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Summary: This is not one of Ms. Davidson's better creations. :o(
Review: As an avid fan of D.M.D. and Goldy Bear Korman Schultz, I have waited for this book since September when I first learned of it's pending release. Unfortuately, my excitement upon receiving htis newest offering was short-lived. Why has Kathleen Druckman changed her nanme to Eileen? Did the editor miss this sudden change? Perhaps they were confused with "The Main Corpse"'s Eileen Tobey? Actually, re-reading the books in this, one of my favorite, series has brought to light multiple discrepancies between books. Next, they will try to tell us that Keely is Marla's maiden name. Sheesh! How much bad Karma can one person have? Goldy has to be one of the unluckiest people. What did she do in her past life? Just once, I wish they would be financially solvent and out from under the Jerk's menacing shadow. Julian was distressingly absent, for the majority of the book. Apparently, Maguire has fallen off the face of the earth as well, after such an enthusiastic foray into the world of crime-fighting. Why introduce so many new people, when old relationships are still unresolved. And just for the record, the Earring King gentleman in the health store in "The Grilling Season" was named Edgar. He also decided to change his name to Barton Reed with no explanation. Here's hoping the next offering will "measure up".
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Summary: Chocolate Coma Cookies are to Die for!
Review: I read the book and loved every minute of it. As usual, Goldie gets herself deep in trouble and has to work her way out. The book is a fun read.The best part are the recipes. I love to cook and today I made the Chocolate Coma Cookies. They are the best Chocolate Chip Cookies I have had and I am a Chocoholic from way back. I served them to a meeting I had today and everyone raved about them. I can't wait to try some of the other recipes!
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Summary: Davidson cooks up another blue-ribbon deight
Review: After waiting a whole year for this new entry on Davidson's menu, I found myself reading straight though and staying up until I finished Tough Cookie. I found myself relating to Goldy's funk over her teen son's 'growing pains' (Been there. Done that. survived!) and I found myself with heart in throat while reading the descriptions of maneuvering mountain passes in a blizzard. Davidson throws enough curve balls throughout the story to have kept me guessing about the identity of the culprit until the end. If there was one thing I would have liked more it's Tom Schultz. Lovable character, great hubby. And my only big disappointment is having to wait another year until the next entry is released.
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Summary: Great Book! Buy it and Read it TODAY!
Review: What can I say? Typical Diane Mott Davidson, WONDERFUL! I love all her books and this one ranks up there as one of my favorites. The price is worth the recipies alone! Don't delay, buy this book today!
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Summary: Goldie without the "JERK" is better than ever
Review: Aspen Meadows, Colorado resident Goldy Schultz knows she has much to be thankful for just before Christmas. Her abusive ex-spouse "The Jerk" is in jail on assault charges. Goldy has her own cooking show on PBS that is being taped at the Kildeer Ski Resort's Summit Bistro. More important, Goldy has the love and respect of her husband, Police Detective Tom Schultz and her son Arch. On the negative side, Goldy remains upset that the health department closed her successful Goldilock's Catering business due to poor drainage. Tom frantically tries to fix the facility problem before Goldy's business is ruined. To raise some need liquid capital, Goldy plans to sell Tom's antique skis to her ex-boyfriend Doug Portmont, head of the state parole board. Before they complete the transaction, Goldy finds Doug's murdered body on a ski slope. An investigation proves Doug was on the take, making it seem as if Goldy was paying him with the valuable skis to keep her ex behind bars. Refusing to allow The Jerk to damage her, her family or her business Goldy begins her own investigation into the victim's affairs. Do not read this novel on an empty stomach because the mouth-watering recipes will leave readers raiding their refrigerator or traveling to the nearest restaurant. Goldy remains in tiptop fighting form as she confidently finds clues that lead her into more dangerous inquiries. Diane Mott Davidson is the Julia Child of culinary mysteries as she weaves a plot filled with red herrings and delightfully bakes them into her story line, making for a continuity that is shared in other Goldy tales. The audience feels they are sharing a gourmet meal with old friends, as TOUGH COOKIE is actually a victory layer cake. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Annoying, ponderous and cloying writting & characters
Review: The "detective" character, Goldy, is terribly annoying and way too cute for words. The books could easily be shortened by 100+ pages. Every detail however small and unimportant is described in excrutiating detail. Bad writing + bad character development = frustration. Don't waste your time and money with this crap. If you are looking for a non-professionsal female "detective" story try Murder on Martha's Vineyard by David Osborn.
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Summary: --Cooking, Skiing and Murder--
Review: Diane Mott Davidson delivers another fast paced story about Goldy Schulz, caterer and amateur detective. The name "tough cookie" is how Goldy was referred to in a newspaper article about her. Although, her catering business is at a standstill, Goldy's hosting a PBS cooking show at a posh ski resort in Colorado. As usual, Goldy gets involved with a murder when she finds the body of a skier and one thing leads to another as she puts herself in jeopardy by trying to find the killer. The usual supporting group of characters are also in this story; husband Tom who sounds like the perfect man, reliable best friend Marla, and Goldy's son, Arch who has turned into an annoying teenager. The author kindly provides the recipes for all of the delicious sounding foods that are mentioned in the book. A quick and fun read!
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Summary: Delicious Tale of Murder, Mayhem and Dessert.
Review: In the 9th Little Goldy Book, Diane Mott Davidson whips up yet another delicious tale of murder, mayhem and dessert. With some very fresh ingredients (and no substitutions!) the recipe comes together for a very palatable mystery. Set at the Christmas season, Goldy is dealing with business troubles (again), a Testy Teen (folks, Arch isn�t going to be human again for about 6 or 8 more years - DMD raised boys, and I did too, and this is The Way It Is), the incomparable and incredible cooking cop Tom, as well as Marla, Julian, the Jerk, and some of the regulars. With her skillful whisk, Goldy whips in some wine lore, skiing and snowboarding, and survival as a wife, mom, cook, friend and TV star. It�s an exciting trip to Aspen Meadows, an action packed picnic on the slopes. The author really outdid herself this time, and delivered a deliciously unique cozy, that deserves 5 stars in the cozy category. Once again, Goldy gets it just right.
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Summary: Pretty tasty
Review: Normally I'd start a review for a DMD book encouraging readers to read the series in order. After going through the reviews, there seems to be an unusual number of new readers who aren't bothered by a lack of background and many old readers who are bothered by a lack of new material. I still enjoy getting reacquainted with the gang in each book but would agree that there isn't much progress in their lives in this book. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. However, it had much to do with the setting - Killdeer resort. We spend lots of time in Summit County and it was great fun identifying the bits and pieces of the various resorts that Davidson borrowed to create her fictional resort. For example, The Bistro restaurant is clearly based on one of my favorite restaurants in Keystone. And, yes, all of the skiing is fun for a skier to read about. The plot is probably more on the 3.5 star range. As usual, DMD assembles a reasonably interesting half dozen new folks and drops enough clues that any one of them could be the bad guy. I echo some of the other reviewers in our frustration with Goldy's underhanded investigative techniques and her inability to stop stupidly putting herself into peril. You'd think she'd learn to listen to Tom.
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Summary: Fast pace, good supporting characters
Review: This is the second book I've read in this series. This one is faster paced than Dying for Chocolate. Mrs. Davidson does a better job of conveying the passage of time in this novel also. It is quite evident that this is a later installment. The quality of the writing is better. Mrs. Davidson does a marvelous job of giving the reader the feeling of being in Colorado. The book is full of interesting characters. Loved "Marla" and "Arthur." The plot will keep you guess for some time. The story line wraps up quickly at the end, but I did like the way the criminal was caught. I wouldn't mind reading this one again. There are a few things that I found unbelieveable about this novel as did other readers (I read the previous reviews), but none of them ruined the novel for me.
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