HONEY ROASTED by Cleo Coyle

I was really excited when this book fell into my lap. The Coffeehouse Mystery series by Cleo Coyle is definitely one of my favorite Cozy Mystery series out there and I was curious to see what Coyle would have up their sleeve with the nineteenth installment of this series.

Clare is in the midst of planning her honeymoon when things take a bad turn for her shop. Just as she introduces a Honey-Cinnamon Latte to her menu, Queen Bea Hastings is found dead. It looks like she fell from a high-rose rooftop-hive setup but now that her main source of the sweet nectar is dead, Clare is desperate to find out who the killer is.

As always, this book contains a lot of details and research. It’s clear that the author had a strong vision in mind and they did a wonderful job of weaving those details into the storyline. The whole concept of the bees and honey is unique and interesting, thus creating an intriguing story.

I enjoyed reading this book thoroughly. From the wonderful characters to the interesting mysteries, there’s so much to love with this book. I would definitely recommend HONEY ROASTED to any avid reader.

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SUMMARY

Clare Cosi is busy as a bee planning her honeymoon when murder buzzes into the Village Blend in this all-new mystery in the beloved New York Times bestselling Coffeehouse series by Cleo Coyle.

While struggling to find a romantic (and affordable) destination for her upcoming honeymoon, coffeehouse manager Clare Cosi whips up a honey of a drink made from honey-processed coffee. Clare plans to serve her outstanding new Honey-Cinnamon Latte at her spring wedding to her longtime honey, NYPD detective Mike Quinn. The culinary world is also abuzz about the amazing honey that Clare was lucky enough to source for her shop's new latte. Produced by Madame's old friend "Queen" Bea Hastings, the rare, prize-winning nectar from Bea's rooftop hives commands a premium price, and top chefs compete for a chance to use it in their signature seasonal dishes.

One night, a swarm of escaped bees blanket the Village Blend's chimney, and Clare discovers Bea's unconscious body after she seemingly fell from her high-rise rooftop-hive setup. The police want to rule it as a tragic accident or possible attempted suicide, but Clare does not believe either theory. Like Madame, she knows this Queen would never abandon her hive. To sort out this mystery, Clare investigates a world of cutthroat chefs, culinary start-ups, and competitive urban beekeepers. But can she uncover the truth without getting stung?

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