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In a war over the food court, an eager barista battles the confident competitor--and her own heart.
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Young barista Cora Chun takes pride in being a Cool Bean, even after years without a promotion. So when Farron Kam, the younger assistant manager of the competing smoothie shop, flaunts her hatred for her job, Cora is determined to crush her to a pulp.
What she doesn't expect is for Farron to take her up on the challenge.
With that declaration of war, the two begin a battle over the food court: who can serve the most customers, who can close up the fastest, who can grab the last loaf of bread at the supermarket...
But as the rivalry begins to blend with romance, Cora has to decide if she is fighting a battle over beverages, or one over her own heart.
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Cover by the great @KateNotGreat!
NOW SERVING:
✓ Sapphic workplace rivals-to-lovers
✓ Genderfluid love interest (with a cool tattoo) (and a motorcycle)
✓ First love and found family
✓ Opposites attract with a height difference
✓ PUNS GALORE
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Word Count: +90k
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romcom, Comedy, New Adult
Narrative: Third Person Limited, Past Tense
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