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Paradise #1-3
Paradise Series: Crazy in Paradise / Deception in Paradise / Trouble in Paradise
Crazy in Paradise:
Dying in the middle of the summer in the Florida Keys is sweaty business.
Welcome to Tarpon Cove. Madison Westin has inherited her aunt's beachfront motel in the Florida Keys. Trouble is she's also inherited a slew of colorful tenant's - drunks, ex-cons, and fugitives.
Only one problem: First, she has to wrestle control from a conniving lawyer and shady motel manager. With the help of her new best friend, whose motto is never leave home without your Glock, they dive into a world of blackmail, murder, and drugs.
Deception in Paradise:
Madison Westin is back!! The Florida Keys are hotter than ever.
With Madison's never-say-no style she's smarter and packing an attitude not to mention her Glock.
This time, trouble rolls into Tarpon Cove in the form of Madison's ex-husband, Jackson Devereaux, whom she hoped to never see again. His arrival brings unparalleled chaos and an uninvited corpse.
Teaming up with her hot friend, Fabiana, the two women go from chasing the usual cast of misfits and weirdos to hunting down a murderer. The action turns deadly serious when they stir up a nasty enemy as they try to stay one-step ahead in a game of cat and mouse that threatens their lives.
Trouble in Paradise:
What is big news in small town Tarpon Cove? An accidental drowning or perhaps a ruthless murder? When a dead fisherman rolls up on shore, Madison cannot resist jumping into her new role as Private Investigator. But she soon discovers the people in The Cove who normally gossip about everybody's business are unusually tight-lipped.
The bad tenant radar still not working, the cottages continue to be full of riffraff. Madison gets arrested, shot at, and outsmarted. She teams up with her best friend - the Glock carrying Fabiana. Together they take on cases no other investigators would ever touch!
Dying in the middle of the summer in the Florida Keys is sweaty business.
Welcome to Tarpon Cove. Madison Westin has inherited her aunt's beachfront motel in the Florida Keys. Trouble is she's also inherited a slew of colorful tenant's - drunks, ex-cons, and fugitives.
Only one problem: First, she has to wrestle control from a conniving lawyer and shady motel manager. With the help of her new best friend, whose motto is never leave home without your Glock, they dive into a world of blackmail, murder, and drugs.
Deception in Paradise:
Madison Westin is back!! The Florida Keys are hotter than ever.
With Madison's never-say-no style she's smarter and packing an attitude not to mention her Glock.
This time, trouble rolls into Tarpon Cove in the form of Madison's ex-husband, Jackson Devereaux, whom she hoped to never see again. His arrival brings unparalleled chaos and an uninvited corpse.
Teaming up with her hot friend, Fabiana, the two women go from chasing the usual cast of misfits and weirdos to hunting down a murderer. The action turns deadly serious when they stir up a nasty enemy as they try to stay one-step ahead in a game of cat and mouse that threatens their lives.
Trouble in Paradise:
What is big news in small town Tarpon Cove? An accidental drowning or perhaps a ruthless murder? When a dead fisherman rolls up on shore, Madison cannot resist jumping into her new role as Private Investigator. But she soon discovers the people in The Cove who normally gossip about everybody's business are unusually tight-lipped.
The bad tenant radar still not working, the cottages continue to be full of riffraff. Madison gets arrested, shot at, and outsmarted. She teams up with her best friend - the Glock carrying Fabiana. Together they take on cases no other investigators would ever touch!
626 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 27, 2015
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About the author
Deborah Brown
50 books1,440 followersDeborah Brown is the author of the Paradise series, Crazy, Deception and Trouble Florida Keys mysteries, which makes the reader laugh, cry and cheer...
My personal ad would read:
There's nothing a new pair of shoes can't cure.
Redhead. Long legs. There's nothing like a strawberry-lemonade in summer. Favorite activity: Filling my pockets with seashells. An avid rule follower when eating Animal Cookies: Broken ones get eaten first, match up the rest, duplicates next, line them up favorite to not, least favorite go first. South Florida is my home, with my ungrateful rescue cats, and where Mother Nature takes out her bad attitude in the form of hurricanes.
My personal ad would read:
There's nothing a new pair of shoes can't cure.
Redhead. Long legs. There's nothing like a strawberry-lemonade in summer. Favorite activity: Filling my pockets with seashells. An avid rule follower when eating Animal Cookies: Broken ones get eaten first, match up the rest, duplicates next, line them up favorite to not, least favorite go first. South Florida is my home, with my ungrateful rescue cats, and where Mother Nature takes out her bad attitude in the form of hurricanes.
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August 5, 2015
I love box sets,it's so much easier to read and you don't have to go finding the correct order of the books. You're crazy if you don't get this one and devour it as fast as you can. I'm addicted to this series and these three books are only the beginning in the wild, wacky world of Madison Westin!
August 2, 2022
Wonderful Series
The mysteries are serious, the danger is real, and yet the books have a lighter and sometimes funny feel to them. There is romance, but I do not care for Zach, he is a little controlling and judgmental. I guess some women may think he is protective, but I would not put up with someone trying to tell me what to do. We will see where this goes. Personally, I like Creole much better. I also hope Fab finds a guy to love. She has been involved a couple of times during these 3 books, but I am not feeling the love. We'll see. I love Madison's close family, particularly her mother, except when the mother blindsides Madison with unwanted dates. But I love the mother's romantic interest, a younger tough guy on the outside, sweetheart on the inside. And I love all Madison's friends who owe her IOUs. Some are really unique personalities. Great characters and action packed plots.
The mysteries are serious, the danger is real, and yet the books have a lighter and sometimes funny feel to them. There is romance, but I do not care for Zach, he is a little controlling and judgmental. I guess some women may think he is protective, but I would not put up with someone trying to tell me what to do. We will see where this goes. Personally, I like Creole much better. I also hope Fab finds a guy to love. She has been involved a couple of times during these 3 books, but I am not feeling the love. We'll see. I love Madison's close family, particularly her mother, except when the mother blindsides Madison with unwanted dates. But I love the mother's romantic interest, a younger tough guy on the outside, sweetheart on the inside. And I love all Madison's friends who owe her IOUs. Some are really unique personalities. Great characters and action packed plots.
July 20, 2020
I want to start by saying I did enjoy this series and I'll probably read the rest. It's a fun series with great characters. I will say the main character Madison annoys the heck out of me with her naivete, I barely made it through the first two books out of frustration but powered through for the story.
June 21, 2021
Best series ever.
I just loved the first three books. Ordering the next box set as soon as I finish this review. Thanks for making me laugh. I wish I knew some people like your characters.
I just loved the first three books. Ordering the next box set as soon as I finish this review. Thanks for making me laugh. I wish I knew some people like your characters.
July 1, 2021
Great summer read!!
A nice twist on the summer novel! Brown ensures that the reader identify with all of her characters on some level. I would recommend this book as a getaway to the Keys.
A nice twist on the summer novel! Brown ensures that the reader identify with all of her characters on some level. I would recommend this book as a getaway to the Keys.
May 22, 2022
Book 3 and a bunch more waiting
After I started the 2nd book in Deborah’s Paradise series, I was hooked. The same characters return and are joined by new ones. A few nasties get removed and the interpersonal relationships tighten. Fun!
After I started the 2nd book in Deborah’s Paradise series, I was hooked. The same characters return and are joined by new ones. A few nasties get removed and the interpersonal relationships tighten. Fun!
June 9, 2020
Love love love this series of books! Could not put it down! Sad when it was over!
March 25, 2021
Great read
Loved books 1-3 when I can I plan to buy more. You won't be sorry if you keep reading the series
Loved books 1-3 when I can I plan to buy more. You won't be sorry if you keep reading the series
October 29, 2021
This is a book full of characters and comical antidotes. The story moves along at a great pace. I really enjoyed the books.
September 17, 2023
Awesome read
Very entertaining, easy to read some humorous stories and overall well written. Read first three chapters in one day, hard to put down.
Very entertaining, easy to read some humorous stories and overall well written. Read first three chapters in one day, hard to put down.
May 20, 2024
Fun read
Light, easy read with just a touch of spice. Lots of interesting characters and never boring. I’m looking forward to reading more of Deborah Brown’s books.
Light, easy read with just a touch of spice. Lots of interesting characters and never boring. I’m looking forward to reading more of Deborah Brown’s books.
June 6, 2024
first time. Great read
This was my first time reading about Madison. It will not be the last. Funny, exciting, and real. Than you for my new series.
This was my first time reading about Madison. It will not be the last. Funny, exciting, and real. Than you for my new series.
September 18, 2024
Funny easy read
Fun read!! I enjoyed it. Crazy characters who developed as the story progressed. A book I recommend for just a light hearted read!
Fun read!! I enjoyed it. Crazy characters who developed as the story progressed. A book I recommend for just a light hearted read!
August 31, 2015
I've bought and read all the books in the Paradise series. The box set is a great value. Madison and Fab are a blast together, always getting in and out of trouble while interacting with some of South Florida's most memorable characters. If you're looking for a fun read, get these books!
April 9, 2016
Great series
Well written, light hearted, quick reading and fast paced. Thoroughly enjoyed them.
Lots of weird, quirky characters. Hard to say anything but good things.
Well written, light hearted, quick reading and fast paced. Thoroughly enjoyed them.
Lots of weird, quirky characters. Hard to say anything but good things.
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