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lifeand100books's review against another edition
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
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***
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***
bookish_notes's review against another edition
4.0
It just goes to show how much I don't pay attention to the length of books I read before I read them? I went into this not knowing it was a short, or at least not a novella length story. I was thinking this is moving fast, and then I realized it was only a little over 100 pages long and I wanted more.
Robby owns a coffee cart and has developed a crush on David, a man who shows up everyday, without fail, to his coffee cart. Robby is pretty shy and wants to ask David out, but the question is how? As short as the story is, it still has the feeling of a slow-burn because it plays out all from Robby's POV and this is a crush that's been developing for a while. The story manages to be a little heart wrenching, but the relationship is sizzling hot. This story also features a POC - Robby is half-Korean! This is a nice, quick read and I'm looking forward to reading more of the Portland Heat stories!
I couldn't flirt and he couldn't pick up signals. Quite the pair.
Robby owns a coffee cart and has developed a crush on David, a man who shows up everyday, without fail, to his coffee cart. Robby is pretty shy and wants to ask David out, but the question is how? As short as the story is, it still has the feeling of a slow-burn because it plays out all from Robby's POV and this is a crush that's been developing for a while. The story manages to be a little heart wrenching, but the relationship is sizzling hot. This story also features a POC - Robby is half-Korean! This is a nice, quick read and I'm looking forward to reading more of the Portland Heat stories!
marlobo's review against another edition
2.0
2,5 stars
A plain, unremarkable romance.. Nothing bad, nothing particularly good.
A plain, unremarkable romance.. Nothing bad, nothing particularly good.
robazizo's review against another edition
2.0
Not my cup of tea. I guess the story was quite realistic, but it didn't make for a convincing romance. It didn't help that we only got Robby's POV, while the trouble mostly lay with David and his mourning process and neither did the huge time jumps and the way important events were skipped over.
chambersaurusrx's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Homophobia
ladysmartypants's review against another edition
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? No
3.25
myzanm's review against another edition
3.0
I’m having a hard time rating this.
On one hand I loved it.
The couple was sweet and obviously in love
On the other hand I could barely continue reading at other times. I was going from loving the sweet couple to right out detest them.
Puting those two together this would equal an ok read. Barely.
On one hand I loved it.
The couple was sweet and obviously in love
On the other hand I could barely continue reading at other times. I was going from loving the sweet couple to right out detest them.
Puting those two together this would equal an ok read. Barely.