Seduction and Snacks (Chocolate Lovers #1)

Published: June 22, 2012 Tara Sivec I purchased this book on Amazon. Tara Sivec is a USA Today best-selling author, wife, mother, chauffeur, maid, short-order cook, baby-sitter, and sarcasm expert. She lives in Ohio with her husband and two children and looks forward to the day when all three of them become adults and move out. There was nothing special about chocolate. Claire has always been a good girl. And when she decided she was ready to take the plunge and do something unexpected- she had no idea what the result would be. Fast-forward five years, and Claire is living back in her small hometown, raising her son with the help of her doting but tough as hell father and best friends. When a blast from the past blows into town, things get intense in more ways than one. Oh, Tara! Is it possible to love two characters more than actual people? Claire and Carter are so freaking cute. Everything about this book is precious. Super sweet, very steamy, and just plain perfect. The characters are all delightful. There is so much charm, steam, and humor wrapped in this book. I cannot wait to read the rest of this series. Another absolute smash hit from the incredible Tara Sivec.

I read the warning explaining the book was full of toilet humor and prepared myself going in. I\’m not a prude and love swearing and dirty, nasty jokes. That wasn\’t my issue with this book and the reason I gave it two stars. The first few chapters were really funny. I like the honest look at not wanting kids and what really happens when you are pregnant. This was the most real Claire felt to me. Later on the story she seemed very phoney. The romance between Claire and Carter was just alright. They were both immature and I didn\’t care for either one. The opening sex scenes were hot I will admit. As they kept going I started skimming. My biggest issue was the story was extremely boring. Good stories should have a beginning, a middle, and an end. There should be angst and a plot. There was no problem to be resolved. You\’d be better off watching an episode of Bad Girls Club if you want some conflict in your life. This was just a big run on story with no action. The writing style was juvenile. I feel like she could have better books out there but I\’m not sure I want to find out.

Claire is trying to get a jump start on her life as a single mom who didn\’t complete college because that\’s when she got pregnant and had to take care of her son. The father is from a one night stand about 5 years ago whom she has never forgotten, but can\’t seem to find despite her best efforts…until Carter moves into her town and walks into the bar where she works. I loved the overall premise and there\’s a lot of humor thrown in, too. The story is told in alternating POVs, which helps on Carter\’s behalf because despite the situation, I found myself really endeared by him. He hadn\’t forgotten Claire, even though he didn\’t immediately recognize her. So many awkward moments and conversations, yet I still liked all of the characters and overall plot because it was nonstop entertainment and embarrassing situations.

I eagerly bought this book based on the number of good reviews and the promising sample. Bleh! I didn\’t even get halfway before I had to quit. SPOILER ALERT: The premise is clear from anyone who has read the sample so ok, secret baby. But to actually DATE the baby daddy and STILL NOT TELL HIM YOU HAD HIS CHILD??!! But it was ok because you keep meaning to but it was never the right time … eh, wrong! Don\’t get me wrong, I\’m ok with the secret baby plot device, IF it\’s well written and plausible. Which the circumstances around her not knowing who he was, that was good, fine. But unless the baby daddy is a criminal or has criminal friends and you legitimately fear for the safety of you and your child, there\’s never any reason to not blurt out, \”You ARE the father!\” when you see him for the first time. I gave the book 2 stars for effort and for her best friend.

While I don\’t approve of kids cursing, its a wonder the 4 year old in this story doesn\’t do it every other word. Claire decides to give up her V card on a one night stand at a frat party. She sneaks out after, not getting his name. Carter wakes up wondering who that girl who smells like chocolate was. Both try to find each other and five years later they bump into one another. Claire has a four year old child, the result of that night. They have a real connection and Carter takes responsibility. Claire and her best friend Liz are opening joint stores, Seduction and Snacks. Liz\’s is sex toys and Claire\’s is sweets (regular and genitalia). A lot of laughs, crude slogans and language and lots of parental embarrassments.

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