“The Golden Girls—Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia—live again in this sparkling cozy [….] Humor, plot twists, convincing portrayals of the Golden Girls, and the Miami setting add up to a satisfying cozy that will be relished by Golden Girls fans.”
“Listen, it’s no secret that I love The Golden Girls, (I have a tattoo of them on my shoulder!) So, when I heard there was going to be a book called Murder by Cheesecake – A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery, I went into overdrive to talk to the author, Rachel Ekstrom Courage. And guess what? That’s who I’m talking to today on Newsweek’s Parting Shot Podcast.”
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“We’re chatting with the Rachel Ekstrom Courage, the writer of the fantastic new book Murder by Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery. Seriously, you’re going to want to buy this book! It will give you all the nostalgic feels while also just being a good time…”
“Did you ever watch The Golden Girls and wish they were solving murders? Your wish has been granted!”
“Reader, Murder by Cheesecake is the real deal. It takes guts and serious talent to write jokes worthy of Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia, and author Rachel Ekstrom Courage has the goods. She nails the voices, character nuances, and humor of our beloved foursome, who are hosting a Miami wedding for Rose’s cousin, prompting Dorothy to try …
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“The darkness can be more subtle. The feminism can be a vibe.”
“LibraryReads, the nationwide library staff-picks list, offers the top 10 April titles public library staff across the country love: Murder by Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery Rachel Ekstrom Courage (Hyperion Avenue, $16.99, 9781368102988). ‘Golden Girls plus cozy mystery equals match made in heaven! This novel is nostalgic fun for fans of the TV show and might …
“This Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, husband/wife duo are both in publishing. Nick writes adventure novels for kids; Rachel is a literary agent and author of young adult thrillers (Nothing Bad Happens Here) and Cozy mysteries (Murder By Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery)…”
“It’s almost spring break and summer is right around the corner, so it’s time to start picking out your beach reads! Whether you’re planning a trip or just dreaming of one, these young adult thrillers and romances will transport you to beautiful and unique locales from the comfort of your favorite reading nook…”