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A Barista's Guide to Love & Larceny - by Caroline Bonin (Hardcover)

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  • This cozy fantasy romance combines magic, first love, and college life into a sweetly brewed and delicious read about a girl roped into investigating a company's dangerous product!
  • 352 Pages
  • Young Adult Fiction, Fantasy

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An overworked college student with a secret ability helps to investigate a harmful product while falling for a new crush, in this cozy romantic fantasy by debut author Caroline Bonin!



Book Synopsis



This cozy fantasy romance combines magic, first love, and college life into a sweetly brewed and delicious read about a girl roped into investigating a company's dangerous product!

"A perfect blend of cozy and heist!. . . I loved it!" --Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times-bestselling author of The Spellshop

Dani Lionet is no stranger to working hard. But now she's attending her dream magic university, and must manage classes, shifts at the local cafe, and maintaining her partial scholarship--all while trying to keep her unique ability under wraps. That way, no one else can take advantage of it like her parents used to. So when a visiting professor calls Dani out on her ability, she's terrified.

Yet, it seems Professor Silva just wants to pay Dani to use it to investigate a soon-to-be-released lucid dreaming product with horrible side effects. Dani is hesitant, but she needs the money, and it would help her new friend who was part of the product's clinical trials. Plus, she has a swoony distraction in Kass, a mage and her endearingly cute new regular at work. . .even if she can't tell him about her ability or extracurricular activities. The fact that he seems just as interested in her is very uncharted territory for Dani since, thanks to her parents, she's never lived in one place long enough to have a real crush.

Can Dani help with the professor's "group project," learn to embrace her ability, and get to know Kass? Or will it all fall apart before the semester is over?

This enchantingly cozy read is perfect for:
*Readers looking for an accessible entry into fantasy books
*Those who enjoyed To All the Boys I've Loved Before or The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
*Fans of college and/or New Adult stories
*People who enjoy light heist elements in a story
*Stans of Taylor Swift's Speak Now album, especially the song "Enchanted"
*Anyone who knows all too well how expensive higher education can be



Review Quotes




"A Barista's Guide to Love & Larceny is a dreamy blend of magic school, first love, and amateur sleuthing. . .I wish the Leap existed so I could enroll!" --Shelly Page, author of Brewed With Love

"A perfect blend of cozy and heist! Full of coffee, love, friendship, schemes, and magic, A BARISTA'S GUIDE TO LOVE & LARCENY is a delight! I loved it!" --Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times-bestselling author of The Spellshop




About the Author



Caroline Bonin writes books about big, magical feelings and girls who glow in the dark. She studied the Irish harp and creative writing at Oberlin College, and received a master's degree in digital marketing from Arizona State University online. After college, she worked as a barista in various cafes and fell in love with the craft, but now works for a marketing agency. When not writing or reading, you can find her playing video games, lifting weights, hiking, sewing, or exploring local coffeeshops. She lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains with her partner and their three cats: Poptart, Nightingale, and Laura Bailey. A Barista's Guide to Love & Larceny is her debut novel.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.25 Inches (H) x 5.38 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.0 Pounds
Suggested Age: 14-18 Years
Number of Pages: 352
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Sub-Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Theme: Romance
Format: Hardcover
Author: Caroline Bonin
Language: English
Street Date: January 13, 2026
TCIN: 1002483537
UPC: 9781250384614
Item Number (DPCI): 247-49-6440
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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