Just Desserts by G.A. McKevett

Savannah Reid, a San Carmelita police officer, has been assigned a new case. The husband of a local politician has been murdered. The investigation, not surprisingly, leads to the wife as the main suspect. However, she has some strong connections within the police force, which not only bring Savannah’s case to a screeching halt but also lead to her being kicked off the force. In spite of this, Savannah continues to pursue leads in the case with the support of some new friends along the way, in order to discover who the real killer is.

Just Desserts is an enjoyable and quick novel, which kicks off the Savannah Reid mystery series. Although a murder mystery can be a dark subject matter, the author incorporates lighter moments in the story, particularly between Savannah and her former partner on the force Dirk. Like most series, starting at the beginning provides a great introduction to the characters as their story arcs change up character dynamics in later installments.