Cappuccino Criminal

Cappuccino Criminal

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In the quaint town of Honey Springs, the Bean Hive Coffee Shop is the heart and soul of the community, and its vivacious owner, Roxy Bloom, is always ready to serve up a steaming cup of java with a side of gossip. But when a brewing storm of real estate treachery ends with the cold-blooded murder of a local agent, Roxy finds herself in the thick of a frothy whodunit that’s anything but decaffeinated.

The victim, a hotshot real estate agent, had been spearheading a massive development project that went sour after an intrepid environmentalist unearthed a reason for the town to put the kibosh on the plan. Now, with the town’s picturesque charm drawing tourists in droves, Roxy must grind through a list of suspects as long as a coffee bean’s journey from farm to cup.

From double-shot deceptions to espresso intrigues, Roxy’s quest to unmask the Cappuccino Criminal will plunge her deep into the dark heart of Buzz Springs’ seedy underbelly. As she sifts through a muddy mixture of secrets, lies, and steamed milk, Roxy will have to rely on her wit, intuition, and the help of her loyal friends to solve the mystery before it boils over and scalds them all.

In this steamy, cozy mystery with a frothy blend of suspense and humor, the stakes have never been higher—or the coffee stronger. It’s time for Roxy Bloom to pull the perfect shot and catch the Cappuccino Criminal before their next bitter brew leaves someone else in the grinder. So, curl up with a cup of your favorite beverage, and join Roxy in this un-put-downable tale of murder, mystery, and macchiatos.

Release date: May 25, 2023

Publisher: Tonya Kappes Books

Print pages: 200

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Roxy Bloom and some of the residents of Honey Springs are excited that a new country club is coming to their town and will bring jobs and more tourism. But not everyone is happy about it. When new information is presented to the town council that derails the projects projected site, several people are more than a little upset. One of those most upset is a local realtor who turns up dead the day after the council meeting. Who was mad enough at him to kill him? And did it have to do with the scrapped location for the country club or was it something else....
 on 5/26/23
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This is a fun new installment in the Killer Coffee Mystery series. Roxy Bloom was a divorced lawyer who needed a change of scenery and returned to the small lakeside town of Honey Springs. She spent some summers there with her Aunt Maxi and Patrick, a local who was her first crush. Aunt Maxi helped Roxy open a coffee shop that is thriving, she loves living in the town, and married Patrick. Life is perfect. Except she keeps stumbling into mysteries.

A land developer is submitting plans to establish a country club in Honey Springs and has hired Danielle, an environmentalist, t...
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This is a fun new installment in the Killer Coffee Mystery series. Roxy Bloom was a divorced lawyer who needed a change of scenery and returned to the small lakeside town of Honey Springs. She spent some summers there with her Aunt Maxi and Patrick, a local who was her first crush. Aunt Maxi helped Roxy open a coffee shop that is thriving, she loves living in the town, and married Patrick. Life is perfect. Except she keeps stumbling into mysteries.

A land developer is submitting plans to establish a country club in Honey Springs and has hired Danielle, an environmentalist, to report on the impact of building in the area. During an emergency town meeting, Danielle reports that a spring has been found on the land, which could affect the club's location. Realtors, investors, and the developer are not happy with this news, and tempers begin to flare.

Early the next morning as Roxy is riding her bike to the coffee shop, she sees the red and blue flashing lights of the sheriff and knows something happened. This time the sheriff asks her to keep her ears open and listen as her customers exchange gossip over cups of coffee. The list of suspects changes often and includes her ex-husband, his new wife, town residents, and visitors. How will she untangle this web?

The author does a fantastic job of keeping things fresh. This time, Roxy did not find the body, the sheriff asked for her to provide information, and the perpetrator and reason for the crime were a complete surprise. It looks like Honey Spring is expanding and bringing some new characters to town! I received an ARC of this book, and all opinions are my own.
 on 5/25/23
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Roxy is back & you do not want to miss a word of her newest adventure. Great book/series. Well written, fun with fantastic characters. All of this in a beautiful setting with coffee & recipes. Highly recommend!
 on 5/25/23
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I actually read this one in one sitting. Once I started reading it I couldn’t put it down. There was lots of action with a number of red herrings. The mystery was well developed. I was quite surprised at the big reveal.

I enjoy the characters, especially the more outrageous ones!

I was fortunate to receive an advance copy.
 on 5/23/23
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When there is a problem with the county club project, Roxy is once again pulled into a murder investigation. The real estate agent who was brokering the deal is found murdered. Is the murder an investigator or the environmentalist?

I love Roxy and the Bean Hive. I love that each book the Bean Hive features a new fur baby that is up for adoption. This is a positive way to support and in courage pet adoptions. All the characters are likable, realistic, and interesting. The mystery is full of twists to keep you guessing. I’m was surprised by who the murderer was.

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When there is a problem with the county club project, Roxy is once again pulled into a murder investigation. The real estate agent who was brokering the deal is found murdered. Is the murder an investigator or the environmentalist?

I love Roxy and the Bean Hive. I love that each book the Bean Hive features a new fur baby that is up for adoption. This is a positive way to support and in courage pet adoptions. All the characters are likable, realistic, and interesting. The mystery is full of twists to keep you guessing. I’m was surprised by who the murderer was.

All thoughts and opinions are my own, and I have not been influenced by anyone.
 on 5/22/23
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