A review by flattrash
Cup of Joe by Annabeth Albert

inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

0.75

Levi (22); Joe (35, electrician)
Doug Simmons (Joe's dad); Inez (crush on Doug)
Levi's Mom (40, married to Ed, pregnant)

Levi is a new barista at Bold Brew. Joe sees him struggling and orders just a plain black coffee. Repeats this until he gets outed by Blake.  

Blake offers Joe to look at Levi's malfunctioning smoke detector. Pays in pizza. Discuss Levi's past and kiss. Interrupted because Joe's dad needs a jump. 

Next night: Go over their kinks, preferences, safe words, 🌶.
Invites Levi over to meet his dad, 🌶, takes him to the housing site to help out. 

Joe is uncomfortable with his body and thinks he's only a fling to Levi. HEA.