The Chocolate Heiress by Shari Thayn
Black Lyon Publishing
Contemporary Romance
Full length, Spicy
Review by Magnolia

Full of life. Unpredictable. Supermodel looks. Zoe is a far stretch from anybody's idea of a typical anything, and much too "big city" for the small town of Grand River. She's also developed a fondness for Martin that just might rival chocolate, and for the first time in her life she feels as if she really belongs somewhere. Well, sort of!

Once married to Zoe's old college roommate, Martin O'Neil has a little dilemma on his hands. See, Zoe is his daughter's favorite person and the one woman on the planet who makes his own heart turn flips. Is taking advantage of a case of temporary amnesia a dirty trick or an absolute necessity? Either way, he just might be the one in for one dangerously sweet surprise.

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Zoe/ Mary Ann as the heroine stole my heart from the beginning. She is multidimensional to the extreme. Her quick wit was my favorite endearing quality. The love of chocolate was a close second. Zoe has some personal self growth/realizations to make but overall she is very sound character.

Martin is a wonderful counterpart to Zoe. I have no trouble believing this couple will have a lifetime of happily ever after. Martin is serious about most things, including the love for his daughter, Riley. The father/daughter relationship was key to the story and Martin’s character.

Zoe’s family tree gives truth to the saying ‘a tree full of nuts.’ And they are funny nuts. This doesn’t necessarily make them nice but they aren’t cruel just not nice all the time. They keep the plot moving and fresh.

Martin and Zoe’s story is heartwarming and funny. The plot is filled with twist and turns most of which are light hearted and funny. I enjoyed reading a romance with a suspense side story that was dark and twisted. I had to try the recipe at the back of the book for Zoe’s brownies - FABULOUS! So not only did I get a great read but brownies, too - a good day.