by Lorie Lewis Ham & Cleo Coyle
This week, we have a review of the latest Coffeehouse Mystery by Cleo Coyle, Bulletproof Barista. We also have a fun guest post by Cleo and an amazing giveaway! Details at the end of this post on how to enter the giveaway and a link to purchase the book.
Bulletproof Barista: A Coffeehouse Mystery by Cleo Coyle
Review by Lorie Lewis Ham
Whenever I pick up one of Cleo Coyle’s Coffeehouse Mysteries, I feel like I’m hanging out in my favorite coffee shop with old friends! I can practically smell the coffee brewing, and my mouth waters thinking about their delicious goodies. I love hanging out with manager Clare Cosi and the Village Blend staff. I can’t believe Bulletproof Barista is the 20th book in this wonderful series that shows no signs of slowing down. Some series start feeling stale by this point, but not this one! It is just as fun and well done as the 19 books before it.
In Bulletproof Barista, a popular streaming show called Only Murders in Gotham is filming at the Village Blend. This show is famous for filming in real New York locations and using real New Yorkers as extras. Clare is thrilled that Village Blend was chosen, not only for the publicity but also because she is a huge fan of the lead actor, Hollywood legend Jerry Sulivan. When an unfortunate incident involving the show’s craft services puts one of the film’s crew in the hospital, Clare and her crew are called upon to take on that role. When a real bullet is fired from a prop gun that could have killed one of Clare’s baristas working as an extra, she knows she has to get to the bottom of what is really going on before someone dies. As she investigates, she learns that the cast and crew are full of secrets, and that Madame, the owner of the shop, has her own secrets and a connection to Jerry from the past.
Even though Jerry swears her to secrecy for the sake of the show while she investigates, Clare finds a way to carefully share her situation with her fiancé Detective Mike Quinn and he helps her out with information where he can. Could Mike’s current drug investigation tie into what’s happening on set? Could a crazy fan of Jerry’s be behind all of this?
This mystery is filled with twists and turns that kept me guessing and turning the pages to find out what happens next. I loved the obvious homage of Only Murders in Gotham to the wonderful streaming show on Hulu, Only Murders in the Building. It made a great book even more fun, and I totally pictured Steve Martin in my head as Jerry. But the best part of this series is the eccentric and delightful characters, the setting, and the coffee! Clare is tough, smart, witty, and never gives up. Her baristas are interesting and fun. Her ex-husband Matt is always ready to help and come to the rescue when needed. Madame (who is also Matt’s mother) is delightful. And Clare’s romance with Mike is both spicy and sweet. The Village Blend is the kind of coffee shop you wish you could hang out at in real life, and I can’t wait to try out the delicious recipes in the back of the book.
While this book can easily stand on its own, I highly recommend reading the entire series—you won’t regret it. If you love coffee, great characters, a wonderful setting, and a well-written mystery, be sure to check out Bulletproof Barista, as well as the rest of the Coffeehouse Mysteries.
Cleo Coyle Celebrates 20 Years of Coffeehouse Mysteries + Giveaway!
by Cleo Coyle
For going on 20 years (and 20 books), readers have watched our Coffeehouse Mystery characters face down cold-blooded criminals, fight past personal failures, and survive the dazzling lights and dark alleys of New York City with the strength of camaraderie and good strong coffee.
From what our readers have told us (in emails and messages), one of the reasons they’ve enjoyed our books so much is because they are more than simple whodunits. Our long-running series also explores the ups and downs of relationships among three generations of women (a mother, a daughter, and a grandmother), along with a loyal group of co-workers and friends. Together, they make a loving family, one which our readers tell us they love, too.
If you’re new to our Coffeehouse series, we’re happy to introduce you to our amateur sleuth. Clare Cosi is a single mom in her forties who manages the Village Blend, a charming, century-old coffeehouse in New York’s historic Greenwich Village.
Alice Alfonsi and her husband, Marc Cerasini, who write as Cleo Coyle
If you’re a newcomer to our Coffeehouse world, don’t hesitate to pick it up. Every Coffeehouse Mystery can be read as a stand-alone story. And, if you like one, you’ll have nineteen more to explore. But don’t miss our latest. Inspired by the television and movie location shoots in and around our own New York neighborhood, Bulletproof Barista is a roller coaster of showstopping fun. We hope you enjoy it!
FREE RECIPE GUIDE
Cleo Coyle’s new Coffeehouse Mystery, Bulletproof Barista, includes an appendix of tasty recipes that will show you how to prepare the delicious foods and drinks mentioned in the story. To view, print, or download the free, illustrated guide to the book’s recipe section, click here.
Checklist of Cleo Coyle Coffeehouse Mystery Books
Coffeehouse Mysteries in Order: Download a free title checklist with mini summaries, written by Cleo, of all 20 Coffeehouse Mysteries as well as her Haunted Bookshop Mysteries. The list includes links to Cleo’s published recipe guides and her bonus web content. To download the list as a PDF document, click here.
Comment to Enter Cleo Coyle’s Prize Package Giveaway. Win an autographed copy of Cleo Coyle’s 20th Coffeehouse Mystery Bulletproof Barista; a sturdy, canvas Coffeehouse Mystery tote bag; and a signed set of Cleo’s recipe cards! A winner will be chosen January 2, 2024. U.S. residents only, and you must be 18 or older to enter. You can read our privacy statement here if you like.
Check out other mystery articles, reviews, book giveaways & mystery short stories in our mystery section. And join our mystery Facebook group to keep up with everything mystery we post, and have a chance at some extra giveaways. Also listen to our new mystery podcast where mystery short stories and first chapters are read by actors! They are also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Spotify. A new episode goes up next week.
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Thanks for this wonderful feature and giveaway. This series is captivating, unique and special. Recipes, humor and mystery makes it a treasure to enjoy.
This looks like an interesting read and a great list of 20 books I need in my life! Coffee is my best friend! Add that to any mystery and you’ve got my attention! As I’m typing this I’m enjoying a cup of coffee. With a newborn and a 2 year old reading and coffee are how I keep my sanity. Thank you for your consideration for this really cool giveaway. I’m a sucker for reusable tote bags and being at home for maternity leave I have time to try out the recipes too.
This is a great series, looking forward to this.
What a super way to bring in the New Year! Like winning the book lovers lottery!
I love Clare Cosi and the Village Blend staff! I have all of Cleo’s Coffeehouse Mysteries and would love to add this to my collection! Thanks for the chance!
20 books- WOW! And so many great recipes too.
I would love to read your book it sounds so fun. Thank you deborah
Thank you for the review would love to read
Love this series!
I love her Haunted Bookshop mysteries, this looks great too.
Love the Coffeehouse Mystery series!
Love this series! Can’t wait to read “Bulletproof Barista”. Thanks for the chance.
diannekc8(at)gmail(dot)com
What a great giveaway
This series sounds up my alley!!
Wow, 20 years! Congratulations on a successful series. Although I’ve heard of the author, I didn’t know it was a pseudonym for a husband-and-wife writing team. Sounds like I would enjoy these books.
I love this series and I am so happy to see number 20 being published! Thanks for the generous giveaway.
I love this series! I am very happy to see number 20 being published. Thank you for the generous giveaway.
Such a great series – I’ve enjoyed it since book 1!
Congratulations on 20 years!!! And thank you for an amazing chance at this giveaway!!
I love this series. Great mysteries and also some awesome recipes.
Congrats on 20 years! I’m excited to read Bulletproof Barrista. Khpinelake (at) gmail (dot) com
Your books sound intriguing.
Thanks for the chance and for the amazing giveaway
Good Luck Everyone
Where has this been all my life?! So happy I’ve found it now!! Thank you so very much for the chance at your very generous giveaway!! I hope you have a Happy Christmas!!
Hard to believe it has been 20 years. Such a wonderful series. Thanks for the giveaway!
What an amazing giveaway!! Thank you for the chance to win!!! ?
Although I only discovered this series a year ago, I quickly caught up with all 19 books. I couldn’t wait to see what Clare & Co encountered with each new book. It was especially hard to wait until the November release of Bulletproof Barista, but so worth it! It felt like visiting old friends when I walked into the Village Blend world again. Kudos to the writers on keeping a vibrant storyline alive and well for 20 years and counting!
What an awesome giveaway
Congratulations on your 20 years of Coffeehouse Mysteries!! Thank you for sharing Bulletproof Barista Recipe Guide – loves the pastries and cakes!! I’ll try some of these and deginitely will share with you!
I also downloaded your Coffeehouse Mysteries Checklist of Titles In Order so I can start reading them in order!
Wishing you, Marc and Jack a Mery Christmas and Happy New Year!
cwkuen(at)yahoo(dot)com
I LOVE the Village Grind series!!! Just finished “Once Upon a Grind”! So good!!! Just the right blend of suspense, jeopardy, romance & friendship. I still have a few to read to catch up to “Bulletproof Barista”. Looking for them now!
This is only book series I read
Coffee, friends and mystery all wrapped up in one, all my favorites.. Started my book club reading them also.
Can’t wait to read this one
Thanks for opportunity
Merry Christmas
Thank you for the chance.
I always look forward to the next book in the series!
Congratulations on twenty years. Your books have given me great enjoyment and are extraordinary for their unique plots, characters and delectable recipes.
I adore you two! And I think you’re summoning my mother when I read about Madame! Xoxo
I loved the newest book, Bulletproof Barista.” I was kept puzzled until almost the very end.
Thanks for writing these mysteries? They are very enjoyable
This sounds like a series that I should’ve gotten into a long time ago! I hope it’s not too late!
Wishing you Happy Holidays!! Looking forward to your future books in 2024!!
Thank you for the chance to read this! It has been many years since I read one of these.
I have been a fan of you both as a team. I love Cleo Coyle.
Time to sip some coffee and digest a new read! Thanks for the opportunity!
You continue to amaze me with your perfect marketing??. Thank you for your generosity in offering not only one, but two giveaway contests. May the best persons be blessed with winning. Merry CHRISTmas and a JOYful New Year??? Luis at ole dot travel
Luv the Coffeehouse Mysteries. Great fun, always a twisty tale, great characters. These books are the best.
You are my favorite writer. I have all your books.
I enjoy this series so much! I am excited to read Bulletproof Barista also!
Twenty years! Wow, that’s a long time and a lot of books. Congratulations. Your books are terrific. I’d love to win a copy of your new one and I’d love some new recipe cards, too. Thanks for the chance to enter. Happy Holidays.
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
Love this series! Thanks for the chance to win!
Look forward to each new coffee house mystery series. Bulletproof barista did not disappoint. Couldn’t put it down. Love that the recipes for all the tasty treats are included. Can’t wait for the next book.
Great series! Thanks for the chance to win
I’ve read all the books in this series & I just finished “Bulletproof Barista”. I love returning to the coffee shop and all the characters that feel like friends. This one kept me guessing until the end AND I loved all the recipes! Can’t wait to try some of them soon.
I love these books so much. And the recipes are just fun. I am always watching for a new one. I hope the series never stops. I have learned so much about coffee that I didn’t know reading these. Keep up the fun reads!!
I love all of your books I have everyone of them
I have read all the Village Grind books and my wife collects and reads all your books. In the past, we have tried many recipes. Now we are both on more restricted low sugar diets. It would be fantastic if you could ever do something around people with special dietary needs, lower sugar, possibly Gluten Free, where eating the wrong foods could be unpleasant or worse plus most coffee shops just ignore the need/opportunity.
Thank you so much for this continuing series! I especially like the recipes.
This is my favorite series, I absolutely love it! I am reading the book #19 before #20, I can’t wait!
Looks like a great read look forward to reading it in print
I love your books! I so look forward to them. Merry Christmas to you both.
Congratulations on the 20 Years! And thanks for all the wonderful recipes! I’ve made several over the years! =)
Great review of a great book! I loved the latest Coffee House Mystery! Great plot, and, as usual, Great characters! Cleo you never disappoint!!
As a former New Yorker, the Village Grind series always makes me feel as if I was back in the city. The characters are so dimensional that I feel I know those people. The Bulletproof Barista story also feels so current. I always love the recipes and have used some of them. Please keep writing the series!
This series just gets better and better! Thank you so much for the giveaway! A big thanks to you and your hubby for writing such enganging stories!
I really enjoy this series and I have learned a lot about coffee
As a former New Yorker, reading the series always makes me feel as if I was back in the City. The characters are so dimensional, it seems as if I know these people. The Bulletproof Barista had a lot of current references. Love the recipes at the end of the books, and have used some of them. Please keep writing this series!
I love the Cleo Coyle Coffee House Mysteries. After reading one book a few months ago I binge read the entire series! I also now drink Tasmanian Peaberry coffee instead of Maxwell House. It is roasted in house in small batches.
Love the series. Bulletproof Barista was great.
I have enjoyed the Village Grind series for 20+ years! Not only do I get to enjoy a murder/thriller series, I get to enjoy reading about three strong women that believe in their selves, family and business. The male characters bring excitment and romance however the women are large and in charge! Another reason I have enjoyed the series is I love coffee. Everything I know about coffee, its origins, how to properly make it, etc. I have learned from this series. I am grateful!
I have loved this book series since it started. I love mysteries and ones that evole around coffee are some of my favorite.
I love the Coffeehouse Mystery series!!!! I am looking for to reading the next book.
I love the Village Grind series!! Keep em coming. Really enjoy your recipes also.
I love reading any of the Village Grind series. They are filled with mystery, intrigue, excitement, friendships, and of course delicious recipes!! These books have something for everyone to love!
I have been an avid reader of the Coffeehouse mystery series. I am a transplanted New Yorker but the descriptions of NY are so beautifully done that I am transported back to the city of my birth. The characters become friends and one truly cares for each and every one. I check often to see when a new book is coming and I preorder it immediately. These 20 book are a mystery reader’s nirvana and will never disappoint! Once you indulge in one, you’ll devour them all.
I absolutely love this series. Well done Alice and Marc. Keep them coming please.
I love this series
CONGRATULATIONS on this fabulous 20th Anniversary Alice & Marc
Writing these wonderful stories?
My husband & I begin our lives with Coffee – which is why I adore your
Books. Add coffee and we are there??
Gkathgoldin@yahoo.com
I’ve just started reading the series (only a few books in but enjoy the folks grinding away and keeping NewYorkers going with great coffee, fun recipes and the occasional murder. So many different characters, good, bad and fun! Keep it going, and thanks!!
It’s always fun to receive an email from you with all kinds of info. I still would like to see a publication of all the recipes from one to twenty. Twenty one can be a new start where the marriage happens, maybe during Christmas time.
I read the first book while on a cruise, it was on the cruise ship’s library and I immediately fell in love with the characters and when we got home, started to read the entire series, in order. I feel like they’re my old friends and with each book I learn something new about them, about coffee (yummy recipes too!) and really enjoy trying to outguess Mike and the others. Definitely recommend this series. Thank you!
I found the Village Blend during Covid, or did it find me to keep me sane. Hard to tell. What I will tell you is Claire Cosi is my adventure full friend. I can’t wait until I am invited into her next adventure.
I thought I would begin the book and stay up all night reading. Instead, this time I tried to savor this old friend who I have missed and read a chapter and wait a day and read another.
Of course impossible task and you get hooked. I love all of the characters and the research behind and the level of details. I can’t wait for the next book.
This is my favorite book series! I have them all! I actually started drinking coffee because of them and now officially a coffee addict / enthusiast!
This series came highly recommended to me, and I’m looking forward to reading it. With so much local color and intrigue, it’s bound to be exciting. I personally love the recipes these authors provide on their website and in their books. What fun to read a great story and try delicious recipes!
Coffee and a good mystery. Sounds perfect to me!
love your books . it was a help this year been a bad year here i lve in Maine your books helped
Patricia Longley — By now you know that you have been randomly selected to win our drawing. Marc and I hope you enjoy the prizes–and that 2024 will be a better year for you. We send our warmest wishes to you and sincerest thanks to King River Life magazine and EVERYONE who took the time to drop by and leave such lovely comments. We truly appreciate it, and wish you all a great 2024.
Happy New Year, everyone, and Happy Reading!
~ Cleo
When I have had hard times, Cleo’s books fill me with hope and joy!
I grabbed a Coffeehouse Mystery from the library shelf on a whim and read a book right in the middle of the series. I’ve been so happy starting from the beginning and seeing the characters develop! Love this series!
I have enjoyed every Coffeehouse book. I look forward to reading Bulletproof Brista. Congratulations on 20 books??
I enjoy this series immensely. Claire feels like an old friend, and The Village Blend as a favorite hangout. I am looking forward to reading Bulletproof Barista.
This sounds like a wonderful series.
Thank you so much for the recipes! Also, thank you for the great giveaway opportunity.
Merry Christmas!
I absolutely love this series and own every copy in it. The characters and the coffee shop are so realistic that they draw you right into the story! I would love to walk in and meet them all, especially Madam!
I love your books, and I’m looking forward to reading this.
Sounds great! I’d love to win. Merry Christmas!
I love your books, your recipes, your characters! You sure know how to tell a story!
Thank you for this opportunity. Merry Christmas!
Sounds like a great book! Legallyblonde1961
Excited and delighted to read yet another installment of my favorite barista sleuth! #20! Kudos and congratulations, I’m so happy the coffeehouse keeps brewing!
So glad that there are so many books in this fun series!! Thanks for offering this giveaway!! Lindaherold999(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks for this great giveaway! Keep writing!
Village coffee house books are the only books I look forward to and treat myself to without fail every year! Thank you for bringing such animated characters into my life.
I have read this book and it was fabulous! Congratulations and thank you for 20 years of fun and charming characters to visit and follow!
Each book is better then the last one, or at least I could say my favoirte is the one currently reading. It’s such a fun world to dive into. Thanks for the grea stories. And the recipes are wonderful. diane@buttenews.net
Read my first coffeehouse mystery and can’t wait to read them all!
I have loved every fabulous story in this series. The twists and turns always deliver a good read, and the recipes are the frosting on the cupcake! Even adapting them to be gluten-free, the recipes always come out delicious. The oatmeal cookie muffins are a family favorite. I can’t wait to read the new book!
I’ve been reading Cleo Coyle for several years and would love to win an copy of their latest! Very creative and lively characters along with amazing plot lines combine to keep my interest piqued until the end! My favorite series of mystery books EVER!
Can hardly wait to read this. I just love the characters in these mysteries. They could all be around the corner in your favorite coffee shop.Congratulations on this 20th book. Keep them coming.
Not many series can make it to 20 and still be putting out original stories. Looking forward to seeing what goes on here and whether they tie up loose ends from previous entries in the series
Thank you for 20 years – love the books.
This is one of my favorite series! Can’t wait to catch up with Clare! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Love the books. And also love trying the recipes with my niece. Got hooked on both while visiting a friend in California
I love this series. I listen to it on audiobook so it’d be great to have a hard copy of the recipes cards!!
I am not a writer, but I am an avid reader. Having a bit of insight of how writers think and the difficulty they encounter gives me more appreciation of the results.
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Hats off to you for #20! Keep them coming they are a great read! Happy Holidays!
A fan for this series from the beginning. Suggestion. I would buy those glossy recipie cards. Any chance you can post to your website as a late holiday gift purchase?
I love all of these books. It would be awesome to win this for my 70th birthday!
I love the coffeehouse series. Bulletproof was the first one I listened to as an audiobook while awaiting my hardcopy. I’ll stick to hardcopy in the future so the characters’ voices can stay as I’ve heard them in my head for over a decade. They are like old friends and every book explores different ancillary characters or new levels of the primary ones. Always interesting and fun.
I was going to read this book already because I’m a fan of the series, but your review really sold it. acm05atjuno.com
Clare Cosi is a character from the Coffeehouse Mysteries, and I consider her to be like an old friend. I have listened to each book in the series multiple times over the years, and I always find them enjoyable. In the audiobooks, Rebecca Gibel does a great job of bringing all the characters, including Clare, to life through her pleasant narration. I so appreciate the work of Cleo Coyle (Alison Alfonso), who is, of course, the amazing author behind each book in the series. I’m thrilled that even as she takes on other projects, she still manages to write a new book in the Coffeehouse Mysteries series.
Congrats on this newest book-please keep them coming-I love them all
I absolutely love, love, love this series!! I have read all 19 so far and am so anxious to read number 20!! I’ve made some of the delicious recipes too! I SO wish that I could actually visit this wonderful coffeehouse and meet the cast of characters, but I must admit, I would probably swoon when meeting Mike Quinn!!
Love the husband & wife team of authors Cleo Coyle! Thanks for continuing to do these fun giveaways on top of writing great stories.
I love this series!! Thank you for doing this giveaway!
I just received Honey Roasted for Christmas, and I can’t wait to read it and then Bulletproof Barista! Love the cover!
I stumbled upon your series probably 6 months ago and I was so thankful I did. I have bought and listened to and bought and read all the Clare Cosi books. I couldn’t stop reading/listening. LOL I love the different relationships between all the characters. I’m so glad Matteo left that fakey snob. I feel like I just dive into the book and I’m a part of it. They are so wonderful. 20 yrs is INCREDIBLE! Congratulations!
I stumbled on this series by accident and then read every single one in a matter of months. I can’t wait to read #20 – and see what recipes I can try!
I love all the Coffee House books. Clair and the gang are such fun. I would love to add this to my collections.
Best of all “cozy mystery” series. Thank you for hosting this giveaway.
Never a dull moment at the Village Grind! The friendships and relationships have deepened over the years (20!!!) I began reading the series and now use the audio version. Rebecca really brings each character to life. After 20 books, the series is still fresh. The twists and turns had me stumped till the end. Looking forward to 21. Happy Christmas and Merry New Year!
Congrats on 20 years and counting! The plots are so original and the characters so well developed that I can’t wait to read about what Clare & Co are up to next! (Ecstatic that Jack is back too!)
Just finished reading this book. I really enjoyed it (as usual.) It was another great story and kept me guessing until almost the end. Please keep writing stories about these characters.
I ABSOLUTELY Love the CoffeeHouse mysteries!! They began my love of the mystery genre!! So excited to read Bulletproof Barista!! Happy New Year!!?? ?
If you love mysteries and coffee than these books are for you. The characters are never boring and make you feel like you are a part of their family.
I can’t imagine anything more mouth watering. Clever mysteries with recipes.
I love all the books…
My favorite series of books; I recommend it to all of my friends. And, the recipes are always exceptional!!!
Love the series from the very first book….
Always a joy to solve a mystery with Clair….20 years of fun reads!
I love cooking up coffee recipes and others every break I get from texting elementary, especially from a favorite author.
This series is fantastic. Well written, great plots, and characters you fall in love with!!
I am very excited to read the new book. I have loved the series and the variety of storylines and characters emerging over the years. I really enjoy learning little tips about cooking, coffee, and good food as well. Thanks for keeping the series alive, it’s one of my favorites!
Love, love, love Claire Cosi. I have been enjoying this series for years!
Love these books, can’t wait to read this one. Thanks for always keeping it fresh and engaging. I love the food tips and the recipes, but especially the mysteries and the way the storylines flow and the characters keep growing. Cheers to 20 more years!
I love this series and can not wait to read the next!!!!!
Thanks for this wonderful feature and giveaway. I love the stories and the recipes. Can’t wait to read it.
I love love love your books. The stories are fresh and never dull. Thank you for the pleasure you give us a readers of your books. I have also found other books that I enjoy through your recommendations. Keep writing, I’ll keep reading!
I enjoy this series. The mystery is usually fairly deep. Not obvious but requiring thought. I also love the recipes.
Thanks for the opportunity to win this lovely prize!!
I love these books and cannot wait to read this one. Fingers crossed
I have enjoyed all of the Coffee Shop Mysteries, always look forward to a new one!
I love the cover of this one as always and this is an amazing series to read! It is one of the series that got me hooked on reading to begin with! I always look forward to the next one.
The village blend is my favorite coffee shop! I got the audiobook from my library while waiting for my first edition to arrive and plan to make it the first hard copy read of the new year. It will help fill the time while I’m waiting for Jack Shepard to make his return! Fun series with great character development.
This is one of my very favorite series. I absolutely love the characters and the humor in every book.
I loved this book. I love discussing the books with my mom. We also adore the bookshop series!
I cannot wait to read this! I have read the entire series. The characters are quirky and relatable. Thank you for writing such a fun series.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
A full 20 years of hanging out with Clare and the Village Blen
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
It has been quite the reading journey immersing myself into the life of Clare Cosi and her Village Blend Family. There is never a dull moment.
It was through a dear truck driving friend who loaned me her audio book copies of this intriguing and fascinating series. It was brutal having to return them. However, my next goal is to get my own full set.
If my name isn’t chosen to receive this wonderful gift, I do congratulate the winner in advance of this generous prize.
I would LOVE to win this prize package; the Coffee House Mysteries are my favorite cozies!
I always look forward to a new book in the Coffeehouse series and this one is no exception. And the recipes are great, too!
I have read the entire series and this has been one of my favorites. Then I probably say the same thing about each new book that comes out. I don’t know how I first learned about the series but I hope it continues for many years because it is one of my favorite series and I always look forward to the next one coming out.
What an awesome giveaway. I love this series and look forward to reading this installment.
Thanks for the chance to win. I am looking forward to reading the book and your recipes are amazing.
This was one of the last books I read of 2023! I read the entire series this year and used multiple recipes throughout the year. The roasted chicken is on rotation now in our home!
So glad I found Cleo Coyles Coffeehouse Mysteries. I read all 20 in 2023. Can’t wait for the next one. Thanks Alice & Marc for your stories.
I can’t wait for Bulletproof Barista! I have read them all and am so looking forward to it.
I just found this book series and absolutely love it!!! I just read Holiday Grind and can’t wait to read the next adventure of Clare Cosi and her NYC friends ?
I love these books!!! Such cozy, fun reads with great characters. Congratulations, and what an exciting giveaway!!
I thoroughly enjoyed this series and love the characters! Makes me wish the coffeehouse was in our neighborhood.
I don’t think my first reply displayed so I will try again. I don’t know when I discovered this series but it is one of my favorites. I always look forward to the next book in the series. I always say the new book is my favorite and then another favorite comes along and so on and so on. Keep them going for as long as you can.
I’m so excited for this one!!
Bulletproof Barista doesn’t disappoint! It’s a worthy addition to the series. I hope Cleo comes up with 20 more great storylines.
The Coffee House Mystery series is my favorite series of all time! I’m super excited for the new book. When I read them I feel like I am right beside Clare. You have to have a cup of coffee while reading it. I want to try all the coffees we read about and I have made a lot of the recipes that are shared in each book. I cherish the books and have kept each one. I wish they could be published twice a year ?The Haunted Bookshop series is my second favorite ?? Thank you so much for these two wonderful book series!!! Wishing you both a very Happy and Healthy New Year ?
The Coffee House Mystery Series is my absolute favorite book series by far! I am feel apart of the story when I read it like I’m there. I want to try all the coffees and taste all the desserts. Honestly, I have made many of the recipes from the books and they are all wonderful. This is a series I keep on my bookshelf. I gave the books originally to my mother-in-law to read and when she didn’t give them back I purchased them all again ?Thank you for this wonderful series! Love, love, love your writing styles. Happy and Healthy Nee Year to you both!
Ooohhh! I can’t wait to get into these books! They look amazing! What a sweet way to do a giveaway. 🙂
Great series, I love these books! I can’t wait to read this one.
Love the series and great recipes!
The Coffeehouse Mysteries has been one of my favorite series from book one, On What Grounds. I’ve enjoyed the glimpse into New York neighborhoods and the welll-crafted mystery in each book in the series. Clare is a savvy sleuth who always manages to solve each puzzling crime. I’m looking forward to catching up with Clare and her crew in Bulletproof Barista.
Absolutely love this series and i can’t wait to read more!
Excited for the new book and giveaway!
So excited to read/listen to this book. I’ve listened to all of them on audiobook and fell in love with the characters in their diverse styles and personalities! Can’t wait to read/listen to the 20th in the series. I am also excited about the idea of possibly getting recipes. One downside to doing audiobooks for the post part, is not having a copy of the recipes. 🙂
I’ve been reading since I was 22ish…. Got caught up in the series and have continued! I am gonna be forty soon and this book is on my birthday wish list! Congratulations on your fantastic series! The longest series I have ever read!
Coffeehouse Mysteries was one of my first series, and Claire got me to love cozies!
Always enjoy reading the coffee house series. I too am from western PA & enjoy the references to Pittsburgh. Also like the fact that the characters grow & evolve. Keep on writing!
I love her books and recipes
One of my favorite book series! Even after book 20 I still look forward to the next one
I love, love, love y’alls books! Keep writing. I cannot wait to read the latest. Continued success & Happy New Year!
Hello! Author Cleo Coyle here. Thanks to EVERYONE for your kind comments and for joining us in celebrating the publication of our 20th Coffeehouse Mystery, BULLETPROOF BARISTA, in the 20th Anniversary year of our Coffeehouse Mystery series!
Marc and I had great fun writing BULLETPROOF BARISTA. The mystery is a real adventure for Clare and Company, full of twists and surprises. It also takes on a few hot button topics and has plenty of endearing moments for our beloved cast of Coffeehouse characters. We hope you all have a great time reading it.
Good luck in our prize package giveaway, and we sincerely hope our books, recipes, and newsletters will continue to give you joy. With much love and special thanks to Kings River Life Magazine and its amazing Editor-in-Chief, Lorie Lewis Ham.
Cheers and Happy New Year, everyone!
~ Cleo
Looking forward to the next installment of the coffeehouse mysteries. And the mini series.
Gigi Hall
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I enjoy reading your books with the twists and turns. Congratulations on 20 years!
I love this entire series and all of Jacks series lol. For this series I love the banter between Clare, Matteo and Mike Quinn. They make me
Laugh in every book. This book took so many turns tho which I loved. Just when I thought I guessed who was the guilty party something else happen and my guess was wrong lol. It’s so fun listening to the audibles because Rebecca narrates with so much expressions that I can’t hit pause lol. I hope this series never ends ???
Author Cleo Coyle here once last time to announce the winner of our comment giveaway. Marc and I wish we could send our prize package to all of you–maybe someday! But for now, we have only one winner. By random drawing, that winner is Patricia Longley. Congratulations, Patricia! We send our warmest wishes to you and sincerest thanks to everyone who took the time to drop by and leave such lovely comments. We truly appreciate it, and we wish you all a great 2024.
Happy New Year and Happy Reading!
~ Cleo