Bitter Sweets (1996)

by G. A. McKevett

Series: A Savannah Reid Mystery (2)

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Savannah Reid, that big, sexy, Southern-born sleuth with a black belt in karate has finally established herself as a P.I. in posh San Carmelita, California. All her Moonlight Magnolia Detective Agency needs is enough business to pay the rent and put some serious sweets on the table. No sooner does Savannah complete her first case-finding the long-lost sister of a local real estate broker-than murder enters the picture. Framed in a diabolically clever double-cross, she sets out to find the real culprit. . .only to discover that she's the prime suspect among the lovers. Losers and liars lurking in the shadows of the victim's past. Each of them has a motive. Not one of them has an alibi. Now Savannah must call upon all her own resources to sort out the baffling clues, clear her own name, and corner a killer whose appetite for murder is growing everyday. . . In Bitter Sweets, G.A. McKevett serves up a mystery where the suspense is sweet and everyone gets their just desserts. And in Savannah Reid, she gives us an earthy, exuberant sleuth to believe in, root for and care about.… (more)

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I really like this book. I like the characters and appreciate them going through some ethical questions. Can't wait to read the next one. (

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Brendanor | Feb 26, 2022 |

I liked the main character, but not the domestic violence murder angle. Few men seem to be murdered in this particular series, I've noticed. (

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jlbhorejsi | Jan 5, 2022 |

This is the first novel that I have read by this author and I must confess that I kept moving it aside as neither the title nor the paperback book cover intrigued me which is odd as a former librarian I certainly know better than to "judge a book by its cover" and although I'm not a cake eater, I do love chocolate. As Stephen Cosgrove said, "Never judge someone by the way he looks or a book by the way it's covered; For inside those tattered pages, There's a lot to be discovered." My book copy was from a used bookstore in Florida, courtesy of friends that are snowbirds from Pennylvania and the book has already been well-loved but the tattered copy definitely brought suspense and intrigue with a terrific introduction to the Savannah Reid mystery series and the characters of her ensemble so to speak.

Additionally anyone that loves Grandma Mazur, maternal grandmother of character Stephanie Plum as created by Janet Evanovich will adore Granny Reid. (

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FerneMysteryReader | Nov 16, 2017 |

All Georgia sass Savannah Reid and her assistant Tammy Hart get their first case. Along with the all male Detective Coulter who tries not to let his soft side show except for Savannah's cooking and junk food. Savannah is searching for a sister,Lisa, whom at the time is trying to stay in hiding because of an abusive ex husband who wants their daughter. Not knowing that the man who hired her, is no other than the ex dressed up like Lisa's brother. If you have already read this read it again and jump back to where things begin. I have of course read the newest book first and now am going in order. It only took the one to get me hooked on these delectable mysteries. (

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ldybug | Oct 6, 2011 |

Savannah Reid uses all her Southern charms to solve a murder. In this book, after being railroaded out of the police department, she has set up her new PI agency in ritzy San Carmelita, California and eagerly awaits her first client. Brian O'Donnell calls the office and wants Savannah to locate his missing sister, Lisa Mallock. Questions arise and Savannah with her assistant, Tammy, and friend,Ryan, must figure out who exactly O'Donnell is, why he wants to really find his sister, and most horrible of all, why the sister is killed.Thanks to herone remaining friend and ex-partner,Dirk, at the police station, Savannah learns not only how Lisa is killed, she also is a suspect for the murder.
Second in the series, this book is a great introduction to a smart,quirky, modern sleuth sure to charm the pants off anyone. Granny Reid alone is an excellent reason to read these mysteries! (

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elliezann | Oct 3, 2010 |

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Savannah Reid, that big, sexy, Southern-born sleuth with a black belt in karate has finally established herself as a P.I. in posh San Carmelita, California. All her Moonlight Magnolia Detective Agency needs is enough business to pay the rent and put some serious sweets on the table. No sooner does Savannah complete her first case-finding the long-lost sister of a local real estate broker-than murder enters the picture. Framed in a diabolically clever double-cross, she sets out to find the real culprit. . .only to discover that she's the prime suspect among the lovers. Losers and liars lurking in the shadows of the victim's past. Each of them has a motive. Not one of them has an alibi. Now Savannah must call upon all her own resources to sort out the baffling clues, clear her own name, and corner a killer whose appetite for murder is growing everyday. . . In Bitter Sweets, G.A. McKevett serves up a mystery where the suspense is sweet and everyone gets their just desserts. And in Savannah Reid, she gives us an earthy, exuberant sleuth to believe in, root for and care about.

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Sexy Savanna Reid has finally established herself as PI in posh San Carmelita. When a real estate broker asks her to find his sister, she's overjoyed, especially when she solves the case so quickly. However, the woman is murdered, and Savannah wonders if she unwittingly played a part in a clever double cross.

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