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Better Latte Than Never
Finn's love stories always end in death. He's made millions writing as author Morgan Heart and his fans can't get enough of his tragic love stories. But a bad breakup results in a killer case of writer's block, and Finn needs to try something drastic to fix it, like. . .going to a coffee shop to write. There's got to be a reason it's a cliche, and in his world, cliches sell. He shouldn't be flirting with the hot, younger barista. He shouldn't be using said beautiful barista as another character to kill off in his new book. And he sure as hell shouldn't be getting his heart involved, especially since he's still keeping his real identity secret. Working at his aunt's coffee shop is a temporary thing. . . that's been going on for eight years now. One day soon Enzo is finally going to make it big with his art and move on. But when Finn walks into the cafe - confident, mature, put together, everything Enzo is not - he can't help developing a huge crush, even if Finn is a customer. As their relationship deepens, Finn's deceptions and Enzo's insecurities threaten to undermine everything they are starting to build together. If they can each confront their inner demons, then Finn might be writing a happy ending for the first time in his life. Better Latte Than Never is an m/m age gap, coffee shop romance featuring a slow burn attraction that grows steamier than an espresso machine.
238 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 21, 2023
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C.C. Bridges
37 books62 followersI love creating new worlds slightly off-center from our own. I'm a writer of scifi, fantasy and the paranormal.
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July 26, 2023
C.C. Bridges brings us a very cute small-town mm romance in Better Latte Than Never. It's a coffee shop romance with a slight age gap.
Finn is a bestselling author who was jilted by his previous partner and hasn't been able to write since. He moves back East, near his hometown. While out for a stroll in his new town, he stumbles across 2 coffee shops. He chooses the one with more character and a homey feel. After meeting one of the baristas, Enzo, he feels inspired to write for the first time in almost a year. Enzo and the rest of the crew at Aunt Rosa's Cafe become a key part of Finn's new novel and his everyday life.
Enzo is an artist but he's not pursuing it as he should. His talents aren't being used to their potential. He helps run the family business. He feels indebted to his aunt for taking him in after a big fight with his parents. When he meets the new regular at the cafe, he feels inspired to paint again, and really follow his dreams. Enzo doesn't feel he has much to offer Finn but they begin seeing each other and he can't help but fall for him.
It takes more than a few chapters and quite a few stumbles for these men to figure out their HEA. Finn has some issues that ultimately work out through his writing. There were moments I wanted to throw them in a room and force them to talk to each other but that's what kept me so hooked while reading this book.
There are some key plot points I don't want to spoil but I will say that this book was an easy read that was hard to put down. It's filled with great side characters, laughs, and two men who love expressing themselves through their art. It's lower angst with medium steam and I recommend giving it a read.
***Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure. A review wasn’t a requirement. ***
Finn is a bestselling author who was jilted by his previous partner and hasn't been able to write since. He moves back East, near his hometown. While out for a stroll in his new town, he stumbles across 2 coffee shops. He chooses the one with more character and a homey feel. After meeting one of the baristas, Enzo, he feels inspired to write for the first time in almost a year. Enzo and the rest of the crew at Aunt Rosa's Cafe become a key part of Finn's new novel and his everyday life.
Enzo is an artist but he's not pursuing it as he should. His talents aren't being used to their potential. He helps run the family business. He feels indebted to his aunt for taking him in after a big fight with his parents. When he meets the new regular at the cafe, he feels inspired to paint again, and really follow his dreams. Enzo doesn't feel he has much to offer Finn but they begin seeing each other and he can't help but fall for him.
It takes more than a few chapters and quite a few stumbles for these men to figure out their HEA. Finn has some issues that ultimately work out through his writing. There were moments I wanted to throw them in a room and force them to talk to each other but that's what kept me so hooked while reading this book.
There are some key plot points I don't want to spoil but I will say that this book was an easy read that was hard to put down. It's filled with great side characters, laughs, and two men who love expressing themselves through their art. It's lower angst with medium steam and I recommend giving it a read.
***Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure. A review wasn’t a requirement. ***
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