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"2024 Bookfest Award Winner" "2023 Firebird Book Awards Honorable Recognition" The connection between two strangers set into motion a chain of events that creates "French Chocolate." A few things were paramount in the proud Black American Murry family, and Delphine Murry could recite them in her sleep. Don't trust anyone that doesn't look like you. Color lines are permanent. Don't bring home any grades lower than the first letter of your middle name. Don't ever forget the history of our people and honor them with Black excellence. Delphine had an almost insatiable appetite for learning. Living in New Orleans, the French language, history, and culture became one of her passions. By her college years, she was focused on becoming a doctor and determined to explore Paris one day. French-born Professor Philippe' Delacroix was one of the highest-ranking doctorate fellowship candidates under thirty at Sorbonne University. He knew his resume would be even more impressive after teaching in Louisiana, giving him future leverage in Paris, and credibility in America if he chose to return. Being gorgeous himself, he adored beautiful women. But he didn't date his students, nor was he enticed by the melanin melting pot of New Orleans. Intellectual warfare with a dash of racial conflict begins. However, when these opposing strangers stumble into an unconventional association, the two become enlightened by the new experience. But family rules and the past are never forgotten and it will take courage, faith, and true love to embark on making French Chocolate. *Content will include beliefs and events in American history. Some emotional and intense situations may be disturbing or trigger strong feelings; be advised. This novel is for adult readers.