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Snow Birds
Get ready to immerse yourself in the gripping, golden-years finale of the Grand-Mafia Series! If the quirky escapades in "Bone Park" left you hungry for more, buckle up for a wild ride with this compelling conclusion.
Bernie, Ruby, Freda, and Opal are four indomitable spirits, each uniquely shaped by the tempestuous world of Cicada Hollow. They've accidentally started a burgeoning criminal empire, their story unfolding like a modern-day "Thelma and Louise" saga.
But as their empire expands, so do the risks. These ladies might have expected bingo nights and quiet book clubs in their later chapters, but fate had other, far more thrilling plans.
This book isn't just a story – it's a captivating journey through the ups and downs of friendship in the face of remarkably unconventional challenges.
Join us for a story that combines heart, suspense, and just a touch of criminal activity. It's a reminder that adventure doesn't retire – and neither do the fabulous ladies of Cicada Hollow. Grab your copy and prepare for a series finale proving retired life doesn't have to be boring (but make sure you have a good alibi)!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I couldn't put it down. Both the books in this series were page turners from the start" – Goodreads Review
Bernie, Ruby, Freda, and Opal are four indomitable spirits, each uniquely shaped by the tempestuous world of Cicada Hollow. They've accidentally started a burgeoning criminal empire, their story unfolding like a modern-day "Thelma and Louise" saga.
But as their empire expands, so do the risks. These ladies might have expected bingo nights and quiet book clubs in their later chapters, but fate had other, far more thrilling plans.
This book isn't just a story – it's a captivating journey through the ups and downs of friendship in the face of remarkably unconventional challenges.
Join us for a story that combines heart, suspense, and just a touch of criminal activity. It's a reminder that adventure doesn't retire – and neither do the fabulous ladies of Cicada Hollow. Grab your copy and prepare for a series finale proving retired life doesn't have to be boring (but make sure you have a good alibi)!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I couldn't put it down. Both the books in this series were page turners from the start" – Goodreads Review
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Published January 18, 2024
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January 25, 2024
“We climbed out of our pits before the dirt could be stacked on top of us. That’s why I come. Because we are the tattered sheets. Only women like us can understand women like us. And women like us who stick together, can take over the world.”
This book had me hanging on every word. After the first one I had to know how it ended and am so glad I did because I feel like the second book only got better. The story of “Girls Day Out” has you feeling like you are running right along some of the greatest “grandmas” Florida has to offer. Although parts of the story are dark, and death is mentioned almost every page — it felt like a real life story from someone who hoped if nothing else, their truths would live on past their time here on earth. I want physical copies for my shelves and will be recommending to any and everyone. Damn, what a GREAT series.
This book had me hanging on every word. After the first one I had to know how it ended and am so glad I did because I feel like the second book only got better. The story of “Girls Day Out” has you feeling like you are running right along some of the greatest “grandmas” Florida has to offer. Although parts of the story are dark, and death is mentioned almost every page — it felt like a real life story from someone who hoped if nothing else, their truths would live on past their time here on earth. I want physical copies for my shelves and will be recommending to any and everyone. Damn, what a GREAT series.
March 31, 2025
Lots of laughs and hard to put down!
Very surprising ending, didn't see it coming.
I liked that the main charities were older, but I think the author missed the boat by calling them elderly.
Very surprising ending, didn't see it coming.
I liked that the main charities were older, but I think the author missed the boat by calling them elderly.
February 12, 2024
As much as I loved Bone Park, I just didn't have the same feelings about Snow Birds. I actually skimmed it and didn't actually read it for which I am truly sorry. Maybe my mood just wasn't right at the time. Thank you very kindly for the ARC copy.
February 5, 2023
I couldn't put it down
Both the books in this series were page turners from the start! As you get to know each of the characters you fall in love with them and need to know how each one plays a part in the story. There is humor, drama, suspense all wrapped into a perfectly developed world. I was sad to read "the end" wanting to continue to share the lives of these women.
Both the books in this series were page turners from the start! As you get to know each of the characters you fall in love with them and need to know how each one plays a part in the story. There is humor, drama, suspense all wrapped into a perfectly developed world. I was sad to read "the end" wanting to continue to share the lives of these women.
May 9, 2024
The second, concluding book in The Grand mafia series.
I dove into it gleefully, thinking that I’m finally going to get the answers to the cliffhangers that ended the previous book, Bone Park. Alas, this book starts with a new cliffhanger, with a young girl dead on the ground outside Bernie’s trailer. From then on it’s a very wild ride, as the book veers into Soprano territory with crossings, double-crossings and triple-crossings, some of which I frankly couldn’t quite follow or suspend my disbelief at.
I love the fact that all the main characters, good and bad, are older women. There are so many hilarious details, like the fact that the smuggling is done by the women under cover of deliveries of adult diapers, or that Bernie uses a fake handicap sticker as a free parking ticket. We’re still in Carl Hiassen territory, with Ruby setting up a “secret” strip joint in the woods, with the help of a biker gang playing builders and a staff of elderly strippers.
All in all a fun ride, concluding in a terrific showdown between our main anti-heroine and main villain (a surprise I won’t spoil) in James Bond style aboard a luxury yacht.
Highly recommended entertainment!
Thank you to Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I dove into it gleefully, thinking that I’m finally going to get the answers to the cliffhangers that ended the previous book, Bone Park. Alas, this book starts with a new cliffhanger, with a young girl dead on the ground outside Bernie’s trailer. From then on it’s a very wild ride, as the book veers into Soprano territory with crossings, double-crossings and triple-crossings, some of which I frankly couldn’t quite follow or suspend my disbelief at.
I love the fact that all the main characters, good and bad, are older women. There are so many hilarious details, like the fact that the smuggling is done by the women under cover of deliveries of adult diapers, or that Bernie uses a fake handicap sticker as a free parking ticket. We’re still in Carl Hiassen territory, with Ruby setting up a “secret” strip joint in the woods, with the help of a biker gang playing builders and a staff of elderly strippers.
All in all a fun ride, concluding in a terrific showdown between our main anti-heroine and main villain (a surprise I won’t spoil) in James Bond style aboard a luxury yacht.
Highly recommended entertainment!
Thank you to Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
February 16, 2024
Princess Fuzzypants here: I absolutely adored the first book. The characters were quirky, flawed and past their prime…or maybe not. The Grandmafia, led by Bernie, were a force with which to be reckoned and you took them on at your peril. A mismatched quartet of seniors in a retirement park find something more than just sisterhood.
This is the follow up to the first story and should be read in order to get the flow and the proper reactions to the twists and turns that come at the reader fast and furious. It is not until the end of book two that all the pieces fit together and gives a highly satisfying pay off. These are not your grandmotherly types. But even saying that does not do justice to these women who have been manipulated by men throughout their lives and only now take control back in a blistering way. There is sadness and loss. There is humour. There is action. There is a good story, well told. Five purrs and two paws up.
This is the follow up to the first story and should be read in order to get the flow and the proper reactions to the twists and turns that come at the reader fast and furious. It is not until the end of book two that all the pieces fit together and gives a highly satisfying pay off. These are not your grandmotherly types. But even saying that does not do justice to these women who have been manipulated by men throughout their lives and only now take control back in a blistering way. There is sadness and loss. There is humour. There is action. There is a good story, well told. Five purrs and two paws up.
May 13, 2024
This started out for me with questions that didn't match up to where the first book in the series ended. It was a standalone read but again some of the characters didn't ring true. Like any story telling I want to relate in some way with the characters but had a hard time here. You can get to the end but parts were just harder to read.
February 20, 2024
Snow Birds should be required reading if you enjoyed Bone Yard. This finished the story and I would be surprised if anyone ever guessed the ending. A very clever and enjoyable book that made me laugh out loud so many times.
February 12, 2024
FANTASTIC BOOK
A must read. Characters you fall in love with and have to know what happens. Keeps you reading and involved.
A must read. Characters you fall in love with and have to know what happens. Keeps you reading and involved.
February 16, 2024
This was a good continuation of the first book and the characters are so brought to life. It was a one session read for me as I just wanted to know what happened.
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