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    [Book Review] In The Raw By Eileen Griffin And Nikka Michaels & Schuil Coffee Co. Chocolate Éclair

    As a fan of cooking competition shows, I knew I was going to like this book. Those who enjoy cooking or cooking shows will love the familiar cooking methods and terms that provide the flavor for this book (see what I did there? ), but they’re used and explained in such a way that even if you have no experience with these things going in, you’ll still be able to enjoy it. And I did, I really enjoyed this book, as much for the culinary school setting as for the great main characters.

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    [Book Blitz] Blood, Milk, And Chocolate By Cameron Jace Excerpt + Giveaway

    January 20, 2015

    Free Summer Reads – Freebie Friday

    July 21, 2023

    [Book Review] Malice by Heather Walter & Tuturu Rose Vanilla Ground Coffee

    July 27, 2022
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    Secrets of Neverwood: Series Recap and Review

    I really enjoyed this series. Each story is easily a standalone, but work brilliantly as a cohesive unit. That being said, it’s better to read them in order, as the overarching storyline does have chronological importance to it. Having a different author for each book in the series was really a stroke of genius as each author’s individual writing style really served to highlight to different personalities of the brothers. Each book feels fresh and original because of this, but with that comfortable, welcoming feeling of returning to an already known space and time. 5 star ratings all the way.

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    [Book Review] Nefertiti’s Heart By A.W. Exley & Trücup Coffee Heart Of Bold Roast Coffee

    September 19, 2017

    [Book Review] Minotaur By J.A. Rock & Peet’s Coffee Warrior Grounds

    February 24, 2016

    [Audiobook Review] Potions, Poison, and Pumpkin Spice by Stephanie Damore & Enchanted Brew Pumpkin Spice

    October 24, 2024
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    [Book Review] The Growing Season By Diana Copland & Paramount Coffee Love Grows: Toasted Maple Nut

    Secrets of Neverwood is a three book trilogy with each book following one of three foster brothers: Calvin, Danny, and Devon. The brothers, who vaguely remember and feel no brotherly love towards each other, come back to their old home when their foster mother Audrey dies, leaving her run-down family home, once a grand Victorian estate, to the three. The men run afoul of a deceptive developer who will do anything to get his hands on Neverwood and must learn to work together, trusting and opening up to each as brothers, to keep the house and carry on Audrey’s legacy of taking in gay or questioning youth who have nowhere…

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    [Book Review] The Resurrectionist By E.B. Hudspeth & Raven’s Brew Coffee Resurrection Blend

    February 8, 2015
    Nine Liars by Maureen Johnson

    [Book Review] Nine Liars by Maureen Johnson & Manuscript Coffee Sherlock Holmes Blend

    January 31, 2023

    [Book Review] A Little Bit Of Sugar By Erin Quinn & Dunkin’ Donuts Chocolate Glazed Donut Coffee

    November 29, 2015
  • Books,  Coffee,  m/m,  Reviews,  Romance

    [Book Review] One Door Closes By G.B. Lindsey & Barnes CoffeeKitchen Sweetheart Blend

    Secrets of Neverwood is a three book trilogy with each book following one of three foster brothers: Calvin, Danny, and Devon. The brothers, who vaguely remember and feel no brotherly love towards each other, come back to their old home when their foster mother Audrey dies, leaving her run-down family home, once a grand Victorian estate, to the three. The men run afoul of a deceptive developer who will do anything to get his hands on Neverwood and must learn to work together, trusting and opening up to each as brothers, to keep the house and carry on Audrey’s legacy of taking in gay or questioning youth who have nowhere…

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    [Book Blitz & Giveaway] The Obsidian Collection (Anthology)

    July 15, 2014

    [Book Review] The Suffering By Rin Chupeco & Deadly Grounds Coffee Hell’s Fury

    October 11, 2015

    [Book Review] First Bite by Dani Harper & Raven’s Brew Coffee Wicked Wolf

    October 24, 2013
  • Books,  Coffee,  m/m,  Reviews,  Romance

    [Book Review] Maybe This Time By A.M. Arthur & Open Eye Café Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Coffee

    Maybe This Time was a quick read for me and I was surprised upon finishing it to realize it’s a full length novel and not a novella. I just devoured it in one sitting, stuck in the angst-ridden tension of Ezra’s and Donner’s unfolding relationship. To say Ezra and Donner have not had it easy in life is an understatement. Both men come from traumatizing backgrounds with horrible parents (to say the least). Both have loved and lost the person they thought was their forever (Ezra’s ex pretty much abandoned him after a move to a new city and Donner’s partner of six years was killed in a senseless act…

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    [Book Review] City Kitty And Country Mouse By Alyssa Linn Palmer & Nature’s Flavors Organic Blackberry Flavored Coffee Beans

    April 19, 2020

    [Novella Review] The Asylum For Fairy Tale Creatures By Sebastian Gregory & Raven’s Brew Coffee Wicked Wolf

    April 12, 2015

    [Book Review] The Girl WIth The Windup Heart By Kady Cross & Philz Coffee Ether

    September 12, 2017
  • Books,  Coffee,  m/m,  Mystery,  Romance

    [Book Review] Stranger On The Shore By Josh Lanyon & Starbucks Gold Coast Blend

    Stranger On The Shore is first and foremost a mystery, but the romance unfolding within feels anything but secondary, instead both aspects blend seamlessly together in this intriguing and compelling read.

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    [Excerpt] Read Chapter One of Hunting In Bruges By E.J. Stevens

    November 14, 2014

    Lavender House by Lev AC Rosen – Book Review & Lovely Lavender Latte Recipe

    April 28, 2023

    [Blog Tour & Giveaway] The Sorcery Code by Dima Zales & Lion Coffee Lion Gold

    January 7, 2014
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