Whipping up cappuccinos is her specialty. But will she stir up trouble when spirits order assistance in solving their deaths?Barista April Storm longs for more than making a mean macchiato and talking to her ex-boyfriend’s ghost. So when her quirky aunt asks her to help open a hip café in rural Wales, she jumps at the chance to start fresh. But she gets an extra shot of strife when a famous … when a famous deceased cricketer wants her to spill the coffee beans on his killer.
With her ghostly client unable to remember who did him in, April is forced into the role of supernatural detective. Assisted by her spectral ex, a magical secret agent, and an overcaffeinated talking cat, she finds herself in hot water when the clue trail reveals an escaped demon. And if she can’t get control of her own recently awakened power, the next murder she has to solve may be her own.
Can April serve up justice before a brewing disaster boils over?
Lattes and Spirits is the first book in the delightful Welsh Witch cozy mystery series. If you like sassy heroines, colorful characters, and a side of spells with your cuppa joe, then you’ll love Alyn Troy’s otherworldly adventure.
Buy Lattes and Spirits to froth up some whodunnit fun today!
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The book starts with an introduction to Welsh language, and american girl named April now living in Wales and working as a barista. Oh and her ghostly boyfriend has joined her there.
I’ve read the ‘review copy ‘of this book and this is my honest opinion about it :
It’s a first in a series that shows a lot of potential :
That was a GOOD read ……..finished it in 1 sitting
Action packed , down to earth characters, a not to long , not to short novel
The plot was a surprise ……and well executed . The ‘red herrings’ are swimming along nicely, not to few and not to much .The world building is NOT clogged with unnecessary information, like what brand of cloths the characters are wearing and / or over detailed info on what a room looks like. It leaves room for YOUR imagination on that part ! The magic world lives side by side with the mundane ( non magic ). The use of the Welsh language is not distracting , nor is the difference between US and UK English !
The pacing is good , not to fast (didn’t lose the line of the story ) not to slow ( *ywaaan does something happen any decade soon ? )
The main Character is April ( or Ebrel ) who has a career as a barista in the US but moves to Wales to help out her Aunt rose in her tea house . She comes in het power at her 36 th birthday .Ebrel is surprised to find out she’s not the only one who has magic . She has the ability to see and talk to ghosts. What is very helpful is solving the crimes
! Their are 2 murders to solve,but that is not gory or blood dripping from the pages
As for her character : strong , open minded, hard working , not afraid to accept help in learning to controle het magic , and even thou she had some mishaps in her live : not a cry baby !
She gets a snarky , coffee addicted CAT as a familiar .Now that’s a story in it’s own 😉
Come and take a caramel macchiato, pick up a copy today and join the ‘Scooby-Doo gang ‘ in Wales
This is a clean cozy ( no blood ,no gore , no sex
Really interesting I’m particularly enjoying the Welsh sprinkled throughout.
I had a hard time figuring out the villain though i needed a flow chart! It could have been explained s little easier but once i figured it out its clever. Looking forward to book 2 as Ebrell gets to know her assassin room mate (flat mate as us Brits say) and her fae family.
I’ve read the ‘review copy ‘of this book and this is my honest opinion about it :
It’s a first in a series that shows a lot of potential :
That was a GOOD read ……..finished it in 1 sitting
Action packed , down to earth characters, a not to long , not to short novel
The plot was a surprise ……and well executed . The ‘red herrings’ are swimming along nicely, not to few and not to much .The world building is NOT clogged with unnecessary information, like what brand of cloths the characters are wearing and / or over detailed info on what a room looks like. It leaves room for YOUR imagination on that part ! The magic world lives side by side with the mundane ( non magic ). The use of the Welsh language is not distracting , nor is the difference between US and UK English !
The pacing is good , not to fast (didn’t lose the line of the story ) not to slow ( *ywaaan does something happen any decade soon ? )
The main Character is April ( or Ebrel ) who has a career as a barista in the US but moves to Wales to help out her Aunt rose in her tea house . She comes in het power at her 36 th birthday .Ebrel is surprised to find out she’s not the only one who has magic . She has the ability to see and talk to ghosts. What is very helpful is solving the crimes
! Their are 2 murders to solve,but that is not gory or blood dripping from the pages
As for her character : strong , open minded, hard working , not afraid to accept help in learning to controle het magic , and even thou she had some mishaps in her live : not a cry baby !
She gets a snarky , coffee addicted CAT as a familiar .Now that’s a story in it’s own 😉
Come and take a caramel macchiato, pick up a copy today and join the ‘Scooby-Doo gang ‘ in Wales
This is a clean cozy ( no blood ,no gore , no sex )