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Mistwood Peak
Runaway and Mocha
I ran from my wedding… and straight into his arms.
One minute, I was walking down the aisle.
The next, I was speeding down the highway in a storm.
Now I’m stranded.
Soaking wet.
Face-to-face with the world’s grumpiest café owner.
Noah Bennett doesn’t do messy.
Doesn’t do strangers.
And definitely doesn’t do runaway brides.
Too bad the whole town thinks we’re engaged.
A fake fiancée? Fine.
A few lies.
A couple of fake dates.
One very smug, very judgmental cat.
Easy.
Until Noah looks at me like that.
Until his touch feels a little too real.
Until my past comes knocking…
And suddenly, running isn’t an option.A swoony, grumpy-sunshine romance packed with small-town charm, slow-burn tension, and a fake engagement that’s starting to feel very real.
One minute, I was walking down the aisle.
The next, I was speeding down the highway in a storm.
Now I’m stranded.
Soaking wet.
Face-to-face with the world’s grumpiest café owner.
Noah Bennett doesn’t do messy.
Doesn’t do strangers.
And definitely doesn’t do runaway brides.
Too bad the whole town thinks we’re engaged.
A fake fiancée? Fine.
A few lies.
A couple of fake dates.
One very smug, very judgmental cat.
Easy.
Until Noah looks at me like that.
Until his touch feels a little too real.
Until my past comes knocking…
And suddenly, running isn’t an option.A swoony, grumpy-sunshine romance packed with small-town charm, slow-burn tension, and a fake engagement that’s starting to feel very real.
60 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 21, 2025
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March 5, 2025
The most flowery language I have ever read. Felt stupid continuing to read to the end. Not worth it,
March 9, 2025
Too many details omitted.
Unbelievablely wordy!
Unbelievablely wordy!
October 21, 2025
This book was a whirlwind, and not in a good way. There was zero grounding in any scenes. I was lost the whole time. None of it made sense.
February 8, 2026
This was so hard to read. 1.5 ⭐️
Clean/no spice, short story with lots of holes.
Short stories can be fun to read - but this was not. I had to reread the first two chapters because I was so confused. The POV jumped around and you didn’t know if you were reading from Noah’s perspective or Emma’s.
Emma apparently runs away from her wedding (why?? No explaination given) and her car breaks down in the middle of nowhere during a storm. No cell service, no luggage, no jacket, nothing. She jumps out and walks and happens upon a cafe. She walks in, everyone goes quiet and Noah looks at her like she’s a blast from the past but apparently he has no idea who she is and she doesn’t know him either. Someone speaks up and assumes they’re together (WHAT?!) and then the town gossip comes in and assumes they are engaged?! Meanwhile Noah and Emma never even introduced themselves to each other. Somehow Emma is wearing an apron, sitting in a booth sharing a latte with a townie and then she’s helping close the cafe & proposing decor changes and Noah’s all for it.
Mocha, the cat, is sometimes a boy and sometimes a girl. And he/she goes on a walk with Noah & Emma (no leash) and doesn’t run off. (Umm, has the author ever met a cat?)
The timeline is ALL over the place. The MMC and FMC barely talk, most of the book is kind of inner monologue (if you can figure out who’s POV it is) and when they do speak, they say the same things over and over with very unnatural verbiage.
When Emma’s ex storms in one random day, she acts afraid, and he is justifiably upset that she ghosted him on the wedding day. He asks for an explanation and Emma just says “my pursuit of happiness is mine alone to explain.” Then she thinks about her art. It is such a stupid response that doesn’t make any sense in the context because the reader knows nothing about why she and her ex (Lucas) split.
It’s like the author had the whole story of Emma and Noah in her head and expected the reader to keep up with her as she gave us random bits and pieces of their story.
This needs some serious editing.
Clean/no spice, short story with lots of holes.
Short stories can be fun to read - but this was not. I had to reread the first two chapters because I was so confused. The POV jumped around and you didn’t know if you were reading from Noah’s perspective or Emma’s.
Emma apparently runs away from her wedding (why?? No explaination given) and her car breaks down in the middle of nowhere during a storm. No cell service, no luggage, no jacket, nothing. She jumps out and walks and happens upon a cafe. She walks in, everyone goes quiet and Noah looks at her like she’s a blast from the past but apparently he has no idea who she is and she doesn’t know him either. Someone speaks up and assumes they’re together (WHAT?!) and then the town gossip comes in and assumes they are engaged?! Meanwhile Noah and Emma never even introduced themselves to each other. Somehow Emma is wearing an apron, sitting in a booth sharing a latte with a townie and then she’s helping close the cafe & proposing decor changes and Noah’s all for it.
Mocha, the cat, is sometimes a boy and sometimes a girl. And he/she goes on a walk with Noah & Emma (no leash) and doesn’t run off. (Umm, has the author ever met a cat?)
The timeline is ALL over the place. The MMC and FMC barely talk, most of the book is kind of inner monologue (if you can figure out who’s POV it is) and when they do speak, they say the same things over and over with very unnatural verbiage.
When Emma’s ex storms in one random day, she acts afraid, and he is justifiably upset that she ghosted him on the wedding day. He asks for an explanation and Emma just says “my pursuit of happiness is mine alone to explain.” Then she thinks about her art. It is such a stupid response that doesn’t make any sense in the context because the reader knows nothing about why she and her ex (Lucas) split.
It’s like the author had the whole story of Emma and Noah in her head and expected the reader to keep up with her as she gave us random bits and pieces of their story.
This needs some serious editing.
March 1, 2025
Running Towards Her Future -
Emma didn’t have a plan when she escaped her wedding, but fate delivered her into the arms of Noah, who wasn’t looking for a relationship or drama. However, Emma and Noah found themselves in a situation where they had to fake a relationship. Spending time together led to an unexpected attraction, but Emma and Noah’s happiness didn’t last long, as her past came to disrupt their budding romance. Luckily, Emma and Noah acknowledged their feelings for each other, so they could have a chance at a happy future together. You will enjoy reading this sweet, fun read just as much as I did and be happy to recommend it.
I received a copy of this book free and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Emma didn’t have a plan when she escaped her wedding, but fate delivered her into the arms of Noah, who wasn’t looking for a relationship or drama. However, Emma and Noah found themselves in a situation where they had to fake a relationship. Spending time together led to an unexpected attraction, but Emma and Noah’s happiness didn’t last long, as her past came to disrupt their budding romance. Luckily, Emma and Noah acknowledged their feelings for each other, so they could have a chance at a happy future together. You will enjoy reading this sweet, fun read just as much as I did and be happy to recommend it.
I received a copy of this book free and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 15, 2025
Cat tail cafe. A sweet tale centered at the small coffee shop in a sleepy little town. With characters that range from the town matchmaker, a quiet steady cafe owner, the runaway bride that stumbled in one day and the cat who oversees it all from a sunny window perch. In an attempt to escape a life she no longer wants the bride settles in with the matchmaker’s mistaken understanding that something exists with the cafe owner. There are silent phone calls. Hushed conversations. Stolen glances and guesses at the connection. There is also acceptance. There are ideas and plans. There are confrontations and confessions. There is a change in everyone’s life with the new comer to town.
June 1, 2025
Emma fled her wedding without a plan, but fate delivered her into Noah's arms. Noah wasn't looking for drama or a relationship. But the two find themselves in a position where they feel they need to fake a relationship. Sweet, fun read although I felt the romance was rushed after Emma had just decided not to marry her fiance. There were a lot of interesting characters in the town, including one who loves to play matchmaker. I received an ARC copy of the book and this is my honest review.
March 10, 2025
Trust is hard earned and or learned. Your gut usually gives you the urge to but after being burned , it is difficult to find again. A great story of patience, encouragement and trust that is real. The community gets behind them when they need it the most
August 4, 2025
RUNAWAY AND MOCHA is a lovely story of romance borne from the ashes of the controlling expectations of others. It is a sweet, clean, and gentle tale of love found in the most unexpected time and place.
May 8, 2025
Great quick read about Emma and Noah. By a misunderstanding, this couple help each other navigate what Fate has brought them together and for what purpose.
Enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more of Jenny's future work.
Enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more of Jenny's future work.
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