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Rachel Rowlands, Book Editor & Author

Cat café series

Welcome to Catpurrcino, the cosy cat café where you’ll fall in love with every cat you meet – and maybe even one special human… Settle down with these heartwarming sweet romances, perfect for cat lovers.

Published by Hodder & Stoughton • Translations available here

  • Snowed in at the Cat Café book cover
    Snowed in at the Cat Café
  • Cake Off at the Cat Café
    Cake Off at the Cat Café
  • First Dates at the Cat Café by Rachel Rowlands
    First Dates at the Cat Café
  • The Cat Café Book Club
    The Cat Café Book Club

‘As cosy and heartwarming as a lap full of kittens!’ M.A. Kuzniar 🐱

‘The purrrfect, feel-good Christmas romance. I absolutely loved it!’ Donna Ashcroft ❄️

‘Cute and cosy and perfect for a wintry night’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A touching and engaging story… an unforgettable reading experience that touched my heart and left a lasting impression’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

‘Warm, sweet, and filled with layers of charm and slow-burning romance… A warm hug of a book’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Some of the books I recommend to writers all the t Some of the books I recommend to writers all the time! 📚 There's a little something for everyone here, whether you want to learn to plot a romance book or if you just want to learn about different elements of writing craft. 

Side note: every book in the "writer thesaurus" series is great so I recommend all the others too!

#bookrecommendations📚❣️ #writersofinstagram #writerscommunity
Writing tips and lessons from Haru, my cat. I hone Writing tips and lessons from Haru, my cat. I honestly think we can learn so much from a cat's way of life and their disposition. They are so resilient. 🐱 I'm learning to practice Number 1, slowing down! That doesn't mean stopping though... currently writing something very exciting! 👀
💜😻 First Dates at the Cat Cafè is out today with @ 💜😻 First Dates at the Cat Cafè is out today with @hodderbooks @hodderfiction!! I'm so excited this book is finally in the hands of readers. This is probably my most romcom book yet and it's perfect for the summertime. I had so much fun writing it. I hope you'll love meeting cat café barista Grace and brooding musician Nathan!

This is my third traditionally published book, as well as the third in the cat café series (though you can read it perfectly fine as a standalone). I'm still pinching myself that I get to continue doing this!

Thank you, lovely readers, for all the support! 🥰

💜💜 Blurb 💜💜

Grace adores her job as a barista at the café, but dreams of one day setting up her own matchmaking agency to help pet lovers find true love.

When Catpurrcino partners with a dating festival for the whole of August it seems like it is meant to be.

The last thing on Grace's mind is her own love life.

Until she is matched with musician Nathan, who is only at the festival so he can perform.

Grace knows from the very first moment that Nathan is not the man of her dreams.

But no one is going to take romantic advice from someone who can't even get through one successful date. So Grace and Nathan make a pact: they will pretend to be smitten with each other until the end of festival.

The more time Grace and Nathan spend playing the perfect couple, the more Grace wonders if her fake feelings are becoming real... Could Nathan ever feel the same?

#firstdatesatthecatcafe #catcafeseries #firstdatesatthecatcafè #rachelrowlands
My author copies of First Dates at the Cat Café ar My author copies of First Dates at the Cat Café arrived! How gorgeous are they?! I just love all the colours and the cats having their own little dates outside the café! @kelley.mcmorris.art has done it again with her beautiful illustration!

I think you'll love this one if you enjoy fake dating, summer festivals, and brooding musicians. 🎶 Here's a reminder of the blurb! Out May 28 with @hodderbooks @hodderfiction 🥰🥰

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Grace adores her job as a barista at the café, but dreams of one day setting up her own matchmaking agency to help pet lovers find true love.

When Catpurrcino partners with a dating festival for the whole of August it seems like it is meant to be.

The last thing on Grace's mind is her own love life.

Until she is matched with musician Nathan, who is only at the festival so he can perform.

Grace knows from the very first moment that Nathan is not the man of her dreams.

But no one is going to take romantic advice from someone who can't even get through one successful date. So Grace and Nathan make a pact. They will pretend to be smitten with each other until the end of festival.

The more time Grace and Nathan spend playing the perfect couple, the more Grace wonders if her fake feelings are becoming real... Could Nathan ever feel the same?

#firstdatesatthecatcafè #firstdatesatthecatcafe #catcafeseries #rachelrowlands

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