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Starting over in Paris was supposed to be the opportunity of a lifetime for American sommelier Olivia Beech—until her dream job ends in murder.
Once a rising star in the wine world, Olivia was one of a handful of women in the world to hold the distinction of being a Master Sommelier before COVID stole her sense of taste—and her career. Adrift and depressed, she gets a second chance when beloved celebrity chef Jacques de Bizet invites her to Paris for a job interview. But as the interview begins, he collapses, poisoned, making Olivia the prime suspect.
Olivia is in trouble, but she has an advantage: her extraordinary nose is still sharp enough to detect the subtlest of scents, including the poison that killed Jacques. Olivia knows she’s innocent, but how can she prove it?
Enter the Paris Neighborhood Watch, an eccentric circle of locals determined to protect their quartier. At the helm is the mysterious Augusta Dupin, a brilliant but agoraphobic detective, aided by her intuitive British shorthair cat, Chateaubriand. Olivia and Augusta join forces with a group of neighborhood amateur sleuths—a pâtissier, a café owner, a part-time librarian, a florist and a kind-hearted cop who may be falling for Olivia—to solve the crime, a search that helps them find not only the killer but fresh purpose in their lives.
Warm, witty, and brimming with food, friendship, and intrigue, Murder Most Delicious transports you to a cozy Parisian neighborhood where the comforts of French daily life soothe the soul even in the darkest times.
Once a rising star in the wine world, Olivia was one of a handful of women in the world to hold the distinction of being a Master Sommelier before COVID stole her sense of taste—and her career. Adrift and depressed, she gets a second chance when beloved celebrity chef Jacques de Bizet invites her to Paris for a job interview. But as the interview begins, he collapses, poisoned, making Olivia the prime suspect.
Olivia is in trouble, but she has an advantage: her extraordinary nose is still sharp enough to detect the subtlest of scents, including the poison that killed Jacques. Olivia knows she’s innocent, but how can she prove it?
Enter the Paris Neighborhood Watch, an eccentric circle of locals determined to protect their quartier. At the helm is the mysterious Augusta Dupin, a brilliant but agoraphobic detective, aided by her intuitive British shorthair cat, Chateaubriand. Olivia and Augusta join forces with a group of neighborhood amateur sleuths—a pâtissier, a café owner, a part-time librarian, a florist and a kind-hearted cop who may be falling for Olivia—to solve the crime, a search that helps them find not only the killer but fresh purpose in their lives.
Warm, witty, and brimming with food, friendship, and intrigue, Murder Most Delicious transports you to a cozy Parisian neighborhood where the comforts of French daily life soothe the soul even in the darkest times.
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Expected publication May 26, 2026
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Danielle Postel-Vinay
2 books76 followersFrench alter ego of Danielle Trussoni.
Danielle Postel-Vinay is an American writer who has lived extensively in France. She currently lives in the Hudson Valley of New York with her Parisian husband and children.
Danielle was born in Wisconsin and made her first trip to France at the age of sixteen. She fell head over heels in love with France, but noticed that the French had very different ideas about everything from diet to manners to love. She met her first mentor in the art of French living soon after, Jacqueline Manon, an expatriate woman who had brought her French sensibility to her Midwestern home. They became close friends, and for the next decades Danielle became a passionate student of all things French. Danielle became intimately connected to the inner workings of French life when she met her husband, Hadrien, a filmmaker who grew up in Paris and Brittany. It was through the Postel-Vinay family that she was introduced to the private culture of French life, with all its beautiful rituals and unspoken expectations.
Danielle Postel-Vinay is an American writer who has lived extensively in France. She currently lives in the Hudson Valley of New York with her Parisian husband and children.
Danielle was born in Wisconsin and made her first trip to France at the age of sixteen. She fell head over heels in love with France, but noticed that the French had very different ideas about everything from diet to manners to love. She met her first mentor in the art of French living soon after, Jacqueline Manon, an expatriate woman who had brought her French sensibility to her Midwestern home. They became close friends, and for the next decades Danielle became a passionate student of all things French. Danielle became intimately connected to the inner workings of French life when she met her husband, Hadrien, a filmmaker who grew up in Paris and Brittany. It was through the Postel-Vinay family that she was introduced to the private culture of French life, with all its beautiful rituals and unspoken expectations.
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November 17, 2025
Olivia is an American sommelier who lost her sense of taste after getting COVID. But she still has an unusually discerning sense of smell. She loses her job because of this problem, but sees a possible way out when she gets a chance to interview with a famous restaurateur in Paris, Jacques.
During her interview, she smells something unusual with the wine Jacques asks her to identify. In his haste, Jacques tastes the wine himself and immediately dies.
A local witnesses the event and knows Olivia could not be the killer. She gathers the neighborhood watch group to come to her rescue, vowing to help find out who killed their beloved friend and neighbor while keeping Olivia away from the police.
The neighborhood watch group is quite a quirky bunch, and their investigation takes a bit of a meandering path. But it does all come together nicely in the end.
🌟Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.🌟
During her interview, she smells something unusual with the wine Jacques asks her to identify. In his haste, Jacques tastes the wine himself and immediately dies.
A local witnesses the event and knows Olivia could not be the killer. She gathers the neighborhood watch group to come to her rescue, vowing to help find out who killed their beloved friend and neighbor while keeping Olivia away from the police.
The neighborhood watch group is quite a quirky bunch, and their investigation takes a bit of a meandering path. But it does all come together nicely in the end.
🌟Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.🌟
April 23, 2026
Take a stroll through Gros-Caillou in Paris with an unconventional neighborhood watch group who love coffee and pastries almost as much as solving crimes.
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Olivia is an award-winning sommelier at the top of her game, until she loses her sense of taste during Covid. Initially able to hide this fact by relying on her sharp sense of smell, everything unravels after a major mistake that’s caught on camera and torn apart by social media.
When master chef Jacques de Bizet invites her to Paris, Olivia sees a chance at redemption. But during a wine tasting, she senses something off but it’s too late. Jacques drinks the wine, collapses, and dies instantly.
With Olivia as the prime suspect, she’s unexpectedly taken in by an eccentric neighborhood watch group of amateur sleuths who sense something isn’t right and set out, in their unique style, to solve the crime.
🌟 MY THOUGHTS
This is a perfect cozy mystery full of eccentric unconventional characters in a Parisian neighborhood that’s easy to picture with its outdoor cafes and gossiping locals. Plenty of delicious talk of food and wine, plus a cat with special talents called Chateaubriand.
I enjoyed the touches of humor throughout. Like Hedi who is taking better care of himself following a health scare by only drinking three or four glasses of wine and about the same number of double espressos daily! And Chantal who when feeling frustrated by not having answers likens it to waiting for Vogue to release its September issue.
This book feels like the perfect blend of The Thursday Murder Club charm and Hercule Poirot brilliance. If those two worlds had a literary child, this would be it.
📘 INSIDE THE PAGES
Olivia is an award-winning sommelier at the top of her game, until she loses her sense of taste during Covid. Initially able to hide this fact by relying on her sharp sense of smell, everything unravels after a major mistake that’s caught on camera and torn apart by social media.
When master chef Jacques de Bizet invites her to Paris, Olivia sees a chance at redemption. But during a wine tasting, she senses something off but it’s too late. Jacques drinks the wine, collapses, and dies instantly.
With Olivia as the prime suspect, she’s unexpectedly taken in by an eccentric neighborhood watch group of amateur sleuths who sense something isn’t right and set out, in their unique style, to solve the crime.
🌟 MY THOUGHTS
This is a perfect cozy mystery full of eccentric unconventional characters in a Parisian neighborhood that’s easy to picture with its outdoor cafes and gossiping locals. Plenty of delicious talk of food and wine, plus a cat with special talents called Chateaubriand.
I enjoyed the touches of humor throughout. Like Hedi who is taking better care of himself following a health scare by only drinking three or four glasses of wine and about the same number of double espressos daily! And Chantal who when feeling frustrated by not having answers likens it to waiting for Vogue to release its September issue.
This book feels like the perfect blend of The Thursday Murder Club charm and Hercule Poirot brilliance. If those two worlds had a literary child, this would be it.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Danielle Postel-Vinay's
Murder Most Delicious: A Novel
is a rather charming and cleverly constructed mystery set among the cafés, wine cellars, and tight-knit neighborhoods of Paris. When an American sommelier, Olivia Beech, becomes entangled in a suspicious death involving the classic poison hydrogen cyanide, what begins as a shocking discovery quickly unfolds into a layered whodunit involving stolen champagne, suspicious alliances, and a quickly changing list of suspects. Olivia must help find the murderer with her perplexing sense of smell or be put away for the crime herself.
A standout element of the novel is the neighborhood watch group that gradually forms around the investigation, particularly Augusta Dupin. She is a brilliant former detective with agoraphobia whose sharp mind and eccentric personality evoke shades of both Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot and television’s Monk. The story unfolds through multiple perspectives among the community members, creating a sense that the entire neighborhood is quietly piecing together the truth. Fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club will likely enjoy that same sense of community-driven sleuthing present here.
While the shifting third-person perspectives occasionally make the writing feel slightly choppy, the engaging characters, immersive Parisian setting, and satisfying mystery more than make up for it. Even with the frequent use of French street and place names, the story remains easy to follow and richly atmospheric. Overall, this is a delightful mystery filled with memorable characters and a strong sense of community. It’s an easy recommendation for fans of cozy mysteries, and I would happily read more from Danielle Postel-Vinay in the future.
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for the opportunity to read an advance reader copy of this novel. Murder Most Delicious publishes May 26, 2026.
A standout element of the novel is the neighborhood watch group that gradually forms around the investigation, particularly Augusta Dupin. She is a brilliant former detective with agoraphobia whose sharp mind and eccentric personality evoke shades of both Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot and television’s Monk. The story unfolds through multiple perspectives among the community members, creating a sense that the entire neighborhood is quietly piecing together the truth. Fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club will likely enjoy that same sense of community-driven sleuthing present here.
While the shifting third-person perspectives occasionally make the writing feel slightly choppy, the engaging characters, immersive Parisian setting, and satisfying mystery more than make up for it. Even with the frequent use of French street and place names, the story remains easy to follow and richly atmospheric. Overall, this is a delightful mystery filled with memorable characters and a strong sense of community. It’s an easy recommendation for fans of cozy mysteries, and I would happily read more from Danielle Postel-Vinay in the future.
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for the opportunity to read an advance reader copy of this novel. Murder Most Delicious publishes May 26, 2026.
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April 15, 2026Wine, food, and murder in a Parisian setting. What more could you ask for? MURDER MOST DELICIOUS is a delightfully delectable cozy mystery filled with an investigation into the death of a prominent chef, amateur sleuthing by a full cast of memorable characters, and even some duplicity mixed in.
This story is so much fun. The way Olivia is brought into the world of the Paris Neighborhood Watch and how she becomes close to each of these unique people pulls the reader in. Though a horrible event, the poisoning of chef Jacques de Bizet, sets the stage for what is to come, it is all those involved in the case that become center stage. I loved how the murder becomes only part of the story. Olivia, Augusta, Romain, and Chantal are such wonderful characters filled with doubts, flaws, and passions that the reader soon becomes instantly enthralled with their lives as well. Now, this is not to say that the murder investigation isn’t at the forefront of all their minds, after all, Olivia is a prime suspect. However, there is a perfect balance of sleuthing and more intimate relationships being formed as well as explored.
In MURDER MOST DELICIOUS, Postel-Vinay weaves together a mystery with wit, quirky personalities, and several twists and turns. The author opens Paris up to the reader in a way that feels real and makes you want to experience it for yourself. What a fabulous read from an author, I can’t seem to get enough of, no matter what genre she writes in.
Audiobook Note: Narrator Imani Jade Powers did a wonderful job bringing this story to life. Her inflections and French pronunciation enhance the overall listening experience.
Pace: ☕ ☕ ☕ ☕ ☕
Elocution: ☕ ☕ ☕ ☕
Characters: ☕ ☕ ☕ ☕
Reviewer Disclaimer: I have been experimenting with a hybrid reading method in which I read and listen to the same book. The publisher gave me the physical book and audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
Highly Caffeinated Rating of… ☕ ☕ ☕ ☕
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This story is so much fun. The way Olivia is brought into the world of the Paris Neighborhood Watch and how she becomes close to each of these unique people pulls the reader in. Though a horrible event, the poisoning of chef Jacques de Bizet, sets the stage for what is to come, it is all those involved in the case that become center stage. I loved how the murder becomes only part of the story. Olivia, Augusta, Romain, and Chantal are such wonderful characters filled with doubts, flaws, and passions that the reader soon becomes instantly enthralled with their lives as well. Now, this is not to say that the murder investigation isn’t at the forefront of all their minds, after all, Olivia is a prime suspect. However, there is a perfect balance of sleuthing and more intimate relationships being formed as well as explored.
In MURDER MOST DELICIOUS, Postel-Vinay weaves together a mystery with wit, quirky personalities, and several twists and turns. The author opens Paris up to the reader in a way that feels real and makes you want to experience it for yourself. What a fabulous read from an author, I can’t seem to get enough of, no matter what genre she writes in.
Audiobook Note: Narrator Imani Jade Powers did a wonderful job bringing this story to life. Her inflections and French pronunciation enhance the overall listening experience.
Pace: ☕ ☕ ☕ ☕ ☕
Elocution: ☕ ☕ ☕ ☕
Characters: ☕ ☕ ☕ ☕
Reviewer Disclaimer: I have been experimenting with a hybrid reading method in which I read and listen to the same book. The publisher gave me the physical book and audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
Highly Caffeinated Rating of… ☕ ☕ ☕ ☕
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This was a cute, lighthearted mystery perfect for those who love multiple POVs and Paris! It's clear that the author either lives there herself and loves the city, or just loves Paris in general. That was one consistent theme throughout the book. As someone who is learning to speak french and immerse herself in the culture, this book really hit the spot.
I adored all of the quirky characters we met. Each has a very different voice, and way of experiencing the world. Our first POV is with Olivia, an American sommelier who cannot taste, but has an extraordinary sense of smell. It is her arrival at the bistrot for a wine-tasting interview that sets off our murder mystery. Her experience of catching covid and losing her sense of taste was a really interesting and more modern concept. After Jacques (her potential employer) drops dead from poisoned wine, we are introduced to the Neighborhood Watch - a group of quirky, interesting and unique characters who believe Olivia is innocent and work together to find the culprit! Each character was interesting, and reminded me of other mysteries that I really enjoyed (the older woman genius detective who is a shut-in is a particular favorite trope of mine).
I felt the clues were well laid out, and maybe a bit obvious. I was able to determine the murderer pretty early on, due to some word-usage on behalf of the author. After that, I was just waiting for the other characters to figure it out. It kept me from enjoying the narrative as much as I would have liked to. I also wish it was a bit longer - I wanted to know the characters more. Perhaps that's something that Danielle Postel-Vinay will go into for her next book? It looks like this is the first fiction book she's written under this pseudonym, so I hope she's planning on expanding this universe. I do love a cozy mystery series, afterall!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book for an honest review!
I adored all of the quirky characters we met. Each has a very different voice, and way of experiencing the world. Our first POV is with Olivia, an American sommelier who cannot taste, but has an extraordinary sense of smell. It is her arrival at the bistrot for a wine-tasting interview that sets off our murder mystery. Her experience of catching covid and losing her sense of taste was a really interesting and more modern concept. After Jacques (her potential employer) drops dead from poisoned wine, we are introduced to the Neighborhood Watch - a group of quirky, interesting and unique characters who believe Olivia is innocent and work together to find the culprit! Each character was interesting, and reminded me of other mysteries that I really enjoyed (the older woman genius detective who is a shut-in is a particular favorite trope of mine).
I felt the clues were well laid out, and maybe a bit obvious. I was able to determine the murderer pretty early on, due to some word-usage on behalf of the author. After that, I was just waiting for the other characters to figure it out. It kept me from enjoying the narrative as much as I would have liked to. I also wish it was a bit longer - I wanted to know the characters more. Perhaps that's something that Danielle Postel-Vinay will go into for her next book? It looks like this is the first fiction book she's written under this pseudonym, so I hope she's planning on expanding this universe. I do love a cozy mystery series, afterall!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book for an honest review!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
In this book, Paris becomes the perfect backdrop for a cozy yet clever mystery where food, scent, and intrigue intertwine. Olivia Beech, once a celebrated Master Sommelier, is forced to rebuild her life after losing her sense of taste. When she’s invited to Paris for what could be a career-saving opportunity, things take a deadly turn, the chef interviewing her is poisoned mid-meeting, leaving Olivia as the prime suspect. What she does have left, however, is her extraordinary sense of smell, which becomes a fascinating and unique tool in unraveling the crime.
One of the most enjoyable aspects of this novel is how vividly the investigation is tied to food and aroma. The sensory details, especially Olivia’s ability to track scents, add a fresh and immersive layer to the mystery that sets it apart from more traditional whodunits.
The story moves at a brisk pace, making it an engaging and easy read. While seasoned mystery readers may see through some of the red herrings and piece together the culprit early on, the journey remains entertaining thanks to the novel’s colorful cast and dynamic investigation. The multi-POV structure works well here, giving each character a chance to shine and adding variety to the storytelling.
The ensemble of quirky characters, from an agoraphobic detective and her perceptive cat to a tight-knit group of local amateur sleuths, brings warmth and charm to the story. Though this book appears to sit within a larger mystery series, it functions well as a standalone. There’s a sense of history among the characters that hints at past adventures, which adds depth without detracting from the central plot, and may even leave readers curious to explore more.
Overall, this book is a warm, fast-paced mystery that blends humor, heart, and a distinctly Parisian flair. Even if you guess the culprit early, the rich atmosphere, engaging characters, and unique sensory elements make the ride well worth it.
One of the most enjoyable aspects of this novel is how vividly the investigation is tied to food and aroma. The sensory details, especially Olivia’s ability to track scents, add a fresh and immersive layer to the mystery that sets it apart from more traditional whodunits.
The story moves at a brisk pace, making it an engaging and easy read. While seasoned mystery readers may see through some of the red herrings and piece together the culprit early on, the journey remains entertaining thanks to the novel’s colorful cast and dynamic investigation. The multi-POV structure works well here, giving each character a chance to shine and adding variety to the storytelling.
The ensemble of quirky characters, from an agoraphobic detective and her perceptive cat to a tight-knit group of local amateur sleuths, brings warmth and charm to the story. Though this book appears to sit within a larger mystery series, it functions well as a standalone. There’s a sense of history among the characters that hints at past adventures, which adds depth without detracting from the central plot, and may even leave readers curious to explore more.
Overall, this book is a warm, fast-paced mystery that blends humor, heart, and a distinctly Parisian flair. Even if you guess the culprit early, the rich atmosphere, engaging characters, and unique sensory elements make the ride well worth it.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I love a good cozy mystery and this one was a delight! It has all the things I adore in a cozy mystery, a main character ‘detective’ that is likeable, lots of quirky characters, motives that keep you guessing, and a beautiful setting. I mean how could I not enjoy a book set in Paris with lots of wine, food, perfume, and flowers. The tradition of the Neighborhood Watch protecting the peaceful way of life in the area for generations makes their section of Paris a small community. The mystery, involving both wine and perfume, felt very luxurious and Parisian.
The characters are so interesting and enjoyable and I want to be invited to a Neighborhood Watch meeting. August Dupin, former detective who has not left her house in years, leads the Neighborhood Watch with a quirky group of friends and watching her figure things out is fascinating. Olivia, the sommelier who has lost her sense of taste, is witness to the crime and finds herself folded into the Neighborhood Watch. She is a character I was drawn to as she discovers things about herself she never imagined. The other members of the Neighborhood Watch added so much depth and humor to the story and I want to hang out at the cafe with them.
This book continues to live in my head as it is full of quotes that resonate. My favorite:
“Time is not infinite. Find what makes you happy, however small it may seem, and do it now. Experiencing the beauty and joy of being alive must be the most urgent thing you do each day.”
I hope this is the start of a series as I want more adventures with the Neighborhood Watch. I highly recommend this to readers of cozy mysteries set in beautiful places.
Thanks to Thriller Book Lovers the Pulse and NetGalley for the free copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The characters are so interesting and enjoyable and I want to be invited to a Neighborhood Watch meeting. August Dupin, former detective who has not left her house in years, leads the Neighborhood Watch with a quirky group of friends and watching her figure things out is fascinating. Olivia, the sommelier who has lost her sense of taste, is witness to the crime and finds herself folded into the Neighborhood Watch. She is a character I was drawn to as she discovers things about herself she never imagined. The other members of the Neighborhood Watch added so much depth and humor to the story and I want to hang out at the cafe with them.
This book continues to live in my head as it is full of quotes that resonate. My favorite:
“Time is not infinite. Find what makes you happy, however small it may seem, and do it now. Experiencing the beauty and joy of being alive must be the most urgent thing you do each day.”
I hope this is the start of a series as I want more adventures with the Neighborhood Watch. I highly recommend this to readers of cozy mysteries set in beautiful places.
Thanks to Thriller Book Lovers the Pulse and NetGalley for the free copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
What a fun discovery. This is a new author, and I believe it will be a series for me. I really love the setting in Paris, and it is obvious the author has spent some time there. Olivia is an American sommelier who has suffered a disastrous affront to her career and person. Hoping to salvage her career, she comes to Paris, Gros-Caillou, a sliver of the 7th arrondissement, and Chez Jacques to see if she can work for her old mentor Jacques. Olivia knows she must pass the test to identify six glasses of world-famous Burgundy, unfortunately with the first wine, Olivia's incredible sense of smell detects something off with the wine, but when she hesitates Jacques tastes the wine instead and immediately drops dead! Olivia now finds herself in Paris, alone, with her mentor, in his restaurant where he lies dead. If not for a group of zany, French nationals known as The Neighborhood Watch, business people from the neighborhood and friends of Jaques, she would surely be arrested, but they believe her and feel they need her extraordinary sense of smell to figure out what happened to their dear friend! Come along on this crazy mystery of discovery where the group hunts for a murderer while enjoying the food, wine, flowers, and pastries of Paris while trying to lure out a murderer. It's definitely a wonderful mystery with so much atmosphere. You will feel like you are in a Paris neighborhood. Special thanks to #Netgally, #HarperCollinsPublishers, and the author for the chance to vacation in Paris! #MurderMostDelicious #HarperPerennial #DaniellePostel-Vinay #bookreview #bookideas #retiredreader
Review of advance copy received from Author
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A sommelier who can’t taste, a chef who drops dead, poisoned wine, and Parisian pandemonium? Yes, please, I live for this kind of drama.
Olivia Beech was once a rising star in the wine world and one of the rare women to earn the title of Master Sommelier. Then COVID steals her sense of taste. She still has her killer sense of smell, though, and that nose deserves its own LinkedIn profile.
After her life falls apart and she loses her job, Olivia gets another shot in Paris working with celebrity chef Jacques de Bizet. Glamorous? Definitely. Dreamy? For sure. Safe? Not even close. Jacques dies during a wine tasting after someone poisons the wine, and suddenly, Olivia is the main suspect. Talk about rude.
“Murder Most Delicious” is a Parisian cozy mystery packed with nosy neighbors, food disasters, amateur detectives, and just enough murder to keep things interesting. The Neighborhood Watch is run by an agoraphobic genius and her British shorthair cat, Chateaubriand. It’s over-the-top in the best way. HarperCollins describes it as “warm, witty, and brimming with food, friendship, and intrigue.” They nailed it.
Bonus points for the real-life twist: Danielle Postel-Vinay is actually the French alter ego of bestselling author Danielle Trussoni, and this story is inspired by her Paris adventures.
This book is more of a cozy mystery than a dark thriller, but there’s still a lot to love: poisoned wine, shady locals, a main character trying to get her life back on track, and so many French food mentions you’ll want a chocolate eclair ASAP.
A sommelier who can’t taste, a chef who drops dead, poisoned wine, and Parisian pandemonium? Yes, please, I live for this kind of drama.
Olivia Beech was once a rising star in the wine world and one of the rare women to earn the title of Master Sommelier. Then COVID steals her sense of taste. She still has her killer sense of smell, though, and that nose deserves its own LinkedIn profile.
After her life falls apart and she loses her job, Olivia gets another shot in Paris working with celebrity chef Jacques de Bizet. Glamorous? Definitely. Dreamy? For sure. Safe? Not even close. Jacques dies during a wine tasting after someone poisons the wine, and suddenly, Olivia is the main suspect. Talk about rude.
“Murder Most Delicious” is a Parisian cozy mystery packed with nosy neighbors, food disasters, amateur detectives, and just enough murder to keep things interesting. The Neighborhood Watch is run by an agoraphobic genius and her British shorthair cat, Chateaubriand. It’s over-the-top in the best way. HarperCollins describes it as “warm, witty, and brimming with food, friendship, and intrigue.” They nailed it.
Bonus points for the real-life twist: Danielle Postel-Vinay is actually the French alter ego of bestselling author Danielle Trussoni, and this story is inspired by her Paris adventures.
This book is more of a cozy mystery than a dark thriller, but there’s still a lot to love: poisoned wine, shady locals, a main character trying to get her life back on track, and so many French food mentions you’ll want a chocolate eclair ASAP.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
What a love letter to the many small neighborhoods in Paris. This one just happens to have to solve a murder. Within this neighborhood in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower is a tight knit community watch group. When a beloved chef is found deceased with a potential sommelier standing over the body, the watch group goes into high gear to find the killer. Each character has their own niche in the group and neighborhood and we learn more about them as the story develops. Olivia, the American sommelier whose sense of taste disappeared, learns what found family is as the group rallies around her to prove her innocence. Augusta, the master mind of the neighborhood watch, hasn't left her house in years but uses her amazing sleuthing skills to help the group in their investigation. Chantal, the flower shop owner, befriends Olivia and brings her into the group and carries out Augusta's master plan. One of my favorite character was Prosper. They called him an intellectual, but he does have a dark side to him.
Two things I really enjoyed in this book was the intriguing food and smells that were described. I need to find a Paris bakery soon! Also, the author added Easter eggs about her other books as Danielle Trussoni and herself as Danielle Postel-Vinay.
If you are looking for an entertaining and suspenseful mystery set in beautiful Paris, I highly recommend this book!
#MurderMostDelicious #NetGalley
Thank you Harper Perennial and Paperbacks and Net Galley for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
Two things I really enjoyed in this book was the intriguing food and smells that were described. I need to find a Paris bakery soon! Also, the author added Easter eggs about her other books as Danielle Trussoni and herself as Danielle Postel-Vinay.
If you are looking for an entertaining and suspenseful mystery set in beautiful Paris, I highly recommend this book!
#MurderMostDelicious #NetGalley
Thank you Harper Perennial and Paperbacks and Net Galley for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was an enjoyable read. Set in Paris. Olivia Beech has traveled from America to Paris to interview with Jacques de Bizet, a famous French restaurateur. Olivia has a secret. A bout of COVID has caused her to lose her sense of taste. As a sommelier, it is imperative that she be able to taste and smell wine. Olivia was faking it to make it until she was caught in a lie and her name was smeared through out the wine community.
Olivia arrives in Paris, hoping for a new start. She shows up for a taste test with Jacques, only to have him keel over after one taste. Olivia is a complete fish out of water. An American in a foreign country, with no one to support her, and all signs pointing to her as the murderer.
Lucky for her, there is a group of eccentric Parisians who have formed a neighborhood watch committee. The members of this group work behind the scenes to find the actual killer. They are a fun group of people. I can't wait to read more about them. One of my favorite parts of the book was the group chat between the neighborhood watch.
I really enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to more.
I received an ARC of this book. Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Perennial for an ARC of this book.
Olivia arrives in Paris, hoping for a new start. She shows up for a taste test with Jacques, only to have him keel over after one taste. Olivia is a complete fish out of water. An American in a foreign country, with no one to support her, and all signs pointing to her as the murderer.
Lucky for her, there is a group of eccentric Parisians who have formed a neighborhood watch committee. The members of this group work behind the scenes to find the actual killer. They are a fun group of people. I can't wait to read more about them. One of my favorite parts of the book was the group chat between the neighborhood watch.
I really enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to more.
I received an ARC of this book. Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Perennial for an ARC of this book.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Title: Murder Most Delicious
Author: Danielle Postel-Vinay
Format: 🎧
Narrator: Imani Jade Powers
Publisher: HarperAudio Adult/Harper Perennial
Genre: Mystery Thriller
Pub Date: May 26, 2026
My Rating: 4.5
Pages: 304
Olivia Beech is an American Sommelier - one of only a few women in the world to hold the distinction of being a Master Sommelier. However, that was before COVID stole her sense of taste—and therefore her reputation and career.
She gets a second chance when Jacques de Bizeta a famous French chef invites her to Paris for a job interview. She, of course, is excited and accepts the invitation to go to Paris, however as the interview begins, he collapses. Apparently, he has been poisoned, making Olivia the prime suspect.
Yikes! Since I enjoy a glass (or two) of wine I was sure this would be a fun read!
It was enjoyable – true their wine knowledge was much greater than mine, but I did enjoy the story and whodunit was a surprise.
Narrator, Imani Jade Powers was great at performing the characters and her French accent was beautiful.
I want to thank NetGalley and Harper Audio Adult/Harper Perennial for this audiobook.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for May 26, 2026.
Author: Danielle Postel-Vinay
Format: 🎧
Narrator: Imani Jade Powers
Publisher: HarperAudio Adult/Harper Perennial
Genre: Mystery Thriller
Pub Date: May 26, 2026
My Rating: 4.5
Pages: 304
Olivia Beech is an American Sommelier - one of only a few women in the world to hold the distinction of being a Master Sommelier. However, that was before COVID stole her sense of taste—and therefore her reputation and career.
She gets a second chance when Jacques de Bizeta a famous French chef invites her to Paris for a job interview. She, of course, is excited and accepts the invitation to go to Paris, however as the interview begins, he collapses. Apparently, he has been poisoned, making Olivia the prime suspect.
Yikes! Since I enjoy a glass (or two) of wine I was sure this would be a fun read!
It was enjoyable – true their wine knowledge was much greater than mine, but I did enjoy the story and whodunit was a surprise.
Narrator, Imani Jade Powers was great at performing the characters and her French accent was beautiful.
I want to thank NetGalley and Harper Audio Adult/Harper Perennial for this audiobook.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for May 26, 2026.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Delightful, delicious, fun murder mystery set in Paris with wonderful descriptions of the Gros-Caillou neighborhood (7th Arrondissement) and a cast of characters that keep the story hopping.
Olivia Beech, an American sommelier, is starting over. She lost her taste during COVID and has been drifting until famous chef, Jacques de Bizet, invites her to Paris for an interview. As the interview begins, Jacques collapses, poisoned and Olivia the prime suspect! The Neighborhood Watch, a group of eccentric neighbors who keep on top of happenings in their quartier begin to investigate. The group is lead by Augusta Dupin and her cat, Chateaubriand, and includes a pâstisser, a café owner, a florist, a part-time librarian and a policeman who might be falling for Olivia. Great twists and turns!
This is such a sweet cozy culinary mystery and its setting is the card that really sewed up my enjoyment of it. Is their anyplace with more atmosphere m, great food, and charm than Paris? I loved those watch people. Their love of their neighborhood was so uplifting to read. I liked this book so much I preordered it.
Don’t miss this one. It’s perfect for any time you want a good mystery with a glass of wine!
I’d like to thank NetGalley and Harper Perennial for allowing me access to this ARC.
Olivia Beech, an American sommelier, is starting over. She lost her taste during COVID and has been drifting until famous chef, Jacques de Bizet, invites her to Paris for an interview. As the interview begins, Jacques collapses, poisoned and Olivia the prime suspect! The Neighborhood Watch, a group of eccentric neighbors who keep on top of happenings in their quartier begin to investigate. The group is lead by Augusta Dupin and her cat, Chateaubriand, and includes a pâstisser, a café owner, a florist, a part-time librarian and a policeman who might be falling for Olivia. Great twists and turns!
This is such a sweet cozy culinary mystery and its setting is the card that really sewed up my enjoyment of it. Is their anyplace with more atmosphere m, great food, and charm than Paris? I loved those watch people. Their love of their neighborhood was so uplifting to read. I liked this book so much I preordered it.
Don’t miss this one. It’s perfect for any time you want a good mystery with a glass of wine!
I’d like to thank NetGalley and Harper Perennial for allowing me access to this ARC.
May 10, 2026
Olivia’s sommelier career derails when she loses her sense of taste, but a dream interview in Paris offers a second chance… until the chef drops dead during a wine tasting and she becomes the prime suspect 👀
This was such a fun cozy mystery! The story leans into the genre's best elements: quirky characters, a tight-knit community, and a mystery that keeps you guessing without ever losing its charm. I especially loved the eccentric “Neighborhood Watch” sleuths and the charming Gros-Caillou setting. Add in found family vibes and a very sassy cat 🐾 There’s also a subtle thread about second chances and identity—Olivia learning to embrace who she is now rather than chasing who she used to be.
And what a sensory delight!! Since Olivia can’t taste, she relies on smell and the descriptions are incredible. As a foodie, I felt completely immersed in the aromas of Parisian kitchens. ☺️
🎧Narration Notes: Imani Jade Powers is incredible. She swept me right into Gros-Caillou… the language, the cafés, the food, the little bits of gossip… I could see and feel it all. Such a fun listen!
Final Verdict: 👍 Charming, quirky, and deliciously fun. I’m already hoping this eclectic Neighborhood Watch returns for another case 🤞
This was such a fun cozy mystery! The story leans into the genre's best elements: quirky characters, a tight-knit community, and a mystery that keeps you guessing without ever losing its charm. I especially loved the eccentric “Neighborhood Watch” sleuths and the charming Gros-Caillou setting. Add in found family vibes and a very sassy cat 🐾 There’s also a subtle thread about second chances and identity—Olivia learning to embrace who she is now rather than chasing who she used to be.
And what a sensory delight!! Since Olivia can’t taste, she relies on smell and the descriptions are incredible. As a foodie, I felt completely immersed in the aromas of Parisian kitchens. ☺️
🎧Narration Notes: Imani Jade Powers is incredible. She swept me right into Gros-Caillou… the language, the cafés, the food, the little bits of gossip… I could see and feel it all. Such a fun listen!
Final Verdict: 👍 Charming, quirky, and deliciously fun. I’m already hoping this eclectic Neighborhood Watch returns for another case 🤞
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Master sommelier Olivia Beech’s promising career was upended after a Covid infection stole her sense of taste and her attempt to fake her way through the tasting of a rare wine goes disastrously viral. When famous chef Jacques de Bizet invites her to Paris for an interview, Olivia thinks this could be her chance to reignite her career. But when Jacques drops dead during the interview after drinking poisoned wine, Olivia is the prime suspect.
This book is perfect for cozy mystery lovers who are looking for a read with authentic French flair. The atmosphere is delightful, from the mouth-watering French cuisine to the poetic descriptions of wine tasting, but the real charm lies in the appealing Parisian Neighborhood Watch characters, especially agoraphobic former detective Augusta Dupin and her intuitive cat Chateaubriand (is that a perfect French cat name or what?). I would love to see future mysteries featuring this charming group of characters.
Imani Jade Powers does a lovely job of narrating the audiobook edition. Her flawless French accent and pronunciations make for an immersive reading experience!
This book is perfect for cozy mystery lovers who are looking for a read with authentic French flair. The atmosphere is delightful, from the mouth-watering French cuisine to the poetic descriptions of wine tasting, but the real charm lies in the appealing Parisian Neighborhood Watch characters, especially agoraphobic former detective Augusta Dupin and her intuitive cat Chateaubriand (is that a perfect French cat name or what?). I would love to see future mysteries featuring this charming group of characters.
Imani Jade Powers does a lovely job of narrating the audiobook edition. Her flawless French accent and pronunciations make for an immersive reading experience!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Wasn't sure what to expect from this book. I knew it would be different from the suspense thrillers that the author writes under another name, but I picked it up as I Ioved the author's other books and I enjoy a good detective novel.
I wasn't disappointed. MURDER MOST DELICIOUS by Danielle Postel-Vinay was a page-turning read. An American sommelier who lost her job after Covid ruined her taste buds got a new chance in France after she realized she could still tell the wine by smell. However, when the chef is poisoned during her interview, she teams up with a community watch group to find the guilty party before the French police arrest her out of convenience.
Following along with the neighborhood watch was an interesting take on a detective novel and I even smiled a bit at the cheeky plug of one of the author's own novels. The group is fun and the author creates an interesting mix or personalities, while giving the reader a flavor of France. I especially enjoyed the dual twist at the end as the culprit was revealed.
This book was a Netgalley download and I thank the publisher.
I wasn't disappointed. MURDER MOST DELICIOUS by Danielle Postel-Vinay was a page-turning read. An American sommelier who lost her job after Covid ruined her taste buds got a new chance in France after she realized she could still tell the wine by smell. However, when the chef is poisoned during her interview, she teams up with a community watch group to find the guilty party before the French police arrest her out of convenience.
Following along with the neighborhood watch was an interesting take on a detective novel and I even smiled a bit at the cheeky plug of one of the author's own novels. The group is fun and the author creates an interesting mix or personalities, while giving the reader a flavor of France. I especially enjoyed the dual twist at the end as the culprit was revealed.
This book was a Netgalley download and I thank the publisher.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Did this book have me looking up flights to Paris that I cannot afford? Yes! Yes, it did. Did it reinvigorate my daydream of retiring to a lovely French neighborhood and becoming one of those pesky Ex-pats? Absolutely! The members of the neighborhood watch are smart, curious, demanding, and persistent. Similiar to those of The Thursday Murder Club, but more stylish and beautiful, they are parisienne after all, non?
This was a quirky and delightful cast of characters and a charming arrondissement that leaves you fantasizing of walks through Paris, capturing wafts of pastries and flowers. I had eyes on the suspect almost immediately but that in no way dismissed the thrill of the chase.
There were many moments that resonated with me in regard to enjoying the finer things when you can, life is fleeting, wear the beautiful dress, eat the chocolate eclair, drink the expensive wine. "Experiencing the beauty and joy of being alive must be the most urgent thing you do each day."
This was a quirky and delightful cast of characters and a charming arrondissement that leaves you fantasizing of walks through Paris, capturing wafts of pastries and flowers. I had eyes on the suspect almost immediately but that in no way dismissed the thrill of the chase.
There were many moments that resonated with me in regard to enjoying the finer things when you can, life is fleeting, wear the beautiful dress, eat the chocolate eclair, drink the expensive wine. "Experiencing the beauty and joy of being alive must be the most urgent thing you do each day."
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
3.75 stars
This light hearted cozy will take you straight to Paris and immerse you in a wonderful neighborhood of taste and sensation. Disgraced American sommelier Olivia is in France to audition for a job with famed chef Jacques at his bistro. Jacques has set up a wine tasting to test Olivia's talents. And Olivia is gifted - she possesses an amazing sense of smell and can identify wines, regions, taste elements. But her secret is that she can no longer actually taste - her taste ability disappeared after she contracted Covid and it may or may not return.
But Jacques doesn't survive the tasting -- and Olivia is the suspect. She soon falls in with a wonderful neighborhood of quirky and loyal friends who are determined to solve the mystery. The mystery isn't so hard to figure out, but the interesting cast of characters and lovely food and wine descriptions make it an enjoyable journey. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This light hearted cozy will take you straight to Paris and immerse you in a wonderful neighborhood of taste and sensation. Disgraced American sommelier Olivia is in France to audition for a job with famed chef Jacques at his bistro. Jacques has set up a wine tasting to test Olivia's talents. And Olivia is gifted - she possesses an amazing sense of smell and can identify wines, regions, taste elements. But her secret is that she can no longer actually taste - her taste ability disappeared after she contracted Covid and it may or may not return.
But Jacques doesn't survive the tasting -- and Olivia is the suspect. She soon falls in with a wonderful neighborhood of quirky and loyal friends who are determined to solve the mystery. The mystery isn't so hard to figure out, but the interesting cast of characters and lovely food and wine descriptions make it an enjoyable journey. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Olivia Beech is offered a chance to rebuild her career as a sommelier in Paris. For a New York girl, this is a dream come true…if only Olivia could still taste wines like she could before she got Covid and took away her sense of taste. Hoping to overcome her loss of scent, Olivia is ready to do her best. But when the chef that called her drops after tasting the wine, she becomes a suspect in his murder.
With a local group of Parisienne’s who take her in and work to help solve the case can Olivia and her new friends figure out before she’s arrested? Only time will tell. But will they be able to out a killer and save Olivia?
This was a great book! I’m hoping it becomes a series as I love the Paris Neighborhood Watch and just know there are more mysteries waiting for them to step in and solve them. An excellent, and highly recommended read for any mystery lover.
With a local group of Parisienne’s who take her in and work to help solve the case can Olivia and her new friends figure out before she’s arrested? Only time will tell. But will they be able to out a killer and save Olivia?
This was a great book! I’m hoping it becomes a series as I love the Paris Neighborhood Watch and just know there are more mysteries waiting for them to step in and solve them. An excellent, and highly recommended read for any mystery lover.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I received advanced copies via NetGalley! I started with the ebook but sooo happy to get it on audio! Once I switched to the audiobook? I was locked in. It quickly became hard to put down.
This is a cozy murder mystery centered around the death of celebrity chef Jacques de Bizet. Olivia was the last person to see and speak with him, so naturally, all eyes are on her—but she’s innocent.
The plot came together really well, and the pacing was just right—it didn’t reveal too much too quickly, which kept the suspense going. I also appreciated the deeper messages woven into the story.
Overall, such a great audiobook experience. If you enjoy cozy mysteries with a touch of culture and intrigue, this one is worth picking up.
This is a cozy murder mystery centered around the death of celebrity chef Jacques de Bizet. Olivia was the last person to see and speak with him, so naturally, all eyes are on her—but she’s innocent.
The plot came together really well, and the pacing was just right—it didn’t reveal too much too quickly, which kept the suspense going. I also appreciated the deeper messages woven into the story.
Overall, such a great audiobook experience. If you enjoy cozy mysteries with a touch of culture and intrigue, this one is worth picking up.
April 24, 2026
Thanks to NetGalley for this advance copy!
Murder Most Delicious is a great cozy mystery set in a small neighborhood in Paris that is guarded by the Neighborhood Watch.
A man drops dead at the feet of Olivia Beech during her wine tasting test and the neighborhood watch descend on her to help prove her innocence and solve the murder.
The tone of the book is all charming small French neighborhood that you want to visit and meet all of the neighborhood watch who guard its safety and way of life.
The mystery is interesting too, given how the murder was done (I didn’t know it could be that way). The touch of romance is clean and lightly done and is quietly in the background of the mystery.
This is by far, the most enjoyable cozy mystery I’ve ever read.
Murder Most Delicious is a great cozy mystery set in a small neighborhood in Paris that is guarded by the Neighborhood Watch.
A man drops dead at the feet of Olivia Beech during her wine tasting test and the neighborhood watch descend on her to help prove her innocence and solve the murder.
The tone of the book is all charming small French neighborhood that you want to visit and meet all of the neighborhood watch who guard its safety and way of life.
The mystery is interesting too, given how the murder was done (I didn’t know it could be that way). The touch of romance is clean and lightly done and is quietly in the background of the mystery.
This is by far, the most enjoyable cozy mystery I’ve ever read.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
Disclaimer: I won this ARC in a GoodReads Giveaway but that in no way influenced my review.
This novel was a sweet (a little pun there...get it?) light read -- a cozy mystery and many would say was the perfect palate cleanser. I enjoyed Olivia and her problem as a wine taster/expert who comes down with COVID and loses her senses of taste and smell. After a time her sense of smell returns but not her sense of taste. So she tries to hide her problem using her exceptional sense of smell and ends up getting fired from job. She travels from America to Paris to try to get a new job there. Murder and becoming a suspect in the crime set the stage for the mystery.
This novel was a sweet (a little pun there...get it?) light read -- a cozy mystery and many would say was the perfect palate cleanser. I enjoyed Olivia and her problem as a wine taster/expert who comes down with COVID and loses her senses of taste and smell. After a time her sense of smell returns but not her sense of taste. So she tries to hide her problem using her exceptional sense of smell and ends up getting fired from job. She travels from America to Paris to try to get a new job there. Murder and becoming a suspect in the crime set the stage for the mystery.
April 28, 2026
I thoroughly enjoyed this one! An excellent cozy mystery set in Paris, with all the Paris vibes, food descriptions and eccentric neighbors. And murder.
When disgraced American sommelier Olivia Beech is given a chance to work for Michelin starred chef Jacques de Bizet in his Paris bistro, she jumps at the chance. But when he drops dead from poisoning during their wine tasting she is the prime suspect. The neighborhood watch, headed by retired detective Augusta Dupin, takes her in and tries to prove her innocence.
I loved all the characters and the mystery kept me guessing. I hope this will be the first of a series!
When disgraced American sommelier Olivia Beech is given a chance to work for Michelin starred chef Jacques de Bizet in his Paris bistro, she jumps at the chance. But when he drops dead from poisoning during their wine tasting she is the prime suspect. The neighborhood watch, headed by retired detective Augusta Dupin, takes her in and tries to prove her innocence.
I loved all the characters and the mystery kept me guessing. I hope this will be the first of a series!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Thank you, Harper Collins and Danielle Postel-Vinay for the eARC. The opinions are my own and freely given.
Olivia, a disgraced sommelier, due to Covid, finds herself in Paris for a job interview. When the chef suddenly dies, Olivia finds a group that work to solve the murder and clear her of any wrongdoing.
Among this group is an ex police inspector whose old partner is in charge of the investigation. Olivia's old friend and ex-boss have also come to Paris.
I suspected the killer, however I couldn't figure out the motive. I also wasn't able to figure how the how. Overall, I enjoyed this book. Kept me guessing.
I would recommend.
Olivia, a disgraced sommelier, due to Covid, finds herself in Paris for a job interview. When the chef suddenly dies, Olivia finds a group that work to solve the murder and clear her of any wrongdoing.
Among this group is an ex police inspector whose old partner is in charge of the investigation. Olivia's old friend and ex-boss have also come to Paris.
I suspected the killer, however I couldn't figure out the motive. I also wasn't able to figure how the how. Overall, I enjoyed this book. Kept me guessing.
I would recommend.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you so much to the author, and to NetGalley, for allowing me this advanced listeners copy of Murder Most Delicious!
I completely ate this story up — pun absolutely intended!
Murder Most Delicious by Danielle Postel-Vinay was such a fun cozy mystery, and I loved being immersed in this charming little neighbourhood in Paris.
The premise was so entertaining, and the Neighborhood Watch crew completely won me over, as they were quirky, lovable, and so much fun to follow.
The mystery itself kept me guessing the whole time. I genuinely didn’t figure out the culprit, and I loved the way everything unraveled in the end. A deliciously warm and witty read from start to finish!
I completely ate this story up — pun absolutely intended!
Murder Most Delicious by Danielle Postel-Vinay was such a fun cozy mystery, and I loved being immersed in this charming little neighbourhood in Paris.
The premise was so entertaining, and the Neighborhood Watch crew completely won me over, as they were quirky, lovable, and so much fun to follow.
The mystery itself kept me guessing the whole time. I genuinely didn’t figure out the culprit, and I loved the way everything unraveled in the end. A deliciously warm and witty read from start to finish!
April 27, 2026
Thanks to #NetGalley and #HaperPerennialAndPaperbacks for the book #MurderMostDelicious by #DaniellePostelVinay. I loved this book! Olivia was a Master Sommelier, until Covid hit and she lost sense of taste. She still had see sense of smell, so when chef Jacques de Bizet invites her for an interview, she can tell him the smell is off. But he still drinks it and dies because of poisoning. Now she, and a couple of others set out to find who the killer is and why they would want to kill and possibly frame her.
April 30, 2026
Olivia is a well known sommelier when she loses her taste after getting COVID and tried to hide it only to be publicly exposed in the worst way! She wants to stay in the business and teaches her nose to replace her taste. Her big chance to impress a celebrity chef is ruined when the chef dies after drinking the wine.
What follows is a great cast of characters who try to solve the mystery. From a neighborhood watch who wants to be more involved to quirky ladies in the neighborhood this book didn’t have a dull moment! I flew through this book and would definitely read more by this author.
What follows is a great cast of characters who try to solve the mystery. From a neighborhood watch who wants to be more involved to quirky ladies in the neighborhood this book didn’t have a dull moment! I flew through this book and would definitely read more by this author.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Review of an Advanced Reader Copy Received from Author
Olivia arrives in France looking for a fresh start after losing everything. She heads into a job interview as a sommelier only to wind up a suspect in the restaurant owners death.
I loved the friendship between the neighborhood store owners - definitely reminded me of my time in Europe. The characters each have their own unique personalities. The way they blend together to make an amateur sleuthing group to solve a friend's murder had me hooked!
Olivia arrives in France looking for a fresh start after losing everything. She heads into a job interview as a sommelier only to wind up a suspect in the restaurant owners death.
I loved the friendship between the neighborhood store owners - definitely reminded me of my time in Europe. The characters each have their own unique personalities. The way they blend together to make an amateur sleuthing group to solve a friend's murder had me hooked!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I was lucky to get an advance copy to listen to! I love audiobooks and buzz through them. I was really looking forward to this one after reading the synopsis! It sounded mysterious and with good French culture mixed in! I was disappointed. Ultimately, at 52% through, it couldn’t hook me so I pulled the plug on it. It was a DNF. Although, I found the storyline intriguing, it was just far too slow paced for me.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I thought this mystery read was fabulous. It’s got wonderful descriptions of the Gros-Caillou neighborhood in Paris. It’s also got a Neighborhood Watch group with some BIG personalities.
This group is helping an American sommelier that was in the wrong place at the wrong time when a restaurant owner is poisoned.
The mystery itself was well done and I LOVED feeling part of the Parisian lifestyle.
This group is helping an American sommelier that was in the wrong place at the wrong time when a restaurant owner is poisoned.
The mystery itself was well done and I LOVED feeling part of the Parisian lifestyle.
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