The Swiss Mishap

Amey Zeigler

Jul 2019 · The Wild Rose Press Inc

About this ebook

For the last twelve years, more than half her life, Lainey Peterson has prepared to design, create, and produce quality chocolate bars. But when she discovers her chocolate internship at Switzerland's prestigious Alpine Foods has been canceled, she vows to do whatever it takes to get to Chocolate. Yves Claremont, a young, ambitious department chair, would sacrifice everything to rise to vice president at Alpine Foods and redeem his father's name. Impressed with Lainey's resume and charming determination, Yves offers her an internship in his Pet Care department, promising a recommendation for Chocolate if she does well. Lainey is drawn to the enigmatic and passionate Yves Claremont. He cannot deny his growing attraction to her. But inter-office relationships are strictly forbidden by Alpine Foods, and a perceptive co-worker, jealous of Yves' success, will undermine Yves and Lainey any way he can.

Ratings and reviews

This book whisked me away on a sweet, romantic, delectable, savory journey to Switzerland, the Chocolate Capital of the World!!! This book has a creative story line, fantastic writing style that flows with meticulous and vivid scenes, well-developed characters, is evenly paced, and keeps you completely entertained through the last page. Lainey’s life has been pretty much wrapped up in chocolate and she has finally scored an internship of her dreams in Switzerland at Alpine Foods. When Lainey arrives super excited to start her shift in the chocolate department at Alpine Foods, she is heartbroken to discover her internship has been cancelled. However, the department chair, Yves, offers her an opportunity to still work for the company, but in the Pet Care department, and if she does well there, she might be able to then transfer back to the chocolate department. Although, Lainey has a fear of dogs, dating way back to an attack when she was a kid, working at Alpine Foods, has been her dream and she is not going to let anything interfere with that. This book was a delicious, enticing, enjoyable, entertaining, hilarious, inspiring, and satisfying read! I really enjoyed the main characters, Lainey and Yves. They were likable, relatable, and genuine. I really liked Lainey as she was smart, determined, passionate, enthusiastic, caring, and stubborn. I loved her love for chocolate. I loved how she associated it with so many fond memories and how she even used chocolate as a security blanket to help her get through difficult times. It was interesting hearing her recall enjoying chocolate when she was a kid while using it to block out her parents rocky marriage, her dad’s struggling business, and her teenage drama years – it was all about the chocolate and how she wanted to bring that same level of love, comfort, and armor to others. I also enjoyed Yves as he was ambitious, anxious, tenacious, sincere, persistent, and adamant. I really enjoyed Lainey and Yves together! There were definitely immediate sparks between these two and it was beautifully written in a romantic, enduring manner. Of course, there were still lots of witty banter and playful scenes between these two that made for some great LOL moments!! I think the author did an excellent job on her character development as these characters were so real and personal on many levels! A strong character development journey to root for and enjoy watching it unfold! The author’s writing is strong and eloquently detailed. She really provided so much detail in her writing that it was easy to picture – especially of beautiful, picturesque Switzerland. I have never been before, but it is definitely on my bucket list now! I also really enjoyed the funny, “Oh, those Americans,” scenes LOL!!! Lainey certainly got into some of those silly situations that only happen to Americans when they travel abroad – and they sure were entertaining!!! There are some predictable scenes. However, there are still a couple unexpected twists and turns that you won’t see coming! This book is technically not part of a book series and can be read as a standalone. All in all, I really enjoyed reading this book and would absolutely recommend it! I think all romantic comedy readers will like this book too! So, add it to your TBR List and get to reading - you won't be disappointed! **Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book and have voluntarily provided an honest, and unbiased review in accordance with FTC regulations.**