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Diane Mott Davidson is the author of more than ten bestselling mysteries. She lives with her family in Colorado.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Keeps you guessing until an explosive ending!, July 2, 2000

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jeanne-scott (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dying for Chocolate (Goldy Culinary Mysteries, Book 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

Dying for chocolate dives right in with the unexplained death under very odd circumstances of a very special friend of Goldy's after a catered event. Some death threats, some secrets, several anonymous food reviews and the birth certificate of a young man all play into this culinary mystery. This was one of the books by this author that I really enjoyed. The characters have real personalities and reactions you would expect. This story kept me guessing until the end as to who was guilty of murder and why. The ending was truly explosive! The recipes as always never fail to tempt you with such choices as Strawberry Super Pie, Scout's Brownies, New Potato Salad and the Chile Relleno Torta, along with six other possibilities. Can't wait for the next mystery from this author.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The book was good, but the cookies were GREAT!, June 21, 2001

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Jennifer L. Rogers (St. Louis, Mo USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dying for Chocolate (Goldy Culinary Mysteries, Book 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

I really enjoyed this book, the first I'd read by Davidson. The heroine, Goldie, is a single mom struggling to deal with her own business, her abusive ex, her dead boyfriend,her son, her helper, and her unconventional living situation. But, like any stalwart heroine, she still finds time for chocolate. The plot of the mystery is interesting, but what really sets this book (and the series apart) is Davidson's skill in portraying complex characters, rather than entertaining clue chasers. Goldie is an actual person who when faced with a mystery, can't just drop everything and solve it. She, like all of us, has to deal with work and family first. Congratulations, Ms. Davidson, on writing a smart, funny, compelling series about real people!

Oh yeah, and about the cookies. Exactly how big a batch can you make of lethal layers before it becomes unmanageable? I'm only asking because making them every few days is getting tedious. The books in this series are the only mysteries I own with grease stains.

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great recipes, implausible mystery, August 31, 2002

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Linda A. Slott "Ladyslott" (Oceanside, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dying for Chocolate (Goldy Culinary Mysteries, Book 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

I love the Goldy Bear series of books. Goldy, the main character is not perfect. A little over weight, a bad marriage behind her, an absent minded mother at times. Some how in her catering business, she seems to always stumble into crime.
Although the mystery in this book seems quite implausible, in particular the method of murder, watching Goldy solve the crime is part of the fun of the book. However the best part of the book is the description of food, and the tantalizing recipes scattered through out the book. I really am going to have to cook one of these dishes sometime soon.
The main storyline involves the death of Goldy's new boyfriend Phillip Miller. His death is called an accident, but Goldy doesn't believe that. Temporarily relocated to a wealthy part of town, and living as an in house cook to a rather eccentric family, Goldy determines to find out who killed Phillip. The only problem is, her real life such as catering parties and dealing with a pre-teen son keep intruding on her crime solving plans.
Entertaining, funny and easy to read, this is a good addition to the series.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Who cares about such a wuss?
One sad association I've made as a voracious reader is that series with clever titles tend to have boring, unimaginative stories. Read more

Published 6 months ago by MamaSylvia

4.0 out of 5 stars Dying for Chocolate - Davidson
I liked this book by Diane Davidson and had to think about why after I read it. The heroine in the plot, Goldy was not my favorite although I loved her cooking and recipes. Read more

Published 9 months ago by Courtney E. Webb

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This was a book I needed to go with a collection of mysteries which include recipes and a death to be solved.

Published 17 months ago by Lady Dragon

3.0 out of 5 stars Goldy's dangerous to be around
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Published on November 23, 2009 by J. Mays

3.0 out of 5 stars Reading with Tequila
While I love the Goldy Mysteries, I sometimes feel as if they are somewhat slow moving. This was one of those times. Read more

Published on November 11, 2009 by Jennifer Sicurella

2.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as some of the later books
After floundering through a few of the later books, I finally decided to go back and read Goldy's story from the beginning. Read more

Published on April 22, 2008 by Smeddley

5.0 out of 5 stars Diabolically Delicious
"Dying for Chocolate" is a delightful recipe for murder. Although somewhat predictable, Davidson weaves a complex and lively web of suspicion with an ending that's surprisingly... Read more

Published on February 12, 2008 by Cynthia Briggs

3.0 out of 5 stars Good recipes, great food!
I am on my third Davidson book now. I enjoy the cooking, the mystery, and all the characters EXCEPT the main character. Read more

Published on February 4, 2008 by J. D. Witt

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Chocolate and Good Food
Goldie, the main character, is a caterer. There is lots of good food and recipes in this book. The food makes a good backdrop for the book. Read more

Published on October 31, 2007 by Andrea

5.0 out of 5 stars Goldy Bear is as sweet - and addicting - as honey!
Thirty-one-year-old Goldy Bear always believed that life would just fall into place after marrying the handsome and successful doctor, John Richard Korman; together producing an... Read more

Published on April 18, 2007 by Erika Sorocco

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John Richard, Philip Miller, Brian Harrington, Aspen Meadow, Tom Schulz, General Farquhar, The Jerk, Elk Park Prep, Weezie Harrington, Joan Rasmussen, Julian Teller, Sam Snead Lane, Mountain Journal, Elizabeth Miller, Audubon Society, West Point, Sheriff's Department, Flicker Ridge, Range Rover, Three Bears Catering, The Porsche, General Bo Farquhar, Did Philip, Adele Farquhar, Main Street

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