Janie Rose Whitaker’s world revolved around her chocolate shop until Roger Wentworth and his young daughter moved into the apartment across from Janie’s. Anyone would think Roger fit the mold of the “perfect” guy, but soon Janie discovers secrets that could keep them apart forever.
Though she resists getting involved in Roger’s complicated life, they are drawn further into a bittersweet relationship. You will laugh, cry, and crave chocolate as you read this LDS parody of the classic novel Jane Eyre.
Recently I received a free copy of Chocolate Roses to review. I was wondering what my response would be upon reading it. Why? Because romance is one of the few genres I avoid. I’m not a big fan of it. Not sure why, but there you have it. So I was pleasantly surprised to find once I began Chocolate Roses, I really wanted to know how it ended. I felt very wrapped up in protagonist Joanie’s life.
The greatest enjoyment from the novel? Janie was NOT a knock-you-dead-gorgeous female. Far too many stories seem to have larger-than-life women who are more beautiful than is realistic. One of the reasons I found Chocolate Roses fun to read was because Janie felt like “Every Woman.” If Janie could have the happy ending Chocolate Roses offers, there really is hope for the rest of us!
Chocolate Roses does have some difficult and sad moments in the story line, which is to be expected (being based on Jane Eyre). But if you are looking for a unique and quick read, something fun for your free time in the next few weeks, pick up Chocolate Roses. It really is a quite creative and fun read!
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Anna del C.–Anna del C. Dye’s Blog
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Chocolate Roses can be purchased from Deseret Book, Amazon, and of course your local LDS bookstore.
Dark chocolate would be my first choice, although I wouldn’t turn down any of them. Chocolate Roses sounds like a fun book.
Hi. I couldn’t find a “follower” button to follow you. Good review. Next novel, I’m making my heroine less beautiful! I love DARK chocolate. Kbrebes@aol.com : )
Great chocolate choices! And yes, as to the “follower” button, WordPress I guess got creative and calls it “Email Subscription.” It’s up at the top of the page. A little wordy of a title for simple saying “follow,” don’t you think? :0)
Have a super day, ladies!
Thank you for the great review of Chocolate Roses and for being part of the blog tour!
You’re welcome, Joan. It’s a pleasure to have been part of the blog tour. Happy writing!
I love Milk Chocolate!
I LOVE Dark! But sometimes it’s just nice to have some nice milk chocolate.