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Made in Savannah
Series · 19
books · 2016-2024

Books in series

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#1

Key to Savannah

2016

Months after the untimely death of mafia made man “Vinnie Garlucci,” his devoted wife, Carlita, discovers a mysterious key in one of his pockets while sorting through his belongings. With help from her daughter, Mercedes, she sets off to find out what the mysterious key belongs to and soon discovers she has inherited property in historic Savannah, Georgia. Carlita views the property as a sign and remembers Vinnie’s dying words to her to get their family out of the mafia. Against the wishes of her three sons, mother and daughter embark on a road trip to explore the property. While they're gone, someone breaks into their home and vandalizes it. This is the second time it has happened since Vinnie's death and Carlita is convinced that it's somehow tied to the mafia. Carlita and Mercedes are looking forward to leaving their old life behind with a fresh start in beautiful Savannah. They quickly realize you can run but you can’t hide from the past.
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#2

Road to Savannah

2016

“Road to Savannah” is Book 2 in the Made in Savannah Cozy Mysteries Series BONUS: RECIPE INCLUDED! Carlita Garlucci has sold everything she owns and left the only home she has ever known to move to historic Savannah, Georgia. Her daughter, Mercedes, is moving with her and the women are both excited and nervous about this new chapter in their lives, having always lived under the shadow of the men in the family. The repairs to their inherited properties are moving along nicely and everything seems to be falling into place, everything that is, except for the body they discover inside one of the buildings, the dilapidated restaurant. Despite the fact that the Garlucci family was not even in Savannah at the time the victim was murdered, they can't prove it. On top of that, the victim, a member of Savannah Architectural Society, also known as "SAS," had been sent to the property to discuss possible construction violations. The other members of SAS are convinced the Garlucci family murdered one of their own while Carlita is convinced that someone is trying to frame them. Can the mother / daughter duo figure out who the real killer is, or will the police dig into Carlita's past and discover that she has her own share of secrets she's trying desperately to leave behind? The Made in Savannah Cozy Mysteries Series does not contain foul language, sex, or gore...Just clean, cozy mysteries!"
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#3

Justice in Savannah

2016

Carlita and Mercedes Garlucci have settled into their new life in Savannah and are eager to get their rental units occupied as well as their other businesses up and running, but the local permit officials are dragging their feet with delay after delay. When Mercedes decides to help move things along by organizing a protest for justice in front of the local government offices, things go from bad to worse as one by one, all of the protesters become targets of vandals. After the vandals ramp up the attacks, the mother and daughter duo vow to fight back despite having their hands full with an obnoxious tenant who could quite possibly cause Carlita to commit a crime of her own! Will they discover who’s behind the attacks and stop them before someone gets hurt or will their dreams in Savannah become the stuff nightmares are made of?
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#4

Swag in Savannah

2016

“If you like clean cozy mysteries, you’ll love the Made in Savannah Cozy Mysteries Series” “Swag in Savannah” is Book 4 in the Made in Savannah Cozy Mysteries Series BONUS: RECIPE INCLUDED! Carlita Garlucci is thrilled that her son, Tony, has arrived in Savannah to help with the opening of their new pawnshop, "Savannah Swag." While giving her son a tour of the property, they stumble upon a hidden trap door that leads to an undiscovered basement with a tunnel. Curious to find out where the tunnel leads, Tony breaks through the wall and discovers underground passageways rumored to have been used by pirates to smuggle their stolen goods into the historic city. While exploring the tunnel, the Garluccis find skeletal remains with ties to a darker secret that has been hidden behind the tunnel walls. The gruesome discovery causes Carlita to wonder what other secrets her property holds. Despite her insistence they reseal the tunnel, Carlita’s children convince her to leave it open long enough for them to explore the passageways as they attempt to solve a decades old mystery. They quickly discover that the secrets hidden underground are tied not only to the previous owners of her property, but also implicate Carlita's deceased husband, Vinnie. Will Carlita and her children be able to clear Vinnie's name, or will their snooping around incriminate him even more? The Made in Savannah Cozy Mysteries Series does not contain foul language, sex, or gore...Just clean, cozy mysteries!"
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#5

Trouble in Savannah

2017

“Trouble in Savannah” is Book 5 in the Made in Savannah Cozy Mysteries Series BONUS: RECIPE INCLUDED! The Garlucci family business “Savannah Swag,” is finally open, and business is brisk. Carlita is happy with the way her son is managing the pawnshop and their new part-time employees, so she can focus on renting out their last vacant apartment. When a mysterious man shows up on her doorstep with wads of cash, offering to pay the deposit and first months’ rent and even offers to sweeten the deal with some extra cash, Carlita is tempted. She quickly discovers that the man is not all he seems to be. Soon after, a string of burglaries hits the historic Savannah area and the Garlucci family’s worst nightmare comes true when their store is robbed at gunpoint! Desperate to stop the crime wave that seems to be targeting their family, Carlita and Mercedes rush to figure out who’s behind the trouble in Savannah before it turns deadly. ~~ 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 ~~
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#6

Missing in Savannah

2017

When Carlita Garlucci’s annoying tenant, Elvira Cobb, turns up missing, Carlita and her daughter spring into action and begin looking for clues to her whereabouts. They soon discover a mysterious message on Elvira’s answering machine. The message is from a man with possible NY mob ties. They fear that Elvira has put all of their lives in jeopardy after the mysterious man is found floating face down in the Savannah River. Carlita’s fear turns to bone-chilling horror when she realizes the man’s killer isn’t after Elvira…he’s after her! Armed with more clues and help from a friend, Carlita and Mercedes head out to nearby Tybee Island to continue their search at a historic fort with a rumored pirates’ past. Will the Garlucci women find their missing tenant before the killer strikes again or will their “former family” and secret past, finally be the death of all of them?
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#7

Setup in Savannah

2017

“Setup in Savannah” is Book 7 in the Made in Savannah Cozy Mysteries Series BONUS: RECIPE INCLUDED! When Mercedes Garlucci is setup for a murder she didn’t commit, she and her family must track down the real killer before their mafia past is exposed. ———————————————————————————— Carlita Garlucci is thrilled that her daughter-in-law and grandchildren have arrived in Savannah for their first visit. She secretly hopes that they will fall in love with the area and decide to move to the beautiful city, bringing her that much closer to fulfilling her late husband’s dying wish. The family is on their way and Carlita is anxiously awaiting their arrival when she receives an urgent phone call from her daughter, Mercedes, who is in the riverfront district, where she was planning to meet another author to discuss a cold case murder. When Mercedes arrives at the meeting place, she finds the author’s body lying on the ground. As investigators begin to delve into the man’s death, they begin uncovering clues, and they’re pointing right at Mercedes. Mercedes, her family and friends begin an investigation of their own and quickly realize someone close to Mercedes has set her up. Can they track down the killer before the cops delve into the Garlucci family history, putting all of them at risk?
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#8

Merry Masquerade in Savannah

2017

When a murder takes place at Savannah’s event of the season, the “Merry Masquerade” party, Carlita and Mercedes must help solve the mystery before the killer strikes again. “Merry Masquerade in Savannah” is Book 8 in the Made in Savannah Cozy Mysteries Series RECIPE INCLUDED! —————————————— Carlita, Mercedes, and Tony are gearing up to celebrate their first Thanksgiving at their new home in historic Savannah, Georgia. Along with the excitement of the upcoming holiday season, there’s a lingering sadness because part of their family won’t be there to celebrate. When Carlita’s friend, Victoria “Tori” Montgomery, invites the Garlucci family to her “Merry Masquerade” party at Montgomery Hall, Carlita is thrilled to have something to take her mind off the approaching holiday. Despite a recent theft and an assault on her butler, Tori moves forward with her party plans, a grand affair and a gathering of Savannah’s elite. The Merry Masquerade turns out to be everything it was billed to be and more, when one of Tori’s employees is found murdered inside the pool house. Is the murder linked to the recent break-in and the butler’s attack at Montgomery Hall? Could the killer be living under Tori’s roof? Or was it a masked party guest trying to make it look like an inside job? Join the Garlucci women as they help one of Savannah’s most prominent residents track down a killer!
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#9

The Family Affair

2018

The Garlucci family is thrown into turmoil when Vinnie reveals a big surprise and someone close to Carlita is accused of murder. “The Family Affair” is Book 9 in the Made in Savannah Cozy Mysteries Series RECIPE INCLUDED! ——————————————————————— Carlita Garlucci is anxiously awaiting the arrival of her oldest son, Vinnie, who claims he has a big surprise. She secretly hopes that her son has decided to leave the “family” and move to Savannah to join her and two of her other children. Those dreams are dashed when Vinnie finally arrives and reveals his shocking surprise. Soon, Carlita has more than she bargained for when the head of the New York mob shows up on her doorstep. Carlita is still trying to come to grips with Vinnie’s big news when someone close to her is accused of murder. Despite her attempts to stay out of the investigation, Carlita and her children are dragged right into the middle of it. Can the Garlucci family unravel the clues in time to help solve the mystery and get back to their peaceful life in Savannah or will their past be their undoing? Scroll up and click the Buy or Read Now button to begin reading this fun-filled mystery today!
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Pirates in Peril

2018

After a friend and now business partner is suspected of attacking a competitor and leaving him for dead, Carlita and Mercedes dive in with their own investigation to help clear his name and also save their investment. "If you like clean cozy mysteries that keep you guessing until the end, you’ll love Hope Callaghan’s Books!” “Pirates in Peril” is Book 10 in the Made in Savannah Cozy Mysteries Series RECIPE INCLUDED! ————————————— Carlita Garlucci has her hands full preparing for the opening of her dream restaurant, which is just days away and a new tenant is moving into her apartment building. There’s only one problem…Mercedes, Carlita’s daughter, can’t stand him. As if she weren’t already busy enough, Carlita’s friends have asked her to partner with them in a new business venture. Despite her reservations, Carlita agrees to join them, but quickly regrets it when their main competitor is attacked and left for dead. All of the clues point to her friend and now business partner, Pirate Pete, and Carlita realizes it’s too late to back out - she’s already given him a large chunk of money to invest. Determined to prove Pete is innocent and to keep their investment from sinking, Carlita and Mercedes dive into their own investigation, only to discover someone is lying and willing to put lives in peril to boot. Scroll up and click the Buy or Read Now button to begin reading this fun-filled mystery series today!
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#11

Matrimony & Mayhem

2018

“Matrimony & Mayhem” is Book 11 in the Made in Savannah Cozy Mysteries Series BONUS: RECIPE INCLUDED! After a guest keels over while eating at Tony and Shelby’s wedding reception, the Garlucci women scramble to save their new restaurant’s reputation and possibly their family’s lives. ————————————— Carlita Garlucci is thrilled now that her new Italian restaurant, Ravello’s Ristorante is finally set to open in just a few days. Her new staff is in place and ready to get down to business. Even more exciting is Tony and Shelby’s wedding, hosted by Ravello’s, of course. The ceremony is a joyous affair and the guests rave over the authentic Italian feast. The event is going off without a hitch…until a wedding guest complains of not feeling well, right before collapsing in the courtyard. Is it a simple case of heat exhaustion, perhaps a medical incident, or worse still…food poisoning? With the new restaurant’s reputation on the line, Carlita and Mercedes spearhead their own investigation and soon realize that some of their own family members might have been the intended targets. Will they find out who’s behind the deadly scheme or is the matrimonial mayhem just the tip of the iceberg?
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#12

Swiped in Savannah

2019

After a priceless painting is swiped from a local art museum while being guarded by Elvira’s security company, Carlita is coerced into helping to investigate, but becomes a suspect. “Swiped in Savannah” is Book 12 in the Made in Savannah Cozy Mysteries Series BONUS: RECIPE INCLUDED! —————————————————— Carlita Garlucci has had better days…not only is her new daughter-in-law, Shelby’s diagnosis more dire than the family expected, Carlita’s annoying neighbor, Elvira Cobb, has managed to drag her into the middle of an art heist investigation. Things go from bad to worse when Carlita becomes a suspect and is forced to clear her name. Meanwhile she has a new tenant moving in and is growing concerned that Ravello’s, her dream restaurant, may soon become a nightmare if sales don’t pick up. Can Carlita figure out who’s responsible for stealing the valuable artwork? Will she come up with a plan to keep Ravello’s afloat? What does the future hold for Tony and his new wife? Find out what happens when the Garlucci family becomes knee-deep in a new mystery!
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Turmoil in Savannah

2019

Carlita must help solve a murder to clear her friend’s name, all while managing her businesses and trying desperately to keep the Garlucci past from being exposed after a surprise visit from some “family” members. “Turmoil in Savannah” is Book 13 in the Made in Savannah Cozy Mysteries Series BONUS: RECIPE INCLUDED! ————————————————————- Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and Carlita is feeling the pressure to keep her businesses up and running when her eldest son asks if his new and pregnant wife Brittney, can come for a visit. Reluctant to tell him no, Carlita gets more than she bargained for when Brittney shows up accompanied by two of her NY mobster father’s bodyguards. Meanwhile, the City of Savannah is under siege by a gang of thugs who are terrorizing tourists. Her close friend becomes a murder suspect when one of them winds up dead after causing trouble on her trolley just hours earlier. Unfortunately, the friend has a few secrets of her own. Will Carlita and her children be able to help clear the friend’s name while keeping their past from being exposed?
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Exes and Woes

2020

After Carlita becomes a prime suspect in a murder investigation; she and Mercedes frantically hunt for Elvira who holds the key to clearing her name. “Exes and Woes” is Book 14 in the Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery Series BONUS: RECIPE INCLUDED! ——————————————————————- With Thanksgiving Day right around the corner, Carlita has big plans to host a friends and family feast at her restaurant. Meanwhile, Luigi is settling in and working for the Garlucci family, but she fears it may not work out. Her neighbor, Dernice, offers Luigi a job working for EC Security Services since her sister, Elvira, is still MIA. Elvira’s disappearance takes an interesting turn when Dernice signs for a piece of mail belonging to her sister and makes a shocking discovery. Even in her absence, Elvira manages to turn Carlita’s world upside down when a woman’s body is found inside a building Elvira recently purchased. To make matters worse, Carlita was one of the last people to see the woman alive. In a desperate race against time, Carlita and Mercedes must track Elvira down and get to the bottom of her involvement in the woman’s death to clear Carlita’s name before it’s too late.
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Family Feud in Savannah

2021

A family feud ferments within the Garlucci family while Carlita fights to clear her name after she’s suspected of being involved in a neighborhood robbery. Family Feud is Book 16 in the Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery Series Savannah’s summer season is shaping up to produce record profits for Carlita Garlucci and her family businesses – Savannah Swag Pawn Shop and Ravello’s Italian Eatery…that is until the new barbecue joint across the street opens. After a string of escalating incidents, Carlita is forced to confront the restaurant owner. Within hours, the owner is robbed at gunpoint and investigators take a closer look at the Garlucci family, who not only have motive but opportunity. When a key piece of evidence is found in their possession, Carlita has to move fast to prove her family’s innocence. As if a contentious relationship with her new neighbor isn’t bad enough, trouble is brewing for one of the Garlucci family members, the beginning of what is shaping up to be a long, drawn-out family feud. BONUS: RECIPE INCLUDED!
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#17

Cruising Family Style

A Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery Novel

2021

The Garlucci family’s epic cruise vacation onboard the Siren of the Seas is smooth sailing until Carlita’s son becomes a prime suspect after his boss…the head of the “mafia family” is found dead. Can she, along with Assistant Cruise Director, Millie Armati - super sleuth extraordinaire, solve the murder before it’s too late? “Cruising Family Style” is Book 17 in the Made in Savannah Mystery Series RECIPE INCLUDED! ————————————————————- Carlita Garlucci and her family are looking forward to a relaxing voyage on board Siren of the Seas cruise ship. Her plan is to rest and recharge her batteries with the most pressing concern being how to spend her vacation days and what delicious dishes to try. The first few hours of the cruise are everything Carlita envisioned, but things quickly change when someone in the Garlucci family’s party is found dead. And it’s not just anyone, but the head of the “mafia family.” The tragic event takes a turn for the worse when Carlita’s son, Vinnie, becomes a prime suspect and is locked up in the ship’s jail. Millie Armati, assistant cruise director and sleuth extraordinaire, along with her close-knit group of friends, offers to help Carlita get to the bottom of what happened. Can Carlita and her new friends figure out who took out the mob boss before her son is charged with his death – or even more terrifying – the “family” finds out and decides to seek their own revenge? Find out when you grab your copy of Cruising Family Style today!
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Hotshot in Savannah

2022

Autumn becomes the prime suspect after local hotshot news anchor, Brock Kensington, is found murdered. Can the Garlucci family clear their friend’s name before she becomes the breaking news story of the year? BONUS: RECIPE INCLUDED! \————————————————————- Garlucci family friend, Autumn Winter, has landed a primo position as a Channel 11 News entertainment reporter. Carlita is thrilled when Ravello's, her Italian restaurant, is featured on one of Autumn’s first shows. But not everyone is as excited by her promising new position. Longtime hotshot Savannah news anchor, Brock Kensington, vows to make sure Autumn’s career is short-lived, but she’s not going down without a fight. Only hours after a public confrontation, Kensington is found dead and Autumn is the prime suspect. Can Carlita and Mercedes solve the mystery and clear their friend’s name, or will Autumn become the breaking news story of the year?
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A Pirate's Wife

2023

“If you like clean, cozy mysteries that keep you guessing until the end and fun-filled family sagas, you’ll love the Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery series by Hope Callaghan!” Just days before Carlita is set to walk down the aisle, Pete’s former business partner is found dead in a tunnel beneath his Parrot House Restaurant. Will Carlita, with the help of family and friends, be able to track down the killer or will Pete spend their happily ever after behind bars? RECIPE INCLUDED! \————————— With her wedding day fast approaching, Carlita Garlucci has her hands full getting ready for Christmas and the arrival of her children and grandchildren. Despite an inkling of anxiety, she’s excited to celebrate the holidays and walk down the aisle, something she thought would never happen again. Uncertain about how she’ll adjust from mobster life to being a pirate’s wife, one thing she knows for sure…being a part of the Garlucci family isn’t for the faint of heart, and Carlita hopes that “Pirate” Pete Taylor is up for the challenge. With only days left before the wedding, Pete’s former business partner is found dead inside the tunnel beneath his Parrot House Restaurant. Pete swears he had nothing to do with the man’s death, but investigators are quick to focus on the fact that he and the former partner were embroiled in a contentious legal battle. Coincidently, an explosion in her neighbor’s basement occurs just hours before the partner’s body is discovered. Elvira swears she has no idea who the dead man is until Carlita is able to link him back to Elvira’s secret “Agamerian Project.” Will Carlita, with the help of family and friends, be able to track down the killer or will Pete spend their happily ever after behind bars? Find out when you grab your copy of A Pirate’s Wife in Savannah today!
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Shakedown in Savannah

2024

Carlita is up in arms after two men claiming to be members of the Sicilian “family” show up to collect a debt Vinnie senior owed before his death. Meanwhile, Elvira is counting the minutes until she can begin chipping away in Pirate Pete’s tunnel looking for lost treasure. Will the mobster’s shakedown along with Elvira’s quest for riches finally be the end of the Garlucci family in Savannah? “If you like clean, cozy mysteries that keep you guessing until the end and fun-filled family sagas, you’ll love the Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery series by Hope Callaghan!” RECIPE INCLUDED! \————————— Savannah’s spring season is in full swing. Thanks to the success of Carlita’s food truck at a downtown festival, there’s been an uptick in Ravello’s Italian Eatery’s business. The new Mrs. Pete Taylor’s life is finally settling down and she couldn’t be happier. Until two strangers show up at Ravello’s, asking to speak with her. Carlita is immediately suspicious of the pair. Her suspicions are confirmed when they claim they’re from the “family,” there to collect a debt Vinnie senior owed before his death. They offer her a deal, one that immediately causes her grave concern. In a panic, she calls her son, Vinnie, to try to find out what is going on, and if he knows who the men might be. After a little checking, Vinnie calls back with deeply concerning information. The men are from another “family,” this one recently migrating from Italy. Who are these people…and did her husband really owe them money? And if having the Sicilian mafia breathing down Carlita’s neck isn’t enough, Elvira is counting the minutes until the engineer she and Pete hired gives the green light for them to begin chipping away at his tunnel wall. Will the mobster’s shakedown along with Elvira’s quest for riches finally be the end of the Garlucci family in Savannah? Find out when you grab your copy of Shakedown in Savannah today!

Author

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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