Birding with Benefits - A Review

Miriam Lein

26 Jan 2026 — 1 min read

Birding with Benefits by Sarah T. Dubb

I made an error of judgment and only brought one novel on our Nova Scotia trip, which I finished before the trip was over. So, I looked through my wish list for books that were available to read in the Kindle app, which is how this one was added to my January reads. It was a light and very fun read, with lots of spicy romance and relatable characters who are also exceptionally desirable. I especially liked that the perspective shifted by chapter between the two leads, so that you were able to experience the story from both points of view. I also greatly appreciated the depiction of what healthy consent looks like in sexual relationships. I finished this book in less than two days, reading the last few pages on the ferry ride home across the Bay of Fundy.

Author: Sarah T. Dubb

Published: 2024

Other books by author: She has a new book releasing soon, and you can find steamy novellas under a previous pen name - Eliza McLane

Genre: Romance

Setting: Tucson, AZ - present day

Themes: Relationship, Divorce, Sex, Birding, Parenting, Self-discovery

How I found this book: NPR recommendation by Christina Cala

My recommendation: Medium - a sweetly satisfying romance

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