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Maple Lane #1-3
Maple Lane Cozy Mysteries Books 1-3
From the moment Maddie Flynn comes home to Maple Falls mysteries are attracted to her like bees to honey. Her grandad must have known she'd be dragged into solving them, otherwise why would he have given her so many tools? She can see beyond what's in front of her and take care of herself, but it’s not as though she wants the drama. After all, she has a bakery to run. But how can she turn her back on the people of Maple Falls when they need her? With her friends, aka the Girlz, her sweet Gran and one bossy cat, not to mention the cute sheriff, Maddie doesn't have to sift through the clues on her own. Only why do there have to be so many? If only solving murder were as easy as apple pie! If you love Murder She wrote, you’ll enjoy Maddie’s style because she’s not taking no for an answer either. The Maple Lane Mysteries are light, cozy mysteries featuring a quirky cat-loving bakery owner who discovers she’s a talented amateur sleuth. Included are the first 3 books in the Book 1 - Apple pie and Arsenic
Book 2 - Bagels and Blackmail
Book 3 - Cookies and Chaos Then you might like to pick up the next box set Book 4 - Doughnuts and Disaster
Book 5 - Eclairs and Extortion
Book 6 - Fudge and Frenemies
And the new
Book 7 - Gingerbread and Gunshots
"If you like fun, clean, humorous cozy mysteries with a touch of romance, you will enjoy this series." 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.
Book 2 - Bagels and Blackmail
Book 3 - Cookies and Chaos Then you might like to pick up the next box set Book 4 - Doughnuts and Disaster
Book 5 - Eclairs and Extortion
Book 6 - Fudge and Frenemies
And the new
Book 7 - Gingerbread and Gunshots
"If you like fun, clean, humorous cozy mysteries with a touch of romance, you will enjoy this series." 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.
687 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 8, 2020
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About the author
C.A. Phipps
50 books887 followersC. A. Phipps is a USA Today best-selling author from beautiful New Zealand. Cheryl lives in a quiet suburb with her wonderful husband of more than four decades.
With a large 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, rambling walks, and her quest for the perfect latte.
You can find her at www.caphipps.com
C. A. Phipps also writes romance as Cheryl Phipps at www.cherylphipps.com.
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January 14, 2022
Outstanding! I can't wait to read the rest of this series; in fact, I purchased book 4 before I ever began the first chapter of book 1 just looking at the previous reviews. The books are that good!
March 7, 2021
The small town vibe is well done. Maddie and her friends, the girlz, Ethan and, especially Gran, all add to the fun. Etan adds a touch of second chance romance. All these characters are well developed. Add Maddie's cat, Big Red, and a few bodies to make life interesting. Each story kept me reading until I reached the end will well written plots and lots of suspects. I highly recommend all the books in this series.
March 31, 2021
Review of Books 1-3:
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the three novel collection Maple Lane Cozy Mysteries books 1-3 including Apple Pie and Arsenic, Bagels and Blackmail, and Cookies and Chaos by C.A. Phipps and this review was given freely.
**Apple Pie and Arsenic:
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the three novel collection Maple Lane Cozy Mysteries books 1-3 including the late Spring set Apple Pie and Arsenic by C.A. Phipps and this review was given freely.
An easy flowing, action and drama packed story with a good introduction to the people of Maple Falls, Oregon's relationships, jealousy, and friendships. Contains a conniving grandmother and the spark of a second chance at love romance.
On the cusp of opening up her dream bakery in New York with her best friend Camille, a cryptic call from her grandmother brings 28 year old Maddie Flynn home to small town Maple Falls, Oregon to help her 70 year old English born grandmother move from their family home. But, she soon finds herself the target of a stalker and one of her best friends, Mayor Denise, dead by her jeep thrusting Maddie into a dangerous plot to clear her name and to protect her friends including her ex-boyfriend Sheriff Ethan Tanner while trying to avoid becoming the next victim.
Each book can be read as a standalone but is best read in chronological order.
** Bagels and Blackmail:
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the three novel collection Maple Lane Cozy Mysteries books 1-3 including the Summer set Bagels and Blackmail by C.A. Phipps and this review was given freely.
Drama packed with wonderful characters, hints at a few romances and a touch of violence. This cozy mystery contains a good recap of book one , Maddie's hiring Luke, the sinister plots behind Maple Falls politics and the dark undertones of abuse, murder and petnapping.
As Maddie's feelings for Ethan deepening and the Girlz enjoy their weekly cooking classes, Maddie finds herself searching for the missing Big Red and the victim of a petnapping scheme.
Each book can be read as a standalone but is best read in chronological order.
**Cookies and Chaos:
3 stars
I purchased a copy of the three novel collection Maple Lane Cozy Mysteries books 1-3 including the Fall set Cookies and Chaos by C.A. Phipps and this review was given freely.
Maddie's systematic sleuthing, murder and the suspense of an art ring fill the pages of this cozy mystery filled with Maddie's expanding bakery business, her homey interactions with staff and good friends, her slowly blossoming romance with Sheriff Ethan as well as the well meaning matchmaking efforts of the residents of Maple Falls.
Each book can be read as a standalone but is best read in chronological order.
Review Book 4:
3 stars
I purchased a copy of the early winter set novel Doughnuts and Disaster: A Maple Lane Cozy Mystery book 4 and by C.A. Phipps and this review was given freely.
A drama packed and suspenseful novel centered mainly around the murder mystery but contains a heartwarming ending.
When Angel's abusive ex Brad comes back to town seeking help, the Girlz weekend at the cabin is ruined thrusting them into the midst of another multiple murder mystery where Brad and his twin Caleb are the prime suspects.
Each book can be read as a standalone but is best read in chronological order.
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the three novel collection Maple Lane Cozy Mysteries books 1-3 including Apple Pie and Arsenic, Bagels and Blackmail, and Cookies and Chaos by C.A. Phipps and this review was given freely.
**Apple Pie and Arsenic:
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the three novel collection Maple Lane Cozy Mysteries books 1-3 including the late Spring set Apple Pie and Arsenic by C.A. Phipps and this review was given freely.
An easy flowing, action and drama packed story with a good introduction to the people of Maple Falls, Oregon's relationships, jealousy, and friendships. Contains a conniving grandmother and the spark of a second chance at love romance.
On the cusp of opening up her dream bakery in New York with her best friend Camille, a cryptic call from her grandmother brings 28 year old Maddie Flynn home to small town Maple Falls, Oregon to help her 70 year old English born grandmother move from their family home. But, she soon finds herself the target of a stalker and one of her best friends, Mayor Denise, dead by her jeep thrusting Maddie into a dangerous plot to clear her name and to protect her friends including her ex-boyfriend Sheriff Ethan Tanner while trying to avoid becoming the next victim.
Each book can be read as a standalone but is best read in chronological order.
** Bagels and Blackmail:
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the three novel collection Maple Lane Cozy Mysteries books 1-3 including the Summer set Bagels and Blackmail by C.A. Phipps and this review was given freely.
Drama packed with wonderful characters, hints at a few romances and a touch of violence. This cozy mystery contains a good recap of book one , Maddie's hiring Luke, the sinister plots behind Maple Falls politics and the dark undertones of abuse, murder and petnapping.
As Maddie's feelings for Ethan deepening and the Girlz enjoy their weekly cooking classes, Maddie finds herself searching for the missing Big Red and the victim of a petnapping scheme.
Each book can be read as a standalone but is best read in chronological order.
**Cookies and Chaos:
3 stars
I purchased a copy of the three novel collection Maple Lane Cozy Mysteries books 1-3 including the Fall set Cookies and Chaos by C.A. Phipps and this review was given freely.
Maddie's systematic sleuthing, murder and the suspense of an art ring fill the pages of this cozy mystery filled with Maddie's expanding bakery business, her homey interactions with staff and good friends, her slowly blossoming romance with Sheriff Ethan as well as the well meaning matchmaking efforts of the residents of Maple Falls.
Each book can be read as a standalone but is best read in chronological order.
Review Book 4:
3 stars
I purchased a copy of the early winter set novel Doughnuts and Disaster: A Maple Lane Cozy Mystery book 4 and by C.A. Phipps and this review was given freely.
A drama packed and suspenseful novel centered mainly around the murder mystery but contains a heartwarming ending.
When Angel's abusive ex Brad comes back to town seeking help, the Girlz weekend at the cabin is ruined thrusting them into the midst of another multiple murder mystery where Brad and his twin Caleb are the prime suspects.
Each book can be read as a standalone but is best read in chronological order.
November 29, 2020
Enjoyable cozy mysteries
I really liked reading this box set of the first three books in this series. I liked that it combined baking, animals, romance and mysteries. I enjoyed the interactions between all of the characters and that the animals in the second book were all reunited with their owners (both old and new). I highly recommend this series to anyone, who likes mysteries.
I really liked reading this box set of the first three books in this series. I liked that it combined baking, animals, romance and mysteries. I enjoyed the interactions between all of the characters and that the animals in the second book were all reunited with their owners (both old and new). I highly recommend this series to anyone, who likes mysteries.
March 27, 2022
Maple Lane cozy mysteries
I just finished the first three books and I love them. The books are very interesting and with many ups and downs. I love the cat in the stories. The people in the small town are very different but learn to get along. I will definitely recommend this book series. I can't wait to start book 4.
I just finished the first three books and I love them. The books are very interesting and with many ups and downs. I love the cat in the stories. The people in the small town are very different but learn to get along. I will definitely recommend this book series. I can't wait to start book 4.
November 15, 2020
Maple Lane Bakery and Maddie are the bomb
Each of these books was intriguing and kept you guessing until the end. They are all wonderful, intriguing, and sweet stories. Maddie is a great baker struggling to achieve her dream and maybe improve on that dream with Ethan.
Each of these books was intriguing and kept you guessing until the end. They are all wonderful, intriguing, and sweet stories. Maddie is a great baker struggling to achieve her dream and maybe improve on that dream with Ethan.
January 12, 2021
Good friends, A Bakery, Small town and a Mystery
Maddie and her cat live above her bakery. With good friends, her Gran and that handsome sheriff they work at solving crimes in the small town of Maple Falls.
Maddie and her cat live above her bakery. With good friends, her Gran and that handsome sheriff they work at solving crimes in the small town of Maple Falls.
November 13, 2020
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