4 STARS FOR STUD!! This story has it all funny, hot and great characters. Mick is a cocky guy and Terri is so funny. I enjoyed seeing this story play out. This author keeps us readers entertained with her storytelling. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book from publisher via NetGalley.

Stud by Jamie K. Schmidt was a quick hot, romantic, fun read. I love books that contains two main characters who can’t decide if they love or hate each other! I found this book was just that. Terri, who has a marketing degree has put her life on hold to help take care of her brother. She ends up taking jobs where she can, so she can help transport her brother. Mick starts his day getting a coffee at the local coffee shop. He doesn’t want to wait in line and expects people to answer his snapping fingers. We can all guess what Terri thinks of that. As Terri learns more about Mick, she finds she might have jumped to a conclusion… and maybe she was wrong.

Stud by Jamie K. Schmidt was a good read.

I'm surprised on how good this book was. Terri Cooke is struggling in life big time. She's holding down a bunch of dead-end jobs to help support her brother who has an unknown illness. Mick Wentworth is the annoying yet handsome customer who is rude and condescending.

It's not until Mick's marketing firm needs someone knowledgeable on a product that Terri happens to love and know all about. A deal is made and that's when things get crazy.

For a book that is all kinds of schmexy, it had some deep and funny moments.

First, Stud is emotional and a bit of a roller coaster ride for sure. There was some fun and of course the sexy times, but I think it was the emotions that kept me glued to my pages. Second,Terri and Mick had a great tension and their banter and chemistry seemed off the chart at times. Definitely a plus for me. The fact that they were so likeable even when they were being insufferable and a bit of a jerk, on Mick's part and the feeling that Terri could have been such a downer, I wanted more of this story. Just so we could see more of Terri while not in such a bad time of life, working so many dead end jobs, trying to keep herself and her brother financially afloat while they were battling her brother's harsh disease. It was a tempting fantasy that while she is temporarily a barista at a high end coffee shop she should "meet" such an interesting man as Max Wentworth, the wealthy customer with such an arrogant and lofty demeanor. I like that he comes to the shop so often and that it raises Terri's spirits to see him. I liked the sizzling chemistry between them and their attraction and sexual attraction. It was gratifying to realize that Terri doesn't know if she was to be seduced by Max or if she should push him out the door. Last, adding the workplace drama between them as the story progresses and the fun amps up even more. A great story and I want to see more.

I am all for an alpha male, but a totally arrogant almost a-hole male lead gets my blood boiling in not the right way. So Mick is this man i have just described and i totally get why Terri hates him as i did, but like Terri, deep down secretly i think i like Terri like someone who pushes your proverbial buttons and gets your blood pumping in the right way. Mick is a bit underhand in this book he is trying to only help himself to a degree even though he fancies Terri and she fancies him each never fully making the move for the other one. This story though is also quite emotional, as it progresses we get to see more of each of their characters and get to see a real connection begin. First time reading this author and i like the way she got me all riled up then hit me with the emotions in the story. Very sexy and a few laughs through the story made this a great read for me
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Terri has given up her prestigious making job to move back home to care for her adult brother who is struggling with a disease that is taking his mobility away. She is working several jobs to make ends meet and the medical bills are piling up. While working in a coffee show in walks Mick everyday at the same time ordering some silly drink. He is arrogant and rude for most part. Little does she know he trying to save his company from his crazy family who seems to bent on destroying it. When he hires Terri to serve breakfast and coffee at an important client he needs to impress, she does more than expected when she wins of the important client with her knowledge of the gaming world.
Mick ends up hiring her which turns out to be great except now he has to keep his distance, cause no office fling for him.
The bantering and chemistry was pretty good. The story sort of stayed one note for me. It never really got my heart pumping. Overall a good story tho.

Good book, liked the idea of it. However, I'm not a gamer so I was lost when the book went in that direction. I liked the idea of the main characters but I could have done without the gaming aspect. First time author for me and I will check out more!

Stud was a really fun, sexy and surprisingly emotional novel. I loved Terri and Mick's sexual tension, banter and chemistry. The characters were likeable and even when Mick was being an insufferable jerk, I found him to be sexy as heck. I could not get enough of this book!

Terri Cooke is at a low period in her life. Forced to put her life on hold to care for her brother with a debilitating disease, she is temporarily a barista at a high end coffee shop. The high (and low) point of her day though? When Mick Wentworth, an arrogant and wealthy customer, comes in everyday. Their chemistry is sizzling and the attraction and tension between them sizzles off the page. I love that she doesn't know if she wants to smack or seduce this infuriating man. But will tensions explode when she gets a job at his company and they begin to work together?

I really enjoyed this novel. I enjoyed the office romance and loved the high sexual tension. Mick and Terri both were dedicated to their families. All in all, this was fantastic. 4 stars! ~Ratula

I would like to thank Netgalley and Random House Publishing - Loveswept for an advanced copy of this book for an honest review.

This was an ok stand alone read. I would say that it could be categorised as an office romance but it had a little too many plot lines running for me . That being said, there was plenty to keep you on your toes and hold your attention. It was most certainly steamy and the characters had great chemistry.

I was provided with a copy of this book from the Publisher via NetGalley; there was no inducement or obligation.

Good storyline with likeable characters kept my interest from page one until the very last page!

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

This was a good book. I really enjoyed the story line and the interaction between Terri and Mick. You could feel the sexual attraction between the two coming off the pages. You knew when they fell, they would fall hard.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book provided by NetGalley.

Terri Cooke is a girl trying to make ends meet while she helps her brother with a debilitating disease. She’s given up her job and dreams to help him try to recover from this unknown illness, working instead a series of smaller dead-end job to keep them financially afloat. When he’s finally offered a chance at a clinical trial that could make a difference, she is torn between the jobs that keep them barely solvent and his health.

One of her jobs is a barista at a morning coffee joint where she meets Mick Wentworth, a wealthy, arrogant customer who is just too high and mighty for her. She would dearly love to bring him down a few pegs – or just bring him down to her level for some bedroom time. What she doesn’t know is he’s dealing with a major dysfunctional family and a completely messed up business, thanks to his family’s dysfunction.

When Mick lands a marketing contract with a gaming company, he has to gear up fast for the business and Terri is the perfect person to help with that. She gets the money to help her brother and he gets her expertise and they both get to exorcise the sexual heat that’s been building between them for months. But are their worlds too far apart? Can they overcome their own issues to ever truly find a happily ever after?

I’ve read this author many times and loved her books. While I fully expected the high heat and fantastic sexual tension between the characters, I also thoroughly enjoyed the emotional side to the characters. I didn’t expect the deeper issues going on for each character and how they complicated the situation, along with adding to the depth for each character. It made the story so much deeper than a sexy read. Overall, Stud is very sexy with a core of emotion that I really enjoyed.

For the most part, I really enjoyed this book as it had been awhile since I have read a book by this author. The premise was very good, and although I am not sure how realistic this story is, I needed a break from reality and that's what this book gave me. I liked how Mick was seemingly an a**hole for the first part of the book became an honorable, actual nice guy due to the love of Terri. All in all an enjoyable story. Personally, for me, there was too much gratuitous sex, but that may have just been my mood today. All in all, though a fun read. Thanks as always to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book for an honest review.

If you are looking for a HOT and fun story, you have to check this one out!

One smart mouth lady who does not put up with BS vs one hot as sin guy with a dry wit. When these two come together you get a humorous, sexy read.

I loved this book! I loved the steamy anticipation and hot as hell build up. I loved the cranky guy with the smart ass attitude. I loved the chick that would give it right back to him.

Loads of heat, passion, and a great story made this a wonderful, memorable read. Definitely one I would read again! Now I have a new author to follow too!

Jamie K. Schmidt’s Stud is hot, hot, hot. Turn on your fans and get ready to enjoy this sexy romance. Terri Cooke is working several jobs to help care for her older brother, and she’s working at a coffee shop when she meets regular Mick Wentworth, who comes in every morning. Mick ogles Terri but doesn’t really give her the time of days. He’s wealthy successful and has no problem finding one-night stands. He’s a bit of a jerk when they first get to know each other, but he slowly reveals himself to be a good guy.

Mick begins to notice Terri even more and pursues her. She doesn’t have time for a playboy but decides to enjoy the pleasure that she knows Mick could give her. When Terri ends up working for Mick through a chance circumstance, their fling gets a lot more complicated. They can’t seem to resist each other, although neither wants a relationship. The chemistry between them is intense, and Schmidt knows how to build the sexual tension. There are sweet and tender moments as the love story progresses, and Stud is a highly recommendable steamy romance.

ARC provided, but this review was voluntarily and honestly written.

I had two books to read for today, and I have to admit I was much more excited for the other one, but the ended up enjoying this one much more. It was fun, and steamy, but with some real feelings and problems. I liked both of the characters, which seems rare for me anymore, to find that balance where both are relatable and likeable, while still providing an interesting story. Fun and steamy summer read.

Sexy & Heartwarmingly Complicated! Oh how I really liked this different storyline. These characters were so entertaining. I enjoyed their chemistry and unstoppable lust for one another at the beginning. Loved that it was written in dual POV.
As things unfold, there is great animosity and banter that's super entertaining between the two. I loved watching that heat and need grow between them and explode. Terri is so stubborn and feisty. I liked her fire. Mick had some serious swagger and was so full of himself and it was great to see how easily Terri could handle him.
These two are so caught up in family drama in their lives that their connection takes somewhat of a hit. But as they become more involved the two of them made for some fun, playful moments as well as some really passionate ones. There was a good build that happened as they grow together and experience ups and downs that grew into so much more. But will it be enough for two very different people to make it through it all? Will they ever get to be a real couple?
Great story! I loved the ending and how everything came together.

Received an ARC through the publisher via NetGalley and voluntarily wrote an honest review.

4 Total Stud Stars!!

I totally loved Stud by Jamie K Schmidt. I couldn't put this book down. Terri Cooke had to leave her dream job and all of her friends to help take care of her brother Billy who is suffer from ALS. To make ends meet she has to take a job as a barista at the Beanary along with a part-time job in a customer service call center. This is so that she can transport her brother to and from all of his appointments. Little does Terri know that her life is about to chance one morning while delivering muffins and coffee to Wentworth Agency.

Mick Wentworth is currently the CFO of Wentworth Agency and is currently trying to keep the company afloat after having his father arrested and his mother fired. In order to keep the company in business he has to make sure he does everything he can to get Lemmingware games the publicity they deserve during a new game launch. However, there is on little problem.... Mich doesn't know anything about gaming.

The chemistry between Terri and Mick is of the charts hot and steamy. This book as a little bit of something for all types of readers. If you're looking for suspense, romance, drama, secrets, drama and gaming then you will LOVE this book.

Fun, sexy. Enjoyable.

The heroine wasn't very consistent, but good, all things considered

Redeeming a hero!

Terri Cooke met Mick Wentworth working as a barista in a coffee shop because she had to give up her marketing job when her brother started to develop a degenerative muscle disease was in and out of the hospital.

Mick Wentworth wanted to take over his family’s advertising agency after forcing out his father for embezzling and his mother’s sexual harassment of her assistant against his brother who had gotten his assistant pregnant. Terri decide to apply to Mick’s agency but Mick didn’t hire her but when she hit it off with an important client while serving a breakfast meeting he was forced to hire her. But Mick wanted to date her and working for the company would cause the same issue as the rest of his family.

In the beginning I felt that Mick was an unredeemable character but the author redeems him in the story when they find out all that is going on at the agency.