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Secrets of the Chocolate House
Secrets of the Chocolate House | Paula Brackston
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The second novel in a bewitching series "brimming with charm and charisma" that will make "fans of Outlander rejoice!" (Woman's World Magazine) New York Times bestselling author Paula Brackstons The Little Shop of Found Things was called a page-turner that will no doubt leave readers eager for future series installments (Publishers Weekly). Now, Brackston returns to the Found Things series with its sequel, Secrets of the Chocolate House. After her adventures in the seventeenth century, Xanthe does her best to settle back into the rhythm of life in Marlborough. She tells herself she must forget about Samuel and leave him in the past where he belongs. With the help of her new friends, she does her best to move on, focusing instead on the success of her and Floras antique shop. But there are still things waiting to be found, still injustices needing to be put right, still voices whispering to Xanthe from long ago about secrets wanting to be shared. While looking for new stock for the shop, Xanthe hears the song of a copper chocolate pot. Soon after, she has an upsetting vision of Samuel in great danger, compelling her to make another journey to the past. This time she'll meet her most dangerous adversary. This time her ability to travel to the past will be tested. This time she will discover her true destiny. Will that destiny allow her to return home? And will she be able to save Samuel when his own fate seems to be sealed?
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Marquis784
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The first story has Xanthe time traveling to relieve the angst and threats from a woman who haunts her. In book2, an old copper chocolate pot calls to her in a distressful manner which she investigates. Coincidentally, the chocolate pot seems to come from 1605 which was the era of her previous trip. While Xanthe tries to balance her life between past and present, she realizes that she plays a bigger role in history than she realized.

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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Beautiful cover 💙🍫 9mo
Eggs Cover Love 💕 9mo
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MelKelsey
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The Secrets of the Chocolate House is the second in The Found Things series. Xanthe and her mom own an antique shop in England. In their search for objects to sell, Xanthe finds objects that "sing to her"-to alert her to travel back in time to help somebody. It sounds very hokey, and it is. It's also an enjoyable, engaging listen (moreso than book one). It ends abruptly. I will continue to listen to the series. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Lizwarnerpdx
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Book #2 in the series. I liked this book better and I think I‘m hooked. Although I‘ve got some other books on loan I have to read before they‘re due, before I can get to book 3. Again, it‘s no Outlander. And really what they have in common is time travel to the past. ‘Found Things‘ is its own thing and probably shouldn‘t be compared to the other. I like how the depth of characters spans both timelines.

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SolaRaynor
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Likable characters, strong pacing, a beautiful setting, and intriguing plot.

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Headinherbooks_27
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MeJeMiller
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I didn‘t like how the recap of the last book happened but I liked how Xanthe got some closure. There‘s something about this series that brings me in.

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MidnightBookGirl
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A great sequel to book one! I love that Xanthe gets a chance to see Samuel again, and to heal from both her recent past (her ex shows up) and her distant past (i.e. the 17th century). Xanthe continues to work on righting the wrongs of history, but she's also growing her current relationships in her adoptive small town. Loved more of Harley and Liam, and can't wait for book 3!

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MidnightBookGirl
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#ThoughtfulThursday @moonwitch94

⭐ Tagged book, which I'm enjoying!
⭐ Blue Bell's Peaches and Homemade Vanilla ice cream!
⭐ Working! And when I am home and not reading, I've been binge watching The Great British Bake Off.
⭐ “It‘s not about how much we lost, it‘s about how much we have left. We‘re the Avengers. We gotta finish this.“ - Tony Stark

@Eggbeater, @kimmypete1, @Cinsarly

MoonWitch94 This series sound good, I‘ll need to check it out! I love GBBO! It makes me so happy. I made my own puff pastry the other day & it was delicious. 💜 5y
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MidnightBookGirl
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My latest #audiobook!

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BarbaraTheBibliophage
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Second in a series set in English countryside, both current day and (by time travel) the 17th century. Xanthe is a quirky and dithering heroine who also sings in pubs. She‘s trying to save her 17th century sweetie. This one had many mentions of chocolate, which has me in a bad place, given the pandemic quarantine. Wanted to love it more than I did.

Full review http://www.TheBibliophage.com

#thebibliophage2020 #thanksnetgalley

Gissy But that cover is so pretty! 5y
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BarbaraTheBibliophage
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Trying to find some lighter reading to balance life and my audiobook. This one is book two in a series, and I loved book one. But it‘s been hard for me to concentrate lately ...

AlaMich Me too!! I‘m about 40% through the unabridged version of The Count of Monte Cristo. While I have been thoroughly enjoying it, during the last few days I can‘t get through more than a few pages a day. ☹️ 5y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @AlaMich We used to dream of “unlimited” time to read. But, like this, it just isn‘t what I would ever wish for ... 5y
AlaMich Exactly! 5y
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LiteraryinPA @BarbaraTheBibliophage Yes, that‘s exactly it. For me, it‘s actually been really hard to focus on reading this week. 5y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @LiteraryinLititz I think it‘s fairly common ... doesn‘t make it any easier, though. 5y
Christine I‘ve scarcely read at all lately. 🙁 I normally do so primarily via audiobook, but now it‘s very hard to resist the compulsion to play only MSNBC in my earpiece. 5y
megnews I‘m exhausted from “Corona planning” when I get home and can‘t concentrate on books or even a tv show. 5y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @Christine I read lots of ways. But my audio lately has mostly been podcasts. 5y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @megnews Yes, although for me it‘s all in my house now. Had to close my business per Governor‘s request. Plenty still to do with it ... but nothing that makes 💰 5y
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BarbaraTheBibliophage
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#friyayintro @4thhouseontheleft @howjessreads

1. Me and Mr. B quite a few years ago on our anniversary. Last weekend we celebrated 25!
2. Tagged
3. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I closed my business for 2 weeks (at least) b/c of social distancing 🤷🏼‍♀️ I have a list of options, not sure what I‘ll pick first. Hubs wants me to make pie!

Mollyanna Congratulations on 25! 🥳🥳🥳 5y
KristenDuck Happy anniversary ! 5y
SauerPatch This photo is the sweetest! 🥰 5y
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tjwill Happy anniversary! 5y
DrexEdit Happy anniversary! That is such a great photo it makes happy too!😊 5y
Prairiegirl_reading Happy anniversary!!! 5y
mollyrotondo Happy Anniversary! What a nice thing to celebrate at this crazy time!!! 5y
Nute Happy Anniversary! The joy showing on your faces is giving me a lot of happiness as well! 5y
MemoirsForMe Great photo of you two joyful kids. Happy Anniversary! ❤️🎉 5y
mrp27 Great photo, Happy anniversary! 5y
emilyhaldi So sweet!💘 5y
Jemgirl2014 Congrats! Happy anniversary! 5y
LeahBergen Happy Anniversary!n💕💕 5y
NeedsMoreBooks Happy anniversary! 💖💖 5y
xicanti Happy anniversary! 5y
erzascarletbookgasm Happy anniversary! 🍾 5y
readordierachel What a lovely photo 💕 Happy anniversary 5y
Cathythoughts Gorgeous pic ✨✨✨✨✨ 5y
batsy Lovely picture! Happy anniversary 💞 5y
Gissy Beautiful photo!💞Happy Anniversary!🍾🥂 5y
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Slajaunie
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Xanthe appears to be an ordinary young woman but she‘s not. Certain historical items sing to her and she must travel in time to correct some misdeed in the past.

Interesting if a bit slow for my taste.

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Booknerd2
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This was much better than the first. Zanthe time travels back to the 1700s to help Samuel. She finds a new friend and a foe.

ReadingisMyPassion Funny - I preferred the first one. 5y
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robinb
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This is the second in series about a young woman living in Marlborough and helping her mum run an antique shop. Xanthe has a gift for hearing certain antique objects “speak” (in this case a copper chocolate kettle from the 17th century). She has a vision that Samuel (an architect she fell for in the previous book) may be in trouble and travels back to try and help him. In the process she learns more about her gift of “spinning” time from a ⬇️⬇️

robinb former Spinner, gains a vicious enemy, and resolves her feelings for Samuel. This second book does a good job of expounding on the first by answering some questions and further developing characters. And it also leaves a convenient cliffhanger for book three. 4/5⭐️ @StMartinsPress #NetGalley 5y
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robinb
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Up next is the sequel to The Little Shop of Found Things, which I read last October and was a 4⭐️ for me. These are a mixture of time travel, ghost story (my second in a row 😄), mystery and romance. Out 10/22.

#NetGalley @StMartinsPress

💙 the cover!
#coverlove

megnews Love that cover! 5y
AnneCecilie That title 😍 5y
robinb @AnneCecilie Yummmm🤤 5y
robinb @megnews 👍😊 5y
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julesG
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I think I was a bit annoyed when I wrote that review. Sorry. 😶

The 17th century clothing is called 'medieval' again. 🙈🙈🙈 But that was not my only pet peeve.

squirrelbrain 😬😬😬 5y
Birdsong28 Don't be dismissive of how you felt about a book, if that's how you felt about it then you should let it people know 😁 5y
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julesG
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My son: You should drink more water. I fixed you some.

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Today is a strange day. I feel hung over. No idea why. So, I'm extending the #readathon 😁😁😁

@TheReadingMermaid @Andrew65 #24B4Monday stats: roughly 17 hours.

ravenlee Good job taking care of mom! 5y
kspenmoll What delicious water; what a good son! 5y
BeansPage Awesome! I love extended readathons! 😍 5y
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Andrew65 A great son, and a great idea to extend the Readathon! 😍👍 5y
Soubhiville I‘m going to spend the bulk of the day reading too. Drink more water and feel better! 5y
xxjenadanxx Oh yum, lemon water! So thoughtful!! 5y
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