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The Connors #2

Angels' Kisses

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Second chance love has never been so strong.

The much anticipated follow up to Box of Hearts, Angels’ Kisses is the second book in the Connor's Series and it will make your heart smile and cry in equal measure.
Garratt Connor knew it wouldn’t take much to fall in love with his college girlfriend, Jemma, but tragedy tore them apart before they had barely got started. Seven years later, they meet again and nothing has changed, with Garratt determined they will continue where they left off.

Jemma Stevens never forgot her beautiful boy, but as much as she wants to follow her heart, she knows she can’t. She has a secret that could tear them apart again, but this time forever.

Garratt is a man determined to make Jemma his, and he’ll use every trick in the book to make sure it happens – after all, Garratt’s sexy moves and dirty mouth are irresistible, and that’s just his opinion.

This is the story of the loss and tragedy we sometimes have to face on the path to happiness, but ultimately this a story of strength, determination and love.

Praise for Angels’ Kisses

“Prepare yourself for the most beautiful page turning story of love and selflessness”

“A stunning true love story filled with tears, laughter, heartbreak and learning to make life changing decisions with the strength you find from those you least expect “

“When you feel like hope is lost true love and strength can be found in the people who surround you”

“An amazing story that will make you laugh, smile and cry. A story that shows you when you feel all is lost there is hope”

330 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 1, 2017

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About the author

Nikki Ashton

51 books400 followers
I live in Cheshire with my husband, two dogs and mum in law and write romantic humour and contemporary romance. My first two books, Guess Who I Pulled Last Night? and No Bra Required both stayed at number 1 on the Amazon Humour list for 3 & 4 weeks respectively. My ambitions of becoming a writer started at the age of 10 when I started writing poetry at school, and was given the honour of reading one out to the rest of my year group (an horrific experience that I will never forget). Thankfully I have a wide variety of strange and wonderful people in my life, otherwise I'd be stuck on what to write about! I am currently talking to family and friends, finding out their innermost secrets in readiness for my next book.

My books are romances that come with a little more than vanilla sexy times, sometimes a few tears, lots of hot men and feisty women, but ultimately they'll make you smile.

You can follow me on Twitter on @NikkerAsh or on Facebook at Nikki Ashton Books

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Profile Image for Siobhan.
5,022 reviews597 followers
October 25, 2017
It’s been less than a year since I read my first Nikki Ashton book, and yet here I am in limbo once again. I’ve become addicted to this woman’s work, desperate for more. I’m a true fan and there is no going back now. Waiting to get my hands on the next book, it is going to be difficult.

My first two Nikki Ashton reads – Roman’s Having Sex Again and I Wanna Get Laid By Kade (the latter written with Victoria Johns) – were very much on the lighter end of the spectrum. Box of Hearts, the first book in The Connor’s series was a much heavier read. In fact, I think it just about broke me. I felt so much, I felt everything, and by the end I was both terrified and excited for what would happen when we did receive Garratt’s story. I knew, without a doubt, it would be both beautiful and heart-breaking.

Having now read Angels’ Kisses, I can confirm this story is both of those things.

Garratt was one of my favourite characters in Box of Hearts, and I could not wait to find out more about his story. Getting to see inside of his head, getting to experience what he was experiencing, caused me to fall even deeper in love with him. As much as I adored Jesse, I think it is safe to say Garratt is my favourite of the two Connor brothers. The wise cracks, the dirty mouth, and the depth of his love will have everyone looking for their own Garratt Connor. As a side character he was amazing, as a main character he was unbelievable.

Much like Box of Hearts, Angels’ Kisses is a deeply emotional read. Garratt’s story deals with a very different kind of emotional story, but it will bit you just as hard. In fact, this one hit me in a very different way. Box of Hearts dealt with the deep emotions following the death of Jesse’s first wife and the impact this had upon his interactions with his family; Angels’ Kisses deals with the very real emotions when dealing with cancer. It deals with both the losses people face following cancer and the fears people face when worrying it can have an impact on their life. Having lost family members to cancer and other family members having been through treatment, I can honestly say this one hit all the right spots. There is so much emotional depth throughout, so many real emotions shown.

Honestly, I could rant for days and days about how true to life reactions were. The fears, the anger, the sadness, and throughout it all we had the strength of people in such situations. We get to experience it all, go through everything with the characters. You’re constantly holding out hope for the best, praying everything will be okay, knowing life is not always rainbows and butterflies.

Fear not, however. Whilst this does deal with a very heavy topic, one I’m sure many readers will be able to relate to in some way, it is not all doom and gloom. Considering the topic of the story, I did so much laughing. I’m sure a few people are doing a double take at such a thing – laughing in a book where cancer is a main topic, I must be mad – but it is so well done. The book shows how life can, and will, go on. It shows how happiness can always be found. It tells the story of true love, how a person who truly loves you will always be there by your side. When that person is Garratt it comes in the form of many comments that will leave us all laughing out loud. It really is the perfect blend of emotions.

Honestly, this was such a beautiful read. There was so much added to this story throughout, so many things I could mention, but I’m not. I’ve mentioned the big thing, the hardest hitting element, and I’m going to leave the rest a mystery. Just know, you’ll be taken on an emotional roller-coaster due to so many different elements of this story.

Without a doubt, this was a wonderful read. I could not have imagined a better story for Garratt. This was all I could have asked for in his story, all I could have wanted. The perfect follow up to Box of Hearts.

Moreover, there is another book to come in The Connor’s series and I cannot wait to grab it. Already I know it is going to be another emotion filled read, a story that will pull at all my heartstrings. I cannot wait to experience it.
Profile Image for Jan .
2,156 reviews45 followers
October 31, 2017
Did I die and go to heaven? What a breathtaking journey!.

A perfect weekend read, lock yourself away and enjoy.

I adored Garrett, swooned at Garratt and his sexy mouth wow! I fanned myself over Garrett.

A brilliantly written love story. I absolutely loved Jesse from the first book box of hearts but Garrett stole my heart in a completely different way.

A second chance romance.
Two high school sweethearts on the verge of love when circumstance tears them apart.

Jemma has to return to the UK and Garrett is left picking up his broken heart

7 year's later and Jemma and Garrett are reunited at a wedding.
Destiny? Fate? Cupid? call it what you will but it was such a relief. This beautiful couple are so made for each other.

Garrett and Jemma's relationship is like Lego, just when the piece's are slotted into place something comes and knocks it down but they learn to build it together to withhold the knocks. That's the moral I would say in this story.... together.

A beautiful heartwarming story with sad times, happy times and laughs along the way.
Angels kisses had everything I love in a modern day Romance and the sex ? get a fan, no... get a big fan :-)
Garrett is one dirty mouthed woman pleaser, hmm maybe that's why I liked him so much oh and the fact he is sort of a cowboy too.

Parts of the story deal with the subject of breast cancer and the real life issue's bring this story to life. Jemma annoyed me sometimes I do love a character with backbone and a get up and go, I can't stand whining, asking for advice yes, struggling with thoughts, yes and I suppose at that point I was so rooting for Garrett so much a nun would of got on my nerves and in honesty it did give this story more of a real feel.


Garrett and Emma's journey is touching, moving and uplifting, Nikki Ashton did an amazing job balancing the whole plot out just right.

Another amazeballs book from Nikki Ashton.

This story is told in first person's dual pov's and leads to an enchanting epilogue.
No heavy drama or angst.
Fans of Kelly Elliott will love this book.

Arc gratefully received for review purposes

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1,336 reviews30 followers
November 20, 2017
This book was amazing, don't get me wrong the subject was hard. It hit home hard and I felt it all. I was relieved that the subject wasn't sensationalized and was handled with the care and respect that I knew it would be from an author like Nikki Ashton. As I said this book was hard, upsetting but my god it was funny. I sobbed sad and happy tears but I laughed so so much. This book, however, is a beautiful love story. One I won't forget.

This, as you can gather, is Garret's story and man is that man trouble. He was trouble in Box of Hearts but in this book, you got to see him in all his finery. Some of his one-liners made me burst out laughing (so embarrassing in public). I must say I loved Jesse but Garret has it won for me. The way he was about Jemma and her situation was breathtakingly beautiful. How he handled himself went to show the type of man he is.

Jemma was just a warrior. A fighter and just so special.  I saw my dearly departed friend in her. I saw her fear and her reluctance.  I also saw every person who has had to fight and others that had to decide as she did to give themselves a better shot at life. This book isn't fiction, it's a real subject it happens every day and Nikki Ashton you star, you did all of those people justice and as you say. If just one person benefits and checks it's all worthwhile. 

This book is huge recommendation from me. It's a beautiful story and you won't regret reading it.
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Profile Image for Melissa J (Book Addicts Reviews).
1,206 reviews98 followers
November 2, 2017
5 breathtaking stars!! I fell in love with book one but book two rocked me to my core.

This is book two in the Connors series but can be read as a stand alone. I feel as though it would not hurt the story by missing book one but, from a person who read book one, the story is so much more beautiful to know this family in and out.



Garratt and Jemma’s story....

GARRATT~ Sometimes the love or lust of your life gets lost. I lost my girl seven years ago. I tried to get her back but to no avail she is gone. Until one wedding brought us back together and she may think she is getting away, but not in this life time....


JEMMA~ I was head over heels for Garratt Connor but we were young and life changes. I need to be there for my sister and when things were done and over it was too late. And then running into him at the hotel well that was a beautiful thing. EXCEPT my secret will never let me be loved. He may hate me for life but I am leaving and he will be none the wiser...



This book was so beautiful. I loved Garratt’s crass mouth from book one so I knew any love story with him would be one for the records. Little did I know it was so much more then I suspected. This book had so many life lessons and I don’t even know if the author knew how much she affected the readers. I personally have some fears to conquer and I knew my odds and instead of fighting I gave up and now live in the shadows so I know everything Jemma is feeling. With that being said this book hit me where it counts and broke me down to big ugly tears. I never realized the other side of the coin. The side of the people who love you. Not only was Jemma and her family’s battles so inspiring and heart breaking but the last fourth of that book shook me. I cried more tears then I have in a long while. And not in sadness but because of beauty. I love Garratt and I wish there were so many replicas of him for women all over the world. I didn’t realize what I was doing but I locked out the whole world over this book. I was entranced. This is a book you will never forget and damn if I could give it 10 Stars I would.

This author usually always has me falling in love but each book has something so special about it. You are reading one of a kind. Nothing like it. The book was so fluid and easy to read. The depth of these characters was on point. I want to live on the ranch but I think I would die of jealousy between Millie and Jemma. Perfection!! Please be sure to read this but have some Kleenex already.

But WAIT don’t think this whole story is just tears and beauty..it is really freaking sexy. Jemma with a J and Garratt with a magic dick can really rock your world. I, also, laughed my ass off. Caleb’s story was great too and I wonder if we will be hearing more from him in the future. Finally Ted and Bonnie are the definition of perfect parents. Thank you Nikki for allowing me this read and waking me up a little. You forget that it isn’t a battle we fight alone.


**I received this book as an ARC and in return gave my 100% honest review **
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1,273 reviews148 followers
November 6, 2017

Angels' Kisses is the second book in the Connor's series,it follows Garratt and Jemma thorugh their second chance at love and even if it could be read as a standalone I suggest you to also read book one because it's really good.

Garratt and Jemma's journey is very heartbreaking, heartwarming, funny and hot.
I envied Garratt fierce love and connection with Jemma,it doesn't even seem like it passed a day from last time they have seen each other because they never forgot their feelings during the seven years they were apart.
I really hope to find someone like him in real life.

Nikki Ashton flowing writing will make you feel immersed in the story and you will be able to struggle and have fun along with the main characters.


Copy kindly provided by the Publisher/Author.

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637 reviews11 followers
August 3, 2021
I would read this book again just to swoon over & enjoy the wonderful Garrett. He can be cocky, but he is a sensitive soul, with a caring heart & will do anything for his family & the woman he loves.

Jemma, the heroine, not so much. She was nice enough & Garrett loved her but there is nothing that irks me more than a character who plays the martyr & chooses to live in ignorant bliss. Gahh!!! Thankfully Garrett & his wonderful mother shed some reality on Jemma's dilemma & she re-evaluates her plans.

Again, this story was all about family, their determination & eagerness to help those in need. A new character & the MC for the third book is Caleb. He has troubles that no seventeen year old should encounter & the Connor's give him hope, show their kindness & well, his situation just broke my heart. This bright kid has a future & with the Connor's on his side, he is sure to succeed.

This continuation on the Connor ranch was heartfelt & with Garrett flowing through the pages, I couldn't put it down. I look forward to Caleb & more about the family because you know this group of characters will get up to something!
Profile Image for Karen Wood.
747 reviews3 followers
April 21, 2021
I love everything Nikki writes with a talent that makes you feel part of the story. This book was so beautifully written, sensitive, heartwarming, emotional and funny, it had the right amount of everything.

Everyone fell in love with Garrett in "box of hearts", his own story was everything you imagined and more...

Garrett met Jemma with a J when they were young at college, (7 years ago) but with tragedy striking her family she had to return to the UK to be with them leaving the man she was falling in love with behind.

7 years later at a friends wedding, they were reunited and the spark between them was still there they spent 2 days together and everything seemed to be perfect but once again Jemma ran.

This book is such an emotional roller coaster, written with compassion and sensitivity but has a clear point to all women.

well done Nikki on yet another breathtaking story, number 3 is already downloaded ready to read.
Profile Image for Lisa.
801 reviews9 followers
November 14, 2020
Tear jerker

This book was actually quite an emotional story, it dealt with breast cancer and a whole lotta love. Jemma with a J is such a sweetheart with the weight of the world on her shoulders and then there’s Garrett 🥵🥵 just as hot as his brother Jesse from book 1..........this is an absolute must read
Profile Image for Yvonne Nelson.
1,284 reviews2 followers
February 16, 2020
Oh my word... I think this one was better than box of hearts... Garrrett and Jemma were amazing and there were times I was sobbing (it takes a lot for me to cry at a book) such a great read. Highly recommended.
Profile Image for Claire Shaw.
Author 30 books105 followers
November 22, 2020
Tissues needed!!!

By the end of Garrett and Jemma’s story I had tears rolling down my face.

My heart hurt for the both of them.

Garrett is my favourite brother and I love him.

Just perfect
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404 reviews61 followers
October 30, 2017
5* review by Nicole @ emerald book reviews


'"So don't you dare tell me we were just some f***ing wedding hook up, or fling, or whatever you want to call it.  We weren't.  We were two people who had something amazing, once, and were remembering how good it had been, and realising it could be even better."'


Nothing gives me the feel-good shivers down my spine, quite like the angst, uneasiness and sweeping romance of a second-chance romance.  The culmination of everything that came before, compounded with the urgency and desperation that the hero and heroine feel, when those emotions and senses reignite in the present, delivers a heady kind of romance.

Angel's Kisses is my very first Nikki Ashton book and I'm kind of kicking myself that I haven't read any of her work before now as her writing is a superb blend of emotive, humorous, poignant and sexy.  Deeply, deeply sexy. 

 Angel's Kisses focuses on the profound relationship between Jemma with a J from the UK and handsome American Garrett as they reconnect after seven years apart from the first time they met, kissed and fell in love.

This book is not just your average romance, it goes beyond that, offering its characters a chance for reflection, redemption and the magical possibility that sometimes life turns out exactly as it is supposed to, regardless of the heartache, pain and uncertainty in situations.  Jemma and Garrett and absolutely delicious together.  The way they connect, banter, they way they touch each other, caress, stroke and the way they fight for one another in more ways than one.


There are some incredibly moving scenes in Angel's Kisses and certain subject matters that Nikki handles with aplomb and sensitivity whilst at the same time is able to give a realistic insight into the trials and tribulations associated with such weighty matters.  It is in these circumstances that the reader is really truly shown how deep these two remarkable characters feel, the range and chaos of emotion and the corresponding dialogue elevates this second-chance romance to something else completely.

It's terrifically well written with a hero that is charming, sexy, intelligent and sweet and a heroine that is tremendously strong, smart likeable and funny and a story-line that offers up plenty of tears, angst and romance.


'"Tell me why you're so da** scared to be with me, when everything inside you is screaming for it to happen."

"I-I-"

"No, Jemma.  No bull***t, baby.  Your heart is beating so fast and loud, I can almost hear it.  Tell me the truth.  I'll listen, give you my viewpoint, and then if after that you still feel the same, I'll walk away."
Profile Image for Kathy Rouchelle .
969 reviews15 followers
October 28, 2017
A beautifully written story of true love that overcomes the years, and the test of life altering decisions. A story that has you wondering what you would do if you were in Jemma's situation, not concerning Garrett, but her family's genetics regarding breast cancer. What would I do. Although I already know what I say I would do, but would I actually handle the news as I believe I would. Or would I have the same concerns as Jemma.

The characters are wonderfully well developed and written. They are the kind of people you would love knowing. It was great visiting with Jesse and Hannah again and seeing where they are in life now and to see their young family. But this is Garrett and Jemma's story to read, to love and cherish. Garrett is the kind of man every woman wants to have in her life. Not just because he's handsome, hot and has a magic....well you know..lol. But because he loves her so much and is set on taking care of her no matter what comes their way. To make her happy is his life's goal, and he does that every day in every way. He believes that if a man doesn't take care of his woman that that man doesn't love them the way he claims to. These two together are so sweet and amazing together.

Without giving anything away, I will say that the end of this book, the very last few sentences of this book brought me to tears as their love came pouring off of the page.

If you haven't read Nikki Ashton's work yet, I urge you to read Box of Hearts then Angel's Kisses. I cannot recommend it highly enough and hope that you one click both of these wonderful stories. They will warm your heart and make your soul soar.
Profile Image for Donna.
1,446 reviews23 followers
October 27, 2017
This book was amazing, don't get me wrong the subject was hard. It hit home hard and I felt it all. I was relieved that the subject wasn't sensationalized and was handled with the care and respect that I knew it would be from an author like Nikki Ashton. As I said this book was hard, upsetting but my god it was funny. I sobbed sad and happy tears but I laughed so so much. This book however is a beautiful love story. One I won't forget.

This as you can gather is Garret's story and man is that man trouble. He was trouble in Box of Hearts but in this book you got to see him in all his finery. Some of his one liners made me burst out laughing (so embarrassing in public). I must say I loved Jesse but Garret has it won for me. The way he was about Jemma and her situation was breathtakingly beautiful. How he handled himself went to show the type of man he is.

Jemma was just a warrior. A fighter and just so special.  I saw my dearly departed friend in her. I saw her fear and her reluctance.  I also saw every person who has had to fight and others that had to decide as she did to give themselves a better shot at life. This book isn't fiction, it's a real subject it happens everyday and Nikki Ashton you star, you done all of those people justice and as you say. If just one person benefits and checks it's all worthwhile. 

This book is huge recommend from me. It's a beautiful story  and you won't regret reading it.
Profile Image for Lisa Hill.
530 reviews13 followers
February 19, 2018
Another brilliant, well written book in the Connor’s series, this one focussing on younger brother Garrett and Jemma, his college sweetheart.

They had barely begun a relationship when Jemma had to return home to the U.K. on family matters, never to return.

Seven years later, circumstances throw them back together and Garrett’s feelings come rushing back, as though his life had been on pause, waiting for her.

Jemma has issues she is hiding from, but Garrett makes her face up to them, in order that they can make a future together.

The strength of emotion and anguish is evident in the writing, and it’s such a good storyline. The subject matters are handled well, and the author does them justice. And the HEA was so sweet! I loved it.
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3,419 reviews63 followers
October 25, 2017
Wow!!! A fantastic, engaging story.

A truly captivating thrilling story. This book has touched me like no other. I felt every emotion portrayed in this book. Truly remarkable storytelling. As I finished the story I knew that my life will not be the same again. I have fallen for this author's writing and cannot wait for them to write the next book.
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441 reviews4 followers
November 18, 2017
*This ARC was received in exchange for an honest review*

This is the story of Garrett Connor brother to Jesse Connor who we saw in “Box of Hearts”.

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Garrett had fell in love with his college girlfriend after a month of dating, but she just left him with no reason. Now its seven years later and the feelings are still the same. But Jemma Stevens is also different she has a secret that she feels will break them apart and does not want to start up again because of it. But how can you ignore the sexy Garrett, their attraction to each other is sizzling and when Jemma secret comes out Garrett is with her all the way.

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I loved this story it helped show that in the face of tragedy there is always a bright light ahead.
I love all of Nikki Ashton’s books and can’t wait to see what she comes up with next.
3,545 reviews40 followers
November 13, 2017
This is the first book I read by Ms Ashton, and it definitely will not be the last one.
The story centers around Garratt Connor and Jemma Stevens.These two were in love seven years ago, but life circumstances took Jemma away back to her home in the UK. That experience affected Garratt and his relationships after Jemma’s departure.
Now Jemma is back in town for a wedding. No longer the same girl, but rather a shell of her old self. She has had losses in her life and feels she doesn’t deserve to be loved.
When Garratt and Jemma meet again, Garratt hopes for a second chance at love, but Jemma feels stuck in her grief.
The story is very emotional. Will these two be able to overcome their doubts, fears and losses? You will cry, you will laugh, and at times you will want to shake the main characters, but in the end you will just want to hug them both.
I appreciated that the author shows us how losses in our lives can affect our future and that how we handle those losses is crucial in finding happiness after all that sadness.
I was gifted this copy. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
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20k reviews257 followers
November 13, 2017
This is the second book in this amazing series, and I just knew from reading the previous book, that Garratt’s story would be a wild rollercoaster ride! This can be read as a standalone, but personally, I am pleased that I read the first book before this one. Garratt and Jemma are soulmates, who due to circumstances separated and have not seen each other for 7 years. When a wedding bring them back together, Garratt is determined that they have a second chance at happiness. I loved Garratt’s dirty mouth and wise cracks, and this story had me hooked and intrigued throughout. This is an emotional, heartbreaking, beautiful, humorous and loving storyline, which is well written and flows seamlessly. I highly recommend this author’s work for all readers, and I cannot wait to read more of her work. Amazing story Nikki!
367 reviews15 followers
November 8, 2017
Garratt Connor is not one for tying himself up. He almost did once, but when she had to leave school to go back to her family in the UK, he eventually gave up and stayed away of relationships for good.
Jemma Stevens knew she was about to fall in love when her life collapsed and she had to give up her dream of studying in the US. Seven years later, recently divorced and scared of what might be, she finds herself back with college friends at a wedding when her past comes crashing.
I love second chance stories and this is one of the most beautiful second chances I’ve read, not to mention, the author chose to dabble in the delicate subject of family loss and the way it affects our lives in more than one way.
We have Jemma and another character dealing with different kinds of loss as well other issues deriving of their circumstances and Garratt will be there for them both showing the man he is by supporting them both in every which way he can.
Then there’s the Connors. They are the perfect family, loving and supportive and they will keep Garratt strong and provide their advice whether he wants it or not.
I didn’t think the follow up story in the series could be as loving and heartfelt as the first one, but I guess I’ve been proven wrong.

4 stars
*An ARC was given in exchange for an honest review*
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2,654 reviews51 followers
November 4, 2017
Heartbreaking, emotional but also very real

What an absolutely beautiful story. There were episodes of laughter and tears from this totally enthralled reader. Nikki Ashton touched my heart with this one. The subject matter hit very close to home and she dealt with it with such elegance and class.

This is a second chance at romance and love for "Jemma with a J" and "Garrett with the big d**k". Two people who were on the verge of falling in love seven years earlier in college, only to be torn apart when Jemma abruptly returned to England. A chance meeting a a friend's wedding has reignited their spark - but alas, Jemma disappears again.

However, there are surprises in sstore for both Garrett and Jemma - some totally unexpected. There is also heartache and despair when Jemma must make the most important decision of her life. It is here that Nikki Ashton's writing comes to the forefront. She covers a subject that is so emotional (and may cause triggers) with such sensitivity, that I couldn't help but feel sympathy towards both Jema's heartbreaking decision and Garrett's gutwrenching reaction.

I couldn't help but fall for Garrett. He was loyal, funny, understanding, trustworthy and had the filthiest mouth when it cam to talking dirty. Jemma was simply divine, she was strong, fiesty, sweet and so totally understandable in her decision making.

Ms Ashton has certainly hit the ball out of the park with this one. A HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read.

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FIVE FORMIDABLE STARS
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826 reviews1 follower
November 6, 2017
I fell in love with The Connor clan in Box of Hearts and now after reading book 2 I’m more in love with them all more than ever. Angel kisses follows Garrett and his path to happiness which doesn’t run smooth. Although he does find himself back with his first love Jemma with a J he also faces a very difficult aspect in both his and Jemma’s life. The strength both Jemma and Garrett showed made my heart swell and the fact that he didn’t back down and run a mile when most people would have made me love him
more. The emotions the author pulled out of her characters she manages to pull out of her readers and I loved every minute of it and I found myself laughing, crying but most of all smiling all the way through this story. This book is amazing and it also tackles a very hard and emotional subject which the author dealt with spectacularly. This touching and emotional though sad will leave you with a massive smile on your face.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book
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998 reviews42 followers
November 2, 2017
This was another super book from Nikki Ashton on the Connor's Series! Although this is book 2 in the series, it could be read as a standalone.

I really enjoyed this story. It touched on a very difficult and moving subject, which I can imagine would hit home to many readers. Most of you reading this story could relate to the characters' pain and the difficulty of the decisions that they had to make. I don't want to at any more for fear of giving anything away. The author handles the topic with a huge amount of sensitivity and has written it very well - her research clearly shows!

This tory is full of emotion, and as we saw in Box of Hearts, Nikki is brilliant at writing pure emotion and getting her readers to really experience all the feels. Having said all that, the story is also full of humour, happiness and positivity.

The storyline is engaging the plot works really well with a great flow. I loved all the characters in this book, including those from Box of Hearts... Overall it is a beautiful love story and one I wouldn't hesitate to recommend! Can't wait for the next book in this series!

4 stars

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1,289 reviews34 followers
November 8, 2017
I fell in LOVE with this book. Ohhhh!!

This is a second chance love story where your heart will melt, you will cry, you will laugh and you will gush with praise for Nikki Ashton. Keep writing! PLEASE!!

Can Jemma and Garratt fall in love all over again? Will this be their chance at love?

This is a quick read that will suck you in and make you beg for more. The characters are written so well that they might as well be a friend of yours. The Connor family is amazing. I want them to adopt me. Wait scratch that, I want to marry into the family! YEAH!!
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13 reviews6 followers
December 23, 2017
OMG! This book is a sexy scorcher!! So good that I read this book in a single day!! A beautiful take on the struggle of cancer upon a life and relationships. This book was all my fantasies coming alive through text and raised my expectations of men even higher! A pleasure to read!
437 reviews6 followers
October 29, 2017
I feel like I can not say too much about this book without giving the plot away. So I will keep it brief.

This is the second book in the Conner series and once again the author has blown me away.

The book touches on a delicate subject and the author has written this brilliantly. Her research into the subject has been thorough and at times I bet hard. It was a pleasure to read.

Garret...
OMG... we forst met Garret in a Box Of Kisses when he was kicked out of college for his website.

This man is amazing in every way. You would be so lucky to have someone love you as much as Garret loves Jemma. As well as being sexy as hell, he has compassion, humour and lots of love to share.

Jemma..
She is a strong character and one I have the up most love and respect for. Her feelings for Garret have never wavered. Even though there has been a seven year gap. she has been through so much.

But when devastating news comes into Jemma's and Garret's lives will the love between them truly survive?

It was brilliant meeting up with Jesse and Millie again too. Their love after all this time is still going strong.

One new character you meet in the book is Caleb. I saw on the back of the book that Caleb will have his own story. I can not wait for that. I want him to have a HEA.
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68 reviews1 follower
November 2, 2017
OMG!!! I actually dont know where to start. I just finished this book and I'm speechless. Nikki you totally smashed this.

Having my mum die of cancer at a young age (46), the subject matter was very real for me. But the way it was handled was very positive and refreshing to have a happy ending. I laughed and cried with Garret and Jemma whilst reading this book, but it was so worth it, I think I'm still a bit of a wreck right now. I loved Box of Hearts, but this book just blew me away! A fantastic read and only wish I could give more stars. So looking forward to book 3 now.

Please also read the authors notes at the end, such an important message to send out to women everywhere, one that could save lives.
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1,459 reviews19 followers
November 3, 2017
Here you meet Jemma with a J from the UK and gorgeous American Garrett as they meet again after seven years apart at a mutual friends wedding, all the emotions rush forward from the first time they met and fell in love. This is definitely not your usual second chance romance it is so much more....... the incredibly emotional scenes on the strong topic concerned Nikki really shows amazing sensitivity at the same time gives a realistic insight into the ripple of emotions associated with such weighty matters. You really understand and feel how deep they feel and connect to each other even after so long, absolutely loved reading this you get so much in here.
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175 reviews6 followers
November 3, 2017
After reading Box of Hearts and falling in love with Garratt I knew I was going to enjoy this book - it still took me by surprise just how much I loved it though!

If you've read Nikki Ashton's other series the Connor's Series is a bit heavier and deals with subjects which are more likely to make you cry (or at least they did me!) but certainly well worth a read. Jemma is an amazing character and I couldn't help but admire her strength.

Crossing everything now that there will be a cheeky novella featuring the Connor brothers and their families.
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6 reviews
November 7, 2017
Yet again another fantastic read from the incredibly talented Nikki Ashton. I love how characters in one book make appearances in others. Heart warming story with a feel good factor. This author cannot write books quickly enough for me. I’m needing another fix and I’ve read every book. This book is incredibly hard to put down. Plus, these books give me hope that there’s still time for me to find my Mr Right, although I doubt he’ll be as hot as any of the leading men!!!
Fantastic!!!
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53 reviews3 followers
November 9, 2017
Wow what a book, Angel kisses has left me speechless since Saturday....

I am a big fan of Nikki’s work, i love reading romance fiction, but I was getting bored of best selling authors always writing the same style books set in a cafe, a bakery etc- I felt like once I read one, i’d read them all, the excitement has fizzled out.

Nikki’s books brought the excitement back in getting a new book. Her books are in a whole new league- she has something extra special in her work that rather than making her a good author, it makes her an excellent one.

I love the depth of the characters she produces and the way you feel like they’ve become your best friend by the end. Every male she’s created I’ve fell for, she has the best men.

Each book takes you on a different journey, at points Ive had to remind my self it was fiction as she has such a talent for making you feel like your right there with them- i love it.

Angel Kisses was such an emotional and moving read of a hard subject to write about. Cancer in it’s many forms has hit so many life’s, to have it put in such an inspirational and respectful way makes this book so much more special. You go on one hell of a rollacoaster with Garratt and Jemma, but it so worth the ride. The whole book was perfect....my only wish was I could erase it and ride again.

This book deserves to be a best seller and right at the top of the romance chart- I can’t recommend this book enough or any of Nikki’s other books. She’s got such a talent, her writing style is amazing and I’ll never get board......

Absolutely no need to be anxious, your books are amazing, everyone brings something of own. Can’t wait for the next one......
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