Big body. Big heart. Desperate to finally claim her.Benny, owner of Club Crimson, is not what he appears to be. Outwardly, he’s a handsome, friendly giant of a man who treats everyone like family. Inwardly he’s fighting a battle, and if he ever slips, it could mean certain death for those around him. So even though he’s been in love with Harley for a lifetime, he has never been able to pursue … able to pursue her. Until someone close to him gives him just the push he needs…
Harley knows she can’t wait much longer for Benny. She’s been in the friend box for years, given hope by Benny’s protectiveness and his inability to look at any woman but her. But when she’s about to give up, Benny makes a move that results in the hottest night of her life, far beyond what she’d ever imagined. Now if only she could uncover the secrets hiding in Benny’s beautiful hazel eyes.
Though Benny wants to claim Harley more than he wants his next breath, there’s still danger inside him, forcing him to hold back. So when a mysterious person appears with a devastating revelation and a tempting offer, Benny might not be able to refuse him. And that might be the last mistake Benny makes.
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** spoiler alert ** Benny struggles with what he is and his past. Harley knows that no matter what, Benny would never hurt her. Someone is after them both. Will Harley get the love she has always wanted? Will Benny realize he isn’t the monster he is?
I was so excited to get this book and it didn’t disappoint. I loved how Harley was steady and determined to prove her point of view on Benny. I didn’t blame Benny for struggling, but loved seeing him slowly realize and give in to what he wanted and needed. Great read!
Everyone who has even the slightest knowledge of, or spent more than five minutes in Club Crimson knows that Harley is Benny’s mate. They also know that for some unknown, crazy reason Benny refuses to act on that fact. It hasn’t escaped anyone’s notice that Harley loves Benny just as deeply as he loves her – so what is keeping him away from his mate? His animal, his bear who isn’t like any other bear any of his friends or most shifters have ever seen. And in order to protect the woman he loves, Benny will keep the friend zone firmly in place and deny them what they want – each other. BENNY is intense, steamy and answers a lot of questions I’ve had about Harley and Benny’s relationship. They’ve known each other much longer than anyone knew, and that past has a lot to do with their present and the future. Yet, to say more about that aspect of their story would give away spoilers so we move on.
Benny and Harley are in dire straits
Benny and Harley have known each other since they were nine years old. For the last few years they have been running Club Crimson as co-owners and circling each other ignoring their attraction and feelings. When Harley finally embraces being blunt with Benny, she’s devastated when he rejects her and can’t understand why they can’t be together. Benny is running from his past and who he is. When Fifi offers him help, he takes it with both hands hoping that this will be what finally allows him to be with the woman he wants more than his next breath
Loved this story and I’m hoping for Fifi next! Thank you to Terry for my advanced copy for which I leave my honest review
*WARNING* contains explicit adult sexual situations
Benny is half owner of Club Crimson. Harley is also part owner of Club Crimson. Benny knows and has known for a very long time that Harley is his mate. Benny feels he is a danger to her because of his animal, even though his friends continually tell him otherwise. Harley has loved Benny for many years, but he always wants to keep her in the friend zone. All of Harley’s friends are getting paired up, she wants that too.
I have read the other books in this series too. As much as I like the characters of Benny and Harley, I must say that this one is not my favorite. I do like the addition of Donovan, that was a nice twist and a throwback to a prior series. The story started to drag for me about half way through, just before Van showed up. The constant back and forth with Benny and Harley felt repetitive for a few chapters. I’ll still be looking for book 4 and hoping it’s about Fifi!
Great addition to the series. Loved the storyline.