Two Settle the Score

Sweet Southern Sleuths #4

by Hope Callaghan

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A SHORT STORY (APPROX. 90 MINUTES).  If you prefer longer cozy mysteries, be sure to check out Garden Girls Cozy Mysteries Series and Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery Series of books.


"Two Settle The Score" - (Episode 4 in the Sweet Southern Sleuths Short Stories): A Cozy Mysteries Women Sleuths Series.



With the Thanksgiving holiday right around the corner, twin sisters Loretta and Lacy Sweet are excited about their parents upcoming visit and to show them around their new home in the cozy town of Misery, Mississippi.



On the day that their parents are scheduled to arrive, Uncle Ichabod disappears, leaving a mysterious note behind.



Loretta, feeling compelled to track her uncle down, follows him to Las Vegas, accompanied by her reluctant twin sister, Lacy.



As they begin to sort through the clues to find their quirky relative, the amateur sleuths discover he's really there to settle an old score from years earlier.



Can the girls find Uncle Ichabod before it's too late...or will "bad blood" from the past put all of their lives in danger?

Genres: Cozy Mystery, Mystery, Fiction, Cozy, Collections

60 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 1, 2015

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★ AMAZON BESTSELLING AUTHOR ★
★ 2017 Mom's Choice Award ★

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.

Reviews

[Louie the Mustache Matos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Of the four stories I've read, from this series, this is the best. Two Settle the Score is the fourth of the Sweet Southern Sleuths collection by Hope Callaghan. Lacy and Loretta Sweet are fraternal twin sisters who've inherited a house, a trailer park, a teepee attraction, and the care of their Uncle Ichabod. When their Uncle steals away to Las Vegas, the two nieces follow him to make sure he's OK. He's not. He's gotten himself in a bit of a bind. Fun, but also, harrowing danger ensues. You must like the characters and the story arcs that weave through the individual stories. Even though it’s part of a series you don’t need to have read the earlier stories to understand this one. Probably the most stand alone of the four first "books." This one isn't even 50 pages.

[Sabine · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is a cute little story if you have to kill some time in a waiting room or on the bus. I found it a bit annoying that most paragraphs start either with Lucy this or Loretta that. I couldn't quite understand why Loretta had to follow uncle Ichabod to Las Vegas who left a note that he would be back in a couple of days but oh well....

[Carol · Rating 2 out of 5]

read as part of Cozy Mysteries Collection: Home & Holiday Edition
Twins that couldn't be more different take off their elderly uncle who seemed to have run off to Las Vegas. Good thing they did since it looks like there was more than just a couple card tables waiting for him. Too short-- no story depth which since this is a short story prob not too surprising. I just felt that the time reading (albeit just a short while ) was wasted.

[Deb Threadgill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loretta and Lacy’s parents are coining for Thanksgiving, but Uncle Ichabod is no where to be found. Loretta finds out he has gone to si city. So mainly while Lacy plays the slot machines, Loretta tries to track down her Uncle. There are a lot of twists and turns but still a little fun thrown in. This is another great Hope Callaghan cozy mystery.

[Sally Hannoush · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the fourth short cozy mystery in the series and so far my favorite one. Vegas bound! There is a missing uncle. Old scores to settle and an almost murder! Things get serious in this book but the girls are on it.

[Dorothy Peterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Cozy Mystery Women Sleuth Series

Well as always Uncle Ichabod saved the day! Lucy found a new love. Loretta well she is just Loretta thinking everything in the world is great. I still love this series. Can’t wait to read the next book.

[Tom · Rating 4 out of 5]

fourth in a fun series

The sisters are preparing for a visit from their parents when their uncle disappears. They find out he has gone to Vegas so they follow. They then solve the mystery.

[Joy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Rounded up to 2.5 stars. I liked this one the best of the four. Lacy wasn't quite so immature & selfish. She showed herself to be actually smart & quick-thinking. Uncle Ichabod was fun, too. Again, the solve came very quickly & abruptly.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short tale about the things we do for family.
Twin sisters, a holiday approaching, a familial responsibility, some danger.

[Leslie Ferrari · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute, somewhat predictable story.

[Karin · Rating 5 out of 5]

They thought that he was a card shark??? AND when he kept winning??? AND he set him up??? I enjoyed this story and recommended the book.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Little bit of adventure and mystery.

[Gina Amato · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short to the point

[Maryann · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received a gift box with the first 4 books in the series. Overall, the plot is very unrealistic but still entertaining.

[RO G'ma · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the fourth short story in Hope Callaghan’s Sweet Southern Sleuths Cozy Mystery Series and is a wonderful read. This book includes a well-plotted storyline, well-developed characters, and an interesting mystery to try to solve. Ms. Callaghan’s books do not have any adult language, graphic violence, or sexually explicit scenes. This short story held my interest throughout. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading light, cozy Christian mysteries.

Thanksgiving is just days away and the twins’ parents will be arriving soon but there’s a problem … Uncle Ichabod is missing! Loretta finally traces his movements through town and learns that he’s heading to Las Vegas to try to right a wrong. Loretta and Lacy follow him to Las Vegas and find themselves in a life-threatening situation.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Michelle Strommen · Rating 4 out of 5]

The best so far. I love Uncle Ichabod and the sweet stories

[Lauren D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really do like how this book ended. it wasn't the typical murder case however the girls were looking for their uncle and he seems to have gotten himself into a little bit of trouble. I'm glad this time that Lacey actually helped out instead of leaving it up to Loretta. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.

[Kay Tuck · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed all of the different characters in this book. All of the characters seem so normal and down to earth. If you like mystery books you will enjoy all the: A Cozy Mysteries Women Sleuths Series/Sweet Southern Sleuths.

[Monica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really getting into this series. Read the first 4 books in recoding time. Easy to read, just wish there was more character developement, seems the books are too short. Would like to see a relationship between Loretta and the police officer. Will read the next books in the series.

[Dana Tipken · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very short and predictable.