Grounds for Romance by Mel Walker: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

She's a coffee shop regular with a latte addiction; he's the new to town barista with a massive secret.

Zara

I’m a coffee loft regular. Give me my latte, clear out from my favorite seat and let me stare out the window at all the people chasing their dreams while I wait for future me to claim hers. It’s a routine, and nothing can disrupt it until Mr. Chaos barges in.

Devon

I hear the cafe whispers; They call me Mr. Chaos, the new barista who’s turned the coffee loft upside down. Broken dishes, mixed-up orders, you name it. But the real chaos? The gorgeous regular who sits in my line of sight every day. I want to know her story, but I can’t ask. Because then she’d ask for mine. And if she finds out my secret, everything I’ve worked for will crumble. All I have to do is keep my distance.

Wait, she’s coming my way for another refill.

Don’t lock eyes with her. Tell your heart to stop pounding so loud. If she gives me that adorable smile again, I’m done.

Look away - look away - too late. I’m toast.

This is going to be a mess.

"Grounds for Romance" is a heartwarming, small town romantic comedy that proves sometimes love is best served with a side of chaos and a splash of serendipity. Grounds for Romance and is part of the Coffee Loft Fall Collection Series and may be read as a standalone.

The Author

Mel Walker is an award-winning rare bird, the male romance author. Specializing in heartfelt small-town romance, he enjoys telling compelling romances with all the feels. A native New Yorker and lifelong frustrated NY Mets fan, he enjoys baseball, reading, bike rides, and writing outdoors where he absorbs the unique energy of the city.

Book Review

Grounds for Romance is part of The Coffee Loft: Fall Collection. This is a multi-author series in which all books feature a Coffee Loft shop, but all can be enjoyed in any order or as standalones. 

This was such a fun story! Right from their hilarious meet cute, the connection between Devon and Zara is obvious. They had so much amazing chemistry right from the start and while there were definitely some instalove vibes (which I know isn't everyone's cup of tea)--- I adored it! While the story takes place over a very short timeframe--- there's a whole lot going on in that time... including the career opportunity of a lifetime for them both. The problem is, she can't know that he's at her favorite coffee shop only playing the part of the bumbling barista. Their story was fun and flirty and unique and one that had me smiling from start to finish. This was the first book that I had ever had the chance to experience from Mel Walker, but certainly will not be the last! 

Grounds for Romance is a closed-door romance with kisses only and minimal language. 

You can purchase your copy here: https://amzn.to/3ZKfk9q