Synopsis:~

Can two baristas track down a gunman after the espresso shot heard ‘round the world?

When Marissa witnesses an attempted murder during the 4th of July parade, it starts a battle for her independence. She is forced to hide out in a safehouse, leaving her co-owner, Tandy, to run their coffee shop, track down the criminal, and, worse, plan Marissa’s wedding. Thankfully Tandy has help, but can she really trust the P.I. in a bow tie, her new deaf barista who acts more like a bartender, or a wedding planner who’s keeping secrets?

The threat on Marissa’s future goes from bad to worse when her bridal gown is covered in blood. Though her fiancé, Connor, agrees to give up his identity to join her in the Witness Protection Program, Marissa refuses to wave the white flag. Instead, she enlists Tandy to help her fight for truth, justice, and the Americano way.

Necee’s take:~

“Marissa’s heart rate lurched. She stumbled backwards and gripped a chair for balance. Adrenaline surged through her like a triple shot espresso. She grabbed a stapler off the desk to use in self-defense…”

Our loveable characters are back and Marissa had me laughing out loud. If you’re looking for a cozy mystery with humor, you’ll love a visit to The Caffeine Conundrum. Two best friends, Tandy and Marisa seem to find themselves in trouble once again and have to solve an attempted murder before Marissa is next. As Marissa goes to a safe house, Tandy is learning to survive running the cafe without her. This has some twists and turns that keep Tandy hopping. Planning a wedding has never been so stressful and Marissa finds herself trusting God more with her fears. I really like the characters in the series and the couples shine in this book, too. Of course. Marissa manages to let her klutziness get her into all sorts of trouble, which just adds to how much we love her. Some new characters show up in this book that will keep you guessing. I’m looking forward to some of their stories in the future.

“Perfect love casts out fear.”

Strong shines with her look into the heart of God and how Marissa deals with her fears. I would recommend reading this series in order to get the full impact of Tandy and Marissa’s stories. The books are all quick, light-hearted reads, which we all need right now. Angela Ruth Strong always has an underlying message in her books that point us to hope. In A Latte Difficulty she focuses on the fear of the Lord and not letting our own fears get in the way of our relationship with Him. I loved her heart and pointing us to God’s perspective. Marissa’s heart really shines in her relationships, too.

“She’d spend time with God and in prayer. Maybe all this happened so He could get her alone long enough to show her how much he loved her. How he needed to be her first love if she was going to keep this peace with her wherever she went.”

Truly, isn’t this what God wants from all of us?

I read this book under my Kindle Unlimited account. All opinions in this review are my honest opinion.

Angela Ruth Strong sold her first Christian romance novel in 2009 then quit writing romance when her husband left her. Ten years later, God has shown her the true meaning of love, and there’s nothing else she’d rather write about. Her books have since earned TOP PICK in Romantic Times, been optioned for film, won the Cascade Award, and been Amazon best-sellers. She also writes non-fiction for SpiritLed Woman. To help aspiring authors, she started IDAhope Writers where she lives in Idaho, and she teaches as an expert online at WRITE THAT BOOK. Get to know her even better at www.angelaruthstrong.com.

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