G. A. McKevett

Wicked Craving


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       Praise for G.A. McKevett and the Savannah Reid Mysteries!

      A BODY TO DIE FOR

      “Witty, charming and should be read next to your

      winter fire—with a liberal helping of brownies

      and hot chocolate on hand.”

      —Romantic Times

      CORPSE SUZETTE

      “Savannah’s as feisty as ever.”

      —Kirkus Reviews

      MURDER A LA MODE

      “Added to a well-plotted mystery, the very funny

      depiction of a different side of reality television

      makes Murder à la Mode a delight.” —Mystery Scene

      CEREAL KILLER

      “Food lore, a good puzzle, an exciting climax and

      cats with their therapeutic purring all add

      to the fun.”

      —Publishers Weekly

      DEATH BY CHOCOLATE

      “Death by Chocolate is G.A. McKevett at her very best.” —Midwest Book Review

      PEACHES AND SCREAMS

      “A luscious heroine, humor, and down-home characters.”

      —Library Journal

       Books by G.A. McKevett

       Just Desserts Bitter Sweets Killer Calories Cooked Goose Sugar and Spite Sour Grapes Peaches and Screams Death By Chocolate Cereal Killer Murder à la Mode Corpse Suzette Fat Free and Fatal Poisoned Tarts A Body to Die For Wicked Craving A Decadent Way to Die

      Published by Kensington Publishing Corporation

      G.A. MCKEVETT

       Wicked

      CRAVING

      A SAVANNAH REID MYSTERY

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      New York, NY 10018

      Copyright © 2010 by G.A. McKevett and Kensington Publishing Corporation

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      eISBN-13: 978-0-7582-6825-9

      eISBN-10: 0-7582-6825-4

      First Hardcover Printing: February 2010

      First Mass Market Printing: January 2011

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      Printed in the United States of America

      CONTENTS

      Praise for G.A. McKevett and the Savannah Reid Mysteries!

      Books by G.A. McKevett

      Acknowledgments

       Chapter 4

       Chapter 5

       Chapter 6

       Chapter 7

       Chapter 8

       Chapter 9

       Chapter 10

       Chapter 11

       Chapter 12

       Chapter 13

       Chapter 14

       Chapter 15

       Chapter 16

       Chapter 17

       Chapter 18

       Chapter 19

       Chapter 20

       Chapter 21

       Chapter 22

       Chapter 23

       Chapter 24

      As a child and young woman, I was especially blessed to have a number of beautiful women in my life—women gentle in love, fierce in battle. They taught me so many lessons along my journey. Those who have passed on will remain forever in my heart. The others continue to inspire me every day. I love you all dearly.

       This one is for you:

       Peggy Stella Cora Blanche Gwendolynn Joleen Patsy Murle Wanda Anita Tracie Carolyn Linda Holly Elizabeth Leslie Mona Bobbie

       Acknowledgments

      I want to thank all the fans who write to me, sharing their thoughts and offering endless encouragement. Your stories touch my heart, and I enjoy your letters more than you know. I can be reached at:

       [email protected]

       Chapter 1

      Savannah Reid rolled down the window of the rented pickup, breathed in the fresh sea-scented air, and decided it was a perfect day in sunny California. But then, barring earthquakes, mudslides, and brush fires, most Southern California days were pert nigh