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Adam / Kiss and Makeup
Buckhorn's favorite bachelor has finally decided to tie the knot in a sizzling new novella... Don't miss this fan-favorite tale from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster, originally titled A Buckhorn Bachelor.
Adam Sommerville always thought he had it all--great family in a close-knit community, worthwhile job as a high school gym teacher, and no shortage of women eager to be on his arm. But it seems his luck has suddenly run out. Because Buckhorn's most renowned bachelor has decided it's time to settle down--and the one woman he wants is determined to view him as a friend...and nothing more. Hiding her true feelings from Adam has been a full-time job for the past five years, but librarian Isabella Presley is determined not to be the latest heart he breaks. The best way to get over her attraction is to find someone else to date--even if it means asking Adam for flirting tips to help her land the perfect guy. But when Adam sets out to convince her the perfect guy is him, will she face her fears for a chance at forever?
Originally published in 2016
FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Kiss and Makeup by Taryn Leigh Taylor! A hot shade of lipstick calls for a hot, sexy guy... Makeup artist Chloe Masterson is flying home for her sister's wedding and catches the eye of the hunky suit sitting beside her on the plane. Turns out Ben has the exact same last name, and everyone assumes they're married. When they get stuck in a hotel room together, Chloe decides it's a sign for her to make the most of the error. But as their lies begin to snowball, Chloe and Ben find it harder and harder to separate reality and fantasy... Originally published in 2015
Adam Sommerville always thought he had it all--great family in a close-knit community, worthwhile job as a high school gym teacher, and no shortage of women eager to be on his arm. But it seems his luck has suddenly run out. Because Buckhorn's most renowned bachelor has decided it's time to settle down--and the one woman he wants is determined to view him as a friend...and nothing more. Hiding her true feelings from Adam has been a full-time job for the past five years, but librarian Isabella Presley is determined not to be the latest heart he breaks. The best way to get over her attraction is to find someone else to date--even if it means asking Adam for flirting tips to help her land the perfect guy. But when Adam sets out to convince her the perfect guy is him, will she face her fears for a chance at forever?
Originally published in 2016
FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Kiss and Makeup by Taryn Leigh Taylor! A hot shade of lipstick calls for a hot, sexy guy... Makeup artist Chloe Masterson is flying home for her sister's wedding and catches the eye of the hunky suit sitting beside her on the plane. Turns out Ben has the exact same last name, and everyone assumes they're married. When they get stuck in a hotel room together, Chloe decides it's a sign for her to make the most of the error. But as their lies begin to snowball, Chloe and Ben find it harder and harder to separate reality and fantasy... Originally published in 2015
212 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 30, 2017
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About the author
Lori Foster
416 books11.7k followersSince first publishing in January 1996, Lori Foster has become a USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly and New York Times bestselling author. Lori has published through a variety of houses, including Kensington, St. Martin’s, Harlequin, Silhouette, Samhain, and Berkley/Jove. She is currently published with HQN.
Lori hosts a very special annual “Reader & Author” event in West Chester, Ohio. Proceeds from the event have benefited many worthy causes, including the Hamilton County YWCA Battered Women’s Shelter, the Animal Adoption Foundation, The Conductive Learning Center for children with spina bifida and cerebral palsy, and The One Way Farm, Children’s Home.
Each year Lori donates all proceeds from one book to charity. You can see the benefit romance books here: http://lorifoster.com/benefit-books/
Career Highlights
•In 2001, Lori received the prestigious Romantic Times “Career Achievement Award” for Series Romantic Fantasy.
•In 2002, Lori’s book Too Much Temptation was the top-selling romance title for Amazon books.
•In 2003, Say No To Joe was the second “Bestselling Original Contemporary” romance title for Waldenbooks.
•In 2004, Lori Foster was a clue in the New York Times crossword puzzle.
•In 2004, The Secret Life of Bryan was the “Bestselling Original Contemporary” romance title for the BGI group.
•In 2005, Lori received the prestigious Romantic Times “Career Achievement Award” for Contemporary Romance.
•In 2006, Jude’s Law was the “Bestselling Romantic Comedy” romance title for the BGI group.
•In 2007, Lori launched a new “urban fantasy” series under the name L.L. Foster. See more on her “dark side” at www.llfoster.com.
•In 2007, Causing Havoc was among Amazon’s Top Ten Editor’s picks in Romance.
•In 2008, Hard to Handle made #2 on The New York Times.
•In 2009, Servant: The Acceptance was Amazon’s #1 Editors’ Pick in Romance.
•In 2010, Lori was a clue in the USA Today Quick Cross puzzle.
Lori hosts a very special annual “Reader & Author” event in West Chester, Ohio. Proceeds from the event have benefited many worthy causes, including the Hamilton County YWCA Battered Women’s Shelter, the Animal Adoption Foundation, The Conductive Learning Center for children with spina bifida and cerebral palsy, and The One Way Farm, Children’s Home.
Each year Lori donates all proceeds from one book to charity. You can see the benefit romance books here: http://lorifoster.com/benefit-books/
Career Highlights
•In 2001, Lori received the prestigious Romantic Times “Career Achievement Award” for Series Romantic Fantasy.
•In 2002, Lori’s book Too Much Temptation was the top-selling romance title for Amazon books.
•In 2003, Say No To Joe was the second “Bestselling Original Contemporary” romance title for Waldenbooks.
•In 2004, Lori Foster was a clue in the New York Times crossword puzzle.
•In 2004, The Secret Life of Bryan was the “Bestselling Original Contemporary” romance title for the BGI group.
•In 2005, Lori received the prestigious Romantic Times “Career Achievement Award” for Contemporary Romance.
•In 2006, Jude’s Law was the “Bestselling Romantic Comedy” romance title for the BGI group.
•In 2007, Lori launched a new “urban fantasy” series under the name L.L. Foster. See more on her “dark side” at www.llfoster.com.
•In 2007, Causing Havoc was among Amazon’s Top Ten Editor’s picks in Romance.
•In 2008, Hard to Handle made #2 on The New York Times.
•In 2009, Servant: The Acceptance was Amazon’s #1 Editors’ Pick in Romance.
•In 2010, Lori was a clue in the USA Today Quick Cross puzzle.
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July 13, 2018
WTF? This is two stories. Who knew??
I enjoyed Adam and Isabella's story... all 76 pages of it. But really that was all that was needed.
Isabella moved to Buckhorn 5 years ago to be the librarian (hired right outta school I guess as she's only 26 now). Adam is a playboy but thankfully he mostly dates tourists so Isabella won't be running into his ex-flings for the rest of her life.
Isabella has crushed on Adam for a couple years now and has decided to make a move. Before this, she has been very reserved and businesslike when she meets men, especially when she's at work. Adam just didn't think she was interested, but when her vibe changes at the local fair, he is totally on board. The fact that his cousin Amber is doing her best to help set up Isabella with other men is pissing him off!
(I get a little annoyed with these new books in the series and Amber's always being the matchmaker. It seems an easy way for the LF to spin the plot. )
But anyways, this one was cute and I didn't mind (for once) that it had taken 5 years for Adam to wake up and smell the coffee. And all the other hot guys pursuing Issy made up for all the times Issy would have seem Adam dating other women over the years.
I don't plan to read the second story (Kiss and Makeup by Taryn Leigh Taylor)
I enjoyed Adam and Isabella's story... all 76 pages of it. But really that was all that was needed.
Isabella moved to Buckhorn 5 years ago to be the librarian (hired right outta school I guess as she's only 26 now). Adam is a playboy but thankfully he mostly dates tourists so Isabella won't be running into his ex-flings for the rest of her life.
Isabella has crushed on Adam for a couple years now and has decided to make a move. Before this, she has been very reserved and businesslike when she meets men, especially when she's at work. Adam just didn't think she was interested, but when her vibe changes at the local fair, he is totally on board. The fact that his cousin Amber is doing her best to help set up Isabella with other men is pissing him off!
(I get a little annoyed with these new books in the series and Amber's always being the matchmaker. It seems an easy way for the LF to spin the plot. )
But anyways, this one was cute and I didn't mind (for once) that it had taken 5 years for Adam to wake up and smell the coffee. And all the other hot guys pursuing Issy made up for all the times Issy would have seem Adam dating other women over the years.
I don't plan to read the second story (Kiss and Makeup by Taryn Leigh Taylor)
December 16, 2021
Please see individual stories for review.
May 5, 2025
Entertaining
July 31, 2025
Nancy
Another great story. The characters are so funny and the storyline just keeps getting better and better. I’ve enjoyed this series and the continuing saga.thanks
Another great story. The characters are so funny and the storyline just keeps getting better and better. I’ve enjoyed this series and the continuing saga.thanks
June 6, 2018
Adam and Izzy / Ben and Chloe💚💙
This Buckhorn Series features Adam and Issy, who both work at the local school. Adam finally wakes up to the fact that Issy is hot! A fast easy read that will have you sighing or laughing and of course there's heat. Coming back to read about the next Gen of Buckhorns has been wonderful. The originals are all there, older but still full of the devil.
Kiss and Makeup was a great bonus. Chloe and Ben were so good, so funny, so hot. Just think of oh, what webs we weave when....however that goes. Plus some underlying sage advice. Enjoyed that whole read also.
This Buckhorn Series features Adam and Issy, who both work at the local school. Adam finally wakes up to the fact that Issy is hot! A fast easy read that will have you sighing or laughing and of course there's heat. Coming back to read about the next Gen of Buckhorns has been wonderful. The originals are all there, older but still full of the devil.
Kiss and Makeup was a great bonus. Chloe and Ben were so good, so funny, so hot. Just think of oh, what webs we weave when....however that goes. Plus some underlying sage advice. Enjoyed that whole read also.
June 19, 2019
Oh man this series seems to get better the further it goes, a lot of it for me has to do with Amber and what will she do next to hitch her cousins to the eligible men and women of Buckhorn?!
In this one we had Adam Somerville who is known as the most eligible bachelor in Buckhorn, and he plays the role well. Never hurting for female company he is the last person you expected to see fall so soon. Isabella came at Adam from left field, he wasn’t expecting her but he was also ready in some ways for her...granted he did need a little nudge (which is were Amber came in) but for the most part these two drove in with each other full forced.
I’m looking forward to the upcoming books!!!
In this one we had Adam Somerville who is known as the most eligible bachelor in Buckhorn, and he plays the role well. Never hurting for female company he is the last person you expected to see fall so soon. Isabella came at Adam from left field, he wasn’t expecting her but he was also ready in some ways for her...granted he did need a little nudge (which is were Amber came in) but for the most part these two drove in with each other full forced.
I’m looking forward to the upcoming books!!!
May 24, 2020
It was 2 short again like the last 4-5 of them. But it's really good that Adam realized more about what she's about and understand why he felt the way he did even though his crazy cousin was doing it 2 aggravate him with her way of "helping" that he didn't need or want. Lol
May 13, 2018
I liked this story and Adam and Issy. Nosy cousin Amber was a bit of a pain. Also liked the bonus story. Really enjoyed the banter between Chloe and Ben. Recommend this book.
February 9, 2020
Quick brain-candy, just ok overall.
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