This was a fun read that I finished in one day. It is the fourth book in the Love at the Chocolate Shop series. The interesting thing about this series is that it is written by a variety of authors. I read it as a standalone as I had not read any others and had no difficulties enjoying the story.

Maddie is a struggling realtor who has a reputation as a "Love him and Leave him" kind of girl. On New Year's Eve she finds herself basically alone in a bar full of people. She makes three resolutions, and when she makes them, she does it very publicly so everyone knows. She vows to give up chocolate, men and meddling. Of course we all know that resolutions are made to be, but Maddie tries very hard to stick to her guns. The other thing she has taken on to prove that she is responsible is volunteering at the hospital. When a crazy night in the E.R. has her babysitting Mick, a pilot who never stays in one place very long, with a serious concussion she does not understand her unusual attraction to this man. Will Maddie keep her resolutions? What is she going to do about her feelings for this virtual stranger? Can she turn herself around and prove that she can be a responsible adult? Is she spreading herself too thin? There are a lot of questions and answers in this cute, humorous, romance. I enjoyed it and will definitely read the next ones. ( )

This is one of the most enjoyable romances I've read recently! Both Maddie and Mick are well-drawn, funny, and sympathetic characters. Their conflicts are not stupid, nor are they, and they work through the problems with good spirits for the most part.

It's a short novel, and the focus is on them; the other characters are peripheral, but interesting enough- and with enough hints about their stories- that I am intrigued to read more in the series (this is book #4). ( )

A bit of a wild child, Maddie Cash begins the new year with some serious resolutions. She has to if she wants to avoid making a fool of herself again like she did on New Year's night. So no more chocolate, alcohol or guys for her. She's going to turn over a new leaf and volunteering at the hospital might possibly just what she needs. Little does she know that one seriously concussed bush pilot is going to push her to break every single one of those resolutions.

Mick Meyer is bruised, battered and grounded. Never on the round long enough to grow roots, the man with the soul of an eagle must lay low for a while. Lucky for him Maddie is at hand to keep him company and she's the right person to help him unload the property he recently inherited. But the more Maddie is around him, the more he wants to keep her around. In fact, he wants to stick around a lot longer too.

I received an Advanced Reader's Copy from NetGalley for voluntary review consideration. ( )

After a New Year’s resolution not to eat chocolate, not to meddle, and not to hook up with any more men, Maddie Cash finds out how difficult it will be to keep the resolutions—especially in a small town, where everyone knows everyone’s business and when the resolutions are made in the town’s most public bar on New Year’s Eve (when you are without a date and are fighting off the men you have no interest in who keep pestering you). Shortly after making the New Year’s resolutions, Maddie encounters a bush pilot, injured in a freak accident, while volunteering at the local hospital. Neither Maddie nor the bush pilot, Mick Meyer, can fight the attraction that starts to grow between them from the first meeting. As Mick convalesces, Maddie is there to help and encourage him every step of the way, all the while giving him some of the luscious chocolates from the town concession her best friend owns and operates. Only time will tell if their growing attraction, which is, by the way, in full view of the small town’s eyes and ears, continues and where it leads. At the same time, Maddie, a real estate agent, is trying desperately to keep her real estate job, mostly because she has difficulty selling houses to customers, who really do not fit in with the current house they have her showing them.

The author has written a good romance. The story flows well. The characters are well developed and true to life. The life depicted in a small town is also realistic. Maddie and Mick make a lovable couple. In fact, I found the character Maddie well worth admiration. She is down-to-earth, has some faults but many more good points—even her shortcomings are diminished routinely by her good deeds. Mick came across as the perfect match for her: young, hunky but not arrogant, easy to relate to, open and as lovable as Maddie. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this couple meet, grow in their relationship and finally realize its importance. The setting also was perfect for this couple’s storybook romance. Finally, it was nice to have the couple meet in a bit different way than couples meet in other romances. I appreciated that Maddie had not suddenly moved to a small town after a disastrous personal event (like a divorce or break-up) and did not somehow get hired, buy or inherit an inn/B&B. I think this is a great book to curl up with on a cold or snowy afternoon or weekend. After reading this book, I will seek out others by the author and in the series. I received this form NetGalley to read and review. ( )

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