A Barista's Guide to Love & Larceny

by Caroline Bonin

Description

At a magical university, Dani Lionet balances classes, shifts at her favorite coffeeshop, and the careful secrecy of her own unusual ability—especially after the way her estranged parents exploited it. When a visiting professor recruits her for a “group project” tied to a soon-to-launch lucid dreaming product with dangerous side effects, Dani finds herself pulled into a lighthearted investigation that feels equal parts cozy campus life and clever, low-stakes heist. Between decoding clues, navigating trust with new allies, and keeping her power from being used against her, she also discovers a sweet, swoony distraction in Kass, her newest regular—someone who makes her want more than just survival. Blending accessible fantasy romance with first-love energy, themes of consent, self-ownership, and the cost of ambition, this story delivers a warm, enchanting escape where magic, romance, and moral choices all come to a head before the final reveal.

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Published Jan 13, 2026

ISBN: 9781250384614

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First Published

2026

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for A Barista's Guide to Love & Larceny by Caroline Bonin.

Substance Use
Violence
Death/Grief