Avery Greenlace has it all from the outside looking in. As heiress of Coffee Brat Brewery, she has made her family proud. Under her creativity, she’s brought the coffee brand to the number one spot nationwide and a household name for several years. Avery has long had dreams of opening a unique business to help women, despite an unsupportive family. Adding to her frustrations, a former love who broke her heart has returned wanting to rekindle their relationship.Retired NBA player and hometown favorite, Mykal Collier, is back in Java City with two goals in mind. Reclaiming the heart of the only woman he’s ever allowed himself to love and realizing his dream of building a shoe factory in his best friend’s memory. Avery’s rebuffs cause him to come up with a scheme to enlist her help with his plans. Winning her back will be a challenge, but he’s in it to win it.Will the amusing antics brewing in both families cause more friction for the couple? Or can revelations from their pasts bring them together or seal their fate?Come to Java City and see what’s brewing!
Amazon Customer –
Mykal and Avery are match made in heaven despite their time apart. This book had me laughing and crying from all the different personalities. Mental health is something none of us can ignore and we need to seek help at all cost. Family should always support the goals and dreams of their loved ones.
Lynette L. Shelton –
Congratulations Sharon. I really enjoyed the story. I loved how the story took twists and turns, but ended up at a second time around love. I loved the characters, each of them has some issues. I hope there is another book.coming soon. Good read.
yalonda williams –
I liked this book and the story was good, but the names of the NBA players and their wives were not really thought out. The names were entirely to close to whom they were based off. The plot twist about the brother not being the dad’s biological son was a little too obvious. From the physical description of the son to the dad’s treatment lead me to what the conclusion was before we got to it in the book. Overall it was a good book and I would read more books from this author.
Brenda #RIC –
Espresso Served With Love is a debut novel by author, Sharon Blount that successfully incorporates humor, second chance love, zany family antics, and a heart-warming love story that will keep you turning the pages. The play on words will capture the attention and heart of coffee lovers everywhere. The HEA is delightful and served with love! Mykal and Avery are so right for each other. I promise you I will always think of this story and its connection to The Color Purple. You’ll get that when you read the book. I like this story, and I know you will too. Kudos to Sharon Blount. I recommend Expresso Served With Love for your reading pleasure.
Changing2faces –
Sharon congratulations on completing your first full length novel. Well done on staying the course and fulfilling one of your life’s purposes.
As for the story. There is a wit that is undeniable. Several scenes I chuckled. Always funny when you can envision something taking place and laugh. The story has layers. The family dynamics of the Greenlace family is real. You definitely see the harsh reality of secrets being kept. And how they impact a family.
Having seen the Color Purple many times it was a playful way of connecting Avery and Mykal ‘s relationship
I will say that gun violence is definitely a subject that needs to be addressed. As well as sexual assault. Both were handled in a respective manner. While I currently do not agree with what drove the narrative of Kevin’s death, I can see why it was framed in that manner.
I look forward to seeing more of the supporting cast story and how they deal with the issues that impact their lives