First of all the cover--it features a box of 12 chocolates which represent the 12 stories you will find inside the book. You won't know which one you are going to get until you "bite." Each story takes place in a different part of the world--from Bali to New Orleans. There are very short ones on lost love, to stalkers and jealously and longer ones with more detailed plots. The author creates believable characters that range from a Japanese grandfather to an American twenty-something. My favorite stories were "Maybe" and "Umami." I was very happy that I chose this little gem of a book and will search out any further books by Poornima Manco. I received an advance review copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily. ( )