The setting of tropical Hawaii with believable and truly likable characters makes MURDER AT TURTLE COVE, the newest release in Kathi Daley’s Sand and Sea Hawaiian Mystery series, a pleasure to read. Kathi starts the book off with a bang, providing an exciting scene in which the protagonist, Lani Pope, encounters sharks while surfing, and then finds a human arm right afterwards! While I would be filled with frantic terror and felt some while reading, Lani exhibits the proper way to handle the situations. It highlights her training as a Water Safety Officer at the Dolphin Bay Resort, located on the North Shore of Oahu (a spectacular location, by the way!). She feels obligated, on top of letting her curiosity guide her, to finding the killer, since she was the one to find the victim. Her search takes her to the famed food trucks on the island. I found the bits and pieces of insight the author provides about the food trucks and their culture to be quite interesting.
Lani has a contentious relationship with her boss and as a result, finds herself in some uncomfortable situations. Although for the reader, it lends itself to humor, especially when she finds herself assigned to the hated resort family pool. She is a strong, self-sufficient young woman but has a tender heart and is quick to help out anyone who needs assistance. Like taking in an abandoned young boy and abandoned kittens! Lani also has a sweet relationship with a group of senior citizens who jump at the chance to sleuth for her. I loved seeing their interaction together and loved that Lani’s boyfriend, Luke, enjoys their company just as much as she does. It adds to the entertainment of the book.
The author provides several subplots twisting throughout the murder mystery, and we find out more about her mysterious neighbor, Shredder. He’s been an enigma in previous books but has more of a presence in this one. The unexpected curve ball thrown in at the ending had me on the edge of my seat! Kathi provides an exciting twist of events that had me turning pages faster and faster, leaving me wanting more as I read the very last page!
Kathi provides several delicious recipes at the back of the book and she has graciously allowed me to share her Supereasy Hawaiian Pie… and yes, it is super easy, and boy is it super delectable and will having you dreaming of the islands! It’s amazing how a few simple ingredients create an amazing dessert. My granddaughter is having a pineapple-themed party in a few months and this will definitely be on the menu!
A huge thank you to Kathi Daley for providing winner’s choice of print or an e-book copy of MURDER AT TURTLE COVE to one winner. Print limited to U.S. residents only. With the Easter holiday, I’m extending the contest to end on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 11:59 pm PST. Please use the Rafflecopter box located below the recipe to enter. Winner will be announced on this page and on Cinnamon & Sugar’s Facebook page, as well as notified by email (so check your spam folder!)
Ingredients
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix (6 servings)
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1 9-inch graham cracker crust
- 1 small container Cool Whip
- 1 can sliced pineapple
- 8 maraschino cherries
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine crushed pineapple with its syrup, dry pudding mix, and sour cream. Mix until well combined.
- Spoon into prepared pie crust.
- Frost with Cool Whip and decorate top with pineapple slices and cherries.
- Sprinkle with coconut.
- Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.
- I will use a deep dish pie plate when I make this next time. There is a generous amount of filling in this recipe!
- Pat sliced pineapple and maraschino cherries dry before garnishing the pie.
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Be sure to check out Kathi Daley’s brand new Zoe Donovan Cozy Mystery, EASTER ESCAPADE, coming April 21, 2017!
In the first ever crossover episode, Zak and Zoe join forces with Hawaiian visitors Luke and Lani, to find out who killed a historian visiting Ashton Falls in order to find a treasure map left by his grandfather a hundred years earlier. Meanwhile, Ellie and Levi move in with Zak and Zoe while the boathouse is being renovated and Alex helps Ellie prepare the nursery for baby Eli who is due to be born any day. Throw in some humor and Easter fun and you have a Zak and Zoe crossover mystery.
The pineapple Pie looks delicious!
I would prefer a print copy of Murder at Turtle Cove. I’m going to try this Hawaiian Pie too! Thank you!
I would love a print book since I like to display my books. Kathi Daley’s are the best to use for this besides reading.
Thanks for this opportunity.
I read both print and ebooks, but prefer the feel of a real book.
I love this pie! I make it with sugar free pudding and low fat sour cream. The lower sugar version is not bad.
Thanks for the chance to win. Would love a print copy of Kathi Daley’s new book!
This looks delicious!
I would prefer a print copy of Murder at Turtle Cove.. Thank you for the chance to win it.
I would prefer print! The pie looks delicious!
Print for me. Pie and book look good. Be nice to read the book while enjoying a slice of pie.
Love a print books..The holding a book the smell and feel …
Write on…
Escape in books is important.
I think I’m going to make this for Easter. It’s just me and my husband. We have no plans as all of our family is in New England. I was thinking of going to the beach. We can have dessert and a glass of wine when we get back. Happy Easter!
I forgot to mention that if chosen I would like a print copy of the book. Thank you so much for the chance.
Pies look delicious. I prefer print books but read lots of ebooks also
I would prefer a print copy of Murder at Turtle Cove. Kathi’s books are terrific!
Just made a cherry pie last night!!! This looks YUMMY!!!!
E book is fine!!!!!!
Looks delicious. Print copy, please.
I would prefer a print copy—–and a piece of that pie, too!
The pie looks delicious! Definitely need to make this. I am fine with either print or kindle copy. Print is easier for me to photograph for Instagram but other than that either works. Thank you for the opportunity.
I am old-school and prefer paper copies. The recipe looks delicious!
Great review! Can’t wait to try the yummy looking pie. I would prefer a print copy of the book if I win.
either form is fine with me
I would like a print copy. Thank you
Wi like print copies . I do have a kindle and use it a lot but sometimes I just like to hold a book and read it.
Oh, my, pie!! It looks delicious!! This looks like a wonderful dessert for Easter dinner! I’m old-school when it comes to preferring print books, although I love my kindle for traveling!
The pie looks delicious. Love pineapple, pinned it. I would like an ebook. Thanks for the synopsis
I can see this for Easter dinner. Would like a print copy.
Being disabled I have to have the print as no ebook fingers deformed! Thank you for offering either one and also for the posting of a delicious looking pie.
I’d love to have a print copy!
would be happy with either form
Print would be fun but I always say e-book just to save the author the expense of mailing, plus I am pretty stuffed with print books lol. Boy does that pie look amazing!
Love print copies! Thanks for the chance
I would love a print copy of the book to read while I eat this piece of pie I am going to make. I bet it is delicious, I might try it for Easter, we are going to friends for dinner. Thank you for the great review and giveaway.
I would prefer print, but I can do ebook. Thank you for the recipe, it sounds wonderful, I will have to try it.
I have some e-books but I really prefer print books. I love holding a book in my hands.
Oh my the pie looks delicious! I prefer print books.
Hoping to try this pie as a dessert for Easter.. Perfect for Spring.
What a delicious sounding recipe, Kathi! I think I will be making one of these for our Easter dinner. I would love to receive a print copy of your title if I win. Thank you!
I would like a print copy please, the pie recipe sounds yummy!
print thank you the book sounds amazing! The pie looks delicious.
I prefer a print copy. Great spring recipe, looks so refreshing.
Have made this pi. It is delicious Would prefer print copy.
I prefer print books but now that I have a kindle, I can read a book that way too. I am definitely making that pie for my family for Easter! It looks so good (and super easy! LOL)
I love books. Thanks.
I love ebooks thank you.
I love this pie recipe! I would love a print copy of the book. Thanks for the recipe, fun post & giveaway.
I am going to have to fix this pie! Yum yum! Print, please!
I would prefer a print book please. The book sounds interesting, thank you for the giveaway.
This is what I am fixing for Easter dinner dessert! I read both but prefer print.
Sounds great.
I prefer print books.
I prefer print. And the pie looks delicious.
Love the recipe & I would love a print copy of this book if I’m lucky enough to win. Thanks as always for your generosity.
I would prefer a print copy of Murder at Turtle Cove. I love Kathi Daley’s murder mysteries & would love to have a hardback or paperback to add to my library to read & reread at my heart’s content. Thanks for the giveaway!
I think this series is great! I like e and print, but I love the cover. This one I’d like to have in print. Thankyou for the opportunity!
I would love a print copy! Thank you.
These recipes sound delicious. If I win, I would like a print copy.
Print copy! Thanks! Pie looks good. Love pineapple.
I bought a pastry tray last night, when I should have made this pie. Having a party on Sunday, we will try this instead of cake. Thank you for making our day brighter with all that’s going on in the news.
I most certainly enjoy the feel of a print book in my hands. I especially love to feel and smell of books that I have found that are older versions. I recently read a book about Daniel Boone, and it was an old publication because the book was leather bound, which made it much more special to me. I can’t wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious!
The pie sounds delicious!!! Will have to try it out. Thank you for the recipe and the chance at a book!! Print copy if chosen!
The pie sounds delicious!!! Will have to try it out. Thank you for the recipe and the chance at a book!! Print copy if chosen! Thank you again!
print. thanks for the recipe and the chance.
I would love a print copy!
E-book please. Thanks for the chance!
Thanks for sharing Kathi’s recipe and this giveaway. I prefer print books.
Pie and a print book! perfect duo!
I prefer print books over ebooks. I will read ebooks, but it isn’t the same as holding a book and feeling the pages in your hand!
Thanks for the yummy recipe! I prefer a print book when I can get one. Nothing like holding a real book in your hands!!
I read both but, I still prefer a print book.
Thank you for the review! MURDER AT TURTLE COVE sounds like a great read. Would be awesome to win a copy for myself. Thanks for the chance and the recipe which not only sounds to die for but super easy peasy.
If I were fortunate enough to win, I’d love the print copy but would be thrilled with either.
I made this pie for Easter..it is so delicious..and easy to make..a perfect Summer pie…I will make it a few more times..I am sure!
I was so happy with this pie I forgot! I would prefer a print copy..if I win!!
The pie looks so delicious and the recipe so easy to follow.. I’d like a print copy please. Thanks for the chance to win!
Love a kindle copy. Pie looks awesome!
I would love a print copy! I have a kindle, but I find the old-fashioned book much more enjoyable to read!
I would love a print copy! The recipe looks yummy!