What do you think?
Rate this book
GUY
Guy Addison, a confirmed bachelor, believes in the old adage, “why buy a cow when you can get the milk for free.” Badly singed twice by cupid’s arrow, he’s learned his lesson. A well-respected college professor who teaches Marine Biology, he works hard on save-the-ocean projects. He just purchased his first home in Naples, Florida, an older house, that faces the blue-green waters of the Gulf. He plans to make major structural changes and decides to hire an interior designer to bring his vision to life.
Heather Llewelyn is a successful interior designer in Naples, Florida. Having been badly “taken” by a former business partner, she’s stayed clear of relationships. Her motto “Why buy a bull when you can enjoy a variety of beefcake.”
When she overhears her friend’s brother’s sexist declaration, “why buy a cow when you can get the milk for free,” she decides Professor Addison needs to be taught a lesson.
Little do these two strong-minded individuals realize they’re very much alike.
A sweet contemporary, fun romance.
Heather Llewelyn is a successful interior designer in Naples, Florida. Having been badly “taken” by a former business partner, she’s stayed clear of relationships. Her motto “Why buy a bull when you can enjoy a variety of beefcake.”
When she overhears her friend’s brother’s sexist declaration, “why buy a cow when you can get the milk for free,” she decides Professor Addison needs to be taught a lesson.
Little do these two strong-minded individuals realize they’re very much alike.
A sweet contemporary, fun romance.
218 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 7, 2022
2 people are currently reading
6 people want to read
About the author
Judy Kentrus
60 books247 followersI’m a romantic at heart, having married my high school sweetheart, who is still the love of my life. While raising our two children, I was a “closet” writer and managed to complete four books. With the e-book explosion, I bottled up my courage and selected my favorite book, reworked the story line, and self-published “Elusive Obsession,” November 6, 2013.
I like to create characters that the reader can relate to/with. Sometimes while writing a scene, I find myself laughing out loud at the hilarious situations I literally toss them into. They’re not perfect with beautiful bodies, they make mistakes, their not afraid to say I’m sorry, they are not afraid to compromise and they suffer all human emotions. Most important, they love with all their heart..
I like to read books with a “twist” or two in the storyline and you’ll find these OMG situations in my stories. They are stand alone books, but I bring the characters from the first book into the follow-up story. I’ve already got readers clamoring for the next book, “Maid to Order”, that centers around Russell, a character from “Elusive Obsession.”
My characters also love to spend time in the kitchen and whip up their favorite dishes and treats. You’ll find a yummy dish or sweet from the books on my website: judykentrus.com.
I hope you enjoy my books and I love to hear from my readers.
Judy
I like to create characters that the reader can relate to/with. Sometimes while writing a scene, I find myself laughing out loud at the hilarious situations I literally toss them into. They’re not perfect with beautiful bodies, they make mistakes, their not afraid to say I’m sorry, they are not afraid to compromise and they suffer all human emotions. Most important, they love with all their heart..
I like to read books with a “twist” or two in the storyline and you’ll find these OMG situations in my stories. They are stand alone books, but I bring the characters from the first book into the follow-up story. I’ve already got readers clamoring for the next book, “Maid to Order”, that centers around Russell, a character from “Elusive Obsession.”
My characters also love to spend time in the kitchen and whip up their favorite dishes and treats. You’ll find a yummy dish or sweet from the books on my website: judykentrus.com.
I hope you enjoy my books and I love to hear from my readers.
Judy
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
July 6, 2023
YOU JUST BE YOU, AND I’LL JUST BE ME!
The story is part of a new contemporary series of clean stories. As the name applies, ‘Last Man Standing,’ involves a group of men, and only one is left who hasn’t married. In this case, it is Professor Guy Addison. All of his college fraternity friends are now happily married men, but Guy has no intention of following in their shoes. When they ask him to make a speech as he is awarded the ‘Last Man Standing’ plaque, he makes a silly remark, trying to come up with something.
“Why buy a cow, when I can get the milk for free.”
At a nearby table at the same restaurant, will be Guy’s sister, and some of her friends, who overhear his crass remark. One of the ladies, Heather Llewellyn, was shocked, but then her friends help her come up with a plan. Since Heather is an interior designer, they will make sure that Guy meets her and learns a few things or two.
The story’s plot will bring two people, Heather and Guy, together—as in she will offer him a bedroom, not in use, in her leased home, while she is renovating his recently purchased home—and making it the dream he wants. Both of them have been burnt by someone, to the point, they neither date nor want to be in any committed relationship. The thing that neither expected to happen was a closeness that develops. They are more alike than they are different and get along. Where she is messy, he is neat, she doesn’t cook, and he loves to. Heather has a way of making a customer’s dream happen, and she can envision what they want.
The story has the good, the bad, and the ugly in people. Both Heather and Guy have encountered the ugly with someone they trusted. They also learn that there is a relationship between these two people, siblings. A find will open the door to proof that could change things in the future. Yet, a declaration could also destroy the trust between Heather and Guy. From bad to good, and back to bad—where will this lead them? Has proving a point destroyed a friendship? I loved the story and the characters. There is just the right amount of angst surrounding them—and then the coveted ending of happily ever after, makes this a fantastic story.
The story is part of a new contemporary series of clean stories. As the name applies, ‘Last Man Standing,’ involves a group of men, and only one is left who hasn’t married. In this case, it is Professor Guy Addison. All of his college fraternity friends are now happily married men, but Guy has no intention of following in their shoes. When they ask him to make a speech as he is awarded the ‘Last Man Standing’ plaque, he makes a silly remark, trying to come up with something.
“Why buy a cow, when I can get the milk for free.”
At a nearby table at the same restaurant, will be Guy’s sister, and some of her friends, who overhear his crass remark. One of the ladies, Heather Llewellyn, was shocked, but then her friends help her come up with a plan. Since Heather is an interior designer, they will make sure that Guy meets her and learns a few things or two.
The story’s plot will bring two people, Heather and Guy, together—as in she will offer him a bedroom, not in use, in her leased home, while she is renovating his recently purchased home—and making it the dream he wants. Both of them have been burnt by someone, to the point, they neither date nor want to be in any committed relationship. The thing that neither expected to happen was a closeness that develops. They are more alike than they are different and get along. Where she is messy, he is neat, she doesn’t cook, and he loves to. Heather has a way of making a customer’s dream happen, and she can envision what they want.
The story has the good, the bad, and the ugly in people. Both Heather and Guy have encountered the ugly with someone they trusted. They also learn that there is a relationship between these two people, siblings. A find will open the door to proof that could change things in the future. Yet, a declaration could also destroy the trust between Heather and Guy. From bad to good, and back to bad—where will this lead them? Has proving a point destroyed a friendship? I loved the story and the characters. There is just the right amount of angst surrounding them—and then the coveted ending of happily ever after, makes this a fantastic story.
October 30, 2022
Heather and Guy have both been badly burned by backstabbing exes, but she is egged on by his sister to teach him a lesson after she overhears him make a chauvinistic comment. I thought their game was silly and that Heather shouldn’t have kept playing with him, making him think she was running around. I enjoyed reading about the history of the area and the places they visiting while he showed her his love of the water.
June 5, 2023
ebook
She makes an assumption based on a remark she overheard. She sets out to teach him a lesson. They wind up living together as she remodels his house and finds that each made assumptions about the other that aren’t true. Will they let go of past hurts to find the one?
She makes an assumption based on a remark she overheard. She sets out to teach him a lesson. They wind up living together as she remodels his house and finds that each made assumptions about the other that aren’t true. Will they let go of past hurts to find the one?
August 10, 2023
This was a fun book to read! Mistaken comments, hearts broken, second chances, and wonderful characters that made this a great book from the beginning to end!!!
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews