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Garden Girls #11
Sun, Sand, and Suspects
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Sun, Sand, and Suspects is Book 11 in the Garden Girls Christian Cozy Mystery Series
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Newlyweds Paul and Gloria Kennedy are about to embark on their long awaited honeymoon. The only problem is, Gloria has no idea where they're going since her husband, Paul, wanted to surprise her with the honeymoon location.
She is relieved to discover their flight will be landing in sunny Florida. Visions of sprawling, luxurious resorts boasting sandy white beaches and sparkling pools fill Gloria's head. Unfortunately, Paul has a completely different honeymoon location planned.
When they arrive at their final destination, not only does Gloria have to come to grips with her disappointment, she has to figure out why one of the first people the newlyweds come across is a dead man.
Before the couple can even unpack, unexpected guests arrive and settle in across the street.
Can Gloria solve the mystery of the suspicious death and salvage her honeymoon...or will the sun, sand, and suspects prove to be deadly?
Sun, Sand, and Suspects is Book 11 in the Garden Girls Christian Cozy Mystery Series
BONUS - RECIPE INCLUDED!
Newlyweds Paul and Gloria Kennedy are about to embark on their long awaited honeymoon. The only problem is, Gloria has no idea where they're going since her husband, Paul, wanted to surprise her with the honeymoon location.
She is relieved to discover their flight will be landing in sunny Florida. Visions of sprawling, luxurious resorts boasting sandy white beaches and sparkling pools fill Gloria's head. Unfortunately, Paul has a completely different honeymoon location planned.
When they arrive at their final destination, not only does Gloria have to come to grips with her disappointment, she has to figure out why one of the first people the newlyweds come across is a dead man.
Before the couple can even unpack, unexpected guests arrive and settle in across the street.
Can Gloria solve the mystery of the suspicious death and salvage her honeymoon...or will the sun, sand, and suspects prove to be deadly?
180 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 21, 2016
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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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★ 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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April 14, 2020
Book was good but I was frustrated by the timelines, especially for the day they arrived. The east coast is a good 90 minutes from airport, so even landing at noon, it's at least 2. Then checking in, finding a body, lunch, nap etc. They went for an early dinner, so maybe 6, Gloria was starving???. Come on. Then dessert back at the camper, and then had to go to bed because a long day. It must have been 2 am or later. Same thing for each day, way off.
January 29, 2018
Great read
Another sweet and awesome book in the Garden Girls Cozy Mystery series by Hope Callaghan can't stop reading them getting the next one now
Another sweet and awesome book in the Garden Girls Cozy Mystery series by Hope Callaghan can't stop reading them getting the next one now
December 20, 2020
I'm not sure what is worse on your honeymoon... a dead body or your sister? 😕 Gloria and Paul are in Florida for their honeymoon😊 and Paul books them at a RV park😣. They no more than get out of the car and there's a dead body. 😮 To make things even better (not) Paul invites Liz and her shadow Frances for a visit! 😣 Things quickly go downhill and sideways from there but it was mostly funny 😂 so it was okay. Paul makes up for the bad location of a honeymoon and Gloria has a heck of a story for the girls when she gets back😉. Love this series😍!
June 5, 2019
Gloria and Paul Kennedy are on their honeymoon at the Sun and Sand RV Park in Florida. Paul rented an RV their for a few days when Gloria's sister and friend Frances show up. There are a couple of murders and of course even on her honeymoon Gloria gets involved with solving the murders with the help of her sister and friend. Exciting things happen at the RV Park as she investigates suspects. As usual a twist at the end!
September 15, 2025
Gloria and Paul are on their honeymoon in Florida, arriving at their lodge they discover a dead body on the porch, not a great start and then Gloria's sister arrives as well. Alligators, a broken leg, a young body and an Indian burial ground are all part of this fun, clean, Christian cozy mystery. Well written with lots of good suspects and a few twists and turns. I really enjoyed this one. Highly recommended.
October 30, 2017
Sun, Sand, and Suspects: A Garden Girls Cozy Mystery (Garden Girls Christian Cozy Mystery Series Book 11) by Hope Callaghan
These are the best Cozy Mystery books I have ever read! You have to give these books a try. You will love them as much as I do! Great writing Hope Callaghan! Keep them coming! Thank you!!!!
These are the best Cozy Mystery books I have ever read! You have to give these books a try. You will love them as much as I do! Great writing Hope Callaghan! Keep them coming! Thank you!!!!
August 11, 2020
Garden girls series
So far I have read 11 of the Garden Girl Mystery books. It is very refreshing to be able to read a book with some sleuthing but not foul language and sex. I have read the Divine series and eagerly wait for the next one. I don't know how Hope Callaghan does it, but I am glad she does. Love her work. God Bless her.
So far I have read 11 of the Garden Girl Mystery books. It is very refreshing to be able to read a book with some sleuthing but not foul language and sex. I have read the Divine series and eagerly wait for the next one. I don't know how Hope Callaghan does it, but I am glad she does. Love her work. God Bless her.
February 16, 2022
Loved the first 10 books in this series, especially since they were together in a boxed set.
Author was so creative to come up with diverse plots.
Getting to know the Garden Girls was great. I feel as if they are my friends now.
Sorry that this book didn't seem to be up the level of the first 10 but I'll gladly
keep reading any Garden Girls mysteries that I can find.
Author was so creative to come up with diverse plots.
Getting to know the Garden Girls was great. I feel as if they are my friends now.
Sorry that this book didn't seem to be up the level of the first 10 but I'll gladly
keep reading any Garden Girls mysteries that I can find.
September 17, 2025
Continued excellence
Gloria and Paul take off to Florida for their honeymoon and surprise 1 it is a camping trailer. Surprise 2 is the dead body behind their trailer and surprise 3 is her sister Liz and friend rent the trailer across the road. Interesting honeymoon and Gloria investigating leads to her breaking her leg. Great reading
Gloria and Paul take off to Florida for their honeymoon and surprise 1 it is a camping trailer. Surprise 2 is the dead body behind their trailer and surprise 3 is her sister Liz and friend rent the trailer across the road. Interesting honeymoon and Gloria investigating leads to her breaking her leg. Great reading
April 20, 2018
Bodies, bodies everywhere!
I'm reading through all 20 of The Garden Girls Mysteries and I must say each book is better than the last! This one was intriguing! I didn't figure it out till it was revealed at the end. Lots of laughs, action and bodies in this hard to put down book!
I'm reading through all 20 of The Garden Girls Mysteries and I must say each book is better than the last! This one was intriguing! I didn't figure it out till it was revealed at the end. Lots of laughs, action and bodies in this hard to put down book!
February 4, 2019
Another great read with the girls
I so enjoy this series and local k forward to the next problem they come across. The books are so believable that I feel I am with them! Have not read one yet that I did not like. P
I so enjoy this series and local k forward to the next problem they come across. The books are so believable that I feel I am with them! Have not read one yet that I did not like. P
June 4, 2019
This was my first time reading from this very talented author. I really got to meet Gloria, Liz a d Frances to find out their skills for solving.murder and other things. Will follow this as author a d read each book in the series. E Excellent story with keeping reader glued to book
June 11, 2019
Entertaining and delightful!
Clever and cute, as always! Easy reading for a couple of hours of suspenseful fun. This series is appropriate for all who enjoy a clean, sweet group of people.
Clever and cute, as always! Easy reading for a couple of hours of suspenseful fun. This series is appropriate for all who enjoy a clean, sweet group of people.
July 13, 2019
More fun and adventure!
Just keep loving these ladies!! They are fun and always find adventure and mystery. They will keep you laughing and sometimes crying. What a special group of friends!!
Just keep loving these ladies!! They are fun and always find adventure and mystery. They will keep you laughing and sometimes crying. What a special group of friends!!
June 17, 2020
Love the Garden Girls series. Paul is surprising Gloria with a honeymoon at an RV park near a swamp. They arrive to find a dead body at the end of the deck. Not her idea of a perfect honeymoon. She must crack this case before they leave or die trying. See all that happens along the way.
October 30, 2021
Garden Girls
I have really enjoyed this series I’m going on to #12 I love all the characters and by the end of the first book they are like family. Try this s series it’s clean and a good mystery. Enjoy!
I have really enjoyed this series I’m going on to #12 I love all the characters and by the end of the first book they are like family. Try this s series it’s clean and a good mystery. Enjoy!
April 18, 2022
Wonderful series
Truly a wonderful and inspirational read. Loved the mysteries and the storyline. Kept me wanting more. Loved the characters. Can't wait to start reading the next book.
Truly a wonderful and inspirational read. Loved the mysteries and the storyline. Kept me wanting more. Loved the characters. Can't wait to start reading the next book.
June 24, 2023
Sun, Sand and Suspects Book 11
Another fun mystery for Gloria and her husband Paul. Honeymoon trip to Florida brings alligators two murders and a visit with her sister Liz and Frances. A fun story fast moving adventure. You'll enjoy this trip to Florida with Gloria and Paul.
Another fun mystery for Gloria and her husband Paul. Honeymoon trip to Florida brings alligators two murders and a visit with her sister Liz and Frances. A fun story fast moving adventure. You'll enjoy this trip to Florida with Gloria and Paul.
September 13, 2023
My review for Sun, Sand, and Suspects
I absolutely loved it! Another awesome Garden Girls book! I love all the characters! This is a must read series! I can’t wait for the next book!
I absolutely loved it! Another awesome Garden Girls book! I love all the characters! This is a must read series! I can’t wait for the next book!
January 16, 2018
Another good one
You can't go wrong with Hope. The plots are always good and the humour defiantly adds to the stories. Gloria can Liz always makes for a few good chuckles.
You can't go wrong with Hope. The plots are always good and the humour defiantly adds to the stories. Gloria can Liz always makes for a few good chuckles.
May 27, 2018
Sun, sand, and suspects
This book has an easy to follow plot and interesting characters. I recommend this book to all lovers of Christian, mystery novels.
This book has an easy to follow plot and interesting characters. I recommend this book to all lovers of Christian, mystery novels.
October 24, 2018
NEVER a disappointing read!
Loved it - just like all the rest of the Garden Girls books! Can't wait to download the next adventure/book!
Loved it - just like all the rest of the Garden Girls books! Can't wait to download the next adventure/book!
July 24, 2019
Wonder cozy mystery. Keep me going from page one in looking forward to reading the next book in the box set.
July 24, 2019
A GARDEN GIRLS MYSTERY
Well as usual the mystery just keep happening. Only Gloria can keep getting into the middle of what’s happening. I think she attracts trouble!!
Well as usual the mystery just keep happening. Only Gloria can keep getting into the middle of what’s happening. I think she attracts trouble!!
February 13, 2020
Fantastic
Once again Hope Callaghan has given me a great night of reading entertainment. I can't get enough of her books.
Once again Hope Callaghan has given me a great night of reading entertainment. I can't get enough of her books.
July 26, 2020
Great book!
This was a wonderful addition to the series of books about the garden girls! Mystery follows Gloria even in her honeymoon!
This was a wonderful addition to the series of books about the garden girls! Mystery follows Gloria even in her honeymoon!
August 12, 2020
This series is absolutely addicting! Never fails to keep my interest all the way thru.
August 18, 2020
Join Us on Our Honeymoon
The plot was OK. The dynamics of the characters was great. Looking forward
to more of the same Like the fact that they were Christians
The plot was OK. The dynamics of the characters was great. Looking forward
to more of the same Like the fact that they were Christians
February 11, 2021
Book 11 in the series
May 24, 2021
Entertaining
Deaths, overdose, sneaking boy, possible arson, a broken leg all are elements in this unusual honeymoon story. Add in a killer alligator and you have quite a story.
Deaths, overdose, sneaking boy, possible arson, a broken leg all are elements in this unusual honeymoon story. Add in a killer alligator and you have quite a story.
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