Hello

Apologies for the late notice, but I have decided not to review this title.

While I am certain it's obvious by now, I wanted to also clear this off NetGalley, so it's not showing as open for either of us.

I look forward to continuing to work with you in 2023 and beyond.

Laura

I got a copy of this book and pretty much devoured it as soon as I started. You will not have to have read the 2 previous books in the series in order to enjoy this one, though it never hurts.

There was a lot of steamy lovemaking and for me the book finished too soon, I wanted more of Marlowe and Law. Overall, it’s was a very entertaining and steamy read.

Ah, Harlequin Romance, the books all of our moms used to read. My mom called them “lust and leisure” books. Well holy shit, mom, this book is smutty- you are a little perv and I like it.

Marlowe has a rich waspy name bc she is just that- a billionaire’s daughter. She lives a boring, vanilla rich person’s life and works for her dad as a comptroller- the least sexy sounding job on the planet. She meets dark and mysterious Law (hot guy name) at a party when he rescues her from the open mouthed kiss of her ex-fiancé Neil (douchelord name).

Marlowe and Law meet again when she shows up at his distillery to review his financial records before her dad invests in his company. And then a storm hits and she is stranded. So she does what any professional buttoned up wealthy white lady would do- she gets drunk and fucks. Obvi.

Listen, Law is def not a bad boy. He’s a GOOD BOY. He gifts Marlowe with 7+ orgasms and one squirt on their first foray into sexay times. The only questionable decision he makes is not using a condom, bc sure lets rawdog with a total stranger in 2022. Other than that this man is a whiskey drinking, hunk of man saint. If he was mine I’d pass him around to all my friends so they could enjoy his gifts as well. It’s what best friends do.

Well my secretly smutty mom didn’t lead me astray. This book was great. It had everything I needed- sex, sex, hot dude, good story, sex. I will read more from this author for sure! Def recommend.

Smut- 3.1 stars
Romance- 4.2 stars
Story- 4.6 stars
Rawdogging strangers- neg 78 stars

I mean I was sold at axe throwing and distillery. I just started reading this one. I love a good opposites attract romance!
This was a sweet short read about a company comptroller and a distillery owner trying to get funding. Omg the chemistry between these two was immediate. But she didn’t think it would work out and it was only for a short period of time. Though they couldn’t stop thinking of eachother.
I loved the trickiness of her brothers and the twist.
I need to pick up the other books in this series!
Thank you harlequinromance and netgalley for the gifted copy.

This starts with a party at which Marlowe Kane's ex
Proves he doesn't understand "No" and so he does vex
The stranger who stops him from upsetting her more
Who intervenes to even up the score.

The stranger is Law Renaud, who protects whenever he can
But he's a business man for whom Marlowe's father has a plan.
When she's sent to audit the business as part of the deal
She'd no idea how being with him would make her feel!

Get ready for steamy liaison and more
As together these two possibilities explore.
But her Father's plans could their dreams thwart
Especially if she behaves as her father believes she ought.

A story where fathers aren't necessarily the supportive kind
But family and friends do their best to be kind.
A steamy romance as they get to know each other
But both will end up having words with their own brother!

For my complementary copy of this book, I say thank you,
I throughly enjoyed reading it and this is my honest review.

Marlowe has been sent by her father to inspect the books of the 4 Thieves Distillery. Marlowe is to determine if an investment into this business is worth it. But, Law has other ideas. He has had Marlowe on his brain since he ran into her at a party. Can Marlowe resist his charms…NO!

I read this book in one sitting…or rather one night of insomnia. I really enjoyed the characters. And there were places I laughed out loud. And of course, who can resist Law…ooooolala! And Marlowe! She is a smart lady with a kick!

Great job Cynthia St. Aubin!

Need a fast paced romance which will keep you entertained from start to finish…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today!

I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.

Cynthia St. Aubin is a new-to-me author. I’m always willing to take a chance on someone I’ve never read before because I’ve found some pretty great reads by doing so. But this book fell a bit short for me.

It’s an opposites-attract, enemies-to-lovers trope with instalove thrown in. The steam level is pretty high. I liked Law but had a hard time connecting with Marlowe. The language felt too flowery and formal to be enjoyable for me, but I know there are plenty of readers out there who love it. If that’s you, please do give this book a try. I was also left wanting a bit more backstory from both main characters. It’s the 3rd book in the series, so perhaps reading all of the books in order would have made it a more enjoyable read for me. I’d recommend NOT starting with this one and reading them all in order.

Even though I wasn’t blown away by the book, the author did write it well, and I really did enjoy the relationships the main characters had with their siblings who appeared here. So if instalove with more flowery/formal language is what you tend to read, you’ll probably really like it.

Marlowe's father is considering investing in 4 Thieves Distillery. He sends her to review their account books. A storm strands her on-site with rugged co-owner Law, and the two get caught up in an attraction they can't resist. Will secrets come between them?

Marlowe and Law are so sweet together. He instinctively seems to see beneath her façade and understand what she needs. It's an emotional and heartwarming novel.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

Law Renaud put everything he had into the business he runs with his brother.

He once almost lost everything and will do anything not to let that happen again. They need investment to expand, and here enters Marlowe Kane.

She is sent to review the business and to send her opinion to her father if he should invest or not.

Law is keen on impressing her, but what he didn't count on is on to be so attracted to her. When they get stranded on-site, they can't help but fall for each other.

It's a steamy romance with high stakes. I liked the story but had a hard time getting into it. It's a bit too insta love for me, and I just didn't feel the chemistry between them.

This is my 1st time that I am reading a book by Cynthia St. Aubin and this is the 3rd book in the “The Kane Heirs Series”. I must that I will definitely go back and read the 1st and 2nd book in this series. This is a great read that is entertaining, witty, romantic, steamy, great characters, with a wonderful plot that the takes the readers on a romantic journey with Law and Marlowe.

Marlowe is a billionaire heiress. Law is the owner of 4 Thieves Distillery and he is looking for Marlowe’s father to invest in his company. Marlowe and Law meet at a party that Marlowe’s dad is having. When the two meet there is an instant attraction. Marlowe’s ex arrives at the party and he wants to talk to Marlowe he wants Marlowe to take him back. Marlowe’s ex is being a jerk and Law is there to rescue her. Marlowe is an accountant and her dad sends her to audit 4 Thieves Distillery books. It was so cute that when Marlowe arrives Law is chopping wood with his shirt off and he looking sweaty, hot and oh so sexy. Marlowe meets Law’s brother Remy has a restaurant at 4 Thieves distillery and his daughter Emily. Emily is such a cutie pie and she takes an instant liking to Marlowe. Emily’s mom Remy married fast and divorced after 6 months. Emily’s went to visit friends and never returned. Both Marlowe and Law have family issues they are dealing with and have to overcome. All in all I truly enjoyed reading about, Law, Marlowe, Remy and Emily.

Will Marlowe convince her dad to invest in 4 Thieves Distillery, will Marlowe and Law together get thru their family issues and have an HEA, will Emily’s mom ever return to see her?

I received an ARC via NetGalley HARLEQUIN - Romance (U.S. & Canada), Harlequin Desire and I am leaving my review voluntarily. Thank you NetGalley and HARLEQUIN - Romance (U.S. & Canada), Harlequin Desire for giving my the opportunity to receive an ARC of “Bad Boy With Benefits”.

I heart Law! I think that he has just moved up to be in my top three book boyfriends.

The banter and depth of this story is really surprising in a great way. I think that Marlowe and Law both grew in the stories in their own ways, but how in touch with everything Law was made him shine. I think that if you are looking for a great read, with a surprise twist at the end, this is a great vacation/ holiday / weekend read.

Bad Boy with Benefits..
Wow stay out of the kitchen whilr your reading this book it's full of a lot of steam it kinda of took away for the story for me. It's a 2 stars for me. I will check out the other books by Cynthia St. Aub
I was provided an arc e-copy by the publisher Harlequin for honest review. thank you so much for sending me a copy.

Happy Reading Lisa 📚

first off this is a new series too me as well as the author herself , so it seems to me this is the that I'm not only starting new series , also discovering new authors to read , which is great because you can never have enough authors to read or books and that's from someone who is picky on what I read when it comes to romance even though romance is one of my favorite genres to read. as well as coming from someone who never has trouble picking a series to read even if its not the first one , and with this one I'm so glad I went with it . Will I pick up the other 2 in the series , yes , will I read the series in order maybe , but this one will a re read for me for sure , I loved everything about it , the pacing , the characters , the hot and steamy romance , the story line , the way I got lost in the story and just wanted to read and that coming from someone who is slowly coming off been sick with a head cold and been taking napes in between reading . Which means there was times I kept saying just one more page or one more chapter to read before I laid down or I get so into the book that I read until my kindle died on me. And wow or wow , the start of the this book , ok I might be a bit in love with the main character himself Law . I mean coming on what more can you want then a hot sexy shirtless guy outside cutting wood , and all you want to do is drool and just watch him ,and maybe want to touch him a bit as well . If that doesn't show you how much I like the book then I guess you have to pick it up for yourself and read it and see if it gives you daydreams about Law .

Quick Summary: A hot and bothered romance

My Review: Bad Boy with Benefits was excellent! Period. The end.

My Final Say: This book was so good that I have to read the Kane series. More than that, I want to know - must find out - all about Law's brothers! Bravo Ms. St. Aubin. That is how you do it.

Rating: 5/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
Keeper: Yes
Re-read: Yes
Favorites Shelf: Yes

Much appreciation is extended to the author, to the publisher, and to NetGalley, who provided access to a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. The words I have shared are my own and have not been influenced in any way by the aforementioned.

Having read several books by this author, I was looking forward to this book. Maybe not quite as engrossing as her other books but still a decent read. I received an e-book, digitally, from NetGalley in return for an unbiased and voluntary review.