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Ambushed in Paradise (Florida Keys Mystery Series Book 12) Kindle Edition

by Deborah Brown (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,951 ratings
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The Keys is a great place to hide a seashell bucket full of secrets.

Creole…shot…dead. Three words Madison Westin never thought she’d hear in the same sentence. Creole promised. He pinky swore on it.

But even through a blur of tears fed by prescription-strength margaritas, Madison can tell when things are shady. Sure, Creole was undercover, but she deserves more than sketchy non-answers, an urn of ashes, and a secret life crawling out of the woodwork.

Nothing’s adding up, nothing that remotely sounds like the Creole she knew and loved. Calling in every one of her IOU’s—only to find some of her most reliable information sources drying up—Madison sets out to dig up what really happened to Creole. She never thought the truth would wrap its arms around her and make her wonder if she’s chasing a ghost… or taking a vacation from sanity.

Ambushed in Paradise is book #12 in the action-packed Paradise series. Come along with Madison and Fab as they dig up the truth and share more than one hair raising adventure.
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    Florida Keys Mystery Series
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    October 6, 2017
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Redhead. 
 
Long legs. 
 
There's nothing like a strawberry-lemonade in summer. Favorite activity: Filling her 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. 
 
Deborah Brown is an award-winning author. She writes humorous mysteries set in the Florida Keys. The perfect read for the beach or in front of the fireplace. The Gulf of Mexico is her home, which she shares with two ungrateful rescue cats, and where Mother Nature takes out her bad attitude in the form of hurricanes. 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07643YNJ1
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (October 6, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 6, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1187 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 395 pages
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Deborah Brown is an award winning and Amazon bestselling author of the popular Paradise series. The Florida Keys mysteries are “great as stand-alone reads, but they're like chips...you won't be able to devour just one!”

There's nothing she likes more than a strawberry-lemonade in summer. Favorite activity: Filling her 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.

The Gulf of Mexico is her home, which she shares with two ungrateful rescue cats, and where Mother Nature takes out her bad attitude in the form of hurricanes.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Halfway through the series.
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023
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Have never been so entertained by reading in a very long time. I sit and laugh out loud all by myself. Characters are funny and dialogue is so funny and not funny in places. Luv this author. Must read!!
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Debs Stuff
5.0 out of 5 stars 12 Is awesome!
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2023
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Started out with a bang an wound around with a wonderful pace for the roller coaster that ensued. The mystery spins through with the flair of the characters shining! Seriously, start with the first book and get the full ride!
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Justine
4.0 out of 5 stars Light and fun PI story
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2017
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This story follows Madison Westin (who lives in South Florida and whose mother’s name is Madeline, bringing back fond Burn Notice memories) and her collection of friends and family as she tries to figure out what happened to her beau. This collection alternately tries to help and hinder, depending on the drama in their own lives and their opinion of her endeavor. Despite the seriousness of the situation, the writing and the characters keep it light and fun. This is a well-written piece, with characters standing out as believable individuals. And there is a large cast of characters. I enjoyed meeting them and learning about their eccentricities. Some of the family connections get a little confusing, but it’s not distracting. The book also doesn’t stand completely on its own as not everyone is introduced. Rather the author tells us they’re there with the assumption that readers already know who they are. The story itself stands well on its own, but readers jumping into the series with this book will be confused about who everyone is and how they’re related.

I didn’t personally identify with the main character, which isn’t necessarily bad since people have differing opinions. However, she seems at times very childish and alternately takes her boyfriend’s death really hard or as no big deal. For example, soon after his death, she twice asks her friend to race her. It was jarring to me, because at other times, she won’t get out of bed and makes it clear that she’s not eating anything. She’s also whiny, though self-aware about it, and demands that her friend buy her things when they go out, even though she clearly has her own money. She did end up growing on me, even though I still don’t identify with her as such.

If you watch a lot of crime shows, the twist won’t come as a big surprise, but it might catch you a little off guard. Most of the action and the story are well-explained and there are some fun side-jaunts full of interesting characters. While I was left with some questions when the book ended, they weren’t burning questions. Overall, I really enjoyed the main story and all the little side stories.
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R. W. Nilsson
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read.
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023
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Many twists and turns. Some predictable, but many not. Entertaining and a good mystery to relax with and enjoy. I liked it.
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V. Chipman
5.0 out of 5 stars This series is great!
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2023
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I love all the books in this series! The scrapes they get themselves into (and out of) are such fun to read. The characters are likable, quirky, and very entertaining. I love the friendship that Fab and Madison share; and the love that they have for their boyfriends. I’ve been reading this series non-stop for days!
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Kgreer
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read!
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2023
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Another fun read from this great series! On to the next book!
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S. McLaughlin
5.0 out of 5 stars Creole is Dead
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2023
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Read the book to find out how that happens and how the gang turns into real estate moguls. More than the usual fun ensues.
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Mercedes
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read for a specific audience
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2017
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Although this was a captivating read it wasn’t for me. We follow Madison as she works to find the truth behind the murder of her under-cover lover. But, there are a lot of trope’s which in spots make it and others break it. There is definitely no aspect of Sherlock Holmes mystery solving but there are some unexpected turns which are fun. The fun turns were definitely a nice break also from some of the areas that seem like they would be heavy because the main character has lost someone she loves. But Madison prevails as a complete, well rounded survivor. Overall this was a fun read but not anything that was down my alley. I do have some friends that I’ve recommended it to that enjoy cliché thrillers with entertaining women leads. Maybe it’s that I hadn’t read the other 11 in the series. If ever I was looking for a funny group of characters I would turn to Deborah Brown.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable
Reviewed in Australia on November 11, 2017
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This book is much better than the last 2 or 3. Ms Brown has her mojo back. It is exciting to see that there are new adventures in store. I like the direction the stories are headed. This book was good. I loved it. Not too smultzie, right amount of angst :)
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