Sweet enemies to lovers opposites attract sapphic romance

Bean There, Found You

Messy rich girl + coffee shop snark + slow-burn sapphic tension = the perfect pour

Mean girl Lina James never expected to be working a minimum wage job at Bean There, Done That after her family’s financial collapse. Even worse, her supervisor is Clara Brown—the girl she and her friends relentlessly mocked throughout high school. As Lina reluctantly learns the ropes from her newfound boss, their mutual contempt slowly transforms into something neither expected. But when Lina discovers that the coffee shop is in danger of closing and her parent’s plans to leave town, she must decide what—and who—she’s willing to risk everything for.

Can two girls from opposite sides of the social divide find common ground over steamed milk and second chances?

Bean There, Found You by Cameron Tate is a sapphic enemies-to-lovers romance set in fictional Redwood Hollow, California. When former high-school rivals collide in a coffee shop, their clashing personalities turn into unexpected chemistry. This cozy yet emotional story about redemption, forgiveness, and falling for the last person you expected is perfect for fans of character-driven romances, queer love stories, and slow-burn emotional connections.

Author’s Notes About the Book

This story began with a single “what if”: What if the girl who once made your life miserable suddenly needed your help?

I wanted to write about redemption—about people who have hurt and been hurt, who still have the courage to change. Bean There, Found You is my love letter to imperfect people, to forgiveness, and to the way attraction can bloom in the least likely places (like behind a coffee counter at 8 a.m.).

It’s sharp, funny, and tender all at once. Underneath the banter and spilled espresso, it’s a story about second chances—not just in love, but in who we allow ourselves to become.

Cover of Bean There, Found You by Cameron Tate, with opposites attract, two girls glaring at each other with a cup of coffee between them

What is the book about?
Two former high-school students find themselves working together in the same coffee shop after graduation. Lina—once the rich girl who had it all—has lost everything. Clara—once the quiet, overlooked girl Lina bullied—is the one who’s going to train Lina to become a barista. When Lina becomes Clara’s trainee for the summer, sparks (and coffee) fly. What begins as resentment slowly brews into something real.

Is it a standalone?
Yes. It’s the first book in the Bean There universe, but each romance stands completely on its own with a full emotional arc and happy ending.

Is there spice?
Only kissing.

Do I need to read the other books first?
Not at all.

Who should read it?
Readers who crave character-driven romance, emotional vulnerability, and sarcasm that turns into sincerity. Perfect for fans of Abby Jimenez, Casey McQuiston, and Mazey Eddings.

Genre: Contemporary sapphic romance
Setting: Fictional city Redwood Hollow
Length: 238 pages
Heat Level: Kisses, emotional intimacy
Point of View: Dual POV, third person
Series: Standalone in the Bean There universe
Release Date: April 26th, 2025
Available Formats: eBook • Paperback • Kindle Unlimited

  • Enemies to lovers

  • Opposites attract

  • Workplace romance

  • Redemption arc

  • Found family through friendship and community

  • Witty banter and emotional healing

  • Coffee shop setting
  • Cozy feel
  • Queer romance
  • Emotional growth

Cameron Tate writes cozy, emotional sapphic romances, many of them set in the fictional northern California city Redwood Hollow. Cameron writes stories filled with love, friendship, and found family. Perfect for readers who love slow-burn love stories, witty banter, cozy feels, and earned happy endings.

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