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Mutually Beneficial

Book 1 in the series:Indecent Proposals

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'Mutually Beneficial' is a contemporary romance novel in the 'Indecent Proposals' series by authors Ava Guerre and Heather Guerre. The story follows Annaliese Teague, a woman struggling to make ends meet, who strikes a unique arrangement with her landlord, Jason Andreas, in lieu of rent payment. Despite the initial quid pro quo nature of their relationship, the book delves into their emotional journey, tackling heavy topics such as PTSD, anxiety, and family dynamics. The writing style is described as easy to read, engaging, and filled with steamy scenes that flow seamlessly with the storyline, creating a captivating and emotional narrative.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is straightforward and engaging, blending steamy moments with emotional depth.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot centers on a woman facing financial difficulties who enters a transactional sexual arrangement with her landlord, leading to unexpected emotional connections.

Setting:

The setting is familiar and rooted in contemporary life, enhancing the relatability of the story.

Pacing:

The pacing is well-balanced, keeping the narrative engaging while allowing character depth.
So when he came knocking on her door on the eighth of the month, she was alarmed, but she wasn’t surprised. She’d just gotten back in from her coworker’s wedding and hadn’t even kicked off her shoes w...

Notes:

The main plot revolves around a woman who can't pay her rent and agrees to have sex with her landlord in exchange for it.
The landlord, a military veteran, suffers from PTSD and has a history of abusive relationships.
Both characters in the story develop a strong bond and grow to rely on each other despite the unusual start to their relationship.
Readers find the relationship between the characters sincere, contrasting with the potentially toxic elements of the initial proposition.
The book includes themes of emotional support, healing, and the complexity of human relationships despite a transactional start.
There are content warnings for themes like PTSD, anxiety, and previous abusive relationships, reflecting serious issues tackled in the plot.
The story features dual perspectives, allowing insight into both main characters' inner thoughts and struggles.
Readers describe the writing as engaging and well-paced, making it a quick yet satisfying read.
Many fans of the book appreciated the depth of character development and emotional connection that evolves throughout the narrative.
The author, Ava Guerre, is also known by the name Heather Guerre, and various descriptions highlight how both names are used in her works.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of dubious consent, PTSD, past abusive relationships, drug addiction, and suicide attempts.

From The Publisher:

Please, I'll do anything.

When Annalise can't scrape together the money for rent, she has no choice but to beg her landlord for mercy. But Jason Andreas isn't known for his bleeding heart.

Instead of mercy, he offers her a deal. She won't owe him a penny if she gives him… herself.

Just do as I tell you.

Jason knows he's too damaged to ever have Annalise's heart. So when the opportunity to have just a little piece of her comes along, he's ruthless enough to seize it.

But the more he takes, the more he needs, until he realizes he's never going to be happy with just one piece. He needs all of her-body, heart, and soul.

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