Sugar and Spite (A Savannah Reid Mystery #5)

By: G. A. McKevett

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Synopsis: A plus-sized private investigator must clear her friend and ex-partner of murdering his ex-wife in this cozy mystery by the author of Cooked Goose.When Savannah Reid&’s only shot at romance for Valentine&’s Day includes a stakeout with her ex-partner, Dirk Coulter, things aren&’t exactly looking up in the hearts-and-flowers department. After pulling an all-nighter, Savannah wants nothing more than to cook up a plate of steamy grits and hash browns. But no sooner has she buttered the skillet when disaster arrives in the overdone, underdressed form of Polly Coulter, Dirk&’s ex-wife.Days later, the no-good, two-timing broad is found lying in a pool of blood in Dirk&’s doublewide trailer, shot through the chest with his service revolver. When Dirk is arrested for Polly&’s murder, Savannah goes to work to clear his name, and every lead points to trouble. All in all, this is one Valentine&’s Day that&’s shaping up to be a real massacre . . .Praise for Sugar and Spite &“Savannah&’s fifth outing is fresh, breezy, and believably plotted.&” —Kirkus Reviews&“Delightful and spunky, California private detective Savannah Reid, always enticed by food, turns her talents toward clearing her ex-partner of the murder of his ex-wife. Never a dull moment, so be sure to buy this one.&” —Library Journal &“Romping good fun, and don't forget the chocolates.&” —Booklist