On What Grounds

By: Cleo Coyle

Narrated by: Rebecca Gibel

Clare Cosi used to manage the historic Village Blend coffeehouse…until she opted for quieter pastures and a more suburban life. But after ten years and a little friendly cajoling from the owner (a fresh pot of Jamaican Blue Mountain was all it took), she's back to the grind. With a sprawling rent-free apartment directly above the Village Blend, her cat Java by her side, and plenty of coffeehouse redecorating ideas, Clare is thrilled to return to work. Until she discovers the assistant manager unconscious in the back of the store, coffee grounds strewn everywhere. Police arrive on the scene to investigate. But when they find no sign of forced entry or foul play, they deem it an accident. Case closed. But Clare is not convinced. And after the police leave, there are a few things she just can't get out of her mind… Why was the trash bin in the wrong place? If this wasn't an accident, is Clare in danger? And… are all detectives this handsome?

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Fun Series

A little detective work by a woman who owns a coffee house in lower Manhattan, has a sexy ex-husband and lots of friends and acquaintances. Light for a murder mystery, fun and easy. I've read four books of the series and although they get fluffier and a bit sillier, they are still worth reading.

Coffee & Murder - Who Knew? Great series!

Would you consider the audio edition of On What Grounds to be better than the print version?

Since I have not had the oppertunity to read the hardcopy, I can not answer this but It's a fun listen.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

It's a fast paced plot that kept me moving forward through the book and makes me want to listen to another.

What about Rebecca Gibel’s performance did you like?

I like that she is able to manifest so many different voices, women's and men's.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I can't say any particular one but I liked all the twists and turns this book took.

Any additional comments?

This is my third listen in her Coffeehouse series & I continue to keep buying/listening. =)

On What Grounds

great read. all the elements of a good book, family, romance, mystery, and cat.
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Unexpected villain

Would you try another book from Cleo Coyle and/or Rebecca Gibel?

Yes

Have you listened to any of Rebecca Gibel’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes; I enjoy her treatment!

Any additional comments?

A good cozy mystery is just about my speed at the moment, and this one is just that: "a good cozy mystery". This was the first one in the coffeehouse mystery series. It has a little unexpected ending, but it was comfortable. The book that I am actually reading reading is NOT a COZY mystery, so cozy was just right for listening!
It did start with the appropriate amount of intrigue and question as to the original injury, and as I said the guilty party was a little unexpected, but it gave spice.

Pretty darn good!

What did you love best about On What Grounds?

I learned a lot about coffee!

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

No, but it was fun.

What about Rebecca Gibel’s performance did you like?

Good Narrator!

Any additional comments?

Started a bit slow, but overall, a good listen!