Chocolatier Lanie Heaven has good friends, a booming business, and the adoration of the citizens of Merritt, Alabama. But she also has a secret. After the devastating breakup with her long time college boyfriend, she lost a baby and the hope of ever having a child – the thing she desires above all else.Though still grief-stricken eighteen months after the accident that killed his wife and best … and best friend, Judge Luke Avery is lonely for the company of someone other than his three-year-old daughter, Emma.
When Luke moves into the apartment above Lanie’s candy shop, Lanie and Emma fall in love at first sight and Luke finds himself along for the ride. It’s so easy for the three of them to slip into a life as sweet as the candy in Lanie’s shop.
But when Emma calls Lanie “Mommy,” Luke realizes things have gone too far; he has to propose to Lanie or walk away. He isn’t ready for marriage, but engaged isn’t married. Lanie eagerly accepts but as the evidence stacks up, she must accept that Luke’s love is not equal to her own.
Can Luke find a way to slay his demons before the sweet life they have created goes completely south?
Sensuality Level: Sensual
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I enjoyed this book immensely. It was nice to get to know all the residents of Merrick. Luke and Lanie were believable characters and I couldn’t put the book down!
I absolutely love this sweet romance! It is filled with wishes, lost hope and amazing characters. This really pulled me in from the beginning. The feeling of coming home and the fire of new love all packaged together with a happily-ever-after bow. Amy Rubinate does a wonderful job portraying & bringing the characters to life. She is an amazing …
This was quite the emotional roller coaster. I loved Lanie. She has quite the tragic past, and it was heart breaking. I loved when she met Emma and they just fell in love with each other. Luke was tough for me. He was so stubbornly sure that he should just pine for his wife that he misses what’s right in front of him. I’m glad that he eventually …
This sweet Alabama based romance has sweetness with some sass. It is part of a great series. Give it a try.
Chord easy read
This is a new to me author and new to me series. Based on Sweet Gone South it looks to be a fun and entertaining set of books. Alicia Hunter Pace writes with a sassy southern voice that brings her characters to life. The storyline isn’t new by any means, but it’s one that makes for an interesting and entertaining read.
Luke is a widower with an …
Such a sweet romantic read! I enjoyed this story and really loved these characters. I was hooked and dying to know how things were going to work out for Luke and Lanie.
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By Alisa
I really enjoyed this one. I was drawn to this book because Luke is a single dad and Lanie owns a candy shop. I loved Lanie right off the bat. She has a heart of gold, but her past broke my heart. How she sees herself as a potential love for another truly breaks my heart. Now Luke, he had to grow on me. First impressions were not great, but as …