Harvest Heat

Rhys likes his life controlled, quiet, and predictable. At Frost + Foam, every espresso shot is measured to perfection and every routine carefully maintained. The last thing Rhys wants is a distraction, especially not the annoyingly cheerful owner of the new coffee shop down the block. Caleb arrives in Frostwick Harbor determined to make Cloud Nine Coffee a success. His café is full of seasonal drinks, mismatched tables, and chatty customers. Caleb gets along with everyone, and he can't understand why the gorgeous, sharp-tongued man at Frost + Foam refuses to speak to him. When the Harvest Festival committee pressures them into collaborating on a signature fall drink, Rhys reluctantly agrees. He knows working side by side with Caleb will be torture. Not because they disagree on everything about coffee, but because Rhys finds Caleb far too hot and intriguing. Caleb's warmth slips past Rhys's defenses, and Rhys gives up control of more than just lattes. But Caleb wants a relationship lived openly, while Rhys has spent his whole life avoiding scrutiny and small-town gossip. Falling for Caleb means embracing attention, vulnerability, and the terrifying possibility of being truly seen. As autumn settles over Frostwick Harbor, Rhys must choose between protecting the ordered life he's always known and taking a chance on the man who makes him want more Harvest Heat is a cozy MM romance with plenty of spice featuring grumpy/sunshine dynamics, opposites attract, small-town charm, a neurodivergent hero, and plenty of fall vibes.