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Just Add Salt (Hetta Coffey Series, Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Jinx Schwartz (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 4,042 ratings

From USA Today Bestselling and Award-Winning Author, Jinx Schwartz!

Hetta Coffey is a sassy Texan with a snazzy yacht, and she's not afraid to use it!

A globe-trotting engineer with attitude, a penchant for trouble, and a yacht, Hetta is back, and this time she's steering us into hot Mexican waters.

Miffed that vacation plans with her chronically absent boyfriend, Jenks Jenkins, have gone awry, she accepts a job in Baja.

>>>So what, if she and her friend Jan are spectacularly unqualified to take her yacht on a thousand-mile cruise in the eastern Pacific Ocean during hurricane season?

Hiring a handsome, if somewhat fishy captain for the trip might keep them off the rocks, but probably won't do the same for her future with Jenks. Meanwhile, a little eye candy on board can't be all bad.

Hetta's fierce independence impels her to tackle a very profitable (if environmentally and politically incorrect) project south of the border. True to form, her irreverent nature and disregard for danger soon swamps her in a sea of mayhem, illegal aliens, a pesky whale, and a menacing Mexican machinator.

>>>Set sail for Baja Mexico's Magdalena Bay as Hetta Coffey leads us once more into a morass of intrigue that will keep you laughing, breathless, and wanting more!


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When I finished the first book in the series, I realized I had Hetta withdrawals. I hurried to Amazon and purchased Just Add Salt. I would advise reading the first book first because it supplies the background - where it all began. But I enjoyed the second book even more than the first. There is danger from the get-go and tension on every page. I love a mystery with a touch of romance, and this book has it all. What it doesn't have is over-the-top graphic violence or explicit sex. The Hetta Coffey mysteries are a refreshing change and I look forward to reading more. -- Laurie Hanan, author of the Louise Golden Hawaiian mysteries

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005SZ132Q
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jinx Schwartz (November 21, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 21, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 704 KB
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  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 375 pages
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USA TODAY BEST-SELLING AUTHOR, Jinx Schwartz, has written TWENTY books, including book 15 (JUST LIKE THAT) in the HETTA COFFEY SERIES.

Hetta Coffey is a sassy Texan with a snazzy yacht and she's not afraid to use it!

A ninth-generation Texan, Jinx has lived and worked all over the globe, and much like the protagonist in her Hetta Coffey mystery series, she navigated her boat in the Sea of Cortez thirty years. Now Jinx has a land yacht (RV) and she's not afraid to use it.

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Customers enjoy this mystery novel for its exciting adventures and breath-holding suspense moments, while appreciating the good humor and witty banter between characters. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its well-researched content and easy-to-read style, with one customer noting how the language enhances the narrative. Additionally, customers praise the character development, with one review highlighting the colorful cast of amusing characters. However, the pacing receives mixed reactions, with some finding it fast-paced while others say it takes time to get into the story.

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683 customers mention "Readability"663 positive20 negative

Customers find the book engaging and fun to read, enjoying its exciting adventures and interesting stories.

"Hilarious, witty, and entertaining are words that best describe this fast-paced adventure set in Mexico...." Read more

"Hetta Coffey series is like a huge adrenaline rush, a lot of action, humor and detail...." Read more

"...Lots of laugh-out-loud situations; characters are well developed and interesting. A good read!" Read more

"...I found it to be a fun read and very believable. Jinx Schwartz developed excellent characters which were very believable and real...." Read more

284 customers mention "Suspenseful"222 positive62 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful elements of the book, with breath-holding moments and an interesting thriller near the end, along with plenty of action and a touch of romance.

"...I highly recommend this action-packed mystery and look forward to reading more books in the series." Read more

"Hetta Coffey series is like a huge adrenaline rush, a lot of action, humor and detail...." Read more

"A delightful romantic mystery. Hetta Coffey, with her best friend and cousin, Jan, hire a captain to sail Hetta's yacht to Caro, Mexico...." Read more

"...Jan just seems to go with the flow. The salt plot is convoluted and it doesn't matter...." Read more

237 customers mention "Humor"229 positive8 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, noting it provides laugh-out-loud moments and sarcastic dialogue.

"...rapport between gutsy Hetta Coffey and her obliging sidekick, Jan, is humorous yet believable as these two women struggle to get out of life-..." Read more

"Hetta Coffey series is like a huge adrenaline rush, a lot of action, humor and detail...." Read more

"...Lots of laugh-out-loud situations; characters are well developed and interesting. A good read!" Read more

"...This book has almost as much snarky humor and witty banter, particularly between Hetta and her friend Jan, as the first book in the series...." Read more

220 customers mention "Character development"203 positive17 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, particularly Hetta Coffey, with one customer noting how the author uses language to flesh them out.

"...The descriptions of the characters are distinct and I could picture each one in my mind--including the whale!..." Read more

"...Lots of laugh-out-loud situations; characters are well developed and interesting. A good read!" Read more

"...Jinx Schwartz developed excellent characters which were very believable and real. It was easy to identify with them and follow the storyline...." Read more

"...Hetta's narrative voice shines, and the characters are fun, and it's got the sort of engaging, uproarious events that will draw a giggle out of..." Read more

140 customers mention "Writing style"121 positive19 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it well-crafted with believable dialogue and an easy-to-read pace.

"...Wow well written and a great story." Read more

"...Hetta takes what appears to be a quick, easy job to be completed on the way down, and that is when the fun begins...." Read more

"...Hetta's narrative voice shines, and the characters are fun, and it's got the sort of engaging, uproarious events that will draw a giggle out of..." Read more

"...Excellent writing Jinx! Keep at it. I usually get books from the lists of free books for e readers...." Read more

73 customers mention "Intelligence"73 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the intelligence of the book, finding it well-researched and believable, with one customer noting how fascinating Hetta's thinking process is.

"...gutsy Hetta Coffey and her obliging sidekick, Jan, is humorous yet believable as these two women struggle to get out of life-threatening situations..." Read more

"...Schwartz developed excellent characters which were very believable and real. It was easy to identify with them and follow the storyline...." Read more

"...is a character like no other I have met in fiction ... outspoken, outrageous, and a totally out-of-the-box thinker...." Read more

"...THIS AUTHOR IS DEFINITELY A TALENT. IT IS, I BELIEVE, THE 2ND ONE I HAVE READ AND LOVED THEM BOTH...." Read more

38 customers mention "Series quality"38 positive0 negative

Customers love the Hetta Coffey series, with one customer noting that each novel can stand alone.

"...I don't remember too many glaring editorial issues and it is a standalone in a series...." Read more

"...I liked all the earlier books . I will surely buy another." Read more

"...This is a great series, great characters, and a highly enjoyable book." Read more

"I love the Hetta Coffey series. The main attraction is the adventure sprinkled with humor and intrigue...." Read more

110 customers mention "Pacing"74 positive36 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it fast-paced and easy to read, while others mention it takes time to get into the story.

"...The author did a great job of developing a story which was fast paced and full of intrigue...." Read more

"Unusual romantic comedy with some intrigue and twists to keep it interesting...." Read more

"...in the series there are some sequences that seem hurried or written quickly, there are some words missing and some misused and non of that skims the..." Read more

"...East, quick, enjoyable read, with a bit of history and local Baja California color thrown in...." Read more

I defy you not to laugh out loud at the antics of Hetta and Jan!
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I defy you not to laugh out loud at the antics of Hetta and Jan!
Hetta and Jan her cohort in trouble really get in a mess this time around! They were supposed to meet up with their boyfriends and go on Hetta's boat for a vacation--they got a job. Hetta asnd Jan were not very happy --Hetta decided to grab a job and taker the boat out on her own (with Jan of course). Neither of the woman really knew how to navigate or even really anything about it--AND in order to take the boat into foreign weater they needed a cvaptain. They found one-or rather he found them--and off they went!The mishaps along the way will make you laugh as the two women tried to get used to the chavanist they had as a captain! When a blue fin whale decided he was in love with the boat--they managed to get a guy who was a whale specialist on board.Then some real trouble happens-aside from a major hurricane---and they have to hide the boat. The two guys get taken by the bad guys and Hetta and Jan have to figure out a way out of all this by themselves--not leaving the boat behind!So who comes to save the day? Their boyfriends are supposedly in Kuwait. AND did the Blue Fin whale ever find one of his own kind and leave Hetta's boat alone. Our lovesick whale does have something to do with saving them too!I defy you not to laugh out loud at the antics of Hetta and Jan as they head off into the blue Pacific!!
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  • LovesToRead
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Mystery!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2012
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    Hilarious, witty, and entertaining are words that best describe this fast-paced adventure set in Mexico. The rapport between gutsy Hetta Coffey and her obliging sidekick, Jan, is humorous yet believable as these two women struggle to get out of life-threatening situations that come at them from all angles. The descriptions of the characters are distinct and I could picture each one in my mind--including the whale! Although I'm not familiar with the technical aspects of life aboard a yacht, the detailed explanations weaved throughout the story made it easier to grasp the gist of it. I highly recommend this action-packed mystery and look forward to reading more books in the series.
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  • Pierre Borlase
    4.0 out of 5 stars Adrenaline rush
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
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    Hetta Coffey series is like a huge adrenaline rush, a lot of action, humor and detail. Reading the book was like drinking 5 cups of coffee at the same time. Wow well written and a great story.
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  • Worduser
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Whale of a Salt Tale
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2012
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    Jinx Schwartz is at it again in Just Add Salt although the salt is just a tiny subplot of the two women who just can't get things right or stay out of trouble. If you've ever owned a boat, and I've had several, you can appreciate some of what they do and go through. I must admit if I was on a yacht this size in the middle of a hurricane or had a 65 to 75 foot whale swim up alongside I wouldn't be anywhere near as calm or sarcastic as these two, but I can see two women, especially these two do exactly what Jinx wrote about them. Fearless, perhaps even stupid, they frolic their way in and out of danger and defy certain death situations with unbelievable ease. In the first Hetta Coffey book Just Add Water, we are introduced to these two nutty women and for whatever strange reason you can come up with, you find yourself enjoying their escapades. This time the boyfriends go off on their own trip and promise to return in time to take a cruise to Mexico on Hetta's new floating home. The deal changes, Hetta gets a job, Jenks the boyfriend gets a job and along comes the hired and mysterious Captain Fabio. Jan just seems to go with the flow. The salt plot is convoluted and it doesn't matter. The bad Mexican crook could cut their heads heads off but that doesn't bother the two women either and the reader goes long with that as well. In this second in the series there are some sequences that seem hurried or written quickly, there are some words missing and some misused and non of that skims the surface of enjoyment from the read. I gave it 5 stars because it's fun to read and you can't take anything seriously or it would spoil the fun.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Just Add Salt
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2014
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    A delightful romantic mystery. Hetta Coffey, with her best friend and cousin, Jan, hire a captain to sail Hetta's yacht to Caro, Mexico. The yacht is also Hetta's home. The girls are upset because their boyfriends have taken a job overseas and won't be back in time to leave before hurricane season. Hetta takes what appears to be a quick, easy job to be completed on the way down, and that is when the fun begins. Lots of laugh-out-loud situations; characters are well developed and interesting. A good read!
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  • Larry B Gray
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read - Full of Adventure
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2015
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    If you like intrigue and excitement you will love Just Add Salt by Jinx Schwartz. It is full of action and adventure which kept me glued to the pages from start to finish.

    The author did a great job of developing a story which was fast paced and full of intrigue. It has a well develop storyline which never loses its continuity. I found it to be a fun read and very believable.

    Jinx Schwartz developed excellent characters which were very believable and real. It was easy to identify with them and follow the storyline. I have read the first volume, Just Add Water (see earlier review), and now this volume just adds to the strength of the lead heroin.

    I really enjoyed Just Add Salt by Jinx Schwartz and I highly recommend this book to all readers.
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  • SciFiMagpie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Irresistible fun
    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2015
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    Okay, I admit it, I couldn't help liking this one. Sure, Hetta's perspective is a little conservative in a way that's mildly cringey, and the book's a little 80s, but this one is too fun to resist.

    Hetta's narrative voice shines, and the characters are fun, and it's got the sort of engaging, uproarious events that will draw a giggle out of even reluctant readers. Nautical chick lit would hardly be something I'd peg as enjoyable, but sometimes a book is so good it transcends genre preferences. I love that Hetta's middle-aged and a dyed redhead, too; she's realistic and fun, and there aren't enough books with women over forty in the spotlight. Her relationship with Jan, a Thelma and Louise-style, er...lady bromance...is one of the most fun elements of the book.

    My only real complaint is that an element hinted at in the beginning never comes to fruition, and the historical prologue didn't have enough bearing on the rest of the story. The ending's pacing is pretty wobbly, too.

    Still, you don't have to read the first book to jump into the series here. I don't think I'll be able to resist reading the rest of them.
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  • Karen M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Oh for the love of whales is Hetta in deep doo doo!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023
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    As usual what starts out as a purely innocent job offered by the Trob turns on a dime into an international gun totin' incident. A Japanese company hired Hetta to scout out a proposed site in Mexico for a project that some unsavory locals set sights on fouling up and taking the windfall while eliminating any huddles in their path. It gets really ugly and Hetta has to pull out all the stops to save herself, Jan, Raymond Johnson and crew from a very untimely ending. Great read!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Second book of Hetta series is even more fun. I got even more hooked to follow Hetta ...
    Reviewed in India on June 25, 2018
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    Second book of Hetta series is even more fun. I got even more hooked to follow Hetta and Jan’s antics. Jinx Schwartz is a fabulous writer.
    For those interested, this is where Chino makes his entry.
    Highly recommend ALL of Jinx Schwartz books, I have read them.
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  • Trevor Willmot
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just my cup of java!
    Reviewed in Australia on August 3, 2016
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    The main character caught my attention right from the start,and continued with just the right mix of ditziness with a hard practical edge underneath. Storyline was believable,and contemporary.
    .If you like your heroines to be feminine but still tough with it, not helpless pieces of fluff, then I think you should enjoy this. Once again I am looking forward to acquiring the rest of this series.
    I am not inclined to give 5 stars lightly and my review ratings are based mainly on entertainment value, but having said that, poor writing, editing, continuity, characterisation, poor plot Eric all individually, ( or collectively) detract from the experience so generally good, (or better) aspects of all these must co-exist for a great experience. Unlike a movie you can' t forgive a book because it has great graphics, or music, or you really like the actor regardless etc.
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  • AMH
    5.0 out of 5 stars My sense of humour
    Reviewed in Canada on July 11, 2016
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    Loved this book, actually made me laugh quite a lot, it's my sort of dry sense of humour. Madcap characters, but we all know people like that, or st least I do.
    Will definitely be looking out for the first book and then will catch up with the rest, great fun and an interesting mystery.
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  • Lintie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, funny and interesting.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 17, 2012
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    I enjoyed this second title about Hetta Coffy enormously. The first "Just add Water" introduces us to Hetta, who for various reasons decides to abandon life on the land and buy a boat. This second installement gives us a fast amusing story, where murder is but one of the problems Hetta comes up against. She and her friend Jan are annoyed when their men take a job abroad instead of the planned ocean-going trip to Mexico, so they go without them. Add a shady sea captain, the odd gangster, amorous Whales and frightening hurricanes to the trip. You have a volatile mix and once you add Hetta as well! Its interesting, amusing and good for the soul. Have fun.
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  • Kevin in Canada, eh?
    4.0 out of 5 stars Buy this. It's a good read.
    Reviewed in Canada on March 19, 2014
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    If Amazon allows it, I'm just going to cut-and-paste this review for any of the first five Hetta Coffey series by Jinx Schwartz.

    I got sucked into downloading one of these books by a Bookbub freebie promotion. I think it was number 2. But then, since I was already on the site, and I don't like to read series fiction out of order, I decided to buy the first one and start with that... and well, I was already there, so I bought number's three and four. Later, having enjoyed the first four, I bought the fifth in the series.

    So that's the essence of my review. I enjoyed the first one enough to start reading the second, and then the third. It took me just over a week to go through all five. Schwartz started off well, and she improved with each successive story. The characters are engaging, the setting is well evoked without excess of language. The stories hang together very well, and move along at a good clip, ensuring that you keep turning pages. In my case, it was page-turn animation, 'cuz I do all my reading on my iPad these days.

    If you like a well-written detective/mystery/adventure story, with characters you can like and who grow from book to book, this series is for you.

    Recommended. Mind you, I can say that about a fair few other crime/detective/... stories I've been picking up lately, but that is no detraction from my hearty recommendation that you acquire and read Jinx Schwartz' Hetta Coffey novels. They're worth your time.
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