This is my first book by this author and I will say that I loved it! There are eighteen previous books that I need to read in this series now. I love a good cozy mystery and this one checks all the boxes.
Honey Roasted by Cleo Coyle
Series: Coffeehouse Mystery #19
Genres: Cozy Mystery

Clare Cosi is busy as a bee planning her honeymoon when murder buzzes into the Village Blend in this all-new mystery in the beloved New York Times bestselling Coffeehouse series by Cleo Coyle.

While struggling to find a romantic (and affordable) destination for her upcoming honeymoon, coffeehouse manager Clare Cosi whips up a honey of a drink made from honey-processed coffee. Clare plans to serve her outstanding new Honey-Cinnamon Latte at her spring wedding to her longtime honey, NYPD Detective Mike Quinn. The culinary world is also abuzz about the amazing honey that Clare was lucky enough to source for her shop's new latte. Produced by Madame's old friend Queen Bea Hastings, the rare, prize-winning nectar from Bea's rooftop hives commands a premium price, and top chefs compete for a chance to use it in their signature seasonal dishes.

One night, a swarm of escaped bees blanket the Village Blend's chimney, and Clare discovers Bea's unconscious body after she seemingly fell from her high-rise rooftop-hive setup. The police want to rule it as a tragic accident or possible attempted suicide. But Clare doesn't believe either theory. Like Madame, she knows this Queen would never abandon her hive. To sort out this mystery, Clare investigates a world of cutthroat chefs, culinary startups, and competitive urban beekeepers. But can she uncover the truth without getting stung?

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Clare and her ex-husband Matt run a charming coffee shop in New York’s Greenwich Village, but their daily grind takes a bizarre turn when a swarm of bees unexpectedly descends on their café. The NYPD’s beekeeping squad—yes, that’s a real thing—is called in to track the bees back to their source, leading Clare and Matt to the home of an elderly beekeeper. Just as they arrive, they witness the woman plummeting from her balcony. The police write it off as a suicide attempt, but Clare, who knew the beekeeper, isn’t convinced.

Determined to uncover the truth, she starts digging into the case, all while trying to make sense of her fiancé Mike’s increasingly distant behavior. With a well-plotted mystery, engaging characters, and a fascinating deep dive into the world of beekeeping, this book offers more than your typical cozy mystery—including recipes! Though it’s the 19th installment in the series, it works just fine as a stand-alone read, blending intrigue, coffee, and honey-sweetened suspense into a satisfying brew.

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