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Tea Shop & Tearoom #2
The Christmas Chocolatier
The Christmas Chocolatier is a new Christmas romance set in Edinburgh, Scotland.
It is a new 30,000 word novella. It's the second book in the Tea Shop & Tearoom series of books.
Book 1 - THE CHRISTMAS TEA SHOP & BAKERY
Book 2 - THE CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATIER
Book 3 - THE CHOCOLATE CAKE SHOP IN NEW YORK AT CHRISTMAS
These romances can be read in any order.
Story:
Kitty opens a pop-up bakery shop in Edinburgh. She hopes to sell her traditional Christmas cakes, delicious chocolate sponges and festive baking throughout December. The pop-up shop is hers until the beginning of January, so she has one month to make it work.
She moved to Edinburgh from the coastal town of Prestwick. After opening her shop, she becomes friends with knitting shop owner Agnes, and Matt who owns the mountaineering clothing shop. Jeff the knitwear photographer is also a new acquaintance.
Then there is the sexy and handsome chocolatier, Caelan Broadie, who owns the chocolatier shop and tearoom.
Set at Christmastime in Edinburgh, there's romance, chocolate, cakes, friendship and rivalry in the heart of the beautiful Scottish city.
Will Kitty find romance this Christmas? Is Matt the man for her? Or Jeff? Can she resist the sweet temptation of the chocolatier's luxurious chocolates? And will she resist the temptation of the gorgeous chocolatier?
About the Author:
De-ann Black is a bestselling author, traditionally published for over 15 years, with more than 50 books published. She's also a scriptwriter and former newspaper journalist and magazine journalist.
She worked as marketing editor for a glossy magazine, helped organise fashion shows and photo-shoots, trained for many years in martial arts, and was a full-time newspaper journalist. De-ann is also a fabric designer and designs her own fashions.
Other new books by De-ann:
The Tea Dress Shop series:
Book 1 - The Tea Dress Shop At Christmas
Book 2 - The Fairytale Tea Dress Shop In Edinburgh
Book 3 - The Vintage Tea Dress Shop In Summer.
Latest romances - Christmas Romance in Scotland and The Chocolate Cake Shop in New York at Christmas.
New releases for 2013 & 2012 include:
THE CHOCOLATE CAKE SHOP IN NEW YORK AT CHRISTMAS
THE CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATIER
THE CHRISTMAS TEA SHOP & BAKERY
THE VINTAGE TEA DRESS SHOP IN SUMMER
THE FAIRYTALE TEA DRESS SHOP IN EDINBURGH
THE TEA DRESS SHOP AT CHRISTMAS
CHRISTMAS ROMANCE IN SCOTLAND
DUBLIN GIRL - HOT SUMMER IN THE CITY
THE BITCH-PROOF BRIDE
THE BITCH-PROOF ROMANCE
SHOPPING FOR MEN
SHOPPING FOR MEN AT CHRISTMAS
OOPS! I'M UP TO MISCHIEF
OOPS! I'M A SECRET AGENT
OOPS! I'M A HOLLYWOOD AGENT
I'M HOLDING OUT FOR A VAMPIRE BOYFRIEND
WHY ARE ALL THE GOOD GUYS TOTAL MONSTERS?
The crime thriller SHADOWS OF MURDER
And the international spy thriller ELECTRIC SHADOWS
Plus two new box sets:
THE BITCH-PROOF BOX SET
OOPS! IT'S CHRISTMAS BOX SET
It is a new 30,000 word novella. It's the second book in the Tea Shop & Tearoom series of books.
Book 1 - THE CHRISTMAS TEA SHOP & BAKERY
Book 2 - THE CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATIER
Book 3 - THE CHOCOLATE CAKE SHOP IN NEW YORK AT CHRISTMAS
These romances can be read in any order.
Story:
Kitty opens a pop-up bakery shop in Edinburgh. She hopes to sell her traditional Christmas cakes, delicious chocolate sponges and festive baking throughout December. The pop-up shop is hers until the beginning of January, so she has one month to make it work.
She moved to Edinburgh from the coastal town of Prestwick. After opening her shop, she becomes friends with knitting shop owner Agnes, and Matt who owns the mountaineering clothing shop. Jeff the knitwear photographer is also a new acquaintance.
Then there is the sexy and handsome chocolatier, Caelan Broadie, who owns the chocolatier shop and tearoom.
Set at Christmastime in Edinburgh, there's romance, chocolate, cakes, friendship and rivalry in the heart of the beautiful Scottish city.
Will Kitty find romance this Christmas? Is Matt the man for her? Or Jeff? Can she resist the sweet temptation of the chocolatier's luxurious chocolates? And will she resist the temptation of the gorgeous chocolatier?
About the Author:
De-ann Black is a bestselling author, traditionally published for over 15 years, with more than 50 books published. She's also a scriptwriter and former newspaper journalist and magazine journalist.
She worked as marketing editor for a glossy magazine, helped organise fashion shows and photo-shoots, trained for many years in martial arts, and was a full-time newspaper journalist. De-ann is also a fabric designer and designs her own fashions.
Other new books by De-ann:
The Tea Dress Shop series:
Book 1 - The Tea Dress Shop At Christmas
Book 2 - The Fairytale Tea Dress Shop In Edinburgh
Book 3 - The Vintage Tea Dress Shop In Summer.
Latest romances - Christmas Romance in Scotland and The Chocolate Cake Shop in New York at Christmas.
New releases for 2013 & 2012 include:
THE CHOCOLATE CAKE SHOP IN NEW YORK AT CHRISTMAS
THE CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATIER
THE CHRISTMAS TEA SHOP & BAKERY
THE VINTAGE TEA DRESS SHOP IN SUMMER
THE FAIRYTALE TEA DRESS SHOP IN EDINBURGH
THE TEA DRESS SHOP AT CHRISTMAS
CHRISTMAS ROMANCE IN SCOTLAND
DUBLIN GIRL - HOT SUMMER IN THE CITY
THE BITCH-PROOF BRIDE
THE BITCH-PROOF ROMANCE
SHOPPING FOR MEN
SHOPPING FOR MEN AT CHRISTMAS
OOPS! I'M UP TO MISCHIEF
OOPS! I'M A SECRET AGENT
OOPS! I'M A HOLLYWOOD AGENT
I'M HOLDING OUT FOR A VAMPIRE BOYFRIEND
WHY ARE ALL THE GOOD GUYS TOTAL MONSTERS?
The crime thriller SHADOWS OF MURDER
And the international spy thriller ELECTRIC SHADOWS
Plus two new box sets:
THE BITCH-PROOF BOX SET
OOPS! IT'S CHRISTMAS BOX SET
102 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 7, 2013
28 people are currently reading
80 people want to read
About the author
De-ann Black
169 books82 followersDe-ann Black's new books are: Wedding Waltz, Vintage Ball, Autumn Nature Colouring Book, Autumn Ball Marriage & Music, Design, Dance & Romance, Romance Dancer, Summer Ball Weddings & Waltzing, Quilt Shop by the Seaside, Embroidery Bee, Crafting Bee, Scottish Highlands New Year Ball, Ballroom Dancing Christmas Romance, Christmas Ballroom Dancing, Autumn Romance, Knitting & Starlight, Knitting Bee, The Sweetest Waltz, Sweet Music, Love & Lyrics, Christmas Weddings, Fairytale Christmas on the Island, The Cure for Love at Christmas, Vintage Dress Shop on the Island, Scottish Island Fairytale Castle, Scottish Loch Summer Romance, Scottish Island Knitting Bee, Sewing & Mending Cottage, Knitting Shop by the Sea, Scottish Highlands Christmas Wedding, Colouring Book Cottage, Oops! I'm the Paparazzi, Again, and Knitting Cottage.
Her embroidery pattern books include: Floral Garden Embroidery Patterns, Floral Spring Embroidery Patterns, Sea Theme Embroidery Patterns, and Christmas & Winter Embroidery Patterns.
De-ann’s colouring books include: Autumn Nature, Summer Nature, Flower Nature, and Christmas Theme Colouring Book.
De-ann is a bestselling author, screenwriter and former newspaper journalist. Traditionally published for over 15 years. De-ann became an Amazon All-Star author in 2014 and 2015, as well as an Amazon All-Stars in 2025.
She has over 100 books published. Romance, thrillers, espionage novels, action adventure. And children's books (non-fiction rocket science books, children's fiction and picture books).
She previously worked as a full-time newspaper journalist for several years. She had her own weekly columns in the press. This included being a motoring correspondent where she got to test drive cars every week for the press for three years.
Before being asked to work for the press, De-ann worked in magazine editorial writing everything from fashion features to social news. And was marketing editor of a glossy magazine.
She is also a professional artist and illustrator. Embroidery design, fabric design, dressmaking, sewing, knitting, photography and fashion are part of her work.
Additionally, De-ann has always been interested in fitness and dance, and was a fitness and bodybuilding champion, 100 metre runner and mountaineer. As a former N.A.B.B.A. Miss Scotland, she had a weekly fitness show on the radio that ran for over three years.
De-ann trained in Shukokai karate, boxing, kickboxing, Dayan Qigong and Jiu Jitsu.
She splits her time between Scotland and London.
Find out more at: www.de-annblack.com
Her embroidery pattern books include: Floral Garden Embroidery Patterns, Floral Spring Embroidery Patterns, Sea Theme Embroidery Patterns, and Christmas & Winter Embroidery Patterns.
De-ann’s colouring books include: Autumn Nature, Summer Nature, Flower Nature, and Christmas Theme Colouring Book.
De-ann is a bestselling author, screenwriter and former newspaper journalist. Traditionally published for over 15 years. De-ann became an Amazon All-Star author in 2014 and 2015, as well as an Amazon All-Stars in 2025.
She has over 100 books published. Romance, thrillers, espionage novels, action adventure. And children's books (non-fiction rocket science books, children's fiction and picture books).
She previously worked as a full-time newspaper journalist for several years. She had her own weekly columns in the press. This included being a motoring correspondent where she got to test drive cars every week for the press for three years.
Before being asked to work for the press, De-ann worked in magazine editorial writing everything from fashion features to social news. And was marketing editor of a glossy magazine.
She is also a professional artist and illustrator. Embroidery design, fabric design, dressmaking, sewing, knitting, photography and fashion are part of her work.
Additionally, De-ann has always been interested in fitness and dance, and was a fitness and bodybuilding champion, 100 metre runner and mountaineer. As a former N.A.B.B.A. Miss Scotland, she had a weekly fitness show on the radio that ran for over three years.
De-ann trained in Shukokai karate, boxing, kickboxing, Dayan Qigong and Jiu Jitsu.
She splits her time between Scotland and London.
Find out more at: www.de-annblack.com
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December 10, 2025
My two favorites (Christmas & chocolate) came together in this delightful short novel written by De-ann Black. I went all in by eating caramel-filled chocolate and drinking tea while reading this book.
This read made for perfect escapism during cold winter days. The characters and setting were written well. I think I’ll come back to this little gem again next year. So glad I discovered this author!
This read made for perfect escapism during cold winter days. The characters and setting were written well. I think I’ll come back to this little gem again next year. So glad I discovered this author!
December 7, 2020
Nice little quick and easy Christmas read!
March 9, 2015
I am sort of dead even on this book. I loved the setting of Edinburgh. I loved some of the quirkiness of the heroine who was a baker and a knitwear model. I love food reading.
The romance was good enough.
The side characters were largely irritating like a tag in the back of shirt. The ladies in the other shops make fun of a perfectly nice guy's boxy butt. Not endearing.
There is a jump to conclusions misunderstanding that grates.
However, I will try this writer again for the stuff I did like.
The romance was good enough.
The side characters were largely irritating like a tag in the back of shirt. The ladies in the other shops make fun of a perfectly nice guy's boxy butt. Not endearing.
There is a jump to conclusions misunderstanding that grates.
However, I will try this writer again for the stuff I did like.
January 8, 2018
Body shaming a guy's butt isn't cool. This happened quite a few times.
Apparently the female lead is incapable of walking across snow and kept getting carried across it like a toddler.
Try this drinking game. Take a shot every time someone refers to Caelan as the chocolatier. Have an ambulance on hand.
Apparently the female lead is incapable of walking across snow and kept getting carried across it like a toddler.
Try this drinking game. Take a shot every time someone refers to Caelan as the chocolatier. Have an ambulance on hand.
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October 28, 2013
Christmas & Edinburgh is a fantastic combination!
A perfect Christmas read!
A perfect Christmas read!
October 29, 2013
A Happy Ever After story which is a bit cheesy but an easy read.
August 27, 2014
An easy ready with a really good story line and hard to put the book down as want to know what will happy.
February 8, 2015
fab xmas book
September 24, 2015
A bit of a fluffy read, but nice to be reacquainted with some of the characters from the earlier books
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