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WITCHY COFFEE CRIME
Midlife Potions Cozy Mysteries Book 5
BY C.A. PHIPPS
BLURB
Jess finally has it all—a new bakery, a thriving business with her sister, and her cat familiar, Maestro, by her side. But someone is determined to ruin her success. When sabotage turns personal, and her sister becomes the next target, Jess must whip up a plan before everything crumbles.
With a partner getting cold feet, a boyfriend who suspects something, and a familiar having an existential crisis, Jess is one spell away from losing her cool.
Can she uncover the culprit before her dream—and her family—fall apart?
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WITCHY COFFEE CRIME
Midlife Potions Cozy Mysteries Book 5
BY C.A. PHIPPS
Excerpt
She took a deep breath, fingers trembling slightly as she turned the key.
“Hurry up!”
Jess chuckled at her sister’s impatience but refused to be rushed. She pushed the door open slowly, savoring the moment before stepping inside. The air smelled of fresh paint and possibility.
She turned to the small group gathered behind her. “Welcome to Good Fortune Bakery.”
Jenny clutched her throat, eyes wide. “It’s gorgeous!”
Jess beamed, letting herself bask in the pride of it all. “It really is.” The lilac walls, the gleaming white counters, the carefully curated décor—it was all perfect. More than that, it was hers.
Daphne Dennison and Amy Crandle followed Jenny inside, Daphne’s sharp eyes scanning everything with the intensity of a drill sergeant. Not that Jess expected anything less. After all, Daphne wasn’t just an employee—she was part-owner, and if Jess had learned anything in the past year, it was that the older woman took ownership very seriously.
Amy sighed dreamily. “I love it. The colors, the setup—everything.”
“The coffee machine is a sexy beast,” Daphne declared, marching straight to the counter like a woman on a mission.
Jess snorted. Daphne wasn’t so fond of people, but coffee and animals were her passion. So much so that she ran a small farm and roasted her own coffee in a section of her barn. “Glad you think so, considering it cost an arm and a leg.” Aside from the high-end ovens, the industrial espresso machine was the most expensive investment they’d made.
Jenny grinned. “I’d say it’s worth it if it keeps Daphne this happy.”
About Author C.A. Phipps…
C. A. Phipps is a USA Today best-selling author from beautiful New Zealand. An empty-nester, Cheryl lives in a small town with her wonderful husband, ‘himself’. Her extended family keeps her busy and 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.
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Links to C.A.’s websites, blogs, books, #ad etc.:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/432Lxdp
Universal URL:
https://books2read.com/Witchy-coffee-crimes
https://caphipps.com/products/witchy-coffee-crime-ebook
https://www.amazon.com/author/caphipps
https://www.facebook.com/authorcaphipps
Happy Reading!
Special Giveaway: C.A. will gift an ebook copy of Witchy Awakening Book 1 in the series to one lucky reader who comments on her Karen’s Killer Book Bench. Good luck!
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Thanks, C.A., for sharing your book with us!
Don’t miss the chance to read this book!
This book really looks like a great read would love to read it especially in print love books like this with animals in it
Hi Crystal. Thanks so much for the kind words. I love books with animals too! Have a great day. Cheryl
Haven’t read cozys in years but this sounds like checking them out . ..
Thanks, CA and Karen.
Hi there! Thanks so much for your kind words. Have a wonderful day. Cheryl
Welcome back to Karen’s Killer Book Bench, C.A. I love the story, excerpt, and cover. What a cute cover! I love cozy with animals, and can’t wait to to read this book. Thanks for sharing it with us today!
Thanks so much for having me back Karen. You have the nicest readers! 💕
I think I do, too. 🙂
These are the kinds of books I enjoy when I want some “light” reading. It looks like just what I want for those less serious times. Definitely going to add it to my ‘want-to-read’ pile. Thank you for sharing with us.
Hi Jaylee. Thanks for joining us today and for your kind words. Have a fabulous day. Cheryl
Good afternoon , your book sounds like a great read and I love the cover! Thank you for sharing the excerpt. Very nice meeting you. I am not entering this ebook giveaway as I am not tech savvy, but Thank you. Have a Great week.
Hi Alicia + Haney. Good afternoon or morning – I’m in New Zealand. Lol. Thanks for joining in and I hope you have a brilliant week too. Cheryl.
This sounds like a fun read, I look forward to reading it.
Hi Julie. Thanks so much. I do hope you enjoy it. Have an awesome day. Cheryl
intriguing
Hi BN
Congratulations! You’re the Giveaway winner.
I’m sending the book today.
Enjoy!
Cheryl