Kai's Healing Smiles

Can a smile heal a broken heart?

Silas is mourning the loss of his wife. Every day, he is going through the motions and barely managing to keep the excruciating pain from overtaking his life. There is precisely one ray of sunshine in his days - Kai - the smiley, awkward barista at Starbucks. For some reason, Silas finds comfort in being around Kai and soaks up as much light as this sweet boy could give him.

For the short time Kai has worked at Starbucks, he has secretly watched one man from afar, hoping that one day he would notice him back. He looks all mature, business-like, and always sad. One day Kai finally gets the chance to speak to him. And this is where their story begins.

Will Silas be able to let go of the past and start fresh? And will Kai be able to heal the gloomy man with his smiles?


Length: 49,200 words (213 pages)
Tropes: age gap, hurt/comfort, daddy/boy
Content warnings: mature sexual content and language
Trigger warnings: grief, sexual assault


What readers say:

"Kai's Healing Smiles took me on an emotional roller-coaster, and I was here for it every step of the way. It was an angst-filled, drama-filled, heartache-inducing read with just the right amount of sizzling scenes and plot twists."

"This is an easy and sweet read. Even a little sappy, written with lovely prose. If you are looking for a soft-hearted book to while away a few hours then this is perfect."

"Intimate and charming, 'Kai's Healing Smiles' is a heart-warming story of connection after loss, a journey seen through the eyes of two young men as they find their way through life's hardships and finally get the happily ever after they deserve."

"A well constructed story with sharp, concise prose that maintains an easy to follow flow. The author captures your feelings and holds them hostage until you're finished."

"All the characters in here are messy, charming, and come with their virtues and vices. They make mistakes. They don't always make the best decisions. But that's exactly why they're so engaging."

"It's very rare for me to get consumed by a book and read it from front to back multiple times with ample excitement. This book is one of those very few."

"I cried. It's usually hard for me to cry unless I could relate to whatever happened. I never went through what Silas went through but the author did a great job on making me feel his pain and grief."

"The writer has an easy conversational style that feels like sitting down with a friend over a couple drinks which makes this a fast read and a lot of fun. I can't wait to see what else she comes out with next!"

"There were many funny scenes with lots of witty banter that counteracted the sadness of some of the events. I highly recommend this book and am looking forward to reading more from this author."

"I found this book to be equally comforting, eng...