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Common Grounds
While Kate Sanderson mixes batter and pumps buttercream inside her tasty creations at the West Egg restaurant, she dreams about two things: owning a bakery and finding a man capable of satisfying her every desire. Mark Larosa designs little masterpieces daily at his tiny barista station at the local Star Coffee and he tailors each drink to the customer. The only cup he can’t seem to get right is for the sassy baker, Kate. He’s determined to give her what she really wants.
When a new building goes up across the street, the pair trip over each other trying to grab the last unit before a chain restaurant claims their dream. To get what they crave, they might have to work together and find the elusive common ground.
*Common Grounds was originally published in the Just Desserts Collection.
It has been re-released with extended scenes.*
When a new building goes up across the street, the pair trip over each other trying to grab the last unit before a chain restaurant claims their dream. To get what they crave, they might have to work together and find the elusive common ground.
*Common Grounds was originally published in the Just Desserts Collection.
It has been re-released with extended scenes.*
55 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 9, 2015
8 people want to read
About the author
S.J. Maylee
12 books120 followersS.J. Maylee fell in love with storytelling at a young age and with it came a deep-seated desire for everyone to find their happily ever after. She’s finding the happy endings for her characters one steamy story at a time.
When she’s not reading or writing, you can find her caring for her garden, laughing with her two young sons, or dancing to her husband’s music. She’s a PMP (Project Management Professional), Nia instructor, and coffee addict.
As a writer she has a tendency to break hearts, but she always glues them back together.
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When she’s not reading or writing, you can find her caring for her garden, laughing with her two young sons, or dancing to her husband’s music. She’s a PMP (Project Management Professional), Nia instructor, and coffee addict.
As a writer she has a tendency to break hearts, but she always glues them back together.
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October 9, 2015
Common Grounds is a short, yet very delicious story about a chance encounter that turns into something spectacular.
Kate's confections pair wonderfully with Mark's heavenly coffee. Their talents are superb alone, but together they are are force to be reckoned with.
I love that Kate is an everyday kind of girl just trying to make her dreams come true. Although she's happy were she is with her career, she is striving for more. Her determination to succeed will not be hindered by those that tell her no.
Mark is new to the area, but is already making a name for himself. He too is determined to succeed, although his road may be a little less bumpy than Kate's. I love his attitude about his job and his confidence shines through everything he does.
Kate and Mark's chance encounter at the Club is sizzling. They way they meet and scene is thrilling to observe. To be that free and express yourself in that manner would defiantly be something to behold.
Although they each want to be with the other, they have a bit of miscommunication. But after all is said and done, the fire between the two cannot be contained. Their passion is evident with every passing page.
I loved this story completely. It is a delectable morsel that leaves you hungry more.
Kate's confections pair wonderfully with Mark's heavenly coffee. Their talents are superb alone, but together they are are force to be reckoned with.
I love that Kate is an everyday kind of girl just trying to make her dreams come true. Although she's happy were she is with her career, she is striving for more. Her determination to succeed will not be hindered by those that tell her no.
Mark is new to the area, but is already making a name for himself. He too is determined to succeed, although his road may be a little less bumpy than Kate's. I love his attitude about his job and his confidence shines through everything he does.
Kate and Mark's chance encounter at the Club is sizzling. They way they meet and scene is thrilling to observe. To be that free and express yourself in that manner would defiantly be something to behold.
Although they each want to be with the other, they have a bit of miscommunication. But after all is said and done, the fire between the two cannot be contained. Their passion is evident with every passing page.
I loved this story completely. It is a delectable morsel that leaves you hungry more.
October 16, 2015
This was a short but hot sweet sweet treat.
Kate who is a Baker with the most delicate sweet baked goods you've ever had but who is also a submissive who has not had luck in the Dom department. She's given up at finding what she truly wanted so the night she was out with her two best friends at the club talking about this mysterious hot sexy new guy at the coffee shop Who knows what coffee you want before you even order it her best friends were saying they think he's a Dom. After the conversation she runs into a new Dom at the club and sparks fly until the next day when she goes in to get her coffee and guess who's the one serve in the coffee. Mark who is a new Dom and a master with coffee has his eyes set on Kate from the first day he seen her at the club but can he get Kate to let him in to get her to stop lying and running away ? There's so many Sweet delights throughout this breed and the heat in the kitchen gets turned way up!! I am not going to give away the story since it's a nice short sweet story I'm just going to say that this is a definitely a five star read and the heat is up and the sugar is sweet. I definitely recommend this as a great read.
Kate who is a Baker with the most delicate sweet baked goods you've ever had but who is also a submissive who has not had luck in the Dom department. She's given up at finding what she truly wanted so the night she was out with her two best friends at the club talking about this mysterious hot sexy new guy at the coffee shop Who knows what coffee you want before you even order it her best friends were saying they think he's a Dom. After the conversation she runs into a new Dom at the club and sparks fly until the next day when she goes in to get her coffee and guess who's the one serve in the coffee. Mark who is a new Dom and a master with coffee has his eyes set on Kate from the first day he seen her at the club but can he get Kate to let him in to get her to stop lying and running away ? There's so many Sweet delights throughout this breed and the heat in the kitchen gets turned way up!! I am not going to give away the story since it's a nice short sweet story I'm just going to say that this is a definitely a five star read and the heat is up and the sugar is sweet. I definitely recommend this as a great read.
January 1, 2016
(request submitted by author for an honest critique)
Mark stated that he was a different kind of Dom and his actions reflected the declaration. Case in point: Kate wasn't collared at the club but he still asked permission to taste her aka kiss her. You could view this as sweet or you could view it as uncharacteristic behavior of a dominant male. Maybe he was attempting to be a gentlemen. If that was the case, then I vote for sweet.
However, he asked permission again later on in another scene so maybe he needs to work on staying true to a Dom's role. Oh, I think it's important to note Kate pointed out his lack of Dom behavior in a conversation as well.
As for the bom chicka wah wah moments, Mark and Kate did get it on several times in the work place. Together and solo. All I can say is he better have washed up first before returning to his Barista duties and she better have sanitized her kitchen. :)
In all seriousness, any scene with them was explosive. For a short story, I think you'll like the creativity S.J. was able to pull off without the scenes seeing flat or unfinished.
Score: 3 1/2 courtesy of my blog - www.superkambrook.com
Mark stated that he was a different kind of Dom and his actions reflected the declaration. Case in point: Kate wasn't collared at the club but he still asked permission to taste her aka kiss her. You could view this as sweet or you could view it as uncharacteristic behavior of a dominant male. Maybe he was attempting to be a gentlemen. If that was the case, then I vote for sweet.
However, he asked permission again later on in another scene so maybe he needs to work on staying true to a Dom's role. Oh, I think it's important to note Kate pointed out his lack of Dom behavior in a conversation as well.
As for the bom chicka wah wah moments, Mark and Kate did get it on several times in the work place. Together and solo. All I can say is he better have washed up first before returning to his Barista duties and she better have sanitized her kitchen. :)
In all seriousness, any scene with them was explosive. For a short story, I think you'll like the creativity S.J. was able to pull off without the scenes seeing flat or unfinished.
Score: 3 1/2 courtesy of my blog - www.superkambrook.com
January 15, 2016
This was a very cute, very short story about two people running into each other and sparks fly immediately. The characters were very sweet and it was fun to read.
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