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Made in Savannah #5
Trouble in Savannah
"If you like clean mysteries that keep you guessing till the end, you’ll love the Made in Savannah Mysteries!" “Trouble in Savannah” is Book 5 in the Made in Savannah Cozy Mysteries Series RECIPE INCLUDED! ------------------------------------- The Garlucci family business “Savannah Swag,” is finally open, and business is brisk. Carlita is happy with the way her son is managing the pawnshop and their new part-time employees, so she can focus on renting out their last vacant apartment. When a mysterious man shows up on her doorstep with wads of cash, offering to pay the deposit and first months’ rent and even offers to sweeten the deal with some extra cash, Carlita is tempted. She quickly discovers that the man is not all he seems to be. Soon after, a string of burglaries hits the historic Savannah area and the Garlucci family’s worst nightmare comes true when their store is robbed at gunpoint! Desperate to stop the crime wave that seems to be targeting their family, Carlita and Mercedes rush to figure out who’s behind the trouble in Savannah before it turns deadly. Scroll up to click the Buy Now or Read for Free button and binge read this fun-filled mystery novel today!
307 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 30, 2017
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Hope Callaghan
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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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February 27, 2017
Another fun and exciting adventure of Carlita, Mercedes, and Tony in their new life in Savannah. Running a pawn shop is not for the weak of heart and when merchandise proves to be stolen goods it is left up to the family to seek out answers. Hope Callaghan writes in such a way that it is a fun story with interesting and lively characters that you can just picture.
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February 2, 2022 Trouble in Savannah is just as funny as the previous books in the series. Very clean cozy mysteries and lot of Savannah history. I bought the first 10 books in the series. You cannot wait to see ehat troubles await the Garlucci family.
July 6, 2022
These books just keep getting better and better.
September 1, 2022
I figured it was a scam!!! But an insider!!! I enjoyed this story and recommend the book.
August 31, 2020
Casing the joint
Carlos and Mercedes are hoping to catch the thieves that have targeted the Savannah Swag Pawn Shop. Plenty of sneaking around and finding clues in this addition a the Savannah series. Great characters and a smooth read.
Carlos and Mercedes are hoping to catch the thieves that have targeted the Savannah Swag Pawn Shop. Plenty of sneaking around and finding clues in this addition a the Savannah series. Great characters and a smooth read.
April 4, 2018
I enjoyed the story line of thefts in an area with pawn stores unknowingly picking up the merchandise and someone coming in claiming it was their's and threatening to go to the police and media about the pawn-stores purchasing stolen goods knowing it wouldn't be good for business. Luckily, Tony does not believe it a second time (read the story about what happens in the first threat) and calls the police himself. An interesting and intriguing story that you will surely enjoy!
My issue, which is why I gave it 3 stars and while the story is a great read, is that it seems like this book was either written first or not edited properly. If you have read the entire series thus far you will notice some errors in this story that do not add up to what we have previously read.
Such as:
In the previous book the business name for the pawnshop was Savannah Swag, then throughout this book it switched back and forth between Savannah Swag and Swag in Savannah. I know it is being nit-picky on my end, but consistency is nice when reading.
Another thing was these people going straight to Carlita when Annie the real estate agent is the one who is giving out the applications and listing the apartments. Word of mouth on one of the possible tenants is understandable, but when the one shows up and gives her cash to put down is sketchy at best and strange considering how did that person know (although once you get into the story it does become clear) but it still makes you wonder.
Also, it mentions Betty Graybill being president of the SAS, but how is that possible when she was put in jail in book 2?
There is just a lot of information that seems to have been overlooked and not considered when it was edited. But like I said, this may have been written before the first book was released and then was added on as the 5th in the series.
But do not knock the story until you read it as you will thoroughly enjoy it!!
My issue, which is why I gave it 3 stars and while the story is a great read, is that it seems like this book was either written first or not edited properly. If you have read the entire series thus far you will notice some errors in this story that do not add up to what we have previously read.
Such as:
In the previous book the business name for the pawnshop was Savannah Swag, then throughout this book it switched back and forth between Savannah Swag and Swag in Savannah. I know it is being nit-picky on my end, but consistency is nice when reading.
Another thing was these people going straight to Carlita when Annie the real estate agent is the one who is giving out the applications and listing the apartments. Word of mouth on one of the possible tenants is understandable, but when the one shows up and gives her cash to put down is sketchy at best and strange considering how did that person know (although once you get into the story it does become clear) but it still makes you wonder.
Also, it mentions Betty Graybill being president of the SAS, but how is that possible when she was put in jail in book 2?
There is just a lot of information that seems to have been overlooked and not considered when it was edited. But like I said, this may have been written before the first book was released and then was added on as the 5th in the series.
But do not knock the story until you read it as you will thoroughly enjoy it!!
February 6, 2017
Trouble in Savannah is the fifth book in Hope Callaghan’s Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery series and is a wonderful, clean cozy mystery which doesn’t contain any gratuitous sex, violence, or foul language book. Ms. Callaghan has written a well thought out and interesting mystery, with a good story line, relatable characters, and lots of humor. The writing style flows smoothly and this is an easy read. I love the Savannah setting, seeing Carlita and her family making friends, making a fresh start and adjusting to their new lives. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well-crafted cozy mystery.
Carlita, Tony, and Mercedes are pleased that their newly opened pawnshop, Swag in Savannah, is getting lots of customers and are hopeful their business venture will be a success. Carlita is disappointed that her oldest son, Vinnie Jr., has returned to New York, is actively looking for a tenant for the apartment she’d hoped he would move into, and is busy planning a dinner party for her new friends, tenants, and Walton Square neighbors and business owners. When a customer comes in claiming he sees items for sale that were stolen from his home, the Garlucci family is devastated and when the same thing happens again, Tony begins to question his ability to run the pawnshop.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Carlita, Tony, and Mercedes are pleased that their newly opened pawnshop, Swag in Savannah, is getting lots of customers and are hopeful their business venture will be a success. Carlita is disappointed that her oldest son, Vinnie Jr., has returned to New York, is actively looking for a tenant for the apartment she’d hoped he would move into, and is busy planning a dinner party for her new friends, tenants, and Walton Square neighbors and business owners. When a customer comes in claiming he sees items for sale that were stolen from his home, the Garlucci family is devastated and when the same thing happens again, Tony begins to question his ability to run the pawnshop.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
July 7, 2018
Open for Business
I loved this book. I am enjoying the books so much that I just purchased the whole series. Carlita and her kids have opened their pawn shop and business was going well. She rented out the remaining apartment when her other son said he wasn't moving to Savannaah. Then they started having people coming in claiming ghat the store had goods which had been stolen from them during home robberies. It was a little suspicious, so the family got the police involved. Apparently it was also happening to the city's other pawn shop. The family had to try and solve it themselves as well.
I loved this book. I am enjoying the books so much that I just purchased the whole series. Carlita and her kids have opened their pawn shop and business was going well. She rented out the remaining apartment when her other son said he wasn't moving to Savannaah. Then they started having people coming in claiming ghat the store had goods which had been stolen from them during home robberies. It was a little suspicious, so the family got the police involved. Apparently it was also happening to the city's other pawn shop. The family had to try and solve it themselves as well.
December 2, 2023
Fantastic read!
What a fantastic book! Great mystery that moves at a good pace with no lulls at all. I’m enjoying the new chapter in the lives of the Garlucci family. Full of ups and downs, a cast of many interesting characters, mysteries, new adventures and full of family.
The author writes so well that the annoying neighbor really does annoy me as much as she does Carlita and Mercedes haha. But yet I find her intriguing too.
Very well written book/series. I’m exciting to continue on with the Savannah series!
What a fantastic book! Great mystery that moves at a good pace with no lulls at all. I’m enjoying the new chapter in the lives of the Garlucci family. Full of ups and downs, a cast of many interesting characters, mysteries, new adventures and full of family.
The author writes so well that the annoying neighbor really does annoy me as much as she does Carlita and Mercedes haha. But yet I find her intriguing too.
Very well written book/series. I’m exciting to continue on with the Savannah series!
February 13, 2017
Savannah is the best city
Love this Savannah Georgia mystery series. Carlita and her son and daughter are the best. Their new Pawn Shop seems to be picking up but then is robbed and used by scam artists. This makes Carlita mad and the three of them do not stop until the culprits are caught.
Love this Savannah Georgia mystery series. Carlita and her son and daughter are the best. Their new Pawn Shop seems to be picking up but then is robbed and used by scam artists. This makes Carlita mad and the three of them do not stop until the culprits are caught.
February 15, 2018
Savannah Swag
Carlitta Garlucci, along with daughter, Mercedes and son, Tony own a pawn shop. Soon they find that customers are claiming their homes were robbed and the merchandise is in the pawn shop. Later they find their records for the store are not in order. Something is seriously wrong. I enjoyed it
Carlitta Garlucci, along with daughter, Mercedes and son, Tony own a pawn shop. Soon they find that customers are claiming their homes were robbed and the merchandise is in the pawn shop. Later they find their records for the store are not in order. Something is seriously wrong. I enjoyed it
July 19, 2018
This is book five but the first I've read of this series. I thought I got along pretty well without having read the other books although I do now want to read the rest. I love her other series so I had to check this out as well. Mystery of the stolen goods. I like this series based on this book and will be reading more.
January 10, 2019
Inventory and thieves.
The pawn shop is doing good, but suddenly the inventory is screwed up and people are saying that part of their merchandise was stolen from them. The family is trying to solve the problems while Carlita plans their first dinner party and learns to drive at the same time. Another good cozy mystery with wacky and intriguing characters.
The pawn shop is doing good, but suddenly the inventory is screwed up and people are saying that part of their merchandise was stolen from them. The family is trying to solve the problems while Carlita plans their first dinner party and learns to drive at the same time. Another good cozy mystery with wacky and intriguing characters.
December 18, 2019
I couldn't get through the second chapter. All the characters seem like cliches and are not well thought out. For instance, at one point, Carlita needs to show her friend Reese where her bathroom is, even though Reese must visit her often because she commented that she hasn't seen Carlita's neighbor outside lately. Just one example of many.
July 7, 2020
Adventures in Business
Being a new business owner after living a sheltered life offers the Garlucci family another chance to help the local PD end a crime spree. Can they find the bad guy? Will Carlita find the right new tenant? Will their first dinner party be a big hit or a big bust? Read Trouble in Savannah to find out.
Being a new business owner after living a sheltered life offers the Garlucci family another chance to help the local PD end a crime spree. Can they find the bad guy? Will Carlita find the right new tenant? Will their first dinner party be a big hit or a big bust? Read Trouble in Savannah to find out.
February 1, 2017
Pawned property and problems
Renting the last apartment and getting the pawnshop profitable within in the present more than a few challenges for the Galluccis....but they ride to the occasion... With a bit of help from their friends.
Renting the last apartment and getting the pawnshop profitable within in the present more than a few challenges for the Galluccis....but they ride to the occasion... With a bit of help from their friends.
March 6, 2017
Awesome read!
I chose this rating because it has everything I look for when choosing a great book. Such as a interesting plot, good characters and no dirty language! Thanks again Ms. Callaghan for this superior book!
I chose this rating because it has everything I look for when choosing a great book. Such as a interesting plot, good characters and no dirty language! Thanks again Ms. Callaghan for this superior book!
February 16, 2018
I love Carlita and Mercedes Garlucci! Mystery follows them everywhere they go. This series is so entertaining and makes me laugh out loud. This book grabbed my attention and never let go. This series has become my great escape. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
March 5, 2018
To catch a thief
I choose the rating because I enjoyed the book The characters I love them Carlita Mercedes, and Tony give a great ride to know who did it They have common sense to snoop and find the law breaker and bring them to justice. I can't wait to see what's coming next.
I choose the rating because I enjoyed the book The characters I love them Carlita Mercedes, and Tony give a great ride to know who did it They have common sense to snoop and find the law breaker and bring them to justice. I can't wait to see what's coming next.
March 24, 2018
My suspicions were valid!
Another great adventure for Carlita and Mercedes! I had my suspicions who a culprit was and they were proven to be valid. I really look forward to the next segment of this series!
Another great adventure for Carlita and Mercedes! I had my suspicions who a culprit was and they were proven to be valid. I really look forward to the next segment of this series!
March 30, 2018
Trouble in Savannah
Trouble in Savannah says it all. Carlotta, Merrceda, and Tony are back again with trouble in Tony's Pawn Shop. Who are the thieves and who will rent the available apartment? Read Trouble in Savannah to find out.
Trouble in Savannah says it all. Carlotta, Merrceda, and Tony are back again with trouble in Tony's Pawn Shop. Who are the thieves and who will rent the available apartment? Read Trouble in Savannah to find out.
June 28, 2018
Carlotta and la familia are great.
I love that in this series that some of the stories have intrigue instead of murder. This was a great story. They had a bunch of robberies which they needed to figure out.
I love that in this series that some of the stories have intrigue instead of murder. This was a great story. They had a bunch of robberies which they needed to figure out.
September 19, 2018
Savannah cozy mysteries
I just returned from my first trip the Savannah, Geargia. What a wonderful, enchanting and historical city. I can't put these books down? Can't wait to read the next one!
I just returned from my first trip the Savannah, Geargia. What a wonderful, enchanting and historical city. I can't put these books down? Can't wait to read the next one!
May 10, 2019
Fun story line,really enjoyed the characters and setting..whoever likes cozy mysteries will love these books
Fun story line,really enjoy the characters and setting.Makes me want to visit savannah.Whoever likes cozy mystery stories,will love these books.
Fun story line,really enjoy the characters and setting.Makes me want to visit savannah.Whoever likes cozy mystery stories,will love these books.
May 16, 2019
Intriguing
Loved this easy reading and a bit of suspense too. The mystery kept the story interesting. I also kept thinking that Carlita was so busy with the sleuthing that I wondered how she would have time to prepare for the party.
Loved this easy reading and a bit of suspense too. The mystery kept the story interesting. I also kept thinking that Carlita was so busy with the sleuthing that I wondered how she would have time to prepare for the party.
December 27, 2020
Pawnshop
Another winner. Pawnshop was full of suspense and I had to keep reading to find out who the culprit was. It was not whom I believed it to be. On to the next adventure. Not sure what I will do once I read the whole series.
Another winner. Pawnshop was full of suspense and I had to keep reading to find out who the culprit was. It was not whom I believed it to be. On to the next adventure. Not sure what I will do once I read the whole series.
January 11, 2021
A Great read. I enjoy the family dynamics and the crazy neighbors
Hope Callaghan is a fabulous author. I have enjoyed many of her stories. The family dynamics in each book are wonderful so is their faith in God. She always keeps me guessing until the end!
Hope Callaghan is a fabulous author. I have enjoyed many of her stories. The family dynamics in each book are wonderful so is their faith in God. She always keeps me guessing until the end!
July 24, 2021
Page turner..No surprise there. The story's flow is consistent with all of the others by Hope Callaghan.
Left me wanting more! I hope the saga continues. The series is clean reading that lacks nothing in the genre of intrigue, mystery and suspense.
Left me wanting more! I hope the saga continues. The series is clean reading that lacks nothing in the genre of intrigue, mystery and suspense.
October 12, 2022
Entertaining as expected
I enjoyed this book very much. It was just as enjoyable as expected. The author does an amazing job with the characters and storyline. The series has been great since the beginning.
I enjoyed this book very much. It was just as enjoyable as expected. The author does an amazing job with the characters and storyline. The series has been great since the beginning.
June 24, 2023
Trouble inSavannah
This was another great story of who was robbing the pawn shop. Mysterious things were happening and Mercedes was trying her best to solve the mystery. Enjoy their catching the crook.
This was another great story of who was robbing the pawn shop. Mysterious things were happening and Mercedes was trying her best to solve the mystery. Enjoy their catching the crook.
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