Antiques, a cozy café, and a dash of murder!Violet Finch finally has her dream job—cataloging antiques and rare books for one of Fairview's most esteemed families. But when priceless heirlooms start disappearing, her curiosity kicks in. After all, she's been trained to spot a mystery.She's also worried about leaving town once she qualifies—will her sister Scarlett manage the beloved Cozy Café without her? Their tight-knit family is doing their best to adjust, but everything takes a dark turn when a friend is found murdered.Violet has a hunch about the thief, but what if there's more than one criminal lurking in Fairview? The grumpy sheriffisn't thrilled with her theories, but her rescue pets, Bob and George, seem to sniff out clues before anyone else.With delicious baked goods, a family-run café, a touch of humor, and plenty of twists, this charming culinary cozy mystery will keep you guessing until the very last page!Perfect for fans of café mysteries, small-town whodunits, antique-themed cozies, and animal sidekicks! Other books in the series:Book 1 Sweet SaboteurBook 2 Candy CorruptionBook 3 Mocha MayhemBook 4 Berry BetrayalBook 5 Deadly DessertsEnjoy a recipe or two in every book! C. A. Phipps is a USA Today best-selling author from beautiful New Zealand. Cheryl lives in a quiet suburb with her wonderful husband, whom she married the moment she left school (yes, they were high school sweethearts). With three married children and seven grandchildren 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, rambling walks, and her quest for the perfect latte.
