The Diva Goes Overboard - (Domestic Diva Mystery) by Krista Davis

Book Synopsis

For once, event planner Sophie Winston finds herself a guest at a lavish engagement party, but things go horrifyingly awry when the groom-to-be is fatally poisoned . . . In Old Town Alexandria s unlikeliest match, Natasha Smith s free-spirited mother, Wanda, is engaged to antiques dealer Orson Chatsworth leaving Natasha to plan the entire wedding, beginning with an elaborate engagement party. For the extravagant affair, Natasha splurges on trendy food boards created by Orson s daughter and rising media star Stella St. James. The sumptuous boards go way beyond basic cheese and crackers, as Stella dazzles guests with picture-worthy butter boards, dessert boards, and even doughnut boards. Just as Natasha planned, the food is to die for until someone actually does. When the groom collapses, it seems as if a heart attack is to blame. Then guests discover Orson was poisoned, and suddenly Stella s bespoke boards look a lot less appealing. But with an event this big, the spread of suspects is sure to be impressive. Could Orson s killer be a jilted ex-lover? A money hungry relative? A bitter former business partner? When even Sophie is not above suspicion, she knows it s time to get on board and scrape together an investigation of her own . . . before murder becomes the town s next trend.

Review Quotes

Praise for Krista Davis's Domestic Diva Mysteries

"With recipes, ghost kitchens, and family secrets, the follow up to The Diva Says Cheesecake! will entertain fans of this long-running cozy mystery series." --Library Journal on The Diva Delivers on a Promise

"Rewarding for its ongoing antics and recipes." --Kirkus Reviews on The Diva Delivers on a Promise

"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." --Booklist on The Diva Says Cheesecake!

"Lots of recipes, household tips, quaint locals, and sometimes sharp squabbles--but the big story here is bling." --Kirkus Reviews on The 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

About the Author

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.