Woman in Charge (Studs 4 Hire) [Kindle Edition]

Sherry James (Author)

Book Description

Has Elvis really left the building . . . or is his spirit playing matchmaker?
Alex Roy is used to building classy timber frame homes for the elite, but his last business association with a woman left him in debt and his heart in shreds. Is he so desperate to earn a paycheck and reclaim his business that he'll swallow his pride and design a shrine to the King of Rock 'n' Roll in a widow's mansion? And what about Casey Burrows, the woman who wants to hire him to do the job for the wealthy widow? Alex has an eye for good lines—and Casey's are curving in all the right places. But can he handle the job and walk away with his heart and reputation unscathed? Or will he end up as a permanent resident of Heartbreak Hotel?

Are You Lonesome Tonight? . . . the classic Elvis song seemed to be the story of Casey Burrows' love life. As co-owner for Studs 4 Hire she's got a great career—now she needs a man who will truly lover her and not leave her with a shattered heart, and a maxed out credit card. When she meets Alex, she's determined to keep their relationship strictly business, but she soon discovers immortalizing Elvis in Omaha isn't the only project she'd like to undertake. Alex rocks her predictable world and Casey is ready to risk her heart one more time.

Product Details

• File Size: 478 KB
• Print Length: 302 pages
• Publisher: Prairie Muse Publishing; 1st ebook edition edition (August 17, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005I6FDV2
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #388,760 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Studs 4 Hire is HOT HOT HOT! June 18, 2012

By Ana

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Having recently quit her job at a big time advertising company, Sydnie Riley is determined to get her new business, Studs 4 Hire, up and running. Walking into her office, Trevor Vanden Bosch, Sydnie's ex co-worker, is going to work for Sydnie to try and get ideas for Stardust Lingerie. Sydnie can't help but think that Trevor is up to something but, what that something is, she has no idea. Making a plan to seduce Trevor and unravel his secrets, Sydnie finds that she is getting caught up in her feelings for him. Trevor is caught between telling Sydnie everything that's going on, including his feelings for her and keeping his job that he's worked so hard for.

Let me just say that if Studs 4 Hire were a real contracting firm, then I would purposefully break a few windows and cabinets hehe. I absolutely love all of the characters. Sydnie's character is a strong and independent woman who knows what she wants and won't stoop to low grounds to get there. Amen! Who likes slutty women who sleep their way to the top? Now, let me hurry and get to the man candy, cause there are two. The first being Trevor... Can I just like take over Syd's job for a day? I wouldn't mind being his boss! Despite his agreeing to a really stupid plan by his even more stupid boss, I can't help but feel sorry for this guy. He loves Syd, but is going the long hard route of showing her. Mind games are not worth it! But in the end... well, let me stop there before I ruin the book. Now, for man candy #2. Alfred, owner of Stardust Lingerie and big time client for Trevor's advertising job. Alfred is an ex football player, big hunk of a man... laaawd, why isn't he a Stud? Alfred knows there's something suspicious going on when he specifically asks for Syd and gets Trevor instead, but what that something is, he doesn't know and will soon find out.

There are a lot of aspects of this book that I loved. But I'm going to keep my list short. Who doesn't love a shirtless man? A shirtless man with a smokin' hot body? I'm just about ready to jump into the book & make myself an employee for Studs 4 Hire..."Welcome to Studs 4 Hire, I think I have a problem" lol The connection between Syd & Trevor is there and you get that right off the bat when he first walks into her office. It was sizzlin' the minute she looked at him & was thrown as to why he was standing there in all his handsome glory. What I didn't like about this book... well, I can't seem to think of anything. Other than the secrets but that made the book that much better.

I would definitely recommend this book! Take it to the beach with you and don't leave until you finish it! So... take lots of sunscreen! hehe. This book is the first in the Studs 4 Hire series & I cannot wait to get started on the next book "Woman In Charge". The next book is about Casey Burrows, Sydnie's friend and of the co-founders of Studs 4 Hire.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A great romantic comedy! August 23, 2011

By Nebraska Reader

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While Sherry James may be known for her cowboy romances, she proves she's equally adept at an urban romantic comedy set in her home state of Nebraska. Casey Burrows and Alex Roy steam up the pages with their romance--both have been burned in the past, and neither one wants to be involved. But they just can't help themselves when they're forced to work together on a project designing and building an Elvis-themed home for a diehard fan. The cast of supporting characters are endearing and hilarious. It was a fun, escapist read. (WOMAN IN CHARGE is the second in Ms. James's Studs-for-Hire series, and while they share supporting characters, this is a stand-alone story)

4.0 out of 5 stars Must love Elvis May 16, 2012

By Carin

Format:Kindle Edition

I thought this was a cute story and it was a quick read I found that the Elvis theme pushed hard then seemingly discarded at the end, If you are looking for something, light, fun and full of Elvis then this book is for you.