Garden Girls Books

BONUS-RECIPE INCLUDED! Hope loves to connect with her readers! Sign up to get FREE Books and other Goodies and be the first to know about her new books at HopeCallaghan.com Nothing exciting ever happens in the small town of Belhaven, Michigan. Nothing that is, until a body was found in the woods behind the local elementary school. With the entire town in an uproar, "Garden Girl" Gloria Rutherford makes it her personal mission to find the killer or killers and solve the mystery with some help from her friends. With a little amateur detective work, Gloria is able to uncover enough clues that point right to the murderer. She's about to discover, however, things aren't always as clear cut as they would appear.

"Garden Girl" Gloria Rutherford, has her hands full. Her mischievous and energetic grandsons are coming for a weekend visit. To top things off, she discovers someone is living in her barn. But who and why? As this amateur sleuth investigates what's going on in her own backyard, another murder victim turns up in their sleepy little town. Hot on the trail of a murderer, trying her best to make sure her grandkids don't end up in the ER and facing a budding romance, Gloria and her small town of Belhaven are once again about to be turned upside down.

Life is good for "Garden Girl" Gloria Rutherford. Spring has finally sprung, love is in the air, and no dead bodies have turned up in the small town of Belhaven...lately.It seems as if it's almost too good to be true. Just as Gloria starts to get settled into her familiar routine, she receives a mysterious message from her older sister, Liz.Certain that her sister, the drama queen, is once again bent on turning Gloria's life upside down for no good reason, she almost chooses to ignore the dire message that she may be in danger. When a key to her sister's place shows up in her mailbox after Liz mysteriously vanishes, Gloria jumps in with both feet to track her down. Crisscrossing the country with one of the other Garden Girls in tow, the two amateur sleuths find themselves on an adventure of a lifetime. Gloria soon discovers her sister's mysterious disappearance is the least of her worries.

Upon returning home from her recent Smoky Mountain adventure, "Garden Girl" Gloria Rutherford wants nothing more than to relax and unwind on her farm. After a good night's rest, she decides to catch up with her close friends, aka, The Garden Girls at their favorite hangout, Dot's Restaurant.There's just one small problem. As Gloria pulls into the small town of Belhaven, she finds Dot's place swarming with cops and the restaurant itself taped off with crime scene tape. Someone at the restaurant has been poisoned after eating Dot's famous Chicken 'n Dumplings! Dot and her husband Ray, are devastated and now must try to clear their name. When they ask Gloria to help, she jumps right into detective-mode and is hot on the trail of another killer.The list of suspects widens as Gloria uncovers a pile of motives - some from residents in their own little town. Desperate to clear her good friends' names, she discovers the killer may be a little too close for comfort.

"Garden Girl" Gloria Rutherford is having a bad day. A really bad day. Just when she thinks it couldn't possibly get any worse, it does.The sleepy little town of Belhaven has just been invaded by a swarm of federal authorities sent to investigate the local post office and it's postmaster, who just so happens to be one of Gloria's best friends, Ruth.When Ruth is put on temporary leave pending the outcome of the investigation, she asks Gloria if she can come and stay with her until the crisis is over. Gloria doesn't have the heart to turn her down. With Ruth underfoot and the uncertainty of not knowing how long the "official investigation" might take, Gloria has never been more motivated to solve a mystery!Knowing she'll need every trick up her sleeve, plus a little help from her friends and from the other Garden Girls, she'll do whatever it takes to help her friend and save her own sanity!Can she get Ruth back to work and her cozy life back to normal - or will Gloria have a new, permanent houseguest?

There's no place like home! But what if "home" happens to be the town's mysterious, rundown, mansion? At least that's what young Andrea Malone keeps asking herself ever since she bought the vacant, dilapidated house months ago. Determined to put down roots in the cozy little town of Belhaven, she gets busy managing the much-needed renovations in order to revive the old house and restore it to the grandiose mansion it once was. With the renovations nearly complete, the mysterious house begins to reveal secrets from its troubled past. On the same day that her quirky parents arrive in town for a visit, Andrea makes a shocking discovery that has her questioning if she should spend another night in the house. She calls on her friend and amateur sleuth, Gloria Rutherford, to help her get to the bottom of the mysteries that surround the mansion. The more clues Gloria uncovers, the deeper the mysteries get. She discovers that some of the local town folk would prefer that the secrets remain buried in the past. Could a killer be living in their midst?

Missing Milt is Book 7 in the Garden Girls Christian Cozy Mystery Series. BONUS - RECIPE INCLUDED! Amateur sleuth, Gloria Rutherford, and the Garden Girls are back! When Dreamwood Retirement Community resident, Milton Tilton, comes up missing, and no one seems to have a clue as to his whereabouts, Gloria agrees to help with the investigation as a favor to her sister. With her already full schedule and her grandkids’ upcoming tree fort construction/sleepover, plus trying to plan a fall party at her farm; she calls on the Garden Girls to help her solve the mystery of the missing man. As the clues are uncovered, they point directly at a lovesick stalker, who also happens to be Gloria’s friend, as the prime suspect. On top of that, there’s also the possibility that perhaps the missing man doesn’t want to be found. Gloria’s intuition tells her that maybe he has met with foul play, especially once they discover possible ties to the mafia. Will they find Milt alive - or is it already too late?

Bully in the 'Burbs is Book 8 in the Garden Girls Christian Cozy Mystery Series BONUS - RECIPE INCLUDED! "Garden Girl" Gloria Rutherford is on cloud nine since her recent engagement to Officer Paul Kennedy,and wedding plans are at the top of Gloria's to-do list...or they were until Gloria ends up on the receiving end of a financial windfall. With a generous heart, Gloria shares her newfound wealth with her children but the gift presents its own set of problems. Soon, Gloria is desperately trying to make sure her daughter and family actually move into the home of their dreams once it becomes clear that someone is trying to scare them away; but who and why? Never one to run from a bully, especially when they're messing with one of her kids, Gloria jumps in with both fists swinging. As the clues and the suspect list grows, Gloria enlists the help of the other Garden Girls, but the closer they get to solving the mystery, the more obstacles that are thrown into their path. If all of that isn't enough to make Gloria's head spin, one of the Garden Girls has just been diagnosed with a deadly disease!

Fall Girl is Book 9 in the Garden Girls Christian Cozy Mystery Series BONUS - RECIPES INCLUDED! With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the townsfolk of Belhaven are busy preparing for the upcoming feast with friends and family. When a body is discovered in the vacant farmhouse across the street from Gloria Rutherford's place, Gloria is horrified to think that someone...a killer, is on the loose. Things go from bad to worse when she discovers that the body found in the house is none other than her best friend, Lucy Carlson's ex-boyfriend. The police uncover evidence that points to Lucy as the murderer and possibly Gloria as an accomplice. Police are hot on Lucy's trail and the lead investigator is gunning for her arrest. Can Gloria track down the real killer before it's too late? Or will Lucy take the fall and spend Thanksgiving in the slammer?

Home for the Holidays is Book 10 in the Garden Girls Christian Cozy Mystery SeriesBONUS - RECIPE INCLUDED!Christmas in the cozy town of Belhaven is a magical season, but this year it will be extra special for "Garden Girl" Gloria Rutherford. The much-anticipated wedding to the love of her life, Paul Kennedy, will soon take place and all of Gloria's children and their families will be coming home to celebrate.Paul, only days away from retiring from Montbay County Sheriff's Department, drops a bombshell on Gloria when he tells her he's being investigated for criminal activity. Not wanting to drag Gloria into his crisis, Paul all but calls off the wedding and then suddenly disappears.A heartbroken Gloria is ready to throw in the towel and run away until her friends, The Garden Girls, step in, determined to get to the bottom of Paul's investigation, clear his name and get the wedding back on track. Will the girls be able to salvage Gloria's special day or will she soon be saying "Bah Humbug" instead of "I do?"

Sun, Sand, and Suspects is Book 11 in the Garden Girls Christian Cozy Mystery Series BONUS - RECIPE INCLUDED! 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?

Look Into My Ice is Book 12 in the Garden Girls Christian Cozy Mystery Series BONUS - RECIPE INCLUDED! Upon returning home from their action-packed honeymoon, Gloria Rutherford-Kennedy and her new husband, Paul, are ready to settle into married life. While the newlyweds are busy rearranging households and responsibilities, Gloria is also planning for the all-girls cruise that is right around the corner. Life is smooth sailing and all is calm in the sleepy little town of Belhaven until elderly resident, Eleanor Whittaker, calls one morning to tell Gloria that something has happened out on the frozen waters of Lake Terrace. When the two women arrive on scene, they discover that a summer resident has been found dead and half-submerged inside his ice shanty. Eleanor tells Gloria and the Garden Girls that she witnessed something the night before the body was discovered, but for the life of her, can't remember what it is. One of the Garden Girls has a plan to jog Eleanor's memory. Will Eleanor be able to remember the chilling details of what she saw or for once, will someone in the small town of Belhaven, get away with murder?

Forget Me Knot is Book 13 in the Garden Girls Cozy Mysteries Series BONUS - RECIPE INCLUDED! When Belhaven, Michigan businessman, Brian Sellers, goes into a coma after being hit in the head during a robbery, friends and family rally by his side, not knowing if he will survive. His fiancée, Andrea Malone, is thankful he’s alive but her joy soon turns to heartbreak once she realizes Brian doesn’t remember her or their loving relationship. Seeing their friend’s pain, Gloria Rutherford-Kennedy and the Garden Girls come up with a crazy plan to help save the day. Things go from bad to hilariously worse when two of the women compete to see whose “forget-me-not” homemade concoction can bring back Brian’s memory faster. With the cold-blooded robber still on the loose, will the girls be able to jar Brian’s memory and save the wedding or will Andrea lose the love of her life?

Nightmare in Nantucket is Book 14 in the Garden Girls Cozy Mysteries Series BONUS - RECIPE INCLUDED! Buckle up and hang onto your hats as Gloria Rutherford-Kennedy and the “Garden Girls” set off on a cross-country road trip in search of a heartbroken Andrea Malone who has vanished and was last seen in Nantucket, Massachusetts. Brian Sellers, Andrea's fiancé, is convinced that her wealthy parents are trying to break up their relationship and are encouraging their daughter to date others. Things go from bad to worse when Brian, while searching for his beloved, ends up in the wrong place at the wrong time and the suspect of a murder investigation...Andrea's ex-boyfriend! Can the girls find Andrea, clear Brian's name and help reunite the couple? Or will they all be wishing they were back in their small town of Belhaven instead of the Nightmare in Nantucket?

Greed with Envy is Book 15 in the Garden Girls Cozy Mysteries Series BONUS - RECIPE INCLUDED! Gloria Rutherford-Kennedy is thrilled that her friends, Brian and Andrea, have finally tied the knot. The entire town of Belhaven has gathered to celebrate the happy event. Their happiness is short-lived when one of the Garden Girls returns home after the wedding reception and stumbles upon a horrific scene. The nightmare worsens as Gloria stands by helplessly watching her friend’s life crumble around her. With the help of the Garden Girls and an unexpected guest who arrives in Belhaven for a surprise visit, Gloria plunges into one of the most unsettling cases ever. Will they be able to stop the sinister element that is still destroying lives or will greed and envy be the death of them all?

“If you like clean cozy mysteries, you’ll love the Garden Girls series!” Dying for Dollars is Book 16 in the Garden Girls Cozy Mysteries Series BONUS - RECIPE INCLUDED! The “Garden Girls” are horrified when they stumble upon a dead body after Lucy reveals a secret she’s been hiding from them for weeks. They soon learn that not only are they up to their elbows in a murder investigation but also caught up in the middle of a counterfeiting investigation headed by the U.S. Secret Service. Things go from bad to worse when they learn that someone is stalking Lucy. With a murderer on the loose and determined to clear their friend’s name, can Gloria and the Garden Girls solve the mystery and save their friend from dying for dollars?

Stranger Among Us” is Book 17 in the Garden Girls Cozy Mysteries Series. BONUS - RECIPE INCLUDED! With the fall season in full swing, the Garden Girls are busier than ever making their rounds visiting the local shut-ins and welcoming newcomers to Belhaven. After Gloria volunteers to welcome the newest resident, despite learning the woman supposedly has a “thing” for her husband, Paul, she is determined to ignore the rumors and start off on the right foot with the stranger. All of that is thrown out the window when Mally discovers a body in the woman’s basement. As evidence mounts in the case, all of the clues seem to implicate Gloria and Paul. With a killer on the loose, and another recent attack, will the Garden Girls be able to clear Gloria and Paul as suspects?

“Dash For Cash” is Book 18 in the Garden Girls Cozy Mysteries Series. BONUS - RECIPE INCLUDED! After Ruth becomes a contestant on television’s hottest new game show, “Dash For Cash,” she enlists the help of her friends to make it to the show’s finale for a chance to win some serious cash. Between one of Rose’s “special elixir” concoctions and some boot camp style physical fitness training from a coworker, Ruth is feeling more and more confident she’ll make the cut and asks Gloria to accompany her to the final elimination rounds. Her confidence is crushed when one of the competitors ends up dead and all clues point to Ruth. Can Gloria and the Garden Girls help clear Ruth’s name or will her hopes of winning the cash be dashed while she’s sitting in a prison cell?

“Arsonist and Lace” is Book 19 in the Garden Girls Cozy Mysteries Series. BONUS - RECIPE INCLUDED! The cold and dreary days of winter have set in, and Gloria Kennedy-Rutherford is going stir crazy until a string of suspicious fires starts plaguing the small Town of Belhaven. After one of the town’s most beloved residents is viciously attacked and left for dead at the scene of one of the fires, Gloria and the “Garden Girls” go on the hunt to track down the arsonist. As the clues are uncovered and the list of suspects grows, Gloria is disheartened to discover her top suspect is someone she never imagined could possibly be involved. Will Gloria and the gang be able to track down the serial arsonist before the next fire turns deadly or is it already too late?

“Court of Corruption” is Book 20 in the Garden Girls Cozy Mysteries Series. BONUS - RECIPE INCLUDED! The Garden Girls are gearing up for a trip to sunny Florida. There’s only one small problem…Lucy has jury duty. Fearing she won’t be able to make the trip she faces the unfortunate fact that her friends might be vacationing without her.The day before her jury duty begins, the defendant, a local judge accused of corruption, is found dead near his front gate. The good news is that Lucy is “off the hook.” The bad news is the judge was the father-in-law of Gloria’s niece. Convinced that the authorities are determined to arrest her or another family member, Gloria’s niece asks her to investigate. The evidence quickly points to one of the family members as the killer and Gloria can’t help but wonder if her niece isn’t somehow involved. Will Gloria and the Garden Girls crack the case and track down the killer before their upcoming Florida vacation…or is one of their own guilty of murder?

“If you like clean cozy mysteries that keep you guessing until the end, you’ll love Hope Callaghan cozy mysteries!” “Framed in Florida” is Book 21 in the Garden Girls Cozy Mysteries Series. BONUS - RECIPE INCLUDED! The Garden Girls long awaited Florida dream vacation soon turns into a nightmare after one of them is framed for murder. --------------------------------------------------The Garden Girls are geared up to embark on their vacation of a lifetime…if only they knew what it was, since Ruth has been in charge of planning and kept the entire trip top secret. After a bumpy start, the women finally arrive at their surprise destination, but it isn’t the picture perfect beachfront vacation they’d all hoped for. To make matters worse, shortly after arriving, one of the Garden Girls becomes involved in an altercation with a local over some minor property damage. Determined not to let the incident ruin their trip, the girls enjoy their time together…until waking up after their first night away, only to discover a body, and not just any body. Is it a simple case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time - or is someone trying to frame them? Will Gloria & the gang prove their innocence before it’s too late, or will their dream vacation in Florida turn into a nightmare?

Chaos erupts at Andrea’s baby shower, meanwhile Gloria’s sister, Liz, becomes a murder suspect while housesitting for the summer. “If you like clean and humorous cozy mysteries that keep you guessing until the end, you’ll love Hope Callaghan books!” “Murder on Summer Lane” is Book 22 in the Garden Girls Cozy Mysteries Series. BONUS - RECIPE INCLUDED! Read This Cozy Mystery FREE With Kindle Unlimited! --------------------------------- The Garden Girls have planned the perfect baby shower for Andrea and her husband, Brian. The decorations are in place, the delicious dishes lovingly prepared by the friends and nearly half the town of Belhaven has been invited to join in the joyous occasion, but there’s trouble on the horizon. As if dealing with the unexpected wrench in their perfectly laid party plans isn’t enough, Liz, Gloria’s sister, has arrived for the summer, and invited the friends to stop by for a tour of her swanky new summer digs.The friends tour the beautiful home and grounds, and Gloria can’t believe her sister’s good fortune. It seems almost to be too good to be true.But all is not perfect in Liz’s slice of paradise. She hasn’t even unpacked her bags when the women make an unsettling discovery, setting Liz up as the prime suspect for a murder investigation. With a killer on the loose, will Gloria and the Garden Girls convince Liz to give up her dream summer home long enough to clear her name and keep her from becoming the next victim?

After a group of spy and alien enthusiasts descend on the small town of Belhaven, a child is abducted, prompting Gloria & the Garden Girls to investigate. “If you like clean cozy mysteries that keep you guessing until the end, you’ll love Hope Callaghan books!” “Alien Allure” is Book 23 in the Garden Girls Cozy Mysteries Series. BONUS - RECIPE INCLUDED! Read This Cozy Mystery FREE With Kindle Unlimited! --------------------------------------------------- When Ruth is appointed regional director of NASCA (North American Surveillance and Communications Association) the Garden Girls volunteer to help her host her first ever convention. Soon after, the small town of Belhaven is overrun with enthusiasts not only looking to learn about the latest spy and surveillance technology, but to also make contact with aliens. As if an alien Elvis and a lightsaber carrying band of attendees isn’t enough to keep Ruth and friends on their toes, Rose concocts a special potion, “Alien Allure,” to make it easier to attract the otherworldly beings. After a recent child abduction in the area, Gloria does a little investigating but vows to stay out of it until the abductor strikes a little too close to home. Can Gloria and the Garden Girls figure out who is targeting the children, all the while keeping the spies and aliens from turning Belhaven upside down?