The Bitter End

Saints & Strangers #3

by Keeley Bates

It's holiday time in Westdale -- a time when some people bury the hatchet while others bury the hatchet in your back. When the mother of the groom dies during a high-profile wedding that joins two rival families, it's up to amateur sleuth Kit Wilder and her boyfriend, dreamy Detective Romeo Moretti, to identify the culprit before all-out war is declared in Westdale.

Saints & Strangers Cozy Mystery series:
Book 1: A Dead End
Book 2: The Deep End
Book 3: The Bitter End

Genres: Mystery

181 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 25, 2015

About the author

Keeley Bates is the author of humorous women's fiction. She published her first work, Hostel Takeover, in September 2011 and her next novel, The Mother Load, is expected in June 2012.

Reviews

[Maggie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Arrgh. Angry at detective boyfriend for not illegally sharing details of the case (and that escalates). She became more self centered and immature as the books went on. The author writes as though we’re supposed to think this is standing up for herself. No. My rankings are generous point wise (they wrote and published a book not full of errors).

[Aditi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Unfortunately I was again guessing at (correctly) about what had happened in this book, rather transpired to lead to the murder. The fight between Romeo and Kit felt forced, the whole interaction between Kit and Owen felt forced, maybe to signify an end to her previous life and her moving on?

I am not sure, it would make sense for her to switch her major to Criminal Justice from Psychology but let us see.

Also in the current political environment the comments from Kit's mom regarding the new neighbors was just difficult to digest. Enough with the hate people.

[Alisha Henri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny and Puzzling Right to "The Bitter End"

Having read the two previous books in this series, I'm delighted to say that this one is as entertaining. The continued character development is charming, and the humorous interactions so rea!istic that I felt an observer participating in life with them. Again, the death's resolution was a surprise, and there were happy endings. De!ightful!

[Laura Beauregard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best series of them all

I am devastated the author stopped this series. I have read all her books...and love them all. But this series is the best, hands down. The situation and setting is unique. Don't get me wrong, her paranormal cozy mysteries are great...But a dime a dozen. The characters here are well developed, fun, humorous and oddly relatable. It reminds me a bit of a Nathan Fillion show lol. More please!!!.

[Shiv · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read all three in one go and Kit & Romeo are keeping me very engaged. I loved the mystery and the depth to Kit and other characters! Bring on more...

Charlie was a great and suprising addition, I loved the reformed aspect...

[Kelly Whitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun book set back in Westdale with the same cast of characters as the previous two books. Only now a marriage between two prominent but feuding families leads to a murder. If a story about a murder can be delightful, this one is.

[Sally Rice Seifert · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this series. The banter between the characters is hilarious. Great mystery read and not too long of a book. If you want to relax and read just a fun series, this is a great one to read!
Thanks to the authors.

[Kimberly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This actually has the potential for a good series, by the time you get to the end of book 3. There were moments when I just got to frustrated with Kit and her behavior but it all works out well enough in the end as well it should in this type of cozy mystery.

[Alicia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really hate romances where the couple is separated the entire book. It's even worse when they make up at the very end and spend no time together. This is that book. Good mystery otherwise, but similarly unrelatable first-world rich people problems.

[Nancy Haddock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Where is book 4?!

I loved The Bitter End as much as the first two books and sure hope more are coming. The senior citizens crack me up,!

[Heli - So Many Books - So Little Time · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Great One!!!

This was another GREAT one in the series!! It will keep you guessing who done it until, "The Bitter End!!" Thanks Keeley for another WONDERFUL book!!!!💜💙💚💛

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect End to a Great Series!!

Through the unexpected twists and turns, this 3rd and final book in the series really delivers. I strongly suggest reading books 1 and 2. All of the elements of a perfect cozy mystery are present. Definitely a must read!!

[Lyn Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

3rd time's just as charming.

Kits past and present meet and nothing really happens. A society wedding between 2 families that hate each other however is open fodder for murder.

[Cathy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kit looks to solve another mystery when a wedding guest falls over dead after a sip from her toast. Who would kill the mother of the groom?

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent series.

[Beth Ann Goodwill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute series.

[Lita · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice ending to this trilogy. Very enjoyable and entertaining.

[Angela Barney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

I really like this series. The characters are wonderful. I loved the twist and turns in this one. I can't wait for the next book.

[Krista Walsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series

[Crystal M. Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Twists and turns

throughout the book. The characters come to life on the pages and pull you in to everything that is happening.

[Pamela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love this series and can't wait for Book #4!

[Grey853 · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kit Wilder gets invited to the wedding of a pair that will unite two feuding families. The mother of the groom dies at the reception. It's up to Kit, or so she thinks, and her new boyfriend Romeo, to solve the crime. Or is it a crime?

The biggest issue I had with this book is the main character. Is she a student, rich kid, ex movie star, detective, mad at her ex, in love with her ex, or falling for the detective? And I couldn't decide if this was a detective story or a romance. It came across as half and half.

To say Kit is flaky is putting it mildly. It's not a bad book, but it's just not my usual style of book. The main character is just too immature and childish.

[Julie Wittekind · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Fun Mystery

Another intriguing chapter in Kit's story full of twists and turns as she tries to solve another whodunit on her own.
Keeley Bates has done it again! Another surprise ending....
Was it murder, suicide or just an accident? Read to find out!

[Vicki · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked the series and am sad there is no book 4 to start! C'mon Keeley, get a move on! =D It makes me sad to part with a new friend, I'm going to miss Kit. I hope there's another one in the works!

[Teri Sanders · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awaiting the next installment.

The Kit and Romeo story never gets old. It keeps you turning the pages. I read all three of the books in one sitting. Could not put them down, and now I await the next installment.

[Marilyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

this a great series it's been fun reading these three.the small town that makes you laugh.the woman who keeps you reading.