Book Blurb
In a novel that's perfect for fans of Abbi Glines and Jessica Sorensen, USA Today bestselling author Lauren Layne delivers a sexy take on the timeless question: Can a guy and a girl really be “just friends”?
When Parker Blanton meets Ben Olsen during her freshman year of college, the connection is immediate—and platonic. Six years later, they're still best friends, sharing an apartment in Portland's trendy Northwest District as they happily settle into adult life. But when Parker's boyfriend dumps her out of the blue, she starts to wonder about Ben's no-strings-attached approach to dating. The trouble is, even with Ben as her wingman, Parker can't seem to get the hang of casual sex—until she tries it with him.
The arrangement works perfectly . . . at first. The sex is mind-blowing, and their friendship remains as solid as ever, without any of the usual messy romantic entanglements. But when Parker's ex decides he wants her back, Ben is shocked by a fierce stab of possessiveness. And when Ben starts seeing a girl from work, Parker finds herself plagued by unfamiliar jealousy. With their friendship on the rocks for the first time, Parker and Ben face an alarming truth: Maybe they can't go back. And maybe, deep down, they never want to.
When Parker Blanton meets Ben Olsen during her freshman year of college, the connection is immediate—and platonic. Six years later, they're still best friends, sharing an apartment in Portland's trendy Northwest District as they happily settle into adult life. But when Parker's boyfriend dumps her out of the blue, she starts to wonder about Ben's no-strings-attached approach to dating. The trouble is, even with Ben as her wingman, Parker can't seem to get the hang of casual sex—until she tries it with him.
The arrangement works perfectly . . . at first. The sex is mind-blowing, and their friendship remains as solid as ever, without any of the usual messy romantic entanglements. But when Parker's ex decides he wants her back, Ben is shocked by a fierce stab of possessiveness. And when Ben starts seeing a girl from work, Parker finds herself plagued by unfamiliar jealousy. With their friendship on the rocks for the first time, Parker and Ben face an alarming truth: Maybe they can't go back. And maybe, deep down, they never want to.
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Toot's Review by Stacy Sabala
Parker and Ben have been best friends for six years. They are also currently roommates. They have always only been friends and that’s how they like it. Ben is a player and Parker has to deal with the string of girls the morning after. Parker also has a boyfriend herself. She has been dating Lance for five years. Things are zipping along as usual when Lance decides that his relationship with Parker is no longer working and they break up. Parker is devastated and feels unwanted. Ben and Parker’s other friend, Lori, take her out to show her how to pick up a one-night stand. Parker can’t do it. She has no interest in the guys she finds. She decides Ben is the answer to her problems. They can be friends with benefits. Nothing will change. Of course they can’t stop things from happening. They both become confused and scared. When Lance comes back into the picture everything changes and the worst thing of all happens. They no longer are friends or speaking to each other. Parker is worried that they won’t be able to get passed this.
I really liked the friendship that Ben and Parker had in the beginning. I knew what would happen in the end. I truly wanted to smack them during the middle when they chickened out over their feelings. It was a predictable story but a fun read because I really liked the characters. Parker was sassy and Ben was a goofball. Their chemistry made the story. I found myself laughing out loud at their bickering back and forth.
The author did a great job creating situations that I could picture like I was there in the room. Everyone should have at least one friend where you can absolutely be yourself and count on no matter what. The ending was perfect. It tied their feelings in with things they have always done in their friendship. Even like I said it was a predictable story, it’s a great read. I give it a 4 out of 5.
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