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Summary: Young Teen from Texas loved this book
Review: I have to say that sometimes my mom actually reads some pretty good books that are not too weird. I could not put this book down at all. It pulled me in like a fisherman. Good character development and VERY believable. I LOVE this book, buy it NOW!
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Summary: A great first novel!
Review: I loved the book! I found it by accident and am I glad I did! However now I have several more of this authors books to read! This is a wonderful book! Goldie Bear is a great cook and a fun sleuth. The book is peppered (sorry about the pun) with wonderful recipes. The characters are well developed and Ms. Davidson does a wonderful job of keeping you guessing.
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Summary: Sue Grafton Move Over!
Review: I want Goldy for my best friend and my caterer. The author combines recipes with a well-paced mystery with a main character who is a single mom dealing with an abusive ex-husband and maybe a new husband. Read one and you will be hooked.
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Summary: Great start to a series
Review: I wanted some easy fun reading that was a no brainer and I got it. I really enjoyed this book and cant wait to start on the others in this series. I liked all the crazy different characters and everything that went along with them. Plent of twist and turns kept me reading on through night so I would see how they all came together. Overall if your looking for fun easy reading, check this one out.
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Summary: A scrumptious first course!
Review: I've always noticed these yummy-looking mysteries on the shelf at my local bookstore, and I finally decided to try one. I must say, I'm quite satisfied! I enjoyed meeting the characters - Goldy, Arch, Marla, Pomeroy, and others - I think Diane Mott Davidson did a fine job in creating them and "fleshing them out," so to speak. She makes you love the ones you're supposed to love, and hate the ones you're supposed to hate (for example, The Jerk).
The story itself was quite enjoyable. I prefer mysteries where you really don't know who did it up until the last minute, but with this book, it's pretty easy to figure it out sooner than that. Nevertheless, I am looking forward to continuing this tasty series of culinary mysteries. Oh, and I think the recipes look delicious! I will certainly be trying a few of those (especially the Holy Moly Guacamole! Yum!).
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Summary: Diane Mott's Writing Style
Review: One thing that's important to a story line, especially in murder mystery fiction, is believability. Diane Mott Davidson's stories are tightly written, well thought out, and believable to every day life! Her humor is an important link to her character, but also to the reader of her stories. She starts the book with enthusiasm, meaning that the story "just never drags." I really appreciate that in a mystery writer, in that you don't wait until page 206 for the murder to take place! (Some authors do). Very identifiable characters, and a real treat for anyone who has an understanding of small towns in Colorado! As that her characters are very "on par" to residents ! The cooking is great, and a wonderful read.
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Summary: Better than I expected
Review: The first book in the Goldy Bear catering mystery series, introduces us to Goldy Bear, owner of Goldilock's Catering Service (where everything is just right!). Goldy is a divorced mother of one son who, after leaving her abusive doctor husband, turns to cooking to make a living for herself and her son, Arch. While catering a wake, her ex father-in-law drops dead and she finds herself as the primary suspect. Could she have poisoned his coffee or is her ex setting her up for a murder rap? While trying to keep her business afloat and herself sane, Goldy sets out to prove herself innocent and find a killer before she is the next one killed.I highly enjoyed this debut for Diane Mott Davidson. The character of Goldy is a bit whiny at times, but I like the fact that she is plucky and determined to make a better life for herself and Arch. When she gets stressed she cooks, and many of her recipes are included in the book. The food is yummy and the mystery interesting. I would recommend reading this book, but do not read it on an empty stomach! Enjoy!
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Summary: Killer Recipes!
Review: The first book in the Goldy Bear catering mystery series, introduces us to Goldy Bear, owner of Goldilock's Catering Service (where everything is just right!). Goldy is a divorced mother of one son who, after leaving her abusive doctor husband, turns to cooking to make a living for herself and her son, Arch. While catering a wake, her ex father-in-law drops dead and she finds herself as the primary suspect. Could she have poisoned his coffee or is her ex setting her up for a murder rap? While trying to keep her business afloat and herself sane, Goldy sets out to prove herself innocent and find a killer before she is the next one killed. I highly enjoyed this debut for Diane Mott Davidson. The character of Goldy is a bit whiny at times, but I like the fact that she is plucky and determined to make a better life for herself and Arch. When she gets stressed she cooks, and many of her recipes are included in the book. The food is yummy and the mystery interesting. I would recommend reading this book, but do not read it on an empty stomach! Enjoy!
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Summary: Lots of fun!
Review: This book is a lot of fun to read. It has interesting characters and plot. I enjoyed seeing Goldy grow and develop after being in an abusive relationship.
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Summary: A reader's snack
Review: This book is literary junk food, but just about everybody likes to snack on junk food sometimes. The story is fluffy as a quiche but a fun read, nonetheless. As an amateur cook and Colorado resident, I enjoyed Davidson's descriptions of small-mountain-town life and of the creation of delectable dishes. As a person who has dabbled in "nerdy" pursuits, I also enjoyed how Arch, the introverted, role-playing son, got to be a hero.
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