Neely Kate Mystery series is a companion series to the New York Times bestselling Rose Gardner Investigation series.
Neely Kate Coulson’s life is a carefully built house of cards – and now her newly discovered half-sister is threatening to collapse it. While everyone thinks Kate Simmons was neutralized when she was incarcerated in a psych ward, Neely Kate knows better. Her sister has been sending … been sending her letters threatening to expose her past, only Neely Kate has stuffed so many secrets into every available crack and cranny, she has no idea which ones could be dragged into the light.
Growing up with an abusive, drug addicted mother taught Neely Kate to play the game – to be whoever she needs to be in whatever situation she finds herself in. But thanks to her best friend, Rose, she’s discovered she mostly prefers being herself. For the first time in her life, she has a lot to lose – a job, a plan for the future, and an adoring half-brother who happens to be the Chief Deputy Sheriff of Fenton County. But topple one card down, and all of them will fall. Everything she’s built could be lost in an instant.
Neely Kate knows she needs help, but when she reluctantly turns to Rose’s bodyguard, Jed Carlisle, she faces a far more dangerous threat – only this time her heart is on the line.
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Neely Kate’s story isn’t light as we have suspected as we gradually collected pieces of her past little by little. Finally able to fine out her secrets she has been hiding from everyone. Deep dark secrets! This is deeper than the past books but oh so good!! The struggle NK had to go through and how she fought to survive everything. She is truly a brave woman that isn’t perfect but still tries to come out ontop whatever the situation.
She goes on a search for answers with Jed as her back up. Oh how we get to know Jed so much how more.
At the end we are gifted with some couple deleted POV for Jed which again I love learning more about him.
I have read every book in this series. Denise Grover Swank creates amazing characters in a world you can almost breath in and this book is no different. This book shows how good people have to make tough choices for survival.
Wow! Trailer Trash is a raw experience into Neely Kate’s past. Denise creates an intense roller coaster of emotions when Neely Kate goes back to Ardmore, Oklahoma to face her demons. Denise gives the reader more than a glimpse into Neely Kate life before she returned to Henrietta, Arkansas. A must read!
I love this author! Her books are real page turners. Always waiting for the next books in these series.
I need more NK and Jed! I loved getting Neely Kate’s point of view. We learned so much about her past and why she is the way she is. She’s grown so much from five years ago when she lived in Ardmore. Nothing quite like a girl kicking butt and taking names. Doesn’t hurt that we get a nice description of Jed in here too. I think there is way more to come with Neely Kate! Onto… For The Birds!
love all her books
Wow! Of course I wasn’t going to pass up reading Neely Kate’s book, but it completely blew me away how much I loved it. These are companion books to the new Rose Gardner Investigation series and trust me, you will not want to miss out. After discovering an unknown half sister who is hell bent on using blackmail and the past against her, Neely Kate goes back to where she grew up to confront her secrets. She is worried that this new life she has built for herself will crumble if the truth gets out. Neely Kate turns to Jed Carlisle for help. In Trailer Trash we learn what she went through when she was growing up, and more about the secrets that she has been hiding for years. Your heart will break for Neely Kate, but you will also appreciate the woman she has become after such a tumultuous upbringing. This book was an excellent read, and I’m hoping the author continues with Neely Kate books in the future.
I have this series and enjoyed it
I read this book back when it was released. A review is long overdue. I loved being able to learn more about Neely Kate. As the Rose Gardner series grew, Neely Kate definitely needed her own story exposed. I am happy that Denise Grover Swank decided to give us a closer look into Neely Kate’s life.
I loved getting to know Neely Kate in this book. She has such a surprising, rich history. I think Denise created such an amazing, colorful character in Neely Kate. Her relationship with Jed blossoms in this book and form the perfect couple full of hope. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this book!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this book. It shows us so much more into Neely Kate’s past. It was such a great book written by a great author.
I love all of Denise’s books that I have read so far, especially the Rose Gardner books. That being said, I didn’t love this one as much as the others and I guess it is because Rose was hardly in this book. I really wanted to love this book because I do like Neely Kate and I’m curious about her past but I think I am just not used to reading books related to this series without Rose. It was just different to me.
The writing of the book was excellent as it usually is and the background story was interesting. I do not know how much I like the romantic pairing in this book though. I am looking forward to seeing where Neely Kate’s story is going to go and I hope that she’ll open up to Rose since they are supposed to be best friends. I think Neely Kate is underestimating Rose’s friendship and love for her and I am interested to see how their friendship will progress if they become more honest with each other.
I absolutely LOVED this book! Denise has such an amazing talent. She tells each and every one of her stories wonderfully and it’s as if these characters are real, and it’s no different with Trailer Trash.
Neely Kate has to revisit her past. She has some unfinished business to take care of that has been haunting her. She’s afraid it’s going to destroy her wonderful life in Henryetta. So Neely Kate takes off to take care of it but she ends up with Jed as her backup.
Will Neely Kate be able to keep her secrets hidden? Will she be able to keep her amazing life in Henryetta or will her secrets be exposed and her new life be ruined?
The day is finally here! We get a chance to sneak a peek into the life of one Miss Neely Kate Couslon and see what makes her tick. Apparently she has a lot on her mind because this book went from being a novella into a full fledge book. I for one can’t wait to see what secrets she’s been keeping to herself.
Great read! Neely Kate is a very interesting character and I am happy Denise Grover Swank decided to give us Neely Kate’s story. I experienced so many emotions through out this book. At different times I felt, anger, heartbreak, grief, sadness, scared, alone, triumph, victory, happiness, and love. Through this journey I have developed a greater understanding for Neely Kate’s history, life, and reactions. I am so happy Jed was included in Neely Kate’s story and hopefully future. I am excited for more of Neely Kate’s journey!
Oh my stars and garters!! Neely Kate has always been the jelly to Rose Gardner’s peanut butter. I am so happy that she finally has her own stand-alone series! She is one of my favorite characters and Trailer Trash lives up to all of my expectations. I’ve said it before and it bears repeating…every time I pick up one of DGS’s books I feel like I am visiting with old friends. It is a joy to know that this is the first book in the series and there will be more to look forward to because I ate this one up so quickly! I get hooked with the very first word. Thank you, Denise, for another fabulous read!
It’s a spin off. I liked this book!
I really like the characters in this series and have a hard time waiting for each publication of the next book.
Denise Grover Swank does an awesome job as usual. This will rock your world just like 36 did in the Rose Gardner Series!