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Murder by Cheesecake

A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery

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Murder by Cheesecake

By: Rachel Ekstrom Courage
Narrated by: Yvonne Newman
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The first novel in the all-new Golden Girls Cozy Mystery series!

When Dorothy’s obnoxious date is found dead in a hotel freezer, it not only ruins a gorgeous cheesecake but threatens the elaborate St. Olaf-themed wedding Rose is hosting.

Things are heating up, and not just because of Blanche’s hot flashes. Rose’s cousin is eloping to Miami, and Rose is playing host. If she can't balance the groom’s family’s snobbery against the traditional St. Olaf wedding week guidelines, her hometown may never accept her cousin again!

Dorothy quickly realizes she needs a date with whom she can exchange wedding-related wisecracks. Turning to a newfangled VHS dating service, she believes she’s found the ideal conversationalist. Unfortunately, what looks good on TV can actually be a total jerk in real life. It seems she’ll just have to enjoy the company of Sophia, Blanche, and whomever Blanche has targeted for a hookup.

As the girls all pitch in, Rose is thrilled that the tea-and-fish-themed kickoff event is perfect, not a herring out of place. That is until Dorothy’s date is found dead—face-planted in an otherwise scrumptious-looking cheesecake. With every guest a suspect (especially Dorothy) and a marriage on the line, the four besties must ID the real killer, get the should-be-happy couple down the aisle, and make sure nobody from St. Olaf gets lost in the wilds of Miami. It’s up to the Golden Girls to sleuth out a way for friendship and love to win the day!

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One of the best surprises of my life was meeting Rue McClanahan, in big sunglasses and twirling a pink parasol, at a Brooklyn dog show in the early 2000s. A close second was more recently, when I learned there was going to be a Golden Girls cozy mystery. The GASP that I gasped! Reader, Murder by Cheesecake is the real deal. It takes guts and serious talent to write jokes worthy of Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia, and author Rachel Ekstrom Courage has the goods. She nails the voices, character nuances, and humor of our beloved foursome, who are hosting a Miami wedding for Rose’s cousin, prompting Dorothy to try a video dating service. But her Prince Charming turns out to be Mr. Obnoxious, and when he’s found dead in a hotel freezer, Dorothy is suspect #1—though no guest can be ruled out. Narrator Frieda Claxton is the cherry on top of this scrumptious, hilarious, heartwarming, and feisty cheesecake. —Kat J., Audible Editor

Authentic Character Portrayals • Nostalgic Storytelling • Comedic Timing • Delightful Cozy Mystery • Heartfelt Dialogue
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Stayed true to the storyline of Golden Girls with great nuggets from previous stories! Wish it had a little more plot development for possible suspects, but very good :).

True to Golden Girls

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I absolutely love the Golden Girl's! This author captured each character perfectly. The story felt like watching a new episode of the Golden Girl's all over again! simply perfect ☺️

It was like hanging with the girls.

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What a cute book based on one of the best shows ever! Very cute and fun mystery with your 4 sassy best friends!

Nostalgic and fun

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The perfect comfort listen - captured the girls and their humor perfectly and the narrator is fantastic!

Captured the girls perfectly!

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The story took me back to watching the show with my grandmother. Really pleasant and confirming story. Performed well and voice matched characters perfectly. Looking forward to more books in the series

Great performance

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I loved this, it was just like an episode of the show! Every one of the GG’s voices (story-wise and narration-wise) was just right! I want at least 26 more books!!!

Just like an episode!

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This captures everything I loved about the television show. With the wonderful additional bonus of these favorite characters being delightful amateur sleuths!

Very Entertaining

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What a charming and delightful story. I was captivated from the moment the story began up through the ending. I hope this turns into a series for the beloved Golden Girls.

Delightful

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This book was SO FUN and just like watching the show, but with the addition of a murder to solve. The humor and cozy mystery elements blend together perfectly, and all of the characters are true to their originals. I debated over whether to get the ebook or the audiobook, but I'm glad I chose to go with audio - the narrator does an amazing job with all the voices, and I can't wait for more!

A dream come true!

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Murder by Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery 💗 ⭐️⭐️⭐️.73 an absolutely cozy read. Would be great for a vacation read. Refreshing and wholesome…. I would read another.

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