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bridgetrose89's review against another edition
4.0
4 1/2 stars - I liked this book better than the last few in the series, good plot and characters. And as a Pittsburgh girl, I love the references to Western PA.
yvetteazelie's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this installment of Clare’s sleuthing! I, of course, wish Mike would have been present more. I enjoyed Joy being more present than usual though! I did not really figure out who was behind everything, so it kept me guessing!
gardenjess's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty smart cozy mystery - combine that with my love of all things coffee and food, and I'd certainly pick up another from the series. Having never read one of this series before I'd say it was find starting on number 13.
bookchickjlm's review against another edition
3.0
The Coffeehouse Mystery novels follow Claire Cosi, the owner of The Village Blend, a coffeehouse in New York City which she owns with her wealthy world-traveler ex-husband Matteo, having formerly been owned and run by her mother-in-law. Claire is constantly stumbling into dangerous situations or finding dead bodies. Much to the chagrin of her cop boyfriend Mike she sticks her nose into the authority’s business, trying to solve the latest murder.
In this latest installment, Billionaire Blend, a car bomb goes off outside of The Village Blend, killing the driver while the owner is in the coffeehouse talking to Claire. The car happens to belong to a young tech-billionaire who wants Claire to create an exclusive coffee, affordable only by the ultra-rich. Claire is soon drawn into the world of the wealthy, being flown around the world and taken to the most exclusive clubs. More interestingly, she finds herself in the middle of corporate intrigue, cut-throat rivalries, and sibling jealousies. Of course, in the end, it will all work out!
This is a fun series with little surprises but enjoyable characters. Claire’s relationship with her ex-husband is interesting, old emotions wrapped up in a new type of partnership. Madame, Claire’s mother-in-law, is a classy lady with a colorful history. Mike and Claire struggle in their relationship at times, adding a dose of reality. And Claire also struggles with motherhood to her adult child, Jill, balancing being there with learning to let go. To top it all off there are recipes! And I love recipes, even if I never actually make them!
See more on my blog at www.watchingthewords.com!
In this latest installment, Billionaire Blend, a car bomb goes off outside of The Village Blend, killing the driver while the owner is in the coffeehouse talking to Claire. The car happens to belong to a young tech-billionaire who wants Claire to create an exclusive coffee, affordable only by the ultra-rich. Claire is soon drawn into the world of the wealthy, being flown around the world and taken to the most exclusive clubs. More interestingly, she finds herself in the middle of corporate intrigue, cut-throat rivalries, and sibling jealousies. Of course, in the end, it will all work out!
This is a fun series with little surprises but enjoyable characters. Claire’s relationship with her ex-husband is interesting, old emotions wrapped up in a new type of partnership. Madame, Claire’s mother-in-law, is a classy lady with a colorful history. Mike and Claire struggle in their relationship at times, adding a dose of reality. And Claire also struggles with motherhood to her adult child, Jill, balancing being there with learning to let go. To top it all off there are recipes! And I love recipes, even if I never actually make them!
See more on my blog at www.watchingthewords.com!
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