Cleo Coyle - French Pressed (Coffeehouse Mysteries, No. 6)

French Pressed
Cleo Coyle

BERKLEY PRIME CRIME,
New York

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Praise for Cleo Coyle's Coffeehouse Mysteries ON WHAT GROUNDS
#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 noncoffee drinker want to visit the nearest coffee bar."

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!"

Cozies, Capers & Crimes

"A great beginning to a new seriesClare and Matteo make a great teamPlenty 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."

The Mystery Reader

"A hilarious blend of amateur detecting with some romance thrown in the mixI personally adored this book, and can't wait to read the rest of the series!"

Cozy Library

"A fun, light mystery. Recommended."

KLIATT

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

The Best Reviews

THROUGH THE GRINDER

"Coffee lovers and mystery buffs will savor the latest addition to this mystery seriesand 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!"

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."

The Romance Readers Connection

"A fascinating mysterya brave, quirky heroine."

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."

Roundtable Reviews

LATTE TROUBLE

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

Mysterious Corner

"Cleo Coyle follows upwith another delightfully percolating and exciting mystery. The strength of this series lies in the characters who are drawn true to life."

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 drawnThe action is fast-paced and there is a big twist at the end that you won't see coming!"

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 comingA delightful mystery."

Fresh Fiction

MURDER MOST FROTHY

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

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 recipesMurder Most Frothy, like its title, is a light and lively blend.

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 readEntertaining and as frothy as the frapps 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."

Gumshoe Review

DECAFFEINATED CORPSE

#1 Paperback BestsellerIndependent Mystery Booksellers Association"Great characters, smooth plotting, and top-notch writing, it's no wonder these books are bestsellers."

Cozy Library

"Author Coyle displays a deep understanding not only of coffeebut also of coffee shop culture. She treats espresso-shop work as an honorable professionCoyle 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 shouldI heartily recommend them."

Eric S. Chen, BARISTO.net

Berkley Prime Crime Books by Cleo Coyle
Coffeehouse Mysteries by Cleo Coyle
ON WHAT GROUNDS
THROUGH THE GRINDER
LATTE TROUBLE
MURDER MOST FROTHY
DECAFFEINATED CORPSE

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