Deadly gossip, a café in trouble, and sisters determined to keep a promise. Scarlett and her sisters have different aspirations, but the one thing they agree on is that the café must survive. The trouble is, someone else is just as determined to have them fail. Hounded by deadly gossip, Scarlett's determined not to give in to the pressure to close the family business and she’ll do anything to turn things around and give her sisters a better life. Anything, except murder! The shocking death points to the café as the likely cause and Scarlett must put all fears aside to solve the mystery before everything she’s fought to keep safe is lost—or worse! Cozy Hollow might never be the same again. The Cozy Café mysteries are light, cozy mysteries featuring a family-focused café owner who discovers she’s a talented amateur sleuth—and a magnet for animals. Other books in the series: Book 1 Sweet Saboteur Book 2 Candy Corruption Book 3 Mocha Mayhem Book 4 Berry Betrayal Book 5 Deadly Desserts Enjoy a sweet treat recipe in every book! "5 Big stars for this book. It has everything you need for a great story. Daughters struggling to make a living after their parents have passed, a mysterious death, an almost hit and run....the story continues. Now got to get the next book to see what happens next." ~ Kindle Customer "I really loved this book. The plot was full of twists and turns and included suspense, humor, and romance. The characters were well-written with all of their idiosyncrasies. I am looking forward to reading more of this author and her great series." ~ Lenda Burns "I recommend this book to cozy mystery readers, especially those that enjoy a culinary storyline. The author provides a number of recipes for some delicious sounding sweets at the end of the book." Karen Siddall C. A. Phipps is a USA Today best-selling cozy mystery author from beautiful New Zealand. Cheryl is an empty-nester living in a quiet suburb with her wonderful husband, 'himself'. With an extended family to keep her busy when she's not writing, there is just enough space for a crazy mixed breed dog who stole her heart! She enjoys family times, baking, and her quest for the perfect latte. 5* "Scarlett and her sisters inherited a Cafe when their mother died...along with a mountain of medical bills...in the years following their mothers death, things have gone steadily downhill...the sisters all work the cafe, even though its really only Scarlett's dream... Enter the mayor, Arthur, who was in love with the girls mother, and since her death has been pushing to get the girls out of town...one day the town librarian dies, and Scarlett finds her...holding a cupcake wrapper, that looks very similar to the ones that the girls from the Cozy Cafe served at the last town council meeting... With the help of the town sheriff, Nate, and their EMT Sam, the girls solve the mystery...and I'll admit that the author kept me on my toes guessing "whodunit"." Sue 5* " really loved this book. The plot was full of twists and turns and included suspense, humor, and romance. The characters were well-written with all of their idiosyncrasies. I am looking forward to reading more of this author and her great series." Lenda Burns 5* "This was an enjoyable book to read. Three girls in a small town find themselves in lots of trouble but they don't know who's out for them. The author keeps you guessing until the end and you're in for a surprise. Can't wait to read the next adventure." Coyotecactus Scarlett and her sisters came to me one day, when I was thinking about my own family. To be honest I'm not sure I could work with my sisters and live with them 24/7, but there is that special something that keeps us in contact and wanting to have each other's back when times have been tough. Caring for her family was our mom's main purpose, and we all want to be just like her. x Being the eldest child isn't easy when your sisters want different things and you're determined to take care of them. Still, Scarlett is beginning to understand that keeping their mom's café running is her dream and Ruby and Violet need to move on. If they could just hang in there a little longer they might be able to save the Cozy Café. Book 1 in a brand new Cozy Mystery Series! Scarlett's passion is the Cozy Café. But it has problems--big problems! Thwarted by deadly gossip and the power hungry mayor, Scarlett's determined to turn things around and give her family a better life. But when a murder in Cozy Hollow points to the café as a likely cause, Scarlett must put all fears aside to solve the mystery before everything she's fought to keep is lost--or worse! Cozy Hollow might never be the same again. The Cozy Café mysteries are light, cozy mysteries featuring a family-focused café owner who discovers she's a talented amateur sleuth--and a magnet for animals. Other books in the series: Book 1 Sweet Saboteur Book 2 Candy Corruption Book 3 Mocha Mayhem Enjoy a sweet treat recipe in every book! Cheryl