Shy Girl by Katie Cross | Coffee Shop Series Book 5

Dagny Taylor has been in love with Jayson Hernandez for years.

Quietly.

Completely.

From a safe distance.

Once upon a time, Dagny thought her stutter was the hardest thing she would ever have to deal with.

Then she was held at gunpoint.

Thankfully, Jayson tackled that problem straight to the ground.

Unfortunately, being rescued by the man she has adored since high school does absolutely nothing to help her keep her feelings under control.

Especially when those broad shoulders already make her stutter worse.

Jayson has held Dagny’s heart for years.

Through every friendly smile.

Every visit to the coffee shop.

Every new woman on his arm.

Every moment she convinced herself that loving him quietly was enough.

Then he proposes something so unexpected that Dagny’s heart nearly forgets how to beat.

He needs a date to a wedding.

And he wants her.

Jayson has a problem.

His friends are almost impossible to impress.

With the first of his close-knit group getting married, Jayson cannot show up alone.

But he also cannot bring just anyone.

Enter Dagny Taylor.

Quiet.

Observant.

Sharp enough to read people in seconds.

And far more interesting than Jayson ever realized.

Asking Dagny to be his date is supposed to solve a simple problem.

Instead, Jayson starts noticing the woman behind the shy smiles and careful words.

And once he sees her, he cannot seem to stop.

Dagny has spent years believing Jayson is Prince Charming.

Now Jayson is beginning to wonder if the real surprise is that his princess has been right in front of him all along.

Shy Girl is book 5 in the Coffee Shop Series by Katie Cross, a clean contemporary romance filled with small-town charm, longtime-crush tension, wedding-date fun, protective-hero energy, emotional intimacy, Cinderella vibes, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Perfect For Readers Who Love

• Clean contemporary romance

• Small-town romance

• Longtime crush

• Shy heroine

• Protective hero

• Wedding date romance

• Fake date energy

• He finally notices her

• Cinderella vibes

• Friends-to-lovers energy

• Slow-burn romance

• He falls first

• Emotional romance

• Strong heroines

• Found family

• Close-knit friend groups

• Sweet and swoony romance

• Guaranteed happily ever afters

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Series Placement

Shy Girl is book 5 in the Coffee Shop Series.

It can be enjoyed as a standalone romance, but readers who want the full Coffee Shop Series experience should begin with Coffee Shop Girl and continue through Lovesick, Runaway, and Fighter before reading Shy Girl.

The Coffee Shop Series follows a close-knit group of characters through clean contemporary love stories filled with small-town charm, friendship, emotional connection, playful banter, protective heroes, and happily ever afters.

FAQ

Is Shy Girl part of a series?

Yes. Shy Girl is book 5 in the Coffee Shop Series by Katie Cross.

Can Shy Girl be read as a standalone?

Yes. Shy Girl has its own central romance and happily ever after, so it can be enjoyed as a standalone. Reading the earlier Coffee Shop Series books first will give you additional series context.

What genre is Shy Girl?

Shy Girl is a clean contemporary romance with small-town romance, longtime crush, wedding-date, protective hero, and emotional-romance elements.

Is there spice?

Shy Girl has strong chemistry, romantic tension, kissing, and swoony moments, but no on-page sex scenes.

Does Shy Girl have a happily ever after?

Yes. Shy Girl has a guaranteed happily ever after.

Is this a longtime-crush romance?

Yes. Dagny has loved Jayson since high school and has spent years admiring him from the sidelines.

Is Dagny a shy heroine?

Yes. Dagny is quiet, observant, and has a stutter, but she is also perceptive, honest, and stronger than Jayson initially realizes.

Is Jayson a protective hero?

Yes. Jayson protects Dagny during a terrifying armed incident, and that protective instinct continues as their relationship develops.

Is there a fake-date or wedding-date setup?

Yes. Jayson asks Dagny to accompany him to a wedding, creating a wedding-date setup that pushes them into a much more personal relationship.

Does Shy Girl have Cinderella vibes?

Yes. Dagny sees Jayson as a kind of Prince Charming, and the story plays with the idea of Jayson finally recognizing the woman who has been quietly in front of him all along.

What tropes are in Shy Girl?

Shy Girl includes longtime crush, shy heroine, protective hero, wedding date, fake date energy, he finally notices her, Cinderella vibes, he falls first, slow burn, emotional romance, small-town romance, found family, and guaranteed happily ever after.

What formats are available?

Depending on the edition selected, Shy Girl may be available as a paperback, ebook, or audiobook.