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Pineapple Beach House: A Beach Cozy Mystery (Pineapple Port Mysteries Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Amy Vansant (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,065 ratings
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Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY Best-Selling author Amy Vansant packs up the Pineapple Port crew and sends them north in book FIVE of the hilarious mystery series you won't believe!

Enter the series at any book - each is a complete standalone mystery!

When the Pineapple Port crew pack up a snake-bus and head to North Carolina for a vacation, the Outer Banks will never be the same...

"Surprise Ending! This is the second book in this series that I have read. The plot takes one to a surprise ending. Amy Vansant has created a unique group of characters that are funny and delightful. I love her clean cozy mysteries; and I recommend this book to you." ~ Nancy Moody ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Pineapple Port crew takes a road trip to the Outer Banks, North Carolina, only to discover “body bits” in their vacation home. The nursing home next door is run by some suspicious characters and one of their residents is missing.

Hmm...

As the bits o' somebody pile up (and Mariska keeps neat and safe in a butter dish), amateur sleuth Charlotte Morgan and her friends must solve the murder before a storm blows them all back to Florida.

The Pineapple Port Mystery Series is both sweet and wicked, and always hilarious! Fans of funny mysteries that remain real puzzles to the end will put the Pineapple Port series on their virtual shelves next to Janet Evanovich, Carl Hiaasen and Jana DeLeon.

What Readers Are Saying About Amy Vansant and The Pineapple Port Series:

Witty, Wacky so darn good! - When I first read the book I was blown away by how many funny one-liners this book had. Yes, it is a mystery but the characters are so over the top that you just shake your head and love every minute you spend reading about their adventure. Do yourself a favor get the book it will make your day!" ~ Crystal Crossings VINE VOICE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"What's not to like? Amy is one of my favorite authors. Pineapple Port, one of my favorite locations. You would think that reading one in the series you have read them all but not so with this author. Each one of her books is different, each one pulls you in to the lives of the characters but that is where it all ends. Read it, you won't be disappointed." ~ Janet from CNY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Fantastic! - I just love these Pineapple Port books! Great writing. Great characters! Really good mysteries with laugh-out-loud humor thrown in!" ~ Kimberly Anderson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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"Amy is one of my favorite authors. I highly recommend all of her books.No matter what genre she writes in, she manages to create books thatdemand that the pages be immediately turned to find out what happened,because you really care about the characters." - Dianne Harman, USA Todayand Amazon Chart #1 Bestselling Author "Amy Vansant is one very funny woman! Smart, laugh-out-loud cozy mysteries that keep you guessing, along with a great cast of witty and lovable characters set in a zany retirement community in Florida. A terrific series not to be missed." - B.R. Snow - USA Today Bestselling Author

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B074SZ3XQL
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vansant Creations, LLC (August 13, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 13, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3095 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 221 pages
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USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Amy Vansant has written over 30 books, including the fun, thrilling Shee McQueen series, the rollicking, twisty Pineapple Port Mysteries, and the action-packed Kilty urban fantasies. Throw in a couple of romances and a YA fantasy for her nieces...

Amy specializes in fun, exciting reads with plenty of laughs and action -- she tried to write serious books, but they always ended up full of jokes, so she gave up.

Amy lives in Jupiter, Florida, with her muse/husband and a goony Bordoodle named Archer.

http://www.amyvansant.com/

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Montzalee Wittmann
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny murder mystery!
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2019
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Pineapple Beach House: A Pineapple Port Mystery
Pineapple Port Mysteries, Book 5
By: Amy Vansant
Narrated by: Rosemary Benson
This is an audible book I requested and the review is voluntary. This is the strangest mystery I have ever read/listened to! Lol! A group of friends go on vacation and at this house they end up finding a person's finger near the outside trash almost as soon as they get there. It just gets worse from then on! Who's bits are these?
A fun read with them trying to figure out what happened! Soon the neighbors are involved! It is a funny story despite a murder mystery story! 😁
Lots of surprises, a little suspense, heavily sprinkled with humor, great characters, and I love the added weird bits of the story such as their vehicle, and in the beginning of the book when they went to the wrong club!
The narration was terrific! Truly enjoyed this book!
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Becs
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book - fantastic series!
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2017
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I found the first book in a sale sponsored by another author I read and decided to try it, based upon the blurb. The original book covers made the books look like fluff pieces, sort of silly but that's not the case at all. Old or revamped covers, the books are fun to read. The mysteries are pretty solid, the stories are infused with humor plus characters that are quirky and fun. Ms Vansant writes some VERY interesting villains - they have ISSUES - grin. They're quite entertaining and more than a little bit psycho/scary. Makes the stories a pleasure to read. The only reason I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5 is that the main characters do a great many things that seem unlikely/out of character for them. They do acknowledge these in the end so that's something but still...
At any rate, this is a highly entertaining series and I'm glad I found it - can't wait for the next one!
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Molly G. Hamblin
5.0 out of 5 stars Sassy Seniors and Twenty Something Sleuth and Second Hand Shop Owner Crazy Working Vacation: Cozy Murder with a Twist
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2017
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Pineapple Port Working Vacation in the Outer Banks.

Not a vanilla group of retirees. Sassy seniors with some wild backgrounds share a beachside retreat with twenty-something Charlotte, who grew up in their retirement community.

I think of the series as Retirement Murder Mystery Cozy with a Twist.

The wicked genius of author Amy Vansant gives us seniors who've lived full, zany lives. These folks have had long lives, in some cases, multiple marriages, and some um, creative careers.
Thanks for the advance reader copy so I got an early peek at the fun, murder and mayhem!

Sassy Uncle Seamus had always told Carlotte's beau Declan that he was a cop. Seamus was in fact a Police Informant, and a licensed PI. He has boisterous style with flair, and tends to color a bit outside the lines to sweet talk, charm, or snare info or whatever he's after. Gran would have called him a Charming Irish ***- the kind who makes you smile. He's a PI Mentor for Charlotte, much to Sherrif Frank's chagrin.

Charlotte seems to a bit fluffy herself, possibly because her extended network of family-friends kept her a bit away from their really darkest sides. A scary thought, because they all seem to share funky skills and stories with Charlotte.

Cheerful Darla, with her Sheriff husband, quirky holiday decorations, and Turbo the mini-dachshund dog, shares her lock picking skills with Charlotte.

Midwestern Polish gal Mariska develops Carlotte's love of food, and a taste for meat. Not quite up to snuff with Mariska's sister Carolina's bag o meat and loads of potatoes Midwestern diet. Both ladies do their best to give Charlotte hug therapy. Carolina's hubby is an electrician and handyman, so a welcome addition to the work party. Mariska has a lead foot when driving, and a knack for getting in surprising situations.

A favorite early chapter lands Darla, Mariska and Charlotte at a party Mariska says is a Gothic Romance Costume Party. Arriving in crinolines and hoop skirts, the ladies find themselves surrounded by black leather, heavy metal and vampire dressed 55 plus seniors.
No serious damage done, except a crinkly old man trying to lick Charlotte on the neck. He desists his efforts when Charlotte threatens to steak him, with a Porterhouse. Mariska tells the hostess she read the invite that said " light S & M" as light Snacks and Meats.

Mariska's Bob seems pretty placid until he joins the boys of the Bourbon Club. Bob has an alter ego Lance, a nickname from Bob's Lance Corporal Days in the Marines. Lance appears as the Bourbon disappears. He's a bit of a ladies man and a rounder.

Charlotte's boyfriend Declan is an alleged hottie, drooled over for his swimmers body by some of Pineapple Ports ladies. He seems fairly tame and boring to me compared to his Sassy Uncle Seamus. He doesn't seem to have the sort of flair of his senior counterparts. Charlotte met Declan when he made his rounds at Pineapple Port. He has a second hand shop located in a former ethnic chain restaurant building: Hock O Bell.

Declan has a colorful new employee who goes by Blade. Blade is a genius as selling odd items to the folks of Charity and Pineapple Port. Blade added an eye patch to a mounted deer head with a damaged eye. He called him Black Deered, and made a quick sale. Blade is unnervingly fond of t-shirts with knives or other sharp weapons on them, which he gives nicknames. He seems to be a sideshow like attraction, and a great draw to Declan's shop. A favorite of the Pineapple Port ladies and gents.

The gang finds themselves at a friend's beach house. They've agreed to help bring it up to snuff for sale, a working vacation that is no free ride.

Weather in November in the Outerbanks is cold and stormy, and takes the used to warmer weather Floridians unprepared and under-dressed for the rain / sleet/ snow storm that greets them when they arrive in their borrowed Snakemobile Converted Bus, courtesy of Seamus. He always makes an eye catching appearance. Who wouldn't notice a bright colored snake parked on the sandy beach?

They catch the attention of the neighboring Care/Rest home. SPOILER ALERT! The owners and residents of the care home in turn come to the attention of the Pineapple Port Bunch as they discover a trail of missing patient bits, and some financial shenanigans leading back to the care home.

A trail that connecting the two houses ends in the discovery of murdered remains of one of the owners of the Beach House in the attic with our crazy Pineapple gang.

A great time was had by the dogs on the trip. The Pineapple Portians always seem to uncover and revel in fun and mayhem wherever they go. Misdeeds by the neighbors uncovered, our friends can enjoy a few days vacation without paintbrush or tools in hand.

A Cozy Murder Mystery with Crazy seniors. There's always a surprise, and lots of ironic twists.
The biggest sticks in the mud with this group are the younger couple.

A fun read if you like seniors and other people with pizazz!
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3.0 out of 5 stars A little different
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2022
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This one was a little different and not strictly because they were not in Pineapple Port. I missed some of the humor from earlier books. The mystery was good and I didn't catch on to who the body was until Charlotte did. I agree with Carolina and Chuck, this was not my idea of a vacation. It rained the entire time and they slaved to improve the house. They paid alright. When body parts start to appear, Charlotte and Seamus jump both feet first into trying to solve the murder.

Eventually they do but not without a few stumbling blocks.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another thrilling read
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2023
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Charlotte and gang are off to a vacation in the Carolinas where they discover body parts. The investigation takes them to the neighbors, and the adventure is always changing. Great reading
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Patricia Taschereau
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in Canada on July 13, 2020
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Great read, i really enjoy this type of mysteries.
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Julie
5.0 out of 5 stars Beach holiday with a difference
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 11, 2019
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This book was so much fun, I can easily see it as a film or at the very least the whole Pineapple Port Mysteries being turned into a tv series.
It contained the usual characters and humorous moments that have you laughing out loud but what was usual was the setting. Charlotte and her friends go on a working holiday and it's not lot long before it turns into a bus mans holiday for Pi's Charlotte and Seamus when body parts start turning up in the house (the book is a cozy mystery so no graphic details are used to explain the parts . I am just glad that you can't get smells from reading a book). With the only neighbours in the area a nursing home and no way for the police to get to the remote location, it's up to them to find a killer and more importantly a body.
It was a great read and I hope it makes its way to audio too!
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Katdragon2010
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great read
Reviewed in Australia on August 6, 2018
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Another great story from Amy Vansant. In this one a friend of Darla's had offered free rent of her holiday beach house in return for some painting and small repairs. The whole group from Pineapple Port, except for Frank, plus Declan and Seamus bundled into a borrowed bus for the trip. All was well until they started finding some strange things lyjng around the house. They suspected that the neighbors were up to something bad, so Charlotte, Declan and Seamus had to investigate. It resulted in a comedy of errors which all ended up in the hands of the police.
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Lolagirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read, light reading, and funny
Reviewed in Canada on October 28, 2018
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I read 4 of these books in the set and really enjoyed all of them. Sorry when the books ended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great series!
Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2019
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Love this series, the humour is so enjoyable in this cozy mystery. Can’t wait to read more!
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