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Scalding Hot Chocolate (Adulting Not Allowed Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Jaliza A. Burwell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 150 ratings
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Adulting should be illegal.
I’m a woman who adores childish things. I prefer being called Maddie over Madison. I like frilly dresses, and tickle fights, and hot chocolate, and coloring, and swing sets. I avoid adulting like I do broccoli, and my therapist says that’s okay. We all have our hobbies. I think my therapist is full of it, but he hasn’t steered me wrong yet. At least I don’t think he has. So, what am I supposed to do when tragedy hits my family once again and I’m left with twins?

Well, I adapt. If I have anything good going for me, it’s that I’m a river, ever-flowing. Plus, rivers have waterfalls and rainbows. I like waterfalls and rainbows. But now I need to adult fast because having two tiny things relying on me is hard. I have to be—dare I say it—responsible. Ick. I hate that word.

Just when I think I’m getting a routine down with my adorable twins, I’m faced with new problems. My stepmonster is out to get me again. She likes to think she can prove a point, but I’m older now. I won’t let her stomp on me anymore. She better prepare for a fight.

And apparently, I have three men on my side. They’re willing to prove they’ll help me. I’ll believe them the day I finally see the elusive unicorn. But they’re there and I can’t stop blabbering like an idiot long enough to tell them to go away.

Don’t worry. I got this. I think.
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    Adulting Not Allowed
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  4. Publication date
    December 16, 2019
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07ZZFWV48
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (December 16, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 16, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 233 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 150 ratings

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Jaliza A. Burwell

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My name is Jaliza Burwell and I'm a writer.

​Okay, okay, more information. I love writing about fantastical worlds and the people who live in them. Once in a while, I'll toss in some contemporary to keep things real.

​I am a proud auntie of seven: three nieces, three nephews, and one wily cat. I'm also that annoying roommate who doesn't know how to shut up. When I'm not harassing my family or friends, you can find me reading or walking around aimlessly, pretending to contemplate about life.

I hold a B.A. in English Creative Writing with a minor in chemistry, just because I could. I also have a M.A. in Publishing and Writing. With all that in my background, I like to think I know things, when really I don't.

What do I write? Fantasy. All things fantasy! With romance, and men. Lots of men, because why not?

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Customers enjoyed the book. They found the characters well-developed with unique quirks. The story was described as sweet, heartwarming, and funny. Readers also appreciated the adorable twins and the main character's fashion sense.

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Customers find the book easy to read and engaging. They say it's a must-read and the characters are cool, hot, and delicious.

"...I like the guys, they’re cool, hot, delicious but cool...." Read more

"...those scenes were short and I kept reading and overall I did really enjoy this book...." Read more

"This was a great book. Made me tear up and filled me with love. I love Maddie. She’s so very unique...." Read more

"This was a really enjoyable read...." Read more

7 customers mention "Character development"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the character development in the book. They appreciate the author's writing style, which creates complex characters with unique quirks. The characters are described as cool, hot, and delicious.

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"...She didn’t disappoint! I loved the main character...." Read more

"This was such a cute story! I love all the characters and how they all flow together...." Read more

"...The twins are adorable, and I love that they are characters in their own right and not just plot bunnies...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the story's quality. They find it sweet, heartwarming, and funny. The story has unique quirks and good storytelling. The relationship is cute and growing.

"This was a great book. Made me tear up and filled me with love. I love Maddie. She’s so very unique...." Read more

"...The growing relationship is cute and heartwarming. I can’t wait to read the next book." Read more

"This story was amazing. It’s a contemporary RH and the female MC is awesome...." Read more

"Found this book by chance and I’m really glad I did. This was such a sweet story and I can’t wait to read more." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's style. They find the twins adorable and the fashion inspiring.

"...I love her sense of style & her willingness to look & be different, to be unique, totally looking forward to the next one" Read more

"...And the twins? Absolutely adorable, you can’t just not fall in love with them little boys. And the men? Yessss please." Read more

"...I like Maddie a lot, and I like the men entering her life. The twins are adorable, and I love that they are characters in their own right and not..." Read more

"...I feel like a child playing at adulthood all the time. Her fashion gives me life, and that she has three men capable of helping in her time of need..." Read more

3 customers mention "Humor"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They find it heartfelt and romantic, but not too intense.

"The humor was awesome, the way she viewed life & even though she had been through a rough childhood she still looked at the world with laughter &..." Read more

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"...I can’t wait for the next in the series! It’s funny heartbreaking but not gut wrenching romantic and so much more!..." Read more

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  • Joanne Makiha
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2021
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    The humor was awesome, the way she viewed life & even though she had been through a rough childhood she still looked at the world with laughter & smiles. I like the guys, they’re cool, hot, delicious but cool. I cried quite a bit here & there as her story often was sad, but her sense of fun & refusal to act like an adult at times made it hilarious. I love her sense of style & her willingness to look & be different, to be unique, totally looking forward to the next one
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  • ReeseCup
    4.0 out of 5 stars A book I would recommend!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2024
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    This is the second series I’ve read from this author. She didn’t disappoint! I loved the main character. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is bc as much as I loved the MC there were a few times I didn’t. It made it difficult to read and turned me off from the book, but those scenes were short and I kept reading and overall I did really enjoy this book. My issue was (as much as I loved the character) it just got to where she was too childish and I was just like what am I reading. And one of the men characters I’m not really vining with but *shrug*. If you’re debating on this book just read it!
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  • Alexis Coomer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely amazing
    Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2019
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    This was a great book. Made me tear up and filled me with love. I love Maddie. She’s so very unique. When we grow up we all feel like we have to act a certain way. I love that she’s childish and fun but can be very much the adult. She struggles and try’s her best and she’s amazing. And the twins? Absolutely adorable, you can’t just not fall in love with them little boys. And the men? Yessss please.
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  • susan weeks
    5.0 out of 5 stars loved it
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2022
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    This was such a cute story! I love all the characters and how they all flow together. I love that we get to know the twins and they are not just there to add to the plot. The growing relationship is cute and heartwarming. I can’t wait to read the next book.
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  • Loribarett
    4.0 out of 5 stars Light reading
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2020
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    This was a really enjoyable read. It wasn't super heavy, but the various conflicts weren't just there to provide a minor challenge to the main character. She has some real stuff to deal with, and it's hard. But she's got it. I like Maddie a lot, and I like the men entering her life. The twins are adorable, and I love that they are characters in their own right and not just plot bunnies. I have pre-ordered book 2, and look forward to seeing what happens next!
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  • Anouk
    5.0 out of 5 stars A really great read!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2020
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    I really didn’t know what to think of this book so I started with a sample but I should have known better because Jaliza her writing took me in right away and I had to buy this book to keep reading.
    I first thought that the main character Maddie would be a real child in a grown up body but that wasn’t the case, she just likes different things and has a different way of doing some stuff but I liked that about her. The man I like (off course) but in this book I really fell for Maddie and I can’t wait for the end of March to know how this story continues!
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  • Liza Marie Perez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2020
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    This story was amazing. It’s a contemporary RH and the female MC is awesome. She likes to show that just because you’re adult doesn’t mean you can’t have child-like fun. She takes care of her nephews and meets three awesome men along the way. But there are some family issues that rear their ugly head. Can’t wait for the next one.
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  • SaxyD
    4.0 out of 5 stars Take your time enjoying Hot Chocolate
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2020
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    I enjoyed this book. I just finished Jaliza's BioMystic series and realized that I had preordered this one as well. We get to meet Maddie and her twins, their little world in Boston. Life gets complicated, but luckily she meets three guys who want to help her out and keep her and the twins safe.
    This book leaves you ready for the next in series! I am looking forward to seeing how things unfold.
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  • Connie
    5.0 out of 5 stars love it!
    Reviewed in Australia on June 29, 2022
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    Loved the FML and the way she met the guys. Funny, light hearted book. I enjoyed it immensely. Can’t wait to read the next one. Thank you
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  • VampKitten
    5.0 out of 5 stars Totally worth reading
    Reviewed in Australia on December 21, 2019
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    This story is amazing with a dose reality. I can personally relate to some of the stuff in this book and that made it all the better for me. I can't wait for the next book and more books after that if I'm lucky.
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