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Sweetheart (The Busy Bean) Kindle Edition

by Sarah Mayberry (Author), Heart Eyes Press (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 900 ratings

“A forbidden romance with a fun heroine and gorgeous writing!” - Sarina Bowen

Four years ago, Haley had a giant crush on her sister's boyfriend. But when he moved away, she put Beck out of her mind.

It’s a shock to find that he’s back—and roasting the best coffee in Vermont for the Busy Bean’s local competitor.

Haley is going to need to get her hands on those beans…as well as a few more of the kisses they accidentally share outside the coffee shop. Beck still makes her heart race faster than a triple shot of espresso.

Haley’s sister burned Beck’s life to the ground, so she’s the last woman he should bring into his bed. Nobody can know. But their business relationship is giving way to something more than a fine grind. Neither of them can help ourselves. And what’s worse, he may be falling for her…

Content note: this fun and sexy romance contains a secondary character with mental health challenges. While that story is merely a small part of the book, we mention it out of an abundance of caution.

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"The story is lovely, well written and the plot takes us back to the Busy Bean, the best cafe in the world." - Fede C.

"Sweetheart: This book combines two of my favorite things...good coffee and a hot hero who knows how to make a girl fee important and wanted." - Amy B.

"Sweetheart is deliciously steamy and delightfully Vermonty. It will fill your heart with all the feels." Claudia F.

"What starts as a physical thing turns into something with heart and depth." Sarah P, Goodreads

"Hot, sweet, funny, awesome." Rachel H.

About the Author

Sarah Mayberry lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her partner of nearly twenty years (who has recently become her husband!). When she's not in her pajamas eating peanut butter sandwiches and typing away madly on her latest story, she enjoys reading, cooking, sleeping, Pilates, going to the movies, and shopping. She is the author of several romance novels, including the Carmody Brothers series, Must Love Coffee, and the Mathews Sisters series.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08VD5FZ3L
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Heart Eyes Press LLC
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 1, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ The Busy Bean
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 900 ratings

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    Sarah Mayberry lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her partner of nearly twenty years (who has recently become her husband!). When she's not in her pajamas eating peanut butter sandwiches and typing away madly on her latest story, she enjoys reading, cooking, sleeping, pilates, going to the movies and shopping. Not necessarily in that order!

    Some of Sarah's favorite authors are Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Rachel Gibson, Karina Bliss, Mary Balogh, Julie James, Sherry Thomas, Meredith Duran, and Loretta Chase. Her favorite movie is When Harry Met Sally, although she is also very fond of His Girl Friday and Something About Mary.

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    Sarina Bowen's Heart Eyes Press will bring you 45 hand-picked contemporary romances in 2021! Each book is part of Sarina's World of True North. Try the Busy Bean series, or the stop by the new Speakeasy, or hang out with the Moo U hockey team. And don't miss the Vino & Veritas bar and bookstore. Each stand-alone romance is guaranteed to please.

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Customers enjoy this romance novel's genuine love story and delightful characters, with one review highlighting the family drama elements. The book receives positive feedback for its strength, humor, and mental health awareness, particularly how it handles the topic of mental illness. Customers appreciate the book's taste, with one review specifically praising the wonderful cafe setting.

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27 customers mention "Story quality"27 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story of this romance novel, describing it as a genuine love story. One customer particularly appreciates how the family drama unfolds throughout the narrative.

"...Loved their story so much...." Read more

"...This was an enjoyable story and it deals with some difficult topics so, check out the author’s content warnings, before diving in...." Read more

"...Well sort of. And therein is where the story gets good...." Read more

"...He, Beck wasn't bad either. Both of them were nice enough to make me keep reading...." Read more

14 customers mention "Character development"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, with one customer specifically mentioning their love for Hailey, while another appreciates the cameo appearances.

"...Busy Bean myself to grab a cup of coffee and met all these wonderful fun characters...." Read more

"...Haley was an amazing character and I liked that she was strong, but also kind and selfless...." Read more

"...Such great writing and the characters were very well done. I definitely recommend this book and the original series (s)." Read more

"...I adore Haley and Beck's relationship and it was so much fun to have cameos from the Busy Bean and Shipley crews!..." Read more

7 customers mention "Strength"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the strength of the book, with one noting how well-developed it is and another highlighting its artisan details.

"...She's so strong! It was a happy story for sure but not really the swoon worthy type of forever I'm looking for in a story." Read more

"...Haley was an amazing character and I liked that she was strong, but also kind and selfless...." Read more

"...As always, very well developed and edited." Read more

"...Really- it’s great. Haley and Beck are a fun couple and the artisan details and third wave coffee just take it over the top." Read more

6 customers mention "Humor"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, with one mentioning the fun couple and another appreciating the interaction between characters.

"...What’s to lose? Really- it’s great. Haley and Beck are a fun couple and the artisan details and third wave coffee just take it over the top." Read more

"...(although a couple could have been written a little better) and lots of humor...." Read more

"...I enjoyed the interaction and development of the characters. Set in Sarina Bowen’s True North World, it is a credit to the series." Read more

"...But also laugh out loud funny. Great book!" Read more

6 customers mention "Mental health awareness"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate how the book deals with mental illness, with one mentioning it provides a roller coaster of emotions.

"I absolutely loved this book! The roller coaster of emotions and the interactions between them were so far beyond what I expected...." Read more

"Deals well with mental health issues, and the whole thing is about coffee. What’s to lose? Really- it’s great...." Read more

"...This book also touches on mental illness (supportive character), something very important to me, in a respectful and incredibly accurate way, which..." Read more

"...Touched lightly on mental health awareness and those who around them are affected." Read more

4 customers mention "Heart"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the heart of the book, with one review highlighting its kind and selfless characters.

"...I liked Hailey. A lot. She's endured so much and is such a gentle soul with a huge heart...." Read more

"...amazing character and I liked that she was strong, but also kind and selfless. It’s definitely worth a read and it was a bonus that it was a freebie." Read more

"...illness (supportive character), something very important to me, in a respectful and incredibly accurate way, which has earned Sarah my forever..." Read more

"...I just fell for Beck. He was so kind-hearted, as was Haley. I enjoyed the characters from True North and the Brooklyn Bruisers having appearances." Read more

4 customers mention "Taste"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the taste of the book, with one describing it as a wonderful cafe and another praising the amazing food.

"...I mean here we have Zara and Audrey who own this wonderful cafe that sells and serve coffee and amazing food...." Read more

"...of this offshoot of the True North original series by Sarina Bowen is glorious...." Read more

"So good!..." Read more

"so good...." Read more

All the feels in this one! Amazing!
5 out of 5 stars
All the feels in this one! Amazing!
Haley is starting a new job at the Busy Bean when suddenly the diner in town starts to take all their coffee sales from them. Some amateur sleuthing leads her to Dark Horse coffee and their delicious beans... beans they should be selling at the Busy Bean!!! Only problem is the co-owner of Dark Horse is Beck, the ex boyfriend of Haley’s high maintenance older sister. And the poor guy is harboring some serious scars from the time they spent together. But, they decide to work together and soon, they are unable to keep their mutual attraction from manifesting into a seriously hot romance... but the ghost of the relationship he shared with Hayley’s sister looms over them and the pain of it rears it’s ugly head at the worst of times. This book shredded my heart! I was so furious that Hayley had to live in her sisters shadow the way she did. I loved seeing all the wonderful familiar faces from other books in this little world. I just absolutely loved this book from beginning to end!!
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  • Sabrina Diaz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2021
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    Such a great book to kick start this series! The Busy Beans series is another branch from the World of True North. And this book, Sweetheart by Sarah Mayberry was a great one to start it off. For those who have read Sarina Bowen's True North series, then you recognize the Busy Bean as Zara and Audrey's cafe. Plus you will recognize Roddy after reading Bowen's The Roommate. Plus a bunch of other familiar faces from that world. Mayberry does an amazing job of adding another member to the Busy Bean family when Haley is hired. Haley has quite a lot of experience in the cafe world and it is the perfect set up as she works on her side job which is an Etsy store for her custom made leather boots, belts, and so much more. Her artistic talent is one that blows everyone away. And just as she starts her new job, she finds herself in the path of Daniel Beck. AKA her sister's ex from years ago and by the expression on his face, he isn't too pleased to see her. And she can't blame him. She knows her sister is destructive, she could only imagine how their break up really ended. But what's worse is that she always had a crush on Beck and for him to look at her like that...well, it isn't great. However, it isn't long until something changes and they realize the chemistry and attraction between one another is unlike anything either felt before. And Haley begins to wonder if it is not too crazy to have a relationship with him. Beck is definitely confused at first when it comes to Haley. The opposite of her sister in every way and though he promises himself to stay clear of that family, there is something about Haley that just draws him in. And he soon learns that Haley might be just the one he was looking for all along. Loved their story so much. Their relationship has so many complications but despite those challenges, the chemistry between Haley and Beck is undeniable. You were rooting for them to find their happily ever after, especially with everything the two of them have been through. Great start to this series and I cannot wait for more!

    I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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  • Celkat_reading_hea
    4.0 out of 5 stars Heartfelt Love Story 💕
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2025
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    Beck (MMC) and his brother have recently started an exclusive coffee bean business and Haley Elliot (MFC) wants their beans for The Busy Beans coffee shop, that she works at.

    Haley has had a secret crush on Beck for years, but he’s the off limits hottie, because he’s her sister’s ex-boyfriend and it seems like it was a bad breakup. Still she can’t help but being attracted to Beck and he seems to be attracted to her too, if that kiss 💋 tells her anything.

    This was an enjoyable story and it deals with some difficult topics so, check out the author’s content warnings, before diving in.
    Guaranteed HEA ❤️
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  • Shweet Sandi
    5.0 out of 5 stars I want to visit the Busy Bean NOW
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2021
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    I sat down to read this story in the middle of my granddaughter's remote class and I could not put it down. I felt like I had walked into the Busy Bean myself to grab a cup of coffee and met all these wonderful fun characters. I mean here we have Zara and Audrey who own this wonderful cafe that sells and serve coffee and amazing food. We can not forget Haley who works part-time there and is the main draw who and she owns an ETSY shop just like me! Only hers is successful! We have Daniel and Sam Beck two hot coffee bean, makers or whatever you call them. And Daniel is so much more than that, there is history between Daniel and Haley. Well sort of. And therein is where the story gets good. I really honestly love how the author addressed all the issues in this story head-on and did not shy away at all. I am so happy that we continued on with another story based around the Busy Bean and it's actually written by a different author. I like how this is going as a team writing.
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  • DJ
    3.0 out of 5 stars It's ok
    Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2022
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    It was ok. Sooo, we have the female character which was close to awesome but not quite: cute, short, plush hips, nice calves and pretty eyes. 25 y o but mature. Unfortunately she didn't win me even when she speaks and thinks as older and wiser woman. More humour maybe would have made her better or if she was getting education or I don't really know what. He, Beck wasn't bad either. Both of them were nice enough to make me keep reading. The other reason that I didn't give up was that I like Sarah Mayberry writing and characters and I was hoping to change, become better. But here I felt that the sister of the heroine took huge space. I understand why, but because the main characters were not able to blow me away, the sister's problem became central in the plot.
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  • Book fiend
    5.0 out of 5 stars All the feels
    Reviewed in Australia on March 12, 2023
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    Love this series so much. Beautifully written characters, each with their own happily ever after. Small town romance at its best!
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  • Debra McDonald
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unstable ties
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 1, 2021
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    Haley is a shoemaker by trade who needs to work at the Busy Bean to supplement her income while building up her business. Beck owns his own business roasting coffee to sell to surrounding businesses. He also used to go out with Haley's "unstable" sister and she really put him off relationships . When these two meet again their is an instant attraction but because of her sister he refuses to have anything to do with her and initially refuses to sell coffee to the bean. The more encounters they have they begin to get closer and eventually begin a relationship but the shadow of her sister always lingers. Words can't express how much I LOVE this book. It's beautifully written and is truly a perfect addition to the series.
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  • Miss Mutt
    5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful writing
    Reviewed in Canada on September 24, 2023
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    This is a new author to me and I really enjoyed her writing. Lots of depth and a real, magnetic connection between the main characters. There were some barriers to overcome in the relationship between the H & the h, but the story never became too heavy and the romance evolved and grew. I’ll be looking up more titles from this author.
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  • kirribilligirl
    4.0 out of 5 stars Family dynamics plus romance
    Reviewed in Australia on March 2, 2021
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    I'm not sure how to start this review. I finished this book last night but decided against reviewing immediately as my emotions were in turmoil. I have a sister just like Haley's sister, so to say this romance hit a nerve would be an understatement. This storyline is where the book triumphs. The conflict that made their HAE more difficult was genuinely refreshing and intriguing.
    Haley and Beck were a great couple. Two people getting on with their lives and have an immediate connection. What I loved about this story was how hot they were for each other. Sometimes authors worry too much about sensational sex in varied places. Sarah just had these two having sex because they simply could not stay away from each other and the bedroom. I loved it. Why four stars. This is a top-notch romance, but for me, not a keeper as I liked Haley and Beck, but I don't see me dipping back into their world. However, compared to the multitudes of romantic dross available, this is well worth the investment of money and time.
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  • Karen Bee
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Bean
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 12, 2023
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    Having really enjoyed Sarina Bowen's True North series I thought I'd give this connected, multi author series a go. This is the first book I have read by Sarah Mayberry, but I liked it after a bit of a slow start. This is a sister's ex boyfriend story, greatly complicated by that sister having serious mental health issues. I really felt for Haley and Beck in what is an impossible situation. The characters were well realised and it was great to meet up with old friends again.
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