The Perfect Blend Mysteries: Books 1-3 Collection: Three Complete Coffee Shop Mysteries
By Emily Brewster
Discover the charming coastal town of Harbor Point, Maine, where coffee and crime brew the perfect mystery blend!
This collection includes the first three books in the beloved Perfect Blend Mystery series:
GROUNDS FOR MURDER (Book 1)
When former investigative journalist Maggie Porter inherits her grandmother’s coffee shop in picturesque Harbor Point, she’s hoping for a fresh start. 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.
STEEPED IN SECRETS (Book 2)
Six months after solving her first murder case, Maggie is settling into her new life as owner of Brewed Awakening. When she agrees to host the prestigious Northeast Regional Barista Championship, she expects fierce competition—not a dangerous treasure hunt with roots in Harbor Point’s shadowy past.
As coffee experts descend on her shop, Maggie discovers her own family has deep connections to a century-old smuggling operation centered around the town’s historic lighthouse. With her lighthouse-keeper ancestor’s hidden botanical treasure at stake and a desperate developer willing to do anything to claim it, Maggie must follow a trail of historical clues before the final round is called.
BITTER HARVEST (Book 3)
When Harbor Point’s inaugural Coffee & Maritime Heritage Festival should be Maggie Porter’s moment to shine, it instead dredges up secrets best left buried. As the former investigative journalist showcases her coffee shop’s rare heirloom seedling, a controversial historian arrives with explosive claims about Harbor Point’s founding families—including Maggie’s own ancestors.
When ancient navigational markers and coded family traditions lead to the discovery of deliberately sunken ships hidden offshore for 150 years, tensions boil over. The historian’s accusations transform from academic theory to dangerous obsession, and the festival’s celebratory atmosphere darkens like storm clouds gathering over the harbor.
When the historian is found dead near the harbor docks, the mystery deepens beyond academic debate into matters of life and death.
With Detective Cooper juggling an investigation and festival security, Maggie must use her journalistic instincts to uncover whether Harbor Point was truly built on deception—and whether someone would kill to keep the past buried.
Join Maggie Porter as she brews the perfect cup while solving Harbor Point’s most perplexing mysteries. With her journalistic instincts, loyal friends, and growing connection with the handsome Detective James Cooper, each investigation reveals not just a killer, but deeper secrets about Harbor Point’s fascinating history.
Perfect for fans of Cleo Coyle’s Coffeehouse Mysteries, Lucy Bowen’s Seaside Café Mysteries, and Ellery Adams’ Books by the Bay series, this collection delivers a rich, full-bodied cozy experience that will leave readers craving the next cup!
The Perfect Blend Mystery series combines small-town charm, captivating history, a frothy dose of romance, and perfectly crafted mysteries that will keep you guessing until the final page.
Discover the charming coastal town of Harbor Point, Maine, where coffee and crime brew the perfect mystery blend!
This collection includes the first three books in the beloved Perfect Blend Mystery series:
GROUNDS FOR MURDER (Book 1)
When former investigative journalist Maggie Porter inherits her grandmother’s coffee shop in picturesque Harbor Point, she’s hoping for a fresh start. 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.
STEEPED IN SECRETS (Book 2)
Six months after solving her first murder case, Maggie is settling into her new life as owner of Brewed Awakening. When she agrees to host the prestigious Northeast Regional Barista Championship, she expects fierce competition—not a dangerous treasure hunt with roots in Harbor Point’s shadowy past.
As coffee experts descend on her shop, Maggie discovers her own family has deep connections to a century-old smuggling operation centered around the town’s historic lighthouse. With her lighthouse-keeper ancestor’s hidden botanical treasure at stake and a desperate developer willing to do anything to claim it, Maggie must follow a trail of historical clues before the final round is called.
BITTER HARVEST (Book 3)
When Harbor Point’s inaugural Coffee & Maritime Heritage Festival should be Maggie Porter’s moment to shine, it instead dredges up secrets best left buried. As the former investigative journalist showcases her coffee shop’s rare heirloom seedling, a controversial historian arrives with explosive claims about Harbor Point’s founding families—including Maggie’s own ancestors.
When ancient navigational markers and coded family traditions lead to the discovery of deliberately sunken ships hidden offshore for 150 years, tensions boil over. The historian’s accusations transform from academic theory to dangerous obsession, and the festival’s celebratory atmosphere darkens like storm clouds gathering over the harbor.
When the historian is found dead near the harbor docks, the mystery deepens beyond academic debate into matters of life and death.
With Detective Cooper juggling an investigation and festival security, Maggie must use her journalistic instincts to uncover whether Harbor Point was truly built on deception—and whether someone would kill to keep the past buried.
Join Maggie Porter as she brews the perfect cup while solving Harbor Point’s most perplexing mysteries. With her journalistic instincts, loyal friends, and growing connection with the handsome Detective James Cooper, each investigation reveals not just a killer, but deeper secrets about Harbor Point’s fascinating history.
Perfect for fans of Cleo Coyle’s Coffeehouse Mysteries, Lucy Bowen’s Seaside Café Mysteries, and Ellery Adams’ Books by the Bay series, this collection delivers a rich, full-bodied cozy experience that will leave readers craving the next cup!
The Perfect Blend Mystery series combines small-town charm, captivating history, a frothy dose of romance, and perfectly crafted mysteries that will keep you guessing until the final page.