Best Friends with Benefits

Alec and Valerie, the romantic protagonists of author Candy Sloane’s sexy new release, Best Friends with Benefits, perfectly demonstrate why falling in love (and lust) with your best friend is so scary — and ultimately so rewarding.

Despite what Harry told Sally in the iconic film all those years ago, men and women can just be friends (look no further than Kate and Leo as a prime example). However, sometimes, a connection can begin to develop that goes far beyond the initial emotional bond friendship. Finding yourself attracted to a close friend can be unnerving. What if they don’t like you that way? What if it’s one-sided?

Then again, maybe it’s mutual and there’s unresolved sexual tension leaking all over the place — but making the move to a physical relationship could mean risking the friendship.

Best Friends with Benefits deals with both of these fears head on. Being inseparable all throughout high school, best friends Alec and Valerie have worked hard to maintain their connection in the ten years since graduation. With true affection —and the help of FaceTime and texts— they have been able to weather time and distance, rifts and career changes. However, their high school reunion marks the first time they are actually in the same room in ten years. Their deep-seated emotional connection is now complicated by an immediate, and mutual, visceral physical and sexual attraction.

Unable to resist their attraction, Alex and Val finally give in to their physical needs, and boy, is it ever satisfying. Deciding they can handle a weekend affair, Alec and Val embark on a ‘friends with benefits’ arrangement - that was always so much more. The communication between Alec and Val is always honest, being honest with themselves is the problem. With humor and vulnerability, Alec and Val find their way.

Author Candy Sloane skillfully explores the pitfalls, and joy, of sharing your body with the person who shares your heart. Best Friends with Benefits earns its place among the most satisfying friends to lovers stories.

*I received an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion and review*

A heartwarming & sexy tale of two long time friends who reunite face to face at their 10th high school reunion (even though they talk on the phone & FaceTime as often as they can). Alec is a successful rockstar & Val is a flautist in the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, awaiting confirmation to intern with the London Symphony for one year❣️👍. When they see one another again, something surprising starts to sizzle between the two, but neither of them want to risk losing their friendship ! Will one of them admit their true feeling or will they leave the reunion to be separated once again!? Bet you will love Val & Alec’s story & laugh out loud at the hilarious antics at this reunion‼️🤣. Grab your copy for hours of reading pleasure❣️👏.

Carol
FL, USA