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Love Over Lattes (Desert Monsoon Series) Paperback – February 7, 2018

by Diana A. Hicks (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 128 ratings
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  1. Book 1 of 2
    Desert Monsoon
  2. Print length
    322 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    The Wild Rose Press, Inc. (Champagne Rose)
  5. Publication date
    February 7, 2018
  6. Dimensions
    5 x 0.73 x 8 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1509219447
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1509219445
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"Hicks' first installment of her Desert Monsoon series is confident and assured with strong storytelling, nuanced characters, and a dynamic blend of romance and suspense...A sexy and irresistible tale for fans of contemporary romance." - Kirkus Reviews

"A deliciously sexy romance with chemistry that explodes off the pages. I absolutely loved it." - Heather Van Fleet, Author of the Reckless Hearts Series

"This could be a hit movie, it's so good!" Julia Red Hatter Book Blog

"This first book in the Desert Monsoon series starts strong with an intriguing meet-cute..." - RT Book Reviews

A five-star review from Readers' Favorite!!!
"Love Over Lattes is one of those quintessential romance novels with plenty of chemistry, mutual attraction, and push and pull between the characters." - Readers' Favorite

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Wild Rose Press, Inc. (Champagne Rose) (February 7, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 322 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1509219447
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1509219445
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.73 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 128 ratings

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Diana A. Hicks

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Diana A. Hicks is an award-winning author of steamy romantic suspense and science-fiction romance.

When Diana is not writing, she enjoys hot yoga, kickboxing, traveling, and indulging in the simple joys of life like wine and chocolate. She lives in Atlanta and loves spending time with her two children and husband. Connect with Diana on social media to stay up to date on her latest releases.

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"Hicks' first installment of her Desert Monsoon series is confident and assured with strong storytelling, nuanced characters, and a dynamic blend of romance and suspense...A sexy and irresistible tale for fans of contemporary romance." - Kirkus Reviews

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Britt Franks
5.0 out of 5 stars the elixir of life better known as coffee
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2018
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I knew I had to read this when I read the blurb. Single parent, the elixir of life better known as coffee, and the potential of sweep me off my feet romance. Yes please! I was hooked just from the blurb, and still I was surprised by how much I truly enjoyed Love and Lattes! It’s just that good. It’s sweet, it’s deliciously steamy, and it’s packed with that make your heart melt bring a tear to your eye romance that I crave but still has just the right amount of drama to keep the story extra interesting.

Cole is the kind of hero I always love. He’s been burned, yet he can’t help the pull he has towards Valentina and goes out of his way to show her the man he really is. It was adorable watching them both fall hard and fast for each other. Valentina was fiercely independent but still kept a softness and innocence that made her real and relatable. When these two finally do come together be ready to break out then fan because they’re quickly putting out enough heat to start a fire!
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Beckyrae99 (Becky Wise)
4.0 out of 5 stars love
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2019
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I loved Love Over Lattes so much. This is the beginning of Derek Cole's and Valentina's story. You can catch them in their sequel Unravel You and find out what happens between the two of them. Trust me you are going to want to read that one. I love Derek and Valentina so much. They are each others other half. The chemistry is just so strong between them you can't help but to drawn to the two of them. I love how caring Derek is with Valentina's son Max from the very beginning. That alone will make you swoon for Derek. They may have a few up and downs in this one but you understand why when you read this one. It is such an amazing read that you will want to pick up that sequel to get more Valentina and Derek.
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Cathyhannahrblack
5.0 out of 5 stars Want to read a 5 Star Book Read Love Over Lattes - Romantic and a little bit of Suspense
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2019
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Derek Cole and Valentina. Love can be found in the coffee shop. Pour you a glass of wine or bubbly or whatever soothes you, a cup of tea or even a bubble bath and read this book. I gave this book 5 stars because it was a great read, it wasn't too erotic but it was just the amount of romance and sex and then their was mystery. I thoroughly enjoyed. Read in one sitting.
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Piper
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story!
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2018
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I fell in love with this book on the first page. The strong characters pulled me in. Love Over Lattes isn’t your typical billionaire romance novel. It has an extra layer of intrigue, an unsolved mystery, mixed into the story. The chemistry explodes, but it is also sweet and funny. It’s so easy to get lost in the pages and stay up too late reading them.
This is a beautiful debut novel. I cannot wait to be swept away by more of Diana Hicks books!
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gina
5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVED this book
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2018
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I LOVED this book!! Amazing writing, setting, characters, and storyline. The pages don’t stop turning. Love Over Lattes is the perfect balance of romance, drama, life events, and love. Excellent book to read on the beach, on a plane, or with a coffee. The story is not predictable and has hooks for everyone. This is not your everyday romance novel, it’s a must read!
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HalfofmyheartisinAtlantaoonana
4.0 out of 5 stars Good beach read!
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2018
This wasn't bad for a first book. I can see great potential for the author's growth as a storyteller and I'm going to be on the lookout for her next books.

As far as the story goes, I had some thoughts while reading it.

1.) Really like that she was Latina and that family was highlighted as super important to her.
2.) The way Max said his full name was endearing.
3.) I liked the list motif throughout the story.

4.) Was it me or was Cole often grabbing Valentina? Her arm, her wrist, just constantly trying to capture her. Some readers probably like this but it's something that is off putting to me.
5.) V had a bad feeling about Cole from the beginning. She keeps saying how it's a mistake. If she had felt something else, like oh, this is playing with fire but I'm gonna do it anyway, that'd be different. But it was her gut telling her something was wrong and I don't think women should ignore that when it speaks to them. Maybe the author meant to imply that Cole was dangerous or risky for her heart. Not that he was wrong.
6.) There's a scene where Cole says the ladies he sleeps with won't get pregnant, and I just want to say condoms are 82% effective most of the time. Everyone assumes 100% and that's not true.
7.) I was confused where Annie stood w/ Cole. At the beginning, when she's bringing in the papaya salad, she's like a guard dog, but then she tells him, without prompting, that it's V's favorite. Why would she do this?
8.) What is Cole known for if not CCI? How would Annie know about him otherwise? If it's simply the company, how did Valentina miss that detail? She didn't seem surprised that Annie KNEW who Cole was while she didn't. When she was interviewing for the job, didn't she research the ABOUT US section online and see the founder of the company she works for? The heroine (V) is very detail oriented--she likes lists-- and this seems like she missed doing her homework.
9.) There's a scene where she alludes to becoming his Saturday? Why would she even suggest that? Isn't she bothered by his playboy sex life? When she sees Nicky coming down the stairs, she got upset, so yes, I would say so.
10.) Cole has a violent temper. There's the hole in the wall at the cottage, then that scene w/ Alex that went out of control, IMO. It wasn't like Alex was the one who broached the topic about being paid. He was just going along w/ what Cole started. They went from a negotiation to a full out brawl for no reason. I'm surprised Em stays around working for such a temperamental boss.
11.) I really hope Cole gets regular STD tests. He's never had sex sober after Bridget's betrayal, and now he's sleeping w/ V who hasn't had sex in ...6 years!
12.) Nicky was kind of a deus ex machina. I didn't really get that she was a sly fox in the beginning but towards the end, she was like this Puck-ish character. Where did that come from? She became more interesting towards the end of the book compared to how she was at the beginning. Also, is she and Dom gonna be a thing now?
13.)The resolution w/ Bridget was waaay too easy, especially as she'd been this looming bad guy character throughout the book. It wasn't as satisfactorily as I had thought it would be after all that build-up.
14.) V blew hot and cold for me. I couldn't really get a clear reading on her and her motivations. She interacts w/ Cole at the coffee shop, then there's the phone call, then there's the visit to look at cottage, then the painting scene, and the very next scene is the walk and she ends up crying about wanting him. But when he comes around, she pushes him away.

15. I liked V's relationship w/ her best friend. They seemed to be honest and supportive w/ each other. Liked how she asked how many times Cole made V come. Hahaha.
16. V always tries to put her son first. He's one of her motivators, for sure.
17. I liked that V's family was so supportive.
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Regina
5.0 out of 5 stars "Aww Factor" 5000!
Reviewed in France on February 17, 2018
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Love Over Lattes is what romance novels should be:
A heroine we can relate to - hard on herself but stronger than she realizes.
A dead-sexy hero who gets her and recognizes that he'd be a fool not to fight for her. But never with coercion. No alpha-brooding here. Just a good man who respects a woman.
And lots of hot, blush-indusing sex.
Can't wait for Ms. Hicks next book!
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