Sweetheart by Sarah Mayberry

Blurb:

I just wanted to get my hands on his beans

Four years ago, I had a ridiculous crush on my sister's boyfriend. But when they moved away together, I put Beck out of my mind and my heart. But now he's back, and roasting the best coffee in Vermont. I need to convince him to supply the Busy Bean. And I need more of those kisses we accidentally shared outside the coffee shop. He still makes my heart race faster than a triple shot of espresso.

She should be off limits, but instead she's pushing mine

Her sister burned my life to the ground, so Haley Elliot is the last woman I should bring into my bed. Although our business relationship is giving way to something more than a fine grind. Neither of us can help ourselves. And what’s worse, I think I’m falling for her.

But it’s a small town, and ours is a big secret. And when her sister blows back into town, suddenly the coffee isn’t the only thing brewing...

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My Review:

With many books, there’s a point in the story where I start to think “Uh-oh. This isn’t going to end well.” That moment came early, when Haley, a crafter and barista runs into her sister’s ex-boyfriend while trying to investigate where the new coffee roasters are in town. Haley has always had a crush on Beck, and when he realizes who she is, he lashes out since he’s still holding on to the toxicity from his past relationship with Jess. When he pushes her too far and causes her to cry, he feels like a jerk (rightly so) and goes to check on her where the dynamic between the two changes.

As these two hook up, the guilt, and the complexity of starting this relationship hits hard. The hooking up with the sibling’s ex is always a difficult topic, but throw in the sister that isn’t just vain, but is struggling with mental health issues and you’ve created a storm ready to burst. Surprisingly, Sarah Mayberry pulls this off well, and treats the situation with care and accuracy. While I haven’t read the prior books from the Vermont series, I may need to go back as this new-to-me author is one that creates a visual story and characters with depth and chemistry that should not be missed.