Author: Cleo Coyle
Publisher: Berkley (August 7, 2012)
Format: Hardcover; Pgs 384
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Source: Library
Series: Coffee House Mystery #11
The coffeehouse mysteries are one of my favorite series. Other than the fact that I think they are in cahoots with my local coffeehouse – since I drink an absurd amount of coffee while reading them – I look forward to each new release
Remember what I said about this being one of my favorite series, which does not mean that every book is an instant hit. From time to time, the writing team of Cleo Coyle misses the mark with me. For instance, two-thirds of the way into this book, the plotline veers off in a completely different direction. It was as if they mashed up two different books - starting with one and ending with another without a proper explanation of the first.
Clare is ticked; Kaylie Crimini, the Kupcake Kween has parked her very loud and very obnoxious food truck in front of the Village Blend hawking her gourmet cupcakes. This does not sit well with the employees of the Blend since their loyal clients are walking out to purchase their bakery goods from a competitor. Being of sound business mind, Clare with the help of Lilly Beth, a nutritionist, has decided to branch into the food truck business – but with a catch, mixing Village Blend Coffee and healthy treats that taste as good as the competition.
When her friend and new business partner Lilly is severely injured in what first appears to be an accident, Clare cannot let it rest. Something is not adding up and when she discovers the past professional relationship between her friend and a doctor that was less than professional, Clare’s wheels start turning.
Matt is not so sure that Clare is on the right track with the reason for the accident since he himself has a little bit to share with his ex-wife. It appears that Matt’s last coffee buying expedition involved unsavory characters. Was Clare the intended victim? As simultaneous investigations take place, “Mad Max” Buckman is introduced thus keeping Clare on her toes, she cannot figure this man out. Is he the street hardened man that he appears to be or the gentle giant that is sitting next to Lilly’s bed?
With a tour through the neighborhoods of New York City, political rivalry, raids and the not too subtle hints of a drug lord, Clare is in way over her head and with the latest news from Mike, her boyfriend, Clare’s future might not be what she had planned.
If you have made it this far and have read the book, can you please explain to me what happened to Kaylie Crimini, one minute she was the center attraction and two-thirds of the way through the book, she was gone. What happened to her? Unless I missed something, Cleo Coyle either got bored with her storyline or forgot about her. Either way, it was strange.
Remember what I said about this being one of my favorite series, which does not mean that every book is an instant hit. From time to time, the writing team of Cleo Coyle misses the mark with me. For instance, two-thirds of the way into this book, the plotline veers off in a completely different direction. It was as if they mashed up two different books - starting with one and ending with another without a proper explanation of the first.
Clare is ticked; Kaylie Crimini, the Kupcake Kween has parked her very loud and very obnoxious food truck in front of the Village Blend hawking her gourmet cupcakes. This does not sit well with the employees of the Blend since their loyal clients are walking out to purchase their bakery goods from a competitor. Being of sound business mind, Clare with the help of Lilly Beth, a nutritionist, has decided to branch into the food truck business – but with a catch, mixing Village Blend Coffee and healthy treats that taste as good as the competition.
When her friend and new business partner Lilly is severely injured in what first appears to be an accident, Clare cannot let it rest. Something is not adding up and when she discovers the past professional relationship between her friend and a doctor that was less than professional, Clare’s wheels start turning.
Matt is not so sure that Clare is on the right track with the reason for the accident since he himself has a little bit to share with his ex-wife. It appears that Matt’s last coffee buying expedition involved unsavory characters. Was Clare the intended victim? As simultaneous investigations take place, “Mad Max” Buckman is introduced thus keeping Clare on her toes, she cannot figure this man out. Is he the street hardened man that he appears to be or the gentle giant that is sitting next to Lilly’s bed?
With a tour through the neighborhoods of New York City, political rivalry, raids and the not too subtle hints of a drug lord, Clare is in way over her head and with the latest news from Mike, her boyfriend, Clare’s future might not be what she had planned.
If you have made it this far and have read the book, can you please explain to me what happened to Kaylie Crimini, one minute she was the center attraction and two-thirds of the way through the book, she was gone. What happened to her? Unless I missed something, Cleo Coyle either got bored with her storyline or forgot about her. Either way, it was strange.
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