Queen B’s Decree: Friends with Benefits was a sweet read. It stars Ember, who has been taking care of her twin sisters while trying to finish school and keep a roof over their heads and her next door neighbor, Tripp. Tripp met Ember years ago and has been pining for her since, even though he’s convinced himself he’s okay with just being friends.
When Ember’s long distance boyfriend breaks up with her over a text and her parents bail, she starts to lean more and more on Tripp and soon realizes who has been there for her all along. Since Ember is a little afraid of commitment (can you blame her? She’s essentially a single mom!) their relationship slowly progresses from friends to benefits to more.
Tripp was the highlight here. He was so understanding and sweet and always put Ember first. They both communicated so well, there were no major misunderstandings or issues that they couldn’t get past.
Friends with Benefits was a sweet and steamy read; great for a hot summer evening.
Book: Friends with Benefits by Nicole Blanchard
Series: Friend Zone #3
Genre: College
Hotness: medium salsa
Plot Devices/Tropes: friends to lovers