Through The Grinder — Cleo Coyle

Clare Cosi has coffee in her veins. That's why she jumped at the chance to return to New York City as manager of the historic Village Blend coffeehouse. And her new life is a pretty flavorful blend too -- with her daughter close by, her ex-husband even closer, and a double-tall drink of water named Detective Quinn needing help with the occasional cup of crime...

A Double Shot of Danger

There's trouble brewing at the Village Blend. Business is booming -- but Clare's customers are starting to die. Soon after stopping at the coffeehouse, a regular jumps to her death in the subway. Or was she pushed? Detective Quinn is convinced that someone has an axe to grind, especially after the "suicide" of another female customer. Unfortunately, his prime suspect is Bruce Bowman -- the new man in Clare's life. Bruce is the perfect blend of rugged good looks and potent personality. Too bad the women in his life keep turning up dead. Now Clare will risk her heart -- and her life -- to follow the killer's trail to the bitter end...