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Cozy Mysteries Collection: Home & Holiday Edition
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1-Home For The Holidays (Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series)
2-Road To Savannah (Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery Series)
3-Suite Revenge (Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery Series)
4-Winds Of Deception (Samantha Rite Mystery Series)
5-Lethal Lobster (Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery Series)
6-Magnolia Mansion Mysteries (Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series)
Plus Bonus Short Story “Two Settle The Score”
Book 1-Home for The Holidays
Christmas in the cozy town of Belhaven is a magical season, but this year it will be extra special for "Garden Girl" Gloria Rutherford. The much-anticipated wedding to the love of her life, Paul Kennedy, will soon take place and all of Gloria's children and their families will be coming home to celebrate.
Paul, only days away from retiring from Montbay County Sheriff's Department, drops a bombshell on Gloria when he tells her he's being investigated for criminal activity. Not wanting to drag Gloria into his crisis, Paul all but calls off the wedding and then suddenly disappears.
A heartbroken Gloria is ready to throw in the towel and run away until her friends, The Garden Girls, step in, determined to get to the bottom of Paul's investigation, clear his name and get the wedding back on track.
Will the girls be able to salvage Gloria's special day or will she soon be saying "Bah Humbug" instead of "I do?"
Book 2-Road to Savannah
Carlita Garlucci has sold everything she owns and left the only home she has ever known to move to historic Savannah, Georgia. Her daughter, Mercedes, is moving with her and the women are both excited and nervous about this new chapter in their lives, having always lived under the shadow of the men in the family.
The repairs to their inherited properties are moving along nicely and everything seems to be falling into place, everything that is, except for the body they discover inside one of the buildings, the dilapidated restaurant.
Despite the fact that the Garlucci family was not even in Savannah at the time the victim was murdered, they can't prove it. On top of that, the victim, a member of Savannah Architectural Society, also known as "SAS," had been sent to the property to discuss possible construction violations.
The other members of SAS are convinced the Garlucci family murdered one of their own while Carlita is convinced that someone is trying to frame them.
Can the mother / daughter duo figure out who the real killer is, or will the police dig into Carlita's past and discover that she has her own share of secrets she's trying desperately to leave behind?
1-Home For The Holidays (Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series)
2-Road To Savannah (Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery Series)
3-Suite Revenge (Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery Series)
4-Winds Of Deception (Samantha Rite Mystery Series)
5-Lethal Lobster (Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery Series)
6-Magnolia Mansion Mysteries (Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series)
Plus Bonus Short Story “Two Settle The Score”
Book 1-Home for The Holidays
Christmas in the cozy town of Belhaven is a magical season, but this year it will be extra special for "Garden Girl" Gloria Rutherford. The much-anticipated wedding to the love of her life, Paul Kennedy, will soon take place and all of Gloria's children and their families will be coming home to celebrate.
Paul, only days away from retiring from Montbay County Sheriff's Department, drops a bombshell on Gloria when he tells her he's being investigated for criminal activity. Not wanting to drag Gloria into his crisis, Paul all but calls off the wedding and then suddenly disappears.
A heartbroken Gloria is ready to throw in the towel and run away until her friends, The Garden Girls, step in, determined to get to the bottom of Paul's investigation, clear his name and get the wedding back on track.
Will the girls be able to salvage Gloria's special day or will she soon be saying "Bah Humbug" instead of "I do?"
Book 2-Road to Savannah
Carlita Garlucci has sold everything she owns and left the only home she has ever known to move to historic Savannah, Georgia. Her daughter, Mercedes, is moving with her and the women are both excited and nervous about this new chapter in their lives, having always lived under the shadow of the men in the family.
The repairs to their inherited properties are moving along nicely and everything seems to be falling into place, everything that is, except for the body they discover inside one of the buildings, the dilapidated restaurant.
Despite the fact that the Garlucci family was not even in Savannah at the time the victim was murdered, they can't prove it. On top of that, the victim, a member of Savannah Architectural Society, also known as "SAS," had been sent to the property to discuss possible construction violations.
The other members of SAS are convinced the Garlucci family murdered one of their own while Carlita is convinced that someone is trying to frame them.
Can the mother / daughter duo figure out who the real killer is, or will the police dig into Carlita's past and discover that she has her own share of secrets she's trying desperately to leave behind?
1103 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 5, 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
Feel good cozy mystery set is delightful
Hope Callaghan has such wonderful sleuths and she combined them into one exciting collection. There is Millie from the cruise line set and I sure enjoy her mysteries. Gloria is in several featured and it is always fun to read about Her and her friends. This ones had Paul in danger. You know Gloria left no stones unturned.
Just as fun Collection of favorite sleuths. Try them out and see who are your favorites.
Hope Callaghan has such wonderful sleuths and she combined them into one exciting collection. There is Millie from the cruise line set and I sure enjoy her mysteries. Gloria is in several featured and it is always fun to read about Her and her friends. This ones had Paul in danger. You know Gloria left no stones unturned.
Just as fun Collection of favorite sleuths. Try them out and see who are your favorites.
November 26, 2017
Lots of Fun
This set of Cosy Mysteries is fun to read . It has great characters who get into lots of scrapes.
Hope is a writer who knows how to keep her readers happy.
This set of Cosy Mysteries is fun to read . It has great characters who get into lots of scrapes.
Hope is a writer who knows how to keep her readers happy.
November 18, 2017
Cozy Mysteries Collection
6 wonderful books and a bonus story, from Hope Callaghan what more could you want. Murder, mystery and intrigue, during the holidays. These stories will keep you reading and turning the pages. Great holiday fun for anyone who loves a cozy mystery.
6 wonderful books and a bonus story, from Hope Callaghan what more could you want. Murder, mystery and intrigue, during the holidays. These stories will keep you reading and turning the pages. Great holiday fun for anyone who loves a cozy mystery.
November 25, 2017
Nice Stories
This is a collection of nice clean stories of suspense. It was interesting to see into many different places, jobs, and lifestyles different from my own. Many of the people appeared to be about my age which was a plus.
This is a collection of nice clean stories of suspense. It was interesting to see into many different places, jobs, and lifestyles different from my own. Many of the people appeared to be about my age which was a plus.
November 8, 2017
An intriguing introduction to Hope Callaghan's cozy mystery series with a holiday and home theme, recipes included. Meet senior sleuth Gloria and the Garden Girls in small town Michigan. Discover historic Savannah, Georgia with senior sleuth Catlita and the relocated New York Garlucci family. Travel the Caribbean with senior sleuth and cruise director assistant Millie. Included in the set is one mystery with the twin sleuths Lucy and Loretta set in a trailer park in Misery, Mississippi and another mystery with sleuth Samantha Rite. Hope Callaghan weaves suspense, intrigue, historical facts, inspiring settings, with fun witty characters, an attention grabbing plot and satisfying even though not predictable resolution into a reading delight.
November 8, 2017
Christian cozy sampling
A selection of books from Hope Callahan, at least one from each of her popular series. Well written with a Christian bent, but not preachy, suitable for all ages.
The main characters are middle aged to seniors and are colorfully written
A selection of books from Hope Callahan, at least one from each of her popular series. Well written with a Christian bent, but not preachy, suitable for all ages.
The main characters are middle aged to seniors and are colorfully written
June 10, 2018
There were so many different mysteries and characters and locations and plots in this book. I enjoyed the fact that of the 6+ mysteries included, only a few had a repeat cast of characters. There is romance and religious subplots in the stories and the characters are fun- with enough flaws that they seem to be real folks. I enjoyed reading about the large cruiseline, and about the south and the historic places, there were jealous folks and older woemn solving mysteries, etc. Should be rated 3.5
December 17, 2019
This Christian Cozy Mysteries collection showcases a variety of interesting settings, from a cruise ship in the Caribbean to a restaurant in Savannah, Georgia then a small town in Michigan. The characters are believable and engaging and the books are well-written with good dialogue and mysteries that will keep you guessing, plus a bonus of scrumptuous recipes at the end. It's a wonderful bargain, great gift, or a treat for yourself!
December 25, 2017
Kind-of fun
These were nice cozy mysteries, seven books by same author. However, there books were not in order. Reading a very good book Suite Revenge, then later was Lethal Lobster, the first book was read second. Kind if confusing. They are separate books but in a series. Another series the same thing happened. That my only complaint. Love the recipes.
These were nice cozy mysteries, seven books by same author. However, there books were not in order. Reading a very good book Suite Revenge, then later was Lethal Lobster, the first book was read second. Kind if confusing. They are separate books but in a series. Another series the same thing happened. That my only complaint. Love the recipes.
January 4, 2018
Simply enjoying entertainment. No serious hidden meaning behind the characters actions. A family read on a cold night in front of the fireplace..
Simply enjoyably entertainment. No serious hidden meaning behind the characters action. A great family on a cold winter night in front of the fireplace.
Simply enjoyably entertainment. No serious hidden meaning behind the characters action. A great family on a cold winter night in front of the fireplace.
January 4, 2018
Good variety
I enjoyed reading this collection. It was a good variety of Hope Callaghan works. I am already very interested in several of her series and look forward to reading those. This is a great set for someone who is not familiar with her books and is looking for fun, clean, well written, cozy mysteries.
I enjoyed reading this collection. It was a good variety of Hope Callaghan works. I am already very interested in several of her series and look forward to reading those. This is a great set for someone who is not familiar with her books and is looking for fun, clean, well written, cozy mysteries.
January 12, 2018
Just not worth the time
Very simple stories. Plots are boring and just too sweet. Not up to most of the usual authors writing. Will be more careful on what to purchase in the future.
Very simple stories. Plots are boring and just too sweet. Not up to most of the usual authors writing. Will be more careful on what to purchase in the future.
September 10, 2018
You can never go wrong with a Hope Callaghan book
Hope Callaghan's characters are people you want to meet and have to follow from book to book. She gives you enough hints to follow while leaving the ending a surprise.
Hope Callaghan's characters are people you want to meet and have to follow from book to book. She gives you enough hints to follow while leaving the ending a surprise.
October 9, 2018
A great cozy read
I really enjoy this author. Her books are good clean reading. Laugh out loud funny. I recommend this author and her different series. My only this is when there are books from the same series in a box set that they go in order.
I really enjoy this author. Her books are good clean reading. Laugh out loud funny. I recommend this author and her different series. My only this is when there are books from the same series in a box set that they go in order.
June 2, 2020
Great read!
I love everything this series! Thank God for Kindle and books like this! In this pandemic time, we need to have a LOT of good things to read. This series fit the bill!
I love everything this series! Thank God for Kindle and books like this! In this pandemic time, we need to have a LOT of good things to read. This series fit the bill!
January 9, 2018
Five star collection
I really enjoy reading Hope Callaghan's books. This is a good collection of her books and hits on several very good series. Keep up the good work!
I really enjoy reading Hope Callaghan's books. This is a good collection of her books and hits on several very good series. Keep up the good work!
January 26, 2018
Nice Collection
The mysteries were fun and engaging. Clean reading for those who enjoy them, but definitely original. I like the Garden Girls stories thee best.
The mysteries were fun and engaging. Clean reading for those who enjoy them, but definitely original. I like the Garden Girls stories thee best.
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February 25, 2018Easy to read. They are what I call easy to put down and when you pick it up again you can fall right back into the story.
December 4, 2018
Excellent collection of fun and interesting stories. A nice way to get a taste of several series.
March 15, 2019
A good collection/assortment of Hope Callahan's books. From mysteries on cruise ships with the crew solving the problems to small town georgia. Keeps you interested
May 21, 2019
A 5 book set of stories from her various series!
May 25, 2021
Some of them were great but all were enjoyable
January 10, 2025
Seriously read her series. Each of them.
January 14, 2019
as with all collections i try to review as i go along- I have actually put the reviews with the actual book although these must be abridged versions since the page counts don't match up.
Main complaint is that where there are 2 of the same series they are out of order in the book so I ended up reading #10 before #6 of the Garden Girls mystery and #8 before #3 of the Cruise ship mysteries. The stories are all mid series so if you were thinking of using this collection as an intro to the series- I don't recommend it because you are kinda being thrown in mid story. If you are looking for very light cozies with a heavy Christian/prayer/preachy over/undertone then this is for you.
Contents:
1-Home For The Holidays (Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series #10) (190 pp) 12/29/18
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
2-Road To Savannah (Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery Series#2) (145 pp) 1/4/19
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
3-Suite Revenge (Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery Series #8) (165 pp) 1/6/19 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4-Winds Of Deception (Samantha Rite Mystery Series #2) (158 pp) 1/12/19 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
5-Lethal Lobster (Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery Series #3 ) (194pp) 1/9/19 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
6-Magnolia Mansion Mysteries (Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series #6) (188 pp) 12/30/18 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Bonus Two Settle the Score (Sweet Southern Sleuths #4) (48pp) https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Main complaint is that where there are 2 of the same series they are out of order in the book so I ended up reading #10 before #6 of the Garden Girls mystery and #8 before #3 of the Cruise ship mysteries. The stories are all mid series so if you were thinking of using this collection as an intro to the series- I don't recommend it because you are kinda being thrown in mid story. If you are looking for very light cozies with a heavy Christian/prayer/preachy over/undertone then this is for you.
Contents:
1-Home For The Holidays (Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series #10) (190 pp) 12/29/18
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
2-Road To Savannah (Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery Series#2) (145 pp) 1/4/19
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
3-Suite Revenge (Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery Series #8) (165 pp) 1/6/19 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4-Winds Of Deception (Samantha Rite Mystery Series #2) (158 pp) 1/12/19 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
5-Lethal Lobster (Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery Series #3 ) (194pp) 1/9/19 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
6-Magnolia Mansion Mysteries (Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series #6) (188 pp) 12/30/18 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Bonus Two Settle the Score (Sweet Southern Sleuths #4) (48pp) https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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