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The Last First Kiss
AUSTIN:
I'm sick of the round of corporate holiday parties.
I'm sick of the girls pursuing me because I'm the local heir-apparent of a successful business.
I'm sick of the girls pursuing me for my family's money.
And I'm about desperate enough to hire someone to be my date to the charity gala this New Year's Eve...
until I see Belinda.
Her grandparents live next door to my parents, and we used to play together.
Now she's all grown up, and I mean all grown up.
Wonder how we'd play together now?
BELINDA:
I've just gotten my dream job in my grandparents' hometown, and I'm happy to be moving back.
But when the boy next door asks me to be his date for a charity ball, I get a good look at him and see a future I'd love to have.
Everything's going great.
I mean, it's a perfect dream.
Which just makes me wonder when the clock's going to strike midnight and I'm going to wake up from my wonderful dream...
This year, make the ultimate resolution to fall in love with the sexiest book boyfriends around.
Midnight kisses, parties in the city, cozy cabins, and all the taboo sexiness you can handle.
Strap on your slippers, and get cozy, cause these men are coming to you.
#midnightkisses #newyearseve
I'm sick of the round of corporate holiday parties.
I'm sick of the girls pursuing me because I'm the local heir-apparent of a successful business.
I'm sick of the girls pursuing me for my family's money.
And I'm about desperate enough to hire someone to be my date to the charity gala this New Year's Eve...
until I see Belinda.
Her grandparents live next door to my parents, and we used to play together.
Now she's all grown up, and I mean all grown up.
Wonder how we'd play together now?
BELINDA:
I've just gotten my dream job in my grandparents' hometown, and I'm happy to be moving back.
But when the boy next door asks me to be his date for a charity ball, I get a good look at him and see a future I'd love to have.
Everything's going great.
I mean, it's a perfect dream.
Which just makes me wonder when the clock's going to strike midnight and I'm going to wake up from my wonderful dream...
This year, make the ultimate resolution to fall in love with the sexiest book boyfriends around.
Midnight kisses, parties in the city, cozy cabins, and all the taboo sexiness you can handle.
Strap on your slippers, and get cozy, cause these men are coming to you.
#midnightkisses #newyearseve
50 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 4, 2022
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About the author
Carly Keene
92 books137 followersCarly writes short romance stories as steamy and sweet as a triple-vanilla latte, served extra hot. If you’ve ever wished that a Hallmark™ movie showed what happened in the bedroom — in glorious technicolor detail — her books are for you! Grab your favorite hot beverage and join her for the fun.
She loves chai, homemade mulled cider, Riesling and Beaujolais, and vanilla lattes (iced or extra-hot).
Carly wrote her first love story at the age of ten, featuring tragic Romeo-and-Juliet deaths, and only much later discovered that she preferred stories where the lovers live, with happily-ever-after endings.
She enjoys snuggling under blankets in the winter, and under the stars in summer. Loves kissing Mr. Right in exotic locations, as well as in their very own kitchen.
She lives in Virginia with the love of her life and a goofball dog.
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January 2, 2022
I thought this was a sweet and fast-paced romance. Austin re-meets his childhood friend Belinda and is immediately attracted to her. He asks her out and sparks fly between them. Austin and Belinda had good chemistry together, and I thought that they were rather a sweet couple with Austin being a quite the romantic. It was an entertaining and quick read!
I received a free advanced review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my fair and honest opinion.
I received a free advanced review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my fair and honest opinion.
January 6, 2022
Austin is tire of people only being interested in him because of his status and money. While visiting his parents, he sees Belinda. Belinda has just moved back to her grandparents home town. She sees forever with Austin. Is Austin wanting more than forever or does reality strike at midnight?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 3, 2022
This was a cute short read and I really enjoyed these two. Childhood friends who have lost touch throughout their adulthood. Now the Belinda is back in town Austin cant believe how beautiful she has become. Right after the first meet again he knows she is something special.
Belinda can't help but fall for Austin, she just hopes he like who she is and not want to change her.
Belinda can't help but fall for Austin, she just hopes he like who she is and not want to change her.
January 7, 2022
This a sweet but steamy fast paced read. Austin and Belinda were childhood friends. They see each other after many years when Belinda moves back to town for her new job. They enjoy the same things and have a great connection and the chemistry between then is electric. A great addition to this New Years Eve Series. I received an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
January 12, 2023
I enjoyed this book. This is a nice, quick, short book.
Austin meets Belinda when they were kids, he lived next door to her grandparents. She would come over and they would play outside making snowmen. Austin comes to his parents home after a corporate holiday party, he’s tired of the parties. Belinda is staying with her grandparents because she just got a new job and needs to find a place of her own. Austin spots her out his parents kitchen window and goes to see if they need help, he carries boxes upstairs. Afterwords her grandmother ask him if he’d like something to eat, he just eat, but he wants ask Belinda for a favor. He asks her if she’ll be his date for the charity gala on New Year’s Eve. She doesn’t think he’s serious so she asks him why he doesn’t have a date. He tells her there’s a number of reasons but he wants to take her to dinner and they can talk about it. At dinner they talk about how they both love to cook, about past relationships, their families, past jobs, about holiday parties, and what a perfect date would be. They agree to spend sometime together so no one questions them together at the gala. They spend the next week getting to know one another, Belinda is waiting for Austin to kiss her but he doesn’t. She helps him pick out presents for his family and he help her pick out things for hers. He tells her he has something special planed for Christmas Eve for her to dress warm so she does. He takes her to Elmwood park where the city has set up a seasonal ice rink. They skate around the rink holding hands. She looks up at him thinking he’s going to kiss her then trips and cries out in pain. He helps her to the side and she tells him she doesn’t think it’s broken, so he gets her some ice and takes her to his apartment. She calls her grandparents to let them know she’ll be staying with Austin tonight. He makes her dinner and then shares his cookies someone make for him. He reaches over to brush a crumb off her lip and she leans in and kisses him. He kisses her back, she pulls him closer so he can’t pull away. When he pulls away he tells her that was our first kiss and she tells him it won’t be the last. He tells her that he thinks that was his last first kiss. She doesn’t’ get it so he tells her he never wants to kiss anyone else for the first time again. They both start to kiss again, and she forgets her ankle pain. When she feels his hard length in his jeans she tells him to touch her. He pulls her tops off and she reaches to unsnap her bra. He kisses her and teases her nipples and she yanks at his jeans to get them off. She tells him she wants more and pulls her leggings off. He asks her if she is sure and she tells him yes. He tells her to make herself come, then he’s inside her kissing the deepest part of her. He gets her another ice pack and then kisses up her legs once more. When he gets to her slit she spreads open for him he kisses her and circles his finger around her clit. She tells him not to stop, she tells him she needs him. He takes her to his bed and they pleasure each other again. The next morning after their showers they give each other their Christmas presents. He gives her a voucher for Timeless Attire, he tells her to pick out a dress that she’ll look fabulous in. She gives him a watch from a local shop. He notices she smiles but the warmth in her eyes is gone. All day long Belinda worries about the voucher. They both go to each families lunch, then. Caroling around the neighborhood. He tells her to leave her bedroom window unlocked. Shortly before midnight she hears a rustle outside he slips through the window and she tells him to get in here. He tells her they needs to be quiet and she tells him yes. They make love after cuddling and kissing. He tells her he can’t wait for her to be dolled up for the party. The day after Christmas Timeless Attire is open so she goes on her lunch hour. Nothing is glamorous or eye catching, the sales attendant asks her what the occasion is, her dress sizes and budget. Belinda hands her the voucher and she tells Belinda they will be able to find something. She leaves and comes back with three gowns, and Belinda tries them on. The first two she doesn’t feel comfortable in she tells the sales attendant she needs to look fabulous it’s what her date wants. The third dress is perfect a little long but they can hem it. Belinda gets dolled up in her bedroom her grandmother helped her with her hair and false lashes. The evening is delightful, Austin tells her she looks beautiful. They eat, dance and drink champagne. She asks him if the dress is alright and he tells her it’s fabulous. She talks to Austin’s sister and suggest more pocket in women’s clothes. They both go around and have nice conversations with everyone. Belinda excuses herself to use the restroom she’s gone a while, when he heads to look for her. She doesn’t look happy and he asks if she’s okay, she nods. Belinda runs into Austin’s ex while in the restroom she tells her that he’s reduced to dating her and she broke up with him. She asks Belinda where she got the dress from the goodwill or did her granny make it out of old curtains. She tells Belinda Austin is cheap, he has tons of money but he won’t spend it on her. He pick the woman who will sleep with him for free. She goes back to the table and pretends everything is alright even though she’s numb and can’t wait to go home. She wants to get out of the disastrous dress. Austin wins the string of pearls and put them on her. They countdown to midnight begins and he tells her he wants to spend his life with her. At midnight he drops to one knee and asks her to marry him and she doesn’t answer, her eyes fill with tears, and she tells him no. She runs away and he is left kneeling on the floor. She goes to the parking lot and sobs, kicking off her shoes so she can run, but he catches her. He asks her if his ex said something to her, if she’s not ready to take their relationship to the next level he’ll wait. He tells her he loves her, she’s the one he wants to spend his life with. She asks him if he’s serious and he tells her yes. She asks him if he want to marry her and he tells her he does. He tells her he wants to start this new year with her and every year of his life. She tells him it’s a deal and they kiss, their last first kiss as an engaged couple. Four years later, they are looking for a new place to live, Austin has Belinda meet him at a townhouse the agent is showing them. She likes it but tells him it’s a little smaller than she wanted. He tells her that’s what they agree on two bedrooms. She tells him they should start looking for something bigger now. Austin thanks the realtor for showing them the property this afternoon, but they wants something bigger. She tells him three bedroom minimum, as the realtor leaves. Austin asks Belinda what’s going on, she tells him she’s pregnant. He asks her if she’s sure, she is so he kisses her. He is so happy, he can’t believe it he takes her to his car and they head home. They get to the apartment and make love for the last first time, but not for the last time.
Austin meets Belinda when they were kids, he lived next door to her grandparents. She would come over and they would play outside making snowmen. Austin comes to his parents home after a corporate holiday party, he’s tired of the parties. Belinda is staying with her grandparents because she just got a new job and needs to find a place of her own. Austin spots her out his parents kitchen window and goes to see if they need help, he carries boxes upstairs. Afterwords her grandmother ask him if he’d like something to eat, he just eat, but he wants ask Belinda for a favor. He asks her if she’ll be his date for the charity gala on New Year’s Eve. She doesn’t think he’s serious so she asks him why he doesn’t have a date. He tells her there’s a number of reasons but he wants to take her to dinner and they can talk about it. At dinner they talk about how they both love to cook, about past relationships, their families, past jobs, about holiday parties, and what a perfect date would be. They agree to spend sometime together so no one questions them together at the gala. They spend the next week getting to know one another, Belinda is waiting for Austin to kiss her but he doesn’t. She helps him pick out presents for his family and he help her pick out things for hers. He tells her he has something special planed for Christmas Eve for her to dress warm so she does. He takes her to Elmwood park where the city has set up a seasonal ice rink. They skate around the rink holding hands. She looks up at him thinking he’s going to kiss her then trips and cries out in pain. He helps her to the side and she tells him she doesn’t think it’s broken, so he gets her some ice and takes her to his apartment. She calls her grandparents to let them know she’ll be staying with Austin tonight. He makes her dinner and then shares his cookies someone make for him. He reaches over to brush a crumb off her lip and she leans in and kisses him. He kisses her back, she pulls him closer so he can’t pull away. When he pulls away he tells her that was our first kiss and she tells him it won’t be the last. He tells her that he thinks that was his last first kiss. She doesn’t’ get it so he tells her he never wants to kiss anyone else for the first time again. They both start to kiss again, and she forgets her ankle pain. When she feels his hard length in his jeans she tells him to touch her. He pulls her tops off and she reaches to unsnap her bra. He kisses her and teases her nipples and she yanks at his jeans to get them off. She tells him she wants more and pulls her leggings off. He asks her if she is sure and she tells him yes. He tells her to make herself come, then he’s inside her kissing the deepest part of her. He gets her another ice pack and then kisses up her legs once more. When he gets to her slit she spreads open for him he kisses her and circles his finger around her clit. She tells him not to stop, she tells him she needs him. He takes her to his bed and they pleasure each other again. The next morning after their showers they give each other their Christmas presents. He gives her a voucher for Timeless Attire, he tells her to pick out a dress that she’ll look fabulous in. She gives him a watch from a local shop. He notices she smiles but the warmth in her eyes is gone. All day long Belinda worries about the voucher. They both go to each families lunch, then. Caroling around the neighborhood. He tells her to leave her bedroom window unlocked. Shortly before midnight she hears a rustle outside he slips through the window and she tells him to get in here. He tells her they needs to be quiet and she tells him yes. They make love after cuddling and kissing. He tells her he can’t wait for her to be dolled up for the party. The day after Christmas Timeless Attire is open so she goes on her lunch hour. Nothing is glamorous or eye catching, the sales attendant asks her what the occasion is, her dress sizes and budget. Belinda hands her the voucher and she tells Belinda they will be able to find something. She leaves and comes back with three gowns, and Belinda tries them on. The first two she doesn’t feel comfortable in she tells the sales attendant she needs to look fabulous it’s what her date wants. The third dress is perfect a little long but they can hem it. Belinda gets dolled up in her bedroom her grandmother helped her with her hair and false lashes. The evening is delightful, Austin tells her she looks beautiful. They eat, dance and drink champagne. She asks him if the dress is alright and he tells her it’s fabulous. She talks to Austin’s sister and suggest more pocket in women’s clothes. They both go around and have nice conversations with everyone. Belinda excuses herself to use the restroom she’s gone a while, when he heads to look for her. She doesn’t look happy and he asks if she’s okay, she nods. Belinda runs into Austin’s ex while in the restroom she tells her that he’s reduced to dating her and she broke up with him. She asks Belinda where she got the dress from the goodwill or did her granny make it out of old curtains. She tells Belinda Austin is cheap, he has tons of money but he won’t spend it on her. He pick the woman who will sleep with him for free. She goes back to the table and pretends everything is alright even though she’s numb and can’t wait to go home. She wants to get out of the disastrous dress. Austin wins the string of pearls and put them on her. They countdown to midnight begins and he tells her he wants to spend his life with her. At midnight he drops to one knee and asks her to marry him and she doesn’t answer, her eyes fill with tears, and she tells him no. She runs away and he is left kneeling on the floor. She goes to the parking lot and sobs, kicking off her shoes so she can run, but he catches her. He asks her if his ex said something to her, if she’s not ready to take their relationship to the next level he’ll wait. He tells her he loves her, she’s the one he wants to spend his life with. She asks him if he’s serious and he tells her yes. She asks him if he want to marry her and he tells her he does. He tells her he wants to start this new year with her and every year of his life. She tells him it’s a deal and they kiss, their last first kiss as an engaged couple. Four years later, they are looking for a new place to live, Austin has Belinda meet him at a townhouse the agent is showing them. She likes it but tells him it’s a little smaller than she wanted. He tells her that’s what they agree on two bedrooms. She tells him they should start looking for something bigger now. Austin thanks the realtor for showing them the property this afternoon, but they wants something bigger. She tells him three bedroom minimum, as the realtor leaves. Austin asks Belinda what’s going on, she tells him she’s pregnant. He asks her if she’s sure, she is so he kisses her. He is so happy, he can’t believe it he takes her to his car and they head home. They get to the apartment and make love for the last first time, but not for the last time.
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January 13, 2022
She may be coming home for a new job....but she finds her Last First Kiss and more
The Last First Kiss by Carly Keene is part of the multi-author Midnight Kisses series. This story is about Belinda Carter and Austin Reese. Belinda has just moved back to her hometown to take the job of Assistant HR Director at Hopedale Hospital. She arrives at her grandparents house, who raised her after her father died and her mother could not cope, where she will be staying until she finds a place of her own. Austin is in his early thirties and became COO of On the Mark Sports six months ago. The company is owned and run by his family and he has worked hard to get the position. The problem is that he has not found the woman who really wants to be with him, and not him for his money and what he can buy them. When Austin sees Belinda arrive home, as he is visiting his parents who live next door, he is struck by just how much she has grown up and how much he is drawn to her. When he goes over to help with Belinda's bags and boxes he knows he wants to take her to the New Years Eve Charity Ball that he has to attend, and where he wants to avoid his ex and all the other woman who try and get his attention. Belinda accepts Austin's invitation but she may have gotten more than she anticipated at the same time.
I enjoyed this sweet, fun, steamy, smexy and entertaining story. The story-line is nicely paced and the characters are all likeable, except Austin's ex of course. There is a bit of drama, lots of romance, family, friends and as always smexy good times. This is a wonderful addition to this series and a book I would definitely RECOMMEND!
The Last First Kiss by Carly Keene is part of the multi-author Midnight Kisses series. This story is about Belinda Carter and Austin Reese. Belinda has just moved back to her hometown to take the job of Assistant HR Director at Hopedale Hospital. She arrives at her grandparents house, who raised her after her father died and her mother could not cope, where she will be staying until she finds a place of her own. Austin is in his early thirties and became COO of On the Mark Sports six months ago. The company is owned and run by his family and he has worked hard to get the position. The problem is that he has not found the woman who really wants to be with him, and not him for his money and what he can buy them. When Austin sees Belinda arrive home, as he is visiting his parents who live next door, he is struck by just how much she has grown up and how much he is drawn to her. When he goes over to help with Belinda's bags and boxes he knows he wants to take her to the New Years Eve Charity Ball that he has to attend, and where he wants to avoid his ex and all the other woman who try and get his attention. Belinda accepts Austin's invitation but she may have gotten more than she anticipated at the same time.
I enjoyed this sweet, fun, steamy, smexy and entertaining story. The story-line is nicely paced and the characters are all likeable, except Austin's ex of course. There is a bit of drama, lots of romance, family, friends and as always smexy good times. This is a wonderful addition to this series and a book I would definitely RECOMMEND!
January 2, 2022
Austin is tired of being seen just for his job and money. he broke it off with his last girlfriend eight months ago when all she seemed to be focused on is how much he was not spending. After another corporate holiday party, he head to his parents house, his mom is going to make waffles and bacon in the morning. He is eating breakfast when he looks out the window and sees her, Belinda Carter, he has not seen her in years. She just moved to town for a job.
Belinda has gotten her dream job, when the boy next door ask her to NYE charity ball. The more time she spends with him over the week, she wants this to last forever, but is just for the holiday?
This is a sweet and steamy holiday romance, enjoyed the characters chemistry.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Belinda has gotten her dream job, when the boy next door ask her to NYE charity ball. The more time she spends with him over the week, she wants this to last forever, but is just for the holiday?
This is a sweet and steamy holiday romance, enjoyed the characters chemistry.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 6, 2022
Carly Keene joins the wonderful multi-author Midnight Kisses series with The Last First Kiss. Austin is COO for his family's sporting goods business and is tired of all of the corporate holiday parties and the women clamouring after him because of his money. When his parents' next-door-neighbours welcome their granddaughter, Belinda, home as she prepares to start a new job, Austin lays eyes on the girl he used to build snowmen with - that has grown into a gorgeous young woman - and he is instantly smitten. As they start spending time together leading up to Rivertown's big New Year's Eve charity gala, both quickly realize their childhood friend may just be the One - and their first kiss just might be their last first kiss. A sweet, sizzling, engaging short holiday romance you won't want to miss!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 17, 2023
Friends to Lovers
A couple, who had been best friends and playmates in their youth, reunite and fall in love. Austin is a hardworking COO, at his family business. He is tired of woman wanting to be with him, because of his wealth. He goes home for the holidays, and sees his old child hood friend next door.
Belinda is curvy, and a little bit insecure about her body. When she sees Austin next door, she remembers her feelings for him. Austin approaches her to ask her to attend a company Holiday gala, as his date.
They begin to date, and they both realize that they have romantic feelings for each other. At the gala, everything is going well, until Austin’s ex insults Belinda. Belinda runs while Austin chases her, and makes her understand, that he loves her. They reunite, and the couple finally obtain their HEA.
A couple, who had been best friends and playmates in their youth, reunite and fall in love. Austin is a hardworking COO, at his family business. He is tired of woman wanting to be with him, because of his wealth. He goes home for the holidays, and sees his old child hood friend next door.
Belinda is curvy, and a little bit insecure about her body. When she sees Austin next door, she remembers her feelings for him. Austin approaches her to ask her to attend a company Holiday gala, as his date.
They begin to date, and they both realize that they have romantic feelings for each other. At the gala, everything is going well, until Austin’s ex insults Belinda. Belinda runs while Austin chases her, and makes her understand, that he loves her. They reunite, and the couple finally obtain their HEA.
January 4, 2022
This book is a part of the Midnight Kisses series and focuses on Austin and Belinda. Austin is tired of dealing with fake people who only seem interested in him based on what kind of life he could provide for them. He wants a low key life with a wife and family to love. He doesn't think he'll ever get it until he sees the next door neighbors granddaughter, who he had grown up with, and is immediately captivated by her. He asks her to be his date to a new years eve gala and the more time they spend together, the more he falls in love with her. They hit a small bump in the road but it is resolved really quickly and we get a great HEA. This was a great addition to the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 4, 2022
What a great book
This is such a good story. Belinda and Austin grew up playing together. As he grew older he became more involved with the family business. Belinda went off to college and then took a job in the city. She moved back home for a HR position at the local hospital. Austin has been lonely, wanting love and family but his girlfriend just wanted his money and other men. Then he sees Belinda moving in with her grandparents. They start dating and she's everything he hoped for and more. Of course, true love does not run smoothly. Read what happens. I enjoyed this book a lot and hope you will too. Written by Cindy :)
This is such a good story. Belinda and Austin grew up playing together. As he grew older he became more involved with the family business. Belinda went off to college and then took a job in the city. She moved back home for a HR position at the local hospital. Austin has been lonely, wanting love and family but his girlfriend just wanted his money and other men. Then he sees Belinda moving in with her grandparents. They start dating and she's everything he hoped for and more. Of course, true love does not run smoothly. Read what happens. I enjoyed this book a lot and hope you will too. Written by Cindy :)
January 6, 2022
I really liked this short story. It was entertaining and enjoyable. The characters were interesting and likable although their communication skills were a little bit lacking. Camilla was lame and petty. I'm glad that Austin didn't end up with her. Belinda and Austin were so cute. I loved that they had known each other as kids. Even though they didn't grow up together, they had good memories of spending time together. The dates they went on were things that they both liked to do so they both had a good time. I loved their happy ever after and I recommend reading this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 21, 2022
3.5 stars
First things first; I like the cover of this book!
The last first kiss is a novella in the ‘’midnight kisses’’ collection.
This story is short, fast paced and an enjoyable read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I found the writing style easy to follow, the characters likeable and the storyline enjoyable. Austin is a successful man that is fed up of golddiggers. When he reconnects with a childhood friend, will love blossom between them?
The chemistry between Belinda and Austin is clear to see and I liked them together.
I liked the ending and the epilogue for this story.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read.
First things first; I like the cover of this book!
The last first kiss is a novella in the ‘’midnight kisses’’ collection.
This story is short, fast paced and an enjoyable read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I found the writing style easy to follow, the characters likeable and the storyline enjoyable. Austin is a successful man that is fed up of golddiggers. When he reconnects with a childhood friend, will love blossom between them?
The chemistry between Belinda and Austin is clear to see and I liked them together.
I liked the ending and the epilogue for this story.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read.
January 3, 2022
I thought that this was a really good book. I really liked Belinda and Austin together. These two are really sweet together. These two have really good chemistry and connection. What was supposed to just be a small favor, turned out to change both Austin and Belinda's life forever. There is a little bit of drama but nothing that Austin can't fix. I enjoyed this book and I would recommend it and Ms. Carly as a wonderful author.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 4, 2022
Austin, CFO of his father's company was tired of gold diggers. He was looking for a woman that would appreciate him for himself not his money. Then one morning when he was visiting his parents, he noticed the granddaughter, Belinda was visiting the people next door. They use to play together as kids having the best time so he wasted no time going over to get reacquainted. They were soon back on friendly ground moving forward from there. An enjoyable read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 4, 2022
This story is a sweet romance this book is about Austin who needs a date for his corporate holiday parties until he sees Belinda The girl next door who he used to play together with. Belinda moves back in her hometown and she got her dream job that she wanted until Austin asked her can she be his date for his party . Everything is going great and Belinda wonders if she wake up from her dream would it be all over or will just be a reality.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 5, 2022
Nick just wants to find a woman that wants him and the simple things, not his money. Belinda has returned home to take a new job, but always waiting for the shoe drop. While visiting his parents, Nick sees Belinda and asks for her help in hopes to get to know her better.
Sweet fast story that will warm your heart as Nick and Belinda find what they want, there is a few twists when insecurities and ex come around but is quickly squashed with love and determination.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Sweet fast story that will warm your heart as Nick and Belinda find what they want, there is a few twists when insecurities and ex come around but is quickly squashed with love and determination.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 1, 2022
I really liked seeing the connection and chemistry between Austin and Belinda grow, they suited each other so much and together they made a lovely couple. I didn't completely get Belinda's reaction to what took place, but I did feel for her and was very glad Austin never wavered. I enjoyed seeing these two reconnect and fall in love.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 1, 2022
This was a really cute childhood friends meets again romance. I love when short stories use an existing connection between the characters it prevents the story from seeming rushed. I really liked the chemistry between Austin and Belinda. The story had a little bit of drama but everything was resolved quickly and I enjoyed reading this story.
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January 2, 2022
The author has given us a wonderful story that pulls us into the lives of Austin and Belinda and does not let go. They were friends as children but when Austin sees the adult Belinda, he wants to know more. Belinda does not feel that she is good enough and is always waiting for the other shoe to drop. Can Austin convince her that they belong together?
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January 5, 2022
This was cute. Austin is sick of gold diggers and fake women. Belinda is an old childhood friend that moved back to take a new job in her grandparents city. These two reconnect and are surprised by the strong attraction. Belinda let’s some insecurities flare which leads to the main drama but a good quick read.
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January 5, 2022
Austin is looking for his plus one. He has a specific type of plus one in mind. Belinda used to visit her grandparents next door to Austin when they were kids. They knew each other back then. Could she be his perfect plus one to go through life with? Watching them navigate through their normal lives looking for a mate is fun and sweet and steamy. This is very cute, easy read. 3.5 party stars.
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January 7, 2022
Austin is Rich but does not flaunt his money. He is down to earth and wants to find someone like him. He thought he had someone like that but she was a gold digger and was upset when he did notnwant to spend money on frivolous items. He goes to his childhood hime for Christmas and runs into his childhood neighbor. They hang out and grow close. Is sje tje one? She treats him like a person not like the moneyman. What will happen? Will she accept him for who he truely is?
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January 16, 2022
Austin is rich and tired of women only wanting him for his money so when he finds out Belinda is back in town he asks her to go with him to the NYE Charity Ball. When Belinda gets her dream job in her grandparent's hometown she never expected to fall for her childhood friend/neighbor Austin. This is a sweet holiday romance with likable characters and a story filled with insta love, steam, and a perfect happily ever after. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
June 15, 2022
This book was so good and had me hooked from the beginning until the end and the storyline flowed throughout the book . Belinda is back in town and staying with her grandparents but when Austin shows up to help carry her suit cases in will she end up being a joke ? Austin is cfo of his father's company and tired of the money hungry woman and has a gold digger ex girlfriend who is mean but will she ruin things for him and Belinda?.
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December 29, 2023
Party time!!!!
This book was a cute New Year's short book, I enjoyed it.... They instantly had feeling for each other right when they saw each other but took their time to get to know each other..... Belinda and Austin knew eachnother as kids but she moved away, when she came back living next door to his grandmother, he ask her to be his date to a party event, they then got to know each other as a dull this time, realizing there is chemistry between them....
This book was a cute New Year's short book, I enjoyed it.... They instantly had feeling for each other right when they saw each other but took their time to get to know each other..... Belinda and Austin knew eachnother as kids but she moved away, when she came back living next door to his grandmother, he ask her to be his date to a party event, they then got to know each other as a dull this time, realizing there is chemistry between them....
January 5, 2022
An amazing page-turner in the Midnight Kisses series! It is emotionally deep, engaging, relatable, steamy, and well written. The characters are likeable; the chemistry between them is undeniable and off the charts. Definitely recommended!
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January 5, 2022
Childhood friends reconnect during the holiday season. Loved the characters and the ease of camaraderie with the simple transition into something deeper. A tiny bit of drama, but overall a good romance with light hearted fun and genuine friendship. Enjoyed the ending as this couple is the real deal not putting on false fronts.
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January 15, 2022
Belinda comes home to stay with her grandparents while she starts a new job. She reconnects with her childhood friend who is now a rich businessman. Never believing she is good enough for him things do heat up but she is always waiting for the other shoe to drop. It’s a good story with a HEA.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 23, 2024
It was an enjoyable if quick read. I liked the characters, but halfway through I noticed that the author seemed to overuse the word "nice". At the gala they had a nice chat with with someone, then another nice chat with someone, then another nice chat. I the end I was just a little distracted looking for the next use of the word nice. Overall it was a nice story though!
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