I loved the premise for book. A lawyer who is dating a tv star gets a call to defend Lt. Trench who is being accused of killing the man who killed his wife. Sandy must use her legal expertise to clear his name. Described as “suits meet romance”. However the writing felt very stream of consciousness and that didn’t seem to fit with a lawyer character. This book is the last In the “Jersey Girl Legal Mystery”. I’ve yet to read any of the other books on this series.

It appears this series is coming to an end, whihc is a great pity because the characters and dialogue are beguiling, with wit and humor always shining through. And the mystery/whodunnit element is always clever and unexpected. It's constant entertainment, and fits my definition of "a good book" by the fact you are constantly turning the pages late into the night and wanting more. If you are new to this series, each is pretty much complete in itself so you can start with any title if you must and not feel you are missing anything.

The Good Lieutenant is the last of the Jersey Girl legal mysteries. I’ve read every one of them and will be sad to see them go.
Trench, who is Sandi’s, go to detective is accused of murder.

The ballistics report claims that it was his gun that kill the man he accused of killing his wife. All the evidence is circumstantial and Trench is less than helpful in helping Sandi and her team found something or anything to prove he didn’t do it. Sandi becomes so frustrated with the case, she gives up to her second chair. She ends up taking up back when he becomes ill. It all ends well but the ups and downs keep you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens next.

In the final installment of the critically acclaimed legal cozy mystery series, “Good Lieutenant,” LA lawyer Sandy Moss finds herself embroiled in a challenging case that tests her skills and determination.

As Sandy settles into her new home in Los Angeles with her boyfriend, TV star Patrick McNabb, she receives an unexpected phone call from the LA Men’s Detention Center. The call is about a new client: Lt. K.C. Trench, a near-stoic police officer who has been accused of murder. Trench, known for being competent yet not well-liked within his department, stands accused of killing a fellow officer whom he openly despised and had previously threatened.

Despite the overwhelming evidence against him, Sandy believes in Trench’s innocence and is determined to uncover the truth behind the accusations. As she delves deeper into the case, she realizes that someone is trying to frame him for the murder. However, as she investigates further, she begins to question what Trench may be hiding from her.

Sandy faces numerous challenges as she navigates through layers of deception and danger while trying to clear Trench’s name. The stakes are high, and with all evidence seemingly pointing towards Trench as the murderer, Sandy must rely on her instincts and legal expertise to help him—even if it puts her own life at risk.

The novel combines elements of legal drama with humor and romance, appealing to fans of classic courtroom stories while also providing an engaging narrative filled with twists and turns.

I just love this series! It's so fun - silly and entertaining and snarky and surprisingly clever. Copperman's Jersey Girl has a character for everyone to relate to, from the perpetually self-doubting (yet incredibly competent) protagonist to the snarky-but-wise best friend and delightful actor boyfriend, from the uber-competent boss to the straightlaced detective. Speaking of which, said straightlaced detective is the one with the legal troubles this time around, and that drama unfolds pretty much as you'd expect it to - with hijinks, bad behavior and plenty of surprises. Copperman announces at the end of this one that it will most likely be the last novel in the series, due to publishing issues, which makes me very sad as I've truly enjoyed getting to know Sandy, her family and friends, and a series of deliciously villainous antagonists!

Sandy receives a call from Detective Lieutenant Tench requesting that she defend him against a charge of
murder. As the victim himself was one of Trench's co-workers, Sandy faces hostile behavior from some members
of the department. The more Sandy learns about Trench's and the victim's pasts, the more questions arise.
Will sufficient evidence be uncovered to clear Trench?
Sad to say this is the last book in the series as I have enjoyed meeting the interesting characters.
#GoodLieutenant #SevernHouse #NetGalley

Good Lieutenant, the sixth, and final, book in the Jersey Girl Legal Mystery series by E. J. Cooperman will not only have you smiling…and many times even laughing out loud because this author is well gifted in the language of “snark”.…but also takes you on an entwined ride of “Who Done It”. As with his previous books in this series, E. J. Cooperman kept me guessing until the unexpected conclusion.

Sandy et al return to defend Lt Trench…who is more Spock (Star Trek) like than Spock himself…who she seems to understand and have a soft spot for. With Sandy’s trademark snarkily hilarious inner monologue, a whip-smart dialogue, and charming/captivating characters, the story is quick-paced and engaging. Being the last installment in Sandy’s series, made this story even more poignant…and it was tied up quite nicely, leaving everyone in the best places possible.

This ARC book was complimentary…provided by the Publisher and NetGalley. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.

While settling into her new home in Los Angeles together with her boyfriend and TV star Patrick McNabb, attorney Sandy Moss receives a phone call from the LA Men’s Detention Center. It’s a new client accused of murder: the near-stoic Lt. K.C. Trench! Good book!! I definitely enjoyed reading this one! This book has suspense, murder, mystery, intrigue, bad cops, good cops and a few crazy twists and turns! The story was very interesting! I definitely recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

I was very interested in the premise of this book. If Suits meets anything, sign me up! I went into this book without reading the previous series and didn't feel lost. A few of my issues with this book are that a few times throughout, it felt like the author was going into more detail than needed about law technicalities. At times, the characters and their dialogue seemed immature for their age, and Sandy could come off as a little naive about how far along she should be in her profession as a lawyer. Other than that, the storyline was good, the pacing was great, and it was a quick read that would be good for a vacation or a cozy weekend at home.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with the ARC in exchange for an honest review!