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Made in Savannah #21

A Pirate's Wife

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“If you like clean, cozy mysteries that keep you guessing until the end and fun-filled family sagas, you’ll love the Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery series by Hope Callaghan!”

Just days before Carlita is set to walk down the aisle, Pete’s former business partner is found dead in a tunnel beneath his Parrot House Restaurant. Will Carlita, with the help of family and friends, be able to track down the killer or will Pete spend their happily ever after behind bars?

RECIPE INCLUDED!

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With her wedding day fast approaching, Carlita Garlucci has her hands full getting ready for Christmas and the arrival of her children and grandchildren. Despite an inkling of anxiety, she’s excited to celebrate the holidays and walk down the aisle, something she thought would never happen again.

Uncertain about how she’ll adjust from mobster life to being a pirate’s wife, one thing she knows for sure…being a part of the Garlucci family isn’t for the faint of heart, and Carlita hopes that “Pirate” Pete Taylor is up for the challenge.

With only days left before the wedding, Pete’s former business partner is found dead inside the tunnel beneath his Parrot House Restaurant. Pete swears he had nothing to do with the man’s death, but investigators are quick to focus on the fact that he and the former partner were embroiled in a contentious legal battle.

Coincidently, an explosion in her neighbor’s basement occurs just hours before the partner’s body is discovered. Elvira swears she has no idea who the dead man is until Carlita is able to link him back to Elvira’s secret “Agamerian Project.”

Will Carlita, with the help of family and friends, be able to track down the killer or will Pete spend their happily ever after behind bars?

Find out when you grab your copy of A Pirate’s Wife in Savannah today!

350 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 4, 2023

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Hope Callaghan is an American author who loves to write clean fiction books, especially Christian Mystery and Cozy Mystery books.

She has written more than 70 mystery books (and counting) in six series.

Born and raised in a small town in West Michigan, she now lives in Florida with her husband. She is the proud mother of 3 wonderful children.

When she's not doing the thing she loves best - writing books - she enjoys cooking, traveling and reading books.

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Profile Image for Loretta TheMoodyRedhead.
1,044 reviews4 followers
October 15, 2023
Another sweet read in the Made in Savannah series.

Elvira is at it again causing quite a ruckus; however, this time Pete Taylor the pirate - who is Carlita’s fiancé and their wedding is in a week - is also partially to blame in his part.

Elvira has something going on across the alley from Carlita and Carlita wants to know what it’s about. She does know it has something to do with finding treasure, because it seems that’s always what Elvira is trying to do.

When an explosion in Elvira’s basement occurs right near Carlita; a van shows up every day at Elvira's at the same time with two suspicious characters named Jamie and Damon that are hired by Elvira; and then Pete is the main suspect in a murder of Trent Riggle, his former business partner, Carlita is bound and determined to investigate and find out what is going on.

This story involves tunnels under the city, shooting (of a weapon and a camera), Family and family, a shark, a leg cramp that leads to an important clue in a killing, and lost treasure.

It's always a crazy time when Elvira is involved, but it's also always a wonderful time when the Garlucci's are near.

The series continues… Made in Savannah Book 22 coming soon! No title or release date is known yet, but I’m sure devoted readers of the Savannah series will be watching for it!

The next book for me is Mochas and Murder (Witches of Keyhole Lake), book 17 in its series, by Tegan Maher
Profile Image for Valerie Irwin.
317 reviews6 followers
September 7, 2023
I always cry at weddings!

Hope Callaghan has delivered another exciting adventure in book 21 of the Savannah Mystery Series! Carlita and Pete are finally getting married. All of her children and their families will be arriving soon as final plans are made for the nuptials! But with a neighbor like Elvira, you know there is going to be something to throw a wrench into the plans...and what a wrench it is!!

Always looking to make a buck, Elvira accepted an offer to give fellow treasure hunters access to her basement and the tunnels in the area. A week before the wedding Elvira's basement is the scene of an explosion that rattled the entire neighborhood. While searching the tunnels for damage, a former business partner of Pete's is found dead, not a causality of the explosion, but from a gunshot wound! All evidence is pointing at Pete and Carlita is determined to find the evidence to prove her soon to be husband is not the one who pulled the trigger!

This book is filled with page turning action, tender moments, smiles, laughs and an excellent recipe at the end! Enjoy!!!
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203 reviews1 follower
September 7, 2023
Wedding 💒 or Blues

It’s a pirates life for me. Yo ho!
Carlita and Pete are ready to tie the knot 🪢 But will things get in the way?
Remember those tunnels under the buildings? Yeah well., Elvira hasn’t . Turns out she actually had two other people connect with her to help her find the treasure.. If it’s there that is.! When those two people set an explosion and blew out Elvira’s window, the fire chief was called. Unfortunately, when searching the tunnel, they ended up by Pete’s tunnel. And they saw something on his side. It turns out it was a body and guess who’s the prime suspect? Pete, of course.
Can Pete get off the Hook 🪝? And get married on time? We’ll have to see.
I absolutely love these books. Been with them since the beginning. Well, all of Ms. Callaghan’s books. I like that they’re sweet and succinct. They’re full of joy 🤩 and happiness and lots of family. Not really having had family it makes me happy to read about it.
So take a gander into the rest of her books , you won’t be sorry. 😃
Profile Image for Renate Deutsche Oma.
1,390 reviews
September 6, 2023
A Pirate’s Wife can be read as a stand-alone! BUT in this delightful cozy mystery Carlita brings her family and friends together (including Sharky from Cruise Ship Mysteries Siren of the Sea) for her Christmas wedding to Pirate Pete. A page turning mystery with an explosion, a murder, a miracle, and a wedding. This avid reader enjoys Hope Callaghan's writing style. She includes enough past information to remind the reader of previous stories and characters. The story flows with likable characters, twist and turn plot, red herrings to keep the reader guessing, and a believable conclusion. Both likeable and frustrating characters are included for your reading pleasure. YES! It is ALL about the MONEY!! Carlita’s neighbor and nemesis Elvira is the center of the action. Are life and gifts ever Elvira Proof? Looking forward to Carlita’s transition from mobster’s life to pirate’s wife. The recipe for scrumptious Creamy White Chicken Lasagna is include.
160 reviews
September 13, 2023
I have read and re-read this entire series so many times! I love visiting with the Garlucci's and their friends and this most recent installment was one I've been looking forward to. Carlita and Pete's wedding day is approaching and a new mystery is afoot. I love how the family always has each other's backs, and Elvira's antics are (as always) over the top! It was also fun to see Sharky Kiveski outside of the cruise ship series and collaborating with Elvira in her schemes. Hope's descriptions of the businesses in the square always leave me wishing I was there walking around, sampling the delicious food and finding treasures in the pawn shop or taking that Spooky Inns and Eats tour! This was another wonderful trip to Savannah with the Garlucci's and their friends.
66 reviews
September 14, 2023
A PIRATE'S WIFE

It is almost time for Pete & Carlita's wedding the day after Christmas! As explosion goes off at Elvira's house, blowing out a window, damaging a door, & blocking one of the underground tunnels! As the police investigate, A dead body is found in Pete's tunnel! The police think Pete killed the man because of a business investment gone wrong! Sharky from the Cruise Ship has come to visit Elvira & she wants to search the tunnels more! Elvira begins to worry the men who claim to be FBI agents are not legitimate after she has granted them access to her back door & the basement. Never a dull moment with Elvira around & the possibility of treasure! Will Pete be arrested & Carlita & Pete's wedding/honeymoon be ruined?
1,228 reviews11 followers
September 7, 2023
Treasure hunting can be dangerous!k

I just love the characters in this series and look forward to each and every book! The Garlucci family, now becoming quite a clan, are gathering to see Carlita and her favorite pirate Pete get married. Elvira is as crazy as usual, this time looking for treasure and blowing out her basement window in the process. The is always good for some laughs! Sharkey is in town and Elvira’s date for the wedding. But when treasure hunting turns up a murdered guy, Pete is suspected. A rollicking good read with no room for boredom! I received a free ARC of this book and write this review voluntarily.
128 reviews3 followers
September 10, 2023
From Mafia Widow to Pirates Wife

The wedding of Carlitta Garlucci and Pirate Pete Taylor is finally within a week. But, thanks to Carlitta's neighbor and thorn in her side, Elvira Cobb, and her two shady "partners" Pete may be spending their wedding night and honeymoon in jail for murder! Elvira is her usual self and is joined by her friend from Siren of the Seas cruise ship, Snarky and Fin. Hope Callaghan has once again shown the side of true friendships and love that a parent has for his/her children and grandchildren, and merging families together. I absolutely love MS Callaghan's books and they are clean. Looking forward to the next Savannah Book!!!!!
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203 reviews4 followers
September 8, 2023
A Pirates wife for me....she thought lovingly.

Another one of Hope's fantastic books in her 'Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery series. Carlita and Pete are ready to be married the day after Christmas. Unfortunately, there was a week to go before the wedding and as always in Carlita life something unusual, normally a dead body, has to show up. There are many people who could have done it but to make matters worse someone close to Carlita is being unfairly framed for the murder. You will WANT to read this book as with all Ms. Callaghan series it is a definite must read!!!!
Profile Image for Doreen Bonner.
54 reviews2 followers
September 10, 2023
Will There be a Wedding?

It’s the days leading up to Carlotta and Pete’s wedding. In typical fashion, Elvira gets mixed up with three shady characters in her quest to find treasure. One of them winds up dead, in the tunnel under Pete’s restaurant. All evidence points to Pete as the main suspect. Will Pete and Carlitos get married or will Pete spend their wedding day in jail? Sharky, from Millie’s Cruise Ship Mysteries, is visiting Elvira and helps in the quest to solve the murder.
I really enjoyed the book. It’s a quick read and keeps you guessing.
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199 reviews
September 26, 2023
The Car luck clan and Elvira prepare for Christmas and a wedding...

What could go wrong? The families are all coming to Savannah for the holiday, then Carlotta and Pete's wedding. Elvira gets involved with 2 grifters, posing as Government inspectors and Pete partners with a guy on a new business venture all just before the big days are coming up! The partner is found dead, Pete is the prime suspect. Or is the guy's ex wife? Or one of Elvira us 2 "inspectors"?
Will the wedding happen or will Pete be in jail?
7 reviews
October 23, 2023
Spies, Lies and a Wedding Plan!

A good read with plenty of twists in the middle of planning a Holiday wedding!
What more could offset a Holiday Wedding than finding a body in your underground tunnel?
As busy as everyone is during the holiday why not add a murder investigation in the middle of Family get together's.
Time is running short and so much to accomplish with many suspects to check out between work,parties and romance!
This book kept the suspense going until the very end.
I enjoyed reading could hardly put it down.











a wedding during the Holidays!
1 review
November 10, 2024
I have never written a review but I do read reviews of others
before making a purchase.
The Savannah series is totally awesome! You have the knack to bring the characters to life. Sometimes I can actually picture what they might look like. Elvira is a trip and she adds a lot to story line. Please continue this series, although all I want to do is read to see what happens next and nothing gets done around the house🤣
Millie and her cruising bunch is another great series I love
You have been blessed with a great writing gift.
Thank you for sharing your stories with all of us readers
God bless
Profile Image for Adrienne Rivera.
58 reviews1 follower
December 16, 2023
Great story!

Some spoiler alerts here...
I never get tired of Elvira's crazy antics in these books. Having Sharky along for the ride was great. I also like it when the whole family gets together. I like 'seeing ' Paulie, Gina, Vinnie, Brittany, and all the kids.
I enjoyed reading this mystery and following along as it was solved. Another tough one to Crack. I can't wait to hear what happens on the honeymoon!
Profile Image for Amary Chapman.
1,665 reviews27 followers
September 6, 2023
Culinary Cozy suitable for all ages

The wedding is near and Elvira once again has created havoc. A explosion in her basement brings odd dealings to light and is somehow connected to a body at Pete's restaurant. The gang is working hard to prove Pete's innocence, but will it be soon enough. I highly recommend.
11 reviews
September 9, 2023
pirate Pete’s friends come to his rescue

I loved everything about this book it had surprises and suspense on who did it Elvira never let’s you down she’s always in trouble sparky is a hoot about food and pete is so romantic and Carlitos is a wonderful mother it just was a fabulous book.
Profile Image for Sandy.
875 reviews14 followers
September 10, 2023
With only days until the wedding, a body is found in a tunnel beneath Pete’s restaurant and he becomes the main suspect. As expected, Ms. Callaghan has delivered another great read! Expertly crafted with a lovable cast of characters and plenty of twists and turns, this one is a real treasure. I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the next in the series.
51 reviews
September 10, 2023
Another good one

Another good one from Ms Callaghan. She's never failed to entertain her audience ( me ). I have loved the Savannah series best of all, but they're all really well written. How does she come up with the ideas?
Unlike so many others out there, her books have few if any mistakes. She must have better proof readers!!
Profile Image for Tony T Adams.
31 reviews
September 11, 2023
Great

I thoroughly enjoy reading all of Hope's books. It would be really hard to rate one above the other because I really get into them, but I have been to Savannah many times, usually stayed at the Hampton Inn historic district downtown, and I can truly visualize the surroundings as I read. Wonderful books I love them.
4 reviews
September 17, 2023
Wow, just WOW!

I have recommended this series to everyone who will listen.

Cannot get enough of this series and wait, impatiently, for the next book.

I have an Elvira in my life and I am constantly saying "WWCD". Most days it works.

Thank you for your creative gift.

Andee Hayes
95 reviews1 follower
September 17, 2023
A Pirate’s Wife

Hope Callaghan I’m not sure how you do this. Your books are Amazing and the stories or mysteries just keep getting better and better. This was definitely one of my Favorites. Now I am excited to read the next book. Thank you for being an Extraordinarily talented writer.
Profile Image for Polina Posner.
158 reviews4 followers
November 13, 2023
As the wedding approaches.......

Right before Christmas and their wedding day, Carlita and Pete (and Elvira, of course) find themselves entangled in yet another mystery to solve. Is Pete really innocent? What are the feds doing working with Elvira? Is the man's widow greedy enough to kill? Will it all be solved before the big day? Read this charming clean cozy to find out
48 reviews
June 28, 2025
Never a dull moment. Carlotta and Mercedes were in tip top spy mode the 2 weeks before her Wedding

This book was so good I could not put it down. Carlotta. & Mercedes were going crazy the last 2 weeks before her and Pirate Pete's wedding. A Murder in Pete's tunnels, men pretending to be FBI working with Elvira & Sharkey Elvira"s boyfriend. And the whole family about to arive.
5 reviews
September 7, 2023
Happy Wedding Day!

I have read the entire series and look forward to the next one each time. I can't wait to read the next one, and read about the adventures of the newly married couple and their families and friends.
42 reviews6 followers
September 9, 2023
Great books

I have enjoyed every book in this series And I am looking forward to another. Have been to Savannah several time and the author describes Savannah as if I am there. If you are wanting a mystery with good food and humour you will enjoy this series
Profile Image for Judy G Spivey.
412 reviews8 followers
September 9, 2023
A light mystery,enjoyable reading.

Carlita moved to Savannah after the death o her mobster husband. Read about her and her families adventures in all the previous books. Highly entertain characters.
4 reviews
September 11, 2023
Humorous

One of the things I am assured in each of your series, is laughter, humor, intrigue, and God! Thank you for "standing your ground" in Christian values while keeping us highly entertained!
38 reviews
September 14, 2023
Excellent

WOW that was a close call for Pete! It was good that the whole family was able to be there for the wedding. Elvira is something else, but she is always right there when she is needed and of it will be on her terms. I love the Savannah mysterys!
Profile Image for Francine.
143 reviews
September 21, 2023
Such a fun book

Another great book in this fun series! I love all the characters & how they interact with each other. The storyline was interesting, kept me guessing & I loved the ending.
Profile Image for Vickie  D Pyles.
6 reviews
September 24, 2023
great read

This is a great read. I am in love with this series. Everything flows together so well. I love the characters and the story lines. Be it feels like I am in the adventure with them.
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