while Ben wants to sell, Ashton wants to keep it and open a B&B. She’s been trying to renovate the rambling old house by herself and watching Youttube for inspiration. It’s here she found one guy she asked for help.
Jax Roland.
Jax certainly earned his title of the Right Stud, he was that and a helluva lot more. He was dreamy, sexy and a truly swoon-worthy hero. Who can resist a man who rescues kittens from trees and goats from the sea.
Not me, I tell ya!!
And definitely not Ashton, she’s overcome with desire the moment she sets eyes on him. They met at a bar that Ashton friend had dragged her out to. One kiss is enough to sweep her off her feet, but Jax wasn’t there alone. Even if it wasn’t his choice. Jax asks Ashton to wait for him as he has someting to do. She agrees, and waits… and waits.
But when Jax doesn’t come back, she casts him and all men out of her mind. She has more pressing matters to attend to.
Only problem is, she doesn’t know Jax is the man she invited to come stay at her house until he swaggers up to her door
Can she put her personal feelings aside and keep their relationship strictly platonic?.
When working closely together starts to bring out the intense desire she originally felt for Jax, Ashton knows she’s in trouble. And when a secret is eventually revealed, will it all come tumbling down?
This story had some pretty cooky characters, yeah, Mrs. C, I’m looking at you. Crazy animals, from smelly skunks, to an outrageously funny parrot. But the star of the animal show was JC himself, the billy goat who knew how to RAM it up.
4.5 Sweet and feel good story!
If you’re looking for the kind of story that will make you sigh and smile, you’ve come to the right place. Jax and Ashton will give you tips on renovating a house, saving a goat, and escaping skunks, all while giggling and swooning!