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Big Sky #2

Kissing Jenna

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From New York Times Bestselling Author Kristen Proby comes the newest installment in her beloved Big Sky Series…

Jenna Hull owns and manages vacation rentals in her hometown of Cunningham Falls, Montana. She’s just completed the construction of her most exhausting project, the one she’s put her heart and soul into. The inviting, opulent Snow Wolf Cottages are the first ski in/ski out tree houses in the world.
Her biggest dream is about to come true, and she can’t let anything distract her.

Christian Wolfe is Hollywood’s it actor. If the magazines are to be believed, he’s the sexiest man on earth. He’s preparing for the biggest movie role of his life, and his agent has booked him in a hot new ski lodge in Montana, tucked away from crazy fans. He can’t wait for the break.

But what Christian isn’t prepared for is Jenna. With a face that could easily co-star with him in a movie and her ambition to put her stamp on Cunningham Falls, he can’t stay away. But even more intriguing than her beauty is the fact that she’s not at all impressed with his celebrity status, only turned on by the man behind the fame.

The love they’ve found is perfect—but time is running out before real life intrudes. Can they survive with both their dreams—and hearts—intact?

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First published July 10, 2018

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Kristen Proby

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Kristen Proby is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over seventy published titles. She debuted in 2012, captivating fans with spicy contemporary romance about families and friends with plenty of swoony love. She also writes paranormal romance and suggests you keep the lights on while reading them.

When not under deadline, Kristen enjoys spending time with her husband and their fur babies, riding her bike, relaxing with embroidery, trying her hand at painting, and, of course, enjoying her beautiful home in the mountains of Montana.

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4,284 reviews2,389 followers
July 10, 2018
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Kissing Jenna is the perfect romance to cool you down this summer. Jenna quickly became one of my favorite heroines from Kristen Proby and I adored her story. It was a really fun one to read and I loved the light vibe it had to it. Jenna and Christian had a pretty east relationship, which I enjoyed since there wasn't much angst pulling them apart, so instead we just got pages and pages of pure romance that had my heart skipping a beat.

I'm a huge fan of this author and with each book I read from her I fall deeper in love with her writing style. And this book was just another reason to fangirl so hard over her because the writing seemed effortless and had the perfect flow from scene to scene. For me, that's the best kind of book to read since nothing seems forced or thrown into a story for no reason at all. I get to just sit and enjoy a really great story, which is exactly what I did with this one.

Bottom line, read this book! Past characters are brought into it but it can be read as a standalone if you don't mind being insanely curious about those other characters being mentioned.

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1,147 reviews92 followers
July 11, 2018
First thing first.
Was it safe? Yes, no sex with OP after they met. And that why it's getting 2 stars from me.

But hero was too much of a p***y.. He let his sister who was his manager, his agent and the movies producers make decisions for him. He let them tell the public he was in a relationship with his costar. After he got in to a relationship with the heroine he didn't want to make a statement saying that his relationship with the OW was fake and that the heroine wasn't really the OW. So the public thought heroine was the OW. The heroine felt like his little secret.

His sister was a horrible person, she practically told the heroine that she wasn't good enough for him. She called the heroine in various occasions a snow bunny in front of the hero. Does he fired her? Nope. Like I said he was too pathetic loser of a man.
The OW doesn't really caused drama.
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2,434 reviews5,104 followers
July 9, 2018
4 stars

What a lovely story, it has a little bit of everything.It has a great story line,awesome characters and a little bit of drama.I enjoyed Kissing Jenna and I adored the characters.

Christian is swoon worthy hero!He is charming,sexy,cute and lovable.Jenna is the best heroine!She has humor, she is strong and independent.I love their chemistry, they have a fantastic dynamic.They were sweet and they have some really steamy moments together.

If you are looking for a heartwarming story this is perfect!


 


  
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2,324 reviews739 followers
July 10, 2018
4 - "Sometimes, being in love isn't enough..." Stars!

Awwww the second book in Kristen Proby’s Big Sky series gives good feels. Jenna Hull gets her happily ever after this time, with none other than film star Christian Wolfe.



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"You make me want things…"

He is mainly in Cunningham Falls to learn to ski for his next big role and staying in Jenna’s newly launched Snow Wolf Cottages gives him the perfect place to relax in between lessons. What neither of them counted on was the immediate spark of attraction that flares between them upon their introduction.

"I’m trying to find excuses to hang out with you… Haven’t you figured that out yet?"

There is a huge vibe of the With Me series to Kissing Jenna and the Big Sky set up in general, the writing style, characterizations and overall familial feel amongst everyone are all very similar to the way the original series was set up, and seeing as it’s one of my all-time favorite collections it’s no surprise that I pretty much read this book in one sitting. Having Luke and Natalie Williams play a decent part as secondary characters in it as well helped, and I have a feeling we will be seeing a bit more of the Seattle crew as more books release.

This is where my heart is. This mountain. This town. These people...

With Christian being a Hollywood star, Jenna isn’t sure that they are building a relationship that has any real longevity to it, but the heart wants, what it wants, and I liked seeing these two throw caution to the wind to explore the connection between them, whilst he is in town.

"Need you…"

"…I’m right here"


Another easy going albeit predictable read, I loved Christian; spicy and sweet with a little alpha thrown in at all the right times. Jenna; a strong, sassy confident woman was the perfect match for him, she didn’t see his fame, she saw the man and they made a really great couple because of it.

It’s interesting to watch his face harden in front of strangers when they recognize him and soften when he looks at me…

With lots of characters still waiting for their own happily ever afters, I look forward to reading more from this series very soon, and seeing it grow in the coming years.

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1,144 reviews1,366 followers
July 11, 2018


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4.25 'Finally found Home' Stars

Awww, how sweet, sexy and ROMANTIC is this story!!! Impossible not when for the Hollywood heartthrob falls as hard as Christian did for this small town girl, Jenna. What small town romance is all about! Swoon...



For those of you, KP fans like myself, we meet Jenna in the previous and first book os this spin off, Big Sky series, Charming Hannah, and the sassy, smart and beautiful, younger and only sister to the Hull brothers, Brad and Max.

A small town girl, that though enjoys traveling, loved her little little slice of peaceful heaven in the Montana mountains, and wants to share that beauty with the world in the best way she can, through the hospitality industry, and her luxury tree houses, her niche, just as one of a kind as herself.

Yes, this is where my heart is. This mountain. This town. These people.

And that is exactly what brings them together, when Christian Wolfe, the Hollywood heartthrob, shows up at her doorstep as one of her guests. Christian, with a lifetime on spotlight, as he was a child actor, is getting worn out with all that comes and is expected that comes along with the fame, so when Luke – yes, our LUKE, from the very first KP book and series, With Me in Seattle! – gives him a chance of new role, for which he goes to stay in the snowy Montana mountains, he never expected to find all his life was missing, love.

Staying in one place too long invites people into your bubble.
Always stay on the move.

I’m not starved for attention. I’m starved for connection.


OMG, the instant chemistry and attraction is undeniable, so much so that when Jenna starts tearing his well constructed walls, and all the wariness that comes along with his profession, with her genuine and sassy personality, Christian can’t hold on to those feeling and uncovers all the passion she awakes in him. And in turn does the same to her.

Jesus, I feel the intensity of his touch down to the pit of my stomach. How can a simple touch ignite every nerve ending in my body?

The secondary characters are so damn wonderful it’s no wonder that Kristen Proby transports us so completely to this small community that we fall in love with them just as much as with Christian and Jenna. Yes, with all that Christian’s sister did and said, I couldn’t manage to forgive her, because even though she tried to make emends by the end, it was not enough to make me forget the grade A B!tch she was before, but I hope with the coming books I’ll warm up to her a bit, lol. The girl posse was as kick @ss and fantastic as ever, and I just wanted to be right along with them for the girls night! And Jenna’s brothers were absolutely amazing, and even when they weren’t, Jenna made sure to stay strong and tell them how it was. She was fab! Knew just exactly how to deal with all this Alphas! ;)

“Oh, Lord.” I hang my head and scratch my cheek. “I’m surrounded by alpha men.”

And of course, I have to mention again the cameo and big importance of Luke and Natalie, from Come Away With Me, to this story. With so many similarities between their story – though I still prefer Luke’s choices on the fame matter, in regards to Christian’s here – these two were fundamental to Christian and Jenna’s love story. Luke gave some sound advice, and Natalie’s words of wisdom to Jenna were just what she needed to help her move forward in regards to this very public new world, and specially falling in love with a famous People ‘World’s Sexiest Man’. Who better to tell her about it?!

“I knew I loved Luke after the first week,” she says with a wink. “Time doesn’t matter, Jenna. Sometimes, you meet someone, and you just know. It’s like an instant recognition. Like your heart is saying, oh, there you are.”

I just adored Jenna so much! Her easy going, quick witted personality, coupled with with stunningly beautiful image that she always made sure to make focus point. Her effortlessly realistic and natural way she treated Christian as any other guest without any kind of fan girling was just as refreshing and charming to me as well as to Christian. The way she opened herself up and gave her heart away, made me love her even more.

My God, I’ve fallen in love with Christian Wolfe. Irrevocably, unequivocally in love with him.

Christian truly didn’t know what to expect from Jenna. From the no fuss, even dismissive approach on their first meeting, or the friendly should to lean on, Jenna is everything he never expected to find, and so desperately needed in his life. A breath of fresh air in every way.

I feel at home here, and I don’t know if I’ve ever truly felt that way anywhere before, aside from on a stage or a movie set.
It seems that Jenna is what I’ve been searching for my whole life, and now that I’ve found her, how do I keep her?

“You were such a plot twist,” he murmurs against my lips before kissing me silly. I don’t even care that I’m partially out of the water, all I can feel is Christian. Under me and inside me, he’s all I can focus on. “You make me lose my mind.”


And that, along with that insane chemistry is what makes him fall in love with her as hard as did. Not only falls for her, and wants her as constant in his life, but also her small town, her Home. And that is something he needed as much as Jenna, some solid and stable ground to let himself be. Jenna indeed became that, his home.

She’s everything fresh and wonderful in my life.

If not for his job, that like I’ve mentioned, or hinted at in regards to his options and Luke’s choices, is one of my least fav to read about in romance, because I’m too possessive of my Hs in the hs behalf. I could never stand to endure what the actors/actress’ better half endure, lol. In this case, the only issues I had with the story were events and actions interconnected with his fame and public life. If he had taken a different approach, he would have been the perfect book boyfriend. Nonetheless, Christian was an absolutely swoon worthy, romantic, and oh so HOT hero! He was so smitten and in love with Jenna, that it was impossible not to fall along with her, specially with his thoughts, actions and words!

“It is my job,” he says softly as his eyes travel over my face. “And I love my job. But I don’t love it more than you.”
“Christian—”


This series truly is building up to be just as fantastic as the series from which the spin off originated, Under the Big Sky, one of my all time KP fav. With this small town and intimate ‘little bubble’ romance feel, Kristen Proby has a winning formula I believe. The simple setting, but complex characters is the perfect dichotomy to get us wrapped up in the story, and loose in the romance and sexiness of the book. Kissing Jenna was all I was hoping for for Jenna’s story, and I am now anxiously awaiting for the novella about Brooke – that we got to meet in here – and specially with Max, and I’m hoping Willa’s story! Counting down the days! <3 <3 <3 <3

“Jenna, I can’t do this life without you. I don’t think I started to breathe until the moment I first touched you.”



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June 27, 2018
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I really enjoyed this book. I've been dying for more of this series since Brad and Hannah's book. Jenna is the Brad's sister she is super confident sassy and works her bad side of. I really like her character. Working as the manager and owner of the new Tree Houses in Cunningham Falls is a challenge. She is so hands on even though this isn't her only place she built up in her home town she is gives everything 110%. Jenna luvd her job deal with construction workers isnt alway the easiest of jobs but with her strong personality they don't get away with much. Even though her brothers sometimes treat her like a lil girl she is far from it. There isn't much room in her life for romance that is until Christian Wolf comes to Montana.

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Christian Wolf is a big movie star from L.A. He has come to Cunningham Falls to learn to Ski and have some chilled time away from his crazy life. Things for him are not alway easy and being an actor isn't either. His love life isn't much better. That's until he's meets the gorgeous Jenna Hull. He knows straight away that he wants to get to know more about this woman and spend more time with her. She is just what he needs she doesn't interfere in his business or want to know him cause he is this big movie or for his money. She wants to know him for him. He can finally let his guard down a bit. Once he does he knows this woman could be more in his life but there are a few things that get in the way.

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I m luving this series so much. Every book just keeps getting better and better. I wish I could live in Cunningham Falls. I couldn't put this book down once I started I zoomed through it I had to know what was goin to happen between Jenna and Christian. There connection was instant and I really liked that. They are so different and so are there lives but they just got together so well. I really really luvd Jenna I think she mite be my favourite heroine from any KP books. This is saying a lot when I 've read everyone of her books and luvd them. Jule's from the Seattle series has alway been my favourite but I think Jenna might have just beat her. It was great to get to see characters from another series I m not goin to say which cause it will spoil it but I was super happy to get to see this couple in the book and I m hoping to get more of them in this series. I can't wait for more of this series I dying for Willa and Max's book I know it's goin to be amazing. I would highly recommend this book I really enjoyed it and couldn't get enough of it.

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July 12, 2018
❄❄❄❄4 snowy stars❄❄❄❄

I had a feeling before I started Kissing Jenna that this would be a winner for me and I was not wrong, I devoured this in a couple of days and for me this is quick, the story flows naturally a very enjoyable read.


Jenna and Christian are an adorable couple everything about them just clicked, I enjoyed spending time with them they were so cosy I felt like I was in the middle of the snowy scene with them.

I enjoyed having Luke and Natalie in this story made sense really as Luke and Christian are in the movie business and Natalie could advice Jenna.

I enjoyed the fact that Kristen did not oversex this story, sometimes I feel like her couples are always at it and this can get repetitive.

I was not a big fan of Charming Hannah the first book in this new series but I always read KP on release day not every book can be a winner but I loved this one and I am looking forward to Waiting for Willa I need to know what happened between Max and Willa.
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7,046 reviews870 followers
July 11, 2018


I was a bit hesitant when I began Kissing Jenna. The first book in the series, Charming Hannah, had a underlying sadness throughout that I wasn't prepared for however I felt that this book was the opposite. It was funny, sweet and the characters were adorable.

Jenna is a business woman who has proven success in her small town and within her family. We met her I the first book and realized her determination and strength when dealing with her business. She's still feisty but she also has a sweetness to her as well. She has a close group of friends that she can confide in and will have her back.

Christian is a Hollywood star who heads to Montana to research his new role. He and Jenna have an immediate and honest friendship. Because of their quick friendship, the transition to lovers was believable in this short time frame.

Despite being from different world's they made their time together work. I thought they were adorable together. My heart was breaking for them when they realized how limited their time was. I loved the hidden, and not so hidden moments between them.

I appreciated that there wasn't a lot of unnecessary drama between them. The author was able to keep the story was interesting without the extra angst that could have reeked havoc on this sweet couple and their dreams.
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4,304 reviews638 followers
February 12, 2019
3 ⭐⭐⭐ - OK decent reads.
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I have chosen so many bad books lately that I found this story was decent. Just imagine the level of the stories I chose to read. I have a rotten finger. LOL!
Our hero is a famous actor who has his life determined by his sister who manages his career and his studio. He goes at parties and shows up with the women they choose. All for advertising.
Our heroine is an independent woman who does not give a damn about his fame.
They get involved and fall in love quickly, but because of the publicity he continues to ignore her in public. She is very upset about this, but agrees to stay in the shadows.
His sister is a class A bitch and tries to interfere, after all he is the goose of the golden eggs.
But the couple overcomes the differences and has HEA.

“I’m doing all right. I won an Oscar last year.” “Congratulations on that, by the way. You also got yourself a DUI and had a very public breakup with your girlfriend.”

“I’m not okay with being his dirty little secret.”

“I mean, seriously. You are never this careless. You’re seriously letting a snow bunny fuck everything up for you?”

“You’re falling for her?” Nina’s voice is full of shock and dismay. “Jesus, Chris, you were supposed to go learn how to ski, bang a few girls, and come home refreshed. Not get attached. This can’t work.”

“She’s amazing, Nina, and I won’t disrespect her by making it out to either be nothing at all or something dirty. So, for now, we don’t say anything at all.”

“Did you really try to text him?”
“Of course, not,” she says.
“Why?”
“Because I wanted the opportunity to have a little girl-to-girl chat with you.” I sit across from her. “Well, here we are.”

“Maybe his sister sabotaged it.”
She narrows her eyes. “I love my brother very much, and I know what’s best for him, and it’s not some little snow bunny in BFE. What, did you think you’d get married and have a whole flock of babies?”
Trust me, as soon as we get on that plane headed back to L.A., Christian will forget all about this and you. He did what he came here to do: learn to ski and fuck a willing girl.”

Nina is a first-class, grade-A bitch.

“I’m a sister.” She shrugs. “But I don’t think I would have done what she did.”
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2,849 reviews177 followers
July 10, 2018
Kissing Jenna provides a sweet visit to Cunningham Falls with plenty of time spent with friends there including a squee-worthy cameo of a couple from the Seattle series.

Christian Wolfe is a superstar actor who needs to get away and also learn to ski for a movie. So he is booked into one of the new treehouse lodges by the resort...Jenna Hull's pet project. He has been struggling some in his celebrity life and with his image. He's closed off and does not trust easy. But something about the peace of Montana and Jenna's vibrant personality inspires him. He is enjoying the change of pace and trying to stay out of the press. He is more relaxed, sexy, charming, funny, and passionate.

Jenna is smart, confident, witty, stubborn, sweet, and sassy. She is independent, determined, and has made her mark in a man's world. She never expected a Hollywood hunk to take over one of her treehouses...or to take an interest in her. But these two have a fun rapport, and serious chemistry. And Christian appreciates that Jenna seems to see the real him not the celebrity.

As much as Christian enjoys Montana and Jenna, they have a set timeline. He's got a career based across the country and the spotlight is always on him. And Jenna is a private person with strong roots and a business that is important to her.

They can be happy in their own little bubble. But what happens with their reality sets in?

I love the Montana setting in all of these books and this was especially vivid with the unique treehouses, the ski resort, the snow, and holiday activities. It seems so charming and I want to go stay there!

This was an easy, engaging read with humor, steam, and romance. I really liked Christian and Jenna and thought they were an adorable couple. They never expected each other, but feeling appreciated, safe, passionate, and loved was addicting. Unfortunately their lives had built in complications that seemed insurmountable.

I loved spending time with all of the residents of Cunningham Falls and am looking forward to more with Max, Willa, Noah, and Brooke in upcoming stories.

I received this book for free from the author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
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1,812 reviews615 followers
July 11, 2018
“I can’t do this life without you.”

I LOVE THIS SERIES! I love these characters! I love this town! I love EVERYTHING about Kristen Proby’s ability to make me an absolute ADDICT for her words. No one does beautiful and romantic small-town romances quite like this author. Her characters are beautiful inside and out. They are relatable, passionate, charming, and witty. They embed themselves so deep within my heart, that there’s no going back. Jenna and Christian were just…EVERYTHING!

I was so prepared to get overly emotional with Jenna’s book because book one, Charming Hannah, blew me away in that department. But even though there were of course ups, downs, and a tiny bit of angst between our main characters, at heart, it was a beautiful, lighthearted romance that had me singing Kristen’s praises to anyone within hearing distance. Jenna and Christian’s instant connection and beautiful chemistry flew off of every single page, leaving me breathless and overjoyed.

If you are looking for a romance that gives you all the feels, all the laughs, all the beauty that comes from this author’s creative mind, look no further than KISSING JENNA! I devour anything this woman releases out into the world, and I have NEVER been disappointed. She knows what her readers want…what her readers crave…and she delivers 150% every single time.

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395 reviews42 followers
July 9, 2018
Kissing Jenna is the newest work in author Kristen Proby's Big Sky series (a series that ties in with her Love Under the Big Sky series - so I kind of consider them all one big series in my mind) and I have to say, while I usually never like to pick favorites of a series (c'mon it's like picking your favorite child lol!), I have to admit, this may be my top pick!  Man, oh man, I loved this book!

Jenna is my kind of gal.  Honest, loyal, independent, funny, and open.  She doesn't mince words. Snows what she wants and goes after it. Shed does what she says and says what she does.  I adored her as a character and would SO hang out with her! 

Christian is equally amazing.  He's all alpha with a soft side I swooned over from the very start.  He's got a big heart, and although it's guarded, when he opens up to Jenna it is so special and it made me love him even more.  

Together the heat and chemistry between them is delicious.  They clicked from the very beginning and to watch the physical attraction grow into something so much deeper was amazing.  I freaking love these two!

I have to say, I also love seeing the characters we've grown to love over the span of this series continue to pop into each other's books.  It's like a big family I always love visiting with.  Oh, and I have to give a shoutout to Ms. Proby and her descriptions of the town and the book's surroundings.  I was lucky enough to have been to Montana twice and she makes me feel as if I'm back there again while reading.  It's such a treat!

I'm already looking forward to more form this series *dreamy sigh* Thank you, Ms. Proby, for another amazing read!
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Author 5 books61 followers
July 10, 2018
Christian is the man to bring all the feelings!!

This is a standalone that is also part of the Big Sky series, featuring Jenna and Christian. It's sexy, fast paced, sweet and addicting.

I love this author and I love the characters she brings to us. And it wasn't different about Christian and Jenna.

Jenna is strong, fierce, an independent woman that has to fight to be heard, specially with how she delas at ther job (we saw that since the first book of the series). She is a hard worker, determined, loyal and amazing!

Christian is so dang adorable!! He is sexy, also a hard worker and so so so sweet. He reminded me so much of Luke Williams (Come Away With Me - AH-mazing book). And speaking of him, it was so wonderful seeing him and Natalie again!

Jenna and Christian lived different worlds, different places, different habits, but one was exactly what the other one didn't even know was in need of!
They brought color to each other's life, they brought love and hope! And I don't say that complemented each other, because they were already ready and complete (and that was awesome), so I say they made the other better.

I love this king of light, adorable romance. It's relaxing, hopeful and always makes me feel better.

And after this kind of book, I want more! I want it all!!
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April 25, 2018
Well “Hello” there cute cover!!!🤩🔥👍

Nice to see you...😈😍👀

It’ll be even nicer when I get my little hands on you!😈🤩🔥😜😜
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1,908 reviews129 followers
July 11, 2018
4.5 stars


Kissing Jenna by Kristen Proby is such a good read.
I loved the storyline, it was entertaining from start to end, the plot was easy to follow and I found myself reading it in one sitting.

Christian and Jenna are likable, relatable characters that brought out the feels watching them come together. They're both strong, passionate characters that share this instant pull towards each other. I loved how they didn't fight the attraction, they let themselves enjoy the feelings and what started as something fun quickly turns into something deeper, love.
These two share a beautiful connection that I could see growing everyday, they were true soul mates.
It made me happy to see them blending their very different lives together to be able to have their much deserved happily ever after.

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I'm loving the Big Sky series by Kristen Proby. Each book has been a great read and I highly recommend them.

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July 13, 2018
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I loved, loved Kissing Jenna by Kristen Proby. This book was pure romance with great banter, well developed characters and set in a world that has me wanting more from this series!

I was fortunate enough to have this book hit my kindle as I departed for vacation, within a few words I was hooked. I was reminded what a rare talent Kristen Proby is and why I drop everything to dive into one of her books.

This book returns readers to Proby's series set in Montana and man did it feel like coming home. Kissing Jenna has business owner Jenna Hull dealing with movie star Christian Wolfe as he climbs her tree; ok that was a silly joke. You see Jenna build and owns beautiful luxury treehouse rentals in Montana. Christian rents a treehouse as he learns to ski to play part in a movie produces by wait for it... Luke Williams, yes Luke from Proby's first book Come Away With Me!

Luke plays a vital role in this story though it was great to visit with Luke and Natalie his part was more than that as they really were a value add to the storyline!

Yes, I grabbed reading time on our balcony at Animal Kingdom as my mind kept returning to Jenna and Christian.

In this one the reads gets to witness these characters getting to know each other falling in love and working really working at wanting to make an adult relationship work

Cunningham Falls is a small town, a town so well developed it is almost a character of it's own. And it plays as a stark contrast to Christian's life in Hollywood. I am not going to say much more as I want the reader to experience how this one plays out.

But I will say Christian’s sister ughhhh, she really makes you wish you could scream into your Kindle

I had such a serene backdrop to enjoy the end of this great read...

I thoroughly enjoyed reading about two successful adults working really working to make love work. Yes, you could feel the love and connection from the moment these two meet and yes there was some heat in true Proby fashion but it takes more than that to make a relationship work and this book shows that in spades! I read most of this love story with huge smile!

I am so freaking excited to know more about Jenna's brother Max I hope he gets his story soon but for now I am excited for Soaring With Fallon about Noah King who we meet in this one! And we also get a novella about Brooke the flower shop owner in Tempting Brooke releasing in October 2018.

In the upcoming months this series will also host crossover novellas by some of Kristen Proby's favorite writers:


Wicked Force by Sawyer Bennett
Crazy Imperfect Love by KL Grayson
Worth Fighting For by Laura Kaye
Nothing Without You by Monica Murphy
All Stars Fall by Rachel Van Dyken
Hold On by Samantha Young


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245 reviews30 followers
July 11, 2018
Another 5 Star Romance from my favorite author.

There is something so romantic about Cunningham Falls. That's the talent that Kristen Proby possesses. She paints a picture so vivid that we are all immediately going to our phones/laptops etc. trying to find these destinations that she writes about. Was I the only one looking up these gorgeous "tree houses" for a potential vacation spot? I think Cunningham Falls has unofficially become it's own character. The more we learn about it there more we want to walk down the streets of Cunningham Falls eating huckleberry ice cream, seeing those gorgeous snow capped mountains and meeting this incredibly fun cast of characters that live there.

Jenna and Christian are such a fun and sexy couple! Jenna is so independent and hard working and I love that they were qualities that her man loved about her! She was feisty and confident and so funny. No one writes a heroine like Kristen. I wish all these ladies were in my circle of friends. Christian was such a HUNK! As the story went on I felt every page was peeling back the layers to him. He rivals Luke as one of my favorite Heroes she has ever written. He is strong, sexy, loyal, loving, and every other adjective on my "dream man" list.

The crossover into the Seattle World is like the cherry on top of the most perfect sundae! Luke and Nat are still one of my favorite love stories. So, having them woven so deeply into this story was so fantastic! This is my 30th Kristen Proby read...yes I counted...and with every book I adore her more. She gives me bits of all the characters I have loved for so many years and it makes me feel so connected to the stories. Thank you KP giving your readers what we love and crave!
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678 reviews653 followers
July 6, 2018
There’s nothing I love to read more than series with interconnected standalone novels. Not only are there new romances to explore in every book, but you get to revisit a world you’re already intimately with, getting updates on familiar faces and being introduced to characters that could possibly get their own Happily Ever After down the road. After meeting Jenna Hull in Charming Hannah, a previous book in The Big Sky Series by Kristen Proby, I knew it was only a matter of time before her story would be told. I was curious who she’d be paired with, thinking it’d be someone from her hometown of Cunningham Falls, Montana or perhaps a contractor helping with her latest project. Imagine my surprise when it turned out to be a famous actor visiting Montana to prepare for his next role. My interest was officially piqued!

Wanting a break from his hectic lifestyle and needing to do some training for an upcoming film project, Christian Wolfe escapes to Montana and finds himself a guest in Jenna Hull’s newly-finished treehouse-inspired development. The sweet-talking, effusively charming actor is instantly attracted to the gorgeous, successful businesswoman – an attraction that soon becomes a genuine romantic connection, albeit one with a ticking clock. Theirs is a whirlwind romance, complete with an untamable magnetism and brain-addling lust. Christian and Jenna are soon wrapped in their own tranquil, lust-filled bubble in Montana, although the real world soon intrudes, threatening to puncture their bliss-filled bubble.

With each new release, Kristen Proby reaffirms why she’s one of my go-to authors for sexy, swoon-worthy romances, and Kissing Jenna is no exception. This book delivered a narrative that’s lighthearted and romantic, and characters that are passionate and sensual. I appreciated that they could be playful with each other, but also vulnerable. Mostly, I loved getting swept up in the deeply intense connection between Jenna and Christian, finding their ambition and drive for their careers just as captivating as their combustible chemistry, flirtatious rapport, and insatiable desire for each other.

With a small-town, tight-knit vibe, a romance that’s both sugary sweet and relentlessly sexy, and characters that are enthralling and fun-loving, Kissing Jenna is perfect to dive in to if you’re looking for a book that’ll make you smile, make you blush, and leave you feeling perfectly content. There’s just enough angst to tug on your heartstrings and more than enough romance to leave you in a permanent state of swoon. There’s even an appearance from a beloved couple that fans of the With Me in Seattle Series will be excited to see. Overall, Kissing Jenna is a delightful addition to the Big Sky Series and I can’t wait to see what’s next.

*complimentary copy provided by publisher for an honest review

Rating: 5 Stars
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638 reviews134 followers
July 17, 2018
Book Review: 5 stars

Kissing Jenna is a book about finding love in the right place and the right moment.

This book features the beautiful, romantic and sexy story of Jenna and Christian— let’s think about Jamie Dornan please, thank you very much .

Jenna is Brad Hull’s younger sister (Read his story in Charming Hanna ) and she owns a successful vacation rental business in Cunningham Falls. Christian Wolfe is the biggest celebrity in Hollywood, AND the sexiest man alive. He has to prepare for his new movie and he decides to get sky lessons in Cunningham Falls, and stay in one of Jenna’s rentals.

And what starts as a tenant-landlord relationship, quickly develops into something more. It’s supposed to be a winter fling, something for the moment, but they fell hard for each other and I fell harder for them both.

Their relationship is beautiful, romantic, sexy and just how I love the relationships in my books. 100% believable. I loved how much they trusted each other, they were always upfront with one another and that made their relationship strong. The little drama, in the end, was very different from what I thought for a movie-star+regular-girl kinda romance, and I love how it was solved.

All in all, Kissing Jenna is a great addition to the Big Sky Series. I can’t wait for Tempting Brooke !!

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1,627 reviews27 followers
July 11, 2018
Jenna Hull has built her rental properties with as much hands on experience as she can. Her pride and joy are the custom built treehouses that are just now ready for use. She is fiercely independent, with big dreams centered in her hometown.

Christian Wolfe is a big time Hollywood name. He needs to learn to ski for his next roll and wants to take a little time out of the spotlight while he’s at it. The spot his manager booked for him should be perfect for a little quiet time without the worry of paparazzi and fans.

Jenna knew one of her first booking in the treehouses had to be a pseudonym, and she is quick to cover her surprise and her interest. Afterall, he’s a client and keeping her client’s privacy is important to her. Christian hadn’t anticipated her cool reaction to his identity, which only adds to his interest in her.

These two were very cute together. I loved watching as they developed a relationship in the bubble of the treehouses and Cunningham Falls. But his time is not infinite, and he is expected back for filming faster than either are ready for. They also didn’t expect the no strings fun they were having to grow feelings.

This was a fun celebrity romance with a small town twist. Cunningham Falls makes for a great backdrop once again. There are also cameos by another Kristen Proby favorite couple (the first of hers I fell in love with) that makes this a fun, unexpected crossover.

I received this book for free from the author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
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141 reviews16 followers
July 17, 2018
Good but not favorite.
It's just like typical Kristen Proby's books, nothing special for me. Hot sexy successful actor meet beautiful hard worker small town girl, falling in love and then happily ever after. Nothing big problem in this book, kind of boring but I still enjoyed it.
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910 reviews82 followers
June 2, 2020
*Audiobook Review*

4 STARS

We are back in Cunningham Falls with the second standalone in Kristen Proby’s Big Sky Series. This is a sweet story between a woman from a small town and a sexy hollywood actor visiting a small town. I devoured this audiobook. The narrators chosen were perfect as Jenna and Christian!

Jenna is an intelligent, independent woman. She doesn’t expect Christian when he walks into her life and into one of her treehouses. Jenna is loyal to her friends and family, has a kind heart and is funny and super likeable.

I absolutely adore the setting in Cunningham Falls. Jenna’s treehouses are unique and fit so well in this quaint, small town.

Jenna and Christian fall in lovely quickly but with his time in his Cunningham Falls coming to end they have to figure out how they can survive a long distance relationship and I was unsure how it would all work out.

I loved the side characters in this series, particularly Max, Jenna’s big brother! His over protectiveness of Jenna was endearing. I also loved the teasers dropped about him and Willa and it left me wanting more and anticipating their story! Christian’s sister all though I didn’t like her most of the story she redeemed herself in the end.

If you love a steamy, insta-love story this one is for you. The epilogue was the sweetest!
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2,506 reviews388 followers
July 12, 2018
Kristen Proby turns the swoon factor up to high in Kissing Jenna. The Jenna in question is the sister to Max and Brad (Charming Hannah), a tough businesswoman, loyal friend, amazing sister and complete homebody. Determined to make her dreams come true on her own terms, the amazing treetop villas are now complete and ready for rental. Just in time for movie-star Christian to have somewhere private to stay while he learns to ski for a movie role.

Sparks fly between Christian and Jenna, but more than that they respect each other. Both Christian and Jenna fall hard and fast, but the thought of pursuing a long-distance relationship as well as enduring the media frenzy around Christian leads Jenna to reign in her feelings for Christian as she expects an end date to their relationship when Christian leaves the sanctuary of the treetop villas. 

I loved the inclusion of all of the characters from Cunningham Falls as well as a wonderful cameo appearance from one of Kristen's other series 😍💝💞

Although there is the underlying tension created by the difference in their lifestyles and the physical distance between their homes; there is very little angst in Kissing Jenna. When two people are so perfect for each other there is very little they can't overcome.
Profile Image for Suzi (Obsessive Reading Disorder).
2,232 reviews
July 13, 2018

This is the second book in the series but can easily be read as a stand alone. We meet Jenna in the first book and had glimpses of her in the Love Under the Big Sky series. She is the youngest and the only girl in her family. But she is far from a spoiled pampered baby. Her brothers would like to keep her in a bubble but she is a business woman and goes after what she wants.

Everything about this book sets up the romance. Idyllic winter in the mountains scenes. Trendy tree house getaway resort. Swoony hero trying to re-find himself. And a small town woman--girl next door, with great friends, great family and treats the famous movie star that turns up as a guest, not as a fan.

As always, this author brings a great sense of humor to her writing. She also always leaves the reader with a sense that we got to peek at very private moments that take us on the adventure along with her characters. There is a bit of insta-lust but a friendship develops as the book goes along and they have some realistic conversation about where they are headed as a couple.

Overall, just a lovely read. Enjoy!



*Complementary copy provided for an honest review.
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3,511 reviews97 followers
July 17, 2018
My Review: Where does one find a man like Christian?? I don't even need the movie star good looks, though that would be super awesome.. But it's his amazing personality that sold me on this book. Well, that and the awesome story. And Jenna's amusing mug collection. He was just so desperate for something real, but at the same time, so adorably unable to trust people's reactions. And I'm a sucker for that sort of hero.. wary, but there's a part that is still hopeful.

And this might be a silly thing to mention, but it stuck out to me - how concerned Christian was with getting his workouts in. I've read so many romances where the hero has washboard abs, eats whatever he wants, and never mentions consequences. But Christian is an actor, his body is important.. so he made sure to maintain it. In the grand scheme of things, maybe this doesn't matter, but I appreciate the author putting the time into this realistic, genuine aspect.

I cannot recommend this author enough. I love her stuff. She always has me hooked.. and usually staying up way past my bedtime to finish her newest release. Kissing Jenna is no different - an awesome read, I didn't want to put it down!

Cover Lovin': Swoonworthy

Recommendation: Part of a series, but can be read as a stand alone.

Final Rating: FOUR out of FIVE stars (4/5)!!! Another AMAZING Kristen Proby book.
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1,993 reviews27 followers
January 6, 2021
Audio Review:
Kissing Jenna (The Big Sky Series, Book 2) is the first book in this series that i have read and the second book by this author. This is a fun story set in the small quant town of Cunningham Falls. I liked Jenna and Christian and their relationship together. A bit of angst, sensual moments, and a small twist that keeps you entertained. My favourite supporting character was Jenna's big brother Max. I loved sweet ending which was the icing on the cake.

Narators Joan Delware, Lee Samuels played the role's of Jenna and Christian perfectly. Their intonation and change in pitch fit the characters wonderfully.
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936 reviews92 followers
July 23, 2018
I'll be honest and say I looooooove a romance where half of the couple is a celebrity. I know we tend to only look at the glamourous side of famous life, but what about the flip side? Many of us dream of marrying an actor or a prince, but what about what we'd have to deal with? Or what we'd have to give up?

Anyway, here this is dealt with briefly, as Christian is a Oscar-winning actor. This means the man has no privacy and his life is dissected by the media. And Jenna is thrown in that world. And they both have to deal with it. What I liked about it was, while there was some drama, there was nothing childish about it (with the exception of some misguided advices from outside sources). But this gave me all I wanted.
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5,385 reviews74 followers
July 12, 2018
Delicious read of Hollywood actor who comes to Cunningham Falls, Montana to learn to ski for a movie role. The "treehouse" he rented for a month is owned by business woman who loves coffee mugs with witty sayings. It's fun and satisfying.
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