Death by Spiced Chai is the 10th instalment of the Bookstore Cafe Mystery series. It follows Krissy Hancock the owner of the Death by Coffee cafe and bookstore as she deals with a series of unfortunate events that seem to be targeting her and her shop. There is even a website that is writing horrible articles about her and those she cares about. Things get even worse when she gets implicated for the murder of a disgruntled customer.
I have never read any of the other books, but I found it easy to get into the story and connect with Krissy. I did find it a bit crazy that she was being targeted in so many ways and no one was really as concerned for her as they should have been, esp. her cop boyfriend.
That said, I did enjoy the story and I would def. read more from the series.

Thank you NetGalley for a pre-release copy of Death by Spiced Chai.

This mystery series continues to be one of my all-time favorites. In fact, I think the Death by Spiced Chai is the book so far in the series. It really does a nice tie to many of the previous mysteries she's solved and the potential repercussions of getting "a little too involved" in the town's mysteries. Just like the previous books in this series (and one of the reasons why I love it so much) is that although it's a cozy mystery, the outcome is very obvious. There is always suspense - and the author keeps you guessing to the very end. Bravo!! I'm super excited for the next book!

I thought I had read some books in this series, but nothing rang a bell when I started reading. It was easy enough to fall right in with this as a stand alone.

I was interested in enough to finish the book, but never really felt connected to Krissy or the other characters. I didn't find all of the other characters turning on her and believing/accepting that she had done all the bad things that were happening without at least asking her why she did it or confronting her. Once in a while a couple of thing were repeated, such as Krissy understanding why someone had the right to be upset. I think she said it two pages in a row.

I got my copy from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

Krissy Hancock loves her bookstore-cafe, Death by Coffee, best friend, Vicki, and boyfriend, Paul. She doesn't love becoming the centre of attention for all the wrong reasons or her happy, contented, life suddenly being full of strife. Most of the residents of Pine Hills, Ohio know she runs a great coffee shop, is enthusiastic about books and has been known to solve a murder or two alongside her boyfriend who is also a local cop! When her job is threatened, her relationship put in jeopardy, and she’s implicated in a vicious murder, Krissy knows she has to sort everything out as quickly as possible.

In addition to her other problems Krissy has a frosty new neighbour to deal with and isn’t sure where to begin her quest to salvage her reputation before she is arrested for murder. As friends and colleagues are also targeted, Krissy has to search for the truth more desperately than ever or someone else might die, and that someone might well be her!

This is number ten in the Bookstore Cafe Mystery Series and although I haven't read any of the others it wasn't a problem at all. The main protagonists are great and, as you would expect after so many books, fit together seamlessly. The mystery itself was original and intriguing from the start and although a couple of the attacks were easily solved when everything was put together the reasoning fitted well with those responsible.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and the publishers but the opinions expressed are my own. I enjoyed this and will definitely be reading more of the series. 3.5 rounded up to 4.

I enjoyed this cozy mystery, but I feel it wrapped up a little too quick and tidy at the end….kind of like a Hallmark movie.

I truly enjoyed this cozy mystery. This was a faced paced and engaging book.
There have been a lot of strange and some dangerous events happening all over town, and all evidence points directly to Krissy. Her police officer boyfriend, Paul, seems to believe her but rumors about her have hit the gossips. . What’s a girl to do when in that situation but do a little sleuthing and figure things out for herself!
Characters are great, the plot flows seamlessly from scene to scene, and the ending was perfect. Highly recommend.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Always excited to hear when a new book comes out for the Bookstore Cafe Mystery series. It's a fun, easy read with great characters and this one can be read as a standalone.

In Death by Spiced Chai, Krissy's bookstore has some unwelcome pests that show up in a customers coffee and the bathroom. Mortified, she rushes to take care of the issue and is sure it will all blow over. It doesn't though and soon things go from bad to worse by being accused of murder.

Grab this book and get comfy with a cup of spiced chai tea.


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Visiting this bookstore/cafe always leads to an interesting adventure, this installment doesn't disappoint with it's twist of Krissy being the target as well as the sleuth.

Death by Spiced Chai is the tenth book in this Bookshop Cafe series set in Pine Hills. Ohio. Someone is trying to destroy Krissy Hancock's reputation in escalating attacks. It begins with a prank phone call. followed by roaches in the coffee, Nasty reviews, and Krissy is framed for vandalism. Before Krissy can discover who is behind everything. a customer is murdered in her restaurant after drinking Spiced Chai, and Krissy becomes the prime suspect. This was a good mystery with a good plot and plenty of red herrings which kept me guessing til the end. Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for letting me read an advance copy.

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4.5/5 Stars!

Kirssy Hancock is the protagonist of A Bookstore Cafe Mystery series, back with a new mystery: Death By Spiced Chai! A series of vandalism, threatening emails, and more threaten Krissy's Death By Coffee bookstore cafe and neighborhood. Krissy is determined to find its cause.

What makes this series wonderful is its cozy atmosphere, mystery, setting, and cast of characters. I enjoyed reading this book, especially with the amount of dramatic events.

My thanks to Kensington Publishing for a digital copy of this book for my review. I can't wait to read the next book in A Bookstore Cafe Mystery series!

Another fantastic cozy mystery book! Love all the books in the series. This was a fun book! Enjoyed the twist and turns in the story. Five stars!

If you've ever been prank called and hung up on or simply had the feeling someone was following you, you know how unsettling that can be. In Krissy Hancock's case, however, she's enduring not just these things but being framed for murder. This can certainly be read as a stand-alone, I was new to the series, but I wished I knew more about the past cases that are brought up as the book continues. Although it's eventually explained where the town residents are getting their gossip about Krissy, I never quite understood why they were so willing to believe what was being shared, for instance. I guess I'm just too accustomed to the typical amateur sleuth being an admired and well liked character in most cozy mysteries but it did leave me in the dark, perhaps intentionally, just as Krissy was initially.

That said, I found the mystery intriguing. The preparation for terrorizing Krissy was extensive. The culprit obviously knew a great deal about her. That allowed them to push emotional buttons, such as the blurry photo suggesting her boyfriend was cheating on her. What's the connection to her father's books? But, yuck, cockroaches? Writing nasty reviews in Krissy's name? Vandalism? Why was the lead investigator so willing to believe she was the guilty party? Who had she wronged so horribly in the past that they'd set such an elaborate plan in action? What is the connection to the victim who'd simply visited her stop? Who is behind all the rumors and gossip flowing through the town? How did the master mind behind the murder and stalking of Krissy know so much? Why did her neighbor lie? Why... oh, enough teasers. Read the book. It's a relatively quick read and you'll find yourself feeling the suspense and same unsettled nerves that Krissy feels as it progresses.

Thanks #NetGalley and KensingtonBooks for inviting me to visit Krissy's bookshop cafe. I'm going to catch up with this series asap so I'll be ready next visit.

Krissy Hancock really has bad luck. When someone begins to wreak havoc in their small town, all the evidence points to Krissy and proving she's innocent isn't an easy task.
I've grown to enjoy each of these books, they always make me laugh.
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This is a fun series. I enjoyed the coffeeshop/bookshop setting, and I had a lot of fun trying to solve the mystery with the protagonist. I am looking forward to the next book.

Since Krissy Hancock opened her bookstore-café in the charming small town of Pine Hills, Ohio, she’s discovered that murders don’t just happen between the pages. This time, she’s both suspect and target…
The book was a quick, fun and well plotted mystery. I enjoy Krissy as the MC she is very relatable.
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Death by Spiced Chai is number ten in the Bookstore Cafe Mystery Series. This was the first book I have read but it was fine alone - enough of the back story is given to make it a fine stand alone.

Krissy owns the bookstore and is an amateur sleuth when things go wrong in the small town in Ohio. This time things are going awry and someone is working hard to darken the store and owner's reputation. A bug in the coffee is one shenanigan. The internet plays a role in the problem and the town begins to look askance at Krissy.

A bookstore customer turns up dead after drinking the store's special spiced chai. Krissy becomes the number one suspect. Krissy's boyfriend Paul is a member of the local police but it looks like even he can't save her.

A delightful cozy mystery - I look forward to reading other books in this series.

Thanks to Netgalley and Kensington for the ARC

Death by Spiced Chai, Alex Erickson (Publish Date 10/25/22)

Death by Spiced Chai is the tenth book in the Bookstore Cafe Mystery series. Krissy Hancock owns and runs the Death by Coffee bookstore and coffee shop in the small town of Pine Hills, Ohio. Krissy has a strong reputation as an amateur sleuth, which has caused conflict with her community and the local police, even while she is dating local police officer Paul Dalton. In this book, Krissy is targeted by false internet claims that threatens to turn Pine Hills against her and is also suspected of a murder of a store customer. Can Krissy solve the mystery before everything unravels?

I had not read the prior books in the series and I don't think reading the books in order is necessary as there are flashbacks that explain the prior history. I would give this book 4 stars for a delightful cozy mystery.

I received this book in an exchange for a honest review. Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Books!

Death by Spiced Chai was an enjoyable read. The main character, Krissy, isn’t out looking for trouble, but winds up in a non-stop mess. Someone is pretending to be her and causing all kinds of problems around town. On top of that, a customer at her bookshop café is murdered hours after being in her store and giving her a hard time. It’s a fast-paced story with Krissy trying to figure out who is out to get her. Her true friends know she isn’t involved in all these issues, but some of her acquaintances aren’t convinced, which makes you feel really bad for her. I guess in times like these, she’s learning who her real friends are. I really like her character, and how she deals with things. It is another great book in the series and I’m hoping there will be many more to come!

Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Books – Kensington Cozies for this wonderful ARC. I’m submitting my honest review and opinion. I will post this review to my blog, Goodreads, Bookbub, & Amazon accounts on the publication date, 10-25-22.

I absolutely love a great cozy mystery and this one hit the nail on the head. Another wonderful addition to the genre.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Death by Spiced Chai follows our MC Krissy as she is the target this time. Can her good name be saved? Or will this take Krissy down and ruin her relationships.
I'm glad to say I have not read a lot of cozy murder mysteries where the main protagonist is the one being framed for the things happening around the town. It felt good to have a little bit of a change. If you like cozy murder mysteries, quick paced books, and getting to learn and grow with your characters than definitely try this series out.
This is the first time I've read a book in this series, but I am definitely going to check out the other books that come before this one. I do feel like you could possibly read this as a stand-alone, but there are a few aspects that definitely I believe you need to read the other books to fully grasp.
This book was a very fun read and kept me on the edge of my seat wanting to know more.