Fatally Flaky, Part 1 Chap 1-10

[Mark Pghfan]

Here we are with (according to my book) the 15th installment of the Goldy the Caterer series, by Diane Mott Davidson. It seems there are another two after this one.

We start with Goldy dealing with a bridezilla named Billie Attenborough, for whom Goldy is catering her wedding. Multiple changes and extreme pushiness from Billie has worn Goldy to a frazzle. In the midst of another wedding, word of the death of Goldy's beloved godfather, Jack, happens.

This is certainly a perfect storm of stuff for Goldy to deal with.

Midway through this section, we find that it appears that the death of Doc Finn was not an accident but murder.

I've not read many of this series since the first few, but always liked them. I found a bunch recently at used book stores, which is why I suggested one of them.

Let's discuss!

[Tina]

Children's Zoo & Paint Ball Party, Billie's Wedding? Um-m...I think I'd be outta the country on this/these day(s). LOL

[PugMom]

If I had to deal with Billie I would have sent her over a cliff!!

[Tina]

PugMom wrote: "If I had to deal with Billie I would have sent her over a cliff!!"

For sure, PugMom! And imagine a wedding where one must hire security guards. Such fun!?? LOL

[Nicole]

Enjoying it so far. Have someone in mind for the killer but am probably wrong, lol! Billie sounds like an absolute nightmare, and frankly I don't see why Jack is sticking with Charlotte but that could be just me.

[Mark Pghfan]

Since Goldy is the only nearby caterer, I think it would wonderful if she just turned down Billie's job.

[Tina]

Mark Pghfan wrote: "Since Goldy is the only nearby caterer, I think it would wonderful if she just turned down Billie's job."

For sure, Pghfan. Unfortunately, she's stuck with her at this late date. Next postponement, I'd tell her to go elsewhere.

[Tina]

Nicole wrote: "Enjoying it so far. Have someone in mind for the killer but am probably wrong, lol! Billie sounds like an absolute nightmare, and frankly I don't see why Jack is sticking with Charlotte but that co..."

I haven't a clue at this point. :-O LOL

[Mark Pghfan]

I'm not even remotely thinking of a culprit at this early stage! Good for you, Nicole!

[Nicole]

Mark, I'm probably completely wrong! ;-)

Also, maybe Goldy needs to open a spa next since it sounds as if Victor's isn't all that, lol!

[PugMom]

Nicole wrote: "Mark, I'm probably completely wrong! ;-)

Also, maybe Goldy needs to open a spa next since it sounds as if Victor's isn't all that, lol!"

Yes! I think Goldy and Julian could run the spa. Maybe poach some of Victor's employees haha
I have no idea what Jack sees in Charlotte except that he's probably lonely and at his age I guess there might not be too many available women where they live (too many of them already were murdered earlier in the series) LOL

[Nicole]

PugMom wrote: "Nicole wrote: "Mark, I'm probably completely wrong! ;-)

Also, maybe Goldy needs to open a spa next since it sounds as if Victor's isn't all that, lol!"

Yes! I think Goldy and Julian could run the..."

A woman shortage due to previous murders, lol!

[Tina]

That Billie has some nerve showing at another gal's wedding. That's beyond all!

Poor Doc Finn! :-(

[Mark Pghfan]

I agree that Jack's interest in Charlotte has something behind it. More than plain interest in someone who is just a bit less annoying than her daughter.

[Tina]

Ugh, the apple (or fruit) doesn't fall far from the tree. :-/ Yeah, either that or Char just was there, convenient gal in a new town. She, I feel, glommed onto him for some ulterior motiv...er, reason.

[Mark Pghfan]

I am a bit over half way through the book, so I will start part 2 tomorrow.

[Tina]

Charlotte's home sounds gorgeous no doubt sans mounted moose heads gracing the walls. Yuck!! I'd have a stomach flip if I were to enter a bldg. full of dead animals accessorizing the rooms.

Yep, Jack and Char are def. mismatched! Something going on there. Is she dating Jack as to keep a finger on the pulse of things via Tom?

Now, I wonder if her sound-proofed house is a foreshadow device of sorts? I trust we'll eventually find out. ;-)

[Tina]

Uh, oh...about that Jack and Isabelle thing...if I liked Charlotte, I'd have told Jack, "sayonara." But as I like Jack a bit more than Char-- Well, like or no like, that was crappy of Jack right down to trying to BS a mature woman like she was some naïve 16 year old. Not that it's acceptable to con a young gal-- This isn't a wedding, it's a disaster!

[Mark Pghfan]

There are certainly no end of bizarre things going on, the Charlotte/Jack/Isabelle thing is only a bit of it!

[Tina]

We're buckled up, Pghfan. See over in the next chapters. :-)