Just Desserts

Savannah Reid, Book 1

By: G. A. McKevett

Narrated by: Dina Pearlman

Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

Finding herself in over her head with a case involving a politician's infidelities, Memphis-born karate expert Detective Sergeant Savannah Reid is told that she must turn in her badge because she is overweight.

©1995 G.A. McKevett and the Kensington Publishing Corp. (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Tough Gal with a soft centre!

Any additional comments?

I really did enjoy this book although it took me a bit to get into it and get used to the narrator. Overall I think she delivered the main character just as the author intended. It keeps you on your toes. You feel for her as a woman in a man's world but at the same time admire her stamina and drive. I look forward to listening to book 2.

Cute

Nothing special, just a cute little cozy. Good enough to continue with any later books.

GOOD STORYLINE. WELL WRITTEN.

I like the plot. Savannah is a very interesting protagonist. It's a good start to a new series and I will continue the series. Her partner, Dirk sounds a good man and I hope there will be a romance between them. Narration from Dina Pearlman is alright but could have been better. I'm

Entertaining

I liked the way the story progressed. The narrator did a wonderful job. The characters had more patience than I would have.

Great read!!

I'm really liking this series! It is fun but also keeps you on the edge of your seat!!

A Star is Born

Would you listen to Just Desserts again? Why?

Absolutely, Good ride.

Would you recommend Just Desserts to your friends? Why or why not?

Yes, to those who want something that seems to stay fresh. Nice characters, good story, really good pace..

What does Dina Pearlman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She's got Savannah down pat. She is able to separate each character so that just by voice you know who it is. Good Job.

great book

This was a great book. I really enjoyed the story
line. I look forward to the next book

Savannah Reid Evolves

(I based my rating on Just Desserts.) I own all of the Savannah Reid books. I listened to them again, like everyone during our ‘Stay-at-Home’.
Then I remembered, midway during the series, it goes from ‘Fluffy’ to a ‘Really Good, Well-Written Mystery book’. Dina has always nailed the accents, NY (Tammy :) and does GA perfectly.
I meant to write down which book the evolution began 🤷🏻‍♀️ Sorry, next time. This is definitely a series to buy and listen to!

Great

What made the experience of listening to Just Desserts the most enjoyable?

The main character.

What did you like best about this story?

I enjoyed the characters and it was a good book to listen to after a long day at work. Made me laugh.

Have you listened to any of Dina Pearlman’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, but she did a great job

Any additional comments?

It's a fun book and I'm going to purchase the rest of the series.

Not as sweet as I thought

Just Desserts is an ok read. If I could give it 3 and a half I would. But I don't feel bad giving it a four. Savannah Reid is a smart, gutsy and sensative detective. She is fired from her job as a dectective because she would not participate in a police cover up. She goes out on her own and solves the crime with the help of friends.
G. A. McKevett provides many suspects and twists and turns to make this an enjoyable read. I would have liked an I told you so at the end for the police chief. Also the younger sister was very annoying. I could have done without that but it showed another side of Savannah's character.
All in all it is a good read and worth the credit.