A Bitter Brew in Mocha Mills : a Small Town Coffee Cozy Mystery Mills Mysteries Book

When Vivian Palmer’s award-winning chocolate mocha cake becomes the murder weapon that kills Mocha Mills’ notoriously difficult health inspector, this middle-aged café owner finds herself at the center of a small-town scandal. With her beloved Perky Perk Café temporarily closed and her reputation at stake, Vivian must trade her apron for amateur detective skills to clear her name. Alongside her supportive history teacher husband Frank and sharp-tongued librarian best friend Sylvia, she’ll discover that behind picturesque storefronts and friendly smiles lurk secrets worth killing for.As Vivian investigates, she uncovers a web of corruption and blackmail stretching from town hall to the quaint businesses along Main Street. Between power-walking sessions with Sylvia where they gather town gossip disguised as exercise, and late-night strategy meetings with Frank, Vivian follows a trail of clues as rich and complex as her famous mochas. But someone in Mocha Mills doesn’t appreciate her snooping, and they’re willing to do whatever it takes to keep their secrets buried deeper than espresso beans in a grinder.With her empty-nest life suddenly filled with suspense and danger, Vivian must solve the murder before the killer serves her a permanent closure. In this charming cozy mystery, readers will delight in the quirky cast of small-town characters, witty dialogue, and a protagonist who solves crimes while trying to resist the temptation of her own baked goods. Stir together small-town charm, a sprinkle of danger, and a dollop of humor, and you get the perfect recipe for murder in the first installment of the Perky Perk Mystery series.