Digital audiobook performed by Rebecca Gibel.

From the book jacket: Clare’s daughter, Joy, is immersing herself in an internship at Solange, one of New York’s hottest French restaurants – and she’s getting pretty intimate with the older, married Chef Tommy Keitel as well. Resolved to keep an closer eye on Joy, Clarre makes a deal to provide exclusive coffee blends for Tommy, a man she wouldn’t mind seeing roasted and pressed. Then the competitive kitchen turns cutthroat, and Joy’s a suspect. To clear her daughter of the crime, Clare knows she must catch the real killer.

My reactions
This is book six in the Coffeehouse Mystery series, and I’m really enjoying them. I do think that Clare’s insistence on investigating on her own is a bit over-the-top, but it wouldn’t be a cozy mystery without an intrusive amateur sleuth. I do enjoy the information on coffees (even though I stick with grocery-store blends myself), and this book really delves into foodie culture which had me salivating in places.

I also like that the romance with detective Mike Quinn is heating up, despite Madame’s (Clare’s mother-in-law and co-owner of the shop) efforts to get Clare back with her son Matteo.

Not a fan of the cliff-hanger ending, but that’s a pet peeve of mine. Still, I found it deliciously entertaining – a perfect “escape” during these unsettled times.

Rebecca Gibel does a fine job performing the audiobook. I really love the voice she uses for Madame. ( )

Clare is a little too perfect; her daughter, refreshingly, is not. Once again, I like the portrayals of different corners of New York City. One scene made me want to study a map of NYC. Not much Madame, which is okay with me. ( )

no rating since i don't remember details of the book since i didn't write it up. assume it was pretty good as usual.

Cozy tale, but always interesting to read because of what you learn about coffee and coffee culture. ( )

This is the 6th book in the coffeehouse mystery set and so far my favorite. It had more of a plot which I couldn't figure out until closer to the end. It does end as a partial cliff hanger with Matt saying he is going to remarry and his mother saying "over her dead body". I love Matt's Mom. What a strong character she represents. I was glad to see this book end. Now let me explain. I love all of the coffee facts thrown into these books. This one had more than usual and it just made me want to get up and make a pot of coffee!
Even though I am rereading this series, I am enjoying it so much as I have forgotten a lot of the plots. ( )