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Series

Hetta Coffey Mystery

3 books

The Hetta Coffey Mystery series by Jinx Schwartz has 3 books. Start with Just Add Water (2009), then read the rest in the order below.

Hetta Coffey Mystery reading order

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Just Add Water

Jinx Schwartz

When yacht captain Hetta Coffey heads into Mexican waters, she expects sun, sea, and perhaps a little adventure—not murder, danger, and a mystery that refuses to stay ashore. As Hetta navigates treacherous waters and even more complicated human motives, her sharp wit and determined independence make her a formidable investigator. Blending nautical suspense, international intrigue, and irreverent humor, this fast-paced mystery delivers a memorable heroine and an atmospheric ocean setting. It launches an entertaining series for readers who enjoy strong female protagonists, colorful characters, and crime fiction with plenty of personality.

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Just Add Salt

Jinx Schwartz

A spirited nautical mystery introduces Hetta Coffey, a tough, independent yacht captain whose life in the sun-drenched waters of Mexico takes an unexpected turn when danger comes aboard. As Hetta navigates suspicious characters, local intrigue, and the hazards of life at sea, her sharp wit and fearless determination propel her into an investigation she cannot ignore. Blending suspense with humor, colorful settings, and vivid maritime detail, the novel offers an entertaining adventure centered on friendship, courage, and the perils of trusting the wrong people.

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Just Add Trouble

Jinx Schwartz

Just Add Trouble

Jinx Schwartz

Adventure follows yacht-owning Texan Hetta Coffey as a seemingly simple escape turns into a dangerous tangle of trouble, deception, and unexpected peril. With her trademark grit, humor, and resourcefulness, Hetta must navigate shifting loyalties and high-stakes complications while trying to keep herself—and those around her—out of harm’s way. Blending lighthearted mystery, nautical adventure, and romantic tension, the novel delivers a fast-paced, irreverent escape in the spirited style of the Hetta Coffey series.

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