Lexi's Cup of Tea: A Worlds Apart Romance

Worlds Apart Romances #2

by Amber Perez

Lexi Nichols thought she was on the verge of fulfilling all her a successful modeling career, one-of-a-kind friends, a degree in pediatric nursing, and a drop-dead gorgeous girlfriend. But when her job aspirations hit a dead end and she finds out her "girlfriend" may not feel the same way, her world comes crashing down around her. With nothing in life living up to her expectations, she runs to her sister in Tennessee in an attempt to find the purpose she's lost.Van Astor, queen of one-night stands, thought she was content to spend her days at a nine to five, pursuing her passion of skateboarding on the weekends, and partaking in random hook-ups whenever the desire struck. But when her boss's exotic sister visits for the summer, she finds herself rethinking her devil may care attitude.When the two cross paths at a party for Lexi's sister, their chemistry is instantaneous and undeniable, even as Lexi insists Van isn't her type. It seems life has offered them the perfect summer friends with benefits and no strings attached. With Lexi's unwavering insistence that she return home to prove she can make it without the help of her sister, the end of summer approaches and they find themselves struggling with feelings that weren't part of the arrangement.Can they find a way to overcome their pasts and expectations? Or will Lexi decide Van just isn't her cup of tea?

Genres: Romance, LGBT, Lesbian

356 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 10, 2023

Reviews

[Honest Sapphic review]

I would advise readers to read the books in order. It's probably because I didn't read book one, but at first I was lost in the sea of characters and I couldn't tell who was who besides Shay, her children, Allie, and the main characters.
This is a classic casual relationship to forever story. While I am usually a sucker for these, there was something missing for me. Though the chemistry between Van and Lexi is undeniable, what I like most is feeling the characters catching feelings. That wasn't the case here. There were no real scenes showing it, except for the weekend getaway. It is mainly announced by the characters or in conversations with other characters. So it felt superficial.
"Absotively posilutely" was supposed to be cute, but the overuse (32 times!) almost made me want to pull my hair out each time I saw it.
Another point: it was a shame that the talk between Van and her mother happens off-scene since her relationship with her parents played a huge part in her one-night stand only principle. It was a key scene to me and I wished I could witness it.

Even with a sweet ending starting from the weekend getaway, Lexi's cup of tea wasn't my cup of tea.

[Sha]

Sweet and a little naïve. Steamy in the right places. Feels like a sequel.
This book is mostly fun. I enjoyed reading it. The characters are great but their arc is not so much. It's not that they don't develop but rather their development is chaotic and not always reasonable.
I had an issue with the conflict. Supposedly, Van had an agreement with her mom, then she just said they don't talk about it, and then all of a sudden her mom became very accepting. While this is not far-fetched, I found it to be poorly executed from a reader's perspective.

On the bright side, I must point out that the steamy sex scenes were completely justified by the plot and drove it forward in a manner quite rare for romance novels. I loved that these scenes had a role of their own and were necessary for the story.

T&T:
Tropes: butch-femme, Southern Girl vs. Aussie chick, one night stand to forever (ok, one month stand), coming out
Triggers: unsupportive family (or the feeling of lack of support), a LOT of alcohol consumption throughout the book, infidelity
Rating: 3.5 stars

[Daisy Teragram]

"Friends with benefits"
This book had some good moments and aspects, but overall I'm not sure how much I liked it. Even by the end, I'm kind of wanting more. I found myself in places just wanting to be done with this book. And a whole year passes between the end of the book and the epilogue and yet not much is explained. I wanted more of an ending. I did like the airport scene. I liked all the good characters. I did really hate Vic though. She's a piece of work. The wriring is good but I found the dialogue and slang a bit weird and over the top. I counted about 10 errors. This is my first book by this author and I found myself quite lost in trying to get to know all the characters and their relationships, especially since I haven't read any of the other books. I would recommend reading these books in order!

Can I just say the woman on the cover is plastic and creepy? Is it AI or something? Her neck is just wrong.

Not sure I will want to reread this book, but anything is possible.

[Doug Elliott]

After a few introductory scenes moving Lexi from Australia to Tennessee, Lexi's Cup of Tea: A Worlds Apart Romance begins with a casual sex arrangement between Lexi and Tennessee native Van. The relationship evolves slowly, with each woman reluctant to admit anything to the other. Unfortunately, this developing emotional connection is more tell-me than show-me, which may leave the reader less invested in the outcome. The eventual result is several paragraphs of excessive melodrama at the 98 percent mark followed by a one-year-later Epilogue. While the romance is underwhelming, there is a full cast of likeable supporting characters who provide both advice and comic relief. Overall, this is a decent tale with the anticipated HEA.

[Zureena]

Mmmmm.....Enjoy

I enjoyed this series so far and amazed that the MC's had less steamy action displayed. Strong support from loved ones, but one fatal bad, influenced decision ,almost cost Van her woman. Rolercoaster emotions, but oh so funny in the mix. Cant wait to see what Amber has instore for us.

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[Jackie Dailey]

sweet

A very sweet story about a holiday romance. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
All characters were likeable.
It was also nice catching up with some from book 1.

[Sheila]

Amazing

To be able to trust and be vulnerable is the basis of great love. It leads towards one’s Happily ever after.