Up Shute Creek
By Denise Grover Swank
- Release Date: 2018-11-06
- Genre: Women Sleuths
Description
Book four in the New York Times bestselling Rose Gardner Investigations series.
Rose Gardner feels like she’s up a creek without a paddle. Her sister is dying, her secret boyfriend, James Malcolm, is struggling to protect the county underworld from an upstart drug dealer, and her ex has moved back to town with a bee in his bonnet and a mission to root out corruption in the county. To make matters worse, Neely Kate is in dire straits too—the past she’s spent years trying to forget has finally caught up to her, with horrific fallout. They’re in the thick of danger, and everyone’s quick to tell them they’d do best to hunker down and keep to themselves.
But mysteries have a way of finding Rose and Neely Kate. A mother contacts them about finding her missing teenage daughter the same day they find a different young woman stranded by the side of the road. They know they should turn down the case, just as they should ignore the signs that the woman with the broken down car is running from something, but for Rose and Neely Kate, curiosity will always have a stronger call than danger.
Reviews
Up Shute Creek
5By llennodkI just finished this book and I have to say I am an emotional mess. I was drawn in and have loved each book. I can’t put them down and have read straight through to this one. Gosh, this one has made me the most emotional. I don’t want to give away anything but that ending... my heart feels ripped from my chest. Especially after the bonus material of Violets conversation with SM. Ughhhh. I can’t praise this series enough. I’m definitely a fan for life and can’t wait for Roses next installment. Until then I’ll move on to Nealy Kate’s Dirty Money.So good!
5By LRN01Just perfect. Thanks for yet another great read! Love this series.As always
5By readaddictaholicAs always I’m completely in love with this book. Swank knows how to deliver just the goods I need! There is mystery, romance, humor and love mixed with southern charm. I’ll be bouncin’ on my toes until the next Rose Gardener mystery appears to satisfy my cravings! Hopefully with a steaming cup of James Malcom to keep me warm ;)Up Shute creek
5By Cris2306Omg absolute favorite couldn’t put the book down. This has to be my favorite rose book other than the first 28 1/2 wishesLove Rose and a her friends
5By ColoradogalI love Denise Grover Swank’s Rose Gardner series. This is no exception. She creates wonderful characters and exciting story plots. I totally recommend this book and the entire series. Also the Nellie Kate series. Do check the reading order because these books are a series.Rose super fan!
5By c.edensI’ve been on the Rose bandwagon for quite some time. I’ve read every book over and over and there hasn’t been a single one to disappoint me yet. The rollercoaster that we go on during every book keeps me coming back for more!! I love every bit of chaos that Rose and NK bring our way. 10/10 recommend!!!Couldn’t put them down!
5By 11steph11a11seidel11I happened to stumble upon these series about a year ago and I have devoured every book and have preordered and counted down the days until the next one came out. These are BY FAR the best, most intriguing, leave you wanting more series (or book in general) I have ever read! I just couldn’t put them down! And y’all, I don’t usually even enjoy reading. But these had me up into the wee hours of the night just trying to get to the next chapter! Start from the very beginning 28 and a half reasons why and you won’t regret it!One of the best yet!
5By ByFeliciaThis latest installment in the series blew my mind. Everything I hoped for Rose is coming to pass but at what cost? Neely Kate and Jed just may find their HEA finally. Joe is slowly but surely becoming the man we all knew he had it in him to be. Excellent writing and another amazing story by Denise Grover Swank.Wonderful
5By VoicewingI don’t know how she does it over and over. A lot of authors who turn out multiple books, you can tell they are just filling space. Denise’s books are top shelf, full #100 EVERY SINGLE BOOK. Every single one has a complex plot that literally makes me bite my nails off, and I haven’t been a nail biter since junior high. Sooooo goood!!!Amazing writer
5By Betty FoleyThe books about Rose and Neely Kate keep you on the edge of you seat. When you come to the end, you feel empty and wanting more. Denise is an amazing author. You really feel like the characters are your personal friends. Looking forward to Dirty Money.Denise never disappoints!
5By LelamhSo many emotions all throughout this book!Here We Go Again!
5By RaniJones81Rose and Neely Kate do not disappoint! Try as I might to stretch these books out, by the end I am loosing sleep because I simply cannot put the book down! The twists and turns this book took were amazing and I cannot wait for the next installment of shenanigans for these ladies!Up shute creek
5By haele520I am crying because I’m so sad I finished the book so quickly. I loved this book!! I can not emphasize this enough. The characters and how I can see them in my head is incredible because Denise Grover Swank has a way of describing actions and emotions so that I feel so connected. I love these characters and all they go through. I love how strong and amazing rose and Neely kate are and I am obsessed with James and Jed. Another hit! Please keep it up Denise Grover Swank! You’re amazing!!DGS Takes Readers’ Emotions on a Rollercoaster!
5By JessicamfoAs an avid reader of everything Rose and NK, I feel like they’re my own personal friends. I’m always cheering for them and for how I want their lives to turn out—including love interests. I won’t give any spoilers, but I’ll just say that Up Shute Creek took me on quite an emotional ride and left me hanging upside down at the edge of the biggest hill! I can’t wait for more!Another amazing book!
5By Rinny0525Denise’s books always leave me wanting more and “Up Shute Creek” was no exception. It was funny, spicy and sad. Emotions all over the place. I don’t know how she does it but each book is better than the last. Another great addition to one of my favorite series. And that ending?!? Can’t wait for the next book!Don’t bother
1By Hayward777I couldn’t get past the first chapter. Every page, when it wasn’t a descriptive sex narrative, introduced yet a new character, sometimes four new characters in one sentence. Too many characters, too much nipple kissing.An Amazing Ride
5By Lanette W.DGS knocked it out of the park again with this book! The perfect ride of entertainment and emotions. With every book I love the characters and their stories even more!Right in the feels... as usual!
5By Nichelle91215I really just can’t get enough of these books. Just when I think I have it figured out... BAM! She throws another curve ball, which I love!! Always tugging at my heartstrings, too... can’t wait for the next. ❤️Amazing as per usual
5By AclaxtonDenise has done it again and Up Shute Creek is another terrific addition to the Rose Gardner series. We begin the book with the introduction of Rose’s newest “stray” Carly. (Okay, we actually begin with some Rose and James and uh, yum, but the mystery plot begins with the introduction of Carly.) I really enjoy her character and think she’s a great addition. I like that we have two mysteries going between Carly’s appearance and Rose/NK’s latest PI case involving a missing woman. The plots progress well with lots of twists and I look forward to seeing where some of those twists take us in the future. Mystery plots aside, I don’t know if I can even properly articulate my emotions throughout the book. They were all over the place, which is a sign of a great book to me! We finally get to see NK and Rose have a big conversation they’ve needed to have. We are gifted with more NK and Jed being the absolute most adorable couple ever. Joe turns a huge leaf between NK’s previous novel In High Cotton and this book and I’m straight loving him now. Violet has won me back over as well and I’m both looking forward to and not looking forward to seeing her storyline progress. And then there’s James. Sigh. I allllmost wrote him off in this book and he made me scream out loud in anger at him multiple times, but ultimately I’ll love him forever. Finally, Denise goes and leaves us with a 4500 ft drop of a cliffhanger that left me in actual tears and feeling heart broken, yet hopeful. I’m dying for more. Needless to say, I highly recommend Up Shute Creek, as well as all of Rose’s books.
