Espresso Shot

 In Cleo Coyle's Espresso Shot, the 7th installment in the Coffeehouse Culinary Cozy Mystery series, this newest tale would whet your appetite with a fine cup of java. It all started the week of Clare's ex-husband wedding preparations to Breeanne Soummer in New York City, when a look-a-like stripper ended up shot outside the bachelor party--the same party Clare and Matt witnessed in cold blood. That's when the NYPD came in and informed them that her name was Hazel Boggs. While Clare dealt with Bridezilla herself with the wedding details, it was up to Clare to do some snooping on who wanted Breeanne dead and why. She started from her office and worked her way into her personal life when more attacks and problems arose like woodwork. She sifted through the truth for the answers like gold, while her relationship to Detective Mike Quinn steamed up in her private life. As she handed the intricate details for Breeanne's reception, she became closer to danger when she discovered the cold-blooded truth that Breeanne wasn't the main target, but her ex was for a shocking reason, before they could say "I do" in a twisted ending.

I always enjoyed Cleo Coyle culinary cozy mysteries that featured a coffee house for a theme. I did care for Clare who had gotten into the thick of solving another mystery, running a business, and trying to keep it together with her love for Mike. I loved how she took charge and lived large to get down to the heart of the matter in a timely manner. I also loved seeing Joy, her daughter, make a welcoming appearance in the series too. Her ex-mother-in-law Madame Allegro is always a hoot. I loved the NYC backdrop from the Village Blend and elsewhere with pitch perfect scenic locations. And the coffee recipes are always to do for too.  The theme of the story is your past actions might lead to present and future consequences.

If you love a heart-warming culinary cozy with a spark of romance, a scoop of brewed action, a heap of mystery and intrigue with hot non-stop action, Espresso Shot is the one for you!

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