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With a Kiss #1
Kiss Cam
Life was smooth sailing for Riley Smith. She’d earned a promotion, was living the dream as a single gal in a big city, and treated herself to one of her favorite things – a professional basketball game. In Riley’s opinion, nothing ruined a good basketball game like the halftime gag, the Kiss Cam. When the camera lands on her and the sexy stranger in the next seat over, peer pressure from the arena forces them to kiss. It was supposed to be quick, meaningless, and comical. Instead the kiss was hot, delectable, and left her reeling.
It hadn’t been a great night for Camden Rogers, son of Portland’s mayor. On a date with a woman he didn’t care for out of obligation to his politician father, meeting the sassy and intelligent Riley was the last thing he expected. Kissing her, however, was the hottest thing he’d ever experienced. Never one to back down from a challenge, convincing his hesitant kissing partner they could be more would be his biggest accomplishment yet.
They came from two different worlds, a divide Riley was sure they couldn’t overcome, but Camden was convinced she was the one. Will Riley be able to let her guard down and let Camden in? Or will the Kiss Cam be their only sexy encounter?
Author's Note: Kiss Cam was originally published in June of 2016 as a 19,000-word novella in the Passion in Portland anthology. I have added 55,000 new words and expanded the story into a full-length novel. If you read the original novella, you will not want to miss out on the expanded story.
It hadn’t been a great night for Camden Rogers, son of Portland’s mayor. On a date with a woman he didn’t care for out of obligation to his politician father, meeting the sassy and intelligent Riley was the last thing he expected. Kissing her, however, was the hottest thing he’d ever experienced. Never one to back down from a challenge, convincing his hesitant kissing partner they could be more would be his biggest accomplishment yet.
They came from two different worlds, a divide Riley was sure they couldn’t overcome, but Camden was convinced she was the one. Will Riley be able to let her guard down and let Camden in? Or will the Kiss Cam be their only sexy encounter?
Author's Note: Kiss Cam was originally published in June of 2016 as a 19,000-word novella in the Passion in Portland anthology. I have added 55,000 new words and expanded the story into a full-length novel. If you read the original novella, you will not want to miss out on the expanded story.
293 pages, Unknown Binding
First published February 6, 2017
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About the author
Anie Michaels
30 books839 followersAnie Michaels is the author of the Never series, the Private serial, the Love and Loss series, the With a Kiss series, and stand-alone novels The Space Between Us and Instead of You. She started writing her first novel in June 2013 and hasn’t looked back since. Working at home as a full-time writer of books, when she is not pounding on the keyboard she can be found reading, playing with her kids, spending time with her family, and connecting with her close friends. She’s spent her entire life in the Pacific Northwest, lives in Portland, Oregon, and can’t imagine ever being anywhere else… except maybe somewhere tropical.
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February 7, 2017
I ADORED this book. It was like a huge helping of cotton candy on steroids (and I mean that in the best of ways).
Fabulous writing (Why have I never read anything by this author before??) Lovable engaging characters. A sexy as sin hero that was truly a great guy. A feisty strong heroine. Who together make one of the sweetest couples in book history (I'm laying it on thick, but really they were TOTES ADORBS together) Great secondary characters. Hot sex scenes. Low angst. VERY minimal OW drama. All topped off with a delightfully sweet cherry on top.
Two romantic thumbs up from yours truly.
March 19, 2017
I have no idea where my review of this book went to but I wrote one. It's been too long to write another but I love both MCs especially the H. I loved how he would let nothing get in the way of him loving the h including her.
February 28, 2018
Fantastic, super low angst, contemporary read.
Loved this unique meet-cute.
What could have been an incredibly awkward halftime moment...
Actually ended up working out!
Really enjoyed this one!
Loved this unique meet-cute.
What could have been an incredibly awkward halftime moment...
Actually ended up working out!
Really enjoyed this one!
March 20, 2017
What can I say about it?
Well, not much... It is a simple light romance...
- A nearly perfect hero with no flaws
- A sweet lovely heroine
- First meeting in a basketball game, first kiss on a Kiss Cam
- Emotional, sweet & hot romance
- Sometimes boring with details about work
- Simple family drama that resolves easily
- Cliché bitchy ex drama with the lowest angst possible
- Dual point of view
- Totally safe
So, you can read it ... or not... No big deal...
P.S: I read that this was once a novella, but the writer added more to make it a novel. I cannot be sure but I have a feeling that maybe reading the novella would be a better idea if the additions are the ones about the work :))))
Well, not much... It is a simple light romance...
- A nearly perfect hero with no flaws
- A sweet lovely heroine
- First meeting in a basketball game, first kiss on a Kiss Cam
- Emotional, sweet & hot romance
- Sometimes boring with details about work
- Simple family drama that resolves easily
- Cliché bitchy ex drama with the lowest angst possible
- Dual point of view
- Totally safe
So, you can read it ... or not... No big deal...
P.S: I read that this was once a novella, but the writer added more to make it a novel. I cannot be sure but I have a feeling that maybe reading the novella would be a better idea if the additions are the ones about the work :))))
June 29, 2018
Camden Rogers is taking a date to the basketball game...a woman he has no desire to be with and he's only doing it because his step-father, the mayor, has been after him to take her out for six months. She's the senator's daughter and the mayor wants them to be a match...the hero does not.
Riley Smith just received a promotion and she's going to celebrate by splurging and going to the basketball game. She notices the couple next to her are having a fight...actually it's the female raising hell b/c the hero isn't paying enough attention to her and he tells her to go ahead and leave. This was only the third time they went out and she was gone before the date was half over. She was evil and causes the heroine some problems but it doesn't last too long. The hero did a great job of telling her off...twice. He only took her out to appease his step-dad who was all about himself and furthering his political career...even at the expense of the boy he raised. There was nothing about the woman he cared for. During the half time Riley and Cam realize they are on the Kiss Cam...and after a short debate they decided to go for it as the crowd chanted and cheered for them to kiss. And boy did they. They could barely tear themselves apart. I was waiting for steam to start coming out their ears it was so hot. They didn't realize a kiss could be so good. The hero absolutely wants to see her again but she wouldn't give him her number. (She has some issues she needs to work through because she was bullied and mistreated a lot as a teen, a poor maid's daughter in a very high class school and it was quite sad.) As soon as she graduated high school she moved away. She has never gotten past it and never gone back, not even to visit her mother. It the place where she was tortured and humiliated...why would she want to go back. She is quite certain she is not good enough for this man she met. For four years she was made to feel like trash. He finally finds her and they are stuck like glue. The two finally do get together and they are stuck like glue. They fall so deeply in love that it warmed my heart and made me a bit jealous. I want a guy like Camden.
I'm a little torn on the rating of this book. I loved the story-line...a lot. The hero is fantastic and the heroine was great. The love story was out of this world. So what is my problem. The story moved slowly in places with more detail than we needed. I loved it but there was too much filler. It could have been shortened. When it dragged it became frustrating and it would cause me to lose focus and the story was so great you certainly didn't want it to lag.
I do recommend it just be aware it moves slowly. I am getting ready to purchase the second book in this four-book series.
Riley Smith just received a promotion and she's going to celebrate by splurging and going to the basketball game. She notices the couple next to her are having a fight...actually it's the female raising hell b/c the hero isn't paying enough attention to her and he tells her to go ahead and leave. This was only the third time they went out and she was gone before the date was half over. She was evil and causes the heroine some problems but it doesn't last too long. The hero did a great job of telling her off...twice. He only took her out to appease his step-dad who was all about himself and furthering his political career...even at the expense of the boy he raised. There was nothing about the woman he cared for. During the half time Riley and Cam realize they are on the Kiss Cam...and after a short debate they decided to go for it as the crowd chanted and cheered for them to kiss. And boy did they. They could barely tear themselves apart. I was waiting for steam to start coming out their ears it was so hot. They didn't realize a kiss could be so good. The hero absolutely wants to see her again but she wouldn't give him her number. (She has some issues she needs to work through because she was bullied and mistreated a lot as a teen, a poor maid's daughter in a very high class school and it was quite sad.) As soon as she graduated high school she moved away. She has never gotten past it and never gone back, not even to visit her mother. It the place where she was tortured and humiliated...why would she want to go back. She is quite certain she is not good enough for this man she met. For four years she was made to feel like trash. He finally finds her and they are stuck like glue. The two finally do get together and they are stuck like glue. They fall so deeply in love that it warmed my heart and made me a bit jealous. I want a guy like Camden.
I'm a little torn on the rating of this book. I loved the story-line...a lot. The hero is fantastic and the heroine was great. The love story was out of this world. So what is my problem. The story moved slowly in places with more detail than we needed. I loved it but there was too much filler. It could have been shortened. When it dragged it became frustrating and it would cause me to lose focus and the story was so great you certainly didn't want it to lag.
I do recommend it just be aware it moves slowly. I am getting ready to purchase the second book in this four-book series.
January 30, 2018
Kiss Cam is sweet, simple, drama-less, corny at times, sexy and hot. Or in other words, uncomplicated romance bliss!
Anie Michaels, I am putting you on my radar.
Anie Michaels, I am putting you on my radar.
July 10, 2018
Too insta, too smooth, unrealistic lack of conflict.
February 7, 2017
Kiss Cam hooked me with the synopsis. How could it not? Virtual strangers being introduced via the Kiss Cam during a baseball game? And it turns out the guy is a fantastic kisser?
After getting an awesome promotion at work, Riley splurges on basketball tickets. Luck is not only on her side for the promotion but she is also seated next to a hottie. The same hottie she witnessed breaking up with his girlfriends just minutes ago. After their kiss is broadcasted on TV, Camden tries his hardest to get her number. Thankfully, Riley’s bestie helps him out and gives him her last name.
After some research he finds Riley and contacts her. Both of them are really attracted to each other yet Riley doesn’t think she’s good enough for him, especially when she finds out that he’s the Mayor’s stepson. Thankfully Camden doesn’t let her weariness get in the way.
I enjoyed this one as I liked to see their relationship progress. I liked Camden a lot. He was perfect for Riley, well, okay, he was perfect for me but obviously I’m taken. But I felt like there was missing something is this book. Like perhaps there needed to be more conflict or just angst. I can’t really put my finger on it.
Kiss Cam was a fun, sweet, and sexy read. When I say sexy, I really mean sexy. Camden and Riley had fantastic chemistry.
After getting an awesome promotion at work, Riley splurges on basketball tickets. Luck is not only on her side for the promotion but she is also seated next to a hottie. The same hottie she witnessed breaking up with his girlfriends just minutes ago. After their kiss is broadcasted on TV, Camden tries his hardest to get her number. Thankfully, Riley’s bestie helps him out and gives him her last name.
After some research he finds Riley and contacts her. Both of them are really attracted to each other yet Riley doesn’t think she’s good enough for him, especially when she finds out that he’s the Mayor’s stepson. Thankfully Camden doesn’t let her weariness get in the way.
I enjoyed this one as I liked to see their relationship progress. I liked Camden a lot. He was perfect for Riley, well, okay, he was perfect for me but obviously I’m taken. But I felt like there was missing something is this book. Like perhaps there needed to be more conflict or just angst. I can’t really put my finger on it.
Kiss Cam was a fun, sweet, and sexy read. When I say sexy, I really mean sexy. Camden and Riley had fantastic chemistry.
January 25, 2018
This book is really sweet and that’s what I wanted after reading so many dark reads. No drama at all but of u call that a drama( about some ex) well that’s nothing compared to what I read before, but what I didn’t like about this book they kept talking about work so much it got boring for me and that’s why it took me this long to finish reading this book. The author gave this book the ending so why write another about the same characters. All and all it was a good read.
March 27, 2018
3.5 Stars.
This was, surprisingly, a pretty drama-free book. I kept on waiting for something to happen but nothing really came. It's fine with me, I liked that this was just about two people falling in love and how you could practically feel the chemistry between them - it was simply off the charts! Cam actually made me swoon and it was exactly what I needed at this moment.
This was, surprisingly, a pretty drama-free book. I kept on waiting for something to happen but nothing really came. It's fine with me, I liked that this was just about two people falling in love and how you could practically feel the chemistry between them - it was simply off the charts! Cam actually made me swoon and it was exactly what I needed at this moment.
February 11, 2017
Basketball, Jumbotron and Fate
That’s how we first meet Riley and Camden. They are both at a basketball game and happen to be sitting next to each other. What happens next is all left to fate!
Between meddling ex-girlfriends, an evil (well somewhat) stepfather, this book has it all! Camden’s emotions were all there for you to see, I loved that about him! “Do you believe in soul mates?” that’s one question that makes Camden my new book boyfriend.
What a truly heartwarming story. I laughed (out loud) quite a few times, I experienced an increase heart rate and just had the feel goods throughout the book. The author had me from page 1, the development of the characters and the relationships were on par and believable.
Ms. Michaels has a new fan with me!
That’s how we first meet Riley and Camden. They are both at a basketball game and happen to be sitting next to each other. What happens next is all left to fate!
Between meddling ex-girlfriends, an evil (well somewhat) stepfather, this book has it all! Camden’s emotions were all there for you to see, I loved that about him! “Do you believe in soul mates?” that’s one question that makes Camden my new book boyfriend.
What a truly heartwarming story. I laughed (out loud) quite a few times, I experienced an increase heart rate and just had the feel goods throughout the book. The author had me from page 1, the development of the characters and the relationships were on par and believable.
Ms. Michaels has a new fan with me!
February 10, 2017
2.5 stars
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*ARC*
I am most likely in the minority for this review of Kiss Cam but I didn’t love it, I can’t say that I liked it; I am more neutral I guess you could say. I wasn’t blown away and while the book was enjoyable I just wish I would have liked it more than I did.
Riley just rubbed me the wrong way from the very start and Camden while sexy in his own ways just didn’t find that book boyfriend spot that I was hoping he would fill. Kiss Cam did have some humor and some sexiness and it very well could be that I just didn’t mesh with this author’s writing style or this book but something kept me from liking it and I will be honest I am having a hard time pinpointing what that something was. So while I didn’t love it maybe you will so form your own opinions if you choose to read Kiss Cam.
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I am most likely in the minority for this review of Kiss Cam but I didn’t love it, I can’t say that I liked it; I am more neutral I guess you could say. I wasn’t blown away and while the book was enjoyable I just wish I would have liked it more than I did.
Riley just rubbed me the wrong way from the very start and Camden while sexy in his own ways just didn’t find that book boyfriend spot that I was hoping he would fill. Kiss Cam did have some humor and some sexiness and it very well could be that I just didn’t mesh with this author’s writing style or this book but something kept me from liking it and I will be honest I am having a hard time pinpointing what that something was. So while I didn’t love it maybe you will so form your own opinions if you choose to read Kiss Cam.
February 10, 2017
Anie Michaels has me totally hooked on Camden and Riley! Kiss Cam is witty, smart, and undeniable sexy – a sassy, sweet story that will give you all the feels, keep you grinning and leave you wanting more. From the moment of their amusing first meeting, Camden and Riley shared a palpable tension that was instant and overwhelming. I got lost in the easy friendship that quickly formed between them, fueled by a natural chemistry that made this couple feel fated and right. They were both stubborn and determined to make their own way in the world, which resulted in some seriously fantastic banter. Not to mention a push and pull that was impossible to look away from. Camden and Riley were undeniably tangible, living out their story in the real world where twenty-somethings go to basketball games and drink beer at the local pub. This couple came across as comfortable and familiar, allowing me to invest myself in them wholeheartedly.
While Riley and Camden were easy to relate to and fun to explore, what I loved most about them was their understated complexity and genuine feelings. While they weren’t drowning in discontentment or drama, Anie Michaels did an incredible job at subtly unraveling both of these characters over the course of the story, exposing their insecurities and examining their personal relationships in a way that allowed me to connect with them on a deeper level. Riley’s feelings of inadequacy and her desire to prove herself through hard work was something I could immediately relate to and it was her need to achieve on her own merit that not only earned my respect but my adoration as well. Similarly, Camden’s apparent discord with his stepfather was an intriguing piece of this character’s puzzle and in fact it was Camden’s fierce defense of his relationship with Riley and his determination to be his own man that had me absolutely swooning.
Kiss Cam was a refreshing change of pace for Anie Michaels whose previous books have been far more angsty and heart wrenching. Filled with laughter, love and adorably sweet moments, this one just made me feel good all the way through. Although definitely a light read, there was plenty of depth and intrigue built into Camden and Riley’s story. Anie Michaels delivers a touch of inner turmoil with this couple, allowing for enough more serious emotions to play out across the pages to perfectly balance the sass and steam. Kiss Cam is phenomenally written, effortlessly bringing this story to life and leaving me no choice but to lose myself in the author’s words. Anie Michaels infuses this story with heart and humor, giving Riley and Camden distinct voices that demand to be heard and felt. Full of enchanting characters, hilarious banter, plenty of genuine emotion, and an unforgettable storyline, Kiss Cam is undoubtedly a sexy, smart and totally sweet story that will leave you utterly satisfied.
While Riley and Camden were easy to relate to and fun to explore, what I loved most about them was their understated complexity and genuine feelings. While they weren’t drowning in discontentment or drama, Anie Michaels did an incredible job at subtly unraveling both of these characters over the course of the story, exposing their insecurities and examining their personal relationships in a way that allowed me to connect with them on a deeper level. Riley’s feelings of inadequacy and her desire to prove herself through hard work was something I could immediately relate to and it was her need to achieve on her own merit that not only earned my respect but my adoration as well. Similarly, Camden’s apparent discord with his stepfather was an intriguing piece of this character’s puzzle and in fact it was Camden’s fierce defense of his relationship with Riley and his determination to be his own man that had me absolutely swooning.
Kiss Cam was a refreshing change of pace for Anie Michaels whose previous books have been far more angsty and heart wrenching. Filled with laughter, love and adorably sweet moments, this one just made me feel good all the way through. Although definitely a light read, there was plenty of depth and intrigue built into Camden and Riley’s story. Anie Michaels delivers a touch of inner turmoil with this couple, allowing for enough more serious emotions to play out across the pages to perfectly balance the sass and steam. Kiss Cam is phenomenally written, effortlessly bringing this story to life and leaving me no choice but to lose myself in the author’s words. Anie Michaels infuses this story with heart and humor, giving Riley and Camden distinct voices that demand to be heard and felt. Full of enchanting characters, hilarious banter, plenty of genuine emotion, and an unforgettable storyline, Kiss Cam is undoubtedly a sexy, smart and totally sweet story that will leave you utterly satisfied.
February 16, 2017
This book will make you laugh and the story is very light.. the things that make me keep reading this book is the character of the heroine and hero, so perfect !
December 30, 2017
"Basketball, Jumbotron and Fate
That’s how we first meet Riley and Camden. They are both at a basketball game and happen to be sitting next to each other. What happens next is all left to fate!
Between meddling ex-girlfriends, an evil (well somewhat) stepfather, this book has it all! Camden’s emotions were all there for you to see, I loved that about him! “Do you believe in soul mates?” that’s one question that makes Camden my new book boyfriend.
What a truly heartwarming story. I laughed (out loud) quite a few times, I experienced an increase heart rate and just had the feel goods throughout the book. The author had me from page 1, the development of the characters and the relationships were on par and believable.
Ms. Michaels has a new fan with me!
"
~Dana from Read.Review.Repeat Blog
That’s how we first meet Riley and Camden. They are both at a basketball game and happen to be sitting next to each other. What happens next is all left to fate!
Between meddling ex-girlfriends, an evil (well somewhat) stepfather, this book has it all! Camden’s emotions were all there for you to see, I loved that about him! “Do you believe in soul mates?” that’s one question that makes Camden my new book boyfriend.
What a truly heartwarming story. I laughed (out loud) quite a few times, I experienced an increase heart rate and just had the feel goods throughout the book. The author had me from page 1, the development of the characters and the relationships were on par and believable.
Ms. Michaels has a new fan with me!
"
~Dana from Read.Review.Repeat Blog
February 6, 2017
Basketball, Jumbotron and Fate
That’s how we first meet Riley and Camden. They are both at a basketball game and happen to be sitting next to each other. What happens next is all left to fate!
Between meddling ex-girlfriends, an evil (well somewhat) stepfather, this book has it all! Camden’s emotions were all there for you to see, I loved that about him! “Do you believe in soul mates?” that’s one question that makes Camden my new book boyfriend.
What a truly heartwarming story. I laughed (out loud) quite a few times, I experienced an increase heart rate and just had the feel goods throughout the book. The author had me from page 1, the development of the characters and the relationships were on par and believable.
Kiss CamMs. Michaels has a new fan with me!
That’s how we first meet Riley and Camden. They are both at a basketball game and happen to be sitting next to each other. What happens next is all left to fate!
Between meddling ex-girlfriends, an evil (well somewhat) stepfather, this book has it all! Camden’s emotions were all there for you to see, I loved that about him! “Do you believe in soul mates?” that’s one question that makes Camden my new book boyfriend.
What a truly heartwarming story. I laughed (out loud) quite a few times, I experienced an increase heart rate and just had the feel goods throughout the book. The author had me from page 1, the development of the characters and the relationships were on par and believable.
Kiss CamMs. Michaels has a new fan with me!
April 17, 2017
A quick romp
Any relationship that starts with a great kiss is off to a good start. This one sizzles from the start. The fly in the ointment is the stepdad's choice. Class struggles aren't often addressed in our country, though they certainly flare up from time to time. This story treads lightly, but still drives the point home. Well paced. Well done.
Any relationship that starts with a great kiss is off to a good start. This one sizzles from the start. The fly in the ointment is the stepdad's choice. Class struggles aren't often addressed in our country, though they certainly flare up from time to time. This story treads lightly, but still drives the point home. Well paced. Well done.
February 23, 2018
Romance (obviously) that drew me in a with a cute idea of strangers kissing on a kiss cam. I was disappointed in the very rapid progression to a sexual relationship. Specifically the heroine tells the hero that she is "not that kind of girl" but her actions contradict her words almost immediately. And, the f bombs were everywhere. I didn't think either the hero or heroine were very likeable.
February 6, 2017
Riley was out for a girls night to celebrate her recent promotion. She’d splurged on two tickets to see the Renegades basketball team play and was having a great time. As much as she tried to ignore the drama happening beside her, it was too unbelievable to look away. The gorgeous, calm, kind man seated next to her was having a vicious, breakup argument with a stick bug, Barbie-type woman. As she stomped off in her heels, he seems more relieved than heartbroken and Riley agrees that he probably dodged a bullet there!
The handsome stranger introduces himself as Camden Rogers, the son of the mayor. Riley is immediately put on edge, having grown up in a lower income lifestyle and knowing that she’d have no further contact with this wealthy, connected man. She’d been taught young to know her place and had no intention of forgetting that lesson.
During half-time, the dreaded KissCam started making its way around the arena to embarrass couples by spotlighting their lip-lock on the Jumbotron. Reserved, practical Riley didn’t like this half-time tradition and she loathed it even more when they turned the camera and the spotlight on her and Camden. After trying to avoid kissing this man that she’d just met minutes before, they caved to the chants of the crowd and shared a kiss. And then deepened the kiss. And then the kiss took their breaths away. The crowd was hooting and hollering in appreciation, but the two of them were in shock. They’d felt incredible electricity and passion and were not expecting to feel that way. At. All.
After the game, he practically begs for her phone number, but she refuses. She’s knows that life isn’t a fairy tale and that she’s not the kind of girl that the Camden Rogers’ of the world end up with. He settles for her last name, shouted out by Riley’s best friend as they hopped on public transit to head home.
Camden finds that he can’t get Riley and that kiss out of his head. He tracks her down and sets out to at least convince her to go on a date with him. He quietly hopes that it will turn into more, as he’s never felt this way about a woman so quickly, but he’ll settle for a date to start with.
What follows is a heart-melting, swoony, funny, steamy and genuine love story. It’s not over the top ridiculous. There are no gimmicks, no depressing angst or plotting villains. There’s a scorned ex and a concerned father, but their reactions are within the realm of reality. And although Camden comes from a world of privilege, he doesn’t flaunt it. Towards the end, once she’s already smitten he does treat her to things outside of her own budget, but this isn’t a story about him rescuing her and saving the day. Camden and Riley are building a partnership and a forever kind of love.
Kiss Cam is a wonderful romance between two likeable, intelligent and honest people. They fall for each other quickly and they fall hard, but they’re there to catch each other and to lift the other up, when they stumble along the way. Happy, feel-good, romance novel with a big heart. The steamy scenes are very, very hot and the storyline is fun and hopeful.
Camden is the (almost) too good to be true book boyfriend, but I’d play Skee-Ball with him anyday! ;)
A very happy ending and the perfect epilogue. Standalone. No cheating. No cliffhanger.
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book.
The handsome stranger introduces himself as Camden Rogers, the son of the mayor. Riley is immediately put on edge, having grown up in a lower income lifestyle and knowing that she’d have no further contact with this wealthy, connected man. She’d been taught young to know her place and had no intention of forgetting that lesson.
During half-time, the dreaded KissCam started making its way around the arena to embarrass couples by spotlighting their lip-lock on the Jumbotron. Reserved, practical Riley didn’t like this half-time tradition and she loathed it even more when they turned the camera and the spotlight on her and Camden. After trying to avoid kissing this man that she’d just met minutes before, they caved to the chants of the crowd and shared a kiss. And then deepened the kiss. And then the kiss took their breaths away. The crowd was hooting and hollering in appreciation, but the two of them were in shock. They’d felt incredible electricity and passion and were not expecting to feel that way. At. All.
After the game, he practically begs for her phone number, but she refuses. She’s knows that life isn’t a fairy tale and that she’s not the kind of girl that the Camden Rogers’ of the world end up with. He settles for her last name, shouted out by Riley’s best friend as they hopped on public transit to head home.
Camden finds that he can’t get Riley and that kiss out of his head. He tracks her down and sets out to at least convince her to go on a date with him. He quietly hopes that it will turn into more, as he’s never felt this way about a woman so quickly, but he’ll settle for a date to start with.
What follows is a heart-melting, swoony, funny, steamy and genuine love story. It’s not over the top ridiculous. There are no gimmicks, no depressing angst or plotting villains. There’s a scorned ex and a concerned father, but their reactions are within the realm of reality. And although Camden comes from a world of privilege, he doesn’t flaunt it. Towards the end, once she’s already smitten he does treat her to things outside of her own budget, but this isn’t a story about him rescuing her and saving the day. Camden and Riley are building a partnership and a forever kind of love.
Kiss Cam is a wonderful romance between two likeable, intelligent and honest people. They fall for each other quickly and they fall hard, but they’re there to catch each other and to lift the other up, when they stumble along the way. Happy, feel-good, romance novel with a big heart. The steamy scenes are very, very hot and the storyline is fun and hopeful.
Camden is the (almost) too good to be true book boyfriend, but I’d play Skee-Ball with him anyday! ;)
A very happy ending and the perfect epilogue. Standalone. No cheating. No cliffhanger.
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book.
August 14, 2018
POV-
1st. person, switched from both H and h.
Characters-
• What did the characters do?
H- a entertainment lawyer
h- event planer
Riley, 3 stars- I liked her, she was sweet and had a fun personality. But IDK why something just didn't work for me with her, so I wasn't able to give her the 5 stars I want to.
Favorite part-
The first chapter was the best part. I loved it, it was so fun and cute. I also liked that the store was just about two people getting to know each other and falling in love.
Least favorite part-
I really didn’t like that in the begging of the book the h was pushing the H away all because she thought she wasn’t good enough for him. It came off like because he had money and she didn’t they couldn’t be together. But around 40ish% we get why she feels that way, and I could understand where she was coming from. Also it was kind of boring all the talk about work.
Sexy time-
4 stars. It was pretty hot.
Separation-
None
Grovel-
A little
HEA-
1st. person, switched from both H and h.
Characters-
• What did the characters do?
H- a entertainment lawyer
h- event planer
Riley, 3 stars- I liked her, she was sweet and had a fun personality. But IDK why something just didn't work for me with her, so I wasn't able to give her the 5 stars I want to.
Favorite part-
The first chapter was the best part. I loved it, it was so fun and cute. I also liked that the store was just about two people getting to know each other and falling in love.
Least favorite part-
I really didn’t like that in the begging of the book the h was pushing the H away all because she thought she wasn’t good enough for him. It came off like because he had money and she didn’t they couldn’t be together. But around 40ish% we get why she feels that way, and I could understand where she was coming from. Also it was kind of boring all the talk about work.
Sexy time-
4 stars. It was pretty hot.
Separation-
None
Grovel-
A little
HEA-
February 6, 2017
Riley goes to a basketball game and a couple right next to her are arguing well the girl is and ends up leaving. Riley then starts talking to Camden finding out he's the mayor son and hot as hell. Then the kiss cam comes up on them and wow for a first kiss there both shocked. Camden asks Riley for her number but she just blows him off until one day Riley gets a email. Will Riley be able to get over thinking she's not good enough for Camden? Will Camden prove to Riley all he wants is her? Some drama but so much cuteness and sweetness it will make you awww out loud and cry of happiness at the end! 4/5 stars ****Reviewed for Sweet & Spicy Read provided for a voluntarily Advanced Reader Copy of this book ****
February 7, 2017
Issues present while reading this book:
1. severe dislike for Barbie wannabes at "baseball games"
2. need to shake stubborn females
3. envy over never having Riley's kiss cam experience
4. annoyance for stepfather (though not my own)
5. distrust in fake people
6. conniving Barbie b!itches
7. the ridiculously high pitched squeal and ensuing hyper clapping produced by the ending
Everything else is gravy. Now that that's out of the way, you know what to watch for and should enjoy the book. If you come up with any other pertinent items for the list please add responsibly. Or consider starting your own list...beer choice is not an option.
reviewed for New Chicks on the Blog
1. severe dislike for Barbie wannabes at "baseball games"
2. need to shake stubborn females
3. envy over never having Riley's kiss cam experience
4. annoyance for stepfather (though not my own)
5. distrust in fake people
6. conniving Barbie b!itches
7. the ridiculously high pitched squeal and ensuing hyper clapping produced by the ending
Everything else is gravy. Now that that's out of the way, you know what to watch for and should enjoy the book. If you come up with any other pertinent items for the list please add responsibly. Or consider starting your own list...beer choice is not an option.
reviewed for New Chicks on the Blog
January 31, 2017
Cam sometimes needs to help his girl out, "...with a piece of clothing in his hand, holding it out to me. “There’s no way I’ll be able to sleep next to you in that tiny lace thing. Wear this, yeah?”I took it from him and held it up." Cam is so generous at times, that he gives his woman options, “which would you prefer first? Food or bed? Pizza tastes just as good, if not better, the morning after.” His arms were still around me, holding me to him..." I really liked this book, I loved Cam, he was superficial, or fake what you saw is what you got.
February 6, 2017
Camden and Riley had an easy banter. They met in such a refreshing way, I loved seeing them navigate how to make that first meeting into something more. Kiss Cam had a great set of characters and I’m hoping we get a Hadley/Justin story too.
**** I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy of this book ****
**** I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy of this book ****
February 7, 2017
How can you not like this book. I was hooked from the beginning. I found myself swooning at times and laughing at times. I will say sometimes Riley bugged me at times. But no one is perfect. Also holy smokes loved Camden can I take him home please. Eeek. This was such a sweet and funny book. I loved it.
This Arc was kindly given in exchange for an honest review.
This Arc was kindly given in exchange for an honest review.
August 1, 2017
I actually enjoyed this book. The characters were great, the lines were clever, it was a nice length. My only complaint is that it was very Disney. All sunshine and roses. There wasn't any emotion to speak of and the moment there was a glimmer of drama on the horizon the author quickly veered back to happy.
January 16, 2018
Camden, Camden, Camden <3
Yes, I LOVE Camden. He was everything I adore in a BBF. Smart, funny, sexy, Alpha Cam had my heart beating and legs clenching. Riley was all sass and class. I LOVED how she interacted with Camden. They were a very funny, sweet, sexy couple that you couldn't help but to enjoy their journey.
5 STARS
Yes, I LOVE Camden. He was everything I adore in a BBF. Smart, funny, sexy, Alpha Cam had my heart beating and legs clenching. Riley was all sass and class. I LOVED how she interacted with Camden. They were a very funny, sweet, sexy couple that you couldn't help but to enjoy their journey.
5 STARS
June 24, 2017
Great start
Sweet book! Love how this story started at a basketball game with a guy getting dumped and a woman eavesdropping during the whole thing. Throw in the kiss cam and BOOM, a relationship is born. Loved the banter, and of course the sexy times. Looking forward to see how the next book stacks up.
Sweet book! Love how this story started at a basketball game with a guy getting dumped and a woman eavesdropping during the whole thing. Throw in the kiss cam and BOOM, a relationship is born. Loved the banter, and of course the sexy times. Looking forward to see how the next book stacks up.
January 27, 2018
3.5 Stars
This was a sweet & sexy read. Low on angst and super safe for those of you who look for that. I liked the story but I struggled with the amount of work talk and at times the dialogue felt a little simple.
This was a sweet & sexy read. Low on angst and super safe for those of you who look for that. I liked the story but I struggled with the amount of work talk and at times the dialogue felt a little simple.
June 30, 2017
It's not a porno they said. It's a sweet romance they said... No, no. What it is, is in fact a book that had a lot of scenes that I had to skip. So basically a book that should have taken three hours to read took me one. If you take out all the very unnecessary sex/porn scenes, you get a very cliche romance story. Insecure woman, middle class - Rich man who loves said woman. Blah blah blah. I don't know, it was cute I guess but really it was something to pass the time. Will I read the second book? Probably, because my toothach is acting up, it's four something in the morning and I can't sleep. Also I currently don't have enough energy to immerse myself in another world/timetable/set of characters.
P.s. thank you to the person who assured me that this book was a clean romance. Lying to the girl with a toothach is not nice. I say this half jokingly and half serious and with all my love to you
UNOFFICIAL REVIEW BY A VERY CRANKY DELA WITH A VERY BAD TOOTHACHE
P.s. thank you to the person who assured me that this book was a clean romance. Lying to the girl with a toothach is not nice. I say this half jokingly and half serious and with all my love to you
UNOFFICIAL REVIEW BY A VERY CRANKY DELA WITH A VERY BAD TOOTHACHE
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