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Paradise #23
Bodies in Paradise
In the Florida Keys, the tops are down, the margaritas are cold, and water is murder. Madison and Fab’s morning coffee comes with a side dish of witnessing two bodies being dumped at the end of their boat dock. And gossip is flying around Tarpon Cove faster than a cigarette boat. When yet another “easy” job turns up more dead bodies, the smell is making Madison barfy, and the girls’ “I know nothing” faces are getting a workout. So is the hotline to their lawyer. Madison just wants happy endings all around, but evidence is piling up that they’re all being watched. If they don’t play their cards right, they could be someone’s loose end—and all wind up dead.
- GenresCozy Mystery
379 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 19, 2021
About the author
Deborah Brown
47 books1,420 followersDeborah Brown is the author of the Paradise series, Crazy, Deception and Trouble Florida Keys mysteries, which makes the reader laugh, cry and cheer...
My personal ad would read:
There's nothing a new pair of shoes can't cure.
Redhead. Long legs. There's nothing like a strawberry-lemonade in summer. Favorite activity: Filling my pockets with seashells. An avid rule follower when eating Animal Cookies: Broken ones get eaten first, match up the rest, duplicates next, line them up favorite to not, least favorite go first. South Florida is my home, with my ungrateful rescue cats, and where Mother Nature takes out her bad attitude in the form of hurricanes.
My personal ad would read:
There's nothing a new pair of shoes can't cure.
Redhead. Long legs. There's nothing like a strawberry-lemonade in summer. Favorite activity: Filling my pockets with seashells. An avid rule follower when eating Animal Cookies: Broken ones get eaten first, match up the rest, duplicates next, line them up favorite to not, least favorite go first. South Florida is my home, with my ungrateful rescue cats, and where Mother Nature takes out her bad attitude in the form of hurricanes.
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February 12, 2021
Another action-packed romp in the latest book in one of my favorite series. Ready for the next one!
July 8, 2023
One of my Favorites
I’m reading this series for the second time. There are things about the books that drive me crazy. Bottled water! I’m SO anti plastic bottles. Madison should get reusable ones if she can’t just run it from the faucet. Her tolerance of drunks kills me since she’s had several opportunities to dry out both of them. Fab’s obsession with driving and Madison letting her drive the Hummer all the time.
Other than a few things, I love this series. It makes me want to go to Florida so bad! I want food from their favorite places. I want a sweet hunky guy that has to promise to never pick me up. I want a house on the beach near my best friend. I want to be a real estate mogul. I don’t think I want quite as much adventure as Madison and Fab get into, but some of theirs would be fun,
I’m reading this series for the second time. There are things about the books that drive me crazy. Bottled water! I’m SO anti plastic bottles. Madison should get reusable ones if she can’t just run it from the faucet. Her tolerance of drunks kills me since she’s had several opportunities to dry out both of them. Fab’s obsession with driving and Madison letting her drive the Hummer all the time.
Other than a few things, I love this series. It makes me want to go to Florida so bad! I want food from their favorite places. I want a sweet hunky guy that has to promise to never pick me up. I want a house on the beach near my best friend. I want to be a real estate mogul. I don’t think I want quite as much adventure as Madison and Fab get into, but some of theirs would be fun,
August 18, 2023
Trouble Finds a New Home
This book is part of a series that I think is better when read in order because the ever-evolving backstory is a huge part of the tale. Each book is a complete mystery with no cliffhangers. The stories take place in South Florida and center around a pair of kick-butt women, and their friends, and family. This episode has several different things going on that converge into a holy mess. There is also a lot of humor in this story that dilutes the drama just right. I have been binge-reading the series and am going to continue.
Note to author: the only people that use the word 'scintilla' are teachers.
This book is part of a series that I think is better when read in order because the ever-evolving backstory is a huge part of the tale. Each book is a complete mystery with no cliffhangers. The stories take place in South Florida and center around a pair of kick-butt women, and their friends, and family. This episode has several different things going on that converge into a holy mess. There is also a lot of humor in this story that dilutes the drama just right. I have been binge-reading the series and am going to continue.
Note to author: the only people that use the word 'scintilla' are teachers.
February 10, 2021
Bodies A-Go-Go
Madison and Fab are at it again. Well more like "IT" is at Madison and Fab again. Not the paragons of innocence, but they are more reactionary this time around. Plenty of what passes for normal for these two, but some oh-boy moments abounded. Lots of fun, serious drama, and a 95% resolution rate. One major item is left, perhaps the next book will see the matter conclude as we all hope it does. Vague much, right? Read and you will understand.
Speaking of reading, you should read this. Highly recommended!
Madison and Fab are at it again. Well more like "IT" is at Madison and Fab again. Not the paragons of innocence, but they are more reactionary this time around. Plenty of what passes for normal for these two, but some oh-boy moments abounded. Lots of fun, serious drama, and a 95% resolution rate. One major item is left, perhaps the next book will see the matter conclude as we all hope it does. Vague much, right? Read and you will understand.
Speaking of reading, you should read this. Highly recommended!
January 24, 2021
Fab and Madison Forever
I want to be friends with Fab and Madison. They always prevail. Such a fun story to make you forget all your problems even just for a day. So much going on and with such great friends and family who needs anything more? Sit down with your favorite libation and have some fun reading!
I want to be friends with Fab and Madison. They always prevail. Such a fun story to make you forget all your problems even just for a day. So much going on and with such great friends and family who needs anything more? Sit down with your favorite libation and have some fun reading!
February 1, 2021
Keep the margaritas flowing!
I love Madison and Fab!!! They are hysterical!
Bodies everywhere, as you can imagine...the girls are just minding their own business, no really, they were, well where most of the bodies showed up!!!! LOl bodies keep showing up around them! Jump in and read their next adventure, you will LOVE IT!!!!
I love Madison and Fab!!! They are hysterical!
Bodies everywhere, as you can imagine...the girls are just minding their own business, no really, they were, well where most of the bodies showed up!!!! LOl bodies keep showing up around them! Jump in and read their next adventure, you will LOVE IT!!!!
February 28, 2021
How can they get Into so much trouble.
You would think that having a secluded compound, trouble wouldn't find them. Leave it to the crazies to be in abundance. Love the off the wall scenarios and the even more off the wall conclusions. Madison and Fab are a duo to be reckoned with.
You would think that having a secluded compound, trouble wouldn't find them. Leave it to the crazies to be in abundance. Love the off the wall scenarios and the even more off the wall conclusions. Madison and Fab are a duo to be reckoned with.
July 22, 2021
Pretty and funny
Another fun romp in paradise. It’s nice to have read most , if not all of the Paradise series and have all the characters down, enjoying the thrills and spill along with Debora town who is a master of skillfully weaving the hysterical madness surrounding the Cottages and families of Madison and Fab, the brave and indomitable best friends.
Another fun romp in paradise. It’s nice to have read most , if not all of the Paradise series and have all the characters down, enjoying the thrills and spill along with Debora town who is a master of skillfully weaving the hysterical madness surrounding the Cottages and families of Madison and Fab, the brave and indomitable best friends.
May 17, 2022
Bodies in Paradise: An interesting and entertaining book.
This book by Deborah Brown held this reader's attention from beginning to end. There is lively action on almost every page. I like the way Deborah Brown uses the facial expressions of the characters to convey their feelings.
This book by Deborah Brown held this reader's attention from beginning to end. There is lively action on almost every page. I like the way Deborah Brown uses the facial expressions of the characters to convey their feelings.
February 24, 2023
More adventures and close calls
As usual, lots going on. I like all of the different side quests that pop up. I also like Madison's unique way of getting wheat she wants. Most of the time it works out. In this one she shows how great of a sister she is. We get to hear from Emery again as well. Never a dull moment.
As usual, lots going on. I like all of the different side quests that pop up. I also like Madison's unique way of getting wheat she wants. Most of the time it works out. In this one she shows how great of a sister she is. We get to hear from Emery again as well. Never a dull moment.
January 20, 2021
Never disappoints!
One thing I know for sure, when I start reading I don't want to put it down. From the start, her characters become part of your family. I can't wait for the next book.
One thing I know for sure, when I start reading I don't want to put it down. From the start, her characters become part of your family. I can't wait for the next book.
January 21, 2021
Ah got my fix
I love this series!
Found it last year and binge read all the books, and was so bummed I had to wait for next one
These are very well written, great characters and awesome story lines
These are great beach reads!
Again, loved the book!
I love this series!
Found it last year and binge read all the books, and was so bummed I had to wait for next one
These are very well written, great characters and awesome story lines
These are great beach reads!
Again, loved the book!
January 21, 2021
One body, two body, three bodies, just stop counting.
Madison and Fab have become magnets for dead bodies, even more than usual, and they aren't even acquainted with any of them. This in addition to trying to help Brad, Xander, and friends of Cook. Just another day in Paradise!
Madison and Fab have become magnets for dead bodies, even more than usual, and they aren't even acquainted with any of them. This in addition to trying to help Brad, Xander, and friends of Cook. Just another day in Paradise!
February 3, 2021
Welcome Back!
I just can't tell anyone how much I love these books! The old is new again. The first eighteen books had already been written when I found them so I binge read, now it is so hard to wait for each new one. Keep up the good work Deborah.
I just can't tell anyone how much I love these books! The old is new again. The first eighteen books had already been written when I found them so I binge read, now it is so hard to wait for each new one. Keep up the good work Deborah.
February 7, 2021
Great series
Sadly, I have finished the series. No more adventures in paradise with fab and Madison. This is sad because every book has been well written with excitement, humor and a nice amount of romance. Well done!
Sadly, I have finished the series. No more adventures in paradise with fab and Madison. This is sad because every book has been well written with excitement, humor and a nice amount of romance. Well done!
March 15, 2022
Amazing and fun book
This series is one of the best I have read, and I read a lot! Deborah Brown is now one of my top favorite authors! Great stories and the best, fun, crazy, and real character! All 23 of these are very refreshing and captivating to read!
This series is one of the best I have read, and I read a lot! Deborah Brown is now one of my top favorite authors! Great stories and the best, fun, crazy, and real character! All 23 of these are very refreshing and captivating to read!
January 22, 2021
Great Book
This book has lots going on. Madison and Fab are kept busy with family, friends and strangers. I can't wait for the next one.
This book has lots going on. Madison and Fab are kept busy with family, friends and strangers. I can't wait for the next one.
January 24, 2021
Loved it!
I love the Paradise series and the newest adventure was as good as always!! Can’t wait for her next book!!
I love the Paradise series and the newest adventure was as good as always!! Can’t wait for her next book!!
January 29, 2021
Loved it! Wickedly funny situations that will have you laughing out loud. Murder, romance and fun. My favorite series. Let me know if you want a proofreader. I would do it for the laughs.
February 11, 2021
Another fun adventure with Madison and Fab.
February 11, 2021
Happily satisfied!
The books in this series make me smile. I love the characters and all the crazy antics they get up to. I wish they were real, lol!
The books in this series make me smile. I love the characters and all the crazy antics they get up to. I wish they were real, lol!
May 3, 2021
Love these books.
I love these books. Always ready for the next one. Please keep them coming. I can't get enough of these people!
I love these books. Always ready for the next one. Please keep them coming. I can't get enough of these people!
May 6, 2021
Delightful as always
September 5, 2021
Great story!
Enjoyed the story line, the characters and all of the wilds things going on in the book. Can’t wait for more.
Enjoyed the story line, the characters and all of the wilds things going on in the book. Can’t wait for more.
September 25, 2021
Love the Paradise books
The paradise books have fun humor and gentle mystery. I enjoyed each one. Can't wait for the next book to be released.
The paradise books have fun humor and gentle mystery. I enjoyed each one. Can't wait for the next book to be released.
August 14, 2022
Bodies…everywhere
As always, this was an edge of your seater. Ms. Brown always keeps us entertained … and guessing! I thoroughly enjoyed this book now on to the next one!
As always, this was an edge of your seater. Ms. Brown always keeps us entertained … and guessing! I thoroughly enjoyed this book now on to the next one!
November 21, 2022
Love this series
Another fun read, ill be so sorry to see it end!!! Sure keeps me interested in the series, keep writing, Deborah!!
Another fun read, ill be so sorry to see it end!!! Sure keeps me interested in the series, keep writing, Deborah!!
May 3, 2023
Love this series
June 29, 2023
Great as usual!
I am addicted to this series!! It is great Brain Candy! I can't wait to read the next one!! I recommend!!
I am addicted to this series!! It is great Brain Candy! I can't wait to read the next one!! I recommend!!
July 29, 2023
This is one of my favorite series! Once you start to read you just cannot stop, each book is that good!
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