ROMANCE

Frenemies with Benefits

Canary Street. (Peachtree Cove, Bk. 3). Feb. 2025. 304p. ISBN 9781335430557. pap. $18.99. CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
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Bed-and-breakfast owner Tracey Thompson feels overwhelmed with the process of putting her personal and professional lives back together after divorcing her husband, who had an affair with and impregnated one of Tracey’s integral employees. But with some distance from her marriage, Tracey begins to recognize all the ways she minimized herself in order to be the perfect wife; she decides that now is the time to pursue her dreams. Brian Nelson, a former classmate and new friend who owns a plant nursery, has witnessed many of Tracey’s most embarrassing moments. He makes it clear that he’s always been attracted to her, even when she thought he disliked her, and that he would like to explore that attraction if it’s mutual. Tracey doesn’t want a new relationship, but an uncomplicated arrangement with Brian sounds great to her. They both prioritize and value their friendship, but the romantic side of their relationship quickly comes to mean more to them than they anticipated. However, small-town gossip, reappearing exes, and family drama get in the way, making them reevaluate the relationship.
VERDICT The sequel to Waiting for Friday Night is highly recommended for all romance collections.
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