{"product_id":"the-diva-hosts-a-murderer-domestic-diva-mystery","title":"The Diva Hosts a Murderer (Domestic Diva Mystery)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for Krista Davis's Domestic Diva Mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"Domestic diva Sophie Winston continues to extend her uncanny knack for attracting and solving murders in Alexandria, Virginia...This long running series skillfully weaves together elements of mystery with practical household tips and appended recipes.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \n\u003ci\u003eThe Diva Poaches a Bag Egg\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"With recipes, ghost kitchens, and family secrets, the follow up to \n\u003ci\u003eThe Diva Says Cheesecake! \u003c\/i\u003ewill entertain fans of this long-running cozy mystery series.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \n\u003ci\u003eThe Diva Delivers on a Promise\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Rewarding for its ongoing antics and recipes.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \n\u003ci\u003eThe Diva Delivers on a Promise\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eon \n\u003ci\u003eThe Diva Says Cheesecake!\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Lots of recipes, household tips, quaint locals, and sometimes sharp squabbles--but the big story here is bling.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e Reviews \u003c\/b\u003eon \n\u003ci\u003eThe Diva Serves Forbidden Fruit\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eThe Diva Spices It Up\u003c\/i\u003e is full of surprises as author Krista Davis teases readers with one plot twist after another. This series just keeps getting better!\" \n\u003cb\u003e --\u003ci\u003eSuspense Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Delicious chaos...A fun read that even comes with real recipes!\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eWoman's World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eBook Club Pick for \n\u003ci\u003eThe Diva Sweetens the Pie\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"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!\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eCriminal Element\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \n\u003ci\u003eThe Diva Cooks up a Storm\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Loaded with atmosphere and charm.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKrista Davis\u003c\/b\u003e is the \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling and four-time Agatha Award-nominated author of the Domestic Diva Mysteries, the Pen \u0026amp; Ink Mysteries, and the Paws \u0026amp; 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOld Town Virginia's entertaining guru and occasional sleuth Sophie Winston - a young Martha Stewart in the making - juggles Fourth of July fireworks, a houseful of guests, and homicide in the latest Domestic Diva culinary mystery from \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Krista Davis.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith a big crowd descending on her Northern Virginia home, it's a good thing event planner Sophie Winston is an expert at entertaining. Whipping up patriotic pastries is as easy as pie for her, though meeting the man her widowed Aunt Melly just impulsively married in Las Vegas is a little more awkward. Especially when Melly's longtime, now-heartbroken secret admirer is there too, which could lead to some fireworks. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut the house party really gets explosive when Sophie's favorite tour guide falls victim to a killer--and evidence points to Sophie's own father. Will DNA really incriminate her dad? And what's the real story with her new uncle-by-marriage and the mysterious pal he's brought along with him? Some of the secrets Sophie's discovering are raising flags--and while the police department casts suspicion on her father, she has to declare her independence as a detective to find the real culprit, and serve justice along with her red, white, and blue cupcakes . . . \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncludes delicious recipes, fabulous decorating tips, and easy entertaining hacks!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/01\/2026 (EAN 9781496743480, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Kensington Cozies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496041873686,"sku":"9781496743480","price":32.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781496743480.jpg?v=1783051582","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/the-diva-hosts-a-murderer-domestic-diva-mystery","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}