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There's Trouble Brewing
Fish Out of Water, Workplace Colleagues, Small Town Romance
2025
First Published
4.67
Average Rating
186
Number of Pages

What do a motorcycle-riding barista and a retired swift water rescue officer have in common? More than either of them could ever fathom... Emily Wilson has a big job to do and she hopes she's ready for it. When she made the decision to help train the baristas at the new Brave Badge location, she didn't realize how hard and lonely it would be. She's used to having a full social calendar and getting along with her co-workers, but everyone treats her like an outsider in the small town. The only thing that gets her through is riding her motorcycle when she has the free time. That and at least her handsome new boss seems to be happy that she's there. Mark Merlot spent most of his time in the water, either training or rescuing victims from floods, until he was injured in the line of duty. Thank goodness for the Brave Badge Roasting company and its mission to help heroes start over. He loves his new coffee shop in the heart of the small town, Faith Valley. But what he never planned on was finding himself crushing on his newest barista. He knows he shouldn't mix business with pleasure, but it's hard when the brunette bombshell seems to be exactly what he's missing. Will Mark give in to his feelings and ask Emily out? Will Emily see past Mark being her boss and risk the wrath of her co-workers? And how will they find a way to navigate their rocky relationship without making trouble for everyone, including themselves? There's Trouble Brewing is a feel-good romance by Award-Winning and Bestselling Author Jenna Brandt, that takes place in the Badges & Baristas world and is a spin-off of the bestselling series Disaster City Search and Rescue and First Responders of Faith Valley. You're going to love this heartwarming opposite attract, small town, workplace romance. The Brave Badge Roasting Company is now open for business. Come on in and enjoy your favorite drink in this coffee oasis. Fake relationships, enemies-to-love, and workplace romances are waiting to make you swoon in the Badges & Baristas series. You’re sure to enjoy all the humor, suspense, and of course, sweetness in every drop.

Avg Rating
4.67
Number of Ratings
30
5 STARS
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Author

Jenna Brandt
Jenna Brandt
Author · 85 books

Jenna Brandt is an international bestselling and award-winning author who writes historical and contemporary romance. Her historical books span from Victorian to Western eras and all her books have elements of romance, suspense and faith. She has her own best-selling historical series, Window to the Heart Saga and Civil War Brides, as well as contemporary series, Billionaires of Manhattan and Second Chance Islands. Additionally, she has created two best-selling multi-author series, The Lawkeepers and Disaster City Search and Rescue based off the life of her husband in law enforcement as well as Border Brides and Playing for Keeps. Both of her books, Waiting on the Billionaire and Lawfully Treasured, were voted into the Top 50 Indie Books of 2018 on Readfreely.com. She has been an avid reader since she could hold a book and started writing stories almost as early. She has been published in several newspapers as well as edited for multiple papers. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Bethany College and was the Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper while there. Her first blog was published on The Mighty website, Yahoo Parenting and The Grief Toolbox as well as featured on the ABC News, CNN Health, and Good Morning America websites. She’s also a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) association. Writing is her passion, but Jenna also enjoys date nights with her hubby, cooking from scratch, watching movies on Netflix, reading books by her author friends, and engaging in social media with her readers. Jenna’s three young daughters keep her busy with Girl Scout activities, going to the mall, and playing at the park where they live in the Central Valley of California. Jenna summers on the Golden Central Coast where she finds endless inspiration for her romance books. She is also active in her local church where she volunteers on their first impressions team.

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