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The New York Times bestselling author of The Diva Wraps It Up unwraps an all-new tale in which chocolate is the kiss of deathand#133;
Domestic Diva Sophie Winston is in charge of the sweetest event in Old Town this summer. Amore Chocolates is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary with a chocolate tasting at the mansion of the companyand#8217;s CEO, Joe Meranoand#151;and Sophie is running the show. With cookies, candy, and five kinds of chocolate cake, itand#8217;s a chocolate loverand#8217;s dream! But when Joe goes missing, the celebration becomes bittersweet. And when Sophie discovers the body of a competing chocolatier in the guesthouse, the event turns downright deadly.
As if that wasnand#8217;t enough, Sophieand#8217;s been receiving daily boxes of sweet treats. After ruling out her new beau and her exes, Sophie wonders if someoneand#8217;s trying to send her a messageand#151;and if sheand#8217;s next on a chocoholicand#8217;s hit listand#133;
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Praise for the national bestselling White House Chef mysteries:
"Pulse-pounding action, an appealing heroine, and the inner workings of the White House kitchen combine for a stellar adventure...delightful." --Carolyn Hart, national bestselling author of Death Comes Silently
"[A] unique setting, strong characters, sharp conflict, and snappy plotting...Hyzy's research into the backstage kitchen secrets of the White House gives this series a special savor that will make you hungry for more." --Susan Wittig Albert, national bestselling author of Widow's Tears
"A compulsively readable whodunit full of juicy behind-the-Oval Office details, flavorful characters, and a satisfying side dish of red herrings." --Publishers Weekly
"The backstage look at the White House proves fascinating." --Booklist
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Praise for the Agatha-Award Nominated Domestic Diva Mysteries: and#8220;[Davis]and#8230; combines food and felonies in this tasty whodunit.and#8221;and#8212;Richmond Times-Dispatch
and#8220;Reader alert: Tasty descriptions may spark intense cupcake cravings.and#8221;and#8212;The Washington Post
and#8220;Davis finely blends mystery and comedy.and#8221;and#8212;SeattlePI.com
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Praise for theand#160;New York Timesand#160;bestselling series:and#160; and#8220;Reader alert: Tasty descriptions may spark intense cupcake cravings.and#8221;and#8212;The Washington Post
and#8220;Davis...again combines food and felonies in this tasty whodunit.and#8221; and#8212;Richmond Times-Dispatch
and#8220;Loaded with atmosphere and charm.and#8221; and#8212;Library Journaland#160;
"A mouthwatering mix of murder, mirth, and mayhem."and#160;and#8212;Mary Jane Maffini, author ofand#160;The Busy Woman's Guide to Murder
and#8220;Raucous humor, affectionate characters, and delectable recipes highlight this unpredictable mystery that entertains during any season.and#8221; and#8212;Kingand#8217;s River Life Magazine
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Some Wedding Advice from the Domestic Diva: Keeep the food....Lose the Groom!
Sophie Winston's sister, Hannah, is getting married-again! And if you ask Sophie, her future brother-in-law is no prince. But is he a killer? That's the question on everyone's mind when his ex-wife is found hanging from a pergola. This is one event Sophie and her sister hadn't planned on.
As hidden family secrets begin to come to light, Sophie finds the list of suspects is almost as long as the list of wedding guests. Will the real killer be seated on the groom's side or the bride's? Or will he be standing at the altar? Either way, Sophie must solve the murder in time to stop her sister from making the biggest-and possibly the last-mistake of her life.
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In the eighth mystery in the New York Times bestselling Domestic Diva series, it s beginning to look a lot like murder
The holidays are Sophie Winston s favorite time of year. But this season, there seem to be more mishaps than mistletoe. First, Horace Scroggins tumbles from a balcony during his office Christmas party. Then, Sophie s neighbor takes a fall from his ladder while decorating his roof with lights. But it s the cookie swap that really starts her wondering who s naughty or nice...
Sophie arrives at the annual event with high spirits and thirteen dozen chocolate-drizzled gingersnaps. But when an argument erupts and a murder ensues, it becomes clear that the recent string of events is anything but accidental. Now Sophie has to make a list of suspects...and check it twice
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Domestic diva Sophie Winston is getting into the Halloween spirit- her decorations for a community haunted house are so good, it's scary. Not to be outdone, rival domestic diva Natasha is throwing a spooktacular Halloween party at her house. But when Sophie arrives, she discovers one of Natasha's guests dead in a Halloween display, and a pale, fanged partygoer fleeing the scene.
Could the killer be a real vampire-the same one rumored to have lived in Sophie's haunted house back when it was a boardinghouse? Good thing a domestic diva never runs out of garlic.
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Color this Domestic Diva puzzled-from the national bestselling author. When Sophie's neighbor-a reclusive professor-dies, his final wish is for the Domestic Diva to throw a dinner party in his honor, and he's planned everything down to the letter. But what no one planned for is the corpse of a student that Sophie finds in his house.
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Gracious living can be murder. First in an all-new mystery series? includes delicious recipes and great tips on entertaining!Few can compete with Natasha Smith when it comes to entertaining, but her childhood rival, Sophie Winston, certainly tries. Natasha may have stolen the spotlight?and Sophie?s husband?but Sophie is determined to rob her of the prize for the Stupendous Stuffing Shakedown. She just needs the right ingredient.
But Sophie?s search for the perfect turkey takes a basting when she stumbles across a corpse. And when the police find her name and photo inside the victim?s car, Sophie will have to set her trussing aside to solve the murder?or she?ll be serving up prison grub.
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A Scrooge steals presents right from under Sophie Winston's family Christmas tree. Then her sister-in-law's father show's up with a diva girlfriend just a month after his separation. More than one person is thinking of committing a merry murder-until it actually happens! With many under suspicion for the deadly deed, can Sophie find the murderer and restore the Christmas spirit before it's too late?
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White House executive chef Olivia Paras has enough on her plate. But after gaining new information about her father’s death, the First Family isn’t the only family Olivia is concerned about… Olivia has always believed that her father was an honorable man—until a trip to visit her mother reveals that he was dishonorably discharged from the army. Olivia is even more shocked to learn that he was brutally murdered because someone at his company suspected him of selling corporate secrets. Refusing to believe that her father was a scoundrel, Olivia won’t rest until she proves his innocence.
Enlisting the help of her boyfriend, Gav, Olivia must reach out to her father’s colleagues to discover the truth behind his murder. What she’s about to discover may not only put her at risk, but threaten national security as well…
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In the latest novel in the national bestselling Domestic Diva Mystery series, itand#8217;s beginning to look a lot like murderand#133; The holidays are domestic diva Sophie Winstonand#8217;s favorite time of year. But this season, there seem to be more mishaps than mistletoe. First, Horace Scroggins tumbles from a balcony during his office Christmas party. Then, Sophieand#8217;s neighbor takes a fall from his ladder while decorating his roof with lights. But itand#8217;s the cookie swap that really starts her wondering whoand#8217;s naughty or niceand#133;.
Sophie arrives at the annual event with high spirits and thirteen dozen chocolate-drizzled gingersnaps. But when an argument erupts and a murder ensues, it becomes clear that the recent string of events is anything but accidental. Now Sophie has to make a list of suspectsand#133;and check it twice!
About the Author
Krista Davis is theand#160;New York Timesand#160;bestselling author of the Domestic Diva Mysteries, including The Diva Wraps It Upand#160;andand#160;The Diva Frosts a Cupcake. Several of her books have been nominated for the Agatha Award.and#160;She also writes the Paws and Claws Mysteries featuring Holly Miller and her Jack Russell terrier, Trixie, who has a nose for trouble. Krista 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 that they keep coming back for more.