ARC Review: What Happens Between Friends by Beth Andrews

What Happens Between Friends
by Beth Andrews
Released Date: August 6th 2013 by Harlequin
Series: In Shady Grove #2
Pages: 384
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Friends...with benefits? For Sadie Nixon, life is one big adventure with something new around the corner. And anytime she needs a break, she can always rely on James Montesano-the best guy she knows. This time when she arrives in Shady Grove, however, something is different. There's a little extra between her and James that has them crossing the line of friendship into one steamy, no-holds-barred night. 

Afterward, no matter how hard she tries, Sadie can't erase the memories of James that way. He's so hot, so tempting.... But his life is here and hers isn't. She needs his friendship, but she doesn't do commitment. So where does that leave them? Suddenly what happens between friends is more complicated than ever!
(Synopsis taken from Goodreads)

My Review:

*ARC provided by Netgalley*

What Happens Between Friends is a story about Sadie and James and how their friendships ends up turning into something more. When Sadie Nixon comes back to the small town of Shady Grove for Jame's birthday, she wasn't expecting to see a new James. On the other hand, James has always been there for Sadie. He feels protective towards her and he'll do anything to make her happy. But he is holding a secret; a secret that can either hurt him or turn in his favor. From the beginning to the very end, I was compelled to read the story, it was definitely romantic yet frustrating. I liked Sadie's character, she is carefree and independent. Jame is lovable, smart, caring and sweet. He is the character that will do anything to make sure someone like Sadie is save and protected. They both have problems with their families, and they have to learn how to move past that so they can move on. Although it was frustrating to see Sadie turn away from James whenever he started to get close to her, she ultimately had to decide whether her goals were more important than what he has always wanted the most. The author does a really good job with the story and it ties perfectly fine in the end. I enjoyed reading the book and I hope to read more from the author.

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