Shadowed Heart: A Luc and Summer Novel (Amour et Chocolat) - Softcover

Florand, Laura

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0988506580 ISBN 13: 9780988506589

Publisher: Laura Florand, 2014

Synopsis

Three words, to shake a man’s existence. Three words, to call on all a man’s strength, all his courage, all his love, and all his ability to hope and dream...and trust. Three words, to wake up every fear a man has ever had. “I’m pregnant, Luc.” Now how could a man be perfect enough for that? Romantic Times calls Laura Florand's writing "sensuous and sumptuous", awarding her their Seal of Excellence and nominating her for Best Book of the Year, and NPR says it's "explosive, sensual . . . and utterly sweet". Now in this sequel to The Chocolate Heart, Florand takes us into the heart of happily ever after with a story full of love, hope, and friendship. Struggling to get their new restaurant off the ground in the south of France, newly married top chef Luc Leroi and his wife Summer must face all their demons at the prospect of becoming parents. Fortunately, Summer's cousins and Luc's rival chefs are there to prove that not even a top chef has to handle everything alone and happiness really can last ever after. “A poignant, lovely, moving, authentic story.” – Virginia Kantra, NYT bestselling author Praise for Laura Florand and her novels “(Florand) captures the nature of love, its fierce, soul-warming necessity, in a way that will make you as happy as the finest bonbon could.” – Eloisa James, NYT bestselling author “Sweet, sexy, and all around delicious. I’m addicted. I can’t wait for the next book.” – Nalini Singh, NYT bestselling author "Gorgeous, brave, heart-breakingly beautiful.” -- Ruthie Knox, NYT bestselling author "I love, love Laura Florand's writing! Deeply emotional, delightfully sensual, deliciously sumptuous. Give yourself a treat and buy this book." -- Virginia Kantra, NYT bestselling author “Chocolate, Paris, and a Greek god for a hero; this delectable confection has it all!” – Library Journal starred review "Emotionally intense." - Publishers Weekly starred review “All the elements of [Florand’s] successful recipe for reading pleasure—headstrong heroine, dashing hero, sinful desserts, and sultry situations—come together in another deliciously entertaining offering.” – Booklist "So romantic and sexy." - USAToday.com "Explosive, sensual . . . and utterly sweet." - NPR "Gorgeously written, in that way that sort of creeps through my entire body and makes me shiver with delight." - Dear Author

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Laura Florand burst on the contemporary romance scene in 2012 with her award-winning Amour et Chocolat series. Since then, her books have appeared in ten languages, been named among the Best Books of the Year by Romantic Times and Barnes & Noble, received the RT Seal of Excellence and starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, and Booklist, and been recommended by NPR, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal, among others. In 2015, NPR gave her the enormous honor of naming her Chocolate Kiss to its list of the Top 100 Romances.

After a Fulbright year in Tahiti and backpacking everywhere from New Zealand to Greece, and several years living in Madrid and Paris, Laura now teaches Romance Studies at Duke University. Contrary to popular opinion, this means she primarily teaches French language and culture and does a great deal of research on French gastronomy, particularly chocolate. For more information, please see her website: lauraflorand.com.

Review:

This delightful, often hilarious story, filled with pickles, Popsicles, peaches, and passionate sex, sweeps Luc and Summer into the next delicious stage of their relationship and will leave fans anxious for more. - Library Journal

Lovely... I was charmed by the gathering of all previous couples, I fell in love even more with Summer and Luc and I finished the book a bit excited about who would be coming next.  I adore Ms. Florand's writing and her way with imagery so much that I think I will go back and read some of these books again.  Fans of this series will love this one. -- Fiction Vixen

A beautiful continuation of Luc and Summer's story. As usual Laura Florand manages to dig deep into my heart and stir up so many emotions! A definite must for any fan of the Amour et Chocolat series! -- The Readers Den

I loved it...Read Chocolate Heart and then read this. And then make sure you've read this entire series because it's totally fabulous. -- Smexy Books

There is so much emotion is this book; love, fear, friendship...As with all Ms. Florand's books I finished the book with a smile on my face. Her characters are so engaging, the descriptions of the locations make you feel like your there, and the desserts are to die for.  I know when I open an Amour et Chocolat story I will not put it down till I'm finished. -- The Book Queen's Book Palace
 
 Sensual and beautiful. -- Ellie Reads Fiction

A must-read for fans of Florand's work. It's heart-felt and the depth packed into its short pages is unbelievable...Without a doubt, Shadowed Heart is yet another incredible novel from Florand--one of her finest yet. -- Ivy Book Bindings

About this edition

• Publisher: Laura Florand
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0988506580
• ISBN 13: 9780988506589
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 222