Two things I learned a long time ago, Cate: Don’t hold a grudge longer than it takes to work your way through a pan of brownies all by yourself, and don’t begrudge someone an apology...

He looked like a Greek god. Jade’s thoughts snapped from togas to white sheets to sex in the span of two seconds.

This seemed like one of those make-it-or-break-it moments where you have to consciously choose to do the right thing. Or be bad.

Chocolate is a kitchen witch’s secret weapon. It makes friends easily, soothes troubled spirits, and is conducive to romance. When nothing else works, go with chocolate.—Sadie Trevalyn’s Book of Kitchen Witchery