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Stud in the Stacks (The Girl Band Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Pippa Grant (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 6,893 ratings
"Steamy, sexy, and laugh out loud funny." ~ 5 Stars, Smut Book Junkie Book Reviews

He's a librarian by day and the ideal fake boyfriend by night.

When it comes to women, I know what they want. And all day long, I give it to them. Dark, broody, and sexy? You got it. Need to laugh? I’m your guy. Desperate for something to put you in the mood? You’ve come to the right place, kitten.

Every morning when my library opens, there’s a line around the block, the ladies flocking to me in need of their next book boyfriend. I’m that dude. The one who knows his way around the romance section.

And after years of study, my skills don't stop at the day job. Need a fake boyfriend, fiancé, or friend-with-benefits? I know that plot. I also know to keep my heart off the table, because love is only real between the pages of a book.

So when Parker Elliott needs a temporary fake boyfriend for a reunion, of course I step in. She rocks a mean guitar, she has no idea how attractive she is, and we have something of a history.

Easy, right?

Yep. Piece of cake.

Except this time, I'm actually in danger of falling in love.

Stud in the Stacks is 55,000 sexy, hilarious, sometimes embarrassing words, complete with tacos, romance novel love, unicorn parties, and no cheating or cliffhangers.
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"Stud in the Stacks is a hot, funny victory lap for every girl who peaked after high school!" ~Amazon and #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Lucy Score

"I'm absolutely smitten with this witty, sexy and heartwarming book." ~ USA Today HEA Blog, Must-Read Romance

"Can I give this book 50 stars? Please? Because never have I read a greater love song to the genre of romance than this book." ~ 50 stars, Kait Nolan, Romance Author

"Only Pippa Grant would come up with a cock-blocking cactus! STUD IN THE STACKS is steamy, sexy, and laugh out loud funny." ~ 5 Stars, Smut Book Junkie Book Reviews

"The best of hot and hilarious." ~ 5 Stars, Lit Buzz

"This book was ridonkulous fun of epic proportions!! It was sexy, romantic, funny, charming, and a good time was had by all." ~ 5 Stars, Natalie the Biblioholic

"Holy freaking moly I LOVED this book so hard. Like, HARD hard, ya know what I'm saying?" ~ 5 Stars, Beneath the Covers Blog

"Pippa Grant puts the comedy in romantic comedy." ~ 5 Stars, Red Hatter Book Blog

About the Author

Pippa Grant's books include Royally Pucked, Mister McHottie, and The Pilot and the Puck-Up.

KAREN WHITE is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty previous books, including The Night the Lights Went Out, Flight Patterns, The Sound of Glass, A Long Time Gone, and The Time Between, and a coauthor, with Beatriz Williams and Lauren Willig, of The Forgotten Room.

Joe Arden's narration has been described as "sensual," "sexy," and "hot." His recordings range from sweet and romantic to steamy and raw. In his spare time, he raises and trains rescue pit bulls and restores vintage motorcycles.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B076Y4VB6G
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bang Laugh Love LLC (January 5, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 5, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 274 pages
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Pippa Grant wanted to write books, so she did.

Before she became a USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling romantic comedy author, she was a young military spouse who got into writing as self-therapy. That happened around the time she discovered reading romance novels, and the two eventually merged into a career. Today, she has more than 30 knee-slapping Pippa Grant titles and nine published under the name Jamie Farrell.

When she’s not writing romantic comedies, she’s fumbling through being a mom, wife, and mountain woman, and sometimes tries to find hobbies. Her crowning achievement? Having impeccable timing for telling stories that will make people snort beverages out of their noses. Consider yourself warned.

Pippa Grant® is a registered trademark of Bang Laugh Love LLC.

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Customers find this book hilarious with witty retorts and jokes, featuring a hilariously adorkably swoony love story and quirky fun characters. Moreover, the book is steamy with lots of hot sex scenes, and customers appreciate its heartfelt, relatable story with lots of heart. Additionally, they praise the writing style, with one customer noting the author's effortless way of telling stories, while others highlight the characters' strength and bravery.

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167 customers mention "Humor"160 positive7 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, praising its witty banter and hilarious journey throughout the series.

"...Yes, there’s a lot of endorphin-producing laughter, but there are plenty of hot times and enough heart to make the puck brothers look toddler-size..." Read more

"...There were a lot of good laughs as well as sweet moments in this book, especially Knox repeatedly trying to charm Parker...." Read more

"...I absolutely adored it... the ridiculously hilarious writing style, the amazing characters... Knox is my dream man :)..." Read more

"An homage to romance books, funny and sweet and so much spice! 4/5 spice just because it wasn't quite as nonstop as Mr. McHottie." Read more

157 customers mention "Story quality"157 positive0 negative

Customers love the story of this book, describing it as drool-worthy and an engaging read.

"...I would date him in a heartbeat! This book does have a happy ending so I absolutely do recommend it, especially if you read and enjoyed..." Read more

"...but once I started it... I was glued to the pages :) it was amazing and I had to agree with her... it was the perfect book for me ;)..." Read more

"An homage to romance books, funny and sweet and so much spice! 4/5 spice just because it wasn't quite as nonstop as Mr. McHottie." Read more

"Short review. Fantastic book from start to finished that the only time I was disappointed was when it was over...." Read more

64 customers mention "Romance"58 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the romantic elements of the book, describing it as a hilariously adorkably swoony love story and contemporary romantic comedy.

"...frigid winter, or the beautiful rainbow after a violent thunderstorm – unique, refreshing, and delightfully surprising...." Read more

"...I really admired how Knox loved reading romance novels and had his own blog in addition to working as a librarian, how he lived with his grandmom,..." Read more

"...book that will brighten your day with amazing characters and story full of surprises, definitely give this gem a try... it's gonna be worth it :)" Read more

"An homage to romance books, funny and sweet and so much spice! 4/5 spice just because it wasn't quite as nonstop as Mr. McHottie." Read more

56 customers mention "Character development"56 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly noting the hot male character and lots of quirky fun characters, with one customer highlighting how the heroine comes into her own throughout the story.

"...so if you are in need of a book that will brighten your day with amazing characters and story full of surprises, definitely give this gem a try... it..." Read more

"...The secondary characters are just as interesting and fun as the main leads you'll want to read each and everyone on of them finding love...." Read more

"...And he LOVES romance novels. I mean, is this the perfect guy, or what? The answer is no. He's not. Because no one is perfect...." Read more

"...writing, I find her book to be fun, spicy, with engaging with awesome characters, and I love how we still get to see the characters from the other..." Read more

35 customers mention "Heat level"35 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the steamy scenes in the book.

"...there’s a lot of endorphin-producing laughter, but there are plenty of hot times and enough heart to make the puck brothers look toddler-size in..." Read more

"...Knox Moretti is Mr. Romance. In more ways than one. He looks hot in a loincloth. He has smoking moves in the bedroom. He writes a witty book blog...." Read more

"...Knox was goofy and corny and sweet and hot and a perfect book boyfriend (without being too perfect), as was Chase, although again, completely..." Read more

"...The book is fairly low angst and has a little bit of everything - sweet moments, steamy scenes, strong friendships, strong families, snort worthy..." Read more

33 customers mention "Heartfelt story"33 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the heartfelt story of the book, finding it relatable with sweet moments throughout, and one customer notes how the author draws readers in with their amazing talent.

"...about humanity’s hope and struggles and triumphs” and encourage readers to be better people and do more “volunteering, donating to good causes, and..." Read more

"...There were a lot of good laughs as well as sweet moments in this book, especially Knox repeatedly trying to charm Parker...." Read more

"Cute story So many book recommendations in this story because he is a romance librarian. Be still my heart...." Read more

"...Parker is vulnerable and brave and real. I loved how they support each other and yet stay true to themselves. Highly recommended...." Read more

16 customers mention "Strength"13 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the strength of the characters in the book, describing them as tough, brave, and overprotective brothers.

"...Knox is confident and sexy and swoon-worthy. Parker is vulnerable and brave and real...." Read more

"...Parker was a great, heroin, strong, but unsure of herself, changed a bit throughout the book, they obviously had a really great chemistry...." Read more

"...but it did have a unique strength of it’s own...." Read more

"...of everything - sweet moments, steamy scenes, strong friendships, strong families, snort worthy laughs and painful pasts...." Read more

16 customers mention "Writing style"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the writing style of the book, finding it quick and easy to read, with one customer noting the pithy dialogue.

"I have read all of Pippa's books, but not in order. I adore her writing and LOL style...." Read more

"If you need something light and easy to read, then this should do the trick. I have read several books that reference Pippa Grant, and so here I am...." Read more

"...She has a way of writing that is effortless, that you truly feel like you are there in the world she creates...." Read more

"...This book is so freaking funny, sweet, sexy, and every other word associated with rave reviews for novels! I loved it...." Read more

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  • BookAddict
    5.0 out of 5 stars Humor, Heat & Heart Make For A Phenomenal Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2018
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    This author has kept me awake reading into the wee hours of the morning far too many times. And there’s no trying to read quietly in bed while hubby sleeps beside me. Reading a Pippa Grant book is anything but a quiet experience. I dare you to read her work and not laugh out loud several times. It’s a physical impossibility. Like touching your tongue to your elbow, it cannot be done. And this book is full of zany hilarity, from absurdly racy and outrageous autocorrected texts to a slapstick scene of the heroine with an unfortunate habit of misreading restroom signs and her uncontrolled babbling, there is an abundance of side-splitting scenes.

    This is an author who clearly doesn’t take things too seriously. In case the fake fiancé trope isn’t enough, she tosses in a hot librarian, bachelor auction, and even a babysitter trope to top things off. Her book titles are clearly tongue-in-cheek, and (dare I say it?) seem to poke fun at those serious alpha, virgin, billionaire, yada yada, titles that have quickly grown tiresome. These things, alone, would attract me to Ms. Grant's work, but after reading just one book, I had to read them all. Call it compulsion, addiction or obsession, I can’t get enough! Her work is like that first warm day of spring after a wet, frigid winter, or the beautiful rainbow after a violent thunderstorm – unique, refreshing, and delightfully surprising.

    This one has a little of everything, starting with Knox, a sexy Mr. Romance blogger/librarian with a hero complex, and Parker, the nerdy girl who grew up smart and beautiful but has yet to realize the beautiful part. First of all, how can you not fall for a guy who knows and loves romance novels? And when the nerdy girl gets the chance to face down all the mean girls and bullying jocks at the high school reunion? Epic. Add in Parker’s gal pals, the puck brother giants, Zeus and Ares, Parker's four huge, overprotective brothers, and Mr. Romance's nana who never met a subtle word and it’s good times all around. Really, though, there’s so much more to this book.

    Yes, there’s a lot of endorphin-producing laughter, but there are plenty of hot times and enough heart to make the puck brothers look toddler-size in comparison. Not only the emotion in the relationship between Knox and Parker, as well as relationships with secondary characters, but the heart that is truly, well, the heart of the romance genre. Mr. Romance says it best, that romance novels “are really about humanity’s hope and struggles and triumphs” and encourage readers to be better people and do more “volunteering, donating to good causes, and raising the next generation of men and women” to also be better people. The strong message of this book is that romance novels are nothing to be ashamed of reading, but their human elements of humor, sensuality and emotion should be shared and celebrated. This one will touch all the little corners of your mind, heart and soul, and you’ll be ready to start your own Pippa Grant book club so you can share her work with all your friends.

    *I reviewed this book freely and voluntarily, having made no commitment to provide a review and receiving no compensation of any kind from any source for this review.
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  • Read Me Romance
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Laughs and Romance
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2018
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    I loved Pippa Grant’s first published novel, Mr. McHottie, and was really looking forward to reading her follow-up book, Stud in the Sacks. I was not disappointed. While the new Hero and Heroine in this book were Parker and Knox, I was happy to also read the continuation of the storyline of their friends from McHottie, Chase and Sia, and their family members because they are people I have grown to love!

    Oh Parker! She is such a mess and starts off with little confidence. We have all felt that way at one time or another and I could really relate to her and feel her pain of not fitting in, but it really consumed her and carried into her professional life as well as her personal life. She has many qualities I admire in a female heroine–she can laugh at her self, she goes after what she wants even though she is insecure, she is a smart businesswoman and financially independent, and she likes to help others.

    After she meets Knox again after many years (I won’t ruin the surprise of how they knew each other) I felt their immediate attraction to one another. I loved Knox and how confident he was, how he continually let Parker know how awesome she really was, and how super sexy he was and they were together! I really admired how Knox loved reading romance novels and had his own blog in addition to working as a librarian, how he lived with his grandmom, and how he stood up to his boss, Parker’s brothers, and for Parker whenever the opportunity presented itself. He possessed all the qualities of a hero to me! I just thought Parker tried to control him a bit by repeatedly suggesting he market his blog when he told her he did it just for fun.

    There were a lot of good laughs as well as sweet moments in this book, especially Knox repeatedly trying to charm Parker. The only thing I would change would be Parker's personality. I think her insecurities were a bit over the top and continued through most of the book to the point of her not wanting to have children of her own and her brothers feeling they still needed to protect her even though she was in her 30s. I prefer a stronger heroine and she couldn't get over how she was treated in high school even though Knox found her very attractive and she was a successful business person. I was disappointed towards the end of the book how she reacted when he told her how he felt. She finally did come around at the end of the book which was a credit to Knox and his determination that she see herself the way that he saw her. Knox was the real deal and proved it over and over again! I would date him in a heartbeat!

    This book does have a happy ending so I absolutely do recommend it, especially if you read and enjoyed Mr. McHottie. I am looking forward to reading the next book about Sia's brothers who play hockey. I read an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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  • AMC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Swoon!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 23, 2018
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    I want my own Knox, please and thank you. He's sweet, sexy and he loves to read Romance novels. Sigh.
    This story is funny, sweet, funny, hot, funny, angsty and just a little fun to read. I laughed out loud, a lot. Pippa Grant is an amazing writer with a wicked sense of humour. Definitely a must read (as are all her books).
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  • Kim
    5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh out loud funny and sweet and sexy!
    Reviewed in Canada on May 22, 2024
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    Pippa Grant is one of my absolute favorite authors. She brings her characters to life and gives them substance. Always well written and so so easy to read!
    Parker and Knox are perfect, sweet and so much fun to get to know! If you're into honesty, some very possible real life issues with fun ways to get over them and HEAs, then read this book and all her other books too! It'll make you laugh, cry, swoon and all the other feels! Xoxo
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  • Lesley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hilariously funny
    Reviewed in Australia on January 6, 2024
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    Absolutely hilarious, especially the talented autocorrect feature on Parker's phone. This romo-com is so worth the read for the phone alone, but the chemistry between Knox anx Parker is amazing. The fact a male advocates for romance novels and is the sexy librarian brings the heat and the character growth is just perfect. Pippa Grant sure knows how to write everythkng just perfectly x
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  • magali146
    5.0 out of 5 stars excellent with a lot of fun
    Reviewed in France on February 28, 2018
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    Quite simple story finally, but it's really well written, with excellent characters, and I had so much fun that it totally deserves 5 stars.
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  • Kindle Customer Anna V
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fake Engagement
    Reviewed in Australia on August 15, 2022
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    Enjoyed this story. Listened to the audiobook. Narrators are Joe Arden and Karen White. You can’t go wrong with Joe as a narrator. Karen is new to me and her voice took while to get used too. This book is a Rom Com with some spice. Throw in a Fake Engagement, a male librarian who loves romance books you know you will also get some laughs.
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