Americano For My Archnemesis
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[Slow Brew Series 2 of 2]
Bea's dream was always to open a cozy, charming little book cafe. My dream-me, Jules, it's my story now, bitches-was to avoid unnecessary stress, talking about my own feelings, and James Hale. So naturally, the universe decided to shove all three onto my lap.
Now I'm thrust into managing Beaumont's Books & Brews-aka Bea's pride and joy (aka the haunted mess of a coffee shop we're scrubbing, gutting, and dragging into existence from the afterlife). Which would be great... if she didn't have to share the title of "co-owner" with a walking migraine in designer loafers.
James Hale. My archnemesis. My best friend's boyfriend's brother. Also, somehow, my boss.
We made out once. It was a mistake. A moment of weakness. A tragedy for the history books. And now he's here. Every day. Breathing my air, drinking sugary, over-creamed monstrosities he dares to call coffee, and always-always smirking at me.
I take my coffee black. No syrup. No foam art. No pulling out emotional baggage mid-espresso. The way coffee should be. Just pure, tasteful pleasure-with a bitter finish.
Welcome to Beaumont's. May the odds be ever in my favor.
[2 of 2: Slow Brew Series]
Dual POV | Romantic Comedy | Coffee Shop Romance
18+ for suggestive dialogue, some explicit scenes, language
Cover by @Metal_Head14