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Garden Girls #18
Dash For Cash
“If you like clean cozy mysteries, you’ll love this series!”
“Dash For Cash” is Book 18 in the Garden Girls Cozy Mysteries Series.
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When a game show turns deadly, the Garden Girls pull together to help clear Ruth’s name after she becomes a finalist and the prime suspect.
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After Ruth becomes a contestant on television’s hottest new game show, “Dash For Cash,” she enlists the help of her friends to make it to the show’s finale for a chance to win some serious cash.
Between one of Rose’s “special elixir” concoctions and some boot camp style physical fitness training from a coworker, Ruth is feeling more and more confident she’ll make the cut and asks Gloria to accompany her to the final elimination rounds.
Her confidence is crushed when one of the competitors ends up dead and all clues point to Ruth. Can Gloria and the Garden Girls help clear Ruth’s name or will her hopes of winning the cash be dashed while she’s sitting in a prison cell?
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“Dash For Cash” is Book 18 in the Garden Girls Cozy Mysteries Series.
BONUS - RECIPE INCLUDED!
When a game show turns deadly, the Garden Girls pull together to help clear Ruth’s name after she becomes a finalist and the prime suspect.
----------------------------
After Ruth becomes a contestant on television’s hottest new game show, “Dash For Cash,” she enlists the help of her friends to make it to the show’s finale for a chance to win some serious cash.
Between one of Rose’s “special elixir” concoctions and some boot camp style physical fitness training from a coworker, Ruth is feeling more and more confident she’ll make the cut and asks Gloria to accompany her to the final elimination rounds.
Her confidence is crushed when one of the competitors ends up dead and all clues point to Ruth. Can Gloria and the Garden Girls help clear Ruth’s name or will her hopes of winning the cash be dashed while she’s sitting in a prison cell?
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Published October 18, 2017
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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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November 12, 2017
Fun cozy mystery with the girls
Game show contestants, home made potions, senior women, makes for a joyful cozy mystery. These women make me so happy when I read from this series. They are Christian women and yet they are spunky and clever and just a joy to read.
This book focused on a game show inspired murder. Loved seeing Gloria married and happy and doing her super sleuth thing. Hope Callaghan always keeps the humor coming and I just can't get enough.
The mystery is complex and the suspects are vocal and spirited.
Game show contestants, home made potions, senior women, makes for a joyful cozy mystery. These women make me so happy when I read from this series. They are Christian women and yet they are spunky and clever and just a joy to read.
This book focused on a game show inspired murder. Loved seeing Gloria married and happy and doing her super sleuth thing. Hope Callaghan always keeps the humor coming and I just can't get enough.
The mystery is complex and the suspects are vocal and spirited.
January 31, 2018
Great read
OK now I have to wait for the next book read all eighteen books in about five days because I couldn't stop I love all the garden girls if you love a great sweet cozy then this one by Hope Callaghan is a must read
OK now I have to wait for the next book read all eighteen books in about five days because I couldn't stop I love all the garden girls if you love a great sweet cozy then this one by Hope Callaghan is a must read
October 20, 2017
Dash for Cash is the 18th book in Hope Callaghan’s awesome Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series. I love Ms. Callaghan’s writing style; there’s always a strong message of the value of friendship and family, all while incorporating intriguing mysteries and a touch of romance without the inclusion of any gratuitous sex, graphic violence, or adult language. The writing flows smoothly and the characters are well developed, three dimensional, and affable. There are twists and turns, with red herrings thrown in. The final reveal was surprising to me. I highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy well-crafted cozy mysteries.
One of the Garden Girls, Ruth Carpenter, has entered into the Dash for Cash game show, her fellow postal worker, Kenny Webber, is helping her train for the event, and Rose Morris has prepared a special elixir to give her an extra boost. Since Paul, Gloria’s husband, has just started a new security job, Gloria has lots of time on her hands, so Ruth asks her to accompany her to the elimination rounds, which are being held in Grand Rapids. Trouble seems to seek out Gloria, and as luck would have it, one of the contestants, Amy Mahoney, is murdered during the second round of the eliminations. Ruth and Amy had exchanged in online verbal spats and Amy played roughly with Ruth, so she’s looking like the prime suspect. It will take all the Garden Girls brainstorming together, and Gloria going undercover, to clear Ruth’s name and identify the culprit.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
One of the Garden Girls, Ruth Carpenter, has entered into the Dash for Cash game show, her fellow postal worker, Kenny Webber, is helping her train for the event, and Rose Morris has prepared a special elixir to give her an extra boost. Since Paul, Gloria’s husband, has just started a new security job, Gloria has lots of time on her hands, so Ruth asks her to accompany her to the elimination rounds, which are being held in Grand Rapids. Trouble seems to seek out Gloria, and as luck would have it, one of the contestants, Amy Mahoney, is murdered during the second round of the eliminations. Ruth and Amy had exchanged in online verbal spats and Amy played roughly with Ruth, so she’s looking like the prime suspect. It will take all the Garden Girls brainstorming together, and Gloria going undercover, to clear Ruth’s name and identify the culprit.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
January 29, 2018
I am not fond of game shows, but this was an okay mystery book
I am not fond of game shows because many of them bring out the worst in the contestants. Of course usually not to the extent that the show in this book did. But the difference between winning and losing the contests may hinge on luck or on a minor difference in skills, with the loser getting little or nothing and the winner getting an unearned windfall which is often not used for long term advantage. Of course the winner could theoretically use the winnings to start a business or pay down the mortgage or some other investment in the future, and undoubtedly some people do. But that is neither here nor there. Ruth embraced the challenge of preparing to be the best contestant that she could. She did not do anything underhanded to try to win, nor did she say anything ugly to or about the other contestants. So I cannot fault Ruth for her part in what happened.
The mystery was okay. Not as intriguing as some of the other books in this series. Other than wanting Ruth to be okay, and not wanting a bad guy to get away, I really did not care very much whether I ever found out who did it or why. And the hunt for the killer was confusing, disorganized, and seemed to rely on coincidence more than usual. But I did read the whole thing and I will look forward to the next book in this series. On a scale of zero to ten this would only be a seven compared to a nine for some of the author's other books, but I round up to a four star out of five.
I am not fond of game shows because many of them bring out the worst in the contestants. Of course usually not to the extent that the show in this book did. But the difference between winning and losing the contests may hinge on luck or on a minor difference in skills, with the loser getting little or nothing and the winner getting an unearned windfall which is often not used for long term advantage. Of course the winner could theoretically use the winnings to start a business or pay down the mortgage or some other investment in the future, and undoubtedly some people do. But that is neither here nor there. Ruth embraced the challenge of preparing to be the best contestant that she could. She did not do anything underhanded to try to win, nor did she say anything ugly to or about the other contestants. So I cannot fault Ruth for her part in what happened.
The mystery was okay. Not as intriguing as some of the other books in this series. Other than wanting Ruth to be okay, and not wanting a bad guy to get away, I really did not care very much whether I ever found out who did it or why. And the hunt for the killer was confusing, disorganized, and seemed to rely on coincidence more than usual. But I did read the whole thing and I will look forward to the next book in this series. On a scale of zero to ten this would only be a seven compared to a nine for some of the author's other books, but I round up to a four star out of five.
October 21, 2017
Book 18 in Hope Callaghan's delightful Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series has postal worker Ruth in the spotlight, as she competes in the game show Dash For Cash. Hope Callaghan's descriptive writing and attention to details makes the story, mystery, and sleuthing come alive and the reader laugh: hints about Midwest weather predictions, reminders to women to have yearly physicals and mammograms, herbal energy supplements, US Postal Service vs. UPS, Detective Rat Breath, Hip Chick Flips, lock picking, bad driving and always suspect the least suspect. The characters and Michigan setting are relatable to this Midwesterner. The Garden Girls impromptu meals makes the reader hungry. The plot takes some unexpected twists and turns, such as running a maze blindfolded. The story's sequencing is believable and the resolution was again a surprise. Hope Callaghan artistically weaves past facts into each new story, so this mystery can be read as a stand alone. Recipes included.
November 14, 2017
Gloria Kennedy lives on a farm and is the ringleader of the Garden Girls. She finds Ruth the postmistress sending post cards to get on a game show called "Dash for the Cash". Ruth is exercising and practicing to be able to win. During the 1st elimination one of the wannabe contestants knocks Ruth down and tells her she is not going to win. Gloria goes to the next trial with Ruth when Amy Mahoney was found dead and Ruth is a suspect. The Garden Girls start to investigate the murder and lots of things happen with the girls lives in between checking out who murdered Amy Mahoney!
February 17, 2018
The Garden Girls and the Dashing for Dollars contest murder.
Gloria has time on her hands helps Ruth with her contest rules and regulations. The Garden Girls were brought together to solve the mystery of who killed the objectionable contestant. The contest entrants are all suspects and anyone of them could have committed the murder. Lots of excitement and twists and turns. Great book.
Gloria has time on her hands helps Ruth with her contest rules and regulations. The Garden Girls were brought together to solve the mystery of who killed the objectionable contestant. The contest entrants are all suspects and anyone of them could have committed the murder. Lots of excitement and twists and turns. Great book.
June 19, 2018
Ruth Rides High
What started as Ruth's attempt to make it to the last round of a potentially lucrative game show quickly turns deadly, and someone is out how frame Ruth for the murder of a highly dislikable fellow contestant. The Garden Girls set to work to clear her. There are a few detours, such as a kitchen fire by the newest member of the group, and Ruth's collapse and brief hospitalization, but in the end the girls win--and Ruth sort of wins. At least she isn't arrested!
What started as Ruth's attempt to make it to the last round of a potentially lucrative game show quickly turns deadly, and someone is out how frame Ruth for the murder of a highly dislikable fellow contestant. The Garden Girls set to work to clear her. There are a few detours, such as a kitchen fire by the newest member of the group, and Ruth's collapse and brief hospitalization, but in the end the girls win--and Ruth sort of wins. At least she isn't arrested!
October 23, 2017
Dash for Cash
The Garden Girls have returned with a brand new mystery on their hands. This time Ruth is the one who needs the girls help. Ruth is trying out to be on a game show, where the contestants are eliminated in different rounds. It's during one of these rounds that another contestant is murdered, and someone is trying to frame Ruth. Can they figure it out in time.
The Garden Girls have returned with a brand new mystery on their hands. This time Ruth is the one who needs the girls help. Ruth is trying out to be on a game show, where the contestants are eliminated in different rounds. It's during one of these rounds that another contestant is murdered, and someone is trying to frame Ruth. Can they figure it out in time.
October 28, 2017
Another winner from Hope Callaghan!
Love the Garden Girls and all their adventures . I look forward to reading more of them! It's refreshing to read good clean mystery! Gloria and her friends are always doing something to help somerone , and it leads to fun and adventures! I find myself feeling like I'm part of their circle of friends as I read each book.
Love the Garden Girls and all their adventures . I look forward to reading more of them! It's refreshing to read good clean mystery! Gloria and her friends are always doing something to help somerone , and it leads to fun and adventures! I find myself feeling like I'm part of their circle of friends as I read each book.
December 12, 2017
Dash For Cash: A Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Book 18 by Hope Callaghan
Excellent book series by Hope Callaghan! Does anyone know about book 19? I love the Garden Girls! They always find the bad guy or girl. You have a winner with this series and a life long reader in me Hope! Thank you for your dedication and hard work for your readers!
Excellent book series by Hope Callaghan! Does anyone know about book 19? I love the Garden Girls! They always find the bad guy or girl. You have a winner with this series and a life long reader in me Hope! Thank you for your dedication and hard work for your readers!
November 24, 2025
Continued excellence
Ruth is competing in the eliminations rounds for a game show when one of the contestants was murdered and Ruth is the primary suspect. Gloria and the garden club girls must solve the murder and prove Ruth's innocence. Great reading with light religion thrown in
Ruth is competing in the eliminations rounds for a game show when one of the contestants was murdered and Ruth is the primary suspect. Gloria and the garden club girls must solve the murder and prove Ruth's innocence. Great reading with light religion thrown in
October 21, 2017
Garden Girls Christian Cozy
When Ruth enters a contest for a spot on a competition television show, they girls are there to cheer her on.....but when one of the contestants is murdered, they're there to help investigate and remove suspicion from Ruth.
When Ruth enters a contest for a spot on a competition television show, they girls are there to cheer her on.....but when one of the contestants is murdered, they're there to help investigate and remove suspicion from Ruth.
November 5, 2017
Gloria and the gang are at it again solving another mystery.
Suspense abounds with lots of antic from the Garden Girls.
I love all my beloved characters and the interesting storyline.
This book is recommended for those who love cozy mysteries.
Suspense abounds with lots of antic from the Garden Girls.
I love all my beloved characters and the interesting storyline.
This book is recommended for those who love cozy mysteries.
October 23, 2017
Dash For Cash
This should be called Dash for Death. The garden girls are at it again when one of there own is accused of murder. Let's not forget the fire and did I mention a new member of Gloria's family. Lol
This should be called Dash for Death. The garden girls are at it again when one of there own is accused of murder. Let's not forget the fire and did I mention a new member of Gloria's family. Lol
October 29, 2017
Another great Garden Girls Mystery!
Gloria and the girls find themselves caught up in another mystery, this one involving the murder of a game show contestant. Prepare to be unable to stop turning pages until the murderer is revealed!
Gloria and the girls find themselves caught up in another mystery, this one involving the murder of a game show contestant. Prepare to be unable to stop turning pages until the murderer is revealed!
January 31, 2019
Ruth is a hoot!
What a fun book. You can just picture Ruth as she gets prepped for a game show. You’ll giggle out loud and then find yourself trying to figure out the clues with the group. As always, I thoroughly enjoyed this book of the series.
What a fun book. You can just picture Ruth as she gets prepped for a game show. You’ll giggle out loud and then find yourself trying to figure out the clues with the group. As always, I thoroughly enjoyed this book of the series.
January 30, 2020
The group of friends that make up the Garden Girls always keep things fun, exciting and interesting! There's not only life lessons to go along with each story, but the author Hope Callaghan also stuffs a free recipe in there for readers as well.
July 1, 2021
Ruth and the game show
Ruth has entered to be a contestant in a game show that will be held nearby. She becomes one of the finalist and one of the finalist is murdered. Ruth, Gloria and the girls lend a hand to find who murdered Amy and is trying to get Ruth. Good mystery.
Ruth has entered to be a contestant in a game show that will be held nearby. She becomes one of the finalist and one of the finalist is murdered. Ruth, Gloria and the girls lend a hand to find who murdered Amy and is trying to get Ruth. Good mystery.
August 13, 2023
A Game Show Isn't Safe!
Ruth is training to be on a game show, what could go wrong? As with other books in this series, the friends are always there for one another. A bunch of things happen to keep your interest as try to figure out what happened. An entertaining read.
Ruth is training to be on a game show, what could go wrong? As with other books in this series, the friends are always there for one another. A bunch of things happen to keep your interest as try to figure out what happened. An entertaining read.
October 25, 2017
Another great mystery
I enjoyed this book immensely. There is never a dull moment in the girls' lives. Looking forward to the next adventure.
I enjoyed this book immensely. There is never a dull moment in the girls' lives. Looking forward to the next adventure.
November 5, 2017
Ruth's Game Show Adventure.
Would you kill to be on a game show? Seems like someone did. Now it's up to the Garden Girls to clear Ruth's name and keep her in the competition.
Would you kill to be on a game show? Seems like someone did. Now it's up to the Garden Girls to clear Ruth's name and keep her in the competition.
December 18, 2017
Good
Another good mystery story by this author. Also recipes which were mentioned in the story. It took me to places and jobs that I will never be a part of in real life.
Another good mystery story by this author. Also recipes which were mentioned in the story. It took me to places and jobs that I will never be a part of in real life.
February 3, 2018
Another great read!
Hope just keeps cranking out great mysteries. Each one better than the last. She keeps you guessing until the end. I love every book of hers I have read!
Hope just keeps cranking out great mysteries. Each one better than the last. She keeps you guessing until the end. I love every book of hers I have read!
February 17, 2018
Love the Garden Girls
Who knew people were willing to murder to get on a game show. This round fi dsl Ruth having to find a killer who has set her up for murder
Who knew people were willing to murder to get on a game show. This round fi dsl Ruth having to find a killer who has set her up for murder
December 29, 2018
Gloria helps prove that Ruth, one of the Garden Girls, didn't kill her chief competitor in a game show. They get to try out some of Ruth's surveillance gadgets and go dumpster diving in the process
July 1, 2019
As always a clean cozy mystery.
Fun to read & guess along as to who done it.
Fun to read & guess along as to who done it.
November 5, 2019
Garden Girls Cozy Mystery
This book was just as good as all the others. I am enjoying this series very much and hope y’all will read it too.
This book was just as good as all the others. I am enjoying this series very much and hope y’all will read it too.
April 2, 2020
Fun read
The girls are at it again. I love how Hope makes you know the characters and feel what they do. The animals, the relationships are so endearing. Love this series!
The girls are at it again. I love how Hope makes you know the characters and feel what they do. The animals, the relationships are so endearing. Love this series!
July 11, 2020
Game shows can be hazardous to your health!
Love reading about the Garden Girls especially Eleanor and her first gun lesson! Trouble finds these ladies when they are not looking.
Love reading about the Garden Girls especially Eleanor and her first gun lesson! Trouble finds these ladies when they are not looking.
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