{"product_id":"the-diva-sweetens-the-pie-isbn-9781496714725","title":"The Diva Sweetens the Pie","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Krista Davis’s new Domestic Diva mystery, Old Town’s annual Pie Festival crumbles into chaos after a celebrity judge is murdered, leaving it up to entertaining maven and sometime-sleuth Sophie Winston to dole out justice . . .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Nothing heats up Old Town quite like the annual Pie Festival, and this year is no exception, especially since Sophie’s professional rival, Natasha Smith, is barred from participating. Sophie, meanwhile, has been asked to oversee the pie-eating contest. But the drama really rolls out when celebrity judge, Patsy Lee Presley, host of television’s most popular cooking show, bites the crust during the competition, and Sophie’s friends are suspected of the crime.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e As the folks of Old Town dish, the tough truth about Patsy’s meteoric rise to domestic stardom begins to leak. It turns out that Patsy’s sweet exterior hid a secret sour side, which alienated many of her closest allies, including a jilted ex-husband, a bitter ex-mentor, and a jaded ex-best friend. With the festival falling apart, and her friends in danger of being boxed up for murder, Sophie must cobble together the clues and stop a flakey fiend from serving up any more deadly desserts.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Includes delicious recipes and entertaining tips!\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for Krista Davis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Loaded with atmosphere and charm.”  \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“A tasty whodunit, which keeps the reader fascinated until the killer is iced.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Richmond Times-Dispatch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Reader alert: Tasty descriptions may spark intense cupcake cravings.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—The Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“I have never enjoyed a series as much as I enjoy this one. You will laugh out loud, you will be angered and disappointed, you will be surprised and you will long for the next book.” \u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eRoom of Required Reading\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for Krista Davis's previous Domestic Diva mystery, \u003ci\u003eThe Diva Cooks Up a Storm\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This satisfying entry in the series will appeal to readers who enjoy cozies with a cooking frame, like Diane Mott Davidson’s Goldy Schulz mysteries.” –\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Krista Davis’s \u003ci\u003eColor Me Murder\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“The mystery is pleasantly twisty...[an] appealing cast of characters – whose backstories lend themselves nicely to future plots for this carefully crafted cozy series.”\u003cb\u003e - \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The theme was unique and new, the characters were relatable and entertaining, the mystery was unpredictable, and the writing was excellent.” –\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNight Owl Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“I love a book that immediately grabs my attention and this new debut series does that. This was a well-written and fast paced whodunit that was delightfully entertaining. The author did a good job in presenting a murder mystery that had me immersed in all that was happening.” –\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDru’s Book Musings\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for Krista Davis’s previous mysteries:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Loaded with atmosphere and charm.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Reader alert: Tasty descriptions may spark intense cupcake cravings.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Touches all the bases of the cozy mystery—including a bit of romance—and does so with style.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRichmond Times-Dispatch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A beautifully written, cleverly crafted mystery sure to please pet-lovers and fair-play-mystery fans, alike.” \u003cb\u003e–\u003ci\u003eSmitten By Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Raucous humor, affectionate characters, and delectable recipes highlight this unpredictable mystery that entertains during any season.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKings River Life Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A mouthwatering mix of murder, mirth, and mayhem.\" \u003cb\u003e--Mary Jane Maffini, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Busy Woman's Guide to Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eKrista Davis\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Domestic Diva Mysteries, the Paws \u0026amp; Claws Mysteries, and the Pen \u0026amp; Ink Mysteries, with covers that can be colored. Several of her books have been nominated for the Agatha Award. Krista lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia with two cats and a brood of dogs. Her friends and family complain about being guinea pigs for her recipes, but she notices they keep coming back for more. Please visit her at www.kristadavis.com.","brand":"Kensington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301822910693,"sku":"NP9781496714725","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781496714725.jpg?v=1767739041","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-diva-sweetens-the-pie-isbn-9781496714725","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}