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Murder a la Mode (A Savannah Reid Mystery #10)
Voluptuous private eye Savannah Reid's cravings for tasty treats come second only to her appetite for adventure. Of course, every girl needs a little down time, and when things are quiet, Savannah loves nothing more than to curl up in bed with a box of chocolates, a steaming Irish coffee topped with whipped cream, and an even steamier romance novel--preferably one with Lan...more
Paperback, 288 pages
Published
April 1st 2006
by Kensington
(first published 2005)
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This is part of a series, but fortunately it's not dependent upon your reading the previous book in order to understand all of what's going on. Savannah Reid has left the police dept to work as a P.I. but still seems to be working with her old partner,who still is working for the police dept., on the same cases. She seems to manage on finding someone to pay her fees on whatever her partner is working on so they can still work together. Dirk and Savannah are both on the other side of 40+++ years...more
I have to admit I almost didn't get this book, and then when I started reading it, I almost stopped.
I almost didn't get it because I thought it didn't quite sound like my thing, but then a review pointed out the plus figure of the heroine and I felt the need to be supportive (at least by reading it; it was a freebie). I almost put it down because of Savannah refering to herself as Mommy to her characters.
I'm glad I didn't.
The strange thing about this book is that it is overfilled with cliche ch...more
I almost didn't get it because I thought it didn't quite sound like my thing, but then a review pointed out the plus figure of the heroine and I felt the need to be supportive (at least by reading it; it was a freebie). I almost put it down because of Savannah refering to herself as Mommy to her characters.
I'm glad I didn't.
The strange thing about this book is that it is overfilled with cliche ch...more
I love this series of mystery books too. There is always a food in the title, but don't get them confused with other mysteries that use food in the title. This series is about Savannah Reid who is an ex-cop now private detective. She is from Georgia and she has a whole cackle of siblings and crazy relatives like Grannie Reid" (who would rather shoot you that spit at you). She lives in California now with her two black cats. She has some great friends who help her on cases and her crazy relatives...more
I wasn't sure what I was getting into, but I was pleasantly surprised. Savannah Reid, a 40ish private detective whose figure gives a hint of her love for chocolates and dessert, is chosen to be a participant in a "reality show." The hook for the her participation is that the hunk who appears on the cover of her romance novels is going to be the "Man" in the reality show "Man of My Dreams". The setting for the show will be a medieval castle with all the atmosphere the participants can handle. Alo...more
When Savannah Reid is gifted with a last-minute spot on a reality show with her dream hunk, all she can think of is the hunk and the diamond tiara that she can sell to pay bills with. Once at the medieval castle, where the show is being shot, things start to fall apart. Besides the cat fights between the contestants, there's a murder. If that weren't enough, 2 of the contestants are seriously hurt. Savannah, being a former cop & a PI is instantly put to work, trying to solve the crime, with...more
I didn't think I would like this book and when I first started it I thought I would have to put it away and take it off my kindle. Although I have issues with the dialogue at least it isn't filled with horrible language like another mystery I finished a couple of weeks ago.
This book is a parody, making fun of tv reality shows, and in some respects romance novels. What might seem to be over the top, isn't when you realize the author is really have some fun with the topic. The heroine is feisty, l...more
This book is a parody, making fun of tv reality shows, and in some respects romance novels. What might seem to be over the top, isn't when you realize the author is really have some fun with the topic. The heroine is feisty, l...more
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Okay. I have to admit that cozies are not my favorite type of mysteries. I like my death a little more bloody and a lot more gruesome and dark than cozies tend to give me. I've said this before and I'll probably say it again, but cozies are fluff. They're entertaining, but I don't tend to seek them out. Yes, feel free to point out that the ones I head straight for usually involve a #NakedWerewolf chasing his destined mate so that they can have large quantities of sex while defeating bad guys. No...more
I devoured this title. Probably partly as escapism as I was having a remarkably horrible weekend. But it was the prefect escapist fiction, that manages to make me laugh despite my sour mood.
I loved the sass of the Southern raised Savannah. I'm a sucker for the colorful characters that seem to always be a part of Southern fiction and it was nice to find that element in a Hollywood setting. The behind the scenes of a reality show was an amusing sort of setting too. Toss in the romantic tension and...more
I loved the sass of the Southern raised Savannah. I'm a sucker for the colorful characters that seem to always be a part of Southern fiction and it was nice to find that element in a Hollywood setting. The behind the scenes of a reality show was an amusing sort of setting too. Toss in the romantic tension and...more
First GA McKevett book I read in the series and enjoyed it from beginning to end. There's just a right dose of sass, wit, and charm from the Southern belle Savannah Reid, you just got to love her.
Excellent plot, mystery is well formulated and the characters and setting is every bit entertaining. I'm looking forward to reading her other books! Definitely 5 stars! Would read it again and recommend to a friend!
Excellent plot, mystery is well formulated and the characters and setting is every bit entertaining. I'm looking forward to reading her other books! Definitely 5 stars! Would read it again and recommend to a friend!
Savannah Reid meets reality tv! The characters associated with the tv program are predictable, but the twists in the plot are interesting. Also, the recurring characters have more depth than in previous stories. The real murderer is a bit of a surprise even though the clues are sprinkled throughout the action.
I found the dialogue and character development very unrealistic. Savannah keeps calling her love interest Lance Roman "big boy" (I know she's southern but who talks like that in reality?) and boldly flirting with him despite the fact that he supposedly makes her so weak in the knees she fears her legs literally giving out on her (if he really has that strong of an effect on her, how is she able to so confidently flirt with him?). I'm surprised this is so highly rated and frankly, I won't be fini...more
This genre of book is a guilty pleasure of mine. The plot can be a little cheesey, but I still love them. I have read about 6 by this particular author and I will read more.
Ok, I was surprised whodunnit. I was sure it was solved only to discover I was wrong.
I enjoyed the book and where it was going. I wondered about the movie and how they always kept moving trying to get it done.
This was good. Anyone who loves mysteries and wants to solve the murder should try.
I enjoyed the book and where it was going. I wondered about the movie and how they always kept moving trying to get it done.
This was good. Anyone who loves mysteries and wants to solve the murder should try.
My first Savannah Reid Mystery! I really enjoyed her sassyness and openess with who she is. Will read another. Easy read. Done in a day.
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The beginning was different, I wasn't sure if this was what I espected. Then everything turned around to a very interesting mystery. I am looking forward to getting another G. A. McKevett book.
Feb 27, 2011
Kayla Mckinney
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Cutesy, though a bit unrealistic. It would be interesting to keep reading the series to see how the Savannah/Dirk angle plays out.
Fun read, murder mystery w/ some light romance. The heroine is sarcastic and funny.
Another great Kindle freebie. I highly recommend the Kindle!!!!
Another great Kindle freebie. I highly recommend the Kindle!!!!
Another great Savannah Reid mystery! In this one Savannah finds herself in a reality show, where of course, there's a murder.
I have read nearly all of this series, and with the exception of the first one ("Just desserts") they have all been great fun reads.
Just desserts was almost like a practice novel, it just never got going well, but a lot of authors first novels aren't their best.
I highly recommend this series though, for fun cozy mysteries.
My favorites are when Savannah's family are involve...more
I have read nearly all of this series, and with the exception of the first one ("Just desserts") they have all been great fun reads.
Just desserts was almost like a practice novel, it just never got going well, but a lot of authors first novels aren't their best.
I highly recommend this series though, for fun cozy mysteries.
My favorites are when Savannah's family are involve...more
A nice little cozy I got free. Good thing, I might have felt cheated had I paid for it - light and simple, and even I figured out whodunit! :)
i enjoy her books a lot. i find myself lost in them so easily. theyare what i call popcorn reading.
Somewhat entertaining but I figured out the ending way before it happened. Not impressed.
on my kindle. it was free. I'll let you know how it is.
Fun read
Just fun. Simple!
not too memorable
This book is amusing, just not very well written. I am deciding whether to finish it or not.
Jan 25, 2012
Dorraine
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I find these light mysteries good for my lunchtime reading. If I can't read for a few days, they are easy to pick up and jump back into the plot.
cute mystery love the main character's sass!
I laughed, I fell in love and I cried. What more can you ask from a book!! It was great.
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Since publication of her first novel in 1986, Sonja Massie has authored over fifty published works, including the highly popular and critically acclaimed SAVANNAH REID MYSTERIES under the pseudonym G. A. McKevett.
Sonja's novels range from Irish historicals to contemporary thrillers. Her earthy humor and fast-paced plots delight her fans, while critics applaud her offbeat characterizations and inci...more
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Sonja's novels range from Irish historicals to contemporary thrillers. Her earthy humor and fast-paced plots delight her fans, while critics applaud her offbeat characterizations and inci...more
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