Seduction and Snacks

I’m laughing alone in my apartment and realize I must look ridiculous. Curled up on my couch with a blanket over my lap and my kindle in front of me, I’m reading Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec and I’m loving it. So I keep chuckling.

I’ve decided to depart from my usual paranormal romance/fantasy and have been foraging in the realm of “normal” romance for the last few weeks. I have been pleasantly surprised. I’ve come to the conclusion that magical feats, fanging necks and displaying super alpha prowess through super alpha powers are not absolutely necessary to good ol’ romance (excluding my paranormal favorites of course).

Exploring farther and farther out of the realm of paranormal, I’ve finally discovered book #1 of the Chocolate Lovers Series by Ms. Sivec this past week. Seduction and Snacks has incidentally shot up to become one of my top 10 favorite books of all time.

Ms. Sivec writes the story of Claire and Carter, two young lovers who had a brief affair which led to a more prolonged adventure, a son named Gavin. Unfortunately, since Claire and Carter never really exchanged names, Gavin became Claire’s solo adventure. Thankfully, fate brings them together 5 years later and hilarity ensues. Literally.

I mean belly laughing, tears falling, I’m feeling a little embarrassed for laughing so much on my own while reading a book hilarity. Ms. Sivec’s writing is smooth with natural dialogue and natural interactions between her cast of characters. The next book Futures and Frosting is already out but I find myself reluctant to read it since Book #1 has already set such high standards.  But with 135 five stars for Book #2, I have a feeling I won’t be disappointed.