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The Diva Digs Up the Dirt (A Domestic Diva Mystery #6)
by
Krista Davis (Goodreads Author)
Trouble in spades... Determined not to be a garden-variety diva, Sophie Winston's neighbor, Natasha, cultivates a plan to shine on television--using Sophie's backyard. As the cast and crew of the makeover show "Tear It Up With Troy" bulldoze through her backyard--and vacation--Sophie retreats to her perennial boyfriend Wolf's to replace a dead rose bush. But her tender dee...more
Mass Market Paperback, 290 pages
Published
June 5th 2012
by Berkley Publishing Group
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I bought this book not realizing I was coming into the middle of a series (why, oh why is it so difficult to find a stand-alone mystery these days????). Not to worry - you don't need to read the previous books in the series to get what is going on.
I'm not giving this 5 stars because I found the character of Natasha to be so over-the-top unbelievable. However, the rest of the characters, as well as the story, are awesome.
Sophie Winston is looking forward to a few days off. But then a reality sh...more
I'm not giving this 5 stars because I found the character of Natasha to be so over-the-top unbelievable. However, the rest of the characters, as well as the story, are awesome.
Sophie Winston is looking forward to a few days off. But then a reality sh...more
Sophie Winston is expecting to have a vacation at home. Quiet and un-eventful (yes, that was intended.) Little did she see not only a murder case pending, but, being involved in the deconstruction of her own romantic life...
The last event Sophie manages prior her time off ends up being more than she bargained for. Not only will it keep her busy but suddenly she is surrounded by persons wishing each other ill. Sophie finds herself circled by thefts and attempted murders.
Sophie knows Wolf's marria...more
The last event Sophie manages prior her time off ends up being more than she bargained for. Not only will it keep her busy but suddenly she is surrounded by persons wishing each other ill. Sophie finds herself circled by thefts and attempted murders.
Sophie knows Wolf's marria...more
Excellent. This series just keeps getting better. The disappearance of Wolf's wife that has hovered in the background of earlier books is addressed in this one. The author's timing is perfect. Sophie and the supporting characters are well-developed at this point and their actions are consistent with what readers have come to expect. Krista Davis intertwines the disfunctional family of a wealthy entrepreneur whose annual picnic Sophie plans with a discovery she makes that reopens investigation in...more
(For synopsis, please read the blurb in the book description.)
I have loved everyone of "The Diva" series since I picked up the first one. This is no different.
In a very real way, "The Diva Digs Up the Dirt" is sort of a transitional book for Davis and her sleuth, Sophie. The transitions are obvious within the first 3 or 4 chapters and they all lead the reader to a "what next" set of questions--What next for Sophie and Mars? What next for Sophie and Wolf? What next for Sophie's house? and, by the...more
I have loved everyone of "The Diva" series since I picked up the first one. This is no different.
In a very real way, "The Diva Digs Up the Dirt" is sort of a transitional book for Davis and her sleuth, Sophie. The transitions are obvious within the first 3 or 4 chapters and they all lead the reader to a "what next" set of questions--What next for Sophie and Mars? What next for Sophie and Wolf? What next for Sophie's house? and, by the...more
I have read all the Diva books that Krista Davis has written. I think this is one of the better ones. Sophie is an events planner whose has worked hard and plans to enjoy her 2 week vacation. Her last event before her vacation is with one of her more frequent clients - Mr Greene. He has an annual family picnic where he invites his employees and their family. This year is a little different where he has a trophy wife and he is close to retirement.
Things start to go crazy at this party and peopl...more
Things start to go crazy at this party and peopl...more
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The Diva Digs up the Dirt is another hit by Krista Davis. Once again Sophie finds herself spread too thin between her work and her love life. She has just finished up her party planning season, by planning the company social for Roscoe Greene, but, her summer freedom quickly disappears with the appearance of a strange woman asking for Sophie's help to find her missing daughter.
Sophie apologizes to the woman, denying t...more
The Diva Digs up the Dirt is another hit by Krista Davis. Once again Sophie finds herself spread too thin between her work and her love life. She has just finished up her party planning season, by planning the company social for Roscoe Greene, but, her summer freedom quickly disappears with the appearance of a strange woman asking for Sophie's help to find her missing daughter.
Sophie apologizes to the woman, denying t...more
All Sophie wants to do is sit back and relax and enjoy her one week of vacation. Natasha is not going to let that happen. She has plans to become a television star and she is going to use Sophie's backyard to put her plan in motion. She has entered Sophie to be on the show Tear It With Troy and Sophie has won a backyard makeover.
Natasha has things under control and is driving the host Troy absolutely crazy. It is the perfect time for Sophie to make her getaway. She decides she is going to hideou...more
Natasha has things under control and is driving the host Troy absolutely crazy. It is the perfect time for Sophie to make her getaway. She decides she is going to hideou...more
All I can say is wow and Natasha is at it again. Now Natasha is having Sophie's yard ripped apart to install a garage. Sophie grudgingly agrees to allow it happen. In a desperate attempt to flee Natasha's madness Sophie buys a rose bush and takes it over to her boyfriends house to plant it after retrieving the old bush she discovers a purse with a wallet inside that belongs to her boyfriend Wolf's missing wife. The fingers all point at Wolf having killed his wife and it's up to Sophie to find ou...more
The Diva books are not easy to put down, Krista Davis has a way of ending her chapters with just a morsel that has you saying, “well, just a little bit more” and soon you are up way past your bedtime finding out what Sophie and Natasha are up to.
All Sophie Winston wanted was a nice backyard vacation, no work for two weeks. A peaceful and quiet time with her gardening and pets, she works hard, that should not be too much to ask for. All that changed when Mona charges into her backyard and demands...more
All Sophie Winston wanted was a nice backyard vacation, no work for two weeks. A peaceful and quiet time with her gardening and pets, she works hard, that should not be too much to ask for. All that changed when Mona charges into her backyard and demands...more
It's Sophie's brief two-week vacation, and Natascha's shown up with a TV show to tear up Sophie's backyard to put in a much-needed garage. Fortunately, Sophie has two mysteries to solve... the perfect excuses to escape the renovation's noise. While gardening, she found the purse of her boyfriend's missing wife -- and Wolf is suspected of her murder. Sophie also gets wrapped up in the drama surrounding a rich client's family, all of whom seem to be wanting each other dead. Can she clear Wolf's na...more
I'm giving this book 3 stars because I liked how it takes place around gardening and landscaping. Makes me wish I had a garden. Maybe someday. Other than that, I felt that the book was to long and there were to many characters, I got confused keeping track of everyone. And it seemed to repeat itself. Instead of having clues to the killer and what happpened to Wolf's wife they seemed to run around and blame everyone. I still like Sophie and Nina, but feel like Sophie lets Natasha get her way to m...more
I really like this series overall, but I'm a bit disappointed in some of the stuff that happened this time. One of the things I always enjoy are the advice columns at the beginning of every chapter. Since each book has a different theme, it is a great way to learn some new and interesting information. The mystery was good, but I was pretty sure who did it midway through. I am not happy about (view spoiler)...more
Domestic diva Sophie Winston is involved in planning the annual party for recently divorced and remarried mogul Rufus Greene, but strange things are happening in the Greene family. Meanwhile, she also unwittingly finds a clue to the disappearance four years ago of her boyfriend Wolf's wife Anne, which leads to renewed harassment by one of his fellow police officers. Soon she learns that Anne and the Greenes were connected. There's a lot happening in this, but it's not always easy to put together...more
Sep 13, 2012
Kelly Knapp
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
mystery lovers, romance lovers
Recommended to Kelly by:
no one, it is the next in a series I like.
OK! So, this is a prime example of why I do not care for series where the romance develops in the background. Still, the writing was as good if not better than the previous titles in the series. I wish we had seen more of Mochie in this one, she is so cute.
In this book, we find our Sophie planning a BBQ in the middle of a feud. When this gig is over, she is taking two weeks blessed and deserved vacation. But instead of a vaction, Sophie is in for a wild time.
When an elderly gentleman divorces h...more
In this book, we find our Sophie planning a BBQ in the middle of a feud. When this gig is over, she is taking two weeks blessed and deserved vacation. But instead of a vaction, Sophie is in for a wild time.
When an elderly gentleman divorces h...more
I really do enjoy Krista Davis' mysteries. This is her newest one. Wolf's, Sophie's police detective boyfriend, wife has been missing for 5 years. The missing wife's mother, Mona, tries to get Sophie and her friend to hunt for her missing daughter. Mona is the most annoying character but totally believable. I have enjoyed every one of Ms. Davis' books, and this one is no exception. Her characters are believable, and the mysteries are fun to work out. Keep writing, please, Ms. Davis.
Not the best in the series in my opinion. Way to much running back and forth to a certain house. Am so glad the "Anne" story is resolved and we can go back to Sophie and her events. This book was very redundant and lacked all the fun activities Sophie usually does. Really wish Sophie would stand up to people who walk all over her.
So this book is mainly about Sophie's & Wolf's relationship, with a little "reality" TV thrown in. The mysteries in this series keep getting better and better. This is a great series for those who like their cozies in a charming setting, eccentric characters, and great tips for entertaining & cooking.
This is one of those series that just keeps getting better, though I have to confess I felt just a smidge of melancholy at the end of this one. Natasha adds her usual touch of comic relief (gotta love that gal) and Sophie triumphs, as always. I'm anxiously awaiting the next installment in this terrific cozy series.
I like this series a lot. This is #6. I like the characters. I don't know where it will go next because there's a major plot point that disrupts a relationship. I'll have to wait until #7.
Wow!!! Really????? Krista Davis did it again. The dead came back to life and all heck was raised before and after. What a great book. I'm just sad that I've finished it and now have to wait for the next one to come out.
I enjoyed this book in the series. Conclusions arrived to some of the subplots. First one in the series that brought tears to my eyes.
I really liked this book, the last couple haven't been as good but this one was much better. I love all the tips for gardening and crafts.
First, I enjoy Sophie and Natasha's hints in every Diva book. Okay, that's not really first. First I enjoy the mystery, then I enjoy the writing, and THEN I enjoy the hints. In this one the hints, and the clues, are all about manure, bulldozers, and poisonous plants. Oh, toss in a stray cat for good measure. (Cats, always good!) And of course, all of Sophie's friends. This mystery kept me guessing right up to the last page, and added a most unexpected event. I highly recommend this book.
I loved this book! All of Krista Davis' books are great mysteries! If you haven't read any of her books, I would read The Diva Haunts the House....a great Halloween read! As always, there are fun recipes at the end of the story.
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Yet another of my favourite series and this installment was a great read from the first page to the last. The plot was more than clever and kept us guessing to the very end.
Well, I suppose if you read this series, you had to see this plot line coming. The mystery about Wolf's wife's disappearance is the focal point of this book, along with the strange goings-on in one local family. Lots of upheaval for Sophie in this book.
I enjoyed this book quite a bit. The characters are always fun, always interesting. Personally, I'd smack Natasha into next week if I were Sophie, but I guess every cozy has to have a 'nemesis' these days. I really look forward to seeing the next...more
I enjoyed this book quite a bit. The characters are always fun, always interesting. Personally, I'd smack Natasha into next week if I were Sophie, but I guess every cozy has to have a 'nemesis' these days. I really look forward to seeing the next...more
Jul 09, 2012
Heidi (awesome group member)
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
read-in-2012,
cozies-i-love
Really liked the mystery in this one (view spoiler)
A fun series. Unlike others in it, this one's not too gross.
Another excellent book by Krista Davis in the Domestic Diva mysteries!
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Krista Davis lives and writes in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. She lived in Northern Virginia for many years and resided for a time in Old Town, Alexandria.
She really does have a gregarious Ocicat named Mochie who never ceases to amaze her. Daisy is based on one of her three dogs.
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She really does have a gregarious Ocicat named Mochie who never ceases to amaze her. Daisy is based on one of her three dogs.
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