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Murder by Cheesecake
Murder by Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery | Rachel Ekstrom Courage
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The first novel in the all-new Golden Girls Cozy Mystery Series! When Dorothys obnoxious date is found dead in a hotel freezer, it not only ruins a gorgeous cheesecake but threatens the elaborate St. Olafthemed wedding Rose is hosting. Things are heating up, and not just because of Blanches hot flashes. Roses cousin is eloping to Miami, and Rose is playing host. If she can't balance the grooms familys 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 shes found the ideal conversationalist. Unfortunately, what looks good on TV can actually be a total jerk in real life. It seems shell 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 Dorothys date is found deadface-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. Its up to the Golden Girls to sleuth out a way for friendship and love to win the day!
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bookish_wookish
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To say I‘m excited for this book is an understatement! I love all things Golden Girls and i just really hope this book captures their personalities! I have two more books on my TBR before i get to this one.

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TorieStorieS
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Silly, most definitely, but still full of nostalgic fun, I enjoyed this new cozy mystery featuring The Golden Girls. The dialogue rings pretty true to the characters‘ voices & I definitely laughed in a few spots! But there are a few anachronistic moments & the plot‘s not very shocking. I still overall had fun with this one and am curious to see if this series will continue on— I would keep going with it for sure!

dabbe 🤩💛🤩 5d
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Librarybelle
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I love the Golden Girls (I‘m a Dorothy, by the way). Of course I had to try this. While this does not quite capture the magic of the television show, it‘s close. And really, can anything capture it (I have the same feelings for the Murder, She Wrote book series)???

Dorothy is accused of murder, and Rose has to put the St Olaf spin on her niece‘s wedding. There‘s humor with that heartwarming touch of friendship and family. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Librarybelle ⬆️⬆️⬆️ There is a glimmer of the witty banter from the show, and it makes me laugh out loud in parts. Fans of the show will also pick up on allusions to episodes. Note that given how the series ends, this book takes place before the series ending, so it‘s not a continuation but feels more like a nostalgic look at the characters. I do wish Stan made an appearance—that would have made for some interesting situations! I‘m craving cheesecake now! 7d
Librarybelle And thanks to #NetGalley for an advanced reader‘s copy! 7d
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Mollyanna I love the Golden Girls and my hold on this book just came in. So glad to hear it was a good read. 7d
Librarybelle Hope you enjoy, @Mollyanna ! 7d
Trashcanman How‘s Zeke? 7d
Librarybelle @Trashcanman He‘s doing well today, George. Thanks for asking! 7d
MemoirsForMe Omg Dorothy! 😉 I must read this. I love those Golden Girls. 👵🏻🙌🏻 7d
lil1inblue Fellow Dorothy here! 🤩 I cannot wait to read this book. 7d
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Librarybelle
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Thanks for the tag, @dabbe and @TheSpineView !

1. No…I file as early as possible. I even submitted my estimated 1st quarter tax for the 2025 tax season last week! Get it off my to do list and move on to the next item. 😂

2. I‘m reading so many books, but this one released today that features The Golden Girls conjures up nostalgia. And, a good word: cheesecake! #Two4Tuesday

Mimi28 Sorry I am so behind on #litsylove I will write soon. I hope you are well 🫶🏽😊🩷🙏🏽🤗 2w
TheSpineView I wish I didn't procrastinate. Thanks for playing! 2w
Librarybelle @Mimi28 I‘m really behind! I think I owe you a letter, so no worries. Life has been chaotic, to say the least. Hope you are feeling better! 2w
dabbe 🪤 + 🍰 = 😋! 2w
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A few months ago when I found out there was gonna be a Golden Girls cozy mystery, you better believe I preordered it! Can‘t wait to read it!

lil1inblue Umm, I need that in my life yesterday! 😍 2w
Bookwormjillk I‘m on the waitlist for this at the library. Can‘t wait! 2w
Lauranahe Wait what?? 😍 2w
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A sarcastic substitute teacher, a naive Midwestern airhead, a southern sexpot, and a ornery curmudgeon walk into a bar; rather, four 'Golden Girls' room together in a house in Miami and solve crazy crimes. That is the premise in this new fanfic homage to the popular 80's sitcom. During Rose's wedding planning for a relative, Dorothy's date for the event dies leading to a cozy mystery investigation.