Friday, February 1, 2013

Review of "A Taste of Chocolate"

A Taste of ChocolateA Taste of Chocolate by Vonnie Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

"A Taste of Chocolate" is a short but absorbing read and offers a pleasurable way to spend an hour. Heroine Hope Morningstar, having experienced two unpleasant breakups, has been unlucky in love. She is a sweet person but has a tendency to choose the wrong sort of man to trust with her heart. I actually found myself identifying more strongly with Hope's sister, Gracie, who was stronger and sassier.

When Hope gets lost on a drive, she winds up at Freya's Cafe, a mystical coffeehouse owned by a charming Irish lady who acts as a matchmaker, helping the deserving find their soul mate. I have a special fondness for the Norse goddess, Freya, and so I very much enjoyed the description of the cafe.

With a bit of help, Hope meets our hero, Declan, a military vet who has loved and been betrayed. Vonnie Davis handles the introduction of the romantic couple with a deft hand. Their interaction is engaging and enjoyable. "A Taste of Chocolate" is definitely a five-star read.

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5 comments:

  1. Thank you for taking the time to read and review my short story. Being the "wordy" soul that I am, writing "short" was a challenge, but also a learning experience. I'm thrilled you enjoyed Hope and Declan's journey to an HEA.

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    1. Vonnie, it's a great story. I really enjoyed it. :-)

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  2. I agree with the assessment. This short story sucked me in and held me rapt.

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    1. Linda, thanks for dropping in and leaving a comment. :-)

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  3. I loved this book too. So different, and a crisp writing style.

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