Barb is a Carolina girl by right and a Texan by birth. By day, she’s a desk jockey for a rural transportation company and a book lover, reading through as many books as she can. At night, though, she turns into her alter ego: a writer—cape optional, depending on her mood.
Her stories are a mix of real-life events, personal experiences, and the craziness of her own imagination and those of her best friends. And when their imaginations blend together, it can be crazy. Barb writes in multiple genres, encounters new adventures, creates new worlds, and has a fantastic time breathing life into new stories, creating something she hopes inspires anyone who reads to fall in love with them as she has.
Barb lives by one little rule: tomorrow is never guaranteed, so make sure you live each day to its fullest.
This was another fabulous book from Shuler, with an absolutely beautiful cover. I loved the blend of action and emotion. Revisiting past characters and getting to know new ones was great. I am so happy to find her books as part of the Shop Series.
Catuccino's Cafe (The Coffee Shop Series) by Barb Shuler
***4 stars***
Ileana has had a chaotic life, and in need of escape and a new start, she heads to Oregon. She opens her own little coffee shop, complete with adoptable kittens. Seems strange, right? Not when you're a shifter cat who has a soft spot for those in need.
When the sexy small town cop, Corben, makes his daily presence known, Ileana soon finds out he likes more than just her coffee and sweets.
Corben feels the tug of attraction anytime he's around Ileana, and decides to make his move. Nothing is ever that simple though, and they both soon find out what lengths they will go to prove their love and devotion to each other when danger strikes.
Ileana is showered in protection from Corben and his family, making her feel she's finally found a real home. They take family seriously, and when Ileana finds herself in the face of danger, she has no better backup then them.
This is a sweet story of finding your place, fighting for what you want, and never giving up.