Surf, Sand and Skeletons

Sapphire Beach #2

by Angela K. Ryan

Surf, Sand and Skeletons is Book Two of the Sapphire Beach Cozy Mystery Series.

Sun-drenched Florida beaches. A Fair Trade jewelry shop owner. A missing woman with a mysterious past.

Connie Petretta is excited for the grand opening of Just Jewelry, her new store featuring Fair Trade jewelry, as well as her own handmade creations. But while setting up shop, she discovers evidence that the previous tenant, Natasha, who disappeared a year ago, may not have run away as many assumed. Connie’s belief that Natasha would not abandon her young daughter impels Connie to investigate.

If you enjoy cozy mysteries that keep you guessing, loveable characters, and palm trees swaying in the breeze, you’ll love the Sapphire Beach Cozy Mystery Series.

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Genres: Cozy Mystery, Mystery, Cozy, Contemporary

251 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 12, 2019

About the author

Angela 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.

Reviews

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a ride! I love this series and this was a great book.

[John Belcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

If It Doesn't Feel Right it's Not

Connie could tell just from the feel of the writing that Natasha would NEVER walk out on her little girl. They both came to Safire Cove Beach to start a new life. Natasha's didn't succeed due to jealousy and greed from her ex and his new girlfriend that was a murderer. Everytime Connie read through Natasha's diarie she woul get a gut feeling and know something wasn't right. When she went paragliding with Zach she saw the secret place Natasha would go to clear her head, and so opened the case again. The sadness of Natasha and protecting her daughter brought tears to my eyes. Excellent book

[Karen Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice follow up book

This was a nice follow up to the first book in the series. I really like this group of characters that have formed the cast of the book series. The story is nice and this one seemed a little more exciting than the first book. It was nice to get to know the characters better. I am not a fan of the religious aspect of this but other than that I really like it. The writer's style is also great. One of the nicest things was how the characters look out for each other.

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Missing Tenant, a First Date, and More Excitement in Sapphire Beach!
Connie is back in Sapphire Beach after wrapping up her condo sale in Boston and is preparing her new jewelry shop for the grand opening. After accidentally finding some items belonging to the former tenant beneath some floorboards, she is drawn into the mystery of that former tenant's disappearance and is compelled to find out what really happened. I loved the twists and turns of this book and how the characters are developing.

[Victoria Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 2 in this series takes up with the main character getting her new jewelry shop ready to open. The author seamlessly provides a mystery that has the reader wondering what really happened to the previous owner. You are quickly caught up in the main character's investigation. A touch of promised romance is added, and wonderful characters and settings carry the story effortlessly. Looking forward to the next book in the series.

[Trudy Boyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

very surprised!

Well usually I’m able to pick out the murderer, but Angela K Ryan has fooled me this time. I love this series because my favorite season is summer and beaches are my peaceful place. The descriptive details in the story help me picture the settings in my mind very clearly. This series can stretch out forever since there are so many condominiums in Connie’s building, which means lots of victims and a lot of murderers. .

[Mary Payne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surf,Sand and Skeletons

What a revelation after my disappointment with the first book this one is gripping and exciting. The storyline is good and the plot keeps the reader wanting to know what is going to happen next. A good read

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

I stretched to reach 3 stars. Fairly predictable where the amateur newcomer resolves the issue of a missing person the professionals were never able to figure out through rather hard to believe coincidences.

[Carolyn Wallace]

Surf, sand and skeletons (Sapphire Beach Series)

I love this series so far, how it captured my from beginning to end. And how the suspense kept me guessing through the whole book. Absolutely loving this series!

[Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

The mystery part had an interesting spin, as it was about something that had happened several years prior to the current story. I do love the dynamics between the characters in this series. And the Christian aspect is a very practical application of faith in the lives of the characters.

[Marci Kimball · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fun read!!🤗

Lots of great characters here.. You're gonna love em all! A couple if bad guys, but that just makes it more interesting!!!

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed seeing the main characters develop in this book.

[Elizabeth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Please, proofread!!! Otherwise, I loved the book.

[M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful

It is a fascinating book full of delightful characters, pretty descriptions, entertaining adventures. It is a book that any cozy mystery reader will enjoy.

[Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is better than the first. Good storyline, developing relationships and a definite twist that was unexpected.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fun story by Angela K. Ryan.

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series plan on reading the rest of them

[Laurel Niska · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute little mystery, nice surprise twist at the end.

[Debi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm glad that I took a chance with this author/series when I came across the first book. I have to admit that I had the killer figured out early and also the perfect happy dance of an ending but it took nothing away from the story for me at all.

[Loretta Edgar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun read

Quick cozy mystery. Connie getting ready to open her jewelry store and the journey she takes with new friends, family and solving the story of the stores previous owner