A Bean to Die for - (A Coffee Lover's Mystery) by Tara Lush (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Lana Lewis is brewing up new concoctions at Perkatory, a popular café in Devil's Beach, when she decides she wants to try her hand at growing her own coffee. She secures a gardening plot in the community garden, thanks to her father and the garden's owner, Darla. Darla's list of rules is long, but that doesn't stop someone from leaving Jack Daggett's body amongst the gardening plots. Jack, an environmental activist, had been banned from the garden previously, because of his many fights with Darla about organic produce. Lana promises her boyfriend, police chief Noah, that she's going to stay out of this case, having been too involved in previous cases. But when she learns that Jack died from an accidental overdose, and Darla is the top suspect because of her shady past, Lana can't help but poke around in an attempt to clear Darla's name. As Lana dives deeper into the case, she learns that Jack had more enemies than she realized. When Darla turns up dead, Lana has to turn up the heat on her investigation. With Lana on the case, it won't be long before someone spills the beans to crack this case wide open. But will she able to find the killer before they strike again?"--

Book Synopsis

Perfect for fans of Cleo Coyle and Lucy Burdette, reporter-turned-barista Lana Lewis is back on the case when a body is dug up in the community garden.

Lana Lewis is brewing up new concoctions at Perkatory, a popular café in Devil's Beach, when she decides she wants to try her hand at growing her own coffee. She secures a gardening plot in the community garden, thanks to her father and the garden's owner, Darla. Darla's list of rules is long, but that doesn't stop someone from leaving Jack Daggett's body amongst the gardening plots.

Jack, an environmental activist, had been banned from the garden previously, because of his many fights with Darla about organic produce. Lana promises her boyfriend, police chief Noah, that she's going to stay out of this case, having been too involved in previous cases. But when she learns that Jack died from an accidental overdose, and Darla is the top suspect because of her shady past, Lana can't help but poke around in an attempt to clear Darla's name.

As Lana dives deeper into the case, she learns that Jack had more enemies than she realized. When Darla turns up dead, Lana has to turn up the heat on her investigation. With Lana on the case, it won't be long before someone spills the beans to crack this case wide open. But will she able to find the killer before they strike again?

Review Quotes

Praise for A Bean To Die For
"Will have a very special appeal for cozy mystery fans."
--Midwest Book Review

"Fans of the series will be happy with this one."
--Red Carpet Crash

Praise for the Coffee Lover's Mysteries:
"It doesn't matter if you like your coffee hot or cold, you'll love GROUNDS FOR MURDER. Tara Lush brings the quirky town of Devil's Beach to life. You can almost smell the coffee and feel the heat. A sure winner!"
--Joyce Tremel, author of the Brewing Trouble mysteries

"Clever prose, quirky characters, and a lovable pup are only the start of what makes Tamara Lush's Grounds for Murder a most delightful addition to your cozy mystery library. Also, as a former Floridian, may I say Lush encapsulated my home state's quixotic weirdness to perfection."
--Harper Kincaid, author of To Kill a Mocking Girl

"A wonderful series debut that is a silky-smooth blend of humor, mystery and romance with a feisty heroine and a delicious island setting."
--Peg Cochran, USA Today bestselling author

"Tara Lush brews a fun Florida mystery, topped with a sweet frothy romance. Enjoy this blend of sunshine and quirky characters."
--Elaine Viets, award-winning author of the Dead-End Job mysteries

"Enjoyable . . . Distinctive characters complement the twisty plot."
--Publishers Weekly

"A plucky heroine whose sleuthing inevitably leads to peril."
--Kirkus Reviews

"Lush manages to braid the Florida-osity of things into a solid murder mystery...A compelling read."
--The Gabber

"Vivid and delightful . . . A fun and entertaining read for lovers of coffee shop mysteries."
--San Francisco Book Review

"A fun 'whodunnit' read from first page to last."
--Midwest Book Review

"A must-read for those looking for a cozy mystery that celebrates all of the quirks that make Florida so unique."
--Kings River Life

About the Author

Tara Lush is a Rita Award finalist, an Amtrak writing fellow, and a George C. Polk Award winning journalist. For the past decade, she's been a reporter with the Associated Press, covering crime, alligators, natural disasters, and politics. She also writes contemporary romance set in tropical locations. A fan of vintage pulp-fiction book covers, Sinatra-era jazz, and 1980s fashion, she lives with her husband and two dogs on the Gulf coast.