Fall in love with this laugh-out-loud, feel-good romantic comedy series about friendship, dating pacts, and finding your last first date. 
Seven friends. Two outrageous promises. One unforgettable journey toward happily ever afters.
Set in beautiful Auckland, New Zealand, the Flirting with Forever series follows a close-knit group of women who make a pact to marry the next guy they date. What starts as a tipsy dare soon becomes a path to love—with a few detours through disastrous first dates, unexpected sparks, and the cozy warmth of the beloved Cozy Cottage Café.
Heartfelt, hilarious, and full of swoon, these stories celebrate hope, second chances, and the magic of finding forever when (and where!) you least expect it.
Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Mhairi McFarlane, and romcoms with big emotions, strong friendships, and guaranteed happily-ever-afters.
Welcome back to Flirting with Forever, where every first date might just be the last.
NO MORE BAD DATES

Two friends. One pact. Love was never supposed to be part of the deal… until it was.
Ever been dumped at a wedding? I have. I’m Sophie McCarthy—chronic dater of red flags, narcissists, and dumpers at weddings. I even dated one guy who believed in the “mermaid lifestyle.” Don’t ask.
Desperate to break the cycle, my friends and I make a pact: every new guy gets vetted. Fail the test? It’s a no. Pass? Well, we haven’t gotten that far yet—mostly because my roommate, Jason (serial dater of nurses and my frustratingly hot best friend), keeps rejecting every single one I bring home.
Apparently, no one’s good enough.
It’s supposed to be friendly concern, but those lingering looks, that smirk when he says my dates are hopeless? Yeah… it’s starting to feel like something else.
But falling for Jason would be a terrible idea.
So why does it feel so right?
NO MORE TERRIBLE DATES

The boy I couldn’t forget just became the man I can’t resist.
Alex Walsh is the last man I want to see again. He’s charming, talented, maddeningly handsome—and the boy who once kissed me, then broke my heart in front of the whole school. That humiliation? Still burned into memory.
Now, years later, I’m stuck working with him, curating his photo exhibition at the gallery. He’s still the full package, and what’s worse? He knows it.
But I’m not that girl anymore. My friends and I made a pact to stop chasing the wrong guys. And no matter how much his photographs move me, or how different he seems, Alex is strictly off-limits.
At least, he should be.
Because the more time I spend with him, the more I wonder if the boy who let me down… might just be the man who shows up when it counts.
NO MORE HORRIBLE DATES

Have you ever faked a romance with the one guy who checks every box on your “absolutely not” list?
I have. His name is Nick Zachary—New Zealand’s so-called “wild boy of rugby,” professional heartbreaker, and walking red flag.
But desperate times call for mutually beneficial deals. He needs a reputation makeover. I need exposure for my struggling fashion label. So we strike a deal: I play his doting girlfriend in public. He plays nice for the cameras. We both get what we want.
Easy enough… until it’s not.
Because somewhere between staged hand-holding and fake kisses, I start to see a version of Nick the tabloids never showed—loyal, thoughtful, unexpectedly funny. The kind of guy you might actually fall for if you weren’t busy reminding yourself this is all pretend.
Now I don’t know which version of Nick is real. And worse yet, I’m not sure I care.
Because the one thing scarier than faking feelings for the guy you swore you’d never fall for is realizing they might just be real.
READER’S FAVORITE BOOK AWARD BRONZE MEDAL WINNER
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Praise for Flirting with Forever Box Set:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I SO loved all the books in the Cozy Cottage Café series (actually got hooked from book one and stalked Kate’s author page for each new book release after that). We get to know Cassie, Marissa, and Paige as they embark on their individual journeys toward love. I felt like I knew these women as if they were my own besties by the end of each book! There are several LOL moments and definitely book boyfriends who’ll make your heart flutter.” – Joslyn Westbrook, author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This is an adorable series! I finish each book glad that the characters find their happy ever after, but sad that the story has to end, kind of like I’m leaving behind a good friend. But then there’s another book to dive into, and I’m happy again!” – Holly Kerr, author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “If you’ve never read a Kate O’Keefe novel and you’re a fan of romantic comedies, here’s what you need to know: the Cozy Cottage Café Series is one delicious serving of ooey gooey, heart-warming storytelling after another. Friends united by a love for the treats at their favorite bakery and their unlucky attempts at finding love make a pact to marry the next man they date. This simple thread unwinds in multiple directions within each book as we get to know unique and uniquely strong women who need to forge their individual paths toward their happily-ever-afters. Their stories are as compelling as the men they meet. These books are really easy to read and equally satisfying. Count on a lot of laughs, even more contented sighs, and a lingering desire to sample each and every one of the cakes from the Cozy Cottage Café.” – Diane Michaels, author of Ellen the Harpist
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”Kate O’Keeffe almost single-handedly resurrected my love of chick-lit with this series. Cassie’s story in Book 1 had me hooked from the first page, and I fell in love with her and the yummy Will Jordan (who just so happens to look like one of my other favourite male leads, Poldark). Books 2 and 3 focus on Cassie’s best friends, Paige and Marissa, who also go through the journey of finding “the one” by choosing the next guy they date. Kate has a way of bringing the Cozy Cottage Cafe to life and making you wish the love interests in these books were real people! Highly recommend.” – Kirsty McManus, author of 1996
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I thoroughly enjoyed following these women, who start to feel like old friends, on their journeys. Some of my favorite book boyfriends are here as well. A cozy, warm, wonderful set of books that will leave you wanting more — and maybe wanting a little cake as well.” – Laurie Baxter, author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I LOVE this series! Each heroine is so different and utterly compelling. They are all strong, determined women with funny and endearing foibles and quirks – and they are so much fun to root for! The heroes are eclectic and wonderful as well – some maddening or suave or down-to-earth or jocular or swoony or irresistible or with an inescapable charm that sneaks up and won’t let go. Every page of every book is a delight, entertaining with laugh-out-loud descriptions and dialogue. And how these books captivate with sigh-inducing, toe-curling moments of romance! I highly recommend this box set for any lover of RomCom! And talk about the perfect gift!!!!!” – Geralyn Corcillo, bestselling author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Can’t say how much I love Kate O’Keeffe and her books, they get me involved and make me feel apart of their lives. I didn’t want them to end.” – Amazon reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This series whisks you away to a sweet world of romance and big belly laughs. It’s time well-spent.” – Melanie Summers, bestselling author of the Crown Jewels series
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “An adorable unputdownable series chocked full of sweet sighs and wonderfully happy endings.” – Virginia Gray, bestselling author of Spa Girl
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Hilarious, heart-warming, and gorgeously romantic stories, you will love this series!” – Delancey Stewart, USA Today bestselling author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “If you haven’t read these books, you’re really missing out. They cemented O’Keeffe’s place as my favorite author. Whenever one of her books arrives, I’ll drop whatever I’m reading so I can devour it. ” – Laura Heffernan, author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “If you love a good old fashioned romcom that is light-hearted but has moving moments, then these are the books for you. This author has become one of my all time favourites.” – Amazon reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Heartwarming escapism at its best!” – Amazon reviewer
