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cat café series

First Dates at the Cat Café

First Dates at the Cat Café

Published by Hodder & Stoughton 28 May 2026

Available in ebook, paperback, and audio

View translations available here

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Love is in the air at the cat café… Will everyone find their purrfect match?

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?

Get ready for a summer of first dates, fake dates and stolen kisses under a blanket of stars – with your favourite feline friend on hand for emotional support at all times! This romantic read is perfect for fans of Laurie Gilmore, Lucy Jane Wood and Sarah Morgan.



“Brings a certain kind of goofy smile to your lips… The kind of book that feels good to my soul” Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“This book felt like being wrapped in a fluffy blanket while a cat naps beside you, and someone hands you a caramel latte” Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“This will they, won’t they romance is funny, sweet, heart-warming and has cats. What more could you want” Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A cute, cozy and easy read. Definitely made me smile. I loved the ideas of both a cat cafe and a dating agency based upon animal lovers. A brilliant book” Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I could not put it down and I loved every minute of reading this!” Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Perfect if you’re looking for a cosy, feel good romance with cats, summer vibes and a sprinkle of mischief” Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


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