BATTERED – A Whipped and Sipped Mystery

Welcome to Whipped & Sipped—where the pastries are guilt-free,
the coffee is strong, and the gossip might just get you killed.

What a delicious start to a series—literally! This cozy mystery was a treat from page one, with lovable, slightly messy characters and a main character who’s refreshingly imperfect (just like my baking attempts). My only complaint? I spent half the book drooling. Warning: do not read on an empty stomach unless you’re okay with raiding your kitchen between chapters!
—Valerie Biel, Beyond the Cemetery Gate, Circle of Nine Series
An involving, fast-paced mystery with compelling characters, twists, turns, and food—oh, the food! I want to be a regular at the Whipped and Sipped Cafe and hang out with the lo-cals.
—Laurie Buchanan, Sean McPherson Crime Thriller Series

Murder is on the menu—served warm with muffins and lattes.
Alene Baron has built more than a café—she’s built a community. At Whipped & Sipped, customers linger over Ruthie’s decadent-but-healthy desserts, children flock to Saturday story hour, and knitting groups craft blankets for refugee families. Alene prides herself on knowing her patrons so well she can often place “a wholegrain blueberry muffin on the counter before the customer themselves knew” they wanted it.

But when her neighbor and close friend is murdered, Alene’s cozy world begins to unravel. Suddenly, everyone she knows could be a suspect, and she starts noticing the smallest inconsistencies, furtive glances, and unexplained comings and goings around the café. With each clue and misstep, Alene pieces together a tangled web of secrets, realizing that danger may be closer than she ever imagined—and that her own family could be in the killer’s sights.

With her sharp eye for detail, wry sense of humor, and fierce devotion to her children, Alene steps into the role of amateur sleuth. But in a community where tempers flare over hot chocolate, grudges linger for years, and secrets hide beneath friendly smiles, finding the killer may prove harder than whipping up the perfect soufflé.

Battered, the first in G.P. Gottlieb’s Whipped and Sipped Mystery Series, is a delectable blend of mouthwatering recipes, quirky neighborhood drama, and page-turning suspense. Perfect for fans of culinary cozies, it’s a tale where friendship, food, and murder are always on the menu.

Learn more about the Author HERE