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Gold Coast Retrievers #5
Finding Felicity
Can the sweetness of rekindled love temper the bitter tang of murder?
Despite a difficult childhood, Felicity Stilton never gave up on her dreams. Now, as an adult, she and her Golden Retriever, JJ, help special needs children pave the way for their own futures. Everything is perfect, until she gets the one call she never expected to receive.
Officer Darren Willis hates that it falls to him to tell the beautiful and inspiring Felicity her birth mother has taken her own life. Although the case appears to be open-and-shut, the grieving daughter insists something foul is afoot. Will he be brave enough to follow dark clues into the past alongside the one woman with whom he just might want to make a future?
Only Darren believes Felicity’s suspicions and is willing to help investigate what really happened to her long-lost mother. When the signs begin to point to murder, Darren worries Felicity might be next… But should he abandon the case to protect her even if it means losing the woman he loves forever?
Find out if JJ will be able to keep his humans safe as they race to find a mysterious killer and clear her mother’s name. This sweet tale of suspense, intrigue, and surprises is one you won’t want to miss... Order your copy and start reading today!
Finding Felicity is book five in the Gold Coast Retrievers series. Each book stands completely on its own, but you'll have more fun if you read them all together!
Despite a difficult childhood, Felicity Stilton never gave up on her dreams. Now, as an adult, she and her Golden Retriever, JJ, help special needs children pave the way for their own futures. Everything is perfect, until she gets the one call she never expected to receive.
Officer Darren Willis hates that it falls to him to tell the beautiful and inspiring Felicity her birth mother has taken her own life. Although the case appears to be open-and-shut, the grieving daughter insists something foul is afoot. Will he be brave enough to follow dark clues into the past alongside the one woman with whom he just might want to make a future?
Only Darren believes Felicity’s suspicions and is willing to help investigate what really happened to her long-lost mother. When the signs begin to point to murder, Darren worries Felicity might be next… But should he abandon the case to protect her even if it means losing the woman he loves forever?
Find out if JJ will be able to keep his humans safe as they race to find a mysterious killer and clear her mother’s name. This sweet tale of suspense, intrigue, and surprises is one you won’t want to miss... Order your copy and start reading today!
Finding Felicity is book five in the Gold Coast Retrievers series. Each book stands completely on its own, but you'll have more fun if you read them all together!
162 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 5, 2018
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About the author
P. Creeden
94 books54 followersP. Creeden is the sweet romance and mystery pen name for USA Today Bestselling Author Pauline Creeden. Her stories feature down-to-earth characters who often feel like they are undeserving of love for one reason or another and are surprised when love finds them.
P. Creeden married her college sweetheart, who she also met at a horse farm. Together they raise a menagerie of animals and their one son, an avid reader, himself. Animals are the supporting characters of many of her stories, because they occupy her daily life on the farm, too. From dogs, cats, and goldfish to horses, chickens, and geckos—she believes life around pets is so much better, even if they are fictional.
P. Creeden married her college sweetheart, who she also met at a horse farm. Together they raise a menagerie of animals and their one son, an avid reader, himself. Animals are the supporting characters of many of her stories, because they occupy her daily life on the farm, too. From dogs, cats, and goldfish to horses, chickens, and geckos—she believes life around pets is so much better, even if they are fictional.
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October 7, 2018
The puzzle is there, but the pieces are all askew. Finding Felicity allows the reader to become a part of the bumpy road to the truth. Felicity finds herself caught up in a murder. The mother she barely knew leaves behind more questions than answers and solving the mystery is dangerous work but somebody has to do it. The twists are endless and shocking, yet intriguing all the same.
July 29, 2024
Simple plot, a weak attempt to create a real personality to the main characters, and nice writing.
If you’re currently overwhelmed after many books (classical or academic) it’s a great reading to chill out.
If you’re currently overwhelmed after many books (classical or academic) it’s a great reading to chill out.
October 25, 2019
Felicity and her Golden Retriever, JJ, work with special needs children in the school district. They are both super sweet souls, and from the very beginning, I knew I was going to love them. My heart broke for her when she found out that her birth mother had died - she not only mourned the person but the future possibilities of getting to know her better.
As she digs deeper into her birth mother’s life, Felicity is convinced that she didn’t commit suicide. Everything about her personal belongings and journals points to a woman content and happy with her life. But there’s only one person who thinks she might be onto something. Thankfully, that’s Officer Darren Willis, the detective in charge of the investigation. But his boss is pressuring to close this supposedly open and shut case quickly.
Felicity digs in and keeps looking, finding herself the target of several deadly incidents. Darren and Felicity come together through the tragedy and danger - with JJ right by her side - and find their feelings for each other growing daily.
Unfortunately, I figured out the who-dun-it way too early. The only reason this didn’t get a 5-star review. I like to have the mystery remain just that - a mystery - until the characters are just about to figure it out - not right at the beginning of the case. The romance though - the romance was strong in this one, and it was lovely. I highly recommend if you don’t mind figuring things out too soon.
**I voluntarily reviews a complimentary copy of this book**
As she digs deeper into her birth mother’s life, Felicity is convinced that she didn’t commit suicide. Everything about her personal belongings and journals points to a woman content and happy with her life. But there’s only one person who thinks she might be onto something. Thankfully, that’s Officer Darren Willis, the detective in charge of the investigation. But his boss is pressuring to close this supposedly open and shut case quickly.
Felicity digs in and keeps looking, finding herself the target of several deadly incidents. Darren and Felicity come together through the tragedy and danger - with JJ right by her side - and find their feelings for each other growing daily.
Unfortunately, I figured out the who-dun-it way too early. The only reason this didn’t get a 5-star review. I like to have the mystery remain just that - a mystery - until the characters are just about to figure it out - not right at the beginning of the case. The romance though - the romance was strong in this one, and it was lovely. I highly recommend if you don’t mind figuring things out too soon.
**I voluntarily reviews a complimentary copy of this book**
October 9, 2018
I love these Golden Retrievers! I'm not usually a dog person (I happen to love kitties!) but these books make me want to go out and get one! They are amazing dogs! In this story, Felicity has a special dog named JJ. They work with special kids that have learning needs in elementary school. I have a special place in my heart for those kids as I used to work with them too! I love them! Felicity was adopted as a baby but recently reconnected with her birth mother although she never really felt the birth mother, Liz, really "connected" with her again. She's glad that she has wonderful adopted parents! However, when she finds out from Detective Darren Willis that Liz committed suicide and Felicity inherited everything (including a winery), she can't accept that Liz would do that and begins to investigate. Felicity and Darren used to know each other in high school but haven't seen each other since....however, they are immediately drawn to each other. Felicity knows that Liz was murdered but can't prove it! I loved Felicity's tenacity and her love of JJ, the dog. I also love Darren's belief in Felicity that she might be right about Liz being murdered even though there isn't much evidence. I recommend this book! It's a joy!!!
June 21, 2019
Finding Felicity is book 5 in the Gold Coast Retrievers series by P. Creeden.
“Six special Golden Retrievers help their humans solve mysteries, save lives and even find love...”
This was a nice quick read about Felicity Stilton who inherits her birth mother’s vineyard. Darren Wiilis, a detective with the local police department, helps Felicity when her mother dies. Along with JJ, her faithful service dog, they try to find out if her mother would really take her own life.
The pacing was a bit slow in spots but the events in the mystery were plausible with the minor exception of the temperature of the walk-in refrigerator. I have worked in both walk-in freezers and refrigerators. I can’t see the fridge being at or just below freezing. That would have the contents freezing rather than kept cold. I don’t see how Felicity would have survived two hours in the fridge if it had been that cold.
This was an enjoyable, clean read with a good romantic element. I appreciate the story that features a service dog and an owner who wants to help children through the friendship of the dog.
*I purchased this ebook from Amazon. I was under no obligation to post a review. All opinions are my own. *
“Six special Golden Retrievers help their humans solve mysteries, save lives and even find love...”
This was a nice quick read about Felicity Stilton who inherits her birth mother’s vineyard. Darren Wiilis, a detective with the local police department, helps Felicity when her mother dies. Along with JJ, her faithful service dog, they try to find out if her mother would really take her own life.
The pacing was a bit slow in spots but the events in the mystery were plausible with the minor exception of the temperature of the walk-in refrigerator. I have worked in both walk-in freezers and refrigerators. I can’t see the fridge being at or just below freezing. That would have the contents freezing rather than kept cold. I don’t see how Felicity would have survived two hours in the fridge if it had been that cold.
This was an enjoyable, clean read with a good romantic element. I appreciate the story that features a service dog and an owner who wants to help children through the friendship of the dog.
*I purchased this ebook from Amazon. I was under no obligation to post a review. All opinions are my own. *
October 6, 2018
Finding Felicity by P. Creeden is the fifth book in the Gold Coast Retrievers series and lives up to the rest of the stories series. The difference for me was that I became more involved with the golden than the humans. Jay/JJ, the golden, belonged to Felicity was a therapy dog and a constant companion. Felicity had been adopted at an early age and was just getting to know her birth mother. Coming home from her job Detective Darren Willis was waiting to inform her of her birth mothers death. Realizing they knew each other they formed a bond that would eventually save Felicity’s life. With Felicity inheriting her mother’s vineyard ‘accidents’ starting happening with Jay helping Felicity stay calm or saving her from the situation. What will happen to Felicity? Will the ‘accidents’ eventually kill her like her mom? Will Jay and Darren save the day? And what caused Felicity’s moms death? Let the adventure begin......
October 6, 2018
Finding Felicity by P. Creeden is the fifth book in the Gold Coast Retrievers Series. J.J. is the Golden Retriever in this story. As with the other stories in the series, J.J. is a working dog. He helps his owner, Felicity, teach disadvantaged kids learn how to read. He is Felicity's best friend, as well. Add a murder/ suicide and a hunky detective, and you have the beginnings of a great story. The romance in the book is between Felicity and Darren, the hunky detective [who just happens to be her high school crush]. I received an ARC [advanced readers copy] of Finding Felicity and I am thankful for it. The book was easy to read and grabbed my attention right away. The storyline had so many twists that I didn't figure out the mystery until the last few pages. I really enjoyed the book and I think other readers will too.
October 13, 2018
Felicity and JJ(the golden) work with special needs children and learns that her biological mom is found dead and leaves everything to her including her winery. While going through her things she feels that she was murdered instead of it being ruled suicide.
Darrin is the detective on the case and soon agrees with Felicity that it was murder as well. Will Felicity get to close to the guilty one and become his next victim? Will JJ have to put his skills to the test and help save her?
This is such a wonderful story of how a service dog will do whatever it takes to protect his person even when the danger is high. Also a wonderful story of finding love when you are not looking for it, and how happy endings do happen to someone. Grab your copy today and read the entire series of this. You will love the ending of each and every story
Darrin is the detective on the case and soon agrees with Felicity that it was murder as well. Will Felicity get to close to the guilty one and become his next victim? Will JJ have to put his skills to the test and help save her?
This is such a wonderful story of how a service dog will do whatever it takes to protect his person even when the danger is high. Also a wonderful story of finding love when you are not looking for it, and how happy endings do happen to someone. Grab your copy today and read the entire series of this. You will love the ending of each and every story
April 12, 2019
Felicity and her dog JJ help special need children how to read, with only 4 in the classroom. The principle thinks it is a waste. Call from Detective Darren, her birth mother had taken her life, an open and shut case. For Felicity is dubious that it was. She sought her birth mother out when she turned eighteen, so knew little of her these last six years, Every time they met it was always business like. Darren couldn’t shake the feeling that he knew her, siblings had gone to school with her. Estate of a vineyard that she now owns, and thought her mother was just a worker here. That was the beginning of a puzzle, and if it was murder, there was pieces of why and was she next, a good plot, liked the characters.
October 7, 2018
What a exciting book! I couldn't put it down. Finding Felicity by P. Creeden is the fifth book in the Golden Retrievers Series well worth the time to read. The story revolves around Felicity and her service dog Jay. When Felicity inherits a winery after her biological mother passes away she meets Darren Willis a detective who is assigned to her mother's case. It is either suicide or murder and they have only 24 hours to find evidence for murder before the case is closed.
P. Creeden wrote an exciting mystery story and I highly recommend reading it. I received a free copy of this book and have voluntarily choose to review it.
P. Creeden wrote an exciting mystery story and I highly recommend reading it. I received a free copy of this book and have voluntarily choose to review it.
October 9, 2018
This author's addition to the series focuses on a mystery and Felicity, surrounded by danger is puzzled and grasping for straws. As the house of cards begin to fall around the killer, the anticipation is gripping and will keep you glued to the pages. I was a little disappointed that she just (repeatedly) handed herself up on a platter but I guess her emotions were, understandably, too high for she to see clearly, it was also odd to me that Jay didn't pick up on it. This was different, the mystery carries the plot very well without the other elements that I am used to in this series.
I received a free copy, which I am voluntarily reviewing.
I received a free copy, which I am voluntarily reviewing.
October 16, 2018
I received an ARC for an honest review.
I have loved all the books in this series but this one is my top favorite! It had a lot more mystery to it. Felicity and JJ are great on their own, but add in Detective Darren and it totally kicks it up a notch.
Felicity mourns the loss of her birth mother, and learns she is given all that she had built.
The charecters associated with the vineyard are polar opposites and make you wonder if either of them could have been the killer. Darren is Felicity high school crush and how perfect is that for him to be her hero! Just a great story about love, life, and a golden retriever.
I have loved all the books in this series but this one is my top favorite! It had a lot more mystery to it. Felicity and JJ are great on their own, but add in Detective Darren and it totally kicks it up a notch.
Felicity mourns the loss of her birth mother, and learns she is given all that she had built.
The charecters associated with the vineyard are polar opposites and make you wonder if either of them could have been the killer. Darren is Felicity high school crush and how perfect is that for him to be her hero! Just a great story about love, life, and a golden retriever.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 2, 2018
Finding Felicity is another sweet Gold Coast Retrievers tale, this time with a very bright and brave service dog named Jay, or JJ to his friends and the kids he helps with learning disabilities. Felicity Stilton’s birth mother has died from an apparent suicide and Darren Willis, in his first week as a rookie Detective, is torn between his Lieutenant who is pushing him to wrap up this investigation and Felicity who believes her mother’s death was not a suicide. Certainly the multiple, near-death accidents targeting Felicity are of some concern.... I liked the characters and recommend you keep tissues nearby!
July 17, 2021
Since this story has a bit of a second chance feel to it, I was cheering for Felicity and Darren to make a go of it from the moment we first meet them. It was a lot of fun to see Darren realize that she’s no longer the young girl he used to know. And for Felicity to learn that all those feelings she thought she was over weren’t quite as done as she’d hoped. There are all kinds of twists and turns in the plot that kept me guessing what would happen next. However, maybe it was just my suspicious nature, but I saw that particular villain from the beginning. In any case, I really enjoyed this book.
November 19, 2023
Finding Felicity (Gold Coast Retrievers #5) was a great read by P. Creeden. Felicity Stilton never gave up on her dreams even though she had a difficult childhood. Her and her Golden Retriever, JJ, help special needs children pave the way for theirown futures. Officer Darren Willis hates that he must tell Felicity that her birth mother has taken her own life. The case seems to be open and shut although Felicity insists something is wrong. Darren believes Felicity's suspicions and is willing to help investigate what really happened. Darren is afraid that Felicity may be next when all signs begin pointing to murder. I enjoyed reading this book and cant wait to read more by the author.
October 5, 2018
Another great book in the Gold Coast Retriever series! I love the mystery in this one, and how everything tied together. I also really like the characters. It did seem as though JJ had a smaller roll in this book than the other retrievers have had in the other books, but maybe that's just me. He was still in the book quite a bit! I really enjoy reading about these lovely dogs, and the sweet love stories in each book just make them all the better.
I received this book in exchange for my honest review.
I received this book in exchange for my honest review.
October 3, 2018
When Felicity finds out that her birth mother has committed suicide she feels sad and sorry because she wasn trying to known her better. But the more she learn about her mother and her death the more she suspect it’s not a suicide. Can Darren, the detective in charge of the investigation and a past crush of Felicity help her find the truth? Can Jay, her golden retriever keep Felicity save from the danger surronding her?
October 5, 2018
Felicity is an special needs teacher, along with her teachers assistant, JJ , her Golden Retriever. An old friend notifies her that her birth mother has killed herself. Felicity does not know her birth mother very well, but feels that this is wrong. She then goes on with Darren to prove that Liz did not kill herself. I liked this book and recommend it to fans of the Gold Coast Retrievers books. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily providing my review.
October 5, 2018
What a good book! Therapy dog and life-saver. Felicity has a job with JJ, her golden retriever, working with special-needs children at the local school. But that is put on hold for several days because she finds out her birthmother died. Was it accidental with cold medicine and sleeping pills or suicide or murder? What a great story-teller we have in this author. She holds your attention with her intrigue.
Looking forward to more from this author.
Looking forward to more from this author.
October 10, 2018
Felicity hears about her birth mom's apparent suicide from her high school crush Darren. When she begins settling her mom's affairs strange things begin to happen to her and she starts to suspect foul play. Throw in some interesting side characters and you have one mystery after another. JJ, her dog, is awesome!!! Will there be a love connection between Felicity and Darren? A really sweet romantic mystery.
October 12, 2018
What a wonderful read! I fell in love with JJ the Golden Retriever, he was so in tune to Felicity and could tell her moods. JJ is a devoted companion. I really enjoyed this story because there is a little bit of a mystery going on and then there is romance developing. I was captivated from page one and couldn’t put book down until it was finished. A must read!
Was given a complimentary copy. All opinions are of my own.
Was given a complimentary copy. All opinions are of my own.
October 13, 2018
The fifth book in the Gold Coast Retrievers series and each one of them just gets better than the last one. Felicity Stilton and her Golden Retriever, JJ help special needs children after her mother's apparent suicide she meets Officer Darren Willis. As Felicity and Darren dig into the truth of the woman's death things do not add up, this is a story with a mystery, suspense, drama, and danger. I can not wait to read the next book.
October 17, 2018
I liked the mystery entwined into this story and how the hero and heroine knew each other from the past as acquaintances. The tackle the mystery of her biological mother's supposed suicide. He put his career as a detective in jeopardy to help her. Her dog plays a big part in helping the heroine after some unexplained accidents happen. I felt the ending of the story left some unanswered questions. I received a complimentary copy and I am voluntarily reviewing.
October 28, 2018
"A Good Mystery"
Though Felicity Stilton's childhood was difficult, she now is fulfilling dreams as she and her dog J J help special needs children. But suddenly she gets a call from Officer Darren Willis that Felicity's mother has committed suicide. However, she can sense something else may prove her mother had been murdered. Thus Darren and Felicity take on the investigation, while feelings for each other come to life. This mystery has suspense, intrigue, and some surprises. Enjoy!
Though Felicity Stilton's childhood was difficult, she now is fulfilling dreams as she and her dog J J help special needs children. But suddenly she gets a call from Officer Darren Willis that Felicity's mother has committed suicide. However, she can sense something else may prove her mother had been murdered. Thus Darren and Felicity take on the investigation, while feelings for each other come to life. This mystery has suspense, intrigue, and some surprises. Enjoy!
November 5, 2018
Finding Felicity is another wonderful stand-alone book in the delightful Gold Coast Retrievers series. Felicity and her retriever JJ help teach special needs children and the handsome detective that help her after her mother's death turns out to be the guy she used to have a huge crush on. This is a great book with a touch of mystery, a chance of a HEA and a very brave dog. I thoroughly recommend this book, and series
November 17, 2018
P. Creeden is a new author to me but I had to read book 5 in the endearing and suspenseful Gold Coast Retrievers series. Based on this touching story, I may be a new fan. JJ and Felicity's relationship is really beautiful and I love the chemistry that Darren adds. Though I had a big piece of this mystery solved early on, there were some surprising twists, turns and secrets that kept me riveted all the way to the end!
October 4, 2018
Felicity's life is sent into a spin but luckily for her she has Darren to lean on. She doesn't know why but she does not believe her birth mother committed suicide and Darren trusts her to keep looking for clues as to what really happened. There is suspense and drama and a really sweet love story. Of course the star of the show is the Golden Retriever, in this book JJ is the hero.
October 5, 2018
Finding Felicity
Honest Review left in exchange for ARC.
Suspense with romance. Murder mystery? Maybe, read and find out. Felicity doesn’t believe her birth mother committed suicide and has little time to prove it. She’s got some suspects and a little help from handsome new detective Darren Willis. Action, drama and romance.
Honest Review left in exchange for ARC.
Suspense with romance. Murder mystery? Maybe, read and find out. Felicity doesn’t believe her birth mother committed suicide and has little time to prove it. She’s got some suspects and a little help from handsome new detective Darren Willis. Action, drama and romance.
October 5, 2018
Another Awesome book in the Gold Coast Retriever series! I love the mystery in this one
Felicity finds out her birth mother died and left her winery to her. Her adoptive parents are out of the country so the detective on the case helps her out. The detective also happenes to be her high school crush!
What first looks like a suicide, may not be after all...
October 11, 2018
A great series to read, action to keep you turning the pages and easy to follow along. Felicity and her Golden Retriever, JJ who is a therapy dog to her as well as to children with reading disabilities. The story puts Felicity and JJ in the path of a killer where Detective Darren Willis is handling the case. A well written perfectly paced story pulling you in from the start.
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