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Death by Chocolate Kindle Edition

by Sally Berneathy (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars (9,830)
USA TODAY BESTSELLER! First book in the Death by Chocolate series.

Lindsay’s only secret is the recipe for her chocolate chip cookies, but she is surrounded by people with deadly secrets. Suddenly she finds herself battling poisoned chocolate, a psycho stalker, and a dead man who seems awfully active for a corpse. She will need more than a chocolate fix to survive...but that’s always a good start.

Come for the Cookie Chip Cookies, stay for the murder, mayhem and fun!
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A snarky heroine, a homeless cat, and murder with a side of chocolate!

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Chocolate, murder, laughter, and a cat. What more does anyone need?

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I grew up in a small rural town in southeastern Oklahoma where our favorite entertainment on summer evenings was to sit outside under the stars and tell stories. When I went to bed at night, instead of a lullaby, I got a story. That could be due to the fact that everybody in my family has a singing voice like a bullfrog with laryngitis, but they sure could tell stories-ghost stories, funny stories, happy stories, scary stories. For as long as I can remember I've been a storyteller. Thank goodness for computers so I can write down my stories. It's hard to make listeners sit still for the length of a book! Like my family's tales, my stories are funny, scary, dramatic, romantic, paranormal, magic. Besides writing, my interests are reading, eating chocolate and riding my Harley. Contact information is available on my website. I love to talk to readers! And writers. And riders. And computer programmers. And teachers. And gardeners. And dogs. And puppets and poets and pirates and pawns and kings. Okay, I just plain love to talk! http: //www.sallyberneathy.com

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004LX0FYS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 1, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 293 pages
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  • Book 1 of 9 ‏ : ‎ Death by Chocolate
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    Sally Berneathy grew up in a small rural town where the family entertainment on summer evenings was to sit outside under the stars and tell stories. When she went to bed at night, instead of a lullaby, she got a story. That could be because everybody in her family sings like a bullfrog with laryngitis, but they sure could tell stories—ghost stories, funny stories, happy stories, scary stories.

    Sally is a USA Today bestselling author with two ongoing cozy mystery series...Death by Chocolate and Charley’s Ghost. In another life, she wrote fifteen romance novels ranging from comedy to dark suspense and won several awards including National Readers’ Choice, Romantic Times Best Silhouette and two Rita finalist slots. After her last divorce, she realized she knew nothing about romance and began writing about murder instead. Besides writing, her interests are reading, eating chocolate and riding her Harley.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
9,830 global ratings

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Customers enjoy this mystery book for its engaging plot with unexpected twists and turns that keep readers interested from start to finish. They appreciate the humor, describing it as a "laugh out loud kind of book" with great wit, and find the writing style excellent, particularly praising Sally Berneathy's approach. Customers like the characters and find it a fun, easy read that can be finished in one sitting.
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350 customers mention character, 336 positive, 14 negative
Customers love the characters in the book, particularly the likeable heroine, with one customer noting the excellent characterization.
Kidding aside, this is a great mystery, well written, great characters, lively and I will never feel guilty about my (dark) chocolate as a stress...Read more
...Good plot twists, humor and interesting characters, even an lovable cat with a split personality. I'm looking forward to another book by this author....Read more
...Couldn't put it down - finished in a couple of days. Loved the characters - they're funny and very entertaining. Can't wait to try the recipes too!Read more
...Good characters with enough diversity to make them individually interesting; good story that kept me reading from beginning to end; good pace that...Read more
349 customers mention entertaining, 345 positive, 4 negative
Customers find the book entertaining, describing it as a fun who-done-it with turns that keep readers interested from start to finish.
Easy and fun read! Great plot twist and speed of the story. Also chocolate sounds really good right about now so I highly recommend you stock up!!Read more
This was a very enjoyable book. Light, fun, and kept making me chuckle, especially when the main character kept messing up the name of her soon-to-be...Read more
...This was an easy and relaxing read which I found very entertaining. I liked the fact that it incorporated mystery, humour and a bit of indulgence....Read more
Entertaining, not complex. Interesting. Reminded me a bit of that movie with Julia Roberts when she played an abused wife, I don't remember its name....Read more
348 customers mention readability, 346 positive, 2 negative
Customers find the book enjoyable and easy to read, with several mentioning they finished it in one sitting, and one customer noting it's particularly good for a rainy day.
Great read, great chocolate recipes. Thoroughly enjoyed this book. A good beach read. Have a box of chocolates with you when you're reading.Read more
...Loved the characters, the storyline and dialog. Good read!Read more
...So, if you like a mildly thrilling mystery, an easy read that is well written with good characters, this one is for you and I recommend it.Read more
An enjoyable read but guaranteed to excite your appetite Can't re commend if you are dieting. Think i smelled chocolate while reading.Read more
283 customers mention humor, 276 positive, 7 negative
Customers enjoy the book's humor, describing it as a laugh-out-loud mystery combined with wit and sarcasm.
...Funny, quirky, mysterious and full of chocolate. What could be better. Just like anything chocolate, this book leaves you wanting more to devour....Read more
...Good plot twists, humor and interesting characters, even an lovable cat with a split personality. I'm looking forward to another book by this author....Read more
This is a humorous, entertaining book which also includes a mystery. I really enjoyed reading it and also appreciate the recipes contained within.Read more
Very funny, mysterious, love the quick witted humor and the little romance, not too much...lighthearted comedy mystery. I enjoyed this book very muchRead more
278 customers mention story, 267 positive, 11 negative
Customers enjoy the story's well-written plot and smooth flow, with one customer noting its very unexpected ending.
...Definitely a cut above most books of this ilk. Well written, good story, plenty of humor. And for those interested: no sex, no heavy lusting.Read more
...this book up from Book Bub not sure if I would like it, I loved it, great story, good characters not so complicated that you couldn't follow them all...Read more
...Fun characters and I can't wait to get the next one with another fun story. Great writing, held me captive until I finished it.Read more
This was an exceptionally written book. Great plot!! Great characters! I didn’t want to put this book down and can’t wait to read the next!!Read more
241 customers mention content, 232 positive, 9 negative
Customers enjoy the content of the book, finding it fantastic and starting out great, with one customer noting it's a good summer read.
Great book. Sassy and suspenseful with some great humor . This book has a little bit of everything in it without straying from the plotRead more
...It was a good book. Definitely an enjoyable read that I felt had a lot of potential. Consequently, I immediately bought Death by Chocolate....Read more
I loved, loved,loved this book. It was funny, had a great plot, and wonderful characters. Fast read, I would recommend this to anyone....Read more
I loved this book! The characters were interesting and the storyline intriguing. You were drawn into Lindsay's world and all the mayhem around her....Read more
223 customers mention mystery, 216 positive, 7 negative
Customers enjoy the mystery elements of the book, describing it as a perfect light mystery with several surprises along the way, featuring characters with their own secrets.
This book is just right for a quick feel good read. Humor, mystery and a hint of romance to come. The recipes at the end are a bonus, their good to.Read more
Anyone who enjoys a good mystery, will enjoy this book. The characters are well drawn and interesting. The story moved along well with a good ending.Read more
I liked the book because of suspense and drama with a little humor as entertainment. Author could have added romance for Paula.Read more
Really enjoyed this mystery. It was humorous and suspenseful at the same time. Also included a cat in the story and I am a hug cat fan....Read more
115 customers mention writing style, 111 positive, 4 negative
Customers praise the writing style of the book, particularly Sally Berneathy's approach, with one customer noting its first-person point of view.
...Oh, and don’t forget the chocolate. Well written and smart, this entertaining cosy mystery has a sassy, loyal heroine who goes to bat for...Read more
This book is very well written and holds the reader's interest throughout the whole book. It is written in an "edge of your seat" fashion....Read more
...This book was a lot of fun to read, with an excellent story, well-written (just a couple of teensy errors) with great dialogue and very engaging...Read more
Great story with excellent writing, likeable h and H, no sex but romantic undertones....Read more

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  • Tensie Campbell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quirky mysery
    Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
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    I loved this novel. Such wit and personality in the main character. The plot just fell together seamlessly and never faltered. A fun, easy read full of wit, passion, mystery, crime, and romance.
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  • Eliz
    4.0 out of 5 stars A nice cozy thriller
    Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2025
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    This book is well written, good spelling and grammar, good characters, evocative descriptions and a good level of activity. I was enjoying the developing characters and plot, but the intensity of events was growing. I read cozys because they are interesting but not stressful; if I want stress and thrills I'll watch the news. It reached my break point and I scrolled to the end to make sure that no one I cared about was going to expire, and after that I no longer cared whether I read all the detail in between. So, if you like a mildly thrilling mystery, an easy read that is well written with good characters, this one is for you and I recommend it.
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  • Sue
    5.0 out of 5 stars Most enjoyable!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2025
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    I thoroughly enjoyed this book! There was more than just a plot and characters. There was evidence, a couple of lunatics, a barely budding romance, and characters and situations that were so well developed, that it felt I felt like I was involved myself. While this was not a suspense novel, it was difficult to put it down, I just wanted to keep reading it to the end.
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  • DerekD
    5.0 out of 5 stars What A Ride!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2011
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    Ms. Berneathy has given us all the ingredients needed to make a successful story; murder, mystery, toxic ex-husbands, a strangely intuitive cat, and chocolate. The story runs full tilt, mirroring the heroine's life, leaving the reader wondering that the heck will happen next. The author does an outstanding job of keeping the spotlight on the main character while breathing life into her secondary characters as they gracefully weave in and out of each scene.

    The bad guy is especially bad, the hero is hunky, and the heroine has enough humor and spunk to keep the reader chuckling as the story winds down to a satisfying ending. If that wasn't enough, every chocolate based offering mentioned in the book can be found at the back in the recipe section. Congrats to Ms. Berneathy for a well written and fun read.
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  • Amanda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Slow start, strong finish!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2025
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    This was an ok book until the last 50 pages. Then I was crying from laughing so hard! Lindsay is a lovable character and I hope the rest of the series is just as lovable!
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  • Feliciasbookshelf
    4.0 out of 5 stars This book is humorous, entertaining and a fast read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2019
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    Death by Chocolate by Sally Berneathy

    This book is about Lindsay Powell, who owns a coffee/lunch/dessert shop called Death by Chocolate. She is getting a divorce from her cheating husband Rick. He is a top salesman at a commercial real estate. Her best friend is Paula who is co-partner at Death by Chocolate. She also has a neighbor next door named Fred who is a Day trader in stocks or is he? And was chosen as the person for King Henry; a stray cat who all of a sudden showed up on her door step and won’t leave.
    One day Lindsay is hiding out at Paula’s house in hopes of Rick getting the hint and leaving her house, two police officers knock on Paula’s door. Paula has secrets. Big Secrets. And those secrets can tear Paula and her son Zach’s life apart. The police officer and detective Trent are investigating a missing person. And Paula’s phone number was at the scene. Lindsay wants to help her best friend but doesn’t know how. She teams up with Fred her neighbor and they both investigate who the missing person is, who has been watching Paula’s house, and who is wanting to hurt Paula and her son?
    I love Lindsay’s wit and her sense of humor. I also hope her and Trent (the detective) get together. With her Ex still in the picture we can only hope. Also, I enjoyed very much the banter between Fred and Lindsay. The mystery behind Fred is intriguing. He is probably my most favorite character in the book.
    What I didn’t like about the book was the exchanges between Lindsay and her mother. And at times her exchanges with Rick. Lindsay is perceived as a tough chick who doesn’t necessarily follows the rules and has a smart mouth. But when it comes to setting her Ex straight, she doesn’t want to deal with it. So he keeps interfering in her life. And her mother insists that she comes to dinner on Saturday with Rick.
    I was pleasantly surprised how Lindsay handled that situation in the end.
    I will be reading the next book in the series. I hope Lindsay stays true to herself and doesn’t provide an inch with Rick and her mother.
    This book is humorous, entertaining and a fast read. I read this book for my bookclub Cozies and Coffee.
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    3.0 out of 5 stars Chocolate can be the death of you
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2019
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    This is a nice book with a good story line. Lindsay Powell is owner of a small cafe called Death by Chocolate. Which is fitting since Lindsay has a major love of chocolate and coke.
    She's getting a divorce from her cheating husband who seems to have a revolving door in her life.
    She has a neighbor, Paula Walters who has a son and keeps her house locked up like Fort Knox and another neighbor, Fred who is mysterious.
    When strange things start happening to Paula, Lindsay and Fred jump in to help.

    While the story line is different, the soon to be ex-husband, who now wants her back and she's not sure if she really wants a divorce and the hunk of a cop who she finds intriguing is a bit run of the mill.
    I did like the twist at the end and the writing is good so I will be reading the next book in the series
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  • susan politi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and exciting
    Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2025
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    What a fun read. The story flowed beautifully with no slow periods. I haven’t laughed so much in a long time. Very entertaining!
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  • Erum
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tese
    Reviewed in India on December 26, 2022
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    V nice test
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  • Maureen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read. Couldn't put it down. Enthralling book that kept you on the edge of your seat. Love a good suspense story.
    Reviewed in Australia on February 28, 2023
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    Great read. Couldn't put it down. Enthralling book that kept you on the edge of your seat. Very entertaining read
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  • JDLG
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good characters and a good story!
    Reviewed in France on April 15, 2023
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    A good read... this book is well written, good characters, the story line is tight.

    An enjoyable book that I recommend!
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  • KJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fun read with a good plot
    Reviewed in Canada on December 10, 2018
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    Well written with a nicely paced plot and likeable characters. An enjoyable mystery, with the added bonus of a cat who hates bad guys.
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  • Perkins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Witty, funny and clever
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2019
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    I chose this book for what I thought it was going to be. A typical girl looking for romance runs bakery, happy ending story. Nothing taxing, a fun, lighthearted read. Well, it is fun, laugh out loud fun and to be absolutely accurate, quite predictable but that's about it where the light, fluffy stuff is concerned. Unless, of course, you count all the chocolate confectionary. I was hooked from the first sentence and just hated to have to put this book down. Lindsay is a great character. I loved her from the start. She's witty, funny, kind and at times, just plain stupid but to me she was completely real. The author has a knack of homing in on your average, everyday life and seeing the funny side every time. Her relationship with her parents touched a good few nerves, even when looked at from the parental side rather than the "incapable of living up to expectations" side. The plot kept and held you. The hunky detective did everything hunky detectives are supposed to and the soon to be ex-husband provided the entertainment in bucketfuls. The fastidious mysterious neighbour had far too many echoes of someone I know personally for comfort. The only one I found a little too cute and cuddly was surprisingly, not the guard cat but the little boy. Adorable as he was, I'll allow his perfection purely for literary purposes. As a real toddler, he was a bit too good but hey, he'd had a difficult little life. Loved the book and negative reviewers get real - equality and feminism notwithstanding, girls love chocolate and marriage break-ups are never easy. Lindsay's a great character and long may she continue cooking and eating chocolate and drinking coke yet still remaining sufficiently zit and fat free to attract the opposite sex.
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