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Bargains with Benefits by Jillian Witt
4.0
adventurous challenging emotional inspiring mysterious sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Okay but who knew a bargain could be this cute, chaotic, and full of FEELINGS??

Luna Pierce is half-fae, full sass, and just trying to save her beloved inn before her estranged fae dad sells it off like it’s no big deal. Enter Vincent—hot, arrogant, and unfortunately very charming fae journalist—who ends up with a drink on his shirt and a deal on the table. Their bargain? Simple. (HAHA sure.) She gives him insider access, he helps boost the inn’s image. Easy, right? Except no one told them they’d end up catching feelings. 

I was OBSESSED with Luna. The growth she goes through?? Ugh. Gorgeous. Iconic. I loved watching her slowly take control of her life, her magic, her emotions—and her future. And Vincent?? I wanted to smack him and smooch him at the same time, like HOW dare he be so snobby and yet so soft underneath?? And his wind magic doing things to Luna? Swoonworthy! 🤤

Their slow burn had me screaming into my pillow—it took its sweet time but the payoff? So worth it. Spice level? Just the right amount to make you blush without turning red in public 🌶️✨ And the whole locked-room mystery + complicated fae family dynamics?? Inject it directly into my veins pls.

Did it drag a tiny bit in the middle? Maybe. Did I care by the end? Absolutely not. That final HEA had me grinning like an idiot and hugging my Kindle. 

If you’re into: 
💫 Slow burn romance
💫 Sassy half-fae girls with something to prove
💫 Arrogant fae men who secretly love hard
💫 Found family vibes, fae politics & magical inns
💫 Bargains that turn into love stories

Then Bargains with Benefits needs to be your next cozy romantasy read. 💖📚