Review: Knit Tight by Annabeth Albert
SYNOPSIS: 
It’s no secret that Portland, Oregon, has some of best restaurants, shops, and cafés in the country. But it’s the hard-working men who serve it all up that keep us coming back for more…
One of Portland’s hottest young baristas, Brady is famous for his java-topping flair, turning a regular cup of joe into a work of art. Every Wednesday—aka “Knit Night”—hordes of women and their needles descend on the coffeehouse, and Brady’s feeling the heat. Into the fray walks a tall, dark, and distractingly handsome stranger from New York. His name is Evren, and he’s the sexy nephew of Brady’s sweetest customer, the owner of the yarn shop down the street. He’s also got a killer smile, confident air, and masculine charm that’s tying Brady’s stomach in knots. The smitten barista can’t wait to see him at the next week’s gathering. But when he tries to ask Evren out, his plans unravel faster than an unfinished edge. If Brady hopes to warm up more than Evren’s coffee, he’ll have to find a way to untangle their feelings, get out of the friend zone, and form a close-knit bond that’s bound to last a lifetime…
REVIEW:
This story took me by surprise, it’s amazing how much depth Annabeth Albert’s can cram into such a short read. I wasn’t anticipating such a heavy storyline but it was still just a beautiful read. Both Brady and Evren are carrying such heavy burdens. Brady supporting his family and Evren watching his beloved Aunt go through cancer and chemotherapy.
Even amongst the heaviness, Brady and Evren find solace in their friendship and slowly begin to lean on each other. And even as things seem to be falling down around them, their friendship blooms into something deeper and more meaningful. The progression and pacing of the relationship felt natural and was well done. But I found Brady’s 18 year old sister to be annoying and self-centered, every time she was on the page, she took away Brady’s happiness instantaneously. In contrast, Evren had some hang ups that I didn’t care for, particularly him throwing judgement at Brady for being bi-sexual, before he even truly got to know Brady. But overall, I enjoyed this fast story and return to Portland, this series is such a great palette cleanser.
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