I am many things. billionaire, rogue, rebel. But I never figured myself for a thief.My money can buy power, control, access. Even oaths of loyalty.The one thing it can’t buy is her…or her safety.I vowed to protect her…I failed…I can’t, under any circumstances, fail again. In order to save her, I’ll have to give up the one thing that I value most—control.The Canary Jewel is the key. Tonight I am … am no longer a billionaire. Tonight I keep new secrets.My name is Ben Covington and tonight, I am a thief.*This isn’t the end of the story. It takes time to become a master thief. Join me and the London Lords in the epic conclusion. Revenge comes in the form of a single jewel. And you’ll find out who’s still standing in For Her Benefit.
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The Benefactor by Nana Malone was a fascinating and mindblowing ride of action, romance and suspense. The fast and complex yet flawless storyline hooked me in. Right along with some amazing characters and insane chemistry. Nana Malone’s incredible writing never fails to own my heart.
Livy got entangled in the dangerous and corrupt world of the Elite through a chance encounter with Ben Covington. Ben and his friends are out for vengeance and they are using all their skills and resources to take this vile organisation down. He didn’t want Livy to get in trouble. But she is in danger and keeping secrets won’t work. They work through trust issues and struggle to find a way for their relationship while fighting against something sinister.
I think I loved Livy so much more in this book. That girl has some real guts! Rather than being completely bamboozled by Ben’s money , charm and possessiveness; she wants to hold on to her identity and independence. She is a firecracker and it was so entertaining to read Ben trying to figure her out. The big guy was totally clueless and he kept on messing up. He is not exactly very open and his past is still haunting him. But he makes me swoon, drool and sigh so bad. After all what’s there not to like about a man who is crazy protective of his woman and can turn into a beast or angel depending on the situation. Their chemistry scorched my kindle. They are more like partners and they have this smart and intelligent connection. I was biting my nails and turning pages eagerly to see how Ben and London Lords execute their plans. And then Nana Malone left me with the nuclear bomb. THAT WAS NOT NICE AT ALL.
The Benefactor by Nana Malone was a sassy, sinful and action packed story. The twists kept me at the edge of my seat. The heartaching and delicious emotions made me go crazy. Another must read story by Nana Malone.
Received ARC for honest review
Ben and Olivia have great chemistry together. The chemistry is so real it jumps off the page.
Ben and Olivia have secrets, secrets that they are keeping from each other. Ben works for Elite Services and is protecting Olivia. Someone is trying to hurt her. Olivia is trying to finish her mother’s book. The information Olivia has is putting her more in danger. Things get real complicated and too much to deal with for Ben. Will Ben and Olivia reveal their secrets to each other? Can Ben and Olivia save their relationship with the secrets they have?
Nana Malone has once again blown me away. Action, romance, secrets, twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. This book has it all. It will keep you on your toes. I was hooked from start to finish. You will not be able to put it down. I highly recommend this book. I can’t wait to see what’s next!
OMG!! The suspense is killing me!! The Benefactor has me wanting to know more about Livy and Ben’s story. Many twist and turns throughout the whole book! I couldn’t put the book down. It continues on from the first book and now more secrets are coming out and making me wonder what happens next. It’s intriguing, sexy and mysterious. I really enjoyed reading The Benefactor and I can’t wait to read what happens next.
I voluntarily leave an honest review of this Advanced Readers Copy.
First things first, the book ends in a cliffhanger. I hate cliffhangers, but somehow, Nana Malone keeps me coming back for more. I think we need to label her “Queen of the Cliffhanger. ”
It is so hard to review this book without spoilers. From the very first page, I was tossed into the story. It was a fast paced thrill ride. It seemed like there were twists and turns one after another, and a surprise that I wasn’t expecting. Romance, suspense, intrigue, and mystery, what more can you ask for in a really good book.
Ben and Livy exude this energy, this chemistry, a level of intensity that varies between anger, mistrust, and an almost combustible sexuality. On top of all of that, they each have secrets they are keeping.
I am not going any further. I don’t know how to without giving away spoilers. I’ll just say to be sure to start this journey by reading Big Ben first. I can honestly say, cliffhanger hater that I am, you won’t regret getting caught up in Ben and Livy’s story.
I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
This book picks up right where Big Ben (Book 1 left us) and it was a bang!
This book had so much going on but in a way that only Nana Malone can write it and keep you captivated as well.
Ben and his group of friends, the Lords of London are still working to get justice for their friend Toby against the Elite and trying to unseat Van Linsted. As part of that, Ben has to steal this Canary Jewel. He can’t do that alone, so he has to call in friends and family (that we’ve met in other books) so you see Lucas (a masterful thief) who is helping them create a plan to steal it. In the meantime, you get to see Ben and Livy’s relationship develop and realize that they still have obstacles to overcome as neither one of them will admit their feelings and both are wary of each other. Not to mention that someone’s out to get Livy and Ben is trying to protect her the best that he can and prove that he’s it for her. I can’t even tell you how much good stuff is going on in this book! Of course, everything doesn’t go as planned and the reader is left with another cliffhanger. I can’t wait for the final book in this trilogy!
This just keeps getting better, I love Ben and Livvy, after that cliffy I needed to know what would happen next, this book continues a fantastic storyline, full of angst, suspense, and sparks. I can’t wait for the final installment of this story, with another cliffy on this one I can’t wait for it!
Great continuation of Ben and Livy’s story.
The opening scene really draws the reader right in with it’s edge of your seat heart pounding action. At times Livy and Ben were a little frustrating. They are so stubborn and they really need to work on their communication but that doesn’t make me love them any less.
The sexual tension between the two was definitely palpable and kind comical at times.
I loved that so many of the characters that I adore made appearances and took part in Livy and Ben’s mission.
Their journey takes many turns and things are starting to come together. I have a few hypotheses about what might happen in the next segment of their tale and can’t wait to find out if any are correct.
Definitely looking forward to the release of For Her Benefit.
The Benefactor is the second book in Nana Malone’s See No Evil trilogy and picks up where Big Ben left off. It’s fast-paced and action-packed; full of suspense, drama, and steam.
In this book, Ben and Livy’s lives start to intertwine more and more. We also get to see some characters from Ms. Malone’s previous books (Hello, Alexi, and Xander!). As with Big Ben, The Benefactor ends with a major cliffhanger, leaving me, once again, anxiously waiting for the next (and last) book in this trilogy.
The Benefactor is a contemporary workplace, billionaire romance written in dual first-person POV. It’s the second book in a trilogy and it ends with a cliffhanger. No cheating.
I received this book at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review.
The Benefactor is the continuation of Ben and Olivia’s story but isn’t the end you have to wait one more book for that. Even though I’m not a fan of trilogies usually I will make the exception for Nana she’s just that good.
Ben has excepted he’s in love with Olivia and is trying to get past his last relationship while Olivia is fighting her feelings for the overbearing alpa who melts her heart. Danger and intrigue are all around from Ben’s plot for revenge and the jewel heist that will help him and his friends get it to Olivia’s continued research to finish her mom’s book uncovering things others would rather she not dig into.
Nan Malone really knows how to build suspense that keeps you turning the pages and reading as fast as you can. The story ends on a big cliff hanger that will leave you shaking one fist at Nana for leaving you this way while making grabby hands with the other because you can’t wait to see what happens. Nan Malone really knows how to build suspense that keeps you turning the pages and reading as fast as you can.
Who knew a job working with the London Lords came with all sorts of Ben-efits! See what I did there? Um…how does one apply for one of these positions? This story has it all thrills, chills, & a cliffhanger that has me anxious & excited for the last book in the trilogy.
In media res.
This is book two in the series and you have to read book one first, because we pick up right where we were left hanging.
No spoilers!
There’s action (lots of it).
Steam and plenty of head butting going on between Ben and Livy. They have to, they both have strong personalities.
There may be a heist.
And the waiting for book three in store for you.
Recommend.
Nana Malone continues to intrigue us with her mystery/romance who done it books. This book brings suspense, villains, suspects, and more twists and turns then a ride on the biggest roller coaster. Just when you think you can possibly figure this out you’re hit with a wham bam that you didn’t see coming and it messes up you’re whole theory.
Aside from the suspense, this book brings the heat and anticipation. There’s also a lot of tenderness in this story. Watching the mighty fall (Ben) seems to be a humbling experience for him. Seeing Liz evolve and stating her case is empowering. The two together brings a sweet satisfaction and a smile to my face. You can literally perceive the visceral feelings between these two and root for them while they discover what it all means. There is so much going on in this second book. It makes you want the third book now!
One of my favorite parts of the book is the reoccurrence from characters past. They play pivotal parts. Also, we get to delve a little bit into their worlds as it is now. It’s like the wizard, we get to see a little behind the curtain. This is the perfect book for “things don’t always appear as they seem” for anyone. Can’t say more because I don’t do spoilers. Oh how I want to! Times a wasting Nana. Didn’t you know it’s not nice to tease or keep me waiting. However, wait I will, because… it’s just that good!
4.5 More Secrets Stars
* * * * 1/2 Spoiler Free
When you want to write a review that is spoiler-free, it ties your hands and shuts your mouth. It especially happens when the Terrific Nana Malone keeps writing these types of tales.
My best advice and insights to this book are:
You must read Big Ben First. Otherwise, you will not have the necessary foundation to understand what is happening and why.
It starts right where the other book left off just like the cliffies of other wonderful series.
It has depth, character development, the commitment between both characters, and lots of steam, frustration, angst, and heart.
The best is Liv is strong, stubborn, caring, and wants what’s best for all. Ben is smitten and committed, needs to protect her no matter what and keeps his eye on the ultimate goals.
As you figured out, there is a headbanger Cliffy and lots of twists. Again, the good news is the next installment, For Her Benefit is not a year away…it is right around the corner, something I can handle.
A gifted copy was provided by author/publisher for an honest review.
OMG!!! I am dying now! How can I go on without knowing what is going to happen next! Nana Malone drew me in and grabbed me with book 1 and then really hooked me with book 2. But now I am dying to get my hands on book 3!
I absolutely love these characters and I am so excited to get more of the crew from the Winston Isles! From the moment I started reading I couldn’t put this book down. There is drama, suspense, a fabulous story line and HOT steamy chemistry. The story that the author weaves keeps you guessing and throws in surprises at every turn. I never know what to expect and that is one of the many reasons I love her books.
This is a must read book and series for sure!
So first of all, the ending is killer! This is the second book of a trilogy and Nana is great at Cliffhangers! Nana jumps right in with Livy at the start of this book and gets your heart racing. While Ben continues to go back and forth with how best to protect Livy throughout the book, you see Livy continue to grow and start to find herself again. Towards the end of the book, I felt like there was so much jumping around with the story that I was confused a bit on parts of the story-line. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and loved seeing Livy empower herself more throughout the book. Ben ain’t bad either….hahahaha.
THE BENEFACTOR is the second instalment in Nana Malone’s contemporary, adult SEE NO EVIL erotic, romantic suspense trilogy focusing on billionaire businessman Ben Covington, and operations director Olivia Ashong. THE BENEFACTOR should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up immediately after the events and cliff-hanger of book one BIG BEN.
NOTE: If you have not read book one, there may be some spoilers in my review
SOME BACKGROUND: Ben Covington, and his friends East Hale and Bridge Edgerton call themselves the London Lords, and are members of the Elite, closely connected to the Uber rich and powerful of Eton Academy in London England, but the murder of their best friend Toby ten years earlier, finds Ben focusing on the men responsible, in an attempt to destroy them all.
Told from dual first person perspectives (Ben and Olivia) THE BENEFACTOR follows several intersecting paths including the building but acrimonious relationship between Olivia and Ben. Olivia is a woman on a mission to complete her late mother’s book that has now placed a target on our heroine’s back but to complicate her life even further, Olivia’s relationship with Ben Covington places our heroine in the direct line of fire as Ben continues his vendetta against the Elite in an effort to gain control of the Director Prime. As Ben, East and Bridge put together a plan to take down the Van Linsted family, who for the past thirty years have controlled the Elite, Olivia finds herself struggling with the information her mother has uncovered, and the possible connections to Eton Academy. What ensues is the ongoing relationship between Ben and Olivia, and the potential fall-out as our couple have crossed a dangerous line of dark secrets and lies.
At the end of book one BIG BEN, Olivia must face the reality that her life is no longer under her control but our fiercely independent heroine has yet to realize that danger is her new partner, and her relationship with Ben struggles with Olivia’s need to go it alone. Ben is fiercely protective of Olivia Ashong and affording her protection meant keeping secret the truth about the how and why. Olivia’s discovery of Ben’s need for control finds our couple facing off against one another as Olivia continues to place herself in the direct line of fire.
The relationship between Olivia and Ben continues to grow; a palpable sexual attraction that must weather Ben’s need to protect the woman he loves, and Olivia’s need to remain independent regardless of her safety or threats to her life. The $ex scenes are intimate, passionate and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including several from many of the author’s other series and stories: Alexi Chase (Chase Brothers series); Lucas and Bryna (Royals Undone Series); Sebastian and Penny (Royals Undercover Series); Jessa and Roone (Royals United Series), as well as Olivia’s ex boyfriend Dexter, his boss Fenton Mills, and her friend and hacker Telly; Olivia’s driver Todd, and Ben’s father.
From the outset, the first half of THE BENEFACTOR was choppy, and the flow felt rough and uneven. It was not until about fifty percent did the story settle, did the relationship and story take on a more measured and balanced tone. Also, Olivia’s struggle for independence came across as spiteful and vindictive- being a strong woman does not mean she has to be a b*tch.
THE BENEFACTOR is a story of lies and betrayal; of a secret society whose membership is rich, dark, dangerous and sexually deviant; and of one woman who struggles to keep her independence in the face of danger and death. The fast paced premise is intriguing, imaginative and complex; the romance is spicy and hot; the characters are strong, dynamic and spirited but I did struggle with a few issues. THE BENEFACTOR ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned.
Another fun ride into Nana Malone’s world of royals and their extended family. In this, book two of the “See No Evil” trilogy, Ben and Olivia are still dancing around their feelings for each other and their need for independence. The mystery of who is after Livy intensifies as does the race to oust the Van Lindsted’s from their seat of power. With the help of Team Winston Isles a heist is planned that leads to a truly heart stopping cliffhanger ending that left my mind reeling and wanting more. I am looking forward to the exciting ending in the next book “For Her Benefit”.
Absolutely LOVED this! Heart stopping suspense throughout! Ben and Livy are FIRE together!
Money and power are the name of the game and Ben seems to have both in spades, but none of it will keep Livy by his side, which he is quickly realizing is all he actually wants. Livy is independent, bull headed, no one tells her what to do. She’s struggling to find her own mark and identity but she knows she won’t be happy until she gets to the bottom of this mess and she’ll sort the rest out when the smoke clears.
This book revisits some of this author’s previous characters as well and I loved that, it made it feel like coming home in a sense.
I don’t want to give anything away but trust me you will be on the edge of your seat with this gripping page turner and I am desperately awaiting the conclusion to see if all my guesses were correct!
OMG Ben and Livy just get better and better with each installment!! Ben and Livy are Perfection…Perfectly Sexy Perfection!! And I loved every moment of their escapades.
The Benefactor despite not being the conclusion to Ben and Livy’s story is a complete and total 5-star read. Wow! The suspense and mystery and love affair surrounding these Ben and Livy continues to draw you in and continues to hold you with captivated breathe throughout. I honestly did not want this one to end. The twists and turns this story takes will leave you on a journey that you never expected, and you will still be spinning when the book comes to a close.
Ben and the other Lords of London continue to seek vengeance for their friend Toby against the Elite, and to do so they have had to bring in help to help them hatch and carryout the perfect plan. Yup, that means some of our favorite characters from the other connected stories make their appearance. While Ben is plotting his revenge against the Elite, he also continues to try to get Livy to see that she is HIS and that he will do anything to protect her, but Livy, who has had enough of men lying to her, keeping things from her, is not hearing any of it, and is all about gaining her complete and total in independence. Ben and Livy despite Ben being super rich and powerful, are so perfectly matched in all respects. All you can do as the reader is cheer for them even when you are yelling at them “Can’t you see that you two belong together forever??!!”
The Benefactor, which is book 2 in the See No Evil Trilogy, must be read after Big Ben, and will leave you begging for more…literally. My mouth is still hanging open after that cliffhanger of an ending that I did not see coming AT ALL!! I NEED FOR HER BENEFIT RIGHT NOW!! With The Benefactor, Nana Malone has delivered yet another engrossing roller coaster of a ride romantic mystery.
Part 2 of Ben and Livy and it was everything I was hoping for and more. I am holding out for the last part of this series with bated breath. The ending of this one was crazy and I can not wait to find out how it ends. This one had me hanging on and waiting to see what would happen with each page I read. I stayed up leat at night to read each page. It was just amazing. Nanna can write and I am hooked on her books.
All I can say is that you really do need to get book one and then get this one and hold on tight for the third book. I can only imagine how awesome it will be.