Name: The Perfect Blend
ISBN: 9780373874415

Allie Pleiter

Opening a Christian coffeehouse in Seattle-- that was my dream. I wanted to call it Maggie Black's Higher Grounds. So when banker William Grey III denied my loan, I was crushed. But then Mr. Grey (who's a tea drinker--figures!) explained that if I took his small-business course, the bank might reconsider my application. It would take the help of some of my "fab" coffee, but I was sure I could stay awake long enough to learn something. Besides, despite Grey's stuffy facade, his velvety British accent could make even financial analysis sound interesting.

The Perfect Blend

Danielle Crain

Why is it that almost all the books Love-Inspired I love seem to revolve around food? Maggie is a young entrepreneur who wants to open a coffee shop in the already saturated city of Seattle. What makes hers stand out? She wants to open a Christian coffee house. Will is the stuffy banker who has to make the decision whether or not to approve Maggie's loan. 

The first half of this book started off pretty slowly, but it really picked up during the 2nd half. There were a few unexpected twists and turns to get to the HEA that I was not expecting and made the book a little less predictable - earning its 4 star rating.

Rating: 4 stars for a little bit of an unusual story-line and comedic relief
Warning: be careful when reading the 2nd half of the book. You're liable to spit your coffee out of your mouth at places whether it be from the humour written into the story or the cheese-factor towards the end.

My Ratings:

5*****I loved this book, consider it an all time favorite
4**** Thoroughly enjoyed the book and will recommend it
3*** I liked it well enough,
2** Brain Candy - It was okay. Writing mediocre, will
keep/re-read if part of a series
1* didn't like/possibly not finished. (less)