Cleo Coyle

Cleo Coyle

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

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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 Dead to the Last Drop, the 15th novel in the Coffeehouse Mystery series. The second-highest rated book is The Ghost Goes to the Dogs (Haunted Bookshop Mystery #9).

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 Murder Most Frothy (Coffeehouse Mystery #4).

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

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
On What Grounds
2003
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2
8.1
Through the Grinder
2004
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3
7.7
Latte Trouble
2005
Go
4
7.5
Murder Most Frothy
2006
Go
5
7.8
Decaffeinated Corpse
2007
Go
6
7.7
French Pressed
2008
Go
7
7.8
Espresso Shot
2008
Go
8
7.4
Holiday Grind
2009
Go
9
7.2
Roast Mortem
2010
Go
10
7.9
Murder by Mocha
2011
Go
11
7.8
A Brew to a Kill
2012
Go
12
8
Holiday Buzz
2012
Go
13
8
Billionaire Blend
2013
Go
14
8.3
Once Upon a Grind
2014
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15
8.5
Dead to the Last Drop
2015
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16
8
Dead Cold Brew
2017
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17
7.9
Shot in the Dark
2018
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18
7.9
Brewed Awakening
2019
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19
7
Honey Roasted
2021
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20
7.8
Bulletproof Barista
2023
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21
5
No Roast for the Weary
2025
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List of Haunted Bookshop Mystery Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.2
The Ghost and Mrs. McClure
2004
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2
7.2
The Ghost and the Dead Deb
2005
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3
7.2
The Ghost and the Dead Man's Library
2006
Go
4
7.6
The Ghost and the Femme Fatale
2008
Go
5
8
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
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2
6
The Cozy Cookbook
2015
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Cleo Coyle

Cleo Coyle is the author of the Coffeehouse Mystery series which currently consists of 21 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 are no upcoming novels for the Coffeehouse Mystery series.

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.

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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.

Will there be any more books by Cleo Coyle?

Cleo Coyle does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.

How many books has Cleo Coyle written?

Cleo Coyle has written 30 books across 15 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 21 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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