Review: Served Hot by Annabeth Albert
SYNOPSIS:
In Portland, Oregon, the only thing hotter than the coffee shops, restaurants, and bakeries are the hard-working men who serve it up—hot, fresh, and ready to go—with no reservations…
Robby is a self-employed barista with a busy coffee cart, a warm smile, and a major crush on one of his customers. David is a handsome finance director who works nearby, eats lunch by himself, and expects nothing but “the usual”—small vanilla latte—from the cute guy in the cart. But when David shows up for his first Portland Pride festival, Robby works up the nerve to take their slow-brewing relationship to the next level. David, however, is newly out and single, still grieving the loss of his longtime lover, and unsure if he’s ready to date again. Yet with every fresh latte, sweet exchange—and near hook-up—David and Robby go from simmering to steaming to piping hot. The question is: Will someone get burned?
REVIEW:
This book was an adorable, quick little romance. It’s the kind of story I describe as a palate cleanser, not emotional heavy, not dramatic and over-the-top; it was simply about David and Robby finding happiness, love, and a happily-ever-after. The characters are forgettable but the story is a cozy little break between other novels.
I think what made this story so sweet was how real it was. Robby and David are normal men you’d pass on the street on your way to work. Their realistic jobs and lives made the story relatable. And while the story is short, it takes place over the course of a year. We see David work through his grief and we see Robby gain some confidence and courage. And while I would have loved to see some more in-depth heart-to-hearts, I enjoyed how fast this story read and it finished with an epilogue that left a smile on my face.
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