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Saved by Coffee
Eight years after Garrett got kicked out by his parents, a detective finds his RV home. Garrett's uncle Travis has died, leaving him a resort-town house with a coffee shop. Garrett wraps up his massage business and heads to Berkley Springs, WV. From a homeless teen to a college-educated, self-made man, he did well for himself. Despite all that, it's hard to walk proudly where so many old memories lie in ambush.
Jay is grieving old Travis, who helped him get traction in life by giving him a job and a place to stay. Coffee Spring is his home as well as his profession - but the new owner will surely sell out to an unsavory local.
The nephew's good looks are matched by his strong ethics: he refuses to break established boundaries and date his tenant/employee/massage client.
Their attraction is hotter than the geothermal spring that brings them together, but their options are...complicated. And the whole gossipy town is watching.
Jay is grieving old Travis, who helped him get traction in life by giving him a job and a place to stay. Coffee Spring is his home as well as his profession - but the new owner will surely sell out to an unsavory local.
The nephew's good looks are matched by his strong ethics: he refuses to break established boundaries and date his tenant/employee/massage client.
Their attraction is hotter than the geothermal spring that brings them together, but their options are...complicated. And the whole gossipy town is watching.
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First published December 7, 2016
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Devyn Morgan
63 books103 followersDevyn Morgan is a contemporary man with a love of contemporary romance! He grew up in several different states due to his parents' careers, which instilled in him a love of travel and seeing new places. After finishing college, he traveled around the globe for two years in search of romance, experiences, and adventures. In that time, he came up with more story ideas than he could ever use, so he started to write gay fiction.
He currently lives in the eastern US with his partner and a dog, but he still considers himself a free spirit.
He currently lives in the eastern US with his partner and a dog, but he still considers himself a free spirit.
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May 4, 2017
Another short, cute story here.
Both Garrett and Jay were both just a bit too good to be true and the bad guy was a bit too bad to be true, too.
The story did actually feel complete for me, if a bit rushed once the Big Bad had been (rather abruptly and handily) taken care of.
The sexy bit at the very end was pretty steamy and the story ends with a budding HEA, as Garrett finally seemed to have no desire to continue his wayward travels.
I doubt I'll remember much about this novella by the end of the weekend, but it was fun for what it was, coming in at around 3.25 fluffy stars.
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February 3, 2017
Not for me ... this was messy. It jumped all over the place and I found myself frustrated by the overuse of adjectives, similes and long winded explanations to describe something that didn't need it.
December 24, 2016
*** Lovely tale by Devyn Morgan ! ***
Garrett had a tough climb. Homeless at 18, when he was thrown out, he's now 26. He travels in his RV, randomly stopping for Massage Therapist jobs. When his Uncle Travis passes away, he leaves everything to Garrett, business and all. At the coffee shop, Garrett meets Jay, who's been running it since Travis died. We get Jay's sad story, and Garrett's, too. Plus, the information about Uncle Travis. Garrett is under the radar doing probate and paperwork. Meanwhile a homophobic slim ball is trying to ruin the business, and terrorizing Jay. Garrett and Jay (21) are attracted, but as boss/employee, Garrett is holding back. Jay definitely needs someone in his corner, to help him feel needed and safe. We get some good talks, and hot sexy times, too.
This short story is a healing/comfort theme, and very heartwarming and loving.
ENJOY !
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Garrett had a tough climb. Homeless at 18, when he was thrown out, he's now 26. He travels in his RV, randomly stopping for Massage Therapist jobs. When his Uncle Travis passes away, he leaves everything to Garrett, business and all. At the coffee shop, Garrett meets Jay, who's been running it since Travis died. We get Jay's sad story, and Garrett's, too. Plus, the information about Uncle Travis. Garrett is under the radar doing probate and paperwork. Meanwhile a homophobic slim ball is trying to ruin the business, and terrorizing Jay. Garrett and Jay (21) are attracted, but as boss/employee, Garrett is holding back. Jay definitely needs someone in his corner, to help him feel needed and safe. We get some good talks, and hot sexy times, too.
This short story is a healing/comfort theme, and very heartwarming and loving.
ENJOY !
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March 13, 2017
2 generous stars. This book came up as a recommendation on Amazon. It sounded interesting and was super short, so I thought it would be a good palate cleanser between longer books. I wish I had skipped it.
The story is disjointed and does not flow well. The editing issues, oh the editing issues. Let me be straight. I don't mean just misspelled words (there were those) or misused words (there were those as well), but there were missing articles throughout the book. Sentences where the articles were missing, like "the" and "a". The book is written in alternating third person point of view, but there were a few instances where it was in the first person. Then there were the parts where it switched from present to past tense. All of those issues made it really hard to stay in and get through the story.
I try to ignore editing issues, but there were so many in this book it was difficult to disregard.
The book references the recent election so maybe the story was rushed. This was probably a cathartic story for the author and I completely understand the need for it. But, it would definitely benefit from a pass through by an editor or a beta reader or a line proofer. Something, anything.
I am going to mark the rest of this review as a spoiler because the following is just one big spoiler. Read at your own risk.
In short, this insta-love story stopped working for me about 20% in. The evil homophobe character should have been in jail with a restraining order. Half the town wears safety pins, but they never stand up to this guy who is openly harassing Jay. The house where Uncle Travis lived is empty now, but Jay and Garrett never discuss moving into it and out of their respective basement apartment and RV. It never felt like I got to really know Garrett or Jay and I definitely didn't understand why or how they fell in love. Devyn Morgan is a new to me author and I think I would be hard pressed to give him another go.
The story is disjointed and does not flow well. The editing issues, oh the editing issues. Let me be straight. I don't mean just misspelled words (there were those) or misused words (there were those as well), but there were missing articles throughout the book. Sentences where the articles were missing, like "the" and "a". The book is written in alternating third person point of view, but there were a few instances where it was in the first person. Then there were the parts where it switched from present to past tense. All of those issues made it really hard to stay in and get through the story.
I try to ignore editing issues, but there were so many in this book it was difficult to disregard.
The book references the recent election so maybe the story was rushed. This was probably a cathartic story for the author and I completely understand the need for it. But, it would definitely benefit from a pass through by an editor or a beta reader or a line proofer. Something, anything.
I am going to mark the rest of this review as a spoiler because the following is just one big spoiler. Read at your own risk.
In short, this insta-love story stopped working for me about 20% in. The evil homophobe character should have been in jail with a restraining order. Half the town wears safety pins, but they never stand up to this guy who is openly harassing Jay. The house where Uncle Travis lived is empty now, but Jay and Garrett never discuss moving into it and out of their respective basement apartment and RV. It never felt like I got to really know Garrett or Jay and I definitely didn't understand why or how they fell in love. Devyn Morgan is a new to me author and I think I would be hard pressed to give him another go.
January 26, 2017
COLD FEET WARM HEARTED !!!!!!
This book was written by a true BOOK SMITH OF AN AUTHOR !
When the Guys were. standing in the ( ice cold air) in the HEATED SPRING
making out I almost my load this is a book for serious M to M ! FANS
Oh it might help if you are GAY!!!!!!! LOVED IT
This book was written by a true BOOK SMITH OF AN AUTHOR !
When the Guys were. standing in the ( ice cold air) in the HEATED SPRING
making out I almost my load this is a book for serious M to M ! FANS
Oh it might help if you are GAY!!!!!!! LOVED IT
August 26, 2020
I don’t know if it was because I listened to it on audio but this was a confusing story. There was nothing to signify POV changes, the timeline made very little sense (Insta love to the extreme), and I didn’t feel like I got to know either character. Just not for me.
January 19, 2017
Audible Edition:
Story - 3.5 stars
Performance - 3.5 stars
Overall - 3.5 stars
Story - 3.5 stars
Performance - 3.5 stars
Overall - 3.5 stars
November 12, 2017
Inheriting Love
This is a story of loss and finding oneself then each other. There are quite a few MM romances that feature Baristas. I've read several. Each author seems able to keep their unique style while producing interesting books about coffee creators.
How do parents justifying throwing away their children when they come out? How do they stop loving their sons and daughters? How do they suppose their child will survive? Or do they just not care? How can they claimed to have loved him?
Garrett was a self made young man. A survivor. He wanted to prove he could overcome the terrible unexpected upheaval that tore off a piece of his soul as he lost his family. He'd made a "content" life for himself. He no longer called any one location home. His home was where ever he parked his RV. He worked at his profession until there were no more clients then he moved on. Beholden to no nothing or no one. A lonely life, but it made the chances of getting hurt again were infinitesimal. Then a lawyer tracked him down.
Suddenly his life became immensely complicated. But with one pen stroke it could all go away. Did he want to return to a place from the past? One of the last places he'd actually enjoyed? But the person he admired was no longer there. Another loss, that increased the more he learned.
For Jay, Coffee Springs was more than a place to work. It meant everything to him. The owner was like a surrogate father or uncle. He admired the older man so much. This had become his home, family, with a community of friends. The thought of losing all of this was daunting. But he was not optimistic. He'd had a difficult life and just when he'd found a semblance of peace - his world was being turned upside down.
When these two young men finally cross paths so many emotions are broiling just under the surface. The meeting could go one of two ways and unfortunately for both of them something promising was not accepted for the gift it could have been. The story was angsty. There was a villain that seemed able to outsmart everyone and achieve maximum damage & disturbance. A community comes together to support one of their own. And blinders are finally yanked off so that something precious isn't forever lost.
This is a story of loss and finding oneself then each other. There are quite a few MM romances that feature Baristas. I've read several. Each author seems able to keep their unique style while producing interesting books about coffee creators.
How do parents justifying throwing away their children when they come out? How do they stop loving their sons and daughters? How do they suppose their child will survive? Or do they just not care? How can they claimed to have loved him?
Garrett was a self made young man. A survivor. He wanted to prove he could overcome the terrible unexpected upheaval that tore off a piece of his soul as he lost his family. He'd made a "content" life for himself. He no longer called any one location home. His home was where ever he parked his RV. He worked at his profession until there were no more clients then he moved on. Beholden to no nothing or no one. A lonely life, but it made the chances of getting hurt again were infinitesimal. Then a lawyer tracked him down.
Suddenly his life became immensely complicated. But with one pen stroke it could all go away. Did he want to return to a place from the past? One of the last places he'd actually enjoyed? But the person he admired was no longer there. Another loss, that increased the more he learned.
For Jay, Coffee Springs was more than a place to work. It meant everything to him. The owner was like a surrogate father or uncle. He admired the older man so much. This had become his home, family, with a community of friends. The thought of losing all of this was daunting. But he was not optimistic. He'd had a difficult life and just when he'd found a semblance of peace - his world was being turned upside down.
When these two young men finally cross paths so many emotions are broiling just under the surface. The meeting could go one of two ways and unfortunately for both of them something promising was not accepted for the gift it could have been. The story was angsty. There was a villain that seemed able to outsmart everyone and achieve maximum damage & disturbance. A community comes together to support one of their own. And blinders are finally yanked off so that something precious isn't forever lost.
December 18, 2016
I really liked this story. The characters were well written. I loved how the two men interacted with each other. I loved the passionate spark between the two. I think that what kept me from giving this story a five was that their relationship was really rushed. It was too rushed in my opinion. I wished that there was more story but for a short tale it was well crafted. I liked it a lot.
I received this story as a free arc and my opnion is my own.
I received this story as a free arc and my opnion is my own.
April 7, 2019
The book was just ok, sweet, but not very memorable. The narration was part of the problem. This narrator would be fine for a different book, but didn't really work here. It was hard to tell who was talking because the POV switched back and forth a lot and the voice didn't really change, which made the story a little hard to follow.
December 18, 2016
Another sweet hit
A wonderful story where the two protagonists are sweet and kind. A few problems with editing don't disturb the flow. A nice setting.
A wonderful story where the two protagonists are sweet and kind. A few problems with editing don't disturb the flow. A nice setting.
December 22, 2016
Sweet
This book had all the elements in it to make the best kind of story.
A rollercoaster of emotions.
Loved it!
This book had all the elements in it to make the best kind of story.
A rollercoaster of emotions.
Loved it!
July 23, 2017
3.75 stars
July 27, 2017
Audiobook
August 3, 2017
2/3 stars
February 21, 2017
Small town gossip and coffee shops
One of the best ways I can describe this is as a quiet story. It is about two men attracted to each other but uncertain if they should pursue under the circumstances. It is also about finding love and safety in uncertain times. With a small town behind them and a hope for stability after difficult childhoods, this story is sweet and simple.
One of the best ways I can describe this is as a quiet story. It is about two men attracted to each other but uncertain if they should pursue under the circumstances. It is also about finding love and safety in uncertain times. With a small town behind them and a hope for stability after difficult childhoods, this story is sweet and simple.
December 31, 2016
3.5 Stars
This is another sweet, heartwarming story from Devyn Morgan! Garrett and Jay are both such sweet guys that you just want to root for, they definitely deserve their HEA!
Garrett has been on his own for a long time after being kicked out by his parents. He's done ok though, he's worked his way through school and makes a living as a massage therapist. When his Uncle Travis dies and leaves his a small-town coffee shop, Garrett's life is about to change.
Jay loved Travis, he was a hero to him, helping him get his life together. He's now proud of his work at the coffee shop, working hard to make the best coffee out there but now that's all threatened with Travis' passing. There's going to be a new owner, certain changes and there's a developer snooping around too.
While Garrett and Jay never expected the connection that is between them, it's definitely there! These two are just adorable together despite their challenges. And there are definitely challenges for these two, but what I really enjoyed about this story was the sweet. There were so loving and tender moments that really made me feel for these two men. This is a feel-good story that focuses on the power of love! It's a short story so yes things happen quickly but it will still leave you with a happy heart.
This is another sweet, heartwarming story from Devyn Morgan! Garrett and Jay are both such sweet guys that you just want to root for, they definitely deserve their HEA!
Garrett has been on his own for a long time after being kicked out by his parents. He's done ok though, he's worked his way through school and makes a living as a massage therapist. When his Uncle Travis dies and leaves his a small-town coffee shop, Garrett's life is about to change.
Jay loved Travis, he was a hero to him, helping him get his life together. He's now proud of his work at the coffee shop, working hard to make the best coffee out there but now that's all threatened with Travis' passing. There's going to be a new owner, certain changes and there's a developer snooping around too.
While Garrett and Jay never expected the connection that is between them, it's definitely there! These two are just adorable together despite their challenges. And there are definitely challenges for these two, but what I really enjoyed about this story was the sweet. There were so loving and tender moments that really made me feel for these two men. This is a feel-good story that focuses on the power of love! It's a short story so yes things happen quickly but it will still leave you with a happy heart.
December 19, 2016
A Few Mishaps
Good story..... but the misspelling, missing words, wrong words, or additional words that were unessary made reading a challenge sometimes.
Good story..... but the misspelling, missing words, wrong words, or additional words that were unessary made reading a challenge sometimes.
March 19, 2017
I don't usually rate and review books I don't finish. I also easily forgive minor grammar mistakes throughout a book when I know it is self published. However, this one takes the cake; within the first 2 pages you've got your general comma errors (not a huge deal to me normally), countless choppy sentence fragments (and not the purposeful, stylistic kind), misused words ("The rich harken to this lovely land"), errors in tense (it's written mostly in past tense, but then there are random present tense sentences like "Most have even been cleaned up"), and missing words ("The passengers who don't bother to stop by still wonder at the large expanses of well-tended lawn, landscaping trees, and historical buildings but since don't get out of the car they never get to discover..."). These things push it beyond little annoying quibbles and well into major I-just-reread-this-passage-3-times-to-try-and-make-sense-of-it territory.
December 10, 2016
Heartwarming...
I really enjoyed this sweet romance, Garrett and Jay fit together so naturally that it was easy to get swept away by them. Their attraction spoke to me more loudly than the obstacles interfering with it, and I could easily empathize with how torn they were. My concern about Garrett’s commitment to maintaining appropriate boundaries and Jay’s conflict over how his immediate future will play out with so much uncertainty lingering seemed to pale in comparison to how annoyed I was by Sneeley however, and I loved how things eventually played out with him. This novella has a general feel good vibe to it, and is a good choice if you’re looking for something low angst.
Please note that I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book.
I really enjoyed this sweet romance, Garrett and Jay fit together so naturally that it was easy to get swept away by them. Their attraction spoke to me more loudly than the obstacles interfering with it, and I could easily empathize with how torn they were. My concern about Garrett’s commitment to maintaining appropriate boundaries and Jay’s conflict over how his immediate future will play out with so much uncertainty lingering seemed to pale in comparison to how annoyed I was by Sneeley however, and I loved how things eventually played out with him. This novella has a general feel good vibe to it, and is a good choice if you’re looking for something low angst.
Please note that I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book.
January 6, 2017
This was a good story for Garrett and Jay, I loved Jay's determination to hold on to Garrett. Garrett was just 18 when his parents told him to leave their home. Now 8 long hard years later he was proud of his achievement being a Massage Therapist. He receives news his Uncle had died and leaving him as the main beneficiary to his estate, which included a public bath house and coffee shop. Jay is working at the shop readying for an on slant of customers, but Jay's back was killing him. Keeping the shop going for when the mysterious new owner decides to turn up and only to sell up, which would leave him homeless.. a good story despite the errors.
December 14, 2016
Quite a cute story
This is a lighthearted easy read although I thought things happened a bit too quickly between Jay and Garret hence the 3 stars. Garret returns when he hears about his uncle's death to sort out his uncle's possessions and check out the coffee shop his uncle owned. Jay is the barista and fears the new owner will sell up leaving him jobless and homeless. But when Garrett and Jay meet sparks fly.
This is a lighthearted easy read although I thought things happened a bit too quickly between Jay and Garret hence the 3 stars. Garret returns when he hears about his uncle's death to sort out his uncle's possessions and check out the coffee shop his uncle owned. Jay is the barista and fears the new owner will sell up leaving him jobless and homeless. But when Garrett and Jay meet sparks fly.
January 29, 2018
I really liked Reading this book a lot more than I liked the Audio Narration for it. Definitely worth the read. The narration was fine. It just took a few minutes for me to get into the narrators voice.
December 25, 2016
Good storyline.
This had a good story, the editing could definitely use some work. There were some time issues that didn't really ring true. I thought the way they finally came together was a little on the not believable side of things.
This had a good story, the editing could definitely use some work. There were some time issues that didn't really ring true. I thought the way they finally came together was a little on the not believable side of things.
December 9, 2016
3.5 stars
December 26, 2016
So much potential, poor execution. In the end I couldn't buy the instant love and gaps in plot. Maybe it is supposed to be a set up for a second book? Doesn't matter, won't be buying.
March 13, 2017
Wth did I just read.
Did I pay for this?!
Did I pay for this?!
January 1, 2017
MM romance.
January 4, 2017
Too many errors
This book really needs a proofread update. Please fix the numerous grammar errors and offer an update. It drove me crazy.
This book really needs a proofread update. Please fix the numerous grammar errors and offer an update. It drove me crazy.
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