Young Jerks Turn Vintage Romance Novel Tropes Into Chocolate Packaging

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February 9, 2026

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Maeve's colorful packaging of 'Bonbons of Desire' chocolate bonbons against a red backdrop with candles lit in the background.

• Maeve x Young Jerks collaborate for a limited-edition Valentine’s Day chocolate collection featuring satirical packaging inspired by vintage romance novels.

Valentine’s Day is, for many, a day of romance. It’s also an occasion for chocolate. Unsurprisingly, many chocolatiers do something special for the holiday, and Maeve is no exception.

Bill McCool

Bill McCool is an editor and writer based out of Los Angeles. Though new to the world of design, he has always been a storyteller by trade and he seeks to inspire and cultivate a sense of awe with the work and artists he profiles. When he’s not winning over his daughters with the art of the Dad joke, he is usually working on a pilot, watching the Phillies, or cooking an elaborate meal for his wife.