Served
Hot
Portland Heat # 1
Hot
Portland Heat # 1
By: Annabeth Albert
Releasing March 3rd, 2015
Kensington
Blurb
In
Portland, Oregon, the only thing hotter than the coffee shops, restaurants, and
bakeries are the hard-working men who serve it up—hot, fresh, and ready to
go—with no reservations…
Portland, Oregon, the only thing hotter than the coffee shops, restaurants, and
bakeries are the hard-working men who serve it up—hot, fresh, and ready to
go—with no reservations…
Robby
is a self-employed barista with a busy coffee cart, a warm smile, and a major
crush on one of his customers. David is a handsome finance director who works
nearby, eats lunch by himself, and expects nothing but “the usual”—small
vanilla latte—from the cute guy in the cart. But when David shows up for his
first Portland Pride festival, Robby works up the nerve to take their
slow-brewing relationship to the next level. David, however, is newly out and
single, still grieving the loss of his longtime lover, and unsure if he’s ready
to date again. Yet with every fresh latte, sweet exchange—and near
hook-up—David and Robby go from simmering to steaming to piping hot. The
question is: Will someone get burned?
is a self-employed barista with a busy coffee cart, a warm smile, and a major
crush on one of his customers. David is a handsome finance director who works
nearby, eats lunch by himself, and expects nothing but “the usual”—small
vanilla latte—from the cute guy in the cart. But when David shows up for his
first Portland Pride festival, Robby works up the nerve to take their
slow-brewing relationship to the next level. David, however, is newly out and
single, still grieving the loss of his longtime lover, and unsure if he’s ready
to date again. Yet with every fresh latte, sweet exchange—and near
hook-up—David and Robby go from simmering to steaming to piping hot. The
question is: Will someone get burned?
My Review
4 Stars!
I thought that this story was
wonderful. I found it to be just the right combination of sweet and sexy
to keep me completely invested in the story. It is a short piece that can
easily be read in a single sitting but it packs quite a story into those few
pages. I love it when I feel like a have been told a complete and
fulfilling story in just a short time.
wonderful. I found it to be just the right combination of sweet and sexy
to keep me completely invested in the story. It is a short piece that can
easily be read in a single sitting but it packs quite a story into those few
pages. I love it when I feel like a have been told a complete and
fulfilling story in just a short time.
This story is about Robby and
David. It is told completely from Robby’s point of view. I liked
Robby right away. I loved how we know what is going on in his head as he
works up the courage to flirt with David. When David shows up at the
Pride event, I wanted to give Robby a big high 5.
David. It is told completely from Robby’s point of view. I liked
Robby right away. I loved how we know what is going on in his head as he
works up the courage to flirt with David. When David shows up at the
Pride event, I wanted to give Robby a big high 5.
One thing that I really liked about
this story is that the big problem wasn’t a simple
this story is that the big problem wasn’t a simple
misunderstanding. Both
David and Robby have things from their past that are impacting their lives
today. David has had to work extremely hard to move forward and the
obstacles in their relationship stem from major issues. Watching the pair
communicate and learn to be a couple was absolutely wonderful.
David and Robby have things from their past that are impacting their lives
today. David has had to work extremely hard to move forward and the
obstacles in their relationship stem from major issues. Watching the pair
communicate and learn to be a couple was absolutely wonderful.
I would highly recommend this story
to fans of M/M romance. This is the first story by Annabeth Albert that I
have had a chance to read. I hope to read other works by this author in
the future including future title in this new series.
to fans of M/M romance. This is the first story by Annabeth Albert that I
have had a chance to read. I hope to read other works by this author in
the future including future title in this new series.
I
received an advance reader edition of this book from Kensington Books via Net
Galley for the purpose of providing an honest review.
received an advance reader edition of this book from Kensington Books via Net
Galley for the purpose of providing an honest review.
Author Info
Annabeth Albert
grew up sneaking romance novels under the bed covers. Now, she devours all
subgenres of romance out in the open—no flashlights required! When she’s not
adding to her keeper shelf, she’s a multi-published Pacific Northwest romance
writer.
grew up sneaking romance novels under the bed covers. Now, she devours all
subgenres of romance out in the open—no flashlights required! When she’s not
adding to her keeper shelf, she’s a multi-published Pacific Northwest romance
writer.
Emotionally
complex, sexy, and funny stories are her favorites both to read and to write.
Annabeth loves finding happy endings for a variety of pairings and is a
passionate gay rights supporter. In between searching out dark heroes to
redeem, she works a rewarding day job and wrangles two toddlers.
complex, sexy, and funny stories are her favorites both to read and to write.
Annabeth loves finding happy endings for a variety of pairings and is a
passionate gay rights supporter. In between searching out dark heroes to
redeem, she works a rewarding day job and wrangles two toddlers.
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