Romans & histoires Second Wave Coffee & Books

That was why without even thinking, she nodded before the two of them set their way to the nearest coffee shop. She didn’t know if it was a coincidence, but Cynthia took her to the coffee shop where she was really planning on buying coffee. She insisted on paying for her own coffee and was adamant about it so the girl couldn’t do anything but to buy her a slice of the cafe’s triple chocolate cake.

Bye-bye till Book 2 drops! Howling love, Mary 🐺✨

Every part and corner of the exteriors and interiors of this book cafe is aesthetically pleasing. Dave made the right decision to build his own business. Leer Cafe is the biggest and coziest cafe in Feron with a spacious bookshop on the second floor for book lovers. He chose to have his own brand instead of following the footsteps of his father who has successfully established prominence and reputation through SE Group and The Skye Hotel.

“Yes, you can. I got this.” Lily turned back to Atlas, who was waiting patiently. After a beat, she sighed. “Fine. But if this is some elaborate scheme to get me into a hiking trail, I’m out.” Atlas laughed. “Noted. Come on.” Lily wasn’t sure what she expected, but it definitely wasn’t this. “A bookstore café?” she asked as they stepped inside the cozy space. Atlas grinned. “You get coffee and books. It’s basically your version of paradise.” Lily glanced around, taking in the warm lighting and endless rows of bookshelves. She had to admit it was perfect.

"You don't remember?" They had shared a conversation about their choices of drinks during their first meeting. "Miss, I find it rather surprising you chose chamomile." "What is it that people find appealing about coffees?" She cast him a sweet smile, and he inched closer to her, pressing her slightly against the wall with his taller body, "It's just that I feel like having something heavier for a boost in caffeine this morning, but I am also fond of the lighter drinks." She felt him breathe up her neck, and his masculine charm aroused her. Her heart was beating so hard that he could feel it.

I got my books out and started studying while enjoying the coffee. I will wait till they close, so I can speak to the owner. After a couple of coffees, it was midnight. I had been studying in the café for hours without realizing it, Charles called me a couple of times and I shut my phone to focus on studying. I also saw Dustin and this girl from my Maths class working here. I covered my head with the hood of my jacket, so they couldn’t see me. “Do you want anything, Lavi?” Dustin asked as he stood next to the door.

Publication day. The book was in stores at midnight. Online orders had been accumulating for weeks based on pre-publicity. The Covenant trials. The foundation's public profile. Sienna's book. Rodriguez speaking at a conference that had been covered widely. All of it had created a specific kind of interest in the full story. By morning, the first printing had sold out. By noon, they'd ordered a second. By the following Monday, *Alessandra: A Memoir* by Aria Ashford Rhodes was number one on every major list.

The bell above the door chimed. Everyone turned to look. The barista's smile faded when she saw me. "What can I get you?" she asked. Her voice was cold. "Coffee. Black. To go." She made it in silence. Handed it to me. I paid. She took my money without a word. I left. Walked to the bookstore across the street. Maybe I could disappear in there for a while. Lose myself in books. I pushed open the door. A woman was at the counter. She looked up.

After a while, someone settled across from her. She didn't pay much mind until a cup of coffee landed on the table, nudged her way. “Oh, Howard!" Renee looked up, surprised, finding Howard there. “What a coincidence, Renee!" Howard smiled. He had the same coffee brand and hoisted his criminal law book, signaling he was there to hit the books. Renee expressed her gratitude, eyeing the hot, sugar-free latte – her favorite. The cup proudly displayed the letters "Renee."

“Wanna go again?” END OF BOOK TWO