The final book in the USA Today bestselling Neely Kate Mystery series.Violet Gardner Beauregard is barely cold in her grave, but she’s still stirring up trouble. When Neely Kate Coulson accompanies her best friend Rose to Violet’s attorney for the reading of the will, they get the shock of their lives, one that leaves them both reeling.If that weren’t enough, Special Prosecutor Mason Devereaux is … Mason Devereaux is still calling witnesses for his grand jury, digging into the corruption in Fenton County. Neely Kate is approached by an unexpected source who reveals shocking news from the grand jury testimony—information about her wayward husband, Ronnie Coulson. And just as all the dust starts flying, Kate Simmons sashays back into town. Kate presents an opportunity Neely Kate finds hard to resist—the chance to find out why a Dallas crime syndicate wants the bag of money Neely Kate took from a man she’d killed in self-defense years ago.
With Kate involved, there’s a catch. Kate will only tell her what she wants to know if Neely Kate leaves town with her. Immediately.
Can Neely Kate afford to take the risk? Can she afford not to?
Reading order:
Family Jewels (Rose Gardner Investigations #1)
Trailer Trash (Neely Kate Mystery #1)
For the Birds (Rose #2)
Hell in a Handbasket (Rose #3)
In High Cotton (Neely Kate #2)
Up Shute Creek (Rose #4)
Come Rain or Shine (Rose #5))
Dirty Money (Neely Kate #3)
When the Bough Breaks (Rose #6)
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Wow! Absolutely amazing! I picked the perfect way to spend my rainy Saturday! I couldn’t put the book down! I am so proud of how strong Neely Kate has become especially now after hearing more of her story! I loved having some from her point of view and am glad some questions were answered! I love Denise’s writing and how the story gets better with every book! Can’t wait to see where she takes the characters next!
So that was a book!!!!.
Anyone who reads my reviews knows I am a HUGE DGS fan Dirty Money wasn’t just an awesome addition to my DGS collection it was a perfect final in the Neely Kate mysteries, and finished off NK’s side journey perfectly, leading it all back to Henryetta and everyone there, right where she belongs, there were enough twists and threads heading toward the next Rose and Neely Kate investigation story that I am beyond intrigued to see where Denise will take us next and I am looking forward to the wait and the anticipation through the build-up to the next one.
Dirty money had me laughing, crying and gettin pissed and I seriously loved every page but a few highlights. Rose telling Margie to back off was a very memorable scene and of course every scene with NK and Jed talk about swoon even when they’re just talking on the phone their love is just infectious as for some laugh out loud moments those mainly have to do with dear sister Kate and her very special brand of crazy it really is addictive and highly entertaining.
I can’t recommend this book enough and the whole dang Rose world is amazing.
Seriously, how do these books just keep getting better and better? Most author’s books would have gone stale this deep in, but leave it to Denise Grover Swank to continue going above and beyond! Dirty Money begins with Neely Kate accompanying Rose to Violet’s attorney’s office for the reading of the will, and a surprise source giving Neely Kate crucial information about her “missing” husband Ronnie. Kate arrives back in Fenton County with a risky proposition and the opportunity for Neely Kate to find out more information about the bag of money she’s kept hidden away for years. But of course with Kate there’s always a catch! If Neely Kate wants answers, she has to leave town with Kate immediately, with no idea where they’re headed or for how long they will be gone. I have loved all three of the Neely Kate books so much, and am kind of bummed this will be the last. But at least I know she will still be around in future Rose books! Denise answers so many questions about Neely Kate’s story in Dirty Money, and even leaves a little surprise for her readers at the end of the book!
I loved absolutely everything about this book! Neely Kate has been through so much; yet she is such a strong woman who continues to fight. She finally gets answers to questions that have been weighing her down for some time and will help her move forward in her life without any more lingering self-doubts. And I will never get enough of Jed. I am thankful we will get to continue to read about Neely Kate and Jed in the Rose books as they are the most adorable couple. With this being the final Neely Kate Mystery book, it definitely was a bittersweet read for me.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book.
All the feels!! Knowing this is the 3rd and final Neely Kate installment in the Rose Gardner world is bittersweet because I love her and her storyline so much. With that said, Denise did a fantastic job of wrapping up NK’s story and giving her readers the full story of what happened in her past. I was happy to see Ronnie again and see what type of man he really is. I still want to know how things play out with Hardshaw.
Where I did not like Kate in prior stories, I felt bad for her in Dirty Money. Do I still feel like I trust her 100%? No, but my heart broke for her at some points. Speaking of hearts breaking, poor Carly (I can’t wait to read her new spinoff series) and Rose (***Important: Read Come Rain or Shine prior to reading Dirty Money!!)…
I cannot wait to see what the future holds for Neely Kate and Jed. The scenes between NK and Jed are so sweet (and sometimes sultry). Everyone should have someone like Jed.
Now I will wait patiently for the next book to come out. I read this one super fast because it is that good! Highly recommended!
What a way to wrap up NK’s story! I absolutely loved how NK’s past was resolved. Denise gifted us with a ton of answers, but leaves more yet to be answered in the next Rose book. NK has always had such a huge heart, and I loved seeing that side of her, as well as her inner badass. I also never would have thought I’d start liking a specific character that makes an appearance in the novel, but here I am changing tunes. I’m so curious about what role, if any, this character will play in the future. The ending was bittersweet, but I’m so excited for what the future holds!
Dirty Money was a satisfying conclusion to this amazing series! Neely Kate ended up being a rich and complex character made of many layers and it was fun to get to see these layers peeled away to find out who this character is and what she can become.
Neely Kate has spent so much time running form her path and living in fear that she finally decides that is going to take control of the situation and free herself from the chains that bind her. This is what about Neely Kate. She knows when to be vulnerable and have others help her and she knows when it’s time to take control and find the answers for herself.
Kate makes an appearance and what a glorious one it is! While she is full on crazy and desperately needs some help, I never want her to go away. Her creepiness and instability make for a great protagonist, not just for Neely Kate, but for the whole gang as well. While I do want her to be redeemed a little (so she can stick around) I hope she stays a trouble maker and out of the hands of the law.
While I’m sad to see Neely Kate’s series to go, I am happy to with how it ended. We got the answers we needed for Ronnie, Hardshaw, and Carly and now Neely Kate is free to live her life and plan for the future!
******Author provided me a review copy*******
This book picks up where Come Rain or Shine left off, So if you haven’t read that one yet You really should before you read Dirty Money.
In this book Neely Kate and her sister Kate take a little adventure. While on this adventure Kate reveals all the Answers that Neely Kate has been looking for. This book had me trapped from the moment I started it.. Denise has a way with making us feel like we are right there with the Characters. With this being the final book in NK’s story, I think Denise answered all of our questions and then some. I am looking forward to see where NK, Jed, Rose and Joe go next. Thank you Denise for a Wonderful Book!
Fans of the Rose Gardner mysteries need to read this book!
From the day readers first met her, Neely Kate Rivers has always been a force to be reckoned with and fierce loyal friend. Every girl needs a Neely Kate in her life. As NK is helping Rose through her grief, some of her own mysteries re-surface. This book takes Neely Kate on an unexpected journey where she discovers answers to many of her unanswered questions and finds help from unlikely sources. I found myself laughing with and cheering for Neely Kate in this wonderful final installment of the Neely Kate Mysteries.
What an excellent grand finale of Neely Kate’s own series!!! Talk about a grand bookhangover! Loved every moment of this amazing book! Denise has done a perfect job tying up every bit of lose ends of NK story. We’ve got all the questions answered. This book was a perfection! Beautifully written, revealing secrets and showing us the growth of those great characters! Loved how everything’s been wrapped in an excellent way!
This is my another favorite book! Besides it promises to get to know more about my favorite characters in the future Rose books and more!
Thank you, Denise Grover Swank for this incredible series!
This is the final installment of Neely Kate’s novel and all I can say is WOW. Denise really gave us tons of answers and I cannot wait to see what happens next in Rose’s world. I thought NK’s story was wrapped up nicely and I’m excited to see what happens next! I was beyond excited in some scenes in this story as NK confronts someone in her past. All I can say is NK is a badass!! I was a proud mama cheering her on.
Every time I finish a DGS book, I swear it’s my favorite one. This one was no exception. Neely Kate continues on her quest to answer questions about her past and put it to rest once and for all. There were many moments where I held my breath and a few tears. Although this is the last book from NK’s perspective, I’m really looking forward to seeing more of her in future Rose books.
Thank you Denise for giving us a look into the life of Neely Kate. I think this we needed the spin off to get more information on NK that we wasn’t able to get in the Rose books. I feel this one tied up all the strings that needed to be tied up at this time. I think Kate is a lot like Skeeter. They both are in the long game of things but have a soft side. NK understands Kate more then most people. Just like Rose and James. All the Simmions kids have demons they need to kill. I know Kate is holding on to more then most. I hope her and NK can leave everything on good terms.
I was very glad to see Neely Kate get her ending with Ronnie. It is about time!!! I just wonder how much James knew about that and didn’t let on. Just a wondering thought. I hope we never see Ronnie again and NK and Jed can have their Happy life together. I am sure that isn’t going to happen.
I have some hopes and dreams for NK and I think now that we have more of her story we can appreciate her more in the Rose books. I think Her POV was way to much for us to take in the regular books. Also, with Rose having to deal with being “Queen,Lady in black” this will help us understand some of the players. I just hope Kate doesn’t have something to do with some of it for Sister revenge on Rose.
I RECEIVED THIS ARC BOOK FOR A HONEST REVIEW.
This book was really emotional for me. So much growth and strength in Neely Kate. Everything she goes through with Kate and confronting her past, I think it helped her accept herself. So proud of her for finally realizing she didn’t deserve what happened to her. That she deserves the love that her makeshift family has for her. I love her and Jed so much! I can’t believe I’m saying this but I kind of loved her relationship with Kate in this book too. She might be crazy but she loves her sister.
This was the last Neely Kate book and it’s so bittersweet. I’m happy to have answers about her situation and I’m happy she will still be in Rose’s books. But I’m sad we won’t get her point of view anymore. While this book answered a lot of questions and have NK happiness it didn’t wrap everything up in a tidy bow. There are still plenty of questions going forward with NK and Rose together to keep her important to the story.
Dang! My head is still reeling over the things that happened in this book. Even though I tried to take my time, I read it one evening staying up very late because I just needed to know! Everything!
This book picks up straight from Come Rain Or Shine, Rose’s book, so if you haven’t read that yet, you really need to. What we get to find out in this episode is……. ha tricked you! You will have to read it to find out all the answers relating to Neely Kate and her full backstory. And it’s a doozy!
Of course being a DGS novel, there are some leads that will draw us into the next Rose book and hints at something new.
The full gang were present and helped Neely Kate out of a world of trouble. Jed, without a doubt, is her greatest supporter along with Rose and Joe. What might surprise some, but definitely not me, that Mason is also there to lend a hand. Even though this is the last book in the Neely Kate mystery, she will always be right by Rose’s side so we will still be apart of her journey. I for one will be waiting to join them again soon and follow them in Henryetta.
Dirty Money is the third and final book in Neely Kate’s spin-off from the Rose Gardner series and I really enjoyed reading this book. This book picks up shortly after the events in Come Rain or Shine so I am glad that it came out only a month after Rose’s previous book. It helped answer some questions from Come Rain or Shine so that book should definitely be read prior to reading this book.
Kate is back in this book and I was actually glad to see her. She is definitely an unhinged character but we learn a lot about her from this book. It was good to see her reasoning for doing the things she has done and it is easy to see that she really does care for Neely Kate in her own way. It is difficult to write too much without giving away spoilers but I will say I liked how most of Neely Kate’s personal story is wrapped up in this book. It was also great having more Rose in this book along with the other regular characters. I am looking forward to reading more about the characters in the next books and seeing how everything will play out. I do hope we have more Kate in the future installments because I feel like there is so much more to learn about her.
What a story!!! I absolutely love Neely-Kate and loved reading a story from her POV.
Without giving away too much, because you need to read this book NK and Kate go on an adventure for some answers about NK’s past in true Kate style. Yes, some of those questions are answered and thank goodness they are, but this only brings up more questions that need to be answered.
If you love Rose and her BFF Neely-Kate then you must read this book
Oh my gosh. This was such an amazing book.
I really enjoy reading Neely Kate’s story. She had so much to tell. I love her character and she has been through so much, loved seeing reading her back story.
This book has it all. I experienced so many emotions while reading and I didn’t want to put it done. Denise did an amazing job with these books and we ended up getting so many answers.
I’m going to miss reading Neely Kate’s stories but I look forward to see what happens next for her in the Rose Gardner Investigations series.
Hooked from the very beginning! There are few books that captivate my attention from page one but this one did! Denise Grover Swank did an amazing job at flawlessly filling in Neely Kate’s back story while simultaneously giving us answers to questions that have been plaguing us since 6 books ago! She’s connected story-lines and people who I never could have imagined fit together while still leaving us wanting more. I’m so glad some of these story-lines are wrapped up so those involved can move on with their lives but I’m still waiting to find out answers to the still lingering questions!
Wow! Where do I even start, this book was incredible. If you thought Come Rain or Shine was out of this world brilliant, then you are in for yet another one. I don’t know how Denise is able to out do herself with each new book.
I loved that we were introduced to Neely Kate and we got to find out more about her through her stories. I think Denise did an excellent job tying up some of those lose ends. It was very hard to put this book down.. I may have had my little one watch an extra show so that I could finish it up. As much as I wanted to get to the last page, I wanted the book to go on forever. I can’t wait to see what happens next and where this will take our friends.
I loved that there were many, “Oh my gosh!” and “totally didn’t see that coming” moments. You may even want to keep a box of tissues near by, as there were a few tear filled moments.
Thank you for another great book!!!!