A story for anyone who loves love and chocolate. Polly Kinnell has the job of dreams: she’s a chocolate taster and co-owner of her own chocolate shop in New York. But when her father dies on the Island of Skye and she travels there for the funeral, Polly’s life might just end up changing forever as she crosses paths with quiet and mysterious gravedigger Ian Maclan. The Gravedigger is a sweet and romantic tale of love and chocolate. The characters show an utter devotion to their craft, whether it be chocolate or grave digging. Their intensity of commitment shown to the rest of their lives means the insta-love aspect of this storyline isn’t incongruous. The unique supernatural element of the story adds an extra dimension to the storyline and means that the whole atmosphere of the book remains cozy. As comforting and warm as hot chocolate, The Gravedigger is a satisfying easy read for wholesome romance readers.
Polly Kinnell is a renowned chocolate taster for many of the world’s most famous chocolatiers (Ghirardelli’s, Godiva, Hershey, etc.). When her father dies on the Island of Skye, the distraught Polly travels to Scotland for his funeral where she has several unsettling encounters with a peculiar gravedigger, Ian MacIan. Ian, like his ancestors, “buries the dead” as a religious vocation, and he seems to be rewarded with certain privileges for his total commitment. Although initially upset by her powerful attraction to Ian, Polly eventually has to make crucial decisions after a terrible car crash leaves Ian in a deadly coma. How much does Polly really love him? Can she save him? What sacrifices would she have to make?
