
First Dates at the Cat Cafe
An absolutely uplifting and cosy romantic comedy to warm your heart
Rachel Rowlands(Author)
Lucy Brownhill(Speaker)
Hodder Paperback (Publisher)
Published on 28. May 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-1-3997-5207-7 (ISBN)
Description
?? '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 ?????
?? 'Brings a certain kind of goofy smile to your lips... The kind of book that feels good to my soul' Reader review ?????
??'Perfect if you're looking for a cosy, feel-good romance with cats, summer vibes and a sprinkle of mischief. I'd recommend this to fans of Laurie Gilmore and Lucy Jane Wood' Reader review ?????
????????????? ?
Love is in the air at the cat cafe... Will everyone find their purr-fect match?
Grace adores her job as a barista at the cafe, 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.
Tropes
?? Fake Dating
?? Only One Bed
? Enemies to Lovers
?? Small Town
?? Matchmaking
????? Readers are falling in love with First Dates at the Cat Cafe ?????
'Amazing!!! It's such a cozy summer read, I love the setting, the cat cafe is magical (I want to go there so badly, all the cats, cozy corners and the drinks!?! Sounds like dream)... A gentle, warm and hopeful read, full of summer vibes and uplifting moments. I can't wait for the next book in the cat cafe series' 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... Brilliant' Reader review ?????
'I could not put it down and I loved every minute of reading this!' Reader review ?????
????? Readers adore the Cat Cafe novels ?????
'A delightful escape with plenty of warmth and charm... Will leave you with a smile on your face' Reader review ?????
'Purrfectly cozy and adorable... I devoured this book and couldn't get enough of it and read it in a few short hours' Reader review?????
'As cosy and heartwarming as a lap full of kittens!' M.A. Kuzniar ??
'I absolutely loved my visit to the cat cafe... For anyone that loves cats, coffee and romance' Reader review?????
?? 'Brings a certain kind of goofy smile to your lips... The kind of book that feels good to my soul' Reader review ?????
??'Perfect if you're looking for a cosy, feel-good romance with cats, summer vibes and a sprinkle of mischief. I'd recommend this to fans of Laurie Gilmore and Lucy Jane Wood' Reader review ?????
????????????? ?
Love is in the air at the cat cafe... Will everyone find their purr-fect match?
Grace adores her job as a barista at the cafe, 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.
Tropes
?? Fake Dating
?? Only One Bed
? Enemies to Lovers
?? Small Town
?? Matchmaking
????? Readers are falling in love with First Dates at the Cat Cafe ?????
'Amazing!!! It's such a cozy summer read, I love the setting, the cat cafe is magical (I want to go there so badly, all the cats, cozy corners and the drinks!?! Sounds like dream)... A gentle, warm and hopeful read, full of summer vibes and uplifting moments. I can't wait for the next book in the cat cafe series' 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... Brilliant' Reader review ?????
'I could not put it down and I loved every minute of reading this!' Reader review ?????
????? Readers adore the Cat Cafe novels ?????
'A delightful escape with plenty of warmth and charm... Will leave you with a smile on your face' Reader review ?????
'Purrfectly cozy and adorable... I devoured this book and couldn't get enough of it and read it in a few short hours' Reader review?????
'As cosy and heartwarming as a lap full of kittens!' M.A. Kuzniar ??
'I absolutely loved my visit to the cat cafe... For anyone that loves cats, coffee and romance' Reader review?????
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hodder & Stoughton
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
N/A
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
228 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3997-5207-7 (9781399752077)
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Rachel Rowlands
First Dates at the Cat Cafe
An absolutely uplifting and cosy romantic comedy to warm your heart
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Rachel Rowlands lives in Manchester, England, with her husband and two cats. She grew up devouring any book she could get her hands on, and after earning her degree in English and Creative Writing, she built a career as a freelance editor while working on her own stories in her spare time. When she's not writing or editing, she enjoys playing video games and crying over romance Kdramas.
You can find her on Instagram @racheljrowlands and at racheljrowlands.com.
You can find her on Instagram @racheljrowlands and at racheljrowlands.com.