One more Coffee House Mystery completed, two to go!!

Love, love, love a good Coffee House Mystery and Cleo Coyle's, Espresso Shot hit the mark.  An absolutely entertaining and enjoyable book.  Cleo and her new love finally got together, hope it works out for them.  Her ex is remarried, but not out of the picture.  Now I just have to wait for the next two books in this series to pop up on PaperBackSwap. A cozy mystery is just what this mom of three needs at the end of a busy day--great way to clear the mind.  At least that is how I like to de-stress. 

Once Espresso Shot was finished I picked up Monica Ferris's Framed in Lace, the second installment in the Needlecraft Mystery series. Main character Besty Devonshire somewhat reluctantly solves her second murder mystery.  While not very exciting, this series is a fun read.  The stories are centered around people who visit a particular needlework store "Crewel World" and the story includes lots of needlework talk and a free pattern.  The author is very eclectic, loves to cross stitch--my kind of girl-- and loves to wear hats.   The free pattern I adapted for a card exchange, you can see it here.

Anxiously waiting on my bookshelf are three books from Cleo Coyles' Haunted Bookshop Mystery series written under the nome du plume, Alice Kimberly.  I am so excited to start reading The Ghost and Mrs McClure, but that will have to wait until I am finished with Lowcountry Summer by Dorthea Benton Frank. Hubby bought this book for me on Mother's Day and this time he got it right, I feel in love on page one.  The main character Caroline is totally captivating--I will be reading more by this author.  

Thanks for stopping by.

See ya!!

CJ

One more Coffee House Mystery put to bed!!

Yep, I have finished my sixth (that's right 6) book in the Coffee House Mystery series by Cleo Coyle.  Thoroughly thrilling and I am happy to announce that Clare Cosi (the main character) finally got her man -- in a lovey sort of way.   I tried to pick up a new book, by a different author--just could not do it with the next Coffee House installment, Espresso Shot, sitting on my shelf.  Oh well!! 

French Pressed is now listed  Paperback Swap for the next happy reader. 

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CJ 

Another Coffee House Mystery.....

bites the dust (at least in my house) and ends up on PaperBackSwap for the next eager reader.  As usual Cleo Coyle does not disappoint.  I thoroughly enjoyed the adventure as the main character, Clare Cosi, goes digging for trouble.  Trouble that eventually leads her into the arms of the man she is meant to be with, NYPD Detective Mike Quinn.  They are not totally together yet it will happen I can feel it in my bones. Perhaps they will finally get it together in the next book--at least that is my wish. LOL 

I recently discovered that the Cleo Coyle writing team have a Haunted Book Store Mystery Series under the pen name Alice Kimberly.  Fortunately the first two books were avaliable on PBS.  How exciting!!!

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CJ

Another Coffee House Mystery Finished.

Last week I finished "Murder Most Frothy" the fourth book in Cleo Coyle's Coffee House Mystery series and started on "Decaffeinated Corpse"-- don't you love these titles.   I believe I am addicted to these cozy mysteries.  If you want to learn more about Cleo Coyle, her mysteries and pick up a few great coffee recipes check out her website.  My copy of "Murder Most Frothy" has been posted on PBS for the next caffeine addicted reader. 

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CJ

Let me tell you about the book I just read.

I just finished the third book in Cleo Coyle's Coffee House Mystery series, Latte Trouble".  If you love a cozy mystery and enjoy a good cup of coffee you will want to check out this series.   The main characters have been consistent throughout each book which makes me want to read more to see how they develop and evolve.  At the end of each book are coffee related recipes that just seem yummy.  Cleo Coyle also has a webpage dedicated to the series and coffee.  You can even sign up to win free coffee.

Last night I started Murder Most Frothy -- the forth  book in the series, so far so good.  I have book 5, 6, 7 & 8 on my Paperback Swap Wish (PBS) List -- why buy new when you can get a used book for free.  I just posted this book on PBS if you are interested check it out.

Have a great MLK Day.

See ya!!

CJ