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The Chocolate Works Kindle Edition

by Robin Knight (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 258 ratings
♥ MM Rom-Com
♥ Opposites Attract
♥ Foodie Romance

Henry Dawson knew that Levi Jones was his complete opposite from the moment they met. After all, what on earth could a nerdy, slightly neurotic risk assessment analyst like Henry possibly have in common with a wild, passionate and sexy chocolate-maker like Levi? The answer is, more than Henry could ever have imagined.

Henry Dawson lives a quiet life of perfect order and routine. His job as a cross-checker at a Chicago-based risk assessment firm means there’s no detail unmissed, no error unfixed and no room in his world for curve balls. That is until the day he loses his job, finds out his apartment building has been condemned, and receives an inheritance from an uncle he never even knew he had.

Now with no job, no home and no hope for the future, Henry suddenly finds himself in the tiny dead-end town of Los Encantados in the middle of the New Mexico desert, ready to sell the small roadside diner bequeathed to him by the uncle he never met. Given the circumstances, what choice does he have but to offload the diner—operated by waffle-loving Doris Day fan, Gracie Garcia—in an effort to try and fund his way back to his old life in Chicago?

But Henry was never planning on the arrival of wild, passionate and incredibly sexy Levi Jones. Nor was he ready for Levi’s crazy plan to turn Gracie’s Diner into the greatest Chocolate Works the world has ever known. For Levi claims to be the country’s finest chocolatier… or is he? Before he knows it, Henry is pulled into Levi’s plan to create the most delicious, irresistible, mouth-watering, knee-buckling chocolates the world has ever imagined. At the same time Henry finds himself falling head over heels for the reckless, romantic allure of a man who is the complete opposite of everything Henry holds sacred.

Will Henry succumb to the charms of a handsome stranger despite every instinct warning him that Levi is nothing but a snake oil salesman? Will the secrets of Levi’s past destroy Henry’s hopes of ever finding true romance? Or is Levi destined to melt Henry’s heart as he discovers that chocolate truly is the food of love?

The Chocolate Works is a mouth-watering 85K-word standalone opposites-attract gay romantic comedy. Warning: Reading this book WILL make you crave your absolute favorite chocolates and demand you indulge in them while you read… one delicious, delectable, discipline-crushing mouthful at a time.
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  1. Print length
    316 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publication date
    July 10, 2020
  5. File size
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B087J9Z2D6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Squid INQ Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 10, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.7 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 316 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 258 ratings

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Robin Knight

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When Robin Knight isn’t planning an excuse to get another stamp in his passport, he’s busy writing gay fiction novels, from swoony gay romances, quirky gay rom-coms and campy comedy-mysteries, all with a promise of love, laughter and a happily-ever-after.

 Robin has worked in advertising, politics, journalism and event management, but nothing is as fun as telling stories.

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Customers find this book charming and well-written, with a loveable cast of crazy characters and humor that makes it a delightful read. Moreover, they appreciate the heartfelt message, with one customer noting how it focuses on strength to deal with weaknesses, while another mentions its feel-good vibe of community. Additionally, customers enjoy the sweetness of the story, with one noting it made them hungry for chocolate.

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13 customers mention "Story quality"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story of the book, describing it as charming and fun, with one customer noting how easily readers are pulled into the narrative.

"...It's all here - love, trust, failure, success, passion, joy. Read it and embrace it...." Read more

"...This story covers the themes of self-identity and second chance, all with a fluffy hit of the importance of a caring community and doing the right..." Read more

"...Turned out well, though. Fanciful enough to be a fairy tale, no pun intended.😉..." Read more

"A fun fanciful tale of a town down on its luck who with the help of a eccentric choclatier and up tight analyst, who had a really bad day, come to..." Read more

10 customers mention "Enjoyment"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, with one describing it as a good summer read.

"...It's all here - love, trust, failure, success, passion, joy. Read it and embrace it...." Read more

"...With a great cast of side characters and two fabulous mains, The Chocolate Works is a delightful story...." Read more

"...Never giving up. Friendship. Respect. Love. All are found in this charming book. Least I forget, all the Chocolate metaphors 😋😋😋😋😋..." Read more

"...Turned out well, though. Fanciful enough to be a fairy tale, no pun intended.😉..." Read more

7 customers mention "Sweetness"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book deliciously sweet, with one mentioning it made them hungry for chocolate.

"...covers the themes of self-identity and second chance, all with a fluffy hit of the importance of a caring community and doing the right thing...." Read more

"...The Chocolate Works is definitely a must read." Read more

"...Opposite attract in this story. There is also lots o chocolate, my favourite food. I’ll read more from this author." Read more

"Made me hungry for chocolate. Enjoyed the book .. Good story ...thanks Robin can't wait to read more of your books....." Read more

5 customers mention "Diversity of characters"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the diverse cast of characters in the book, describing them as loveable and crazy, with one customer noting the pairing of wildly different personalities.

"...With a great cast of side characters and two fabulous mains, The Chocolate Works is a delightful story...." Read more

"Overall, I enjoyed this read for its quirkiness. Good hearted characters except it too far into the story to feel much for Henry Dawson aside from..." Read more

"...twisted humor, buffeted with the improbable, the cast of diverse characters kept the plot twerking." Read more

"...feel-good vibe of community and endurance and the pairing of such wildly different personalities. Like I said. Brilliant...." Read more

5 customers mention "Writing quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, particularly appreciating the authors' way with words and turn of phrases.

"...Well written and developed, the story easily pulls readers into the narrative, eagerly getting them cheer for the couple...." Read more

"...Love the authors way with words/turn of phrases. It's very hard when life is out of our control (how relatable during this 2020 pandemic)...." Read more

"...Knight, and I was surprised and pleased with the quality and care if their writing...." Read more

"...Knight is a masterful writer. You’ll never forget this book!" Read more

4 customers mention "Humor"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book.

"Lovely romantic low-angst escapism with just the right pinch of heat, humour, and romance to leave readers swooning...." Read more

"...Opposites attracting trope fed by twisted humor, buffeted with the improbable, the cast of diverse characters kept the plot twerking." Read more

"...I really enjoyed the fecal matter out of this, because of its brilliant humour, its feel-good vibe of community and endurance and the pairing of..." Read more

"Goofy and sweet..." Read more

4 customers mention "Strength"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's strength, with one review noting how it focuses on building resilience in the face of weaknesses.

"...It speaks to hopelessness and sheer grit, singularly and with friends on overcoming loneliness and adversity...." Read more

"...novel is my first by Robin Knight, and I was surprised and pleased with the quality and care if their writing...." Read more

"...because of its brilliant humour, its feel-good vibe of community and endurance and the pairing of such wildly different personalities. Like I said...." Read more

"It was a joy to read a story that focuses on strength to deal with our weaknesses and the people who randomly..." Read more

3 customers mention "Heartfelt message"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the heartfelt message of the book, with one review highlighting how it addresses loneliness and adversity through community.

"...speaks to hopelessness and sheer grit, singularly and with friends on overcoming loneliness and adversity...." Read more

"...matter out of this, because of its brilliant humour, its feel-good vibe of community and endurance and the pairing of such wildly different..." Read more

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  • D. Graham
    5.0 out of 5 stars I never wanted it to end.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2023
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    It's a Doris Day movie, maybe the one about Josie and the train, I can't remember the name. If Hallmark ever did a "friendly" Rom-Com, this would have my vote. If I had the bucks to spend I'd even help produce it. It has so much relevance to today, it has so many layers of reality. It speaks to hopelessness and sheer grit, singularly and with friends on overcoming loneliness and adversity. It speaks to climbing to the roof and flying with eagles. It's all here - love, trust, failure, success, passion, joy. Read it and embrace it. Henry, Levi, Ricky, Gracie and Pancho will open your eyes and steal your heart.
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  • Two Nerds With Words
    4.0 out of 5 stars Deliciously Sweet
    Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2020
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    Lovely romantic low-angst escapism with just the right pinch of heat, humour, and romance to leave readers swooning.

    With a great cast of side characters and two fabulous mains, The Chocolate Works is a delightful story. Well written and developed, the story easily pulls readers into the narrative, eagerly getting them cheer for the couple.

    This story covers the themes of self-identity and second chance, all with a fluffy hit of the importance of a caring community and doing the right thing.

    Delightful.
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  • B.J. Dworkin
    5.0 out of 5 stars MC's=M/M. Such a sweet story...
    Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2020
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    ...that is obviously a labor of love in more ways than one. In the end, I really felt I got to know many of the characters. One MC had a life of control & order which totally gets blown away. He has a trip & eventually an adventure of a lifetime. The author portrays OCD in an accurate, sometimes painful sometimes funny way. Love the authors way with words/turn of phrases. It's very hard when life is out of our control (how relatable during this 2020 pandemic). This story gives us a way out of being controlled & a new way of life, of taking control. Never giving up. Friendship. Respect. Love. All are found in this charming book. Least I forget, all the Chocolate metaphors 😋😋😋😋😋
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  • Ireadtoomuch
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet With No Fluff
    Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2021
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    This novel is my first by Robin Knight, and I was surprised and pleased with the quality and care if their writing. Extremely pleased since I've literally read thousands of novels and more than a thousand in the romance genre the past two years. COvid 19. I've read so many insipid, lame, sex-dependent novels it's refreshing when I come across a writer who can describe time and place so creatively I'd buy a ticket or time travel to just see that specific moment if I could. But hey, I don't have to, that's what books are for! Still, this particular story is more than a 5'scene f*#k book. If you read as much as I do, you begin to see that some authors (even so-called popular Amazon writers) write obligatory 5 sex scenes. Their readers expect them. I expect, and hope, not to be bored with unneeded, titillating acts just to appease readers who don't want more. I do . And in this novel, Knight delivered. “Honey taffy?” I couldn’t help but ask. “Why honey taffy?” “Because honey is the work of bees, and bees are the ultimate providers. They are creators, they are warriors, and they will protect what they love even if it costs them their lives.”
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  • Robert N. De Santis
    4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely Different!!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2023
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    Overall, I enjoyed this read for its quirkiness. Good hearted characters except it too far into the story to feel much for Henry Dawson aside from irritation. Turned out well, though. Fanciful enough to be a fairy tale, no pun intended.😉
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  • meganissima
    3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 surprisingly endearing stars
    Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2020
    Poor Henry. I felt for him throughout the entire story. To have him be so overlooked, dismissed, and thought poorly of for nearly the entire story was frustrating for me. Aside from sometimes being seen by Levi no one else ever truly tried to see him for who he was and was trying to be. Yes, he came off as being unfeeling, but even Levi reacted poorly to Henry's obvious distress. Nearly every person was guilty of judging him poorly and I felt most of it was unjustified. Henry did have some bits to make up for because he was a prickly and lost man and reacted accordingly, but with no one trying to try to see beyond the first unfortunate impression I felt so resentful toward nearly everyone.

    This story really would have benefitted from a dual POV because aside from Henry's journey of acceptance and self-realization there was another redemption story parallel to his. Seeing it only through Henry's lens impaired the depth that could have been achieved. I really wanted to see Henry through Levi's eyes, something to give me a sense that Levi knew what an unpolished gem Henry was. There were moments that spoke to Levi seeing Henry as a balancing, grounding presence for him, but how much he was valued, appreciated, and loved was left off to nearly the end when almost everything was lost.

    Aside from a few inconsistencies in behaviors, waxing a little too poetic when in the "chocolate mindset", as well as an overly dramatic big conflict, this was an incredibly sweet story (pun kind of intended) where there was a wonderful coming together of the townspeople, a valuable lesson in bringing out the best in everyone, and finding a home and family where you least expected. I enjoyed the story overall and felt a few fantastic moments made up for what Henry had to endure to find his place and his tribe.
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  • Molly Otto
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun
    Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2023
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    A fun fanciful tale of a town down on its luck who with the help of a eccentric choclatier and up tight analyst, who had a really bad day, come to town and change everything. For as crazy as all the events of this book may appear they all just work into this fun tale.
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  • mhowze
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finding Yourself!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2020
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    When I started this book, I had no idea what story I was about to find between these pages. I saw reviews and postings saying this is a must read. I devoured this book. Henry, who has OCD, is left devasted. Levi, has a story that will eventually come out but he has a dream and his little group will come to make that dream theirs also. The Chocolate Works is definitely a must read.
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  • Debbie Bengston
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Chocolate Works
    Reviewed in Canada on October 2, 2021
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    It is an inspirational tale when a group of people come together to make something good. Even when there is a bad setback, they recover and rebuild what looks to be a success. As a side, Henry and Levi find love together.
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  • pegasus6262
    4.0 out of 5 stars an entertaining read
    Reviewed in Australia on April 13, 2023
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    I really did enjoy reading this book. It’s highs and lows kept me interested and wondering what the outcome would be
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