Cover of The Diva Runs Out of Thyme
Cover of The Diva Takes the Cake
Cover of The Diva Paints the Town
Cover of The Diva Digs up the Dirt
Cover of The Diva Frosts a Cupcake
Cover of The Diva Steals a Chocolate Kiss
Series

A Domestic Diva Mystery

9 books

Here are 9 books from the A Domestic Diva Mystery series by Krista Davis. Start with The Diva Runs Out of Thyme (2008), then read the rest in the order below. Books without a series number are listed in publication order.

Books in order

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Cover of The Diva Runs Out of Thyme

The Diva Runs Out of Thyme

Krista Davis

When a murder disrupts the genteel traditions of Old Town Alexandria, domestic maven Sophie Winston finds herself drawn into an investigation where recipes, rivalries, and secrets are all on the menu. As Sophie navigates her competitive relationship with her glamorous ex-husband’s new wife, she must sort through a colorful cast of neighbors and suspects while balancing friendship, family, and the demands of community life. Blending clever culinary clues with warm character-driven humor, this charming cozy mystery explores the pressures of perfection—and the surprising truths that can surface behind a picture-perfect table.

MysteryDetective FictionContemporary Fiction
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Cover of The Diva Takes the Cake

The Diva Takes the Cake

Krista Davis

As Hannah prepares to walk down the aisle, Sophie Winston is determined to make her sister’s wedding an unforgettable celebration. But when the groom’s ex-wife is discovered hanging from a tree, the festivities take a sinister turn, and suspicion falls dangerously close to the bridal party. Sophie must sift through rivalries, family tensions, and buried secrets to determine whether Hannah is about to marry a murderer—or become the next victim. Blending sharp wit, domestic know-how, and classic whodunit suspense, this lively cozy mystery serves up a wedding where everyone has something to hide.

MysteryDetective FictionContemporary Fiction
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Cover of The Diva Paints the Town

The Diva Paints the Town

Krista Davis

When a high-profile murder disrupts Alexandria’s lively art scene, domestic diva Sophie Winston finds herself drawn into an investigation filled with eccentric artists, buried rivalries, and dangerous secrets. As Sophie and her glamorous nemesis, Natasha Smith, compete both socially and sleuthingly, the line between friendly rivalry and deadly competition grows increasingly thin. Blending sharp humor, cozy-mystery suspense, and the pleasures of food, friendship, and small-town society, this entertaining mystery offers a stylish portrait of Southern hospitality with a darker edge.

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Cover of The Diva Digs up the Dirt

The Diva Digs up the Dirt

Krista Davis

When a murder disturbs the manicured gardens and carefully cultivated rivalries of Old Town Alexandria, domestic diva Sophie Winston finds herself digging for answers. As suspicion spreads through the local gardening community, Sophie must sort through feuds, secrets, and competing versions of the truth before the killer strikes again. Blending clever clues, Southern-style social intrigue, and the lively domestic details that define the series, this cozy mystery explores friendship, community, and the dangers lurking beneath a polished surface.

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Cover of The Diva Frosts a Cupcake

The Diva Frosts a Cupcake

Krista Davis

In the charming Old Town Alexandria community, a celebration of cupcakes turns bitter when a beloved local baker is found dead, leaving amateur sleuth Sophie Winston to investigate the rivalries simmering beneath the town’s sweet surface. As Sophie navigates competitive bakers, neighborhood gossip, and the ever-complicated world of friendship and family, she discovers that everyone has a secret recipe—and some are far more dangerous than others. Blending clever clues, culinary intrigue, and warm domestic humor, this cozy mystery serves up an entertaining investigation with plenty of twists and delicious atmosphere.

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Cover of The Diva Steals a Chocolate Kiss

The Diva Steals a Chocolate Kiss

Krista Davis

A delectable domestic mystery unfolds when a celebration centered on chocolate turns unexpectedly dangerous, drawing savvy hostess Sophie Winston into a tangled investigation. As secrets, rivalries, and romantic complications surface, Sophie must rely on her keen instincts and knowledge of Washington, D.C., society to uncover the truth. With its witty characters, cozy atmosphere, and irresistible blend of culinary indulgence and amateur sleuthing, this quick, charming mystery is a treat for fans of lighthearted crime fiction.

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Cover of The Diva Cooks a Goose

The Diva Cooks a Goose

Krista Davis

When holiday gifts and carefully prepared meals begin disappearing from Sophie Winston’s Alexandria neighborhood, seasonal goodwill quickly gives way to suspicion and finger-pointing. Sophie attempts to restore the Christmas spirit with a community toy swap, but the festivities take a darker turn when a murder shocks the town. With her detective boyfriend away, Sophie must rely on her own ingenuity to untangle the thefts and uncover the truth before the holiday is completely spoiled. Combining cozy mystery, food, community, and holiday cheer, this installment offers a witty and festive whodunit.

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Cover of The Diva Haunts the House

The Diva Haunts the House

Krista Davis

When Sophie Winston helps prepare Alexandria’s annual haunted house, festive frights quickly give way to real danger after a party guest is discovered dead with two mysterious puncture wounds. As suspicion falls across the community—and especially on Sophie’s rival, Natasha Smith—Sophie must sift through rivalries, secrets, and unsettling clues before the killer strikes again. Blending domestic charm, sharp humor, and amateur sleuthing, this cozy mystery explores competition, friendship, and the hidden dangers behind neighborhood celebrations.

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Cover of The Diva Wraps It Up

The Diva Wraps It Up

Krista Davis

Alexandria, Virginia’s holiday festivities take a sinister turn when a shocking murder disrupts the season, drawing domestic diva Sophie Winston into another dangerous investigation. As Sophie sorts through a tangled web of rivalries, secrets, and questionable motives, she must balance sleuthing with the demands of Christmas entertaining—and the ever-present competition with her nemesis, Natasha Smith. Filled with sharp humor, festive atmosphere, and mouthwatering culinary details, this cozy mystery explores friendship, family, and the chaos lurking beneath picture-perfect celebrations.

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