Clare Cosi first appeared in On What Grounds and one of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Clare.
What is your name?
Clare Cosi
How old are you?
39 and counting, and I shall remain “39 and counting” until my vintage approaches the age of my beloved mentor, dearest friend, and former mother-in-law. And then I shall refer to myself as an octogenarian.
What is your profession?
Coffeehouse manager, master roaster, and barista wrangler. Like a bartender, I also act as an unpaid therapist when the need arises (which it does, quite often). Oh, and I occasionally solve crimes—in an unofficial capacity, of course.
Do you have a significant other?
I’ve been divorced from Matt Allegro for over a decade. But he’s the father of the daughter we both dearly love, and he’s my partner in our Village Blend business of roasting and serving the very best coffee in New York City. Matt’s also the globetrotting coffee hunter I depend on to source and import premium beans, so I consider him my “significant other” in business. When it comes to romance, however, another man recently entered my life. . .
What is his name and profession?
Michael Ryan Francis Quinn is his name. He’s a detective lieutenant with the NYPD. He’s also the head of an elite squad of officers who investigate criminality behind drug overdoses, which is why they’ve been nicknamed the OD Squad. Mike and I actually met before his promotion, when my coffeehouse became a crime scene one morning. I walked into our Village Blend shop to find my hardest working barista—a young dancer who’d moved to New York to pursue her art—unconscious at the bottom of our basement stairs. The police ruled it an accident. I disagreed. The case became the subject of a bestselling mystery titled On What Grounds.
Any children?
My pride named Joy. She attended culinary school in Manhattan, apprenticed in Paris, and finally came back to us. Now she’s managing our second coffeehouse location in Washington DC’s Georgetown neighborhood. You can read more about the exciting opening of our DC shop in Dead To The Last Drop.
Who is your best friend?
That’s easy. For much of my adult life, my most trusted friend has been the owner of the Village Blend, French-born Blanche Dreyfus Allegro Dubois, known affectionately (and respectfully) around the Village as Madame. When I was pregnant, she clucked over me like a mother hen. When Joy was born, she was there to help me through nervous-mom syndrome. Even after her son and I divorced she remained my touchstone. Madame taught me everything I know about the coffee business, and she’s always been there for me whether I needed a shoulder to cry on or a buddy to laugh with. After so many years serving our community, she’s also a natural busybody (in a good way) and often helps me in my amateur sleuthing.
Cats, dogs or other pets?
I have two lively and loveable female felines. “Java,” with her coffee-bean-colored coat, has been my furry friend for years. Little white “Frothy” joined us one holiday season when I investigated the suspicious death of a popular charity Santa named Alf Glockner. You can read all about it in Holiday Grind.
What town do you live in?
Greenwich Village, New York. I just love it here. These tree-lined streets offer a much calmer pace than the rest of the city. And the neighborhood is endlessly fascinating with picturesque, historically preserved townhouses, quaint pubs, and cozy cafes that have intriguing stories to tell about the Village’s colorful past, and its enduring place in New York’s cultural history.
House or building complex? Own or rent?
As part of my deal with Madame to run the Village Blend, she’s given me the keys to the duplex apartment above it, rent free. Madame used to live there when she ran the shop. She’s furnished it beautifully with charming antiques and elegant touches. And the best part? Displayed on the walls (and packed into the attic) are hundreds of paintings, drawings, sketches and doodles from the many artists who frequented our landmark coffeehouse over the years.
What is your favorite spot in your house?
That’s easy: the kitchen! Growing up, I practically lived in my grandmother’s little Italian grocery, helping her run the shop. She and I also spent many happy hours together baking for her customers—fresh Italian breads and rolls, crunchy biscotti, and rustic cakes and cookies. Baking always lifts my spirits, and brings me back to those happy days with my nonna.
Favorite meal?
New York offers an impressive array of cuisines to sample, and I’ve stuffed myself with nearly all of them! But at heart, I’m a comfort food, spaghetti and meatballs kind of girl.
Favorite dessert?
I’d have to choose the “Mommy and Me” cookies that I baked countless times with my Joy when she was growing up. Every tender, chewy, caramelized bite of these delectable chocolate chip cookies brings back the best mother-daughter memories. For the recipe, turn to the appendix of Coffeehouse Mystery #16, Shot In The Dark.
Favorite hobby?
Eating. And cooking. (No surprise, right?!) To work off my hobby, I swim at the local YMCA—the McBurney branch, which is the very one featured in the Village People’s classic “YMCA” music video. Since I studied fine art in college, I also like to sketch, draw, and paint, though (honestly) these days I channel much of my creativity into the coffee business—hand-crafting coffee blends, drinks, and baked goods that will make my customers swoon.
Favorite color?
The glacial blue of Mike Quinn’s eyes. Yes, it sounds sappy, but if you saw that mesmerizing color, you’d understand.
Favorite vacation spot?
Kona, Hawaii. And all of Hawaii, really, which is not only a state with spectacular natural beauty, it also happens to be the only place in the USA that grows coffee!
Favorite sports team?
The Pittsburgh Steelers, even though I live in New York, I was born and raised in Western Pennsylvania, where the Steelers are practically part of the landscape. I even sleep in an oversized Steelers’ T-shirt.
Movies or Broadway?
Broadway because there is nothing like the energy and joy of live theater! One of my most loyal baristas, Tucker Burton, is also an actor and playwright here in New York. Lately he’s been directing children’s theater as well as lively cabaret nights at local clubs. You should see his shows. They’re always wonderfully entertaining!
Are you a morning or a night person?
That depends on the schedule at my shop. I love the quiet, pink-sky dawn in the Village, the smell of freshly brewing coffee, the bakery delivery at the back door—which I always sample (with the excuse of quality control, of course). But then I love the evenings, too. Late at night with the fire crackling in the hearth, the coffeehouse seems magical. As windows glow around the Village, and a brisk, salt breeze swirls in from the Atlantic, I’ll whip up a White Chocolate Mocha, top it with heavenly whipped cream, and sip in the satisfaction of a hard day’s work finally done.
Amateur sleuth or professional?
Amateur, absolutely. Mike once told me that I had what it took to be a great police detective, but that ship has sailed. Even if I could turn back the clock and enter the police academy, I would never enjoy negotiating the bureaucratic red tape and political mine field that Mike has to cope with on a daily basis. No, I prefer to help the people in my community (and the dedicated officers of the NYPD) in an *unofficial* capacity.
Whom do you work with when sleuthing?
That depends on the case. My quirky staff of baristas is always ready to pitch in when I need their help: Tucker, our resident Off-Broadway actor, has outfitted me many times with undercover disguises. Esther, an NYU grad student who runs Poetry Slams for city kids in our second floor lounge, is a natural snoop. Dante, a sweet-natured artist (and favorite of our younger female clientele), is always ready to lend a creative hand. And then there’s my octogenarian mentor, Madame, who never fails to become excited about a puzzling new case. “The game is afoot!” has become one of her favorite quotations.
In a few sentences, what is a typical day in your life like?
My typical days are always long—and sometimes a little crazy—but I don’t mind hard work or the challenge of controlling caffeinated chaos. It certainly keeps my life interesting. Now I dare you to spend four “24 Hour” days with me by clicking on the links below. And be sure to watch for bonus recipes and multi-media fun via live links inside these posts:
(Day #1) 24 Hours with Clare Cosi
(Day #2) Another 24 Hours with Clare
(Day #3) 24 Hours with Clare in Washington, DC
(Day #4) Once Upon a 24 Hour Day with Clare
You can read more about Clare in Brewed Awakening, the 18th book in the “Coffeehouse Mystery” series, released December 3, 2019.
From Cleo Coyle, the New York Times bestselling author of Shot in the Dark and Dead Cold Brew, comes a delicious new entry in the “fun and gripping” (The Huffington Post) Coffeehouse Mysteries.
When coffeehouse manager Clare Cosi awakens on a bench in Washington Square Park, she has no idea she’s been missing for the past week, or that her friends and family have been frantic with worry. Now that she’s back, everyone is overjoyed, including a handsome NYPD detective who claims to be her fiancé. But to Mike Quinn’s crushing distress, Clare doesn’t remember him, or much of anything about the last decade of her life.
Clare’s missing memory is tied to a crime she witnessed. An acquaintance of Clare’s elegant employer–and fellow member of an exclusive Gotham circle known as “The Ladies Who Brunch”–invited Clare to her posh hotel to sample gourmet wedding cakes. The pair took a stroll after their indulgent tasting and, according to security camera footage, a masked figure snatched the hotel heiress at gunpoint with Clare looking on. Did the kidnapper take Clare, too? The camera went dark, just like Clare’s memory. Soon authorities grow suspicious. Is Clare really a victim? Or merely acting like one? Evidence is mounting that she set the woman up.
To clear her name, Clare must find a way to reclaim her memories and rescue the heiress before this high-stakes crime ends in tragedy. Otherwise, instead of walking down the aisle, Clare may find herself perp-walking to prison as an accomplice to kidnapping and murder.
Purchase Link
# # # # # # # # # # #
Clare’s Coffeehouse Mysteries in Order:
Download a free, updated title checklist, personally written by author Cleo Coyle, with mini summaries of all 18 Coffeehouse Mysteries, featuring amateur sleuth Clare Cosi. The list includes links to Cleo’s published recipe guides and bonus web content. To download the list as a PDF document, click here or on the checklist image.
About the author
CLEO COYLE is a pseudonym for Alice Alfonsi, writing in collaboration with her husband, Marc Cerasini. Both are New York Times bestselling 
authors of the Coffeehouse Mysteries, now celebrating more than fifteen years in print. They also write the Haunted Bookshop Mysteries, recently relaunched with the first new entry in nearly ten years, The Ghost and the Bogus Bestseller, now a national bestseller and honored as a Best Book of 2018 by Suspense Magazine. Alice and Marc are also media tie-in writers who have penned bestselling properties for Lucasfilm, NBC, Fox, Disney, Imagine, and MGM. They live in New York City, where they write independently and together.
CLEO’S NEWSLETTER: Fun contests, bonus recipes, and book news. To sign up, simply write a “Sign me up” email and send it to CoffeehouseMystery@gmail.com.
Visit Cleo’s website at www.coffeehousemystery.com.
You can also follow Cleo on:
Facebook – Twitter – Instagram – Pinterest – BookBub – Goodreads
Cleo Coyle’s Giveaway Prize Package:
* Autographed first edition hardcover of Cleo Coyle’s Brewed Awakening
* Sturdy canvas Coffeehouse Mystery tote bag
* Autographed set of Cleo’s collectible recipe cards
Leave a comment below for your chance to win the above prize package. Giveaway is limited to U.S. residents. Contest ends December 16, 2019. Good luck everyone!
I have the bookstore series and need to try this one.
I would love this book I am halfway through the series
Lobe this series ! What a great prize! Thanks for the chance!
I’m sure I’ll enjoy Brewed Awakening as much as the other coffeehouse mysteries. Claire is a great character!
I love Clare, her coffee shop, and her antics ❣️
Awesome book. Finished it in two days!! 🧁🥧☕️☕️☕️
Can’t wait for this new book! Have read each one and they are in my library! Looking forward to many more! Thank You for all the reading pleasure and please keep writing!!
Thank you for such a wonderful giveaway!!!!!
I came on this series pretty quick, about book 4 and I have been a huge fan from the start. The story was great and the recipes were so good. What impressed me is the series is still fresh. Each book is a good story that draws you in and makes you want more. I have never felt it was stagnant or had fun it’s course. I look forward to every new addition and the Recipes. The Italian lemon cookie has become permanent on my Christmas Cookie Plate!!!
I can smell the coffee, just by reading the title! What an awesome win this would be!!
I just bought the first book in this series and can’t wait to start reading it!
I have been reading this series since you started writing it. I love your books so much. Would love to get a chance to own a copy of one of your books and not have to get it from the library.
Hi! In my downtime, I love to read. I’m going through debilitating depression and reading let’s me escape for a little while. One of my resolutions is to learn new recipes!
I’m a single mom of three amazing children.
Right now, I’m really in need of a good cheer me up book!
Rosie – Just wanted to say that all our books are designed to be cheer-me-up books. My favorite saying is “Read with joy!” — and my husband and I do our best to bring joy to our readers lives, not only through the fun fiction but also through our Coffeehouse community and recipes. I hope you’ll give our books a try, and I wish you luck in the drawing!
Love, Cleo
Coffeehouse Mystery.com
“Where coffee and crime are always brewing…”
HauntedBookshopMystery.com
http://www.CleoCoyleRecipes.com
Cleo Coyle on Twitter
Friend or Follow Cleo Coyle on Facebook
These books sound really good, and I also love coffee. I need to get these
Clare’s Coffeehouse Mysteries is not only the first series I read (and “ate up” as quickly as I could get my hands on them) as an adult, but also the first series I read as a new mom. As a Baker and ex-barista myself, this series helped me to escape into a familiar world with an alternate persona. Clare helped me escape my new reality when I needed it most… in a safe book I could put down when kids required.
I love this series and cannot wait to read the newest sleuthing adventure!
Jessie – I just wanted to send some (former) barista props to you. Cheers for the kind comment. I hope you get a chance to read Brewed Awakening, and I wish you luck in the drawing!
~ Cleo
Coffeehouse Mystery.com
“Where coffee and crime are always brewing…”
HauntedBookshopMystery.com
http://www.CleoCoyleRecipes.com
Cleo Coyle on Twitter
Friend or Follow Cleo Coyle on Facebook
I have read and reread some favorites and own most of the coffee house series with a few exceptions and I can’t wait to sink my teeth in this one. It is just the perfect holiday treat for me, meaning escape. Cleo Coyle is a gem of a writer. Sending my love and a very joyous holiday season!
Do you know how long I’ve waited for this boo to come out? Like forever. When I’m feeling out of sorts I like to read about Claire and her coffee shop. It’s my happy place.
New author for me. I am excited to read.
I have read every book in the series and am currently slowly reading this new release because I enjoy making Clare part of my day. I always feel a little sad when I finish and have to wait for next release. Then thrilled when I see title of next release. Thank you for your wonderful writing
Amazing as always!
I love all the coffee pun titles. Congratulations on 15 years in print.
Love this series! Can’t wait to read “Brewed Awakening”. Thanks for the chance.
I love learning more about the characters I’m reading… fun interview read, thank you
Can’t wait to read #18! I have all the books in the series. Love the characters and bonus recipes.
I love the Coffeehouse mysteries and reading about Clare, her family and friends, and New York City ~
I never win anything, so I am just going to buy the book after Christmas. I love everything you and your husband writes. I am 75 years old and I read constantly.
This is one of my favorite series and I’m so excited to read this latest installment. Thank you for the chance!
Love this series…
Thank you for the chance to win a copy of this book. I am finding out that I really enjoy the cozy mysteries.
wfnren at aol dot com
I love all these books, not just the awesome recipes but the way all the characters lovingly interact with each other, it’s what family s all about.
A wonderful series which is so enjoyable and special.
I haven’t read a book in along time, but I do read my cookbooks from cover to cover! Lol. These books interest me bc they have recipes in them too!
Merry Christmas Clare and all your readers!
Good luck to everybody!
I love your books…thanks for this offer.
The Coffeehouse series is my favorite. Thanks for this lovely feature and giveaway.
I love the Coffeehouse Mysteries, and wait anxiously for the next book. Thanks for the chance to win the giveaway.
I really enjoy this series
This series is unique and my favorite.Many thanks.
I like that title.
I cannot wait to read this book and find out what happened!
Just started reading these and am working my way through the series. So fun!
I cannot wait to read this latest in the series. I am a huge fan and I swear each one gets better! Thank you for the awesome giveaway. ❤️
I love this series! Thanks for the chance to win this fabulous prize package.
New author and series for me sounds good!
l love this series and would love to win this!
Thank you for the awesome giveaway ❤
This was so much fun to read tonight. Thank you. I hope I can be picked to add this to my collection. Merry Christmas
Love this series! Thanks for a chance to win.
I love coming across new-old reads! Genuinely interesting post, especially given the hiatus I’ve been on 🙂
Just picked up Brewed Awakening from my library – reading to commence after dinner.
I love this series! Thanks for the chance to win this fabulous prize package.
Love this series and can’t wait to read this one!
I LOVE this book series and it was fun reading about Clare. These books are so fun!
I’m saving the newest book for when I go to CA for Christmas and it’s killing me!! Several friends have read it and said it’s wonderful.
Can’t wait to read! Been with Clare since the very beginning!
I’m on chapter 5 of your latest novel. Am so far concerned about Clare, and do not trust that so called doctor who claims he can reclaim her memory for her. Oh well, will continue to read and know somehow, someway, she will prevail and all will be well (I hope).
I love this series. Thank you for this chance!
My favorite book series!!! Brewed Awakening was worth the wait.
Best Christmas present is a new Clare Cosi mystery!
Cant wait for the library to call me n say its here. Love this series
Have read all of them, and cannot wait to read newest. Just came in the mail:)
I love Clare and her friendship with Madame. Her progressing relationship with Mike is so relatable.
Love the Coffeehouse Mysteries! What a unique series with great titles to grab your attention. Thanks for the chance!
I love this series as much as I love my coffee!
I love this series and the stories and the characters . There’s no other like it. I would love to be Clare! Or, a barista in my next life- ha! Wonderful books and they keep getting better with each one. Thanks for the chance to win something from this series. Keep them coming!
Such a great prize pack! The book sounds great!
Even though I am not a coffee drinker, I absolutely love this series so have been waiting anxiously for Brewed Awakening and what new recipes I might try from it. I still make that prime rib roast – http://cookwithzee.blogspot.com/2016/01/prime-rib-roast.html including Xmas last year – http://cookwithzee.blogspot.com/2018/12/merry-christmas-2018.html.
I love the Coffee House series! Witty and wonderful written, they always leave me wanting more…and a good cup of coffee.
I love the entire series. I sometimes listen on audio books, and the narrator is the best!. I am a coffee lover, but from your books, I learned a lot about my favorite beverage. I love the follow-up recipes as well.
My husband and I both love this series! Thank you for the chance!
I’m eager to read your new book! During the past year, I read all the books in the series (okay, I confess that I started at the end of the series and then read the earlier ones!). The books are well written and hard to put down in the evening. I offer a suggestion, though–would you consider compiling all your recipes into one book? Perhaps a “Christmastime mystery” with a bonus section of recipes at the end would be possible? That would make it a lot easier than finding the book with the recipe I remember and want to try (or to cook again). Thanks for writing.
Love this. Thank you!
I have enjoyed the coffeehouse and the bookstore series for many years now and find them both wonderful! I‘m a lifetime fan!
Hard to believe this is 18 in the series. It doesn’t drag out like it’s been going on for 18 books.
I absolutely love these books! Thank you for sharing your amazing coffee knowledge! I just wish that I could find a Village Blend in my neighborhood. You recipes are amazing as well, I just have to adjust them a bit since I have a gluten allergy. Thank you so much for sharing! I cannot wait to start Brewed Awakening!
I’ve read every book in the series and don’t remember reading that Clare is a Steelers fan. I’m a Steelers fan from N.J. Nice interview with reminders from books gone by. Happy holidays!
Hi, Chelle – On your question about Clare being a Steelers fan, absolutely she is. Being born and raised in the Pittsburgh area, Clare would naturally choose the Steelers as a favorite team. But she also has a special connection to the Steelers because of her grandmother’s superstitions. To learn why, read the seventh chapter of our 7th Coffeehouse Mystery, ESPRESSO SHOT. In that chapter, we also reveal that Clare wears an over-sized Steelers’ jersey as a nightshirt. A fun bit of trivia on Clare Cosi and our Coffeehouse books. Thanks for the comment and happy holidays to you, as well!
I love your books!! I am 69 years old and recently lost my husband of 44 years!! You’r Coffeehouse world makes my world better!! !Bless you all!!!
Ronda – I’m so very sorry to learn about your terrible loss. I can’t imagine the pain and sorrow you must feel on a daily basis, but I know it must be awful for you. It is an honor to know our books help a little. Making your world better, as you so beautifully put it, makes me want to do my very best work for you. You have inspired me anew. Thank you for that and may God bless you!
~ Cleo
Coffeehouse Mystery.com
“Where coffee and crime are always brewing…”
HauntedBookshopMystery.com
http://www.CleoCoyleRecipes.com
Cleo Coyle on Twitter
Friend or Follow Cleo Coyle on Facebook
I love reading the Coffee House Mysteries! I’m half way through the series and can’t wait to catch up to Brewed Awakening!
I love this series. And Village Blend is at the top of my list of book places that I wish I could visit.
Just finished Brewed Awakening and loved it! A lovely plot twist with lots of adventures. Please keep them coming.
i love the series and cleo’s close relationship with her ex-mother in law.does’nt seem like it’s the 18th book, more like it’s the 3 or4.great reads.
I love this series!!! I can’t wait to read this new book!
I love this series! The characters are fun and believable can’t wait to read the latest one
Love your characters and plots . Have read all your books, usually in two days. Hooked forever.
Enjoyed the interview and love the series. Merry Christmas!
Love your characters and plots . Have read all your books, usually in two days. Hooked forever. Can’t stop once I start.
I’m very excited for this book!
Congratulations on book 18! This is a great series. Thanks for the giveaway!
Love this series! I’m looking forward to reading Brewed Awakening!
I’d be interested in trying this series. Everytime I have either won or been given a cozy mystery from a new author or series, I end up loving it and buy every book in the series to date and waiting impatiently for the next one to be published!
I have been gifted some Coffee House mysteries and look forward to steeping myself in them this weekend. Love your cats’ names. Our cat is Noodles, because when he showed up on our doorstep on a frigid January day, we had no catfood; he ate every bite of leftover beef and noodles instead. He has been our furry and lovable companion every since…
I love the series. I love baking and coffee myself.
I love the coffee house series! I’m looking forward to reading the latest book.
I have been looking forward to this newest book and would love to win. I enjoy the recipes.
Such a fun series. Can’t believe there have been 18 books already. They all read so fresh and new! Keep writing this series, please. Your descriptions of New York are always so wonderful. I feel like I’m back there.
Clare is an awesome character. I’d love to win this, I’m a sucker for a great tote bag, not to mention a brand new book to carry in it. Thank you as always for your generous giveaways!
Love this series!!!!!!
Love your books, including the ‘Haunted Jack’. I have all your books, most have been read, others, including the newest are in line
Keep writing I will keep reading
I collect special totes, would love getting one of yours
I so look forward to your latest adventure! I always read with coffee cup in hand and a sweet baked good near by!
I am about 60% done with Brewed Awakening. It’s definitely different from all the other coffeehouse books and so far I like it quite a bit. Can’t wait to finish. Was up till 3am this morning reading and my eyes finally made me put it down. 🙂
What a fantastic birthday gift for myself if I win. Love, Love these books. Thank you for the chance to win!! KEEP WRITING!!!!!
Can’t get enough of the Coffeehouse gang. They are my go to travel companions. ❤
I haven’t read these books yet but I’m looking forward to starting the series. ☕
I can’t wait to read this. Since I had knee replacement about a month ago, I am not able to go out as much as usual. It is great to have another terrific, fun mystery in your series to read and some recipes to try.
Love, love, love this series. Am reading Brewed Awakening right now and it is so good. Thank you so much for the giveaway!
I love this series! I made several of the recipes, YUM!! I also learned a lot about coffee. Can’t wait for more books! Great interview!
So excited for this new book. I don’t even drink coffee but I love this series
This is great! Love the series and am on book 12. Many times you’ll find up very late at night reading them, especially in the most suspenseful parts. Though I’m not particularly a coffee affection ado, I do love coffee, and I have enjoyed learning so much and showing off my knowledge to family who love coffee more than I do.
Thank you for these stories….keep them coming!!
Halfway through this book and during the Hospital escape my heart was racing. I have come to “know” everyone in this series and Love them all.
I can’t wait to read this one! I have loved all of the other books! The recipes are great too!
Not only are the books fun and interesting mysteries, but the recipes in the back are delicious! I’ve tried quite a few and EVERY one is yummy! And of course, I love the colorful cast of characters as well. I always look forward to the next book in the series!
Can’t wait to read! I am so glad that you share your talent with all of us readers. Your recipes are delicious. The best part of all your books is the education I have received about coffee. You two Rock!
Love, love, love this series. I am a “coffeeholic” and wish I could visit the Village Blend for the greatest coffee in the world. Not only are the characters and stories great, but I have learned so much about coffee, which just adds to the “Joy” of reading the books. I’m currently reading the newest one and am already sad that it will end, because I will have to wait forever for the next installment.
This is such a great series with a fun cast.
This Book has me hooked! Thanks for the chance.
WOW, I can’t believe this is #18. Congrats! I love the series but am only 7 in…need to get reading.
This series is the best! I simply cannot wait until the next book is published. Characters are so real that you want to be friends with them. Great reads, each and every one of them!!!! Keep writing.
Have been a fan for years. Read them all. I pre-ordered Brewed Awakening & read it in a day…just couldn’t put it down.
I am a HUGE fan of Cleo Coyle’s!! I have read every one of the Coffehouse Mystery series and loved every one!! I would be WAY BEYOND THRILLED to het a signed copy! The bag is great too! Thanks so very much for the chance!! Merry Christmas!!
Can’t wait to read this one. I really love the series and the recipes.
I would love to win Brewed Awakening! I absolutely have fallen in love with the cover of this book! I have the whole series but have only read the first two so far..I better get busy!! Thanks for the chance!
Claire is the best female character in modern books. I love reading about her experiences. She makes the smell of coffee jump out of her books. She makes me want to have an expresso every time I read her stories. And I am not a big coffee lover but I sure can smell the brew when i read her stories. Lately I have only been reading her stories, I love them… so it is time to read another. I cannot wait…Wish they put these on the Hallmark station.
Oh I loved the interview. That was really fun. Thank you for entering me in the prize giveaway, too.
So glad for another book. I have enjoyed listening to all of them so far.
Always love the mysteries !! I’ve read every one . Please keep them coming!
Finished “Brewed Awakening” this afternoon. Loved it just like
the other seventeen. It’s like visiting old friends I only get to see
once a year.
I so enjoy this series. Must be read while drinking a cappuccino.
I love this series and am so looking forward to reading the next book. Congratulations on #18!
Love all of your books thank you for being a great author!!!
Your wonderful mysteries have msde coffee even dearer to my heart. Thank you!
I have enjoyed how the characters have evolved through the series. I like Claire and her mother in law and of course her special friend. Can’t wait to read this one.
I also enjoy the information about coffee.
Sigh. I dont drink coffee, but I sure do love the smell of it brewing! I swear I can smell it when I read your books….I’m 71 now…all my children and adult grandchildren are coffee drinkers so I get to enjoy the smell quite often. Is it to late to learn to drink coffee?
Hmm… my comment seems to have been lost in the ether… so basically, I am not a coffee drinker is 71 too old to learn to drink it? I do love the smell of coffee brewing…it smells so good! All of our adult children and grandchildren are coffee drinkers…I don’t know how tea became my drink of choice! I’ve read all this series to date except for this one. Thanks for the giveaway…a d for writing such entertaining booms!
Love this series and can’t wait to read this newest book!!
Oh how I wish that there would be a few of these books each year! I love loosing my self in them and virtually tasting the coffee and cookies. Hey that might be a good name for a new book.?
This series has characters I wish I could meet, especially Madame! It moves along with a crisp, clear pace and I love the recipes!
So brutal, there was no coffee for Clare until chapter 21!!
Just finished reading the first book in this series and can’t wait to start the next. Would highly recommend this series as they are a fun read.
I’m addicted to Coffeehouse Mysteries! I love reading about Clare and what will happen next! Can’t wait to read on!
I somehow got hooked on this series long ago, which is a little strange since I don’t drink coffee, but I do love a good mystery! I enjoy the “tours” through NYC and Claire’s adventures. It’s been enjoyable to read how all the characters have grown and aged (slightly) through the years. Thanks for bringing Claire and her family and friends into my life!
I love this series and I own both the books and audible versions. Each new book is eagerly anticipated!!
I’m waiting for my copy to come! I’m so excited to read this new book and get to hopefully see Clare get married. I had my wedding earlier in 2019 and I’ve always felt connected to Clare. I made my now husband read the whole series before we got married because of how important the books were to me!
Rupal – Hello! I remember you well from your email to me about feeling connected to Clare from the time you were a young woman in school, reading the books. I just wanted to say congratulations on your wedding! Marc and I are gobsmacked that you made your husband read the whole series before you got married because of their importance to you. That is such an honor to know, and a story we will retell.
We send our very best wishes to you and your husband. No matter the ups and downs you both go through in your years together, we hope joy and love will always find their way back to you.
~ Cleo
Coffeehouse Mystery.com
“Where coffee and crime are always brewing…”
Cleo Coyle on Twitter
Friend or Follow Cleo Coyle on Facebook
Thanks for the “interview.”. This series has everything readers want to find in a mystery: lovable characters, an interesting setting, and a good whodunit!
Love, Love, LOVE this series!! I just picked up from the library yesterday and it’s going to be my weekend read!! Already waiting for the next in the series!!!
I love these books and can’t wait to read this one. Hope I win!
I fell in love with Clare and the characters from this series from the very first book and they have never disappointed. I loved this latest book as much as each preceding one. Thanks for giving us another adventure with Clare!
This looks good. Adding to my list.
I have read every book in the series and look forward to the latest addition.
Shot in the Dark was the first book I read in the Coffeehouse series. I picked it up at the library and could not put it down. That was earlier in the year. Since then, I went back to the beginning of the series and have read them all except this new one. I’ve been anticipating this new book and look forward to reading it over the holidays.
I’ve been enjoying this series since the beginning and would love to win the signed copy of Brewed Awakening.
Love this series. Clare is an easy character to feel a bond with. I’ve tried many of her recipes and have not been disappointed with any. Especially the Baily’s Chocolate Chip Cookies !!!
I’ve had this on hold at the library! would love my own copy
I’m so happy you’ve released another book! I love the coffee house series. I’ve started reading them over just to have something great to read! I would love to own this copy!
Great interview I love your books
Such a fun series, and I love trying out the recipes. Can’t wait to read BREWED AWAKENING!
It would be awesome to win this fantastic giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity.
I can’t wait to read the new book! I have been reading and re-reading earlier volumes to make sure I didn’t miss any. It would be so fun to win this great giveaway — thanks!
I absolutely love the series. I have read every book and also introduced two of my neighbors to your books. Keep that pen flowing
Phyllis – Just wanted to pop in and thank you for introducing two of your neighbors to our Coffeehouse Mystery world. Please tell them hello from Cleo! Cheers for spreading the reading joy and good luck in the drawing.
~ Cleo
Coffeehouse Mystery.com
“Where coffee and crime are always brewing…”
HauntedBookshopMystery.com
http://www.CleoCoyleRecipes.com
Cleo Coyle on Twitter
Friend or Follow Cleo Coyle on Facebook
Thanks for the chance to win such a great prize!
The interview was wonderful! I can’t wait to read your latest book. Thank you for the giveaway chance. Merry Christmas.
So excited for a new Coffeehouse book!! Love this series!
I love the cleo coyle books I can’t put it down
Would love to win. Love your writing.
Always love Dru’s Day in the Life and couldn’t wait for this book. Terrific writing and recipes! Thanks for a great giveaway.
Whenever I enter Coffeehouse mysteries, I feel like I am back in NY in one of the areas not ventured into before. Always a treat.
I love this series–one of my favorites! Thanks so much for the chance to win such a generous prize package.
Hi!!! Love all the books, can’t wait for this new one. I’m a coffee “snob” and love the little bits about coffee culture. The recipes are fun too. Hope I win the book!!
I am a BIG fan of this series!! Happy Holidays to Clare, Mike, and the gang!!
New author for me.
this is a very generous give a way. thanks.
Cleo sounds like such a fun lady.
I think I need to read this series now.
Thanks for sharing this post.
Can’t wait to visit with Clare again in a new book! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
I need this one. I love your covers.
I love the cover. I look forward to reading your newest book.
The cookies with lime look good, and so does this series.
Oh another chance to win a ‘new knitting bag’ . I often take my knitting with me to coffee shops and show the barista what I am working on. This bag looks sturdy enough to tote a project and show off the latest novel when the bag sits on the arm of the chair !
I loved this book. BTW Clare, You can also go to Kaui. The coffee is great. The Island is more lush than the big Island and it is a very interesting experience. They also grow coffee in Panama, but I did not thisnk it was as good as Hawaii. (The best is Jamaican Blue mountain, in my opinion.) I don’t have a grat coffee house near me, So I get my coffee shipped to me from a company that matched the coffee based on my personality. So far so good. I haved loved reading how your relationship with Quiin has grown and how you have become more self assured. Thanks for the chance to win your tote.
Clare is one of my favorite cozy characters. I would love to get this book for some warm reading this winter.
Amnesia Plot sounds great!!!…I am a new Reader so I would love to win. I keep meaning to start this series and maybe this will be my lucky chance. Thank you for the contest.
Marilyn ewatvess@yahoo.com
I love reading this series as well as trying the recipes. The few I have tried so far have all been big hits with friends and family
I love this series. I came late to the party, so not quite half way through yet, but looking forward to catching up
I have read every single one and love these cozy mysteries. Although they make me hungry and want more coffee. Can’t wait to read this one during some time off during the holidays!
I love ❤️ this series. Every book is an adventure, perfect blend of interesting characters, entertaining twists in the story line..touch of romance, all set in the coffee shop we want to visit. My favorite bonus are the recipes included in the end of each novel. Keep the books coming!
I keep wishing Village Blend was a real place I could go!
Sounds like a great recipe and a great book – thanks for the chance to win !
I’m soooo anxious for this book to become available on CD and if it isn’t soon I’ll definitely have to get the print book as I cannot wait much longer.
I would love to visit Hawaii!
Can’t wait to read the book this weekend!! I alway read each book FAST to find out what’s new with Claire, but keep going back for the yummy recipes.
I love everything about the Coffeehouse Mystery series – I only wish they were published every year! Please keep them coming. This is my 1st time entering for any of your prize giveaways; I would love the win this prize package! 🙂
Love this series and look forward to reading this latest book, whilst enjoying a Fa La La La Latte
A great series. Each new book is like revisiting a friend you’ve missed. And, the recipes, yum!
So much fun! I love the interview…I mean I knew most of that already, but only because I love the series! Lol. Thank you for sharing all of the wonderful recipes and keeping me full of adventure and coffee. Looking forward to the next escape. Happy Holidays all!
I love Clare and her coffee shop. Her recipes are great by the way, I have the cookbook.
I love Claire, Matteo, Madame, and the rest of the crew. I can’t wait till I can settle in with a cup of coffee and the new book. Thank you so much for sharing your coffeehouse life with us your readers.
I love this series of books!!
I can’t wait to read episode 18 of this wonderful series. I enjoy the multilevel plot lines and the continued development of both major and minor characters. I hope this series continues for another 18 books, at least.
Marc and I want to thank each and every one of you for joining us this week. Clare’s Q&A with Dru was so much fun for us to write, and we absolutely loved reading your comments. Sincerest thanks goes out to those of you supporting our work. We truly appreciate it. For those of you new to us, we hope you’ll give our books a try. In the meantime, our “Coffeehouse” door is always open, and we hope you’ll keep in touch!
~ Cleo
Here are some ways to keep in touch with us…
Coffeehouse Mystery.com
“Where coffee and crime are always brewing…”
HauntedBookshopMystery.com
http://www.CleoCoyleRecipes.com
Cleo Coyle on Twitter
Friend or Follow Cleo Coyle on Facebook
Thanks so much to Dru for the chance to visit with you!
~ Cleo
I love the Q&A! Even though I have read all the books so far, it helps to have the info all at once. Can’t wait to read this new one
**** WINNER ****
Cleo Coyle’s Giveaway Prize Package is Ronda Reifschnedier
Congratulations!
Congratulations Ronda!