Inspiration

Hello! I love your characters, plots, and recipes. How do you come up with them? Also, where do you get all your incredible coffee knowledge from?

-Kathy

Reply for Cleo:

Hi, Kathy ~ Cleo is writing on a deadline right now, but she has answered your questions in many forms and in many ways over the years.

     Click here or on the cup below and you'll be sent to an essay in which she discusses her inspiration for the creation of the Coffeehouse Mystery series, which she's written in collaboration with her husband, for going on twenty years!

     Her coffee knowledge comes from ongoing research that began with hands-on training via classes with Joe Coffee, a specialty coffee company that began its life with a flagship store in New York's Greenwich Village.

     Thank you for stopping by Cleo's message board, and we hope you'll continue to enjoy her fictional words for years to come...

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Recipes

Hi there. I was wondering if there is a way to get the recipes when you order the books through Audible. Thanks

Reply for Cleo - Hi, there to you! Cleo is on a writing deadline, but she gave an answer on this message board to another reader with a similar question. Here it is, pasted below...

REPLY FROM CLEO: My audio books are read by an accomplished actress. We are so proud of her. This past year, she was part of the cast of CODA, the Academy Award winning best picture of the year! 

As to your question about recipes, the audio books are produced performances of the book by our talented actress Becky Gibel. The audio license is granted only for the reading of material aloud to you, the reader. That's a legal rights issue. And because it makes no sense to read twenty recipes aloud in an audio book, the recipes are not included. What you pay for is the performance of the book, which costs extra time and money, just as adapting it for TV or film would. In a TV show or movie, you would not see the recipes or our author's Foreword, which is not read on the audio versions, either. That's the reason you will only find the recipes in my printed hardcover, paperback, and e-books. This may disappoint you, but please know that I share many free, bonus recipes with my fans, and you are welcome to sign up for my newsletter, in which I always share recipes. 

Just send a "Sign me up" email to >> CoffeehouseMystery@gmail.com << 
and watch for the reply. In the reply, you will find links to a few of Cleo's past newsletters, which include many free recipes, compliments of Cleo.

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looking for recipe

the last book said the recipe for the peach muffins with honey butter would be on line but I can't find can you help me

Reply for Cleo - Hi, there! Please send your question to Cleo at her public mail box CoffeehouseMystery@gmail.com -- and be sure to include the title of the book you are speaking of. We will get back to you by email. Thank you!

Next Coffeehouse Mystery

Hi Cleo, I really enjoyed Honey Roasted. Am wondering when the next installment of the CoffeeHouse mysteries will come out. Take good care. Stefanie Sarason

Reply for Cleo --

Hi, Stefanie! Thank you for your kind note. Cleo and her husband are now writing their 20th Coffeehouse Mystery, and they're loving it! They hope you will, too. The book is scheduled for release this coming fall and they'll post more info soon. (The cover is now in sketch stage but will soon be finished and ready to share, along with the title. Very exciting!) Thank you so much for asking and for stopping by Cleo's message board.

Happy New Year!

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Senior Looking for A Recipe

I'm in my seventies and started reading you series in order about 10 years ago. I really enjoy both series. I don't cook/bake a lot anymore; however, I would like the Blueberry Muffin Tops recipe and I'm having difficulty finding it on your site. Technology is not my strong suit. Any help would be appreciated Maureen Olsen mxolsen@msn.com

Repy for Cleo -

Hi, Maureen -- Thank you for stopping by Cleo's message board, and thanks especially for the nice words about enjoying her books! The recipe you asked about BLUEBERRY MUFFIN TOPS is wonderful, and you can find it in the recipe section of your copy of Cleo's 11th title in her long-running Coffeehouse Mystery series A BREW TO A KILL.

Simply turn to the back section of A BREW TO A KILL, where Cleo published the food and drink recipes featured in the story, and you will see the muffin top recipe. If you don't have that title, you can purchase it at almost any bookseller. CLICK HERE and scroll down to directs links to Amazon, B&N.com and more online sellers. Thanks again for stopping by, Marueen, we hope you continue to enjoy Cleo's entertaining stories and her delicous recipes. Take care! 

Coffeehouse mysteries

Love all the mysteries,especially. Coffee house ones. Look forward to each new book... I don't do Facebook or others so how can I sign in for yr, dec, giveaway.

Reply for Cleo -

Thank you for for the nice words about Cleo's mysteries. In reply to your question about Cleo's December giveaway, simply follow the clear instructions in Cleo's most recent newsletter. (It has nothing to do with Facebook, so no worries there.) 

For anyone who needs to sign up for Cleo's newsletter, simply write an email that says "SIGN ME UP"  and send it to this address:

CoffeehouseMystery@gmail(dot)com 

Watch for an autoreply with links to Cleo's most recent newlsetters, including her "Thanksgiving Weekend Party & Giveaway" newsletter with her most recent contest. Then watch for more newsletters with ongoing contests and drawings. Good luck!

Coffeehouse favorite

Coffee house mysteries are one of my favorite series

tstetka

Haunted Bookshop Mysteries

Loved all of the first 6 books on Audible. The narrators are fantastic and truly hook you in to these rich characters...

ClarexMike Forever

You absolutely have a new fan

Dear Cleo,

#11 "A Brew to a Kill" is the 6th of this series I've read...I thoroughly enjoyed (& will continue to enjoy) each & every one...I look forward to reading your whole series...both of them. You absolutely have a new fan/ follower. God Bless...

Marty(Martha) 

Reply for Cleo -

Thank you Marty (Martha)! We appreciate that you've been enjoying the entertaining mysteries that Cleo writes. 

Cleo aims to write good fiction, and we're glad you were entertained by the story and characters, and we hope you continue to enjoy them for years to come. FYI - We should note for you that "A Brew to a Kill" was written over a decade ago. May we suggest reading a more recent book - BREWED AWAKENING and HONEY ROASTED, check them out! And if you can't afford to purchase Cleo's books...

LIBRARIES: If ever you don't see a book you wish to read in your local library's catalog, don't be shy, ask the librarian to stock it for you, or ask them to help with an interlibrary loan. If your librarians are on the ball (and let's hope they are!) they really should help you find a way to read a book you wish to read, especially a book that's in print, listed in the World Cat catalog, and published by the largest English language publisher on the planet (as Cleo's books are). So thanks again for your good wishes, we wish you the same, and happy reading!  
 

HONEY ROASTED 

"A honey of a tale" ~ Kirkus 

Just Released 2022!

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BREWED AWAKENING

5 Best of Year Lists!
 

Published 2019

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New coffee house mystery

Will there be a new mystery after honey roasted

Cleo's reply:

YES, ABSOLUTELY!!!

My husband and I are writing our 20th Coffeehouse Mystery now, and we are LOVING it! I'll have more news soon about the new Coffeehouse adventure, which is coming out next fall.

Until then, enjoy our brand-new mystery, releasing October 4th - THE GHOST AND THE STOLEN TEARS, the 8th entry in our bestselling HAUNTED BOOKSHOP series. Enjoy!

Espresso facts

Hi there, I love your books and please dont ever change your reader! Love her character voices. I also love coffee. Are your coffee and espresso facts true or made up? I feel like I have really learned from them, just making sure they are facts?

Thanks,

Love, Cecilia
PS Thinking about buying a coffee bean roaster!

Reply from Cleo:

Hi, Cecilia,

Thank you for your question, and thank you especially for the nice words about my books. I agree with you about our audiobook narrator, Becky Gibel. She's a wonderful voice actress as well as an accomplished stage and screen actress. She was even part of the Oscar-winning Best Picture cast for the beautiful movie CODA. We're so proud of her!

Finally, yes, the facts about coffee and espresso are well researched. They are true facts.

May you read (and drink!) with joy!

~ Cleo

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Signing

Hello! Just love your books they are addicting! Was wondering when your next book signing is or do you have those?

Cleo's reply -- Oh, thank you so much for the nice words about my books. That means a lot to me. I would love to do a signing and meet you and any other readers up for a caffeinated evening. Maybe someday soon. Right now, I'm focused on meeting my next few deadlines and am not able to plan a signing. But I wouldn't rule it out for the future! Thanks for asking and especially for reading. I can't thank you enough for that. xoxo

~ Cleo

Joy Allegro's Honey Orange Glazed Chicken

Does it make a significant difference to use the raw apple cider vinegar as opposed to regular apple cider vinegar? Can you explain why? Thank you!

Reply for Cleo: The raw vinegar is organic and tastes better (more apple-y), which is why Joy would use it, and we do, too. Substituting for this recipe would change the flavor profile though some palates may not pick up the difference (Joy and Clare would). Enjoy!

Cookbook or... Question Answered

I really want all the recipes but am having a hard time navigating the websites to find them. Do you have a cookbook? Even just an e-pub or pdf I could put on my Christmas Wishlist would be amazing.

Reply for Cleo: The recipes Cleo creates are part of the storytelling universe in her culinary mysteries, a way to expand her fictional world into a real-world experience for her readers. That's why she has no plans for a cookbook. Again, the recipes are part of Cleo's storytelling universe, which is why you'll find them in the print and digital editions of her Coffeehouse novels.

She also enjoys BLOGGING recipes and sharing BONUS recipes with her readers. She asks readers to come to her website to download her FREE ILLUSTRATED RECIPE GUIDES and sign up for her newsletters so they won't miss the new bonus recipes OR news of her upcoming novels.

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The Ghost and the Femme Fatale - Question answered

Hi. I was wondering why The Ghost and the Femme Fatale isn’t available on Kindle when all the other books are? I have arthritis in my hands and it is easier for me to read on the Kindle. I love this series!

Reply for Cleo - We are so happy to know that you are enjoying the Haunted Bookshop Mystery series, thank you so much for posting. The Ghost and the Femme Fatale is available in e-book form (Nook, Kobo, etc.) The problem with the Kindle is temporary and should be resolved soon (just a technical glitch on Amazon's part, they're working on it)!

Apple Pie Scones - Question answered

The recipe does not specify how much sugar to use in the dough. Can you specify? Thanks!

Reply for Cleo -- YES, the recipe DOES indeed specifiy the amount in both the hardcover and digital editions. It is 1/3 cup. << And Step 2 of the recipe tells you how to add it. Enjoy!

Honey Roasted

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Where to find actual recipes

Hi Cleo, I am a huge fan who listens to your books rather than reading them. I look at your site regularly and see the beautiful color pictures of all of the finished recipe items but I can't find the actual recipes with measurements, cooking time, etc. They don't come with the audio books. Is there a way to get them that I am just missing? I especially want the brownie recipe that Clare took to the Bomb Squad in Billionaire's Blend. Help please! Thank you. Eleanor

Replying for Cleo - Thank you, Eleanor, for your nice words about Cleo's books! The audio books are read by an accomplished actress. We are so proud of her. This past year, she was part of the cast of CODA, the Academy Award winning best picture of the year!

As to your question about recipes, the audio books are produced performances of the book by our talented actress Becky Gibel. The audio license is granted only for the reading of material aloud to you, the reader. That's a legal rights issue. And because it makes no sense to read twenty recipes aloud in an audio book, the recipes are not included. What you pay for is the PERFORMANCE of the book, which costs extra time and money, just as adapting it for TV or film would. In a TV show or movie, you would not see the recipes, either! And that's why you will only find the recipes in Cleo's printed hardcover, paperback, and e-books. This may disappoint you, but please know that Cleo shares many free, bonus recipes with her fans, and you are welcome to sign up for Cleo's newsletter, in which she always shares recipes. 

Just send a "Sign me up" email to >> CoffeehouseMystery@gmail.com << 
and watch for the reply. In the reply, you will find links to a few of Cleo's past newsletters, which include many free recipes, compliments of Cleo.

Thank you again, Eleanor, for your question
and for stopping by Cleo's message board!

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Next Book

Hi Cleo! I am such a big fan like so many of your beautiful coffee house mystery series. May I ask, when will the next one be published? I loved Honey Roasted!

Reply for Cleo - Thank you so much for your kind note! Cleo's next book is coming in 2023! Stay subscribed to her newsletter (click the cup below if you need to subscribe) so you don't miss her lastest news.

A new Cleo Coyle e-newsletter is coming in July! And she is thrilled to know you enjoyed her latest adventure with Clare & Company, HONEY ROASTED!

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Secret Ingeredient Meatballs

I can't seem to find this recipe. Please help

Reply for Cleo -

We hope you enjoyed DEAD COLD BREW, which mentioned this recipe! If you haven't read it, you're missing a great adventure and some fabulous recipes in the book itself, click here to learn more. In the meatime, to get the bonus recipe...

All you have to do is sign up for Cleo's free E-newsletter, and you'll receive a link to a few of her past newseltters, including her SECRET INGREDIENT MEATBALLS newsletter, where you'll find the recipe.

Simply send your email address to CoffeehouseMystery@gmail.com -- and watch for the auto reply. Read this auto-reply and you'll see where to click for the recipe. Enjoy!

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I'm so curious, please help

Question, I took a long break after reading 6 or so books, believe I've picked up the series again with the next. Wasn't there a romantic relationship between Clare and Mike Quinn. No mention of anything like that in A Brew to a Kill.

Reply for Cleo -- SURE THERE IS! Turn to Chapter 35 and you'll see Quinn risk his entire career to save Clare and Matt from a DEA arrest, and then Quinn moves in with her to keep her safe. This reply (along with your question) will disappear very soon to prevent other readers from reading the spoiler, so we hope you see it.

Have fun! Clare and Quinn have great adventures in the books you've missed. Don't miss Coffeehouse Mysteries - MURDER BY MOCHA and DEAD COLD BREW and BREWED AWAKENING and HONEY ROASTED if you're a big Quinn fan!

Soooo Addicted to Claire, Madame, Mateo & Joy

Great series !