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M**B
Hilarious Enemies to Lovers
Absolutely hilarious. I love Eli and Violet so much. This is a must read for anyone who is a fan of an enemies to lovers trope with a sexy hero, witty banter, hilarious escapades, and some serious heat.Eli and Violet were competitive enemies in high school. Then years later they have a somewhat comedic and completely embarrassing (for Violet) reunion. Making things even worse for Violet, Eli now works at her company and their competition reignites, but with sexual tension. I could not put this book down. I laughed so much. And Eli is just perfect, there is nothing he wouldn't do for Violet.
S**A
NOT PERFECT BUT A FUN READ
This wasn't a bad book, but it was definitely too long for a rom-com. It got repetitive but the climax kicked in just in time, and the climax and the ending were quite good and worth the wait. On my wish list is more backstory for the MCs. This story cried out for flashbacks to make me understand why Violet was so hostile toward Eli. Fewer sex scenes and more backstory would have made this perfection.Now lest you think I'm too negative I must tell you that for the most part I enjoyed this book and thought it was really funny. There are plenty of good things about this story—funny banter, likable cast of characters, swoony Hero, small town setting, foodie content, potential for good series to follow.I've read this in 2024 so this book was published almost five years ago and I would expect that the author has grown since 2019. I really liked her short story Textual Relations and that's what made me seek out more of her books. I both read this and listened to the audiobook and Ms. Noir's writing style flows like a dream. I also liked the narration. Monika King was spot on as Violet and Tor Thom has a “regular guy” sort of delivery that is perfect for comedy... and his rich baritone is pretty appealing.
K**M
Enjoyable Read!
I enjoyed reading this book. The characters are engaging and amazing the connection is undeniable throughout the pages. The storyline flowed easily throughout the pages. A must read!
S**S
Great read!!
Loved the story! Loved the characters! Funny! Well written!!! All the things! My new favorite!!! Highly recommended the read! Can't wait to read more from this author!
J**Y
Fun and light read
This story is like a rollercoaster ride of frenemies turned lovers. A concept we’ve all heard before, but still, it gets us every time. It's a story sprinkled with fiery glances and snarky remarks that you hope will lead to more than just office banter. Eli and the lead female character's chemistry is hot, sure, but sometimes it feels like it's the only thing keeping their relationship alive. It is good for those moments when I want to indulge in some escapism without the heavy emotional investment. It was a fun, light read that had its moments.
A**S
Vibes were 🤌
Banter was amazing, siblings realistic, small town vibes that were true to reality(can't stand when a small town is romantasized. Reality is we all know your dirty laundry in small towns), and the build up to the spice? 🤌 Perfection.
R**L
First in series delivers
Enemies with Benefits was a fun, easy read for me that just flowed well. I think it was a case of finding the right read at the right time for my mood. I liked both main characters a lot and their banter/fighting had me smiling. I really enjoyed the concept of childhood adversaries turned love interests. Insecurities, life obstacles, and shifting perspectives added depth along with the plentiful humor and steam. The story was told in first person, dual POV. No ow/om drama and neither were virgins (it had been 1 year for the h and 6 mos for the H).I have been in such a mood for banter and a back and forth verbal battle of wits. This read filled that wish for me rather nicely. Violet (h) and Eli (H) could have certainly opened up to each other earlier, but the slow progression of admitting their feelings, even to themselves, worked IMO. As an added bonus, they're newly acquired co-workers so we get a bit of office romance thrown in too. The side characters, esp the Eli's brothers who also have books, also boosted my enjoyment of this book. Their family dynamic was wonderful to read.There is a brief separation late in the book with the major conflict arising, which wasn't exactly what I thought it would be, but the resolution wasn't drawn out. A sweet HEA, with the promise of this couple being seen in subsequent books, wrapped it all up. This was my first of Ms. Noir's books before and I've since read and liked many others, including more in this series.
C**S
Adorable Enemies to Lovers
It’s been a while since I read a really great enemies to lovers book, but this one is definitely one. Adorable in all the right ways. 💖 This is my first of Roxie Noir’s books but it definitely won’t be the last.
N**A
Amei do início ao fim 💜
Eli e Violet são um dos casais enemies to lovers que eu mais gostei até hoje! São divertidos e também odiosos hahaha as tiradas entre eles foram as melhores!Eu sempre escolho um lado, mas os dois foram perfeitos.Alguns clichês não surpreenderam, mas quem se importa? A história no geral foi massa!Amei a família Loveless e agora sinto que fui pega em uma armadilha. Baixei este livro por ser gratuito, mas serei obrigada a comprar os demais porque não posso simplesmente parar a leitura aqui.
M**A
Lo ame
Lo ame
B**T
Good book
A fun read, with great characters and excellent chemistry and build up between the MCs. The twist/fight issue when it came up though was cringe-worthy, and considering we're dealing with professional adults, was stupid with a capital S. And cringey. did I mention that? Because it was, the whole situation when it happened and how it was resolved.That being said, the rest of the book was written so well with such an interesting cast of characters all around that I wouldn't mind reading more by this author.
R**I
Reccomended
I reccomend it!
A**R
Fun, easy book to get stuck into with a great plot and lovable characters
Really enjoyed this book. Full of great characters, well written, witty and a nice palette cleanser. Going to buy the next in the series now!
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