PEOPLE can exclusively reveal an excerpt of CB Lee's cozy fantasy novel, Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe, set to debut on July 1. This heartwarming love story is a breath of fresh air in a world where dark fantasy dominates the publishing industry.

Meet Brenda, an overachiever with a detailed scientific plan to save the world, and Kat, the laid-back owner's daughter of a magical coffeeshop, who's also a "Chosen One." As their worlds blur and chaos looms, can they find love despite their differing destinies?

In this exclusive excerpt, CB Lee brings the magical coffeeshop to life, giving readers a first look at the two lovers' connection.

Read the excerpt below:

The coffee cup sign stands out against the fading, long-out-of-business storefronts. There's a shimmer of air pulsing around the sign, or maybe just the shop itself. Wow, it really is that hot. There's no name on the sign; it must be new. Then again, I can't remember the last time I was this far down Main Street. I exhale a sigh of relief at the hand-lettered open sign at the front of the shop and push my way in.

The door jingles merrily as I enter; low jazz music plays softly, a light piano accompanying a wistful saxophone. There's a polished grandfather clock standing proudly in the corner, whose hands tell me I still have at least 10 minutes. I can feel my panic start to subside. As my eyes adjust to the soft, warm light of the coffeeshop, I notice immediately that it's empty. A small place, with a couple of booths along one wall, a few round tables and some squashy armchairs in the corner. Perfect.

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Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe comes out July 1 and is available for preorder now, wherever books are sold.

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