How about a cup of coffee is a poignant exploration of love's fleeting nature, told through the intertwined stories of Emma, a hopeful barista, and Liam, a cynical novelist. Once believing in the enduring power of love, both characters discover that their connection was more illusion than reality—like a perfect brew that leaves behind a bitter aftertaste. As Emma's innocence cracks and Liam's guarded walls tighten, they grapple with the truth that love, much like coffee, is transient—beautiful in the moment but ultimately fleeting. Through moments of tenderness, regret, and resignation, they come to accept that some stories are destined to fade into silence, leaving only the residual bitterness of what once was. The novel's metaphorical imagery underscores the bittersweet realization that love, like a cup of untouched coffee, is often better left untried when it's destined to cool and grow cold. A reflective, melancholic meditation on vulnerability, hope, and the inevitable end of illusions, The End of the Roast invites readers to ponder whether some loves are best left as fleeting dreams—beautiful, yet ultimately insubstantial.