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The Blurb: It's four minutes to closing time at The Roast, and all Peter Rosenfeld wants is a steaming cappuccino as he rushes off to an assignment. But they've closed early.
So, he does what any level-headed, mature adult would do: pounds on the windows and demands his caffeine fix.
He boycotts the shop upon their refusal to serve him, but returns weeks later and meets Ryleigh, the gorgeous new barista who bore witness to his childish outburst. And while Peter's initial interest only lies in her cappuccino-making skills, her wit and charm soon have him reeling—but she’s young. Too young. A freshman in college.
Or so she says.
Ryleigh has him convinced of it until an article runs in his newspaper and reveals her not so innocent lie: she's a senior in high school.
Her age, and the ghost of a failed relationship, give him sufficient reason to shy away from their peculiar but undeniably budding involvement.
Despite knowing she's moving out of state for college in the fall, Ryleigh is insistent on having him in her life. As that deadline approaches, Peter questions everything he believes—and what it would mean to go against it.
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This wasn't the typical romance book I tend to pick up, but um excuse me-- coffee shop romance?? I'm there.
I am usually super duper picky with my romance, alright? I like it served a certain way (no instant love) and I also have to be in the mood to read most of the tropes or honestly a book that doesn't have dragons or wizards at all.
It's gotta lot to carry for me.
However, when I AM in a romance novel mood I have certain keywords that will have me pick the book up in an instant and ''coffee shop romance'' is definitely at the top of the list!
I will say that while I did like the two leads, I was a little put off by the age-gap. BUT it's literally an age-gap romance, so I'm in no way using that to mark down against the book.
It delivers that and is no doubt going to be a favorite read for those that enjoy that trope. I'm not the biggest fan of that specific trope but that's personal opinion.
Aside from the age-gap, Peter Rosenfeld was my favorite piece of this story-- it's funny how much I'm like him to the point where a friend was laughing with me and saying ''I was reading, and all I could picture was you!''.
Brutally honest, addicted to coffee, and great music taste- yep loved him! (Personally I believe my music taste my be just slightly better though.)
The story and plot developed nicely and I rather enjoyed the ride. The story is meant to continue and be a duet, and I can't wait to see what Hart does with the sequel! *cue heart eyes*
Hart has now made sure that I'm constantly craving a good cappuccino now with this book. In fact, I ended up finishing it at a Starbucks with a caramel cappuccino in hand haha!
[My Rating: ☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️]
Have you heard of this author or this book?? If you've read it, what were your thoughts??
Do you enjoy coffee shop romances too, or any other tropes?
Please share your own rambles below!!
Happy coffee sips!
NoelW
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