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Amber Royer

    Story Like a Journalist - When and Where Relate to Setting
    Something Borrowed, Something 90% Dark
    Free Chocolate
    Pure Chocolate
    Grand Openings Can Be Murder
    Out of Temper
    • 2024

      A Chocolate is Announced

      • 286 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Felicity Koerber is embracing her role as a sleuth while hosting a murder mystery weekend to launch her new craft chocolate line. As she welcomes contest winners to her aunt's hotel, she discovers unsettling connections among the guests. When a murder occurs, Felicity must navigate the investigation to protect her aunt from becoming the prime suspect. Amidst the backdrop of her thriving chocolate shop in Galveston, the story blends community spirit with suspense, highlighting Felicity's determination to solve the mystery.

      A Chocolate is Announced
    • 2024

      The Thoughtful Tasting Journal

      Chocolate

      • 152 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Featuring prompts and ample space for recording tasting experiences, this journal is designed for chocolate lovers to document their adventures. Its portable size and over 120 pages make it ideal for enthusiasts and chefs alike. With the growing popularity of craft chocolate and innovative techniques in the industry, this journal invites users to explore the evolving world of chocolate in a personal and creative way, making it a thoughtful gift for any chocolate aficionado.

      The Thoughtful Tasting Journal
    • 2023

      Something Borrowed, Something 90% Dark

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Felicity Koerber's bean to bar chocolate shop on Galveston's historic Strand is hosting the friends and family coming into town for her best friend Autumn's wedding. As matron of honor, Felicity has a ton of tasks to complete - including making chocolates for the gift bags. She doesn't have time to solve another murder. But when one of the bridesmaids becomes a prime suspect in the death of a visiting real estate agent, Felicity has to put her detecting skills to use again to keep the wedding plans from getting derailed. She's already nervous about the impeding deadline she's given herself to finally choose between her two love interests - and figuring where life goes once she makes her choice. But add in a missing pigmy goat and a new coffee shop that wants to partner with her, and she's frazzled. She begins to discover that not everything is as it seems among the wedding guests. Can she handle the wedding preparations, pull off turning her shop into a concert venue, and unmask the killer - before anyone else dies?

      Something Borrowed, Something 90% Dark
    • 2023

      A Study in Chocolate

      • 260 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Set in a vibrant chocolate shop that has become a community hub, the story unfolds as Felicity Koerber navigates the complexities of friendship and art. An invitation to tea from an eccentric art collector leads to a unique portrait opportunity, but the atmosphere shifts dramatically when a murder occurs the following day at the same location. With one of her artist friends implicated as the main suspect, Felicity must unravel the mystery while balancing her expanding business and the shadows of the past.

      A Study in Chocolate
    • 2022

      A Shot in the 80% Dark

      • 268 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Felicity Koerber is excited to embrace a new artistic challenge as she receives a contract to create a chocolate replica of a massive sailing ship sculpture for a gala celebrating Galveston's history. Her thriving bean to bar chocolate shop serves as the backdrop for this endeavor, showcasing her passion for chocolate-crafting and art. Despite her past experiences with solving murders, Felicity is eager to dive into this creative project, blending her culinary skills with a celebration of local heritage.

      A Shot in the 80% Dark
    • 2022

      Out of Temper

      • 264 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
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      Set against the backdrop of a mystery-themed cruise, Felicity Koerber, a chocolatier with a knack for solving crimes, faces new challenges as she tries to relax. Invited to showcase her skills, she brings her best friend Autumn, who must confront her own past with mystery writing. The cruise takes a dark turn when a murder occurs, and a familiar face becomes the prime suspect. Torn between enjoying her getaway and helping a friend, Felicity is drawn into another investigation, blending her love for chocolate with her detective instincts.

      Out of Temper
    • 2021

      Grand Openings Can Be Murder

      • 268 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      4.1(63)Add rating

      Set against the backdrop of a picturesque chocolate shop on a stormy island, the story unfolds with a gripping murder mystery. The unique combination of sweet indulgence and dark intrigue creates a captivating atmosphere as characters navigate the challenges posed by the island's unpredictable weather while uncovering secrets that lead to the truth behind the crime.

      Grand Openings Can Be Murder
    • 2021

      70% Dark Intentions

      • 266 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of a bustling chocolate shop, the story explores Felicity's struggle with grief and moving on after her husband's death. While her shop thrives following the resolution of a murder mystery, her emotional journey is complicated by the engagement of a friend and societal expectations. Felicity grapples with feelings of loyalty to her late husband, especially regarding her relationship with Logan, her former bodyguard. As she navigates these challenges, she must confront her past and consider her future.

      70% Dark Intentions
    • 2020

      To create novels that resonate with authenticity, adopting a journalist's mindset is essential. Focusing on the elements of time and place, writers can craft settings that immerse readers in the story world. By drawing inspiration from journalistic techniques, novelists can evoke a vivid sense of reality, making their narratives feel as if they are drawn from current events, regardless of genre. This approach emphasizes the importance of setting in enhancing the reader's experience.

      Story Like a Journalist - When and Where Relate to Setting
    • 2020

      Focusing on the techniques of journalism, this guide emphasizes the importance of understanding the "how" and "why" behind events to craft compelling narratives. It encourages fiction writers to adopt a journalist's mindset, analyzing plot and theme with the same rigor. By exploring these elements, authors can create novels that resonate with readers, making their stories feel authentic and engaging, regardless of genre.

      Story Like a Journalist - How and Why Relate to Plot and Theme