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michellesbeachreads's review
4.0
4.5 stars - Sweeter Than Chocolate is not your average Valentines romance ... it tells the story of two people who are afraid to take the leap for love even though their hearts are telling them it's the right time to take a chance on each other. Lucy owns a chocolate shop that has been in her family for generations and Dean is a reporter known for uncovering frauds and sticking up for the little guy. While Dean is good at his job, this hard exterior isn't good for the promotion to morning anchor that he wants. What better way to change your image than a fluff piece on love, chocolate, and magic that happens on Valentines Day?
The story kept pulling me in for more and as the relationship between Lucy and Dean began to grow I found myself rooting for them to trust the 'magic' of the Cupid chocolates. Oh, and all that chocolate making also made me crave chocolate raspberry truffles. As you may know, this was made into a Hallmark movie that aired on February 4, 2023 ... the movie was enjoyable and followed the book for the most part, but I know there is only so much they can fit into a movie .... and as in most cases, the Book was better!!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. Thank you to NetGalley, Hallmark Publishing, and Lizzie Shane for sending this ARC for my review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The story kept pulling me in for more and as the relationship between Lucy and Dean began to grow I found myself rooting for them to trust the 'magic' of the Cupid chocolates. Oh, and all that chocolate making also made me crave chocolate raspberry truffles. As you may know, this was made into a Hallmark movie that aired on February 4, 2023 ... the movie was enjoyable and followed the book for the most part, but I know there is only so much they can fit into a movie .... and as in most cases, the Book was better!!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. Thank you to NetGalley, Hallmark Publishing, and Lizzie Shane for sending this ARC for my review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
jmoura01's review against another edition
4.0
Sweeter Than Chocolate is the perfect title for this piece of confection. Sometimes you just need that lighthearted listen with a guaranteed HEA. This was a sweet story that left me with a smile on my face. Narration by Brittany Pressley & Andrew Eiden was spot on delightful. Go ahead and take a bite of this deliciously cute audiobook. 3.5/5 Stars
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for this ARC.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for this ARC.
talesoftammy's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you to Lizzie Shane, Dreamscape Media, and NetGalley for a gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.
When I started listening to this, I couldn’t figure out why it sounded so familiar and then I realized I had watched the movie that was based on this story!
Cute, fun, and a bit of banter and love, it was a fun story to dive into. Who doesn’t love reading about chocolates?!? I enjoy reading about family businesses and the stories behind them and this one had that! Throw in a cynical main male and love any main female and a love story is born!
Pick this one up if you would like a cute, sweet, and fun love story that is not over the top.
When I started listening to this, I couldn’t figure out why it sounded so familiar and then I realized I had watched the movie that was based on this story!
Cute, fun, and a bit of banter and love, it was a fun story to dive into. Who doesn’t love reading about chocolates?!? I enjoy reading about family businesses and the stories behind them and this one had that! Throw in a cynical main male and love any main female and a love story is born!
Pick this one up if you would like a cute, sweet, and fun love story that is not over the top.
readingwithtk's review
3.0
Everything you would expect from a Hallmark movie! Quirky, romantic, cheesy.
readingwithtk_'s review
3.0
Everything you would expect from a Hallmark movie! Quirky, romantic, cheesy.
drbookbabe's review
3.0
2.5 but round up to 3. This book was slow. It wasn’t bad, but obviously predictable. Which is fine, we love that for a romcom type book. But there was zero spice. I mean, none. And I’m not a spicy book gal and I needed something! Overall, it was a cute romcom and heavily focused on Valentine’s Day. This was a book club pick, so I doubt I would go for this author again.