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Navesink Bank Universe #76
Deja Brew
Within the struggling cafe Deja Brew, trouble percolates beneath the coffee beans. The shop’s owner, Shale, is forced into a dangerous game by a cartel, and when her shipment vanishes, it's game on.
Shale's only hope is an unexpected Junior. Her only regular, and a local hacker with a knack for saving the day.
As they race against the cartel’s desire to get their hands on Shale, sparks fly along with the bullets, and dangerous plots brew. Can their connection survive the chaos, or will their love, and Deja Brew, become a bitter memory?
Shale's only hope is an unexpected Junior. Her only regular, and a local hacker with a knack for saving the day.
As they race against the cartel’s desire to get their hands on Shale, sparks fly along with the bullets, and dangerous plots brew. Can their connection survive the chaos, or will their love, and Deja Brew, become a bitter memory?
220 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 4, 2024
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Jessica Gadziala
162 books5,394 followersJessica Gadziala is a USA Today bestselling author who lives in rural New Jersey with her parrots, dogs, and an ever-growing collection of houseplants. A lifelong dreamer, she’s been writing stories since childhood and published her first book in 2015. When not at her desk, she’s usually feeding backyard birds, rewatching crime dramas, period pieces, and 90s supernatural TV shows, or adding to her towering stacks of unread books.
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January 5, 2024
Jessica never fails me, and now I have yet another couple to love and reread!!.
Shale is just everything. I love me a super unproblematic heroine, and she is that and then some. That being said... being new to the criminal world that is Navesink Bank. Shale unfortunately found herself in an unwanted, unexpected, tricky situation. I felt for because she had no control and yet despite that held herself well. She was strong, sweet, and kind. There really was nothing I didn't love.
Junior. Oh my. With Alex and Breaker as parents, I already knew my man would be confident with a side of cocky. But under all that is a solid unit of sweet, and oh, so caring to those he chooses to let in. Even when they come at unexpected times and even interlop in his life without permission. Junior was a little bit of a grump, too, and it was hilarious to see him navigate a new woman as well as a new brother.
These two had me. Maybe it didn't start as the most conventional of romances, but Junior is no stranger to an unconventional beginning either. I love that he knew something was up with Shale and pushed for the truth. I loved that neither fought the attraction and things happened super organically despite the crazy around them. I really loved Barry and how he pushed in and made a tipod out of Shale and Junior. He honestly was my favourite thing ever.
There truly was so much to love. From old, much loved characters to new exciting ones. To the sweet and saucy. The hilariously dysfunctional and absolutely outrageous. Everything made happy and I was honestly so sad for it to end.
Plus A and his puppy giving!!! I cannot.
Loved it.
Shale is just everything. I love me a super unproblematic heroine, and she is that and then some. That being said... being new to the criminal world that is Navesink Bank. Shale unfortunately found herself in an unwanted, unexpected, tricky situation. I felt for because she had no control and yet despite that held herself well. She was strong, sweet, and kind. There really was nothing I didn't love.
Junior. Oh my. With Alex and Breaker as parents, I already knew my man would be confident with a side of cocky. But under all that is a solid unit of sweet, and oh, so caring to those he chooses to let in. Even when they come at unexpected times and even interlop in his life without permission. Junior was a little bit of a grump, too, and it was hilarious to see him navigate a new woman as well as a new brother.
These two had me. Maybe it didn't start as the most conventional of romances, but Junior is no stranger to an unconventional beginning either. I love that he knew something was up with Shale and pushed for the truth. I loved that neither fought the attraction and things happened super organically despite the crazy around them. I really loved Barry and how he pushed in and made a tipod out of Shale and Junior. He honestly was my favourite thing ever.
There truly was so much to love. From old, much loved characters to new exciting ones. To the sweet and saucy. The hilariously dysfunctional and absolutely outrageous. Everything made happy and I was honestly so sad for it to end.
Plus A and his puppy giving!!! I cannot.
Loved it.
September 22, 2024
*2.75 FAST-PACED STARS*
While this was definitely not my favorite Jessica Gadziala book, I was glad to be back in the Navesink Bank universe!
Where all the badass men are secretly super sappy and overall good guys. I loved that we've seemed to move on to the next generation and that we got some cameo's from some of my faves from past books!
This was a little too fast-paced in the romance and action department for my personal taste, while feeling very slow during the parts that involved Barry, so the pacing was a little off. And don't get me wrong, Barry was adorable, but he felt a little unnecessary to the story tbh.
While this was definitely not my favorite Jessica Gadziala book, I was glad to be back in the Navesink Bank universe!
Where all the badass men are secretly super sappy and overall good guys. I loved that we've seemed to move on to the next generation and that we got some cameo's from some of my faves from past books!
This was a little too fast-paced in the romance and action department for my personal taste, while feeling very slow during the parts that involved Barry, so the pacing was a little off. And don't get me wrong, Barry was adorable, but he felt a little unnecessary to the story tbh.
January 7, 2024
I love this book and I love all of Jessica's books.
I am impressed not only by her incredible talent, but also by the number of books she writes.
This book is not only an amazing suspense-packed romance.
It's also a reunion with old characters from various of her books 🥰
But back to this action-packed, fast-paced, and extremely exciting story.
I love every second of it.
Junior is, of course, like his parents. Extremely smart because of his mother and also strong and agile because of his father.
I love that he takes after his parents and is proud to be their child.
I also love this playful relationship he has with them.
He's also like all Navesink Bank men, someone who can't resist a woman in trouble 😉
Shale doesn't have a family or friends who could or would help her out in difficult situations.
She learned very early in her life that she could only rely on herself.
That's why it was a shock for her that suddenly, a stranger or just acquaintance and his family were at her side in a very difficult situation.
And despite the fact that she is lonely and on her own, she is as unproblematic as you could imagine a heroine. You just have to love her ❤️
And there is also Berry.
Gosh, I love this guy.
He's hilarious 😂
But you know what?
That's enough spoilers.
You need to read this book.
It's definitely a must-read for all romance lovers.
You'll love this book.
I am impressed not only by her incredible talent, but also by the number of books she writes.
This book is not only an amazing suspense-packed romance.
It's also a reunion with old characters from various of her books 🥰
But back to this action-packed, fast-paced, and extremely exciting story.
I love every second of it.
Junior is, of course, like his parents. Extremely smart because of his mother and also strong and agile because of his father.
I love that he takes after his parents and is proud to be their child.
I also love this playful relationship he has with them.
He's also like all Navesink Bank men, someone who can't resist a woman in trouble 😉
Shale doesn't have a family or friends who could or would help her out in difficult situations.
She learned very early in her life that she could only rely on herself.
That's why it was a shock for her that suddenly, a stranger or just acquaintance and his family were at her side in a very difficult situation.
And despite the fact that she is lonely and on her own, she is as unproblematic as you could imagine a heroine. You just have to love her ❤️
And there is also Berry.
Gosh, I love this guy.
He's hilarious 😂
But you know what?
That's enough spoilers.
You need to read this book.
It's definitely a must-read for all romance lovers.
You'll love this book.
January 11, 2024
Man, these next generation NBU characters are amazing!
I loved this entire book!! I hope we get a Barry book someday.. he was delightful.
The most fascinating and endearing family reunion in New Jersey..
I loved this entire book!! I hope we get a Barry book someday.. he was delightful.
The most fascinating and endearing family reunion in New Jersey..
April 4, 2024
Quickie review: 3.75. This was enjoyable, sweet, sexy and suspenseful. I forgot to write any notes when I finished but I know I enjoyed it. I need to read more from this author as it's been a while since I read anything from her so I'm behind.
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January 6, 2024
her books get better every time
Each Jessica Gadziala book I read is its own beautiful creature created by the same hand, but they’re all unique and special. They’re also hilarious and nice and steamy. This one was steamier than a hot cup of coffee (does coffee steam? I don’t drink it) and funnier than rly anything else. Barry is my new fav fictional character. Anyways, wonderful story and prose and structure and pacing and plot. The humor is the cherry on top.
I know this book came out yesterday, but when the next JG book out? I need more already
Each Jessica Gadziala book I read is its own beautiful creature created by the same hand, but they’re all unique and special. They’re also hilarious and nice and steamy. This one was steamier than a hot cup of coffee (does coffee steam? I don’t drink it) and funnier than rly anything else. Barry is my new fav fictional character. Anyways, wonderful story and prose and structure and pacing and plot. The humor is the cherry on top.
I know this book came out yesterday, but when the next JG book out? I need more already
January 6, 2024
Had no clue I needed Junior's story
Oh nice, this was a an excellent ending to a weary work week. The best part of Jessica is not only thst she doesn't ha e us waiting 6mknths to a year for her next release (which I would absolutely do if I had to) but also that she never falls short of delivering a fun, exciting read with great characters past present and generally we meat a future star in a to be written book too.
I love Jessica's world she's bully us. Junior and Shale included, but LORD did Barry make this book or what!? Haha. He was perfect. They all were.
Oh nice, this was a an excellent ending to a weary work week. The best part of Jessica is not only thst she doesn't ha e us waiting 6mknths to a year for her next release (which I would absolutely do if I had to) but also that she never falls short of delivering a fun, exciting read with great characters past present and generally we meat a future star in a to be written book too.
I love Jessica's world she's bully us. Junior and Shale included, but LORD did Barry make this book or what!? Haha. He was perfect. They all were.
January 5, 2024
This was everything I wanted...
I loved Breaker and Alex, so was super excited for Junior's book. Shale is fantastic, and getting to see so many of the Navesink Bank folks I have already been in love with forever felt like coming home. I love Barry! Thank you for bringing us back to Navesink Bsnk once again, Jessica, and giving us another fun little coffee shop to love too!
I loved Breaker and Alex, so was super excited for Junior's book. Shale is fantastic, and getting to see so many of the Navesink Bank folks I have already been in love with forever felt like coming home. I love Barry! Thank you for bringing us back to Navesink Bsnk once again, Jessica, and giving us another fun little coffee shop to love too!
January 6, 2024
So great!
Ok, so I loved this from start to finish. Berry is a star. I loved the banter between the couple and him. I loved seeing the og guys do stuff with their kids. And A is still a fav of mine. This was a perfect way to kick off my 2024 reading year.
Ok, so I loved this from start to finish. Berry is a star. I loved the banter between the couple and him. I loved seeing the og guys do stuff with their kids. And A is still a fav of mine. This was a perfect way to kick off my 2024 reading year.
January 6, 2024
The first JG book I ever picked up was Monster so it felt like coming home to read this one.
Junior & Shale had amazing chemistry and I loved watching their story unfold. It may not have began in the most conventional way but the good ones never do.
Barry may be my new favorite "little brother"
Junior & Shale had amazing chemistry and I loved watching their story unfold. It may not have began in the most conventional way but the good ones never do.
Barry may be my new favorite "little brother"
January 29, 2024
Back in the NB Universe!!
It was amazing to be back in NB Universe! This story is true to our gal Jessica. Strong characters with a grab ahold of you story line. Yes, it leads to future stories, hint hint maybe Barry one day. Loved Shooter, Breaker, Alex and Paine all showing up as wells as our gals from SBA. If you want to get lost and feel like you are right there seeing it all go down this is a story for you! Jessica always delivers and in true JG fashion another smash hit!
It was amazing to be back in NB Universe! This story is true to our gal Jessica. Strong characters with a grab ahold of you story line. Yes, it leads to future stories, hint hint maybe Barry one day. Loved Shooter, Breaker, Alex and Paine all showing up as wells as our gals from SBA. If you want to get lost and feel like you are right there seeing it all go down this is a story for you! Jessica always delivers and in true JG fashion another smash hit!
January 26, 2024
Quick read *3.5
August 3, 2024
A perfect ridiculous cozy comfort read!!
January 16, 2024
Not much depth.
Usually I enjoy books by Jessica Gadziala but this one just fell flat for me. It’s basically an ill conceived plot that barely got off the ground. The romance between Shale and Junior is non existent with the exception of a lot of sex to fill up the pages. The plot has no depth and the characters are one dimensional. Even the suspense portion of the book gets resolved in a few pages. A really disappointing read overall.
Usually I enjoy books by Jessica Gadziala but this one just fell flat for me. It’s basically an ill conceived plot that barely got off the ground. The romance between Shale and Junior is non existent with the exception of a lot of sex to fill up the pages. The plot has no depth and the characters are one dimensional. Even the suspense portion of the book gets resolved in a few pages. A really disappointing read overall.
January 9, 2024
ꍏ꒦ꍏꀤ꒒ꍏꌃ꒒ꏂ ꈤꂦꅐ
𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨 - 𝖩𝗎𝗇𝗂𝗈𝗋
𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐞 - 𝖲𝗁𝖺𝗅𝖾
5 𝘿𝙚𝙟𝙖 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬
𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧
𝘋𝘦𝘫𝘢 𝘉𝘳𝘦𝘸 𝘉𝘺 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢 𝘎𝘢𝘥𝘻𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘢
Whenever Jessica Gadziala releases a new book, I'm so there for it. I was intrigued trying to figure out whose kid Junior was, and to find out he was the son of Alex and Breaker 💗💗💗 (one of my first books was Monster) was just amazing!!!
Shale, worked hard for the life she had, opening Deja Brew was the dream that she made a reality, but never knowing how daunting it would be when she was tasked to do something dreadful.
Junior 😍
Hacker and possessive as hell!!! His been into Shale for a while, but hasn't made his move and when he finds out that she is in some sort of danger, he does everything to protect her.
Shale and Juniors chemistry was 🔥 from the get go, the steamy moments 💯.
..Junior doing everything he could do protect Shale ♥️♥️♥️
𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝖥𝗂𝗋𝗌𝗍𝗅𝗒, 𝗅𝗈𝗏𝖾𝖽 𝗌𝖾𝖾𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗈𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋 𝖼𝗁𝖺𝗋𝖺𝖼𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗌 𝖿𝗋𝗈𝗆 𝖭𝖺𝗏𝖾𝗌𝗂𝗇𝗄 𝖡𝖺𝗇𝗄 💜💜💜
𝖡𝖺𝗋𝗋𝗒!! 𝖮𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝗀𝗎𝗒, 𝗆𝖺𝖽𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝖻𝗈𝗈𝗄 𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗇 𝖻𝖾𝗍𝗍𝖾𝗋.
𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨 💻🔫💻🔫💻
𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐞 ☕☕☕☕☕
𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 🥵🌶️🥵
𝐏𝐥𝐨𝐭 📚📚📚📚📚
𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 💧
𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨 - 𝖩𝗎𝗇𝗂𝗈𝗋
𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐞 - 𝖲𝗁𝖺𝗅𝖾
5 𝘿𝙚𝙟𝙖 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬
𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧
𝘋𝘦𝘫𝘢 𝘉𝘳𝘦𝘸 𝘉𝘺 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢 𝘎𝘢𝘥𝘻𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘢
Whenever Jessica Gadziala releases a new book, I'm so there for it. I was intrigued trying to figure out whose kid Junior was, and to find out he was the son of Alex and Breaker 💗💗💗 (one of my first books was Monster) was just amazing!!!
Shale, worked hard for the life she had, opening Deja Brew was the dream that she made a reality, but never knowing how daunting it would be when she was tasked to do something dreadful.
Junior 😍
Hacker and possessive as hell!!! His been into Shale for a while, but hasn't made his move and when he finds out that she is in some sort of danger, he does everything to protect her.
Shale and Juniors chemistry was 🔥 from the get go, the steamy moments 💯.
..Junior doing everything he could do protect Shale ♥️♥️♥️
𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
𝖥𝗂𝗋𝗌𝗍𝗅𝗒, 𝗅𝗈𝗏𝖾𝖽 𝗌𝖾𝖾𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗈𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋 𝖼𝗁𝖺𝗋𝖺𝖼𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗌 𝖿𝗋𝗈𝗆 𝖭𝖺𝗏𝖾𝗌𝗂𝗇𝗄 𝖡𝖺𝗇𝗄 💜💜💜
𝖡𝖺𝗋𝗋𝗒!! 𝖮𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝗀𝗎𝗒, 𝗆𝖺𝖽𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝖻𝗈𝗈𝗄 𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗇 𝖻𝖾𝗍𝗍𝖾𝗋.
𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨 💻🔫💻🔫💻
𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐞 ☕☕☕☕☕
𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 🥵🌶️🥵
𝐏𝐥𝐨𝐭 📚📚📚📚📚
𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 💧
January 5, 2024
Great book! I hate that it was a standalone, but I’m also ok with that. I loved Junior and Shale; they were perfect for each other. Adding in Barry made this book thoroughly entertaining. Some of my highlights were past character interactions because Shooter will always be my favorite male character, and having him pop up was everything. Jessica Gadziala has created a world and town that should feel suffocating at this point, but I only want more characters added 😂
January 3, 2024
YAY!! I’ve been wondering about the Deja Brew owner since we seen her last and her story did not disappoint!!
Shale and Junior were perfect! Absolutely adored the Barry aspect of their story, loved seeing OG Navesink Bank characters and her “first” customers was a feel-good moment.
Another smash by our fav author, 5 star recommendation from me!!
Shale and Junior were perfect! Absolutely adored the Barry aspect of their story, loved seeing OG Navesink Bank characters and her “first” customers was a feel-good moment.
Another smash by our fav author, 5 star recommendation from me!!
February 12, 2024
As like others, Monster was the first book I read of Jessica's and now after all these years and many many books later to get Breaker and Alex's son's book was amazing.
Junior is a perfect blend of his parents.. Loved that we also got to see Paine and Shooter (miss those guys)
There was tons to love about this book. Shale was a great heroine and perfect for Junior..
Junior is a perfect blend of his parents.. Loved that we also got to see Paine and Shooter (miss those guys)
There was tons to love about this book. Shale was a great heroine and perfect for Junior..
January 3, 2024
This book can be a stand alone even though it has characters from other story lines. I enjoyed having peeks of characters you already know in the story. Deja Brew is now my new favorite. I love Junior and Shale together. I absolutely adore Barry.
April 22, 2024
This character Barry was such a shitty nuisance throughout the book.. Really, his presence was just so unnecessary... It brought the book down many notches... He was such a constant thorn and I don't know why the hell, the 2 MC's didn't just kick him out or told him off..
May 1, 2024
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April 6, 2025
🇫🇷French & English reviews🇬🇧
Genre & Tropes : romance contempo x criminal vibes x damsel in distress x funny bromance x hacker hero x drug dealers plot x spicy scenes
Une romance mignonne mais aussi pleine de tensions !
Après avoir aperçu le café Deja Brew dans plusieurs autres tomes, j'étais curieuse de voir comment Junior, le hacker badass, et Shale, la barista mignonne mais avec de gros ennuis, allaient finir ensemble ... Et étonamment, c'est probablement l'un des livres les plus légers de Jessica Gadziala ! La bromance avec Barry m'a beaucoup fait rire (les sapins de Noël <3) et j'ai absolument adoré voir Junior et Shale tomber amoureux et faire face à tous ses ennuis (OMG le kidnapping !!)
Bref, une romance pleine de tensions mais aussi étrangement mignonne que j'ai lu avec plaisir !
PS : est-ce que je peux à nouveau préciser que A est mon favori ?? <3
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A cute romance but also full of tension !
After seeing the Deja Brew cafe in several other books, I was curious to see how Junior, the badass hacker, and Shale, the cute but troubled barista, would end up together ... And surprisingly, this is probably one of Jessica Gadziala's lightest books ! The bromance with Barry made me laugh a lot (the Christmas trees <3) and I absolutely loved seeing Junior and Shale fall in love and deal with all her troubles (OMG the kidnapping !!).
In short, a romance full of tension but also strangely cute that I enjoyed reading !
PS: Can I just say again that A is my favorite ?? <3
Genre & Tropes : romance contempo x criminal vibes x damsel in distress x funny bromance x hacker hero x drug dealers plot x spicy scenes
Une romance mignonne mais aussi pleine de tensions !
Après avoir aperçu le café Deja Brew dans plusieurs autres tomes, j'étais curieuse de voir comment Junior, le hacker badass, et Shale, la barista mignonne mais avec de gros ennuis, allaient finir ensemble ... Et étonamment, c'est probablement l'un des livres les plus légers de Jessica Gadziala ! La bromance avec Barry m'a beaucoup fait rire (les sapins de Noël <3) et j'ai absolument adoré voir Junior et Shale tomber amoureux et faire face à tous ses ennuis (OMG le kidnapping !!)
Bref, une romance pleine de tensions mais aussi étrangement mignonne que j'ai lu avec plaisir !
PS : est-ce que je peux à nouveau préciser que A est mon favori ?? <3
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A cute romance but also full of tension !
After seeing the Deja Brew cafe in several other books, I was curious to see how Junior, the badass hacker, and Shale, the cute but troubled barista, would end up together ... And surprisingly, this is probably one of Jessica Gadziala's lightest books ! The bromance with Barry made me laugh a lot (the Christmas trees <3) and I absolutely loved seeing Junior and Shale fall in love and deal with all her troubles (OMG the kidnapping !!).
In short, a romance full of tension but also strangely cute that I enjoyed reading !
PS: Can I just say again that A is my favorite ?? <3
January 7, 2024
Deja Brew is a standalone book by Jessica Gadziala. The main characters are Junior (Breaker and Alex’s son from the book Monster in the Savages series) and Shale (the owner of a new coffee shop we briefly met [I think] in an earlier book). This story was a cute and quick read.
Shale’s coffee shop is in a bad area of town because that’s all she can afford. She desperately wants it to do well, so she devotes all of her time and resources towards making it successful.
Junior is a hacker and a regular customer at Shale’s coffee shop. He likes the quiet but he’s also intrigued by the beautiful owner. He knows instantly something is wrong with Shale and makes it his business to help.
Junior and Shale were already interested in each other, so it fell into place naturally when they made their feelings known. I personally would have been a little more stressed about the cartel situation myself, but it works out in the end with help from the others. Junior and Shale get their HEA and the last chapter gives us a little peak into their immediate future.
Barry’s character was sweet and added to the story. But what I really enjoyed was seeing some of the older characters from previous books such as Breaker, Alex, Paine, Andres and Hope. I’m liking Jackson (Paine’s son) and looking forward to getting his book.
Shale’s coffee shop is in a bad area of town because that’s all she can afford. She desperately wants it to do well, so she devotes all of her time and resources towards making it successful.
Junior is a hacker and a regular customer at Shale’s coffee shop. He likes the quiet but he’s also intrigued by the beautiful owner. He knows instantly something is wrong with Shale and makes it his business to help.
Junior and Shale were already interested in each other, so it fell into place naturally when they made their feelings known. I personally would have been a little more stressed about the cartel situation myself, but it works out in the end with help from the others. Junior and Shale get their HEA and the last chapter gives us a little peak into their immediate future.
Barry’s character was sweet and added to the story. But what I really enjoyed was seeing some of the older characters from previous books such as Breaker, Alex, Paine, Andres and Hope. I’m liking Jackson (Paine’s son) and looking forward to getting his book.
January 22, 2024
GOOD BREWING!
What a great little story with so many nostalgic memories for past characters! It took me awhile to figure out that Junior was Breaker’s son and his “uncles” were the subjects of Jessica’s three books, The Savages, Monster being Breaker’s story. Anyway this was Shale and Junior’s story and Barry’s too! Shale owned Deja Brew, a coffee shop that isn’t a thriving business. Shale unwittingly became a mule for cocaine but the latest shipment has been stolen putting Shale in grave danger. Junior is a regular customer and can tell something is wrong with her. When she finally confesses her problem, Junior et al takes over and her life is never the same!
Loved this story!
What a great little story with so many nostalgic memories for past characters! It took me awhile to figure out that Junior was Breaker’s son and his “uncles” were the subjects of Jessica’s three books, The Savages, Monster being Breaker’s story. Anyway this was Shale and Junior’s story and Barry’s too! Shale owned Deja Brew, a coffee shop that isn’t a thriving business. Shale unwittingly became a mule for cocaine but the latest shipment has been stolen putting Shale in grave danger. Junior is a regular customer and can tell something is wrong with her. When she finally confesses her problem, Junior et al takes over and her life is never the same!
Loved this story!
March 13, 2024
Hacking my heart!
Junior, the quiet, strong, skilled hacker with awesome parents (Breaker and Alex - yes, read their book if you haven't, named Monster). He has a little of them both, but looks love his dad.
Shale, colorful owner of Deja Brew who is newer to the town but super sweet.
Shale finds herself in some hot water and being the great man Junior is, he notices and jumps in to help her. Along with his extended family (most have books). There is a little drama, a little action, a lot of steam and tons of funny moments.
We can't forget Barry! He is like a stray puppy who has imprinted on Junior. So loyal and makes you smile.
This book can be read as a stand-alone but if you haven't already, I suggest diving into this world!
Junior, the quiet, strong, skilled hacker with awesome parents (Breaker and Alex - yes, read their book if you haven't, named Monster). He has a little of them both, but looks love his dad.
Shale, colorful owner of Deja Brew who is newer to the town but super sweet.
Shale finds herself in some hot water and being the great man Junior is, he notices and jumps in to help her. Along with his extended family (most have books). There is a little drama, a little action, a lot of steam and tons of funny moments.
We can't forget Barry! He is like a stray puppy who has imprinted on Junior. So loyal and makes you smile.
This book can be read as a stand-alone but if you haven't already, I suggest diving into this world!
July 5, 2024
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I love a trip to Navesink Bank, it feels like a lifetime ago I read Breaker and Alex’s story so it was nice to read about an adult Junior and meeting a grown up Jackson.
On top of the awesomely named ‘She’s bean around’ we now have the brilliant ’Deja Brew’ a new coffee shop and the lovely owner Shale with her ever changing hair colour. As well as trying to encourage more customers through the door she has a big issue with the coffee she imports… a drug cartel has decided her coffee is the perfect way for them to import their drugs and make her deliver it to a drop off spot. Scary enough but when she goes to the docks to collect and it’s gone her life is endangered but it does attract her favourite customer to her rescue
I love a trip to Navesink Bank, it feels like a lifetime ago I read Breaker and Alex’s story so it was nice to read about an adult Junior and meeting a grown up Jackson.
On top of the awesomely named ‘She’s bean around’ we now have the brilliant ’Deja Brew’ a new coffee shop and the lovely owner Shale with her ever changing hair colour. As well as trying to encourage more customers through the door she has a big issue with the coffee she imports… a drug cartel has decided her coffee is the perfect way for them to import their drugs and make her deliver it to a drop off spot. Scary enough but when she goes to the docks to collect and it’s gone her life is endangered but it does attract her favourite customer to her rescue
January 29, 2024
The hero is a hacker. The heroine just opened a struggling coffee shop. He is a regular customer and sees that she is very upset.
The hero has a very annoying friend who kept insisting he needed to sleep over on the couch after one drink because he couldn't drive home. That friend ruined the book for me.
SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER
Heroine imports coffee from Colombia. Without her permission or knowledge, a cartel sent drugs with her coffee shipment. They threatened her. Every month she has to drop off these drugs. Somebody stole the drugs and dressed up like her to do it. Now the cartel is after her. Hacker is trying to help her figure out who stole the cartel's drugs.
The hero has a very annoying friend who kept insisting he needed to sleep over on the couch after one drink because he couldn't drive home. That friend ruined the book for me.
SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER
Heroine imports coffee from Colombia. Without her permission or knowledge, a cartel sent drugs with her coffee shipment. They threatened her. Every month she has to drop off these drugs. Somebody stole the drugs and dressed up like her to do it. Now the cartel is after her. Hacker is trying to help her figure out who stole the cartel's drugs.
January 29, 2024
What an amazing read! We get loads of cameo's from some of Jessica's OG characters that will forever be some of my favorites and we meet some new ones that will melt your heart just the same!
Shale is new to Navesink Bank; and quickly finds herself in a not so great situation. She's used to handling things herself; so when Junior is willing to do anything to help her; to protect her-- everything changes. There are so many wonderful aspects to this read; action, adventure, twists, chemistry & well Barry! I could go on and on BUT I don't want to spoil anything; so I will just end my rambling review here and say this is another must read from JG! AHMAZING!
Shale is new to Navesink Bank; and quickly finds herself in a not so great situation. She's used to handling things herself; so when Junior is willing to do anything to help her; to protect her-- everything changes. There are so many wonderful aspects to this read; action, adventure, twists, chemistry & well Barry! I could go on and on BUT I don't want to spoil anything; so I will just end my rambling review here and say this is another must read from JG! AHMAZING!
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