Mary Leonard’s busy season that started pre-Halloween wraps up post-Valentine’s Day on Monday. But the chocolatier and owner of Chocolat Céleste in St. Paul said it’s already felt like an “off” season.

It will be harder to find sweet deals on chocolate this Valentine’s Day. In fact, the cost of chocolate might put a bitter taste in your mouth.

If you haven't bought your sweetheart a sweet treat yet, you still have time, but it will cost you a pretty penny. The price of cocoa has more than doubled since last year — and many retailers are raising prices 10 to 20 percent in response.