Boss with Benefits By Ruthie Luhnow
3.5 215 A sweet, feel good read. 215 The book started off a bit slow for me and I wasn't sure if I liked Fletcher during the first few chapters. But Sylvan sold me on the story. He's funny, quick-witted, and brilliant in what he does, which is helping Fletcher with every part of his business life, and some of his personal life, too. When Fletcher asks Sylvan to be his pretend boyfriend for a family gathering, he agrees because he's always doing whatever needs to be done for his boss. But soon, things get complicated between them. I have to say by the end of the book, I truly enjoyed how caring Fletcher became, especially after several realizations about his life. Sylvan, while not having much of an arc, was solid in the story and I liked him all the way through. A funny, sweet, heartwarming book that I enjoyed!! 215 There wasn't anything original about the plot of this, but the characters were enjoyable, the story wasn't draw out, it was low angst/drama, and I didn't experience near as much second-hand awkwardness as I typically do when reading fake relationship novels. 215 Cute
This was one those cute and fun stories. Not heavy or filled with angst. Fairly straightforward and predictable but an easy read!! 215
This was cute. It was a little odd that there wasn't an attraction prior to the pretending but then, I think that kind of made it a bit more interesting.
Just an easy, eye opening, you have always been there I love you read :) 215 3.5. Loved the witty banter and the characterization. Would have loved for the story to be longer, but I normally feel that way about most novellas. 215 3.5 215 I've read countless of fake relationship, especially one involving boss/assistant, so the story is very predictable to me, but I can't deny that it was well written and I have a good time finishing it up in an afternoon.
The entire story took place while Fletcher and Sylvan were on a week long vacation. I love their dynamic. Fletcher is a prickly boss who find it frustrating to spend a holiday with his extended family. Sylvan is a ball of energy, very efficient and he knew Fletcher inside and out. For them to start developing personal feeling for each other during the vacation is not that far fetch especially when they both have no work to remind them of their professional relationship. I enjoyed their banter, is not flirty, more like a long term partner being exasperated and calling each other shit out. There are a few romantic moment that took place and Fletcher did some soul searching to realize how important is Sylvan in his life. The only part that make me feel out of sort is the epilogue which took place right after the vacation ended. I find everything happened rather quite fast. It would have feel more natural if the author give it like a few months down the road. 215 It was a sweet read with very little angst. I liked both characters and enjoyed the story. I just couldn’t buy how they went from a professional relationship to suddenly lovers. I’ve read this same trope many times, but this just seemed to come out of nowhere. For me they needed more time to recognize their attraction before jumping in bed.
This was my first book by Ruthie Luhnow and I’ll check out other books by her. 215
A week in bed with my boss? What could go wrong?
Sylvan: When you're the personal assistant to a billionaire, no request is off limits—and this time he needs me to play the part of his boyfriend to keep his family off his back about why he hasn't married yet. But between the champagne and the ski runs and the king-sized bed we're sharing, it's getting harder and harder to remind myself my billionaire playboy boss could never really fall for someone like me.
Fletcher: Who needs love when you have work? For years, my job has been my sole focus, and my work has paid off. But when I ask my assistant to pretend to be my fake boyfriend for a family trip, I soon realize that his quick wit and level head might be exactly what I've been looking for. It doesn't hurt that he's cute as hell, either. Has the one I've been waiting for been working beside me all along? And will a few days in the snow be enough for me to convince him that this is the real deal?
Boss With Benefits is a light, flirty m/m novella with plenty of heat! Boss with Benefits