Eclairs and Extortion

Marriage, Menace… and Murder!

The same day Maddie's mother unexpectedly arrives in Maple Falls, a body is found in the park. Coincidence? Maddie isn't so sure. And to make things even more unsettling, a mysterious stranger has been spotted roaming the streets.

With Gran's surprise 70th birthday party to plan, Maddie doesn't have time for family drama—or murder. But when tensions rise between three generations of women, keeping the peace becomes just as challenging as solving the case.

Between family secrets, a suspicious outsider, and a killer on the loose, Maddie has her hands full. Can she uncover the truth before the celebration turns into a crime scene?

The Maple Lane Mysteries serve up small-town sleuthing, a cat-loving baker with a nose for trouble, and plenty of twists, turns, and tasty treats!

📚 Perfect for fans of culinary cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths, and suspense with a sprinkle of humor!

The Maple Lane Cozy Mysteries

Sugar and Sliced - Maple Lane Prequel

Apple Pie and Arsenic

Bagels and Blackmail

Cookies and Chaos 

Doughnuts and Disaster

Eclairs and Extortion

Fudge and Frenemies 

Gingerbread and Gunshots

Honey Cake and Homicide - out now!

5* Eclairs and Extortion is another delicious installment in the Maple Lane Mysteries."

"C. A. Phipps has created complicated but appealing characters in Eclairs and Extortion. I recommend this exciting mystery."

C. A. Phipps is a USA Today best-selling author from beautiful New Zealand. Cheryl lives in a quiet suburb with her wonderful husband, whom she married the moment she left school (yes, they were high school sweethearts). With three married children and seven grandchildren 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, rambling walks, and her quest for the perfect latte.