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Cruise Ship Mysteries #1-3
Cruise Ship Series #1-3
Cruise Ship Christian Cozy Mysteries Box Set I (Books 1-3)
BONUS: RECIPES INCLUDED!
Contents:
BOOK 1: Starboard Secrets
BOOK 2: Portside Peril
BOOK 3: Lethal Lobster
BOOK 1: Starboard Secrets
Millie Sanders’ happily ever after is suddenly destroyed when her husband of 35 years comes home one day and informs her that he is leaving her for another woman. To make matters worse, the other woman happens to be her “friend” and hairdresser, Delilah Osborne!
After months of mourning and moping around the house, she stumbles upon a help wanted ad in the newspaper for the perfect job as an assistant cruise ship director. Before Millie can talk herself out of it, she fills out the application and mails it in. Much to her surprise, not only does the company contact her, they hire her!
Determined to start a new life and new career, Millie boards the ship, ready for a new adventure. She isn’t on board the massive floating city - her new home - more than ten minutes when a dead body is discovered near the atrium bar.
Her curiosity gets the best of her and before she knows it, Millie finds herself right in the thick of the investigation. With a little help from a new friend and shipmate, the amateur sleuth discovers that the deceased had more enemies than friends making this murder an even tougher case to crack.
Will Millie delve too deeply and risk losing her job – and possibly her life?
BOOK 2: Portside Peril
Millie Sanders has settled into her new position as assistant cruise director of the Siren of the Seas and is loving every minute of the adventure and excitement.
A fresh wave of passengers have just boarded, and as the deck party gets into full swing, a frantic cry of man overboard is shouted over the loudspeakers.
Millie rushes towards the crowd that has gathered on the portside upper deck and watches in horror as the ship's crew desperately tries to save a young man who has just gone over.
Onboard investigators believe it’s a clear cut case of vacation suicide, but Millie isn’t convinced. Her suspicions are confirmed when she discovers the fiancé of the poor deceased man received a threatening note.
The mystery deepens and the list of suspects grows when Millie discovers some of the friends who boarded with the young couple may have had reason to push him over, and that is just the beginning!
BOOK 3: Lethal Lobster
Assistant Cruise Director, Millie Sanders' day is off to a shockingly bad start when her boss “volunteers” her to be his Guinea pig for a stun gun self-defense class in front of her fellow shipmates. Loyal to a fault, she agrees but almost immediately regrets her decision.
Meanwhile, several crew members have become violently ill and possibly on the verge of death after eating food prepared from the galley kitchen, operated by her best friend, Annette Delacroix. It soon becomes clear that someone is out to sabotage her friend and may be willing to go as far as murder.
Millie dives in to the new mystery head first as she and her friend, Cat, try to salvage Annette's career and stop the saboteur before someone is murdered - or is it already too late?
BONUS: RECIPES INCLUDED!
Contents:
BOOK 1: Starboard Secrets
BOOK 2: Portside Peril
BOOK 3: Lethal Lobster
BOOK 1: Starboard Secrets
Millie Sanders’ happily ever after is suddenly destroyed when her husband of 35 years comes home one day and informs her that he is leaving her for another woman. To make matters worse, the other woman happens to be her “friend” and hairdresser, Delilah Osborne!
After months of mourning and moping around the house, she stumbles upon a help wanted ad in the newspaper for the perfect job as an assistant cruise ship director. Before Millie can talk herself out of it, she fills out the application and mails it in. Much to her surprise, not only does the company contact her, they hire her!
Determined to start a new life and new career, Millie boards the ship, ready for a new adventure. She isn’t on board the massive floating city - her new home - more than ten minutes when a dead body is discovered near the atrium bar.
Her curiosity gets the best of her and before she knows it, Millie finds herself right in the thick of the investigation. With a little help from a new friend and shipmate, the amateur sleuth discovers that the deceased had more enemies than friends making this murder an even tougher case to crack.
Will Millie delve too deeply and risk losing her job – and possibly her life?
BOOK 2: Portside Peril
Millie Sanders has settled into her new position as assistant cruise director of the Siren of the Seas and is loving every minute of the adventure and excitement.
A fresh wave of passengers have just boarded, and as the deck party gets into full swing, a frantic cry of man overboard is shouted over the loudspeakers.
Millie rushes towards the crowd that has gathered on the portside upper deck and watches in horror as the ship's crew desperately tries to save a young man who has just gone over.
Onboard investigators believe it’s a clear cut case of vacation suicide, but Millie isn’t convinced. Her suspicions are confirmed when she discovers the fiancé of the poor deceased man received a threatening note.
The mystery deepens and the list of suspects grows when Millie discovers some of the friends who boarded with the young couple may have had reason to push him over, and that is just the beginning!
BOOK 3: Lethal Lobster
Assistant Cruise Director, Millie Sanders' day is off to a shockingly bad start when her boss “volunteers” her to be his Guinea pig for a stun gun self-defense class in front of her fellow shipmates. Loyal to a fault, she agrees but almost immediately regrets her decision.
Meanwhile, several crew members have become violently ill and possibly on the verge of death after eating food prepared from the galley kitchen, operated by her best friend, Annette Delacroix. It soon becomes clear that someone is out to sabotage her friend and may be willing to go as far as murder.
Millie dives in to the new mystery head first as she and her friend, Cat, try to salvage Annette's career and stop the saboteur before someone is murdered - or is it already too late?
534 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 19, 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.
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March 12, 2021
An engaging cozy mystery set of books. Lots of twists and turns, and a sweet little dog to increase the feels.
May 7, 2017
Millie Sanders finds herself starting a new life after her private detective husband finds another woman. On a whim she applies and is accepted for the position of assistant cruise ship director. Not sure what to expect from her new job, the death of a shop clerk sure wasn’t on her list. While trying to fit into her new job, her innate curiosity pushes her to investigate the poor girl’s death and thus begins her adventures. Millie’s finds that she has more skill as an investigator than she thought as through this box set she investigates murders and helps her new friends. She finds she also has a talent for being a cruise director much to her surprise.
Love Boat, this is not, but it is a load of fun and keeps the reader thorough entertained, bouncing back and forth between life on board a cruise ship and the mysteries that Millie finds herself entangled with. Millie surrounds herself with a zany, often lovable cast of characters and there is a push to want to know more about these people as the books continue.
These are listed as Christian books, this is a label I generally avoid in books because while I do have my faith, I don’t enjoy being preached at in my fiction, which is often what I find in books of this genre. For those that might feel the same way, Millie’s faith is simply another facet of her character which she occasionally chooses or is asked to share with those closest to her. No agenda, no preaching.
I have only read the first three book (in one sitting, I might add) but all are available from Kindle Unlimited and I am certainly looking forward to the other six books.
Love Boat, this is not, but it is a load of fun and keeps the reader thorough entertained, bouncing back and forth between life on board a cruise ship and the mysteries that Millie finds herself entangled with. Millie surrounds herself with a zany, often lovable cast of characters and there is a push to want to know more about these people as the books continue.
These are listed as Christian books, this is a label I generally avoid in books because while I do have my faith, I don’t enjoy being preached at in my fiction, which is often what I find in books of this genre. For those that might feel the same way, Millie’s faith is simply another facet of her character which she occasionally chooses or is asked to share with those closest to her. No agenda, no preaching.
I have only read the first three book (in one sitting, I might add) but all are available from Kindle Unlimited and I am certainly looking forward to the other six books.
May 20, 2017
I've read all 3 books in this box set.
All books are well written.
There is only attempted murder in book 3.
I enjoy reading all the books even though they are labeled as Christian mysteries which I normally avoid.
All books are well written.
There is only attempted murder in book 3.
I enjoy reading all the books even though they are labeled as Christian mysteries which I normally avoid.
January 14, 2018
Great book
I really enjoyed this story. It was really a fun story. Captain Armati and Millie seem to be going in a great direction. I love that.
I really enjoyed this story. It was really a fun story. Captain Armati and Millie seem to be going in a great direction. I love that.
June 29, 2021
Millie and her girlfriends are fabulous!
Books recommended by an associate that I must upgrade to friend because these stories are wonderful! Characters are relatable, quirky individuals readers will enjoy. Cruise ship world is written so well you'll feel as if you're a part of the crew. The who done what and why plots are intriguing with hints of whimsy, humor, and danger! Sign me up for more high adventures on the seas of mayhem and mystery by the fantastic storytelling of Hope Callaghan!
Books recommended by an associate that I must upgrade to friend because these stories are wonderful! Characters are relatable, quirky individuals readers will enjoy. Cruise ship world is written so well you'll feel as if you're a part of the crew. The who done what and why plots are intriguing with hints of whimsy, humor, and danger! Sign me up for more high adventures on the seas of mayhem and mystery by the fantastic storytelling of Hope Callaghan!
October 17, 2019
Christian cozy
I liked this trio of books to start this series. The first story threw in a bit more prayer and Bible verses than I preferred but as I read the other two books i felt it was more to establish Millie's faith. The next two books developed Millie's and her coworkers characters and i enjoyed each one more than the previous story. I look forward to reading the next in the series.
I liked this trio of books to start this series. The first story threw in a bit more prayer and Bible verses than I preferred but as I read the other two books i felt it was more to establish Millie's faith. The next two books developed Millie's and her coworkers characters and i enjoyed each one more than the previous story. I look forward to reading the next in the series.
November 25, 2019
I have basically read this entire series (17 books so far, I think)...they are fun and fluffy and clean. I love the Christian aspect, I love the CRUISING aspect, and the characters are pretty likable...
(though admittedly, I sometimes roll my eyes at Millie getting involved once more in something or someplace she has no business being---but since that is the premise of the entire series...there you have it!) Enjoyable "summer" read, all year round.
(though admittedly, I sometimes roll my eyes at Millie getting involved once more in something or someplace she has no business being---but since that is the premise of the entire series...there you have it!) Enjoyable "summer" read, all year round.
September 3, 2020
Slow & Steady
This started off a tad bit slow for my liking, but I must say this series was a real page turner. Millie life changed in a matter of months and she ends up as an assistant cruise director. She honed in on her detective skills to help solve murder cases on board her new home. She makes friends along the way that help her in her new found hobby. Maybe an budding relationship is in th works as well....
This started off a tad bit slow for my liking, but I must say this series was a real page turner. Millie life changed in a matter of months and she ends up as an assistant cruise director. She honed in on her detective skills to help solve murder cases on board her new home. She makes friends along the way that help her in her new found hobby. Maybe an budding relationship is in th works as well....
August 29, 2025
Fun entertaining box set
A fun, entertaining and well written box set of the first three books in this excellent series. Millie freshly divorced and 60ish starts a new career as assistant cruise director and walks into a murder on her first day. Great characters, great setting this is a cracking, clean mystery series that I am thoroughly enjoying. Narration is excellent with both narrator bringing the stories to life.
A fun, entertaining and well written box set of the first three books in this excellent series. Millie freshly divorced and 60ish starts a new career as assistant cruise director and walks into a murder on her first day. Great characters, great setting this is a cracking, clean mystery series that I am thoroughly enjoying. Narration is excellent with both narrator bringing the stories to life.
June 10, 2021
The series continues to be a fun read
This is a fun light hearted series. The third in the series continues to deliver a fun easy read. Millie continues to be a fun character to follow in her role as assistant cruise director/sleuth. Would recommend this series to anyone looking for a fun easy fast read.
This is a fun light hearted series. The third in the series continues to deliver a fun easy read. Millie continues to be a fun character to follow in her role as assistant cruise director/sleuth. Would recommend this series to anyone looking for a fun easy fast read.
February 10, 2024
If you love murder, she wrote, you will love this series. Each book is better than the last! I will definitely be reading more in this series. I have to know what happens between Millie,the Captain and Scout. I would also like to thank the author for offering her books for free from time to time for that is how I was able to get the first three books to read. They truly are a little blessing.
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February 20, 2017
This series is awesome!!
I loved the first three books in the Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries. I love the characters. The twist and turns in the plot were great. I definitely recommend this series. I'm on to the next book.
I loved the first three books in the Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries. I love the characters. The twist and turns in the plot were great. I definitely recommend this series. I'm on to the next book.
January 11, 2018
Good Stories
I read these out of sequence. So when I read book I and the suspects, I knew some of them couldn't be but I still couldn't guess who the guilty party was. Book 2 got interesting as the captain and Millie became friends. Detective Gumbo was mentioned which was funny. Book 3 was good too.
I read these out of sequence. So when I read book I and the suspects, I knew some of them couldn't be but I still couldn't guess who the guilty party was. Book 2 got interesting as the captain and Millie became friends. Detective Gumbo was mentioned which was funny. Book 3 was good too.
February 27, 2018
A very fun and lighthearted series. These stories can be read in any order, but to get the full effect and breadth of each character, they should be read in order. I'm really looking forward to the next volume.
October 2, 2018
Cute cozies!
Cute cozy mysteries about Millie, a 60 year old woman starting a new life as an Assistant Cruise Director who just happens to solve crimes that keep popping up around her.
Cute cozy mysteries about Millie, a 60 year old woman starting a new life as an Assistant Cruise Director who just happens to solve crimes that keep popping up around her.
July 19, 2019
Awesome Hristian entertainment!!!
Have read Garden Girls Cozy Mysteries and enjoyed so much has to check these out. They,re equally awesome and can't wait to get into the next one! Also waiting for #22 of Garden Girls.
Have read Garden Girls Cozy Mysteries and enjoyed so much has to check these out. They,re equally awesome and can't wait to get into the next one! Also waiting for #22 of Garden Girls.
February 6, 2021
Fun Way to Pretend to be on a Cruise
This trilogy is great fun. Not only are the characters likeable and the plot compelling, but the writing is good and well edited! It also brought me back to cruises I have been on in the past. Such fun!
This trilogy is great fun. Not only are the characters likeable and the plot compelling, but the writing is good and well edited! It also brought me back to cruises I have been on in the past. Such fun!
August 24, 2021
Millie and friends
These three books were good. I had a hard time putting it down. The plot and characters were really good! I would have never guessed the ending to these stories. So good!
These three books were good. I had a hard time putting it down. The plot and characters were really good! I would have never guessed the ending to these stories. So good!
February 1, 2023
The Real below deck " mystery series !
How fun & refreshing! Its about time older women are featured in a goid mystery series. Can't wait to read the next book in he series & see what type adventure Millie & her side kicks get involved in.
Thank you
How fun & refreshing! Its about time older women are featured in a goid mystery series. Can't wait to read the next book in he series & see what type adventure Millie & her side kicks get involved in.
Thank you
November 12, 2023
Surprised in a good way
I was really surprised by what a great read these three books were. I really love the scriptures referenced. I like how Millie prays often. The world needs more stories like these in it.
I was really surprised by what a great read these three books were. I really love the scriptures referenced. I like how Millie prays often. The world needs more stories like these in it.
March 19, 2017
I'm hooked!
A good easy read. Entertaining and quick. I have to get the whole series. Nice to have a good Christian series. Not preachy at all.
A good easy read. Entertaining and quick. I have to get the whole series. Nice to have a good Christian series. Not preachy at all.
June 6, 2017
Gripping
It is the most gripping set of books I have read in a long time. Completed reading all three in less than 48 hours. Could not put that book down for too long.
It is the most gripping set of books I have read in a long time. Completed reading all three in less than 48 hours. Could not put that book down for too long.
July 1, 2017
Fun cruise ship adventures with Millie and the crew! You'll enjoy this collection of cozy mysteries introducing us to new characters and seafaring hijinks!
A fun five stars all around!
A fun five stars all around!
October 30, 2017
I love these books. Easy read, interesting, the characters continue through the series. Just plain old mysteries.
January 10, 2018
Intriguing
Another great read!! This author never disappoints. Don’t miss out on any of her series. Once you start reading you won’t stop till you reach the end!!
Another great read!! This author never disappoints. Don’t miss out on any of her series. Once you start reading you won’t stop till you reach the end!!
April 13, 2018
Great series
Love a good mystery that is clean, fun and short but sweet. These Cozy Mysteries are really great books. Enjoy
Love a good mystery that is clean, fun and short but sweet. These Cozy Mysteries are really great books. Enjoy
February 27, 2019
Totally enjoyable read,!
November 15, 2020
Fun fast reading light mysteries. A nice break from the lousy 2020 year. Will read more of them.
April 27, 2021
Great introduction to this series. A nice, cruisey, light hearted, clean cozy mystery.
October 23, 2021
outstanding
Absolutely fantastic. Loved all the characters and everything that happened. Humour and mystery with a touch of romance to make your day
Absolutely fantastic. Loved all the characters and everything that happened. Humour and mystery with a touch of romance to make your day
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