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Sun, Sand, and Suspects: A Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Novel (Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series Book 11) Kindle Edition

by Hope Callaghan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 1,188 ratings
“If you like clean cozy mysteries that keep you guessing until the end, you’ll love Hope Callaghan's books!”

Sun, Sand, and Suspects is Book 11 in the Garden Girls Cozy Mysteries Series

BONUS - RECIPES INCLUDED!

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Newlyweds Paul and Gloria Kennedy are about to embark on their long awaited honeymoon. The only problem is, Gloria has no idea where they're going since her husband, Paul, wanted to surprise her with the honeymoon location.

She is relieved to discover their flight will be landing in sunny Florida. Visions of sprawling, luxurious resorts boasting sandy white beaches and sparkling pools fill Gloria's head. Unfortunately, Paul has a completely different honeymoon location planned.

When they arrive at their final destination, not only does Gloria have to come to grips with her disappointment, she has to figure out why one of the first people the newlyweds come across is a dead man.

Before the couple can even unpack, unexpected guests arrive and settle in across the street. Can Gloria solve the mystery of the suspicious death and salvage her honeymoon...or will the sun, sand, and suspects prove to be deadly?

Find out when you grab your copy and binge read this clean, fun-filled cozy mystery series!
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    Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series
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    February 21, 2016
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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 ‏ : ‎ B01C348P66
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cozy Mysteries Author Hope Callaghan
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 21, 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 ‏ : ‎ 180 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 11 of 23 ‏ : ‎ Garden Girls Cozy Mystery 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 this cozy mystery novel to be a must-read series that offers a fun escape with an intriguing plot and well-developed characters. The book features romance elements and maintains a clean reading experience. While customers appreciate the realism of the story, opinions about its authenticity are mixed.

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53 customers mention "Readability"53 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a clean and enjoyable read, with one customer noting that each book in the series is better than the last.

"Great book. Love the continuing story of Gloria and the girls. Can't wait for the cruise!!" Read more

"What a great book. Poor Gloria gets into another disaster. And on her honeymoon. Great writing, great characters, so well written...." Read more

"Truly a wonderful and inspirational read. Loved the mysteries and the storyline. Kept me wanting more. Loved the characters...." Read more

"Great series. I have read all of Hope Callaghan's Garden Girls Mysteries. They are wonderful...." Read more

46 customers mention "Enjoyment"46 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, describing it as a fun escape.

"...The story was fast paced, entertaining and a very good read." Read more

"...Funny, intriguing, suspenseful and fun. If you like a good, clean cozy mystery, Hope Callaghan is the author for you." Read more

"...Ready to get into mischievous sleuthing and trouble together. Good read. Ready for book 12." Read more

"It was fun and held my interest for the whole time. I love a good mystery...." Read more

46 customers mention "Mystery content"46 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the mystery content of the book, finding it intriguing and suspenseful, with one customer noting it feels like a fantasy.

"Truly a wonderful and inspirational read. Loved the mysteries and the storyline. Kept me wanting more. Loved the characters...." Read more

"...Funny, intriguing, suspenseful and fun. If you like a good, clean cozy mystery, Hope Callaghan is the author for you." Read more

"The Garden Girls are at it again. Romance, Alligators and suspense. Along with the new husband and a trip to Florida...." Read more

"Great book. Love the continuing story of Gloria and the girls. Can't wait for the cruise!!" Read more

25 customers mention "Character development"23 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, with one customer noting they are easy to follow and another appreciating the variety of heroines.

"I absolutely loved it! Another awesome Garden Girls book! I love all the characters! This is a must read series! I can’t wait for the next book!" Read more

"...Never a dull moment of mystery suspends. Great characters. Can't wait to read next book." Read more

"Was hooked the minute I started. The characters are fun and so real. Great series of books. Highly recommend reading them all." Read more

"...Hope you are a wonderful writer. I love each character...." Read more

13 customers mention "Romance"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as sweet, with one customer particularly appreciating the honeymoon scenes and another highlighting the loving friendships among the characters.

"A sweet and enjoyable story, but a little unrealistic with your sister and her best friend joining you on your honeymoon...." Read more

"The Garden Girls are at it again. Romance, Alligators and suspense. Along with the new husband and a trip to Florida...." Read more

"...I love each character. It has excitement, mystery, loving friendships, sweet romantic love, laughter and God's word that brings meaning to their..." Read more

"Light, easy reading and entertaining. Quite the unusual honeymoon while also mysterious. Well developed characters with intriguing personalities...." Read more

5 customers mention "Cleanliness"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the cleanliness of the book.

"...Try this s series it’s clean and a good mystery. Enjoy!" Read more

"...This series is appropriate for all who enjoy a clean, sweet group of people." Read more

"...Realistic? Of course not! It is however entertaining, sweet and clean." Read more

"...They are funny, suspenseful, somewhat romantic and clean. Clean as in no foul language." Read more

11 customers mention "Realistic"7 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the realism of the book, with some finding it clever and great in imagination, while others find it unrealistic.

"...Hope has such a great imagination. And she adds some historical places as well. I love the dialogue between Francis and Liz...." Read more

"...even be able to suspend some disbelief and judgments about smug, delusional, forgetful, deceitful, egotistical, ridiculous Gloria -- and the focus..." Read more

"Was hooked the minute I started. The characters are fun and so real. Great series of books. Highly recommend reading them all." Read more

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  • Fran
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best Books Ever!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2020
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I love this book. In fact I have been reading them all since I started reading about the Garden Girls. Hope you are a wonderful writer. I love each character. It has excitement, mystery, loving friendships, sweet romantic love, laughter and God's word that brings meaning to their lives and their desire to share it. Thank you Hope!
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  • Trudi G. Lopreto
    5.0 out of 5 stars A honeymoon to remember
    Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2019
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    Once again Hope Callaghan has delivered a wonderful Christian story. Gloria has left hr Garden Girls friends at home and is on her honeymoon with Paul. They arrive at their destination to find a dead man outside of the RV camper Paul has reserved. This of course sets Gloria off on her detective skills. She suffers a broken leg but this does not stop her from searching for the clues and tryng to solve the murders that have taken place at the RV park in recent weeks. The story was fast paced, entertaining and a very good read.
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  • suzette
    4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful
    Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2019
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    Light, easy reading and entertaining. Quite the unusual honeymoon while also mysterious. Well developed characters with intriguing personalities. The action moves quickly.
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  • Cynthia Graham
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a great book. Poor Gloria gets into another disaster
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2016
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    What a great book. Poor Gloria gets into another disaster. And on her honeymoon. Great writing, great characters, so well written. Hope has come up with another wonderful book. I love all her books. If you are looking for a great mystery without all the dark violence these books are for you. And I can't wait until the girls go on their cruise. Hope has such a great imagination. And she adds some historical places as well.
    I love the dialogue between Francis and Liz. Very comical.
    Love all of her books.
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  • Carrie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Was it Thunder?
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2016
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    Having been reared in Daytona Beach FL I was intrigued from the start. This is the best series and I find the characters so funny and lovable. I loved Billy and how Gloria was able to reach him through her loving acceptance. I am amazed that this author can come up with all these plots not only keeping my interest but making me laugh so much while trying to figure out who the villian is before the jig is up! Keep up the good work Hope. I pray God blesses you for your efforts in bringing clean mysteries to your audience.
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  • Elizabeth Cox
    5.0 out of 5 stars My review for Sun, Sand, and Suspects
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2023
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    I absolutely loved it! Another awesome Garden Girls book! I love all the characters! This is a must read series! I can’t wait for the next book!
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  • Ax
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another good one
    Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023
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    Loved the honeymoon and adventures we got to go on with Gloria in this book. Gloria and Paul can’t seem to get away from murders and mayhem. Can’t wait to go cruising either girls and for the next book.
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  • kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2020
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    Liked this one. Cute story. Not as good as the others that include all her friends helping to solve the murders.
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  • naomi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Do judge by looks
    Reviewed in Australia on November 2, 2023
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    Nothing is as it seems at first glance, but when Gloria digs a little deeper, she gets to the truth and has a wonderful honeymoon
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  • Mrs. Linda Cunningham
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sun, sand and suspects
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2023
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    Another good read. Like most cosy mystery books this is made for anyone to read. Plenty of detail, no foul language and a good who dunnit to sink your teeth into.
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  • Linda Boran
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sun, Sand and Suspects
    Reviewed in Canada on December 20, 2016
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    I must admit the thought of living close to alligators is not a pleasant thought but I really enjoyed the book. I love Gloria's love for sleuthing and solving these crimes. I recommend the book.
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  • Lynne Clark
    4.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable reading
    Reviewed in Australia on March 18, 2017
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    I liked the spin on this story and it was lighthearted and fun to read, enjoyed it immensely, look forward to reading more of Hope's books
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on March 25, 2016
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    Love these books' their fun and keep you on your toes
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