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Brewing Love #1
Love on Tap
Wyatt Montgomery knows a barrel of legendary Zoria imperial stout will help his Denver gastropub stay on top. The only problem is the brewery that made it is no longer in business. When Wyatt hears the brewmaster has only one barrel left, he won’t stop until it’s his. He doesn’t consider what this mythical barrel might cost him. And he certainly doesn’t anticipate his reaction to the heart-stoppingly beautiful brewmaster he needs to convince to sell him the beer.
When Wyatt rushes into Bec Dempsey’s small-town cooperative offering to buy the last barrel of her precious Zoria, she’s thrown for a loop. She’s been burned by city-slickers before, and she’ll be damned if she’ll let it happen again. But when things start heating up between them, Bec decides to make Wyatt a counteroffer. One she hopes he won’t refuse.
When Wyatt rushes into Bec Dempsey’s small-town cooperative offering to buy the last barrel of her precious Zoria, she’s thrown for a loop. She’s been burned by city-slickers before, and she’ll be damned if she’ll let it happen again. But when things start heating up between them, Bec decides to make Wyatt a counteroffer. One she hopes he won’t refuse.
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Meg Benjamin
39 books503 followersMeg Benjamin is an award-winning author of romance. Her newest series, the Folk, is a paranormal series from Soul Mate Publishing set in Colorado. Meg’s Konigsburg series is set in the Texas Hill Country and her Salt Box and Brewing Love trilogies are set in the Colorado Rockies (all are available from Entangled Publishing). Along with contemporary romance, Meg is also the author of the paranormal Ramos Family trilogy from Berkley InterMix. Meg’s books have won numerous awards, including an EPIC Award, a Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award, the Holt Medallion from Virginia Romance Writers, the Beanpot Award from the New England Romance Writers, and the Award of Excellence from Colorado Romance Writers. Meg’s Web site is http://www.MegBenjamin.com. You can follow her on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/meg.benjamin1), Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/megbenjamin/), Twitter (http://twitter.com/megbenj1) and Instagram (meg_benjamin). Meg loves to hear from readers—contact her at meg@megbenjamin.com.
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April 27, 2017
4.5 stars
You know those authors that you just fall into their books and don’t want to come out and go back to reality? That’s how I have always felt about Meg Benjamin’s work; she has the ability to write small town romances that have you ready to pack your bags and move just so you can be friends with the people who live there. Love On Tap is set in Colorado and is centered on a mostly defunct craft brewery that has one special barrel of beer left and one pub owner willing to do most anything to get it. A sweet, feel good story with a sexy side, Love On Tap gets the Brewing Love Trilogy off to a superb start.
Co-owner of brew-pub, Quaff, Wyatt Montgomery is concerned about declining sales and customers since a new pub opened up down the street and knows he must do something to get more people in the doors. When he gets a lead on a legendary last barrel of beer from a brewer who has gone out of business he knows he’s found something to get people in the doors and create some much needed buzz. What Wyatt doesn’t expect is to find a woman brew master who drives a hard bargain for her last barrel of beer.
Bec Dempsey life was turned upside down when her business partner and lover decided to quit both the business and her. To add insult to injury her other partner, her brother, decided he was done too leaving her holding the bag and dealing with local suppliers whom she still owes money.
I felt for Bec because she’d lost so much and it was easy to see she wasn’t going to trust Wyatt given the last person who came in from out of town screwed her in more ways than one. I admired the fact that she wasn’t going to give up without a fight and while she did use Wyatt to get her hands on much needed supplies he did so willingly hoping that once she started brewing again he would reap the benefits. I’m going to admit that at times all the beer talk made my eyes glaze over, BUT I am not a beer drinker (in fact I can’t even stand the smell of it) and I can see where it would be interesting to people who do enjoy craft beer.
The attraction between Wyatt and Bec was pretty much evident from the start and given he lived two hours from Bec’s hometown; they both knew what they were getting into. While they spent a lot of time together, they didn’t share a whole lot of getting to know you chit chat and I kind of missed that, and so I was surprised by the rush to the “I love you” stage. However, I was so happy for them that I kind of overlooked that and figured they’ll have lots of time to really learn about one another as this series continues.
Thoroughly engaging with intriguing characters and a fantastic small town atmosphere, Meg Benjamin’s Love On Tap was a joy to read.
ARC provided for a voluntary review.
You know those authors that you just fall into their books and don’t want to come out and go back to reality? That’s how I have always felt about Meg Benjamin’s work; she has the ability to write small town romances that have you ready to pack your bags and move just so you can be friends with the people who live there. Love On Tap is set in Colorado and is centered on a mostly defunct craft brewery that has one special barrel of beer left and one pub owner willing to do most anything to get it. A sweet, feel good story with a sexy side, Love On Tap gets the Brewing Love Trilogy off to a superb start.
Co-owner of brew-pub, Quaff, Wyatt Montgomery is concerned about declining sales and customers since a new pub opened up down the street and knows he must do something to get more people in the doors. When he gets a lead on a legendary last barrel of beer from a brewer who has gone out of business he knows he’s found something to get people in the doors and create some much needed buzz. What Wyatt doesn’t expect is to find a woman brew master who drives a hard bargain for her last barrel of beer.
Bec Dempsey life was turned upside down when her business partner and lover decided to quit both the business and her. To add insult to injury her other partner, her brother, decided he was done too leaving her holding the bag and dealing with local suppliers whom she still owes money.
I felt for Bec because she’d lost so much and it was easy to see she wasn’t going to trust Wyatt given the last person who came in from out of town screwed her in more ways than one. I admired the fact that she wasn’t going to give up without a fight and while she did use Wyatt to get her hands on much needed supplies he did so willingly hoping that once she started brewing again he would reap the benefits. I’m going to admit that at times all the beer talk made my eyes glaze over, BUT I am not a beer drinker (in fact I can’t even stand the smell of it) and I can see where it would be interesting to people who do enjoy craft beer.
The attraction between Wyatt and Bec was pretty much evident from the start and given he lived two hours from Bec’s hometown; they both knew what they were getting into. While they spent a lot of time together, they didn’t share a whole lot of getting to know you chit chat and I kind of missed that, and so I was surprised by the rush to the “I love you” stage. However, I was so happy for them that I kind of overlooked that and figured they’ll have lots of time to really learn about one another as this series continues.
Thoroughly engaging with intriguing characters and a fantastic small town atmosphere, Meg Benjamin’s Love On Tap was a joy to read.
ARC provided for a voluntary review.
April 22, 2017
I thought this was a very enjoyable read. Very interesting characters, some quirky secondary characters, and a storyline that was very entertaining. I did find Bec to be a bit of a coward for not facing her friends but she finally came around with Wyatt's coaxing and support. Wyatt was just a sweetheart and the way he interacted with Bec and Carol was sweet. Definitely a book I would recommend.
April 22, 2017
This is cute. I’ll admit there were times near the beginning where I wasn’t sure about Bec and her stubborn reluctance to do anything to actually help herself, but Wyatt surprised me with his determination and slowly this turned from a slightly unlikely scenario into something delightful. It’s still faintly daft in places and I’m still not sure why Wyatt doesn’t tell everyone to get lost on several occasions, but if you can suspend your disbelief just enough every so often, then this is an enjoyable tale of romance, hopes, dreams and dastardly underhand dealings, finished off with a cool beer.
Bec is… difficult at times to like. She has a terrible habit of hiding from her problems and hoping they’ll just go away or resolve themselves if she ignores them for long enough. Yet, despite that, she can also be likeable. She’s hard working and clearly passionate about brewing. She’s also still recovering from having her heart dented and her dreams crushed by the indifference of her ex-fiancé and the lack of support from her brother. Her reluctance to deal with Wyatt at first seemed pretty ridiculous, and the setting of three tasks straight out of a fairy tale, but it was also great to see her slowly recovering from her hurts across the course of the book.
Which would have been impossible without Wyatt. Now there’s a man with determination and who isn’t afraid of hard work. I really liked him. Sure, he is a touch pretentious at first and rather wrapped up in the image of things, but he’s also desperate to make his gastropub a success and I loved that he took whatever Bec threw at him and never gave up easily. I have to admit I didn’t always see what he saw in Bec, but then again, with someone as strongly supportive as Wyatt behind her, she could achieve amazing things and together they make a great team.
Away from these two are a few interesting characters, of which Carol was my favourite. I loved that kid. She was seriously impressive. Liam, though, I couldn’t stand. Bec’s brother was just plain awful from start to finish. He’s underhand and greedy, even if he tries to justify it differently to himself. He left such an impression that even though I really like Meg Benjamin’s books, I’ll need some convincing to read about him if he gets his own book. Personally, I’m hoping for more from Bec’s friends after that adorable dinner.
So if you’re looking for a cute contemporary read with a solid hero and a heroine with some work to do, then you might enjoy this. Especially if you don’t mind an unlikely scenario or two thrown into the mix. Interest in brewing is optional, but it probably helps. I’ll definitely be looking out for more from this series – especially if Liam isn’t the star.
(ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley.)
Bec is… difficult at times to like. She has a terrible habit of hiding from her problems and hoping they’ll just go away or resolve themselves if she ignores them for long enough. Yet, despite that, she can also be likeable. She’s hard working and clearly passionate about brewing. She’s also still recovering from having her heart dented and her dreams crushed by the indifference of her ex-fiancé and the lack of support from her brother. Her reluctance to deal with Wyatt at first seemed pretty ridiculous, and the setting of three tasks straight out of a fairy tale, but it was also great to see her slowly recovering from her hurts across the course of the book.
Which would have been impossible without Wyatt. Now there’s a man with determination and who isn’t afraid of hard work. I really liked him. Sure, he is a touch pretentious at first and rather wrapped up in the image of things, but he’s also desperate to make his gastropub a success and I loved that he took whatever Bec threw at him and never gave up easily. I have to admit I didn’t always see what he saw in Bec, but then again, with someone as strongly supportive as Wyatt behind her, she could achieve amazing things and together they make a great team.
Away from these two are a few interesting characters, of which Carol was my favourite. I loved that kid. She was seriously impressive. Liam, though, I couldn’t stand. Bec’s brother was just plain awful from start to finish. He’s underhand and greedy, even if he tries to justify it differently to himself. He left such an impression that even though I really like Meg Benjamin’s books, I’ll need some convincing to read about him if he gets his own book. Personally, I’m hoping for more from Bec’s friends after that adorable dinner.
So if you’re looking for a cute contemporary read with a solid hero and a heroine with some work to do, then you might enjoy this. Especially if you don’t mind an unlikely scenario or two thrown into the mix. Interest in brewing is optional, but it probably helps. I’ll definitely be looking out for more from this series – especially if Liam isn’t the star.
(ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley.)
March 18, 2017
This book tried to be funny but it failed. The heroine was a coward who got into trouble because she couldn't own up to her mistakes. The hero is a dummy because he falls for a heroine who is skittish, manipulative, and untrusting.
I couldn't connect with any of the characters, and the author loved ridiculous run-on sentences. It was like she never took a breath, which made reading this book exhausting.
I couldn't connect with any of the characters, and the author loved ridiculous run-on sentences. It was like she never took a breath, which made reading this book exhausting.
March 9, 2018
This was a fun, quick read. Interesting characters, especially Carol. The villain was a bit over the top, but the romance was good, and I enjoyed the "complete three tasks and I'll make the deal" trope that then morphed into other acts of kindness. Might be worth looking for the other series entries. Beer and gourmet food - what's not to like?
I received this book for free, in exchange for an honest review.
I received this book for free, in exchange for an honest review.
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May 7, 2017
This was an interesting story about beers. And those that make it. But really, it’s about a betrayal of not only a friend to Bec Dempsey but a friend of her brothers and someone she was dating and her lover. You see Bec was one of three owners of Antero Brewing.
There was herself, her brother, Liam, and Colin a trust fund baby. They were doing good on their way and had just produced a beer generating a lot of buzzes the Zoria, the golden ticket they thought.
When all of a sudden, Colin pays off the property and half of all the bills and walks away. Saying nothing. Leaving close friends in the community holding the bag on some purchases he had made for making more beer. So, by the time Bec figured out he wasn’t coming back she had a lot of people mad at her then.
In Denver, at his ‘gastropub’, Quaff, Wyatt Montgomery was going through his own mini crisis. A new place had gone in down the road along the same lines pulling his customers. Which of course making him nervous.
His bartenders said not to worry that place is just a fad and not a good one they will be back. But he did beer drinkers was his bread and butter. He was wondering what he could do to bring them back when a customer told him about a myth of a beer called Zoria. That he had heard of and in fact had tasted just once. The brewery went under but there might be one barrel left over. So, if he wanted a coup that would be it. He asked where he could start he said “Antero.”
So, Wyatt was off to Antero to find an owner and comes upon someone who knows an owner. He speaks with her and will let’s just say, “Let the games begin.”
It wasn’t a fast-paced book at all. More like slow and lazy but fun and interesting. The dynamics of the characters and their treats are worth it. I give this: 4 stars. Provided by netgalley.com. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com.
There was herself, her brother, Liam, and Colin a trust fund baby. They were doing good on their way and had just produced a beer generating a lot of buzzes the Zoria, the golden ticket they thought.
When all of a sudden, Colin pays off the property and half of all the bills and walks away. Saying nothing. Leaving close friends in the community holding the bag on some purchases he had made for making more beer. So, by the time Bec figured out he wasn’t coming back she had a lot of people mad at her then.
In Denver, at his ‘gastropub’, Quaff, Wyatt Montgomery was going through his own mini crisis. A new place had gone in down the road along the same lines pulling his customers. Which of course making him nervous.
His bartenders said not to worry that place is just a fad and not a good one they will be back. But he did beer drinkers was his bread and butter. He was wondering what he could do to bring them back when a customer told him about a myth of a beer called Zoria. That he had heard of and in fact had tasted just once. The brewery went under but there might be one barrel left over. So, if he wanted a coup that would be it. He asked where he could start he said “Antero.”
So, Wyatt was off to Antero to find an owner and comes upon someone who knows an owner. He speaks with her and will let’s just say, “Let the games begin.”
It wasn’t a fast-paced book at all. More like slow and lazy but fun and interesting. The dynamics of the characters and their treats are worth it. I give this: 4 stars. Provided by netgalley.com. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com.
May 5, 2017
I love reading new authors. Someone who will open new possibilities for me. And Meg Benjamin just did it for me.
The story was just light and easy to read. Something interesting that’ll make you want to know what’ll happen next, but not too much heart-gripping that a heart could not handle. The story doesn’t have much complication and too many twists. Mostly, the story was pretty much straight forward and not too much drama. I don’t know if that was a good thing, but it was actually just the right amount of emotion for me at this point in my life. Despite the lack of a little more feels to it, the story was pretty much interesting that you’d like to read until the end. A little bump in the story makes it much more interesting. But other than that, the story is smooth sailing and I liked it like that.
The characters are also created reasonably. I mean, given their story, it is understandable that they acted that way. Their personality is as real as it could get. And at least I get to see another book boyfriend that isn’t as damaged. Bec was something altogether. I am not in any way a feminist but it kind of felt nice reading someone who actually defied what the society is actually stereotyping. And it’s really nice that despite all her downfalls, she managed to remain a little more positive than what is expected from someone who actually endured what she had.
I’d give this a 4 star for entertaining me the way it did. It’s also a plus point that it was written in a third person POV. I hardly get to read those these days.
The story was just light and easy to read. Something interesting that’ll make you want to know what’ll happen next, but not too much heart-gripping that a heart could not handle. The story doesn’t have much complication and too many twists. Mostly, the story was pretty much straight forward and not too much drama. I don’t know if that was a good thing, but it was actually just the right amount of emotion for me at this point in my life. Despite the lack of a little more feels to it, the story was pretty much interesting that you’d like to read until the end. A little bump in the story makes it much more interesting. But other than that, the story is smooth sailing and I liked it like that.
The characters are also created reasonably. I mean, given their story, it is understandable that they acted that way. Their personality is as real as it could get. And at least I get to see another book boyfriend that isn’t as damaged. Bec was something altogether. I am not in any way a feminist but it kind of felt nice reading someone who actually defied what the society is actually stereotyping. And it’s really nice that despite all her downfalls, she managed to remain a little more positive than what is expected from someone who actually endured what she had.
I’d give this a 4 star for entertaining me the way it did. It’s also a plus point that it was written in a third person POV. I hardly get to read those these days.
March 25, 2017
I was given an advanced copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
I have had a really hard time putting my thought on books that I read into words, sometimes due to frustration and other times because I have way too may thoughts trying to pour out of the head at once. So for now, I’m going to stick with these questions as a guideline for my reviews.
What did I like about the book? Characters, plot and that this was a solid start to a new series.
What did I love about this book? The heroine was relatable. At times strong and crafty and sometimes crippled by self-doubt.
What annoyed me about this book? Liam. It annoyed me that the heroine's brother would be alright dealing with the villain of the story
Did the book have a consistent the storyline?Yes
Did this book leave me with more questions than answers?No, everything was wrapped up nicely and I was left wanting to know more about the peripheral characters.
Will I read more from this Author?Definitely
Will I attempt to stalk this Author using author newsletters, Twitter and Facebook on the off chance they will reveal the premise and or ETA of their next masterpiece? Definitely
I have had a really hard time putting my thought on books that I read into words, sometimes due to frustration and other times because I have way too may thoughts trying to pour out of the head at once. So for now, I’m going to stick with these questions as a guideline for my reviews.
What did I like about the book? Characters, plot and that this was a solid start to a new series.
What did I love about this book? The heroine was relatable. At times strong and crafty and sometimes crippled by self-doubt.
What annoyed me about this book? Liam. It annoyed me that the heroine's brother would be alright dealing with the villain of the story
Did the book have a consistent the storyline?Yes
Did this book leave me with more questions than answers?No, everything was wrapped up nicely and I was left wanting to know more about the peripheral characters.
Will I read more from this Author?Definitely
Will I attempt to stalk this Author using author newsletters, Twitter and Facebook on the off chance they will reveal the premise and or ETA of their next masterpiece? Definitely
May 18, 2017
A quirky romance that started with both of them trying to get something from the other. Wyatt a brew that will keep his restaurant on the map. Bec the income to get her brewery up and running. What they didn't expect was the attraction they got when they met.
A fun read that will have Waytt jumping through hoops to get the ingredients of this amazing brew and Bec falling every time he succeeds.
Passion and suspense is what Meg, give us in this read.
A fun read that will have Waytt jumping through hoops to get the ingredients of this amazing brew and Bec falling every time he succeeds.
Passion and suspense is what Meg, give us in this read.
October 18, 2017
A light and sexy look inside brewing a great stout. If you love a romance that is slow, smooth and layered with a few surprises, then you will enjoy this first installment from the Brewing Love series. The characters are charming, relatable and willing to do almost anything for those they love.
Grab an iced cold beer and sit down for a romance that is sure to leave you with the perfect amount of sizzle.
Grab an iced cold beer and sit down for a romance that is sure to leave you with the perfect amount of sizzle.
March 26, 2017
Maybe if I was more into beer I would have enjoyed this book more. I just could not get into it at all. I found myself skimming it.
July 20, 2018
I’d give it a 3.5, rounded up to 4 here. A nice, sweet story, but maybe a little unrealistic in how quickly our leads fell in love. Their emotional reactions felt true to life, though.
October 24, 2021
Enjoyed that the Heroine was the brewmaster.
September 25, 2017
This was my first read from Meg Benjamin and it certainly won't be the last. Now I've always been a sucker for books that combine anything brewing with romance being a bit of a beer nerd myself, so I was especially happy when I came across this book and found out the heroine was the actual brew master of the story! Female brewers are few and far between, so that aspect made the story even more exciting and interesting for me.
Love on Tap is a sweet story about a gastro pub owner, Wyatt, in desperate need of something to put his mark on the ever-growing brew pub scene in Colorado before he is run out of business. After a conversation about a lone barrel of the legendary Zoria being for sale, Wyatt sets off on a mission to obtain it before his competition can even catch wind of it.
When he meets the mysterious Bec Dempsey, things go far from smoothly. At first she denies him the sale, but then she changes her mind and decides on a few hoops he'll need to jump through if he stands a chance at obtaining her most prized possession...well, her only one. Unfortunately, her circumstances are such that she is in dire need to sell her Zoria so she can get her brewery back on its feet after her partner disappeared and her brother...well her brother is a whole different set of issues altogether.
With each new task Wyatt is sent on, it becomes clear that Bec has dug a hole for herself with her suppliers that she might not be able to recover from. With his help though, she at least stands a slim chance, but what she wasn't expecting was to fall for him. Love on Tap had the perfect amount of story to steam and the chemistry between Wyatt and Bec was there from the start. I do think they rushed into the "I love you" part a bit too fast given their circumstances, but there were still plenty of cute moments to be had between them. I will admit that some aspects of the story were a tad on the predictable side, but I did overall enjoy the story enough to recommend it.
*I received a review copy from the author/publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.*
For this and more of my reviews, check out my blog Blending Perspectives Book Reviews
Love on Tap is a sweet story about a gastro pub owner, Wyatt, in desperate need of something to put his mark on the ever-growing brew pub scene in Colorado before he is run out of business. After a conversation about a lone barrel of the legendary Zoria being for sale, Wyatt sets off on a mission to obtain it before his competition can even catch wind of it.
When he meets the mysterious Bec Dempsey, things go far from smoothly. At first she denies him the sale, but then she changes her mind and decides on a few hoops he'll need to jump through if he stands a chance at obtaining her most prized possession...well, her only one. Unfortunately, her circumstances are such that she is in dire need to sell her Zoria so she can get her brewery back on its feet after her partner disappeared and her brother...well her brother is a whole different set of issues altogether.
With each new task Wyatt is sent on, it becomes clear that Bec has dug a hole for herself with her suppliers that she might not be able to recover from. With his help though, she at least stands a slim chance, but what she wasn't expecting was to fall for him. Love on Tap had the perfect amount of story to steam and the chemistry between Wyatt and Bec was there from the start. I do think they rushed into the "I love you" part a bit too fast given their circumstances, but there were still plenty of cute moments to be had between them. I will admit that some aspects of the story were a tad on the predictable side, but I did overall enjoy the story enough to recommend it.
*I received a review copy from the author/publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.*
For this and more of my reviews, check out my blog Blending Perspectives Book Reviews
March 26, 2017
Thank you NetGalley. I was given an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
The only reason why I liked this book was because of Wyatt, the male MC. He was passionate about his business and wasn't afraid to work hard and go after what he wanted. He was great. Bec, the female MC, on the other hand, annoyed me. I found her to be weak, whiny, and immature. I didn't like her brother, Liam either. Sigh. I would've given this book a higher rating if I didn't dislike Bec and Liam as much as I did.
Sorry but I'm not keeping this on my Kindle.
The only reason why I liked this book was because of Wyatt, the male MC. He was passionate about his business and wasn't afraid to work hard and go after what he wanted. He was great. Bec, the female MC, on the other hand, annoyed me. I found her to be weak, whiny, and immature. I didn't like her brother, Liam either. Sigh. I would've given this book a higher rating if I didn't dislike Bec and Liam as much as I did.
Sorry but I'm not keeping this on my Kindle.
March 28, 2017
A delightful story involving the latest concept in beer brewing, craft beers, and small independent breweries. The story started out strong, with a attention grabbing concept, building momentum as the story and characters evolved. The author created very believable and likable characters, with chemistry and personalities. As part of the Brewing Love Trilogy, I look forward to reading the remaining books...I'm sure the stories and characters will be just as enchanting.
This book was provided by the Publisher and Netgalley, I am voluntarily providing my honest review.
This book was provided by the Publisher and Netgalley, I am voluntarily providing my honest review.
April 1, 2017
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April 25, 2017
when wyatt montgomery gets a lead on a rare barrel of a special craft brew, an imperial stout named zoria, he believes that it might be just the thing he needs to save the slumping receipts of his denver gastropub, the ridiculously-named quaff. the action in love on tap really kicks into gear when he gets to the little town of antero he tracks down bec dempsey, the brewmaster of the now defunct brewery that produced the zoria.
she has one keg left. and she's willing to sell, for the right price. it's not just money bec wants. she needs more ingredients. she still believes in her brewery, and she's embarrassed and ashamed of the fact that she left her friends and vendors holding the bag when the brewery folded.
though, really the truth is a bit more complicated than that. the brewery didn't fold because bec was careless or lacked business sense. it was her ex-business partner and ex-boyfriend who pulled the financial backing and skipped out of town when he was over the relationship. bec is wary of wyatt, who seems too good to be true. except he's actually not.
collecting the ingredients bec needs almost turns into rumplestiltskin's tasks. and yet with his charm and good-natured perseverance, he wins over the naysayers and slowly and surely, he wins bec over too. in fact he almost gets her believing in herself again. and how's that for feel-good romance.
bec and wyatt's story is heartwarming and charming. wyatt is a dreamy guy, patient and strong and tough as nails. he cracks through antero's tough small-town exterior to become one of their own. and how he does it is totally worth reading about.
**love on tap will publish on april 24, 2017. i received an advance reader copy courtesy of netgalley/entangled publishing (select contemporary) in exchange for my honest review.
she has one keg left. and she's willing to sell, for the right price. it's not just money bec wants. she needs more ingredients. she still believes in her brewery, and she's embarrassed and ashamed of the fact that she left her friends and vendors holding the bag when the brewery folded.
though, really the truth is a bit more complicated than that. the brewery didn't fold because bec was careless or lacked business sense. it was her ex-business partner and ex-boyfriend who pulled the financial backing and skipped out of town when he was over the relationship. bec is wary of wyatt, who seems too good to be true. except he's actually not.
collecting the ingredients bec needs almost turns into rumplestiltskin's tasks. and yet with his charm and good-natured perseverance, he wins over the naysayers and slowly and surely, he wins bec over too. in fact he almost gets her believing in herself again. and how's that for feel-good romance.
bec and wyatt's story is heartwarming and charming. wyatt is a dreamy guy, patient and strong and tough as nails. he cracks through antero's tough small-town exterior to become one of their own. and how he does it is totally worth reading about.
**love on tap will publish on april 24, 2017. i received an advance reader copy courtesy of netgalley/entangled publishing (select contemporary) in exchange for my honest review.
April 13, 2017
*3.5 Stars*
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Wyatt owns a gastropub in Denver, but he needs to find a unique beer in order to draw customers away from his competitors. When he hears about a legendary beer that was only brewed once, he decides to track down the brewmaster to see if there is any left that he can buy. When he gets to the tiny town that the brewery was, he is surprised to discover that the brewmaster is a woman named Bec.
Bec's brewery failed because her silent partner and former lover left her in the lurch without any money. As a result, she could not pay back the suppliers in the town, and she has become a loner. When Wyatt comes around, she decides that he can buy the last barrel as long as he gets her more product to create more. As he helps her, they grow closer and love begins to take hold.
This was a really cute book. Wyatt is determined to save his business, but his kind heart also sees that Bec is hurting, and he decides to help her. Bec was not as strong of a character, and the plot was simple, but the emotions and the storyline made this a quick, easy read that I really enjoyed.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Wyatt owns a gastropub in Denver, but he needs to find a unique beer in order to draw customers away from his competitors. When he hears about a legendary beer that was only brewed once, he decides to track down the brewmaster to see if there is any left that he can buy. When he gets to the tiny town that the brewery was, he is surprised to discover that the brewmaster is a woman named Bec.
Bec's brewery failed because her silent partner and former lover left her in the lurch without any money. As a result, she could not pay back the suppliers in the town, and she has become a loner. When Wyatt comes around, she decides that he can buy the last barrel as long as he gets her more product to create more. As he helps her, they grow closer and love begins to take hold.
This was a really cute book. Wyatt is determined to save his business, but his kind heart also sees that Bec is hurting, and he decides to help her. Bec was not as strong of a character, and the plot was simple, but the emotions and the storyline made this a quick, easy read that I really enjoyed.
April 16, 2017
It's interesting enough. I liked both main characters, and story was good too. It was a good read and I enjoyed it. Although, in my opinion, it's best not to read this book in one sitting. ;) It's a kind of book you should take your time reading or else you might find some scenes boring.
Bec's business dreams was ruined when her business partner left, and her brother decided not to help her with their brewery. All she has left is one barrel of her beer, she thinks of it as her lucky charm, magic.... She knows that somehow she will start again, she will find a way and this time make it work. So when Wyatt comes to town looking to buy legendry 'Zoria' Bec agrees to sell it to her but in exchange she asked him to do a few things for her. He agrees because he really needs to buy Zoria in order to save his own business..... And that's how they meet, spend time with each other, and soon realise that they want more than to do business with each other.
I loved both Bec and Wyatt. They're interesting characters. Bec is a kind of person who has a lot of guilt and she is unable to accept help from other. She tries to do everything on her own. Wyatt is a guy who knows not to give up on people. They're perfect together.
I received a complimentary copy of this book.
Bec's business dreams was ruined when her business partner left, and her brother decided not to help her with their brewery. All she has left is one barrel of her beer, she thinks of it as her lucky charm, magic.... She knows that somehow she will start again, she will find a way and this time make it work. So when Wyatt comes to town looking to buy legendry 'Zoria' Bec agrees to sell it to her but in exchange she asked him to do a few things for her. He agrees because he really needs to buy Zoria in order to save his own business..... And that's how they meet, spend time with each other, and soon realise that they want more than to do business with each other.
I loved both Bec and Wyatt. They're interesting characters. Bec is a kind of person who has a lot of guilt and she is unable to accept help from other. She tries to do everything on her own. Wyatt is a guy who knows not to give up on people. They're perfect together.
I received a complimentary copy of this book.
May 3, 2017
I really liked the brewing aspect of this and the way Bec and Wyatt met and weren't immediately friendly. The tasks she gave him to sell the beer were a fun aspect.
Bec herself was amusing and a bit of a spitfire. Wyatt was an interesting typical city guy in a tourist town. I didn't necessarily feel like I knew them that well though. Hints of their pasts were shared but nothing enough to make an emotional impact.
I didn't care for Liam, Bec's brother. I think he was supposed to be seen as protective but he mostly seemed like a conniving a**hole.
The wrench of Threadgood being really pushy and all that happened there was a bit off for this. He had been around the whole time but still seemed to come out of nowhere. He was a typical villain but why would HE have traveled and gotten his hands dirty? He was described as a trust fund guy who didn't really care and then became a wannabe mobster...
Enjoyable, but something sort of pulled me out.
Bec herself was amusing and a bit of a spitfire. Wyatt was an interesting typical city guy in a tourist town. I didn't necessarily feel like I knew them that well though. Hints of their pasts were shared but nothing enough to make an emotional impact.
I didn't care for Liam, Bec's brother. I think he was supposed to be seen as protective but he mostly seemed like a conniving a**hole.
The wrench of Threadgood being really pushy and all that happened there was a bit off for this. He had been around the whole time but still seemed to come out of nowhere. He was a typical villain but why would HE have traveled and gotten his hands dirty? He was described as a trust fund guy who didn't really care and then became a wannabe mobster...
Enjoyable, but something sort of pulled me out.
April 22, 2017
4.5 Stars
Bec Dempsey lost her business when her major backer decided to end their partnership, but she's chosen not to give up on her dreams. Selling the last barrel of her legendary Zoria imperial stout to Wyatt Montgomery may be her one and only chance of re-opening Antero Brewing, but he's a city-slicker and she's already been burned once by a man like Wyatt. However, once she realizes he's nothing like her ex, will she give him a chance?
Ms. Benjamin always manages to entertain me with her books, and I have been charmed by every story that she's penned that I've read, and this first book of her Brewing Love series was no different. Right from the beginning, I was drawn into this story due to what the heroine is going through. Will she be able to make her dreams of getting Antero Brewing back come up and running come true? How will she make it happen when she doesn't have the capital to make it happen? Will she allow someone outside the family or those she trusts to be a partner in the company again?
The dialogue was well-written and I loved both characters back stories. Bec finds it hard to trust after what her ex-boyfriend did, and the fact that Wyatt is from the city puts him in the you're-no-good-because-you're-a-city-slicker category; a man who could possibly gain her trust, betray her and then leave her heartbroken if she considered giving him a chance. However, I liked that the heroine didn't let her past keep her from getting to know Wyatt. Really, the heroine is strong and brave by wanting to try and get Antero Brewing back in business and I liked that she wasn't afraid to use the fact that Wyatt wants her last barrel of Zoria to her advantage. Yet, what I liked most about the heroine was that she was true to her promises and wouldn't let her brother interfere in her dealings with Wyatt.
While Wyatt, he was a fantastic hero. He needs something special to help revitalize and find a way to bring in more customers to the gastropub he owns with a friend, and Bec's barrel of Zoria is the perfect solution. However, I liked that she provided a challenge for the hero with everything she makes him do, because she needs certain things to be able to start making beer again. But what I liked most of all is how Wyatt proved to Bec that not all city-slickers are like her ex. That they're honorable and would do their best not to hurt the woman they're falling in love with.
Overall, this book starts off this series superbly, even though I wanted to slap the heroine's brother for how he treated his sister when it came to her making decisions and believing she was making the wrong one. However, in saying that, he did redeem himself by believing in her in the end and by all that he was willing to do to help her restore Antero Brewing to its former glory, as she's a fine brewer. Furthermore, I enjoyed the chemistry between this couple, which spills over onto the pages in hot sex scenes and illustrate that Bec shouldn't be afraid to give love and happiness another chance, because Wyatt will be there to catch her when she finally falls and prove that he reciprocates her feelings.
And lastly, the way this story ended had me smiling because of Wyatt does for Bec. She shouldn't feel guilty about what happened, especially when it wasn't her fault and I liked that the hero wasn't afraid to use any means necessary to see justice served. I would recommend Love on Tap by Meg Benjamin, if you enjoy books by authors Kelly Jamieson, Erin Nicholas or Sydney Somers.
April 25, 2017
THE STORY:
You know that feeling you get when you see characters in a TV show eating something, and suddenly you are craving it like nobody's business? This happened to me with this book. I'm dying for some beer. I'll probably be running out to the store later, but first, I'll tell you about this book.
Love on Tap brings two characters together from opposite sides of the supply chain. Wyatt Montgomery needs a spectacular beer to reinvigorate his struggling gastropub in Denver, and Bec Dempsey needs some capital to fuel her craft brewery after her ex took off with the funds and her heart. After Wyatt hears some whispering about a so-called legendary brew called Zoria, he packs up and heads to the town of Antero to find it.
Once he meets up with Bec, she sends him on this bizarre quest that has him tracking down the items needed to create a new barrel of beer, and all of the suppliers in turn send him on other errands. It begins to feel a bit like a video game racked with side quests. There's even an evil villain by the name of Threadgood, who has slicked-back greasy hair and acts like a mafia don, who also wants to lay his hands on this legendary brew.
During the events of the quest, Bec and Wyatt begin to spend a lot of time together, and one thing leads to another... Of course, since Bec feels like mixing business and pleasure is a recipe for disaster, she keeps her emotional distance. Or does she?
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS:
The plot was fine, if mediocre. I didn't expect the direct sabotage to the Zoria from Threadgood, and honestly, it didn't make much sense. His character was too mustache-twirly to be believable; he wasn't a well-rounded character at all. But neither were Bec and Wyatt, for that matter. They were cardboard cut-outs, and there was a lot of "telling" rather than showing. This book uses a lot of italic asides, in order to have some sort of weird back and forth in the minds of the characters, as if they were arguing with themselves. ("Did he really think that? No, he didn't.")
One thing that puzzled me a little was Colin. He's the financial backer that took off. I fully expected him to return, maybe full of regrets, throwing a wrench between the couple before they could arrive at their HEA. But no, he's mentioned, but never appears. It felt a bit like Chekhov's ex-lover, he was given a lot of weight in the beginning of the story, but it never pays off in a real way.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
The most vibrant thing about the book was the craft brewing aspect, which was just enough detail to get a sense of it without being overwhelming. The romance wasn't entirely convincing, and I had a hard time buying into it. I felt like Wyatt came on really strong, almost pushing Bec into a relationship she clearly didn't want. But if you're in the mood to read about falling in love over beer making, then this is probably a good bet, as long as you don't think too much about it.
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You know that feeling you get when you see characters in a TV show eating something, and suddenly you are craving it like nobody's business? This happened to me with this book. I'm dying for some beer. I'll probably be running out to the store later, but first, I'll tell you about this book.
Love on Tap brings two characters together from opposite sides of the supply chain. Wyatt Montgomery needs a spectacular beer to reinvigorate his struggling gastropub in Denver, and Bec Dempsey needs some capital to fuel her craft brewery after her ex took off with the funds and her heart. After Wyatt hears some whispering about a so-called legendary brew called Zoria, he packs up and heads to the town of Antero to find it.
Once he meets up with Bec, she sends him on this bizarre quest that has him tracking down the items needed to create a new barrel of beer, and all of the suppliers in turn send him on other errands. It begins to feel a bit like a video game racked with side quests. There's even an evil villain by the name of Threadgood, who has slicked-back greasy hair and acts like a mafia don, who also wants to lay his hands on this legendary brew.
During the events of the quest, Bec and Wyatt begin to spend a lot of time together, and one thing leads to another... Of course, since Bec feels like mixing business and pleasure is a recipe for disaster, she keeps her emotional distance. Or does she?
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS:
The plot was fine, if mediocre. I didn't expect the direct sabotage to the Zoria from Threadgood, and honestly, it didn't make much sense. His character was too mustache-twirly to be believable; he wasn't a well-rounded character at all. But neither were Bec and Wyatt, for that matter. They were cardboard cut-outs, and there was a lot of "telling" rather than showing. This book uses a lot of italic asides, in order to have some sort of weird back and forth in the minds of the characters, as if they were arguing with themselves. ("Did he really think that? No, he didn't.")
One thing that puzzled me a little was Colin. He's the financial backer that took off. I fully expected him to return, maybe full of regrets, throwing a wrench between the couple before they could arrive at their HEA. But no, he's mentioned, but never appears. It felt a bit like Chekhov's ex-lover, he was given a lot of weight in the beginning of the story, but it never pays off in a real way.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
The most vibrant thing about the book was the craft brewing aspect, which was just enough detail to get a sense of it without being overwhelming. The romance wasn't entirely convincing, and I had a hard time buying into it. I felt like Wyatt came on really strong, almost pushing Bec into a relationship she clearly didn't want. But if you're in the mood to read about falling in love over beer making, then this is probably a good bet, as long as you don't think too much about it.
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April 26, 2017
This is a fascinating novel by new-to-me author Meg Benjamin. The idea of a love story set against the beer brewing industry is a new one for me and a refreshing change...pun intended!
Wyatt Montgomery needs to get his hands on what he believes is the last remaining barrel of Zoria; an aged imperial stout from the now de-funked Antero Brewing. Quaff, the gastropub he manages needs to pull out all the stops to keep up with the new gastropub on the block if they are to maintain their status of top gastropub in Denver. Wyatt heads off to Arturo Brewery determined to secure the Zoria and relieved to discover one barrel is still available for sale. Only, the owner has a rather complicated way of making the barrel available for purchase.
Bec Dempsey is wary when a guy from a pretentiously named gastropub in Denver comes to enquire about the last remaining barrel of Zoria. He seems genuine enough, but so did her ex before he took off and ceased financing their fledgeling business leaving it owing debts. However. Bec desperately wants to get Antero Brewing operational again and hatches an idea on how she can achieve it. Only, will the good looking guy from the big city be willing to pay more than the price of the barrel of Zoria to help her achieve her ambition?
Bec and Wyatt's road to a Happy Ever After is amusing. The pair manages to compliment each other although it is Wyatt who has the more appealing, easy-going personality. His actions help Bec to face up to her responsibilities from the past which has isolated her from important friends and associates. It's a mistake she wants to rectify, but embarrassed by how she dealt with the fall-out when Arturo Brewing closed its doors. Thankfully with help, she makes amends and her sincerity solidifies the believes others have in her...including Wyatt's.
The plot is highly original and kept me entertained and turning the pages as I became engrossed with the protagonists and the beer brewing industry. Meg Benjamin gives a wonderful insight into how small micro breweries operated and it's always a huge bonus when reading a novel if I gain a little knowledge along the way. This balances perfectly with the likeable protagonists and complimentary supporting characters. My small criticism is the narrative's pace; it plods along in places giving me a feeling of predictability. However, the author has a wonderful knack of delivering the unexpected, so the reading experience is definitely like riding a roller-coaster.
Love On Tap is a solid start in the Brewing Love series and I'm curious to know what the author comes up with next.
3.5 stars
***arc generously received courtesy of Entangled Publishing via NetGalley***
Wyatt Montgomery needs to get his hands on what he believes is the last remaining barrel of Zoria; an aged imperial stout from the now de-funked Antero Brewing. Quaff, the gastropub he manages needs to pull out all the stops to keep up with the new gastropub on the block if they are to maintain their status of top gastropub in Denver. Wyatt heads off to Arturo Brewery determined to secure the Zoria and relieved to discover one barrel is still available for sale. Only, the owner has a rather complicated way of making the barrel available for purchase.
Bec Dempsey is wary when a guy from a pretentiously named gastropub in Denver comes to enquire about the last remaining barrel of Zoria. He seems genuine enough, but so did her ex before he took off and ceased financing their fledgeling business leaving it owing debts. However. Bec desperately wants to get Antero Brewing operational again and hatches an idea on how she can achieve it. Only, will the good looking guy from the big city be willing to pay more than the price of the barrel of Zoria to help her achieve her ambition?
Bec and Wyatt's road to a Happy Ever After is amusing. The pair manages to compliment each other although it is Wyatt who has the more appealing, easy-going personality. His actions help Bec to face up to her responsibilities from the past which has isolated her from important friends and associates. It's a mistake she wants to rectify, but embarrassed by how she dealt with the fall-out when Arturo Brewing closed its doors. Thankfully with help, she makes amends and her sincerity solidifies the believes others have in her...including Wyatt's.
The plot is highly original and kept me entertained and turning the pages as I became engrossed with the protagonists and the beer brewing industry. Meg Benjamin gives a wonderful insight into how small micro breweries operated and it's always a huge bonus when reading a novel if I gain a little knowledge along the way. This balances perfectly with the likeable protagonists and complimentary supporting characters. My small criticism is the narrative's pace; it plods along in places giving me a feeling of predictability. However, the author has a wonderful knack of delivering the unexpected, so the reading experience is definitely like riding a roller-coaster.
Love On Tap is a solid start in the Brewing Love series and I'm curious to know what the author comes up with next.
3.5 stars
***arc generously received courtesy of Entangled Publishing via NetGalley***
April 24, 2017
An intoxicating brew, leads to a devil's bargain. It's getting hot in here! Love On Tap displays the best sides of Meg Benjamin. Humor, heart and heat. Wyatt is desperate and Bec has the upper hand, but situations don't always work out according to plan. Wyatt and Bec wage a battle that sizzles.
April 24, 2017
I enjoyed this book it was a good read and i really liked Wyatt he was a great character,could not stand Bec there was not anything i liked about her did not warm to her at all other than that its a good read looking forward to the next one
April 24, 2017
Love on Tap by Meg Benjamin.......I enjoyed the story and it kept me flipping pages. The characters were fun and enjoyable. I loved seeing the story unfold for Wyatt and Bec. This was my first book by this author and I can't wait to read more. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book from publisher via NetGalley.
April 24, 2017
Love on Tap by Meg Benjamin is the first book from her brand new trilogy, Brewing Love. The creative cover and the book blurb is what drew me into this original romance. This book can be read as a standalone.
Love on Tap is about brewmaster and cheese-maker Bec Demepsey, and gastropub owner Wyatt Montgomery. Due to circumstances beyond her control, Bec had to close down her family's brewery. She still owns the building's contents, and one barrel of Zoria, a very special blend of stout. Bec has dreams of reopening, but her financial situation and the fact that she still owes some of her suppliers money, has put a major damper on her future plans.
Due to a ruthless competitor, Wyatt's profits are dropping, and he knows that a beer dinner featuring Zoria, will provide the influx of cash that he needs to remain in the black. So he shows up on Bec's doorstop with an offer to purchase the exclusive beer blend. Bec needs the money, but she also wants the ingredients to make new beer. So she agrees to sell Wyatt the Zoria, as long as he agrees to get her the ingredients she requires as well. Bec's conditions to sell, bring them closer together and overtime they fall in love.
This was just an okay read for me. The plot got off to a slow start and never seemed to pick up speed until the last couple of chapters. The characters were likable, but they lacked depth and intensity.
Complimentary copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.
Love on Tap is about brewmaster and cheese-maker Bec Demepsey, and gastropub owner Wyatt Montgomery. Due to circumstances beyond her control, Bec had to close down her family's brewery. She still owns the building's contents, and one barrel of Zoria, a very special blend of stout. Bec has dreams of reopening, but her financial situation and the fact that she still owes some of her suppliers money, has put a major damper on her future plans.
Due to a ruthless competitor, Wyatt's profits are dropping, and he knows that a beer dinner featuring Zoria, will provide the influx of cash that he needs to remain in the black. So he shows up on Bec's doorstop with an offer to purchase the exclusive beer blend. Bec needs the money, but she also wants the ingredients to make new beer. So she agrees to sell Wyatt the Zoria, as long as he agrees to get her the ingredients she requires as well. Bec's conditions to sell, bring them closer together and overtime they fall in love.
This was just an okay read for me. The plot got off to a slow start and never seemed to pick up speed until the last couple of chapters. The characters were likable, but they lacked depth and intensity.
Complimentary copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.
April 25, 2017
Meg Benjamin’s latest book is different from some of her other novels I have read. Still. I enjoyed Love on Tap. The story-line is engaging. As for the characters, I liked Wyatt the most, perhaps because he is more of an upfront kind of guy. Bec, the female lead, was a contraction; strong but could come across as weak, confident but self-doubting too, and lastly, untrusting but with personal hidden agendas. Maybe that makes her seem more real since we are all capable of being all these things at times in life.
The style of writing tells the story while relaying the emotions of the situations and characters in the story. What is different is the research that must have gone into this romantic story because the reader will learn much about beer. In my case, it is more than I wanted to know. I enjoyed the story more when the focus is on the characters’ relationship.
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley.
The style of writing tells the story while relaying the emotions of the situations and characters in the story. What is different is the research that must have gone into this romantic story because the reader will learn much about beer. In my case, it is more than I wanted to know. I enjoyed the story more when the focus is on the characters’ relationship.
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley.
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