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Dying for Chocolate [Audio Cassette]

Diane Mott Davidson , Barbara Rosenblat
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

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Book Description

Aug 28 2003
The Caterer

Meet Goldy Bear: a bright, opinionated, wildly inventive caterer whose personal life has become a recipe for disaster. She's got an abusive ex-husband who's into making tasteless threats, a rash of mounting bills that are taking a huge bite out of her budget, and two enticing men knocking on her door.

The Dish

Now determined to take control of her life, Goldy moves her business and her son to ritzy Aspen Meadow Country Club, where she accepts a job as a live-in cook. But just as she's beginning to think she's got it made--catering decadent dinners and posh society picnics and enjoying the favors of Philip Miller, a handsome local shrink, and Tom Shulz, her more-than-friendly neighborhood cop--the dishy doctor inexplicably drives his BMW into an oncoming bus.

The Unsavory Killer

Convinced that Philip's bizarre death was no accident, Goldy decides to do a little investigating of her own. But sifting through the unpalatable secrets of the dead doc's life will toss her into a case seasoned with unexpected danger and even more unexpected revelations--the kind that could get a caterer and the son she loves. . .killed.

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From Publishers Weekly

In this perky mystery complete with toothsome hi-cal recipes, Davidson ( Catering to Nobody ) brings back Goldy Bear, the cherubic culinary sleuth with Shirley Temple curls. Fleeing her abusive ex-spouse, a physician she dubs "The Jerk," Goldy and her teenage son Arch find a snug third-floor refuge in the Aspen Meadow, Colo., mansion of quirky Gen. Bo Farquhar, a retired munitions and terrorist pro who breezily detonates bombs while gardening and bird-watching. As the general's live-in gourmet cook, Goldly still has time to run Goldilocks' Catering and juggle two suitors--attractive psychiatrist Philip Miller and comfortably chubby cop Tom Schultz. Philip's shocking death--he careens off a cliff in a BMW after munching her brunch--casts suspicion on Goldy. Which of her foes might want to frame her? And who is the critic writing vicious reviews of her cooking in the Mountain Journal ? The plot spins along in good-humored fashion, while Goldy continues to whip up goodies for events like a disastrous "aphrodisiac dinner" for eight and a barbecue at which her luscious dessert smashes on the floor. When Arch vanishes, Goldly panics, but the author makes sure that all enigmas wind up in solutions that will surprise and please.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From Kirkus Reviews

Aspen caterer Goldy Bear (Catering to Nobody) is horrified when her new beau, psychologist Philip Miller, suddenly begins driving erratically, crashes, and dies, while she, right behind in her own car, is helpless. Is there any way in which his death might have been caused by a patient? Among his appointments last week were munitions stockpiler General Farquhar and his wife Adele, who accompanied teenager Julian, their boarder and charity student; and the day before Philip died, he had had lunch with Weezie Harrington, who, to Goldy's surprise, was supposed to be his lover. Did Weezie's lecherous husband kill him? If so, then who dispatched him later on in the week? Goldy again turns to handsome cop Tom Schultz for advice, while trying to sidestep the irrational rages of her own ex-husband. Delving into the pasts of the Farquhars and the Harringtons, she discovers an unacknowledged birth--which is brought to light between Goldy's pig-outs on chocolate. A flat second effort, which weighs Goldy down with a battering former husband (this year's mystery trend), pedestrian menu- planning, and a contrived plot. Son Arch, however, rings true and likable. -- Copyright ©1992, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A fun bit of escapism... May 10 2013
By Pat
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun and easy read with the bonus of having some new recipes to try out! Always surprised by who is the culprit at the end these books.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not so tasty May 17 2004
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I enjoyed Davidson's first culinary mystery, but this one left a bad taste in my mouth. The method of murder was just too implausable to be believed. Also, Davidson is really stretching it trying to make us believe a caterer in a small Colorado town happens to bump into so many people with scandalous pasts, murderous intentions and access to various poisons. Arch and Tom Schultz both annoy me. I don't know what Goldy sees in Tom, and Arch needs a smack across the mouth! Someone needs to shake Goldy, come to think of it, for letting her son get away with so much!

Too bad. I really wanted to like this series, but I'm not inspired to read any more Davidson novels.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad! April 1 2004
By Mrs taz
Format:Mass Market Paperback
My first attempt at the Goldy Bear culinary series, and I enjoyed it much more than I expected. Fast moving, with interesting twists and a eclectic assortment of characters. I'll definately go on and try others in this series.
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4.0 out of 5 stars twisting Rocky Mountain roads and plots
"Dying for Chocolate," one of Diane Mott Davidson's earlier Goldy Bear Schulz culinary mysteries, will not disappoint her legions of fans. Read more
Published on Aug 25 2003 by Karen Sampson Hudson
5.0 out of 5 stars you got your chocolate in my mystery;)
M's Davidson scores again with another wonderful murder mystery / cookbook. Goldy has man problems her usual exhusband Jerk problems of behaving in a threatening manner _and_two... Read more
Published on Feb 18 2003 by Patricia R. Andersen
3.0 out of 5 stars Great recipes, implausible mystery
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. Read more
Published on Aug 31 2002 by Linda A. Slott
3.0 out of 5 stars Great Title but not enough
I have enjoyed this series but I was quite dissapointed with this book. The title is attractive. The beginning of the book and the plot development is fine. Read more
Published on May 8 2002 by H. Foxworthy
5.0 out of 5 stars Yummy Mystery
great series of books! Read them all! Good recipes, too.
Published on April 23 2002 by Lorelia g.
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book - Good Recipes
I like a good mystery book and I really enjoy cooking. I got both in this book. This is the first Diane Mott Davidson mystery book that I have ever read. Read more
Published on April 8 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars Dying for Chocolate
I just love this series. I think this was the first one I read and got hooked immediately. The series always involves a mystery and food. what a great combination. Read more
Published on Jan 25 2002
1.0 out of 5 stars I thought I had done a review on this already! Bad Book!
I had read this book last year and I thought I had done a review on it, but I will tell you what I think about this book. Read more
Published on Sep 11 2001
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
This series of culinary mysteries is great! Diane Mott Davidson has an excellent and amusing way of writing. Read more
Published on July 6 2001 by V. VanCamp
5.0 out of 5 stars The book was good, but the cookies were GREAT!
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... Read more
Published on Jun 22 2001 by Jennifer L. Rogers
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