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Fall Girl: A Garden Girls Cozy Mystery (Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series Book 9) Kindle Edition

by Hope Callaghan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 808 ratings

“If you like clean cozy mysteries that keep you guessing until the end, you’ll love the Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series”



Fall Girl is Book 9 in the Garden Girls Cozy Mysteries Series

BONUS - RECIPES INCLUDED!

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With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the townsfolk of Belhaven are busy preparing for the upcoming feast with friends and family.

When a body is discovered in the vacant farmhouse across the street from Gloria Rutherford's place, Gloria is horrified to think that someone...a killer, is on the loose.

Things go from bad to worse when she discovers that the body found in the house is none other than her best friend, Lucy Carlson's ex-boyfriend.

The police uncover evidence that points to Lucy as the murderer and possibly Gloria as an accomplice. Police are hot on Lucy's trail and the lead investigator is gunning for her arrest.

Can Gloria track down the real killer before it's too late? Or will Lucy take the fall and spend Thanksgiving in the slammer?

The Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series contains no foul language, sex, or gore...Just clean, cozy mysteries!"



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"Another great adventure- I love the Garden Girls. Each edition leaves me wanting more. These ladies always keep me guessing what they will do next. Great fun."- Linda

"Fall Girl - I truly enjoy reading the Garden Girls series. I look forward to each book that comes out and can't wait for the next one. They are clean and well written. Gloria has some very special friends she can count on any time. The trouble she gets into keeps Paul on his toes. I enjoy all of Hope Callaghan's books." - eagles

"Great Cozy Mystery! - Fall Girl is the ninth book in the Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series and can be read as a stand-alone; however, I recommend reading the entire series because you see the development of the characters and their relationships. All the characters in Hope Callaghan's Garden Girls Series are real life people whom one can easily identify with; the friendship Gloria and her "girls" share is amazing. Ms. Callaghan smoothly blends faith, friendship, mystery, and intrigue into her books...This is an ideal cozy mystery ... it's a fun, clean read, with no bad language, graphic violence, or adult situations. I found myself laughing out loud more than once and the reveal surprised me... I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review." - RO G'ma

"Another Great read that keeps you on your toes, from first word till last.- Gloria and the Garden Girls gives us another mystery. I love all the characters and how the all work together solving mysteries and being good friends who are always there for each other. Two more great recipes are added to end of book. Can't wait for the next book."-Linda Rainey

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B018BAOLUA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cozy Mysteries Author Hope Callaghan
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 20, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 271 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 9 of 23 ‏ : ‎ Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 808 ratings

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Hope Callaghan is an American mystery author who loves to write clean, fun-filled women’s fiction mysteries with a touch of faith and romance. She is the author of more than 100 novels in ten different series.

Born and raised in a small town in West Michigan, she now lives in Florida with her husband. She is the proud mother of 3 wonderful children.

When she's not doing the thing she loves best - writing mysteries - she enjoys cooking, traveling and reading books.

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Customers find this book to be a wonderful "clean" read with a great suspenseful story that keeps them guessing at every twist and turn. They appreciate the Christian aspect and the strong faith of the characters, while enjoying the close friendships among the Garden Girls. Customers praise the pacing, with one noting how the characters are young at heart, and they describe it as a great Christian cozy mystery.

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59 customers mention "Readability"59 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well-written and enjoyable, describing it as a wonderful clean read.

"...And whose life maybe in danger by the killer? It's a good read, laughter, tears & many emotions too. I enjoyed this book very much." Read more

"...The mystery, as in the past stories, can be read as a stand alone novel, but I find part of the fun is watching the characters develop over time...." Read more

"...A lot of action in this story, good plot and characters." Read more

"I love a good series, and the Garden Girls is right there!..." Read more

39 customers mention "Twists and turns"39 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the twists and turns in this cozy mystery, with one customer noting how it keeps readers guessing throughout.

"...A lot of action in this story, good plot and characters." Read more

"...continuity with each main character, but always a new mystery with a few twists and turns." Read more

"...I really enjoyed this fantastic cozy mystery novel. There are delicious recipes included in the book." Read more

"...few of them and not been disappointed yet, they are clean, funny, touch of mystery and adventure, the Garden Girls will find a spot right into your..." Read more

23 customers mention "Fun read"23 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining and exciting, particularly enjoying the Garden Girls characters and their adventures.

"...Garden Girls Christian Cozy Mystery Series, is every bit as much fun as the first eight...." Read more

"...been disappointed yet, they are clean, funny, touch of mystery and adventure, the Garden Girls will find a spot right into your heart, thers Gloria,..." Read more

"...Nothing like starting with one of the newer books but I enjoyed it very much...." Read more

"...I could read about these wonderful women forever. Each story is fun to read. This one is no exception...." Read more

14 customers mention "Christianity"14 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the Christian elements in the book, finding it refreshing and inspirational, with one customer noting how the faith is woven into the stories.

"...I love the inclusion of religion and also our freedoms as Americans, within the story line, without ever feeling preachy...." Read more

"...This one is no exception. This one also has guns, hunting, murder, faith, and my favorite....food...." Read more

"Another great book by Hope. I have read all of her books and they are all wonderful. They all have great characters that come alive on the pages...." Read more

"...I also really like the Christian aspect...." Read more

13 customers mention "Character development"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the characters in the book, with one noting they are women of strong faith.

"...a stand alone novel, but I find part of the fun is watching the characters develop over time...." Read more

"...A lot of action in this story, good plot and characters." Read more

"...There is great continuity with each main character, but always a new mystery with a few twists and turns." Read more

"...Yep, I was wrong again. Well done as usual. I love these characters, can't get enough of the garden girls and their adventures...." Read more

13 customers mention "Friendships"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the close friendships in the book, with one customer highlighting how the Garden Girls form a close-knit community, while another notes that good friends can be of all ages.

"...Each one is so different from the other and yet, these ladies are real friends to each other...." Read more

"...the idea of no bad language and just a clean story and loved the very close friendships...." Read more

"...I like that all the ladies in the story who are good friends are of all ages...." Read more

"I am enjoying the friendships and the town in this series but ……..the murder mystery in this book was lame...." Read more

13 customers mention "Pacing"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, particularly appreciating the Garden Club characters and their relationships.

"I absolutely love this series. I could read about these wonderful women forever. Each story is fun to read. This one is no exception...." Read more

"...I like that all the ladies in the story who are good friends are of all ages...." Read more

"Fall Girl was truly Amazing. These ladies in this series are always into something and believe you me, they can keep things going...." Read more

"There is nothing to dislike about the Garden Girls and everything to love. Fun unique women who love adventure and have guts!..." Read more

9 customers mention "Cozyness"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this cozy mystery, describing it as a great Christian mystery with plenty of engaging elements for fans of the genre.

"...Hope Callaghan has given us a story that is enjoyable and delightful in the Cozy genre...." Read more

"...middle-aged ladies' lives means a great cast of characters and a good cozy read for us. Can hardly wait for the next one." Read more

"Hope has done it again. I found this a very enjoyable cozy and felt I was visiting old friends...." Read more

"Enjoyable Christian Cozy...." Read more

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars E-Reader. Murder Mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2016
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    The members of the Garden Girls are all different ages. The oldest is Gloria Rutherford & they all live in a small town, Belhaven. The others are: Dot, Margaret, Lucy, Ruth & Andrea.
    A dead body is found in abandoned farm house across the street from Gloria's farm house & land. Later the Sheriff Dept. says it's Bill Volk, ex boyfriend of Lucy. Officer Nelson believes Lucy murdered Bill. They bring her in for questions but don't arrest her.
    Bill Volk owned Seasons Sporting Goods. Where his brother works with two others. One who dated Bill after he & Lucy broke up.
    Gloria decides the ladies need to find out who the murder is. Glorias fiancee Paul is also a Sheriff Deputy in a different district.
    Now once it is known they are investigating, things start to happen. Things become more dangerous, more suspects added to the list.
    Many prayers are said. In the end will they figure out who killed Bill? And whose life maybe in danger by the killer?
    It's a good read, laughter, tears & many emotions too. I enjoyed this book very much.
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  • Colleen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Fun
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2019
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    This book, the ninth in the Garden Girls Christian Cozy Mystery Series, is every bit as much fun as the first eight. The mystery, as in the past stories, can be read as a stand alone novel, but I find part of the fun is watching the characters develop over time. Each one is so different from the other and yet, these ladies are real friends to each other. The action and dialogue move quickly and there is plenty of humor to be found as Gloria and her friends solve each mystery. In this book, someone is trying to frame Lucy for a murder. I think one of the funniest scenes is the one where she gets Gloria to go deer hunting with her. I look forward to reading more by this author.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Guns
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2021
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    Gloria goes deer hunting with Lucy, she doesn't like it. They spot the police across the street at the old farmhouse, A body was found inside, police can't tell who the body is. Police think the body is Bill, Lucy's ex boyfriend. Lucy is a suspect so the it's up to the girls to figure out who killed Bill. A lot of action in this story, good plot and characters.
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  • Emmee B
    5.0 out of 5 stars I Love these books
    Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2025
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    I love a good series, and the Garden Girls is right there! There is great continuity with each main character, but always a new mystery with a few twists and turns.
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  • Rita Shipman
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best
    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2024
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    Kept me reading, even when it was time to sleep. Almost went to th end, but made myself keep going to wait and see what happened.
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  • Renegade
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fall Girl - Garden Girls Cozy Mystery #9
    Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2024
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    Gloria Rutherford is part of the Garden Girls of Belhaven. Gloria discovers that the dead body found in the vacant farmhouse across from her is her best friend Lucy Carlson’s ex-boyfriend Bill Volk. The police question Lucy about Bill’s murder and she becomes a suspect. Gloria and her Garden Girls, Dot, Margaret, Ruth and Andrea get together to help prove Lucy's innocence of the murder. I really enjoyed this fantastic cozy mystery novel. There are delicious recipes included in the book.
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  • Shirley Blanchard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fall Girl
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2016
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    I love Hope Callaghans books and i have read a few of them and not been disappointed yet, they are clean, funny, touch of mystery and adventure, the Garden Girls will find a spot right into your heart, thers Gloria, Lucy, Margret, Dot, Andrea, and some times others join in,In Fall Girl, Lucys xboy friends found murdered and it seems Lucys been set up to take the fallas the girls gather together to prove Lucys innocent then endanger them self and things look bad, but faith in God and thier friendship the mystery unravles and things start to shape up, i was given this book in return for a honest review and i really enjoyed it and i give it a 5 star
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  • Debbie Morgan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Poor Lucy
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2024
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    Lucy has a hard time choosing men. Paul wants her to do only what he wants. When just once she says no, the romance is over. It takes Lucy a while to get over him. Next thing she knows he is found dead and someone is framing her for it. The Garden Girls are not about to have that. Gloria and her friends are off to solve another case.
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  • Catherine Findlay
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great captivating read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 31, 2018
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    Great as always
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  • Linda Boran
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fall Girl
    Reviewed in Canada on December 11, 2016
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    I love this book just like I loved the others. I enjoy the suspense of trying to guess who is guilty and there is a twist and surprise in this one. The characters are easy to get familiar with and become friends in no time at all.
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