Blame It on Chocolate

by Jennifer Greene

Book Overview

Blame It on Chocolate by Jennifer Greene released on Dec 27, 2005 is available now for purchase.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373771452
• ISBN13: 9780373771455
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Hqn
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.2" x 6.6"

Customer Reviews

Originally Posted on Romance Junkies in 2006

Any book with the word chocolate in the title is bound to grab my attention. Thankfully, Ms. Greene's BLAME IT ON CHOCOLATE lived up to my sweet-tooth cravings! This is a story that's actually nice-in the true definition of nice-in that there are no bad guys, no cheating, no broken hearts, and a happy ending. The characters are truly believable, the dialogue is funny, and the situations this couple find themselves in are ones anyone can relate to. Lucy Fitzhenry loves her job at Bernard Chocolates. She gets to spend her days working in the greenhouse, developing new species of plants for the company's newest brands of chocolate. She knows she's found a real winner with Bliss, and eagerly awaits the reaction of the bosses-owner Orson Bernard and his grandson, Raul Nicholas "Nick" Bernard. Lucy was right-her new plant has a direct effect on the future of Bernard Chocolates in that it could end up making them millions. When the first batch of Bliss chocolate comes off the line, Lucy decides to give it a taste test. Who knew chocolate could taste so heavenly, or that it would turn this shy woman who only fantasized about Nick Bernard in private into a sex-starved woman who lets a kiss lead to "the Night of the Chocolate." Suddenly, one wild night of passion turns into a whole lot more, when the nausea Lucy starts experiencing turns out not to be an ulcer, but a pregnancy. Nick Bernard has always done the right thing. So when he learns that Lucy is pregnant with his child, he's determined that they'll get married. Unfortunately, the quiet, shy Lucy has a whole lot to say about marrying the boss's grandson-and none of it seems to be good. Somehow, Nick has to convince Lucy that he cares for her, that he is, in fact, falling in love with her, and wants to marry her for more than just the sake of their child. Bliss chocolate is a huge success, and Nick wants nothing more than to make his relationship with Lucy a success, too. BLAME IT ON CHOCOLATE is, in a word, charming. A down-to-earth romance with likable characters who find themselves in a situation that many people deal with in the real world, Lucy and Nick are a couple that everyone can relate to. Nick tries so hard to be nice that he doesn't realize that Lucy needs to know he loves her, and Lucy is just naïve enough to think that what they have isn't strong enough to keep them together. All in all, BLAME IT ON CHOCOLATE is a sweet indulgence for a satisfying afternoon read.

Delicious!

This was my first book by Jennifer Greene and it made me a fan! Lucy creates a new cocoa plant and when she tastes it's first batch of chocolate, Bliss, she knows she has a winner. She shares it with Nick, the owners grandson, and soon finds herself sleeping with him. Later she is not feeling quite right and she blames it on the chocolate. Which is partly true, since she is pregnant from that one night of passion with Nick. This book has a lot going for it. You have the relationship with Nick and Lucy. Also there are some secondary characters with their own issues thrown into the mix to make this and exciting story. It is fun and funny. Sweet and and exciting. I couldn't put it down. I can't wait to read the follow up story Blame it on Cupid!

You will love it !

Blame it on Chocolate by Jennifer Greene was fun romance novel. Lucy is a developer at a chocolate factory and finds her life in chaos ~ is it the new chocolate or her handsome boss? I read this book in a day and it pure chocolate bliss. If you enjoy this genre, I would also suggest, Falling For Gracie by Susan Mallery,The Care and Feeding of Unmarried Men by Christie Ridgway and Underfoot by Leanne Banks.

Wonderful

This story is about 2 very nice people who are faced with a major life adjustment and handle it with compassion and class. This is a feel good book. I loved the whole cast of characters and especially Baby and Boo Boo. It was a light easy read and I hated to have it end.

WHAT a lovely, lovely read!

BLAME IT ON CHOCOLATE is a perfect book for this time of year--warm, friendly, it makes you feel that you'd like to spend long, comfortable hours w/these characters. The premise of an unplanned pregnancy is merely the coathanger for the real issues: how do real people deal with a very difficult, life-changing situation. It deals honestly with their emotions, with the reactions of decent people to a major speed bump in life. And...it's sexy! Greene writes the most decent, likable characters. I swear, nobody does it better. Her characters have heart, character. They're not two-dimensional chess pieces moved through the maze of a plot. In short, they're real, they become people I like to spend time with. Greene writes the loveliest stories. I always feel better after I've read one of her books. Of course, this one made me go to the store for a box of chocolates--but I'm weak!