Summer never felt so hot…

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She runs a cozy lakeside café where everyone knows her name. He chases sunsets with a camera and a backpack. One honey spiced latte later, sparks fly… and a steamy, feel-good summer romance begins! Gilmore Girls + spice = 🔥

Krista is the busiest bee in Maple Falls. Her buzzing café ‘The Hot Honey Hideaway’ doesn’t leave her with much time for romance. Until she meets Joe, the mysterious new guy with smoldering eyes... Can she open her heart to a man who’s only staying a few weeks?

Joe’s never felt like he belongs. Until he’s working shifts at Krista’s café—losing battles with steamed milk, distracted by her bright eyes and runaway hair. He’s all easy charm, she’s all caffeine and chaos. Somehow, they just work and soon sparks aren’t just coming from the espresso machine...

But time is running out. He’ll soon be back on the road, and Krista’s dream café is on the brink of having to close its doors forever. Can Krista and Joe save the hideaway? And could a summer fling turn into love for a lifetime?

Grab an iced latte and fall into a small-town romance full of chemistry, quirky charm and a dreamy HEA. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Abby Jimenez, Laurie Gilmore and anyone who loves cozy café vibes and spicy romance.

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Tropes:
Summer romance
Workplace romance
Small-town romance
Steamy + cozy
Forced proximity
Found family
Spicy

Readers are loving the Maple Falls series.

“Chemistry? Off the charts 📈. The sexual tension sizzles 🔥 —… Had me grinning the whole time 😏. I loved watching these two fantasize about each other and struggle to stay away 🫣💫💕” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“I loved every minute!… So addictive… I finished it in one day… Totally heart-warming… Feels exactly like a Hallmark movie with spice… The spice is spice-ing… A warm hug of a story… Addictive.” Cozy Puppy Reads, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Definitely a 5-star read ⭐️… slow burn, full of spice… I’m in love!... Even better than a Hallmark movie 🫣 … Incredible… Perfect.” midnightblue.reads, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“I absolutely adored this!… Absolutely delivers… Made my heart melt… FULL of yearning… I ADORED it… I was captivated… Had me smiling… I loved it!... Perfect!” writing.on.the.lines, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“I loved this so much… their chemistry was everything… Perfection… Adorable… impossible to stop reading. And that ending? Warm, heartfelt, and a little teary… breaks my heart in the best way.” knjiska, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“I honestly loved this so much ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ … I honestly couldn't put this down… chef’s kiss… sooooo good… loved this.” vs.book.corner, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"I absolutely loved… I was grinning, melting, and overheating… a must-read!” fivewordsorlessbook, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ahhh!…  I absolutely loved this so much!… their chemistry was off the scale!” book_a_holic_17, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Absolutely incredible… all the feels… You will never feel cozier than when you’re reading this.” Leanies_book_corner ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Irresistible chemistry… a delight from start to finish… addictive.” Book.greed, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️