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The Perfect Blend by Nicole Frail Books. Available in e-book and paperback February 17!

A portion of the profits of the anthology will be donated to Coffee Inclusive, located in Pittston, PA. This shop employs individuals with diverse abilities and autism who work side by side with experienced baristas and servers to provide a warm and welcoming community coffee shop and bakery experience.

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A portion of the profits of the anthology will be donated to Coffee Inclusive, located in Pittston, PA. This shop employs individuals with diverse abilities and autism who work side by side with experienced baristas and servers to provide a warm and welcoming community coffee shop and bakery experience.

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THE PERFECT BLEND will be available on February 17, 2026, in paperback and ebook formats.

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SUMMARY
Coffee is our love language.
Through the rituals of brewing, sipping, and sharing, the characters that appear in the twelve short stories included in The Perfect Blend discover more than just comfort in coffee—they find vulnerability, hope, belonging, and love in its many forms.

Featured stories and authors include:
☕“The Many Blessings of Hestia Caffina” by Elizabeth Baizel
❤️“Chasing Fate” by Erin Bastow
🫶“Brewing Affection” by Katelynn Dilday
☕“Wax & Wane Bakery” by Stephanie Evans
❤️“Pay It Forward” by J.L. Franklin
🫶“Perfect” by Jenn Johnson-Hamer
☕“Chock Full of Love” by Madison Park
❤️“The Not So Soft Ritual of Cocoa” by Mykala Patel
🫶“Love at First Latte” by M. C. Ryder
☕“Just a Dash of Coffee” by Olga Serafini
❤️“Scents of Reminiscence” by Stacy Shaffer
🫶“Best Seat in the House” by Amanda Yanul

A portion of the profits of the anthology will be donated to Coffee Inclusive, located in Pittston, PA. This shop employs individuals with diverse abilities and autism who work side by side with experienced baristas and servers to provide a warm and welcoming community coffee shop and bakery experience.

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