Cash Delgado Is Living the Dream: A Novel BY Tehlor Kay Mejia

In this heartwarming queer friends-to-lovers romance, a small-town bartender navigates the complexities of motherhood and a surprising sexual awakening. Cash Delgado enjoys a comfortable life in Ridley Falls, managing Joyce’s Bar with its loyal patrons and hosting the beloved Karaoke Thursday. Her six-year-old daughter, Parker, adds zest to her days, and her best friend, Inez O’Conner, brings joy and a sense of potential to her sometimes overly responsible nature.

However, Cash’s routine is disrupted when Chase Stanton, the bar’s former manager and her last hookup, returns with business plans that threaten Joyce’s Bar and Cash’s dreams for its future. Amid this upheaval, Cash starts experiencing intimate dreams about Inez, challenging the stability of her well-ordered life.

Reluctantly embarking on a journey of self-discovery, Cash is forced to confront the ways she has been hiding in her own life. The prospect of change is daunting, but as she grapples with her feelings for Inez, Cash must decide whether to cling to her familiar existence or embrace a love that defies her expectations.

Will Cash take the risk for a love that looks different than she ever imagined, or will she choose to stay the same? Through the support of her daughter, the camaraderie of her bar’s patrons, and the blossoming realization of her feelings for Inez, Cash discovers that sometimes, the heart’s unexpected desires can lead to the most rewarding paths.