Obsession, Deceit, and Really Dark Chocolate

By: Kyra Davis

Narrated by: Gabra Zackman

Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

Sophie Katz's relationship with the irresistible and occasionally insufferable P.I. Anatoly Darinsky is on the fritz when a friend recruits Sophie's investigation skills to decode her possibly two-timing husband's strange behavior. When Sophie shows up in a short, red cocktail dress and her friend's hubby winds up dead, the loveable would-be sleuth can't help but take on the job.

Suddenly plunged into a crazy world of campaign mudslinging, dirt-digging, and cover-ups, Sophie begins to uncover some pretty dirty secrets indeed, involving a conservative congressional hopeful's involvement in the Furry community, a group of people who dress up in mascot-size stuffed animal costumes. Sex and politics, wouldn't you know?

Way in over her head as usual, Sophie reluctantly, or not-so-reluctantly, enlists the help of her two-time sidekick and ex, Anatoly. Together they set out to determine who killed Eugene and why, and in the process can't resist falling for each other...again?

Solve another case with Sophie.

©2007 Kyra Davis (P)2007 Audible, Inc.
All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form. This edition is published by arrangement with Harlequin Books S.A. All characters in this book are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

Critic reviews

"One of Cosmopolitan's 'Sizzling Page-turners'." ( Cosmopolitan Magazine)

Ok

I really liked this book and would recommend it . I would have given it 5 stars if the author hadn't used God's name in vain. You don't have to use "GD" to have a great book. It had a great storyline and sexual storylines. I knew it was Johnny and that guy was a piece of work. I wish this book was a movie or TV show. The Furry lifestyle was funny as heck. I hope Tiffany becomes one of her friends in future books and I was hoping that Leah and the reporter was mention as getting together. I hate that Sofia had to deal with Johnny alone, but her and her cat was a team. I knew she was going to use her cat to get her out of that crazy, wild and insane situation.

A smart, fun series that makes you laugh out loud

The third book in the series it did not disappoint! Another fun story, with great dialogue and character development. Can't wait to read the fourth!

Light, funny

This book is a little silly but I have to admit that I laughed out loud several times.

Liked it; murder mystery

4/5 rating. Liked the plot and characters. Lots of action and humour. Continuation of the series.

Murder mystery genre. Not erotica. Not really a romance.

Narration was okay.

Tiresome story

I really liked the first two books in the Sophie Katz series. This book was just tiresome. The plot was minimal, and seemed to be only a platform for snarky political commentary. I have read other series where you were in no doubt about the author's political stance, and that was fine; it didn't interfere with the story. In this book you are repeatedly bludgeoned with politics, and the story really suffers for it. What a disappointment. I hope Ms. Davis reverts to her previous witty prose, and leaves the political rants to the people with the placards. Gabra Zackman, as usual, does a stellar job with narrating the tale, tiresome as it is.

"Mr Katz Power" Saves the Day

If you could sum up Obsession, Deceit, and Really Dark Chocolate in three words, what would they be?

Clever, engaging, and fun

What did you like best about this story?

the story line was unique and fun.

Which scene was your favorite?

I love Dena Character, she gives you a different perspective on life. When they go through the house stuff.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yup as I purchase all of the books in this series. Reader Gabra Zackman was the reason I purchased this entire series.

Any additional comments?

Author's Sin series is HOT. This series is about humor, not a core romance, so very little hot scenes, but the hint of a romance.

Better than bitter sweet!

If you could sum up Obsession, Deceit, and Really Dark Chocolate in three words, what would they be?

Sweet, & savory!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Obsession, Deceit, and Really Dark Chocolate?

gotta be the ending, never saw that one coming.

What does Gabra Zackman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

inflection, her voice has great depth

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

both

Not as engaging as previous books

The first two books of this series were hilarious! This one was only so-so. I loved the Dena and Maryann dynamic in the first two books and in this one Dena hardly showed up at all! I guess it was the whole "furries" thing. NOBODY is into it. Well except for a select few.
An okay read if there is nothing else you are interested in. I sure wish I would have put my credit to better use.

Really Really Great

As in her other two books, Davis continues the tradition of imaginative and delightful characters that make you forget your own world and crawl into theirs for a bit. It was really a great book. I found myself washing extra dishes at home just so I could continue listening to the story while doing housework...it was really THAT good!

Pretty Good

This is the second in the series that I've read, and while I liked the other book better this one definitely kept my interest. Aside from the "furries", which I only knew about because they did a CSI episode about them, which was a bit... well weird, it did add an element of humor later in the story between Spohie and Anatoly.
The story moved at a fairly good pace, and although several times in the middle I caught myself saying "Sophie is such an idiot" because really she was over looking things that were quite obvious for someone who is so smart she does some truly stupid things. But her interaction with the other characters make up for her short commings and the story held it's own for most of the book. I really wasn't sure who did it until seconds before it was revealed.
I LOVE the narrator, she does an excellent job with all the voices, and seems to capture the essence of Spohie quite nicely.
I will surely be getting the next in the series!