Billionaire with Benefits (Romancelandia #2) in Riptide Publishing

Oct 22, 2014 Shirley Frances rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2014, read-2-review, reviewed, glbt, mm-read, mm-series

This was certainly not what I expected but completely worth the time to read.

Tierney was not an easy character to like. He was rude, selfish and a complete mess. It was his screwed up ways that ultimately endeared him to me. There were times I wanted to throttle him and many more times where I just wanted to comfort him and take him away from it all. His journey of self-acceptance was slow in coming but a treat to experience nonetheless. His train of thought was all over the place, his emotions This was certainly not what I expected but completely worth the time to read.

Tierney was not an easy character to like. He was rude, selfish and a complete mess. It was his screwed up ways that ultimately endeared him to me. There were times I wanted to throttle him and many more times where I just wanted to comfort him and take him away from it all. His journey of self-acceptance was slow in coming but a treat to experience nonetheless. His train of thought was all over the place, his emotions were a mess to get behind, but his heart was good and his yearning for something real the one thing that gave me hope.

Dalton, however, was funny, charming and easy-going. He had his moments were he struggled with his past which made him hesitate. He proceeded with caution when he found himself attracted to Tierney, but kept himself open to the possibility of this turning out differently. He questioned and analyzed but soon found h couldn't stay away. I admired his loyalty and the support he offered Tierney throughout the story, even when it hurt him to do so. He was exactly what Tierney needed from a partner and who ultimately made Tierney a better man.

Anne Tennino's stories are always a mix of romance, humor and emotions which I've come to expect from her stories. I wouldn't say this was packed-full of humor, but it did have its funny moments that added a nice contrast to the range in emotions she brought to the page. I appreciated the fact that she didn't hold back in bringing the emotions to the page even if it portrayed the characters in an unfavorable way. Which is why I don't think the story would have worked as well for me if it would have been brought about in a different manner.

The connection between Dalton and Tierney was easily palpable, but the author went the extra mile in establishing it and making it grow. They did have great chemistry so that helped immensely, but I'm a sucker for those moments when the characters just click and their connection shines through.

I did find the story a bit long, but after reading it through I came to understand that it was necessary to explore all angles of Tierney and Dalton's life for the story to be accurate and believable to me. Tierney was a complex individual with rampant emotions. His past was riddled with events that made him who he was, so telling his story thoroughly certainly helped me understand his journey better.

Keep in mind that although this is the second book in the Romancelandia series it certainly can be read a stand alone. It centers solely on Dalton and Tierney's story and as such it goes hand in had with what Anne Tennino states is Romancelandia--a place where "each hero’s tale is fraught with emotion, some peril, and a healthy dose of laughs."

All in all, a romantic emotion-driven story with some humor thrown into the mix to round it all up.

*I received a copy of this title in exchange of my honest opinion. ...more

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Oct 21, 2014 Rachel rated it really liked it

Another one to add to my favourites, this was darker than the first book but still managed to be funny and sweet. Anne Tenino is an automatic buy for me, her books always leave me with huge smile and a happy heart <3

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Nov 15, 2014 2kasmom rated it really liked it

Cute story about Tierney Terrebonne and Dalton Lehnhart. They meet through a mutual friend, Ian. At first, Tierney is a hot mess who thinks he is in love with Ian. Dalton is not really impressed with mess that he is - but he falls for this type. Rich, jerk, more of a creep than a boyfriend.

Dalton inspires Tierney to get his act together and stop drinking, stop carousing and be all he can be. Tierney takes this to heart after his family sets up rehab on his behalf. After rehab and counseling, he ...more

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Dec 26, 2014 Jennifer rated it it was ok

Shelves: m-m, did-not-finish, contemporary, series

The cover is misleading and belongs on a book much more interesting and fun than this one. I rarely give up on a book, but by 75% I had to admit defeat.

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Nov 28, 2014 Page Crusherz rated it really liked it

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Jul 19, 2014 Addicted2M/M rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: it-s-2-am-and-i-m-still-reading, mc-silver-spooner, re-readable, funny-witty-humorous, love-him-but-want-2-wring-his-neck, great-secondary-characters, nasty-parent-ex-etc, friends-to-lovers, feels-angst, mc-1-or-more-unlikeable

Sweet connection. Sam was as adorable as ever, and Tierney finally straightens things out with Ian, albeit near the end. Anne's way of wording things really strikes a cord with me. I found her writing clever and witty, despite the stressful premises of the story. ...more

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