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Champagne and Chocolate Paperback – March 27, 2015

by Denysé Bridger (Author)

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Austin Standish is a man of refined tastes. Intelligent and educated, Austin enjoys all of the best life has to offer. A gambler, a gunslinger, and a man who has plans to taste the sweetest prize at The Palace Casino and Saloon - the lovely owner, Chantille L'Amour, the most sought after jewel on the Barbary Coast. Running a high-class brothel and casino isn't exactly the life she was born to but Chantille is determined to overcome the ruin her family was left in once the Civil War ended. But, she has chosen a difficult path... one that demands much and leaves her lonely. She's noticed the handsome man who comes into her world from time to time, and when she chooses to give in to desire, the passion evoked by Austin's touch may change her life forever....

Print length

210 pages
Language

English
Publication date

March 27, 2015
Dimensions

5 x 0.48 x 8 inches
ISBN-10

1926514165
ISBN-13

978-1926514161
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About the Author

Canadian born and bred, and a lifelong dreamer, Denysé Bridger Bridge began writing at an early age and can't recall a time when she wasn't creating in some artistic form. Her life has had several on-going love affairs that shape much of what she writes, the American West, Victorian England, cowboys, a passion for pirates, Greek Gods, and Ancient Egypt. The other endless love affairs in her life are Italia and all its magic, beauty, and dazzling culture, and a passion for Romania. Those loves spill into all aspects of Denysé's life. In the past half dozen years, She has signed with over a dozen publishers, and have released books in all lengths and genres, and it's something she hopes to continue to do for many more years. A visit to her website will show the diversity of what is currently available, and the mixing of genres and styles that will be employed in many up-coming projects as well. Voted Preditors and Editors Best Author of 2012 and 2013 Contact Denyse Bridger at: Website: http://www.denysebridger.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denyse.bridger Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4930595.Denyse_Bridger Twitter: https://twitter.com/denysebridger Google+: http://www.pinterest.com/denysebridger/

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Naughty Nights Press (March 27, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 210 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1926514165
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1926514161
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.5 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.48 x 8 inches

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Canadian born and bred, and a lifelong dreamer, I began writing at an early age and can't recall a time when I wasn't creating in some artistic form. My life has had several on-going love affairs that shape much of what I write, the American West, Victorian England, cowboys, a passion for pirates, Greek Gods, and Ancient Egypt. The other endless love affair in my life is Italia and all its magic, beauty, and dazzling culture. That passion spills into all aspects of my life.

My first major fantasy novel is AS FATE DECREES. (Available in bookstores everywhere, and on Amazon's international sites.) The novel relies heavily on Greek Mythology, and is set in Ancient Greece and modern Athens. If you enjoy a tale of Gods, Destiny, and the battles of an Eternal Champion, this is the book for you! (Less than six months after publication, it was a finalist for the 2008 Aurora Award.) Not surprisingly, there's a touch of romance throughout, of course! A visit to my website will show the diversity of what is currently available, and the mixing of genres and styles that will be employed in many up-coming projects as well.

WEBSITE: http://www.denysebridger.com

Mobile site: http://www.denysebridger.weebly.com

BLOG: http://www.fantasypages.ca

Adult Blog: http://www.boundbypassion.ca

Sensual Treats Magazine: http://www.sensualtreats.webs.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/denysebridger

MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/denysebridger

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/denyse.bridger

Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/Romance.and.Fantasy

Good Reads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4930595.Denyse_Bridger

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Dr. Who?

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2017

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Enjoyed the writing and the characters immensely.

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A. P. Bullard

Received complimentary copy from publisher in exchange for honest review

Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2015

The romantic allure of the Old West is a timeless theme that is still very prevalent throughout romantic literature today. However, it is not as commonly seen within the erotic subgenre, a fact that Denyse Bridger’s Champagne and Chocolate plays a pivotal role in changing. Chantille runs her own successful saloon and brothel, though she declines sharing her bed with those who ask and beg…until Austin Standish seeks to break through her reluctance.

This is not the first time Austin has passed through the doors of Chantille’s establishment. It’s also not the first, second, or even fifth time either. He has built up quite the reputation, and Chantille has successfully avoided his attempts at interaction time and time again. This time, though, something is different. She feels her resolve break down as she finds herself craving his touch. Will it be a one-time thing, or will there be more to it?

Bridger’s Champagne and Chocolate is more than just erotica – it’s an erotic romance. Emotions run high, and play a big part in the story. The reader is drawn into the story, and into the lives of the characters as the story plays out. When the intimate moments come into play, it’s not just a physical exploration of the flesh, but is also a display of emotional vulnerability and trust. Beautifully written with fantastic narrative, this Champagne and Chocolate holds the reader’s attention from the very beginning. As a plus, it features an independent female protagonist who doesn’t lessen herself for anyone. She does not seek approval. She gives herself, rather than being taken. It’s a refreshing take on an erotic trope, and one that is definitely worth reading.

A. P. Bullard
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Jerry Villaire

Two Stars

Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2018

Slow reading

A Story Worth Reading..........

Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2014

Review of Champagne and Chocolate by Author Denyse Bridger

Ms. Bridger has once again done an excellent job writing this short story. It's fast paced and, as per the author trademark, hot, hot, hot!!

**********SPOILER ALERT************

The lovers, Chantille and Austin, meet, become involved and fall in love. Chantille is the owner/operator of a brothel/casino in San Francisco and Austin is very lucky at gambling.

Then his life takes him back to a time and place he would rather forget. A life filled with pain and heartache. A family who shuns anyone who is not of their class distinction and someone else he would just as soon kill than look at every again.

When he introduces his lover his family shuns her due to her "lack of respectability". This combined with the man he can't stand drives a wedge between the lovers and nearly breaks them. Will they survive all these outside factors to know a love of the ages?

It's an excellent story of love, passion, and anger. The story takes the reader on a ride that won't soon be forgotten. This book is guaranteed to please the reader!

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Willa

3 Stars

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2018

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3 Stars. A short enjoyable read. A new author for me. I would have loved more involved story, but with short stories that is not possible. All in all a good story

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Beach Bum Books

A taste of the Old West and a sigh-worthy romance

Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2014

Denyse Bridger does it again, pitting a strong independent female character against an equally independent, dominant man - the attraction burns hot enough to melt that chocolate, and then some. The setting is authentic, the details adding to the richness of the author's fine storytelling. Though it's a short story, it has everything a good story needs: strong, sympathetic characters, sensual romance, conflict and a strong sense of place.
Escape to another time, another place and fall in love with Champagne and Chocolate.

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Pan

Hot Damn!

Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2014

Chantille L’Amour and Austin Standish are both very strong personalities that find more than passion with each other, in a post civil war era.

The attention to the details draws you into the story until you feel like you have merged with the characters, and feel not only their passion, but their individual pain, as each helps the other to heal from the ravages of war.

Denyse Bridger delivers one extremely sexy, very hot little story, with Champagne and Chocolates.

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Guy Reviews Romance and More

San Francisco Madame meets Old West Gunfighter who wanted to woo her instead of one of her girls

Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2017

Champagne and Chocolate is a historical Western Romance set in San Francisco that used the "marriage of convenience turned real" trope.

Chantille L'Amour runs "The Palace", the high-end brothel and casino in San Francisco. She had come a long way after the Civil War had ruined her family's fortunes. While she had success, she is definitely not a lady, not that she works alongside her girls, of course. That changed, when Austin Standish came to town. Austin is many things: a gambler, a gunslinger, and a lover, and he had fully intended to woo Chantille, if she is willing. And after they indulge that one time of their desires... Circumstances forced them together... for a great adventure...

I find the adventure a bit too simplistic and convenient, and the idea that a woman can own a brothel, even in San Francisco, was a bit weird, in the historical west. Still, it was an okay romantic adventure. Not too much unique personality there though.

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Light the Fire Group

One of the best western romance novels that I have read in a ...

Reviewed in Canada on October 8, 2017

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One of the best western romance novels that I have read in a long time, it's spicy, it's hot, and it is a fantastic enjoying read. Denyse Bridges is one of Canada's top romance author and is here to stay for a long time. I love her books.

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