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Maple Glen #2
Coffee for Two
She’ll take a thousand shots to get the perfect picture.
Will she miss her one shot at love?
Cara Mitchell only sees love through her camera lens, with no time to figure it out on her own. Her visit to Maple Glen takes an unexpected turn when Vince Bradley, Maple Glen’s finest deputy, writes her a ticket for parking in a restricted zone.
So much for small town charm.
Vince knows Cara isn't planning to stick around. Her heart lies with her clients in the city. But that doesn’t stop him from handing over his heart to the gorgeous stranger who swept into his life so unexpectedly.
Aunt Fran’s matchmaking attempts can only go so far. Vince is determined to convince Cara she deserves the happiness she captures in her photographs. Will the allure of the big city outweigh the charm of Maple Glen—and the small-town deputy?
Dive into Coffee for Two today! This is the second book in the sweet Maple Glen Romance Series, a completed 7-book series full of memorable characters, wonderful chemistry, and heart-warming stories.
Each book of the Maple Glen Series can be read as a stand-alone, but every visit to Maple Glen will have you coming back for more!
202 pages, ebook
First published May 4, 2019
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May 25, 2019
After meeting Cara in It Takes Two I was excited that she was getting her own book. She was a feisty character and I was really interested in her story. She returned to Maple Glen to help her Aunt Fran in the coffee shop. This is supposed to be temporary, before she gets back to the wedding planning business she has with her friend (she's the photographer).
Vince is another fun character! He's the local deputy sheriff in this small town. He seems like a sweet guy who just wants to do his work the right way. Vince has had his heart broken before and doesn't want that happening again.
Vince and Cara meet in a funny way and neither of them expect anything to come of it. They keep seeing each other (he comes in for coffee everyday) and they slowly start to bond. I loved the connection you could feel from the start and how easy they talked to each other. There was a lot of humor and swoon-worthy moments (let's just say he's good at thinking of dates).
A lot of romances have some angst and drama, but this one is pretty straightforward. It was nice to have a romance that leaves a smile on your face without breaking your heart too much to get there. I loved that fact that Coffee for Two shows us that your dreams will follow you everywhere if you really want to make it work.
It was great to be back in this small town with its amazing characters and I really can't wait for the next book. Small towns like this really make me want to live in one or start in my own Hallmark movie! This author really knows how to write feel good books that make you fall for her characters.
Vince is another fun character! He's the local deputy sheriff in this small town. He seems like a sweet guy who just wants to do his work the right way. Vince has had his heart broken before and doesn't want that happening again.
Vince and Cara meet in a funny way and neither of them expect anything to come of it. They keep seeing each other (he comes in for coffee everyday) and they slowly start to bond. I loved the connection you could feel from the start and how easy they talked to each other. There was a lot of humor and swoon-worthy moments (let's just say he's good at thinking of dates).
A lot of romances have some angst and drama, but this one is pretty straightforward. It was nice to have a romance that leaves a smile on your face without breaking your heart too much to get there. I loved that fact that Coffee for Two shows us that your dreams will follow you everywhere if you really want to make it work.
It was great to be back in this small town with its amazing characters and I really can't wait for the next book. Small towns like this really make me want to live in one or start in my own Hallmark movie! This author really knows how to write feel good books that make you fall for her characters.
July 6, 2019
Loved
Cara was home to help her aunt Fran at her coffee shop, but has to decide if she was going back to the big city to work with her friend. Vince was a deputy sheriff that was back after a vacation, when he put a ticket on Cara's car. Aunt Fran is going to be playing a little matchmaker.
Cara was home to help her aunt Fran at her coffee shop, but has to decide if she was going back to the big city to work with her friend. Vince was a deputy sheriff that was back after a vacation, when he put a ticket on Cara's car. Aunt Fran is going to be playing a little matchmaker.
May 16, 2019
Cara Mitchell left Maple Glen to pursue her dream career as a wedding photographer. When she returns to Maple Glenn temporarily to help her aunt in her coffee shop, Aunt Fran engages in a little matchmaking.
Deputy Sheriff Vince Bradley is the man that Aunt Fran has picked out for Cara. Vince leaves a ticket on Cara’s car before they are even introduced to one another. This complicates matters, but Aunt Fran is one determined matchmaker!
I really enjoyed revisiting the charming town of Maple Glen and meeting even more of its residents. I recommend Coffee for Two and the entire Maple Glen series. Ms. Butrum has become one of my favorite authors. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
Deputy Sheriff Vince Bradley is the man that Aunt Fran has picked out for Cara. Vince leaves a ticket on Cara’s car before they are even introduced to one another. This complicates matters, but Aunt Fran is one determined matchmaker!
I really enjoyed revisiting the charming town of Maple Glen and meeting even more of its residents. I recommend Coffee for Two and the entire Maple Glen series. Ms. Butrum has become one of my favorite authors. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
May 8, 2019
This is a sweet romance dealing with the characters of Cara and Vince. Cara is a successful business woman (a photographer) and Vince is in law enforcement in the small town Cara has returned to in order to help her aunt with her cafe.
Cara and Vince were both very easy to like. Their "official meeting" was one of my favorite parts of the book. It was very interesting, to say the least (you'll have to read it). Cara is positive that she's happy with her life back home, until she gets to know Vince better. Their hearts may be melding, but Vince knows Cara is leaving to go back to her successful photography job in Minnesota. Should he try to change her mind? Is it even possible?
Butrum has taken two characters with different backgrounds and brought them together in such a way that is sure to melt your heart.
I was given a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts are my own.
Cara and Vince were both very easy to like. Their "official meeting" was one of my favorite parts of the book. It was very interesting, to say the least (you'll have to read it). Cara is positive that she's happy with her life back home, until she gets to know Vince better. Their hearts may be melding, but Vince knows Cara is leaving to go back to her successful photography job in Minnesota. Should he try to change her mind? Is it even possible?
Butrum has taken two characters with different backgrounds and brought them together in such a way that is sure to melt your heart.
I was given a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts are my own.
May 18, 2019
It’s great to be back in Maple Glen again, it’s a small town that I would love to visit or live in as the author has created such a wonderful array of characters you will just fall in love with. This is book two of the Maple Glen series and I must be honest to say was not a great as the first one, this story but a bit more predictable with no real drama to get my reading mojo full hooked. It is still a great read and I love the author’s style and writing. I look forward to the next book in this series.
Cara Mitchell has returned home to help her Aunt Fran out with her coffee shop but she is missing her job as a Photographer and her business partner and best friend. It’s almost time to leave and return to her real life and the job she loves.
Vince Bradley is the local deputy in town who is addictive to Fran’s coffee and visits the coffee shop daily. He would have never guessed that doing his job by giving a ticket to an illegally parked car would change his future.
Fran has her mine set with her latest matchmaking couple which involves her beloved niece Cara. She believes she has found the right man for her and this just may make her stay in town where she believed she belongs.
Can Cara find her true happy place?
Will Vince wait or give up hope?
File Size: 3939 KB
Print Length: 181 pages
Publication Date: May 24, 2019
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English
Cara Mitchell has returned home to help her Aunt Fran out with her coffee shop but she is missing her job as a Photographer and her business partner and best friend. It’s almost time to leave and return to her real life and the job she loves.
Vince Bradley is the local deputy in town who is addictive to Fran’s coffee and visits the coffee shop daily. He would have never guessed that doing his job by giving a ticket to an illegally parked car would change his future.
Fran has her mine set with her latest matchmaking couple which involves her beloved niece Cara. She believes she has found the right man for her and this just may make her stay in town where she believed she belongs.
Can Cara find her true happy place?
Will Vince wait or give up hope?
File Size: 3939 KB
Print Length: 181 pages
Publication Date: May 24, 2019
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English
September 16, 2019
A sweet, simple, romance
Welcome back to Maple Glen! Home of matchmaker Fran. Fran is at it again with her niece, Cara and Vince the local cop. Cara is all set to go back to her life in the city. She feels a connection with Vince. Do Cara and Vince have a chance at a HEA?
This is a sweet romance. Loved every bit of it.
Welcome back to Maple Glen! Home of matchmaker Fran. Fran is at it again with her niece, Cara and Vince the local cop. Cara is all set to go back to her life in the city. She feels a connection with Vince. Do Cara and Vince have a chance at a HEA?
This is a sweet romance. Loved every bit of it.
May 24, 2019
Christina Butrum writes adorable, small town romances. Coffee for Two might be my absolute favorite of hers so far! I seem to always enjoy her sweet, southern feel to her stories. The characters always have heart and are genuinely good people. This is no different for Cara and Vince. I adored Cara. She’s this smart and savvy business woman that’s living her dream as a weeding photographer. She returns to Maple Glenn, temporarily, to help her aunt with her coffee shop. Aunty Fran is awfully naughty and does a bit of match-making with the local deputy sheriff Vince. Vince might have shot himself in the foot though by giving Cara a ticket right off the bat!
Coffee for Two had all the charm I expected. I always find myself smiling these sweet little smiles during Miss Butrum’s books. Her writing is clear and upbeat. I adore how she brings her characters to life and really makes them these average people, like myself. Cara is a woman who I could really relate to and understand. She has a dream and she’s been lucky enough to live her dream. Same with Vince, he has a life he enjoys and loves. Are they able to meet in the middle and build new dreams together?
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Coffee for Two had all the charm I expected. I always find myself smiling these sweet little smiles during Miss Butrum’s books. Her writing is clear and upbeat. I adore how she brings her characters to life and really makes them these average people, like myself. Cara is a woman who I could really relate to and understand. She has a dream and she’s been lucky enough to live her dream. Same with Vince, he has a life he enjoys and loves. Are they able to meet in the middle and build new dreams together?
I received an ARC of this book with the hope that I would leave an Unbiased Opinion. I was not required to leave a review, positive or otherwise, and my opinions are just that... my opinions.
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May 25, 2019
Super sweet story of Cara a girl who has been hurt by boyfriends and a bit unsure. She came to Maple Glen to see her family and have a little vacation. She never thought she would meet anyone that would claim her heart so fast. Vince is a sheriff in the town and moved there after his break up with his girlfriend. He’s always put love on the back burner since he wasn’t thinking it would ever work out for him. But Fran playing matchmaker with these two and they hit it off. Cara was so upset that she was going to leave him but the thing is she left her heart with him and Maple Glen. Will Cara chose love or the career that she also loves and enjoys? It’s hard to know what to do but love has a chance so..
You need to read to find out..... 😊
You need to read to find out..... 😊
May 24, 2019
Second book I have read from Christina and the second from the town of maple glen. This one I have to say was better than the first one. A parking ticket starts it all. Vince is the local cop in town and doesn't take his job lightly. He finds her car parked illegally one morning and gives her a ticket. She comes into the famous coffee shop owner by her aunt Fran complaining about the ticket. Little does she know Vince was the guy her aunt Fran was hoping to set her up with. But will things work out between them? Or will her love of the big city tear them apart? I loved this storyline. How great the chemistry was between these two and how easily you could see they belonged together. Just one amazing storyline from beginning to end.
May 20, 2019
I once told a reader there was nothing sexier than a clean read. She told me I had lost my mind until she read one. This author is one of those writers that makes that statement ring true. Her characters are ones that you easily fall in love with, imperfect though they may be. With people like Fran hanging around it's a wonder she has so many people to keep her side gig going. It's a fun sweet kind of read with good friends, fun and of course some finding of oneself and love. This author always makes my heart go warm and fuzzy and even if she makes me do the tear tear thing, I have a goofy grin when it's done. I love her town of Maple Glen and if I was ever one to find a small town to wonder to it would be high on my list. Another sweet romance from this author.
May 24, 2019
Holy moly. This book deserves more than 5 stars. I am in love with this series so far. Its absolutely perfect. Couldnt put it down
May 11, 2019
Oh my Christina!!! A heartfelt, emotional, very touching, and loving romance story. A page turner at it's best keeping me so intrigued in wondering what would happen next. Cara who loves her photography job in the city with her best friend Autumn, who comes back to help her Aunt Fran at her coffee shop, who has no plan on staying, and her aunt and her matchmaking with the town police officer Vince. I cried actual tears for these two. Where would Cara's heart take her back to the city or to stay in Maple Glen? One of the best romance books I have read and I can't wait til the next from you. Your an awesome author that pull your readers right in from the beginning to the end. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Thank you.
May 31, 2019
Coffee for Two with Cara and Vince. A sweet, tender romance. Love these small town romances. A treat for sure. Vince and Cara are so cute together.
May 13, 2019
Maple Glen is the perfect little town, does that mean it doesn't have it's problems? Of course not! No matter where you got here will be something.
I loved getting to see Fran again! She has something about her that you can't help but love! Christina did a great job with these characters and town! I can't wait for more.
I loved getting to see Fran again! She has something about her that you can't help but love! Christina did a great job with these characters and town! I can't wait for more.
May 25, 2019
A quick read sweet romance that pulls you in from the beginning and doesn't let you go.
Vince left the big city for a much quieter life in Maple Glen. Cara left Maple Glen for the big city. Now they are both in Maple Glen at the same time. The chemistry and connection is quick between the two. Vince wants Cara to stay and Cara is ready to get back to her life?
Will Cara see that she really can have it all - family, love, dreams and a career? Or will she leave it all behind once again?
Vince left the big city for a much quieter life in Maple Glen. Cara left Maple Glen for the big city. Now they are both in Maple Glen at the same time. The chemistry and connection is quick between the two. Vince wants Cara to stay and Cara is ready to get back to her life?
Will Cara see that she really can have it all - family, love, dreams and a career? Or will she leave it all behind once again?
May 25, 2019
I adored Cara and Vince’s story. I think it’s my new favorite. It all started with a parking ticket and then there was no turning back. Vince has an amazing heart. The way he pays attention to Cara and supports her in the things she’s passionate about just makes you swoon. So sweet.
I love Cara too. She’s such a strong and compassionate person. It was so easy for me to relate to her.
I would definitely recommend this book to others that love charming, small town romances.
I love Cara too. She’s such a strong and compassionate person. It was so easy for me to relate to her.
I would definitely recommend this book to others that love charming, small town romances.
May 27, 2019
The second book to the Maple Glen series was a couldn’t put it down one! Cara finding out where she truly belongs and that true love does exist as Vince doesn’t give up hope that she will come back!
May 25, 2019
Another wholesome small town romance winner from this author. I loved these characters and even the supporting characters were awesome!! Great, feel good story!
July 2, 2019
Sweet, small town romance at its best! I have adored Cara since the beginning of the series, and I am so happy she and Vince were the couple to get the second book. I absolutely LOVE Aunt Fran and cannot wait to see how she finagles her next matched pair into getting together. If you haven’t read a Christina Butrum book before, you should really give her books a try. I want to move to Maple Glen and have coffee at Fran’s every morning with the girls!
July 18, 2020
I love small town romances, they are the perfect escape. There are no secrets, everyone knows your business and wants to get involved. Cara finds herself home to help out her aunt, she finds herself thrown into the matchmaking event of the town. Stopped by the eligible town cop, Vince gives her a ticket. He feels bad and from there these two are thrown together. But is there enough chemistry to make her stay and leave the big city? I love stories like these. They are easy, heart warming listens and just make me feel good. Cara learns some good life lessons about what happiness is and Vince is the ultimate romantic. Maple Glen is the perfect place to spend the afternoon!
Lorana Hoopes brings it all to life with a wonderful performance. She is able to connect with the characters and with her understanding, give them the perfect personalities. I enjoyed her voices and look forward to my next visit to Maple Glen.
Lorana Hoopes brings it all to life with a wonderful performance. She is able to connect with the characters and with her understanding, give them the perfect personalities. I enjoyed her voices and look forward to my next visit to Maple Glen.
May 24, 2019
Helping her aunt Fran at the local coffee shop, photographer Cara has had a run of bad luck. First a break up, then a broken down car and the icing on the cake, a parking ticket. But to make matters worse the same person who her aunt is trying to fix her up with is the same person who have her a ticket. Being a sheriff's deputy in Maple Glen is a change of pace from the big city. Falling in love with Cara us one thing but when her heart is set in going home, the only thing that will happen these two is heartbreak. Christina Butrum has done it again either fantastic characters and storyline. She is my go to for all things sweet romance.
June 21, 2019
I got nearly halfway through the story...
From the get-go I'm not liking the female lead. She's starting out petty and melodramatic.
And, why is she in town? She's helping the cafe owner and her boss is paying her rent. Why wouldn't the boss just hire a local? I'm too far into the story for this to still be in question.
She started out not liking the guy, but after one date three days after meeting him she's in love??
He was already in love with her.
This is not the behavior of two people guarding their hearts after bad breakups... which was the set up.
They're nearly 30, but act and talk like teens... Blarg. I'm done reading this.
From the get-go I'm not liking the female lead. She's starting out petty and melodramatic.
And, why is she in town? She's helping the cafe owner and her boss is paying her rent. Why wouldn't the boss just hire a local? I'm too far into the story for this to still be in question.
She started out not liking the guy, but after one date three days after meeting him she's in love??
He was already in love with her.
This is not the behavior of two people guarding their hearts after bad breakups... which was the set up.
They're nearly 30, but act and talk like teens... Blarg. I'm done reading this.
June 16, 2020
I enjoyed this clean, fun read. I was glad after reading an earlier book in the series that Cara got her story. She and Vince had both been hurt in their pasts but Aunt Fran, the town matchmaker, made sure they found each other. However, it seems awful quick to me how fast they fell in love given past hurts. What happens to their new relationship though as the city life calls and Cara leaves town again? Will there always be coffee for two?
I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving this review.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving this review.
November 26, 2020
This book was a delightful read. This story is set in Maple Glen with a Deputy named Vince Bradley and a woman named Cara and a matchmaking aunt of hers named Fran. Vince and Cara met because he gave her a ticket placed under the windshield of her car. They were brought together as she worked in the coffeeshop with her aunt. Vince was a charming sweet and wonderful guy and Cara was the right woman for him. This book can be read as a stand-alone but it is part of a series. After reading this I definitely want to read the rest of the books.
May 9, 2019
Cara is a photographer but temporary helping her aunt at a coffee shop. Cara’s aunt is known in town as the matchmaker and of course she is trying to hook Cara with Vince a police officer. But Cara plans on going back home. Sweet romance that makes you smile while reading. I really hope the author does Autumns story next. I don’t wanna leave this town of love! 5/5 stars
May 16, 2019
Welcome back to Maple’s Glen. Here we get to see old faces and some new couples. Sometimes what and who we need is right in front of us. We just need to strong enough and brave enough to grab it.
Cara, Vince and Aunt Fran are amazing characters that will have you falling in Love all over again. Christina Butrum did an amazing job with this book. Definitely a must read
Cara, Vince and Aunt Fran are amazing characters that will have you falling in Love all over again. Christina Butrum did an amazing job with this book. Definitely a must read
November 20, 2019
Such a wonderful beginning. It hooked me immediately. I loved the police officer angle as I’m proud of our men in blue and think more people need to read things from their side. It was a sweet romance and a great installment in the Maple Glen saga.
I received his book in exchange for an honest review.
I received his book in exchange for an honest review.
December 12, 2019
It was not predictable. The main characters were both strong and independent. But oth had been hurt. They had great communication skills and it helped their attraction to each other. The families and friends were great, except for one gross/course brother. The characters were both very independent. I loved the book
March 1, 2022
Beautiful story and after reading this I am expecting more from this series. Both the characters were awesome and the best thing ever happened was they didn't just see and went out one or two times and they didn't marry when the book ends. For that special congratulations to author for not finishing the book on marriage and also not on proposal.
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