If you are considering reading Chocolate Roses, I feel I must warn you. The cover will give you an insane urge to open a box of chocolates every time you pick up the book. Look at it. Isn’t it just delicious? Yeah. But it’s a fun story, so rather than advising you to pass this one up and save yourself from gaining five pounds, I’ll instead tell you to read fast.
In all honesty, though, reading fast isn’t hard to do. The voice of the main character is fresh and fun and full of personality, and I found myself reading faster than I originally planned, just because I wanted to see what would happen next.
Also, there’s a Great Dane involved, and having been acquainted with a pup of this lovable breed in my youth, I have a soft spot for the K9 character otherwise known as Flo. Add that to my soft spot for chocolate, and you get an enjoyable story. I also liked the chapter headings out of the original Jane Eyre. This was a fun, easy-to-read parody.
The blurb:
She’s in love…
He’s out of reach…
Is there any hope?
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 paraody of the classic novel Jane Eyre.
Joan and her publisher are hosting a giveaway during the blog tour this week.They're giving away two copies (yes, two) of Chocolate Roses, as well as an adorable apron, handmade by Joan. Cute, right?
All you have to do is leave a comment
(along with your email address if it isn't on your blog profile)
and answer the following question.
What's your favorite type of
chocolate: white, dark, or milk?
What's your favorite type of
chocolate: white, dark, or milk?
The more blogs you comment on the
more entries you'll receive.
All comments must be left by
more entries you'll receive.
All comments must be left by
midnight MST on August 8 to be eligible.
I had the privilege of interviewing the author, Joan Sowards, a few weeks ago. If you’re interested in learning more about her, click here to read our interview.
Check out Joan’s blog or buy your copy of Chocolate Roses from Deseret Book or Amazon.
For more chances to win, visit the other participating blogs:
July 26
Joyce DiPastena--JDP News
July 27
Deanne Blackhurst--Annie Speaks Her Mind
Tristi Pinkston--*Tristi Pinkston
July 28
Taffy Lovell--Taffy's Candy
Alison Palmer--Tangled Words and Dreams
July 29
Ronda Gibb Hinrichsen--TheWrite Blocks
C.S. Bezas--For the Love of the Written Word
July 30
Sheila Stayley--Why Not? Because I Said So!
LDSWomen's Book Review
August 2
Kerry Blair--Now & Here
Marsha Ward--Writer in the Pines
August 3
Kaylee Baldwin--Kaylee Baldwin
Amy Orton--Amesbury Reads
August 4
Anna del C.--Anna del C. Dye's Blog
Laurie Lewis--A View from the Other Side
August 5
Valerie Ipson--Of Writerly Things
Anna Arnett--Insights and Ramblings from Anna Arnett
August 6
Danyelle Ferguson--Queen of the Clan
**This book is written for a predominantly LDS audience.
12 comments:
Sounds like a great read! I will definitely have to have a box of chocolates by my side while reading. And my favorite chocolate is milk, though I eat more dark chocolate, because it is healthy and guiltless. Right?
Dark chocolate all the way, baby. It's good for you, right?
Mmmmm. Dark chocolate for sure! Though I'll take any kind!
Dark chocolate covered Almonds is all I have eyes for. And what a great contest.
I prefer milk chocolate first and white chocolate second. Dark is okay, but not my favorite.
I have this book on my wish list and I can't wait to read it.
Thank you for the yummy review of Chocolate Roses! When we visited Chocolate' chocolate shop in Bisbee, AZ I learned that chocolates from different parts of the world had distinct flavors. My favorite came from West Africa.
I love dark chocolate, but love all chocolates!! Great review, looks and sounds like a great read.
Judy
magnolias_1@msn.com
I'd have to say it depends on my mood. At this very moment it's milk chocolate with peanuts. Ask me in another 5 minutes and it could me dark. Then again, I'm remembering making a white chocolate nativity as a kid that sounds pretty good right now too!
You guys are so creative. This is a fun idea. I adore dark chocolate and eat it on cracked wheat every morning! kbrebes@aol.com
I love all 3, it's hard to choose a favorite although, I might be partial to milk.. Having a box of chocolates sounds like a much better idea and then I can have all my favorites while I read this book.
@kbrebes - dark chocolate in cracked wheat every morning sounds like an EXCELLANT idea.
I love different chocolates for different moods. I would love to try the different chocolates from different places. Today is a happy dark chocolate day. I wonder if Joan ate chocolates as she wrote. haws65@msn.com
Awesome Review! I love Milk Chocolate.
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