Alright, Coffee lovers! This series is for you and even if you don't drink coffee, its a good ol' mystery!
Placed in beautiful New York City, Clare Cosi, divorced barista, starts once again managing the Village Blend. The Village Blend was originally started by her mother in law and is thought to be the source of good coffee and rest for many famous people. But as Clare is getting ready to start another new day at the Blend, she finds her assistant manager, a young ballet student, at the bottom of the basement stairs. It looks like a minor trip or was it sabotage for something more? When the cops arrive, they simply see it as an accident and nothing more but Clare thinks it to be something sinister... And so does the cute detective that comes in. You'll get a first taste of what kind of caffeine fueled thrills Cleo Coyle will take you down in the Coffeehouse Mysteries!
With a slow start, On What Grounds paces itself out in allowing each clue to be followed before any other action is taken. It's a bit of a slower pace and does contain some excitement but talks a little more about the characters and the history of the city. For those who have no idea what the difference between a latte and a expresso might be, Clare walks the readers through it and shows a sneak peek of how everything is made. At the end of each book, there's a section devoted to the foods mentioned called "Recipes & Tips from the Village Blend"!
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