Stephanie S. (punkinema) - , reviewed on 2/26/2010 + 305 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 1

Although I enjoyed the book and liked the way Ms. Coyle wrapped up the end with a great surprise, I could have done without all the detailed information about making different types of coffee. Not only did she tell us, but she repeated some processes! I like the protagonist, Clare Cosi, and looking forward to reading the rest of this series. I am hoping that the coffee-making info is behind me. Clare sells her house in New Jersey and moves to New York to live above the The Village Blend coffee house only to find out that Madame (owner and ex-mother-in-law) has also put her son in the duplex. Madame's fondest wish is that Clare and Matt reunite but Clare wants no part of it...well, most of the time. She takes on the job of amateur sleuth when one of her star assistant manager is pushed (in Clare's opinion) down the stairs. The police are convinced that Annabelle just fell but Clare is sure it was homicidal intent. The interaction between Clare and Lt. Quinn and between her and her ex, Matt are fun sidelines too.

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