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Cake Off at the Cat Café

Cake Off at the Cat Café

Published by Hodder & Stoughton 27 March 2025

Available in ebook, paperback, and audio

View translations available here

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Whisks at the ready! This summer, two local cafes will go head-to-head in a baking competition where more is at stake than just the trophy… Will true love be the icing on the cake?

Clem is the baker in charge of creating delicious cat-themed treats for the loyal customers of the Catpurrcino cat café. From iced kitten doughnuts to macarons with ears and whiskers, Clem’s creations always bring a smile to the face of anyone lucky enough to taste them.

But outside of the café’s kitchen, Clem struggles with feelings of anxiety and where she fits in. Until Sylvie, the owner of the café, decides to push her out of her comfort zone. The Whisked Away baking competition is a chance for Clem to shine and find her inner confidence.

Also competing this year is Lucas, the owner of Muddy Paws café, accompanied by his faithful Golden Retriever Reina.

The stage is set for an epic cake-off between cats and dogs. But as Clem stumbles in the first challenge, Lucas always seems to be there with an encouraging word and a smile. The chemistry between them is soon undeniable.

Is this just the heat in the kitchen? Or something real? And can their feelings survive a showdown in the final round…

The most delightful read to curl up with and enjoy with a cup of tea and slice of cake – for both cat and dog lovers! Fans of The Cinnamon Bun Book Store, Catherine Walsh and Sarah Morgan will adore this charming, romantic story.



“This book is like the perfect pastry; warm, sweet, and filled with layers of charm and slow-burning romance… A warm hug of a book, best enjoyed with tea, cake, and a cat curled up by your side” Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A book set in a cat cafe mixed with baking in the style of The Great British Bake Off? Hell yes, sign me up!… I was absolutely hooked and could scarcely put the book down!… a stunning book that I absolutely adored” Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


“Beautiful story… A baking competition, a slow burn love story… Magical and moving. The cat café is lovely” Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I honestly cannot recommend this beautiful book enough. It’s the perfect cosy read for any time of the year!”
Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Snowed In at the Cat Café is now out in eight lang Snowed In at the Cat Café is now out in eight languages and nine territories outside the UK/US 🥹❤️ Look at how lovely all these editions look together! Do you have a favourite cover?

I still remember the absolute whirlwind of selling this book in 2023, right before Christmas, and all the foreign deals that quickly came in after. I don't think it's something I'll ever forget! After enduring seven years of rejection while submitting my work at various stages, the sudden flurry of interest was intense and so exciting! All these editions remind me of how hard I worked to get here and how proud I am of this book! It really changed everything for me as an author. 

I'm so incredibly grateful to have my stories be read so widely, after many years thinking no one was interested in my work at all. What a true gift to be here. 🙏 💕🐱
Earlier this week, I received copies of the Quebec Earlier this week, I received copies of the Quebec French edition of Snowed In at the Cat Café, published by @saintjeanediteur. 🥰 I love the attention to detail on this cover – the slope indicating the café is on a hill, the lamp post outside, the baked goods in the windows! It's so cute and cosy. 

Snowed In is out in eight languages now (and nine territories around the world). I still can't believe it! It's such an enormous honor to have my words translated for readers all over the world. I can’t wait to receive author copies of some of the other translations! ❤️

#snowedinatthecatcafe #catcafeseries
We now have a winner from the prize draw last mont We now have a winner from the prize draw last month to have your cat's name featured in First Dates at the Cat Café... Nutmeg!! 🐱🐱 This lovely name will join Catpurrcino, and will be the name of the newest addition to the cat café. The @hodderbooks @hodderfiction team did an amazing job shortlisting some names from all your entries, and it was tough for me to choose the winner, but I just loved the name Nutmeg and thought it was so cosy and fitting for the café. ❤️ 

Congratulations to Nutmeg! 🥰 Hope you and your owner are excited to see your name in the series. 

#firstdatesatthecatcafe #catcafeseries
It snowed so there was only one thing to do on my It snowed so there was only one thing to do on my break from wading through new year emails... take pretty book pictures! 📚❄️ 

Haru does not like snow. Scroll for evidence. 😂 If she was a cat café cat, you'd find her snuggled indoors in the Cat Lounge pretending she wasn't snowed in at all. Far cosier that way.
I'm back at my desk on Monday to get stuck into wo I'm back at my desk on Monday to get stuck into work mode again. In January, I'll be working on a copy and line edit on a lovely client's novel, and a couple of short stories. I also have revisions to turn in for First Dates at the Cat Café which is releasing in May. Not far away now!

For Haru, though, the relaxation never ends. Endless food, affection, and naps forever! 😺

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