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A White House Chef Mystery #6
Fonduing Fathers
White House executive chef Olivia Paras has enough on her plate. But after gaining new information about her father’s death, the First Family isn’t the only family Olivia is concerned about…
Olivia has always believed that her father was an honorable man—until a trip to visit her mother reveals that he was dishonorably discharged from the army. Olivia is even more shocked to learn that he was brutally murdered because someone at his company suspected him of selling corporate secrets. Refusing to believe that her father was a scoundrel, Olivia won’t rest until she proves his innocence.
Enlisting the help of her boyfriend, Gav, Olivia must reach out to her father’s colleagues to discover the truth behind his murder. What she’s about to discover may not only put her at risk, but threaten national security as well…
Olivia has always believed that her father was an honorable man—until a trip to visit her mother reveals that he was dishonorably discharged from the army. Olivia is even more shocked to learn that he was brutally murdered because someone at his company suspected him of selling corporate secrets. Refusing to believe that her father was a scoundrel, Olivia won’t rest until she proves his innocence.
Enlisting the help of her boyfriend, Gav, Olivia must reach out to her father’s colleagues to discover the truth behind his murder. What she’s about to discover may not only put her at risk, but threaten national security as well…
447 pages, Paperback
First published December 31, 2012
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About the author
Julie Hyzy
46 books873 followersNew York Times bestselling author, Julie Hyzy, has won the Anthony, Barry, Phobos, and Derringer Awards for her fiction.
Novels include:
Virtual Sabotage
The White House Chef Mystery series
The Manor House Mysteries
Deadly Blessings
Deadly Interest
Dead Ringer
Artistic License
Playing With Matches
Visit:
www.juliehyzy.com
Novels include:
Virtual Sabotage
The White House Chef Mystery series
The Manor House Mysteries
Deadly Blessings
Deadly Interest
Dead Ringer
Artistic License
Playing With Matches
Visit:
www.juliehyzy.com
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June 23, 2019
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In this 6th installment of the 'The White House Chef Mystery Series', the heroine, Ollie, is finally provided with glimpses of information surrounding her father's life and death. As she and her boyfriend share moments from their past, they quickly become much closer to one another.
Gloria: "Olivia Paras, Executive Chef at the White House takes some time away to visit her mother and grandmother in Chicago along with her boyfriend, Gav. On the trip, she learns information about her father that she never knew. She has always believed that her father, who was an honorable man to her, was dishonorably discharged from the Army. And that he died of murder because someone, where he worked, thought that he was selling corporate secrets." 👍 .
Julie Hyzy did an incredible job in drawing the reader into the story and compelling them to stay focused as long as possible as they rode on her roller-coaster adventure of a lifetime. This was a cozy mystery that didn't seem to be formulaic at all. This heroine is observant, inquisitive, and determined when puzzled by something. White House chef Olivia Paras and her arch nemesis, White House Sensitivity Director Peter Everett Sargeant, must work together again in an undercover capacity with the President's son in tow.
Introducing White House Assistant Chef Olivia Paras, who is rising-and sleuthing-to the top.
This was a very interesting and informative tale of the life of the White House kitchen staff. As always the main focus is on Olivia Paras, who demonstrates the ability to keep her wit and uses whatever is available to protect herself and others from danger.
Jonathan: "This is exactly what I want in a book; a good mystery, likable characters, and suspense. This book was simply astounding, I can see myself re-reading it over and over again." 👍
I would recommend this choice to anyone interested in a clean and wholesome cozy mystery and/or the life of service in the White House. And this one concludes with multiple astonishing revlelations!
In this 6th installment of the 'The White House Chef Mystery Series', the heroine, Ollie, is finally provided with glimpses of information surrounding her father's life and death. As she and her boyfriend share moments from their past, they quickly become much closer to one another.
Gloria: "Olivia Paras, Executive Chef at the White House takes some time away to visit her mother and grandmother in Chicago along with her boyfriend, Gav. On the trip, she learns information about her father that she never knew. She has always believed that her father, who was an honorable man to her, was dishonorably discharged from the Army. And that he died of murder because someone, where he worked, thought that he was selling corporate secrets." 👍 .
Julie Hyzy did an incredible job in drawing the reader into the story and compelling them to stay focused as long as possible as they rode on her roller-coaster adventure of a lifetime. This was a cozy mystery that didn't seem to be formulaic at all. This heroine is observant, inquisitive, and determined when puzzled by something. White House chef Olivia Paras and her arch nemesis, White House Sensitivity Director Peter Everett Sargeant, must work together again in an undercover capacity with the President's son in tow.
Introducing White House Assistant Chef Olivia Paras, who is rising-and sleuthing-to the top.
This was a very interesting and informative tale of the life of the White House kitchen staff. As always the main focus is on Olivia Paras, who demonstrates the ability to keep her wit and uses whatever is available to protect herself and others from danger.
Jonathan: "This is exactly what I want in a book; a good mystery, likable characters, and suspense. This book was simply astounding, I can see myself re-reading it over and over again." 👍
I would recommend this choice to anyone interested in a clean and wholesome cozy mystery and/or the life of service in the White House. And this one concludes with multiple astonishing revlelations!
August 28, 2024
It was a good story but not your typical murder mystery. This deals with a 25 year old death of the MC father. It was ok but I prefer the normal cozy mystery format.
December 3, 2019
I loved this one! Olivia seems to have settled down quite a bit since she and Gav started dating. He supports her, but also appears to be her voice of logic and reasoning. I also loved the mystery! A cold case with lots of secrets, twists and surprises, I wasn’t expecting the bad guy to be who it was. Suspenseful ending and all that as well. The new First Family has also been interesting to learn about Especially Josh. His energetic personality has had a few curve balls since joining the White House, but he perseveres and it’s easy to see why Olivia is so protective of him, beyond the call of duty.
February 3, 2018
Fonduing Fathers by Julie Hyzy is the 6th book in the White House Chef Mystery series. White House Chef Olivia Paras discovers her father was murdered while working at a dietary supplement company and was suspected of selling company secrets. She sets off to find the truth. Another very enjoyable cozy mystery with lots of intrigue and excitement. I love that Olivia and Gav have come together and the presidents son Josh adds some fun as well as playing an important role in the end. A captivating and great mystery.
February 21, 2018
I think it's a four, I got wrapped up in the action part of it, not so much so the mystery- which yes, I had guessed about 1/3 the way through, but hey- I was a third of the way through.. ;]
so the action, twisty-turny, stuff was interesting, but I don't know how I feel about these "guys" who run a form of shadow government- even if it is for OUR government, within OUR government. It reminds me of the guy who says to ya, "I gotta guy", and your response naturally is "you gotta guy?" to which his reply, "I GOTTA guy..." and backing down, you shrug your shoulders and nod,"ok."
so the action, twisty-turny, stuff was interesting, but I don't know how I feel about these "guys" who run a form of shadow government- even if it is for OUR government, within OUR government. It reminds me of the guy who says to ya, "I gotta guy", and your response naturally is "you gotta guy?" to which his reply, "I GOTTA guy..." and backing down, you shrug your shoulders and nod,"ok."
January 21, 2025
A wonderful and action-packed whodunnit! I highly recommend the entire series!
March 30, 2015
This is exactly what I want in a book; a good mystery, likeable characters, and suspense. This book was simply astounding, I can see myself re-reading it over and over again.
The characters experienced so much growth in this book it wasn't even funny Olivia, an amazing character to begin with began to take Gav more seriously. Gav, who I'd thought of as elusive, began becoming real to me, and Sergeant became tangible.
The mystery was about the best part of this book, however, because it kept me guessing. This is really an old mystery she investigates, but it soon becomes new. I never would have guessed the ending and my heart was racing when the last tense scene took place.
Overall one of those good books that you'll come back to again and again. Please do yourself a favor and read this series, you will love it!
The characters experienced so much growth in this book it wasn't even funny Olivia, an amazing character to begin with began to take Gav more seriously. Gav, who I'd thought of as elusive, began becoming real to me, and Sergeant became tangible.
The mystery was about the best part of this book, however, because it kept me guessing. This is really an old mystery she investigates, but it soon becomes new. I never would have guessed the ending and my heart was racing when the last tense scene took place.
Overall one of those good books that you'll come back to again and again. Please do yourself a favor and read this series, you will love it!
January 3, 2013
Loved that this book's focus was on Ollie's personal life, although I missed the White House and her staff a bit as they took a backseat role. And the mystery came to a most satisfying conclusion that still left me eager for the next installment.
May 9, 2022
I really like this series. Ollie is the executive chef at the White House and solves murders on the side. This time she solves the mystery of her long dead father's past.
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January 3, 2016Helped to move series along.
December 27, 2021
4.5
My favorite one yet.
This was slightly different in that our MC comes into a 25 year old mystery involving the unsolved death of her father. Which of course is much more complicated and dangerous than she’d first anticipated. As it turns out, her father was undercover for the military. And it went deep. I’m happy she found out her dad was a genuine hero.
I love the relationship with Ollie and Gav. And of course all the chef stuff for the White House.
My favorite one yet.
This was slightly different in that our MC comes into a 25 year old mystery involving the unsolved death of her father. Which of course is much more complicated and dangerous than she’d first anticipated. As it turns out, her father was undercover for the military. And it went deep. I’m happy she found out her dad was a genuine hero.
I love the relationship with Ollie and Gav. And of course all the chef stuff for the White House.
August 19, 2018
Fonduing Fathers by Julie Hyzy is the sixth book of the White House Chef mystery series set in contemporary Washington D.C. Olivia "Ollie" Paras is the successful head chef at the White House. She's popular with her staff (except for arrogant show-off Virgil, whom no one likes) and with the First Family. Young Josh hero-worships Ollie and longs to become a chef (to his dad's chagrin).
Unlike the other books in the series, the mystery does not start when Ollie finds a dead body. Instead, Ollie finally prevails upon her mother to share details about her father, who died when she was very young. When her mother shares the 25-year-old secrets with her, Ollie is stunned to see his Dishonorable Discharge. She absolutely refuses to believe the allegations against him could have been true. From that moment on, she is compelled to ferret out the truth, no matter how classified, and no matter how much juggling is required between investigation and work. Ollie's boyfriend Gav fully supports her desire for knowledge, turning to his father-figure and mentor Yablonski, to get the super-secret facts.
It's an interesting puzzle, with many red herrings. As always, Ollie uncovers clues and takes risks; she confronts a killer in a suspenseful scene with a last-second rescue, resulting in more serious
consequences than usual. Ollie and Gav become more committed to each other (it's about time).
My gripe is with the fundamental premise, that what happened when Ollie's father was murdered must be kept secret "forever" as a matter of national security. Nope; not plausible. That said, it's an enjoyable and satisfying story.
I recommend reading this series in order from the beginning ("State of the Onion"), to get the full background of the characters, understand how they've developed in the series and appreciate their behavior.
Unlike the other books in the series, the mystery does not start when Ollie finds a dead body. Instead, Ollie finally prevails upon her mother to share details about her father, who died when she was very young. When her mother shares the 25-year-old secrets with her, Ollie is stunned to see his Dishonorable Discharge. She absolutely refuses to believe the allegations against him could have been true. From that moment on, she is compelled to ferret out the truth, no matter how classified, and no matter how much juggling is required between investigation and work. Ollie's boyfriend Gav fully supports her desire for knowledge, turning to his father-figure and mentor Yablonski, to get the super-secret facts.
It's an interesting puzzle, with many red herrings. As always, Ollie uncovers clues and takes risks; she confronts a killer in a suspenseful scene with a last-second rescue, resulting in more serious
consequences than usual. Ollie and Gav become more committed to each other (it's about time).
My gripe is with the fundamental premise, that what happened when Ollie's father was murdered must be kept secret "forever" as a matter of national security. Nope; not plausible. That said, it's an enjoyable and satisfying story.
I recommend reading this series in order from the beginning ("State of the Onion"), to get the full background of the characters, understand how they've developed in the series and appreciate their behavior.
October 8, 2018
I love this series. Ollie is such a great character and I love the White house setting. This one was a little different with Ollie working on her dad's cold case but it was very exciting, I could not read fast enough during those last 30 pages.
December 27, 2020
Fonduing Fathers by Julie Hyzy features White House Chef Olivia Paras, and her search for the truth on her father murder. I enjoyed reading it.
October 19, 2022
White House Executive Chef Olivia “Ollie” Paras takes a well-deserved vacation and travels home to visit her mother and grandmother along with Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Gavin. He is not on official duty but is there as Ollie’s boyfriend, a fact they are trying to keep quiet in Washington. Years ago Ollie’s father was killed in a car crash and buried in Arlington National Cemetery, yet Ollie was never given any details. Sensing it was finally time to give those details, Ollie’s mother tells her it wasn’t just an accident but murder. To top it off, her father had been dishonorably discharged from the service.
Ollie learns that after his army service, Anthony Paras was vice president of management systems at a company making vitamin and food supplements called Pluto. The company is located outside Washington, DC, so Ollie talks to her dad’s old boss. After her father’s death, evidence of his selling corporate secrets had been found in his desk. Denying this possibility even though Ollie hardly remembered her dad, she then visits his old commanding officer who purportedly paved the way into Arlington. He seems confused with some memory loss yet Ollie isn’t so sure he isn’t deliberately hiding facts. Gavin contacts his old CO who has a checkered and secret past. Meeting clandestinely, he tests Ollie to see if he can trust her and to see if she will trust him. As a favor to Gavin, he will take his own route to investigate.
Meanwhile, Ollie had promised to work with the President’s young son Josh with lessons in the kitchen despite being on vacation. She lets slip that her plans for Saturday include attending a food expo where her pastry chef will perform. Josh immediately wants to go with her, despite it being in a public place that will be full of hundreds of people. They find a way to enjoy the show despite the precautionary security. However, once Ollie returns, she finds herself in greater danger.
This sixth entry in the White House Chef mysteries was engrossing, engaging, fascinating. The pace moved steadily forward with action constantly speeding up. There was no way I was going to put this book down without finding out if Ollie and Gavin were safe. Author Julie Hyzy has brought us another gripping story of life in and around the White House. Eileen Stevens continues to expertly narrate with numerous voices and emotions. Highly recommended.
Ollie learns that after his army service, Anthony Paras was vice president of management systems at a company making vitamin and food supplements called Pluto. The company is located outside Washington, DC, so Ollie talks to her dad’s old boss. After her father’s death, evidence of his selling corporate secrets had been found in his desk. Denying this possibility even though Ollie hardly remembered her dad, she then visits his old commanding officer who purportedly paved the way into Arlington. He seems confused with some memory loss yet Ollie isn’t so sure he isn’t deliberately hiding facts. Gavin contacts his old CO who has a checkered and secret past. Meeting clandestinely, he tests Ollie to see if he can trust her and to see if she will trust him. As a favor to Gavin, he will take his own route to investigate.
Meanwhile, Ollie had promised to work with the President’s young son Josh with lessons in the kitchen despite being on vacation. She lets slip that her plans for Saturday include attending a food expo where her pastry chef will perform. Josh immediately wants to go with her, despite it being in a public place that will be full of hundreds of people. They find a way to enjoy the show despite the precautionary security. However, once Ollie returns, she finds herself in greater danger.
This sixth entry in the White House Chef mysteries was engrossing, engaging, fascinating. The pace moved steadily forward with action constantly speeding up. There was no way I was going to put this book down without finding out if Ollie and Gavin were safe. Author Julie Hyzy has brought us another gripping story of life in and around the White House. Eileen Stevens continues to expertly narrate with numerous voices and emotions. Highly recommended.
April 9, 2013
I thoroughly enjoyed my time back in the White House kitchen, after a lengthy time away, reading many of Hyzy's other books, both recent and from an apparent era past. The series picks up where it left off and progresses nicely, with compact chapters filled with information. This is, probably, my favourite of Hyzy's two modern series, though neither can compare to the Alex St. James books. The focus is less on the White House in this story, than on its Head Chef and her personal issues with relation to her father's death. It is as though the White House played its needed minimal role to fit within the series. That said, the character development is great and the plot flow nicely. Hyzy has a way to reel in the reader in an effortless manner. And yet she leaves you hanging and wanting more, all in a matter of pages.
This series was the first I ever read by Hyzy and so I had this as reference material as to what I might expect from the author. When I moved on to the Mansfield Manor books, I saw a similar style, which only furthered my belief that she was a great ‘light fare’ novelist. It was only when I came across her earlier work that I discovered how different Hyzy can be. These latter books are a lot more family-oriented or based, with less gruesome mysteries and language that has been parboiled down so that your 12 year-old niece could enjoy it without fallint into a cuss-filled mystery.Some of the earlier books are rougher and the characters are much more… raw. I love both styles and do wonder if Hyzy would ever cross characters in her own books (Alex St. James meets Ollie Paras) as she did with Michael A. Black.
I do wonder WHY the change in styles, though am not about to research it to find an answer. I'm happy knowing she is able to keep her audience enthralled, no matter which heroine is at the helm!
Kudos Madam Hyzy! I love these books and know you have more in you!
This series was the first I ever read by Hyzy and so I had this as reference material as to what I might expect from the author. When I moved on to the Mansfield Manor books, I saw a similar style, which only furthered my belief that she was a great ‘light fare’ novelist. It was only when I came across her earlier work that I discovered how different Hyzy can be. These latter books are a lot more family-oriented or based, with less gruesome mysteries and language that has been parboiled down so that your 12 year-old niece could enjoy it without fallint into a cuss-filled mystery.Some of the earlier books are rougher and the characters are much more… raw. I love both styles and do wonder if Hyzy would ever cross characters in her own books (Alex St. James meets Ollie Paras) as she did with Michael A. Black.
I do wonder WHY the change in styles, though am not about to research it to find an answer. I'm happy knowing she is able to keep her audience enthralled, no matter which heroine is at the helm!
Kudos Madam Hyzy! I love these books and know you have more in you!
January 23, 2013
This series stared out fairly strong - some good things, some bad things, but more good than bad, with interesting characters and solid plots. But the last three books, and this book in particular - outstanding! This story builds a bit slowly, but there's a lot of character development - not only on the part of Ollie and Gav, but in a few of the secondary characters as well and I found that kept the story moving along really well. I love the relationship building between Ollie and Josh and I'm not normally a fan of small children in my books. Authors tend to make them too exaggerated, but Ms. Hyzy makes Josh likeable without being obnoxious or precocious. Very little exposure to Virgil made the story pleasant without the bitter aftertaste.
The story line/plot about Ollie's father and the truth about his military career and death was convoluted and interesting and Ms. Hyzy doesn't give a single thing away until she does. The ending was climatic and was like an action movie in my head: when Ollie lost the plot at the end, I could see it clear as day and felt her fury and terror. That almost never happens to me with a cozy mystery.
The very very end of this book was just fabulous, leaving me with a grin on my face as I put the book down. I really can't wait for the next book, although I must admit to being a bit unsure about what could possibly top this book.
The story line/plot about Ollie's father and the truth about his military career and death was convoluted and interesting and Ms. Hyzy doesn't give a single thing away until she does. The ending was climatic and was like an action movie in my head: when Ollie lost the plot at the end, I could see it clear as day and felt her fury and terror. That almost never happens to me with a cozy mystery.
The very very end of this book was just fabulous, leaving me with a grin on my face as I put the book down. I really can't wait for the next book, although I must admit to being a bit unsure about what could possibly top this book.
January 19, 2014
A White House Chef Mystery #6 - (Ollie and Gavin) - Ollie is searching for information concerning her father. Gavin helps and in the end he is seriously injured and proposes to Ollie in the last paragraph of the book.
White House executive chef Olivia Paras has enough on her plate. But after gaining new information about her father’s death, the First Family isn’t the only family Olivia is concerned about…
Olivia has always believed that her father was an honorable man—until a trip to visit her mother reveals that he was dishonorably discharged from the army. Olivia is even more shocked to learn that he was brutally murdered because someone at his company suspected him of selling corporate secrets. Refusing to believe that her father was a scoundrel, Olivia won’t rest until she proves his innocence.
Enlisting the help of her boyfriend, Gav, Olivia must reach out to her father’s colleagues to discover the truth behind his murder. What she’s about to discover may not only put her at risk, but threaten national security as well…
White House executive chef Olivia Paras has enough on her plate. But after gaining new information about her father’s death, the First Family isn’t the only family Olivia is concerned about…
Olivia has always believed that her father was an honorable man—until a trip to visit her mother reveals that he was dishonorably discharged from the army. Olivia is even more shocked to learn that he was brutally murdered because someone at his company suspected him of selling corporate secrets. Refusing to believe that her father was a scoundrel, Olivia won’t rest until she proves his innocence.
Enlisting the help of her boyfriend, Gav, Olivia must reach out to her father’s colleagues to discover the truth behind his murder. What she’s about to discover may not only put her at risk, but threaten national security as well…
July 7, 2019
Although this book had a lot of story growth I was not as into this one as I have been the earlier books. Part of that is because this did not really revolve around the White House. This involved Ollie's past. Ollie's father died when she was a young child and she knew he was buried at Arlington. What she didn't know is he was dishonorably discharged and subsequently murdered. Her gut tells her that couldn't be true and with Gav's help she sets out to prove it. Unfortunately, the closer she gets to answers, the more dangerous her search becomes. The story isn't bad and there are some really cute moments with the First Children but Ollie isn't really that interesting without all of the White foils. I like Gav but he is quiet which means that Ollie does most of the talking. There is just less excitement and it moves slower. I'm still looking forward to the next one.
June 26, 2017
Olivia Paras, Executive Chef at the White House takes some time away to visit her mother and grandmother in Chicago along with her boyfriend, Gav. On the trip, she learns information about her father that she never knew. She has always believed that her father, who was an honorable man to her, was dishonorably discharged from the Army. And that he died of murder because someone where he worked thought that he was selling corporate secrets.
This is a mystery that Ollie has to unravel on a more personal basis. She is usually to up to her elbows in a mystery at the White House but this one is different. Gav helps Ollie find out what really happened. It certainly doesn't mean that there is not danger involved. A twist on the norm for Ollie but things are not always what they seem.
This is a mystery that Ollie has to unravel on a more personal basis. She is usually to up to her elbows in a mystery at the White House but this one is different. Gav helps Ollie find out what really happened. It certainly doesn't mean that there is not danger involved. A twist on the norm for Ollie but things are not always what they seem.
October 6, 2017
Enjoyable read, but hope the next few books will be better. The primary focus was on the main characters continuing relationship plus a mystery about the death of her father. The mystery is never very interesting. It is clear why the main character is invested in the mystery, but as a reader I never felt interested. Similar to the previous book the mystery does not get solved by the main character, which should be the point of a mystery novel. I do continue to be interested to see how the story wil unfold in the few remaining books, but at this stage only due to the fact that I know the series ends. If this was a still ongoing series I would probably rethink my continued investment in the series.
January 3, 2013
The newest entry in the White House chef series may well be it's best. Unlike many writers of series books, Julie manages to keep the stories fresh and new and not just cookie-cutter the story. Of course, Ollie gets into a jam and of course she gets rescued, but this book provides some background into Ollie's life and her deceased father. She is on a quest to find out what happened for him to be dishonorably discharged and accused of corporate spying and gets into quite a quagmire of secrets, all the while keeping the White House kitchen running, teaching the president's son to cook and taking time with her love, Gav. It's a great read and highly recommended.
March 16, 2013
Olivia is taking some vacation time from her chef's job at the White House. She takes her vacation with her boyfriend Gav to visit her mother and grandmother. Olivia's mom gives Olivia some old papers of Olivia's dad and hands Olivia a mystery in her dad. He was dishonorable discharged but he was buried in Arlington Cemetery; he worked hard at a company but the company said he was stealing company secrets; and more mysterious events of her dad's life don't make sense. The search for the truth of her dad leads Olivia on a path of danger for her, Gav, and the First Family.
April 3, 2013
I'm beginning to believe that the White House Chef mysteries are my favorite cozy mysteries ... even with a youngish (!!!!) sleuth. Olivia Paras has always believed her father was an honorable man, but she had some questions about the circumstances of his death. Ollie gets her answers in Fonduing Fathers. Enjoyable. Hard to put down (I read it in one day). Lots of multi-layered characters. Fun. Serious. Heart warming. Recipes. Four enthusiastic thumbs up!
January 29, 2017
I really enjoyed this book. Compared to the others in the series, this one had less running around looking for clues. It was more a serious search for information about the main character's father. I like how the relationship with her boyfriend is progressing. Nothing hurried or forced. The pace of the book also made sense. I did miss having more White House tidbits. But I always appreciate the food aspect. The recipes sound great.
June 22, 2018
Despite the cheesy (pun intended) title, "Fonduing Fathers" is a well written and entertaining mystery. Of coures, all credibility must be checked at the door, as our intrepid chef solves a decades old mystery, while serving the Presidential family their meals, but it is a unique and interesting setting. A cozy, in nature, Hyzy continues to produce worthy mysteries for her readers. Onward, Chef Parras. A good read.
April 23, 2018
This mystery was an engrossing way to pass the time on an airplane flight. However, the White House chef didn’t spend much time in the White House kitchen in this installment. I missed the behind the scenes glimpse of the White House staff.
February 4, 2013
Perfect example of why this series is so much fun. I really liked getting to know a little more about Ollie's family and seeing her stand up for herself so much more pointedly in this one.
March 21, 2013
Love the character and as expected, this episode was thoughtful and exciting. As a series character, Ollie Paras stands a cut above the crowd. Looking forward to #7!
June 23, 2015
Fun and fast! So far, my favorite of the series. :)
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