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Flinging It

G. Benson (Goodreads Author)

4.08 · Rating details · 464 ratings · 95 reviews

Frazer, head midwife at a hospital in Perth, Australia, is trying to make her corner of the world a little better by starting up a programme for at-risk parents. Not everyone is excited about her ideas. Surrounded by red tape, she finally has to team up with Cora, a social worker who is married to Frazer’s boss.
Cora is starting to think her marriage is beyond saving, even ...more

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Nov 07, 2017 lov2laf rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: coming-out-late-in-life, drama, ethnic-diversity, ethnic-diversity-indian, ethnic-diversity-asian, ethnic-diversity-korean, from-hate-to-love, lesbian-or-f-f, love-leads-in-their-30s, borrowed-scribd

I wanted to like this a lot more than I did. I recently finished this author's other book "Who'd Have Thought?" and loved it. This one, less so.

Technically, "Flinging It" is written fine. The author has a knack for dialogue, developing characters, and I like that she has character diversity. Her background is in the medical field so the setting and careers ring true. She's also pretty brave in writing a romance around infidelity which is hard to pull off or root for. I *sort of* got over it in t I wanted to like this a lot more than I did. I recently finished this author's other book "Who'd Have Thought?" and loved it. This one, less so.

Technically, "Flinging It" is written fine. The author has a knack for dialogue, developing characters, and I like that she has character diversity. Her background is in the medical field so the setting and careers ring true. She's also pretty brave in writing a romance around infidelity which is hard to pull off or root for. I *sort of* got over it in this read.

The marriage Cora finds herself in is far from ideal and her husband is an ass. For all we know he's already having an affair. The point is, he's a jerk (and a villain) so it's easy to take Cora's side in choosing to go into her own affair but I think my reticence in liking the book more has to do with Cora's character than anything.

Cora's in a fairly depressed and abusive space which put a funk over the narrative that never really lifted for me. As a reader, it's really clear what she *should* do but won't. And the frustrating thing is, is her behavior more true to life? I'd say, probably. Is it want I want her to do? No. From her denial of her abusive situation, her true sexuality, and real feelings towards Frazer, to her lack of responsibility or her lack of backbone many of her actions come across as selfish or cowardly and, unfortunately, Frazer and a warm fuzzy romance is the collateral damage.

Benson at least did address the less desirable pieces of Cora and her growth as a character comes through pushing through all of her issues I mentioned above...it just took her forever to get there.

There's just so much pushing and pulling which could be resolved if the characters stopped hemming and hawing which again is probably more realistic but it's less fun to read.

This book certainly isn't bad and there's a lot going for it. I think someone in Cora's situation would find this book uplifting and Benson's exploration of an emotionally abusive relationship is important. I also did really like the inclusion of a transgendered character, bisexuality and queerness, and ethnic diversity (Korean for Cora and half Indian for Frazer).

Because of the more depressing aspects I just kind of ended up having a bleh feeling through the read. Personally, I give this story about a 3.5 but technically it's written well enough to be a 4...in other words, for me it was a 3 but I think others may get more enjoyment out if than I did and would still recommend.

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Jun 17, 2016 Pin rated it really liked it

Shelves: job_healthcare, diversity_asian, tone_drama, theme_medical, theme_toaster-oven, impression_unlikable-protagonist, info_review-copy, diversity_bisexual-pansexual-fluid, 4-stars, women-of-color

I found this story equally frustrating and intriguing. It was frustrating to follow the main characters through their, for the most part, unhealthy relationship based on cheating, denial, deception, lack of self-confidence, using someone... and it was fascinating to see how the author turned that same relationship into something completely different. The way that is done is a feature of quality writing. And G. Benson is exactly that -- a very good writer. A writer who does not choose easy ways a ...more

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Jul 10, 2016 Jem rated it really liked it

Shelves: p-o-c, drama, infidelity, toaster-oven-awarded, bisexual

The blurb pretty much states up front what this book is all about: Infidelity. Not exactly a subject that romance readers would be flinging themselves into with much enthusiasm. Writing about characters having affairs while in a relationship is always a tricky balancing act for authors. How do you garner reader sympathy when your heroines are guilty of the very things they hate most, namely disloyalty and deception? Nevertheless, the premise holds so much potential for conflict and drama that I' The blurb pretty much states up front what this book is all about: Infidelity. Not exactly a subject that romance readers would be flinging themselves into with much enthusiasm. Writing about characters having affairs while in a relationship is always a tricky balancing act for authors. How do you garner reader sympathy when your heroines are guilty of the very things they hate most, namely disloyalty and deception? Nevertheless, the premise holds so much potential for conflict and drama that I'm instantly drawn to it like moth to a flame.

Frazer and Cora work in the same hospital as head midwife and social worker, respectively. Cora's husband Alec holds the purse strings for hospital budgets. In order to get funding and logistical support for an urgent project to help vulnerable new parents, Frazer enlists the help of Cora in an effort to make a more forceful impression on Alec. Cora finds the project and Frazer's companionship a nice distraction from her dreary and oppressive marriage. As their friendship deepens, Cora begins to appreciate more and more how she is treated with warmth, respect and dignity by Frazer in contrast to the coldness and constant belittling that awaits her at home. In a night of drunken recklessness and passion, the two take it one step too far and fall headlong into an office affair. Wracked by guilt at their deceit and having to face the innocent party constantly at work, Cora tries her best to save her marriage while Frazer tries her best to keep her hands to herself and whatever's left of her dignity intact.

I've always been fascinated by the kind of love (or lust or temporary insanity) that overcomes otherwise perfectly nice, rational, level-headed and maybe even old-fashioned people and turn them into reckless risk-takers. So, here's the thing. The key for me to buy into this notion is to have me believe that this 'thing' they have between them is so special, so powerful, so mind-blowing and so addictive that the protagonists are basically willing to throw away their lives for it. It's a tall order. Even though the book does manage to sell me the idea, it's not a slam dunk. I'll explain why. This is a personal opinion so other readers may feel differently.

Cora is at a low point in her married life. Frazer offers friendship and respect. Cora finds happiness for the first time. Things escalate and they have an affair. So far so good. Well...not good good, but what I mean is, I'm loving the story so far. (view spoiler)

Despite not-quite-hitting-the-mark on the affair itself, the book does exceedingly well on all the other relationships--especially the platonic ones. Cora and Frazer's friendship (the best part of the book!). Control freak Alec's subtle and insidious domination of Cora (creepy!). Cora and bff Liza. Frazer and sis (best sibling interaction ever!). Frazer and Tia (conscience + fairy godmother, who knew?). Frazer and everyone else. All these well-drawn and fully fleshed out supporting characters lend an air of levity and balance whenever the mood turned too bleak and despairing.

Another noteworthy thing: the book features some of the most diverse set of characters in lesfic. Both protagonists are Aussies with mixed ethnic backgrounds, as are a supporting character or two. And there is a young transgender who deals with some important life choices and transitioning issues.

The bottom line is, I really liked the book except for the extended infidelity angle (to my surprise since that's precisely why I picked the book :)), which, while full of drama, didn't quite make my list of "the best ever affairs worth throwing your whole life away for". (view spoiler) The rest of the book is awesome. Including the ending. So hitch on the ride and get ready to be yanked up and down through this rollercoaster of emotions. Good or bad, it's guaranteed to make you feel.

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Apr 21, 2018 Joc rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: abuse, coming-out, transgender, lesbian, medical, romance, infidelity, explicit-content, deception

I don't usuallly like books with an infidelity theme because deceit seems such a hard thing to come back from and still be romantic. I didn't have as much of a problem in Flinging It for a couple of reasons. Cora is so well characterized as a woman whose personality and gumption has been stomped on by an emotionally abusive husband (and he is a real 'doos') for so long that she really doesn't have much in her armory left. Her feelings are so suppressed that when she begins an affair with Frazer ...more

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Jul 19, 2016 Tiff rated it really liked it

Shelves: doctors-nurses-medical, friend-to-lover, infidelity

A gauntlet of emotions! A gantlet of emotions is the best way I can describe of Flinging It by G. Benson. This book is witty, angsty and also so incredibly genuine. There were times I wanted to shake the main characters and then I would then the next page and want to give them a ginormous hug. Oh the emotional roller coaster how I love you and hate you all the same.

Frazer is a midwife in Perth, the head of Midwifery to be exact. She is beyond dedicated to her job. She spends her days and nights A gauntlet of emotions! A gantlet of emotions is the best way I can describe of Flinging It by G. Benson. This book is witty, angsty and also so incredibly genuine. There were times I wanted to shake the main characters and then I would then the next page and want to give them a ginormous hug. Oh the emotional roller coaster how I love you and hate you all the same.

Frazer is a midwife in Perth, the head of Midwifery to be exact. She is beyond dedicated to her job. She spends her days and nights delivering babies or suffering through mind numbing hospital administrative meetings. Work, work and more work. No dates, little fun, just babies, babies, meting and back to babies. Frazer has spent all of her free time developing a program for at-rick parents and reaching out to them through the hospital and mentors to guide them through the pregnancy, birth and trying months after. This do-gooder needs help and a fresh set of eyes, so she turns to an unlikely source Cora, the head of the social work program at Frazer’s hospital.

Cora the head of social work for the hospital spends her day guiding people through the hospital system. While she is a co-worker of Frazer’s these two never speak, some hostility may be in part because Cora happens to be married to their boss, Alec. Alec is a first rate douche bag by the way, he emotionally abuses his wife to the point she is just a shell of her former gregarious self. As Cora and Frazer move forward with the mentoring program they develop an amazing friendship, and after one night of way too much booze the fall into bed.

This book pulls at your heart. While you know that the affair is oh so wrong, you also see that it is a lifeline of sorts for Cora. This is a woman that something to empower her and give strength, even if it’s wrongly through an affair. While her husband is a first rate prick (that’s being kind), and she should be running for the hills, she is terrified of disappointing everyone. Alec has stripped her down to nothing, so when Frazer comes along and becomes her friend, her ally and even her lover she has a renewed since of self. Does this have morality issues? Sure, but know that it is very evident that this marriage is on the flimsiest of last legs. Infidelity is a big no-no for me most of the times, but in this case it did not give me much pause. Both women know that this affair is wrong, but it’s hard to stop when it’s the only time you find any since of happiness. Frazer and Cora have magnetism to each other. Their interactions are delightful, fun, sometimes really sexy. 4.25 stars
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Jul 11, 2019 Alexis rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: bisexual-pansexual-fluid, triggers-involved, dogs-cats-horses-pets, kids-children-involved, lesfic, crazy-annoying-awful-ex, doctors-medical-nurses, femme-femme, hate-dislike-a-character, indian

If you've read the author's summary of this book you know the subject of cheating will be front and center throughout the narrative. If you're like me you probably also hate that subject and its participants with a fiery passion. It's why I put off reading this book for a while despite its many positive reviews.

I mean cheaters are awful, terrible, horrendous people right? So why would you want to read about them? That's what I kept asking myself throughout a large part of this story. I didn't li ...more

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Jan 29, 2021 Skip rated it it was amazing

Shelves: sapphic-reading-challenge-2021

This is a beautifully written book about a divisive topic - infidelity. Benson approaches the topic from a character-driven point of view, giving us the opportunity to get inside the main character's thoughts and feelings, giving us the ability to understand even if we might not necessarily agree were we to encounter the same situation in real life.

Both Frazer and Cora are heads of department at a hospital in Perth, Australia. Frazer heads up the midwifery department and has been fighting to int This is a beautifully written book about a divisive topic - infidelity. Benson approaches the topic from a character-driven point of view, giving us the opportunity to get inside the main character's thoughts and feelings, giving us the ability to understand even if we might not necessarily agree were we to encounter the same situation in real life.

Both Frazer and Cora are heads of department at a hospital in Perth, Australia. Frazer heads up the midwifery department and has been fighting to introduce a new programme for high-risk patients, to improve their lives in the lead up to the birth of their babies and put them in good stead afterwards as people. As you’d expect that comes with budgetary fights and it’s suggested that she gets Cora’s support for the project as she’s head of the social work department.

Frazer buries herself in her work. She’s had a bad break-up and isn’t looking for anything serious despite her friend's attempts at convincing her otherwise. Cora is married and is in the process of discovering she’s in an emotionally abusive marriage. As they begin to work together they discover they have an attraction to each other that neither was expecting, especially Cora who has never been attracted to a woman before. The affair is complicated by the fact that Cora is married to Frazer’s boss.

Neither are proud of their relationship, but recognise the power it has over them. Whilst I didn’t always agree with how they went about things, I was so absorbed in the writing and pacing of the book I was drawn to keep turning the page to find out what happened next.

I don’t want to give away any spoilers, but I really appreciated how once they are found out their affair changed and forced both of them to look at life differently. I also appreciated that those that found out didn’t only provide judgement, they provided support and friendship too.

I liked the ending for the two of them. It felt authentic and focussed on themselves first, which I think must be harder to express and write successfully.

I love how Benson always includes a veritable array of characters who identify as LGBTQ+ as side characters in the narrative and this book is no different in that regard. Frazer’s friendship group and their insistence on setting her up provided some much-needed light-heartedness at times. I also really enjoyed the scenes with Frazer’s sister, especially when she has her own big reveal.

I felt that Benson’s depiction of one of the high-risk patients, Jack, a pregnant trans man, was done in a sensitive, engaging way that would encourage lots of people to think differently about someone facing this situation (or to think about it for the first time perhaps).

I’d definitely encourage romance fans and fans of character-driven books to give this a try.

I received an e-ARC directly from the author in exchange for an honest review. ...more

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Jun 19, 2016 Agirlcandream rated it really liked it

Shelves: net-galley

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This was a mixed read for me. I was rolling along enjoying G. Benson’s flair for writing, pace and brilliant sense of humour for the first third of the book but found I was questioning the actions and reactions of the main characters as the story progressed.

Frazer is charming and dedicated in her efforts to open a free clinic for at risk obstetrics patients. She is also on the rebound from a workplace romance which ended badly. The funding needed for her program is being blocked by her boss, A This was a mixed read for me. I was rolling along enjoying G. Benson’s flair for writing, pace and brilliant sense of humour for the first third of the book but found I was questioning the actions and reactions of the main characters as the story progressed.

Frazer is charming and dedicated in her efforts to open a free clinic for at risk obstetrics patients. She is also on the rebound from a workplace romance which ended badly. The funding needed for her program is being blocked by her boss, Alec. Frazer decides to achieve her goals by bringing his wife Cora, a social worker in the hospital into the planning process. As Cora and Frazer work together they find that their budding friendship begins to develop into something more. The problem is Frazer has sworn off workplace relationships and Cora is married. What to do, what to do?

First off I have to say this relationship is one of the hottest and most entertaining pairings I have read in a while. Cora needs a friend and she finds one in wise-cracking Frazer. As they spend more and more time together they relax and begin to enjoy their times and drinks together. Too much drinking while Alec is out of town leads to a really great sex scene between Frazer and Cora. Morning after regrets by Frazer for sleeping with a co-worker and a married woman combine with morning after regrets for Cora for cheating on the husband she wants to leave and who is cruel and controlling. It doesn't feel like cheating to me when there is no love left in a relationship on both sides but maybe that’s just me.

My issues with this rollercoaster emotional ride revolve around Cora and her reactions to the events in her life. Emotional abuse is a reality and her low self esteem thanks to this relationship does cloud her judgement. What felt overblown for me was the guilt she carries around both for cheating on her husband and for cheating with a woman when she is pretty sure she is straight. It is Cora who can’t help herself from “canoodling” (love that word) with Frazer at every opportunity and it’s Frazer who she leans on when she cannot face another evening at home with Alec. She knows she needs a divorce and yet she is filled with guilt and remorse. If the author’s intent was to have me shaking my fist and shouting at Cora to leave the guy and get on with your life then she succeeded. My eye rolling responses to the actions and reactions of the two mains overshadowed the other story threads going on in this novel. I did like the scenes in the clinic and would have preferred more development in this area.

A quality author who missed the mark for this reader but still left me with the warm and fuzzy emotional responses I have come to expect when I read her work.

3.5 Stars

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Jul 11, 2016 Cheri rated it really liked it

Shelves: romance, arc, lgbtq

I'm still processing my thoughts on this one and will write a much more complete review on my site but I think I'd give it 3.5 stars. I'm rounding up because there was a lot I liked about this book. It's not a standard romance novel and it deals with some moral issues that will likely turn some folks off before they get more than halfway through. I didn't have a problem with most of what happened in the story line and think this is probably a lot more realistic than most romance novels - which I ...more

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Nov 01, 2018 Linda rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: femme-femme, my-3plus-star-read, mc-in-their-thirties, medical-responders

Infidelity is at the centre of this book. As much as I don’t fancy infidelity it’s still an intriguing read and had me engaged once I’ve started reading the book

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Sep 07, 2020 Leah rated it it was amazing

Perfection.

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Oct 14, 2017 Starsandsun18 rated it it was amazing

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Ok wait, I would like to be very clear that I’ve given this a 5 not because I tolerate “cheating”, actually it’s one of my trigger/pet peeves. That’s also the reason why I kind of avoided this book at first.

So this story is really familiar with me, I kind of like “Tia”
If you know what I mean.
Cora is been abused emotionally by her husband Alec. She’s been with him since she was 18 right? Or 21? All I know she’s 34. So, they’re together for so long. She have endured it, she actually planned to div ...more

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Jan 06, 2020 Paradise Lost rated it really liked it

Shelves: f-f

Solid writing, story, and characterization. I was a little wary going in, but everything, from the infidelity to everything else, was handled very well, and sensitively. I didn't fall in love exactly, but I had a great time reading it, nevertheless. Definitely an author I want to see more from. ...more

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Oct 29, 2016 Tara rated it it was amazing

Shelves: reviewed-at-tlr, bisexual, contemporary, ff, read-in-2016, doctors-nurses-or-physiotherapists, medical, workplace-romance, ylva, woc

G Benson’s writing is masterfully good. As with All the Little Moments, Flinging It tackles heavy subject matter in a way that isn’t overwhelmingly angsty or depressing and is actually very funny at times. The story is well plotted, the pacing is perfect and I found myself fully invested even when I wasn’t comfortable with how Cora and Frazer were handling their relationship.

Full review here: http://www.thelesbianreview.com/fling... ...more

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Jun 18, 2016 Just a man's point of view rated it liked it

Shelves: docs, personal-growth, lesbian

It seems that (for most of the reviews) G. Benson lost a star from her All the Little Moments to her Flinging It. I too gave 5 stars to the first and 4 to the latter.

I totally agree with all the reviewers who say that G. Benson is a really good author. Flinging It is well written, engaging, pleasant and even brilliant.
There is, however, a frustrating note pervading all the novel.
But before I say what that note is in my opinion, I want to say what it is not.

It is not the affair. It is not the che ...more

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Feb 24, 2018 Clare Ashton rated it it was amazing

Won't be everyone's cup of tea with the infidelity storyline but I enjoyed reading about characters who were less than perfect while very relatable and likeable. The angst is always nicely balanced with humour. ...more

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Aug 28, 2016 Ameliah Faith rated it really liked it

Frazer is the head of the midwifery department in a hospital. She is desperate to start a new program that will help hard to reach and teen parents. Cora is the head of social work in the same hospital. She is married to Alec the finance “god”, in his own mind anyway. Cora's budget has been increased so Frazer decides to see if they can work together on her project, even though she doesn't much care for Cora. As they work together Frazer gets to know the real Cora and realizes not all is as it s ...more

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Aug 14, 2016 Les Rêveur rated it really liked it

Shelves: lesfic, romance, hea, based-in-america, 4-stars

G Benson Knows how to write a book let me tell you! She writes about real emotion, real life problems and real life Romance and love!

I loved this book and hated it at the same time! I wanted Cora to stand up to her arrogant and antagonistic husband... Leave him... Follow her heart!

And then Frazer and her inability to just say how she feels.... Especially when it comes to Cora she just gives her what she wants and doesn't rock the boat!

I say these things but I realise now that I have finished t ...more

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Mar 10, 2017 Catherine rated it it was amazing

I am a hard sell when it comes to books with infidelity which is why I am always cautious when picking one up to read. I find that I just loose so much respect for the characters making it hard to really enjoy the happy ending. So I was pleasantly surprised when I didn't feel that way in this book. I think it was the point of views and the story of the two characters just made me feel like the friend watching my friend make a bad decision but wanted to support them to make the right decision in ...more

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Sep 16, 2016 Vic rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: lesfic

I was a little bit wary of this book when I picked it up, as the synopsis and reviews make it clear these women get together whilst one of them is still married. But I soon realised this was no happy marriage, for either partner. Hell, this was no partnership. The husband was not walking around in a happy little bubble that the affair would burst with a vicious, sickening pop. He was a controlling, uninterested douche. So though cheating was still kind of icky, it didn't make for an uncomfortabl I was a little bit wary of this book when I picked it up, as the synopsis and reviews make it clear these women get together whilst one of them is still married. But I soon realised this was no happy marriage, for either partner. Hell, this was no partnership. The husband was not walking around in a happy little bubble that the affair would burst with a vicious, sickening pop. He was a controlling, uninterested douche. So though cheating was still kind of icky, it didn't make for an uncomfortable read. As much as cheating is wrong, I couldn't judge Cora, or Frazer too harshly.

What was kind of uncomfortable was Cora questioning whether the affair alone was the reason for her marriage failing, when previous to that she had already shared her thoughts and reasons for her desire to leave her husband, for their marriage to be done with. It seemed a bit odd that she would then completely blame herself for the state of things between her and her husband in this way. I understand that she had been emotionally manipulated to think pretty much everything at fault with their marriage lay at her feet, but to suddenly forget she'd already asked for a separation, that things were already beyond repair for her, seemed a bit like trying to convince us - the readers - that she felt bad about the affair, without really getting into the nitty gritty of her thoughts and emotions. We were constantly told she felt bad, yet she didn't act that way. If anything, it was Frazer who reacted in the more believable way in this situation. I felt her guilt, but I was only told of Cora's guilt, as if the author didn't truly believe she should feel guilty, but was adding it in to keep any uncomfortable readers from thinking Cora was too blasé about it. Maybe I was over thinking, but it just irked me a little.

Apart from that, I did enjoy the book. The characters were sympathetic, though I did prefer Frazer to Cora. Unfortunately Cora lost a little sympathy from me when it became quite evident she was using Frazer as a prop, as a distraction (she quite clearly admits it too). Her reasons are valid, and Frazer was fairly aware this was the case (as frustrating as her acceptance of that was), but it did leave me feeling closer to Frazer in the whole mixed up few months of their affair.

Of course, things happen, time passes, and decisions are finally made that bring the book to a healthier conclusion, but I was left feeling a bit flat by the ending. It seemed rushed to me. (view spoiler) It was skimmed over, and disappointed me.

Having said that, the book wasn't badly written, it was a decent romance with developed characters and an interesting background. The scenes between the leads were suitably fraught with an undercurrent of desire, and this was well portrayed when they finally allowed themselves to indulge in it. The book just didn't quite tick all the boxes for me, and the quick fix ending dropped a 4 star rating down to 3. ...more

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Jul 11, 2016 Jade rated it it was amazing

*ARC provided by Netgalley and the publisher for an honest review*

When I read the discription of this book I thought to myself, "I doubt I am going to be a big fan of this affair.", but I decided to read it anyway because I have yet to be disappointed by this author. To say that I'm a fan is an understatement. I felt like the author saw all my misgivings going into the story and thought of ways to resolve them, she even resolved the ones that developed while I was reading.

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Feb 19, 2017 Samantha Luce rated it really liked it

Shelves: lesfic, arc-or-book-i-won

Infidelity is never my fav thing to read about, but occasionally it seems justified. Here it works. There's a very nice slow build where you get to know and like both leads separately. Then they get together and it's like skyrockets in flight (but not in a hokey way, in a oh my gosh I hope I find that, pretty please way).

Very good second outing. G Benson is definitely an author to watch with stories to savor. :)

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May 15, 2019 Carol Hutchinson rated it it was amazing

Oh…My…God!

When I heard G Benson talking about her books at ELLCon, I had this feeling I was just gonna love them…and I wasn’t wrong!

Flinging It was my first G Benson read, and it was AMAZING!

There wasn’t a single moment in this book that I wasn’t obsessing about, everything was perfect. The characters were just everything, Frazer the midwife, and Cora the social worker, and their complicated situation.

So, reading this I honestly felt like I was privy to some exclusive, intimate world the two ...more

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Aug 21, 2018 Alealea rated it really liked it

Shelves: romance, f-f, trans-character

When I said I was going to binge all G. Benson work, I thought I was half joking.
But she has such a way with words that I was reading like an addict craving for her fix and less that 2 days later, all books are read ... I may be slightly embarrassed, especially since my holidays are over and being back at work, I'm supposed to be... eh, working and I don't think that describe the last hour. >_>
Back to the book.

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Oct 28, 2017 Book Worm rated it really liked it

Shelves: f-f, 2017, coming-out-later-in-life, cheating-on-husband

Cheating as a subject matter - what good will ever come of that? ... I was not so sure when I picked up this book, but I thought the blurb did come across as honest.
First of all, I have to give kudos to Benson. She really is a masterful writer. I can't say much more than that. How did she make me like the characters, when I despised their actions so much, especially in the middle of the book? Honestly, I sometimes wanted to grab them and throw their sorry asses against the wall ( aggressive much ...more

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Aug 05, 2016 Gaby LezReviewBooks rated it really liked it

ARC received from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I've read "All the little moments" by this author and rated as 5 stars so I didn't doubt to read this one even though the book blurb didn't appeal to me that much. The main idea of this book is an interracial affair between a lesbian and a straight colleague woman who's married to their boss. Yes, I know, recipe for disaster. However, there is so much more to this book than the affair itself. The book also touches issues like prejudice ...more

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Sep 27, 2016 Alena rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fiction, queer

I really enjoyed this one. Nice humor, messy story in the sense that life is messy.

Just with her other book, the one thing I didn't like is that the 'baddy' was rather underdeveloped and cliché. Could have done more here and that would have made it even more enjoyable. ...more

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Mar 14, 2018 Em Lewis rated it it was amazing

Flinging It is another really great book by G Benson. Loved the main characters, their struggles felt real and I was invested in their journey. The side characters played off them so well. I also especially enjoyed Jack’s story and was glad this was highlighted and see what positive support can do.

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Apr 04, 2018 Melanie rated it liked it

Technically, a great book...Subject matter, frustrating...

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Jul 05, 2017 Jane Shambler rated it really liked it

Shelves: romance, ylva-pub

I didn't give this book 4 stars because I'll admit I don't agree with infidelity regardless of the circumstances. I strongly believe that you should end your relationship before starting a new one. But saying that Benson made this book work despite the contents.

The two main characters Cora and Frazier actually dislike each other in the beginning. It's not until they start working together on an out reach program do they start to like each other. Frazier is single but Cora is a married woman to t ...more

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Benson spent her childhood wrapped up in any book she could get her hands on and—as her mother likes to tell people at parties—even found a way to read in the shower. Moving on from writing bad poetry (thankfully) she started to write stories. About anything and everything. Tearing her from her laptop is a fairly difficult feat, though if you come bearing coffee you have a good chance.
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