Sweet Haven

by Shirlee McCoy Narrated by Vanessa Daniels

Overview

In Benevolence, Washington, the Lamont family's irresistible handmade chocolates are a cherished tradition-and always a reason to celebrate. And now they're giving the three Lamont sisters, one by one, delicious chances to start again, make a change, and have their sweetest dreams come true . . .



Neighbors who care, a peaceful routine-accountant Adeline Lamont is glad some things about her beloved hometown never change. But when her grandfather is injured, she has to run the family store, Chocolate Haven, and make its legendary fudge. Trouble is, she can't get the recipe right to save her life-or Chocolate Haven. And she doesn't need her ornery new tenant, Sinclair Jefferson, stirring up the pot with his help-and daring Addie to taste her wild side . . .



Once Sinclair gets his hapless brother back on track, he's leaving Benevolence for good this time. He's made his life far away from his irresponsible family and their scandals. Trouble is, he can't quite stay away from Addie's optimism, enticing plus-size curves, and kindness to those who need it most. But they don't seem to have a thing in common-except that Addie's passion for chocolate, and for Benevolence, is just as contagious as Sinclair's passion for her. Maybe small-town life has its charms after all . . .

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly

02/01/2016
Romantic suspense author McCoy (Deadly Christmas Secrets) turns to sweet contemporary in a new series about three sisters from Benevolence, Wash. Curvy redhead Adeline Lamont is up to her elbows in chocolate, keeping her grandfather’s confectioner shop open while he recovers from a broken hip. Her accounting business, her recently adopted puppy, and an elderly friend’s imminent wedding add to the chaos. In walks Sinclair Jefferson, who escaped Benevolence and his toxic family years ago, but is back to set his brother in order—and he’s renting Adeline’s grandfather’s apartment for the time being. It’s tried-and-true stuff, if a little heavy on backstory, and McCoy writes satisfying prose. What’s occasionally disconcerting is that the sweet setup is given an edge with dialogue that can only be described as mean. Characters talk to and about each other with a lack of generosity that is puzzling in this otherwise sugar-dusted tale. Agent: Melissa Jeglinski, Knight Agency. (Mar.)

Library Journal

02/15/2016
Accountant Adeline Lamont is literally up to her elbows in chocolate, all because she agreed to keep her family's legendary chocolate shop up and running while her chocolatier grandfather recovers from a bone-breaking fall. Now, if only she could get the famous family fudge to turn out correctly. And if only gorgeous, successful Sinclair Jefferson, back in town to help his brother restore the family farmhouse, didn't keep distracting her. A surfeit of engaging family and friends; a huge puppy named Tiny; and a touch of mystery add appeal to this breezy but affecting story. VERDICT A heroine who is afraid to risk her heart and a hero who needs to come to terms with his past finally acknowledge their feelings in this delicious small-town treat that perfectly sets the stage for the next in the trilogy. McCoy (The Orchard at the Edge of Town) lives in Washington State.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171130787
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	11/21/2017
Series:	Home Sweet Home , #1
Edition description:	Unabridged

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