Return to Old Town, A most charming setting. I found my taste buds going into overdrive by the food descriptions. Love it! In this story, Sophie attends an engagement party for Wanda and Orson. When the groom to be kneels over at the party and dies what was the cause? Loaded with twists and turns. You'll be surprised at the ending. This book continues the excellent series. Thanks #Netgalley and #Kesington for the eARC in exchange for a honest review. All opinions are mine.

Do not read this book unless you have food in the house! All they do is eat and it all sounds so good! I've always loved how much food is prepared for any level of socializing in this series. Overboard is no different, with most of the food served on boards. Get it?

The mystery was complex and I always like that the conclusion is never too intense. The setting of Old Town is charming and I believe it's a tight-knit community, even though I lived there and it's definitely more city than village. Davis is a gifted storyteller!

This could be read as a standalone but I think you really need to read earlier ones in the series in order to keep up with the characters. It is number 17!

Thanks to NetGalley and publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

Love this series! I learned a lot about food boards in this one. I had no idea there were so many. I didn’t like how some people were mean to Sophie. She’s a lot nicer about it than I would’ve been.

I would read any mystery this diva cooked up! Sophie and crew once again solve a mystery with humor, teamwork and good old fashion sleuthing.

In this seventeenth book in the Domestic Diva Mystery series, Sophie Winston, an event planner, is a guest at an engagement party for Natasha Smith's mother, Wanda, to 75-year-old, Orson Chatsworth. Orson collapses while celebrating his upcoming wedding and later dies. What causes Orson to keel over and die at his engagement party? Is eating a daffodil from a charcuterie board the cause of his death?

I like this story told from Sophie Winston’s point of view. There is an engaging lightness to the narrative in the very first chapter that lets me know I am in for a fun read. Each chapter begins with a question from an advice column answered by either Sophie or Natasha. Recipes are included at the end of the book. What fun! Thank you, Kensington Books and NetGalley, for the advance reader copy of THE DIVA GOES OVERBOARD.

This was an amazing book. I highly recommend it to everyone. Great characters and a great plot. I will be looking for more books by this author. The book is superbly written. Lots of twists, turns and shocking turns of events. Quickly becoming a go to author for me!!!! If you love to read a book and be shocked by the ending then check out this author for sure. You will love this book and this author. Was a great mystery with a touch of humor.

I love this series and it is one I always recommend as it never disappoints.

We find Sophie once again being drug into a murder and sorting out all sides of it. And I do mean sides. There are extra twists and turns that keep one guessing. Or it did me at least.

The story plays out starting at an engagement party where something goes wrong. Thankfully Sophie has her friends to lend a hand. I really enjoy her sleuthing with Nina, who can add a funny element at times. Mars and Bernie are great help, too. The theme of this book involves boards of various nature. It was interesting to have them featured.

I highly recommend to someone who has been reading this series or if you are looking for mysteries, as there are several at play, and a great cast of characters.

I always enjoy the Domestic Diva series, and this was no exception. I love the cast of characters and the setting of Old Town Alexandria. There were elements of the story that felt confused (a few too many unknown people which led to some confusing pronoun/ antecedents), but the conclusion was satisfying. There were some questions that I didn’t find fully solved, but overall, it wrapped up nicely.

If this is your first Diva book, it can be read as a standalone.
Sophie Winston is invited to an engagement party for Orson Chatsworth and Wanda Smith, the mother of Sophie's frenemy, Natasha. The party is catered by Orson's daughter Stella St, James who has a charcuterie board business. During the party, Orson asked Sophie to meet with him the next day to discuss a private matter. Shortly after Orson collapsed in pain. He later died and it appeared to be poison. Sophie is asked to the will reading and is shocked to find Orson has left her his antique business. She finds a secret room with pictures of several local young women and thinks that is what Orson wanted to talk about. As she learns more about Orson's past life and the pasts of others in his life, she finally is able to fulfill his last wish and solve his murder as well as prevent the murder of one of the accomplices.
This is a particularly enjoyable addition to a great series. I love Sophie's family and friends and how they are all (with the exception of Natasha) willing to pitch in whatever needs doing from hosting a meal or solving a murder. I keep hoping that poor Natasha will finally realize that she is sooooo self-centered and try to make at least a small effort to consider others, especially her mom, Wanda. I know she acts ugly, but she must really hate herself to have to be Miss Perfect and High and Mighty all the time.

The Diva Goes Overboard is a cozy mystery that takes place in Old Town, Alexandria, VA. Natasha's mother is getting married to the town's successful antique shop owner, and Natasha is determined to make sure it's a wedding to never forget. Unfortunately, during the engagement party, the groom is murdered. Then, to add even more intrigue to the mystery, Orson has rewritten his will and left his store to Sophie. Now, even Sophie is a suspect in this murder.

This series has a huge cast of characters, and I found it a bit difficult to remember who everyone was and how they were all related. The relationships between some of the characters are also a bit confusing. Who are enemies, who are friends, who are frenemies, who are lovers, who used to be lovers, etc? I didn't find the overall mystery to be that gripping. In my opinion, while it was a major plot point, Orson's family drama/storyline simply did not add to the story. It actually made it more unbelievable. This is simply not a cozy series for me. I did love ALL of the recipes at the end! And it was fun to read about all the various boards.

Event planner Sophie Winston remains one of my favorite amateur sleuths. She's smart, likable, and genuinely seems to care about her friends and family. She's strong and independent but not foolish. She does an excellent job of having backup when she's going into potentially dangerous or volatile situations. Let's face it, all cozy mystery amateur sleuths aren't that far sighted. While Nina and ex-husband Mars seem to be her usual sidekicks, her circle of friends is there for her, just as she is for them. So, a smart, relatable cast of characters headed by a hard-working woman who isn't afraid to ask the tough questions but does it in a reasonable safe manner. Now, true, that doesn't mean she doesn't occasionally run into trouble, that's expected, but she's not TSTL, ie "too stupid to live". You're also going to learn a great deal about charcuterie boards of all kinds.

As for the mystery, it's really two mysteries that mesh into one as the book goes along. Who killed antiques dealer Orson Chatsworth and, hmm, what secrets from the past might be hiding in a hidden room. Yep, a hidden room. It holds some answers for Sophie but also creates just as many questions. I don't want to give away too much as it's delicious fun (you'll see why I use the word delicious as you read) stumbling across the clues as they slowly but surely emerge. Is Jordan as arrogantly entitled as he seems? Why do so many think they're entitled to money from Orson's estate? Family squabbles? Greed? Jealousy? All those and maybe more?

What will happen to Orson's beloved dog Rosebud? And, speaking of dogs, I definitely liked that the author made a point of mentioning how Sophie harnessed, then clicked her dog Daisy into the seat-belt. A minor thing, yes, but a nice reveal of Sophie's attention to not just detail but her focus on safety. But, as for the murder investigation, lots of suspects, albeit Sophie is reluctant to suspect some, and many red herrings throughout with a real surprise twist at the end. Nope, not telling. You'll just have to read it. Thanks #NetGalley and #KensingtonBooks - #KensingtonCozies for inviting me to Old Town Alexandria again. I love how the end of each chapter leaves us wanting to hurry to the next, although I am inclined to think that with all the food talk and yummy recipes we may cheat a bit and use those brief moments as an excuse to grab something tasty. I definitely never read this series without at least a snack nearby.

As always an excellent cozy. This is my ultimate favorite series and it always feels like coming home when I read a new book in the series

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the chance to read and review this

Sophie inherits an antique store and the family of the previous owner is NOT happy about it. But Sophie knows there’s a reason he left it to her and she vows to figure it out, along with solving his murder.

As Sophie finds out more about the murdered man she called a friend, she begins to realize he may not have been the man she thought he was. Are her gut feelings right or is she way off base? Hopefully solving the murder will help solve the other questions she has about Orson. Or maybe she’ll just get too close for the killer’s comfort and be the next victim?

I love Olde Town Alexandria and can see the setting as I read. It’s the next best thing to being back in my old stomping grounds. Sophie, Nina, Mars and Bernie are the Four Musketeers that always have a hand in solving each mystery and it wouldn’t be a visit to Olde Town without them. Be sure to check out the recipes as well, they’re scrumptious!

𝐈 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐦𝐲 𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠.

The 17th installment in this fun cozy series finds Natasha's mother set to walk down the aisle to antiques dealer Orson Chatsworth. Natasha is more than a little miffed since she herself has yet to make that walk herself, but she reluctantly pitches in to make her mother's day special by planning the engagement party.

When the groom collapses at the party, everyone suspects a heart attack. But when he dies and the cause of death was revealed to be poison, Sophie is once again on the case, especially when she finds out that she's inherited Orson's elaborate store. To get his angry family off her back, she has to find the culprit and figure out why Orson would want her to have his beloved store.

I hope this series continues for a long time as I love all the characters, and the charm of Old Town is so beautifully written. Many thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the early copy. This book will publish May 21, 2024.

Book #17 in this series - I find it amazing that after all these books the series keeps on getting better. I love this author so I was excited to read this new installment. Sophie Winston was invited to the engagement party for Natasha's mother Wanda and Orson. Orson asks Sophie to meet him the next day at his antique shop. As he's giving the toast, he collapses and dies at the hospital. Much to her surprise, Sophie is requested to be at his will reading and she is named the new owner of his antique shop. Sophie starts investigating why Orson left her the shop and finds a letter which shows that Orson believes he was murdered and wants Sophie to find the truth. A fun cozy mystery filled with red herrings, fun characters and a solid plotline that keeps you guessing.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

What could be better than a visit to Old Town Alexandria with Sophie Winston and her friends? Seventeen books and the mysteries are still fresh and interesting, the characters are people who grow and change just like in real-life, and the small town setting is cozy and appealing. It isn't any wonder that this is one of my favorite series.

Sophie is helping at the engagement party that Natasha Smith has organized for her mother. Wanda is getting married and couldn't be happier---though the groom is not popular with everyone. As bad luck would have it,
her groom-to-be dies at the party. Chaos ensues when Sophie is dragged into the middle of things after a surprise inheritance. The twisty path of finding the killer is is as crooked as it gets. There are several suspects and just when you think you know who it is---bam!---it isn't.

#TheDivaGoesOverboard #NetGalley is an enjoyable mystery that I would recommend to readers who enjoy light mysteries with wonderful characters.

I am thankful to #NetGalley #KensingtonBooks #KensingtonCozies for sending the e-ARC that I requested. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

It is always fun to return to Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, and see what entertaining guru and event planner, Sophie Winston, and her friends are doing. With the past titles in this series always pertaining to food, I wondered what 'overboard' tied into. This time, it's all about boards and what you can serve on them (think charcuterie or butter, or desserts)! Ms. Davis continues to weave fun cozies with interesting storylines. This is another great time to spent with Sophie and her friends.

A murdered antique dealer and groom-to-be, Natasha planning a wedding celebration and a surprise inheritance for Sophie set the stage for an entertaining mystery! The question is, will Sophie survive to see her windfall?

I look forward to each Sophie Winston mystery and this one didn't disappoint. Natasha's mother is marrying a wealthy antiques dealer who is murdered at the engagement party and Sophie finds herself putting on her sleuthing persona once again. The mystery has "twists and turns" and "red herrings" galore. Sophie is her usual down-to-earth self and her friends are their wonderful selves. I think I like Sophie because she's relatable, smart and I love the descriptions of her home and her neighborhood in Old Towne. Of course, there are delicious recipes included. I always have a snack handy when I read this series since I know I'll be hungry!

I'm ready for the next "Diva" mystery!

I received an ARC from NetGal and the opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Krista Davis is a master at weaving cozy mysteries, and she did it again with this book.

The Diva Goes Overboard had me guessing until the very end.

I have to say, I read this book in one sitting! LOVED IT.

Sophie Winston has been invited to an engagement party for Natasha's mother Wanda and Orson. Orson pulls Sophie aside and requests a meeting the next day at his antiques shop. As he is giving a toast he collapses and 911 is called. He dies at the hospital. Sophie is requested to be at his will reading. Sophie is named as the new owner of the antiques shop. Everyone including Sophie is shocked. As Sophie is trying to figure out why Orson left her the shop, she discovers a letter. Orson believes he was murdered and wants Sophie to investigate.

I loved following the clues with Sophie. The mystery was so good and I love when a cold case is included. I'm a big fan of this author and this series. The book made me so hungry. Sophie the Diva does it again.