Fudge and Frenemies

A castle of secrets. A stubborn detective. And a mystery Maddie can't resist.

When baker Maddie Flynn joins her Gran on a dream trip to London, she expects tea, scones, and sightseeing—not murder. But trouble seems to follow her everywhere, even across the pond.

Her mother and stepfather's crumbling castle has become the center of whispers, vandalism, and rising tensions in the nearby village. Someone clearly wants newcomers gone—and they're willing to kill to make their point.

With a grumpy London sergeant determined to keep her out of the case, Maddie must work behind the scenes to sift through old rumors, dangerous secrets, and local feuds before the killer slips away. But where does the truth really lie—within the castle walls, in the sleepy countryside, or closer to home than she dares imagine?

🐾 The Maple Lane Mysteries serve up castle intrigue, culinary clues, and cat-loving charm—perfect for fans of baking cozies, quirky sleuths, and page-turning twists.
 

5* "I really enjoyed this story. I found it to be well written with plenty of twists. The descriptions of the castle and the happenings there made the setting another character."
 

Other books in The Maple Lane Mysteries

Book 0.5 Sugar and Sliced - Maple Lane Prequel

Book 1 Apple Pie and Arsenic

Book 2 Bagels and Blackmail

Book 3 Cookies and Chaos

Book 4 Doughnuts and Disaster

Book 5 Eclairs and Extortion

Book 6 Fudge and Frenemies

Book 7 Gingerbread and Gunshots

Book 8 Honey Cake and Homicide - out now!

"Great series. Can't wait for the next book."

"I loved the idea of exploring the castle with the hidden passageways ways which brought the intriguing plot to life."
 

 "I liked the characters and the mystery unfolded well. I also LOVE the cat! Reading this book made me want to bake something!" 
 

"The plot kept me reading until five am because I could not put the book down. It is a fascinating mystery with lots of twists. You do not want to miss this book."

​​​​​​​C. A. Phipps is a USA Today best-selling author from beautiful New Zealand. Cheryl is an empty-nester living in a quiet suburb with her wonderful husband, 'himself'. With an extended family 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, and her quest for the perfect latte.