Roasted: Espresso Shots!: A Collection of Spicy & Smutty Stories with Holly's and Joseph's Journey

For those who couldn’t get enough of Roasted, this collection delivers more caffeine-fueled chaos, chemistry, and absolutely unhinged romantic tension. These extra stories take place between the final chapter and epilogue of Roasted, filling in all the moments that were too hot, too wild, or just too ridiculously goth to be left untold.

From high-society disasters to anti-Valentine’s Day caffeine wars, from a black cat with a vendetta against romance to a photoshoot that nearly breaks Joseph in half, Espresso Shots! is packed with the extra moments that made Holly and Joseph’s story unforgettable.

☕ A Choker Snapping, Makeup Smudging, New Year – Holly and Joseph navigate tuxedos, torn dresses, and an event filled with old money, bad decisions, and a whole lot of chaos.
☕ The Black Cat Who Hates Valentine’s Day and the Bull Mastiff Who Makes Her Like It – Holly is determined to hate Valentine’s Day, and Joseph is determined to make it as darkly romantic as possible.
☕ Worthy of a Love in Weakness – Holly has idolized a gothic legend for years—but on her day. However on a day of celebration -- Joseph's grief isn't something Holly took into account and both of them have to process the feelings and the future.
☕ Holly’s Bestie is a Daughter of a Beach – Ebony forces Holly on a day trip to the beach. Joseph helps. Holly considers murder.
☕ Tick Tock on a (Ren-Faire) Pirate’s Life for Holly – Corsets, mechanical crocodiles, and a very distracting crocodile man in a kilt.
☕ Dark A Photoshoot to Ruin Them Both – When Joseph surprises Holly with a high-budget gothic cosplay photoshoot at a Victorian mansion, she thinks it’s just an indulgent fantasy. Then she realizes the magazine is real, the photos are very real, and Joseph is not prepared for the way she teases him in front of an entire production crew. When he finally breaks? Oh, she’s going to enjoy it.

If you loved Roasted, these stories are the perfect extra shots—dark, bold, and absolutely addictive. So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and enjoy the little moments that made Holly and Joseph’s story even richer.