If you love cozy mysteries you will love this book and the whole series. I love this town in Kentucky and all the crazy characters. I love the idea of a coffee shop that has animals up for adoption in them. This story is another great tale in this series. This one kept me wondering till the end who had committed the murder. I really am looking forward to reading the next book in the series to see what is going to happen in the next book. I received a copy of this book from the author for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will. ( )

Frothy Foul Play by Tonya Kappes is the 9th novel in A Killer Coffee Mystery series. It can be read as a standalone for those new to the series. Everything a reader needs to know is included. Roxy Bloom owns the Bean Hive in Honey Springs, Kentucky where she roasts her own beans for unique blends of coffee for her customers plus bakes up sweet treats. She is happily married to Patrick Cane and they have two fur babies at home. I always enjoy diving into one of Tonya Kappes’ lighthearted tales. I like the author’s conversational writing style which makes the story a joy to read. This humorous tale moved along at a quick pace which had me finishing it in a couple of hours. The series has a cast of developed, quirky characters that includes Maxi Bloom, Loretta Bebe, and Bunny. The author’s word imagery brought the town to life for me. The interactions between Roxy and Birdie are great. I like Birdie who is a great addition to the series. The mystery surrounding the death of Tom Foster had several good suspects. Anyone of them could have done the deed. There are clues to help the reader solve the crime if you are paying close attention. There is a secondary mystery that is driving Roxy crazy. She wants to know the identity of Crissy’s investor. The person is quite a shocker. Pepper and Sassy are so cute, and I love reading about their antics. There is an adorable black kitten up for adoption who needs a forever home and a name. The humor scattered throughout the story keeps it fun and lighthearted. I enjoyed visiting Honey Springs, Kentucky and I look forward to catching up the Bean Hive family again soon. Frothy Foul Play is a lively cozy mystery with a cute kitten, a departed reporter, killer coffee, a covert backer, a new employee, and a bevy of baked goods. ( )