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Perfectly Kissed

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She’s in love with her best friend’s brother.
He’s in love with his sister’s best friend.
And their story begins with a perfect kiss.

Millie Carton has been part of the Mayers family since early childhood and spending Christmas together is a tradition she can’t miss. Except the annual celebration comes with a caveat and his name is Dave Mayers. 

Millie’s handsome ex is a distraction she can’t deny. The skilled police officer she’s been in love with the day she left her foster home has cuffed her heart to his a long time ago and he’s not giving up on the love of his life.

With the family’s encouragement and support, Dave is about to get the chance he’s been waiting for. Their gimmicks are shameless and their advice is persuasive. And this season, they may just get their wish.

Welcome, to Millie Cartlon’s Christmas and the best gift she’s received in a long time - a perfect kiss. Join Millie and Dave as they reignite their scorching romance and prepare to burn the past’s bridges, in Perfectly Kissed. 

Note: Perfectly Kissed is a short prequel to Perfectly Loved with a HFN (Happy for Now ending). Intended for mature audience only.


52 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 2, 2016

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Lacey Silks

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USA Today Bestselling Author Lacey Silks writes seat-gripping romantic suspense with heat and spice. She’s married to most of her characters and tortures her husband with quirky book roles. Lacey’s two kids and her dog Kygo fill her time with homework questions and sweet licks all over her face (the dog not the kids).

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Profile Image for Jenny Harris.
4,396 reviews33 followers
November 24, 2015
I received this book as an ARC for an honest review. This is a very short story

In this book we meet Dave and Millie. Millie is trying to fight whatever she and Dave use to have. There is something going on with these two that isn't explained in this short story. Dave wants Millie back but at every turn she is rebuffing him. Millie is trying to look for balance in her life but when she is near Dave the balance she craves always leads her to him.

This is a very short read and it seems to be the prequel to the full story on these two. I would recommend waiting until the full story comes out because unlike most prequels this one leaves you with more questions than preparation for another book. In this book I felt like I came into the middle of the story and it ended before I got to the end. It is ok for a prequel but like I said I would wait for the whole book before getting this one.
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February 9, 2016
Lacey, this was an amazing story. I love Millie and Dave. I cannot wait for the next one in 2016 and I'm really sad I have to wait that long. I had tears in my eyes at the end of this. Home for the holidays! Millie goes home to her best friend's house for Thanksgiving and is surrounded by lots of love. Her love for Dave has never died and it is difficult for her to be around him and not be with him. Takes a leap of faith and I can't wait to see what happens next.
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June 1, 2016
having read the first two books in the series, I couldn't wait to read this book and I defiantly wasn't disappointed. I loved this story and the characters were really well written. the story is really heart warming, you'll not want the story to end. this book is a novella in the series. it is a fab quick read to help you get in the mood for the next one.

highly recommended
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1,128 reviews3 followers
January 19, 2016
I received this book for an honest review.
I loved this story. It was so heartwarming and what you would want for the one you love.
Love Lacey Silks stories.

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1,275 reviews33 followers
October 31, 2015
Perfectly Kissed is a beautiful glimpse into the wonderfully complex and highly charged lives of Dave and Millie. While the event only cover the day leading up to and including Christmas Eve, each event and minute was incredibly powerful. Everyone plays a huge role in the outcome of these two precious souls. Even the smallest things echo and reverberate like ripples on a pond. This is a painful and pleasurable story that will touch your heart in ways you never imagined.

There is a myriad of hurt and pain in Millie’s past that keeps her perpetually tied in knots. Her self-confidence is non-existent, and all she thinks she deserves is self-inflicted pain to make up for her short-comings. Dave has loved Millie since he first met her. Even though she has pushed him away, he can’t get her out of his heart. He refuses to believe that they make things work between them. There is no end to their explosive chemistry, but moreso there is love enough in his heart to cover them both multiple times. He doesn’t see his life without her in it, and he is determined to never give up on her. Will Millie resign herself to become a lonely old women for the happiness of her family and friends, or will Fate intervene and show her that she is worth everything that she wants and so much more?

This story contains the most breathtaking characters. The meddling best friend and sister is just so loveable. She knows how good they are, and she won’t let them go without a fight. The sweet godson who makes Millie realize that she wants so much more than she ever imagined. The stubborn and loving Dave who will never let Millie go without her knowing how he still feels about her. He knows he can melt her as long as he doesn’t give up. Confused, hurting, and precious Millie who thinks that by overlooking her own desires and dreams that she can somehow achieve the best that she deserves. Put them all together along with an explosive surprise and you have a wildly fun and unexpected story that will have you laughing, crying, and begging for more.

Lacey Silks stole my heart with Anonymous Cheaters, and she was once again reminded me of how wildly and wickedly talented she is. She captivated my heart and attention from the very first word, and took me on an emotionally intense adventure the entire time. Her stories are perfection, and she never fails to deliver and deliver in spectacular form. Don’t miss out on her astounding stories that will stimulate the mind, enthrall the senses, and transform your heart.
17 reviews
November 17, 2015
*** ARC received in return for an honest review ***

Perfectly Kissed is a snapshot of 24 hours in the lives of the main protagonists Dave and Millie, who have previously appeared as more minor characters in Lacey’s books Perfectly Equipped (Millie) and Perfectly Seduced (Millie & Dave), with the latter hinting at a the possible rekindling of a previously ended relationship.
The 24 hours in question are those of one snowy Christmas Eve with Millie once again spending the holidays with her best friend April’s family. That means facing up to her past with April’s brother Dave, whilst contending with April’s determination to ‘nudge’ her and Dave back together.
Millie’s determination for her relationship with Dave to remain platonic is sorely tested when she is faced with ‘tradition’ in the form of strategically placed Mistletoe, Dave’s heated gazes and touches, her godson commandeering a bed, a delightful dream, a snowy power cut, and elderly neighbour and a puppy. Her resolve is borne of a need to protect her already shattered heart, as she sees Dave as the culprit rather than the remedy, and it takes some words of truth from Mrs Bowers to finally crack the protective façade:
“You remind me of me…All feisty and ready to take on the world”
“You loved him so much, and that boy was crazy about you. He still is. If that kind of love can’t last, then the devil has possessed you.”
A promise to wash ‘stinky feet’, a panic attack and a return to the bosom of the Mayer’s family celebrations later and the scene is set for Perfectly Loved, due out in Spring 2016, to resolve those lingering questions…
I’m a fan of Lacey’s work. I enjoyed this glimpse in to the fledging rekindling of Millie and Dave’s love for one another. As a prequel, I think that it encourages curiosity enough to make Perfectly Loved a must and I, for one, can’t wait for this story to continue its revelations.
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1,407 reviews43 followers
January 1, 2016
Overall Stars: 5 STARS

Holidays
Alpha male


The holidays are meant for the miracle of dreams come true – or is it?

Mistletoes suck.
My best friend sucks.
That old lady down the street sucks.
And it’s all because they all want me and Dave Mayers, the only man I’ve ever loved, to get back together.
And this season, they may just get their wish.
Their tricks are shameless and advice persuasive.
Welcome, to Millie Cartlon’s Christmas and the best gift she’s received in a long time - a perfect kiss. (Amazon Blurb)

The Holidays have always been a special time where family and friends, even children, will make the simplest to the most outrageous of wishes as gifts, of which can include on getting a couple back together and settling their differences to realize that they are perfect for each other. Millie and Dave’s friends and family are no different than any other – they want happiness, love and more than anything, peace between two individuals who care too much about each other. This isn’t the first time I’ve had the chance to read a novel written by Lacey Silks, however, it is for one part of a series, and I must absolutely admit that I enjoyed it! It was captivating, enchanting and made you believe in the miracle of Christmas once again. This couple, who had been separated, still manage to make you believe that second chances are possible and that true love, your soul mate that calls out to you, is out there and calls out to you – should you find him [or her], you should hold on to them, since that perfect kiss will tell you everything you need to know. I thoroughly enjoyed this novella and can’t wait to continue the Perfectly series to find out what Lacey Silks will be able to show us with her unforgettable couples.
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**Received a copy in exchange for an honest review. Read and reviewed by Kathleen for Alpha Book Club**
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February 28, 2016
Title: Perfectly Kissed
Author: Lacey Silks
Publisher/Year: MyLit Publishing 2/18/16
Length: 43 pages
Series: Perfectly #2

Overview

There's not really one available anywhere so i'll just go into my thoughts

My Thoughts

We're in this continuation of the series of sorts- however where we get in this next book - laying out how April's life has changed and then getting further into the story of Millie and Dave i'm confused but i'll get over it.

We learn that Dave is April's sister, and Millie is her best friend. so their lives are intertwined forever. The challenge though is that there's this tension between Dave and Millie - we know that they were the true love for each other but right now it's not the right time, and while it's christmas, there's hope that something could happen, but knowledge and understanding that it probably won't.

So this is a novella - a quick read as a segue into the next installment where we'll probably get a bit more into the depth of what Dave and Millie had and what it can or can't be. Not much more to elaborate on here i'm sorry to say, but Ms Silks never disappoints, so i'm sure the next book will give us exactly what we need.
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939 reviews35 followers
November 4, 2015
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review*

I was so excited to get a glimpse into Miliie and Dave from Perfectly Seduced. Being a fan of Lacey Silk’s past books, I knew it was going to be sweet and decadent. Millie is spending time with her best friend April and her family which includes mistle toe mishaps, power outages, wet dreams, and innuendos exchanged with her ex. Millie and Dave have a complicated past history that leaves more than just logs starting a flame in the cabin. Dave would love for Millie to finally accept his heart and over look the past but all she wants to give him this holiday is sass and avoidance.

Lacey Silks delivers a tasty morsel of this couple, just enough to whet our appetite and warm our hearts. I enjoyed stepping into the Millie and Dave’s festive world seeing the sparks fly and an old flame reignite. I cannot wait to see what Lacey has in store for us when she continues their story in a future book. A great way to spice up your holiday reading selection.
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5,013 reviews447 followers
November 29, 2015
Perfectly Kissed by Lacey Silks --- is a beautiful yet complex glimpse into the lives of Dave and Millie. Its only covering the day which gets to the event leading up to Christmas Eve yet each thing that happened was so powerful; it was like a ripple effect in the lives of the MC. Mille is spending time with her best friend and her family when she sees her ex there who happens to be her best friend’s brother. This is a 24 hour period of anything that can go wrong that does. BUT in saying that, we see glimpses of the love they still have for each other- Millie hasn’t forgiven Dave for whatever he did but Dave wants back with her. Everyone is pushing them back to each other yet Millie is hesitant to get back with him. There is lingering questions which sets up their story for spring 2016 which is great because I **NEED** to know what is going on with them and hopefully their book when it comes out will give us, the reader, the answers we need.


My rating: 4.4 stars ****


***A gifted copy was provided by the author for my honest review****
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170 reviews4 followers
December 22, 2015
If you've read Perfectly Seduced and Perfectly Equipped, then you are familiar with Millie and Dave. Millie is April's best friend and Dave is April's brother. Millie and Dave had been previously been in a relationship, but something happened. They still love each other but Millie has not forgiven him, yet she hasn't moved on.

"You want to fix everyone and balance the world, but you won't let anyone bring balance to your life."

In Perfectly Kissed, April is spending the Christmas Holiday with the April's family and the feelings she has for Dave are rekindled, yet she is still pushing him away. Even the crazy old neighbor lady tells Mille "You loved him so much, and that boy was crazy about you. He sill is. If that kind of love can't last, then the devil has possessed you."

This is a prequel is a quick read and I can't wait to read more!

***ARC provided for an honest review
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1,711 reviews16 followers
November 20, 2015
I had received this for an honest review. If you are looking for a real good short read trust me you cannot go with this one and it is perfect for this time of year.

Dave and Millie use to be an item. One thing Millie learned about Dave is that if she keeps him and other men at arm’s length then she cannot be hurt. Though Millie is determined to keep her distance way from Dave he is determined to win her back.

The one thing about Mayer’s family is they took Millie in when she needed a family. Which means she has to spend the holidays with Dave. Leave it to her best friend April who is also Dave’s sister to leave mistletoe everywhere. I have to say that is kind of funny if you ask me.

As you are reading this sweet story you will see the effort that every takes to help Dave win Millie back. Will Dave get his Christmas wish?
59 reviews1 follower
November 24, 2015
Received this book as an ARC for an honest review.

This book drags you in with the opening sentence. It links with Perfectly Equipped and Pefectly Seduced, although I am not 100% sure what the timeline is.

I enjoyed the writing style and the story of Millie and Dave. I was left happy but with a lot of questions, so I am hoping to see more of them in future books. I especially have questions regarding why Millie needed to forgive Dave and what had happened to cause their previous break up.

For those of you who enjoy a story with a strong, patient good looking male and a quirky, funny and sometimes confused female, strong family ties and a short sweet story then Perfectly Kissed is a book you will enjoy.
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1,955 reviews5 followers
October 28, 2015
Although this may be a very short story the author packs a lot into it.
Since I have followed this series from the beginning I can say I was not disappointed. Yes, I was left with some questions that was haunting me yet.... all questions will be answered in the next book Perfectly Loved, coming out next spring.
I will not give the story away because you will want to experience their story yourself but I will say Millie captured me with her strength but in the back of my mind I wanted to know what made her this way. Once again that is where the next story will fill in the holes. Dave made me smile and laugh throughout the book. He definitely is very focused on Millie.
Now the only problem is having the patience to wait for the release of was and what is to be with these two.
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3,727 reviews526 followers
May 1, 2016
This was a great beginning to a new series. Millie and Dave had a relationship for a while and for whatever reason they broke up. Dave's sister April is Millie's best friend and Millie is like a family member so she always spends the holidays with the Mayer family. I am looking forward to the next book Perfectly loved to see what happens with them.


part of Red Hot Holidays Anthology (17 Contemporary Romance Books by Bestselling Authors about Shifters, Billionaires, Officers, Rock Stars, and Alpha Males)
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1,032 reviews13 followers
May 26, 2018
Dave and Millie

Millie and Dave also star in April's story and I was curious then what happened. Now this book is almost a prequel to April's perfectly equipped story.

Millie and Dave still spend time together, after all his family adopted her in as an official daughter years ago. Plus she's best friends with his younger sister and godmother to his nephew.

Things from the past kept them a part but one Christmas and she's ready to take the plunge. If you read perfectly seduced you know that April's story is inner twinged with Millie's. And that Millie isnt all the time together with Dave....

So I am ready to read perfectly loved. I need to know how things go and what happened before.
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516 reviews3 followers
January 6, 2016
Millie is spending time with her best friends family for Christmas and this includes seeing Dave, her ex who is her friends brother..... Milie hasn't yet forgiven him for the past, but Dave is going to try his best (or worst) to change this and get the love of his life back. Millie tries to stand her ground but there is no denying that the pull is still very much there......This captivating and decadent novella is the story of redemption. A true Christmas miracle where distance, time or space makes no difference. When one soul calls out to it's mate, the call must be answered. Fate will not be denied.
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808 reviews12 followers
October 17, 2015
Perfectly Kissed did a perfect job of getting me ready for what's to come in Perfectly Loved. If you've read Perfectly Equipped and Perfectly Seduced then you have met both Millie and Dave. Millie is the crazy best friend of April and Dave is April's brother. This book takes place before Perfectly Equipped and Perfectly Seduced. This prequel gives us little hints of the chemistry that sparks between Dave and Millie and a hint at their past, but we don't find out why Millie is so reluctant to give in to Dave. I love that Dave is so persistent. Both Dave and Millie will crack you up. This is a fun and fast read that will get you ready for more.
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1,152 reviews23 followers
October 26, 2015
"A Sweet and touching Romance!"
This story is so sweet and touching it will bring tears to your eyes!. The characters are fantastic!. Millie is spending Christmas with her Bf April and April's family. Millie used to date April's brother Dave. They broke up but Millie is still thought of as family. Dave has never stopped loving Millie and hopes his sister will help him get her back. Wise words from a little old cranky lady just might soften Millie's heart. There are funny parts to as April keeps hanging mistletoe so Dave can catch Millie under it lol. You can not help but fall in love with this Holiday Romance!. This is a must read book!
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1,164 reviews16 followers
November 8, 2015
I received this book for free to give my True and Honest Thanks Lacey

I had to re read this spunky emotional & humorous story again as my initial review wasn't saved and I ALWAYS have to write as soon as I finish a book to put my initial feelings of the story.
Millie is a hotheaded but passionate and at the same time heartbroken young lady, who lost her true love, her best friend's older brother. Dave is a cocky cop, who STILL loves Millie even if she doesn't want to admit to him, that she does as she's too scared to get her heartbroken again.
All things start to change during this Christmas Eve....
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33 reviews1 follower
October 27, 2015
I received this book as an ARC for an honest review. I honestly can't wait to read more of Millie and Dave! Being already familiar with this pair through the Perfectly series, I always knew Millie would be a fun character. Dave however, is my kind of guy! Between these two's sexual chemistry and dirty innuendo's they quickly became one of my favorite couples! During a family Christmas get away, Millie faces the uncomfortable position of being stuck in a house with Dave over the holiday and between all of the strategically placed Mistletoe and her best friend's meddling, Millie may get a whole lot more than she planned this Christmas!
146 reviews3 followers
October 30, 2015
Millie first appeared in "Perfectly Equipped" and "Perfectly Seduced." Although she's not the spit fire, and in your face sarcastic smart mouth in Perfectly Kissed, she still has her quick wit and great smart ass remarks.

Millie decides to give her ex-boyfriend another chance. It's still unknown why they broke up.....another cliff hanger.....shame on you Lacey ;) I can't wait to find out their history. I found this story tamer version of the first two books in the series. I still thoroughly enjoyed it. I just missed the intense sex and the tough guy who drops a lot of F-bombs ;)

This prequel is good and I recommend it. Just be careful, Lacey Silks' stories are addictive ;)
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182 reviews11 followers
November 24, 2015
Millie and Dave spent Xmas in each other's company, they had a previous relationship which ended and Millie finds it hard to forgive Dave, she gives him attitude to keep him at bay but will the mistletoe be her undoing?. This story is about the 24 hour period over Christmas and the story is so beautiful you will definitely love this.

Prepare to shed some tears as it does tug at your heart the author has a magic about her writing that grips you and keeps you enthralled. It's basically about a 2nd chance at love, will they take the chance?

I received an advance copy of this in exchange for an honest review. I am so glad that I got the chance to read this amazing series.
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694 reviews8 followers
March 27, 2016
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is just a short snippet of a couple who will be appearing in a story later. It is just enough to whet your appetite and to entice the reader (us) to want to know more about them.
The couple is Millie and Dave. In this story, we find out that there is history between these two but Dave is working hard to make sure there is a future as well. But to find out if there is, we will have to wait with baited breath for next year when the rest of their story will be told.
I really enjoyed the banter between the Millie and Dave and Millie and the rest of Dave's family. I am really curious to hear what their full story is.
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465 reviews20 followers
December 30, 2015
I read this in the Red Hot Holiday's Anthology.

It was really good even though I did not read the first book in the Perfectly series I will go back and check it out.

Dave and Millie are meant to be together but Millie is fighting it because Dave broke her heart.

There is definitely more story here this short installment had me interested in what happens to this couple. Millie did annoy me a little bit because Dave is hot and sexy and clearly wants her, but she's afraid to give her heart to him.

The story continues in Perfectly Loved which will feature why Millie and Dave separated and if they can keep it together. Due out Feb. 2016 added to my TBR for sure.
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238 reviews18 followers
February 9, 2016
What a great set-up for the next book!

Millie is at a crossroads in her life. After her and Dave's relationship ended years ago, she decided it was better to stay single. That way, she can't hurt anyone else and they can't hurt her. It's a win/win, until she realizes exactly how lonely she is.

Dave still wants Millie. He always has and he always will. Too bad she doesn't want anything to do with him.

So what happens when they get sent to check on a neighbor during a snowstorm? Millie gets the crap scared out of her, that's what. Mrs. Bowers gave her a prediction that she will die old & alone unless she lets Dave back into her life. What could happen?...
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1,077 reviews33 followers
October 18, 2015
What a quick to your heart story !! Millie is trying to get on with her life with out Dave but this Christmas it doesn't t seem possible since he is always right there where she doesn't want him to be. Dave seems to have a pull or hold on her heart that she doesn't seem to want any more.....or......is that really what her heart wants ??

Dave still loves Millie but can he be the one to get yo her or will it be one unlikely human ......

Loved this short little sneak peaking out Dave and Millie's lives but when the kiss takes hold will Millie hold on !!

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