title: Sweet Success (Pocket Star Books Romance)
author:  Susan Mallery 
description: Rich food, especially chocolate confections, receive extensive and loving descriptions in Mallery's latest contemporary romance (Wife in Disguise, etc.). Ali Thomas, owner of a chocolate shop in a small California town, takes in strays of every sort. Unfortunately these have included the unsavory men of her past who never remain in Santa Magdelana long and who have repeatedly betrayed her trust. When handsome but taciturn Matt Baker shows up to renovate Ali's storeroom, the brooding workman becomes the target of her mothering instincts. Although she suspects that her ever-reclusive employee is keeping several dark secrets about his past from her, Ali can't help feeling drawn to him. Likewise, Matt, who has spent a year roaming from place to place and avoiding any sort of personal entanglement, finds himself unable to move on as Ali's warmth begins to help him heal. This slight plot is bolstered by witty dialogue, plenty of romantic tension and delicious characters Ali's mother is a legendary movie star who devotes more time to her ailing pet pig than to her daughter. Fans of Jennifer Crusie, Susan Andersen and the Harlequin Duets line will savor this sugary tale.
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  ## Praise for  
  SUSAN MALLERY
  
  “Susan Mallery is warmth and wit personified.  
  Always a fabulous read.”
  
  
  —New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd
  
  
  “Ms. Mallery’s unique writing style shines via vivid characters, layered
  disharmony and plenty of spice.”
  
  
  —Romantic Times BOOKclub
  
  
  
  
  
  “A gifted storyteller, Ms. Mallery fills the pages with multi-faceted
  characters, solid plotting and passion that is both tender and sizzling.”
  
  
  —Romantic Times BOOKclub
  
  
  
  
  
  “If you haven’t read Susan Mallery, you must!”
  
  
  —New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Forster
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  SUSAN MALLERY is a USA TODAY bestselling author of over eighty books and has
  been a recipient of countless awards, including the National Reader’s Choice
  Award. Her combination of humor, emotion and downright sexiness has made her a
  reader favorite. She makes her home in Southern California with her husband,
  her very dignified cat and her not-so-dignified dog. Visit her Web site at
  www.Susa