I'm always in the look out for a new series to read, and this one definitely hit a sweet spot! Likeable characters, beautiful location description, engaging mystery... I'll be eagerly waiting for a book 2!

A new series from Sherry Harris has readers jumping for joy. From Beer to Eternity, the first book in the "A Chloe Jackson, Sea Glass Saloon Mystery" saloon series, is a true wonder. Chloe would not be anyone's idea of a hero, but she steps in when her best friend, Boone, dies while in the military to help and protect his grandmother, Vivi. However, Vivi is unlike any grandmother Chole has ever known or expected. She is feisty, smart, and puts up with no-nonsense from anyone.

The characters in this new series are already well-rounded, with distinct personalities and weaknesses. They ooze charisma and diversity. From Chloe herself to Joaquin, the bartender, to what is hoped to be Chloe's love interest Rhett, these characters will keep readers enthralled. The setting of a saloon, which isn't a saloon as she imagined it would be but a beach side bar, has a charm all its own. Readers will yearn to sit on a beach and sip a cocktail while people watching.

The murder victim is found behind Vivi's saloon, and none other than Chloe and Rhett find the body. It doesn't take long for Chloe to suspect Vivi may have had a hand in the man's death, or fo the police to think the same. She feels it is up to her to clear Vivi of the suspicion as quickly as she can while keeping her promise to Boone before returning to her home of Chicago. Not that she has a home to return too. The suspects all have sensational motives, but only one of them is a killer. After a hair-raising chase and heroic action by Chloe, the killer is exposed.

From Beer to Eternity is a spectacular beginning for what will be a remarkable series. Readers expect nothing less from Ms. Harris, and she delivers. I can't wait to read more of Chloe's adventures and learn more about Vivi and her saloon, not to mention Rhett and Joaquin's stories. I am overjoyed to recommend this book to readers who want a great read with memorable characters and a setting that will leave them breathless.

From Beer to Eternity is the first book in a new series. I have to say I’m excited to read more!

Chloe Jackson promised her best friend that if anything happened to him in the military that she would help her friend’s grandmother run the Sea Glass Saloon in the Florida Panhandle. To Chloe’s surprise, neither feisty Vivi Slidell nor Emerald Cove Is what she expected. It’s less a sleepy fishing village than a panhandle hotspot overrun with land developers and tourists. But it’s a Sea Glass regular who’s mysteriously crossed the cranky Vivi. When their bitter argument comes to a head and he’s found dead behind the bar, guess who’s the number one suspect?

In trying to clear Vivi’s name, Chloe discovers the old woman isn’t the only one in Emerald Cove with secrets. Under the laidback attitude, sparkling white beaches, and small town ways something terrible is brewing. And the sure way a killer can keep those secrets bottled up is to finish off one murder with a double shot: aimed at Chloe and Vivi.

Title: From Beer to Eternity



Author: Sherry Harris



Ch: 38



Pg: 320



Series: A Chloe Jackson, Sea Glass Saloon Mystery



Genre: Cozy Mystery



Rating: 4 stars



Publisher: Kensington



Librarian Chloe Jackson finds herself working at the Sea Glass bar in Florida after a promise she made her best friend Boone. She working as a waitress at Boone’s grandmas bar when she stubbles over a dead body a body that leads to Vivi being the prime suspect.



Now it’s up to Chloe to clear Vivi’s name and find the real murderer all while keeping her promise to Boone a secret.



I’ve read plenty of cozy mysteries set in bars and restaurants but this was the first one I’ve read set in Florida at a beach bar. It was a fun quick read that I enjoyed and I look forward to the next book in the series. I did enjoy the fact that Chloe was a Librarian who was always adding bookish tidbits to the story and the fact that she got a kick out of meeting a guy name Rhett. And her saying drunks aren’t that different from toddlers in the library was classic.



I can’t wait for the next one in the series and I recommend this book to fans of cozy mysteries who love eccentric characters.









I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

As a huge fan of Sherry Harris's Garage Sale Mysteries, I couldn't wait for this first book in a new series. Although very different, this book did not let me down.

Chloe Jackson leaves her library life in Chicago to head down to the Florida Panhandle. Chloe's best friend, Boone, made her promise that if anything ever happened to him, she would go check on his grandmother, Vivi. Vivi was not what Chloe expected. A vivacious, beach bar owner, Vivi is not some frail grandmother but it doesn't mean she and Chloe don't need each other, they may just not know it yet.

With the loss and grief of Boone, a dead body, Vivi being a suspect, and someone out to get rid of Chloe; Vivi and Chloe form a bond.

I enjoyed the setting, the characters and the relationships formed in this book. I look forward to seeing their growth as the series progresses.

I had a digital copy of this book from Netgalley and the audio version narrated by Nancy Wu.

This is the first book in Sherry Harris's new Chloe Jackson, Sea Glass Saloon Mystery series. Chicago children's librarian Chloe Jackson has temporarily moved to Emerald Cove, Florida, to help her best friend Boone's grandmother, Vivi, run her business after his death in Afghanistan. Chloe is not sure why Boone made this request of her before leaving for his deployment, as Vivi is not the frail old lady Chloe had been picturing, she is feisty, and independent and does not want Chloe around, especially working with her. When a murder victim is found behind the bar, and it is a patron that Vivi had argued with, she becomes the main suspect. Chloe doesn't think that she is guilty and decides to do her own investigation to prove Vivi is innocent. When she starts to get involved, she soon becomes the killer's next target.

I enjoy Sherry Harris' other series and her writing, so was happy to delve into this book. As expected, I enjoyed her writing, the plot development and the characters. Her descriptions had me picturing the setting and longing to head back to Florida for the sun, sand, and water. Chloe is a great character. She is smart, caring, loyal, likable and has a sense of humor. I was rooting for her to figure out what was going on and to be accepted by Vivi, her dear friend's grandmother. I am looking forward to seeing what is next for her, especially in her relationships with Vivi and Rhett. The mystery was well-crafted, with plenty of twists and red herrings to keep you guessing until the exciting reveal. There were other plotlines that were an integral part of the story and very timely in our world today. I enjoyed this book with its mystery, humor, quirky characters and beautiful setting and recommend it to cozy mystery lovers as well as those who enjoy books set at the beach.

A great start for a new series: it's entertaining and engrossing. The characters are well written, relatable and likeable.
The plot flows and is enjoyable, the solid mystery kept me guessing.
Can't wait to read the next instalment, highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

Release Date: July 28, 2020

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Chloe made a promise to her best friend before he went to Afghanistan that if anything happened to him, she would look after his grandma. Well Vivi isn’t the sort to take kindly to be looked after. When Chloe finds a body behind the sea glass all fingers point to Vivi. Chloe has to stay and help her, but can she help Vivi stay out of jail?

It took me a bit to get into this book and the killer was a little obvious but the unfolding story between Chloe and Vivi was delightful. Add in a handsome man and I will check out the next book in the #seaglasssaloonmystery series!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Interesting and well-written cozy mystery. And the world-building was excellent without too much unnecessary information. The storyline was both intriguing and fun.
I'm looking forward to reading more books in this series.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. My thoughts and opinions are my own and without bias.

I also won a copy via a Goodreads giveaway.

From Beer to Eternity is the first book in the Sea Glass Saloon Mystery series! We meet the main character—Chloe as she’s helping her late friend’s grandmother—Vivi run the Sea Glass Saloon in the Florida Panhandle. A regular at the bar is found murdered, and Vivi’s the main suspect.

To be honest, this book was a little hard to get into at first. I think it was the writing style—lots of huge paragraphs right off the bat, which turned me off. But I kept trucking through, and after I got past the first couple of chapters, it got better and then I was hooked!

The setting was literally gorgeous! It was very beautifully described and vivid. I felt like I was actually there in the hot Florida sun, feeling the scorching winds on my skin.

The cast of characters was awesome! They were delightfully colorful and entertaining. They all added a unique charm to the story. I also really connected with Chloe and her lingering emotions regarding her late best friend. Her emotions felt very pure and real, and they really got to me—touched me.

The mystery itself was well done. It was very intriguing and twisty at times, but certain parts and twists were predictable. The ending was very satisfying though and wrapped up rather nicely.

One thing that did bother me was the setting descriptions. Yes, they were beautiful and well-written, but there were TOO many of them. I get setting the scene but some of the descriptions weren’t needed. Sometimes they felt awkwardly placed, which messed up the flow of the story for me.

Overall, it was a great start to a new series! It was very fun and exciting, and I look forward to reading the next book in the series!

Just found a new favorite cozy mystery series! I love everything about this book--the touristy beach setting, the water sports, the glass bottom boat tours, the booze! I was a little worried about the whole "Redneck Riviera" locale since I deplore this particular culture, but the author threw in some LGBT characters and a very progressive female protagonist, so I didn't come across any tone-deaf, cringe-worthy moments. Hoorah!

As for the mystery, I enjoyed accompanying Chloe as she tracked down clues at seedy bars (with sugary machine-made margaritas, ick!) and various tourist attraction ran by proprietors who all had ample motive for knocking off the town weirdo who scared away customers with his bizarre armadillo hat.

The only thing that irked me was Chloe's bartending boss, Vivi. Also, I didn't quite understand how she could throw her big city Librarian career away to go work a minimum wage barkeep job without a roof over her head. I mean, yeah, she promised her deceased best friend she'd take care of his bitchy aunt Vivi, but dang! Well, she's a better person than me because I would've spun on my heels and fled back to Chicago the moment Vivi slammed the door in my face. I'm sure in the next book, she'll be much more pleasant, but throughout this first installment, I just wanted to wring her neck.

That aside, this is a quality read with an endearing and relatable female sleuth. I'm interested to see how thing progress with the hunky and mysterious Rhett!

From Beer to Eternity by Sherry Harris is a fabulous start to a new series. The characters and the setting are perfect.

Will Chloe keep her promise to Boone or die trying?

Chloe Jackson
Chloe is our main character and sleuth. She is in Emerald Cove to mourn her best friend and keep her promise to him. Chloe lives in Chicago and is a librarian in the children's department there. But she made a promise and now finds herself in Florida, waitressing in a bar and sleeping in her car. Chloe questions why she is there, when Vivi (Boone's grandmother), doesn't even want her around. But none of that matters as Chloe is there for Vivi, and she can't believe that Vivi would commit murder. So, Chloe is out to find the real culprit, so; she can return to her real life.

I like Chloe, she has heart, integrity, honor, loyalty, and she is stubborn, a little reckless and didn't see what was right in front of her until it was too late. But she has plenty of time to figure all that out. Heck, she may even make a good bartender one day.

The Mystery
Vivi is accused of killing Elwell, with her knife and leaving him in the dumpster area behind her bar. First off, that is preposterous. Who would be that dumb? But there seems to be more going on than just Elwell's murder. Chloe starts asking questions, and now someone is after her too. With the help of her new friends, she figures out some of what is going on. But is it enough to save Vivi and herself? You'll have to read the book to find out.

Five Stars
I was excited when I first read about this book, and it didn't disappoint. Chloe is funny and is willing to do what has to be done to get the job done. The characters are well developed, and the setting is beautiful. The author's descriptions paint a brilliant picture. My rating for From Beer to Eternity by Sherry Harris is five stars. I loved it and recommended this book to all you cozy readers out there.

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I really liked Chloe. She was very friendly and I liked the other characters as well. The world building was pretty great. I liked the clever little twists and turns. This was one real head scratcher. All in all it was a very pleasant and well written book. I would definitely recommend this book.

Cozy mystery with a hint of romance to come in next book. Take me to the beach or just your backyard.

From Beer To Eternity was a fun, exciting mystery with a delightful cast of characters. Chloe was a great heroine and you will instantly adore her. I loved the humor and the warm locale, which made me want to grab a drink and sit in the sand. This is a great start to an entertaining new series and I will definitely be back for another round

Dollycas’s Thoughts

I am so excited about Sherry Harris’s new series. Don’t worry, there is a new Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mystery coming in December.

In From Beer to Eternity, we meet Chloe Jackson, a children’s librarian in Chicago who has taken a leave of absence to fulfill a promise she made to her best friend Boone who was killed in Afghanistan. She promised that if anything happened to him to go help his grandmother in the Florida Panhandle with her business, the Sea Glass Saloon. Short on details, Chloe uses a few white lies to get Vivi Slidell to hire her as a cocktail waitress so she can find out just what help this seemingly very competent woman may need. Chloe never expected she would be working to keep the woman out of jail after one of her regulars is found dead behind the bar. Chloe soon finds that something is clearly brewing in the town of Emerald Cove and her questions could land both her and Vivi in the line of fire.

Ms. Harris has introduced some very strong characters in this story and fleshed them out nicely in this first book while leaving them plenty of room to grow in future installments. I loved that Chloe found common ground with the sometimes cranky young children she usually works with and the overindulging patrons at the Sea Glass Saloon. Handling both in the same way successfully. She is smart and can think on her feet. Dealing with Boone’s death is hard especially when she finds out his true feelings. Vivi is a strong, independent woman, and nothing like Chloe expected. She has run her business successfully for years. Bartender Joaquin befriends Chloe quickly and is a great buffer between Chloe and Vivi. These main characters are surrounded by a great supporting cast.

The setting for this series is positively divine. A place I would go to and probably never leave. As in her other series it is set near military bases, Elgin Air Force Base and the nearby Hurlburt Field and there are Navy bases nearby too. Her descriptions of the area were fantastic and created wonderful imagery. She took us to several places and I really felt like I was right there with her.

The mystery was well done, complex, and intriguing with plenty of suspects. I couldn’t really hone in on any person fully because they all seemed a bit shady with secrets or hiding something. The mystery reveal was a bit rushed for me although very exciting. I was on the edge of my seat.

As the book came to a close the ending wasn’t much of a surprise but this series is off to a fine start.

From Brew to Eternity feels like more than a cozy mystery. While it has all the cozy elements, amateur sleuth, small-town setting, humor in all the right places, etc. Chloe deals with the loss of Boone and that adds an extra serious element. I am eager to see where the author takes this series.

I loved this book! Lots of interesting, complex and quirky characters. Twists and turns that keep you guessing to the end. Chloe follows through on a promise to a friend to help his grandmother after his death. Murder and mayhem follow. A wonderful read!

Chloe Jackson was devastated by Boone’s death; his wish that she stay for awhile with his grandmother, Vivi, in Emerald Cove and help with the running of Sea Glass, the bar which Vivi owned was an easy one to grant. Chloe was a librarian back in Chicago, but a leave of absence meant she was free to work with Vivi and Joaquin in the bar. She wasn’t exactly sure why Boone had wanted her presence, but she had promised him, so it was easy to fulfil.

When Chloe found a dead body around the back of Sea Glass early one morning, she recalled the argument the previous evening between Vivi and the victim. And when the police took Vivi in for questioning, Chloe wasn’t surprised, but knew she needed to find the killer to prove Vivi’s innocence. But Chloe’s questions to various people; her attendance at the many bars amid questions, stirred someone up. Secrets were obviously being kept - were Chloe and Vivi next in the firing line for the killer?

From Beer to Eternity is the 1st in the Chloe Jackson, Sea Glass Saloon Mystery series by Sherry Harris and I quite enjoyed it. Light, entertaining, plenty of twisty bits – a nice start to a new cozy series, and also a new author to me. Thanks to a goodreads friend for the recommendation – I will pass that recommendation forward 😊

With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.

It's always a load of fun to start a brand new cosy mystery series and this one, From Beer to Eternity written by Sherry Harris, certainly did not disappoint!

The reader soon meets the star of the show, children's librarian Chloe Jackson who is waving goodbye to Chicago winters and heading to warmer climes. She promised her late friend Boone that she would help out in Boone's grandma's bar, the Sea Glass Saloon, in Emerald Cove, Florida. Chloe is surprised to find that bar owner Vivi Slidell is not the frail old lady she had envisioned, but a sassy, independent woman who is not impressed by Chloe's arrival. When an argument between Vivi and a Sea Glass regular reaches its peak and the angry patron is found dead behind the bar, the primary suspect is obvious.

I thought this was an excellent, really solid start to the series. I enjoyed reading the author's wonderful descriptions of the gorgeous beach setting, and I could almost feel the cool sea breeze. Emerald Cove sounded fabulous with its strong, vibrant touristy vibe. Sherry Harris has laid the the foundations of a delightful set of characters to whom the reader was gradually introduced. Apart from Chloe herself who I found to be intelligent, caring and smart, I also liked Vivi for her spirit and vivacity.

The writing was fast paced, and the mystery itself was very well executed, with abundant red herrings and twists to sustain my interest. All in all, a brilliant opening instalment with snippets of humour, and a great layered backstory as a cherry topping. I will certainly be returning to Emerald Cove to see what Chloe is getting herself into next.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Kensington Books via NetGalley and this review is my unbiased opinion.

Harris is a successful author of cozy mysteries, her first novel, Tagged for Death, was nominated for an Agatha award. The Sarah Winston Garage Sale series shows no signs of slowing down. Harris, has branched out, starting a new series, set in the Florida panhandle. From Beer to Eternity is book 1.

Emerald Cove is standing in for Destin Florida. This beach town affectionately known as part of LA -- Lower Alabama -- is undergoing a heated discussion between the owners of Heritage businesses, and land developers. For now, the heritage business owners are a few points ahead. This is Chloe Jackson's story, she promised her BFF Boone Slidell, to watch out for his grandmother if he didn't come back from his deployment in Afghanistan. Boone did not come back. A promise is a promise therefore, Chloe takes a leave of absence (she is a children's librarian in Chicago) and heads south in her vintage (read old) Volkswagen Beetle. Boone's grandmother? Not the doddering little old lady. Vivi is the owner of the Sea Glass a beach bar that caters to locals who need respite from the sunburned tourist hoards. Two weeks into her stay in Emerald Cove, Chloe now works for Vivi.

This may sound like a somber book. Absolutely not. Chloe is witty, and wise both in the ways of toddlers, and wayward drinkers. She even can shrug, when one regular starts wearing the shell of an armadillo as a hat. She can't shrug when said 'exotic' hat wearer is found dead. Behind the Sea Glass. After a nasty argument with Vivi.
How can she protect a murder suspect? If she does get involved will things become more difficult? There appears to be more than sand surf and beer going on in Emerald Cove.

I was very excited to have this opportunity to review From Beer to Eternity. I am a retired children's librarian. I live in Florida. I know nothing about the bar culture in the 21st century. I love a good cozy mystery. and this is certainly one of them. The characters are likeable, the pages turn quickly, and there is plenty of opportunity for other stories to grow from this first book.

Harris belongs to a blogging group called Wicked Authors. This reader agrees in the New England sense Harris is 'wicked' good. A must read for lovers of cozy mysteries, or those who like Florida fiction.