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Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series: Box Set I (Books 1-3) (Garden Girls Cozy Mysteries Boxed Set series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Hope Callaghan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 1,172 ratings
Discover why so many fans love the Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series with over 3,000 Four and Five Star Reviews on Amazon and Goodreads!

"Murder She Wrote Meets the Golden Girls in This Humorous Small Town Mystery Series!"

The Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series contains no profanity, sex, or gore...Just clean, cozy mysteries the whole family can enjoy!

Treat yourself to this 3 Book Box Set with more than 700 pages of fun-filled, clean cozy mysteries and get to know Gloria and the Garden Girls as they solve mysteries in their cozy town of Belhaven.


BONUS: RECIPES INSIDE!
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Garden Girls Cozy Mysteries Box Set I (Books 1-3)
CONTENTS:

BOOK 1: Who Murdered Mr. Malone?
BOOK 2: Grandkids Gone Wild
BOOK 3: Smoky Mountain Mystery

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BOOK 1: Who Murdered Mr. Malone?

Nothing exciting ever happens in the small town of Belhaven. Nothing that is, until a body was found in the woods behind the local elementary school.

With the entire town in an uproar, "Garden Girl" Gloria Rutherford makes it her personal mission to find the killer or killers and solve the mystery with some help from her friends.

With a little amateur detective work, Gloria is able to uncover enough clues that point right to the murderer. She's about to discover, however, things aren't always as clear cut as they would appear.

BOOK 2: Grandkids Gone Wild "Garden Girl" Gloria Rutherford, has her hands full. Her mischievous and energetic grandsons are coming for a weekend visit. To top things off, she discovers someone is living in her barn. But who and why?

As this amateur sleuth investigates what's going on in her own backyard, another murder victim turns up in their sleepy little town.

Hot on the trail of a murderer, trying her best to make sure her grandkids don't end up in the ER and facing a budding romance, Gloria and her small town of Belhaven are once again about to be turned upside down.

BOOK 3: Smoky Mountain Mystery

Life is good for "Garden Girl" Gloria Rutherford. Spring has finally sprung, love is in the air, and no dead bodies have turned up in the small town of Belhaven...lately. It seems as if it's almost too good to be true.

Just as Gloria starts to get settled into her familiar routine, she receives a mysterious message from her older sister, Liz. Certain that her sister, the drama queen, is once again bent on turning Gloria's life upside down for no good reason, she almost chooses to ignore the dire message that she may be in danger.

When a key to her sister's place shows up in her mailbox after Liz mysteriously vanishes, Gloria jumps in with both feet to track her down.

Crisscrossing the country with one of the other Garden Girls in tow, the two amateur sleuths find themselves on an adventure of a lifetime.

Gloria soon discovers her sister's mysterious disappearance is the least of her worries.

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"Five Stars - Wonderful cozy mystery!" - Janet pollard

"Garden Girls great entertainment - I enjoyed the Garden Girls Books. They were entertaining. Great for the older crowd. Spunky older women." - patsy olsen

"The perfect remedy for a long cold winter day. I hope you enjoy these books as much as I did. - These three books are well written with humor, mystery and excitement. The characters are real like people you want to root for. The heroine in the stories gets tangled in the hilarious situations. Her faith is center to her life and is well represented in the books. I really enjoyed all three books and hope you enjoy them as much as I did." - Denota Heiskell

"Five Stars - Fun light read!" - Ellen Maddox

"Wonderful book! -Excellent book! I liked everything about it. There was suspense,romance and intrigue. I chose 5 stars because it had a lot to offer." - Mimi

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Hope Callaghan is an author who loves to write Christian books, especially Christian Mystery and Cozy Mystery books.  She has written more than 50 mystery books (and counting) in five series.  

In March 2017, Hope won a Mom's Choice Award for her book, "Key to Savannah," Book 1 in the Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery 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 one daughter and a stepdaughter and stepson.  

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

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0141IEO58
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 16, 2015
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 460 pages
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  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Garden Girls Cozy Mysteries Boxed Set series
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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 the mystery series engaging and well-written, keeping them entertained from the first page. They appreciate the delightful characters, particularly the older ones, and enjoy the humor throughout the stories. Customers praise the Christian content, noting the inspiring Bible passages, and find the series cute and easy to read.

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152 customers mention "Readability"152 positive0 negative

Customers find the books enjoyable and well-written, keeping them engaged from the first page.

"...I highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys reading books without bad language, explicit sex, or gruesome mystery details...." Read more

"These books were enjoyable to read. I love that the characters are older and great friends. The Bible passages we're inspiring to me as well...." Read more

"...finishing book 3 of the Garden Girls I am settling down to binge read the entire series. Callaghan has mastered the art of the true Cozy...." Read more

"..." No, don't do that, what are you thinking?!" It's such a great book and I'm so glad I didn't go by the looks of the cover...." Read more

101 customers mention "Suspenseful"98 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful elements of the book, describing it as a fun cozy mystery with a lovely gentle storyline and intriguing plots.

"...: This book was easy to read and kept my interest from beginning to end. Gloria Rutherford and her friends are delightful...." Read more

"...No four letter words, no graphic sex scenes just honest quirky storylines." Read more

"...This is where it gets very interesting...." Read more

"...This is a must read for every senior woman who reads mystery, romance, adventure, excitement, friendship stories...." Read more

48 customers mention "Character development"48 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the character development in the book, particularly appreciating the older characters and how they evolve throughout the chapters.

"...The characters are endearing seniors and the situations and adventures they manage to become involved in are entertaining...." Read more

"These books were enjoyable to read. I love that the characters are older and great friends. The Bible passages we're inspiring to me as well...." Read more

"...Ms. Hope had a tick to mix and match characters, places (lovely grammar). It's obvious she enjoys what's she is doing...." Read more

"I have fallen in love with the characters! The are all unique, but find commonality along the way...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the humor in the book, finding it entertaining and lighthearted, with one customer specifically mentioning the funny group of senior ladies.

"...different from the first two books in this series, but just as entertaining and enjoyable to read...." Read more

"...If you are looking for a laugh, smile, a true friendship group, you will enjoy these books." Read more

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"...How wonderful and refreshing this series is! I love the mystery, the humor, the romance, the descriptiveness, everything about these stories and..." Read more

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Customers praise the writing quality of the book series, noting it is well written, easy to read, and free of smutty language.

"...: This book was easy to read and kept my interest from beginning to end...." Read more

"...I appreciate the details in describing the scenery at different locations. I felt like I could see it. The animals were a great addition...." Read more

"...Callaghan has mastered the art of the true Cozy. No four letter words, no graphic sex scenes just honest quirky storylines." Read more

"...the first series I read I've got another favorite author 😃 A beautiful written series that made me feel like I was right there with the girl's...." Read more

21 customers mention "Christian content"21 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the Christian content in the book, noting the inspiring Bible passages and faith-based approach, with one customer specifically mentioning the inclusion of Biblical scripture in the story.

"...I love that the characters are older and great friends. The Bible passages we're inspiring to me as well...." Read more

"...Hope, just like the authors name. First, there’s the hope we find in Jesus Christ, which is beautifully and naturally woven into the story...." Read more

"...Her little cozies are perfect. Christian but not corny. The characters are real. No language. Believable...." Read more

"...These books were very balanced. Story line. Mystery. A touch of religious mentioning...." Read more

13 customers mention "Love of series"13 positive0 negative

Customers love the Garden Girls series, describing it as delightful and a great Christian cozy mystery starter set.

"I love the Garden Girls Series. Gloria and I would be great friends!..." Read more

"It was a great being part of the Garden girls. They seem to get themselves into situations, that they need a little help getting out of...." Read more

"Great series. Most grandparents can relate to the antics of her grandsons. I can't help but smile when reading about the Garden Club mysteries...." Read more

"This is a great series. I have read these to my daughter, and we have both enjoyed them" Read more

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Customers find the book cute, with one customer particularly noting the very sweet dog character.

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"...First, there’s the hope we find in Jesus Christ, which is beautifully and naturally woven into the story...." Read more

"...My favorite is Mally and her acknowledgements. So cute. Every story line is believable and the character development is well done...." Read more

"...The Garden Girls are so cute, and their adventures kept me totally immersed in their world! Can't wait to start the next set!..." Read more

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  • RO G'ma
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Cozies Mysteries
    Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2016
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    The characters in Hope Callaghan’s Garden Girls Series are like real people who everyone can identify with. The friendship Gloria and her “girls” share is amazing and Ms. Callaghan smoothly blends faith, friendship, mystery, intrigue, and humor into her books. The characters are endearing seniors and the situations and adventures they manage to become involved in are entertaining. I highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys reading books without bad language, explicit sex, or gruesome mystery details.

    Who Murdered Mr. Malone? (Garden Girls Christian Cozy Mystery Book 1): This book was easy to read and kept my interest from beginning to end. Gloria Rutherford and her friends are delightful. Gloria lives in the quiet, small town of Belhaven, Michigan, but that quickly changes when a body is found in the woods behind the local elementary school. Gloria, with the help of her friends, is determined to find the person or people responsible for disrupting their community. She realizes she loves trying to solve a mystery and is able to uncover clues to help solve the mystery.

    Grandkids Gone Wild (Garden Girls Christian Cozy Mystery Book 2): Gloria Rutherford’s two rambunctious grandsons are coming for a visit. When she discovers someone is living in her barn, she is determined to find out whom it is and why. Gloria already has her hands full with her grandsons, the investigation, and a possible romance when another body turns up. The amateur sleuth inside her appears and she is once again determined to figure out what is happening in her quiet town. The antics of her grandsons are a riot!

    Smoky Mountain Mystery (Garden Girls Christian Cozy Mystery Book 3): The storyline for this book is somewhat different from the first two books in this series, but just as entertaining and enjoyable to read. The plot takes unanticipated twists and turns and there are many surprises. Gloria Rutherford is enjoying spring, her budding relationship with Paul Kennedy, and is pleased that no more bodies have turned up. Then she receives a mysterious message from Liz, her older sister. Liz has always had a penchant for disrupting Gloria’s life, so she chooses to ignore the message but when Liz vanishes and her house key appears in Gloria’s mailbox, Gloria and her friend, Margaret, set out on a road trip to locate Liz and they quickly find themselves in way over their heads.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great plots
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2023
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    These books were enjoyable to read. I love that the characters are older and great friends. The Bible passages we're inspiring to me as well. I appreciate the details in describing the scenery at different locations. I felt like I could see it. The animals were a great addition. I did not know who the culprit was until the end.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars I'm hooked
    Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2020
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    I thought there was no way I was going to enjoy another series from this author after Millie and the cruise ship cozy mysteries. Happily I was wrong. After finishing book 3 of the Garden Girls I am settling down to binge read the entire series. Callaghan has mastered the art of the true Cozy. No four letter words, no graphic sex scenes just honest quirky storylines.
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  • Gardening Gal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Get a book by its cjv
    Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2016
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    If you haven't read the Garden Girl's series and want a story that keeps your attention from beginning to end, this one is for you. I haven't ever read any of Hope Callaghan's books, and after reading this series, I've ordered the next book in the series. If they continue to be as good as the first series I read I've got another favorite author 😃 A beautiful written series that made me feel like I was right there with the girl's. I couldn't believe the wild goose chase Liz put her sister Gloria on and when the tables turned on Liz she didn't think it was such a good game. This is where it gets very interesting. I found myself saying, "oh my gosh", another time I thought " No, don't do that, what are you thinking?!" It's such a great book and I'm so glad I didn't go by the looks of the cover. The old adage is: Dont judge a book by it's cover. Like this one, there's so much more on the inside. Happy reading! 🌼🌻🌸
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  • Annie Mae
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful series!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024
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    I enjoyed this series very much! Hope Callaghan has a great way of helping the reader get to know the characters. I especially loved how the character was able to bring in her faith using Scripture from the Holy Bible. It made me personally enjoy the books even more.
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  • MasterI-Gray
    5.0 out of 5 stars COZY GARDENS WITH MYSTERIES GALORE
    Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2016
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    Ms. Hope creates a mix of characters that move along with the stories in each book.

    I love the ages of the "investigators" yuhuu, our age rocks!!! (they're NOT old), everyday a little more learned. I just relax in my favorite place, with all water, tea or coffee and enjoy.

    Ms. Hope had a tick to mix and match characters, places (lovely grammar). It's obvious she enjoys what's she is doing.

    I can't decide the next series or book to read. When you had that problem, is that the books are good.

    Enjoy. Support our Indie Authors they're the future of literature.

    I received this set free in exchange for an honest Review. You could saw my reviews at Amazon. When the book is not good and needs changes I told so. If it's good, really is.
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  • Fuller
    4.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed these a lot
    Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2023
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    I really enjoy this author. It bothered me that many of the details in regards to the Great Smokey Mountains was very off.
    The train is in North Carolina and travels through the mountains there. Etc
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  • Trudi G. Lopreto
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quirky, Funny, Adventuresome, Suspenseful Book
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2017
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    This was a wonderful story that made me want to go along and help Gloria solve her mysteries. Gloria is a senior, recently widowed and looking for something new in life. She has good friends, a cat she loves and a very sweet dog. She suddenly finds herself solving murders and getting her along with her friends in sticky situations. Hope Callaghan has offered us a new detective on the block and she is fantastic. This is a must read for every senior woman who reads mystery, romance, adventure, excitement, friendship stories. I cannot wait to read the continuing story of Gloria, her friends and her pets.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Senior citizens at their best 😀
    Reviewed in Australia on March 4, 2017
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    I am a Hope Callaghan fan. This is second Box Set I have read this week - Cruise Ship Mysteries and now The Garden Club Mysteries and I want more of each. These girl sleuths keep me guessing to the end and make me want to join them on their ventures. WELL DONE HOPE CALLAGHAN 😀👍
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  • Mimi Speer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Time Filler
    Reviewed in Canada on October 1, 2017
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    Well written so you stay mentally involved but not intense emotionally. Developed characters and interesting plots so worth the while to read.
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  • Linda Raughter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Addictive entertainment
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2018
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    Absolutely loved this box set (1-3) the characters were very well drawn and reminded me of me and people I know! The story lines are good and not too far fetched ! Going to start set no 2 next and after that 3 and so on etc! etc! etc! Read them.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Ol' gals still got it
    Reviewed in Australia on August 5, 2017
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    Heaps of humour to entertain. These characters are heart warming and feel genuine. You rapidly get to bond with these ol' girls.
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  • rainie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 16, 2017
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    Good read
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