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Series

Coffeehouse Mystery

15 books

Here are 15 books from the Coffeehouse Mystery series by Cleo Coyle and Cleom Coyle. Start with On What Grounds (2003), then read the rest in the order below. Books without a series number are listed in publication order.

Books in order

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On What Grounds

Cleo Coyle

When Clare arrives at work, she finds the assistant manager dead in the back of the store—coffee grounds scattered like a clue that refuses to stay quiet. As two detectives dig into the scene, Clare is pulled into a web of motives and misdirection that turns everyday routines into a high-stakes investigation. Blending cozy mystery atmosphere with sharp character insight, the story explores trust, obsession, and the small details that can unravel a life. With Cleo Coyle’s brisk, engaging style, the case unfolds through clues, interrogations, and the relentless pressure to separate what people say from what they mean.

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Latte Trouble

Cleo Coyle

At Manhattan’s historic Village Blend coffeehouse, manager Clare Cosi is preparing to host a fashionable showcase for a designer’s coffee-inspired accessories when a poisoned latte throws the event—and her business—into crisis. As suspicion falls on barista Tucker, Clare launches her own investigation to determine whether the drink was meant for its apparent victim or someone else in the glittering fashion crowd. Balancing brewing expertise, workplace loyalty, and dangerous secrets, she must clear Tucker’s name and protect the people and coffeehouse she loves. This engaging cozy mystery blends New York style, café culture, and sharp observations on ambition, publicity, and betrayal.

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Murder Most Frothy

Cleo Coyle

When Manhattan barista Clare Cosi is invited to spend the summer at a millionaire’s Hamptons estate, she expects sunshine, relaxation, and the chance to train the staff at a new restaurant—not murder. After a festive gala ends with a shocking death and a possible attempt on her host’s life, Clare finds herself drawn into an investigation while the police are delayed. As tensions rise among the glamorous guests and household staff, she follows a trail of secrets that proves far more dangerous than a case of summer jitters. Blending cozy mystery, coffee culture, family dynamics, and sparkling wit, this entertaining installment delivers a stylish seaside whodunit.

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Decaffeinated Corpse

Cleo Coyle

At New York’s Village Blend, coffee expert Clare Cosi sees promise in a revolutionary naturally decaffeinated bean smuggled into the country by an old acquaintance of her ex-husband. But when a murder disrupts the potential business opportunity, Clare’s knowledge of coffee—and the tangled relationships surrounding the venture—draws her into a dangerous investigation. As the body count rises and loyalties become harder to read, she must uncover the killer before someone close to her is blamed. Blending cozy mystery, romance, and coffee-world intrigue, this stylish whodunit serves up suspense with a richly aromatic sense of place.

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French Pressed

Cleo Coyle

When Clare Cosi’s daughter, Joy, takes an internship at one of New York’s trendiest French restaurants, she is drawn into the glamorous—and complicated—world of haute cuisine. Clare’s concerns deepen when Joy becomes involved with the restaurant’s married chef, but matters turn far more serious when a murder leaves Joy under suspicion. Determined to protect her daughter, Clare agrees to create exclusive micro-roasted, French-pressed coffee blends for the restaurant while investigating the fiercely competitive kitchen. Blending culinary intrigue, family tensions, and a dangerous mystery, this cozy crime novel serves up a richly atmospheric case where uncovering the truth may come at a high price.

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Holiday Grind

Cleo Coyle

The holiday season at Manhattan’s Village Blend is anything but peaceful when a shocking death turns Clare Cosi’s bustling coffeehouse into a murder scene. As customers, friends, and festive guests become potential suspects, Clare draws on her sharp instincts, coffee expertise, and knowledge of New York’s social circles to uncover the truth. With danger brewing alongside the holiday cheer, this cozy mystery blends clever sleuthing, café culture, romance, and seasonal atmosphere in an engaging installment of the Coffeehouse Mystery series.

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Roast Mortem

Cleo Coyle

When a suspicious death disrupts the bustling Village Blend coffeehouse, manager Clare Cosi finds herself drawn into a dangerous investigation. As she follows a trail of secrets through New York’s competitive culinary and coffee worlds, Clare must determine which seemingly friendly patrons are hiding deadly motives. Blending sharp wit, cozy atmosphere, and richly detailed coffee culture, this entertaining mystery explores loyalty, ambition, and the risks of uncovering the truth.

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A Brew to a Kill

Cleo Coyle

When a high-profile coffee executive is found dead, Village Blend manager Clare Cosi is drawn into a dangerous investigation where every suspect has something to hide. As Clare follows a trail through New York’s competitive coffee world, she uncovers bitter rivalries, hidden ambitions, and secrets that could make her the next target. Blending sharp mystery, lively Manhattan atmosphere, and an insider’s appreciation for coffee culture, this installment delivers a richly flavored whodunit with plenty of twists and charm.

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Holiday Buzz

Cleo Coyle

The holiday season is in full swing at New York City’s Village Blend, but festive cheer turns bitter when a murder disrupts the coffeehouse’s bustling celebrations. Barista and amateur sleuth Clare Cosi finds herself drawn into an investigation that takes her beyond the café’s cozy confines and into a tangle of secrets, rivalries, and suspects. Blending witty dialogue, romantic tension, coffeehouse culture, and a satisfying whodunit, this seasonal mystery offers a lively and atmospheric addition to the popular cozy mystery series.

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Billionaire Blend

Cleo Coyle

When a car bombing nearly kills tech billionaire Eric Thorner, coffee expert Clare Cosi is drawn into an extravagant—and dangerous—new assignment: creating the world’s most luxurious coffee blend. As Eric whisks her across the globe in search of exceptional beans, a series of suspicious accidents raises the stakes and leaves Clare wondering whether someone is targeting the young CEO. Detective Mike Quinn suspects the truth may be closer to home than Clare wants to believe, while Eric’s glittering circle of wealth reveals rivalries, secrets, and motives aplenty. Blending international coffee culture with a fast-paced murder mystery, this installment offers a stylish, suspenseful entry in Clare’s ongoing adventures.

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Once upon a Grind

Cleom Coyle

During New York City’s fairy-tale-themed festival season, coffeehouse manager Clare Cosi transforms her coffee truck into a storybook attraction and reluctantly experiments with beans said to possess magical properties. When an unsettling vision leads her to a young model’s body in Central Park, Clare is drawn into a dangerous investigation involving powerful financiers, glamorous performers, secretive social circles, and suspects who seem pulled from a dark fairy tale. As the police pursue a conventional explanation, Clare follows a trail of ambition, deception, and hidden appetites—bringing the danger closer to her own life and her NYPD detective boyfriend. Blending cozy mystery charm, Manhattan atmosphere, coffee lore, and sharp humor, this installment offers a playful yet suspenseful whodunit with a distinctly Grimm twist.

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Dead to the Last Drop (A Coffeehouse Mystery Book 15)

Cleo Coyle

Coffeehouse manager and master roaster Clare Cosi is summoned to Washington, D.C., to advise on coffee service for a White House wedding and contribute to a Smithsonian exhibition celebrating America’s coffee history. But when a historic coffee pot reveals ties to an old CIA dead drop, and a suspicious death strikes her new coffeehouse, Clare is drawn into a dangerous web of political secrets. As the president’s daughter disappears and Clare finds herself pursued alongside her NYPD detective boyfriend, she must follow the clues before the nation’s capital turns her into its next casualty. Blending sharp mystery, Washington intrigue, coffee lore, and mouthwatering American recipes, this installment offers the engaging amateur sleuthing and richly detailed atmosphere fans of the series expect.

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Through the Grinder

Cleo Coyle

At Clare Cosi’s Village Blend, business is thriving—until a series of suspicious deaths targets the coffeehouse’s female customers. As the investigation points toward someone close to Clare, she must navigate dangerous secrets, complicated loyalties, and a growing attraction while pursuing the truth. Blending cozy mystery, romance, and coffeehouse atmosphere, this fast-paced installment follows Clare’s determined—and perilous—quest to expose a killer before another customer pays the ultimate price.

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Espresso Shot

Cleo Coyle

At Manhattan’s beloved Village Blend, manager and head barista Clare Cosi is tasked with creating an extravagant coffee-and-dessert bar for a high-profile wedding—one that reunites her with her ex-husband and business partner. As the demanding bride’s inner circle suffers a series of suspicious mishaps, Clare’s professional responsibilities give way to an amateur investigation. Moving through New York’s glamorous media world, Clare follows a trail of secrets, jealousy, and danger while navigating the complications of love, loyalty, and partnership. This witty coffeehouse mystery blends rich café atmosphere, romantic tension, and a fast-moving whodunit.

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Murder by Mocha

Cleo Coyle

When a high-profile website editor is found murdered just as an alluring coffee-based love potion hits the online market, Village Blend manager Claire Cosi is drawn into a dangerous investigation. The mysterious product—Mocha Magic Coffee—is made from her shop’s own beans, placing Claire and her business at the center of a scandal she cannot ignore. As she follows a trail through coffee culture, digital commerce, and hidden motives, Claire must uncover the truth before the killer strikes again. This lively cozy mystery blends romance, wit, and café intrigue with a clever whodunit.

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