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Pelican Cove #17
Cannolis and Casinos: A Cozy Murder Mystery
Dice, Dolce, Death
Mobster Found Dead at Town Pier. And that’s just the beginning ...
When a luxury ship owned by a notorious mafia family anchors off the coast of Pelican Cove, it brings with it glitz, gossip and a casino stirring up trouble. Cafe owner Jenny King wins a contest for her famous cannolis and is hired to curate the menu for the ship’s grand party.
But when the ship — eerily named Isabella, like the galleon that sank there centuries ago — lives up to its cursed reputation, a dead body washes ashore.
Most of the suspects have a criminal background and the sheriff warns Jenny against snooping around. Overwhelmed by the renovation at the cafe, she agrees. But when a local woman becomes the next victim, the stakes go up. Aided by her friends, Jenny starts unraveling the clues one by one, trying to reconstruct what happened on the ship that fateful night. Can she find the killer before any more lives are lost?
Meanwhile, the spring festival takes a turn for the worse. Accusations fly and the town faces a historic standoff.
Cannolis and Casinos is a pageturner with fast paced action and surprises around every corner.
If you like cozy mysteries featuring strong heroines, small town drama, yummy food and a dash of romance, you will love this book.
Mobster Found Dead at Town Pier. And that’s just the beginning ...
When a luxury ship owned by a notorious mafia family anchors off the coast of Pelican Cove, it brings with it glitz, gossip and a casino stirring up trouble. Cafe owner Jenny King wins a contest for her famous cannolis and is hired to curate the menu for the ship’s grand party.
But when the ship — eerily named Isabella, like the galleon that sank there centuries ago — lives up to its cursed reputation, a dead body washes ashore.
Most of the suspects have a criminal background and the sheriff warns Jenny against snooping around. Overwhelmed by the renovation at the cafe, she agrees. But when a local woman becomes the next victim, the stakes go up. Aided by her friends, Jenny starts unraveling the clues one by one, trying to reconstruct what happened on the ship that fateful night. Can she find the killer before any more lives are lost?
Meanwhile, the spring festival takes a turn for the worse. Accusations fly and the town faces a historic standoff.
Cannolis and Casinos is a pageturner with fast paced action and surprises around every corner.
If you like cozy mysteries featuring strong heroines, small town drama, yummy food and a dash of romance, you will love this book.
232 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 31, 2025
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About the author
Leena Clover
72 books366 followersLeena Clover is a popular, bestselling author of cozy mysteries with heart.
You can expect fearless heroines, small town drama, quirky characters and friendships that last a lifetime in her books. Yummy food and a murder or two are guaranteed!
Visit her website at leenaclover.com to learn more.
You can expect fearless heroines, small town drama, quirky characters and friendships that last a lifetime in her books. Yummy food and a murder or two are guaranteed!
Visit her website at leenaclover.com to learn more.
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August 28, 2025
Leena Clover does it again! The Pelican Cove Series is so entertaining. You can read these as stand alone but why not get to know all of the interesting people!
Usually outsiders come to Pelican Cove as tourists, but not this time. There is a new upscale casino yacht moored just off the coast, much to the dismay of the townspeople. At the grand opening night, there is a murder.
Jenny is waiting for her restaurant renovations to finish, which by the way is completely behind in schedule. What else is there to do but to get her nose into trying to solve a murder (or 2)? But, did it have to be among the famous Lombardi mob family? Was it retaliation by the Bertoli family? Was it someone local who has a shady past?
There are enough twists and turns, creating a real whodunnit. I was surprised at the end. I didn’t really consider this person to be a threat. Can’t wait for you to read it and try to figure out who it was. Enjoy!
Usually outsiders come to Pelican Cove as tourists, but not this time. There is a new upscale casino yacht moored just off the coast, much to the dismay of the townspeople. At the grand opening night, there is a murder.
Jenny is waiting for her restaurant renovations to finish, which by the way is completely behind in schedule. What else is there to do but to get her nose into trying to solve a murder (or 2)? But, did it have to be among the famous Lombardi mob family? Was it retaliation by the Bertoli family? Was it someone local who has a shady past?
There are enough twists and turns, creating a real whodunnit. I was surprised at the end. I didn’t really consider this person to be a threat. Can’t wait for you to read it and try to figure out who it was. Enjoy!
September 7, 2025
Cannolis & Casinos
I am extremely happy that I chose to read this book. Jenny and the Magnolia girls always cause a great deal of drama. So many people have been through so much and they are very upended by it. Murder in a small town involving a casino ship named the same as another infamous ship from their past. Not just one, but two murders. Can Adam the sheriff solve it in a timely way. Lena Clover has a way of making her books full of mystery, intrigue, friendship and the things a small townspeople would do to make a good community. Highly recommend reading this.
I am extremely happy that I chose to read this book. Jenny and the Magnolia girls always cause a great deal of drama. So many people have been through so much and they are very upended by it. Murder in a small town involving a casino ship named the same as another infamous ship from their past. Not just one, but two murders. Can Adam the sheriff solve it in a timely way. Lena Clover has a way of making her books full of mystery, intrigue, friendship and the things a small townspeople would do to make a good community. Highly recommend reading this.
September 2, 2025
Mobsters? In Pelican Cove? And where the stakes are high - there's always murder. Jenny and the crew are in the thick of it again, all while trying to juggle cafe renovations, food deliveries, food preparations, the spring festival, a floating casino, politics, mobsters, hitmen, an ancient curse, flared tempers, and, did I mention, more murder.
Great addition to the series or as a standalone.
Thank you for a good read
Great addition to the series or as a standalone.
Thank you for a good read
October 22, 2025
Fun for the group -skip the Audio
Jenny and her friends are on another case. It was a bit of a rushed plot this time but still fun. But I did listen to part on the audio. It was absolutely horrible and obviously AI reading it. The mispronounced words were rampant. They couldn't even pronounce
Cannolis and it's the Title. Tacos are Takkos! It's pretty pathetic.
Jenny and her friends are on another case. It was a bit of a rushed plot this time but still fun. But I did listen to part on the audio. It was absolutely horrible and obviously AI reading it. The mispronounced words were rampant. They couldn't even pronounce
Cannolis and it's the Title. Tacos are Takkos! It's pretty pathetic.
September 8, 2025
one of my favorites
I always enjoy a new book in this awesome series. Jenny is one of my favorite characters. The storyline was really good & the setting beautiful. I look forward to reading more.
I always enjoy a new book in this awesome series. Jenny is one of my favorite characters. The storyline was really good & the setting beautiful. I look forward to reading more.
November 13, 2025
Another excellent read
Great read, could not put the book down! This author always amazes me with all the details, surprises, complicated plots, and how they ultimately mesh together into a flawless story
Great read, could not put the book down! This author always amazes me with all the details, surprises, complicated plots, and how they ultimately mesh together into a flawless story
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December 13, 2025Another Wonderful Read
The characters, setting, and the mystery deaths continue keeping me guessing. I find myself wondering what unknown factors are involved. I love the cafe, friendships, and the community! These books allow me to totally relax. Thanks you, Ms. Clover!
The characters, setting, and the mystery deaths continue keeping me guessing. I find myself wondering what unknown factors are involved. I love the cafe, friendships, and the community! These books allow me to totally relax. Thanks you, Ms. Clover!
January 3, 2026
Great as usual
The mystery was good as usual in one of Clovers books. The setting in the cafe always makes me hungry and wish there was a cafe near me like the one In the book. The plot had enough twists to hold my interest until the end. I look forward to another of the books.
The mystery was good as usual in one of Clovers books. The setting in the cafe always makes me hungry and wish there was a cafe near me like the one In the book. The plot had enough twists to hold my interest until the end. I look forward to another of the books.
October 3, 2025
Cannolis and Casinos
Another hit. But I sure wish that big ship would go away for good. It’s a big interference I no there daily lives.
Another hit. But I sure wish that big ship would go away for good. It’s a big interference I no there daily lives.
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