A Deadly Eclair is a delectable read filled with yummy foods and an alluring mystery. Readers who love a good "who-dun-it" will enjoy sleuthing with this heroine and immediately wanting more once the book is finished. I can't wait for the next book in the series because I know this is one that I am going to follow through with from beginning to end.

This is the first in a new series for the author, already known for her Cookbook Nook series and Cheese Shop Mysteries (as Avery Aames) and promises to be equally enjoyable. Mimi Rousseau has put her life back together again after a recent tragedy and is opening a bed and breakfast inn and bistro in Napa Valley, thanks to the help of entrepreneur Bryan Baker. He even has arranged for his niece, famous talk show host Angelica Edmonton, to use this setting for her upcoming wedding...an event that would bring wonderful publicity for Mimi...except what it brings is the murdered body of Bryan found at dawn on the morning of the scheduled wedding. Mimi soon realizes that she needs to help move the investigation along because the investigating detective, Tyson, just isn't solving it quickly enough. But as she soon discovers, there are too many suspects with solid motives and that's just with members of the wedding party. This was an enjoyable first start for the series. The mystery kept the reader guessing until the end. I liked the main characters and their interactions with each other...her best friend, Jo, her staff that includes Heather, sous chef Stephen, gardener Raymond and Chef C, and finally her new "love" interest, Nash. The descriptions of the inn and bistro were delightful and the food descriptions were enough to make my mouth water (I loved the recipes at the end of the book and have to try the french onion soup one). I can't wait for the next book in this series. Disclosure: I am voluntarily reviewing this advance reading copy received through NetGalley.

I like the author's other two series, but this one just failed to keep my attention. I kept putting it down and read at least two other books before I finally finished Bistro.

One thing I hate happens here, a character who gets killed seems like someone I would have loved to see more of .

I'll give the next book a shot, but if I keep putting it down, that will be it.

I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

Mimi Rousseau, owner of Bistro Rousseau and Maison Rousseau in Napa Valley, California, has her hands full with a high profile wedding and reception being held at her establishment. Everything is running smoothly until the bride's uncle, and Mimi's mentor, is found murdered the morning after a welcome dinner for all the guests. Filled with delicious recipes and interesting characters/residents of Napa Valley (can't wait to read more about them and their stories in future books!), A Deadly Eclair by author Daryl Wood Gerber is a wonderful first installment in a new cozy series. Just as well-written as Ms. Gerber's other books - she is the author of the Cookbook Nook Mysteries and the Cheese Shop Mysteries (as Avery Aames) - this whodunit promises to the be the start of another delightful series. I was kept guessing as to the identity of the murderer, and was a little surprised by the outcome (which is always a plus for me!). The recipes included sound absolutely scrumptious, and I look forward to trying many of them! I highly recommend this book! :-)

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. A wonderful cosy mystery story which also has a real good feel factor as well. Recommend.