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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 Voices • Nostalgic Storytelling • Humorous Dialogue • Faithful Adaptation • Enjoyable Cozy Mystery
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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.

Cute

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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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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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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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If you’re a Golden Girls fan, stop what you’re doing and listen to Murder by Cheesecake! It’s like watching a new episode—cozy, clever, and full of that classic charm. I’ve loved every single minute. The characters are so true to the original show, it felt like coming home to old friends. The dialogue, the sass, the jokes - perfection!

And the narrator? She is hands-down one of the best I’ve ever heard. Every accent is on point, and she brings each character to life with such flair and personality that I kept laughing out loud. It’s like she channeled the original cast.

Every time the scenes change, I can practically hear the old Golden Girls transition music in my head—it’s that spot-on. The whole thing just oozes nostalgic fun in the best way.

I know there are a few reviews calling this book “meh,” but I wholeheartedly disagree. Not everything needs to be gritty or dramatic. This book is sweet, smart, nostalgic, and full of heart—the perfect cozy mystery with a Golden Girls twist. I truly hope this becomes a full series because we need more joy like this in the world.

Highly, highly recommend for fans of fun, friendship, and murder with a wink.

The Golden Girls Meet Cozy Mystery Magic!

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Loved the story and getting fresh stories that the writers of Golden Girls would be happy to read.

Really solid

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The performance was great i could really see each person and it felt as though an episode of golden girls was on in the background! It's a quick listen but i also like that it didn't take itself to seriously.

Cute fun listen

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Because of Yvonne’s narration, the characters had depth & personality. It was just incredible & totally believable. I couldn’t believe it was the same person voicing all of the characters. The narrator makes or breaks the story for me, and this was beautifully done. It helped me enjoy the story, even though it was a dippy plot.

The narrator must be a true Golden Girls fan, because her pseudonym is a clever reference ;)

Wonderful narrator brought the charming characters to life!

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If you are a fan of the show you will love this book! So charming and great voice acting

Charming!

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