Review: Just Friends With Benefits by Meredith Schorr

Title: Just Friends With Benefits
Author: Meredith Schorr
Genre/Age: Chick-lit, romance, adult

Publication: 2010

Source: For review, CLP Tours

Just Friends With Benefits follows the dating trials and tribulations of 32 year old paralegal, Stephanie. Back in college, she had a huge crush on Craig Hille, but wound up dating his friend, Paul, instead. Now, ten years later, and still friends with Craig, Paul, and the gang, she realizes she still has feelings for Craig. She attempts to start up a relationship with the infamous "one that got away," but realizes it may not be enough when Craig describes what they have as just "friends with benefits." So now the question is, does she continue trying to pursue him, or does she find someone else? Better hope she finds out quick, too, so maybe her mom will get off her back about not being married yet and giving her more grandchildren!

I loved the camaraderie in this book. After college ended, Stephanie stayed in close contact with her group of friends, which included Craig, and even traveled to other states to celebrate holidays and birthdays with her friends. Together, they celebrate, drink, and sing karaoke, amongst other things. I delight in my close friendships, and enjoy reading about others in stories such as this one.

Aaand of course, I also love stories about dating and looking for love. I never tire of these kinds of books. It's so much fun to read about. It makes me both happy and sad that I don't need to date anymore (no, I am not married, but am in a 5 year relationship). I could understand Stephanie's frustrations, but also her moments of elation that you experience at the start of a new relationship... or whatever the heck you wanna call her and Craig!

So overall, I thought this was a super fun story. I would have liked having a better sense of Stephanie, though. For some reason, I didn't feel like I "knew" her as well as I have other characters in the past.

If you're looking for a light, fun, humorous read, this one is definitely for you! I look forward to reading more from Meredith Schorr in the future! This was the perfect read for me after having just read several dark/sad memoirs. It put me in a fun mood!

My Rating: 4/5