The Diva Goes Overboard

Domestic Diva, Book 17

By: Krista Davis

Narrated by: Hillary Huber

New York Times bestselling author Krista Davis returns with a delicious new Domestic Diva Mystery set in Alexandria, Virginia's charming Old Town neighborhood, and featuring entertaining guru Sophie Winston.

In Old Town Alexandria's unlikeliest match, Natasha Smith's free-spirited mother, Wanda, is engaged to notoriously pompous antiques dealer, Orson Chatsworth—leaving Natasha to plan the entire wedding, beginning with an elaborate engagement party. For the extravagant affair, Natasha splurges on trendy food boards created by rising social media star, Stella St. James. The sumptuous boards go way beyond basic cheese and crackers, as Stella dazzles guests with picture-worthy butter boards, dessert boards, and even doughnut boards. Just as Natasha planned, the food is to die for—until someone actually does.

When the groom collapses, it seems as if a heart attack is to blame. Then guests discover Orson was poisoned, and suddenly Stella's bespoke boards look a lot less appealing. But with an event this big, the spread of suspects is sure to be impressive. Could Orson's killer be a jilted ex-lover? A money hungry relative? A bitter former business partner? When even Sophie is not above suspicion, she knows it's time to get on board and scrape together an investigation of her own . . . before murder becomes the town's next trend.

©2024 Krista Davis (P)2024 Tantor

Loved it!

I have read the entire series, great story lines, awesome narrator, and am ready for the next book! Can’t wait!

Another great read!

Loved this one. Great story kept me guessing till the end! You won't be disappointed.

Annoying Law Enforcement

I don't like the way the law enforcement treat Sophie in this story. I noticed the same treatment in the first two or three books. However, things were much better for the remainder of the books up until this one. I don't understand why Wong and Wolf treat Sophie like an unintelligent kid. Especially since she solved at least 16 other murders. And they are supposed to be good friends! I wouldn't accuse my mature adult friends of playing childish pranks about murder and death. I found those parts with Wolf and Wong irritating.

Lack of story continuity

Does no one remember the what happened in the last book? So Mars and Sophia shared a kiss and it’s not even mentioned in this book?

Great story line

Sophie and her group of friends are the best! I love the style and home advice that starts each chapter.