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Pelican Cove #9
Sundaes and Sinners
Murder Suspected in Homecoming Queen's Fatal Accident
Isabella Worthington, a teen millionaire heiress, is a popular figure in Pelican Cove. Her sudden death shocks the town and plunges Jenny and the Magnolias in grief.
The open-and-shut case turns into a murder investigation when a witness comes forward and asks Jenny to investigate foul play. Determined to seek justice for her newest friend, Jenny sets on a mission to find out why someone would want to kill the generous and much loved girl.
As secrets tumble out of the shadows, Jenny realizes that the victim was surrounded by sinners. Who among them could have gone far enough to kill her? Faced with multiple suspects and baffled by several false leads, Jenny has a tough task ahead of her.
Meanwhile, the town of Pelican Cove is getting ready for the spring festival as Jenny tries to rebuild her life.
If you like clean cozy mysteries with plenty of red herrings, yummy food and strong women, you will like this latest installment in the Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery Series.
Isabella Worthington, a teen millionaire heiress, is a popular figure in Pelican Cove. Her sudden death shocks the town and plunges Jenny and the Magnolias in grief.
The open-and-shut case turns into a murder investigation when a witness comes forward and asks Jenny to investigate foul play. Determined to seek justice for her newest friend, Jenny sets on a mission to find out why someone would want to kill the generous and much loved girl.
As secrets tumble out of the shadows, Jenny realizes that the victim was surrounded by sinners. Who among them could have gone far enough to kill her? Faced with multiple suspects and baffled by several false leads, Jenny has a tough task ahead of her.
Meanwhile, the town of Pelican Cove is getting ready for the spring festival as Jenny tries to rebuild her life.
If you like clean cozy mysteries with plenty of red herrings, yummy food and strong women, you will like this latest installment in the Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery Series.
265 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 27, 2019
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Leena Clover
72 books365 followersLeena Clover is a popular, bestselling author of cozy mysteries with heart.
You can expect fearless heroines, small town drama, quirky characters and friendships that last a lifetime in her books. Yummy food and a murder or two are guaranteed!
Visit her website at leenaclover.com to learn more.
You can expect fearless heroines, small town drama, quirky characters and friendships that last a lifetime in her books. Yummy food and a murder or two are guaranteed!
Visit her website at leenaclover.com to learn more.
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March 22, 2020
What happened?????
This is the most awful twist I’ve ever found in a series! We are left at the wedding of Jenny’s dreams.... I thought Adam had been hurt or something....left HANGING. Then next one starts MONTHS LATER AND Jenny is married to Jason who she describes as her best friend. Lost me here.
This is the most awful twist I’ve ever found in a series! We are left at the wedding of Jenny’s dreams.... I thought Adam had been hurt or something....left HANGING. Then next one starts MONTHS LATER AND Jenny is married to Jason who she describes as her best friend. Lost me here.
July 18, 2019
Another winner
I just finished all 9 books and loved 8 of them .I was shocked she married Jason when she is clearly in love with Adam. I hope there will be another book to bring her and Adam back together. Jason. Is a greAt character just not the right man.
I just finished all 9 books and loved 8 of them .I was shocked she married Jason when she is clearly in love with Adam. I hope there will be another book to bring her and Adam back together. Jason. Is a greAt character just not the right man.
May 18, 2019
Ooooo! Now he wants to get married!
Terrific. A plot that is bound to please with the emotion that is behind it. Well thought out and the characters have really taken on a life of their own.
A young heiress dies and all her compatriots come under scrutiny. Was it the drunk driver, who was not only trying to emulate the young woman's style but resented the fact that her former boyfriend was now engaged to her hero (although she had received some fairly serious injuries in the crash)? Was the new fiance just after her money? Was it the stalker nerdy who had a shrine to her in his bedroom? Was it the jealous cousin who switched on her at every turn? Was it the cousin's boyfriend whose family has a long running feud with her? Was it the autocratic father? Was it her BFF? Or was it something that they still had to uncover? Now married to Jason (thought I missed a book somewhere when I first read that) she really can't share her findings with Adam. Even though Heather is blatantly trying to get them together. Can she spots the killer now that a second death has occurred? Then to really throw a spanner in the works Adam wants her to get an annulment and marry him!
Terrific. A plot that is bound to please with the emotion that is behind it. Well thought out and the characters have really taken on a life of their own.
A young heiress dies and all her compatriots come under scrutiny. Was it the drunk driver, who was not only trying to emulate the young woman's style but resented the fact that her former boyfriend was now engaged to her hero (although she had received some fairly serious injuries in the crash)? Was the new fiance just after her money? Was it the stalker nerdy who had a shrine to her in his bedroom? Was it the jealous cousin who switched on her at every turn? Was it the cousin's boyfriend whose family has a long running feud with her? Was it the autocratic father? Was it her BFF? Or was it something that they still had to uncover? Now married to Jason (thought I missed a book somewhere when I first read that) she really can't share her findings with Adam. Even though Heather is blatantly trying to get them together. Can she spots the killer now that a second death has occurred? Then to really throw a spanner in the works Adam wants her to get an annulment and marry him!
April 28, 2019
**SPOILER ALERT**
I am reviewing this book for the author and this is my brutality honest review.
There were parts I liked😊 and parts I down right hated😠!
Jenny marrying Jason-HUGE MISTAKE! (hated)
Adam begging for another chance-I am on the fence about that😕
The story about their young friend and her death was good😊. Not that someone dying was good but you know what I mean. I liked the twists and turns of that and honestly I didn't see the killer at all. Star and her "friend" finally, possibly, maybe, putting a label on their relationship is HUGE and I really hope it works out. It will be very interesting to see where this story goes next.
I am reviewing this book for the author and this is my brutality honest review.
There were parts I liked😊 and parts I down right hated😠!
Jenny marrying Jason-HUGE MISTAKE! (hated)
Adam begging for another chance-I am on the fence about that😕
The story about their young friend and her death was good😊. Not that someone dying was good but you know what I mean. I liked the twists and turns of that and honestly I didn't see the killer at all. Star and her "friend" finally, possibly, maybe, putting a label on their relationship is HUGE and I really hope it works out. It will be very interesting to see where this story goes next.
April 13, 2019
What a great book after the surprise ending of book 8! I was happy with the way the author resolved the upheaval in Jenny's life. 😊Life continues on for Jenny and the cafe with her friends that are dubbed the Magnolias. This time they actually take a little break from work and do a getaway trip with some much younger friends including Isabella Worthington. Bella is the daughter of a very wealthy man and they are descendants from original settlers on the island. She is generous, friendly, and well liked around town. When she dies in a car accident after a party, the whole town is shocked. Only Jenny is self propelled into solving what really happened to Bella.. Was it murder? When death finds other victims, Jenny has to dig deeper and faster to figure things out. She takes Heather along on her sleuthing, but Heather strikes me as especially childish and rude in this book. That is offset by Jason's cheerfulness and baby Emily's presence in her life.
The author has done a good job of keeping Pelican Cove a small town in many ways, with people knowing what Jenny is doing as well as frequently having new information to share with her. She has introduced neighbors of main characters, giving us a real feel of community. Of course there is mention of the ever present festival, tourists, and the somewhat abrasive Mayor Barb!
Pelican Cove has become almost real to the readers who have read all the stories. It is a wonderful place to visit, and I recommend you pay them a visit and read this terrific entry, Sundaes and Sinners. There is a teaser near the end to make one think about what might happen next. If you are new to the series, you might want to start at the beginning and explore everything that has happened in Pelican Cove before this book. Either way, happy reading!
The author has done a good job of keeping Pelican Cove a small town in many ways, with people knowing what Jenny is doing as well as frequently having new information to share with her. She has introduced neighbors of main characters, giving us a real feel of community. Of course there is mention of the ever present festival, tourists, and the somewhat abrasive Mayor Barb!
Pelican Cove has become almost real to the readers who have read all the stories. It is a wonderful place to visit, and I recommend you pay them a visit and read this terrific entry, Sundaes and Sinners. There is a teaser near the end to make one think about what might happen next. If you are new to the series, you might want to start at the beginning and explore everything that has happened in Pelican Cove before this book. Either way, happy reading!
May 10, 2019
When popular teen heiress Isabella Worthington is killed, it puts the town of Pelican Cove in a state of shock and grief. Jenny and the Magnolias are just beside themselves and can’t believe the vibrant and well-loved girl is no longer with them. When a teen comes forward and says the tragic car crash was not an accident but a murder, Jenny decides to get involved and find out what really happened to Isabella.
What I love most about this cozy mystery series is that the author writes very strong, intelligent, and vibrant female characters who are supportive of one another. They are not dizzy ladies that stumble upon murders and through dumb luck discover the murderer. From the main character Jenny through the supporting characters (the Magnolias), both together and independently they sort through red herrings, lying suspects, stubborn witnesses, and mastermind murders to solve the case. Along the way, you get a bit of romance, a touch of humor, and lot of bonding moments (with food).
What I love most about this cozy mystery series is that the author writes very strong, intelligent, and vibrant female characters who are supportive of one another. They are not dizzy ladies that stumble upon murders and through dumb luck discover the murderer. From the main character Jenny through the supporting characters (the Magnolias), both together and independently they sort through red herrings, lying suspects, stubborn witnesses, and mastermind murders to solve the case. Along the way, you get a bit of romance, a touch of humor, and lot of bonding moments (with food).
April 18, 2019
Two young people in Pelican Cove are in a car accident causing the death of the popular, rich and generous Bella Worthington. The town is shocked and another kid ,Calvin starts "kicking up a storm" suggesting it was murder. Jenny and her friend Heather are soon trying to figure out what exactly happened and find themselves with plenty of suspects who wanted Bella dead. The mystery portion of the story shines as does the references to food. I find it frustrating that we are always left with a cliffhanger in regard to Jenny's personal life. I love the continuity of the people in Pelican Cove and feel there's enough interest in these characters (example Star and Jimmy's relationship, will Heather ever get married) for this to be necessary. I would still recommend reading this cozy, fun mystery-I think you'll fall in love with Pelican Cove.
April 27, 2019
The most popular girl in school, Isabella Worthington, is a millionaire teenager. She is one that really didn't let it go to her head, she instead helped out her friends. When news comes to Pelican Cove that she was killed in a car crash, everyone is shocked! There are a few people that don't believe it was an accident, it was murder and they want Jenny to look into it. Isabella's father is a real 'piece of work' and not very helpful. Jenny talks with all of Isabella's friends including the girl who was hurt terribly in the car accident with Isabella. The more Jenny looks into things, the more she sees that not all of Isabella's 'friends' were actually friends. Can she find out what actually happened without the help of the sheriff's office? After all, being left at the altar by the sheriff does leave a bad taste in your mouth. I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of this book.
April 29, 2019
Isabella Worthington, a teen millionaire heiress is killed in a car accident. Bella didn't think she was better than other people. She often helped her friends when they needed something. Some people didn't believe it was an accident. They think she was murdered and have asked Jenny to look into it. The story is filled with red herrings, twists and turns. It is also time for the Spring Festival and Jenny has to prepare for her booth.
Get a copy and come along with Jenny. Find out how she goes about figuring out what really happened to Bella. What's going on between Star and her friend? Very well written with a well thought out plot and fleshed out characters.
I voluntarily received a book and I'm voluntarily posting a review. My opinion is entirely my own.
Get a copy and come along with Jenny. Find out how she goes about figuring out what really happened to Bella. What's going on between Star and her friend? Very well written with a well thought out plot and fleshed out characters.
I voluntarily received a book and I'm voluntarily posting a review. My opinion is entirely my own.
March 6, 2024
Jenny King married Jason Stone who has Emily.
Isabella, Bella Worthington - father - Max Worthington;
Ashley, her friend who tries to copy her
Sam - eats a lot....was trying to develop a weight loss supplement; put poison in Bella's drink hoping to delay her wedding to get more funding. Poison killed her before the accident.
Trip to Blue Ridge Mountains with everyone in Limo;
Bella and Ashley left party, car accident, Bella was killed and Ashley, the driver was hurt. Poisoned and seat belt cut.
Calvin Butler says it is murder. Supposedly Bella got engaged to Jake at the party;
Calvin found dead, hung.
Olivia - cousin;
Spring Festival - Barb is the new Mayor;
Adam tells Jenny she made a mistake and is just a glorified babysitter and that they are meant to be together.......
Hank Murphy hanging out with Olivia; he's been dealing drugs to kids/teenagers
Isabella, Bella Worthington - father - Max Worthington;
Ashley, her friend who tries to copy her
Sam - eats a lot....was trying to develop a weight loss supplement; put poison in Bella's drink hoping to delay her wedding to get more funding. Poison killed her before the accident.
Trip to Blue Ridge Mountains with everyone in Limo;
Bella and Ashley left party, car accident, Bella was killed and Ashley, the driver was hurt. Poisoned and seat belt cut.
Calvin Butler says it is murder. Supposedly Bella got engaged to Jake at the party;
Calvin found dead, hung.
Olivia - cousin;
Spring Festival - Barb is the new Mayor;
Adam tells Jenny she made a mistake and is just a glorified babysitter and that they are meant to be together.......
Hank Murphy hanging out with Olivia; he's been dealing drugs to kids/teenagers
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 19, 2022
Spoiler alert: At first I felt cheated about Jenny's wedding. I was glad it was explained later, but I was left with questions. How did Adam's daughters react?
A young woman Bella that the Magnolia ladies know was tragically killed in a car accident. A friend of Bella's asked Jenny to investigate as he thinks Bella was murdered.
This time Jenny has to do the investigating on her own without asking Adam for information. She has yet to see or confront him since he did not show up for their wedding.
This book didn't flow as well as some of the others, but I still enjoyed it.
A young woman Bella that the Magnolia ladies know was tragically killed in a car accident. A friend of Bella's asked Jenny to investigate as he thinks Bella was murdered.
This time Jenny has to do the investigating on her own without asking Adam for information. She has yet to see or confront him since he did not show up for their wedding.
This book didn't flow as well as some of the others, but I still enjoyed it.
May 31, 2025
Interesting
I have to honestly say I thoroughly enjoyed the first 8 books of this series. The characters were engaging and the progression of their lives commingled with each plot was entertaining. Sundaes and Sinners left me confused from the get go. While the initial murder came on quickly, the reason for my reading this book was to find out was happened at the non-wedding. I found the immediate segway into married life with Janson and baby Emily disconcerting and off putting. As the book continued with little mention of, first how Jason and Jenny ended up married and second what happed to Adam I found myself disappointed.
I have to honestly say I thoroughly enjoyed the first 8 books of this series. The characters were engaging and the progression of their lives commingled with each plot was entertaining. Sundaes and Sinners left me confused from the get go. While the initial murder came on quickly, the reason for my reading this book was to find out was happened at the non-wedding. I found the immediate segway into married life with Janson and baby Emily disconcerting and off putting. As the book continued with little mention of, first how Jason and Jenny ended up married and second what happed to Adam I found myself disappointed.
May 3, 2019
Very good.
Jenny Anand Heather solved another murder. Death is always sad but the murder of a young girl is heart breaking. I know only a book but they happen in life as well. Love the group of older women. Hopefully there are more stories with these characters. What will Star do about Jimmy and what is Adam s future. After reading a few stories the characters are people I wish I could meet. Never saw that young man as the murder although his intention was just to get her sick. Sad. Thank you for your writing. Stay well.
Jenny Anand Heather solved another murder. Death is always sad but the murder of a young girl is heart breaking. I know only a book but they happen in life as well. Love the group of older women. Hopefully there are more stories with these characters. What will Star do about Jimmy and what is Adam s future. After reading a few stories the characters are people I wish I could meet. Never saw that young man as the murder although his intention was just to get her sick. Sad. Thank you for your writing. Stay well.
July 3, 2019
Big disappointment
No spoilers...just a bit sad after the ending in the last book I felt a bit more info as to how the characters reacted. I didn't like how Jason is spending his time as well either. I felt growth made previously was lost. And why were all these high school kids well over 18-20....all of them!!! It seemed as inconsistent. I'd also love Jenny to move past the darn strawberry chicken salad. I need more inspiration!!!
No spoilers...just a bit sad after the ending in the last book I felt a bit more info as to how the characters reacted. I didn't like how Jason is spending his time as well either. I felt growth made previously was lost. And why were all these high school kids well over 18-20....all of them!!! It seemed as inconsistent. I'd also love Jenny to move past the darn strawberry chicken salad. I need more inspiration!!!
July 12, 2020
A great cozy mystery to enjoy.
I love the characters in this series. After reading the first eight (8) books, I know so much about each of the characters that I feel as though they have become my friends. The fictional island is absolutely perfect for the series setting.
The twists and turns made for an intriguing whodunit.
If you enjoy a clean, easy read; then grab a copy and start reading.
I love the characters in this series. After reading the first eight (8) books, I know so much about each of the characters that I feel as though they have become my friends. The fictional island is absolutely perfect for the series setting.
The twists and turns made for an intriguing whodunit.
If you enjoy a clean, easy read; then grab a copy and start reading.
August 26, 2024
Jenny MARRYING Jason??? In what alternate universe have I entered. Was absolutely turned off at this plot point. I can’t believe how quickly they did so, how there was absolutely no wrapping up of Adam and Jenny’s MULTIPLE book love affair!!!! It pissed me off enough I had to take a few hours off the book lol! The story itself was as usual engaging and kept me wondering till the end but I’ve lost the enjoyment in the personal life of Jenny King immensely since being left with absolutely no closure with Adam and a new husband that she rarely ever showed interest in before he got stuck with his love child from Kandy. Glad to see others are annoyed with the direction she’s taken her love life.
May 2, 2019
Wow
Jenny is married, but it's not to Adam. A young rich girl, a friend of the Magnolias, has died in a car crash, but it's being investigated as a murder. Jenny is out to solve the case, hired by an obsessed classmate of the girl. The clues take her all over the island, and the suspects are almost too many to count. Full of surprises, it's a definite winner.
Jenny is married, but it's not to Adam. A young rich girl, a friend of the Magnolias, has died in a car crash, but it's being investigated as a murder. Jenny is out to solve the case, hired by an obsessed classmate of the girl. The clues take her all over the island, and the suspects are almost too many to count. Full of surprises, it's a definite winner.
June 4, 2019
Love Jason and Jenny
So excited to see Jenny’s relationship with Jason grow. Pelican Grove series is always a delightful read. Some of the details push beyond reality- like how much Jason discloses to Jenny and the Magnolias about his clients but all that can be overlooked for the joy of a simple mystery.
So excited to see Jenny’s relationship with Jason grow. Pelican Grove series is always a delightful read. Some of the details push beyond reality- like how much Jason discloses to Jenny and the Magnolias about his clients but all that can be overlooked for the joy of a simple mystery.
July 7, 2020
All of the books in the Pelican Cove series have been very interesting, and like other reviewers have said all of the characters in the series have taken on lives of their own. They play very well off of each other. Each book is a stand alone, but if read in a series they are more interesting and enjoyable.
January 21, 2021
Book 9 in the cozy mystery series set in Pelican Cove with Jenny and the Magnolias, Jenny working at the cafe on the beach which she owns, and the Magnolias holding court at their usual table on the deck.
When a young friend of the group is found dead, a friend of the dead girl asks Jenny to find out what really happened, as the police are dealing with it as an open and shut case.
I enjoy reading these cozy mysteries, they're easy to read in a couple of hours, clean and not gory. Best read in order as although the stories are standalone, the same main characters appear in all the books. Well worth a read.
When a young friend of the group is found dead, a friend of the dead girl asks Jenny to find out what really happened, as the police are dealing with it as an open and shut case.
I enjoy reading these cozy mysteries, they're easy to read in a couple of hours, clean and not gory. Best read in order as although the stories are standalone, the same main characters appear in all the books. Well worth a read.
January 28, 2021
I’m not real happy with the wedding and the outcome. I like the imagination of the author so I feel that this could’ve been much better done but maybe she thought that was kind of cool. I also didn’t like the epilogue, I sure hope things improve because I have enjoyed this series a lot!!
Quite a twist in Bella’s murder.
Quite a twist in Bella’s murder.
March 3, 2021
Sundaes and Sinners
Jenny and Heather are searching for a killer. One of their teenage friends are dead , while another is hurt and in the hospital. Bella was thought to be killed in a car accident, but lab test showed she was dead before the tragic accident. Poison was in her system. Which friend is responsible?
Jenny and Heather are searching for a killer. One of their teenage friends are dead , while another is hurt and in the hospital. Bella was thought to be killed in a car accident, but lab test showed she was dead before the tragic accident. Poison was in her system. Which friend is responsible?
April 7, 2022
I was a little confused on the beginning- especially after what happened in book 8 but everything was tied together during the fabulous storyline. New characters were introduced and we learned lore about the lovable existing characters. Definitely kept me guessing til the end. Shocking epilogue and can’t wait to see what happens in the next installment!
May 9, 2023
5/23. Rich kid Bella dies after her engagement party in a traffic accident. But is everthing as it first appears? Who could have wanted Bella dead especially when she was generous with her ample funds? Will Jenny figure it out? How is she doing as the owner of the cafe, new wife, and mother of a baby? OK.
June 6, 2024
Sundaes and Sinners
I finished reading book 8 and fell off a cliff Adam leaves Jenny at the alter with no explanation at all the next book jumps to a different story altogether I had to check to see if You I had the right book I felt lost I didn't like this at all. Please don't leave me hanging like that again.
I finished reading book 8 and fell off a cliff Adam leaves Jenny at the alter with no explanation at all the next book jumps to a different story altogether I had to check to see if You I had the right book I felt lost I didn't like this at all. Please don't leave me hanging like that again.
April 11, 2019
This book was so much fun! I read it in one sitting. I could not put it down!
I love the characters, the setting, everything! These books are like taking a mini vacation.
Every book I have read by Leena Clover has been fantastic! I highly recommend any and all of her books!
I love the characters, the setting, everything! These books are like taking a mini vacation.
Every book I have read by Leena Clover has been fantastic! I highly recommend any and all of her books!
May 2, 2019
I really am in a quandary.
I love this series. I can't believe she married Jason on the rebound. That really is not plausible. I did enjoy the story except for that part. I can't wait for the next one. You write beautiful stories.
I love this series. I can't believe she married Jason on the rebound. That really is not plausible. I did enjoy the story except for that part. I can't wait for the next one. You write beautiful stories.
May 17, 2019
A fun read. Jenny seems to be adapting to the newest chapter in her life story. But some things never change and she’s once again in the middle of trying to solve a murder.
I received an arc of this book and voluntarily provided a review.
I received an arc of this book and voluntarily provided a review.
August 11, 2019
Jason is awesome
I almost stopped reading this series. Jenny was growing stronger each day with the help of her new friends and family. New beginnings are tough at her age . She started to lose herself with Adam and began acting like a door mat. Jason is her match.
I almost stopped reading this series. Jenny was growing stronger each day with the help of her new friends and family. New beginnings are tough at her age . She started to lose herself with Adam and began acting like a door mat. Jason is her match.
September 12, 2019
It was a good mystery, although I'm a little confused with the backstory. At the end of book 9, there
was a cliff hanger, expected to find out what happened in this episode. And got to the end of this
book only to have another...
was a cliff hanger, expected to find out what happened in this episode. And got to the end of this
book only to have another...
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