Dana Hawkins

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, she’s 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 can’t resist Charlie’s warmth and charm, or help the way some of Charlie’s 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 she’s falling for… 

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 Plan…

“I’m in awe of the book I just read… The emotional depth was so good, the communication between the characters was incredible. I don’t even know how to put into words how much I absolutely LOVE this book. Obsesseddddddd.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“My god this book… my heart is so warm. I haven’t 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 can’t wait to re-read and… I cannot recommend it enough!!” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“AHHHHHH 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.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“I fell into their story and grumbled each time “real life” made me set it aside… The stakes felt real, and high, and had me worried the entire time… This story had me contemplating how they’d make it work and biting my fingernails, waiting for the “eep!” moment… A must-read!” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“I LOVED this sapphic romance book. The chemistry between Mack and Charlie was so good… I was sucked into this book and couldn’t wait to find out how it ended. Highly recommend!” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“A 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.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Easy 5/5⭐️ 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.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Elise Roth

Storm Publishing

Not in the Plan: A totally addictive and consuming lesbian romance

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