The Heart Wants Chocolate

By Hadi hans

When successful young Wall Street hotshot Jax stumbles upon a golden retriever puppy cowering in an alley, it unexpectedly leads him to meet Brynn, the lovely but floundering owner of a vintage bakery on the verge of closing.

 

What starts as Jax offering business coaching to revive the charming shop transforms into so much more. As they work side-by-side, Jax and Brynn discover an undeniable attraction that helps both guarded souls open up to intimacy and trust like never before.

 

Just when their future together seems blissfully bright, unexpected health issues threaten Brynn's dreams of maintaining a thriving business and the demanding schedule required. With support from quirky friends, loyal customers and an emerging community that rallies around Brynn's uplifting journey, Jax remains fiercely devoted to the woman who awakened his purpose beyond wealth and credentials.

 

Through tender moments weathering fierce storms as partners, Brynn and Jax build a loving relationship fortified by resilience, laughter and their secret ingredient – hope. Ultimately this mouthwatering romance reminds us that serendipity works in mysterious ways and life often has richer flavors in store just when we lose our taste for dreaming

• Language: English
• Publisher: Hadi hans
• Release date: Dec 22, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223008026

Hadi hans

Hadi Hans is an aspiring young author who draws upon his rich life experiences in his writing ,Imarried with two lovely daughters named Lucine and Lorianne. Hadi continues traveling extensively to fuel his literary passions, and draws daily inspiration from his diverse surroundings. His rich global upbringing informs his empathy-driven stories. desire to bridge divides between people via storytelling. His experiences grant authentic perspectives to his fiction. The dream has always been to write books for children and adults as well.

Book preview

Chapter 1 Jax

The cacophony of the Chicago Board of Trade reverberated off the towering walls lined with flashing market tickers. Brokers in colorful jackets screamed orders, gesticulating wildly to drive home their desperation. It was controlled chaos - and exactly where Jax Bannister thrived.

Buy 500 BUSHEL corn limit down! Jax bellowed into his headset mouthpiece while simultaneously clicking his mouse frenetically.

At only 25 years old, he was a rising superstar at the most prestigious trading outfit in the city. His mind moved faster than lightning, assessing mounds of data to make million dollar

.decisions in the blink of an eye

Today was no different than his ruthless reign over the trading floor. As the closing bell rang, Jax clenched his fist, knowing he crushed yet another day...and brought in another small

.fortune for his firm

Nice job today Bannister, his boss Christian patted him on the

.back as he passed

Just doing my job sir, Jax replied humbly despite his immense pride. His career was just getting started but he was already one of the top performers. He had huge plans - he’d be running

.this whole firm within five years - he was sure of it

Jax loosened his bright orange tie splashed with the company’s signature colors as he left the mayhem of the trading arena. As much as he reveled in the pumping adrenaline during market hours, he always felt relief walking out into the crisp evening

.air

He took a few deep breaths and started his walk home, embracing the silence after the past 12 hours of constant buzzing and yelling numbers. He strolled along the riverwalk taking in the glittering skyline when suddenly a small whimper broke through

.the calm

He turned down an alley between buildings leading to the water’s edge to discover the source of the faint cries. There tucked behind a dumpster was a trembling golden retriever puppy wearing

.a collar but no tags. Jax knelt down and extended his hand Well hey there little guy...or girl. Are you lost? he asked in

.a gentle tone he rarely used

The pup tentatively sniffed his hand, then apparently approving of Jax, slowly emerged with its tail between its legs still

.slightly cowering

Jax scooped up the pup and held it close