Harper Lin’s Cape Bay Cafe series takes place in a seasonal, touristy beach town in Massachusetts. Book #1, Cappucinos, Cupcakes and a Corpse, introduces Francesca Amaro who has recently returned to Cape Bay after her mother dies to run the family coffee bistro. Settled back in the town where she grew up, Fran reconnects with old neighbors and an old(boy)friend, Mateo. When Fran finds Mateo’s father dead, she sets out to solve the murder. The most interesting sections of the story reveals the main characters of Cape Bay who reappear in subsequent books. Lin’s mysteries are firmly in the cozy category with little violence or scenes rated R. Jump into this series this summer to be transported to Cape Cod and become friends with the people of Cape Bay. Also available as an audiobook or ebook on Hoopla.
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