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Served Hot by Annabeth Albert

melodyyuniverse's review

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2.0

Just pure gay porn, nothing wrong with that, but it was toe curling and not in a good way

zaza_bdp's review against another edition

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2.0

Eh ben quel ennui ! Habituellement j'aime bien Annabeth Albert mais là, purée, qu'est-ce que je me suis ennuyée ... Cette histoire a tout pour être mignonne pourtant, mais voilà quoi, c'est juste chiant à mort en fait, et ça n'a beau faire que 112 pages, j'ai eu l'impression que ça n'en finissait pas !

a_reader_obsessed's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5 Stars

My oh my, was that an angsty little number! I guess I was expecting some light, sweet fluff but instead got some painful, but still sweet, longing and insecurity.

Take this as a torturous slow burn as Robby longs to move his burgeoning relationship with David to full steam ahead, while trying not to push. Poor David tries to navigate the new waters he finds himself in and can't quite reconcile his past with his potential future with Robby.

Albert still delivers on the feels and smex. Again, quite the angsty but poignant read disguised as fluff.

gueneevere's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.5

Ik wou iets luchtigs en snel hebben. Dit voldeed aan de verwachtingen. Als je zin hebt in een kort liefdesverhaal, deze doet het goed.

raynebair's review

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3.0

I think what I liked most about this book was that it felt real. Robby's first person POV definitely helped in this. It was a slow-moving average relationship with all the typical insecure feelings that new relationships bring about. Robby was insecure, unsure of where they stood and where they were headed.

Simple, no major drama, just your average relationship trying to work itself out. Very enjoyable read.

tsuyoi's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

c_marie226's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

fdpayne's review against another edition

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

lifeand100books's review against another edition

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4.0

I really enjoyed David's backstory. It was a fresh storyline that I haven't read in any of my other m/m reads. I really enjoyed the way Robby broke him out of his shell and gave him a reason to try for love again.

norwayellesea's review against another edition

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3.0

This M/M is a surprising love story in that it is rather sweet. Don't be mistaken in thinking that the heat level is lower than hot, because it isn't. The reason is the relationship between the protagonists starts out like a traditional courtship, where they get to know each other before taking things to the next level – from friends to lovers.

Robby is single and horny. He hasn't managed to get back into the dating game since his last relationship ended badly. He works long hours, is self-employed and owns a coffee cart. Wary about alienating customers, he rarely makes his sexual orientation known. However will his regular 11.50am Vanilla Latte be changing his mind?

David Gregory makes his way to the Old Emerson building before midday everyday. Not only because the coffee is good, but because he's attracted to the barista Robby. After his only long-term relationship ended tragically, he's struggled with his sexuality. He's happy in Portland because he now lives a long way from the red-necks in his home town and his sister is a regular visitor. Can she pursued him seek happiness and start dating?

Both of the guys have their own insecurities and what I love about their story is that they both help each other to overcome their issues without trying to change one another. Robby gently pushes David's boundaries to make him more comfortable as an outed gay man, whilst David gives Robby the love and stability he craves so much. To outsiders the guys are like chalk and cheese, but somehow compliment each other to create a mutually satisfying and affectionate relationship.

This is the first book I have read by this author and I'm looking forward to reading more in the Portland Heat Series.

3½ stars

***arc generously received from the publisher via NetGalley***