Cleo Coyle – The Coffeehouse Mysteries Books In Order – No. 22 Is On The Way!

Last Updated on April 14, 2026

If you like your mysteries served with a side of espresso, friendship, and New York City people-watching, Cleo Coyle’s Coffeehouse Mysteries is basically your new favorite hangout.

Set in the historic Village Blend coffeehouse in Greenwich Village, these books blend whodunits with witty banter, found family, and recipes that will have you eyeing your kitchen (and your coffee maker) in a whole new way.

The series currently stands at 21 books, with book 22 due in September 2026, so there is plenty of cozy mayhem to enjoy.

Let’s pull up a chair at the Blend, meet our barista‑sleuth, and walk through Cleo Coyle’s Coffeehouse Mysteries books in order.

Meet Clare Cosi and the Village Blend

At the heart of the series is Clare Cosi, manager of the Village Blend, a landmark coffeehouse in New York City’s Greenwich Village.

Clare is a coffee professional, a divorced mom, and an amateur sleuth who has a talent for noticing when something, whether it’s a latte or a crime scene, is just a bit off.

Clare works with an eccentric and lovable crew: her ex‑mother‑in‑law (and Blend owner) Madame, her ex‑husband Matteo, a rotating line‑up of baristas, and, of course, the NYPD, whether they like it or not.

The Blend itself is a character and is a warm, historic space that attracts artists, regulars, tourists, and the occasional murderer.

Each book serves up a murder (or two) with a twist, New York ambiance, from Village stoops to fancy penthouses as well as coffee and culinary details, plus recipes at the back so you can recreate the treats at home.

Coffeehouse Mystery Books in Order

1. On What Grounds (2003)

In the series opener, Clare Cosi returns to the Village Blend to run the shop, only to find her young barista unconscious at the bottom of the basement stairs.

The police are ready to write it off as an accident, but Clare’s finely tuned instincts tell her something darker is brewing.

Between managing espresso orders, awkward encounters with her ex‑husband, and some dangerous snooping, Clare has to figure out who wants the Blend shut down, permanently.

2. Through the Grinder (2004)

The Blend becomes a cozy refuge for lonely hearts when Clare helps host singles events, but the mood turns grim when women who frequent the café start dying in apparent suicides.

The police suspect a killer is targeting the Blend’s community, and a charming, coffee‑loving newcomer draws Clare’s attention, for reasons that aren’t just romantic.

As she gets closer to the truth, Clare must decide who to trust before she ends up the next tragic “accident.”

3. Latte Trouble (2005)

When the Village Blend caters a high‑profile fashion event, Clare expects diva designers and caffeine emergencies, not homicide.

A poisoned latte leaves a trend‑setting designer dead and one of Clare’s baristas in the crosshairs as the prime suspect.

Determined to clear her employee’s name, Clare plunges into the cutthroat world of fashion, where gossip is fast, tempers are hot, and someone is determined to keep the truth from percolating to the surface.

4. Murder Most Frothy (2006)

Clare heads to the Hamptons when the Blend’s wealthy coffee investor invites her to help improve his restaurant’s coffee game.

The seaside glamor turns sour after a shooting at a party, and it’s soon clear that the real target might have been someone else.

With suspicious staff, jealous rivals, and high‑society secrets, Clare must sift through motives while trying not to blow her cover, or her chance to stay alive long enough to return to the city.

5. Decaffeinated Corpse (2007)

A revolutionary new coffee plant that naturally grows without caffeine should be a dream come true, but when a body turns up connected to the discovery, the project quickly becomes a nightmare.

Clare finds herself drawn into the world of international coffee deals and academic rivalries, where fortunes and reputations are on the line.

As she investigates, she must decide who is truly invested in the future of coffee and who is willing to kill for it.

6. French Pressed (2008)

Clare’s daughter Joy lands a coveted job at an upscale Manhattan restaurant, but the excitement is short‑lived when one of the chefs is found murdered.

The police suspect Joy, whose conflicts in the kitchen suddenly look very incriminating. Clare dives into the high‑pressure world of fine dining to clear her daughter’s name, navigating kitchen politics, temperamental chefs, and secrets hidden behind gleaming stainless steel.

It turns out that in this kitchen, the knives aren’t just for chopping vegetables.

7. Espresso Shot (2008)

Wedding bells are ringing for a certain high‑profile couple connected to the Blend, and Clare is hired to provide coffee catering for the glamorous event.

But someone is determined to kill the bride before she reaches the altar, and the threats quickly escalate from nuisance to deadly.

As Clare juggles wedding drama, suspicious guests, and her own complicated love life, she must uncover the would‑be killer before the big day ends in tragedy instead of toasts.

8. Holiday Grind (2009)

The Village Blend goes all‑in on Christmas cheer, but the season turns somber when a beloved street Santa connected to the shop is found dead.

The police chalk it up to a mugging gone wrong, yet Clare senses there’s more to the story.

Between tree‑trimming, holiday drinks, and bustling crowds, she follows a trail of clues through wintery New York. This holiday, Clare is determined that justice, not just eggnog, will be served.

9. Roast Mortem (2010)

A suspicious explosion at a rival coffeehouse pulls Clare straight into a bitter feud between cafés.

When a fire inspector with ties to the Blend comes under suspicion, Clare takes it personally and starts digging.

As tensions flare among baristas, business owners, and city officials, Clare navigates a smoky trail of grudges and backroom deals. Someone’s roasting more than coffee beans, and if she’s not careful, Clare could end up the next casualty of this turf war.

10. Murder by Mocha (2011)

A decadent, chocolate‑enhanced aphrodisiac drink has women flocking to buy it, and the Village Blend gets swept up in the craze.

When a woman associated with the product is found dead, the scandal threatens to scorch everyone involved. Clare hops between glossy marketing events and behind‑the‑scenes manoeuvring to expose who is exploiting the trend, and silencing critics.

With money, vanity, and secrets mixed into the blend, this case proves that indulgence can be deadly.

11. A Brew to a Kill (2012)

In A Brew to a Kill, a shocking hit‑and‑run outside the Village Blend leaves one of Clare’s friends and customers badly hurt and Clare determined to hunt down the ruthless driver.

As this divorced, forty‑something sleuth digs into the case, her ex‑husband Matt returns from Brazil with an exciting new batch of coffee beans, and a dangerous surprise.

It soon appears Clare may have been the real target, forcing ex‑spouses to team up before their latest brew leads to murder.

12. Holiday Buzz (2012)

The Blend is buzzing with holiday events, from festive parties to neighborhood celebrations. When a young woman attached to the seasonal festivities turns up dead, Clare can’t shake the feeling that the killer is hiding in plain sight among the revelers.

She balances holiday hosting with sleuthing, tracing connections between partygoers, vendors, and city traditions.

In a season that should be merry and bright, Clare races to make sure the lights don’t go out for someone else.

13. Billionaire Blend (2013)

A mysterious car bomb explodes outside the Village Blend, injuring a tech billionaire who had become a frequent customer.

Clare suddenly finds herself advising on coffee for a high‑stakes business venture while also trying to figure out who wanted her billionaire patron dead.

Between corporate intrigue, luxury lifestyles, and old grudges, the suspect list grows fast. Clare has to keep her wits, and her palate, sharp to prevent another deadly detonation.

14. Once Upon a Grind (2014)

A fairy‑tale themed park in Central Park promises whimsical fun, and the Blend is there to caffeinate the crowds.

When a young woman is found unconscious after drinking coffee connected to the event, Clare suspects foul play rather than magic gone wrong.

As she follows the trail of a missing girl, strange visions, and old stories, Clare must separate fantasy from reality. This time, the happily‑ever‑after depends on catching a very real villain.

15. Dead to the Last Drop (2015)

Clare temporarily relocates to Washington, D.C., to help open a new branch of the Village Blend in a historic jazz club near the White House.

Things go sideways when a high‑profile figure disappears and a body turns up in the club’s secret spaces.

Soon, Clare is entangled in political sensitivities, security concerns, and a scandal that could reach the highest levels. With reputations and lives at stake, she must solve the case before the music stops for good.

16. Dead Cold Brew (2017)

Back in New York, Clare lands a prestigious job creating a signature coffee for a celebrated jewelry designer. The glamour dims when the designer becomes the target of threats and unexplained accidents that feel a lot like attempted murder.

Clare’s sleuthing takes her into the world of high fashion, old family secrets, and a past maritime tragedy with long shadows.

As danger escalates, she has to keep a cool head, even with deadly tempers running hot.

17. Shot in the Dark (2018)

A dating app craze hits the Village Blend, turning the café into a hotspot for first dates and hopeful swipes.

The fun ends when one of the app’s users is murdered, and digital footprints lead straight through the Blend’s doors.

Clare must adapt her old‑school instincts to an online world of aliases, screenshots, and secrets. In a case where everyone curates their image, she has to figure out who’s hiding a much darker profile.

18. Brewed Awakening (2019)

Clare wakes up on a park bench with no memory of how she got there, and no recollection of the last few years of her life.

When she learns she may have witnessed a kidnapping, her missing memories become the key to the case.

As she tries to reconstruct her life, relationships, and recent history, Clare must also dodge someone who wants those memories buried. It’s a rare time when the sleuth herself is the most vulnerable witness.

19. Honey Roasted (2022)

A bee‑keeping neighbor and artisanal honey become the Blend’s latest obsession, until a suspicious incident leaves Clare questioning whether the danger is more than just stings.

When the honey producer’s life and livelihood come under threat, Clare uncovers tangled motives involving food trends, land disputes, and online gossip.

Sweetness and danger mix as she follows the trail from rooftop hives to city streets. To protect her friends, Clare must unmask the culprit behind the buzz.

20. Bulletproof Barista (2023)

Security becomes a hot topic at the Village Blend after a brazen incident puts staff and customers on edge.

A new “bulletproof” coffee promotion coincides with the arrival of some suspicious figures and an eventual murder.

Clare sifts through motives ranging from corporate sabotage to personal vendettas, all while trying to keep the café feeling safe and welcoming.

With danger hovering over her beloved shop, she needs to find the shooter before they strike again.

21. No Roast for the Weary (2025)

In the most recently released Coffeehouse Mystery, Clare faces a case that tests both her stamina and her loyalties.

A project connected to the Blend draws in old friends and new partners, but when someone close to the venture turns up dead, the stakes skyrocket.

As she follows clues through business deals, family pressures, and shifting alliances, Clare must balance the constant demands of the café with the need to identify a relentless killer.

Coming Up: Book 22 – Eat, Drink, and Get Buried (September 2026)

The 22nd Coffeehouse Mystery, Eat, Drink, and Get Buried, is scheduled for release on September 22, 2026.

When the Village Blend caters a glittering rooftop party, a woman is thrown from a balcony and Clare’s friend Ava’s son Ryan becomes the prime suspect.

Determined to clear his name, Clare digs into a long‑ago deadly event that Ava and Clare’s daughter Joy barely survived as teens, uncovering secrets someone is desperate to keep buried.

Why Cozy Readers Love This Series

The Coffeehouse Mysteries are catnip for cozy fans because they offer a strong, capable heroine with a relatable, messy personal life, all set within a vivid community built around the Village Blend, where the regulars feel like family.

With food and coffee details that make you want to pause and try a new recipe, the series also delivers plots that balance genuine stakes with warmth, humor, and satisfying resolutions.

You don’t have to read the books in order, but following them chronologically lets you watch relationships deepen, careers evolve, and the Blend’s extended “family” grow over time.

Pull Up a Chair at the Blend

Cleo Coyle’s Coffeehouse Mystery series is a long, leisurely visit to a favorite neighborhood café, the kind where the barista knows your order and the regulars know each other’s business, sometimes a little too well.

Across 21 books (and counting), Clare Cosi invites you behind the counter, into the kitchen, and straight into the heart of New York’s Greenwich Village, solving crimes one cup at a time.

If your TBR stack needs a cozy anchor series, this is a perfect place to start. The only real question is: will you begin with On What Grounds, or jump in somewhere mid‑series and let the Village Blend work its charm from there?

Cleo Coyle

“Cleo Coyle” is the New York Times bestselling pen name of Alice Alfonsi, who writes the Coffeehouse Mysteries in collaboration with her husband, Marc Cerasini.

Together, they’ve sold more than a million books, crafting both the Coffeehouse Mystery series and the Haunted Bookshop Mysteries.

Their stories combine classic amateur sleuth plots with a strong sense of place, foodie delights, and a warm, slightly mischievous tone that feels like chatting with a clever friend over cappuccino.