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Molly DeWitt Mysteries #1-2
Tropical Blues: Hot Property / Hot Secret
Join debutante turned amateur sleuth Molly DeWitt in these two classic mysteries from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods.
Hot Property
Finding a corpse in the card room of her elegant new Key Biscayne apartment complex was not what Molly DeWitt had in mind for a fresh new start—especially when the knife in the dead Ocean Manor’s president’s back appears to be her own. But when charming homicide detective Michael O’Hara decides to get on her case, it’s up to Molly to track down the real killer and clear her name.
Hot Secret
When the body of her hotshot young film director is found in actress Veronica Weston’s trailer, she desperately needs an alibi—and Molly DeWitt is it. Molly’s PR job is to keep everyone happy, but solving the case is a challenge she can’t resist…just like homicide detective Michael O’Hara. She and Michael must strip the masks from a cast of potential killers, each of whom has a motive, to keep Veronica from behind bars.
Hot Property
Finding a corpse in the card room of her elegant new Key Biscayne apartment complex was not what Molly DeWitt had in mind for a fresh new start—especially when the knife in the dead Ocean Manor’s president’s back appears to be her own. But when charming homicide detective Michael O’Hara decides to get on her case, it’s up to Molly to track down the real killer and clear her name.
Hot Secret
When the body of her hotshot young film director is found in actress Veronica Weston’s trailer, she desperately needs an alibi—and Molly DeWitt is it. Molly’s PR job is to keep everyone happy, but solving the case is a challenge she can’t resist…just like homicide detective Michael O’Hara. She and Michael must strip the masks from a cast of potential killers, each of whom has a motive, to keep Veronica from behind bars.
- GenresRomance
480 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published August 20, 2018
193 people are currently reading
245 people want to read
About the author
Sherryl Woods
555 books4,524 followersWith two other careers to her credit before becoming a novelist and four states in which she's lived for extended periods of time, Sherryl Woods has collected friends and memories, along with way too much unnecessary junk.
"The friends are the only things I've brought with me through the years that really matter," she says. "I could probably live without one more chintz teacup, another tin-litho sandpail or another snowglobe, but I need those friends."
The theme of enduring friendships and families is always central to Sherryl's books, including her latest Chesapeake Shores series — THE INN AT EAGLE POINT, FLOWERS ON MAIN and HARBOR LIGHTS.
Author of more than 100 romance and mystery novels, Sherryl Woods grew up in Virginia. Over the years she had lived in Ohio and Florida, as well as California. Currently she divides her time between Key Biscayne, Florida and Colonial Beach, Virginia, the small, river-front town where she spent her childhood summers.
A graduate of Ohio State University School of Journalism, Sherryl spent more than ten years as a journalist, most of them as a television critic for newspapers in Ohio and Florida. For several years she also coordinated a motivational program for the more than 8,000 employees at the University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Medical Center.
Her first book, RESTORING LOVE, was published in 1982 by Dell Candlelight Ecstasy under the pseudonym of Suzanne Sherrill. Her second book, SAND CASTLES, under the pseudonym of Alexandra Kirk, was published later that same year by Bantam. She began using her own name when she moved to the Second Chance at Love line at Berkley Publishing. In 1986, she began writing full-time and also began her long career at Silhouette Books with the Desire title NOT AT EIGHT, DARLING, set in the world of television which she covered for so many years.
In addition to her more than 75 romances for Silhouette Desire and Special Edition, she has written thirteen mysteries — nine in the Amanda Roberts series and four in the Molly DeWitt series.
When she's not writing or reading, Sherryl loves to garden, though she's not at her best on a riding lawn mower. She also loves tennis, theater, and ballet, even though her top spin has long since vanished, she's never set foot on a stage, and she's way too uncoordinated to dance. She also loves baseball and claims anyone who's ever seen Kevin Costner in "Bull Durham" can understand why.
"The friends are the only things I've brought with me through the years that really matter," she says. "I could probably live without one more chintz teacup, another tin-litho sandpail or another snowglobe, but I need those friends."
The theme of enduring friendships and families is always central to Sherryl's books, including her latest Chesapeake Shores series — THE INN AT EAGLE POINT, FLOWERS ON MAIN and HARBOR LIGHTS.
Author of more than 100 romance and mystery novels, Sherryl Woods grew up in Virginia. Over the years she had lived in Ohio and Florida, as well as California. Currently she divides her time between Key Biscayne, Florida and Colonial Beach, Virginia, the small, river-front town where she spent her childhood summers.
A graduate of Ohio State University School of Journalism, Sherryl spent more than ten years as a journalist, most of them as a television critic for newspapers in Ohio and Florida. For several years she also coordinated a motivational program for the more than 8,000 employees at the University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Medical Center.
Her first book, RESTORING LOVE, was published in 1982 by Dell Candlelight Ecstasy under the pseudonym of Suzanne Sherrill. Her second book, SAND CASTLES, under the pseudonym of Alexandra Kirk, was published later that same year by Bantam. She began using her own name when she moved to the Second Chance at Love line at Berkley Publishing. In 1986, she began writing full-time and also began her long career at Silhouette Books with the Desire title NOT AT EIGHT, DARLING, set in the world of television which she covered for so many years.
In addition to her more than 75 romances for Silhouette Desire and Special Edition, she has written thirteen mysteries — nine in the Amanda Roberts series and four in the Molly DeWitt series.
When she's not writing or reading, Sherryl loves to garden, though she's not at her best on a riding lawn mower. She also loves tennis, theater, and ballet, even though her top spin has long since vanished, she's never set foot on a stage, and she's way too uncoordinated to dance. She also loves baseball and claims anyone who's ever seen Kevin Costner in "Bull Durham" can understand why.
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Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews
May 22, 2022
This was two books in one book and they were both good books.
January 13, 2019
This paperback was actually two books: "Hot Property" and "Hot Secret". They were both murder mysteries with most of the same characters: Molly, the sleuth and her detective friend, Michael. They were both very light reads. Molly and Michael came very close to real romance in both stories but they did not connect-very proper. The setting was in the Miami, Florida area. That I liked because I have visited there several times. I kept wanting the plots to intrique me but they just moved slowly until the end when everything got dicey. There are other books in this series but I don't want to be bored again. Sorry!
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February 9, 2023OK, but nothing more. The mysteries weren't that complicated; Molly has a good sense of humor, and there's some sexual tension between her and the detective, Michael, which was not fulfilled in either book. Is this part of a series? If so, do she and Michael ever consummate the relationship? And who is Bianca? Hinted at, but not explained.
June 22, 2023
There were times when things felt very dated, especially in Hot Property, and I found Michael a little off-putting (probably due to his inconsistent behavior and the fact that the book was written in 1992) a fair amount of the time. However, the mystery itself was written well enough to make up for a lot of that.
September 24, 2020
This book was ok. A good read if you want a light mystery. It did feel like it dragged a bit at parts, but overall I enjoyed it.
If you want a simple read, ok murder mystery, not scary, before going to bed at night, its a good read for you!
If you want a simple read, ok murder mystery, not scary, before going to bed at night, its a good read for you!
September 6, 2018
A fast read with some surprises and likeable characters. Looking forward to the next book.
October 16, 2018
Another snoopy civilian with a cop boyfriend trying to protect her. Pretty good
July 29, 2019
Poor
I have read many of Sherryl Woods books. I did not think this was up to the best writing of her other books. Therefore. I could my recommend it.
I have read many of Sherryl Woods books. I did not think this was up to the best writing of her other books. Therefore. I could my recommend it.
March 6, 2020
Originally printed in 1992, these 2 stories are slightly dated but still enjoyable murder mysteries. Molly DeWitt is quirky and much too curious for her own good. Now on to the last 2 stories.
May 28, 2021
Plot is a little slow and dull. Main character gets herself into some ridiculous predicaments.
June 4, 2021
Picked this book up at the airport. Didn’t want anything too heavy, so I chose the book by its cover. Definitely not too heavy, an easy read. Perfect for next to the pool.
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August 5, 2021Love the main characters and their chemistry. Good plots that will keep you guessing.
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January 20, 2022Always writes good books
May 6, 2024
This was a good book. Good start to the series.
April 9, 2025
Tropical Blue
Did not expects any of the actual murderers in either story. Guess I would never make a good detective. It was acute form of a love story with the main characters.
Did not expects any of the actual murderers in either story. Guess I would never make a good detective. It was acute form of a love story with the main characters.
October 4, 2025
In,love Sherryl Woods books. These were a bit different with the mystery involved. They were good.
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