I’m really disappointed to write this, but I wanted to love this book because what GenX/Xennial doesn’t love the golden girls?
This book just did not do it for me. I DNFed. I’m sorry.

Thanks so much for the early read! What a cute, Golden Girls themed book and I love the cover! Looking forward to more in the series.

Big thank you to the author, NetGalley, and Hyperion Avenue for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book felt like a wave of nostalgia for me, as I grew up watching The Golden Girls with my family. The author perfectly captured the tone of each of these beloved characters, and you felt like you were right there in Miami with our favorite ladies!

The book opens with Rose’s niece Nettie’s upcoming nuptials to Jason Bryant, the son of wealthy hotel proprietors. Of course, our Rose being a St. Olaf girl (and Nettie as well) wants to keep the wedding traditions alive.

The main plot of the book happens however after the guests of the wedding party arrive at The Bryant’s hotel, which becomes the setting of our crime. A man is found murdered in the freezer by our Girls, and the questions arise. How did he get there, and who committed the crime?

Featuring a cast of our beloved Golden Girls, as well as members from the St. Olaf & wealthy Miami communities…”Murder By Cheesecake” is the perfect cozy murder-mystery book for fans of Golden Girls like myself! I hope the author plans more books in this series, as my interest is peaked.
#NetGalley #MurderByCheesecake

The Golden Girls solve a mystery! Yes, you read that correctly - Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia are back in their house in 1980s Miami, and everything is just as it should be. When Rose's niece arrives in Miami for her wedding, bringing the rest of St. Olaf with her, the girls have to clear Dorothy's name when she's suspected of killing a man and stuffing him in a freezer. I laughed out loud so many times reading this book, and the interaction between the ladies is just like watching the classic sitcom. I adored it, and any fan of the show (or cozies) will too!!! A+++

This is such a cute and funny read!! As a long term golden girls fan I was so exited to be given an ARC of this book, and it did not disappoint. Now I will say you need to come into reading this book knowing what you are getting into, if you are reading it because you want a true thriller this may not be the book for you, but if you are wanting a cozy nostalgic funny read that has all the golden girls sass banter and shenanigans than this book is truly for you!

Murder by Cheesecake by Rachel Ekstrom Courage is a cozy mystery with Golden Girls like characters. Very cute, very funny , Fans of Golden Girls will appreciate this book.

Murder by Cheesecake is a funny, cozy mystery that made me chuckle many times. As a huge Golden Girls fan I could picture it in my head exactly as though I was watching it on tv. Enjoyable, entertaining and fun read.

Thank you #netgalley for the ARC and opportunity to early read and review.

This book was amazing. I love the golden girls and this book brought me right back to the days of watching the show. It captured their personality perfectly. Dorothy has always been the one on the outside and needing a date and to see her get caught up in this mess, would be exactly how her character was. Rose always had those moments. cheesecake for those girls was a staple, anytime they had a problem they talked it over cheesecake. I did not see the ending coming though, that had me perplexed. It was a good surprise. the book had me tied in till the end.

The Golden Girls are back, and this time, they're stepping into a cozy mystery with all the sass and charm you'd expect, along with plenty of cheesecake. Imagine this: Miami, sometime in the past, a wedding to plan, a dating video to make, and—of course—a dead guy who’s ruined the cheesecake. The horror!

This lighthearted mystery had me laughing out loud with its spot-on jokes, perfectly capturing the humor and vibes of the beloved show. The author did a fantastic job making it feel like I was watching an actual episode, from the quirky personalities to the familiar banter. It was a delightful trip down memory lane, bringing back all the best moments from the show.

As for the mystery itself... well, it wasn’t exactly mind-bending. There were a few red herrings thrown in, but honestly, it was a bit tough to remember who the murderer even was, as this character didn’t get much screen time. Still, the girls' sleuthing adventures were enjoyable, and while the mystery reveal wasn’t my favorite, it was still an entertaining and fun read. If you’re looking for a cozy, nostalgic story to make you smile, grab some cheesecake and dive into this one!

Big thanks to NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I didn’t want this book to end! Such a fun read. I normally never read a book after watching a movie/tv show prior but this was my exception to the rule. I’m so happy to be able to continue to laughs with my favorite golden girls in this story.
It was a great quick mystery but so enjoyable. This story was terrific.

The GG’s are so special to me. I’ve seen every episode 100 times over I could probably be a character myself. It’s my comfort show! Reading this literally felt like a long lost memory. A hug I didn’t know I needed.

I read every single character as they were portrayed on the show. The author did a good job at painting each one of their personalities so spot on.

The girls find themselves in a bit of a pickle trying to plan a wedding and solve a murder while clearing one of their names. It’s a lot going on!

I wouldn’t say this is the most grand mystery I’ve ever been a part of solving but it was a fun popcorn read. Very entertaining!

It’s cheesy. It’s funny. It’s silly. The Golden Girls would be proud!

Love this book! Putting the golden girls cozy feeling into a reading experience is exactly what you’d expect.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an E-ARC in exchange for an honest review

This was AWFUL---agonizingly, tediously, disappointingly AWFUL. I REALLY wanted to Love this, as much as I love The Golden Girls. For pure nostalgia, it's great. But as a cozy mystery, not much of a plot here. Lotsa GG quips and memories in place of actual plot development.
But at least it was quick.
I received an ARC from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I tried so hard to like this book. I’m a HUGE GG fan but I could not get into it at all.
1.) The wedding feels like the only priority which is fine but there is also a mystery and very little mention of that. Not to mention all the insane amount of traditions that Rose cares about more than the wishes of her niece.
2.) The characters feel like over exaggerated versions of themselves. Rose is easily the most likable character in the show but she comes across as whiny and selfish.
3.) The mystery… the only mystery in this book is why it’s there in the first place. It’s a character we meet for only a moment and not an interesting one. There’s very little desire to find out whodunit.
I DNF’d at page 226. I couldn’t find it in me to care what happened. It really broke my heart. I was so excited for this book and it flopped.

Loved the premise of the story and getting to know the girls more from inside of their heads versus on the screen. Did find it hard when there was a lot of detail from Rose or storytelling to stay with the plot. Did take me a few chapters to get into the story, a little slow at first. I did think the mystery was well done and I even questioned who the murdered was! Overall, I enjoyed the read!

I love anything and everything Golden Girls, so when I saw there was a book I had to read it.
In true Golden Girls fashion, you have our awesome 4-some battling life in the best way they
know how. With an intriguing twist, a murder, these ladies seek out the suspect in their own
unique way. If you love finding those golden re-runs, you will love this book. It's a twist of
Angela Lansbury and the Golden Girls Klan working to solve a murder.

When a catastrophe befalls the venue for Rose's young cousin's wedding in St. Olaf, she offers to host it in Miami to keep the lovebirds from eloping. The groom's parents own a posh hotel nearby and offer to host the festivities, including housing the guests from St. Olaf. As Rose scrambles to put together all the St. Olaf-required wedding traditions for Nettie to receive her inheritance, Dorothy finds herself accused of murder when a man is found dead in the hotel's freezer. Cozy fun for Golden Girls fans who love bonkers St. Olaf traditions and the excitement of a breezy mystery.

Overall, Murder by Cheesecake is a fun read for fans of The Golden Girls and cozy mysteries. While the wedding details were a bit dense and the ending lacked surprise, the book still captures the essence of what makes this series so entertaining. If you love lighthearted mysteries with a nostalgic twist, it’s worth picking up!

3.75 stars

Like most folks who will consider this read, I'm a mega fan of _The Golden Girls_. In fact, that's what initially delayed my reading of this one. I'm pleased to say, upon finishing the book, that there is a lot to like, even for discriminating fans.

All of the girls are present for this one, and they sound and behave exactly as we'd want. Rose is busy talking about her hometown and peculiar traditions, Sophia is making spitting noises and casting judgement, Blache is Blanching, and Dorothy is having man trouble (this gets me every time. What were folks thinking...?). The setup of an impending wedding, Rose's commitment to it, and Dorothy's romantic challenges converge when a body appears in - as the title suggests - cheesecake! Of course, drama and antics ensue, and while it is all hokey, in this case, that's exactly what we'd want.

There are so many different ways this can all evolve, so I'm excited to see how that exact thing happens in future installments. This is a wild idea for a series, but I am officially here for it.

Picture it, Sicily...
Actually no, picture it... a St Olaf wedding in Miami with murder! This is what the first Golden Girls mystery dishes up and I was hanging onto every page in delight!!

Rose's niece is getting married, and rather than elope Rose promises to arrange the wedding plans... in Miami! It's going to be a very traditional St Olaf wedding in Miami, with donkeys and ostriches and everything! That is until interfering in-laws get in the way and a murder victim, that is none other than Dorothy's date!!! What follows is mystery and mayhem and the kind that only the Golden Girls can solve!

Ever since I discovered cozy mysteries I feel like I've been dreaming about this book! I grew up watching Golden Girls episodes on re-runs. Now in my 40's I absolutely love curling up with a blanket and a tub of ice-cream and re-watching episodes. There is something about these women that is absolutely timeless and also perfect for cozy mystery mayhem!

The mystery was splendid. The reader gets caught up with all the antics that happen during a wedding [because it can never run smoothly], especially with Rose Nylund as wedding planner!! Add in a murder, with multiple suspects, including Dorothy, and I couldn't put it down for a second!!

If you love cozies you need to pick this one up. Grab a cheesecake or ice-cream and settle in for a walk down memory lane with the Golden Girls. You will feel like you're back in the 80's with this timeless read!