Coffee & Donuts

by Emily B. Rose

We let insecurities dictate our lives. We allow it to control and consume us, leaving us wanting more yet never leaping. What if I tell you, leaping isn't as bad as you think. What if I tell you that opening your heart to something new can lead to great things?
Gemma is a fashion designer for curvy figures. Her creations are tailored to fit busts and rears that society turns a blind eye to. With fashion week in Paris fast approaching, she couldn't afford distractions. The only thing on the schedule consisted of work, coffee, and donuts. She kept to herself, had no friends, no hobbies, just her designs. The insecurities about her body kept her hidden behind fabrics. The irony of being curvy with insecurities, making designs for curvy women so they don't feel insecure.
Her world turned upside down when someone unexpectedly crashed into her path. Will he sew new threads into her seams or fray with his untold past?

297 pages, Paperback

Published February 28, 2025

Reviews

[Siobhan D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant narration from CC Kline, who brings the emotions, characters, humour and steam to your ears,

This book has it all, drama, humour, great characters, chemistry and steam.
Ohh the secondary characters of Zie and Joe will make you laugh and want them on your side.
When Gemma and Marcelo meet it is hot and steam spilt coffee from the start. Gemma is a brilliant clothes designer of clothes for woman of curves. But she hides her curves and herself, well that was until Marcelo makes her see how sexy, gorgeous and smart she is.

Sit back and enjoy this book. You will find yourself laughing and ohhhing .

[Yassamein Moreno · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was truly such a cute story of fate. It made my insides go gooey although some parts were too much for me personally everything else was very adorable.

[AW · Rating 4 out of 5]

Coffee and Donuts is a heartfelt, character-driven romance featuring Gemma, a plus-sized fashion designer navigating anxiety and body image struggles, and Marcelo, a techie reeling from betrayal and a tough foster care past. The story tackles emotional themes with care and authenticity, and the audiobook narration is top-notch—C.C. Kline’s accent adds warmth and charm.

Thanks to C.C. Kline for the review copy!

[Doc Hollie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute read, sweet characters

Sweet characters who overcome their anxieties and find their HEA. Enjoyed it. Really like the coffee shop hippies, Joe and Zie, their banter was excellent.

[E'Who'Reads'a'Thousand'Mysteries · Rating 4 out of 5]

I grabbed this audiobook because yes I also like to snack on what makes me happy. The storytelling is high quality and contemporary, while the characters and dialogue are quite interesting. What an entertaining book!