The Jilted Exes’ Club Book 3: Boyfriend Without Benefits by Riley Hart

The Jilted Exes’ Club Book 3

Anthony

I’m the last single member of the Jilted Exes’ Club, and I have no plans to change that.

I’m fulfilled with my work at the club, dance classes, yoga, and the Exes. Plus, I’ve been extremely preoccupied with one Kason Maddox, the LA Rebels’ goalie. Let’s just say that since we’ve become friends, my eyes might drift in his general direction a little too much. But it’s only looking. And looking never harmed anyone…

Eventually, our texting sessions lead to dinners out and ending our nights watching our favorite shows. But when the paparazzi catch sight of us and the photos go viral, I suddenly find out I’ve had a boyfriend and didn’t know—a boyfriend without the benefits. And I’m thinking we should reconsider the benefits in this relationship if we are going to be in one.

Kason

So…I thought we were dating. Turns out, the guy I was dating had no idea that’s what we were doing. Friend-zoned without even knowing it. Cool. The equivalent of taking a puck to the face.

But due to an innocent little photo or two, now everyone thinks we’re together, so we have three 

1- Stop hanging out to silence the rumors.

2- Hang out as friends and ignore the gossip blogs.

3- Start dating—and both of us are aware of said dating this time.

I know which one I’m rooting for. And if I have to use a little dirty talk and some praise to shift things in my favor, I’m game.

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

Anthony’s story has arrived! The last member of the Jilted Exes’ Club finally gets his happy ending and he more than deserves it. Anthony didn’t have an easy childhood. He learned the lesson early that those who are supposed to love you, leave you. So he’s done his best to keep his distance. And when he tried to open up, he was burned. So he’s done. Though he has to admit if it wasn’t for the lying and cheating Malcolm, he wouldn’t have met Hayes and Donovan. And those two have become his best friends. But even them he won’t tell all his secrets to. And he’s been busy anyway with work and dancing and then this new developing friendship with Kason Maddox. Anthony will admit, the goalie is super attractive but if it is between keeping his friendship intact or ruining if they ever hook up, he’ll stay friends. At least, that’s what he thinks. Meanwhile, Mads is crazy about Anthony. The more time they talk or spend together, the harder he falls. He has been loving to get to know him and finally asks Anthony out. He thinks everything is going great. They are casually dating and getting to know one another and Mads is sure he won’t scare Anthony away considering what the guy has been through. But then when pictures pop up of them together and announcing to the world they are boyfriends, turns out they were telling Anthony too. It takes Anthony a moment to put together that Mads and him… are boyfriends just without benefits. So what happens if they actually get to the benefits part? Turns out it’s the gateway to their happy ending. If Anthony is brave enough to take the first step. I adored these two! It was especially cute to see that they were definitely acting like they were dating but Anthony was clueless. But once they cleared it up, they were absolutely adorable together. I really loved getting to know both of these characters and watch them fall in love. It was a great way to end this series! Mads is so crazy about Anthony and I loved that he was determined to prove to Anthony just how much he cared. Swoon! So cute and you definitely don’t want to miss this!

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.