Last Chance in the Keys

by Sage Parker

She’s searching for her missing best friend…and longing for a change.

Before Molly went missing, April thought her life was simply ordinary. Their days were spent dealing with annoying customers at the café and laughing about her string of disastrous dates.

But with weeks passing and no leads from the police, April decides to take matters into her own hands. She quits her job and travels to the place Molly was last seen, a sleepy vacation spot in Key West.

While investigating the disappearance for herself, April follows the clues of Molly’s last movements and finds herself falling for Alex – the handsome owner of a local seafood restaurant. She's thrilled when he offers her a job and a place to stay while she's in town.

But that was before she found out Molly had accepted the same offer right before she vanished.

Does Alex know more than he's leading on? Can he help find her best friend? April won’t give up until she gets answers, no matter where that leads her.

Join April in her quest to discover the truth in this mystery romance set among Florida's gorgeous white sandy beaches and turquoise waters. Scroll up to begin reading ook 1 of 6 in the Key West series now!

Genres: Mystery

75 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 30, 2024

Reviews

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

Entertaining mystery relationship listening

This kindle e-book novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account book 1 of 6

April is working at a coffee shop in Miami and has hired a PI to help find her friend Molly. The PI calls and informs April that Molly is in Key West and the adventure begins. Continued in book 2

I would recommend this series and author to readers of family and friends relationships mystery novels. 2024

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

April works with a friend Kayla in the coffee shop in Miami. She doesn't make very much money and is becoming broker by the day. She goes on a blind date with a guy Mark that she met on a dating app, and since then he has been calling her to talk, and making a nuisance of himself. She shared an apartment with her best friend Molly who suddenly disappeared just a few weeks ago, taking only her phone and her wallet. She left everything else in the apartment. She has never tried reaching out to April, and April thinks that she is in some kind of trouble so she hires a private investigator Earl. After waiting for some time to hear back from Earl, she finally does and when Earl has spotted Molly in Florida in Key West, April goes to see Earl there so they can figure out what to do next. April doesn't know how she will pay Earl as she is broke. She stops along the way to Florida at a beach front restaurant that is way off the road to use the bathroom, she meets Alex the owner and he offers her a job and a place to stay and April is thrilled that she can make some money while she is looking for Molly. Is Alex a weirdo and have other ideas about April? April received a package from Earl the and opens it once she is settled in the boathouse that Alex has set up for April to stay in. She looks at the pictures in the envelope and is shocked at what she is looking at. I can't wait for the next book to see what happens next!.

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[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

She’s searching for her missing friend…and longing for a change.

Before Molly went missing, April thought her life was simply ordinary. Her days were spent dealing with ungrateful customers at the café and laughing about her string of disastrous dates with her best friend.

But with weeks passing and no leads from the police, April decides to take matters into her own hands. She quits her job and travels to the place Molly was last seen, a tranquil vacation spot in Key West to investigate the disappearance for herself.

This contemporary second chance romance is page-turning with exceptional world-building that is set in Florida with gorgeous white sandy beaches and turquoise waters with magnificent sunrises and sunsets that are majestically painted in vibrant colors across the skies, drama, action, adventure, and more.
small town romance, Island mystery, starting over, April falls for Alex, the handsome owner of a local seafood restaurant, Alex offers April a job, Molly had disappeared after accepting the same job offer, April was not aware of this, heartfelt emotions that will leave readers needing Puffs/Kleenex to wipe the tears that are threatening to spill down their cheeks in this sweet romance. This author is extraordinary and knows how to captivate her readers' hearts and attention with last chance in the Keys and a second chance romance that is sure to transport readers into a world that is mysterious and unforgettable.

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[Betty · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story begins as April is working in a coffee shop and is concerned for her best friend Molly. Molly disappeared and weeks have past without any clues of what happened to her. At the same time, April decides to go on a blind date since he offered to buy her dinner and she is running out of money. She is determined to find Molly and after Earl, the PI, informs her that he has sent her an envelope containing information about Molly. April packs her bags and leaves in search of Molly. April ends up in Key West where is arrives at a seafood restaurant to use their restroom and ends up talking to the owner. He offers her a job and free housing. Once she is settled, she opens the envelope and can’t believe what she is looking at. What will happen next? The suspense of the story will keep you wanting more.
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[Megann · Rating 5 out of 5]

April has a best friend Molly who she has known for a long time and they have pretty much shared all their hopes and dreams.
But, now Molly has disappeared and April is really worried about her. She is low on funds but scrapes together enough to hire a private investigator who tells her that Molly has been spotted in Key West.
So what does your best friend do? April quits her job and heads to Key West to find her.
Now we are in April's life as we go through the ups and downs with her on her search of a lifetime.
This is so exciting as we meet all different types of people who may or may not have seen Molly or know where she is.
Another one of Sage's great books where each one ends in a cliff hanger and you can't wait to get the next one read.

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[Angieleigh · Rating 2 out of 5]

I normally fall in love with Sage's books within the first few pages of the first book, but for some reason I just couldn't get into this one.

April isn't the most likable FMC. She has a horrible attitude and thinks the worst of everyone. She uses the one guy she matches on a dating app to buy her dinner as she can't afford groceries and ends up getting two entrees when he tells her to get whatever she wants. He guesses she doesn't have much food and she tells him that she has no food because everything is spent trying to find her BFF, Molly, who disappears after a horrible fight.

Mark, the guy who takes April out to dinner, is seriously red flag material. He is so clingy! He calls April all the time, even though she's mostly made it clear she just wants to be friends because she's looking for someone who just might not want to be found.

Then there's Dave, April's boss and Molly's ex-boss. He was just being honest and April ripped his head off. I just...don't like her!

I hope she redeems herself soon.

[Jeannine Wickliffe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good start to series

I love Sage Parkers books, just wish would put in one book. Unusual for her books, this one starts a little slow but quickly picks up. April is worried about how her friend and roommate disappears. So she hires a PI to look for Molly, who tells her he thinks he found her in the Keys. So April quits her job and travels to the Keys. Her friends in Miami think she is making a mistake. When she arrives,April stops at a restaurant for a bathroom break and ends up with a job and place to stay. As she settles in, she opens the envelope the PI had delivered to her before she left. Most of the info is things she already knows but one picture is clear enough to verify it's Molly. Not only can she recognize Molly but she recognizes the place she is standing in front of. What's going to happen next?

[Roslyn Simonin Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

April had worked with Molly at the coffee shop for almost 7 years now, and lived with her in their Rent-Controlled apartment in Miami for 4 years. They were best friends.
They went out to dinner and some drinks , the evening was going great, them they got into an argument.
When April got up the next morning, Molly was gone, taking nothing but her cell phone and purse.
That was 3 1/2 weeks ago.
April had hired a Private Investigator even though Dave felt Molly just up and left as she had always talked about doing.
Now the P.I. has found evidence of Molly in Key West. April was on her way.

OK, Sage, where are we going with this one?

This is an advanced free reader copy and I am leaving this review voluntarily

[Arlena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Title: Last Chance in the Keys
Author: Sage Parker
Publisher: S.P.
Series: Book 2 Key West Series
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:
'Last Chance in the Keys' by Sage Parker

My Perception:

I'm glad you enjoyed "Last Chance in the Keys"! It sounds like a thrilling read with lots of drama and suspense. April's determination to find her missing friend Molly in Key West makes for an intriguing storyline. The plot twists and the introduction of a character who knew Molly as Olivia add an extra layer of mystery to the story. This book sets the stage for more captivating developments in the series, and I'm looking forward to learning more about this strange and intriguing story.

[Vicki Stephens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Last Chance in the Keys, Book 1, introduces April who has been searching for Molly her roommate and fellow employee working with her at a Miami coffee shop who suddenly disappears. She recently met two men who have taken an interest in her including Mark, an accountant who meets her on a dating app and communicates frequently with her by phone, and Alex, the owner of a Key West restaurant who supplies her with a job with free housing. This series has mystery, suspense, and a cliffhanger.

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[Dianne Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Missing person...

A cliff hanger ending to the start of a new series by Sage Parker that will clearly be another winning book series. As April struggles with the sudden disappearance of her best friend Molly and is determined to track her down, April finds herself dealing with new acquaintances. Is it possible that she has put herself in danger while looking for Molly? I can’t wait to read the next book in this series!

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[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story was interesting. April worked at a coffee shop and was looking for he roommate Molly - spending all her money. Her boss thinks Molly left on her own, but April doesn't. She follows the leads her Pi sent her and is now in the Keys, working at a bar, living in a little house. Her boss, Dave, sees nice and understanding, her new boss, Alex, seems nice, Mark is a little creepy I'm not sure about him I'm sure we'll find out more about these 3 men in the next installment. Can't wait.

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[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

April is on a mission to find her friend Molly. One day Molly just disappeared, and this is how I got hooked on this series.
Sage Parker has given her readers the first installment in the series Key West.
Last Chance in the Keys starts out strong and ends with a cliffhanger that made my mind yell—Oh is this going to be good!
I am impressed with Sage Parkers writing style. She gives us just enough to keep us turning the pages. I am anxious to get the next installment.
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[Curvy Girl Book Nerd (Jen S) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This review is for book 1 of the Last Chance in the Keys series. April is a young barista working in Miami. Her best friend and roommate, Molly, has been missing for weeks? Is it foul play, or did she leave willingly? When April gets a tip that she has been seen in Key West, she heads out to try and find her. She ends up meeting a bar owner, Alex, who offers her a job and a place to stay. The story ends with April getting some surprising news. I look forward to book 2!.

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[Baby Girl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow, April is on a mission and nothing or the lack of money is not going to stop her from getting to the bottom of things. Sage has a way of weaving a great mystery together and I always look forward to reading them all. This shows a lot of promise and I cannot wait for book two to see what April discovers about her mission friend, Molly...

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[PW · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book starts at a point I wondered what was I missing! Alice is desperate to locate her friend. Why?? The coffee cafe were Alice works is busy. In this instance I got to see a part of Alice’s personality when she dealt with an inconsiderate customer. The things I learned about her showed why she was so concerned about Mollie. Other characters are introduced that added depth AND more questions. Ok I’m definitely hooked and can’t wait to read the next installment.

This Booksprout ARC is an excellent start for this series.

[Jacqueline Johnston Cotton · Rating 5 out of 5]

With every page turn I was pulled deeper into this missing persons mystery. This series is going to be quite an adventure. An intriguing and suspenseful storyline with a wonderful mix of characters. We don't know who knows what or who to trust yet. Great start tp this new series. Sage Parker is such an amazing author and storyteller, you do not want to miss this one!.

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[Tami Willard · Rating 5 out of 5]

April works as a barista. When her best friend and roommate, Molly, disappeared she hired a PI to look for her. Mark and April connected through a dating app. Will they be in agreement to move forward or to be friends? When she gets a lead on Molly how does she react? Where does the lead go?.

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[Carmela Dimattia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This first book in this series already has lots going on with April looking for her missing friend Molly and setting off to Key West to look for her friend after a PI she hired had found evidence that Molly was in Key West. In the meantime April is being constantly contacted by Mark who she had one date with and he appears to know some things that April did not tell him. I can’t wait for the second book to see where life takes April and if she gets any closer to finding her missing friend.

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[Erika · Rating 5 out of 5]

April is trying to make money just to live. Now that her friend is missing, she goes to the Keys to find her. Her PI gives her the pictures and is stunned with what she sees. I love how the series starts with a lot of questions that leave you hanging.

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[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an exciting start to this series. I wasn't sure if this was going to be my type of book but I didn't judge the book by its cover and thankfully it turned out to be an amazing book. I really enjoyed it. I can't say I'm a fan of waiting to see what's next but I will find some way to carry on until the next book comes out!! Fun and mysterious story.

[Jodi Bennett · Rating 4 out of 5]

April's best friend Molly is missing. Everyone else thinks she finally left, she talked about leaving all the time. April is sure that is not the case. She will follow the leads no matter where she ends up as long as she can find Molly. It was a good start to the series, there are quite a few characters and suspense abounds.

[Margie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, talk about kicking off a new series with a bang. With her best friend missing, April is really a loose cannon, a broke loose cannon, that wants to know what happened to Molly. Now the question is, has April’s sudden change in luck really been a move into a dangerous situation? Is Alex as nice as he seems? Time for book 2. I have no patience.

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a great start to a new series. It hooks you on the first page and doesn't let go. It has just the right amount of mystery and suspense to keep you turning the pages. I look forward to the next installment.

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[B E · Rating 4 out of 5]

April is searching for her best friend Molly. She went missing and the police have no leads. She heads down to Key West to retrace her steps. She meets Alex and they get close. He offers her a job and place to stay but that’s the same offer he gave Molly. Is he involved?.

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[Joy Lyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

to be continued

April is in search of her friend Molli who goes missing. She’s hired a private investigator who has found her down in Key West Florida. This book ends abruptly and I need to get the next book to continue the story. To be continued…
▪️Language - none
▪️Sex scenes - none
▪️Violence - none

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

April is a woman who is worried about her best friend. This storyline has pulled me in with a mystery that keeps your mind thinking.

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[Andra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Barristas never looked more intriguing, and also more captivating as in this story. The length a true friendship goes. And it is just the beginning. It has a strong heroine, some shady character, and friends.
I can't wait for Book 2!

[Raylene Weber · Rating 5 out of 5]

April is looking for her roommate who disappear after they had a fight, will she find her? She goes to Key West to find her,.

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[Debi Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice Beginning

This is a nice beginning to a new series. I believe there will be a lot of mystery and suspense to this one. Already there is a missing person and her best friend is trying desperately to find her. Looking forward to the next book to see what happens next