Fudge and Frenemies — C.A. Phipps

Foe or murderous friend?When Maddie accompanies Gran and Angel on a once in a lifetime trip to London to visit her mom and stepfather, she never imagined what awaited them.The run-down castle they inherited is targeted by someone who makes it clear that new blood isn't welcome. With a murder on their doorstep, and old rumors resurfacing, things heat up and not just in the kitchen. Maddie must sift through the evidence before it disappears.Do the answers lie within the castle walls? Or with a family member?And will Big Red, Maddie's faithful Maine Coon, forgive her for leaving him behind?The Maple Lane Mysteries are light, cozy mysteries featuring a quirky cat-loving bakery owner who discovers she's a talented amateur sleuth.The Maple Lane Mystery SeriesSugar 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! 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. 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. Cheryl is a USA Today bestselling author from beautiful New Zealand, writing about feisty heroines and wonderful small towns. These are heart-warming tales of strong family ties, mixed in with a little murder, a dash of romance, a sprinkle of humor, and delicious baking!