Clare's Village Blend coffee beans are being used to create a new java love potion, a "Mocha Magic Coffee," billed as an aphrodisiac. The product, expected to rake in millions, will be sold exclusively on Aphrodite's Village, one of the most popular online communities for women. But at its launch, one of the website's editors is murdered. Clare is convinced a bitter killer wants the secret formula. Can she catch who's gone loco for mocha?
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"A; First I've read from this series (well listened too). It was a nice read, easy to follow even out of order. Will pick up more to see Clare's adventures as a coffee house manager/part time sleuth/cop girlfriend."
— Cathy (4 out of 5 stars)
" Coffee, chocolate, and murder - what more could ya want?! "
— Theresa, 2/12/2014" Murder, romance, coffee and chocolate; you'd think that combination would be more exciting but I was not captivated by this story. Granted this is the first Coffeehouse Mystery I've read. Maybe it would be different if I had followed the series. But I think the relationship between Clare and her ex-husband Matt is a bit weird. The new product they are pushing is supposed to be an aphrodisiac and the two of them not only discuss their prior sex life together but also the sex they had with their respective partners after consuming the product. And no this is not erotica. They don't go into graphic detail but still, the idea of having that discussion with an ex-partner seems inappropiate to me. Matt is always there to console Clare when her boyfriend is not around and Clare still thinks of him and their daughter as her 'little family'. Just seems weird. Lots of talk of coffee and sweets. I did learn why we don't store chocolate in the refrigerator. Quick read fun book . . . if you don't think about it too much. "
— Lee, 2/10/2014" I really enjoy this series. Less cozy than most of the "cozy series", not cutesy at all. "
— Kelly, 1/5/2014" Great book! I've loved the entire series so far. The recipes are an added bonus. "
— Jay, 1/1/2014" I picked up this book because of the cover. I thought I would be reading something similar to Diane Mott Davidson or Joanne Fluke. Not so. once again, too many characters to keep track of. French spoken with no translation. References that not everyone is going to understand - "Anyone who knows Ovid or a bit of basic mythology could have connected the two." I may get another in the series to give Coyle another chance though. "
— Sherry, 12/20/2013" not bad, little over the top with all the coffee and chocolate references. plot was fine. I just don't really like the main characters that much. "
— Cynthia, 12/20/2013" not high art but just fun "
— Martha, 12/19/2013" Clare and the Village Blend is working with a chocolatier and an investment group of women to launch a new product line. The new product Mocha Magic is to have an herbal aphrodisiac effect. But then one of the woman is killed and the group is blaming each other. "
— Sandybear76, 12/5/2013" a fun read, good plot and some awesome chocolate recipes in the back. "
— Susan, 11/28/2013" #117 Enjoyable cozy as usual. I did figure out who done it by eliminating the obvious and the red herrings. Nice to see Clare and Mike's relationship advance a little more also. "
— Cindi, 11/27/2013" Another very satisfying coffee shop mystery. This one has a ton of chocolate info too. I cannot wait to try the chocolate recipes! "
— Kasianderson, 11/14/2013Cleo 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.
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.