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Coffee
Just when you think everything in life is flowing the way it needs to, a curve ball is thrown to cause havoc. Sometimes havoc is good though. It opens the doors for new interactions and connections.
Kween Yuller is a successful woman that has everything she wants. Her sisters are her biggest supporters, and her job loves the ground she walks on. Her everyday life consists of Geno Tech and caffeine.
Jelani Rhodes is a reformed felon that is focused on his daughter and the café his wife left behind. His world stopped when his wife died and now, he’s trying to move on with life. Melanated Café has a loyal customer that will help him move on indeed.
Sometimes we just need a distraction to help us cope with things. However, don’t let the distraction become the main focus.
Kween Yuller is a successful woman that has everything she wants. Her sisters are her biggest supporters, and her job loves the ground she walks on. Her everyday life consists of Geno Tech and caffeine.
Jelani Rhodes is a reformed felon that is focused on his daughter and the café his wife left behind. His world stopped when his wife died and now, he’s trying to move on with life. Melanated Café has a loyal customer that will help him move on indeed.
Sometimes we just need a distraction to help us cope with things. However, don’t let the distraction become the main focus.
64 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 7, 2022
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September 1, 2023
happy for now
This was kind of like an extended prologue. Some of the path to get to the happy for now with Jelani and Kween was a little extra but it was entertaining.
This was kind of like an extended prologue. Some of the path to get to the happy for now with Jelani and Kween was a little extra but it was entertaining.
August 12, 2022
Damn, this was sexy as hell! Coffee wasn't the only thing getting served in Melanated Cafe! Kween and Jelani found each other, after enduring trauma in their lives, and needing a distraction. Kween was bold, walking up on this stranger, telling him she wanted him! But, Jelani was with it, and it was on! One could tell that feeling were starting to brew pretty quickly, although neither would admit it right away. Enjoyed this quick read, but wanted more. Hope we see these two again soon! 👍👍👍
April 26, 2023
3-3.5 stars I wanted more! More character development, more relationship development. And with some of the heavier issues here, there needed to be more resolution. I’ll def try this author again though, because I enjoyed the setup and writing.
July 31, 2022
MORE!!!
I know this was a novella, which I loved…but I want more of Kween and Jelani. Will they make it? Will Zach try to make an appearance again, what?? Loved the title to each chapter too.
I know this was a novella, which I loved…but I want more of Kween and Jelani. Will they make it? Will Zach try to make an appearance again, what?? Loved the title to each chapter too.
February 13, 2024
This was short and cute…..but I’m tired of these men cheating on these beautiful black women!!!
December 30, 2022
Sometimes, novellas provide the best storylines, and this is one of those times. Jelani and Kween started off as strangers at a coffee shop with an instant attraction to one another, but ended up as friends with benefits.
It would be great to get a follow-up story of these two to see if a relationship develops, but if not, that's okay also. A great book to end the year.
It would be great to get a follow-up story of these two to see if a relationship develops, but if not, that's okay also. A great book to end the year.
May 14, 2026
Jelani and Kween
This was a short but impactful read.
We have two people who are looking for a distraction from events that are affecting their emotional health.
Kween has been engaged for a year but learns that she was being deceived.
Jelani is dealing with the role he played in him being a widower with a young daughter.
They are both attracted to each other on their first meeting. They agreed to have fun, but eventually, they both wondered if it could be more.
This story speaks to how we can make a situation worse when we don't take the time to address our feelings. Luckliy for these two ot was a simple solution.
This was a short but impactful read.
We have two people who are looking for a distraction from events that are affecting their emotional health.
Kween has been engaged for a year but learns that she was being deceived.
Jelani is dealing with the role he played in him being a widower with a young daughter.
They are both attracted to each other on their first meeting. They agreed to have fun, but eventually, they both wondered if it could be more.
This story speaks to how we can make a situation worse when we don't take the time to address our feelings. Luckliy for these two ot was a simple solution.
November 1, 2022
Coffee with benefits
I enjoyed this short and I really want more from this couple. Kween and Jelani wanted more the moment they saw each other, but each had their reasons for wanting to use the other for benefits only. I liked that they seemed to help the other through by using each other’s bodies but also realizing that they wanted more from each other. I hope this author circles back to this couple so we can see how their benefits turned to friends with benefits situation ends up.
I enjoyed this short and I really want more from this couple. Kween and Jelani wanted more the moment they saw each other, but each had their reasons for wanting to use the other for benefits only. I liked that they seemed to help the other through by using each other’s bodies but also realizing that they wanted more from each other. I hope this author circles back to this couple so we can see how their benefits turned to friends with benefits situation ends up.
August 9, 2023
Melanated Cafe ☕️💦
I want to go to Melanated Cafè to if this is how they giving it up lol. I loved this storyline. It was short and sweet. Kween and Jalani both saw eachother and it was instant attraction. They both started off using eachother due to being hurt in their personal lives. They started to realize that both of their feelings was involved with eachother. I would love to see alil update on these two because I felt like it was just cooking up. Definitely would recommend.
I want to go to Melanated Cafè to if this is how they giving it up lol. I loved this storyline. It was short and sweet. Kween and Jalani both saw eachother and it was instant attraction. They both started off using eachother due to being hurt in their personal lives. They started to realize that both of their feelings was involved with eachother. I would love to see alil update on these two because I felt like it was just cooking up. Definitely would recommend.
April 22, 2026
I liked it
Ok.This was a great sixty four pages, but I just need more.... I know.It is a short but I need to know what happens because this is definitely a happy for now situation, and i need to know how it turns out. I love that Kween was getting served more than coffee up in this shop cause Jelani was coming strong with the D. I wonder if she will ever continue the story cause I really need to know how the relationship develops👀👀
Ok.This was a great sixty four pages, but I just need more.... I know.It is a short but I need to know what happens because this is definitely a happy for now situation, and i need to know how it turns out. I love that Kween was getting served more than coffee up in this shop cause Jelani was coming strong with the D. I wonder if she will ever continue the story cause I really need to know how the relationship develops👀👀
June 21, 2024
just like coffee……
This book was a beautiful amount of spiciness, smoothness, and u expectedness. Kween who see,ed to always know what she wanted and to get it stepped outside of herself to be pleasantly surprised in Jelani who didn’t see anything new other than what he had right now and the distraction is life 😍
This book was a beautiful amount of spiciness, smoothness, and u expectedness. Kween who see,ed to always know what she wanted and to get it stepped outside of herself to be pleasantly surprised in Jelani who didn’t see anything new other than what he had right now and the distraction is life 😍
July 9, 2022
Yesss.... I need more! Please
Kueen and Jelani were hot 🥵! I loved the rebound love trope! I needed more..... much more! I wanted her to meet the daughter and i wanted a relationship!!!
Side note.... this cover was amazing! It made me read the book!
Kueen and Jelani were hot 🥵! I loved the rebound love trope! I needed more..... much more! I wanted her to meet the daughter and i wanted a relationship!!!
Side note.... this cover was amazing! It made me read the book!
July 10, 2022
Enjoyable Novella
I loves this short story and what it encompassed! Love and loss in different ways! I love how Kween & Jelani connected, they were adults doing adult things that brought on unexpected feelings. Hope to see more of them.
I loves this short story and what it encompassed! Love and loss in different ways! I love how Kween & Jelani connected, they were adults doing adult things that brought on unexpected feelings. Hope to see more of them.
July 11, 2022
Quick Read
A quick little read with likeable, interesting characters. The trauma both characters are experiencing leads them to the beginning of a friendship/ situationship. Starting as sex buddies and then wanting more.
A quick little read with likeable, interesting characters. The trauma both characters are experiencing leads them to the beginning of a friendship/ situationship. Starting as sex buddies and then wanting more.
July 22, 2022
Great read
This was a wonderful read. I'm sad it was short because I wanted to know how Sohl liked her and see how the relationship progressed. I'm hoping an update will come of this couple soon.
This was a wonderful read. I'm sad it was short because I wanted to know how Sohl liked her and see how the relationship progressed. I'm hoping an update will come of this couple soon.
December 30, 2022
Good story
It seemed like the story had just started when it said the end. I enjoyed reading it and was definitely shocked when she got home and Zach had his little family there. I would’ve done the same thing she did lol.
It seemed like the story had just started when it said the end. I enjoyed reading it and was definitely shocked when she got home and Zach had his little family there. I would’ve done the same thing she did lol.
May 10, 2023
Yesssssss Kween
Loved how she controlled the narrative. Being self aware and having the ability let go it was captivated me. I love their beginning and so looking forwarded to their future.
Loved how she controlled the narrative. Being self aware and having the ability let go it was captivated me. I love their beginning and so looking forwarded to their future.
May 10, 2025
DNF @ 53%
I’m a HUGE Connie Easton fan. This book just wasn’t for me. 🤷🏾♀️ It’s a quick read, but something about the pace and the events didn’t do it for me. I still think others will enjoy it.
I’m a HUGE Connie Easton fan. This book just wasn’t for me. 🤷🏾♀️ It’s a quick read, but something about the pace and the events didn’t do it for me. I still think others will enjoy it.
July 10, 2022
good read
This book was so good held my attention from the beginning to the end I’m looking forward to reading more from this author
This book was so good held my attention from the beginning to the end I’m looking forward to reading more from this author
July 10, 2022
Coffee
I enjoyed reading reading bout Jelani and Kween. They both needed one another. So glad they decided to want more.
I enjoyed reading reading bout Jelani and Kween. They both needed one another. So glad they decided to want more.
July 11, 2022
😍😍 loved it
Cute sexy steamy loving ❤story that keeps your eyes and grabs your attention 😍loved their chemistry between characters 💖😘😘😘🥰😍🤩book bae 💕
Cute sexy steamy loving ❤story that keeps your eyes and grabs your attention 😍loved their chemistry between characters 💖😘😘😘🥰😍🤩book bae 💕
July 12, 2022
More Please
I loved Kween and Jelani so please give us more!! Zach was a true f-boy and I’m glad Kween upgraded in more ways than one.
I loved Kween and Jelani so please give us more!! Zach was a true f-boy and I’m glad Kween upgraded in more ways than one.
September 14, 2022
Good Read
I enjoyed Jelani and Qween, nice little lovers to friends. This my first time reading this author. Look forward to reading others by author.
I enjoyed Jelani and Qween, nice little lovers to friends. This my first time reading this author. Look forward to reading others by author.
November 27, 2022
🥰🥰🥰
Omg, I really liked this book. It was definitely a favorite from you. Loved the way they came about. Definitely need a full book.
Omg, I really liked this book. It was definitely a favorite from you. Loved the way they came about. Definitely need a full book.
January 18, 2023
Short but good
A short story is okay with me when it feels like I got a complete story. I wanted more, but I'm good with this happy for now ending.
A short story is okay with me when it feels like I got a complete story. I wanted more, but I'm good with this happy for now ending.
February 11, 2024
More than just coffee ☕️!
I can’t get enough of Connie Easton’s novellas! They are addictive and you crave more and this one was very steamy!!
I can’t get enough of Connie Easton’s novellas! They are addictive and you crave more and this one was very steamy!!
January 3, 2025
quick read
This was a cute, quick love story! Perfect for a short escape, with just enough sweetness and charm to leave you smiling.
This was a cute, quick love story! Perfect for a short escape, with just enough sweetness and charm to leave you smiling.
November 14, 2025
Good spicy short read!
December 11, 2025
Coffee Please
The cover drew me in and it was beyond worth it! This story has some turns but I loved it so much!
The cover drew me in and it was beyond worth it! This story has some turns but I loved it so much!
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