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Cruise Ship Mysteries
Series · 21
books · 2015-2023

Books in series

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Starboard Secrets

2015

Millie Sanders' husband of 35 years suddenly leaves her for her "friend" and hairdresser. After months of mourning and moping, Millie is surprisingly hired on a cruise ship as assistant director, where she investigates how a dead body ended up near the atrium bar. The deceased had more enemies than friends. Will Millie delve too deeply and risk losing her job - and possibly her life? (Includes recipe)
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Portside Peril

2015

Millie Sanders has settled into her new position as assistant cruise director of the Siren of the Seas and is loving every minute of the adventure and excitement. A fresh wave of passengers have just boarded, and as the deck party gets into full swing, a frantic cry of man overboard is shouted over the loudspeakers. Millie rushes towards the crowd that has gathered on the portside upper deck and watches in horror as the ship's crew desperately tries to save a young man who has just gone over. Onboard investigators believe it's a clear cut case of vacation suicide, but Millie isn't convinced. Her suspicions are confirmed when she discovers the fiancé of the poor deceased man received a threatening note. The mystery deepens and the list of suspects grows when Millie discovers some of the friends who boarded with the young couple may have had reason to push him over, and that is just the beginning!
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#3

Lethal Lobster

2015

~~ Click the “Buy now with 1 click” button at the top of the page OR Read it for FREE with Kindle Unlimited or Amazon Prime ~~ Lethal Lobster Is Book 3 In The Cruise Ship Christian Cozy Mysteries Series BONUS: Recipe Included! Assistant Cruise Director, Millie Sanders' day is off to a shockingly bad start when her boss “volunteers” her to be his Guinea pig for a stun gun self-defense class in front of her fellow shipmates. Loyal to a fault, she agrees but almost immediately regrets her decision. Meanwhile, several crewmembers have become violently ill and possibly on the verge of death after eating food prepared from the galley kitchen, operated by her best friend, Annette Delacroix. It soon becomes clear that someone is out to sabotage her friend and may be willing to go as far as murder. Millie dives in to the new mystery head first as she and her friend, Cat, try to salvage Annette's career and stop the saboteur before someone is murdered - or is it already too late? BOX SET AVAILABLE NOW—SAVE! Contains Books 1-3 In The Series. Copy and paste this link into your browser to download now: http://amzn.to/1muAMcI
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#4

Deadly Deception

2015

Life on board Siren of the Seas has been smooth sailing for Millie Sanders, but that soon changes when diva, Ariana Teliar boards as the ship's new entertainer and "star attraction." Unfortunately, Millie has been given the task of showing Ariana the ropes. When Ariana discovers a dead body on her balcony, Millie’s “task” changes to protecting the diva’s life 24 hours a day! The only problem is, Ariana has a penchant for disappearing and Millie is forced to chase her down. When Ariana leads Millie and her friends on a wild goose chase thru Mayan ruins deep into the rainforest and they end up getting lost, it's the last straw for Millie. Just as Millie is ready to set the young performer straight, she discovers a deadly deception that puts Millie's own life in danger. Can Millie sort through the clues that point to the killer(s) and solve the mystery before it’s too late?
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#5

Vanishing Vacationers

2016

~~ Click the “Buy now with 1 click” button at the top of the page OR Read it for FREE with Kindle Unlimited or Amazon Prime ~~ Get All The Books In The Cruise Ship Christian Cozy Mysteries Series Book 1 - "Starboard Secrets" Book 2 - "Portside Peril" Book 3 - "Lethal Lobster" Book 4 - "Deadly Deception" Book 5 - "Vanishing Vacationers" Book 6 - "Cruise Control" Book 7 - "Killer Karaoke" Vanishing Vacationers Is Book 5 In The Cruise Ship Christian Cozy Mysteries Series BONUS: Recipes Included! With a fresh wave of passengers soon to board the Siren of the Seas, Assistant Cruise Director Millie Sanders is shocked when she discovers she has a new roommate and fit to be tied when she learns the new roommate is none other than Danielle Kneldon, her former charge and nemesis! Danielle’s first assignment is to ensure the ship's special "VIP's," a family who has won a cruise contest, have a wonderful, fun-filled vacation. Millie discovers her coworker has other plans, which includes searching the small island of Kiriban for a missing family and collecting a hefty reward. When Danielle, along with two of the VIP guests, vanish on the mysterious island, Millie is forced to face her fears and join the search. She enlists the help of her friends and soon they find themselves in a deadly adventure of a lifetime. Will Millie and the gang track down Danielle and the missing passengers before the ship leaves port or will they become the next victims of the island's curse?
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#7

Killer Karaoke

2016

Discover why so many fans love the "Original" Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery series by Hope Callaghan! “Welcome aboard! Leave your worries behind and escape on another fun-filled cruise vacation with Millie and crew as they solve mysteries onboard the “Siren of the Seas!” Killer Karaoke - Millie's Cruise Ship Mysteries Book 7 Recipe Included! —————————————————- Millie Sanders is living the charmed life on board the mega cruise ship, “Siren of the Seas.” She loves her job as assistant cruise director. Her fairy-tale romance with Captain Armati is moving full steam ahead and she's building friendships that she hopes will last a lifetime. Just when Millie is convinced life couldn’t get any better, she finds herself neck deep in a murder investigation when her boss, Andy Walker, is accused of murdering one of the ship’s electrical engineers. Determined to clear her boss' name despite his lack of an alibi, Millie begins her own investigation with some help from her close-knit group of friends. Will Millie be able to uncover the killer before he or she strikes again? Scroll up and click the Buy Now or Read for Free button to binge read this fun filled mystery series today!
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#8

Suite Revenge

2016

Millie is excited when her family visits her during Christmas break onboard the Siren of the Seas. Her delight turns to shock after her ex-husband’s fiancé is found dead. Things go from bad to worse when Millie is accused of her murder. Discover why so many fans love the "Original" Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery series by Hope Callaghan! Suite Revenge - Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries Book 8 Recipe Included! ————————————————- After a brief break back home, Millie Sanders returns as Assistant Cruise Director aboard the “Siren of the Seas” mega cruise ship. She can’t wait to get back into her routine and to see her good friends Cat and Annette, but also the love of her life, Captain “Nic” Armati. When Millie’s daughter, Beth, and her family decide to book a week long cruise aboard Millie’s ship the same week Millie returns, she’s excited to introduce her family to her cruise ship family. Millie’s joy turns to shock when she discovers not only is her beloved family joining her for the cruise, but also her ex-husband, Roger, and his fiancée, Delilah. Things quickly go from bad to worse when Delilah is found dead and Roger is convinced Millie is to blame. Will Millie and the ship’s crew members be able to prove her innocence…or will her ex-husband get his suite revenge? Find out when you grab your copy of Suite Revenge today!
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#9

Cruisin' for a Bruisin'

2017

Rumors are swirling on board the cruise ship, “Siren of the Seas.” Millie Sanders, Assistant Cruise Director, has heard them all…the ship is being sold; the cruise line is filing bankruptcy or worse yet, the company is going under. When the ship arrives in Miami with what could be their last load of passengers, a police car and ambulance are waiting. Millie soon discovers that an unknown assailant has attacked one of her friends on board. The mystery deepens as the attacks continue and threaten to turn deadly. Can Millie and the gang keep their friend out of harm’s way while they solve the mystery or are they cruisin’ for a bruisin’?
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#10

High Seas Heist

2017

Assistant Cruise Director, Millie Sanders is overwhelmed when her boss takes an emergency leave of absence to care for his ailing mother, and discovers she’s now in charge of the entire ship’s entertainment. As if she didn’t have enough on her plate, a family of special “guests” arrives for a last minute cruise, which threatens to send Millie over the edge. Her anxiety turns to outright panic when the manager of the ship’s art gallery discovers several expensive pieces of art have been stolen and she is pointing fingers at both Andy and Millie! Can Millie keep her cool long enough to help solve the mystery of the high seas heist or will she risk losing her job and face possible prison time?
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#11

Family, Friends, and Foes

2017

”Family Friends, and Foes,” is Book 11 in the Cruise Ship Christian Cozy Mysteries Series New friendships, family feuds, and a deadly honeymoon at a private resort set the stage for Assistant Cruise Director Millie Sanders’ latest adventure on the high seas. ~~ Click the “Buy now with 1 click” button at the top of the page OR Read it for FREE with Kindle Unlimited or Amazon Prime ~~ BONUS: Recipe Included! Mere hours before she’s set to marry the man of her dreams, Millie Sanders receives a hand delivered note from a family member that could threaten her wedding plans as well as her future as assistant cruise director on board “Siren of the Seas.” To make matters worse, Captain Armati tells her that their upcoming dream honeymoon on the island of Saint-Martin is in jeopardy because of recent, mysterious deaths at the all-inclusive resort, owned by his close friend, Regan Leclerc. Millie quickly realizes something more sinister is afoot and a serial killer may be on the loose. When Regan’s wife, Nadia, begs Millie for her help in solving the string of deaths that are plaguing the resort, the duo decides they must move quickly to track down the killer or face the possibility of becoming the killer’s next victims.
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#12

Murder on Main

2017

"If you like good, clean cozy mysteries, you'll love this cozy mystery series!" ”Murder on Main,” is Book 12 in the Cruise Ship Christian Cozy Mysteries Series ~~ Click the “Buy now with 1 click” button at the top of the page OR Read it for FREE with Kindle Unlimited or Amazon Prime ~~ BONUS: Recipe Included! After returning to the “Siren of the Seas” from their honeymoon in paradise, Assistant Cruise Director Millie Sanders-Armati and the Captain discover one of the ship’s passengers has drowned in their bathtub. ——————————————————————- Assistant Cruise Director Millie Sanders-Armati and her new husband, Captain Nic Armati, have just returned from their week-long honeymoon on the tropical island of St. Maarten. Their idyllic week in paradise is quickly forgotten when they return to the ship, “Siren of the Seas,” and discover that a passenger has drowned in their bathtub. Initially believed to be an accidental drowning, the investigation soon turns to a murder investigation. The passenger, a member of a senior travel group, has more than her share of enemies and the list of suspects quickly grows. When Millie is assigned to help coordinate the group’s activities, she encounters possibly the most annoying passenger ever; only to discover she’ll have to work with this person for the remainder of the cruise. Can Millie survive working with the annoying guest long enough to help solve the Murder on Main or will solving the mystery be the least of her worries?
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#14

Deadly Delivery

2018

Fall is the theme on board the Siren of the Seas after Andy wagers with a rival cruise director from another ship. It’s all fun and games until somebody turns up dead. Deadly Delivery - Cruise Ship Mysteries Book 14 Recipe Included! ——————————————————————- Fall has finally arrived on board the Siren of the Seas cruise ship, although you wouldn’t know it judging by the balmy Caribbean nights and the hot, sunny days. Andy and a rival cruise director embark on a friendly wager to see whose cruise ship passengers are enjoying the new season’s fall festivities the most. It’s all hands on deck as Andy and his entertainment staff jump through hoops to ensure they win the bet. But it’s not all fun and games when a crew member dies, and to make matters worse it’s Danielle’s new cabin mate. The woman’s death is suspicious, and when an intruder sneaks into Danielle’s cabin, Millie fears for her friend’s safety. After discovering that the crew member had been receiving mysterious packages, Millie is convinced they hold the key to solving the case. Millie and friends dive head first into their own investigation to keep Danielle safe and clear her name. Will they be able to get to the bottom of the suspicious death and track down the intruder before there’s another deadly delivery?
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#15

Reindeer & Robberies

2018

’Tis the season to be jolly… until a string of robberies threatens to kill the Christmas spirit onboard the “Siren of the Seas.” "If you like clean cozy mysteries that keep you guessing until the end, you’ll love Hope Callaghan’s Books!” “Reindeer & Robberies,” is Book 15 in the Cruise Ship Christian Cozy Mysteries Series BONUS: Recipe Included! ——————————————————————- The Christmas Season is in full swing on board the cruise ship, Siren of the Seas thanks to Andy Walker, the ship’s cruise director who is all in on his new holiday theme, “The Reindeer Games.” Millie and her co-worker, Danielle, are tasked with taking charge of the holiday theme and everything is running smoothly until one of the reindeer comes up missing. But the missing reindeer is the least of the security staff’s worries after a string of thefts are reported. Millie jumps in with an investigation of her own that soon turns south when a stalker surfaces, determined to make her life miserable or worse yet. Despite escalating incidents from the deranged stalker, Millie sorts the clues and discovers a possible link between the mysterious thefts and her stalker that hits close to home. Can Millie survive the holiday season…or even more terrifying…make it out alive?
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Transatlantic Tragedy

2019

The “Siren of the Seas” sets sail for the much anticipated transatlantic repositioning cruise to the British Isles. It’s smooth sailing until someone falls overboard. Millie jumps in head first to determine if the passenger's death was an accident, suicide or murder.
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#17

Southampton Stalker

2019

Siren of the Seas has finally arrived in Southampton and love is in the air for one of the crewmembers as he arranges a rendezvous with his online girlfriend. Despite Millie’s concern over their date, he refuses to listen to her. Deciding it won’t hurt to check on him; Millie shows up during the date and witnesses something disturbing. Determined to help her friend and share what she knows, it backfires and she is reprimanded and told to butt out. Vowing to mind her own business, Millie steers clear of her friend… until he goes missing. She suspects foul play, but can she prove it before it’s too late? Join Millie and the gang as they solve new mysteries, make new friends and embark on new adventures in the British Isles! BONUS: Recipe Included!
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#18

Peculiar Poison

2020

Discover why so many fans love the "Original" Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery series by Hope Callaghan! When a crew member is mysteriously poisoned onboard the “Siren of the Seas,” Millie fights to clear her name after becoming a suspect. Peculiar Poison - Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries Book 18 BONUS: Recipe Included! ——————————————————————- As the Siren of the Seas continues their British Isles cruise season, Millie can’t wait for her first ever visit to a castle – and Blarney Castle at that. She and Amit plan to visit the castle to pick up some Hawthorne berries for Annette, hoping they’ll help her friend’s heart condition. Unfortunately, all of the tours are booked and taxis nearly impossible to get by the time they are able to get off the ship. Sophia reaches out to a friend who agrees to take them to the castle. Little do they know, it’s going to be one wild ride! Millie returns from the trip and discovers that Sophia has become ill. Her illness takes a chilling turn when the ship’s doctor discovers the woman has been poisoned and all of the clues point to Millie as the one responsible. Sophia accuses Millie and files a formal complaint against her. The head of security promises to get to the bottom of it, but time is running out. Will Millie & the gang solve the mystery of the peculiar poisoning…or will she be fired from her job and sent back to the States?
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Mischief and Mutiny

2020

As the Siren of the Seas nears its next port of call, a group of disgruntled crewmembers circulate a petition to have the ship’s purser fired. Millie is shocked to learn that not only is her close friend’s name at the top of the list, but other loyal crewmembers’ names are listed as well. Her friend swears she never signed the petition, and Millie jumps in to investigate after suspecting there’s more going on than having the purser removed. Millie’s investigation turns into the adventure of a lifetime while visiting two world famous UNESCO sites – the Ring of Brodgar and Skara Brae but ends up being much more than she bargained for. Will the whispers of crew unrest lead to an all-out mutiny? Is one of Millie’s best friends involved in trying to take out the purser? Has Millie finally found herself in so deep that even her husband, the captain of the ship, is unable to rescue her?
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Dog-Gone Cruise Director

2020

Millie is beside herself when her beloved pup, Scout goes missing. After an exhaustive search, it soon becomes clear that someone has taken him. Discover why so many fans love the "Original" Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery series by Hope Callaghan! Dog-Gone Cruise Director - Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries Book 20 BONUS: Recipe Included! ——————————————————————- It's an "all in the family" voyage when Millie’s step-daughter, Fiona, joins Siren of the Seas to see her father. The last time Millie saw Fiona was when she stormed out of the restaurant during a celebratory dinner after calling Millie some terrible names. To up Millie's anxiety, Andy is taking a vacation to visit his family. He changes his mind at the last minute and decides to bring his sister on board instead. Disaster strikes when Scout goes missing and it's a race against time as Millie tries to find the family's pup before Fiona, who gifted Scout to her father, finds out. Will Millie and her friends be able to find Scout or is the beloved family dog gone forever?
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Southampton Strangler

2021

Millie is convinced the Southampton Strangler is onboard the Siren of the Seas, and soon finds herself in a deadly cat-and-mouse pursuit as she tries to not only stay one step ahead of the killer, but stay alive. Discover why so many fans love the "Original" Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery series by Hope Callaghan! Southampton Strangler: Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries Book 21 BONUS: Recipes Included! ———————————————————- For Millie and the Siren of the Seas' crew members, the Southampton departure is bittersweet, as they leave behind new friends that they’ve made, including Halbert Pennyman, an area homeless man. Within hours of the ship leaving port to head back to Miami, the ship's chief of security discovers the Southampton Strangler could very well be on board. As disturbing events begin to unfold, Millie is convinced that not only is the strangler on board, but she's also managed to get on the killer’s radar. It's a cat-and-mouse pursuit as she tries desperately to not only stay one step ahead of the strangler but stay alive. Will Millie be added to the long list of the strangler’s victims? Find out in the new Millie Cruise Ship Mystery!
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#24

Cruising Cold Turkey

A Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery Novel

2023

It’s all hands on deck as Millie and crew desperately try to find a passenger who is hiding out and wreaking havoc on board the Siren of the Seas, and as each incident escalates, the cat and mouse game inches closer to becoming deadly. Discover why so many fans love the "Original" Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery series by Hope Callaghan! Recipe Included! Millie has her hands full when Andy, the Siren of the Seas’ cruise director, is forced to take an emergency medical leave. Having filled in for him before, Millie readily agrees, reasoning that it’s only for one voyage and what could possibly go wrong? Former reality television star, Harper Rothshield has skipped out of her rehab and convinced her boyfriend and friends to join her for a cruise on board Siren of the Seas. She vows to quit her bad habits and get her act together by going cold turkey. Trouble starts not long after the ship leaves shore when the troubled woman causes a scene inside the ship’s nightclub. The woman goes missing and a series of acts of vandalism start occurring. Millie suspects the incidents are being caused by the missing woman, which is quickly confirmed when Harper engages in a cat and mouse game with the ship’s security. Vandalism and destruction of the ship’s property are just the tip of the iceberg when they discover that some potentially lethal security devices are now missing. Can Millie and the Siren of the Seas’ security crew catch the ticking time bomb before she explodes? Find out what happens when you grab your copy of Cruising Cold Turkey today!
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Millie's Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery Novels Box Set (The First 10 Books)

2021

Treat yourself to this deluxe box set featuring the first 10 novels from bestselling author Hope Callaghan's Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery series! Hoping for a fresh start after her recent divorce, sixty something Millie Sanders, lands her dream job as the assistant cruise director onboard the “Siren of the Seas.” Too bad no one told her murder is on the itinerary.★★★★★ “Great Series! Loved this book. The character is so likeable and the introduction of little Scout in the second book, was a great addition (I am a dog lover) so, I will be looking for more of these books in the series.” - Kindle reviewer Discover why so many fans love Millie’s Cruise Ship Mysteries with thousands of four and five Star Reviews on Amazon and Goodreads! If you like clean, fun-filled cozy mysteries that keep you guessing until the end, you’ll love Millie’s Cruise Ship Mystery Series! Hope Callaghan mystery series are safe for the entire family. They contain no bad language, gore, or sex. RECIPES INCLUDED! \————————————————————— Millie’s Cruise Ship Mysteries Deluxe Boxed Set (Books 1-10) Starboard Book 1 Portside Book 2 Lethal Book 3 Deadly Book 4 Vanishing Book 5 Cruise Book 6 Killer Book 7 Suite Book 8 Cruisin’ for a Bruisin’: Book 9 High Seas Book 10 \————————————————————— WHAT READERS ARE (Book 1-Starboard Secrets) ★★★★★ “The best of cosy mysteries! I have read every single book available in this series and it’s like coming home. I love the characters and the stories are always very good and remind me of a Miss Marple murder. Highly recommend this series to those who like a cosy whodunnit.” - Kindle Reviewer -Huldraihuset ★★★★★ ”Cute cozy mystery I thought this was great little mystery about Millie an associate director on a cruise ship. The setting is great and loads of fun.” \- Kindle Customer ★★★★★ Interesting and Fun Fast moving mystery with glimpses of life aboard ship. Close quarters make lots of opportunities for intrigue and personality clashes. Fun read.” \- Jim ★★★★★ Cruise and mystery. Really enjoyed the book. Mystery and solving them while on a cruise would be amazing. Can not wait for the next one!” \- JDArnold ★★★★★ Fun! This clean mystery is fun to read. Millie has been through a lot since her husband left. Taking a job as an assistant cruise director should be just the thing she needs to keep her busy. She has no idea how busy!” - Cissie B ★★★★★ “Good Cozy Reads Captures your

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Hope Callaghan
Hope Callaghan
Author · 112 books

Click the FOLLOW button to be notified of Hope Callaghan's new book releases! Get New Releases, Giveaways, and FREE & Discounted Books at: https://hopecallaghan.com/newsletter OR Text the word BOOKS to 33222 ★ AMAZON BESTSELLING AUTHOR ★ ★ 2017 Mom's Choice Award ★ 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 3 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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