Brenda H. (booksinvt) - , reviewed on 9/15/2022 + 458 more book reviews

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Rum and Choke is the fourth installment in the Chloe Jackson, Sea Glass Saloon mystery series set in Emerald Cove, Florida and featuring Chloe Jackson, co-owner of the Sea Glass Saloon. Chloe is settling into her new life but is not too happy that her business partner, Vivi Slidell and head bartender, Joaquin Diaz have entered her into the annual Florida Panhandle Barback games, an obstacle course themed competition.

Vivi and Joaquin are determined that Chloe begin training in order to win the competition, but the other bars have brought in ringers - professional athletes - and Chloe fears she doesn't stand a chance and is only going to embarrass herself. However, instead of focusing on her training, Chloe finds herself accompanying Ann Williams, known as a "fixer" on a search for pirate treasure.

The two women go on a dive and discover the body of Enrique Laurier, one of the athletes in the games. It seems that Ann had a past with Enrique and Chloe recently had a troubling encounter with the man, so it's no surprise when the duo becomes the prime suspects in the eyes of Deputy Dan Biffle. Desperate to clear her name Chloe sets out on a dangerous hunt to track down a killer.

A terrific plot that perfectly weaves a mystery, new friendships and developing romantic relationship. The reveal at the end is surprising but the motive is understandable and in some eyes justified. There are many more adventures on the horizon for Chloe and her new beau Rip Barnett, and I for one will be bellied up to the bar.

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