{"product_id":"9780425284254","title":"A Whole Latte Murder: A Java Jive Mystery","description":"\u003cb\u003eCoffeehouse manager and reluctant sleuth Juliet Langley returns in a gripping novel from the bestselling author of Death Before Decaf and Mug Shot. Just as things are perking up in Nashville, a serial killer sends tensions foaming over.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Juliet’s personal and professional lives have recently received an extra jolt of energy. Her romance with the hunky detective Ryder Hamilton continues to simmer, and business at Java Jive has never been better. But her good mood quickly turns as stale as day-old espresso when she finds out that Ryder has been promoted to his precinct’s homicide division. With him risking his life to catch the worst kind of criminals, Juliet’s growing sense of unease ignites when a local college student goes missing.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Suddenly every Nashville resident is on high alert, especially Juliet’s neighbor Chelsea. Juliet does her best to calm the girl’s nerves, but her worst fears are confirmed when she finds Chelsea dead. Even though she tries her best to stay out of it, Juliet’s involvement puts a strain on Ryder’s first homicide case.  The situation soon becomes even more personal for Juliet and her best friend Pete Bennett when one of their employees disappears during her shift. As a killer lurks in the shadows, Juliet, Pete, and Ryder seek out a double shot of justice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eA Whole Latte Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“How Ms. Fardig comes up with these story lines is the true mystery and I am captivated by her imagination and ability to bring the reader into the story. This book has it all—a murder, devilish handsome men, great women friends, wonderful humor and a whole lot of action. If you’re looking for a companion to curl up by the fire with, \u003ci\u003eA Whole Latte Murder\u003c\/i\u003e can’t be beat.”\u003cb\u003e—Linda Thompson, The Authors Show\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for the Java Jive series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “I was hooked from the first page. I loved it!”\u003cb\u003e—Dorothy Cannell, award-winning author of the Ellie Haskell mysteries\u003c\/b\u003e, on \u003ci\u003eDeath Before Decaf\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Caroline Fardig brings a fun cast of characters to life in \u003ci\u003eDeath Before Decaf\u003c\/i\u003e! Juliet had me laughing, smiling, and rooting for her from the first page to the last. I can’t wait for more!”\u003cb\u003e—Gina LaManna, author of \u003ci\u003eWitchy Sour\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Caroline Fardig keeps you turning pages in this fast-paced mystery set in a Nashville coffee shop.”\u003cb\u003e—Nancy J. Parra, author of \u003ci\u003eNewlywed Dead\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eDeath Before Decaf\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “The story is fast-paced and keeps you guessing to the very end. This author comes up with some very interesting ways to kill someone, and her injection of humor at just the right time is perfect. On its own, \u003ci\u003eMug Shot\u003c\/i\u003e is a really good read, but if you follow the series, it will be even better.”\u003cb\u003e—Linda Thompson, host of \u003ci\u003eThe Authors Show\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Random House Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47080065401072,"sku":"9780425284254","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780425284254_p0.jpg?v=1763701298","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780425284254","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}