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Five Books on My Holiday Wish List

The holidays are approaching, and so is the nagging about what I want for Christmas. To be fair, I am not hard to shop for, but no one ever seems to know what to get me! Books are always a good choice, and I don't know about you, but there is something nice about buying someone a book. I've decided to highlight five books on my Amazon wish list. I say highlight because,…
December 11, 2020
Posted inBook Review

Gypsy King by Devney Perry

Synopsis The former Tin Gypsy motorcycle club has everyone in Clifton Forge, Montana convinced they’ve locked their clubhouse doors and ripped off their patches. Everyone but Bryce Ryan. There’s more happening at the club’s garage than muscle car restorations and Harley rebuilds. Her instincts are screaming there’s a story—one she’s going to tell.As the new owner of the small town’s newspaper, Bryce is hungry for more than birth announcements and obituaries. When a…
Posted inTrope Tuesday

Trope Tuesday: Unbreakable Cycle

Happy Trope Tuesday. This week's trope is Unbreakable Cycle. This is a fun trope that can take on many forms. As a reminder each week there will be a trope for you to use as inspiration, find the trope list here. All post types are welcome: lists, book reviews, anything really, feel free to make it your own. Please link back to All the Books and Chocolate in your own post so that others…
December 8, 2020
Posted inBook Review Rom-Com Book Review

Tools of Engagement by Tessa Bailey

Synopsis Hair, makeup, clothing, decor... everything in Bethany Castle's world is organized, planned, and styled to perfection. Which is why the homes she designs for her family's real estate business are the most coveted in town. The only thing not perfect? Her track record with men. She's on a dating hiatus and after helping her friends achieve their dreams, Bethany finally has time to focus on her own: flip a house, from framework to furnishings, all by…
Posted inFeature Friday

2020 Gifts for Bookworms

Happy December! It is time to start thinking about holiday gifts. Below are some gifts I've found that would be perfect for the bookworm in your life, or perhaps add to your own wishlist. In fact, a lot of these are either on my personal list or, I bought them for a book lover in my life. Also, be sure to check out my lists from last year. This post contains affiliate links.…
December 4, 2020
Posted inBook Review Book Review 2

Fury by Elaina Jadin and Marie Robinson

Synopsis Captured. Tormented. Haunted.Everything has been torn from me, including the men I’d begun to trust with my heart.Kade, whose fiery brutality gave my rage an outlet. Bishop, whose twisted mind uncovered my deepest truth. And Draven, whose ruthless control offered me safe refuge.Only, I discovered they aren’t men at all.They’re monsters.Now I’m trapped in hell under lock and key, terrorized by the creatures of my nightmares, and forced to fight through excruciating…
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Trope Tuesday: Mythology

Happy Trope Tuesday. This week's trope is Mythology. I love mythology and I really love it when it is used in books. As a reminder each week there will be a trope for you to use as inspiration, find the trope list here. All post types are welcome: lists, book reviews, anything really, feel free to make it your own. Please link back to All the Books and Chocolate in your own post so…
December 1, 2020
Posted inBook Review Rom-Com Book Review

How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams

Synopsis One daring to-do list and a crash course in flirtation turn a Type A overachiever’s world upside down.When her flailing department lands on the university's chopping block, Professor Naya Turner’s friends convince her to shed her frumpy cardigan for an evening on the town. For one night her focus will stray from her demanding job and she’ll tackle a new kind of to-do list. When she meets a charming stranger in town…
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5 Bookish Small Businesses to Check Out

Happy Friday, Everyone! For all of you in the US, I hope you had a great Thanksgiving! Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday. There are quite a few small businesses in my area that I will be visiting tomorrow, but I also wanted to share a few bookish small businesses I've recently ordered. These shops are newish (discovered within the last month) to me, but may not be new to you. If you have…
November 27, 2020
Posted inBook Review Trope Tuesday

Trope Tuesday: Deadly Deals – A Song of Wraiths and Ruin Review

Happy Trope Tuesday. This week's trope is deadly deals and I will be reviewing A Song of Wraiths and Ruin. As a reminder each week there will be a trope for you to use as inspiration, find the trope list here. All post types are welcome: lists, book reviews, anything really, feel free to make it your own. Please link back to All the Books and Chocolate in your own post so that others…
November 24, 2020