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Christmas Family Style: A Made In Savannah Cozy Mystery Novel (Made in Savannah Mystery Series Book 15) Kindle Edition
“Christmas Family Style” is Book 15 in the Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery Series
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The Garlucci Family is reunited as they prepare to celebrate Christmas in historic Savannah, Georgia. Carlita is thrilled to have all of her children and grandchildren with her once again.
Pete treats Carlita and her family to a special surprise when he invites them to join him on board The Flying Gunner for the Merry Bay Christmas boat parade. There is dinner and dancing, and even Santa is on hand for the children.
Carlita’s oldest son brings his wife and new baby, along with Brittney’s bodyguards, courtesy of her father, who happens to be a NY mob boss. The festive event takes a sudden turn when someone goes missing. Foul play is suspected with Mercedes and Pirate Pete shooting to the top of a long list of suspects.
Will Carlita and her family get to the bottom of what happened during the Christmas boat parade? Or will Christmas be ruined when someone Carlita loves is arrested and accused of murder?
If you love animals, join Gunner, the talking parrot, on board the Flying Gunner, along with Carlita and the rest of the Garlucci family for a festive, fun-filled Christmas holiday in historic Savannah, Georgia.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateSeptember 13, 2020
- File size2.7 MB
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Christmas Family Style is the fifteenth book in Hope Callaghan's awesome Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery series. The storyline flows smoothly in this clean and enjoyable read. This well-plotted mystery is steady paced with a great storyline, affable characters, and an intriguing mystery with twists and red herrings that kept me turning the pages and guessing until the final reveal. I highly recommend all the books written by this author to readers who enjoy well-crafted cozy mysteries... --RO G'ma
★★★★★ Can't wait for the next one!As always, with Ms. Callaghan's books, I tried hard to go slow, to stretch out the book into more reading sessions...but I still finished it in two evenings. Loved it! No matter how hard I try, I read into the wee hours and have to go to work early. Another winner for this prolific author!
Just a note for the new reader: all of this author's books can stand a!one. They have a satisfying ending, but are best enjoyed from book #1 in a series, in order, and you will hope she never quits writing.
Christmas, family, murder mystery, feasting and grandchildren having fun and making memories. It's all there!No bad language, no gratuitous sex, no graphic violence. Plenty of food, fun, friendship and possible romance and the promise of more books to come! That's how Hope rolls! Enjoy! I did!-otterfly7
★★★★★ Great Christmas readLoved catching up with Carlita and her family. I just wish I had know how Luigi got the gash on his arm. From digging for Elvira? I had thought about waiting to read it until after Thanksgiving but couldn't wait.- Sharlene Campbell
★★★★★ Another winnerI cannot wait for the next book !! I always say that and it's true every time!! The latest Made in Savannah Garlucci family installment does Not disappoint!!!! Always a twist and turning storyline but never ever full or repetitive p!it's like so many series . the stories are always inventive & characters are so believable . I am a!ready anxiously and impatiently waiting for book 16. Great reading as always.Kindle Customer corinne
★★★★★ I so love this series!Carlita is back and her wonderful family with 'family' ties are back in Savannah to celebrate Christmas together. As always, trouble appears and a top level member of the 'family' comes down to take care of things. Will Christmas be ruined if Carlita can't figure things out? -Valerie Hartup
★★★★★ Fantastic.This series is "as I said", Fantastic. The only problem I could find "and there is 1", you just cannot put them down once you start reading. And waiting on the next book 'Ugh' is awful, But well worth it. Keep up the great work Ms. Callghan.SincerelyCarolyn DorschP.S. The other series are Fantastic also. Lol
★★★★★ Christmas Family StyleA great family story with mystery, hope and a moral. A good clean series and this book shows the spirit of Gods holiday.-ernie
★★★★★ Murder during a Christmastime Boat ParadeHope Callaghan crafts a page turning well paced holiday who dun it mystery with red herrings to keep the reader guessing. Explore Savanah's history with our delightful sleuth Carlita and take a Christmastime Boat Parade on Pete's Pirate ship with a comical speaking parrot. Who isn't intrigued with Pirate Tales and Hidden Tunnels? Will Carlita's daughter-in-law's mafia connection undo Carlita's family businesses? The troubles Carlita encounters makes the reader chuckle, especially since Carlita can never escape her nemesis Elvira. Broken Spaghetti Risotto recipe include. -Deutsche OMA
★★★★★ Another great book.Well, I just spent another day getting NO work done. I can't help it! Once you start reading ANY of Hope's books, it is impossible to stop. It is like going to a family reunion. You know it will have to come to an end, but you don't want to leave! -Diann Langer
★★★★★ Very good read.I love all Hope Callaghan's books. But her Savannah Series is my favorite. Great book. As usual. -Janell
★★★★★ Oh you have to read this one. WonderfulOh what a great book. I felt like I was center stage for every event. Carlotta wanted to give her family a memorable Christmas, and she sure did. I love how family is first for each of them. As always I am inspired by the close bond. Christmas dinner was just as I remember it being as a child. Thank you for this Beautiful story. -Denota Heiskell
★★★★★ What an entertaining read,you must get itAs always a thoroughly entertaining book ,with lots of laughs as well as the murder puzzle ,can't wait for the next one ,if you have never read any of this series i highly recommend you do . You will not get a better read. -hawkeyesue
★★★★★ SPELLBINDING! LOVE THE GARLUCCI FAMILY!Author Hope Callaghan brings each character to life before each story begins, so you don't have to read the series, but trust me you really want to start with book 1, "Key to Savannah: (A Made in Savannah Cozy Mysteries Series).You don't want to miss a thing with this mesmerizing family as they try to stay out of mafia sight and life. Widow Carlita Garlucci vowed to her dying husband to save their grown children by escaping from the clutches of the NY mob life to live in nice, quite Savannah, Ga (are so she thougt) only to have her son, Vinnie to marry into it. If you love LoL, thrills, danger, romance, awesome strong characters and a few quirky ones that breathe their story to life with fascinating, witty dialogues and allow the reader to beome a part of it, then this amazing series is for you. Well, it's Christmas and the family has gathered at Carlita's Savannah home ( don't forget the mob body guards). The festivities begin on Pirate Pete's (aka Carlita's neighbor & new boyfriend) restaurant "The Flying Gunner," with fun and magic for all until trouble starts and someone comes up missing. Let the mayhem begin as Carlita hopes they can find the missing person alive, before the cops or the Mob arrive. The children, elves and the handsome Gunner with his new words are magical. I recommend "Christmas Family Style," and it's series to all readers everywhere. Enjoy! -Kat
★★★★★ Holiday fun plus a murder in one book.Another fun mystery to be solved by Carlita and her family. This one was a surprise in who did it at the end. Bringing the whole family together for Christmas, a murder, and the mafia made for a lighthearted fun read.-Kathy P.
★★★★★ PerfectI just love this author and I love this series. Great suspense and wonderful characters. Another hit. -Francine Wing
★★★★★ Christmas family styleLoved this book.Romance and murder with a great recipe thrown in.Everyone is on Pete's pirate ship for a Christmas parade.Turmoil erupts and the offender is locked in a bathroom till they return to land.I won't tell you the rest but it's intriguing. -Wanda Downs
★★★★★ Great bookWhat a Christmas story. The whole Garluccu family together in Savanah and a ride on a pirate ship and a murder. -Kindle Customer
★★★★★ Great, can't put the books down once you start.Another great book. She has a way of writing like you are there. You know all the people. The sad part is the books are never long enough. There are turns and twist. The Garlucci family is just another family with different problems of their own. Once you start reading any of these books you can't stop. Another Great One. -LK
★★★★★ Garlucci Christmas is never disappointingThe entire Garlucci clan is in Savannah for Christmas! The parties, the shopping, the parade, Christmas fun and festivities - and murder! With Carlita and Pirate Pete delving deeper into their relationship, everyone has gathered on Pete's pirate ship for a fun Christmasy Cruise. With family and friends in attendance, one of their party wrecks havoc, and goes missing. Shortly thereafter, a body is found floating along the route of the ship, and suspects start piling up! With police investigating, family members and friends becoming suspects, and added pressure from the family boss and his advisor conducting a separate investigation, time is quickly running out to find the guilty party.
As always, it is a fun and clean read. The characters - family and friends - continue to evolve and develop. The story flows seamlessly, with twists and turns in the plot line. It is fun to see all the characters come into their own and continue to develop and mature. Always look forward to the next installment, and the one after that, and the one after that. -PMP
★★★★★ Totally enjoyedOnce again hope callahan has written a totally enjoyable book. Love her writing. Just enough of all stuff to be enjoyable read. Not over done and surprise ending. -Kindle Customer
★★★★★ Great book, yet againLoved it! Another hit. Can't wait to go on the cruise! My only comment is that most Italians have fish on Christmas Eve. Considering they come from up north, and are "really Italian", I sincerely doubt they wouldn't have calamari, shrimp, lobster, etc.. My family would be very disappointed if I served ham and roast beef (which I'm sure she served for the non Italians) but didn't have their traditional fish dinner. Otherwise, the book was fantastic! Love you Hope! -Karen Mauceri
★★★★★ Must read!This is another of Hope's great books!!! It is a must read.-Triplel58
★★★★★ New bookI loved the story i always enjoy the recipes that are included. I look forward to reading the next book. -Amazon Customer
★★★★★ Christmas "Family" Style.The whole family is in Savannah for Christmas, and where Vinnie and Brittney go so does the "family" security. This time the female bodyguard rubs everyone the wrong way, and someone decides her holiday is over. Carlita and crew need to solve the murder before the police target one of their expanded family. -Neena Christianson Martin
★★★★★ Savannah Ex Mob Family Tries Solve Murder of BodyGuardWhen mob boss's daughter Brittany's bodyguard is murdered, Carlita fears for her family and friends. As Vinnie's wife she attended a boat party in which the bodyguard was subdued and locked up as to not create further problems. When Carlita and Pete went to let her out when the boat docked...she was gone. When her body it pulled from the water everyone she had a disagreement is now a suspect. Carlita doesn't believe it was any of her people and works with family and friends to find answers before an agent of said mob boss makes his own decision on the guilty party. Fun read with interesting characters. -Kindle Customer
★★★★★ Who wants to destroy the Garlucci family ChristmasTo have a great Christmas, the Garlucci family needs to put up with not only the differences in their own family, but also the requirements of "the family". Will working around the requirements of" the family" cause too much of a problem as the bodyguards protect Vinnie and his family? -Sandy
★★★★★ Awesome!I am a huge fan of Hope Callaghan's books....all of her different series. This is the latest book in the Made in Savannah series with the Garlucci family and it...as usual...was awesome! This one kept me guessing.... All of the Garlucci family are gathered for Christmas in Savannah and there is so much going on. A fun boat trip, oops...a missing body found murdered, lots of suspects. Carlita is right in the middle of everything and the ending has a great surprise! I highly recommend this book as well as ALL of Hope Callaghan's books. -Alice D
★★★★★ Great read!Love the Garlucci family and all their adventures! -J. Mitchum
★★★★★ More. More...I Want More!!!!!!!If you're a fan of the Garlucci Family, like me, you've been waiting for this new book and you won't be disappointed!!!!!! What an adventure! The entire family is gathering at Carlitia's and Mercedes apartment, located in the building housing the family pawn shop. Pete, Carlita's special friend, has arranged for the entire family to join him on his replica pirate ship for a special evening dinner while participating in the festive holiday boat parade complete with firework! Such a fun evening!!!!!! What could possibly go wrong???? Only a over protective bodyguard with an attitude could put a damper on this fantastic evening....and that's just what she does! But that is just the beginning!!!
A missing person, a body found, secrets are spilled, fingers are pointed and soon, those closest to Carlita, including her daughter, Mercedes, is in the short list of murder subjects! And the ending......!!!!!! Oh my goodness!!!!!! I can't wait!!! - -VALERIE I.
★★★★★ Awesome read!Ok, so I did nothing today but read this newest book😘 I love it. I do hope is working hard on the Cruise ship with Milly and crew as I know it will be as good if not better😍Thank you, Hope. -MarilynP
★★★★ EnjoyedLove the Savannah series, being retired law enforcement I love the characters and the suspense to find who done it. -Linda Blaxton
★★★★★ Another page turner by Hope CallaghanIt's Christmas time and the whole Garlucci clan are celebrating in Savannah. They are planning parties and a Christmas eve dinner with family and friends. However, other unexpected plans get in the way. Like murder and mayhem. We see all the characters come together to solve another crime. And Elvira adds humor to the book as well. Her antics never fail.And this time it happens at a party on a boat. There are so many twists and turns in this book. I never saw the ending coming. It was definitely a surprise.Carlita and the gang have a hard time figuring this one out. But of course, they figure things out right before Christmas eve.This is another page turner , I had a hard time putting it down.All the characters are so well developed and this series is definitely worth your time to read.So it's time to curl up on the couch and read a great book. And this one won't disappoint you.If you want to know all that happens in this book, you must read it.Oh, and I always love Pirate Pete's parrot. -Cynthia Graham
About the Author
★ AMAZON BESTSELLING AUTHOR ★★ Mom's Choice Award Winner! ★
Hope Callaghan is an American author who loves to write clean fiction books, especially Christian Mystery and Cozy Mystery books. She has written more than 70 mystery books (and counting) in six series.
Born and raised in a small town in West Michigan, she now lives in Florida with her husband.
She is the proud mother of three wonderful children. When she's not doing the thing she loves best - writing books - she enjoys cooking, traveling and reading books.
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- Publication date : September 13, 2020
- Language : English
- File size : 2.7 MB
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- Screen Reader : Supported
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- Print length : 389 pages
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Book 15 of 26 : Made in Savannah Mystery Series
- Best Sellers Rank: #56,464 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #318 in Christian Suspense
- #395 in Christian Mystery & Suspense
- #871 in Cozy Animal Mystery
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Hope Callaghan is an American mystery author who loves to write clean, fun-filled women’s fiction mysteries with a touch of faith and romance. She is the author of more than 100 novels in ten different series.
Born and raised in a small town in West Michigan, she now lives in Florida with her husband. She is the proud mother of 3 wonderful children.
When she's not doing the thing she loves best - writing mysteries - she enjoys cooking, traveling and reading books.
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Customers enjoy this cozy mystery novel, praising its always-twisting storyline and surprise ending. The book features the Garlucci family's involvement in the mystery, and customers appreciate the well-developed characters who become friends throughout the story. Customers find the book humorous and well-written, with one customer noting it's a quick read that's easy to get lost in.
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Customers find the book enjoyable and entertaining, keeping them interested throughout.
"...If you love LoL, thrills, danger, romance, awesome strong characters and a few quirky ones that breathe their story to life with fascinating, witty..." Read more
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Customers enjoy the mystery content of the book, praising its always-twisting storyline and surprise ending.
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI LOVE the way the plot thickens in this one, especially! Hope, HOW do you do this? I LOVE Murder and mystery. Both are YOUR specialties. I LOVED how you tricked me again and I can't wait to read the next 1!
- Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2020Format: KindleVerified PurchaseAuthor Hope Callaghan brings each character to life before each story begins, so you don't have to read the series, but trust me you really want to start with book 1, "Key to Savannah: (A Made in Savannah Cozy Mysteries Series).
You don't want to miss a thing with this mesmerizing family as they try to stay out of mafia sight and life. Widow Carlita Garlucci vowed to her dying husband to save their grown children by escaping from the clutches of the NY mob life to live in nice, quite Savannah, Ga (are so she thougt) only to have her son, Vinnie to marry into it. If you love LoL, thrills, danger, romance, awesome strong characters and a few quirky ones that breathe their story to life with fascinating, witty dialogues and allow the reader to beome a part of it, then this amazing series is for you. Well, it's Christmas and the family has gathered at Carlita's Savannah home ( don't forget the mob body guards). The festivities begin on Pirate Pete's (aka Carlita's friend/new boyfriend) restaurant "The Flying Gunner," with fun and magic for all until trouble starts and someone comes up missing. Let the mayhem begin as Carlita hopes they can find the missing person alive, before the cops or the Mob arrive. The children, elves and the handsome Gunner with his new words are magical. I recommend "Christmas Family Style," and it's series to all readers everywhere. Enjoy!
- Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2020Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI love the family, the dynamic& the closeness of the family is so nice.I hardly know my two older sons.So I'm pretty jealous of all her family.They all completely pick up where the other one left off from to figure the mystery out.Merry Christmas
- Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2024Format: KindleVerified PurchaseFirst I apologize for saying Carlita's name as Carlotta I wasn't paying attention. This was a good murder mystery made it difficult to feel bad for the victim.It was filled with suspects especially since the victim was so unlikable. Well written with lots of good characters.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2020Format: KindleVerified PurchaseIf you're a fan of the Garlucci Family, like me, you've been waiting for this new book and you won't be disappointed!!!!!! What an adventure! The entire family is gathering at Carlitia's and Mercedes apartment, located in the building housing the family pawn shop. Pete, Carlita's special friend, has arranged for the entire family to join him on his replica pirate ship for a special evening dinner while participating in the festive holiday boat parade complete with firework! Such a fun evening!!!!!! What could possibly go wrong???? Only a over protective bodyguard with an attitude could put a damper on this fantastic evening....and that's just what she does! But that is just the beginning!!!
A missing person, a body found, secrets are spilled, fingers are pointed and soon, those closest to Carlita, including her daughter, Mercedes, is in the short list of murder subjects! And the ending......!!!!!! Oh my goodness!!!!!! I can't wait!!!
- Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2023Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI have enjoyed every book in this series so far and this one is the most suspenseful one yet. I always look forward to Elvira's antics but I also like the other characters too. They make a great crime solving team. I also enjoy the budding romances that appear here and there. I'll be sorry when this series is over.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2020Format: KindleVerified PurchaseWhen Carlitta has her four children all gather in Savannah for the Christmas holiday she is excited to have all her children under her roof as such. There are the usual body guards thrown into the mix and one brings her own baggage. When Pete invites the family and their friends for a surprise they are excited but it ends with a murder and Mercedes and Pete , as well as others being suspects. The family goes in to full detective mode to save the family and Christmas. I enjoyed this book and the end was a total surprise. Vinnie, the eldest son presented the entire family with a surprise vacation. As usual Hope Callaghan has knocked it out of the ball park again!!!!!
- Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2022Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI can’t give enough praise for Hope Callaghan’s multiple series’. She keeps the reader engaged with interesting interwoven tales. I don’t review every book because they would all be very similar with words of glowing praise and take up time I can use reading. They are not for the super intellectual, but they are perfect for those who read for the pleasure of the written. I’m always disappointed when a series ends, but I am thrilled to begin a new one!
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- naomiReviewed in Australia on November 16, 2020
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- lizzyReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2020
1.0 out of 5 stars Savannah
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseHope Callaghan does not dissappoint with all the family being at home with mama it doesn't take long for things to go wrong this other people are involved Pirate Pete and everybody on board ship butvim not going to spoil it for everyone you'll just have to buy the book
- hawkeyesueReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 19, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars What an entertaining read,you must get it
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseAs always a thoroughly entertaining book ,with lots of laughs as well as the murder puzzle ,can't wait for the next one ,if you have never read any of this series i highly recommend you do . You will not get a better read
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Australia on October 15, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read.
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseEnjoyed the book immensely. Good story, well written and no graphic sex or gore.