Download or read book Bagels and Blackmail written by C. A. Phipps and published by Cheryl Phipps. This book was released on 2023-12-08 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Petnapping in Maple Falls! Big Red is more than a pet...so much more. It turns out the large ginger fluff ball is not the only one taken, which is a catastrophe for the owners who, like Maddie, consider them family. Naturally, the body found behind Maddie's bakery takes precedence with the police and has the town scared, but why is no one else searching? While the Sheriff, who happens to be her ex-boyfriend, is doing what he can to solve both crimes, Maddie can’t sit by and wait. Going against her darling Gran’s wishes, she once again does a little sleuthing—with a little help from her friends. If you love your pet, this cozy mystery will have you cheering for Maddie, because she won’t give in until every animal is safely home! The Maple Lane Mysteries are light cozy mysteries featuring a quirky cat-loving bakery owner who discovers she’s a talented amateur sleuth. Each book contains an easy recipe or two. The Maple Lane Mysteries Sugar and Sliced - A 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 - preorder now! 5* "Good series if you just need to switch off from reality and escape!" "Enjoyed this book, very engaging and hard to put down. Had to finish it all at once, not easy to stop at any spot besides the ending!" - KC “I am so enjoying the Maple Lane Mysteries. I love the fact of Maddie, the main character, is a strong young woman. I also love that she is very close to her 70-year-old grandmother who raised her and is still very close to her friends. Such a good cozy mystery.” “This was fantastic! This story was really good and involved and yes lots of cooking and snooping, oh yes and murder and kidnapping!” - Jean

Download or read book Bagels and Blackmail written by C. Phipps and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-07-12 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Big Red is missing! Madeline Flynn's Maine Coon cat is more than a pet... much more, and now, just when her bakery is taking off, and life in the small town of Maple Falls is settling down, someone's stolen him, along with several other pets. To everyone's shock, ransom letters start appearing all over town, and then a case of blackmail. While Sheriff Ethan Tanner is doing what he can to solve the crimes, Maddie can't sit by and watch. Going against Ethan's, and her darling Gran's wishes, she once again decides to do her own sleuthing, with a little help from her friends. The Maple Lane Mysteries are light cozy mysteries featuring a quirky cat-loving bakery owner who discovers she's a talented amateur sleuth. Book 1 in the Maple Lane Mysteries is out now, with book two available for pre-order now. No cliffhangers, swearing, gore or graphic scenes.

Download or read book Bagels and Blackmail written by C. A. Phipps and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-11 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Petnapping in Maple Falls! Big Red is more than a pet... ... so much more. The large ginger ball of fluff is not the only one taken, which is a catastrophe for the owners who, like Maddie, consider them family. Of course, the body found behind her bakery takes precedence with the police and the town is scared, but why is no one else searching for the pets? Sheriff Tanner, who happens to be her ex-boyfriend, is doing what he can to solve both crimes. Still Maddie can't sit by and wait. Going against her darling Gran's wishes, she once again does her own detective work--with a little help from her friends. If you love your pet, this cozy mystery will have you cheering for Maddie, because she won't give in until every animal is safely home! 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 Mysteries 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 - coming soon! Each book contains an easy recipe or two. "Enjoyed this book, very engaging and hard to put down. Had to finish it all at once, not easy to stop at any spot besides the ending!"

Download or read book Cookies and Chaos written by C. A. Phipps and published by Cheryl Phipps. This book was released on 2023-12-14 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The clues are in the crumbs when Murder comes to town! Using her bakery and expertise, Madeline Flynn helps the sheriff's twin nephews with their cookie sales—until strange things happen at the community center where they sell them. With a puzzling death, vandalism and a nasty scam, the danger on their doorstep can't be ignored. Maddie is once again whisked up in an investigation that will take all her sleuthing skills to solve. Gran, a posse of girlfriends, plus Big Red, her faithful Maine coon, won't let her do it alone. Along with the handsome sheriff, they're wading through clues as thick as cookie dough, hoping that the timer won't go off on another murder. Have they taken on more than they can chew? The Maple Lane Mysteries are light, cozy mysteries featuring a quirky cat-loving bakery owner who discovers she's a talented amateur sleuth. Delicious Cozy Mysteries with free recipes. "A compelling mystery with fabulous characters. I love the recipes as well as Madeline. This book is well written with plenty of twists to keep me guessing to the end. I am looking forward to the next book by this author." "Another wonderful installment to the Maple Lane Bakery Series. Maddie, Ethan, Big Red, Gran, and the Girlz are back for another mystery in their small town. It's a fast-paced story to keep you reading until the end. Also, things are heating up between Maddie and Sheriff Tanner that you don't want to miss! The Maple Lane Mysteries: Maple Lane prequel: Sugar and Sliced 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 - coming soon! 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.

Download or read book Maple Lane Cozy Mysteries Books 4 6 written by C. A. Phipps and published by Cheryl Phipps. This book was released on 2024-01-03 with total page 621 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Friends and family mean everything to Maddie Flynn. That's why she can't help getting involved in any crime that comes to town. From an old flame, an art thief and a haunted castle, she has her hands full. Fortunately, with Gran, her friends (aka the Girlz), and one bossy cat, Maddie doesn't have to sift through the clues on her own. The cute sheriff, who happens to be her boyfriend, isn't exactly pleased with her antics. Will her trip to a castle in England be the last straw in their relationship? 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 books 4-6 in the series: Book 4 - Doughnuts and Disaster Book 5 - Eclairs and Extortion Book 6 - Fudge and Frenemies Plus recipes!

Download or read book The Millionaire s Seduction written by Cheryl Phipps and published by Cheryl Phipps. This book was released on 2015-08-24 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if the man you want is bad for you? Trouble follows Charlotte ‘Charlie’ Danvers. When impossibly hot millionaire, Jake Bridges, reluctantly helps her she finds herself in more hot water than ever. The sparks between them are unmistakable, but Jake’s a renowned play boy, therefore a waste of her time. Isn’t he? Focus and control, as well as trusting no-one but himself, has kept Jake Bridges safe since childhood. Sure, his attitude keeps people at a distance, but that’s his preference. He's not a candidate for any relationship, business or pleasure, that isn't efficient and short. Until he meets, his headstrong, sexy-as-hell, dog-walker. For the first time in his life, Jake's willing to take a risk he can’t measure odds on. Convincing Charlie to take a chance on them, might be his biggest challenge ever. 5* Review “Interesting storyline with some nice distractions and a happy ending!” Family Ties Series The Millionaire Next Door The Millionaires Proposal The Millionaire's Seduction

Download or read book One More Step written by Cheryl Phipps and published by Cheryl Phipps. This book was released on 2016-12-08 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does this small town hold answers she craves? Being a dutiful daughter is a must for Author, Emily Richards. After all, Mom is the only family she has. Only, it’s not as easy as it should be. After an argument she can’t forget, Emily arrives in Dreamers Bay confused and hurting. Her desire to be happy and not feel like she must answer for everything she is, or does, seems out of reach. Mason Anderson is happy. At least, he thought he was. Then, feisty Emily turns up in town, and he can’t get her out of his head. It doesn’t help that his blood runs hot every time he sees her. Seeing her pain and anger, Mason isn’t scared off. But convincing Emily that he’s not trying to ‘fix’ her might be beyond his skills as a therapist. 5* “Ms. Phipps makes you feel comfortable in the town of Dreamers Bay, like you live there too. The magic of the somewhat nosy, friendly people envelops you as you read the story.” Dreamers Bay Series One More Chance One More Kiss One More Dance One More Step

Download or read book Apple Pie and Arsenic written by C. A. Phipps and published by Cheryl Phipps. This book was released on 2023-11-03 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would you kill for pie? Finding the body of her friend was a shock and when she’s accused of the death, not only does Maddie want answers, she must find a way to clear her name. As the timer ticks down in the race to find the murderer before Maddie’s put in jail, or the body count climbs, she enlists the help of her friends—one of the furry variety. Then there’s the sheriff. Her ex-flame is as confused as she is when the mystery heats up with another batch of clues, but does he believe she’s innocent? If only solving murder were as easy as apple pie! If you loved 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. Other books in The Maple Lane Mysteries 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 - preorder now!

Download or read book Waves of Passion written by Cheryl Phipps and published by Cheryl Phipps. This book was released on 2019-02-06 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is there anything sexier than a piano player? Not that Chloe Patterson is interested. It's bad enough that a terrible accident destroyed her career. When her family and boyfriend desert her, it devastated Chloe. Finding her way to Sunrise Beach, determined to start a new life, she lands a job as assistant wedding planner. Starting at the bottom once more is the harder than anything she’s ever done. Once a sought-after piano player, Gabriel Williams fighting his demons, one day at a time. Everyone wanted a piece of him, and eventually, his world shattered. Picking up the pieces under his brother’s shadow is hard, and it’s taking all his resolve to keep on track. When they find each other, confusion and denial are at war with attraction and understanding. For two wounded souls, is love too much to hope for when hearts shatter, and self-protection means everything? 5* "With a sparkling cast of characters, this is the perfect escape novel. You will not be disappointed." by Bernadette High Seas Weddings Book 1 Against the Tide Book 2 Waves of Passion

Download or read book Mocha Mayhem written by C. A. Phipps and published by Cheryl Phipps. This book was released on 2023-12-14 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A seaside wedding...the perfect catering job for The Cozy Café. Except for the body! Wanting to put the café firmly on the map, Scarlett didn’t imagine things could go so horribly wrong when she took the last minute job. Along with her sisters, she’s once more embroiled in a case where people aren’t who they say, and murder appears to be an inconvenience. When money has too much power, families are in turmoil, and a close friend hides their true feelings, Scarlett has no idea how to untangle this web. Even the sheriff struggles to get people to talk, and knowing that the culprit is in their midst makes things decidedly uncomfortable. Meanwhile, George, the cat, is unimpressed to have a visitor in the house and quite happy to let everyone know about it! The Cozy Café mysteries are light, cozy mysteries featuring a family-focused café owner who discovers she’s a talented amateur sleuth—and a magnet for animals. Enjoy a sweet treat recipe in every book. The Cozy Café Series: Book 1 Sweet Saboteur Book 2 Candy Corruption Book 3 Mocha Mayhem Book 4 Berry Betrayal Book 5 Deadly Desserts "Great read! I have read Books 1-3 in the Cozy Café Mystery Series. Nice series that keeps you entertained while getting to know the characters, enough intrigue to keep you stimulated, and so wonderful to have a good read without any bad language or smut. A clean read as well as a nice mystery in the story line." ~ ME

Download or read book Against the Tide written by Cheryl Phipps and published by Cheryl Phipps. This book was released on 2018-11-11 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wedding planner on a cruise ship? Worst. Idea. Ever. Not only is she scared of water, Keira’s done with love. So the last place she should be is on a wedding cruise, working with sexy Captain Aiden. An ex-marine back from a tour of Iraq, Aiden’s heart is as wounded as Keira’s. Problem is, his dark eyes and rugged good looks have mounted an attack on her senses and the Majestic cruise ship is drifting into dangerously romantic waters. But how will these two shipwrecked hearts ever find safe harbor? Step aboard the Majestic and let love sweep you off your feet! You’ll love The High Seas Wedding Series because this sexy, romantic series is guaranteed to make you smile. 5* I really enjoyed this charming story. The characters were witty, real, and had great chemistry. I look forward to reading more by this delightful author in the future.

Download or read book Berry Betrayal written by C. A. Phipps and published by Cheryl Phipps. This book was released on 2023-12-14 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Antiques and murder! Tasked with cataloging an important citizen's family treasures, Violet Finch is finally following her dreams of assessing antiques and books—until items go missing. Her mentor’s training ensures that Violet can't help being intrigued by the surrounding mystery. However, she's also worried that her eldest sister Scarlett won't manage the Cozy Café without her once she qualifies and leaves town. While the rest of the family intends to smooth the transition, things soon turn pear-shaped when a friend is murdered. If her guess over the thief’s identity is correct, she might not be hunting more than one criminal. The sheriff is unimpressed with her half-baked ideas, or how the clues find her first, but rescue pets, Bob and George, seem to think she's on the right track. Can Violet, her sisters, and the pets solve the crimes? Or will they become the latest targets? The Cozy Café mysteries are light cozy mysteries featuring family-focused café owners who discover they're talented amateur sleuths—and a magnet for animals. Other books in the series: Book 1 Sweet Saboteur Book 2 Candy Corruption Book 3 Mocha Mayhem Book 4 Berry Betrayal Book 5 Deadly Desserts Enjoy a FREE recipe or two in every book!

Download or read book One More Kiss written by Cheryl Phipps and published by Cheryl Phipps. This book was released on 2015-02-26 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can she trust herself? Megan’s world has no room for romance. With five-year-old twin daughters to support, she has no intention of letting a man take charge of her life ever again. Then Jordan Lambert comes to town. As the owner of the new resort in Dreamers Bay, Jordan represents everything she despises—rich men who think they can buy anything or anyone. There’s no way she’s letting him close, no matter how much he persists. No matter how sexy he is. Just when he’d thought things were running smoothly at the resort, and in his life, Jordan discovers this couldn’t be further from the truth. He needs to hire someone fast, and Megan Adams, with all the skills, is the one he wants. The fact that she stirs his blood with her sassy mouth and fiery hair should be irrelevant. 5* “A sexy man who needs to be brought down a peg or two sure makes life interesting." 5* “A young single mother finding love after being pursued relentlessly by a wealthy handsome man. All the hopes and wishes of many!”

Download or read book When We Break written by Cheryl Phipps and published by Cheryl Phipps. This book was released on 2020-08-24 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She’s in danger from two men. One wants her dead. The other wants more than she can give. Talia’s desperate search to find her daughter takes her to a small island where danger lurks in every shadow. Her ex-husband, a brutal and unstable foe, won’t shake her resolve no matter his threats—or worse. Detective Nick Foster has had a drug lord in his sight for years. Finally, with a chance to put him away for good, Talia forces her way into the investigation and things go terribly wrong. He's been described as cold and clinical, yet somehow this determined woman gets under his skin. Now, not only is he on the back foot with the suspect, he’s out of his depth with the woman he wants to protect. This puts the entire case at risk, and raises the stakes for everyone. The clock is ticking. Will Talia and Nick risk losing everything that matters? “Fast-paced story with lots of action and great characters.”

Download or read book Beagles Love Layer Cake Lies written by C. A. Phipps and published by Cheryl Phipps. This book was released on 2024-01-31 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 8 bakers, extra quirky pets—and a murder! How many amateur sleuths does one town need? When Lyra St Claire, ex celebrity chef, needs help with a wedding that means a lot to her, she does something she thought she’d never do again. The plan is simple. Invite promising bakers from other small towns nearby to show her how good they are. What better way to test them than by running a competition? She’s already met one of them who would be perfect, even if the woman’s reputation for solving crimes makes Lyra nervous. After all, she can hardly comment on that! Of course, during the last competition she judged someone was murdered—surely that won't happen again? If you love cooking wrapped around a mystery, then this is the series for you! Beagle Diner Cozy Mysteries Beagles Love Cupcake Crimes Beagles Love Steak Secrets Beagles Love Muffin But Murder Beagles Love Layer Cake Lies

Download or read book Witchy Awakening written by C. A. Phipps and published by Cheryl Phipps. This book was released on 2023-04-02 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discovering you're a witch because your cat talks to you isn't as fun as it sounds. Then there's the body in the garden. When Jessica Lavender's mother passes away, her mediocre life as a baker takes this unexpected turn, but it's not the only one. Faced with learning how to harness her magical abilities, Jess must also solve the suspicious death in her small town. This paranormal cozy mystery will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about magic and murder. "This is a fun start to a new series...One of my favorite characters is Jess's cat, or familiar as it turns out. He is full of snark and personality." Midlife Potions Witchy Awakening Witchy Hot Spells Witchy Flash Back - preorder now!

Download or read book 32 Something Blue written by Cheryl Phipps and published by Cheryl Phipps. This book was released on 2024-03-31 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An artist in trouble, an ex without a conscience, and the hunky security guard who needs her trust. In over her head, with a family to support and a company to run, everything hinges on Freya Larch. If she fails they could lose everything and she can’t allow that happen. Not again. When Mitch Tate walks into her life he brings hope—and an attraction she hadn’t expected. Maybe she won’t have to fight alone, but who will protect her heart? Will the price of his help be too high?