Stud (Harlequin Temptation) [Paperback]

Delinsky (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1991 | Series: Harlequin Temptation

A New York Times Bestselling Author

Not something that the president of a large chain of successful department stores is used to asking for - and certainly not from her best friend's older brother. But then, Jenna McCue has never gone looking for "Stud" services before. And yet, when you think about it, is it really such a big favor?

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"One of this generation's most gifted writers of contemporary women's fiction."
-- Affaire de Coeur (Affaire de Coeur ) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 221 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (July 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373254571
• ISBN-13: 978-0373254576
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,780,995 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Barbara Delinsky, author of ESCAPE (2011), NOT MY DAUGHTER (2010), WHILE MY SISTER SLEEPS (2009), THE SECRET BETWEEN US (2008), and FAMILY TREE (2007), has written more than twenty bestselling novels with over thirty million copies in print. She has been published in twenty languages worldwide. Barbara's fiction centers upon everyday families facing not-so-everyday challenges. She is particularly drawn to exploring themes of motherhood, marriage, sibling rivalry, and friendship in her novels.

A lifelong New Englander, Barbara earned a B.A. in Psychology at Tufts University and an M.A. in Sociology at Boston College. As a breast cancer survivor who lost her mother to the disease when she was only eight, Barbara compiled the non-fiction book Uplift: Secrets From the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors, a handbook of practical tips and upbeat anecdotes. She donates her proceeds from the sale of this book to her charitable foundation, which funds an ongoing research fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Barbara enjoys knitting, photography, and cats. She also loves to interact with her readers through her website at www.barbaradelinsky.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bdelinsky, and on Twitter as @BarbaraDelinsky.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sexual Perfection, November 27, 2000

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Jeb (Andover, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stud (Mass Market Paperback)

This is, perhaps, the most flawless and satisfying piece of modern romance fiction on the market today. Delinsky is a marvel who takes us on an emotional and passionate ride through lust and love. She spices up even the most mundane suburban life. Jenna's "Stud" is a man in every sense of the word. This novel is jucier than prime rib.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars an enjoyable, quick one-sitting read, August 21, 2005

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Donna K. "bookcrosser" (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stud (Mass Market Paperback)

It's a very sweet, cute story about falling in love with your best friend's older brother from Jenna's perspective, or your little sister's best friend from Spence's perspective. From the product description and reviews I've read, I expected to be very chauvinistic and read like an infertility guidebpook or a sex manual, but it wasn't like that at all. What moved me was the genuine affection and respect they showed each other as this conflict played itself out. And they taught each other valuable and much-needed lessons about life. Spence learned to settle down and life isn't all about ambitious adventures, and Jenna learned to let fun and love in and that life isn't all about business.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!, August 7, 2007

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JenB99 (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Stud (Signature Select) (Mass Market Paperback)

I LOVE this book. My *only* complaint is that the book is too short. I love the premise, I love the plot progression, I love the characters, I love the chemistry...I love it all. I just wish it were about 150 pages longer! I want to see the relationship develop and I want to see the baby!

This is a fairy tale. It's a feel-good story about falling in love and finding what you really want in life, and the baby element only adds to the charm. It's a light read that will leave you smiling. A great beach book or "in-between" read.

Read this. You won't be sorry. This is my first Delinsky read and a definite keeper.