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Mystery Review: Dead in the Dinghy by Ellen Jacobson

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  Title: Dead in the Dinghy (Mollie McGhee Sailing Mystery #4) Author: Ellen Jacobson Publication Info: Dec. 13, 2019 Source: ARC from the author Publisher's Blurb: What would you do if your husband became obsessed with turning your cat into an internet sensation? Mollie McGhie is excited about the Coconut Cove regatta. She’s looking forward to sailing to Destiny Key, enjoying the Fourth of July festivities, and dressing her cat, Mrs. Moto, up in adorable costumes for her hubby’s crazy new YouTube channel. Instead, they lose the race, get caught in a dangerous storm, and find a dead body in their dinghy. The local chief of police claims that it was an accidental death, but Mollie is convinced that a murder took place. During her investigation, Mollie gets drawn into the local art community, worries that her cat is going to turn into a diva, learns more about the mysterious Destiny Key, and even does a waitressing gig in exchange for bacon. Can Mollie prove that someone ...

Cozy review: Robbery at the Roller Derby

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  Title: Robbery at the Roller Derby (Mollie McGhie #0) Author: Ellen Jacobson Publication Info: independently published Source: Give-away Publisher's Blurb: When Mollie joined a roller derby team, she thought she only needed to worry about bumps and bruises. But when something valuable is stolen from the locker room, she decides to investigate and find the culprit. In between identifying suspects, working at a mind-numbing temp job, and skating practice, she also meets a guy who just might change her view on blind dates. As Mollie pursues her investigation, not everyone is thrilled when she starts asking one too many questions. Can Mollie skate her way out of danger? Or will her nosiness be the death of her? Robbery at the Roller Derby is a prequel novella to the Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mysteries, a whimsical series with a nautical twist.    
 My Review:   This is another book from an author I probably shouldn't be reviewing, as I have beta-read seve...

Release Promo and Review: Poisoned By the Pier

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I missed release day by a couple of weeks, but I'm here at last with a review the latest in Ellen Jacobson's delightful Mollie McGhie mystery series. I just finished a binge-read of the whole book! Title: Poisoned by the Pier (Mollie McGhie Sailing Mysteries #3) Author: Ellen Jacobson Publication Info: June 2019, 242 pages Source: I was given an ARC by the author in exchange for my honest review Publisher's Blurb: When Mollie's husband signs the two of them up for an extreme diet, she's not amused. When someone ends up poisoned by a cake, things get even worse. While she tries to identify the killer, Coconut Cove’s annual boating festival is in full swing. In between getting ready for her first sailing race and cheating on her diet, Mollie and her cat, Mrs. Moto, uncover clues, interview suspects, and do their best to avoid rutabagas. Can Mollie nab the killer before someone else is poisoned? If you like quirky characters, adorable cats, and plenty of chocola...

Murder at the Marina--Release, Review, and a Visit from the Author

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Title: Murder at the Marina (Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mystery #1) Author: Ellen Jacobson Publication Info: June, 2018, 192 pages (ebook) (Paperback 246 pages) Source: Electronic ARC from the author Purchase Links: Amazon (US) Amazon (CA)   Amazon (UK) Kobo   Barnes & Noble  Apple iBooks   Google Play   Blurb:  A dilapidated sailboat for your anniversary—not very romantic. A dead body on board—even worse. Mollie McGhie is hoping for diamonds for her tenth wedding anniversary. Instead, her husband presents her with a dilapidated sailboat. Just one problem—she doesn’t know anything about boats, nor does she want to. When Mollie discovers someone murdered on board, she hopes it will convince her husband that owning a boat is a bad idea. Unfortunately, he’s more determined than ever to fix the boat up and set out to sea. Mollie finds herself drawn into the tight-knit community living at Palm Tree Marina in Coconut Cove, a small town on the Florida coas...