My little sister had one last request before she passed–live for me.

So I got rid of my cheating husband and rose to the top of the interior design world. My life is amazing–so why am I so afraid to face my ex at my twentieth high school reunion without a date?

It’s nearly impossible to find an amazing guy that appreciates a single mom with curves, especially with my schedule. When my best friend makes the outrageous suggestion that I hire an escort–yes, pay for a date–I know my sister would want me to go all in. I choose the man who I’d never have a chance to be with in real life.

Jagger Holliday. Sinfully sexy. Artist with a haunting vision. My fantasy.

This Greek God looks at me like I’m the most beautiful thing he’s ever laid eyes on.

When I walk into that beachside resort with a drop-dead gorgeous younger man on my arm, no one can take their eyes off us. Especially my ex, who thinks he’s still in control of my life, but Jagger is more than willing to set him straight.

That’s not the only scandalous thing that happened that weekend.

Jagger wants to make this fantasy our reality. But I can’t share him with anyone, especially after the way my marriage ended. Can I trust my heart to a man whose body is for hire?

The Hire is a smoking hot older woman, younger man age gap, grumpy sunshine romance with travel, strong friendships with women who know what they want, a nightmare of a high school reunion, and photo shoot you won't want to miss!

Leah and Jagger's story will continue in books 2 and 3.

Note from Kristen: The Hire was originally published as No Strings Attached by Kristen Strassel in 2015.