A Novel by Ley Tate
Hawaiian Coffee
A heartfelt, slow-burn romance about love, grief, healing, and the courage to begin again.
Two wounded people. Two painful histories. One unexpected connection that asks them both to risk trusting again.
Available in paperback and Kindle through Amazon.
The Story
What Happens When Two Broken Lives Unexpectedly Intertwine?
When Max Swatts receives a late-night call that his father is terminally ill, his world shifts overnight. As he returns home to face the reality of loss, he crosses paths with Lydia Abrahms—a quiet, guarded nurse carrying wounds of her own.
Lydia is running from a toxic past she cannot escape, while Max is struggling with grief, guilt, and unexpected feelings he never saw coming. As their lives intertwine, both are forced to confront what they have been avoiding and decide whether they are ready to let someone in again.
In a story shaped by heartbreak, healing, and second chances, Hawaiian Coffee explores what happens when two broken people find something unexpectedly whole.
At the Heart of the Story
Love Is Only Part of the Journey
Hawaiian Coffee brings together themes that feel deeply personal and recognizably human.
Max and Lydia
Two People Carrying More Than They Let Others See
Max
Max is forced to return home and face the reality of his father's illness, along with the grief, guilt, and uncertainty that follow.
Lydia
Lydia is a guarded nurse trying to escape a toxic past and protect herself from being hurt again.
Their connection develops gradually, shaped by vulnerability, emotional resistance, and the difficult choice to let another person see what each has tried to hide.
Who This Book Is For
A Romance for Readers Who Want More Than Instant Attraction
This story is for readers who enjoy slow-building relationships, realistic emotional conflict, developed characters, meaningful family storylines, and romance grounded in healing and trust.
- Slow-burn romance
- Emotional and character-driven fiction
- Healing and second-chance themes
- Realistic characters
- Family-centered storytelling
- Unexpected twists
- Meaningful relationships
- Cozy, absorbing reads
Reader Reactions
“I Didn't Want to Put It Down.”
What a great read. I didn't want to put it down.
Saundra
I wanted to know from chapter one where the story would take me.
Michele
The characters were intriguing, and the real-life events felt so realistic.
Beverly
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Questions About the Book?
What genre is Hawaiian Coffee?
The primary genre is contemporary romance. It may also appeal to readers of romantic drama, emotional fiction, contemporary fiction, and character-driven stories.
Is it part of a series?
No. Hawaiian Coffee is a standalone novel.
Is it available in paperback and Kindle?
Yes. The book is available in paperback and Kindle formats through Amazon, subject to current Amazon availability.
Where can I purchase it?
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