Doughnuts and Disaster: A Small Town Culinary Cozy Mystery

C. A. Phipps

Dec 2023 · Maple Lane Mysteries Book 4 · Cheryl Phipps

About this ebook

A canceled doughnut order. A deadly secret. And Maddie’s best friend in the crosshairs.

Baker Madeline “Maddie” Flynn has been delivering jelly doughnuts to her best friend Angel’s salon for a year—so when the order is suddenly canceled, Maddie knows something is wrong. But nothing prepares her for the shocking truth: Angel’s abusive ex-husband is back in Maple Falls.

As if that isn’t enough, Maddie’s boyfriend—the town sheriff—is knee-deep in a string of murders, and every clue seems to point to Angel. Someone clearly thinks the sassy Southern hairdresser knows too much, and they’ll stop at nothing to silence her.

With danger closing in, Maddie refuses to sit on the sidelines. Alongside her feisty Gran, loyal friends, and her mischievous Maine Coon, Big Red, she’ll have to unravel the truth before Angel becomes the killer’s next victim.

🐾 The Maple Lane Mysteries are perfect for fans of culinary cozy mysteries, clever amateur sleuths, and small-town charm—served with twists, heart, and a whisker of mischief.

The Maple Lane Mysteries

Sugar and Sliced - The 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 - out now!

5* "I enjoyed the story thoroughly. One of my favourite authors. Realistic situations and unpredictable. Never ceases to satisfy me."

Ratings and reviews

well written great characters and story like e. an enjoyable read with real life experience. well descriptive and environment friendly.

I had a hard time connecting with the characters and there were parts of the story that didn't seem very believable.

Again an enjoyable read but I am ready for Ethan and Maddie to really get it together!!

About the author

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 spending time with her family, baking, and her quest for the perfect latte.