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Sip Sip Bang Bang
College student Haylee Campos is living the New York dream. She’s landed an impressive publishing internship at Folio-Echo, made great friends, and is finally starting to feel at home in the city. At work, Haylee spends her time putting out fires and, of course, making the occasional coffee run to Caffeine, the shop across the street. In spite of her mother’s worries, Haylee’s life is practically a Taylor Swift song. Until she gets caught in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Trapped in Caffeine by a group of rogue criminals, Haylee and Carter (the super hot barista whose inability to get her order right is what landed Haylee in this situation in the first place!) must rely on their extensive knowledge of action movies in order to save themselves and the other café customers. But time is running out…
Trapped in Caffeine by a group of rogue criminals, Haylee and Carter (the super hot barista whose inability to get her order right is what landed Haylee in this situation in the first place!) must rely on their extensive knowledge of action movies in order to save themselves and the other café customers. But time is running out…
192 pages, Paperback
First published August 28, 2018
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About the author
Danika Stone
14 books336 followersDanika Stone is an author, artist, and educator who discovered a passion for writing fiction while in the throes of her Masters thesis. A self-declared bibliophile, Danika now writes novels for both teens (Switchback, All the Feels and Internet Famous) and adults (Inescapable: A Ghost Story, Sip Sip Bang Bang, Edge of Wild, The Dark Divide and Fall of Night). When not writing, Danika can be found hiking in the Rockies, planning grand adventures, and spending far too much time online. She lives with her family and a houseful of imaginary characters in a windy corner of Alberta, Canada.
Ms. Stone is represented by Moe Ferrara of BookEnds Literary Agency.
Ms. Stone is represented by Moe Ferrara of BookEnds Literary Agency.
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October 6, 2021
Sip Sip Bang Bang is a delightful and frothy confection full of action and all the best fic tropes that coffeeshop AU enthusiasts will enjoy, from the flirty banter to the high stakes in this delightful thrill ride of a novel.
November 15, 2021
I loved this amazing story! Haylee Campos is a fierce unstoppable heroine who is thrown into a hostage crisis situation at Caffeine, the New York coffee shop where the Hot!Barista of her dreams works. Haylee and her dreamboat barista Carter have to think fast to navigate their way out of the coffee shop or die trying. Sip Sip Bang Bang is the right mix of action packed adrenaline ride meets meetcute romance! You're gonna love it!
April 29, 2021
A fast, fun comedic action story that joyfully celebrates its tropes and its influences. Two twenty-somethings who've been silently crushing on each other get stuck in the middle of a heist/hostage situation. Bullets fly. Threats abound. Bad guys fall prey to a roll of duct tape and the perfect swing of a bag of frozen pastries. Ventilation shafts and narrow window ledges provide essential escapes as a nefarious plot unravels. Adding to the chaos and comedy, an overprotective mother and a worried friend try to intervene when the cops, snipers, and SWAT teams don't act fast enough. Stone keeps the tone light throughout, with equal parts action and antics, and she finds the perfect moment to add a little romance by letting her leads get stuck in a cramped closet. She also references several genre favourites like Die Hard and MacGyver as the intrepid duo flies through a series of narrow escapes. Fans of action comedies like Raising Arizona and Mr. & Mrs. Smith will be right at home with this quick and breezy look at two kids' worst day in NYC. Or could it turn out to be their best day?
May 14, 2021
This book was a blast—part action movie, part romcom, with plenty of good natured humor and likeable characters. I couldn’t help rooting for Hailey and Carter all the way, even when armed robbers were hunting them down through the vents and storerooms of Caffeine. Also, Hailey’s mother? I laughed so hard! Definitely give this one a whirl if you like a little Die Hard mixed with your sweet romance.
March 19, 2022
Hostages, romance, and coffee - what's not to love? Sip Sip Bang Bang is a high-stakes, caffeine-fueled romantic thriller rife with wry humour, tense twists, and pop-culture references to satiate our inner nerds. Stone masterfully triangulates a delightful budding romance, the turbulent life of a New York city publishing intern, and a classic action-thriller film script. Recommended for caffeine addicts and lovers of Die Hard!
October 9, 2021
I was lucky enough to get to read an early copy of this book and it is so good!
SIP SIP BANG BANG is a fast-paced thrill of a ride, full of action and intrigue. The imminent danger and the irresistible chemistry of the two leads pulled me into the pages from start to finish.
SIP SIP BANG BANG is a fast-paced thrill of a ride, full of action and intrigue. The imminent danger and the irresistible chemistry of the two leads pulled me into the pages from start to finish.
July 26, 2022
Epic tale of adventure, action and some oh so sweet romantic notes. It had everything you could want in a fast pace novel that keeps you turning the pages because you need to see what happens next. Wonderful read!!
April 18, 2021
Love it. So entertaining. Intrigued all the way through with occasional bursts of laughing out loud.
October 22, 2021
One wild ride of a story told from multiple POV. Couldn't put it down!
January 20, 2022
Amazing!
A nail-biting thriller with a taste of romance. I didn’t want to stop reading, but had to take a break because it was so stressful and then I didn’t want to end!
A nail-biting thriller with a taste of romance. I didn’t want to stop reading, but had to take a break because it was so stressful and then I didn’t want to end!
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October 9, 2021Sip Sip Bang Bang is such a classic action story (with a side of romance, of course)! Everything that can go wrong, will go wrong but you know it’s all gonna be ok at the end. If you love the urgency and energy of Speed, you’ll love this!
If you’ve read any Danika books, you know you’re in for good banter and a story that keeps you fully engaged. Sip Sip Bang Bang carries on her tradition and kicks it up a notch. Multiple POV kick you in and out of different storylines and view points, leaving you frantically turning the pages to get back to the previous page’s action. It’s the best game of whiplash!
Haylee and Carter were such a treat. The mix of “everything that can go wrong, will go wrong” and “you’re in the exact place you’re meant to be” shines in their story. Is this a story of social glue or will their shared chemistry leave them in a good place? Guess you’ll have to read to find out!
I also loved the side characters, with Haylee’s friends and family providing just enough friction to make you laugh and shake your head at the same time. This quick read is worth your time so get those TBRs ready!
If you’ve read any Danika books, you know you’re in for good banter and a story that keeps you fully engaged. Sip Sip Bang Bang carries on her tradition and kicks it up a notch. Multiple POV kick you in and out of different storylines and view points, leaving you frantically turning the pages to get back to the previous page’s action. It’s the best game of whiplash!
Haylee and Carter were such a treat. The mix of “everything that can go wrong, will go wrong” and “you’re in the exact place you’re meant to be” shines in their story. Is this a story of social glue or will their shared chemistry leave them in a good place? Guess you’ll have to read to find out!
I also loved the side characters, with Haylee’s friends and family providing just enough friction to make you laugh and shake your head at the same time. This quick read is worth your time so get those TBRs ready!
October 15, 2021
Loved this book! Which is no surprise since I love hostage stories and Danika Stone's writing. This book has tons of suspense and characters to root for. Definitely recommend this one for an easy fireside/beach read or if you're confined to your house during a global pandemic.
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