More fun than a day at the county fair, with midway tickets, cotton candy, and a stop at the kissing booth.

This story made me laugh. More than once, actually. It's not like we don't know where the story is going to go. Of course we do. That's sort of the point. But there are some definite curve balls along the way. No, I'm not going to tell you. No spoilers here. The way the people interacted and seemed to care about each other was... touching. Once or twice I may have wiped away a tear. It also made me laugh - OUT LOUD. Did I say that already? Well, I can't say it enough.

Finally, I liked that there was a "disabled guy" who was not Disabled Guy, if you know what I mean. Thanks for that, Ms. Schmidt.

Looking for a cute, sexy read? Check out this book. This was absolutely adorable in every sense and filled with a ton of family drama. Not to mention computer games, nerds and hot steamy sex.

Terri is a barista that left her amazing job in marketing to care for her older brother that has degenerative muscle disease. She doesn't care for her job, but it gives her the flexibility she needs to care for her brother. I love how loving and caring she is towards her brother. She takes care of him and puts herself aside -- though it's not good. She somehow manages to find somewhat of a balance. I love how sarcastic and truthful she was. She was absolutely awesome and knew her stuff marketing wise. I loved seeing her turn into a nerd when it came to playing the computer game.

Mick is an ad executive with a lot of family issues weighing him down. He's the type of man to "dine and dash" with women. He never really settled down. He loves his job and loves the business since his grandfather started it. Mick is absolutely brilliant! I loved him business-wise. I loved his humorous side. He was all man in every sense. He really don't know how to have fun besides getting laid. Seeing him learn to really have fun on his spare time and learn what family is was just amazing.

The romance between Mick and Terri was beautiful. It started off with them lusting over one another for 5 months, then Mick finally taking the plunge and asking her out. From there things escalate between the two of them rather beautifully. I enjoyed seeing them give into their feelings and tease one another. I did like how they tried to keep things professional when he hired her. I loved how he picked love over business. They were just phenomenal.

The Wentworth family dynamic sucked compared to the Cooke's. Mick's family is just downright money hungry thieves. I hated his parents for the way they treated him and his brother. They were just terrible. I hated his brother Simon at first, but towards the end I liked him. He finally stood up for what he truly wanted instead of loving money. Terri's brother was amazing despite his disease. I enjoyed his strength and watching him still have fun.

That ending was amazing. Definitely an awesome read.

Loved Mick and Terri's story! Jamie K. Schmidt never lets a reader down!

I have read Ms. Schmidt before and she never disappoints as long as you like bad rich boys!! Terri is a barista and Mick comes in everyday at 8:57 to get his coffee all attude......the chemistry between the two is electric......it's a fun and fast read thanks in part to the characters honesty and humor. The twists and turns make it a page turner that will not disappoint

Stud by Jamie K. Schmidt is a standalone contemporary romance that is very steamy with some funny moments spread throughout, however there was just something missing. Now add in all the drama and craziness of Mick’s family that made the story so far from relatable and realistic, not to mention the ending that just came to a quick end in a poorly executed manner and you’ve got a middle-of-the-road for me; it wasn’t horrible, but at the same time I wasn’t wowed though either.

Please note that an ARC was generously provided in exchange for an honest review of which this is both honest and completely voluntary.

Posted on my blog and all my usual spots on May 29, 2017

My Disclaimer: The author's rep offered me the opportunity to read and review the book and NetGalley provided me with an eARC. This is my honest review for which I am not being compensated in any way. All opinions are fully my own.
~ Judi E. Easley for Blue Cat Review

My Review:
I've read and reviewed Ms. Schmidt before and I must say, she does have a way with romance and love scenes. She seems to like the bad boys. Previously, I read her biker boys. This time it's a rich guy who seems to be a little bit of a bad boy down inside. Mick seems to have a sense of humor and a mischievous side to him when he gets going with Terri. Both characters are pretty well written. I did have some trouble understanding Terri's actions around the office sometimes, though. And the family temper tantrum that was playing out in the office was a total nightmare. I've never seen anything like that in an office situation.

The relationship between Terri and her brother was well done. She stood by him and took care of him. She made what sacrifices she felt she needed to so that she was able to be there for him through his illness. He was her only family and he was important in her life. She made work and relationships work around him. I respected her for that.

Mick was trying to keep the family business going because his grandfather had been important to him in his life and the business had been important to his grandfather. He ruthlessly sacrificed everyone else in his family to keep the business going well. But his family were just using the business. None of them were really trying to do any good for the business. They just wanted money and prestige.

These two characters come together and seem to go into their own space and time with just a look. And it happens every time. When they finally touched, my tablet almost melted. But there is humor throughout it as well.

Who's got the condoms? Anyone have a condom? At least they both have a sense of humor and inventiveness!

Like your romance hot and steamy with a side of laughter? Take a peak in Stud. It's got it all. Jamie K. Schmidt writes a fabulous love scene! And have a cup of coffee with this just for the fun of it...

Release date July 25, 2017

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2019530033?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1

Stud was an okay read for me. The characters were likable but Simon and his brother Mick has the worst parents ever! Terri is a real straight-shooter and says exactly what she wants but she has a heart of gold. She loved, protected and adored her brother Billy even though he was older. I enjoyed a few laughs while reading this book. I really wanted to enjoy this story but something fell short for me. The ending was wrapped up a little too nicely or too perfect, especially with Laila, Janet and Simon. I think readers who are looking for a great erotic read that has a bit of humor, family problems, scandals and love might enjoy this book so I'd say give it a try.

First, the cover doesn't depict the lead male character at all. Just print that out there.

This is the first book I've read by this author and I was pleasantly surprised. We have a down on her luck woman, Terri Cooke, whose just trying to make enough to cover expenses for her suddenly seriously ill brother. She's snarky and gives back to the hunky man who is abrupt with his order, Mick Wentworth. The tides turn when Mick needs Terri's help keeping a new client. And Terri opens up Mick's world to more than he can possibly imagine. While Mick's dealing with family drama and Terri's brothers unknown illness they are pulled in many directions. But what hurdles can you overcome when you realize more than sex is involved?

I absolutely enjoyed this book. It had all the ingredients i like: Witty heroine, rich-arrogant-alpha hero and enough sexual tension to feel on your toes..

I just loved it!!!

4.5stars
Stud is a great love hate story. The story about the person that you really want to hate but it is a problem because there is so strong attraction between you that you cant make it to the bed. I loved the story and the characters in it. Both great develop and likable. Although sweet hot and funny the story has it sensible side and carry’s a message. I loved Terri,hers geeky clever funny way of thinking. Mick turns out to be complete different person that is presented at first and I like the whole picture of him. With Terri they make a great couple.
I volunteered to review an ARC of this book for Netgelly

I really enjoyed the lead characters in this book, Terri and Mick. The chemistry between them was sizzling! Hot, steamy love scenes. I loved the geek in her as well as the sexy, siren.

Terri works as a barista at the local coffee shop and Mick comes in everyday at the same time to get coffee. Mick usually doesn't say anything to her, but she is very attracted to him. What Terri doesn't realize is Mick is just as attracted to her. When Terri applies for a job at Mick's company as a marketing assistant he tries to keep their relationship strictly business, but that doesn't last very long.

This was a great read filled with a lot of lust and great sex scenes. I loved the friendly banter Terri and Mick have, and was pleased they were able to overcome some of the obstacles in their way.

A bit of a different twist from the SOB series which I am loving, but this was a great story also, in it's own right.
Terri is the barista that takes no crap especially from the businessman who snapped his fingers in her face her first day on the job. It was a while before she even knew his name, but her boss made it clear he was a VIP and she needed to avail herself to him. Every morning at 8:57 his drink was ready and after getting a good long hard look at her chest, he'd leave. Terri is feisty as hell and I loved that about her so two can play that game, so thus begins the eye f***ing routine, then a date/ non date.
She tells him it's a one night only, the girl works three jobs and is caregiver to her brother who has a disease similar to ALS. She takes him to his appts. and is there for him. They get along well and have always looked out for each other.
Unlike Mick's family who totally take the fun out of dysfunctional, he caught his father embezzling from the company they own so he has him arrested, fires his mother and he and his brother Simon do not get along. Simon likes to boink his secretaries. His latest in now 8 months pregnant, oops! And is Mick's secretary. Too much melodrama for this girl but the story goes on. Mick has just landed a multimillion dollar contract for a gaming company and is over the top ecstatic. Problem is he knows nothing about games and Terri happens to play along with her brother and Terri is at the top of her level. So while catering this business meeting with the owners of the company she talks to one of the owners and has a few ideas and next thing you know, Mick now has to hire her. Which means to him, he can no longer sleep with her and aww geee the guy only had two endurance runs with her. Geeeez!!
More drama with the family, things get tense and I'm not giving another thing away. Gotta read the book to see what happens. I really liked Terri, totally relatable and speaks her mind. Mick was harder to warm up too, but I think being around Terri softened him up a little and made him a little more human. The book is light reading. I still like the series better, but this was ok as it stood.

**arc from NetGalley and Loveswept in exchange for an honest review**

I really enjoyed the story because it is different than the zillions of other books out there.

However, it felt like part of the story was missing. I don't want to give anything away but how the story wrapped up didn't match up to the rest of the book.

Stud by Jamie K. Schmidt was a really surprisingly good story with charming characters and a captivating story line. This was the first book I've read by this author but definitely will not be my last because it really was a cute but gritty erotica novel. Fast paced and good dialog. Thanks to Netgalley and Loveswept for the ARC in exchange for a honest review.

This book started off really well. It looked like a fun and snappy read. Unfortunately, it did not live up to expectations set and towards the middle I just flipped through

I enjoyed this story about a business and an underemployed barista. Terri’s working in a coffee shop for beans (pun intended) despite being educated because the job offers flexibility required to care for her sick older brother. Mick comes into said coffee shop daily to pick up a ridiculous girly drink. Sparks fly, and the two fit nicely together. The story was fleshed out with Mick’s family drama and Terri’s struggle to care for her brother. Nice read. Thanks to netgalley and publisher for ARC.

Stud is the steamy(very) story of Mick and Terri. Terri previously highly qualified in marketing has had to take a job as a barista as she needs to look after her invalided brother and cover his medical bills and work hours that suit to enable her to take him to all his medical appointments. Mick a high powered business man turns up every morning at the same time for his coffee, he is usually rude arrogant and demanding.
They have to work together when Mick has to put a pitch to obtain a gaming companies business, he knows nothing of the gaming world whereas Terri is well versed in playing computer games and marketing so she agrees to help him.
So starts a highly charged erotic relationship, throw in Micks evil parents and philandering brother and off you go.
An easy read and entertaining enough but little depth, the story involving brother and parents is more a sideline and forgive me for saying this about an erotic romance, too much sex that seemed to be used to pad out the pages.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest and independent review.
Mick is the perfect hero - gorgeous, sexy, rich and a bad boy with a dysfunctional family. Terri is sweet and loving and a real family person. From their initial meeting there is lots of sexual chemistry.
This a steamy romance, predictable but an easy read. Perhaps a little bit too much computer gaming references for my liking.
3 ***