Clare Cosi loves coffee. Along with her ex-husband, Matteo Allegro, Clare runs the Village Blend, a successful New York coffeehouse. When one of this season's hottest designers, Lottie Harmon, sparks an idea for coffee- inspired fashion accessories while drinking coffee in the Blend, it seems only natural for Clare to host the Fashion Week unveiling of the new line.

But when someone is killed at the opening gala, Clare suspects the real victim was supposed to be Lottie. When Clare's barista, Tucker, is arrested for the murder, Clare knows she has to do something to help him. With the help of Matteo, his mother, Madame, and the handsome cop, Mike Quinn, Clare sets out to prove Tucker's innocence and figure out just who's after Lottie and why.

With lots of tips on making a great cuppa joe and some recipes at the end, this is a fun mystery with a twist that you'll never see coming.