Our Kiss

by J.A. Alldredge

Chasing after heartfelt dreams and finding true love are two of life’s most thrilling and daunting challenges. Follow along with Emma Morgan as she searches to discover what true love really is—all the while, trying desperately to rediscover her own true self along the way. A heartwarming, insightful story of self-discovery, missed opportunities, second chances, and rekindled love. A lowly legal intern, Emma toils under the yoke of her powerful father at his prominent Midtown Atlanta law firm. Her boyfriend is a gorgeously handsome rising legal superstar that her father just adores. Everything about her life is going as they have it planned—for her. Emma desperately wants to find some deeper meaning to her carved-in-stone life. With each passing day, she feels more hopeless, hardened, and alone. Nothing would make her happier than finding true love—some spark of burning passion that would give her the courage to finally break free. David was her secret crush since childhood. But everything conspired to keep them apart. Age, distance, social class, and a tragic plane crash in Paris that ripped away his parents when he was just a child—leaving him with painfully deep emotional scars. Not able to recover, he threw caution-to-the-wind and embarked on a wild carefree lifestyle. After finally hitting rock-bottom, remorseful over what should have been, he is now desperate to somehow save Emma from making the same mistakes—missing the opportunity to find happiness, and true love. They only have one thing in common—a love of the arts. It is the only way David can touch her heart with enough passion, to force her to reevaluate her life, to feel passionate once again—to be real. Using his master skills of sculpting learned from his mother, he struggles to create the ultimate expression of love—one that is carved in stone. A story as old as time—told with a new twist—Our Kiss is not just another love story—it’s a masterpiece.

344 pages, Paperback

First published June 28, 2015

About the author

Entered this world in the city of Tripoli, Libya. Traveled the world, before settling down on the coast. Sharing life with an amazing spouse, four children, and four step-children. Earned a Juris Doctorate Degree to practice law for twenty-plus years now. Plays the drums during the "off" hours. Life tends to be easier when we are getting lost in doing something that provides us with joy--such as writing.

Reviews

[Sara Smillie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy reading (more like a YA) that hooked me right away. Emma narrated with a quirky, yet appealing voice. Great sense of humor that punched me in the gut busting me out laughing, right before crashing me back down to Earth with strong emotions, getting torn between the very well drawn characters and their complicated family dynamics. Loved the sneaky boyfriend, although it hit uncomfortably close to home at times. Amazed at how the author managed to twist the plot so methodically, keeping me glued to the fast turning pages, before tying everything effortlessly back together. Could have been a happier ending with some more helpful details to explain some of the plot, but overall a great fun lighthearted read. Seems like a lot was left unsaid to try and force me to read ideas into the story line. It worked on that level. Left me wondering if David was hoping to help his father as much as he was Emma? Almost like he used her to get what he wanted too. Will probably reread soon before forgetting, in order to delve deeper into Emma and David's heads, so that I can squeeze some juicy tidbits out of this engrossing story.

[Amy Bryant schiavo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the story of a young woman's journey of finding her true passion in life whether it be in her career or love life. It was a fun entertaining light read. Feel good book that will keep you wondering what she will decide to do.

[Margo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I recived this book to review.

Am amazing woven story of love that makes your heart sour and crash to sour again. Emma was very easy to feel for. The writing makes you very invested in the characters.

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

looking for romantic love, here it is. tender, real. read this story and immerge yourself in their kiss. enjoy

[Michelle Carrell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yet another great read that I won from a giveaway. Loved this story. Lost love, with two people fated to meet again! Gets me every time.Then add in a few twists and turns and you have Our Kiss. Keep up the good work Alldredge.

[C · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this as a Goodreads giveaway and thought this novel was an intriguing story about pursuing your life purpose and passion. The main character was the narrator of this novel and kept the reader's interest throughout.

[Maria · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found myself confused & uninterested at times. The story doesn't flow nicely, and I didn't find myself really caring about the characters, or what happens to them. There are several typos, & grammar mistakes throughout the book as well. Definitely not in my "can't put down" category.