Coffee and Tears: A heartwarming page-turner packed with intrigue and mystery.

by B.R. Spangler

Genres: African American Women's Fiction; Literary Fiction; Cozy Mystery; Culinary Cozy Mysteries; Traditional Mysteries; YA Contemporary

Synopsis

Friendships, romance, secrets, and forgiveness come together in this cozy mystery.

Angela's Diner has the reputation of a safe haven where patrons find a moment of peace as they linger over coffee and tears. For one young runaway, Angela's is more than a place to tell your tale -- it's a place where with the magic of chicken and waffles, and a little bit of trust, may just save your life.

Gabriella Santiago used to be a typical teenager who enjoyed the usual teenage things. That is until a single day ended who she was and within hours she ran from home, never to look back.

Only when Gabby is cold, hungry and at her lowest, does she find Angela's Diner. Gabby embraces her new life and the family she has found in the midst of strangers and obscurity.

Acceptance is what she craves, but before long, Gabby realizes she's not the only one in the diner with something to hide. Her new family has a secret too, and some secrets refuse to stay buried.

Release date: December 5, 2013

Publisher: Junco Publications

Print pages: 278