--- product_id: 141556544 title: "Chaps" brand: "jove belle" price: "€ 11.54" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/141556544-chaps store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Chaps **Brand:** jove belle **Price:** € 11.54 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Chaps by jove belle - **How much does it cost?** € 11.54 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/141556544-chaps) ## Best For - jove belle enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jove belle brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Chaps - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51vSuTdlVPL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unrealistic? Who cares??? *by W***E on Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2019* I’ve read a handful of Jove Belle’s works and, though it sounds trite, my favorite is the one I happen to be reading at the moment. I suppose a charge of totally unrealistic, even impossible, could be applied to the premise of Chaps; elements of it challenge even the strongest willing suspension of disbelief. Some writers are capable of making the highly improbable seem real, and, while I’m sure Belle possesses that ability, that’s not what happens here. Instead, she creates a budding relationship between the two principals that is so compelling that we are willing to overlook the unlikelihood of the events as they play out. No mean feat, to be sure. I’m also reminded of the classic Buffy line, “Love makes you do the wacky.”What makes this work, of course, is Belle’s gift at characterization. Eden and Brandi are both strong women, distinct enough that their particular strengths have the potential to support each other. Many of Belle’s protagonists are “bad girls,” in some respect, and Eden’s about as bad as it gets, enforcer for a ruthless LA drug lord. Even in the hard-boiled exposition, though, we sense that there may be something redeemable about her, given the right circumstances. Brandi is a complete contrast, growing up in an Idaho which is as far removed from the chaos of LA’s crime scene as you can imagine. But, as we’ve come to expect, opposites attract, and Chaps is no exception.I like the slow way the relationship develops. Each time Eden and Brandi grow closer, one or the other backs off. The gradual journey toward intimacy (and love) is the impetus which moves the story along. The tension in the relationship is increased by the sense of impending doom in the form of the drug lord who is sure to be searching for Eden.The two main supporting characters are indispensable to the story, and fully developed characters in their own right. Both Jaylynn, Brandi’s mother and Roger, a repair shop owner whom Eden helps with his books, dispense wise advice to Eden and Brandi as the two grow closer in fits and starts. A banker and fellow rancher appear briefly and add more complexity and tension to the plot. While the novel is centered on Eden and Brandi, as it should be, the colorful secondary characters create a welcome variety, as well as occasional comic relief.Belle’s actual writing, the mechanics of her craft, is, as I’ve come to expect, flawless. This complements the smoothly flowing narrative, avoiding the jarring interruptions which come from gaffes in grammar, syntax, etc. If I have one quibble, it’s that the ending is a little too pat. It seems to cry out for more detail about what happened when Eden returned to LA before eventually ending up back in Idaho to stay. To my mind, it would make the happily-ever-after more convincing. It's in no way a deal-breaker, though. Chaps is still a great read.Chaps is very professionally executed, with no distractions. Very well worth your time. Belle makes you fall in love with Eden and Brandi more easily than they do themselves. The main supporting cast, Jaylynn and Roger, provide a necessary sort of grounding for the two. Set aside the idea of verisimilitude for a couple of hours and just enjoy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another Page Turner *by H***T on Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2013* Jove is a fabulous writer and this book had skipping on the housework and shopping so that I could find out if the characters were ever going to get together and have the happy ending that they deserved. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by J***R on Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2015* I enjoyed reading this book and will certainly buy more from the author --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/141556544-chaps](https://www.desertcart.at/products/141556544-chaps) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*