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Molly DeWitt Mysteries #2
Seaside Lies
Join debutante turned amateur sleuth Molly DeWitt in this classic mystery from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods. Seaside Lies was originally published as Hot Secret in 2018 as part of the 2-in-1 anthology Tropical Blues.
When the body of her hotshot young film director is found in actress Veronica Weston’s trailer, she desperately needs an alibi—and Molly DeWitt is it. Molly’s PR job is to keep everyone happy, but solving the case is a challenge she can’t resist…just like homicide detective Michael O’Hara. She and Michael must strip the masks from a cast of potential killers, each of whom has a motive, to keep Veronica from behind bars.
When the body of her hotshot young film director is found in actress Veronica Weston’s trailer, she desperately needs an alibi—and Molly DeWitt is it. Molly’s PR job is to keep everyone happy, but solving the case is a challenge she can’t resist…just like homicide detective Michael O’Hara. She and Michael must strip the masks from a cast of potential killers, each of whom has a motive, to keep Veronica from behind bars.
176 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 3, 1992
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About the author
Sherryl Woods
558 books4,548 followersWith two other careers to her credit before becoming a novelist and four states in which she's lived for extended periods of time, Sherryl Woods has collected friends and memories, along with way too much unnecessary junk.
"The friends are the only things I've brought with me through the years that really matter," she says. "I could probably live without one more chintz teacup, another tin-litho sandpail or another snowglobe, but I need those friends."
The theme of enduring friendships and families is always central to Sherryl's books, including her latest Chesapeake Shores series — THE INN AT EAGLE POINT, FLOWERS ON MAIN and HARBOR LIGHTS.
Author of more than 100 romance and mystery novels, Sherryl Woods grew up in Virginia. Over the years she had lived in Ohio and Florida, as well as California. Currently she divides her time between Key Biscayne, Florida and Colonial Beach, Virginia, the small, river-front town where she spent her childhood summers.
A graduate of Ohio State University School of Journalism, Sherryl spent more than ten years as a journalist, most of them as a television critic for newspapers in Ohio and Florida. For several years she also coordinated a motivational program for the more than 8,000 employees at the University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Medical Center.
Her first book, RESTORING LOVE, was published in 1982 by Dell Candlelight Ecstasy under the pseudonym of Suzanne Sherrill. Her second book, SAND CASTLES, under the pseudonym of Alexandra Kirk, was published later that same year by Bantam. She began using her own name when she moved to the Second Chance at Love line at Berkley Publishing. In 1986, she began writing full-time and also began her long career at Silhouette Books with the Desire title NOT AT EIGHT, DARLING, set in the world of television which she covered for so many years.
In addition to her more than 75 romances for Silhouette Desire and Special Edition, she has written thirteen mysteries — nine in the Amanda Roberts series and four in the Molly DeWitt series.
When she's not writing or reading, Sherryl loves to garden, though she's not at her best on a riding lawn mower. She also loves tennis, theater, and ballet, even though her top spin has long since vanished, she's never set foot on a stage, and she's way too uncoordinated to dance. She also loves baseball and claims anyone who's ever seen Kevin Costner in "Bull Durham" can understand why.
"The friends are the only things I've brought with me through the years that really matter," she says. "I could probably live without one more chintz teacup, another tin-litho sandpail or another snowglobe, but I need those friends."
The theme of enduring friendships and families is always central to Sherryl's books, including her latest Chesapeake Shores series — THE INN AT EAGLE POINT, FLOWERS ON MAIN and HARBOR LIGHTS.
Author of more than 100 romance and mystery novels, Sherryl Woods grew up in Virginia. Over the years she had lived in Ohio and Florida, as well as California. Currently she divides her time between Key Biscayne, Florida and Colonial Beach, Virginia, the small, river-front town where she spent her childhood summers.
A graduate of Ohio State University School of Journalism, Sherryl spent more than ten years as a journalist, most of them as a television critic for newspapers in Ohio and Florida. For several years she also coordinated a motivational program for the more than 8,000 employees at the University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Medical Center.
Her first book, RESTORING LOVE, was published in 1982 by Dell Candlelight Ecstasy under the pseudonym of Suzanne Sherrill. Her second book, SAND CASTLES, under the pseudonym of Alexandra Kirk, was published later that same year by Bantam. She began using her own name when she moved to the Second Chance at Love line at Berkley Publishing. In 1986, she began writing full-time and also began her long career at Silhouette Books with the Desire title NOT AT EIGHT, DARLING, set in the world of television which she covered for so many years.
In addition to her more than 75 romances for Silhouette Desire and Special Edition, she has written thirteen mysteries — nine in the Amanda Roberts series and four in the Molly DeWitt series.
When she's not writing or reading, Sherryl loves to garden, though she's not at her best on a riding lawn mower. She also loves tennis, theater, and ballet, even though her top spin has long since vanished, she's never set foot on a stage, and she's way too uncoordinated to dance. She also loves baseball and claims anyone who's ever seen Kevin Costner in "Bull Durham" can understand why.
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July 26, 2016
This is the next book in the series written by the author. Again the reader needs to remember this book was written in the early 1990's. The female lead character once again is involved in a murder mystery. The storyline is once again interesting. This storyline gives the reader insight into the lady's job. The murder occurs while she's dealing with work. The reader also learns more about the male romantic character and his life and family. This storyline takes the reader into the Miami area of Florida and it's 'little Cuba' section. There's an interesting twist in the murder mystery itself. The interaction of the female and male characters make an entertaining read.
July 5, 2008
HOT SECRET - VG
Woods, Sherryl - 2nd in series
Another delightful book with protagonist PR agent Molly DeWill. Funny and sexy.
Woods, Sherryl - 2nd in series
Another delightful book with protagonist PR agent Molly DeWill. Funny and sexy.
January 5, 2019
Short but good story. Quick read.
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November 1, 2019Categories
Action & Adventure Romance, Women Sleuths Mystery & Detective Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense
Miniseries
Molly Dewitt Mysteries (Book #2)
Action & Adventure Romance, Women Sleuths Mystery & Detective Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense
Miniseries
Molly Dewitt Mysteries (Book #2)
August 31, 2020
Fast paced and an easy summer read. Molly DeWitt is a likable character with quite a bit of nerve who never seems to stop getting herself into trouble.
July 15, 2024
These are easy reads, light entertainment. You've got to love Molly and will her and Michael get it on?
July 8, 2025
Fun light read, perfect for putting in my ear while I was doing other things.
November 24, 2025
Great book and the second one in the series. The characters are wonderful and have a great sense of humor. The constant struggle between the two main characters are rather entertaining. There's lots of suspense, twists and turns to keep a reader fully engaged. I love it when there's humor amidst a great mystery. Highly recommend.
June 3, 2019
One thing that annoyed me about the audio version is that it seemed like all the characters were yelling...speaking loudly and harshly all the time!! Story was okay but not great...I’m not seeking out more books in this series.
October 22, 2025
Formulaic and predictable. Still fun but not as good as other mysteries I read.
September 21, 2011
i won this book as well as the others in this series from writerspace.com so i find it fitting that i review this book. im sorry i really didnt like this one at all. im going to say maybe thats because its about a movie set and actors and i really dont like when books are like that. secondly, poor molly to be around another murder investigation within six months. i have to say im slightly excited to read the next book because molly and michael's relationship might become closer??
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