Hannah Montana, aka Miley Stewart, becomes the face of Magic Glow Cream, the top anti-pimple cream for teens. The night before the reveal, she sees her giant billboard featuring a massive pimple on her face. Now, she must stay calm while facing her visible flaw. Will she remember that inner beauty matters?
Nerissa has been destroyed and the Guardians can sleep at last but Will is still worried. For a former Guardian of the Veil and Keeper of the Heart, Nerissa was defeated. Convinced she will return, Will seeks advice from a source which oulls her away from the safety of the group. Soon, her whispers of doubt return and Witch is plunged into danger.
Coffeehouse manager Clare Cosi is in trouble, having come to on a bench in New York's Washington Square Park after being missing for a week. She has no memory of what happened to her, of the NYPD detective who's supposed to be her fianc?, or of the last decade of her life. And it gets worse: security cameras place Clare with an heiress at her classy hotel, just as she is grabbed by a masked intruder, and now Clare is a suspect in the kidnapping.
"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 Mysteries 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 elaborate high-rise rooftop greenhouse. The police want to rule it as a tragic accident or possible attempted suicide, but Clare does not 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 start-ups, and competitive urban beekeepers. But can she uncover the truth without getting stung? Includes recipes fit for a queen bee!"-- Provided by publisher
Nerissa has been defeated and order has once again been restored in Candracar, but Will, Irma, Taranee, Cornelia, and Hay Lin can't rest easy just yet. Will doesn't know where her relationship with Matt is going and Taranee's got a secret that could change everything. Will still has some issues to resolve. Matt's acting like nothing is wrong, but who is that new girl who keeps hanging around him?Then, Will's long lost father comes for a visit. Will is excited, but her mom is suspicious. Will is left feeling torn about her feelings for Matt-and for her dad. Who is she supposed to trust?
With the help of her gumshoe ghost, bookshop owner Penelope Thornton-McClure sets out to clear an innocent woman of a shocking crime in this all-new entry in the “utterly charming” (Mystery Scene) Haunted Bookshop Mysteries from New York Times bestselling author Cleo Coyle.Norma is a modern-day nomad. Living out of her van and teardrop trailer, she revels in self-reliance, solitude, and reading in the glorious peace of nature. Jovial, wise, and scrupulously honest, she’s become an uplifting presence in the little town of Quindicott, Rhode Island, where bookseller Pen is thankful to have her part-time help. But it’s Norma’s other job, working as a housekeeper at the Finch Inn, that gets her into terrible trouble. Norma is accused of stealing jewels from a guest’s room: the legendary Valentino Teardrops, an antique necklace and earring set, inherited by a young socialite. Pen doesn’t believe Norma is guilty of the crime—though the evidence is distressingly strong. And when the spirited Norma vanishes before her arrest, Pen turns to another spirit… Jack Shepard, PI, may have been gunned down decades ago, but his memory hasn’t been ghosted. Back in the 1940s, those same Valentino Teardrops starred in a bizarre case of betrayal and murder. From the look of things, history is about to repeat. Now Jack is back on the job, and Pen is eternally grateful.
Greenwich Village coffeehouse manager Clare Cosi is rolling with a popular new trend, until someone close to her is driven to kill… The Village Blend’s Muffin Muse coffee truck is all the rage. But a fatal hit-and-run and a shocking death at a food truck–catered wedding give Clare a clue that something bitter is brewing. Then she opens a bag of imported coffee beans and finds ten pounds of rocks—the kind that will earn you a twenty-year jail sentence. Is her ex-husband and business partner smuggling Brazilian crack? Is her staff now in danger? To clear up this murky brew, Clare must sweet-talk two federal agents, dupe a drug kingpin, stake out a Dragon Boat festival, and teach a cocky young undercover cop how to pull the perfect espresso—all while keeping herself and her baristas out of hot water. Coffee. It can get a girl killed.
In this installment of the Coffeehouse mystery series, a shocking murder unfolds during a diving event, plunging the characters into a web of intrigue. As the protagonist investigates, secrets surface and tensions rise, revealing the darker side of the seemingly peaceful community. With engaging twists and a blend of suspense and humor, this mystery invites readers to dive deep into the complexities of friendship and deception.
Set against a backdrop of small-town charm, this new mystery weaves together intriguing characters and an engaging plot. As secrets unravel, the protagonist navigates a web of deception and local intrigue, uncovering hidden truths that challenge their understanding of the community. With a blend of humor and suspense, the story promises to captivate readers while exploring themes of loyalty and betrayal in an all-American setting.
The New York Times bestselling Coffehouse Mystery includes holiday and cookie recipes! Holiday time is party time in New York City, but after a sparkling winter bash ends with a murder, Village Blend coffeehouse manager Clare Cosi vows to put the killer on ice. At the Great New York Cookie Swap, pastry chefs bake up their very best for charity. Clare is in charge of the beverage service, and her famous Fa-la-la-la Lattes make the gathering even merrier. But her high spirits come crashing down to earth, when she discovers the battered body of a hard-working baker’s assistant. Police suspect a serial attacker whose escalating crimes have become known as “The Christmas Stalkings.” Clare’s boyfriend, NYPD detective Mike Quinn, finds reason to believe even more sinister forces are involved. Clare isn’t so sure—and when she finds a second bludgeoned baker, she becomes a target. Now Clare is spending the holiday season pouring over clues, and she’s not going to rest until justice is served.