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The Draysons: Sprinkled With Love #4
Cappuccino Kisses
The sweetest merger of all… Triple chocolate cupcakes can help get a girl through the tough times-especially after Mariah Drayson's dream marriage ends in heartbreak. Now the gifted baker has been handed a once-in-a-lifetime running the Seattle branch of her family's legendary Chicago patisserie. The competition is stiff. Until high-end coffee importer Everett Myers comes up with a sinfully tempting proposition. The finest ingredients. Limited distribution. Everett knows the secrets of success. Joining forces with the alluring pastry chef is making the millionaire widower believe in second chances. And when Mariah unveils her secret weapon-a decadent new dessert-he knows they're a winning team. But the single father can't coast on sugarcoated fantasies. Is Mariah prepared to reveal the secret that could cost her a future with Everett?
- GenresRomance
224 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 24, 2016
29 people are currently reading
59 people want to read
About the author
Yahrah St. John
176 books357 followersYahrah St. John is the International author of forty two books. When she’s not at home crafting one of her sexy romances with compelling heroes and feisty heroines with a dash of family drama, St. John can be found in the kitchen cooking one of her gourmet meals discovered on the Food Network for her husband. Or this thrill-seeking junky can be found traveling the globe seeking out her next adventure.
A graduate of Hyde Park Career Academy, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Northwestern University. St. John is a member of Romance Writers of America, but is an avid reader of all genres. St. John lives in sunny Orlando, the City Beautiful.
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A graduate of Hyde Park Career Academy, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Northwestern University. St. John is a member of Romance Writers of America, but is an avid reader of all genres. St. John lives in sunny Orlando, the City Beautiful.
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June 10, 2016
I loved this story! The extension of the Lillian's bakery from Chicago to Seattle was a great idea. The story line of a widowed single father and a divorced infertile woman was pure genius in its delivery. I can't wait to see what the author does with Jackson and Chase.
December 3, 2021
I wish that we could have better understood the dynamic between Mariah and her mom. What happened? Also, the ending flew by. Overall it was a good book and I don't regret reading it. This was a wonderful addition to the Drayson family series. Seattle doesn't have Chicago beat though...at least not so far lol.
April 25, 2025
I enjoyed this book's storyline. The muffins, cookies 🍪, cakes 🎂, & other pastries mentioned in this story sounded delicious 😋. I enjoyed the hot 🔥 & steamy scenes. I enjoyed Everett's character. Mariah's character was okay. Mariah got on my nerves. I loved ❤️ EJ. I enjoyed the ending.
July 13, 2017
Acceptance
Yahrah St. John did an excellent job writing this book of love and acceptance between two people who have grown to love one another.
Yahrah St. John did an excellent job writing this book of love and acceptance between two people who have grown to love one another.
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February 14, 2023A mildly steamy modern romance.
September 18, 2016
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I took a trip to Seattle to visit the Grayson’s in Yahrah St. John’s latest novel, Cappuccino Kisses.
I have to admit that I’ve missed a few Grayson novels so I was eager to jump back in.
Mariah and her brothers are expanding their great aunt’s famed bakery in Seattle. Lillian’s is a household name in Chicago but these Draysons have a bit of work cut out for them to replicate the success of the family’s flagship location. Competition is stiff but uber successful Everett Myers has a way of helping them get a leg up on the competition.
Everett Myers is a household name in Seattle. In addition to running his father’s famed hotel business, he’s a high-end coffee importer who makes the Draysons an offer they can’t refuse. In addition to being a sound business move that is beneficial to both of them, it’s another excuse to get closer to the beautiful Mariah Drayson who thus far had been spurning his advances. A widower of 5 years with a young son, Everett hasn’t had a strong attraction to someone in a very long time. He knew that Mariah was someone special and was willing to do what’s necessary for her to see it as well.
Everett was a gentle and loving man who was definitely persistent. He knew what he wanted and was willing to work hard for it.
Mariah had a huge secret that almost destroyed their relationship. It was ultimately the cost of her first marriage’s demise and if Everett wasn’t a better man, their relationship would have soured as well. I can understand Mariah’s hesitation though. She was carrying a huge burden and while it didn’t make her any less of a woman, it was hard a pill to swallow.
However, I will give her wrong for waiting so long to tell Everett and then bolting when he professed his love to her. She was almost insistent about the need for him to open up to her about his wife’s death but she wasn’t willing to do the same. He openly bared his soul and re lived that pain to make sure their relationship was on the right path but she couldn’t reciprocate.
I love that Yahrah St. John didn’t neatly tie up the story. Sure, Everett and Mariah got back together but the initial hesitations didn’t just go away. While Everett was accepting of Mariah’s secret pain, he didn’t try to gloss over the importance of what that meant for their relationship. He remained compassionate while still stating his wants and needs to make sure they could find a way to make the relationship work. I appreciate that because too many times in novels, we’ll see a secret come out and the person is just automatically accommodating and boom! Whatever was nearly impossible is now possible almost instantaneously. I’m glad that didn’t happen here.
The only thing I did wish we had read more of was Mariah’s relationship with her mother. They obviously have a very contentious relationship but we never found out the real reason why. Mariah even mentions to Everett that she wasn’t sure of her mothers attitude towards her. Mariah met Everett’s parents and I was hoping we would get to see the same with Mariah’s parents.
Another solid addition to the Drayson family series. I’ll be tuned in to see who’s next to fall in love. Something tells me Cupid’s arrow will point towards Jackson, Mariah’s brother and Amber, the barista at their newly opened cafe.
I took a trip to Seattle to visit the Grayson’s in Yahrah St. John’s latest novel, Cappuccino Kisses.
I have to admit that I’ve missed a few Grayson novels so I was eager to jump back in.
Mariah and her brothers are expanding their great aunt’s famed bakery in Seattle. Lillian’s is a household name in Chicago but these Draysons have a bit of work cut out for them to replicate the success of the family’s flagship location. Competition is stiff but uber successful Everett Myers has a way of helping them get a leg up on the competition.
Everett Myers is a household name in Seattle. In addition to running his father’s famed hotel business, he’s a high-end coffee importer who makes the Draysons an offer they can’t refuse. In addition to being a sound business move that is beneficial to both of them, it’s another excuse to get closer to the beautiful Mariah Drayson who thus far had been spurning his advances. A widower of 5 years with a young son, Everett hasn’t had a strong attraction to someone in a very long time. He knew that Mariah was someone special and was willing to do what’s necessary for her to see it as well.
Everett was a gentle and loving man who was definitely persistent. He knew what he wanted and was willing to work hard for it.
Mariah had a huge secret that almost destroyed their relationship. It was ultimately the cost of her first marriage’s demise and if Everett wasn’t a better man, their relationship would have soured as well. I can understand Mariah’s hesitation though. She was carrying a huge burden and while it didn’t make her any less of a woman, it was hard a pill to swallow.
However, I will give her wrong for waiting so long to tell Everett and then bolting when he professed his love to her. She was almost insistent about the need for him to open up to her about his wife’s death but she wasn’t willing to do the same. He openly bared his soul and re lived that pain to make sure their relationship was on the right path but she couldn’t reciprocate.
I love that Yahrah St. John didn’t neatly tie up the story. Sure, Everett and Mariah got back together but the initial hesitations didn’t just go away. While Everett was accepting of Mariah’s secret pain, he didn’t try to gloss over the importance of what that meant for their relationship. He remained compassionate while still stating his wants and needs to make sure they could find a way to make the relationship work. I appreciate that because too many times in novels, we’ll see a secret come out and the person is just automatically accommodating and boom! Whatever was nearly impossible is now possible almost instantaneously. I’m glad that didn’t happen here.
The only thing I did wish we had read more of was Mariah’s relationship with her mother. They obviously have a very contentious relationship but we never found out the real reason why. Mariah even mentions to Everett that she wasn’t sure of her mothers attitude towards her. Mariah met Everett’s parents and I was hoping we would get to see the same with Mariah’s parents.
Another solid addition to the Drayson family series. I’ll be tuned in to see who’s next to fall in love. Something tells me Cupid’s arrow will point towards Jackson, Mariah’s brother and Amber, the barista at their newly opened cafe.
June 6, 2016
Cappuccino Kisses is part of a series but can be read as a stand alone.
The author did an outstanding job with her contribution to the Drayson: Sprinkled with Love series. The story grabbed my attention from the very beginning. I felt as if I was watching the story unfold right in front of my eyes. The chemistry between Mariah and Everett is evident from their first meeting.Because of unavoidable life circumstances, Mariah is unwillingly to accept the love and happiness that Everett has to offer. I found myself crying and cheering for Mariah and willing her to move forward and give Everett a honest chance.
Cappuccino Kisses is a beautiful addition to the Drayson: Sprinkled with Love series. I'm looking forward to reading more about the Drayson family as well as the next Yahrah St. John novel.
The author did an outstanding job with her contribution to the Drayson: Sprinkled with Love series. The story grabbed my attention from the very beginning. I felt as if I was watching the story unfold right in front of my eyes. The chemistry between Mariah and Everett is evident from their first meeting.Because of unavoidable life circumstances, Mariah is unwillingly to accept the love and happiness that Everett has to offer. I found myself crying and cheering for Mariah and willing her to move forward and give Everett a honest chance.
Cappuccino Kisses is a beautiful addition to the Drayson: Sprinkled with Love series. I'm looking forward to reading more about the Drayson family as well as the next Yahrah St. John novel.
December 23, 2016
CAPPUCCINO KISSES
WOW!!! THIS STORY WAS ALL THAT I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE. MARIAH AND EVERETT'S STORY MADE ME FEEL LIKE IT WAS MY LIFE I WAS READING ABOUT BECAUSE I TOO WANTED TO MEET SOMEONE WHO COULD LOVE ME WITHOUT THE EXPECTATION OF HAVING A CHILD OR CHILDREN; HOWEVER, I KNOW NOW KIDS ARE NOT IN MY FUTURE NATURALLY THAT IS, SO TO READ THIS BOOK REALLY MADE ME FEEL BETTER ABOUT WHETHER I CAN BE HAPPY IN MY LIFE NOW.
WOW!!! THIS STORY WAS ALL THAT I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE. MARIAH AND EVERETT'S STORY MADE ME FEEL LIKE IT WAS MY LIFE I WAS READING ABOUT BECAUSE I TOO WANTED TO MEET SOMEONE WHO COULD LOVE ME WITHOUT THE EXPECTATION OF HAVING A CHILD OR CHILDREN; HOWEVER, I KNOW NOW KIDS ARE NOT IN MY FUTURE NATURALLY THAT IS, SO TO READ THIS BOOK REALLY MADE ME FEEL BETTER ABOUT WHETHER I CAN BE HAPPY IN MY LIFE NOW.
May 24, 2016
I'd give it 4.5 stars. I felt bad gor Mariah thinking that she wasn't worthy to be loved because her ex was an a**hole snd couldn't understand hoe muvh she wanted a child.
Everett was definitely the man for her. He was understanding, listened to what she said and wasn't saying and wanted a future with her. He had his own tragedy to deal with.
Everett was definitely the man for her. He was understanding, listened to what she said and wasn't saying and wanted a future with her. He had his own tragedy to deal with.
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June 28, 2016"The characters are well-rounded and imperfectly perfect in their vulnerabilities, fears and hopes for a brighter future. The author provides enough insight into the past to give readers an idea of the characters’ actions" (4 stars @ RT Book Reviews).
Miniseries: The Draysons: Sprinkled with Love
Miniseries: The Draysons: Sprinkled with Love
February 6, 2017
What an awesome love story between Everett and Mariah. It's love at first sight, only Mariah didn't know it, but Everett was sure that she was the one. Both experienced a tragic and damaging event in their lives, so they both had to face their fears and overcome these tragedies in order for true love to survive.
October 15, 2016
I am fond of sweets and kisses and I got my fill reading this book! Yahrah, thanks for a romance that took us through what all relationships deal with: uncertainty, fear, caution, miscommunication, but love conquers all!
May 18, 2016
Cappuccino Kisses loved it. Will post a review later to give everyone a chance to read it.
August 3, 2016
Sprinklef with love
I love Cappuccino Kisses, this story is about real healing love..
I have enjoyed meeting more Drayson and can't wait for Jackson and Chase's stories.
I love Cappuccino Kisses, this story is about real healing love..
I have enjoyed meeting more Drayson and can't wait for Jackson and Chase's stories.
August 6, 2016
Very good book.
This is a great read. The characters are wonderful. A well written love story! Can't wait to read another book by this author.
This is a great read. The characters are wonderful. A well written love story! Can't wait to read another book by this author.
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November 7, 2016A mildly steamy modern romance.
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