Blame It On Chocolate: A Moment in Time Romance, #3

By Joan Reeves

Hunter Cole is back in town, and librarian Chloe Elliot's life is about to take a drastic turn. Growing up as the daughter of a minister and an elementary school principal, she had always been the perfect, well-behaved girl. But there was always something about Hunter, her brother's best friend, that made her want to throw caution to the wind and abandon her good girl image.

 

Hunter had it all—a successful NFL career and now a fulfilling life working his family ranch and serving as the town's sheriff. When he drops by the library to visit his best friend's little sister, everything changes. All of his common sense goes out the window because Chloe is no longer the innocent girl he remembered. She's all grown up and ignites desire in him that can't be quenched. But he's not looking for a relationship!

 

They each silently struggle to resist their undeniable attraction. Giving in will create complications neither wants. But the more they try to stay away from each other, the stronger their desire becomes. Yet, they continue to stay entrenched in the friend zone.

 

What will it take for one or both of them to admit they care for each other? Could Valentine's Day be the catalyst for changing their status?

 

If you enjoy small town charm, funny situations, and a true love story, this steamy but heartwarming romance is a must-read.

 

Blame It On Chocolate is Book 3 of A Moment in Time, a steamy but heartwarming Romance Short Story Stories by New York Times bestselling author JOAN REEVES. Each short story introduces new characters and brings back the heroes and heroines of previous stories.

 

A Moment in Time is all that's needed for Love to be revealed!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Vita Via Publishing
• Release date: Jan 11, 2018
• ISBN: 9781386777731

Joan Reeves

Joan Reeves—Keeping Romance Alive…One Sexy Book at a Time—is a NY Times and USA Today bestselling author of Contemporary Romance. From Romantic Comedy to Romantic Thriller, all of her stories have the same premise: “It’s never too late to live happily ever after.” Joan lives her happily-ever-after with her hero, her husband, in the Lone Star State. They divide their time between a book-cluttered home in Houston and a quiet house at the foot of the Texas Hill Country where they sit on the porch at night, look up at the star-studded sky, and listen to the coyotes howl. Sign up for Joan’s Mailing List and be the first to know about giveaways and new books: http://www.subscribepage.com/z8x3r9.

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BLAME IT ON CHOCOLATE

Introducing

Chloe Elliot, Cheyenne’s friend, a small town librarian.

Hunter Cole, ex-pro NFL quarterback, now the local sheriff

Old Friends To Meet Again

Cheyenne Smith and Luke Harper, employed at Morales Financial Planners

Noelle and David Morales, owner of Morales Financial Planners

The thudding in Chloe Elliot’s head matched the drumbeat of her heart. Could the fear of being discovered hiding in the coat closet bring on a heart attack? What if Hunter Cole found her here? She’d...she’d...well, she didn’t know what she’d do since it was unrealistic to expect a giant hole to open and swallow her up, never to be seen again in the small town of Seveer, Texas.

If she could get away from here unseen, she’d never do anything this stupid again. It was Hunter’s fault. There was just something about the man that addled her brain. She’d see him walking past the library, and faster than she could say Dewey Decimal System, the three-pound organ inside her skull, supposedly the most complex organ in the human body, began concocting flaky schemes to attract his attention.

The doorknob rattled. Chloe crossed her arms and clutched the lapels of her trench coat, holding it tight against her body. The door flew open, and her worst fear was realized.

Holy guacamole! Where was a giant sinkhole when you really needed one?

PRAISE

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BLAME IT ON CHOCOLATE

This book was recommended to me and I'm so glad I read it. Fast, fun and so relatable. —Lucy Reviews

A fresh, witty, delicious story. Just like an irresistible bar of chocolate, you'll finish it all at once. —Canadian Review

Joan Reeves never disappoints with her sharp wit and great writing. —Caroline Clemmons Reviewer

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