Publisher: Atria Books, June 4, 2024

Format: ebook

Pages: 320

Rating: 5/5 stars

Summary (From Goodreads):

A jaded bartender is wooed by a charmingly quirky couple in this fresh and sizzling polyamorous rom-com, set in the exclusive world of high-end cocktail bars.

As a bartender at Terror & Virtue, a swanky New York City cocktail lounge known for its romantic atmosphere and Insta-worthy drinks, Mel has witnessed plenty of disastrous dates. That, coupled with her own romantic life being in shambles, has Mel convinced love doesn’t exist.

Everything changes when Bebe walks into the bar. She’s beautiful, funny, knows her whiskeys—and is happily married to her partner, Kade. Mel’s resigned to forget the whole thing, but Bebe makes her a unique since she and Kade have an open marriage, she’s interested in taking Mel on a date.

What starts as a fun romp turns into a burgeoning relationship, and soon Mel is trying all sorts of things she’d been avoiding, from grand romantic gestures to steamy exploits. Mel even gets the self-confidence to enter a cocktail competition that would make her dream of opening her own bar a reality. In the chaotic whirl of all these new experiences, Mel realizes there might be a spark between her and Kade, too. As Bebe, Kade, and Mel explore their connections, Mel begins to think that real love might be more expansive than she ever thought possible.

My Review:

Thank you Atria Books for the copy of this book.
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Read if you like: LGBTQ love stories
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Mel is a bartender who dreams of opening her own bar someday. At work she meets Bebe, a fun lawyer who asks her out. But Mel is unsure as she learns that Bebe is married, but Bebe and Kade are in an open relationship, so Mel decides to take a chance and date Bebe.
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This book was so cute. I loved how open all the characters were to exploring love, but with open communication and boundaries. I’m really glad I read this book and highly recommend it!