Grounds For Murder: A Cozy Small Town Mystery (Perfect Blend Mysteries Book 1)
By Emily Brewster
She traded breaking news for brewing coffee. But murder wasn’t part of the menu . . .
When former investigative journalist Maggie Porter inherits her grandmother’s coffee shop in the picturesque coastal town of Harbor Point, she’s hoping for a fresh start and simple life. But her plans for a peaceful career change are grounds for disaster when she discovers the body of Harbor Point’s most antagonistic developer behind her shop—killed with her own vintage coffee tamper.
With herself as the prime suspect and her new business on the line, Maggie’s journalistic instincts kick into high gear. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a web of corruption, bribery, and murder that reaches the highest levels of Harbor Point’s leadership. The developer’s controversial resort plans and secret casino scheme brewed plenty of enemies… but which one stirred murder into the mix?
Aided by her childhood friend Olivia, loyal customers-turned-sleuths, and the frustratingly handsome Detective James Cooper, Maggie must separate the beans from the chaff to find the killer before she becomes the next victim.
Perfect for fans of Cleo Coyle’s Coffeehouse Mysteries, Lucy Bowen’s Seaside Café Mysteries, and Ellery Adams’ Books by the Bay series, this caffeinated cozy combines small-town charm with a frothy dose of murder and a shot of romance.
The Perfect Blend Mystery series delivers a rich, full-bodied cozy experience that will leave readers craving the next cup!
The Perfect Blend Mystery series combines the warmth of small-town coastal life with the rich complexity of murder, served with a side of romance and a perfectly brewed cup of intrigue. Each book can be enjoyed as a standalone mystery, but the characters and their relationships develop across the series.
She traded breaking news for brewing coffee. But murder wasn’t part of the menu . . .
When former investigative journalist Maggie Porter inherits her grandmother’s coffee shop in the picturesque coastal town of Harbor Point, she’s hoping for a fresh start and simple life. But her plans for a peaceful career change are grounds for disaster when she discovers the body of Harbor Point’s most antagonistic developer behind her shop—killed with her own vintage coffee tamper.
With herself as the prime suspect and her new business on the line, Maggie’s journalistic instincts kick into high gear. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a web of corruption, bribery, and murder that reaches the highest levels of Harbor Point’s leadership. The developer’s controversial resort plans and secret casino scheme brewed plenty of enemies… but which one stirred murder into the mix?
Aided by her childhood friend Olivia, loyal customers-turned-sleuths, and the frustratingly handsome Detective James Cooper, Maggie must separate the beans from the chaff to find the killer before she becomes the next victim.
Perfect for fans of Cleo Coyle’s Coffeehouse Mysteries, Lucy Bowen’s Seaside Café Mysteries, and Ellery Adams’ Books by the Bay series, this caffeinated cozy combines small-town charm with a frothy dose of murder and a shot of romance.
The Perfect Blend Mystery series delivers a rich, full-bodied cozy experience that will leave readers craving the next cup!
The Perfect Blend Mystery series combines the warmth of small-town coastal life with the rich complexity of murder, served with a side of romance and a perfectly brewed cup of intrigue. Each book can be enjoyed as a standalone mystery, but the characters and their relationships develop across the series.