Readers can tell from this book’s cover that it is part of a cozy series. In fact, it is book number six (of ten), in A Bookstore Cafe Mystery series. I think that it can easily be read as a standalone, after which interested readers can move forward or backward with the other novels.

In this story, Krissy becomes (overly) involved in a friend’s wedding in which everything seems to be over the top. This definitely includes the guests, both invited and not, and the wedding planner. When someone dies, Krissy will find out what happened. Readers can relax and watch her at work.

This title offers a reliable cozy read for fans of the genre.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books for this title. All opinions are my own.

Alex Erickson writes great characters and stories. Good story line, well plotted, I look forward to more from this author.

Although this novel is the sixth in the Bookstore Café series, it can be read as a standalone. I have not yet read any of the other books in the series, and I had no problems diving right in and getting to know our characters.

The novel is about Krissy, the store/café owner and her best friend/business partner Vicki. Vicki is getting married, and Krissy wants to make sure things go off without a hitch. Krissy starts by picking up Vicki's parents from the airport. This turns into an entourage of eight, including an uninvited big city wedding planner that Vicki's mother is insisting upon, even though the wedding is already planned and upon them!

Then, one of Vicki's parents' guests is found dead- by Krissy. Of course there is a comedy of errors for Krissy trying to get to the bottom of things.

I enjoyed this cozy mystery, which I received in advance from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

The last few cozys I read, the main character was planning their wedding and solving a murder. I have no idea how other than, this is fiction LOL. In this latest Bookstore Café Mystery, Krissy is helping as maid of honor to plan Vicki's wedding. Vicki who has well to do Hollywood type parents who only want the best for her, like the ultra posh and ultra pushy wedding planner, who ends up ultra dead. The last thing a bride or maid of honor needs is a murder over shadowing the ceremony especially when the groom is the #1 suspect. In the midst of the murder and theft of a necklace, Krissy isn't sure why her beau Will is pulling away or how to handle the awkwardness when around handsome police officer Paul Dalton. Great storyline and the characters are the crème de la crème. Krissy is completely relatable and fits the mold just right for a cozy mystery heroine. I do so like it when they save the day and help a friend out!

Book 6 in the Bookstore Cafe Mystery and the 2nd one I have read.

A 3 star review from me isn't a bad thing, it just means there are things I'm unsure about.

While I enjoyed the characters more I'm still not finding myself connecting to them or the story as much as I usually do with cosy mysteries.

I do think I need to read this series from the start to meet the main character as I'm meant to and see how the relationships and town building began, I'm hoping that will work and that I'll fall in love with the series.

*Huge thanks to Alex Erickson, Kensington Books and NetGalley for this copy which I chose to read and all opinions are my own*

This is a pretty by-the-books installment of the series. For fans, it will be perfectly enjoyable. For anyone looking for a new cozy series, there's nothing objectionable with this one, but it doesn't have much to set it apart from the hundreds of others. All in all, a nice, escapist read, if a little predictable.

I've read a couple titles in this series now, out of order (gasp!) and have enjoyed them both. Solid cozy with all the elements I like: mystery, humor, food, and a little romance.

This is book 6 in the Bookstore Cafe Series and Krissy is busy meeting Vicki's family at the airport for the wedding. Her own father is arriving on the same flight and he's bringing his girlfriend to meet her. Vicki's family arrives with several extra people , one being a world famous wedding planner that ends up dead and the groom a prime candidate. As always, Krissy, Vicki and the local police solve the murder. This series is well written and fun to read. This story can stand alone but the romance between Vicki and Mason is

The Bookstore Cafe series is one that I really enjoy and this one did not disappoint me. Coffee, books and a wedding really appealed to me as I love all three.

As I hoped, reading this one was like visiting friends. The characters are still developing and I was glad that Krissy's dad was there for the wedding as well.

It's a well-written mystery that kept my attention to the very end of the book which I did not want to put down.

Death by Espresso is the sixth book in the Bookstore Cafe Mystery series by Alex Erickson. If you have not read any of the others, you can still enjoy this book as it can be read as a stand alone. Krissy Hancock, a smart, savy sleuth who is not afraid to laugh at herself and her mistakes is back trying to solve another murder in their small town.

Vicki, Krissy's best friend and partner in the Cafe, and Mason are getting married. Everything is planned and ready to go. Krissy heads off to the airport to pickup her dad as well greet Vicki's parents. What she does not expect is the entourage that arrive with Vicki's parents, one of them being a famous wedding planner, who pops chocolate covered espresso beans like candy. Vicki and Mason are not happy about her parent's interference. The murder happens fairly quickly in the story and of course, Krissy discovers the body. There are many suspects, some twists, a lot of clues and of course, Krissy's sometimes bumbling discoveries.

I found that there was not a lot of action in this book, and at times it was a bit slow. It is surprising that Krissy handles, her job (not mentioned of it or the cafe in this book), the sleuthing as well as her duties as maid of honour for Vicki’s wedding which required her to keep the peace with Vicki and her fiancée and both sets of parents. This caused much of the drama in the story. When the reveal happened, I thought "Oh, really" as it was not climactic at all. One other thing that I liked is that the relationship between Krissy and Will seems to be over and maybe, she might try again with Paul, one can only hope.

If you enjoy a cozy mystery with a colourful cast of characters, a pet or two, and a coffee shop/bookstore setting, then give this series a try.

Forget the bride being bridezilla, in this story it is her parents who deserve that title as they are determined to make this wedding memorable - often for totally the wrong reasons for the ones who are actually marrying! With unexpected guests arriving with the bride’s acting parents, there are bound to be dramatic moments in this fun, cosy murder mystery story that had me laughing out loud. It has great, quirky characters, superb interactions and plenty of twists and turns along with a dash of romance. There are a plethora of suspects and secrets galore to be uncovered.

Although this is the sixth book in the series, I can vouch for the fact that it works well as a standalone as I haven’t read any other books in the series, though I may well be rectifying that once my tbr pile is lower! I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys this genre or is looking for a fun read . . . now I’m just hoping that nothing similar happens when my daughter gets married!

I requested and was given a copy of this book, via NetGalley. This is my honest review of the book after choosing to read it.

This is the sixth book in the series but the first one I've read. You do not need to read the others to enjoy this book although now I do want to read the others. There are a couple mysteries to figure out. There were many ups and downs in the story. I liked the characters and the mystery. I didn't see the end coming. I'm happy things worked out in the end.

Princess Fuzzypants here: I have often expressed my frustration at human heroines who seem determined to flaunt the law and get themselves into major pickles, often life threatening ones. Krissy is one such character but she has the self awareness to realize what she is doing and she still does it. *Rolls eyes*. Humans. Their logic does not compare to kitty logic.
Despite this major “beef”, I still like this series and Krissy, if truth be told. However, the frustration that other characters in the books express over her actions is all together understandable. She is specifically told not to do something and then she does it anyway. Is it any wonder she spends as much time in the police station as she does. It is a good thing they like her.
Her best friend and business partner is taking on a marital partner and Krissy is the maid of honour. It is not an easy task when the parents of the bride descend with an assortment of Hollywood friends and a wedding planner determined to scrap the plans for the nuptuals and make it “better”. Between these three and some of the other bullies, I felt like hissing a lot. It makes Krissy’s actions seem a bit more reasonable.
Krissy manages to do everything wrong but still figures out who killed the wedding planner. It all works out in the end. While there are signs Krissy’s love life might be moving in the right direction, with her disregard for the law, there can only be more complications in future books.
I give it four purrs and two paws up.

This is the 6th book in the Book Store Cafe Mystery series. While reading the previous five books would have given me more details on the characters and their history, it was not a hindrance to not have read those books. Krissy, our main character and co-owner of Death By Coffee, is helping her best friend, Vicki, with her wedding plans. From the moment Krissy meets all the arriving guests at the airport, things start getting complicated. First Vicki's parents invited more people than Vicki knew were coming. And these new guests are not people Vicki really wants interfering with her wedding. When one of them is found dead, things get really complicated. Krissy, the amateur sleuth that she is, is determined to solve the case and not let anything ruin Vicki's wedding. Other characters we meet are Krissy's dad and new girlfriend. Krissy's boyfriend, Will and the attractive policeman, Paul. Vicki's Husband-to-be Mason and a host of other local friends and neighbors. This was a very fun read which had me guessing until the end. Some of the characters are interesting and fun, while others are interesting, but not too nice. I will definitely be looking to read future books in this series and might go back to read the previous five. I give this a solid 4-star review.

Death by Espresso is the 6th in the Bookstore Cafe Mystery series by Alex Erickson. Now, I must state that I have read one other book by him, Death by Vanilla Latte. Now, the titles are fun, but so are the books. I loved this book. The writing is very good. I loved the characters and they were all developed very well. And the storyline was great. I loved this book and I think others will too! I can't wait until the next installment!

I liked this book. I felt somewhat lost at first because I had not read previous books in this series and didn’t have the background to just jump immediately into the story. The mystery was interesting, and the book was well-written. I think I’ll step back a book or two in the series to catch up.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

I really enjoyed this book. The characters' interactions and the mystery were well-written and believable. I will now add the previous books to my TBR pile. I received a copy from NetGalley and the publisher and this is my honest opinion.

Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra

Death by Espresso is the sixth book in the Bookstore Cafe Mystery series by Alex Erickson. I did read the first book in the series, Death by Coffee. Now having read the sixth book, I will most definitely be going back and reading books 2 through 5 as well ☺ But make no mistake, this book can be read as a stand alone, after all – I missed all that happened to Krissy between book 1 and 6 to no detriment to my appreciation and enjoyment of Death by Espresso.

What starts off as a simple trip for Krissy to the Levington airport to greet her dad (James Hancock) and his girlfriend (Laura Dresden) and Vicki’s parents (Gina and Frederick Patterson), seems to quickly turn in to a gong show. There are several more people travelling with the Patterson’s (8 to be exact). And one of these guests is a wedding planner to the stars (Cathy Carr) who eats chocolate covered espresso beans constantly. The remaining additional people are “second rate” actors, all with a story to tell both with respect to their successes (and failures) in the acting business and their relationships between each other. A veritable tangled web. But the journey to untangle this web made for an engaging read.

The murder happens fairly quickly in the story. I was disappointed that our amateur sleuth tainted the crime scene – by handling the candlestick that was on the floor by the body. Okay, I do realize Krissy was scared that the killer might still be in the house and come after her, but with a number of murders behind her, I would hope she would be more aware of a crime scene.

Well there is definitely no shortage of potential suspects. It was a pleasant journey to read how each of the out of town guests knew the victim. Krissy’s process to convince herself that each one was a viable suspect or not was interesting and at times made me laugh. I was more than surprised that Krissy could handle the sleuthing as well as her duties as maid of honour for Vicki’s wedding… and trying to keep the peace with Vicki and her fiancé and the soon-to-be in-laws – Gina and Frederick.

One thing that was bothersome was how Gina and Frederick did not seem to have any respect or thoughtfulness towards their daughter. Or Mason’s parents wanting the wedding to be cancelled so they can introduce Mason to someone they think is more suited to him…. If I had been Vicki or Mason – I would have asked all the parents to kindly and firmly but out and let them have the wedding of their dreams with the man/woman of their dreams. But we all know – everyone’s relationship with their parents is complicated. So that did add drama and giggles to the read.

I really liked the name of Vicki’s cat…. Trouble. All I have to say, aren’t all cats trouble in their own way?

I look forward to the future books in this series as I really feel this reader needs to see more of a romantic future development between Krissy and Paul Dalton perhaps? And of course – future sleuthing with respect to the future murders that are bound to happen in Pine Hills.

If you enjoy a good cozy mystery with a colourful cast of characters and a pet or two thrown in for good measure, then you will enjoy Alex Erickson’s sixth book the in Bookstore Cafe Mystery series – Death by Espresso.

*OBS would like to thank the publisher for supplying a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review*

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for the chance to read this book!

This is the second of Alex Erickson's books I've had the pleasure to read, and I must say they are a whole lot of fun. The best cozy mysteries give you a host of varied colorful characters that make a small town tick, and this one just does such a great job with that. Everyone is well fleshed out and believable, even when they're acting out. The mystery is a solid one, and there are many leads and trains of thought as to whodunnit. It features cats, coffee and books, as well as murder, and if that isn't a well rounded diet I don't know what is!

I can safely say these are fast becoming one of my favorite cozies, and I definitely need to go back and read the previous books! Five stars

This cozy was OK. The writing style was easy to read and the murder was a surprise. I didn't really care for the characters. Krissy was very immature, Vicki panicked at every bump in the road and expected others to fix it. Most of the family members were mean and selfish. It just seemed that everything was extreme. It was a book that was easy to put down.