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Secrets of a Stranger: Short Stories Mystery Crime (Sweet Southern Sleuths Short Stories Book 9) Kindle Edition

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"If you like clean cozy mystery short stories, you'll love the Sweet Southern Sleuths!"

"Secrets of a Stranger" (Book 9 of 12 in the Sweet Southern Sleuths Short Stories)

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When Loretta takes in a homeless stranger off the streets, Lacy is totally against the idea, and even Uncle Ichabod is on the fence. Despite their objections, Loretta decides to let the stranger stay in exchange for help with the rental properties.

Almost immediately, odd things begin to occur and Loretta starts to question her decision. Are the recent events just a coincidence or will the secrets of the stranger prove to be more than Loretta bargained for?

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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 ‏ : ‎ B01FGB550C
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 9, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 66 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 9 of 12 ‏ : ‎ Sweet Southern Sleuths Short Stories
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 186 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 the book's stories engaging, with one review noting they are all different. They appreciate the readability, with one customer describing it as a great quick read.

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Customers enjoy the stories in this book, with one mentioning they are different from each other, and another noting they are light-hearted.

"Was a nice heart warming story a true cozy mystery. Was a great quick read. I like reading this set of short stories" Read more

"This was a book with a great story. I'm glad there are people in the world that would show no kindness to someone in need." Read more

"...This was actually a light-hearted book and every now and then you need a book to read like that...." Read more

"...Lovely Christian tale, love thy fellow man but not preachy." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read, with one customer noting it's a great quick read.

"Was a nice heart warming story a true cozy mystery. Was a great quick read. I like reading this set of short stories" Read more

"...I can be reading, close my eyes for a few minutes and visualize what she is writing. I love all her books. She is a great writer." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2025
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    Was a nice heart warming story a true cozy mystery. Was a great quick read. I like reading this set of short stories
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2023
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    This was a book with a great story. I'm glad there are people in the world that would show no kindness to someone in need.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2016
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    I thought this was a very nice book because I didn't have to do with a typical murder investigation between Loretta and Uncle Ichabod. This was actually a light-hearted book and every now and then you need a book to read like that. I can't wait to see all of the Sweet Southern Sleuths.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2016
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    A good,"get away" book to read, as well as all the books of Hope Callaghan. I can be reading, close my eyes for a few minutes and visualize what she is writing. I love all her books. She is a great writer.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2016
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    Really enjoyed this book. Loretta and Lacy are not my favorite characters but they are beginning to grow in me. Lovely Christian tale, love thy fellow man but not preachy.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2019
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    I liked each book, the stories were all different and entertaining, fun to read.)
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2016
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    I absolutely love this series! This is my favorite one of the series. The giving of hope while taking a rash of backlash for helping someone.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2016
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    I really enjoy all of Ms Callaghan's books! they are GREAT!
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