Long to Belong

There’s a lot to lose, and everyone’s happily ever after is on the line in Long to Belong, a heartwarming, clean and wholesome friends-to-lovers, instant family Bowser novella of a neurodivergent mogul and an unfulfilled barista, both of whom long to belong in a forever family.

MARK DIAMOND
I’m autistic, and in my case, relationships can be extra complicated. Never having had a family of my own, I resigned myself long ago to being alone. My successful investment consulting firm was enough—until the owner of the Bountiful Blueberry Coffee Shop stole my heart faster than an underpriced IPO offering. At some point soon I’m going to have to tell her the truth: I’m not really shy, I’m neurodivergent. Will she still think I’m a good investment?

KATIE REED
A bubbly personality is the key to building a successful coffee shop. Yet, smiling and glad-handing customers all day is not very fulfilling. Lately, my favorite part of the day is flipping the sign on the door to “Closed.” So far, my shy beau has been as yummy as a dandelion-cocoa latte, but when my brother dies, I’ve got something important to tell Mark about an inheritance, and not much time in which to tell it. When I do, will he toss me out like yesterday’s brew?

Long to Belong is a sweet and clean contemporary romance stand-alone novella, with no cheating, cussing, or cliffhangers. And what Bowser tale doesn't have a cute little canine critter helping their humans find the guaranteed happy ending full of love and charm?