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Strictly Business
An untamed country star. A polished professional. One deal that’s strictly business—until it’s not.
Beckett Wade does what he wants. They call him a country music star, but he considers himself anything but. His music doesn’t fit the mainstream, he hasn’t had a radio hit in years, and he refuses to play by his label’s rules. When he’s not on stage, he’s in the woods—hiking, climbing, camping. Beckett has sworn he’ll never settle down. Then he meets her.
Olivia Alexander is polished, ambitious, and always has a plan. Taking a leadership role at a Nashville marketing agency is her biggest challenge yet. Her first assignment? Convince her stubborn, outdoors-obsessed neighbor—Beckett Wade—to sign on as a spokesperson for an outdoor equipment client.
Beckett agrees on one before he signs on, he’ll put the gear to the test—and Olivia has to test it with him. Her idea of being “outdoorsy” is wine on a patio, but she needs Beckett’s name signed on the dotted line. Trading heels for hiking boots, Olivia soon discovers the woods aren’t her only challenge. The real danger is how easy it is to fall for Beckett.
The problem? This partnership is supposed to be strictly business. And Beckett has sworn he’ll never fall in love.
Beckett Wade does what he wants. They call him a country music star, but he considers himself anything but. His music doesn’t fit the mainstream, he hasn’t had a radio hit in years, and he refuses to play by his label’s rules. When he’s not on stage, he’s in the woods—hiking, climbing, camping. Beckett has sworn he’ll never settle down. Then he meets her.
Olivia Alexander is polished, ambitious, and always has a plan. Taking a leadership role at a Nashville marketing agency is her biggest challenge yet. Her first assignment? Convince her stubborn, outdoors-obsessed neighbor—Beckett Wade—to sign on as a spokesperson for an outdoor equipment client.
Beckett agrees on one before he signs on, he’ll put the gear to the test—and Olivia has to test it with him. Her idea of being “outdoorsy” is wine on a patio, but she needs Beckett’s name signed on the dotted line. Trading heels for hiking boots, Olivia soon discovers the woods aren’t her only challenge. The real danger is how easy it is to fall for Beckett.
The problem? This partnership is supposed to be strictly business. And Beckett has sworn he’ll never fall in love.
314 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 21, 2025
About the author
Sarah Wyland
5 books60 followersHi, I'm Sarah.
I write romance with heart.
I wrote my first story when I was five.
It was about a princess and a horse. So were the next several dozen I wrote in Ninja Turtle-themed notebooks.
I begged for a typewriter for my eighth birthday, and my parents somehow found one. It was a big, brown, clunky thing, and I loved it. Typing came naturally for me, like I’d been doing it my whole life. I typed short stories – about princesses and horses – after school every afternoon. In third grade, while my classmates were learning how to type, I typed out an entire retelling of Aladdin. I got in trouble for not following directions.
I’ve been writing stories when I was supposed to be doing something else ever since.
Here’s to chasing big dreams and telling new stories – even when we’re supposed to be doing something else.
I write romance with heart.
I wrote my first story when I was five.
It was about a princess and a horse. So were the next several dozen I wrote in Ninja Turtle-themed notebooks.
I begged for a typewriter for my eighth birthday, and my parents somehow found one. It was a big, brown, clunky thing, and I loved it. Typing came naturally for me, like I’d been doing it my whole life. I typed short stories – about princesses and horses – after school every afternoon. In third grade, while my classmates were learning how to type, I typed out an entire retelling of Aladdin. I got in trouble for not following directions.
I’ve been writing stories when I was supposed to be doing something else ever since.
Here’s to chasing big dreams and telling new stories – even when we’re supposed to be doing something else.
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June 27, 2026Why aren't there more reviews?
This book is a solid contemporary romance. The characters are believable, the descriptions are just right, and the plot itself is well-crafted. It needs an editor (or at least a grammar check), but that in no way detracts from the sweet love story.
Strictly business, their relationship quickly becomes more personal as they each begin to fall in love. While navigating their professional v personal lives, they face online drama, ex-employees, an ex- girlfriend, and potential back-lash from HR. They face their own fears, eventually getting their HEA.
4.5 stars because, despite some grammatical errors, it's a story that will stay with you... because even the supporting cast has dimensions... and because watching the H&h fall in love is so sweet.
This book is a solid contemporary romance. The characters are believable, the descriptions are just right, and the plot itself is well-crafted. It needs an editor (or at least a grammar check), but that in no way detracts from the sweet love story.
Strictly business, their relationship quickly becomes more personal as they each begin to fall in love. While navigating their professional v personal lives, they face online drama, ex-employees, an ex- girlfriend, and potential back-lash from HR. They face their own fears, eventually getting their HEA.
4.5 stars because, despite some grammatical errors, it's a story that will stay with you... because even the supporting cast has dimensions... and because watching the H&h fall in love is so sweet.
September 6, 2025
My friend knocked it out of the park again with this happily ever after love story! I loved the story line, the setting and the connection between Olivia, her friends and Beckett.
September 24, 2025
Such a cute, cozy rom com! Was so sad to finish it! Highly recommend!
October 7, 2025
3.75 Stars
February 23, 2026
Another great story by Sarah Wyland! Would love to see Beck & Liv in a part II story!
December 1, 2025
I love Olivia and am going to fight Beckett in her defense!!
4.5 stars for their little love story ❤️
4.5 stars for their little love story ❤️
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