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Scene of the Grind (Killer Coffee, Bk 1)
Scene of the Grind - Killer Coffee, Bk 1
Author: Tonya Kappes
Gossip in Honey Springs is as hot at the coffee served at Roxy Bloom's the Bean Hive Coffeehouse. Roxy has her hands full with the opening of the new coffeehouse. But when her Aunt Maxi is accused of murdering The Crooked Cat book store owner, Alexis Roarke who was holding one of The Bean Hive's pastries, Roxy has to uncover who is behin...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781542577182
ISBN-10: 1542577187
Publication Date: 1/19/2017
Pages: 222
Rating:
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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3.6 stars, based on 13 ratings
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 14
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Scene of the Grind by Tonya Kappes is the first book in A Killer Coffee Mystery series. Roxanne âRoxyâ Bloom has recently moved to Honey Springs, Kentucky after her divorce. Roxy has decided to pursue her passion and open The Bean Hive (a coffeehouse) on the newly renovated boardwalk. The opening of the shops on the boardwalk coincides with the annual Honey Festival. Roxy can thank Aunt Maxi for making this happen. She has many fond summer memories of spending time with her aunt and uncle (before he passed away) and enjoyable hours at Crooked Cat Bookstore. Alexis Roarke owns the bookstore, but is unhappy with Aunt Maxi who is raising the rent on the building. Early one morning, Roxy decides to take coffee and a treat over to Alexis (cute scary music). The door to the shop is unlocked, the lights are on, and the banned book section is in a disarray. Roxy's dog, Pepper goes through a private door, and Roxy follows to find Alexis dead on the floor. Someone murdered Alexis and Aunt Maxi is at the top of the police's suspect list (there was also a very public argument). Roxy sets out to prove her aunt's innocence and find Alexis' killer. Alexis' contentious daughter, Leslie does not help matters by causing public scenes and insisting that Aunt Maxi be arrested. Roxy has assistance in her quest from Patrick Cane. Patrick and Roxy dated in high school until a misunderstanding separated them. This is a second chance for their relationship if Roxy is willing to grab it. But first she has to get Alexis' murderer behind bars!

Scene of the Grind is a light cozy mystery. It is nicely written and easy to read. Scene of the Grind is just the right length for the storyline. Thanks to Tonya Kappes descriptive writing, I could visualize the town and the boardwalk with all its new shops in my head. In this first book in A Killer Coffee Mystery series, we are provided the background details on Roxy and what ruined her relationship with Patrick. As the series progresses, I am sure the characters will flesh out more. We are introduced to quite a few characters and businesses in the beginning (which is confusing), but it then levels out as the book progresses (thank heavens). I give Scene of the Grind 3.5 out of 5 stars. The mystery was not at the forefront of this book. It kept getting eclipsed by Roxy's attraction to Patrick and her flirting with Spencer Shepard (in charge of the murder investigation). I hope in the next novel that the mystery will be more complex (i.e.âhard to solve) and prevalent. I wanted more sleuthing and less drooling over Patrick. I appreciated the cute animals in the story. Animals always enhance a story. The ending was sweet and romantic.
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