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Title: Shades of Chocolate
Author: Cecelia Dowdy
Publisher: C.D.
Series: The Bakery Romance Series Book 2
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Shades of Chocolate" by Cecelia Dowdy

My Thoughts....

What a wonderful Christian romance read that was full of 'faith, family and love' that comes for Toni and Jason beautifully told story in this second series...'The Bakery Romance Book 2.' How these two met was definitely a work of art as this author brings these two together both having the love of chocolate between them. Will Jason be their for Toni when it seems like all is going against her? What will happen when Toni and Jason start to open up to each other. These two main characters along with the secondary characters [Brian, Gia, Larry, Trina, Antoine, Shelia, Cathy, Rhea, Sterling, Mrs. Dukes to name a few] really gives the reader quite a well developed, well portrayed and believable story that will definitely keep you turning the pages. What had been left out of Toni's life that she so desperately needed? From this read the reader will find that both of these two main characters will have some baggage that will have to be cleared up before this story ends. I loved how this author brings out this suspenseful romance presentation that will keep your attention all the way to the end. I also loved how this author brings in how good 'God's grace and forgiveness' is that he has for all of us. Now, to find out what all has gone on in the 'Shades of Chocolate' you will just have to pick up this good novel to see how well the story is brought out. The next series will be about 'Sterling' and I am sure it too will be one interesting read just as we found this one. Would I recommend "Shades of Chocolate?" YES!

As the second in the Jude Magdalyn series, Shades of Desire doesn’t disappoint. Although, I think it would be possible to read this as a standalone, I’m not sure that you would understand the characters so well. Pruitt’s developed her characters well in Shades of Gray, which I reviewed on Tuesday, and as the story continues in Shades of Desire, there really wasn’t much point in her doing it again.

As I said in the other review, it is very easy to put yourself in Jude’s shoes, and imagine her shock on discovering who Gillian was. Not withstanding the shock of certain others when her grand-father is made known! Jude has grown immensely since leaving her at the end of Shades of Grey, Pruitt has developed her changes well, showing us just how strong a person Jude really is. I with I had just 10% of strength.

I highly recommend reading this, although I do suggest checking out Shades of Gray first. I can’t wait to read the rest of this series! Enjoy

NB: I received this book free in return for an honest review

As the first in Pruitt’s Jude Magdalyn series, Shades of Gray is a well paced, engaging story of magic, vampires, love, and more. The story is well paced, not to slow or to fast, engaging you with every page turn. Yup this is another page turner that you won’t want to put down.

The characters are all well written and highly believable. Pruitt has taken time to build the characters to the extent that they seem real, her character development must be among the best I’ve seen for a while. You all know how I love to imaging I know them all well. You’ll also know that I like to be able to imagine the story is taking place just down the road, well this didn’t disappoint either.

Jude’s feelings are remarkably believable, her fear and confusion is very well portrayed. But what I loved most was watching her grow in her new, and very scary, role. And the romances… I’m not saying!

You’ll love it I’m sure. Enjoy.

NB I received this book free for an honest review

Did you know that ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ was initially a fanfiction based on Twilight before it was renamed? You can still read the original on this link.