A chilly reception.... Caterer Goldy Schulz has been hired to host a hockey party. But the proceedings won't be all fun and games. Unfortunately, her client won't be satisfied until Goldy adds a hefty serving of revenge. An ex-husband from hell.... Patricia McCracken is certain that her obstetrician and her penny-pinching HMO are responsible for the loss of her baby. Now she is suing both, and she wants Goldy's advice on coming out on top. For Dr. John Richard Korman, aka the Jerk, is none other than Goldy's abusive ex-husband. Goldy knows all about John Richard's secret life--but even she is shocked when he's arrested for the murder of his latest girlfriend. A dish best served cold.... As much as Goldy would like to see her ex get his just desserts, could he really be a killer? Soon she will find herself sifting through a spicy mix of sizzling gossip for clues to a mystery that threatens her catering deadline, her relationship with her son and new husband... and even her life.
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"I'll spare you the list of her other six mysteries I've read, but they are very enjoyable. Pretty light. The sleuth is a caterer in Colorado, so you get mouthwatering descriptions of her creations (with recipes included) and descriptions of the Rockies. Some of my favorite escapist reading."
— Julie (4 out of 5 stars)
" These books, murder mysteries starring caterer Goldy Schulz, are enjoyable fluff stories complete with delicious sounding recipes (as long as you eat gluten, sugar, dairy and treif). If I ate as much as Goldy I would be a very large woman, but maybe if I worked as much and as slept as little as Goldy I would burn all the calories off. In this story Goldy's abusive x-husband is accused of murder. We know he isn't a nice guy but did he commit murder? The only thing that bugged me about this book is that Goldy constantly refers to x-husband as "the jerk". I find that annoying and wish she would just call him by his name. "
— Chana, 2/19/2014" I think my least favorite of the Goldie Bear series. Really really loath her ex and this storyline just bugged me. Other than that good read. "
— Jennifer, 1/31/2014" This is the third book by Diane Mott Davidson that I have read and it was better then the first two. A little hard getting started but held my interest for the last 150 pages of this 259 page book. I have several more books by this author I plan on reading. "
— Diane, 1/31/2014" The jerk is back and accused of murder. Goldy helps Arch and finds the real killer. But the jerk gets what he deserves for hurting her. Love the characters Goldy, Arch, Tom, and Marla. Like this series as much as the Janet Evanovich series with Stephanie Plum. "
— Sheri, 1/16/2014" Just listening to Barbara Rosenblat perform these books is worth continuing to "read" this fun series of who done its. "
— Deborah, 1/14/2014" A pleasant read. She always keeps you guessing "
— Peregrina651, 1/14/2014" Like her books - fun and always make me hungry with all that yummy food and very American recipes! "
— Anita, 1/1/2014" Recipes and mysteries, what could be better? "
— Judi, 12/28/2013" I nice light murder mystery. The amateur sleuth in this series is a caterer, so you get yummy recipes along with the mayhem. The author also juggles the issues of spouse abuse, and, in this story, health-care fraud. "
— Kathy, 12/25/2013" great author...easy to read. "
— Lisa, 12/12/2013" Engaging mysteries, and fun recipes! The only thing I don't like about these books are her relationship with her son, and the fact that characters who are considered "good friends" seem to appear and disappear at random! Otherwise I recommend them, they definitely suck you in. "
— Andrea, 12/11/2013" The Grilling Season is a "culinary sleuth" genre mystery. It's a good story, but since the victim and none of the potential suspects are particularly likable, it's actually a bit disappointing when the field is ultimately narrowed down and the culprit is brought to justice. "
— Trudy, 5/5/2013" One of my favorite series. The plot is always fun to read, as are the character that are brought into the story. Will read more of this series. "
— Jeanette, 12/26/2012" I'm reading a bunch of fun short books this summer. I'm really enjoying these murder mysteries. "
— Mckaye, 11/22/2012" One of Davidson's better books. The ending was a surprise for me which is nice in a mystery. It was also interesting, and disturbing at the same time, to get a better glimpse into the past Goldy shared with "The Jerk". "
— Tina, 5/22/2012" cooking and murders...I enjoy all her books. I won't add every one to my list, but I've read them all and can't wait for the next one. Comfort books for me. "
— Etchison, 3/1/2012" This is the first one I read, but I love this whole series! I am not sure why, but I love the regularity, culinarity and suspensiality (I know that's not a word) of this series. I have read every one. "
— Margarita, 1/3/2012" Good. Not her best mystery. But good recipes again!! "
— Sandy, 12/17/2011" Another enjoyable tale in the Goldy Catering series. This time her ex-husband is arrested for murder, and she feels she needs to investigate because her son asked her to. "
— Angela, 10/28/2011" One of the best of the series. Loved it! "
— Nanette, 10/24/2011" Good Mystery once you get into it. "
— Pat, 8/11/2011" This series is a lot of fun and Barbara Rosenblatt is a wonderful reader. Goldie has the surprising and improbable task of proving her ex-husband John Richard not guilty of murdering his last girlfriend. "
— Bonnie, 7/12/2011" a light read and has some great recipes. I enjoy Colorado and fun to read about her adventures. I have read several of her other books for a fast read. "
— Mickie, 5/30/2011" Fun book. Loved the recipes. "
— Marianne, 4/16/2011" I love this series of books. It was a little meatier in dealing with Goldy's family issues- especially with how her Ex husband still treats her and the dynamics of a child loving both parents. I really enjoyed it. "
— Meredith, 1/26/2011" Fun light reading. A female detective/caterer; the book includes her recipes. "
— Linda, 1/16/2011" This was my first book that I read from this author. <br/>Will try one more. "
— Lynn, 8/18/2010" FIC DAVIDSON <br/> <br/>CATERER, SINGLE MOTHER, NO GORY DETAILS. "
— Delafieldlib, 5/6/2010" The jerk is back and accused of murder. Goldy helps Arch and finds the real killer. But the jerk gets what he deserves for hurting her. Love the characters Goldy, Arch, Tom, and Marla. Like this series as much as the Janet Evanovich series with Stephanie Plum. "
— Sheri, 3/14/2010" Like the book, but the voice didn't work well for me. <br/> "
— Barb, 1/23/2010" Good. Not her best mystery. But good recipes again!! "
— Sandy, 10/17/2009" I was hoping the jerk would get his just ends but not this time. "
— Lynn, 10/17/2009" an excellant story when goldys ex husband gets arrested for the murder of his girlfriend goldys son asks her to help prove he is innocent. keeps you in suspence on who is the real killer as there is a number of suspects. "
— Georgiann, 10/2/2009Diane Mott Davidson is the bestselling author of short stories, poetry, and seventeen cozy mystery novels featuring Goldy Schultz the caterer. She has won the Anthony Award and has been a finalist for the Agatha and Macavity awards. In 1993 she was named Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers’ Writer of the Year.
Cherry Jones is an Earphones Award-winning audiobook narrator who has won an AudioFile Earphones Award and twice been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration, in 2001 and 2005. She is also well known as a premiere theater actress and winner of a Tony Award. She has acted in numerous television shows, and her film roles include Erin Brockovich, The Perfect Storm, and M. Night Shyamalan’s Signs.