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Clare Cosi runs the thriving Village Blend coffee shop, but the success of her small‑town café comes at a deadly price when a series of murders rocks her community. Determined to protect her customers and her own future, Clare teams up with determined Lieutenant Quinn to uncover the killer’s identity. Suspicions rise when Clare’s new romantic interest turns out to be a prime suspect, forcing her to confront both a dangerous adversary and her own heart.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Cleo Coyle
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