I am so happy to feature Lisa Swift's ltest romcom, Friends with Benefits, which was published by Hera on 3rd February.
Could Mr Right-Now actually be Mr Right?
Lexie Whittle thought she had life all sewn up, with a
gorgeous husband, a beautiful home, and an utterly delightful teenage stepson.
Until husband Daryl announced he was leaving to work overseas… and everything
changed.
A year later, Daryl and Lexie’s marriage is practically
over. Lexie is fighting to stay on top of the bills, juggling her job at the
Blue Parrot 1940s cafe in Leyholme with being mum and dad to Connor in Daryl’s
absence.
The only thing keeping her sane is the support she gets from
Connor’s godfather: Theo Blake, Daryl’s former business partner. Theo might be
a jack-the-lad, drifting from one woman to another, but Lexie knows she and
Connor can always depend on him in times of need.
After one too many glasses of wine leads to them falling
into bed together, Lexie and Theo begin a friends-with-benefits relationship.
It starts as just sex, but it doesn’t take long for deeper feelings to develop.
But when Daryl returns, Lexie is faced with some difficult
decisions. Will she be forced to choose between her love for Theo and the boy
she sees as a son?
My Thoughts
There are some amusing moments in this romcom, usually centred around the teenagers in this story and their interaction with the 'grown-ups'. However, I also found that despite its feelgood, heart-warning moments, there are also some more serious aspects and darker themes. Grief and loss feature throughout. You see how this affects three generations and consider just what makes a family.
Throughout the story, you see the effects of not being honest about how you feel and you get to see different characters trying to work through some difficult relationships. None are more mature or truthful than the youngest one, Connor, who more often than not acts in the more open and honest way. You get to consider how adults' behaviour can impact on their children and how they behave can cause ripple effects through the entire family. This is an entertaining read with a solid centre.
In short: light and shade in this entertaining read.
About the Author
Lisa Swift grew up in rural West Yorkshire in the UK, right
in the heart of Brontë country… and she’s still there. After graduating from
Durham University with a degree in English Literature, she dallied with living
in cities including London, Nottingham and Cambridge, but eventually came back
with her own romantic hero in tow to her beloved Dales, where she first started
telling stories about heroines with flaws and the men who love them.
Lisa also writes romantic comedies under the pen name Mary
Jayne Baker.
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