Secrets darker than chocolate ... Everyone loves Aunty Dot's homemade sweets and chocolates. And everyone loves Aunty Dot: the plump, smiling woman has provided a loving home for many a troubled child. Lizzie Pringle would do anything for her foster mother—even taking on local sweet manufacturer and bully, Cedric Finch. Until she falls for his son, Barney. Dena can't believe that Barry Holmes would hurt her beloved daughter: he's been like a favourite uncle to the little girl. But there's no smoke without fire. And chocolate can be bitter, as well as sweet.