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Benoit: Thorn's Brew Book 3
Life in Monroe is never boring.
Being overshadowed by his cousin, Osiris Briggs, is hard. Si is the dragon, the strong one, according to Benoit Raine’s mother. According to Ben, Si is spoiled, demanding, and self-centered. No one expects Si to live up to the demands Monroe places on Sons of the Blood. Si is the scale and Ben is the protector. Ben is the responsible one, crushed by the weight of being everything to everyone. His life doesn’t leave room for romance, even if he dreams about the gorgeous Rory Greer from his English class. Ben can’t mate until Si does, so he walks away from Rory, never expecting to see him again.
When Rory walks back into his life, Rory refuses to take no for an answer. The fire between them is too much to ignore. One touch sparks a flame that neither can tame.
Being overshadowed by his cousin, Osiris Briggs, is hard. Si is the dragon, the strong one, according to Benoit Raine’s mother. According to Ben, Si is spoiled, demanding, and self-centered. No one expects Si to live up to the demands Monroe places on Sons of the Blood. Si is the scale and Ben is the protector. Ben is the responsible one, crushed by the weight of being everything to everyone. His life doesn’t leave room for romance, even if he dreams about the gorgeous Rory Greer from his English class. Ben can’t mate until Si does, so he walks away from Rory, never expecting to see him again.
When Rory walks back into his life, Rory refuses to take no for an answer. The fire between them is too much to ignore. One touch sparks a flame that neither can tame.
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126 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 21, 2024
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June 10, 2024
This is one book in a series and the author wisely has a disclaimer at the front of the book that it is not a standalone but should be read consecutively after the others. She begins this story with dialogue between characters that immediately sucks you in. You want to know more right off the bat.
This book completes the stories of several of the characters who ultimately have happy endings or receive justice. It is not sappy romance but there is enough love to rivet the reader. The storyline and characters are well developed throughout. I always look for an author to feature kids or dogs as minor characters and the kids in this book are as charming as the main characters.
This book is worthy of recommendation with the caveat that you read the preceding manuscripts.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book completes the stories of several of the characters who ultimately have happy endings or receive justice. It is not sappy romance but there is enough love to rivet the reader. The storyline and characters are well developed throughout. I always look for an author to feature kids or dogs as minor characters and the kids in this book are as charming as the main characters.
This book is worthy of recommendation with the caveat that you read the preceding manuscripts.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 14, 2024
This is another good addition to the series and as the author claims it definitely needs to be read in order, with each book and new couple Rory and Ben’s in this story, we learn more about the town of Monroe and pulls you more into the story. Can’t wait for what comes next.
May 5, 2025
Fate, or perhaps it is the Council, has a way of making things happen, when they are supposed to, in Monroe and it is time for us to learn what the plans are for Benoit (Ben) and Rory (Ror ~ the connotations of this name were not lost on me and hopefully won't be on you either if you have been following the series).
I was captivated when I read 'Loving Aspen' and I knew, immediately that I had to read more, I had to follow this series. Partly because it raised so many questions, and partly because Jae Greyn's writing style blew me away. It is not like anything I have ever read and yes, honestly, it did take quite a few pages to get the feel for it but when I did I was hooked. Not a single word is wasted, they may be sparse compared to some books I read but they were all powerful, all carefully chosen to carefully lay out a story that was only just beginning then and now, in 'Benoit', though much has been told I feel there is still more to come. But that is getting ahead of myself and not helping you!
Opening in September 2012 the story takes us to Ben's final year at Cloverleaf and, as has been par for the course in his life so far, it is a mixed year of challenges. He is still being ignored by his mother, recognised by his uncle, taken advantage of by his cousin and struggling to make the bar he owns and runs financially viable whilst the Council regularly drink his top shelf liquor and won't yet recognise his true status. It is when his English professor requires they begin to write a biographical story that events begin to take a turn. Ben writes about the day his troubles began, his second birthday. But to his despair it is not his professor but another student who gets to read his work. That student is Rory.
Rory has no idea why he is in the English class but he does know of Ben, they have a Bio class together and so, having read his story and talked a little about it with his twin, he takes the plunge and asks Ben for a date. As you will have noticed, things happen quickly in Monroe! They don't have the date, Ben makes too many excuses. We roll forward to 2016 and the two meet again. It really must be fate having a hand in this, they have not seen one another for four years despite living in the same town. But this time Rory is more insitenet, this time he truly knows Ben is meant for him and he wants to show Ben how much care he will take over him. He wants Ben to know that is is loved and cherished but will Ben accept it. It turns out the flame they have ignited is not going to burn out but there may just be a few things they need to take care of before they can settle.
This series has quite literally been mind blowing, it continues to be. Each book has made me feel that I want to be close to the characters, they all feature, more or less, in each story and as you read you begin to see how the timelines overlap. Yet the story never repeats itself, Jae Greyn has found a way to write it so that the overlaps are clear and, much like a jigsaw puzzle, they help everything slot into place. 'Benoit' as with the two previous titles, ends on, not exactly a cliffhanger but certainly a tempting hook, the story it seems is not done with us, Monroe has more to tell us, more to tell its inhabitants.
Jae Greyn's writing most certainly teases the senses, it intrigues, it can confound, it certainly satisfies. His plots are intricately worked pieces of art, to be enjoyed, appreciated, studied and treasured, this is quite a unique style of story writing and I for one love it. But PLEASE do read the books in order or you will truly be lost in the mystery that is Monroe, the Council, the Skins and the Scales. Another immensely satisfying, intriguing, romantic, angsty paranormal masterpiece.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Merged review:
Fate, or perhaps it is the Council, has a way of making things happen, when they are supposed to, in Monroe and it is time for us to learn what the plans are for Benoit (Ben) and Rory (Ror ~ the connotations of this name were not lost on me and hopefully won't be on you either if you have been following the series).
I was captivated when I read 'Loving Aspen' and I knew, immediately that I had to read more, I had to follow this series. Partly because it raised so many questions, and partly because Jae Greyn's writing style blew me away. It is not like anything I have ever read and yes, honestly, it did take quite a few pages to get the feel for it but when I did I was hooked. Not a single word is wasted, they may be sparse compared to some books I read but they were all powerful, all carefully chosen to carefully lay out a story that was only just beginning then and now, in 'Benoit', though much has been told I feel there is still more to come. But that is getting ahead of myself and not helping you!
Opening in September 2012 the story takes us to Ben's final year at Cloverleaf and, as has been par for the course in his life so far, it is a mixed year of challenges. He is still being ignored by his mother, recognised by his uncle, taken advantage of by his cousin and struggling to make the bar he owns and runs financially viable whilst the Council regularly drink his top shelf liquor and won't yet recognise his true status. It is when his English professor requires they begin to write a biographical story that events begin to take a turn. Ben writes about the day his troubles began, his second birthday. But to his despair it is not his professor but another student who gets to read his work. That student is Rory.
Rory has no idea why he is in the English class but he does know of Ben, they have a Bio class together and so, having read his story and talked a little about it with his twin, he takes the plunge and asks Ben for a date. As you will have noticed, things happen quickly in Monroe! They don't have the date, Ben makes too many excuses. We roll forward to 2016 and the two meet again. It really must be fate having a hand in this, they have not seen one another for four years despite living in the same town. But this time Rory is more insitenet, this time he truly knows Ben is meant for him and he wants to show Ben how much care he will take over him. He wants Ben to know that is is loved and cherished but will Ben accept it. It turns out the flame they have ignited is not going to burn out but there may just be a few things they need to take care of before they can settle.
This series has quite literally been mind blowing, it continues to be. Each book has made me feel that I want to be close to the characters, they all feature, more or less, in each story and as you read you begin to see how the timelines overlap. Yet the story never repeats itself, Jae Greyn has found a way to write it so that the overlaps are clear and, much like a jigsaw puzzle, they help everything slot into place. 'Benoit' as with the two previous titles, ends on, not exactly a cliffhanger but certainly a tempting hook, the story it seems is not done with us, Monroe has more to tell us, more to tell its inhabitants.
Jae Greyn's writing most certainly teases the senses, it intrigues, it can confound, it certainly satisfies. His plots are intricately worked pieces of art, to be enjoyed, appreciated, studied and treasured, this is quite a unique style of story writing and I for one love it. But PLEASE do read the books in order or you will truly be lost in the mystery that is Monroe, the Council, the Skins and the Scales. Another immensely satisfying, intriguing, romantic, angsty paranormal masterpiece.
I was captivated when I read 'Loving Aspen' and I knew, immediately that I had to read more, I had to follow this series. Partly because it raised so many questions, and partly because Jae Greyn's writing style blew me away. It is not like anything I have ever read and yes, honestly, it did take quite a few pages to get the feel for it but when I did I was hooked. Not a single word is wasted, they may be sparse compared to some books I read but they were all powerful, all carefully chosen to carefully lay out a story that was only just beginning then and now, in 'Benoit', though much has been told I feel there is still more to come. But that is getting ahead of myself and not helping you!
Opening in September 2012 the story takes us to Ben's final year at Cloverleaf and, as has been par for the course in his life so far, it is a mixed year of challenges. He is still being ignored by his mother, recognised by his uncle, taken advantage of by his cousin and struggling to make the bar he owns and runs financially viable whilst the Council regularly drink his top shelf liquor and won't yet recognise his true status. It is when his English professor requires they begin to write a biographical story that events begin to take a turn. Ben writes about the day his troubles began, his second birthday. But to his despair it is not his professor but another student who gets to read his work. That student is Rory.
Rory has no idea why he is in the English class but he does know of Ben, they have a Bio class together and so, having read his story and talked a little about it with his twin, he takes the plunge and asks Ben for a date. As you will have noticed, things happen quickly in Monroe! They don't have the date, Ben makes too many excuses. We roll forward to 2016 and the two meet again. It really must be fate having a hand in this, they have not seen one another for four years despite living in the same town. But this time Rory is more insitenet, this time he truly knows Ben is meant for him and he wants to show Ben how much care he will take over him. He wants Ben to know that is is loved and cherished but will Ben accept it. It turns out the flame they have ignited is not going to burn out but there may just be a few things they need to take care of before they can settle.
This series has quite literally been mind blowing, it continues to be. Each book has made me feel that I want to be close to the characters, they all feature, more or less, in each story and as you read you begin to see how the timelines overlap. Yet the story never repeats itself, Jae Greyn has found a way to write it so that the overlaps are clear and, much like a jigsaw puzzle, they help everything slot into place. 'Benoit' as with the two previous titles, ends on, not exactly a cliffhanger but certainly a tempting hook, the story it seems is not done with us, Monroe has more to tell us, more to tell its inhabitants.
Jae Greyn's writing most certainly teases the senses, it intrigues, it can confound, it certainly satisfies. His plots are intricately worked pieces of art, to be enjoyed, appreciated, studied and treasured, this is quite a unique style of story writing and I for one love it. But PLEASE do read the books in order or you will truly be lost in the mystery that is Monroe, the Council, the Skins and the Scales. Another immensely satisfying, intriguing, romantic, angsty paranormal masterpiece.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Merged review:
Fate, or perhaps it is the Council, has a way of making things happen, when they are supposed to, in Monroe and it is time for us to learn what the plans are for Benoit (Ben) and Rory (Ror ~ the connotations of this name were not lost on me and hopefully won't be on you either if you have been following the series).
I was captivated when I read 'Loving Aspen' and I knew, immediately that I had to read more, I had to follow this series. Partly because it raised so many questions, and partly because Jae Greyn's writing style blew me away. It is not like anything I have ever read and yes, honestly, it did take quite a few pages to get the feel for it but when I did I was hooked. Not a single word is wasted, they may be sparse compared to some books I read but they were all powerful, all carefully chosen to carefully lay out a story that was only just beginning then and now, in 'Benoit', though much has been told I feel there is still more to come. But that is getting ahead of myself and not helping you!
Opening in September 2012 the story takes us to Ben's final year at Cloverleaf and, as has been par for the course in his life so far, it is a mixed year of challenges. He is still being ignored by his mother, recognised by his uncle, taken advantage of by his cousin and struggling to make the bar he owns and runs financially viable whilst the Council regularly drink his top shelf liquor and won't yet recognise his true status. It is when his English professor requires they begin to write a biographical story that events begin to take a turn. Ben writes about the day his troubles began, his second birthday. But to his despair it is not his professor but another student who gets to read his work. That student is Rory.
Rory has no idea why he is in the English class but he does know of Ben, they have a Bio class together and so, having read his story and talked a little about it with his twin, he takes the plunge and asks Ben for a date. As you will have noticed, things happen quickly in Monroe! They don't have the date, Ben makes too many excuses. We roll forward to 2016 and the two meet again. It really must be fate having a hand in this, they have not seen one another for four years despite living in the same town. But this time Rory is more insitenet, this time he truly knows Ben is meant for him and he wants to show Ben how much care he will take over him. He wants Ben to know that is is loved and cherished but will Ben accept it. It turns out the flame they have ignited is not going to burn out but there may just be a few things they need to take care of before they can settle.
This series has quite literally been mind blowing, it continues to be. Each book has made me feel that I want to be close to the characters, they all feature, more or less, in each story and as you read you begin to see how the timelines overlap. Yet the story never repeats itself, Jae Greyn has found a way to write it so that the overlaps are clear and, much like a jigsaw puzzle, they help everything slot into place. 'Benoit' as with the two previous titles, ends on, not exactly a cliffhanger but certainly a tempting hook, the story it seems is not done with us, Monroe has more to tell us, more to tell its inhabitants.
Jae Greyn's writing most certainly teases the senses, it intrigues, it can confound, it certainly satisfies. His plots are intricately worked pieces of art, to be enjoyed, appreciated, studied and treasured, this is quite a unique style of story writing and I for one love it. But PLEASE do read the books in order or you will truly be lost in the mystery that is Monroe, the Council, the Skins and the Scales. Another immensely satisfying, intriguing, romantic, angsty paranormal masterpiece.
June 21, 2024
4.5 stars
I am fascinated by this series, Thorn’s Brew, have read the previous books and was hooked, but I still feel lost half the time. All of the mystery about Monroe draws me in, but at the same time I feel like I am putting together parts of the middle of a jigsaw puzzle with no picture to guide me. I am still figuring out the Blessed and the Touched, the Skins and the Scales, the 25 year rule, the bloodlines, dragons and guards, and trying to keep the characters and where they fall into the categories straight, but I’m also perfectly happy to go with the flow of the pair of characters featured to get their story and try to figure out how it all goes together. Ben is a guard, Rory is a tracker, Ben is a Skin and Rory is a Scale. Neither young man nor their “twin” has yet been recognized by the council so they haven’t come into their inheritance yet, for want of a better word. The two met in their early twenties in a rather unique way, had a connection but then separated for 4 years. They are now reconnecting, are interested, and apparently are mates, but nothing seems to be guaranteed in Monroe, so they try to learn more about each other and spend time together while keeping things under wraps until another Monroe requirement is met by one of the “twins”. They do get their mate, but more unknowns are in the wings, just waiting for what, I have no idea.
I need to go back and reread all three books in order, take notes of bloodlines, Monroe rules, couples that have formed and those broken apart, create a list of characters and any pertinent information about each to create a dossier of sorts, a timeline, a family tree, and any other organizer I can think of to really understand this world to enjoy it to the fullest, but I still enjoy what I know and what I am figuring out as I go.
If you like complexity in your stories, love mysteries with clues and hints to put things together and solve questions that arise as you read, and like relatable characters that live in this world, this may be the series for you. I will be waiting for the next book for more clues to enhance my understanding of the world to be found in Monroe.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I am fascinated by this series, Thorn’s Brew, have read the previous books and was hooked, but I still feel lost half the time. All of the mystery about Monroe draws me in, but at the same time I feel like I am putting together parts of the middle of a jigsaw puzzle with no picture to guide me. I am still figuring out the Blessed and the Touched, the Skins and the Scales, the 25 year rule, the bloodlines, dragons and guards, and trying to keep the characters and where they fall into the categories straight, but I’m also perfectly happy to go with the flow of the pair of characters featured to get their story and try to figure out how it all goes together. Ben is a guard, Rory is a tracker, Ben is a Skin and Rory is a Scale. Neither young man nor their “twin” has yet been recognized by the council so they haven’t come into their inheritance yet, for want of a better word. The two met in their early twenties in a rather unique way, had a connection but then separated for 4 years. They are now reconnecting, are interested, and apparently are mates, but nothing seems to be guaranteed in Monroe, so they try to learn more about each other and spend time together while keeping things under wraps until another Monroe requirement is met by one of the “twins”. They do get their mate, but more unknowns are in the wings, just waiting for what, I have no idea.
I need to go back and reread all three books in order, take notes of bloodlines, Monroe rules, couples that have formed and those broken apart, create a list of characters and any pertinent information about each to create a dossier of sorts, a timeline, a family tree, and any other organizer I can think of to really understand this world to enjoy it to the fullest, but I still enjoy what I know and what I am figuring out as I go.
If you like complexity in your stories, love mysteries with clues and hints to put things together and solve questions that arise as you read, and like relatable characters that live in this world, this may be the series for you. I will be waiting for the next book for more clues to enhance my understanding of the world to be found in Monroe.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 10, 2024
"Words shattered hearts, whether spoken or in silence."
This is book 3 in the Thorn's Brew series by Jae Greyn. With each book that's released in this series we find out more about Monroe and the people(?) that live there. This series has a way of pulling you in, making you want more!
Why put a question mark after people you might ask... well the characters we've met aren't really human they are definitely something more.
This book takes up where book 2 left off. We see old friends and enemies along with the introduction of new characters.
A matchmaking teacher, an uncomfortable writing assignment, more secrets and knowledge are divulged
To be continued...
This is book 3 in the Thorn's Brew series by Jae Greyn. With each book that's released in this series we find out more about Monroe and the people(?) that live there. This series has a way of pulling you in, making you want more!
Why put a question mark after people you might ask... well the characters we've met aren't really human they are definitely something more.
This book takes up where book 2 left off. We see old friends and enemies along with the introduction of new characters.
A matchmaking teacher, an uncomfortable writing assignment, more secrets and knowledge are divulged
To be continued...
June 21, 2024
Alot of people ignore the fact that you need to read previous books but in this case seriously please do. Not only will you loose alot of the storyline you will be unable to bond with the characters, plus they are just so good!
This is the final book in this trio and we get a lovely culmination of events and lives of several characters. This series has been paced to perfection and the excellent word building and relationship development from the first book to this last one has made this series an amazing read and will definitely be going on my re-read pile! Highly recommend.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is the final book in this trio and we get a lovely culmination of events and lives of several characters. This series has been paced to perfection and the excellent word building and relationship development from the first book to this last one has made this series an amazing read and will definitely be going on my re-read pile! Highly recommend.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 12, 2024
This series is not any other series I’ve read before. Starting at book one is the best even though different characters are featured in each book. Characters make appearances in each book or are mentioned. Ben is tied to his cousin. Both have birthdays on the same day and for some strange reason Ben’s own mother prefers Si, his cousin. Being second constantly, not about to change his station in life because of ancient rules and the ties between the Skin and the Scale. This is well worth the read but start at book one and move forward. Book four features Josh is next!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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