Tara Lush Brews Up A Deadly Cozy Mystery in “Grounds for Murder”
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In today’s episode 197, we visit with Tara Lush, author of “Grounds for Murder,” the first in a new series of cozy coffee shop mysteries.
After Lana Lewis’ talented, but arrogant, Milanese barista quits abruptly before the Sunshine State Barista Championship, her café’s chances of winning the contest are tamped down. After a public argument with Fabrizio “Fab” Bellucci, her former barista is found dead behind her shop, and she is the primary suspect.
Elaine Viets, the award-winning author of the Dead-End Job mysteries, had this to say about the book, “Tara Lush brews a fun Florida mystery, topped with a sweet frothy romance. Enjoy this blend of sunshine and quirky characters.”
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Tara Lush is a Rita Award finalist, an Amtrak writing fellow, and a George C. Polk Award winning journalist. For the past decade, she’s been a reporter with the Associated Press, covering crime, alligators, natural disasters, and politics. She also writes contemporary romance and murder mysteries set in tropical locations. A fan of vintage pulp-fiction book covers, Sinatra-era jazz, and 1980s fashion, she lives with her husband and two dogs on the Gulf coast.
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“Lana’s voyage of self-discovery, along with her new agey father, quirky hire Erica, and feisty puppy Stanley, portend future fun for readers.”
—Publishers Weekly
“A good read for a chilly weekend indoors.”
—New York Journal of Books
“Lush manages to braid the Florida-osity of things into a solid murder mystery…A compelling read.”
—The Gabber
“A wonderful series debut that is a silky-smooth blend of humor, mystery and romance with a feisty heroine and a delicious island setting.”
—Peg Cochran, USA Today bestselling author
“It doesn’t matter if you like your coffee hot or cold, you’ll love Grounds for Murder. Tara Lush brings the quirky town of Devil’s Beach to life. You can almost smell the coffee and feel the heat. A sure winner!”
—Joyce Tremel, author of the Brewing Trouble mysteries
“A most delightful addition to your cozy mystery library.”
—Harper Kincaid, author of To Kill a Mocking Girl
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