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A Kiss of a Different Color
After nine months of unemployment, physical therapy assistant Miranda Rhett leaves her home in Racine, Wisconsin, to take a job in employment-rich Bismarck, North Dakota, despite the city's startling absence of African-Americans. Once there, far removed from anyone who would tease her about her dream of ballroom dancing, she signs up for lessons, providing the school can find her a partner. The school comes through in the form of handsome, sexy Jon Lindbergh, a recent transplant from Minnesota.
Jon is as charming as he is agile on the dance floor, and Miranda soon finds that her romantic daydreams about falling in love in the arms of a handsome partner on the dance floor spilling over into real life. But Jon's family history of four generations of failed marriages has made a non-believer out of him. His primary interest seems to be hooking up with someone with whom to spend the bitterly cold North Dakota winter. Miranda doesn't believe in pursuing failure, and an even bigger obstacle is their learning they have the same employer--who instituted a strict no-dating rule in the wake of a sexual harassment scandal. Jon feels that no one will be the wiser, since he works at corporate and she at the rehabilitation center. Miranda is not so sure. But with the magical sparks that pass between them every time they look at each other, and with an average high winter temperature in the single digits and frequent dips below zero, what's a girl to do?
If she's Miranda, she does what comes naturally...and tries like hell to be the one to make a believer out of him...
Jon is as charming as he is agile on the dance floor, and Miranda soon finds that her romantic daydreams about falling in love in the arms of a handsome partner on the dance floor spilling over into real life. But Jon's family history of four generations of failed marriages has made a non-believer out of him. His primary interest seems to be hooking up with someone with whom to spend the bitterly cold North Dakota winter. Miranda doesn't believe in pursuing failure, and an even bigger obstacle is their learning they have the same employer--who instituted a strict no-dating rule in the wake of a sexual harassment scandal. Jon feels that no one will be the wiser, since he works at corporate and she at the rehabilitation center. Miranda is not so sure. But with the magical sparks that pass between them every time they look at each other, and with an average high winter temperature in the single digits and frequent dips below zero, what's a girl to do?
If she's Miranda, she does what comes naturally...and tries like hell to be the one to make a believer out of him...
404 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 19, 2011
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November 11, 2011
I stayed up all night reading A Kiss of a Different Color; I couldn't put this book down, it was just that good! The narrative moves at a moderate pace, which allows for greater character development.
Miranda and Jon are sexually attracted to each other at their first meeting, but they don't immediately become lovers. They become friends first and build a relationship, although there is lots of simmering, sexual tension between them. I also enjoyed Jon's protectiveness and his jealousy fueled alpha-male tendencies. The inclusion of both their families added another layer of complexity to the story.
There are a few racially motivated incidents that impact the couple's relationship, but they were not excessive and did not distract from my enjoyment of the romance. Overall, A Kiss of a Different Color is a heart-warming, sensuous romance, definitely a "keeper," and an eBook that I will re-read often.
Miranda and Jon are sexually attracted to each other at their first meeting, but they don't immediately become lovers. They become friends first and build a relationship, although there is lots of simmering, sexual tension between them. I also enjoyed Jon's protectiveness and his jealousy fueled alpha-male tendencies. The inclusion of both their families added another layer of complexity to the story.
There are a few racially motivated incidents that impact the couple's relationship, but they were not excessive and did not distract from my enjoyment of the romance. Overall, A Kiss of a Different Color is a heart-warming, sensuous romance, definitely a "keeper," and an eBook that I will re-read often.
November 7, 2016
started out good, but I ended up losing interest about 60% in, after that I skimmed it to the end.
December 29, 2013
30ish Miranda has had it looking for employment in Racine, Wisconsin. It's been nine months. She takes a job offer in Bismarck, North Dakota. Have you noticed lately in many books, women are leaving town to find a decent job and a decent man? You think something is up with that?
There aren't that many African Americans in Bismarck. I can understand that, it's too damn cold. Once she is there she looks around for something to keep her busy after work and finds a ballroom dance class to sign up. Miranda has always love dancing and some of her favorite musicals: Band Wagon, Singing in the Rain, Silk Stockings and Till the Clouds Roll By (one of my favorite with Lena Horne). I instantly like her because of her fortitude to keep her childhood memories of old musicals and taking a chance to move to another state.
At the ballroom dancing class, she meets and is partnered with Jon, a white guy. The attraction is obvious and they begin to make great music and dancing together. Jon, another out of state mover, is handsome, endearing and smart. He is also from a family of failed marriages which causes him to do the "love them and leave them seasons relationship."
They work for the same company, which restricts dating among employees, but you know that does not really stop them. They have an extreme attraction to each other and are careful to not be seen together. In the interim they noticed how much they have in common. Reading, skiing, movies, food and dancing. Miranda, though, is not interested in being a "season" girlfriend for Jon. She wants more. One of the best things about Jon, he comes through as a knight in shinning armor for Miranda when certain people, oh, let's just call them "jack-asses" dismiss or treat them badly because their an interracial couple. Jon comes through each and every time and each and every time Miranda gives a little of her self to him even though she does not want to. Her heart has a different story.
I enjoyed the slowness and believable aspects of the characters and how they relate to what's going in the world today. Bettye did a great job in showing how down to the wire, no job, new city, new challenges, can become a blessing if you just take a chance.
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There aren't that many African Americans in Bismarck. I can understand that, it's too damn cold. Once she is there she looks around for something to keep her busy after work and finds a ballroom dance class to sign up. Miranda has always love dancing and some of her favorite musicals: Band Wagon, Singing in the Rain, Silk Stockings and Till the Clouds Roll By (one of my favorite with Lena Horne). I instantly like her because of her fortitude to keep her childhood memories of old musicals and taking a chance to move to another state.
At the ballroom dancing class, she meets and is partnered with Jon, a white guy. The attraction is obvious and they begin to make great music and dancing together. Jon, another out of state mover, is handsome, endearing and smart. He is also from a family of failed marriages which causes him to do the "love them and leave them seasons relationship."
They work for the same company, which restricts dating among employees, but you know that does not really stop them. They have an extreme attraction to each other and are careful to not be seen together. In the interim they noticed how much they have in common. Reading, skiing, movies, food and dancing. Miranda, though, is not interested in being a "season" girlfriend for Jon. She wants more. One of the best things about Jon, he comes through as a knight in shinning armor for Miranda when certain people, oh, let's just call them "jack-asses" dismiss or treat them badly because their an interracial couple. Jon comes through each and every time and each and every time Miranda gives a little of her self to him even though she does not want to. Her heart has a different story.
I enjoyed the slowness and believable aspects of the characters and how they relate to what's going in the world today. Bettye did a great job in showing how down to the wire, no job, new city, new challenges, can become a blessing if you just take a chance.
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October 29, 2011
DNF
I got through chapter 12, about 36% through the book and just could not continue. The first few pages really set the tone for this book, and it was not a good one. Miranda a AA woman relocates to South Dakota where there are barely any black people because she can't find a full time job in her home state after being laid off. Immediately there are plenty of racial references of her being black, and what the white people will think b4 she even moves, and immediately upon getting to the new town. This is fine, and usually found in interracial romances, but it just became a bit too much to much for me.
Miranda decides to take dance lessons where she meets Jon, who is a hot blond white guy which she is immediately attracted to. Now here comes the annoying part, she thinks he is hot from the start, but shoots him down every single time he asks her out for drinks. They have these steamy dance sessions, and Miranda acts like a 12 year old when it comes time to take their relationship to the next level. Even when she is at Jon's house and they are finally alone she shoots him down. Once that happened I had to stop reading. 36% into a book there should be some type of dating going on between the main characters. I just felt like this relationship progressed way to slowly, and did not hold my attention at all. Miranda and Jon also lacked chemistry to me. Maybe this book will pick up further down the line, but it would be very hard for me to continue reading at it's current pace.
I got through chapter 12, about 36% through the book and just could not continue. The first few pages really set the tone for this book, and it was not a good one. Miranda a AA woman relocates to South Dakota where there are barely any black people because she can't find a full time job in her home state after being laid off. Immediately there are plenty of racial references of her being black, and what the white people will think b4 she even moves, and immediately upon getting to the new town. This is fine, and usually found in interracial romances, but it just became a bit too much to much for me.
Miranda decides to take dance lessons where she meets Jon, who is a hot blond white guy which she is immediately attracted to. Now here comes the annoying part, she thinks he is hot from the start, but shoots him down every single time he asks her out for drinks. They have these steamy dance sessions, and Miranda acts like a 12 year old when it comes time to take their relationship to the next level. Even when she is at Jon's house and they are finally alone she shoots him down. Once that happened I had to stop reading. 36% into a book there should be some type of dating going on between the main characters. I just felt like this relationship progressed way to slowly, and did not hold my attention at all. Miranda and Jon also lacked chemistry to me. Maybe this book will pick up further down the line, but it would be very hard for me to continue reading at it's current pace.
July 28, 2013
By: Bettye Griffin
Published By: Bunderful Books
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 4
Review:
"A Kiss Of A different Color" by Bettye Griffin was a good contemporary romantic read. It is a long slow read but in the end you will find a well developed story with likable 'characters that you were able to fall in love with as they did with each other.' This was a very interesting to see how this author was to get Miranda and Jon together...as they had an instant attraction to each other as they first danced together. There were be obstacles placed before them in this interracial relationship...'family's opinions, works' restriction on fraternization the their own personal baggage.' Be ready for a read of finding love in unexpected places where Jon was able to see 'hidden racial issues' while Miranda learned that John could be trusted with her heart. This was truly a love story and 'how attraction grows into a friendship and then into love.'
Published By: Bunderful Books
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 4
Review:
"A Kiss Of A different Color" by Bettye Griffin was a good contemporary romantic read. It is a long slow read but in the end you will find a well developed story with likable 'characters that you were able to fall in love with as they did with each other.' This was a very interesting to see how this author was to get Miranda and Jon together...as they had an instant attraction to each other as they first danced together. There were be obstacles placed before them in this interracial relationship...'family's opinions, works' restriction on fraternization the their own personal baggage.' Be ready for a read of finding love in unexpected places where Jon was able to see 'hidden racial issues' while Miranda learned that John could be trusted with her heart. This was truly a love story and 'how attraction grows into a friendship and then into love.'
November 1, 2023
This cute story incorporates dancing and new chances into a sweet love story. Miranda Rhett leaves home for a new job in Bismarck, North Dakota. Before starting her job she joins a dance class where she meets Jon Lindbergh and they partner on the dance floor. Their lives become intertwined when they find out that they work for the same hospital and join the same bowling league. Complications and misunderstandings ensue, helped AND hindered by outside interference. Enjoyable story!
November 10, 2016
Cute story
This was my first read by this author. It was a cute story. I was glad that it was on the longer side it gave more time for the story to develop. I liked Jon and Miranda's personalities. It was nice to finally read a BWWM novel that wasn't your typical one night stand turned secret pregnancy.
This was my first read by this author. It was a cute story. I was glad that it was on the longer side it gave more time for the story to develop. I liked Jon and Miranda's personalities. It was nice to finally read a BWWM novel that wasn't your typical one night stand turned secret pregnancy.
January 28, 2018
A great read
Miranda and Jon have a tentative beginning, a stressful middle, and an absolutely beautiful HEA! I found this story to be engaging and the characters well fleshed out and enjoyable. I hiugly recommend this book. Now I'm off to find a dance class to join.
Miranda and Jon have a tentative beginning, a stressful middle, and an absolutely beautiful HEA! I found this story to be engaging and the characters well fleshed out and enjoyable. I hiugly recommend this book. Now I'm off to find a dance class to join.
March 3, 2012
It was a bit cheesy at times, but it was a fun read.
August 12, 2016
I liked this book. I like how the relationship took time to form and that they didn't fall in love right away.
November 11, 2016
Dry
It was like watching paint dry. I didn't finish it. I skipped to the end. Characters were uninteresting but very insecure. It was just blah and the blah went on toooooo long
It was like watching paint dry. I didn't finish it. I skipped to the end. Characters were uninteresting but very insecure. It was just blah and the blah went on toooooo long
November 12, 2016
Exhausted
This was a long drawn out story. The major conflict that the H and h were concerned about was resolved in like, one paragraph. It was pretty boring.
This was a long drawn out story. The major conflict that the H and h were concerned about was resolved in like, one paragraph. It was pretty boring.
November 24, 2016
Loved it!
August 21, 2017
Sweet romance between 2 characters.
October 2, 2012
I enjoyed this story. You never know when love will find you.
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April 20, 2017Nice to story
It's alright book to read the story is good but to long but this my two time at read it
It's alright book to read the story is good but to long but this my two time at read it
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