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The Spiced Cocoa Café

Maple Falls, Book 2

Harper Graham

Written by
Harper Graham
Length
9 hrs 18 min
Rating
4.1 / 5
Listed
$21.01
Publisher
Hachette UK - Bookouture
Released
2025-10-20

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What it is

A totally heart-warming, addictive and cozy Christmas romance

‘Tis the season when sparks fly…

A new girl in town who lives for Christmas and has everything to prove. A local rival with tousled dark hair and a smirk that spells trouble. Who will win the holiday showdown of the year? Find out in this totally addictive small-town romance! Gilmore Girls + spice + everything autumn!

Cassidy is finally opening her dream chocolate shop, inspired by her dear Grandma who made the best cocoa. Now all she wants for Christmas is to win best decorated store and show she belongs in the small-town of Maple Falls. But she’ll have to pull out all the stops to beat the handsome, loveable grinch across the street…

Liam hates the holidays—they remind him of past heartbreak. But to support his family’s llama sanctuary, he’s determined to deck out his farm shop in holiday cheer and win that prize. Then he sees her—chocolate-smeared cheeks, wide blue eyes and the warmest smile. He’s up against the cutest, most Christmas-obsessed person ever…

Their rivalry heats up as the town divides between Team Cassidy and Team Liam. But with the snowflakes falling and their stores looking all merry and bright, will the magic of the season bring them together?

Snuggle up under your blanket with a mug of cocoa and get ready for the hottest ever holiday romance. Lots of steam and a sprinkle of mystery wrapped up in cozy Christmas vibes! Perfect for fans of Laurie Gilmore, Emily Henry, Love Actually and The Holiday.

Tropes:

Spicy

Grumpy sunshine

Second chance romance

Small-town vs. city life

Found family

About the series

Maple Falls in order →

Maple Falls — 6 books, 6 of them charting here

  1. 1 The Cinnamon Spice Inn: Maple Falls, Book 13.9
  2. 2 The Spiced Cocoa Café: Maple Falls, Book 24.1
  3. 3 The Cherry Crush Flower Shop: Maple Falls4.5
  4. 4 The Hot Honey Hideaway: Maple Falls, Book 44.4
  5. 5 The Pumpkin Pie Book Nook: Maple Falls4.3
  6. 6 The Sugar and Spice Kitchen: A totally addictive, cozy and spicy holiday romance (Maple Falls)5.0

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