For weeks, the little coffee shop on Finnegan Square has been more than a caffeine stop for Taran. It’s where he feels safe, grounded—thanks to the purple-haired, fiercely kind barista who serves him smiles with his order. Maeve’s presence calms his stormy mind in ways no amount of gold or status ever could. When the shop faces closure, he does the only thing he can: he buys it. Not just to keep his daily routine, but to stay close to the woman whose aura glows brighter than any hoard. He only hopes she sees his heart behind the gesture… not just his castle and driver.

Juggling university and her barista job was never easy, but the café has become Maeve’s second home—a place where she can be herself. So when her boss announces he’s closing up shop via text, she’s heartbroken. Enter Taran, the quiet, beautiful dragon shifter she’s been low-key flirting with for weeks. Turns out, he’s rich. Like owning-an-entire-castle rich. And he buys the café so she can keep her job. Working together brings them closer than ever, but Maeve isn’t sure love can thrive between someone raised on struggle and someone who’s never had to worry about money.

Can a dragon shifter and a neurodivergent barista find common ground between fire and coffee beans? Or will the weight of their differences burn it all down?

Vibes & Tropes
– A shy autistic dragon with fancy anatomy
– A bold, curvy AuDHD heroine with purple hair
– Soulmates & sweet nicknames
– Class difference & found purpose
– Medium burn, open door spice
– Cozy, neurodivergent rep & heartfelt feels

Purple Scales & Coffee Tales is a cozy standalone monster romance in the Creatures & Coding universe, perfect for fans of soft monsters, cozy but spicy vibes, and guaranteed HEAs that make you kick your feet.