The Coffee House Witch & The Grumpy Cat (The Cobblestone Coven)

Sometimes life doesn’t go the way you expect. For witch, Cassiopeia, it’s a failed engagement and retreat from the city. It seems like her deities have turned their back on her and her magic is on the fritz. But all is not bad. She’s back to working at her grandmother’s coffee shop and reconnecting with old friends. She’s even helping out a grumpy familiar whose witch has passed away. Maybe going home was just what she needed.

The Coffee House Witch & the Grumpy Cat starts off a new series by Ariana Jade. Cassie is a charming character who is grappling with a bit of bad luck. Reeling from a broken engagement, she’s not quite ready for a new romance. But waiting in the wings is her childhood friend, Faye, who works in the antique store with her grandparents. The banter between Cassie and Faye is cute and sets the stage for a slow burn friends to lovers relationship. Gran’s familiar, Betty, is a lovable lazy cat. The scene where she provides comfort to Cassie is very heartwarming. And then there’s the grumpy cat, Balthazar. Although he and Cassie got off on the wrong foot, a bond is definitely forming between them. A quick and cozy read with lots of potential. I’m looking forward to more.