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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Broken Benefactor" by Andrea Tumblin.]

The Broken Benefactor by Andrea Tumblin is a gripping story that throws the reader into a complex situation. Ethan, a veteran, requires almost constant care because of wounds sustained in the service of his country. His fiancée does not have the necessary skills or patience to care for him, so she hires a caregiver, Valerie. Valerie had to drop out of college because of money issues. She took up working in health care to try and save enough to finish her education. Though tentative to take up the responsibility of caring full-time for Ethan, Valerie accepts the position and vows to take care of the injured soldier.

This book moved along at a quick pace. Tumblin prides herself on her ability to write short romances, and this book hits the mark. There was no point in the book in which I felt that it dragged or focused on unnecessary details. The pacing, though quick, did not feel rushed either. I think Tumblin nailed the delicate pacing required to make a short book like this one fulfilling.

The quick pace did not sacrifice character-development either. Both Ethan and Valerie had satisfying character arcs that highlighted several social issues. The glaring issue it addressed was the return of injured veterans. Veterans, and their families, face extremely difficult lives when they return with life-altering injuries. This can cause stress that threatens to break families apart. In addition, Ethan, being from the south, had notions of African Americans leftover from his childhood. Valerie presented many new ideas to him because of her dedication and excellent care. The political commentary in the book was well incorporated and added to the depth of the characters. That was my favorite part of the book.

There were a few grammatical issues throughout the book. However, they were not significant and did not detract from the novel.

I am pleased to rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. Tumblin created a compelling book. There was nothing I truly disliked about it. It is short, less than 200 pages, making it a quick read. I would recommend it to those who want a short romance. There is sexual content and profanity. I would recommend this for mature readers only. Though short, it can leave the reader with a lasting impression and many ideas to mull over. The depth of characters was highly impressive, making this an enjoyable book to read.

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I like Romantic book, this one here is that it wasn't overly explained... Thank you for the great review

The book has very realistic characters and a very realistic storyline. I would really like to read this one.

Ahh... Your review adeptly reveals that this is a rich and well-spun narrative. This author has done well.

Life changes drastically when veterans like Ethan, having been patriotic, return home with serious injuries. Their families have to cope.

Quick paced yet successfully developed the character - This attracts me to the book. Thank you for the review!

This is a good book describing the sacrifices and love of a military man. I finished the book in one setting. Ethan's recovery from his war injuries was further set back by the betrayal of his ex-fiancee, a blessing in disguise because she was such a terrible person that I don't think I've met any like her in real life.And he gained everything back (and more) with another blessing in his life, from Valerie! A good story that can use some more polishing.

Wow, a well developed book with an element of romance. I’m personally drawn to romance books, i’m die hard romantic so thanks for a well written review. Would definitely add this to my shelf

A quick read that doesn't sabotage character and plot development. I like it already.
Thanks for the review.

I love quick paced books with good character development! This sounds like a book I would enjoy. Thanks for sharing =)