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Chocolate-Box Hearts Volume Two: A Sweet, Clean, and Wholesome Contemporary Romance Bundle Kindle Edition

by Josie Riviera (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

★★ Fall in love with cozy small-town series romances, filled with delightful, unforgettable characters and brimming with hope and joy. ★★


The romances in this collection are:

A Chocolate-Box Summer Breeze

A disillusioned widow longing for a change. A hard-working truck driver looking for love. Will Emily and Joe find their happily-ever-after in a forgotten summer breeze?

Emily, an independent and self-assured woman, has resigned herself to a life without love. Content with her routine and financial security, she's skeptical of the possibility of finding happiness again. But when Joe, a charming and persistent truck driver, enters her life, a flicker of curiosity ignites within her. Could there be more to life than the safe and predictable?

As Emily and Joe spend a summer weekend together in a picturesque seaside town, their friendship blossoms, and the dilapidated cottage they find becomes a symbol of new beginnings. In the gentle caress of a summer breeze, they discover the transformative power of love and the courage to embrace the unknown.

A Chocolate-Box Christmas Wish

He’s been all over the world. She’s a home-town girl. Can a holiday wish bridge the gap?

In Cora Carpenter’s small California hometown, Christmas is tailor-made for couples. Unfortunately, Cora is a party of one, thanks to a con man who stole her heart, then bilked her out of thousands of dollars.

What’s on her Christmas wish list this year? Nothing whimsical. She’ll take a new vacuum cleaner, thanks—and no dating for the foreseeable future. But when she meets a stranger with a broken-down car, his warm smile and perilously blue eyes almost make her want to tweak that list. If only she could get over the pain and humiliation of her past.

A double whammy of betrayal and a broken heart sent anchorman Patrick Gervez thousands of miles west looking for a fresh start. But the pretty child care provider’s unforgettable amber eyes and deft hand with a set of jumper cables does funny things to his heart—and makes him wonder if she’s a forgotten dream come true.

Except she’s as skittish as a piece of tinsel in a windstorm. And the only way to help her forget her heartbreak, is to convince her to forgive. Especially herself.

A Chocolate-Box Irish Wedding

A woman who wanted more. A man who wanted her. Can they rediscover their love in the seaside town where it all began?

Colum O’ Brien, a professional ballet dancer, is still hurt from a break-up four decades earlier. All this time, his heart has gravitated toward the woman who left him behind.

Sure, he’s moved on with his life, but he’s never forgotten his childhood sweetheart, Keira Murphy.That is, until he meets her again. Because his father is marrying her mother.

Keira was a famous runway model who moved away from her seaside Irish town with dreams of becoming a superstar. She left everything behind, including Colum.

With her skills as a seamstress, she’s now determined to return and open her own shop. Only she never expected to see Colum again—or to be instantly connected to him, just like when they were next-door neighbors and childhood sweethearts.

But when the pressures of demanding work schedules and living miles apart prevail, will it make their second chance at love impossible?

Be sure to also grab Chocolate-Box Hearts Volume One, which includes the following sweet, clean and wholesome romances:


A Chocolate-Box Christmas

A Chocolate-Box New Years

A Chocolate-Box Valentine

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sweet Valentine romance

Three clean and wholesome sweet romances. The set includes:

A Chocolate-Box Summer Breeze

A disillusioned widow longing for a change. A hard-working truck driver looking for love. Will Emily and Joe find their happily-ever-after in a forgotten summer breeze?

Valentine romance

A Chocolate-Box Christmas Wish

He’s been all over the world. She’s a home-town girl. Can a holiday wish bridge the gap?

series romance, small town romance

A Chocolate-Box Irish Wedding

A woman who wanted more. A man who wanted her. Can they rediscover their love in the seaside town where it all began?

Editorial Reviews

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Amazon Review by Gina J:
5.0 out of 5 stars for A Chocolate-Box Summer Breeze
"This author always delivers a heartwarming sweet read. This one is a little different because it features an older couple. But everyone, no matter their age, deserves love."


Amazon Review by Judy:
5.0 out of 5 stars for A Chocolate-Box Christmas Wish
"Loving this series by a favorite author, Josie Riviera. A sweet, romantic and fun storyline, with likable characters. A short read, perfect for this time of year."

Amazon Review by Mary F:
5.0 out of 5 stars for A Chocolate-Box Irish Wedding
"This beautifully written romance whisks the reader off to the Irish town of Wexford. High school sweethearts who had gone off to pursue their individual dreams after graduation are there to attend the wedding of her mother to his father. She is divorced and he has never married.
Is there any chance that the old spark between them can be rekindled or will the physical distance between them keep them apart despite their obvious attraction to each other? While Kiera has returned to live in Wexford, Colum teaches dance in another city.
I loved learning about some of the Irish traditions which Josie Riviera intricately weaves into this story.
This novella can easily be read in one sitting, but once again the author has found a way to make the major characters come alive within the limited number of pages.
Remember to check out the included recipe for Irish Soda Bread."

From the Author

Dear Friends,
A heartwarming story is the hallmark of a romantic read. Savor the magic with this collection of three sweet, clean and wholesome romances.
Find out why readers are falling in love with Chocolate-Box Hearts Volume Two & staying up all night reading! These sweet stories will warm your heart.
Cozy up with your favorite beverage, (and maybe a chocolate bar,) and lose yourself in the joyful seasons of love.

Happy Reading!
Josie Riviera

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08QJR56LJ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cherished Hearts Publishing (February 17, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 17, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.8 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 248 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Josie Riviera is a USA TODAY bestselling author of contemporary, inspirational, and historical sweet romances that read like Hallmark movies. She lives in the Charlotte, NC, area with her wonderfully supportive husband. They share their home with an adorable shih tzu, who constantly needs grooming, and live in an old house forever needing renovations.

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Email her at josieriviera1@gmail.com

Have you ever tried something you were afraid to try because it mattered so much to you? I did, when I started writing. Take the chance, everyone, and just do something you love.

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  • Crissy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well-developed novellas for anytime of year
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2021
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    3 Novellas each you can read in one sitting, packed full with well developed characters and love in different seasons of life. From Christmas to summer to an Irish wedding, love can happen at any age. Josie’s chocolate-box clean romances are always a great read!
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  • Mary F.
    5.0 out of 5 stars These sweet romances remind us that love can be found when least expected.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2021
    Author Josie Riviera has packaged three of her sweet Chocolate-Box series novellas into a single volume. Each is a stand-alone story that will not take the reader long to finish. These individual reviews below were originally written and posted as I read the books.

    A CHOCOLATE-BOX SUMMER BREEZE

    In this story, author Josie Riviera reintroduces us to some characters we have previously met. We learn that Emily Varon, a widow, has remained in contact with Joe Vertucci, a truck driver she had gotten to know when stranded at Olive’s Diner earlier that year. Although there are a few peripheral characters (some of which we only hear about), the book focuses on the two of them.

    Emily comes from the country club set, and Joe has a far less sophisticated background. However, they were drawn to each other when they first met and continued to stay in contact via text and telephone calls. They do not meet in person again for 4 months – and they decide to return to Olive’s Diner. They have many differences, one of which is taste is music. He likes rock and she loves musical theatre. He listens to 8 track cartridges and she listens to CDs.

    Joe has some rare time off and asks her to join him for a few days at the beach. It is there that they discover many challenges. Joe is overwhelmed and decides it is not possible to pursue romance when there are such major lifestyle differences between them. But can the relationship be saved?

    I have to admit that I especially loved the ending reference to the song Memory from the long running Broadway musical, Cats. The meaning can be easily understood from the context, but knowing the song actually makes the end a little stronger.

    A recipe for peanut butter bars is included. I also loved seeing that the author included her Spotify play list as part of her notes at the end of the story.

    A CHOCOLATE-BOX CHRISTMAS WISH

    It is Christmastime in Evanville, California and daycare owner Cora Carpenter is preparing to spend the holiday alone. Her brother, Jack, is planning to leave town and invites her to join him, but Cora has decided to remain at home. However, she still needs to tell Jack what she wants for Christmas.

    After being scammed by a con man she met online; Cora has chosen to back away from the dating scene. However, her resolve to keep her single status secure is shaken when Patrick Gervez, who is about to start work as an anchorman in a nearby town, shows up at Olive’s diner asking where he can get help for his broken-down car. The local garage is closed for the day, but Cora keeps jumper cables in her car and offers to assist him.

    Can Cora and Patrick ignore their attraction to each other? Is Patrick too worldly for small town Cora? Her heart melts when he singles her out in an on-air Christmas greeting, but you will have to read the book to find out if a handsome anchorman is what Cora wants for Christmas.

    Author Josie Riviera has once again delivered a well-written sweet inspirational romance. Remember that this is a novella, so things move along faster than you expect in a full-length story. Also, readers who are bothered by religious content need to note that there are Christian references.

    A CHOCOLATE-BOX IRISH WEDDING

    This beautifully written romance whisks the reader off to the Irish town of Wexford. High school sweethearts who had gone off to pursue their individual dreams after graduation are there to attend the wedding of her mother to his father. She is divorced and he has never married.

    Is there any chance that the old spark between them can be rekindled or will the physical distance between them keep them apart despite their obvious attraction to each other? While Kiera has returned to live in Wexford, Colum teaches dance in another city.

    I loved learning about some of the Irish traditions which Josie Riviera intricately weaves into this story.

    This novella can easily be read in one sitting, but once again the author has found a way to make the major characters come alive within the limited number of pages.

    Remember to check out the included recipe for Irish Soda Bread.
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  • Teresa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful reads
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2021
    A Chocolate-Box Summer Breeze - Wonderful story about an established couple finding love after they think romance is in their past. Very heart-warming and sweet with a touch of drama and adventure.

    A Chocolate-Box Christmas Wish - Delightful Christmas romance with all the feels. A chance encounter leads to romance and a happily ever after, although there are some bumps along the road of romance. It is also wonderful to catch up with characters from previous Chocolate-Box romances. Excellent story!

    A Chocolate-Box Irish Wedding- Sweet story of a couple in their 50’s rekindling their love after decades apart. Wonderful heartwarming read!
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  • Jan Tomalis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy reading novellas
    Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2021
    If you have a small amount of time to read, be sure to pick up this delightful boxed set from Josie Riviera. I read each of these books as they were published and what a delight they are! Love has no boundaries as to age or distance. Wonderful stories to read before bed or while waiting for an appointment. Three easy reading novellas for your enjoyment!
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  • Jbarr5
    5.0 out of 5 stars x collection of romance stories
    Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2021
    Chocolate-Box Hearts: Volume Two by Josie Riviera
    This set contains 3 books from the author with Chocolate Box theme:
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    A Chocolate-Box Summer Breeze by Josie Riviera
    Book starts out with s short introduction about the authors works and sign up for newsletter and free gift.
    Story start with Emily and she's sitting at the location where she had met Joe from the storm where they were trapped together along with many others as the roads were shut down.
    They exchanged information and stayed in contact with one another with calls. They learned a lot about each other and felt a great companionship when together.
    When Joe, a truck driver does arrive they share a nice meal that the diner owner has put together. He's rather a match maker. She had lost her spouse a few years earlier and she feels as if she is intruding on her kids lives.
    He has a surprise for her and she is agreeable. They are able to drive to a location where she's never been, a rather run down cottage by the sea. She does find faults with it but it will do. She loves the location and scenery and just doing things they want to do, no pressure.
    Most important is she gets her own room, no pressure! Love the things they do while together but when he drops her off it's a good bye as he feels others see him as chasing after her and her money.
    It's a wonder if they will ever get back together with one another after the misunderstanding.
    Love that the couple is older and is in the same age groups as myself. Love hearing of the music and seashore.
    Story ends with a note from the author and a recipe. Acknowledgements and listing of all the author's other works are listed.
    I received this review book from the author and this is my honest opinion.
    ..
    A Chocolate-Box Christmas Wish: (Chocolate-Box Series Book 5) by Josie Riviera
    Book starts out with praise and reviews from others, introduction and newsletter information.
    Story starts out with Cora who runs her own daycare for the local children and she's talking to her brother Jack. He's on the plan to lose weight for a good cause this winter and money raised going to charity. Love the ideas she has for the children around the holiday.
    She recalls the fight she had with her father and hopes to make amends.
    Many other characters in town from other works by the author are mentioned in this book and the story line is easy to follow. Love catching up with others I've read about.
    While getting a drink she overhears one with car problems and she pipes up that she can help them. Patrick, he's the new reporter at the station in town and she wants nothing to do with him, dating specifically.
    Things said are misconstrued and they end up growing further apart from one another.
    He has a habit of mentioning her on the news that others also see and alert her that she must watch the TV.
    Like the tech parts about jumping a car, it's a guy thing but author makes it perfect for this female that grew up with understanding things from her father.
    Love how it all comes together at the end.
    Recipe listed at the end of the book. A note from the author, listing of works by the author, and about the author are included at the end.
    Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
    ...
    A Chocolate-Box Irish Wedding by Josie Riviera
    Book starts out with praise and reviews. Info about author's newsletter.
    Story starts out with Colum O'Brien and he's on his way to his father's wedding. He will be in the wedding party and he wonders if the girl next door will be there also.
    The story also follows Keira (kiki) and she's her mothers choice at the wedding. They are able to reminisce about the days they were dating one another, getting to really know one another.
    Love hearing of her sewing abilities and how they each followed their dreams-he to be on stage in plays, her on the runway and even a designer.
    Like hearing what they do now 30 years later and how things were left when they fell apart.
    You wonder if they will get back together. Like Irish theme in this one and have heard the Irish blessing many times. So touching.
    Love that this book is about 50er's characters.
    Recipes included at the end. Note from the author is included.
    Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
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