Fudge and Frenemies — C.A. Phipps

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!