Can two baristas track down a gunman after the espresso shot heard ‘round the world?When Marissa witnesses an attempted murder during the 4th of July parade, it starts a battle for her independence. She is forced to hide out in a safehouse, leaving her co-owner, Tandy, to run their coffee shop, track down the criminal, and, worse, plan Marissa’s wedding. Thankfully Tandy has help, but can she … Tandy has help, but can she really trust the P.I. in a bow tie, her new deaf barista who acts more like a bartender, or a wedding planner who’s keeping secrets?
The threat on Marissa’s future goes from bad to worse when her bridal gown is covered in blood. Though her fiancé, Connor, agrees to give up his identity to join her in the Witness Protection Program, Marissa refuses to wave the white flag. Instead, she enlists Tandy to help her fight for truth, justice, and the Americano way.
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“Black is a good color for coffee, not bridesmaid dresses.”
Tandy and Marissa are back! Even wedding planning can’t stop trouble from finding these unlikely BFFs!
A Latte Difficulty was a fun read! This is a mystery, so that means no plot spoilers from me! I happily recommend this book to fans of inspirational fiction, quirky characters, small-town sleuthing…and caffeine! 🙂
I received a complimentary advanced electronic copy of this book from the publisher, Mountain Brook Ink. A positive review was not required. All opinions expressed are completely my own.
Another fun book with Marissa and Tandy and it seems that trouble is still continuing to find them. These are two very different fun women who each LOVE their choice of drink. So, they love their little coffee and tea shop where they meet interesting customers. However, some of the customers are a bit strange!
This story was so full of events that will make your head spin! Attempted murder, a chase for life, a crazy weird new guy, a wedding to plan, and through it all bits of romance and relationship issues.
From the very first chapter to the end there are so many twists and turns. These two women are like a magnet for mystery and trouble. But OH, the fun!
If you like to read “who done it” stories, then you’ll love this newest book by Angela Ruth Strong.
It’s entertaining, suspenseful, and just plain fun!
I highly recommend you pick it up!
This book is a wonderful addition to The CafFunated Mysteries series. It was a fun read with a mystery to solve and all the fun of a 4th of July celebration in a small town. If you are looking for a fun inspirational read grab this book! I loved it.
A fun mystery
Tandy and Marissa are back, solving a new mystery after a gunman attempts to kill Randon, the multi-millionaire, and Marissa is the only witness. The best friends aren’t sure what to believe or who they can trust.
Having just been reminded of the “do not worry” message Jesus gave where he mentions the way God clothes the flowers more beautifully than Solomon, I loved that this was a theme in this story as well. The reminder that our fear of God should be more than our fear of man was also so important. These were very well integrated into the story!
Angela Ruth Strong has written another cute story in the CafFUNated Mysteries series. Zam is a fun addition, with his lip-reading skills and showy drink-making style. I was surprised at the ending! While I knew the girls were mistaken with their guesses at the guilt of several characters, the actual accomplice was unexpected!
If you enjoy cozy mysteries, be sure to grab a copy of A Latte Difficulty and the rest of the books in the series. They are designed to be read together with very little recap of the previous stories or explanations of who the previously introduced characters are.
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I was given a copy of this book. I was not required to give a favorable review nor was any money received for this review. All comments and opinions are my own.
The third book in the CafFUNnated Mysteries, A Latté Difficulty, by Angela Ruth Strong, is a cozy winner. It is time for an extended celebration of the Fourth of July in the small town of Grace Springs. If you have read the first two novels in the series, you will welcome back old friends Marissa and Tandy, owners of the Caffeine Conundrum, and their boyfriends, Connor and Greg. While Marissa is in the throes of planning her perfect wedding, their frenemy, Randon, is attacked in their shop and his computer stolen.
We see a bit more of sweet Billie and her rich, but rough-around-the-edges businessman boyfriend whose company becomes embroiled in ransomware, possibly involving Randon. Will the new deaf ex-barista Zam be a help or a hindrance as our foursome rush to save Randon’s life and keep themselves safe from the unknown assailant(s)?
Zam is such a fun and amazing character to add to this cozy mix. With his mad juggling skills and lip-reading abilities, Marissa and Tandy are lucky to have him on their side… unless he’s not…
Finally… it’s taken me three books to really like Goth Tandy. But do I ever admire her quick wit in this book and ability to get herself and Marissa out of trouble on more than one occasion because of it!
Kudos to Strong for the cross-mention of crime scene cleaner Gabby St. Claire, by Christy Barritt. Scenes like that ramp up the reading fun.
Fun, suspense, and faith. All of these factors into this cozy. The suspense is great, but Strong makes sure to place comic relief at just the right points. The other important factor in her books is faith. The main thought here is that the fear of the Lord if understood properly, will set you free from the fear of man. Wow!
A Latté Difficulty had twists enough that the reader may have trouble, like I did, figuring out who to trust and who to suspect, yet I was still surprised. Well done, Mrs. Strong!!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This in no way affects my opinions, for which I am solely responsible.
‘There’s a fine line between fearless and senseless.’
Angela Ruth Strong takes us for another wonderful mystery in her CafFUNated series, starring the friends duo of Marissa and Tandy. This time around, someone has it in for the sweet clumsy Marissa and Tandy is trying to discover the culprit. I confess I did not guess whodunit at all! I loved seeing all these folks again and their little town is certainly one folks would want to visit. So, put your feet up, grab a cup of coffee (or tea) and settle in for a wonderful cozy mystery. I certainly hope there is more to come!
*My thanks to the author for a copy of this book. The opinion here in this review is my own.
A Latte Difficultly
A Latte Difficultly is a very entertaining book. I loved it from the beginning to the end. Marissa is a witness to a crime. She is trying to stay safe but having a hard time doing it. I loved Marissa, she was determined to solve the mystery of who did it.
Marissa’s fiancé has a dog which one of the best parts of the book. I loved Ranger who is a black lab. He has a problem with his tail that I never heard of. Read the book to see what it is. Also others pets in the story. I love having pets in a book, brings so much to the story.
I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author. This book review is my own opinion.
A Latte Difficulty by Angela Ruth Strong is the third book in the CafFunicated Mysteries series. Marissa, Conner, Tandy, and Greg are ready to enjoy the 4th of July festivities, but Marissa witnesses an attempted murder at her and Tandy’s coffee/tea shop. Even though she’s planning her wedding, she has to go into hiding. Tandy enlists the help of a deaf ex barista who has juggling and lip-reading skills to run the shop. Can Marissa, Tandy, and their friends solve the mystery so Marissa can still have her big day?
A Latte Difficulty was a great read, filled with humor, eccentric characters, and twists and turns. I was given an ARC so all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Marissa and Tandy are up to more coffee shop adventures. Having previously read books one and two in the CafFunated mysteries, I knew that I enjoyed the characters. What I appreciated is the fact that in this book they became more fully themselves. I thought that maybe this was going to be a trilogy, but I think there will be more titles coming up. While I did guess some of the ending, there was definitely enough unpredictable elements. This book helped to explain why Marissa’s mom is rather intense. Marissa also came to be more accepting of who God created her to be – she relied on His strength more. Tandy learned to accept help. This is probably more a cozy mystery since only a few of the scenes were intense, but I think that allows for more of the characters to shine through. One enjoys being connected to a town where everything is not ordinary. I did enjoy this book and look forward to the next one. I was given an advanced copy to read, but all opinions are my own. Since I would have read the book anyway, I simply got a jump start to disclosing my thoughts. If you like cozy coffee house books, this is a great one for you!
Angela Ruth Strong’s The CafFunated Mysteries series has been a real treat thus far. A Latte Difficulty continues the adventures of Marissa and Tandy, unlikely friends who run a small-town coffee and tea establishment. Once again they find themselves smack dab in the middle of another mystery and Marissa’s wedding plans are interrupted in order to protect her life that everyone believes has been threatened.
As always Marissa’s tendency toward clumsiness offers readers frequent laughable moments. Tandy’s attempts to run the shop alone while Marissa is in hiding also adds some touches of humor. She manages to recruit a new friend who seems to be a blessing from God – but is he?
A Latte Difficult was a fun read from beginning to end with the aforementioned humor along with enough twists and turns to keep me guessing as to who-done-it and why. Don’t miss this delightful series but I suggest you begin with book one to get the whole story.
I voluntarily reviewed a digital copy of this book provided by the author. A favorable review was not required. All views expressed are my own.
Fourth of July in Grace Springs is like Fourth of July in any other town…only hyped up on caffeine, and Tandy and Marissa are ready to invigorate their coffee/tea shop business by joining in all the festivities. But the fireworks really start when Marissa witnesses an attempted murder and is forced into hiding despite being in the middle of planning her wedding. It will take faith and good old fashioned American grit for Tandy, Marissa, and their friends to save both the summer celebration and Marissa’s big day.
With a colorful small town setting, a puzzling mystery, and eccentric characters, A Latte Difficultly blends all the flavors of a satisfying cozy mystery. Fans of the genre will love this book, regardless of whether they’ve read the first two books in the CafFUNated Mysteries series or not.
However, readers who have followed Tandy and Marissa from the beginning will especially enjoy A Latte Difficulty because their sweet, yet unlikely friendship really shines in this story, as do their individual faith journeys. Both protagonists grow as people throughout the series, and watching that progression is uplifting and enjoyable.
I highly recommend this book to both new and established cozy mystery fans who feel a pump or two of inspiration and faith can enhance any fictional brew.
I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not obliged to leave a positive review. All opinions are my own.
A Latte Difficulty is the third book in The CafFunated Mysteries series and is the first book I have read in this series.
I really enjoyed this cozy mystery and found it to be a fun and enjoyable light read. The characters are well depicted, likable, and relatable. The storyline is well written and flows nicely throughout, with attempted murder, a safehouse, secrets, threats, humour, and the intrepid duo of Melissa and Tandy trying to solve the mystery before Melissa and Connor are railroaded into joining the Witness Protection Program.
I would love to read more books in this series.
I read and reviewed this book with no obligation.