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bookworm21century's review
3.75
The book felt a little rushed. The characters were sweet and I could feel their chemistry.
sara11_reads's review against another edition
3.0
This was sweet and hot but the relationship moved a bit too fast for me. I wanted them to know each other better before jumping into bed. Also, the conflict seemed contrived since one conversation that started "Hey, what are your plans for the fall?" would have resolved everything.
botal93's review
3.0
3* Stars
Meh.
I don't have much to say about this. It was a fairly sweet, daddy-kink story. It was okay, but it didn't hook me or grab my attention much at all throughout. I was glad it wasn't a full novel, as I doubt I'd have finished it.
For me (and I'll probably be told off for saying this) a lot of Annabeth Albert's books have near identical plots and structures. I hate knowing there's going to be a lover's tiff around 3/4 of the way through every one. I also just can't bring myself to enjoy her first person writing. At times I struggled to remember which character's POV I was reading.
I always struggle with kink based sex in stories. I've read some where it works really well and I've really enjoyed the books due to it. Sadly, this wasn't one of those. The book was really sex heavy, and I can't say I particularly enjoyed reading any of it.
Don't get me wrong, this was an easy, low-angst, fairly cosy read. But I think these days, I'm craving more, and so maybe this just wasn't my cup of tea (pun intended).
Meh.
I don't have much to say about this. It was a fairly sweet, daddy-kink story. It was okay, but it didn't hook me or grab my attention much at all throughout. I was glad it wasn't a full novel, as I doubt I'd have finished it.
For me (and I'll probably be told off for saying this) a lot of Annabeth Albert's books have near identical plots and structures. I hate knowing there's going to be a lover's tiff around 3/4 of the way through every one. I also just can't bring myself to enjoy her first person writing. At times I struggled to remember which character's POV I was reading.
I always struggle with kink based sex in stories. I've read some where it works really well and I've really enjoyed the books due to it. Sadly, this wasn't one of those. The book was really sex heavy, and I can't say I particularly enjoyed reading any of it.
Don't get me wrong, this was an easy, low-angst, fairly cosy read. But I think these days, I'm craving more, and so maybe this just wasn't my cup of tea (pun intended).
javalenciaph's review against another edition
4.0
Note: An ARC was provided by the author.
Ah, this was a fun read and kicked off the new multi-author Bold Brew series quite nicely! Levi and Joe were perfect for each other, and I liked the connection that they shared. There wasn't any unnecessary drama to bog the story down, so everything flowed well. Even the minor characters stood out in a way where they were there to add some texture but never stole the show or made it seem as if they overly prodded either Levi or Joe towards a certain direction. Annabeth Albert has been a go-to author for me because her writing has always left me happy and satisfied, which was exactly the case, once again, with Cup of Joe. 4.5 stars!
Ah, this was a fun read and kicked off the new multi-author Bold Brew series quite nicely! Levi and Joe were perfect for each other, and I liked the connection that they shared. There wasn't any unnecessary drama to bog the story down, so everything flowed well. Even the minor characters stood out in a way where they were there to add some texture but never stole the show or made it seem as if they overly prodded either Levi or Joe towards a certain direction. Annabeth Albert has been a go-to author for me because her writing has always left me happy and satisfied, which was exactly the case, once again, with Cup of Joe. 4.5 stars!
j_bookaholic's review
No rating because I didn't read the blurb before starting the book, and I don't enjoy daddy themes, so I didn't enjoy it, but that was on me, and not the quality of the book.
gray_inbetween's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
amc_is_reading's review
❌ "Daddy"
didn't connect with the characters. overall, this just wasn't my "cup of tea"
didn't connect with the characters. overall, this just wasn't my "cup of tea"
iamahoneybee's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
kle105's review against another edition
4.0
Levi is struggling with a recent breakup and a new job as a barista at a local coffee shop. Frazzled and trying to learn he is comforted by Joe with the easy order.
When Levi has an issue with his landlord and a faulty fire alarm Joe steps in, he is an electrician after all.
While Joe might be struggling with his future and what he wants out of his relationships he wasn’t expecting Levi. One thing he is sure of is that the you get barista doesn’t need an older man to keep him from exploring his new found freedom.
All it takes is one whisper of “Daddy” and it unlocks a kink in him. Wanting to show Levi just how good he can take care of him.
While both are at a crossroads they both find something in the other to make the future not seem so hopeless.
I loved their banter and ease with each other. Their openness to explore and discover their sensual sides.
When Levi has an issue with his landlord and a faulty fire alarm Joe steps in, he is an electrician after all.
While Joe might be struggling with his future and what he wants out of his relationships he wasn’t expecting Levi. One thing he is sure of is that the you get barista doesn’t need an older man to keep him from exploring his new found freedom.
All it takes is one whisper of “Daddy” and it unlocks a kink in him. Wanting to show Levi just how good he can take care of him.
While both are at a crossroads they both find something in the other to make the future not seem so hopeless.
I loved their banter and ease with each other. Their openness to explore and discover their sensual sides.
acesarrows's review against another edition
2.0
I love [a:Annabeth Albert|6477494|Annabeth Albert|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1497461817p2/6477494.jpg] books, some are on my favourites shelf, and I've re-read some of them way too many times. However, this one is not one of my faves. Quite honestly, I would have to say that Cup of Joe left me... lukewarm.
The characters were both cute, and I loved how we got to deal with Joe and his body insecurities, instead of just being a rah-rah "I'm perfect" kind of "daddy," but at the end of the day I didn't get the feelings either had for the other. I'm fine with age gaps in books, but sometimes I do think that the age gap is too much, not due to age, but due to maturity or where people are in life. And at the end of this, I was left feeling like these two were just at very different parts of their life, and it didn't ring true to me.
I liked both Joe and Levi, but didn't really understand their connection.
The characters were both cute, and I loved how we got to deal with Joe and his body insecurities, instead of just being a rah-rah "I'm perfect" kind of "daddy," but at the end of the day I didn't get the feelings either had for the other. I'm fine with age gaps in books, but sometimes I do think that the age gap is too much, not due to age, but due to maturity or where people are in life. And at the end of this, I was left feeling like these two were just at very different parts of their life, and it didn't ring true to me.
I liked both Joe and Levi, but didn't really understand their connection.