Eclairs and Extortion — C.A. Phipps

Marriage, Menace, and Murder!Is it just coincidence when a body turns up in the park the same day Maddie's mom arrives in Maple Falls?And who is the dark stranger wandering the streets of her hometown?Gran's surprise seventieth birthday celebrations are jeopardized when Maddie's absentee parent shows up unannounced. Devoted to her grandmother, Maddie won't allow her mom to ruin things like she usually does. With three generations at loggerheads, a murderer to find, and a party to organize, life is about to get crazy.If you love your eclairs with a side of mystery, get your copy today!The Maple Lane Mysteries are light, cozy mysteries featuring a quirky cat-loving bakery owner who discovers she's a talented amateur sleuth. I believe this book is the best so far. It is fraught with murder and mayhem. 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.The Maple Lane Mysteries: Sugar and Sliced - The maple Lane Mystery prequelBook 1 Apple Pie and ArsenicBook 2 Bagels and BlackmailBook 3 Cookies and ChaosBook 4 Doughnuts and DisasterBook 5 Eclairs and ExtortionBook 6 Fudge and FrenemiesBook 7 Gingerbread and GunshotsBook 8 Honey Cake and Homicide - coming soon!Cheryl is a USA Today bestselling author writing mysteries filled with feisty heroines and wonderful small towns. You'll find heart-warming tales of strong family ties, mixed in with a little murder, a dash of romance and a sprinkling of humor, as well as delicious baking!