Chocolate Series by Julie Carobini

Even a laid-back beach girl has her doubts. Bri Stone has it all: the man of her dreams and their surf-ridin' teenage son, a chocolate-loving best pal, an adorable beach bungalow, and a kicky job as a Southern California tour bus host. She also has a few things she didn't ask for: a know-it-all friend, a snobby mother-in-law, and a Fabio-meets-Dilbert boss. All three of them seem eager to share their strong opinions and suspicions about Bri's relationship with her husband, Douglas... moreEven a laid-back beach girl has her doubts. Bri Stone has it all: the man of her dreams and their surf-ridin' teenage son, a chocolate-loving best pal, an adorable beach bungalow, and a kicky job as a Southern California tour bus host. She also has a few things she didn't ask for: a know-it-all friend, a snobby mother-in-law, and a Fabio-meets-Dilbert boss. All three of them seem eager to share their strong opinions and suspicions about Bri's relationship with her husband, Douglas. When Bri's rose-colored glasses crack after she finds evidence that Douglas has grown tired of her carefree ways, she resolves to win him back. Can Bri reinvent herself--and recapture his heart? less

Determined to turn her life around, Gaby Flores moves to a Ventura seaside loft, takes on a new motto ~ Be gullible no more! ~ and begins to rebuild her flower shop all while searching for Mr. So Right. But when a lawsuit, an eviction notice, a near-empty bank account, and quirky neighbors invade her beachy world, not even chocolate can solve her worries as her fledgling faith is put to the test. Discussion questions included.

Sometimes a girl has to wait for dawn to break … to see the light.Big-hearted Livi Daniels has close pals, a beachside apartment, and a new job in radio. She also has a not-so-secret problem at home: a troubled roommate. When Livi is forced to take shelter in a seedy motel for the night, she’s finally had enough.Or has she? When attempts to evict her troublesome roommate falter, Livi becomes as evasive as ever—especially with her closest friends, Bri and Gaby... moreSometimes a girl has to wait for dawn to break … to see the light.Big-hearted Livi Daniels has close pals, a beachside apartment, and a new job in radio. She also has a not-so-secret problem at home: a troubled roommate. When Livi is forced to take shelter in a seedy motel for the night, she’s finally had enough.Or has she? When attempts to evict her troublesome roommate falter, Livi becomes as evasive as ever—especially with her closest friends, Bri and Gaby. Soon, though, things begin to look up for Livi when she is pursued by both a handsome, albeit mysterious pastor and a former suitor with grand plans for her future.Will Livi finally break free from the drama that has plagued her since she and her roommate were teenagers? Or have Livi’s problems only begun?Mocha Sunrise is the third in Julie Carobini’s bestselling Chocolate Series, following Chocolate Beach and Truffles by the Sea. less