Hope Callaghan Books In Order
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Starboard Secrets | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Portside Peril | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lethal Lobster | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Deadly Deception | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Vanishing Vacationers | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cruise Control | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Killer Karaoke | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Suite Revenge | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cruisin' for a Bruisin' | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
High Seas Heist | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Family, Friends, and Foes | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Murder on Main | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Fatal Flirtation | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Deadly Delivery | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Reindeer & Robberies | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Transatlantic Tragedy | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Southampton Stalker | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Peculiar Poison | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mischief and Mutiny | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dog-Gone Cruise Director | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Southampton Strangler | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Rendezvous and Revenge | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cruising Cowboys | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cruising Cold Turkey | (2023) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Divine Christian Cozy Mysteries Books
Divine Intervention | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Divine Secrets | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Divine Blindside | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Divine Decisions | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Divine Christmas | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Divine Courage | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Divine Wedding | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Divine Regrets | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Divine Fate | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Divine Double Trouble | (2023) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Garden Girls Books
Who Murdered Mr. Malone? | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Grandkids Gone Wild | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Smoky Mountain Mystery | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Death by Dumplings | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Eye Spy | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Magnolia Mansion Mysteries | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Missing Milt | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Bully in the Burbs | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Fall Girl | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Home for the Holidays | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sun, Sand, and Suspects | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Look Into My Ice | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Forget Me Knot | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Nightmare in Nantucket | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Greed with Envy | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dying for Dollars | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Stranger Among Us | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dash For Cash | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Arsonist and Lace | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Court of Corruption | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Framed in Florida | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Murder on Summer Lane | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Alien Allure | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Garden Girls: The Golden Years Books
Double Date Disaster | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Christmas Crisis | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Michigan Mayhem | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Small Town Saboteurs | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Fatal Fundraiser | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Lack Of Luxury Cozy Mysteries Books
Seeds of Suspicion | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tenant and Trouble | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Made in Savannah Books
Key to Savannah | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Road to Savannah | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Justice in Savannah | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Swag in Savannah | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Trouble in Savannah | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Missing in Savannah | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Setup in Savannah | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Merry Masquerade in Savannah | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Family Affair in Savannah | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Pirates in Peril | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Matrimony & Mayhem | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Swiped in Savannah | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Turmoil in Savannah | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Exes and Woes | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Christmas Family Style | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Family Feud in Savannah | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cruising Family Style | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hotshot in Savannah | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Haunting Past in Savannah | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Side Hustle in Savannah | (2023) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Samantha Rite Books
Waves of Deception | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Winds of Deception | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tides of Deception | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Sweet Southern Sleuths Books
Teepees & Trailer Parks | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Bag of Bones | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Southern Stalker | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Two Settle the Score | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Killer Road Trip | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Pups in Peril | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dying to Get Married | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Deadly Drive-In | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Secrets of a Stranger | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Library Lockdown | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Vandals & Vigilantes | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Fatal Frolic | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Cookbooks
Publication Order of Easton Island Family Saga Books
Looking Glass Cottage | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Letter | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Coming Home | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Easton Island: Locke Meadow | (2023) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hope Callaghan
Hope Callaghan is an American author of Christian, suspense, and mystery books best known for her Christian themed series Garden Girls Christian Cozy Mystery. With over 70 books to her name and a few best-sellers on this list, Callaghan is among the most respected authors in this category. She is an Amazon bestselling author and the winner of the 2017 Mom’s Choice Award.
The West Michigan born writer now lives in Florida together with her husband and children. Writing is her first and true love, but whenever she has some free time, Callaghan enjoys traveling, cooking, and reading.
Starboard Secrets
Starboard secrets is the first book in the Cruise Ship Mysteries series. The book features Millie Sanders, a woman who is recovering from a heartbreak. When her husband of 35 years leaves Millie for a younger woman, the determined lady decides to get out of her comfort zone. She applies for a cruise job even though she has no experience, and is surprised when she gets called for an interview. It is not long before she is hired as the assistant director for the cruise ship. Millie is excited to be starting a new life, and she plans to dedicate all her energy to her new job.
Millie’s first day at work is quite eventful, and the first thing she sees is a body surrounded by strangers. Driven by curiosity, Millie asks a few questions to the crew and travelers, but no one seems to have all the details of what happened to the dead woman. It is at this point that Millie decides to play detective and find out the truth. After all, she had several acted as an assistant at her husband’s PI practice, and she knew a thing or two about investigative work. With little, if any, help Millie hopes to solve this mystery by the end of the trip.
In the week that follows, Millie will be busy digging up facts. This will be one action-packed week where she will come close to losing her life and job. Fortunately, she solves the mystery before the killer can get her. Her employer is also gracious enough to keep her employed even though Millie spent most if not all, her time in her first cruise solving the murder. This can only mean more cruise.
This is an excellent start to an intriguing series. The main character is a Christian who prays and asks God for guidance. All the other characters are well developed; it is interesting to see how they interact with the main character. The storyline is captivating, while the mystery is intriguing.
If you are looking for a cozy Christian mystery story, Starboard secret is a great choice. Join Millie on her maiden cruise and see just how far she will go in search of the truth. The story will draw you in from the first page, and the numerous twists and turns will keep you captivated to the end. It helps that Millie is a lovable character. It is easy to identify with her while wishing her the best on her first job. The cruise ship angle is also unique and a welcome break from all the mysteries featuring dingy bars and rundown neighborhoods.
Who Murdered Mr. Malone?
Who Murdered Mr. Malone? Is the first book in the Garden Girls series. The story is set in Belhaven, a small town in Michigan where nothing exciting seems to happen. All this is before a body is found in the bushes right behind the elementary school. The entire city is shocked, and Gloria Rutherford, otherwise known as Garden Girl, decides to take it upon herself to unravel this mystery. There will be a lot of resistance along the way, but Gloria has a supportive girls’ squad, and there is an interesting man who will be willing to give an amateur detective a chance.
To many people, Gloria is a depressed woman. This cannot be further from the truth. The widowed lady is just bored and looking for something to distract her from the daily routine. An opportunity presents itself when Gloria sees several police officers at a crime scene. Her curiosity gets the better of her, and Gloria visits the scene the following day. There is not much Gloria knows aside from the information she read from the papers, but she is convinced that it is adequate for the start. Together with Garden Girls club members, Gloria finds some evidence at the scene and uses it to launch her investigation.
Gloria is an amateur detective in every sense of the word, but as she stumbles around the crime scene, she gathers clues that point her to the killer. Her efforts do not go unnoticed, and soon enough, Gloria will have the killer on her trail. Will she be successful in uncovering the truth and relaying this information to the authorities? How will the Garden Girls ensure that mystery is solved in the shortest duration possible? Get answers to these and more questions in this intriguing piece. Gloria’s journey will be riddled by danger and numerous turns. In the end, Gloria discovers that things are not always as they look.
This is a fun Christian mystery that you will have a hard time putting down. Gloria is an exciting and intelligent character, and you are going to have a lot of fun meeting her friends. It is also enjoyable to read about Gloria’s conversations with Paul Kennedy. Could this be the start of more fun times with a man Gloria finds intriguing? This, as well as the building suspense, will leave you looking for the next book in this series.
Who Murdered Mr. Malone? It is a perfect choice for cosy mystery lovers. The story comes loaded with suspense, and at times, Gloria and her friends will leave you in stitches. It is heartwarming to see how much these elderly ladies are enjoying and looking for things to fill their free time. The Christian theme adds some character to the story and gives the book quite an edge. All these, in addition to the excellent narration, make this book a page-turner.
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