This book is the perfect book to read for Valentine's Day and it's so sweet it will make you crave chocolate!

Thank you to NetGallery and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I chose to listen to this based on the amazing names associated with it. Lizzie Shane writes the sweetest small town romances with fabulous characters (especially the Pine Hollow series). Brittany Pressley is one of my favorite narrators. Her ability to voice many different characters is unsurpassed (listen especially to the entire American Royals series). And Andrew Eiden's voice is absolute perfection (known from the Bromance Book Club series and so many more). Put them together in a soon to be Hallmark movie about magic chocolate, and I'm here for it.

Lucy runs her family chocolate shop, How Sweet It Is. There's a family legend that eating Cupid chocolates on Valentine's Day helps you find your soulmate.
When his boss sends him to report the story, Dean isn't convinced. Indeed, he's quite cynical and certain the chocolates are a scam against the naïve. And he plans to prove it.

This is such a sweet (pun intended) Valentine's Day romance. The enemies-to-lovers trope plays out at just the right pacing. I loved all the chocolate descriptions and the hopefulness.

Thank you to Hallmark Publishing and Dreamscape Media for the advanced listener copy. These opinions are my own.

Soon to be a Hallmark movie! Coming the first week of February!

This book was really cute and perfect for a Valentine's read! It's about Lucy and her chocolate shop--more specifically about the Cupid Chocolates she makes. Legend has it that eating them of Valentine's Day makes a person more open to falling in love. A social media post is put out into the world about them by a satisfied customer and friend, which brings a very skeptical reporter, Dean, into Lucy's world. Their initial meet is not favorable.

When Dean is persuaded by his boss to be more open minded, Dean learns to appreciate Lucy whether he believes in the legend or not. The question is, will Lucy be swayed to believe that love could be for her if she'll just open her heart?

I listened to the audio version of this book narrated by Brittany Pressly and Andrew Eiden. It was perfection!

Thanks to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley Audio for the gifted copy. All thoughts are my own.

This was such a "sweet" read—and perfect for the lead up to Valentine's Day! We see grumpy Dean's heart soften as he spends more and more time at Lucy's chocolate shop, and they both start to believe in the magic of the special Cupid Chocolate. It's a cheesy story and you can tell where the story is headed right from the start, but it has such good vibes and was enjoyable to read. This book definitely gave off Hallmark Channel vibes, and I'll be watching this movie when it releases on Hallmark.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book!

This was my second Lizzie Shane book, but my first time listening to it in audio form. The audiobook was even better than reading it was. “Sweeter than Chocolate” was such a lovely and cozy romance. I’m beginning to realize that Lizzie Shane has a specific style that she brings to the table: a cozy romance with lots of emotion, character growth and romance, but very little spice. I adored this book; it was just the wholesome romance that I needed.

The narrators did such a great job elevating the story. As a reader you learn to understand and empathize with the characters and the story. It makes you believe in the plot and understand the different characters.

I think that this book is great for any romance lover, even if you prefer spicier books. This book was a lot more than just a romance, it had a lot of emotional topics and character growth. It was messy, but beautiful and completely believable. Both Lucy and Dean were so relatable to me. Lizzie Shane is starting to remind me of a much more relatable and emotionally deep Debbie Macomber. She is fast becoming an auto-read/buy for me.

I am always very honest with my reviews, and this book wasn't a miss as much as it wasn't a hit. It was exactly what I expected. Very cute clean Valentine's Day Romance. If that is your cup of tea, then you will love this book.

The whole concept of magical chocolates is cute and Lucy and Dean were adorable. I loved. their banter and their connection, but maybe I just wanted a bit more. The whole Hallmark formula for me is better in movies than book.

Thank you so much NetGalley and Hallmark Publishing for the e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review of this book.

I enjoyed this title as an audiobook. Wonderfully narrated by my favorite narrator Brittany Pressley. Male parts were read by Andrew Eiden which has lent his vocals to several very popular titles. I prefer audiobooks and they both did an excellent job.
Set during the worst time of year for singles and favorite time of year for lovers. Valentines Day. As the owner of a chocolate shop Lucy has a family secret. Determined to debunk the local chocolatier Dean strolls into How Sweet it is. Dean wants to do a feature for the news but quickly becomes smitten with the shops owner Lucy. This Enemies to Lovers story is going to be a Hallmark movie soon.
Although it is a typical romance it has all of the feel goods we want in a romance novel. There is not one single thing I disliked about this sweet romance. I don’t believe in adding spoilers so I will say this.
It’s a definite must read for the Valentines Season. Add it to your TBR!!!

I always love to read a Hallmark romance book being turned into a movie - Sweeter Than Chocolate is coming out as a movie very soon and after reading (and listening to) this one now, I’m extremely anxiously awaiting the release date for this one! It was so extremely good and sweet, just like the title!

As a massive Hallmark movie fan, and not looking this one up first, I was trying to picture which of my fave actors would suit the roles of Lucy and Dean best…. I think Lacey Chabert and Wes Brown would be perfect, though any would be truly great.

The story follows Lucy and her chocolate shop, which has been in her family for generations, with their “Cupid” chocolate - a special truffle that, if eaten on Valentine’s Day, has a legend that you can find your true love, because of magic. Dean is a reporter who does stories to help consumers find truth and uncover scams and cons. He’s been sent to do a story about a viral post about this chocolate shop and their love chocolates, jut before Valentine’s Day…. Cue Hallmark love story!

Audio - who doesn’t absolutely love the Teddy bear voice of Andrew Aiden!! Could listen to this man all day long. Love you, TH! And Brittany Pressley, a relatively new voice to me, new as of last year but narrated so many books I listened to just in a single year, is quickly moving to the top of my favourites. This gal is so immensely talented, and I really love her male voice! Fantastic job, both of you! Teddy and Brittany together is brilliant! I need to hear this combo together more.

I received an advance listen and review copy from NetGalley and Dreamscape Media, Hallmark Publishing, and this is my honest feedback.

I absolutely loved this book. This was one of the cutest books I have ever read. I was so invested in the story that I couldn't stop reading it. The narrators did an amazing job of capturing the character's personalities. The relationships in this book were so adorable and I have no words for them. I was smiling through the entire book awaiting what was going to happen next. I would recommend this book to people that love a simple small-town romance that will leave you all gushy inside.

Sweeter than Chocolate by Lizzie Shane and narrated by Brittany Pressley; Andrew Eiden is a cute Valentine’s story. I really thought I was going to love this one, with the premise being the magic of chocolate and finding your true love. Additionally, I love pretty much anything and everything by Hallmark Publishing, but in this instance, I just didn’t connect. Lucy is charming and delightful. I love her no-nonsense approach to supporting her family business. She doesn’t want to spread false claims, but she sees the happy endings that others have experienced. Dean is a skeptic and while he attempts to be open, his hardened heart was a bit too tough for me. I wasn’t convinced of his coming around throughout the story. The supporting characters were sweet and spicy, like the grandma. I don’t personally care to read about same-sex relationship storylines, even if only supporting characters, so that was a contributing factor for me. It would be helpful to know when that will be a part of the story as I won’t intentionally choose it. I enjoyed the happy ending and the recipe provided at the end.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

"Lucy's chocolate shop, How Sweet It Is, has been in her family for generations...along with the secret recipe for Cupid chocolates. Rumor has it that if you eat one on February 14, you'll meet your soulmate. Lucy herself isn't sure if it's magic or just romantic optimism, but a family legend is at stake. Besides, with her grandmother to support and a rival bakery opening up across the street, it certainly doesn't hurt to believe.
Dean, an ambitious and skeptical TV reporter, doesn't like the idea of a business taking advantage of romantic desperation. He doesn't count on Lucy joining him as he tracks down and interviews couples supposedly brought together by the chocolates.
Together, they find that the truth can be complicated... especially when it comes to their own hearts
Thoughts:
Wow. Just wow. I absolutely LOVED this book! It was such a sweet romance that gave me ALL the feels!
Absolutely perfect little Hallmark movie story (&)!
Great for Valentine's Day reading! Swoon worthy!
The narrators also did an amazing job!
Did I mention it's Hallmark movie worthy? Well that's
NO JOKE. Because it really is going to be made into a Hallmark movie! As I was listening to this book, I could absolutely see how it would play out on a screen and I'm so glad they are adapting this one! I can't wait to see it!
Thank you @netgalley, @dreamscape_media and the author for this #gifted audiobook. All thoughts are my own.

This book was so good! I enjoyed it a lot! I hope to read more by this author in the future.

I liked the characters and the lovely chocolate shop setting!

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for an ARC!!

Sweeter Than Chocolate was such a sweet rom-com. Lucy Sweet runs a chocolate shop called How Sweet it is. It’s a family-owned shop that has been in Lucy’s family for generations. The shop sells a special chocolate called Cupid Chocolates. The legend is that anyone who eats a Cupid on Valentine’s Day will meet their soulmate.

The legend of the chocolates gets on the internet and goes viral. Dean is a news reporter who is very skeptical of the chocolates. Dean begins a segment for the local news broadcast on the chocolates and he and Lucy speak with happy couples to get their story about the chocolates.

Dean and Lucy were such great characters. I loved listening to them argue about the chocolates after every interview. Watching Dean and Lucy’s relationship grow was terrific and perfectly written. They start out with Lucy being skeptical of Dean’s intentions and then they grow from there. The ending of this book brought a tear to my eye and I’m not ashamed to say it.

One quick thing I want to mention. Dean’s sister Georgie works at How Sweet it is to take a break and clear her head from school. Her major is Biomedical Engineering. As a Biomedical Engineer, I couldn’t contain my excitement when she said that was her major. For that reason, Georgie would have been my favorite character, but with Dean and Lucy being written so perfectly, it was impossible not to have them as my favorites.

I pre-ordered a copy of this book to give to my wife on Valentine's Day. This is the perfect gift for the holiday!

Featuring ~ dual 3rd person POV, small business owner, newscaster, kinda enemies~ish (maybe more off on the wrong foot) to friends to lovers, all around sweetness, slow burn, no steamage

Are Lucy's delectable cupid chocolates a myth or really magical? Dean is a skeptical newscaster doing a story on what he thinks is a scam.

Lucy & Dean were adorable. Neither were necessarily looking for love, but as they spend more and more time together their attraction inevitably grows. Absolutely no steamage for this sweet story.

Grandma was really a delightful character, as was everyone really. I wouldn't mind trying out some of the chocolate options they offered either. Overall, a light and easy read/listen with a pretty cute epilogue.
I don't watch Hallmark movies, but I'll totally be down with watching this one.

PS ~ how many reviews do you think include the word sweet? My guess is all of them 🤣

Narrated by Brittany Pressley and Andrew Eiden for 7 hours and 58 minutes. They did a fine job.

Do you love Hallmark movies? I love that they are always feel good movies with a HEA. Sweeter Than Chocolate is the perfect Valentine’s read for everyone looking for a closed door romance.

I loved that the book centered around a chocolatier who specialized in Belgian chocolates. One of my all-time favorite vacations was when I visited Brugge and got to eat their delicious chocolates. If you've never had Belgian chocolates you are definitely missing out!

In Hallmark fashion, Lucy and Dean were both likable characters that you rooted for not only in their love lives but in their professional lives as well. I loved that Lucy’s grandma was a little spunky! Grandparents are sometimes my favorite characters in books.

This was the first Lizzie Shane book I read and it won’t be the last! 4/5⭐️

I listened to the audio version and @brittpressley and @andreweiden were amazing.

Pub date: 2/17/2022

Thank you to @NetGalley @dreamscape_media @hallmarkpublish for the audio copy in exchange for my honest review.

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What happens when a cynical journalist gets put on a story about magic chocolates helping people finding love? This book is just what you need to find out!

This audiobook was fantastic the narrators did a great job bringing Dean and Lucy to life. I loved this story and how the relationship developed. Dean and Lucy needed to work to trust themselves while also falling for each other.

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape for this audiobook. This is my honest voluntary review.

Can chocolate be magic? Can love be magic? I personally believe the answer to both is yes as I am a devoted chocolate lover and will have been happily married for 30 years come this August. So, believing a chocolate shop can create a chocolate that helps boost love in your life is not outside the realm of possibility as love is a feeling, not a tangible item and belief is much the same. The author wove a wonderfully creative story of a sweet romance between a true believer and a definite non-believer. It is the perfect sweet story to listen to and be completely entertained by. The narrators do an amazing job of bringing the characters and their emotions to life so you will definitely want to put this book on your must listen list! I'd suggest grabbing some chocolate to enjoy with the story!

This a sweet clean romance that is an all-around HEA for Lucy. It is well written and warms you from the inside out. Thank you for the opportunity to listen to this ALC.

This was a sweet story of a chocolatier with a failing family business and a jaded news reporter whose personal goals clash until they realize that if they work together, they're more likely to accomplish what they want most. Lucy, to save her family business. And Dean to snag that anchor position he's always wanted.

But as they work together to help each other out, these two people who seem like complete opposites realize that attraction isn't the only thing that's pulling them together.

I really enjoyed this storyline, and the narrators did a wonderful job bringing the story to life.

Thank you to Lizzie Shane, Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for the advance review copy.

Quick Summary: A sugary sweetness romance

My Review: Sweeter Than Chocolate by Lizzie Shane was a scrumptious treat. It delighted me with its cuteness. From the playful title to the diverse cast of characters to the yummy theme, this Hallmark movie (in book form) was just what I needed. It was humorous, simple, relatable, and lively. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it.

While there were many aspects of this story that stood out, there were two things that grabbed my attention. The first thing that captivated me was how different and yet similar everyone's approach to love or finding and acknowledging love was. The second thing that drew my attention was the diverse relationships and the associated dynamics of those relationships. I was not expecting so many different connection types.

My Final Say: I would love to see this come to life in a Hallmark movie. It would be so easy to smile my way through it. It's the kind of romance that makes you cheer for Cupid to do his best with the couple that was meant to be.

Rating: 4.75/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
Status/Level: 🍨
Audiobook: Yes

Appreciation is extended to the author, to the publisher, and to NetGalley, who provided access to this title in exchange for an honest review. The words I have shared are my own and were voluntarily submitted.

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