Cleo Coyle

Cleo Coyle

Cleo Coyle also writes as: Alice Alfonsi, Marc Cerasini and Alice Kimberly.

Upcoming Cleo Coyle Books

September 22nd, 2026: Eat, Drink, and Get Buried (Coffeehouse Mystery, #22)

No Roast for the Weary (Coffeehouse Mystery, #21) was the most recently released book by Cleo Coyle, on April 1st, 2025.

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Cleo Coyle Stats: The highest rated book by Cleo Coyle on Book Notification is No Roast for the Weary, the 21st novel in the Coffeehouse Mystery series. The second-highest rated book is Dead to the Last Drop (Coffeehouse Mystery #15).

The most read book by Cleo Coyle on Book Notification is On What Grounds, the first novel in the Coffeehouse Mystery series. The second most read book is Latte Trouble (Coffeehouse Mystery #3).

Below is a complete list of Cleo Coyle books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Cleo Coyle is the Coffeehouse Mystery Series.

List of Coffeehouse Mystery Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Coffeehouse Mystery books are On What Grounds, Latte Trouble, and Through the Grinder.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.7
On What Grounds
2003
Go
2
7.9
Through the Grinder
2004
Go
3
7.7
Latte Trouble
2005
Go
4
7.7
Murder Most Frothy
2006
Go
5
7.7
Decaffeinated Corpse
2007
Go
6
7.6
French Pressed
2008
Go
7
7.8
Espresso Shot
2008
Go
8
7.5
Holiday Grind
2009
Go
9
7.4
Roast Mortem
2010
Go
10
7.8
Murder by Mocha
2011
Go
11
7.9
A Brew to a Kill
2012
Go
12
8
Holiday Buzz
2012
Go
13
8.1
Billionaire Blend
2013
Go
14
8
Once Upon a Grind
2014
Go
15
8.2
Dead to the Last Drop
2015
Go
16
7.8
Dead Cold Brew
2017
Go
17
7.7
Shot in the Dark
2018
Go
18
8
Brewed Awakening
2019
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19
6.7
Honey Roasted
2021
Go
20
7.6
Bulletproof Barista
2023
Go
21
9
No Roast for the Weary
2025
Go
22
Eat, Drink, and Get Buried
2026
Go

List of Haunted Bookshop Mystery Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Haunted Bookshop Mystery books are The Ghost and Mrs. McClure, The Ghost and the Dead Deb, and The Ghost and the Dead Man's Library.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.3
The Ghost and Mrs. McClure
2004
Go
2
7.1
The Ghost and the Dead Deb
2005
Go
3
7
The Ghost and the Dead Man's Library
2006
Go
4
7.3
The Ghost and the Femme Fatale
2008
Go
5
7.7
The Ghost and the Haunted Mansion
2009
Go
6
7.4
The Ghost and the Bogus Bestseller
2018
Go
7
8
The Ghost and the Haunted Portrait
2020
Go
8
7.3
The Ghost and the Stolen Tears
2022
Go
9
8.3
The Ghost Goes to the Dogs
2023
Go

List of Cleo Coyle Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Dark Seductions
1993
Go
2
6
The Cozy Cookbook
2015
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Cleo Coyle

Cleo Coyle is known for writing in the Mystery and Cozy Mystery genres.

Cleo Coyle is the author of the Coffeehouse Mystery series which currently consists of 22 novels. The Coffeehouse Mystery series started in 2003 with the novel On What Grounds. The most recently released novel in the Coffeehouse Mystery series was No Roast for the Weary which was released in 2025. There is an upcoming novel for the Coffeehouse Mystery series titled Eat, Drink, and Get Buried which is being released on September 22nd, 2026.

Cleo Coyle has also written the Haunted Bookshop Mystery series which has 9 books including The Ghost and Mrs. McClure and The Ghost and the Dead Deb.

The husband and wife team of Marc Cerasini and Alice Alfonsi write books together under the pen name of Cleo Coyle. Both Marc and Alice grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, although Cerasini went to Ohio University to graduate, while Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh was where Alfonsi graduated from. The two didn't actually meet until they both lived in New York City.

Over one million editions of books by Cleo Coyle have been sold, and multiple books by Cleo have been listed on the New York Times bestselling list.

Related Authors

Fans of Cleo Coyle also enjoy these authors:

  1. Ellery Adams, author of the Secret, Book & Scone Society Series.
  2. Jenn McKinlay, author of the Library Lover's Mystery Series.
  3. Ellie Alexander, author of the Bakeshop Mysteries Series.
  4. Amanda Flower, author of the Amish Candy Shop Mysteries Series.
  5. Joanne Fluke, author of the Hannah Swensen Series.
  6. Kate Carlisle, author of the Bibliophile Mystery Series.
  7. Vicki Delany, author of the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery Series.
  8. Laura Childs, author of the Tea Shop Mysteries Series.
  9. Miranda James, author of the Cat In The Stacks Mysteries Series.
  10. Paige Shelton, author of the Scottish Bookshop Mysteries Series.

Cleo Coyle: F.A.Q

What was the first book Cleo Coyle wrote?

The first book written by Cleo Coyle was On What Grounds, published in 2003.

What was the most recent book Cleo Coyle wrote?

Her most recently released work was No Roast for the Weary on April 1st, 2025.

What is the most popular book by Cleo Coyle?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Cleo Coyle book is On What Grounds. Here are her most popular books:
  1. On What Grounds (7.71)
  2. Latte Trouble (7.67)
  3. Through the Grinder (7.94)
  4. Murder Most Frothy (7.67)
  5. Decaffeinated Corpse (7.69)

What genres does Cleo Coyle Write?

Cleo Coyle primarily writes in the Cozy Mystery and Mystery genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Amateur Sleuth Mystery, Culinary Cozy Mystery, and Bookstore / Library Cozy Mystery.

Are there upcoming new books by Cleo Coyle?

Cleo Coyle has a new book coming out on September 22nd, 2026 called Eat, Drink, and Get Buried.

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How many books has Cleo Coyle written?

Cleo Coyle has written 31 books across 15 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 22 books in the Coffeehouse Mystery Series
  • 9 books in the Haunted Bookshop Mystery Series

Where do the Coffeehouse Mystery series take place?

They take place in Greenwich Village, in New York City. The protagonist is Clare Cosi, who manages the coffee shop called Village Blend.

Were the Haunted Bookshop Mysteries originally published under another name?

Yes they were. The first pseudonym used by Alice and Marc was "Alice Kimberly" however they have since been republished under Cleo Coyle.

Is there a book that compiles the recipes mentioned in Cleos books?

There is a website at cleocoylerecipes.com which lists various recipes featured in the Coffeehouse Mysteries series. Also at CoffeeHouseMystery.com there is a free newsletter you can subscribe to, to join Cleo's Coffee Club. You will then receive bonus recipes from the series.

What inspired the Coffeehouse Mysteries series?

In an interview with Lesa's Book Critiques, Alice stated that the inspiration came from when she lives in the East Village in New York, after moving from Pennsylvania. The small apartment she shared was above a coffee shop and bakery which was called Bread and Roses and that was the inspiration for the series.

Does Marc write the male characters and Alice the female characters?

No. Alice has clarified this in the past. As an example, Mark has written scenes featuring the likes of Clare Cosi and Penelope Thornton-McClure, while Alice has written scenes with Mike Quinn and Matt Allegro.

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