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Burn After Reading: A "Steamy" Coffee Shop Romantic Comedy
When you accidentally steal a stranger's sexiest secrets, the only thing to do is... lie about it.
While cleaning bathrooms at work, I discover a little black journal filled with someone's very detailed sexual conquests. Being the upstanding citizen I am, I naturally sneak it home and devour every scandalous page.
At the dinner table. On the sofa. In bed. (And yes, in the bathtub—which is where things got... soggy. Don't ask.)
But then he walks into my workplace the next day. Tall, dark, and so hot he should come with a warning label. And he's looking for his journal.
As I hand over the water-damaged evidence and he interrogates me about whether I read his explicit stories, I do what any self-respecting woman would I lie through my teeth.
Me? Read about your sexual exploits? Absolutely not.
Memorize every steamy detail? Never.
Wonder if you're really that good? ...No comment.
Here's the I'm fresh off a brutal heartbreak, and a no-strings arrangement with Mr. Tall-Dark-and-Talented sounds like exactly what I need to ease back into dating.
Plus, I have to know—does he live up to the hype?
There's only one way to find out.
A steamy and fun romance about stolen secrets, second chances, and testing whether reality is hotter than fiction.
While cleaning bathrooms at work, I discover a little black journal filled with someone's very detailed sexual conquests. Being the upstanding citizen I am, I naturally sneak it home and devour every scandalous page.
At the dinner table. On the sofa. In bed. (And yes, in the bathtub—which is where things got... soggy. Don't ask.)
But then he walks into my workplace the next day. Tall, dark, and so hot he should come with a warning label. And he's looking for his journal.
As I hand over the water-damaged evidence and he interrogates me about whether I read his explicit stories, I do what any self-respecting woman would I lie through my teeth.
Me? Read about your sexual exploits? Absolutely not.
Memorize every steamy detail? Never.
Wonder if you're really that good? ...No comment.
Here's the I'm fresh off a brutal heartbreak, and a no-strings arrangement with Mr. Tall-Dark-and-Talented sounds like exactly what I need to ease back into dating.
Plus, I have to know—does he live up to the hype?
There's only one way to find out.
A steamy and fun romance about stolen secrets, second chances, and testing whether reality is hotter than fiction.
286 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 13, 2025
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December 5, 2025
"Never judge a book by it's cover" is what I thought while reading and after I finished the book.
It was nice reading how Kayla grew while spending time with Luca and how Luca was so patient with her, never pushing until she wanted or was ready to talk.
In some chapters, I would really like to read from Luca's P.O.V just to see his perspective about his moments with Kayla.
Really liked Kayla's friends — Mackenzie and Gabe, when they appeared it was always fun to read. Really curious about Mackenzie👀
It was a very fun reading!
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
It was nice reading how Kayla grew while spending time with Luca and how Luca was so patient with her, never pushing until she wanted or was ready to talk.
In some chapters, I would really like to read from Luca's P.O.V just to see his perspective about his moments with Kayla.
Really liked Kayla's friends — Mackenzie and Gabe, when they appeared it was always fun to read. Really curious about Mackenzie👀
It was a very fun reading!
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
November 22, 2025
Super cool. I really enjoyed this. It was fun and spicy and flowed just right. The characters were top notch and while there was some drama everything that worked out was the best. The characters were nice and I loved their interactions and relationship.
December 11, 2025
Burn After Reading book 1 of The Barista Series by Madison Joy is a hot, sexy, steamy and fun story! Does he live up to the hype...read to find out!!
I received an ARC from StoryOrigin and am leaving my review freely.
I received an ARC from StoryOrigin and am leaving my review freely.
March 27, 2026
Burn After Reading is a vibrant, addictive romance that balances humour, heat, and heart with impressive ease. If you love stories where the characters are a little chaotic, the banter is razor‑sharp, and the emotional payoff is worth the ride, this one deserves a spot on your TBR.
March 12, 2026
A fun, spicy read with sweet characters.
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