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Murder Over Mochas

(A Java Jive Mystery #5)

Caroline Fardig (Goodreads Author)

4.20 · Rating details · 241 ratings · 105 reviews

Coffeehouse manager Juliet Langley receives a blast from the past—and another dose of murder—in the upcoming Java Jive Mystery from USA Today bestselling author Caroline Fardig.

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Published October 24th 2017 by Alibi

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Aug 19, 2017 Anita rated it really liked it

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Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) provided by the Author and Publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an fair and honest review.

Juliet finds her self up to her eyeballs in coffee grounds and murder, again. Just because things between her and Pete are as unsettled as ever, she can still rely on her "best friend" to help her out of her current predicament. I absolutely love it when Juliet's Red-Headed She Devil comes out and she comes out in a big way when her ex shows up. She's out and Juliette is accuse ...more

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Oct 17, 2017 Minx rated it really liked it

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Murder Over Mochas is the fifth book in a five-book series called A Java Jive Mystery. In this story, Juliet Langley’s ex-fiancé, Scott O’Malley, the total douche who had started all of Juliet’s troubles came back into her life from out of nowhere. He also received a less than welcome reception from Juliet. He was looking for Juliet’s help but why should she help him? He had stolen all her furniture and money before running off with another woman and leaving her a failing business. After he drop Murder Over Mochas is the fifth book in a five-book series called A Java Jive Mystery. In this story, Juliet Langley’s ex-fiancé, Scott O’Malley, the total douche who had started all of Juliet’s troubles came back into her life from out of nowhere. He also received a less than welcome reception from Juliet. He was looking for Juliet’s help but why should she help him? He had stolen all her furniture and money before running off with another woman and leaving her a failing business. After he drops dead in front of her, it quickly becomes clear to both her and her best friend Pete, owner of Java Jive, that they need to find out what Scott wanted or they might be accused of murder.

Given Juliet’s history with Scott and her performance when she saw him, as well as her best friend’s involvement, it was no question that local law enforcement would set their sights on the last people to see Scott alive. With the threat of incarceration for murder looming over their heads Juliet and Pete quickly try and track down clues as why Scott died and what would have led to his untimely demise. With very little to go on, Juliet and Pete start by trying to figure out where Scott’s supposedly missing wife was.

What they thought was going to be an easy wrap up turned into a nightmare and it quickly became apparent that there was more going on with Scott and his dealings then they ever thought. Nothing was making sense and the closer Juliet came to getting the answers she needed to prove her and Pete’s innocence, the deadlier the situation became. It soon became clear that there was a mastermind to the deaths that were occurring and for whatever the reason their sites had become set on Juliet.

At the start of this story I was worried that it was going to be the kind of story that annoyed me. Mainly because Juliet seemed to have “feelings” for a variety of guys and did not know which one she really cared for. Mega eye rolls there, but even though that element did play through almost all the way to the end it was not as prevalent as I thought it was going to be. I ended up being won over by the fast-moving plot with enough twists and turns to keep my interest.

Murder Over Mochas was a charming cozy mystery that had a wonderful whodunit feel and plenty of developed characters with their own type of charm. I enjoyed Juliet’s character and her investigation style. I liked that she was didn’t happen to stumble upon clues and such. She, with the help of her friends, investigated clues to see where they would lead. It was a very entertaining story. Also, I love the cover and all the covers for the series honestly. They are very cute. Murder Over Mochas is a story that will appeal to lovers of cozy mysteries everywhere!

This review is based on a complimentary book I received from NetGalley. It is an honest and voluntary review. The complimentary receipt of it in no way affected my review or rating.

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Sep 10, 2017 Carol rated it it was amazing

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The RedHeaded She Devil has returned!!!!
Juliet Langley finds her former ex-fiancé just
walked into the Java Jive coffeehouse.
Without a thought the RedHeaded She Devil
( Juliet's nickname when she loses her cool )
lands a blow right into his face!!!
Her ex-fiancé fleeced Juliet out of all her money
and personal belongings running off and marrying
the head waitress of the cafe they had owned
jointly.
Now he is requesting for Juliet's help in finding
his missing wife plus he tells her he uncovered
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Oct 24, 2017 Kathleen rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read-2017

“Murder Over Mochas” earns 5/5 Clever Karma Conclusions!

I am new to Caroline Fardig’s Java Jive Mystery series, so when I was given the opportunity to read book five, apparently the final book in the series, I immediately sat down with my own frothy Mocha and was thrilled right off! Caroline started the adventure with “ex-boyfriend turned friend” Ryder (seems an oxymoron, but a very delightful dynamic) inviting Juliet Langley to a gun and knife show…Wouldn’t that be a better invitation for his c “Murder Over Mochas” earns 5/5 Clever Karma Conclusions!

I am new to Caroline Fardig’s Java Jive Mystery series, so when I was given the opportunity to read book five, apparently the final book in the series, I immediately sat down with my own frothy Mocha and was thrilled right off! Caroline started the adventure with “ex-boyfriend turned friend” Ryder (seems an oxymoron, but a very delightful dynamic) inviting Juliet Langley to a gun and knife show…Wouldn’t that be a better invitation for his current girlfriend and Juliet’s BFF Maya (another interesting dynamic, but it works)? But, it’s when ex-fiancé Scott pops into the Java Jive Coffeehouse asking for her help, he gets a fist in the face…OK, that’s more like it! I couldn’t stop turning the pages! Juliet, coffeehouse manager/amateur investigator, should have controlled her self better because that outburst and her history of being abandoned, left broke, stolen from, and holding the reins of a failing business puts her on the suspect list when Scott ends up dead. She’s got motive with a capital “M,” but murder?

Caroline Fardig has penned a delightfully engaging story with well-developed characters, clever mystery with ample clues, twists and turns to keep you guessing to the end, and more than a few giggles…it’s a purse! LOL! I really like Juliet and her band of exes and friends, and the relationship with her quiet indulgence Cooper, 23-year-old psych grad student. All are realistic, quirky at times, but definitely entertaining. The details behind the investigation seem right out of the headlines leading the group to the dark side of pharmaceuticals, kidnapping of the victim’s wife, and more ‘nail-biting’ personal jeopardy, but the twists and turns and clues all pop up due to Caroline’s writing an effective investigative style for Juliet. I really enjoyed this book, but I’m not done as I am eager to read the rest of the series as prequels…

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Oct 08, 2017 Monnie rated it it was amazing

Easy to read, attention-holding and a wonderful way to take a break from my usual shoot-'em-up, gore-filled action books: That's my take on this fun book that I thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish. If there's a downside, it appears to be the last in a five-book series that I wish I'd started from the beginning (although this one stands on its own just fine).

Admittedly, I'm not a huge fan of cozy mysteries - but for one primary reason: It seems to be the rule that the heroine be downright obn Easy to read, attention-holding and a wonderful way to take a break from my usual shoot-'em-up, gore-filled action books: That's my take on this fun book that I thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish. If there's a downside, it appears to be the last in a five-book series that I wish I'd started from the beginning (although this one stands on its own just fine).

Admittedly, I'm not a huge fan of cozy mysteries - but for one primary reason: It seems to be the rule that the heroine be downright obnoxious. She goes off on her own, never paying any attention to anyone - as well as the kind of woman who, when chased by a bad guy with a knife, turns left into the dark alley instead of heading toward the well-lit, people-filled street to the right.

Not so here. In fact, I quite liked Juliet Langley, a sometime musician and self-appointed private detective who manages Java Jive, a coffeehouse in Nashville. She's intelligent, assertive but not pushy, and actually listens to the counsel of friends (and yes, even police officers) before going off the deep end. That's not to say she doesn't have emotions, though; in fact, she's got plenty. For starters, she still hasn't come totally to grips with losing her romance with town police detective, Ryder Hamilton, who switched to her best friend and PI-business partner, Maya. She's also got mixed feelings about her current, much younger go-to guy, and conjures up visions of getting together with long-time friend and coffeehouse owner Pete. Mostly,though, she's furious with her former fiance, Scott O'Malley, who ran off with another woman, cleaning out their bank accounts and causing the downfall of the coffeehouse in Juliet's home town of Liberty, Indiana, that she and Scott co-owned (yes, it does seem she's run through an excess of male companions over a very short period of time, but then that's not necessarily a bad thing).

Needless to say, Scott's totally unexpected appearance at the Nashville shop took both her and Pete by surprise - so much so that she punches him in the nose - and when he begs Juliet to use her PI skills to find his missing wife Mandi (the one he dumped Juliet to be with), she's dumbfounded. She's flat-out gobsmacked, though, when he drops dead right in the middle of the shop. When it's determined that he may have been poisoned, the local police become aware of the hostility Juliet's harboring toward the victim and consider her a person of interest at the very least.

With her reputation at stake, Juliet is intent on clearing her name and sees no alternative except to take the investigation into her own hands; somewhat reluctantly, Ryder agrees to help. The place to start, they agree, is in Liberty - just a couple of hours from Nashville - where they quickly learn that Scott and his wife are "drug dealers" (a.k.a. pharmaceutical reps). Despite the potential for better-than-decent income, though, it's pretty clear they're living lives of luxury well beyond their means.

Are the drugs in any way connected to Scott's untimely death or his wife's sudden disappearance? If she's been kidnapped, is she still alive - and can they find her in time to prevent a worst-case scenario? Of course, I can't reveal the answers - but I will say it was a real treat finding them for myself. I thank the publisher, via NetGalley, for allowing me to read an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Oh yes - a personal note that gave this book extra-special interest to me: Like Juliet and the author, I'm Hoosier born (but Buckeye bred). Even more coincidentally is that I grew up in Union City - less than an hour northeast of Liberty. My favorite shopping excursions were to nearby Richmond, where for a time my late father - "Buckeye Poet" Harold Pickett (a.k.a. "Slim Acres") taught Business Law at the Ivy Tech Community College campus.

Small world!
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Aug 28, 2017 Peggy R rated it it was amazing

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I have been a fan of this series since the beginning but I think this is my favorite book to date. Juliet is such a wonderful main characters. She is smart, funny, sarcastic, and feisty. The cast of regular secondary characters make their return appearances and we finally have a resolution to Jules' romantic life. I also liked how Ms. Fardig crossed over with her Lizzie Hart Mystery series, introducing readers to those characters.

The mystery in this book was fast paced and kept me guessing unti ...more

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Jan 05, 2018 Janet Robel rated it it was amazing

OMG! Loved this one! I've enjoyed this series immensely from the start. This is the fifth book. I highly recommend this if you're a cozy mystery fan. So glad this book came to fruition.

Juliet Langley is an awesome protagonist. A long-ago ex shows up and drops dead in Java Jive. Now, Juliet is the prime suspect and must do all she can to find the real killer. Her best friend Pete, along with some other great characters, are there to help her solve this case.

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Oct 07, 2017 Suzanne (The Bookish Libra) rated it really liked it

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. More like 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4.

I decided I wanted a to take a break from my usual fantasy, science fiction, and psychological thriller reads so I settled on the cozy mystery, Murder Over Mochas by Caroline Fardig. I have to admit that the title and the cute cover were what initially drew me in, but I was also intrigued by the storyline. I settled into my favorite reading chair and proceeded to devour the book in just a couple of sittings. The story, which is book #5 in the Java Jive myster ...more

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Sep 30, 2017 Betty rated it it was amazing

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It is a peaceful morning at the Java Java. Scott, Juliet ex-boyfriend enters the place. Upon seeing him the "Red Hair Devil" emerges and Juliet promptly punched him in the nose. Her friends stopped her before she can hit Scott again. He wants to talk with Juliet but she refused to talk with him. Scott returns in the evening. He asked Juliet to help him as there is none he can trust. His wife has been kidnapped. He is ill and dies after drinking coffee and water Pete brought him. A new homicide d ...more

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Nov 02, 2017 Jessica Robbins rated it really liked it

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Oct 04, 2017 Lisa Morin rated it it was amazing

Murder Over Mochas by Caroline Fardig is the best in the series!
From the very beginning, the story grabs your attention and it just keeps getting better and better.
Juliet Langley is such a great character, she is strong, independent and she loves with her whole heart.
She has grown more and more in each and every book and this story portrays her in such a way that you can't help but love her.
This story involves a blast from her past and tangles her in a web of deceit, revenge and lies.

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Sep 29, 2017 Arlene Arredondo rated it it was amazing

Shelves: cozy-mystery, fiction

I love the Java Jive series!
Caroline Fardig delivers a great plot filled with twists and humorous moments.
I was hooked from the first chapter, and it was difficult to put down.
In this installment, the author gives us a glimpse of the characters from her other cozy-mystery series set in Juliette's home town (Liberty).
Would definitely recommend it to any cozy-mystery fan.

Note: I received an ARC for review purposes and an honest and un-biased opinion.

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Sep 27, 2017 Brenda rated it it was amazing

Investigation is the best in the series to date. Episode # 5 just may be the final in the series as Juliet comes to decisions in this episode of Java Jive Mysteries.

Scott, Juliet's ex who stole everything from her including the music box Pete gave her, arrives at the coffee house begging for help to find his kidnapped wife. Juliet & Pete find themselves involved investigating Scott's death. Unethical business practices in pharmaceutical sales drag Ryder into helping Juliet back in her homet ...more

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Sep 19, 2017 Linda Baker rated it really liked it

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Business is good at Nashville's Java Jive Coffeehouse where Juliet Langley is the manager and her "best friend" Pete Bennett is the owner. Her fledgling second career as a PI keeps her busy and she is even making progress toward overcoming the crippling stage fright that destroyed her singing career. What could go wrong, right? Trouble comes in the form of Scott O'Malley, Juliet's former fiance who left her high and dry. Scott not only left her for a waitress that worked at the coffeehouse the t ...more

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Oct 11, 2017 ☆Dani☆ ☆Touch My Spine Book Reviews☆ rated it it was amazing

I want to give a huge thank you to Random House Publishing Group-Alibi and NetGalley for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Synopsis: Juliet Langley is a PI and manages a coffeehouse in Nashville named Java Jive. She's smart, independent and cares about her friends and their opinions. Juliet does have a lot difficult emotions about previous relationships that have caused her a good bit of pain. She is still having a hard time with her breakup with the town detective, Ryd ...more

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Aug 18, 2017 Sarah rated it it was amazing

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These Java Jive books are just magical! Fun, mysterious, romantic and well written. I drop everything else on my TBR pile to read these when one become available and it is worth it. The lively cast of characters and the storyline that keeps me interested because you never know what will happen to Juliet yet, make these a must read. This one did have a little different feel as Juliet made some very important life decisions, while solving the murder of her ex-fiancé with her bestie Pete and ex-boy ...more

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Aug 29, 2017 Susan rated it it was amazing

I love Caroline Fardig and everything she writes! This is my favorite! Juliet and the gang from Java Jive are back with another dead body. This one hits close to home for Juliet. Lots of twisty mystery with cameos from the Lizzie Hart series. Oh and the romance! There are tons of awwwww moments. Best one yet. Can't wait to see what happens to the red headed she devil next!

*ARC provided by NetGalley for an honest review.

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Oct 14, 2017 Mary Brown rated it it was amazing

Murder Over Mochas
Java Jive, Book #5
Caroline Fardig
5 Stars

Synopsis:

A blast from the past gets Nashville PI and coffeehouse manager Juliet Langley in hot water in this explosive mystery from the USA Today bestselling author of Death Before Decaf.

As a newly minted private eye, Juliet Langley has sworn to leave homicide to the authorities, limiting the scope of her investigations to cheating spouses and dirty business partners . . . like her ex-fiancé, Scott O’Malley. When Scott shows up unannounc ...more

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Oct 15, 2017 Melodie rated it really liked it

Caroline Fardig’s newest and, in my opinion, strongest of her Java Jive Mysteries, Murder Over Mochas, is quite entertaining and enjoyable. While I don’t know if this is the case, this book has the feel of a final book in a series, completing different arcs and seeing the maturing of Juliet Langley. She is still juggling attractions to a bevy of men but her heart, as always, belongs to her longtime best friend, Pete Bennett. This has been a recurring theme throughout the series, sometimes frustr Caroline Fardig’s newest and, in my opinion, strongest of her Java Jive Mysteries, Murder Over Mochas, is quite entertaining and enjoyable. While I don’t know if this is the case, this book has the feel of a final book in a series, completing different arcs and seeing the maturing of Juliet Langley. She is still juggling attractions to a bevy of men but her heart, as always, belongs to her longtime best friend, Pete Bennett. This has been a recurring theme throughout the series, sometimes frustratingly so.

Juliet’s much despised, low-life ex, Scott O’Mallery appears at Java Jive, the coffee shop that Juliet runs, and she promptly punches him in the nose. This isn’t a good thing when he later drops dead at Java Jive while in a conversation with her and Pete, who are now in the sites of Detective Tom Delaney, an almost too stereotypically dense cop determined to pin Scott’s death on Juliet and Pete. With their freedom at risk, Juliet and Pete decide to solve the crime, rules be damned. And they do break some rules along the way. Ryder Hamilton, one of Juliet’s exes, lends a good deal of support throughout the story.

I like that much of the book takes place away from Java Jive as Juliet, Pete and Ryder travel to Juliet’s hometown of Liberty, Indiana in an effort to solve the crime. While in Liberty, they receive help from Blake Morgan and Lizzie Hart, who are apparently featured in a different series by Caroline Fardig. There are several other characters, some of note, others as diversion. The book featured enough twists and a couple of particularly well-laid clues to keep the reader guessing and entertained.

This is a solid mystery and I absolutely recommend it to anyone who is a fan of this series and to anyone who enjoys a cozy mystery. This book is a standalone novel but a reader will probably appreciate it more if the reader has read the previous entries in the series. Juliet is a likable character and, in this particular book, doesn’t take ridiculous chances, something which has annoyed this reader in past books. I am hoping there will be future books in this series. Four and a half stars.

I was given a free copy of this book by NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions stated are solely my own.

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Oct 23, 2017 Jessica rated it really liked it

Juliet Langley new PI is looking forward to sticking to cheating husbands and dirty business partners. She is swearing off homicide detecting, that is until her ex-fiance shows up at the coffee shop and falls over dead having been poison. Juliet must work fast to clear her and her boss Pete from the accusation of murder. The police detective is wanting an open and shut case with all fingers pointing to Juliet and Pete. As she works to clear their names romance blooms in unexpected places.

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Dec 02, 2017 Susan Johnston rated it it was amazing

Princess Fuzzypants here:
I have have been a fan of the Java Jive series right from the first book. Juliette is an intriguing heroine who manages to be feisty and smart even if she does stumble into one calamity after another. It’s been fun reading about the on again off again threesome of Jules, her best friend Pete and her former boyfriend Ryder. I won’t give away who it is but she finally makes a decision but not until she is neck deep in murder again.
This time it is her ex who not only stole ...more

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Oct 24, 2017 Laura rated it it was amazing

This is a great book; this is the fifth book in the Java Jive Mystery Series written by Caroline Fardig. As a newly minted private eye, Juliet Langley has sworn to leave homicide to the authorities, limiting the scope of her investigations to cheating spouses and dirty business partners . . . like her ex-fiancé, Scott O’Malley. When Scott shows up unannounced at her coffeehouse, Java Jive, Juliet’s first instinct is to punch him in the nose. Her second is to turn down his desperate plea for help ...more

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Oct 22, 2017 Niken Widyastuti rated it really liked it

3.5 stars review.

Okay… This is the 5th book in the series. As this is a cosy mystery series, the mystery is, and always was, the focus of the book. The romance, as tangled up as it is, was a background. Though for me, a very noisy background.

I loved the mystery story here. Scott, Juliet’s ex-fiancé that ran of with other woman and took all her money, arrived in town asked for help. And promptly dead in the coffee shop Juliet managed. The story ensued was so captivating and intriguing that I real ...more

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Jan 21, 2018 Rebekah Crain rated it it was amazing

I simply adore the Java Jive series! From the very start of book one I was engrossed and fully invested in Pete’s and Juliet’s story. As each additional book has come out I’ve eagerly devoured it and fell more in love with the returning characters. Their ups and downs- there are so many of the downs! Juliet's uncanny ability to always find herself embroiled in a new, murderous mystery while still trying to navigate the constant back and forth of her love life never fails to entertain and delight ...more

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Oct 24, 2017 J.E. Grace rated it really liked it

The main characters Juliette and Pete are best friends and both work at Java Jive. Juliette's heart was broken and she almost lost ownership of Java Jive when her ex-boyfriend Scott, ran off with her money. Then he walks back into her life and she isn't happy to see him. Well, Scott ends up dead at Java Jive and Juliette and Pete are prime suspects in a murder investigation.

Taking things into their own hands, Juliette and Pete decide to find out who the real murderer is. The bodies keep piling u ...more

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Oct 21, 2017 Vikki P rated it really liked it

Shelves: arc, young-adult, 2017-reads, mystery

Honestly, I didn't expect to enjoy this one as much as I did.

I received an e-ARC of Murder Over Mochas courtesy of Netgalley and Alibi Publishing in exchange for an honest review.

The book had a very Nancy Drew vibe which I absolutely loved! I loved reading Nancy Drew as a kid and I really enjoyed reading this one now. The book does set itself apart as the characters are quite a lot more mature, but it did remind me of old days. The book is quite a light read and is more suitable for high school ...more

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Oct 24, 2017 Robin Lee rated it it was amazing

I am new to this author, and found this book to be an enjoyable read. Juliet manages a coffee house and is also a private detective. Her boss Pete is her best friend. When her ex-fiance unexpectedly shows up, begging for her help and then dies, Juliet and Pete get involved in the case. They were not only the last ones to see Scott alive, but he also had stolen all of Juliet’s money and possessions in the past. Her ex-boyfriend Ryan (a police officer) also gets involved. It brings out many things ...more

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Oct 21, 2017 Susan Underbrink rated it really liked it

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A big thank you to NetGalley for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. First time reading this author. I did not realize this was the 5th book in the series. It reads fairly well as a stand alone but there are times when you wish you new more of the background. I enjoyed the book. The conclusion was a surprise which I loved!! I hate it when they are to easy to figure 'out. Everything is neatly wrapped up as I think this is the end of this series. Juliet is one busy lady!! I rate this a ...more

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Nov 15, 2017 Tam rated it really liked it

Mochalicious!

Amusing, entertaining, humorous, well-written, intriguing & suspenseful. The perfect cozy mystery to enjoy with a mocha!

*I received a complimentary ARC of this story from NetGalley & Random House Publishing Group - Alibi in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.

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Oct 26, 2017 Amanda McGill rated it it was ok

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Not the strongest book in the Java Jive series, but I believe the series is finished now, so I don't have to make the decision if I want to continue on with the series. The mystery wasn't amazing and I found that the novel was just Jules questioning one person after an another. There wasn't too much detective work as the final piece of the puzzle she just happened to find.

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CAROLINE FARDIG is the USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR of the Java Jive Mysteries series and the Lizzie Hart Mysteries series. Fardig's BAD MEDICINE was named one of the "Best Books of 2015" by Suspense Magazine. She worked as a schoolteacher, church organist, insurance agent, funeral parlor associate, and stay-at-home mom before she realized that she wanted to be a writer when she grew up. Born and ...more