'Latte Darling' follows the story of Maddie, a shy heroine who meets Axel, a demanding and possessive silver fox, on a blind date. Despite their age gap and personal insecurities, they are drawn to each other and navigate their evolving relationship. The book is described as a steamy romance with elements of the daddy kink trope, focusing on the growth of trust and love between Maddie and Axel. The plot is centered around their developing bond, the challenges they face, and the support they find in each other.

The writing style in 'Latte Darling' is praised for its engaging and fast-paced narrative, with readers enjoying the natural progression of Maddie and Axel's relationship. The book is commended for its low drama, entertaining storyline, and well-developed characters, making it a pleasant and enjoyable read within the romance genre.

Characters:

Maddie is a relatable and sweet character dealing with insecurities, while Axel embodies the protective, caring male lead, adding depth to their age-dynamic relationship.

Writing/Prose:

The prose combines humor with relatable dialogue, creating a light-hearted yet engaging narrative flow.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot features a blind date that unexpectedly leads to a relationship with the father of the intended date, exploring themes of body positivity and romance amidst personal insecurities.

Setting:

Set in a small town, the backdrop supports the close-knit and personal nature of the characters' interactions.

Pacing:

The pacing is generally fast and engaging, although some critiques point to a rushed narrative in sections.

Notes:

The main characters are Maddie, 31, and Axel, 52, who meet under unusual circumstances.

Maddie owns a coffee shop, while Axel owns a body shop.

The story features an age gap romance that includes a touch of a daddy kink, but it is not overly explicit.

The plot revolves around a blind date that Maddie plans with Axel's son but ends up meeting Axel instead.

Maddie deals with insecurity about her body, being plus-sized, but Axel loves her curves and reassures her throughout.

The narrative has a mix of steamy scenes and heartfelt moments, focusing heavily on their developing relationship.

Maddie's journey explores themes of loneliness and the search for love after the loss of her parents as a teenager.

The book is described as having a low angst vibe, with minimal drama and quick resolutions to conflicts.

Maddie's shyness and sensitivity add depth to her character as she fights her self-esteem issues in the relationship.

The book is part of a series by S.J. Tilly, but it can be read as a standalone.

Has Romance?

Yes, the romance is a central element of the story.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

I have a nice life - living in my hometown, owning the coffee shop I've worked at since I was 16.

It's comfortable.

On paper.

But I'm tired of doing everything by myself. Tired of being in charge of every decision in my life.

I want someone to lean on. Someone to spend time with. Sit with. Hug.

And I really don't want to go to my best friend's wedding alone.

So, I signed up for a dating app, and agreed to meet with the first guy that messaged me.

And now here I am, at the bar.

Only it's not my date that just sat down in the chair across from me. It's his dad.

And holy hell, he's the definition of Silver Fox. If a Silver Fox can be thick as a house, have piercing blue eyes and tattoos from his neck down to his fingertips.

He's giving me Big Bad Wolf vibes. Only instead of running, I'm blushing. And he looks like he might just want to eat me whole.

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1 comment(s)

dyntup951

Incredible

11 months

A fresh, realistic look at ordinary people and their steamy interactions. Nice age gap and smutty scenes without being cringe.

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