French Pressed

#1 Paperback Bestseller
Independent Mystery Booksellers Association

“The first book in Coyle’s new series is a definite winner! The mystery is first rate, and the characters leap from the page and are compelling, vivid, and endearing. The aroma of this story made this non–coffee drinker want to visit the nearest coffee bar.”

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Romantic Times

“
On What Grounds
introduces Clare and the Village Blend. The setting is wonderful and New York is portrayed with absolute accuracy. Clare is a character I would love to see more of. She is honest but never brutal and her intelligence is what shines through. I will be looking forward to the next book in the Coffeehouse Mystery series!”

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Cozies, Capers & Crimes

“A great beginning to a new series…Clare and Matteo make a great team…Plenty of coffee lore, trivia, and brewing tips scattered throughout the text (and recipes at the end) add an additional, enjoyable element.
On What Grounds
will convert even the most fervent tea drinker into a coffee lover in the time it takes to draw an espresso.”

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The Mystery Reader

“A hilarious blend of amateur detecting with some romance thrown in the mix…I personally adored this book, and can’t wait to read the rest of the series!”

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Cozy Library

“A fun, light mystery. Recommended.”

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KLIATT

“[A] clever, witty, and lighthearted cozy. Cleo Coyle is a bright new light on the mystery horizon.”

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The Best Reviews

THROUGH THE GRINDER

“Coffee lovers and mystery buffs will savor the latest addition to this mystery series…and for those who like both, it’s a guaranteed ‘Red Eye.’ Fast-paced action, coffee lore, and incredible culinary recipes, brewed together with some dark, robust mystery, establish beyond a doubt that this one certainly isn’t decaf. All hail the goddess Caffina!”

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The Best Reviews

“
Through the Grinder
is full of action and murder with a little romance thrown in on the side. The ending is exceptional and completely unexpected.”

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The Romance Readers Connection

“A fascinating mystery…a brave, quirky heroine.”

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Books ’n’Bytes

“There were ample red herrings in the
Through the Grinder
story to lead the reader astray. I did not guess the outcome until I had finished the book. This is a great mystery in the Coffeehouse Mystery series.”

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Roundtable Reviews

LATTE TROUBLE

“Anyone who loves coffee and a good mystery will love this story. Rating: Outstanding.”

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Mysterious Corner

“Cleo Coyle follows up…with another delightfully percolating and exciting mystery. The strength of this series lies in the characters who are drawn true to life.”

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I Love a Mystery

“A delightful series! Clare is a captivating narrator who offers lots of interesting snippets of information and history behind New York landmarks. This is just one of the many pleasing aspects of these books, along with the many interesting coffee facts. The supporting characters are well drawn…The action is fast-paced and there is a big twist at the end that you won’t see coming!”

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Romantic Times

“With lots of tips on making a great cuppa Joe and some recipes at the end, this is a fun mystery with a twist that you’ll never see coming…A delightful mystery.”

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Fresh Fiction

MURDER MOST FROTHY

“The latest Coffeehouse Mystery is a terrific amateur-sleuth tale that showcases the heroine at her best.”

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Midwest Book Review

“The author weaves a tangled web of distractions and complications and brings the story to a neat and satisfying conclusion. The author also provides a scrumptious-looking set of coffee-related recipes…
Murder Most Frothy
, like its title, is a light and lively blend.

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BookLoons

“The interaction between Clare and her ex-mother-in-law is full of humor, and the interaction between Clare and her daughter is realistic. This is a quick read…Entertaining and as frothy as the frappés Clare prepares.”

—MyShelf.com

“Exciting, delicious fun, with coffee trivia, recipes, a vicarious adventure for those of us at home reading of things we’d rather not face ourselves but understanding Clare Cosi’s motives and morals.”

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Gumshoe Review

DECAFFEINATED CORPSE

#1 Paperback Bestseller

Independent Mystery Booksellers Association

“Great characters, smooth plotting, and top-notch writing, it’s no wonder these books are bestsellers.”

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Cozy Library

“Author Coyle displays a deep understanding not only of coffee…but also of coffee shop culture. She treats espresso-shop work as an honorable profession…Coyle knows her coffee so well that even I have learned new coffee bits by reading her books. If you have not yet discovered the Coffeehouse Mystery series by Cleo Coyle, you should…I heartily recommend them.”

—Eric S. Chen, BARISTO.net

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ON WHAT GROUNDS

THROUGH THE GRINDER

LATTE TROUBLE

MURDER MOST FROTHY

DECAFFEINATED CORPSE

FRENCH PRESSED

Haunted Bookshop Mysteries by Cleo Coyle Writing as Alice Kimberly

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This book is dedicated to
Roy Snyder

For his encouragement, thoughtfulness, unfailing good humor, and most of all for his sage financial advice—a fundamental asset for any writer who’s crazy enough to believe that “a room of one’s own” is achievable in one of the most expensive cities on the planet.

Cheers to you, Roy, for keeping the dream in play.