Lifestyle maven Sophie Winston is coordinating a convention for ghost kitchens in Old Town, Alexandria—and trying to keep a killer from making a deadly delivery . . . Sophie is busy handling the first ever convention of the Association of Ghost Kitchens—restaurants that do delivery only—but she’s taking a little time out for a lunch meeting organized by A Healthy Meal. The group is dedicated to providing meals for children in need, and as a bonus, it’ll give Sophie the perfect opportunity to ogle the lavish Old Town home of socialite Geraldine Stansfield. Gerrie’s dining room is impeccably furnished, the table laden with gleaming crystal and prized china. If it weren’t for the dead man lying on the floor, everything would be perfect . . . No one knows the victim—or at least, no one claims to. But a little snooping by Sophie reveals links to many local notables. In fact, not only was he a client of Geraldine’s late husband, an attorney—every member of the Stansfield clan knew the deceased. But only one knows what he was doing in Gerrie’s house. Gerrie’s elegant abode looks spotless, but there’s plenty of dirty linen in those family closets. Now Sophie will have to get the killer to come clean before he spoils another appetite—for good . . .
Includes delicious recipes and fabulous DIY decorating tips!
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The Diva Delivers on a Promise: A Deliciously Plotted Foodie Cozy Mystery
“The nicely delineated setting and sympathetic characters are reminiscent of Joanne Fluke’s Hannah Swensen cozies, which also include baking and a group of close friends working together to solve crimes.” —Bookliston The Diva Says Cheesecake!
“Lots of recipes, household tips, quaint locals, and sometimes sharp squabbles—but the big story here is bling.” —Kirkus Reviews onThe Diva Serves Forbidden Fruit “The Diva Spices It Up is full of surprises as author Krista Davis teases readers with one plot twist after another. This series just keeps getting better!”—Suspense Magazine “Delicious chaos…A fun read that even comes with real recipes!” —Woman’s World, Book Club Pick for The Diva Sweetens the Pie “Mystery-wise, I felt that this was the strongest of Ms. Davis’s plots to date. I also really enjoyed the ongoing developments in our regular cast of characters’ personal lives: Natasha especially is a hoot, even if appallingly so on more than one occasion. I’m already looking forward to the next installment in the series!” —Criminal Element on The Diva Cooks up a Storm “Loaded with atmosphere and charm.” —Library Journal
Overall rating: 4.6666665 / 5 from 3 reviews.
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The Diva Delivers on a Promise as always Sophie manages to piece together the clues and deliver the murderer.
"This mystery was another great read in The Diva series. Krista Davis makes the characters so real and always a challenge to guess who did it. I also like that there is some comedy included."
— Marilyn (5/5)
The Dive Delivers on a Promise
"I have read all of the Diva books by Krista Davis. I have really enjoyed them all. I pass them on to a friend as well who enjoys the series. I would recommend them to anyone who enjoys a nice cozy."
— Sandy D. (5/5)
A culinary cozy mystery!
"The Diva Delivers on a Promise by Krista Davis has Sophie Winston attending a luncheon at Geraldine Stansfield’s historic home for those involved in A Healthy Meal. The ladies walk into the dining room to find a man dead with a knife in his chest. The Diva Delivers on a Promise gets off to a compelling start. When Geraldine and her family members become the prime suspects, she needs Sophie’s help. Sophie will need to work in sleuthing in between overseeing the first Association of Ghost Kitchens convention. I had not heard of ghost kitchens prior to reading this book. I found it to be an interesting concept. The mystery was well plotted. There is quite a bit going on. There are two murders plus other unusual events that kept occurring. I had fun following the clues and figuring out the various mysteries. I wish it had not been such a hodgepodge because the main mystery was not the focus. I had to laugh at Sophie and Nina tailing various individuals. They made sure to bring along snacks (like they were going to the movies). The details of who, what, and why are provided at the end. I am disappointed in the way the author handles Sophie’s personal life. Sophie’s work life seems to be the author’s priority. We get thrown a bone now and then with regard to her personal life. I find this series different from Krista Davis’s other cozy mysteries in the regard (so different from her A Paws & Claws Mysteries). The Diva Delivers on a Promise is the sixteenth A Domestic Diva Mystery. I suggest reading this series in order so you can get to know the characters and their storylines. It is hard to read a book from this series as a standalone. I like the letters with answers at the beginning of the chapters. It is obvious that Sophie and Natasha have different styles. There are recipes at the end including one or two for cocktails. The Diva Delivers on a Promise is an epicurean cozy with a lady’s luncheon, a dead dude, suspicious siblings, delivered dinners, a chaotic convention, and tasty tidbits."
— Kris A. (4/5)
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Published date: Apr 23, 2024
Language: English
No. of Pages: 352
Publisher: Kensington
ISBN: 9781496732804
Dimensions:
5.48" W x
0.9" L x
8.25" H
Krista Davis is the New York Times bestselling and four-time Agatha Award-nominated author of the Domestic Diva Mysteries, the Pen & Ink Mysteries, and the Paws & Claws Mysteries. She lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia with two cats and a brood of dogs. Her friends and family complain about being guinea pigs for her recipes, but she notices they keep coming back for more. Please visit her at KristaDavis.com.
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