Latte Daze: A Maya Davis Novel (Maya Davis Series) Paperback – July 1, 2010

Four months have passed since we last saw Maya and her friends in Cool Beans (the first book in this series). Since then, she's started dating her best friend Jack, but things between them aren't much different than they've always been...their dates mostly just seem like two friends hanging-out. Jack was the one who confessed "more than friends" feelings, and Maya's still not sure what to think. Obviously she likes Jack, he's been her best friend for years....but more than that? Maya's just not sure...Then there's Jen, Maya's long-time roommate. She's dating Maya's ex-boyfriend (aka high school flame) Travis, and things are pretty serious between them. So serious, that when Travis pops the question to Jen, Maya is hardly surprised. But what catches Maya off guard is the intensity that the wedding plans take on. And when Jen's rude and impossible-to-please mother moves in and starts criticizing all of Jen's dream wedding plans, everyone's patience is put to the test.Although I liked  Cool Beans  (the first book) just a little bit more, I still really enjoyed Latte Daze. I was kind of bummed to see Jack leave the coffee shop to start a new job since that meant there weren't as many opportunities for Maya/Jack banter. Although his new job at the zoo did end up providing quite a lot of opportunities for good-natured teasing and humorously cheesy jokes, I still missed his presence at the coffee shop. But as Maya is starting to find out: everything and everyone changes, and it's good if you can hold it together and not freak out about it. The best thing you can do is support the ones you love and not hold them back. (Even if it seems everyone around you is changing and growing while you remain stagnant!)I said this in my review of the first book, and I'm going to say it again: if Maya was a real person I feel like I'd be friends with her! Sometimes I can't even believe how similar her thinking patterns are to mine, it's actually quite funny! :) But back to the review...Maya is still as spunky as ever, and she still has a love for movies, the food network, her dog Calvin, and of course coffee! Like the first book, this one is also loaded with great spiritual truths and applications for life. It's so awesome when you can be entertained and at the same time be learning things of value and not even realize you're learning, because it's all just woven together so nicely. I received (along with Maya) a great lesson on kindness: it's not a lack of action, such as simply keeping your mouth shut instead of mouthing off, but rather kindness is an action, an effort on your part. This is the type of stuff that we can all use reminders on.If you've already read  Cool Beans (Book 1) , I definitely recommend that you check out Latte Daze as well. And if you haven't already read the first book, Latte Daze does have enough of a recap that I guess you'd be okay to read it on its own... but Cool Beans is really a fun read too, so just make sure you don't miss out on it! These are some of the most lovable and entertaining characters I've run across in a long time, and it's just a pure joy to follow Maya's (or as Jack would say, "Nutkin's") story. This author has found a new fan in me, and I'm anxious to see what happens in the third book,  Double Shot !

I am hooked on Erynn Mangum's books! I'm a mother and right this minute one of my teen daughters is begging me to finish the third book in this series so she can read it! I love that Erynn's characters are funny, smart and interesting. They wrestle with real issues and end up taking them to the Word. I'm thrilled that the relationships are God-honoring and good examples for young people. Erynn's books are filled with interesting characters and locations, and each one is fun to read. Latte Daze is a great second book in the Maya Davis series. I'm ready to get into book #3...Double Shot. And I'm not going to rush it...even though my daughter is now sitting by me urging me to get back to reading!

Another great adventure into the heart & mind a fabulously fun character & world, by Erynn Mangum. An author I've quickly added to my extreme favorites list... and I'm now anxiously awaiting the release (and Kindle release) of the third/final chapter in this current series!Dealing with change has never been my forte, despite how constantly it invades my life. So watching/reading a beloved character struggle with it all... lean on God... and come through it, was encouraging... while utterly entertaining.I will admit to laughing out loud, on many an occasion, as I read through this treasure!

Fun, witty banter, quirky characters, laugh-out-loud moments, encouragement for your faith, lots of coffee, and a little romance. Loved this series!

I picked up book #1 as a Kindle freebie, and as soon as I finished it, I purchased this one. Thankfully it did not disappoint, and in fact I enjoyed this one even more as we see Maya's relationships with her brother and his wife, and of course Jack, develop. She also continues to grow in her faith as she deals with real life issues (as opposed to manufactured drama) like new coworkers and finding an apartment. Definitely a great read!

This book tugs your emotions... it makes u laugh cry and squeal uncontrollably definitely a must readNow I need to buy the next book...

A light hearted feel good wholesomeBook. Definitely recommend. I have read many of Erynn Mangum’s series and this one does not disappoint.

such a funny, cute, sweet, clean story with Jesus written all over it. i love the maya character and have read all three of this series. lighthearted and deep about the Lord.