Recommendations based on Tough Cookieby Diane Mott Davidson

* statistically, based on millions of data-points provided by fellow humans

  1. The Cereal Murders

    by Diane Mott Davidson
    A chef investigates the strange deaths of her friends, uncovering a sinister plot.

    Thanks to her recent adventures in Dying for Chocolate, Goldy Bear, the premier caterer of Aspen Meadow, Colorado, is no stranger to violence–or sudden death. But when she agrees to cater the first ... (Goodreads)

  2. Catering to Nobody

    by Diane Mott Davidson
    A caterer becomes a sleuth after a client dies from her food. A cozy mystery with recipes included.

    MEET THE CATERER WHO WHIPPED UP THE MULTIMILLION-COPY MYSTERY SERIES– AS GOLDY SOLVES HER FIRST MURDER! Diane Mott Davidson’s winning recipe of first-class suspense and five-star fare has won her and ... (Goodreads)

  3. Dying for Chocolate

    by Diane Mott Davidson
    Caterer Goldy Schulz investigates a murder at a chocolate-themed party. Recipes included.

    The Caterer Meet Goldy Bear: a bright, opinionated, wildly inventive caterer whose personal life has become a recipe for disaster. She's got an abusive ex-husband who's into making tasteless threats, ... (Goodreads)

  4. Lemon Meringue Pie Murder

    by Joanne Fluke
    A small-town baker gets wrapped up in a murder investigation as she searches for clues to solve the case.

    The residents of Lake Eden, Minnesota, are planning to paint the town red, white, and blue to celebrate the Fourth of July—but the fireworks are already going off at Hannah Swensen’s bake shop, The ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. Fudge Cupcake Murder

    by Joanne Fluke
    Hannah Swensen, amateur sleuth and bakery owner, investigates a murder at a cupcake competition. Recipes included.

    Bakery owner Hannah Swensen just can’t keep her hands out of the batter when murder stirs things up in Lake Eden, Minnesota, leaving the sheriff dead, a deputy accused, and a killer on the loose . . ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. Cherry Cheesecake Murder

    by Joanne Fluke
    Amateur sleuth Hannah Swensen solves a murder mystery with the help of her baking skills.

    Hannah Swensen and her bakery, The Cookie Jar, bask in the glow of Hollywood glamour when Main Street becomes a movie set. And although tensions simmer as the cameras roll, no one expects the action ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. To the Nines

    by Janet Evanovich
    An FBI agent and a bounty hunter team up to take down a criminal mastermind.

    Stephanie's cousin and boss, Vinnie, has written the visa bond for Samuel Singh, an Indian immigrant working temporarily in New Jersey. Now he has gone missing, and his landlord, Mrs. Apusenja, ... (Wikipedia)

  8. Eleven on Top

    by Janet Evanovich
    A thrilling mystery featuring Stephanie Plum, a bounty hunter caught up in a dangerous case.

    Stephanie Plum has had enough - enough of grappling with fugitives in garbage piles, enough of being constantly shot at, and enough of having her cars blown up on a semi-regular basis. So she quits ... (Wikipedia)

  9. Hot Six

    by Janet Evanovich
    A crime-solving adventure set in the wilds of New Jersey, featuring a daring and resourceful female protagonist.

    The prologue begins at the point where, High Five, ended, revealing who Stephanie picked: Ranger or Joe Morelli. Five months later... Stephanie's latest FTA , Carol Zabo, is attempting to avoid ... (Wikipedia)

  10. Spring Fever

    by Mary Kay Andrews
    Annajane Hudgens attends her ex-husband's wedding and realizes she still has feelings for him.

    First husbands Annajane truly believes she is over her ex-husband, Mason. They've been divorced for four years, she's engaged to a terrific new guy, and she's ready to leave the small North Carolina ... (Goodreads)

  11. The Flame and the Flower

    by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
    A historical romance novel set in the 18th century, following the story of a young woman who falls in love with a wealthy aristocrat.

    The novel is set at the turn of the 19th century. After Heather Simmons, a penniless orphan, kills a man named William Court who was attempting to rape her, she flees the scene. Near the London ... (Wikipedia)

  12. The Wife

    by Alafair Burke
    A woman's life is turned upside down when her husband is accused of a scandalous crime. She must confront the truth about their marriage and his past.

    His scandal. Her secret . When Angela met Jason Powell while catering a dinner party in East Hampton, she assumed their romance would be a short-lived fling, like so many relationships between locals ... (Goodreads)

  13. The Simple Truth

    by David Baldacci
    A legal thriller involving a murder mystery, a wrongful conviction and the search for justice.

    Twenty five years ago, Rufus Harms was convicted of a murder he believes he committed. But when his memory is jogged by a letter from the army, he has a shocking realization: he's not guilty. From ... (Goodreads)

  14. Curtain

    by Agatha Christie
    An amateur detective investigates a murder at a country estate, uncovering a mysterious plot.

    A specific person is unsuspected of involvement in five murders by both the police and family of the victims. In all cases, there was a clear suspect. Four of these suspects have since died (one of ... (Wikipedia)

  15. The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper

    by Phaedra Patrick
    An elderly man embarks on an unexpected journey of self-discovery and healing.

    Look for Phaedra Patrick’s newest perfectly charming read, The Secrets of Love Story Bridge . “An endearing celebration of life.” -RealSimple.com Perfect for fans of A Man Called Ove , this curiously ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. The Peach Keeper

    by Sarah Addison Allen
    A woman returns to her small town to uncover secrets of her past, while a mysterious stranger holds the key to unlocking them.

    The New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Chased the Moon welcomes you to her newest locale: Walls of Water, North Carolina, where the secrets are thicker than the fog from the town’s ... (Goodreads)

  17. Carnal Innocence

    by Nora Roberts
    A famous violinist seeks refuge in a small town after a stalker threatens her. She finds love and danger in unexpected places.

    Nora Roberts, bestselling author of The Reef and Genuine Lies , mixes scorching passion with icy suspense in her classic novel of murder and infatuation in a southern town now available in hardcover ... (Goodreads)

  18. Atlantis Found

    by Clive Cussler
    A thrilling adventure to uncover the secrets of a legendary lost civilization.

    In 7120 BC, a comet hit North America, abruptly ending several advanced civilizations. In AD 1858, a whaling vessel discovers a 1770s merchant ship frozen in Antarctic ice; included on this ship is a ... (Wikipedia)

  19. Inca Gold

    by Clive Cussler
    A thrilling journey of archaeological discovery in the jungles of Peru.

    In 1532 a fleet of ships sails in secret to an island in the middle of an inland sea. There they hide a magnificent treasure more vast than that any Pharaoh would ever possess. Then they disappear, ... (Wikipedia)

  20. Stone Cold

    by David Baldacci
    An ex-special forces team on a mission to discover the truth behind a mysterious death.

    The #1 bestselling author of "The Collectors" and "The Camel Club" returns with STONE COLD, number 3 in the series. It's an unforgettable novel of revenge, conspiracy, and murder that brings the band ... (Goodreads)

  21. H is for Homicide

    by Sue Grafton
    Private investigator Kinsey Millhone investigates the death of a claims adjuster.

    These are troubling times for California Fidelity, the insurance company for whom Kinsey Millhone does occasional freelance work in return for office space. First, a recent employee and friend of ... (Wikipedia)

  22. The Racketeer

    by John Grisham
    An imprisoned lawyer discovers a sinister plot, using his knowledge of the law to uncover the truth.

    Malcolm Bannister is an African American attorney in a small-town Virginia law firm. A real estate transaction which he undertook in good faith turns out to have involved the purchase of a secluded ... (Wikipedia)

  23. 61 Hours

    by Lee Child
    An ex-military cop races against the clock to uncover a sinister plot and protect a witness in small-town South Dakota.

    Jack Reacher is hitching a ride on a senior citizen's tour through South Dakota in the middle of winter when the bus skids out on the interstate, disabling it. Together with the bus driver and the ... (Wikipedia)

  24. Dead as a Doornail

    by Charlaine Harris
    A supernatural murder mystery, uncovering the dark secrets of a small southern town.

    Small-town cocktail waitress Sookie Stackhouse has had more than her share of experience with the supernatural—but now it’s really hitting close to home. When Sookie sees her brother Jason’s eyes ... (Goodreads)

  25. Definitely Dead

    by Charlaine Harris
    A murder mystery featuring a telepathic waitress who must track down the killer before it's too late.

    After surviving a Were attack while attending a play in Shreveport with her new boyfriend John Quinn, Sookie Stackhouse goes to New Orleans to sort out the affairs of her cousin Hadley, a vampire who ... (Wikipedia)

  26. House Rules

    by Jodi Picoult
    A family's struggle with Autism, and the power of acceptance and understanding.

    Eighteen-year-old Jacob Hunt lives with his mother Emma and his younger brother, Theo. Jacob has Asperger's syndrome , then considered a form of high-functioning autism . Jacob lives by a highly ... (Wikipedia)

  27. When We Were Worthy

    by Marybeth Mayhew Whalen
    A small town is rocked by a tragic accident involving the high school football team, revealing secrets and changing lives forever.

    A win brought them together, but loss may tear them apart., When the sound of sirens cuts through a cool fall night, the small town of Worthy, Georgia, hurtles from triumph to tragedy. Just hours ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. The Art of Amy Brown

    by Amy Brown
    A collection of enchanting and whimsical fairy art, showcasing the artist's unique style and imagination.

    The Art of Amy Brown is the first collection of Amy Brown's wildly popular art. It was published by Chimera Publishing in 2003. The book is 157 pages of art, with a commentary by Amy Brown for every ... (Goodreads)

  29. Hope in a Jar

    by Beth Harbison
    A woman's life changes when she discovers a mysterious cream that promises to make her look younger.

    "...as slick and enjoyable as a brand-new tube of lip gloss." —,People, From the, New York Times, bestselling author of, Shoe Addicts Anonymous, and, Secrets of a Shoe Addict, comes a tale of old ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. The Opposite of Me

    by Sarah Pekkanen
    A woman's life is turned upside down when she discovers her identical twin sister, who she thought was dead, is actually alive and successful.

    Twenty-nine-year-old Lindsey Rose has, for as long as she can remember, lived in the shadow of her ravishingly beautiful fraternal twin sister, Alex. Determined to get noticed, Lindsey is finally on ... (Goodreads)