On What Grounds

De: Cleo Coyle

Narrado por: Rebecca Gibel

Duración: 7 h y 59 m

Resumen del Editor

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 Listen

Being a coffee lover how could I not be interested in a series about a coffee house?!? The main character had me yelling at her to STOP at times, showing how easy it is to relate and feel apart of the story. The twist at the end got me and was well done. Looking forward to listening to other books in the series.

story good could have tapered back coffee details

the story was good the characters were believable but sometimes the explanation about the history or making a coffee went on way too long otherwise the narrator did a great job

If you love coffee and want something more ...

I read mysteries. This has a mystery buried in it. However,you have to get past all the coffee instructions and information, the flashbacks and the matchmaking intrigues to find it. I know there are romance lovers out there, and foodies and mystery buffs (like me), but trying to please them all in one story is overwhelming. This author really needs to find a genre she loves, and stick to that. This was jut too much for me. I just found myself saying, "Oh no, not more about coffee!

On the plus side the storyteller did an admirable job with what the material. She found the right blend of coffee instructor and intrigue needed for the book.

too much coffee

the narration was good and the story line was good. It was slow and discussed coffee way too much

Coffee, Coffee, coffee

This book was more an ode to coffee than a mystery. Coffee worshipers may enjoy hearing endless raptures about the proper way to buy, store, brew, and drink coffee, but I like a mystery to be primarily a mystery. I also don't like stories that "cheat" on the solution. I won't spoil it by being more specific for those who chose to listen. Narrator was great!

great book. very interesting. all of Cleo Coykea b

great read, as all of the coffeehouse mystery books are worth the listening time! entertaining!!

I can smell the coffee now!!

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

I did not read the book.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The ex- mother-in law is a really charming character. A little meddlesome , a little pushy but always a distinguished older woman with a lot of hutzpah. The characters personality traits are well thought out and follow through all the way to the end. The story flows nicely with just enough information on the qualities and characteristics of coffee and the many different ways in which to process, roast, grind and brew it tossed in for some interest. I found myself craving a nice , warm cup on several occasions.

Which scene was your favorite?

The author does a good job of tying all the characters together with giving you enough information for you to form their personalities without droning on and on. she ties each character together in a nice, cohesive flow. The story is light and makes the read very easy to listen to.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The narration was very nicely done.

A good listen!

This was a First for me of Ms Coyle. Did enjoy the story and the "coffee facts" was an interesting addition! I will look for more in the series. Narrator was excellent!

GREAT

This was not what I expected. It was so much better; and I learned a bit about coffee.

cliché... cliché... cliché...

This book comes across more like a Harlequin Romance than a crime/mystery novel.
A little too affected,,, too cute for my tastes.
I'm only a short way into it, but I'm desperately looking for a real-life/live character. Everyone in the book is just too cartoonish, stereo-typed... characters, not people.
Too many brand names and designer labels.
And I'm not convinced the coffee information comes from anything other than book research.
Don't think I'll be reading anything else in the series.
Three stars is a little generous, but two would be too low.