For One Last Kiss

A Grim Reaper Romance #0.5

by Cali MacKay, Calista Taylor

As a reaper, Lilly knows that relations with the living are strictly forbidden, and even more damning is to contact someone from her past. Yet when she gets the opportunity to see her betrothed once more, she cannot possibly resist the chance for one last kiss.*This is a short story with an extended preview of the full length novel JACK- A GRIM REAPER ROMANCE.**Some scenes are not suitable for those under 18 years of age.*

Genres: Romance, Paranormal, Fantasy, Ebooks, Paranormal Romance, Science Fiction, Adult

47 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 15, 2012

About the author

Cali MacKay is a NY Times and USA Today bestselling author. She lives in New England with her husband, two girls and their crazy mutt. When not tapping away on her laptop and getting her characters into trouble, she can be found designing book covers for other authors, wrangling her girls, and splicing DNA.

She's also a decent potter, adventurous cook, and a horrible gardener.

Reviews

[Jen · Rating 3 out of 5]

A reaper risks a severe reprimand for the opportunity to interact with her beloved in Cali MacKay's For One Last Kiss. 

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Lilly knows that relations with the living are strictly prohibited for reapers, as is contacting someone from your past. Following her heart's yearning to see her former betrothed just once more, Lilly defies the rules when there's an opportunity for her to see him again, sneaking one last kiss from him, though he's unaware it's her, before being hauled off and reprimanded for her infraction.

An incredibly brief snapshot of a story that's quick to read, this text establishes a little groundwork to explain Lilly's character and introduces the beings reapers into the world. Short stories frequently don't have enough time to develop characters and situations to their fullest extent and this is no exception; just as things started to pick up in the short story it ended, which, though common in short story prequels that are trying to entice readers to delve into the next book, was a bit unsatisfying. The narrative begins to present some intriguing concepts that will likely be explored in greater detail within the larger world of reapers and the rules that govern them in Jack.

[Wendy Hodges · Rating 5 out of 5]

While only short this is a prequel to the main story. It is enough to give you an idea of whether this type of story is for you, I found it interesting enough to go on to the main story which I have also found quite good. Far better than I expected and a very different take on the Jack The Ripper story, although set during that time it doesn't really have the oldie weldy feel when reading. It also has some sexual content. Though a short read it is definitely worth the 5 stars.

[Anne - Books of My Heart · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a VERY short story which did a reasonable job of introducing the world and some characters. I really was engaged and felt some emotion. After the novella, there were the first few chapters from the first book Jack which I read and now will continue on with that story.

The short does its job of engaging but I feel the need to read the first book to get a more realistic feel for the series.

[Cynthia Whisler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Prequel for Jack..

This was a great prequel. It help to gain the respective of what Jack would entail. I was glad I'd found it before I started to read Jack.

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

This allowed your appetite for more as you want to find out more and what is really happening. A taster

[C.L. Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

More of a teaser for a longer story, but there's a good amount of worldbuilding in this short

[Kassandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

I believe the Reaper is going to become very popular in books now, because a lot of authors are writing books using the reaper as their main character.

Alright, this was just a short/prequel story for Calista Taylor's book "Jack- A Grim Reaper Romance." It also includes a preview to Jack- A Grim Reaper Romance! For One Last Kiss managed to get my interest in reading Jack- A Grim Reaper Romance.

So, For One Last Kiss is the story of how Lily is experiencing being a reaper, and how she still longs to be with her betrothed. Lily can not contact him, because it is strictly forbidden for a reaper to have contact with the living. If Lily dares to see her betrothed for one last time there will be consequences that even a reaper is unable to handle.

I recommend everyone to read For One Last Kiss, because it is a great short read!

[Donna · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a prequel to Jack's story by Cali MacKay.

This is a short book and starts to give an insight to Jack's past.

Lilly knows that now she's a reaper, relations with the living are strictly forbidden. Even more so damning to Lilly is to contact someone from her past. When Lilly actually gets the one opportunity to see her betrothed once more. Lilly can't possibly resist the wrath of the elders for one last kiss.

I love Cali MacKay but i couldn't really get into this book and it takes a lot to leave such low markings on such an awesome authors books.

Sadly I have to give this 3*s

[Nancy Steinle gummel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enchantment is different from the run of the mill romance novels. This book lives and breathes magic. It involves Channie and Josh, two young lover's living under an evil curse started when Channie's parents changed her power name and fled Arkansas to evade their enemies. Channie meets Josh in Colorado where her parents take refuge. Read Enchantment to discover how Channie and Josh defeat the curse and dark magic.

[Louise · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think I might have missed something?

A very short story giving a background on Lilly's misery. This leads right into a teaser for the next book...Jack. But this leaves you hanging half way through the story. Hoping you will rush and buy the next book.
That was disappointing to me, I wasn't expecting it, my fault maybe?

Otherwise I enjoy the authors style of writing and lots of things going on to keep your mind thinking.

[Crystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a short but interesting story. I felt sorry for her because she had to something she didn't want to be and had to give up a lot. The man that she loved and the daughter she will never know. I would hate to know when I touched someone that in the week they would die. I would hate to live forever knowing that I had nothing to look forward to but having to give the touch of death.

[Marsha · Rating 3 out of 5]

"For One Last Kiss" is the prequel to the Grimm Reaper romance. This prequel is extremely short but provides a little information about or main character, how she lost her life and what she jeopardizes to have one final moment with her former fiancee. I am really interested in reading the first book now!

[Irene · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one is a short story prequel to the Jack - A Grim Reaper Romance. And it's very short, like app. 20 pages short but quite interesting read. I think I'm actually going to go and find the next book to read.

[Whitebeard Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks in a large part to the writing skills of Calista Taylor, I'm becoming a fan of Steampunk. I like the era, the attention to detail in taking the reader there. I look forward to another title by this very capable storyteller.

[L Bongiorno · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was totally drawn into the super short story and then read the much longer teaser to the next book. I hate these lures, I picked this book because it didn't mention it was part of a series... then I'm hooked:(

[Angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a fast read & overall enjoyable. It reminded me a lot of the premise of "Dead Like Me". It is a tad predicatable, but it is a pretty short story. I finished it wanting to read the book about Jack.

[Jean Oram]

This is a short story that shows a little backstory between the main characters in Jack, also by Calista Taylor. It's a very cool way to see what happens and creates the conflict in the main character's 'new' life as well as... well, I can't tell youttoo much or it will spoil "Jack!"

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was just a short story but it got me interested.

[Laura]

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[Brandi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good but short. I'm about to start jack. Happy I found this before I started.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

I only got an insert of this book, but I want to read the full book. The insert was really good though and I can't wait to read the full book!

[MsBDiamondDiva1 · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fab read!?! I will be defiantly reading more from this author, I loved the setting of London and the new take on the Jack the Ripper murders!!! I can't wait to get the full story!!!

[Hasien · Rating 2 out of 5]

I enjoyed the premise of this story (ie. just like 'dead like me'). It was way to short to get a good grasp of the characters.

[Red · Rating 4 out of 5]

This short was a very good set up to what looks like a very good series. I can't wait to see where it goes.

[pinK · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a sweet story. I agree with the new reaper. One last kiss with the man you lobe is worth the consequences.

[Rachel]

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[Alicia Huxtable · Rating 1 out of 5]

Short but not sweet. Although it may lead to a good series. Personally, I got nothing from this short story.

[Alison Benton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very short but enjoyed the insight after reading Jack.