Jen's Place--Anthologies 2

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"Love by Chocolate"
Jove Books, February 1997, paperback
Reviewed on 9/4/97

This book is full of great stories and great receipts.

"Miss Chocolate and the Law" by Rosanne Bittner Pamela Hiles was having the worst day of her life. Her car's air was out and she was sweating, her hair was limp, and she was lost. Trying to make a job interview that she couldn't miss, she runs a stop sign and almost is hit by Court Barker. Court isn't just a regular guy, he's with the Highway Patrol. Pamela's car is in a ditch and she's about to get a ticket from this hunk of a cop. But a melted chocolate bar and the attraction between Court and Pamela won't let be easy to get rid of for either.

"Just Desserts" by Elizabeth Bevarly Claire Reidling and Gus Brody were old friends. The best of friends. Claire was a pastry chef and Gus was a chocoholic. They made a great team, only thing is that Claire was engaged to Ben Summers, her boss, and Gus hated him. Claire, who can't seem to keep a hold on her engage ring, has once again lost the monstrosity. Where? In one of the hundred desserts that were to be eaten at a benefit. Gus and Claire decide the only way to get the ring is to eat their way through all her desserts. Not only do they find the ring but they find out that they aren't just friends.

"Sweet Nothings" by Muriel Jensen Maggie Charles was on the "Chocolate Valentine Cruise" to cover the Chocolate Bake-Off. She wasn't expecting to see Mike Lawless. But when they both wound up in the same small cabin, they had to deal with each other. You see, the two had broken up two years ago, because Maggie didn't think that Mike didn't take enough time for their relationship. Now Mike is determined to set things straight and win back Maggie's love.

"The Kitchen Casanova" by Elda Minger Jessica Sinclair had to take a cooking class, even if it was a male only class. Thankfully Nick Kellaher takes pity on her and allows her into the class. Through the six weeks of the course Nick and Jessica realize that there's more going on between them then just cooking lessons. But Jessica is engaged, to a man she doesn't love but her parents want her to marry. Jessica must break her family's hold, so that she can live her life with Nick.

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"Timeswept Brides"
Jove Books, July 1996, paperback
Reviewed on 8/5/97

"The Heirloom" by Mary Balogh John Chandler loved the location of Cartref Hotel along the wild coast of western Wales. He and his fiancée were traveling to Cartref Hotel for an engagement weekend. But John was swept back to Regency times to live the life of his long dead ancestor, John Chandler, Viscount Cordell. John had all of his ancestor's memories and knew that he was at Cartref Hotel, with his wife, Adèle, to die. But it seemed that when John replaced his ancestor, he brought his healthy body with him. John and Adèle realized the love they were meant to have while the other John found the life he too should lead.

"A Dream Across Time" by Constance O'Banyon Olivia Heartford was finally on her way to New Orleans. Since she was a small child she has had dreams about the 1800's, New Orleans, and in particular Jade St. Clair. Upon arriving at the Bridal Veil inn, once the home of Jade St. Clair, she began to have flashes of the lives that had once lived in the 1800's. Oliva begins to realize that she must try to change what happen in the past between Jade and her true love Raige. Oliva gives up her mortal form to find her destiny and to keep true love together.

"Man of Her Dreams" by Virginia Brown Amanda Brandon Creswell hated the fact that she had to give up her beloved family home. But the family feud between the Scott's and the Brandon's had made it impossible for her to keep the house. While cleaning out the attic, she found Deborah Scott's wedding dress. She was supposed to marry James Brandon, Amanda's great-great-grandfather, but instead married his half brother Michael Scott. James was accused of killing Michael. Amanda knew that was untrue, that it had been the Northern Army who had actually killed Michael. Amanda always felt that she had been born in the wrong century, and when she's swept back in time by wearing the wedding dress. She knows she must change the past. But along the way she meets and falls in love with Jesse Jorden.

"Bride's Joy" by Elda Minger Amelia was nervous. She was set to marry Hugh Lindsey, who she loved very much. But she wasn't sure if she could adjust to living as an English lady, with maids and all. After reading through some letters written by Hugh's ancestor, Johnathan Linsdey, Amelia is swept back into the life of a maid for Jane Stanton, Johnathan's fiancée. Amelia must change a tragic past to return to Hugh and her own glorious present.

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"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Delivery Room"
Silhouette, 1997, paperback
Reviewed on 6/20/97

"Parents By Design" by Kasey Michaels Chip Risely wants a baby. Liz Somerville is having his baby. Unfortunately, neither one of them knows what the other is about to do. Chip gets his best friend to "lend" him his twins for a week. And Liz gets her best friend to "lend" her the same twins. As the Risley's leave for a week vacation, Chip and Liz learn what it's like not only to take care of children but what true love is all about.

"Daddy's Girl" by Kathleen Eagle Dana Barron can't believe that she is really pregnant. She also can't believe that the baby's father is such a big creep. Deciding to give the baby up for adoption, she moves close to the University of Minnesota, where she's going to get her PHD while waiting for the baby's birth. Calling a cab to get to her first doctor's appointment, she meets Alex LaRock, an old college friend. Alex can't believe his luck, he'd always had a crush on his college tutor, Dana. Dana not wanting Alex to think bad of her, she tells Alex that she is married and her husband is in the Gulf. Not wanting to leave her alone, Alex becomes her "coach" and best friend. Alex would love to become more that just friends but Dana's married. Stay tuned to this one to see if these to old friends can make it through and become old loves.

"A Stranger's Son" by Emilie Richards On his way home for a much needed break, Devin Fitzgerald, stops to help the stranded person, who's car went into a ditch in the middle of a blizzard. Once he gets to the car, he finds a pregnant woman, who's in labor. That's not the only bad news, the woman is Robin Lansing and the baby she's about to have is his. Devin gets Robin to his cabin and safely delivering a healthy baby boy. Robin and Devin work out an uneasy truce. Devin visits his son at least twice a month and Robin and their son, Nick, stay at the cabin. Meanwhile, Devin tries to show Robin how much he loves her, for herself not just because of Nick. Will she trust the love she has for Devin or will she let fear rule her life?

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"How to Marry a Millionaire"
Harlequin, 1997, paperback
Reviewed on 6/20/97

In Torrey Benson's new book How to Marry a Millionaire, she states that anyone catch a millionaire for a mate. To prove her point she is going to counsel three lucky contestants and give them a month to try out her tips.

"Rich Man, Poor Man" by Judith Arnold Contestant number 1, Emilie Storrs. Emily just got down-sized right out of her government job and is tired of living paycheck to paycheck. So she takes a chance and volunteers for the How to Marry a Millionaire contest. Taking Torrey Benson's advice, she gets a job at a Caribbean resort as a waitress. Hoping to meet a million dollar hunk instead she can't take her eyes off, Tyler Weston, the working-class bartender. Well, the more Emilie gets to know Tyler the more she's not so sure if she wants love or money.

"Family Wealth" by Muriel Jenson Contestant number 2, Camille Brown. Millie's only reason for volunteering is so that she can find a millionaire, who can pay for her sister's college tuition. Her plan, which seems heaven sent, is to propose to her new boss, Rosario "Rio" Corrigan. Amazingly enough Rio accepts, sort of. He proposes that they spent a month together at his ranch and get to know each other. Millie having nothing to lose, goes. What follows is a great story of to people, who are meant to be together.

"Once Upon a Husband" by Suzanne Foster Contestant number 3, Christopher "Kit" McGrath. Kit's only reason for volunteering is to try to get back his only true love, Torrey Benson. To achieve this goal he follows her aboard a cruise to the Mexican Rivera. Torrey can't believe that after all these years that Kit is here, acting like a romantic reject. Kit and Torrey have to overcome a lot, her engagement to another man and their not so great past.

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"Valentine Delights"
Harlequin, 1997, paperback
Reviewed on 6/20/97

Matchmaking shop owner Papa Valentine dispenses sinful desserts, mouth-watering chocolates and advice to the lovelorn.

"Chocolate Fantasy" by Meryl Sawyer It's Black Friday--February 14th and all Alexis Evans wants is her chocolates from Valentine Delights. But Papa Valentine needs someone to mind the store while he makes his deliveries, so Alexis, not looking her best, stays. Then in walks Kyle Paxton. Alexis can't believe that this handsome, cute hunk is flirting with her while his picks out chocolates for his "girlfriend". Kyle not only doesn't have a "girlfriend but he saves Alexis's life.

"His Secret Valentine" by Kate Hoffmann Old childhood friends Charlotte Keats and Sam Harper have been working together on the paper their dads started. The only problem is that Charlotte and Sam are always fighting. But when his old pal "Gus" starts sending him love notes and chocolate candies, he wonders why.

"Gift of the Heart"a Wilkins Jessica Patterson got the perfect Valentine's Day; flowers, perfume, diamonds, and chocolates, from her well-meaning but less-than-passionate fiancé Dr. Richard London. But Richard doesn't realize that all Jessica wants is his love, not his romance. This is a great true life tale of love being the most romantic thing.

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"He Said, She Said" by Margaret St. George and Jasmine Cresswell
Harlequin, 1997, paperback
Reviewed on 6/20/97

Devlin Gilpatrick's gourmet cooking show, Dining with Devlin, biggest competition is Cathy Mallory's down-home cooking show, Cooking with Cathy. Devlin and Cathy are known for their dislike of each other. But when the two are threatened by an old enemy they ban together in not only the kitchen but in love too.

This book is unique!! Margaret St. George wrote all the odd chapters, "her side" and Jasmine Cresswell wrote the even chapters, "his side". Check this one out for something a little different.

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