Enemies with Benefits by Roxie Noir is a contemporary romance novel that follows the story of Violet and Eli, childhood rivals turned adult coworkers with a strong spark between them. The book explores their competitive relationship, filled with witty banter and steamy moments, as they navigate working together at an upscale wedding venue. As they compete for a prize, their past animosity resurfaces, leading to a mix of professional disagreements and personal attraction. Despite their history of rivalry, the characters find themselves drawn to each other, sparking a complex dynamic filled with emotional communication challenges and unexpected twists.

The Loveless Brothers series by Roxie Noir introduces readers to a family of brothers with distinct personalities, each getting their standalone romance story. Enemies with Benefits sets the stage for the series, showcasing a blend of humor, romance, and spicy moments in a small town setting. With relatable characters, engaging banter, and a mix of family dynamics, the book delves into themes of competition, love, and friendship, offering a feel-good read with a touch of spice.

Characters:

The characters are portrayed as competitive and quirky, with Violet facing personal struggles and Eli displaying a blend of charm and depth, but some side characters lack strong development.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style combines humor with steamy scenes, featuring witty dialogue, although it suffers from occasional repetitiveness.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot centers around two childhood rivals who reconnect as adults and face off in their professional lives, filled with competition and humor, but the romance feels a bit contrived.

Setting:

The small-town setting plays a critical role in establishing character relationships and adds to the story's charm.

Pacing:

The pacing varies, with a quick narrative in most sections, though it sometimes feels rushed, diminishing emotional connection.

I don’t want it to. I wish it wasn’t, because I started this date the way I start every date: with unbridled optimism. Before I actually go on a date, I’m always overflowing with excitement and the so...

Notes:

The main characters, Eli and Violet, are childhood rivals turned coworkers.

The book features a steamy enemies-to-lovers romance.

Eli is an executive chef while Violet works as an event planner at a wedding venue.

There are themes of competition as they vie for a cash prize at work.

The story includes humorous banter and competitive dynamics between the characters.

Violet lives in a trailer that she inherited and feels stuck in her small town.

Eli returned to his hometown after traveling for his career as a chef.

The book explores themes of career disappointments and personal growth for both characters.

It has a mix of angst and steamy scenes throughout the story.

Readers mentioned that the FMC (female main character) comes off as immature at times.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Medium content warnings include themes related to past rivalries and potential emotional distress connected to personal conflicts.

Has Romance?

Romance is a significant aspect of the book, with high emotional engagement and development between the main characters.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

I don't love him. I don't even like him.

I just want him.

Eli Loveless was my nemesis from the first day of kindergarten until we graduated high school. Everything I did, he had to do better - and vice versa. The day he left town was the best day of my life.

Ten years later, the day he came back was the worst.

Now he's my co-worker.

Grown-up Eli Loveless is sexy as sin. He's hotter than asphalt in the summer. The irritating kid I once knew is gone, and he's been replaced by a man with green eyes, perfect abs, and a cocky smile.

It's bad that I want him.It's worse that he wants me back.There are looks. There are smirks. There are smiles that make my panties burst into flame.

And then there's a shared kiss that leads to the hottest night of my life.

This is no office romance. This is a five-alarm fire.

What's a girl to do when the man I can't stand is the one I can't stop lusting after?

Enter into a friends-with-benefits agreement, of course.

No dates. No relationship. Just blisteringly hot sex, because if there's one person I could never fall for, it's Eli....right?

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Enemies With Benefits

Roxie Noir

Book 1 in the series:Loveless Brothers