There's trouble on the rise when the "Diva of Dough" arrives in Quincy's Gap to make the wedding cake for Milla and Jackson's Christmas Eve nuptials. The famous chef and television personality is Milla's sister, but while her confections are sweet and beautiful, the Diva herself makes enemies faster than you can say "praline pecan bundt cake." When the Diva is done in, her body found covered in cake batter, James and the other supper club members find themselves up to their elbows in suspects.

A cozy "village" mystery, The Battered Body is the fifth book in the warm and wonderful Supper Club Mystery series.

This high-calorie caper includes delicious recipes!

Praise for the Supper Club Mystery series

"Heavy on fun, light on gore, this savory mystery comes

complete with yummy recipes."—Publishers Weekly

"Foodies will love the recipes and fans the new adventures of

the five friends."—Kirkus Reviews

"Sprinkled with delightful characters and topped off

with a dash of suspense."—Romantic Times Book Reviews