Busy Bean Book 4: Friendzoned by Rachel Blaufeld

Busy Bean Book 4

When Murphy Landon, the New York socialite, runs off to Vermont with her bruised reputation and stylish wardrobe in the trunk of a used car, it’s the first time in her life she’s dared to turn her back on her high-society parents.

Used to grabbing a gourmet coffee whenever the urge strikes, Murphy finds herself on the other side of the counter, fumbling strangers’ orders...until a sinfully handsome thirty-three year old version of Ben Rooney from high school walks in.

The pair met years ago at a prestigious boarding school and became friends, but only behind closed doors. She’d been a spoiled brat, and he was a football player on scholarship. Ben tried to hide his crush on her, and Murphy set firm boundaries. After a prom night gone wrong, they’d gone their separate ways.

Now their circumstances are reversed. Ben is a successful surgeon. He’s come a long way from his parents’ humble maple syrup business. And Murphy is pouring his coffee? Is this a joke?

His first thought is that she should drive her gorgeous self right back to New York, where she can’t possibly break his heart. His second one is deep concern. His third thought is he wants a do-over of prom night. A very adult one…

With plenty of secrets between them, copious pure maple syrup, Ben and Murphy are in for a wild and sticky ride.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56279150-friendzoned

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

Another great addition to the Busy Bean series! This story follows Murphy and Ben who have reunited after many years. They met at a prestigious boarding school when they were teenagers and became close friends, but only behind closed doors. Their backgrounds could not be more different. Murphy's family is very wealthy and with it comes a reputation that can never be tarnished. Rules had to be followed and Murphy could do nothing to hurt that family rep. Yet, many years later, Murphy finds herself in Vermont working at the Busy Bean to escape a slip up in her reputation. But being away and starting over for is something she needs. To stand on her own two feet and realize just how awful she used to be and how controlling her parents are. She is determined to make it on her own. What she doesn't expect is for Ben to walk through the doors at Busy Bean. And roles have kind of swapped. He is now a successful doctor. Ben grew up knowing that he had to work hard to get what he wanted and he had to earn every penny to help his family stay afloat. He never expects to see Murphy again. The girl that got away. The one he wished he could have told how he felt about her. But they are given a second chance. But can they find their equal footing at this point in their lives? Where things are so different and Murphy is starting to find herself again? Murphy and Ben's story was so sweet! You can't help but cheer for them to get together, for Murphy to find herself and stand up for herself for once, and for Ben to have a chance to sweep her off their sweet. Another great story for this series!

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.