Free-spirited coffee shop owner meets uptight coffee addict. Is an opposites-attract match brewing⊠or burning?
Charlie never planned on falling for anyone again. After a messy divorce, sheâs focused on making her Seattle coffee shop a success. But when Mack, a mysterious writer, starts using the cafe as her office, Charlie finds herself drawn to the gorgeous stranger.
Mack is in Seattle to finish her novel, no distractions allowed. Yet she canât resist Charlieâs warmth and charm, or help the way some of Charlieâs childhood stories start slipping into her manuscript. When a storm traps Mack and Charlie in the coffee shop, they share a mind-bending, knee-shaking kiss. But Charlie is an eternal optimist who sleeps with fairy-lights on, while Mack is an ironing-at-5am worrier who is keeping a terrible secret from the woman sheâs falling forâŠ
When the truth comes out, both women must decide if their budding romance is worth fighting for. Can Charlie learn to trust her heart again? And will Mack choose love over her career?
A swoony, steamy queer romcom set against the cozy backdrop of a quirky coffee shop, this opposites-attract romance brims with humor, heat, and the magic of unexpected love. Perfect for fans of Ashley Herring Blake, Casey McQuiston, and Alexis Hall.
Readers love Not in the PlanâŠ
âIâm in awe of the book I just read⊠The emotional depth was so good, the communication between the characters was incredible. I donât even know how to put into words how much I absolutely LOVE this book. Obsesseddddddd.â Reader review, âïžâïžâïžâïžâïž
âMy god this book⊠my heart is so warm. I havenât loved two main characters in a long time the way I did Mack and Charlie⊠I could have read thousands of pages of these characters⊠One I already canât wait to re-read and⊠I cannot recommend it enough!!â Reader review, âïžâïžâïžâïžâïž
âAHHHHHH I launched out of bed to write this review. Such an amazing book, it made my heart feel like putty. The emotional moments were so strong. I felt every single thing the characters felt⊠It definitely cemented its spot for top reads of the year.â Reader review, âïžâïžâïžâïžâïž
âI fell into their story and grumbled each time âreal lifeâ made me set it aside⊠The stakes felt real, and high, and had me worried the entire time⊠This story had me contemplating how theyâd make it work and biting my fingernails, waiting for the âeep!â moment⊠A must-read!â Reader review, âïžâïžâïžâïžâïž
âI LOVED this sapphic romance book. The chemistry between Mack and Charlie was so good⊠I was sucked into this book and couldnât wait to find out how it ended. Highly recommend!â Reader review, âïžâïžâïžâïžâïž
âA resounding 5-stars!!⊠This book was gentle, caring, joyful and gave me ALL THE FEELS!!!⊠I CANNOT WAIT to read more⊠BTW just the right amount of heat!! Gah! I could devour this book over and over, with a Dirty Chia Tea Latte and a Blackberry scone please xo.â Reader review, âïžâïžâïžâïžâïž
âEasy 5/5âïž Read this book with a smile on my face almost 100% of the time! ⊠Their connection from the beginning had me hooked!⊠Such an awesome book!⊠100% recommend it to everyone.â Reader review, âïžâïžâïžâïžâïž