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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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Happy first day of October! 🧡 Who else loves autum Happy first day of October! 🧡 Who else loves autumn/fall? 🍂 If you want something to read this cosy season while bundled up with a blanket and a hot chocolate (and your cat), I have a treat for you! The Cat Cafè Book Club is 99p on Kindle ALL month, and is also 99p on Apple Books until October 26! 🥰

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I've had a lot of new followers recently and often I've had a lot of new followers recently and often get similar questions about my books, so I thought I'd do a new FAQ to pin on my profile this time instead of in story highlights! 📌  Hopefully this answers some common questions you might have about my books!
Absolutely overjoyed that my French publisher @edi Absolutely overjoyed that my French publisher @editionsnami sent me this beautiful marketing/PR box they put together for the French release of The Cat Café Book Club. 🥹❤️ I didn't expect to receive one of these, though I'd seen it going out to reviewers and bookstagram accounts! I'm so, so pleased to have it and all the lovely little trinkets they included in the box. It's hard to choose a favourite item!

My French editor wrote me the loveliest note about the books too. 😊 It has made my week. 

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Haru being majestic as we have morning coffee toge Haru being majestic as we have morning coffee together in the garden, which is one of my favourite routines. 🥰☕️ She was more interested in insects and birds though. 

This beautiful girl *might* be the reason Brenna has seven black cats in The Cat Cafè Book Club... 🩶

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