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Blog postYep, it's true. We're saying goodbye to Tickety Boo, our Moody 346 sailboat. It's a very sad farewell on our part. This isn't the way we thought our future would be unfolding, that's for sure.
You might remember that about a year ago, we hauled Tickety Boo out at Indiantown Marina in Florida to check her bottom. We had leak in the bilge by the compression post which was discovered during a rigging inspection. Once the boat was out of the water, you could see that Tickety Boo had a c1 year ago Read more -
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What would you do if your hubby gave you the worst anniversary gift ever?
Mollie McGhie is hoping for diamonds for her tenth wedding anniversary. Instead, her clueless hubby presents her with a rundown boat. She's not impressed.
When she discovers someone murdered on board, things get even worse. Mollie hopes it will convince her husband to rethink his hare-brained scheme of sailing off into the sunset. Instead, he's more determined than ever to fix the boat up and set off to sea.
Poking her nose in where it doesn't belong, Mollie finds herself drawn into the tight-knit community living at Palm Tree Marina in Coconut Cove, a small town on the Florida coast. She uncovers a crime ring dealing in stolen marine equipment, eats way too many chocolate bars, adopts a cat, and learns far more about sailing than she ever wanted to.
Will Mollie be able to discover who the murderer is before her nosiness gets her killed?
Murder at the Marina is the first book in the hilarious Mollie McGhie mystery series. If you like quirky characters, adorable cats, and plenty of chocolate, you'll love this cozy mystery. Grab your copy today and laugh out loud from the first page to the last.
Spoiler Alert: You'll be craving brownies by the time you finish this book!
The Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mysteries
Prequel—Robbery at the Roller Derby
#1—Murder at the Marina
#2—Bodies in the Boatyard
#3—Poisoned by the Pier
#3.5—Buried by the Beach
#4—Dead in the Dinghy
#5—Shooting by the Sea
#6—Overboard on the Ocean
What would you do if your hubby announced that he wanted to downsize and move onto a sailboat?
Mollie McGhie loves her beachfront cottage. When her husband announces that he wants to sell the house, downsize, and move onto their dilapidated sailboat, she’s not impressed.
When the boat starts leaking, she secretly hopes it will sink. Instead, they haul her out of the water and into the boatyard. Fixing the boat up is bad enough, but when Mollie finds someone has been killed nearby, things get even worse.
Mollie takes matters into her own hands and investigates the mysterious death in the boatyard, along with her adorable feline companion, Mrs. Moto. While she searches for clues, she meets more of the quirky characters who live in the small Floridian town of Coconut Cove, learns about sea turtles, overcomes her fear of public speaking, and, of course, eats way too many sugary treats.
Can Mollie catch the killer before someone else ends up dead?
Bodies in the Boatyard is the second book in the hilarious Mollie McGhie cozy sailing mystery series. If you like quirky characters, adorable cats, and plenty of chocolate, you'll love this cozy mystery. Grab your copy today and laugh out loud from the first page to the last.
Spoiler Alert: You'll want your own Japanese bobtail cat by the time you finish this book!
The Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mysteries
Prequel—Robbery at the Roller Derby
Book #1—Murder at the Marina
Book #2—Bodies in the Boatyard
Book #3—Poisoned by the Pier
Book #3.5—Buried by the Beach
Book #4—Dead in the Dinghy
Book #5—Shooting by the Sea
Book #6—Overboard on the Ocean
What would you do if your hubby signed the two of you up for an extreme diet?
Mollie thought she had enough problems to deal with when her husband threw out all of her chocolate and junk food. But when someone is poisoned during a cake baking competition, she’s thrust into another murder investigation.
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 murderer before someone else is poisoned?
Poisoned by the Pier is the third book in the hilarious Mollie McGhie cozy sailing mystery series. If you like kooky characters, adorable cats, and plenty of chocolate, you'll love this cozy mystery. Grab your copy today and laugh out loud from the first page to the last.
Spoiler Alert: You’ll never look at rutabagas the same way again after you finish reading this book!
The Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mysteries
Prequel—Robbery at the Roller Derby
Book #1—Murder at the Marina
Book #2—Bodies in the Boatyard
Book #3—Poisoned by the Pier
Book #3.5—Buried by the Beach
Book #4—Dead in the Dinghy
Book #5—Shooting by the Sea
Book #6—Overboard on the Ocean
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 was murdered in her dinghy or will this horrible crime be covered up?
Dead in the Dinghy is the fourth book in the hilarious Mollie McGhie mystery series. If you like kooky characters, adorable cats, and plenty of chocolate, you’ll love this cozy mystery. Grab Dead in the Dinghy today and laugh out loud from the first page to the last.
Spoiler Alert: You’ll want to binge watch cute cat videos after reading this book!
The Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mysteries
Prequel—Robbery at the Roller Derby
Book #1—Murder at the Marina
Book #2—Bodies in the Boatyard
Book #3—Poisoned by the Pier
Book #3.5—Buried by the Beach
Book #4—Dead in the Dinghy
Book #5—Shooting by the Sea
Book #6—Overboard on the Ocean
What would you do if your hubby had a celebrity crush?
When Mollie McGhie attends the grand opening of her friend’s nail salon, she’s looking forward to getting a manicure and sipping on champagne. The event is going great until Mollie discovers a dead body nearby and her friend’s brother is arrested for murder.
Mollie agrees to help clear his name. During the course of her investigation, she has to do some crazy things including auditioning for a game show, giving a pedicure to the local chief of police, and listening to her cat play the ukulele. And, if that wasn’t enough to deal with, she also has to put up with her husband’s silly crush on a television celebrity.
Can Mollie get to the truth and find out who the real murderer is?
Shooting by the Sea is the fifth book in the hilarious Mollie McGhie mystery series. If you like quirky characters, adorable cats, and plenty of chocolate, you’ll love this cozy mystery. Grab Shooting by the Sea today and laugh out loud from the first page to the last.
Spoiler alert: You’ll be humming Elvis tunes after reading this book!
The Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mysteries
Prequel—Robbery at the Roller Derby
Book #1—Murder at the Marina
Book #2—Bodies in the Boatyard
Book #3—Poisoned by the Pier
Book #3.5—Buried by the Beach
Book #4—Dead in the Dinghy
Book #5—Shooting by the Sea
Book #6—Overboard on the Ocean
When Mollie McGhie agreed to help plan her friend’s wedding, she thought it would involve floral arrangements and bridesmaid dresses. But when they go to check out potential wedding venue aboard a boat, someone ends up falling overboard, and it wasn’t an accident. Mollie is drawn into a murder investigation and if she doesn’t find the killer in time, the wedding may have to be called off.
Overboard on the Ocean is the sixth book in the light, humorous, and original Mollie McGhie cozy sailing mystery series. If you like kooky characters, adorable cats, and plenty of chocolate, you’ll love this cozy mystery. Grab Overboard on the Ocean today and laugh out loud from the first page to the last.
I thought Pierre was just a hot French waiter. Turns out he’s a geeky billionaire.
I’ve learned the hard way that you can’t trust rich guys.
But when I find myself in Paris, unemployed and homeless, Pierre comes to my rescue.
He plies me with croissants, charms me with his cocky smile, dazzles me with charity balls, and his nerdy sense of humor makes me giggle.
I think I’m starting to fall for him.
But I can’t.
A small-town American girl from the wrong side of the tracks and a smooth-talking, cosmopolitan French billionaire don’t belong together, right? Or do they?
Smitten with Croissants is a standalone romantic comedy with a happily ever after ending that you’ll swoon over. If you like sweet romance with plenty of goofy humor, mouth-watering French food, and geeky billionaires, you’ll love Mia and Pierre’s story.
Check out the other books in the Smitten with Travel romcom series. Each book features a different heroine traveling the world in search of love.
Book #1 – Smitten with Ravioli (Ginny’s story set in Italy)
Book #2 – Smitten with Croissants (Mia’s story set in France)
Book #3 – Smitten with Strudel (Isabelle’s story set in Germany)
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 hilarious Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mysteries, a whimsical series with a nautical twist. Grab your copy today and laugh out loud from the first page to the last.
The Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mysteries
Prequel—Robbery at the Roller Derby
#1—Murder at the Marina
#2—Bodies in the Boatyard
#3—Poisoned by the Pier
#3.5—Buried by the Beach
#4—Dead in the Dinghy
#5—Shooting by the Sea
#6—Overboard on the Ocean
MISCHIEF, MAYHEM, OR MURDER?
MYSTERY FOLLOWS HER through dangerous city streets, quaint villages, and locales across the globe. Uncover the clues with feisty female sleuths of various ages in this multi-author cozy mystery collection of short stories.
- Catch a mugger in THANKSGIVING AND THEFT by Dianne Ascroft
- Dig up hidden treasure in BURIED BY THE BEACH by Ellen Jacobson
- Open up a case in CLOSED OUT by Tamara Woods
- Pray for justice in TREASURES IN HEAVEN by Sarah Biglow
- Escape the blame in RING GONE ‘ROUND THE ROSES by Aubrey Elle
- Try on some clues in THE MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN RING by Beate Boeker
- Search for the suspect in WHEN THE CLOCK CHIMES TWO by Adriana Licio
- Catch the culprit in HIJINKS IN AJIJIC by Vikki Walton
- Locate the missing loot in VENDORS AND VILLAINS by Angela K. Ryan
You’ll love this collection of intriguing and light-hearted stories from award-winning and best-selling authors from across the globe.
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I’m not sure what I’m more scared of—cats that drool or falling for that annoying history professor in my Italian cooking course.
Sure, Preston Whitaker has amazing blue eyes, but he’s an arrogant know-it-all, just like my ex. I can’t stand the man. And now I’m stuck with him for the next four weeks in Italy.
If you gave me a choice between snuggling with a drooling cat or with Preston, I’d choose the cat in a heartbeat.
Or would I?
Did I mention how cute Preston is?
Maybe I should just have a holiday romance with him. That would be okay, right? Then, once I leave Italy, I’ll never have to see that pretentious jerk again.
Just one teeny-tiny problem—I think I might be falling for him big time. Will I be able to say goodbye to him when the cooking course is over?
Smitten with Ravioli is a standalone romantic comedy with a happily ever after ending that you’ll swoon over. If you like sweet romance with plenty of goofy humor, Italian food, and the occasional drooling cat, you’ll love Ginny & Preston’s story!
Check out the other books in the Smitten with Travel romcom series. Each book features a different heroine traveling the world in search of love.
Book #1 – Smitten with Ravioli (Ginny’s story set in Italy)
Book #2 – Smitten with Croissants (Mia’s story set in France)
Book #3 – Smitten with Strudel (Isabelle’s story set in Germany)
When Mollie McGhie agreed to help out at a charity event, she thought her biggest worry would be having to wear a ridiculous pirate costume.
But when she finds a mysterious envelope addressed to her, she realizes that she has a bigger problem to deal with—figuring out what the clues inside mean and clearing an elderly woman’s name.
Will Mollie be able to solve the mystery and find the hidden treasure before someone else does?
Note: An earlier version of this story was originally published in the cozy mystery anthology, Mystery Follows Her. This edition has been expanded to include an epilogue and bonus material.
This is a standalone Mollie McGhie short story which takes place between Poisoned by the Pier and Dead in the Dinghy. Check out the other books in this quirky cozy mystery series:
Robbery at the Roller Derby (Prequel Novella)
Murder at the Marina (Book #1)
Bodies in the Boatyard (Book #2)
Poisoned by the Pier (Book #3)
Dead in the Dinghy (Book #4)
Shooting by the Sea (Book #5)
Overboard on the Ocean (Book #6)
When Isabelle decides to take a job working on a river cruise boat in Germany, the last thing she expected was to meet a mysterious guy who makes her an offer she can’t refuse. But can she say yes to what he’s proposing without losing her heart?
Smitten with Strudel is a standalone romantic comedy with a happily ever after ending you’ll swoon over. If you like sweet romance with plenty of goofy humor, delicious German food, and annoying cuckoo clocks, you’ll love Isabelle’s story.
Check out the other books in the Smitten with Travel romcom series. Each book features a different heroine traveling the world in search of love.
Book #1 – Smitten with Ravioli (Ginny’s story set in Italy)
Book #2 – Smitten with Croissants (Mia’s story set in France)
Book #3 – Smitten with Strudel (Isabelle’s story set in Germany)
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