Fudge and Frenemies

Friend or foe? A castle full of secrets, a stubborn detective, and a mystery Maddie can't ignore!

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

The crumbling castle her mom and stepfather own has become a target, and someone is making it very clear that newcomers aren't welcome. As old rumors resurface and tensions rise, Maddie finds herself knee-deep in secrets, baking up clues as fast as she can piece them together.

With a grumpy sergeant determined to keep her out of the investigation, she'll have to work behind the scenes before the killer and the evidence vanish for good. But does the truth lie within the castle walls, the sleepy village nearby, or closer to home than she ever imagined?

And most importantly… will Big Red, her beloved Maine Coon cat, ever forgive her for leaving him behind in Maple Falls?

If you love culinary cozy mysteries with castle intrigue, small-town secrets, quirky characters, and a whisk-wielding amateur sleuth, you'll adore the Maple Lane Mysteries—a delicious blend of mystery, humor, and heart!

📚 Perfect for fans of baking whodunits, castle cozies, and feline detectives!

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 passage 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.