A chilly reception, an ex-husband from hell, and a dish best served cold.

Caterer Goldy Schulz has been hired to host a hockey party. But the proceedings won't be all fun and games — for her client won't be satisfied until Goldy adds a hefty serving of revenge.

Patricia McCracken is certain that her obstetrician and her penny-pinching HMO are responsible for the loss of her baby. Now she's suing both, and she wants Goldy's help. Why? The obstetrician is none other than Goldy's abusive ex-husband.

As much as Goldy would like to see her ex get his just desserts, could he really be a killer? Soon she'll find herself sifting through a spicy mix of sizzling gossip for clues to a mystery that threatens her catering deadline, her relationship with her family, and her life.

The Grilling Season, replete with tantalizing recipes, is Diane Mott Davidson’s tastiest mystery yet.

Praise for The Grilling Season…

“Davidson has created a finely nuanced suburban world, warmly detailing Goldy's life with Arch and Tom, her protective policeman second husband, and Macguire, their long-suffering boarder.” – Publishers Weekly