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Grandkids Gone Wild: A Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Novel (Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series Book 2) Kindle Edition
Grandkids Gone Wild is book 2 in the Garden Girls Christian Cozy Mystery Series
BONUS: RECIPE INCLUDED!
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"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 the cozy town of Belhaven are once again about to be turned upside down.
Scroll up to grab your copy and begin reading this clean small town mystery series today!
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateJanuary 8, 2015
- File size2.9 MB
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"a wonderful series to read-Once again read all six and have a hoot with the garden club ladies" - Kitten
"Love this series, and this one is my FAVORITE! -I have just finished all of the Garden Girl Christian Cozy mysteries and I just love these books! Grandkids Gone Wild is my favorite so far. I love the author's writing style; the words just flow and you feel like you are right there with Gloria, the main character as she lovingly deals with her two energetic grandsons while solving local crimes. In addition, the main character is a Christian and her faith is nicely sprinkled throughout the books, giving the books a positive, uplifting, and moral view of the world, which is a nice retreat from reality. Thank you, Hope Callaghan for giving us such lovely reading respites!! I especially loved this book as much of the setting is on Gloria's farm, and having grown up on the farm it brought back memories of good wholesome childhood fun, such as "riding" on the big metal gates and they would swing open and shut. I can't wait for more books in the series - I hope there will be more!! - Julie F.
"Another great story. Must say I'm thrilled Gloria has a ...The title says it all for anyone who is a grandparent and sure made me smile. Gloria has lots more patience than me, so hope that rubs off. Another great story. Must say I'm thrilled Gloria has a romance blooming. A feel good book." - C.L. Exline "clexline"
About the Author
- Visit hopecallaghan.com/newsletter for special offers, free books, and soon-to-be-released books!
- Email: hope@hopecallaghan.com
- Facebook: facebook.com/authorhopecallaghan/
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.
Product details
- ASIN : B00S1GWS9G
- Publisher : Orlando Home Solutions, LLC
- Accessibility : Learn more
- Publication date : January 8, 2015
- Language : English
- File size : 2.9 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 228 pages
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Book 2 of 23 : Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series
- Best Sellers Rank: #196,099 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,269 in Christian Suspense
- #1,465 in Christian Mystery & Suspense
- #3,308 in Cozy Animal Mystery
- Customer Reviews:
About the author

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 enjoy this cozy mystery novel for its full-of-twists-and-turns storyline and light-hearted Christian approach. They appreciate the humor throughout the book, with one customer highlighting the hilarious scenes with the grandchildren. Customers love the characters, with one noting the protagonist's relationship with God, and find it a great way to relax and read.
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Customers find the book enjoyable and fun to read, with one mentioning it keeps them entertained until the end.
"...kept in suspense with your heart beating fast but you will just enjoy a light read around some great characters. I LOVED this book." Read more
"...It is a fun series that is easy to read. Gloria and her group of friends are interesting. I think spending a day with these women would be a blast...." Read more
"...Nice read. Good to see Christian books with no sex and not a lot of gore, just a murdered body here and there and mostly deserved!" Read more
"...I highly recommend ALL of Hope’s books for good clean reading, and there is always a yummy recipe included to try. I give it 5 stars!" Read more
Customers enjoy the suspenseful story of this cozy mystery, describing it as a clean, light-hearted Christian mystery with twists and turns throughout the plot.
"...romance also comes in to this "cozy mystery" that is Christian based and VERY clean...." Read more
"Fabulous story line, real characters, real life choices, clean stories, it all makes this series really stand out...." Read more
"...The showdown was super exciting and it was awesome what Gloria did to the perp...." Read more
"I really enjoyed this 2nd book in this cozy mystery. I voluntarily chose to review this story and I've given it a 4.7* rating...." Read more
Customers enjoy the humor in the book, finding it lighthearted and making them smile and laugh, with one customer particularly appreciating the antics of the grandsons.
"...It is a fun series that is easy to read. Gloria and her group of friends are interesting. I think spending a day with these women would be a blast...." Read more
"...That scene was absolutely hilarious! On to the next book soon!" Read more
"This was a great read. There was a murder but, there were a lot of laugh out loud moments as well...." Read more
"...This was just as funny as the first book, if not more. Mom needs a break and grandma agrees to watch he sweet grandkids...." Read more
Customers love the characters in the book, finding them funny and well-developed, with one customer noting that the protagonist is over 60 years old.
"...beating fast but you will just enjoy a light read around some great characters. I LOVED this book." Read more
"Fabulous story line, real characters, real life choices, clean stories, it all makes this series really stand out...." Read more
"...I like the main character, a senior), with creativity and energy beyond baking cookies for the kids. The only suggestion would be better editing...." Read more
"These stories by Hope are interesting. Great characters you love and the Christian messages are a nice plus. Love the recipe at the end." Read more
Customers express their love for the series, with one mentioning their loyalty throughout the books.
"...This is a delightful, easy read...." Read more
"...She is a friend you'd like to have - loyal thru thick and thin." Read more
"...Such a great imagination equals a great series. The character in this story is the kind of grandma we would all love to have...." Read more
"I really like this series and will soon be moving on to book 3. Lots of action as the non detective helps solve the murders...." Read more
Customers find the book appealing, describing it as cute and cozy, with one customer particularly appreciating the old barn setting.
"Raised on a farm I can relate to all the scenes in her books. Loved the old barn and it brought back memories of how old barns smell...." Read more
"...characters, real life choices, clean stories, it all makes this series really stand out. I love all of Hope Callahan’s books!..." Read more
"...This is a very good read. It’s smart and sassy. Just right for a relaxing few hours. Highly recommended!" Read more
"Very cute cosy mystery. A grandmother and her pals solve both a bank robbery and a murder in a small town. Just a touch of romance with a widower cop." Read more
Customers enjoy this book as a cozy read, describing it as a great way to relax and read, with one customer noting it's a Christian book.
"...This is a very good read. It’s smart and sassy. Just right for a relaxing few hours. Highly recommended!" Read more
"The ending was a complete surprise. This book was a great cozy read. I'm going to make my way through the series." Read more
"I wasn’t sure I’d enjoy a cozy Christian book, yet I am. None of the dark sinister stuff in most mystery books. Easy to read & enjoy...." Read more
"Very enjoyable cozy, as are all of Hope Callaghan's that I have read. I look forward to reading more in this series." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2015Format: KindleVerified PurchaseJust as Gloria is investigating the possibility of there being someone in her barn her two grandsons, Tyler and Ryan, arrive. What a handful they are! If you are new to this series, this is Book 2. Gloria is a widow with a cat called Puddles and a car named Annabelle. She resides in Belhaven, Michigan.
In the first book Gloria made friends with Andrea. Andrea is now thinking of purchasing the Johnson mansion which has been deserted for years. The present owner has sent Andrea the keys and she wants Gloria to go look over the place with her. What happens when they discover a body that turns out to be less than twenty four hours old? Is this just a coincidence? Is there a connection between the murder and Gloria's barn?
Some light romance also comes in to this "cozy mystery" that is Christian based and VERY clean. Some parts are a little unbelievable as Gloria puts on her sleuthing hat but it is fiction! This is a delightful, easy read. You are not likely to be kept in suspense with your heart beating fast but you will just enjoy a light read around some great characters. I LOVED this book.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2022Format: KindleVerified PurchaseOver the last few weeks I have been binge reading this series. It is a fun series that is easy to read. Gloria and her group of friends are interesting. I think spending a day with these women would be a blast. Each book makes you laugh and makes you shake your head. Sometimes I think dang these women are smart and other times I think dang these women are crazy.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2015Format: KindleVerified PurchaseRaised on a farm I can relate to all the scenes in her books. Loved the old barn and it brought back memories of how old barns smell. Good touch when she got on the tractor to do a bit of sleuthing. Nice read. Good to see Christian books with no sex and not a lot of gore, just a murdered body here and there and mostly deserved!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2021Format: KindleVerified PurchaseFabulous story line, real characters, real life choices, clean stories, it all makes this series really stand out. I love all of Hope Callahan’s books! When reading you get so involved with the characters you find yourself immersed in the story becoming one of the gang. I highly recommend ALL of Hope’s books for good clean reading, and there is always a yummy recipe included to try. I give it 5 stars!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2023Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI received this book as an Arc from the author and I’m writing a review because I want to. This is a very good read. It’s smart and sassy. Just right for a relaxing few hours. Highly recommended!
- Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2023Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI honestly couldn’t put this book down. I loved that Gloria was gonna start dating Paul and that she now had another furry four-legged to keep her company when she wasn’t with Paul. The showdown was super exciting and it was awesome what Gloria did to the perp. Then the title of the book rang completely true after the case was solved. Who knew two little boys could be so effective getting rid of some unwanted people? That scene was absolutely hilarious! On to the next book soon!
- Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2020Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis was a great read. There was a murder but, there were a lot of laugh out loud moments as well. Gloria is a grandmother who is also an amateur sleuth. And, whenever there's a mystery, she can't help but try to figure it out herself. I can't wait to read more about these characters.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2015Format: KindleVerified PurchaseGrandkids Gone Wild (Garden Girls Christian Cozy...) is book two in the series where Gloria the main character and her friends solve yet another murder. If you have read the first book in the series, Who Killed Mr. Malone? you know the title of this book refers to Gloria's two grandsons who get into all kinds of mischief. The story is about one of Gloria's friends who wants to buy a house in town that is supposed to be haunted. What people don't realize is that the outside is nothing like the beautiful interior. While checking the house out, Gloria's friend finds a body in the shed outside. That's only the beginning of getting Gloria interested in solving another murder. The story holds your interest and really picks up its pace towards the end. You will want not want to put the book down until you finish.
Top reviews from other countries
- Linda BoranReviewed in Canada on October 15, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Grandkids Gone Wild
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseJust love this book and I encourage you to buy it. It is a book full of suspense and laughter and one an older person can relate to.
- JulieReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Humorous mystery
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI enjoyed this book. The mystery was good but what I really enjoyed was Gloria's two grandson. The trouble or mischief they got into was so funny, I was sad when there weekend visit was over but at least that then gave Gloria and her friends chance to investigate the murder. There wasn't a lot of suspects or red herrings but it was still an enjoyable book.
One person found this helpfulReport - Kindle CustomerReviewed in Canada on December 4, 2018
4.0 out of 5 stars Four and a half stars
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis is the second book inn the series that I've read and I loved them both. I do suggest reading them in order as the story progresses that way.
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 30, 2016
4.0 out of 5 stars Good
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseA nice interesting book with attractive characters and a satisfying mystery. Although this is the second in the series it could be read by itself. Suitable for all.
One person found this helpfulReport - DuaneReviewed in Canada on October 12, 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Format: KindleVerified Purchasegreat story. waiting for her next book.