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Clare’s been hired to create a gourmet coffee and dessert bar for a New York wedding to be held at the world-renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art. Famous chefs will be there, celebrities, members of the press, well-known politicians—so why isn’t she thrilled to have this chance to shine? Because the person tying the knot is Matteo Allegro, her ex-husband and current business partner. And while Clare has no plans to ever marry Matt again, she’s afraid he’s making a terrible mistake.
The bride-to-be is Trend magazine editor Breanne Summour. Beautiful, wealthy, and sophisticated, the snarky tastemaker has never been a low-maintenance kind of gal, and now she’s in full-blown bridezilla mode. The only way that Clare can possibly deal with her is to put her misgivings aside and focus on business. But as a successful amateur sleuth, murder is Clare’s business too, and when fatal accidents begin befalling people close to Breanne, Clare becomes suspicious. Is someone trying to sabotage the wedding? To kill Breanne?
Between persuading a sexy Italian sculptor into lending her a one-of-a-kind fountain and roasting some of the rarest coffee beans on Earth, Clare starts to investigate. But what she unveils, amid melted chocolate and steaming mochaccinos, may just get her burned …
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"When a stripper that looks like Claire's ex-husband's fiance is gunned down right in front of her and Matt, Claire decides she must do what she can to help bring the killer to justice. It isn't long until Claire learns the bullet was meant for her ex's fiance and the would be killer is getting more persistent in his or her attempt to kill the bride."
— Sally (4 out of 5 stars)
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“There’s plenty of action, misdirection, and mystery—and the ending, once reached, is ultimately satisfying. Cleo Coyle doesn’t disappoint.
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“Enjoyable…This mellow-paced cozy includes some surprises for both bride and groom, who must deal with the bitter fruits of their past actions. Recipes and coffee tips are a bonus.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“A realistic depiction of New York City high and low life. The smattering of recipes, romance, and caffeine-fueled detection add up to a lively tale.”
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“Superb...Highly recommended.”
— Library Journal. starred review, praise for the series
Espresso Shot Listener Reviews
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" These are getting better. The first 2-3 books were really dry for me. I'm enjoying getting to know Clare and her family & friends now. "
— Mendy, 1/28/2014 -
" really enjoyed this cafe mystery. looking forward to starting the series from the beginning! "
— Angela, 1/28/2014 -
" Just as good as the rest of the series. A nice, easy read and entertaining too. "
— Kristen, 1/19/2014 -
" I love this series. I never know what is going to happen and I always want to know what Clare is up to or what she is investigating. "
— *Babs*, 1/17/2014 -
" I'm not finished with the book yet. However, I can say that I'm really enjoying it. It's fast paced with a lot of action and intrigue. My only slight complaint is that there seems to be very little action centered around Clare's baristas. I like the characters and miss having them injected into the story. "
— Liz, 1/8/2014 -
" This is the latest in a series...I started at the end! It's fun to read. "
— Patty, 12/28/2013 -
" These books are fun and an easy read when you just want to have some getaway time! "
— Trudy, 12/21/2013 -
" A little too intense for me, but enjoyed the coffee talk. Will definitely read another by this author... "
— Faith, 12/12/2013 -
" Amazing as usual. And now I want a doppio. I don't even like coffee. "
— Parisa, 12/10/2013 -
" The one in which Matteo marries Breanne. "
— Abbey, 11/28/2013 -
" Very enjoyable and easy to read even though it's the latest in an on going series. I will be on the look out for the earlier books. "
— Ronnie, 11/28/2013 -
" fun culinary mystery- very light reading, but enjoyable- also has some recipes that I would like to try! "
— Stef, 11/12/2013 -
" Was a very involved and satisfying mystery. "
— Joni, 10/13/2013 -
" That was fun!:) "
— Blanche, 9/26/2013 -
" The characters were more well developed in this one. a few nice twists at the end. "
— Margaret, 8/30/2013 -
" I was a bit taken aback that she let Matteo get away, and Madame was less of a character in this one - in fact, Clare is much more of the main focus in the book. The recipes were not as appealing, either, but then I have never been a fan of italian cookies - except for the anise flavored ones! "
— Deb, 8/25/2013 -
" Fun. If you love food in your books like I do , check it out. "
— Jeanine, 8/2/2013 -
" Entertaining mysteries, and fun facts about coffee, this is a great addition to the series about Claire Cosi and The Village Blend! "
— Andrea, 6/23/2013 -
" Fun Read.. Recipes in the back. "
— Zgardenldy, 6/21/2013 -
" Another good book in this series. Not the best because we weren't at the Village Blend enough but Claire did manage to do a lot more sleuthing in this one. "
— Cindi, 6/12/2013 -
" Kinda boring...but it really does have some great espresso tips...although I have a few of my own. I've been told I have the Neapolitan blood in me...not to brag or anything "
— Jennifer, 5/18/2013 -
" i was a great history. i recomended "
— Catalina91, 4/2/2013 -
" As always, I enjoyed this book from the coffeehouse mystery series. My only complaint about the book was that it seemed to start a little slow. Other than that, a good cozy mystery and I'm looking forward to reading the next one. "
— Jodi, 3/31/2013
About Cleo Coyle
Cleo Coyle is a pseudonym for Alice Alfonsi, writing in collaboration with her husband, Marc Cerasini. Both are New York Times bestselling authors of the Coffeehouse Mysteries, now celebrating over ten years in print. Alice and Marc are also bestselling media tie-in writers who have penned properties for Lucasfilm, NBC, Fox, Disney, Imagine, and MGM. They live and work in New York City, where they write independently and together, including the nationally bestselling Haunted Bookshop Mysteries. Learn more about them at their online home: www.CoffeehouseMystery.com.
About Rebecca Gibel
Rebecca Gibel is an award-winning stage, television, and voice actress. The narrator of over fifty audiobooks, Rebecca is facile in a wide variety of genres. Rebecca has worked across the country at theaters such as Trinity Rep, Cleveland Play House, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Intiman Theatre, and the Arden Theatre Company. She holds a BA from the College of William & Mary and an MFA in acting from Brown University/Trinity Rep.