As the middle Finch sister, Violet hasn’t had things her own way, but tasked with cataloging an important citizen’s family treasures, she is finally following her dreams of researching and assessing books and antiques.

When some items go missing, and with the help of her mentor, Violet’s training steps up several notches and Violet can’t help being intrigued by the surrounding mystery. However, she’s also worried that her eldest sister Scarlett won’t manage the Cozy Café without her once Violet qualifies. While the rest of the family intends to smooth the transition, things soon turn pear-shaped in every way possible—which could change everyone’s plans.

Smart and sassy, Violet’s a pain in the you-know-what, but has a heart of gold and an unwavering determination to fight wrong. Time will tell if her guess over the thief’s identity is correct, but they may not have too much of that .

The tragic murder of a friend throws the sisters into the thick of the things as the unit they have always been, to sift through clues and find the connection between the two crimes. The sheriff is not impressed with the way she tackles the clues, but Bob the dog and George the bossy cat seem to think Violet’s on the right track.

Can Violet, her sisters, and the pets, solve the crimes? Or have they become the new targets?

Berry Betrayal, A Cozy Café Mystery #4
Genre: Cozy
Release: October 2022
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Something scary has come to Cozy Hollow!

Tasked with cataloging an important citizen’s family treasures, Violet Finch is finally following her dreams of assessing antiques and books—until items go missing.

Her mentor’s training ensures that Violet can’t help being intrigued by the surrounding mystery. However, she’s also worried that her eldest sister Scarlett won’t manage the Cozy Café without her once she qualifies and leaves town.

While the rest of the family intends to smooth the transition, things soon turn pear-shaped when a friend is murdered. If her guess over the thief’s identity is correct, she might not be hunting more than one criminal. The sheriff is unimpressed with her half-baked ideas, or how the clues find her first, but rescue pets, Bob and George, seem to think she’s on the right track.

Can Violet, her sisters, and the pets solve the crimes? Or will they become the latest targets?

The Cozy Café mysteries are light cozy mysteries featuring family-focused café owners who discover they’re talented amateur sleuths—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

Enjoy a FREE recipe or two in every book!

About the author
C.A. Phipps is a USA Today best-selling author from beautiful New Zealand. When she’s not writing cozy mysteries or romance, there is just enough time and space for a crazy mixed breed pup who stole her heart! Choose your poison, from over 35 novels and novellas including The Cozy Café Mysteries, Maple Lane Mysteries and Beagle Diner Mysteries. Find Cheryl at caphipps.com, author C.A. Phipps on Facebook, Twitter at @CherylAPhipps, and Instagram at @caphippsauthor.

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