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Sapphire Beach #3
Piers, Pliers and Problems
Piers, Pliers and Problems is Book Three of the Sapphire Beach Cozy Mystery Series.
Sun-drenched Florida beaches. A Fair Trade jewelry shop owner. A mystery that will keep you guessing.
Connie Petretta is excited to teach her first jewelry making class in her brand-new shop, Just Jewelry. Her teaching debut is off to a good start, that is, until one of her students is found murdered under the pier after class. And if that isn’t bad enough, Connie’s missing pliers turn out to be the murder weapon. Will Connie solve the mystery in time to save her store’s reputation?
If you enjoy cozy mysteries that keep you on the edge of your seat, loveable characters and palm trees swaying in the breeze, you’ll love the Sapphire Beach Cozy Mystery Series.
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249 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 26, 2019
129 people are currently reading
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About the author
Angela K. Ryan
37 books77 followersAngela K. Ryan is the author of the Sapphire Beach Cozy Mystery Series, the Seaside Ice Cream Shop Mysteries, and the Cape Cod Cozy Mysteries. She writes clean, feel-good cozies for readers who love humor, lots of twists and turns, and happy-dance endings.
When she is not writing, Angela enjoys the outdoors, especially kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, snowshoeing, and skiing. She lives in Massachusetts and loves all four of the New England seasons, but she looks forward to regular escapes to the white, sandy beaches of southwest Florida, where her mother resides.
It is fitting that Angela’s series take place in fictitious seaside towns in Massachusetts and Florida. These small towns would be idyllic if it weren’t for all the bodies that keep turning up!
Angela dreams of one day owning a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel like the sweet pup in her Sapphire Beach Series, but she isn’t home enough to take care of one. So, for now, lives vicariously through one of her main characters, Connie.
When she is not writing, Angela enjoys the outdoors, especially kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, snowshoeing, and skiing. She lives in Massachusetts and loves all four of the New England seasons, but she looks forward to regular escapes to the white, sandy beaches of southwest Florida, where her mother resides.
It is fitting that Angela’s series take place in fictitious seaside towns in Massachusetts and Florida. These small towns would be idyllic if it weren’t for all the bodies that keep turning up!
Angela dreams of one day owning a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel like the sweet pup in her Sapphire Beach Series, but she isn’t home enough to take care of one. So, for now, lives vicariously through one of her main characters, Connie.
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
October 26, 2019
Good
The story was again a good read. Following Connie as she settles in at her new jewelry store. Good friends, new friends at a jewelry making classes. A murder, and finding the person responsible. My only criticism is that the first book was a nice read at over 230 pages. The second And third are no more then 125. These should be novellas, and priced accordingly. Since I have KU I didn't mind .But if I had to purchase i would not have read books 2&3
The story was again a good read. Following Connie as she settles in at her new jewelry store. Good friends, new friends at a jewelry making classes. A murder, and finding the person responsible. My only criticism is that the first book was a nice read at over 230 pages. The second And third are no more then 125. These should be novellas, and priced accordingly. Since I have KU I didn't mind .But if I had to purchase i would not have read books 2&3
September 25, 2023
Jewelry Making Class Gone Awry!
The summer season is in full swing and Connie is looking for ways to increase foot traffic in her jewelry store. She opens it up for her first jewelry making class, but of course things don't go as planned. When a body pops up on the pier and the case is tied to the class and its participants, Connie decides the only way to prevent this from ruining her business is to uncover the killer and bring closure to the class and the case. I really enjoy this series and this book lived up to all my expectations.
The summer season is in full swing and Connie is looking for ways to increase foot traffic in her jewelry store. She opens it up for her first jewelry making class, but of course things don't go as planned. When a body pops up on the pier and the case is tied to the class and its participants, Connie decides the only way to prevent this from ruining her business is to uncover the killer and bring closure to the class and the case. I really enjoy this series and this book lived up to all my expectations.
March 17, 2021
Keeping the faith in your dreams.
Connie is having her first jewelry making class at Just Jewelry with a mix of friends and people from the Florida Sands English Department and a couple of people from Palm Paradise condo. Everything seems to have gone smoothly till the next morning when a body is found under the pier with her pliers as the murder weapnon.
Connie is having her first jewelry making class at Just Jewelry with a mix of friends and people from the Florida Sands English Department and a couple of people from Palm Paradise condo. Everything seems to have gone smoothly till the next morning when a body is found under the pier with her pliers as the murder weapnon.
November 26, 2022
Still one of my new favorite cozy series! I love that there is so much time spent in the jewelry store. We get to see the characters in their elements, not just walking around interviewing people. I love the subtle faith undertones, and that the characters are moving slowly with their romantic relationship.
October 17, 2021
A little cliche
I have been enjoying the first 3 books.
I like the "Cozy Mysterys" as a mental diversion to some of the serious books I also enjoy 😎
I have been enjoying the first 3 books.
I like the "Cozy Mysterys" as a mental diversion to some of the serious books I also enjoy 😎
July 28, 2023
Angela K. Ryan's books are always a fun read. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series!
June 22, 2024
This series is so much fun. I love the Florida setting.
July 22, 2025
Another quick read, not my favorite type of read but always good to try different things!
October 6, 2025
cozy and cute
I love the quick read and the sticky situations Connie gets herself in. I enjoy her loving circle of family and friends.
I love the quick read and the sticky situations Connie gets herself in. I enjoy her loving circle of family and friends.
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