The Rival Kiss

Amity Creek Romance

by Jessica Kate

This short workplace romance will leave you swooning and eager for more!

Maisie Hastings has an endless list of reasons to be annoyed with high-school-rival-turned-teaching-colleague Harry Latu. The after surprising each other at school late one Saturday night, she discovers his plans to build a rival school. It could threaten the viability of the small private school they've spent their careers in, and shoots to Reason #1 on her Why Harry Is Horrible list. But there's more to Harry's secret plan than she's given him credit for. and when their principal shows up, they both have reasons for not wanting to be discovered.

There's only one good excuse Maisie can improvise of why she'd be here late with Harry - and they'd better make it convincing.

The Rival Kiss is a short romantic prequel to Jessica Kate's full-length 2024 romance Drive You Crazy.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Short Stories, Ebooks, Novella

31 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 1, 2023

Reviews

[Eva · Rating 1 out of 5]

It was a very quick and short read which I liked about the book. However, I didn't feel like I could immerse myself in the story or just see something. It felt very shallow to read and I just would have liked more. I can understand as it's a short book you can't tell as much and delve as deep into the story however I would have liked this with the book. That’s why it’s unfortunately only a 1⭐️ star read.

[Christine Indorf · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love Jessica Kate and was happy to revisit my Christian fiction roots. This is a really short novella. This book introduces 2 main characters from her new book that’s out today!! There’s nothing much to say than both characters hate each other but share a kiss to cover their tracks. That’s it short and sweet. I am looking forward to the actual book and hope to get my hands on it soon!!!

[Brianna Bello · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wasn’t ready for it to end so soon! Super cute short read. 3 chapters. But it was fun getting to see how Harry and Maisie interact together. The banter was cute. I also loved how they were honest with each other toward the end. Letting each other be vulnerable and speak what’s on their minds. Definitely looking forward to the release in February!

[Deon · Rating 2 out of 5]

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[Leonie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun, entertaining, a very short read but super enjoyable and I honestly wanted more! Hooked!

[Bill · Rating 4 out of 5]

I want more!

This was such a fun short story! And now I want to read more. Jessica Kate did a great job of introducing complete characters who are interesting and a setting that is believable and intriguing. I look forward to reading more!

[Parkland Mom · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars - read via Kindle (freebie)

This is a short story (prequel to a series) and I was left wanting to know more. So I guess that means it was effective! It was a too short for my liking though.

I’m interested to know where this story goes.

[Karin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I needed a quick read on a road trip, so I thought I'd read this. I've read Jessica Kate before but it's been a while, so I was excited to read this short story.

I'm pretty sure this is the shortest romance story I've ever read, but I enjoyed it. Kate did a great job of setting the scene without making me feel bogged down in information. My only real issue with the story is that I wanted more! Much more of a teaser than a complete story, but still fun to read.

Rated PG.

[Caitlyn Santi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super cute short story! I love Jessica Kate’s writing and I can’t wait to visit Amity Creek again in her full length novel Drive You Crazy! Highly recommend you give this fun story a read!

[Rachael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

I loved this adorable short story! I can’t wait to return to Amity Creek to see more of Harry and Maisie!!

[Josie Siler · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute and funny read that left me wanting to know what happens next!

[Rose | Adventurous Bookworm · Rating 4 out of 5]

For how short this was (33 pages), it was done quite well.

4 Stars

[Ian · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very quick read ... only 3 chapters (remember it's free) and a fun way to meet Maisie and Harry who will feature in a later story of Jessica Kate's new series. I appreciated that Harry is of Polynesian descent as we don't see this nationality in many Christian fiction stories. It's a first for me.

Jessica Kate writes very naturally and the connection between the 2 is easy on the read!

I'm looking forward to 'Drive Me Crazy' a full length story releasing in February. If you're not familiar with Jessica' Kate's writing this serves as a good little introduction and it's free!

[Shebb · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fabulous sneak peak at Amity Creek...

What a great introduction to Amity Creek where Jessica Kate's new book, "Drive You Crazy", is set. Loved the banter and chemistry between Harry and Maisie.

Looking forward to meeting Maisie's cousin and seeing how things go down in the full length novel next!

[Lilly Guirguis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maisie and Harry have one of the funniest, cutest interracial romance 🥰

Also; the fact that it’s a clean 🧼, age-approproate teacher romance (cough, cough, not pretty little liars) , makes it better!

[Delaney Stockford · Rating 1 out of 5]

CONFUSED!! Started this book & it was… 30 pages??? Um enemies to crushes (??) in a 30 minutes “scene” in a classroom on a Saturday night. Don’t know what the point of this was. Here I was thinking I was starting a new book and I finished it v fast. Weirdddd

[Dana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aww this was a cutie little novella! The male lead kept quoting Shakespeare, and he’s a big ex-rugby player so the mental image was delightful. Is there a full-length novel of the characters? Cos I’m intrigured

[Summer Reading · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an amusing short story. It doesn't have a ton of depth at only 31 pages, but it had conflict and growth, and I remained interested throughout. I enjoyed that it references things local to me, too. That's always fun.

[Parhelion · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story was very well-written and an enjoyable fast read. The characters and conflict are well developed. Because of its length, it did leave me wanting more, but that's not a bad thing.

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 STARS

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Portia Macintosh at her very best. Frequently made me laugh, a delight!

[Britney Lunn · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25 ⭐️

[Sandra Peut · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short read that won't disappoint

Jessica Kate hits all the right notes in this short 'enemies-to-lovers' small-town romance. It left me smiling and definitely wanting more!

[Akosua Karikari · Rating 5 out of 5]

the rival kiss

I loved this book it was so cute and the kiss scene. Was so adorable and I loved it and it was so cute.

[Jorgina Everglass · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a really good short story. Not my favorite of the short stories she has released, but still really good. She definitely knows how to write short stories and to write them well.

[Alyssa Sinclair · Rating 4 out of 5]

short and simple

Was a really cute short story, I could definitely read more about these two characters. But the story was only just a small snippet of a scene.

[Sophie Toovey · Rating 4 out of 5]

super short read but great chemistry!

[Smoke · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okayyy cute cute. Happy 4/20 . Cute free story!!

[Kalie (Half of Pristine Prose) · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cute

I love this so much! I need more!!
These main characters are very different. A breath of fresh air to the romcom space.

[Denice · Rating 4 out of 5]

The rival kiss

Sweet and very short read, enemies to more. Fun characters and fun banter in this enjoyable super quick read. Enjoy.