Book Review: Brown Sugar Espresso Martini

 

The Reaper; Brown Sugar Espresso Martini made with top shelf vodka, a house made BS syrup and freshly brewed espresso.

Rhea Drake, art teacher and centre for Harbor Hillcats rugby team is undeniably strong in every sense of the word. Standing at six-one she’s the tallest on the team, and puts the average person to shame. But even the strongest women have cracks in their armor and her life starts spiraling out of control when she’s evicted from her condo. With nowhere to go, in desperate need for a part time job she turns to her best friend's brother.

Brighton Black, owner of the Hollow, with a chip on his shoulder after returning from war. He's a retired combat medic with a dark look on life and not much to say unless it’s about his thirteen year old daughter, Daisy. His life is upended when Rhea barrels into it with the proposition of being roommates. His first instinct is to say no, and he does, more than once but eventually she wears him down and the most unlikely of relationships form.

Will they kiss or will they kill each other? Place your bets now.

Brown Sugar Espresso Martini is a story of unlikely pairings and fighting for the love you deserve even when the world seems to be against you.

My Review

As soon as I started reading this book, I was jiving with it. Ok, I think I may have to go on the hunt for more rugby books. I really like that Rhea is the rugby player. Women empowerment!

Rhea and Brighton are opposites. Yet, they are right for each other. As the saying goes..."Opposites Attract". I want to say this is a grumpy/sunshine type read but it is a little like grumpy/grumpy. Ok, can this be a new trope. No, it is not that bad. Rhea was grumpy because she found herself displaced temporary. Brighton had emotional scars, so this made him grumpy. I do like the slow burn vibe. 

The drinks that were mentioned in this story, had my mouth watering. They sounded so delicious! Aubrey is a new to me author but after finishing this book, I do plan to check out more books by the author and continue this series. This book is a dash of spice and everything nice!