"Dying for Chocolate" follows Goldy Bear, a caterer and single mom, who finds herself in a sticky situation after moving to avoid her abusive ex-husband. She becomes a live-in cook for an affluent family, where she meets new characters like Julian and Marla. The book combines mystery, cooking, and personal struggles as Goldy navigates through relationships, guilt, and the challenges of single motherhood. With scattered recipes throughout the novel, readers are taken on a journey filled with suspense, twists, and mouth-watering descriptions of food.

Characters:

Characters are well-developed, with Goldy being a stressed but interesting protagonist and quirky secondary characters enhancing the narrative.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is engaging and descriptive, blending humor with detailed culinary descriptions.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot features a blend of mystery and culinary themes, with unexpected twists and a not fully predictable villain.

Setting:

Set in a small Colorado town, the culinary backdrop enriches the story's atmosphere.

Pacing:

While pacing may occasionally slow down, the twists and engaging elements maintain reader interest.

Brunch is a killer. I hate it, and among food people I’m in good company. James Beard found the idea of a heavy meal between meals idiotic. He said, “You don’t have something called lunny-dinny, do yo...

Notes:

The main character is Goldy Bear, a caterer and mother, balancing her profession with her personal life.

Goldy has an abusive ex-husband, which adds a darker element to her character's background.

The book includes many detailed recipes, making it appealing for cooking enthusiasts.

Cooking is a major theme, with various culinary elements woven into the mystery.

Humor is present but not overwhelming, making the story interesting without being too lighthearted.

The mystery involves unexpected twists, keeping readers guessing until the end.

Goldy's new living situation with the Farquhars is a response to her unsafe home life.

The book portrays a mix of serious themes and light mystery, appealing to a broad audience.

Readers appreciate the character development of secondary characters, adding depth to the story.

The setting in Colorado gives a picturesque backdrop that enhances the storytelling.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of domestic abuse and a depiction of death.

From The Publisher:

"A classic whodunit . . . the perfect book for food lovers."-New York Daily News

Goldy Bear is the bright, opinionated, wildly inventive caterer whose personal life is a recipe for disaster, with bills taking a bite out of her budget and her abusive ex-husband making tasteless threats. Determined to take control, Goldy moves her business to the ritzy Aspen Meadow Country Club. Soon she's preparing decadent dinners and posh society picnics-and enjoying the favors of Philip Miller, a handsome local shrink, and Tom Schulz, her more-than-friendly neighborhood cop. Until, that is, the dishy doctor drives his BMW into an oncoming bus. Convinced that Philip's bizarre death was no accident, Goldy begins to sift through the dead doc's unpalatable secrets. But this case is seasoned with unexpected danger and even more unexpected revelations-the kind that could get a caterer killed.

Praise for Diane Mott Davidson and Dying for Chocolate

"You don't have to be a cook or a mystery fan to love Diane Mott Davidson's books."-The San Diego Union-Tribune

"A cross between Mary Higgins Clark and Betty Crocker."-The Baltimore Sun

Includes recipes!

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About the Author:

Diane Mott Davidson is the New York Times bestselling author of the Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery series. She has been named Writer of the Year by the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers and has received the Anthony Award and the Romantic…

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