Pizza chef Delilah O’Leary and her kitty companion, Butterball, get into the holiday spirit as Geneva Bay, Wisconsin hosts the nation’s premier snow sculpting championship. The annual event transforms the resort town into a wonderland of snow castles, ice rinks, and cozy cups of cocoa. On the eve of the festival though, a Chrismukkah catering gig brings some frosty tidings and heralds a visit from Delilah’s older sister. When a missing party guest’s frozen corpse turns up inside one of the town's snowy sculptures, murder threatens to put the celebrations, and Delilah’s crew, on ice for good.
This was a great addition to a wonderful cozy mystery series. I love how Delilah has grown as an amateur sleuth, And Biz is hysterical, and lightens the heavy scenes gratefully. The side characters are enjoyable to read about. Honestly the culprit was one of my suspects, and I was surprised when I was right because usually, I'm not. The plot was engaging, and the setting put me in the holiday spirit. Thanks to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for this advanced reader's copy. This review is my honest opinion.

I really enjoy this series and this one did not disappoint. It is Christmas in Geneva Bay and Delilah's restaurant is catering a Holiday Party. The next day one of the guests is found dead. Delilah and the group set out to solve the mystery. Along with the mystery Delilah's sister and her family are also in town for the Holiday. I really enjoy the characters and the small town setting. The mystery was good and I was able to figure it out. There is a lot of Holiday spirit and food included. This series should be read in order. Enjoy

This book was amazing! I loved the pizza theme to this book! The mystery was so well done, with lots of twists! The characters were likable and felt so real! I would recommend this book to everyone!

This 4th book in the series had me. I couldn't figure out who did it. It had me guessing until the end, and I still wasn't sure who did it. Wow, it was a fun page-turner that kept me going; I didn't want to put it down until I found out who did it. Characters are all good.

It’s Christmas time in Geneva Bay, Wisconsin and pizza chef Delilah O’Leary and friends and family are getting into the fun of the season, including the town’s snow sculpture contest. The town is filled with competitors, spectators, and snow sculptures.

Delilah has out-of-town family and a Chrismukkah catering gig to get ready for. It’s all adding up to a stressful time when just to add more, Delilah’s intense older sister arrives. And that’s before she starts to try to find out answers to the mystery of the body discovered in the sculpture snow.

Mindy Quigley has concocted an intriguing mystery for her readers, with plenty of suspects, including a member of Delilah’s staff. The main plot and sub-plots are well-combined for the reader to try and figure out whodunit for themselves.

Fans of this series will not be disappointed by this latest addition to the Deep Dish Mystery series.

This is book had me laughing, engaged and kept me
needling to keep reading.

The cover caught my eye the first time I saw it and a new to me author sealed the deal, making me want to read.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the copy of the novel.

Festive, Fun, and Full of Flavor

Sleep in Heavenly Pizza is another charming addition to the Deep Dish Mystery series. I’ve really enjoyed following Delilah and Butterball through their culinary capers, and this holiday-themed installment had a lot to love—snow sculptures, Chrismukkah chaos, and a good old-fashioned murder.

The mystery was solid and the festive setting was delightful, but I found myself wishing for more of Butterball. He had a fun little side plot, but he’s usually more central to the action. The biggest issue for me was the sheer number of new characters—some felt a bit flat and one-dimensional, although a couple were redeemed with some depth by the end.
Overall, a fun, cozy winter read with plenty of small-town charm and pizza-fueled humor. Looking forward to the next slice of this series!

This book had me laughing so hard I almost forgot to breathe—and honestly, that’s the best kind of workout. The humor is sharp, the characters are gloriously awkward, and the plot twists keep you grinning like a mischievous kid. It’s like binge-watching your favorite comedy, but with way better writing. Definitely a hilarious, heartwarming read you won’t want to miss.

I just absolutely had so much fun getting to go along on these characters' journeys. I was just swept away and I just absolutely can’t get enough of this series or its wonderful characters. This author just has a way of drawing you in with her wonderful stories and you just can’t get enough of them. I can’t wait to see what’s next from this author.

I love Butterball and his owner Delilah! If you're looking for a cozy mystery, this series has great characters and good mysteries that will keep you guessing. Can't wait for the next book in the series.

Sleep in Heavenly Pizza by Mindy Quigley
Deep Dish Mysteries #4

I’m a sucker for a clever title, which is what brought this book to my attention. I have not read the first three books in this series but was immediately enchanted! Pizza chef Delilah (Dee) O’Leary and her best friend and sous chef Sonya Perlman-Dokter the the proprietors of Delilah & Son, an upscale pizzeria that also does catering. (The “Son” is Sonya. Clever!)

In this book Delilah & Son are catering a Chrismukkah party from which a guest disappears. Her dead body is found in a mound of snow at the local snow sculpting contest the next day. Dee’s dishwasher Robert “Rabbit” Blakemore, an ex-con, is automatically suspected but Rabbit has disappeared.

Dee’s family also provide complications. Aunt Biz, her octogenarian great-aunt, is transformed by the holidays from a curmudgeon to the personification of the Ghost of Christmas Present. The description of her exuberant decorations as “It looked like Liberace was staging The Nutcracker in there” made me literally laugh out loud. When Dee’s brother-in-law Jonathan and niece Piper unexpectedly show up in town Dee learns Jonthan has a connection to the dead woman. His wife, Dee’s semi-estranged sister Shea, shows up the next day and it’s clear she’s been in town much longer than she leads people to believe, long enough to have committed the murder. Could Jonathan and Shea be actual suspects?

Having so many employees and family members under suspicion complicates Dee’s relationship with her boyfriend, police detective Calvin Capone who is in charge of the case. (Yes, he’s related to THAT Capone.) Normally, Dee helps Capone as a sounding board for his theories but this time she’s too close to the possible suspects. The strain this adds to their relationship only makes the hectic run-up to Christmas worse for Dee as she struggles to balance a restaurant, family, and a relationship.

Rounding out the cast of family members is Dee’s adorable cat, Butterball. I am also a sucker for cats in cozy mysteries, so he was the piece de resistance for me, the final ingredient in this appealing cozy Christmas/Hanukkah mystery.

I enjoyed this book so much that I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series.

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This v was a light, holiday turned cozy mystery. When a body in an ice castle threatens to ruin the holidays, Delilah and team step in to help solve the mystery. I like the setting and characters, but Butterball the car some the show.

Absolutely LOVE this cozy mystery series. Each book gets better and better . The characters are lovely and I enjoy the romance that also comes with these books. Plus the wonderful orange cat is a great character too.. Don't miss this series. I suggest reading the books in order.

Delilah and her cat Butterball take cozy mystery to a whole new level with snow sculpting drama and holiday cheer in Geneva Bay. It's got that small-town charm mixed with a dash of sibling tension and a side of murder mystery that keeps things, well, frosty. Perfect for curling up with some cocoa—big thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC! Loved the ice sculptures descriptions.

I enjoy the Deep Dish mystery series. This newest book is an entertaining addition to the series.

It's the holiday season in Geneva Bay, and the town is hosting its annual ice sculpting championship. The whole town is transformed into a winter wonderland. Delilah O'Leary finds herself busily catering events leading up to the contest.

But as with most holidays, things start to go wrong. An unexpected visitor shows up. A party guest disappears. And then.....a body is discovered. Delilah finds herself navigating drama.....and a murder.

I had the best time reading this newest mystery in this series. It was snowing outside as I read which just gave the perfect atmosphere for enjoying this book.

Ice sculptures are so pretty, and I could just imagine this whole town gearing up for hosting this event. And then to have the festivities put on ice because of a murder. Delilah and her sidekicks had quite the adventure with holiday drama! I had fun reading this story. The mystery moves along at a nice pace. There is plenty of background plot as well, which I also enjoyed. Delilah and her crew do an excellent job of amateur sleuthing. There were plenty of suspects and a few twists and turns I didn't see coming.

All in all, a great addition to this series! I look forward to the next book!

**I voluntarily read a review copy of this book from St Martins Press. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.**

In the 4th book in the Deep Dish cozy mystery series, Delilah finds her team caught up in a mystery when there is a death at the event they are catering.

This is such a fun cozy mystery series. This particular book felt perfect for this time of year as it was set during the holidays. One of my favorite things about this series is the descriptions of the food that Delilah makes in her restaurant. I always find myself hungry while reading this series. The mystery in this book was solid and kept me guessing. It was just an enjoyable read overall. I also really enjoy the characters - especially Butterball who is Delilah's cat. This series is just a fun one that I definitely recommend.

Readers who enjoy cozy mysteries or mysteries in general should give this series a try. I would recommend reading them in order if possible just for the full experience. The first book is titled Six Feet Deep Dish. Four stars for this book and for this series overall.

Thanks to the publisher for my copy of this book. Honest thoughts are my own.

I have enjoyed all of the books I have read in the Deep Dish series by Mindy Quigley. The characters are well developed and the murder mystery will pull you into the story and keep you invested. There are lots of twists and turns that will keep you guessing who is guilty of murder. I love how the relationship between Delilah and Detective Capone is developing. And how can you not love Delilah’s cat, Butterball?! The story will have you flipping through the pages as quick as possible. I would strongly encourage you to read the first three books in this series before getting lost in the past of Sleep in Heavenly Pizza. It will be worth the time to get background on the primary characters and the setting of Geneva Bay, Wisconsin.

Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

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I definitely love cozy mysteries this one definitely hit the spot. I enjoy just sitting there, trying to solve it with them. I am definitely going to look up more books by this author.

Willa Bauer owns Delilah and Sons pizzaria. She and her crew are set to cater a swanky party but soon find themselves embroiled in a murder mystery. Everyone is a suspect, including Willa's loyal staff, loving brother-in-law, and icy sister. She tries to cooperate with her boyfriend/police officer Capone but keeps running into lies and deceptions. Only the truth will set everyone (except the criminals) free.
Butterball the cat stole the show in this book! He's my favorite character in this book.
I kept guessing until the very end. That's a good mystery, in my opinion!
The occasional sexual innuendo and profanity inferences aren't my preferred content.
I like that Willa is strong, determined and feisty. Her demeanor offers a refreshing break from characters who are subdued.
And this book includes enough psychology to make it interesting and educational but not preachy.
I'm excited to read more books in this series.

I finally finished Sleep in Heavenly Pizza, I received all Four books from NetGalley and I enjoy them all.
Thank NetGalley introduce me a new fav cozy mystery author.