BLURB
From New York Times Bestseller, Kendall Ryan,
comes a sexy new standalone novel.
My tempting,
and very alpha friend Sterling Quinn is someone I consider off-limits.
It's not
just that we're friends, he's also cocky, confident, and British, which means
he's a walking aphrodisiac.
But lately
he's been giving me the look. You know the one. When he thinks I'm not paying
attention, and his gaze lingers for too long.
And then we
start working together, and that's when the sexual tension between us gets so
thick, I want to hack through it with a machete. I want to make all these deep
feelings I've harbored for him disappear, because there's no way this can end
well.
The lines
between business and pleasure become irrevocably blurred, and I'm stuck between
a rock, and Sterling's very, very hard
place.
Rather than
keep a level head about our growing attraction, Sterling wants to go all in,
showing me just how explosive we can be together.
But I've
been around long enough to know that this British bad boy is more than my heart
can handle. I'm not about to be cast aside like yesterday's underwear when he's
done having fun.
Sterling’s
never been told no, and he's not about to put his ego aside and play by my
rules. But I never thought he'd fight so
dirty.
REVIEW
Have you ever wanted something or … someone you couldn’t
have? I certainly have. I’m pretty sure at one time or another we’ve
all had a crush that was hands off. Did
you ever give in? I did. It’s hard to describe the feelings but
Kendall Ryan was able to capture the emotions, the tension and the chemistry
within such a relationship perfectly in The
Fix-Up.
I have to confess, this is my first Kendall Ryan book. I know I know shame on me. But you’ll only get to shame me once because
this lady writes some delectable heroes.
Sterling is sex on a stick.
British (who doesn’t love a man with an accent), sexy and a dirty
talker. He even has a bit of a romantic
side. Camryn is sweet and sassy, just
like I like my leading ladies. I love
the banter between the two. Plus the
chemistry between them was so hot I thought I’d spontaneously combust. The side characters are just as great, adding
to the story but not distracting from it.
This book was a wonderful mix of humor, heat and sweet. It had me laughing, smiling and fanning
myself. There were parts were my heart
strings were tugged as well. I
absolutely loved it. It is a quick and
dirty read, great for the weekend with a glass of wine. Now I’m flogging myself for taking so long to
read Ryan’s books. I’m one-clicking away
now. -Peace and Love, Buxom J
EXCERPT
I twist the doorknob, and finding it unlocked, let myself inside.
Sterling’s place is compact, but modern and classy. It suits him. After a quick glance around the living space, I spot him on the balcony outside, just beyond the glass doors at the far end of the living room. He’s facing away from me, his hands gripping the railing, his head bowed.
My smile from moments ago is gone. Seeing him like this—looking distraught—brings the reality of our situation crashing back.
Sterling suddenly turns and we lock eyes. A thousand emotions are revealed in his eyes, but mostly there’s anger. There’s also a sadness in his gaze that I’ve never seen. It’s haunting.
I swallow a lump in my throat, wondering what’s going on.
“Sterling?” I ask, slowly approaching the balcony.
It’s beautiful—plush pillows and twinkling lights, and a chilled bottle of white wine all nestled together in a romantic picnic for two.
He lets out a heavy sigh and runs one hand through his hair.
“This is beautiful,” I say since he hasn’t spoken, hasn’t even moved from the spot where he’s rooted, and his stony silence is killing me. “Are you okay?”
“Just fine,” he says curtly, his gaze looking past me.
He doesn’t seem fine. He seems off. Why go through all the effort if he’s just going to act sullen and withdrawn?
And what could have possibly changed in the twenty-four hours since we last spoke on the phone? He seemed so excited—like he hadn’t a care in the world. Now it seems he doesn’t want me here.
“If this is a bad time, if tonight doesn’t work . . .” I trail off, my voice suddenly shaky.
“The meal’s already prepared.” He brushes past me, headed toward the kitchen.
Unsure what to do, I follow behind him.
He’s acting like an asshole, and I suddenly feel so stupid for getting all done up tonight. I’m not going to stand around and embarrass myself by begging for his attention.
“You know what? Never mind. This was a bad idea, anyway. I’ll see myself out.” I turn and head for the front door, anger and rejection dueling inside me.
It takes all of three seconds before Sterling’s long strides catch him up to me by the door. His grip around my wrist stops me. “Wait.”
I turn and face him. I’m halfway between wanting to flee and staying to hear his explanation.
He releases a heavy exhale. “I received a phone call just before you arrived.”
With him so near, the combination of his clean soap and his spicy cologne intoxicates me. Memories of our intimate dinner rush back. But apparently tonight is not meant to be a repeat. Waiting to see what he’ll say next, I inhale and hold my breath.
When he doesn’t continue, I ask, “Is everything okay?”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of more than two dozen titles, Kendall Ryan has sold over 1.5 million books and her books have been translated into several languages in countries around the world. She's a traditionally published author with Simon & Schuster and Harper Collins UK, as well as an independently published author. Since she first began self-publishing in 2012, she's appeared at #1 on Barnes & Noble and iBooks charts around the world. Her books have also appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists more than three dozen times. Ryan has been featured in such publications as USA Today, Newsweek, and InTouch Magazine.
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The start to a sexy new series from New York Times bestselling author, Kendall Ryan... 
A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of more than two dozen titles, Kendall Ryan has sold over 2 million books and her books have been translated into several languages in countries around the world. Her books have also appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists more than three dozen times. Ryan has been featured in such publications as USA Today, Newsweek, and InTouch Magazine. She lives in Texas with her husband and two sons.
