Coffeehouse Romance: Love, Joy & Lattes (Coffeehouse Romance

by Harmony Noble

A coffee entrepreneur with a banging boyfriend and an adorable Labradoodle, Joy’s life is perfect. . . until a Sex-presso stand opens nearby, threatening her business. Worse yet, the seductive owner is stealing her employees and suppliers. As Joy’s cafe is in ruins, her boyfriend’s infidelity is revealed to her by her nemesis, and her online confidant ghosts her. Will the police, a drag queen, and a faithful customer save Joy’s cafe and her love life?

Genres: Romance, Ebooks

307 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 5, 2023

About the author

Meet the unstoppable twins from the wilds of Alaska—

Harmony & Melody, aka “Author Harmony Noble.”

This dynamite duo is storming the romance market with their quirky adventures & sassy take on classic love stories.

Author Harmony Noble writes love stories with heartwarming charm & unforgettable characters set in small towns of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.

This best-selling romance author captivates readers worldwide with sweet and unexpectedly disastrous love stories. Fueled by endless lattes, their character-driven stories burst with authenticity, humor, and heart. Author Harmony Noble's novels promise quirkiness, Alaskan grit, and delicious happily-ever-after endings.

Growing up in picturesque Alaska, they find inspiration in their breathtaking surroundings & the warmth of their Alaskan community. Their stories reflect small-town charm and wilderness survival with a dash of unexpected romance.

Harmony & Melody’s writing journey began as cafe owners, watching the drama unfolding in the lives of their customers and baristas. Their passion for storytelling, enjoyment of drama, and love of love shine through in every book.

When not crafting love stories, the twins enjoy hiking, salmon fishing, husband-hunting, discovering new coffee shops, and traveling. Their dynamic life experiences and adventurous spirits enrich their novels and characters.

Join Author Harmony Noble on a wild ride where happy-go-lucky, strong women take control and determine their own destiny. Love triumphs against all odds. Dreams really do come true. And—most importantly—every story celebrates genuine love.

Happy Reading & EMBRACE TRUE LOVE!

You can find them online at HarmonyNoble_com or @TrueLoveWriters on Instagram

Reviews

[Stephanie Martian · Rating 1 out of 5]

I can't believe I actually finished reading this book. It was written like an 8th grader decided to try their hand at writing a retelling of You've Got Mail. But they also wanted their dog Coco Puff to be mentioned once on every page.

The conversation between the main characters was so cringey. I don't know an adult male who would unironically exchange messages like the main character in the book did.

Wow I'm glad it's over.

[Cailin Bailey · Rating 2 out of 5]

1.5 ⭐️ it’s like You’ve Got Mail if it was more millennial and more unbearable. Very predictable

[Madison Durham · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short sweet comforting and a little predictable

[jess ☆ · Rating 3 out of 5]

cutest thing ever !!

[Rachel Hightshoe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute, but a little too cheesy for me

[madi · Rating 3 out of 5]

this was a cute story but the writing wasn’t my style.

[Katelyn Akopov · Rating 1 out of 5]

had to DNF this so quickly. it’s millennial cringe humor and she won’t shut up about her dog.

[Silence Staats · Rating 3 out of 5]

I did finish this book in one sitting, so it was enough to hold my attention. I called the “plot twist” almost from the beginning, so finding out who DogsMaster was actually Adam, who was in turn “Tyson” wasn’t much of a surprise to me. I enjoyed Adam and Joy’s banter, and hated Chad right from the get-go. Joy’s constant grudge against “sex-presso” was kind of irritating. I was looking for a cute little read, and this book did hit most of my boxes.

[Danielle Lebo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute little read. Very predictable and reads like teen fiction with little adult humor and desires thrown in. A couple mistakes, almost like it wasn’t edited properly. Not my favorite, but I’m not a huge fan of this type of fiction anyway. Kinda cringy at times and I felt the author went overboard with present-day objects and brands. And who names their dog Coco Puff?

[Julia Milam · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved all of the coffee references throughout, including the recipe given at the beginning of the book as well as every chapter title. Our FMC Joy really is a joy. I don’t want to give away the MMC, but it’s cute even though it’s predictable. Some more editing is needed for punctuation and typos, but overall cute.

[Karla · Rating 2 out of 5]

The story is quite predictable, really what one would expect of a romance novel. Pretty easy read, there are some silly scenes that made me laugh out loud at the absurdity of it all 🤣 i just liked the overall ambiance of it and ofc coffee and dogs make a book always readable ☺️

[abs:) · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted to dnf so bad because if you’ve seen “You’ve Got Mail” you’ve basically read this book… but I finished it. As a barista all the coffee terms were better than I’ve seen in a lot of books, so I tacked on a star😭

[Crystal Haggart · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was looking for a quick mindless read, and this worked perfectly. It was cute and predictable.

Will I remember it in a week? No, probably not. If you want a quick read though that is like a hallmark movie it might work for you too.

[Toyenlon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!!! This is an interesting and entertaining read. I loved and enjoyed every second spent on it - the drama is top notch 👍

[Gerri Tsaftarides · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute but a little predictable, if you’ve seen the movie you’ve got mail then you pretty much know the plot to this movie . Overall, I like the book.

[Angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was sort of a love story, but I feel like the love portion didn’t take place until the epilogue. The theme seemed to be more of the coffee shops rather than the enemies to lovers trope.

[Zoe Jade · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute short story. Not my favourite but it was good.

[Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was nervous about reading this once I saw how low it's rated. I thought it was a cute, cheesy, fun read. Like a hallmark movie in a book

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

I kinda agree about the writing. I did finish it. It is kinda childish and predictable. I don't know if I'll read any more of the series.

[Mellen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great Story!

Great story! The writing style was just too immature for me to give more than 3 stars. The strong storyline and plot had me fully immersed but I truly struggled to get the end. The characters constantly wavered between mature adults and immature overgrown children. It felt like there was two different writing styles at various points in the book. It wasn’t until I’d finished that I found out that indeed, there are two people writing together.
I would love to read more from these authors if they were able edit out the shallow and immature content. The plot was truly great.

[Ann (Noumena12) · Rating 1 out of 5]

I only finished this book because I needed it for a challenge. I'm not sure how stupid one character can be...I don't think these are spoilers because they are SO OBVIOUS...all these observations were capture WHILE reading the book before revealed in the book...I've updated whether the observations are True or False once revealed in the book.

Yes, her boyfriend is cheating on her. (TRUE)
Yes, her online crush and Silver Fox's son are the same person. (TRUE)
Not sure where Adam fits in to this yet except that he is the reason her Coffee Roster is no longer returning her calls. (MAYBE)
Adam and Dogmaster are the same person (TRUE)

[Lauren Kett · Rating 3 out of 5]

Coffee House Romance: Love, Joy & Lattes – Harmony Noble

This was a quick, cozy romantic comedy that knew exactly what it wanted to be. While the storyline was fairly predictable, it was still a fun and comforting read. Watching Joy find love not only in an unexpected person, but also in her passions and her dog, made the story feel warm and genuinely happy.

The banter was witty and light, giving the book its charm, though I did feel a little let down by the ending. It wrapped up a bit too neatly, and I was hoping for just a touch more sass or spark to really seal the deal. Still, it’s an easy, feel-good romance perfect for a low-stress reading mood ☕💛

[Adrianna Adkins · Rating 3 out of 5]

Joy

This was an easy little read. I rated it a 3 simply because I didn’t like the way the story flows. I feel like there was a lot of build up to certain parts of the book and the next thing I knew, it jumped past the outcome and straight to a different twist or turn. Joy was a bit annoying to me as well. Her personality was eager and determined but she was one of the biggest reasons she or her cafe weren’t progressing. Overall, it was cute but it took me 5 months to finish. It was one of those books that you put down and eventually comeback to.

[Katie A. · Rating 1 out of 5]

The beginning had potential, but then she started talking about her man child of a boyfriend, who yells like it's an emergency, so Joy comes downstairs only to find him incapable of pressing a button on the coffee machine. Not realistic, as in no one I know would deal with that.

When the main characters were together (aside from the very first time) there was zero chemistry. Just because you write "he made me hot and bothered" doesn't make it true! Most of the time I was saying "Why" after she was all into him. It just didn't make sense to me.

[Samantha Champa · Rating 1 out of 5]

Was this book edited? I only ask because there are multiple mistakes and plot holes. Also what was the point of all the sex/what people wear shaming. What could have been super cute and lovely romance book just seemed to make negative comments about women and what they wear, with somewhat romance with a guy the FMC hates for 75% of the book

[Lilly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was so Hallmark. I am fully intending to include all the good and bad connotations of Hallmark. She was a complete caricature of a human being. Joy is meant to be overly sweet but stubborn; she's an emotional and flip-floppy lady. Despite being sold as sweeter than a chocolate caramel frappe with sprinkles on top, she was simultaneously so hair-trigger and angry with what felt like half of the people she interacted with. Adam, Haley, and Chad are a solid half, and honestly, I can't think of more than five people she talked to unless you count the cop and BB's barista, and she was angry at them, too! Joy being so uncontrolling over her emotions was a big turn-off and a sign of immaturity, but y'know. Hallmark. If that is what this book is putting, then I am very awarely picking it up loud and clear and partaking in the predominantly feel-good drama. There's more to be said, but in short, if you like Hallmark and a single kiss at the end, then this book is for you.

[Veronica Berner · Rating 2 out of 5]

It wasn’t bad but it took way too long for the plot twist to be revealed and then the book was done a chapter later. I figured it out so early into the book that by the time it happened I was like wait that’s it, it’s over????

[Erica Berg · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars: This was a short, cute little palette cleanser. Very predictable, but it was another cozy read - I'm all about coffee and doggos!

[Kourtney Jimenez · Rating 4 out of 5]

I throughly enjoyed this book. I loved all the fluffy good feels it brought. I loved the story even though it was fairly predictable. Made me think of a Rom/Com Halmark movie!

[Beth Lopez]

.5 stars…. not worth the read