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Because of You by Samantha Brinn
4.25
Ben and Hallie were adorable. They have been friends since they were children. The dynamic being Hallie and Ben's twin sister, Julie are besties and well, Ben and Hallie have their own friendship.
Since graduation, they have all gone on and through college. Ben is now a successful bar owner in Pittsburg and Hallie, along with Julie and some other girlfriends are opening their own law firm. Hallie is not good at letting her feelings show or asking for help and is feeling that the law firm with her friends may not be what she is looking for in her career but does not know how to tell her friends this. Ben, however, does and let's Hallie open up to him about it in his own time. With this, other feelings come out, secrets you could say. Especially one Ben has been keeping for years.. he is in love with Hallie. With a little lake magic and him finally realizing he is ready to let it all out, makes his move.
Ben, this man is the ideal book boyfriend in every way. The way he knows Hallie, cares for her and loves her had me swooning. The control this man had for 11 years is remarkable. All the things he picks up, knows and does for Hallie should have every man taking notes.
Hallie is smart, loyal and caring which I feel is why she so strongly has a hard time making her feelings knowing with her friends and family because she always puts them first and takes care of them. I love that she wanted Ben to be the one to take care of her!!
This was a wonderful, heart felt debut novel. Samantha did a wonderful job with building the relationship not only with Ben and Hallie but those around. I enjoyed reading this and excited to see what else Samantha gives us
Hallie
If you like:
Best Friends Brother
Childhood Friends
Friends to Lovers
He Falls First
Since graduation, they have all gone on and through college. Ben is now a successful bar owner in Pittsburg and Hallie, along with Julie and some other girlfriends are opening their own law firm. Hallie is not good at letting her feelings show or asking for help and is feeling that the law firm with her friends may not be what she is looking for in her career but does not know how to tell her friends this. Ben, however, does and let's Hallie open up to him about it in his own time. With this, other feelings come out, secrets you could say. Especially one Ben has been keeping for years.. he is in love with Hallie. With a little lake magic and him finally realizing he is ready to let it all out, makes his move.
Ben, this man is the ideal book boyfriend in every way. The way he knows Hallie, cares for her and loves her had me swooning. The control this man had for 11 years is remarkable. All the things he picks up, knows and does for Hallie should have every man taking notes.
Hallie is smart, loyal and caring which I feel is why she so strongly has a hard time making her feelings knowing with her friends and family because she always puts them first and takes care of them. I love that she wanted Ben to be the one to take care of her!!
This was a wonderful, heart felt debut novel. Samantha did a wonderful job with building the relationship not only with Ben and Hallie but those around. I enjoyed reading this and excited to see what else Samantha gives us
Hallie
If you like:
Best Friends Brother
Childhood Friends
Friends to Lovers
He Falls First