The Kiss

by Elda Minger

When you lose everything you thought you needed, you may just end up with what you really wanted all along...

When she finds her fiancé with another woman the night before their wedding, Tess Sommerville's safe, dull, by-the-numbers life is over. Packing up her broken heart—along with her dog—she impulsively joins her older brother's best friend in a two-thousand-mile trip cross-country.

Will Tremere always had a soft spot for Tess when they were growing up—and now she's become a beautiful, intriguing woman. He also knows that Tess is hurting, and he's determined to help her get back on her feet, no strings attached.

But by the time the pair rolls into Las Vegas, all bets are off. Because neither Tess nor Will ever counted on finding their perfect match on the road...

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Chick Lit, Contemporary Romance

304 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published March 7, 2006

About the author

USA Today bestselling author Elda Minger is a RITA finalist and has won numerous awards, including Romantic Times' Best American Romance.

She is well known in the romance world for over two dozen romance novels, both series and historical, and numerous novellas. She is a popular speaker, and has given several very well received lectures at National Conferences and Universities.

Elda lives in Los Angeles with her family, both two and four footed.

Reviews

[Denise Elwyn McKenzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cute little love story! The world needs more Wills! Pauls need to be obliterated from the face of the planet and if you see a Madeline coming towards you, grab your wooden stake!

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed. Quick little read, a very funny wedding, that alone will have me sharing the book with my friends.

[Maria (Ri) · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very light and fluffy book that, while predictable, is endearing. I've found that recently contemporary romance and chick lit have caused me to have a generally negative attitude about relationships, about the frequency of affairs and the undesirable (to me) "perfect" relationships. This book actually was uplifting and made me feel more loving and solid in my own relationship to my partner. It made me grateful for the person he is. So, while the story is a little trite and can basically be scripted by just reading the back cover, it was well worth the read because of the positive attitude toward love that I was left feeling.

Having said all that, the ending requires deep suspension of belief (hello, she didn't know who he is?). Elaine, though wonderful is also a little unbelievable as well.

[Preet · Rating 4 out of 5]

I quite liked this book. The premises behind it were nice and sweet. The story itself was quite sweet, if you disregarded the cheating fiance and the manipulative parents. But they too had a part to play in the awakening of Tess Sommerville. And Will Tremere, British hunk extraordinaire, was just what she needed. In fact he's sort of what I think we'd all imagine out perfect guy yo be like; kind, caring, considerate, hot, and kind to animals. Lol. :)

But the best thing about this book is that it's a romance with a message, nothing to deep or dark, but it's extremely well written, making the book very enjoyable.

[Kerry Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I actually really enjoyed this book, more than I was expecting to. I loved the characters, especially Will, he was adorable. The groom and stepmother were like pantomime people and came across as rather silly and laughable but it entertained me throughout. I can't pinpoint why I liked it so much, I guess it just worked for me, the story, characters and writing. I thoroughly enjoyed the road trip aspect of the book because I did a similar trip on a visit to USA going to some of the same places so it was nice to remember that. Definitely a 5☆ book.

[Brittany L · Rating 4 out of 5]

what kim and brooke did for tess reminde me of my own friends, i was glad that the dogs were incorporated all throuought instead of just once. Tess really stood up for herself when meeting paul(who was a complete sexist pig) and in that instant we saw her finally realize how will felt fo her and how she felt for him.it was a great ending with a hapily ever after <3

[Andi (Andi's ABCs) · Rating 2 out of 5]

Definitely not a favorite. The book was muddled and filled with annoying, unnecessary plot points. The author threw things in there to create conflict that wasn't needed. A huge disappointment for sure.

[Rinasaur · Rating 2 out of 5]

i wouldn't say i hated the book, but it feels to chaotic and unnecessarily with the mother and the evil fiance and shit and the fortune teller thing. Seems too much? But it was overall a light-heart read and definitely fluffy.

[Christie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sexy and fun read! HUGE twists and turns, a soon to be husband cheats on the night before his wedding! BUT, it turns out to be good and romantic...nonetheless! Suspensful

[Mackenzie · Rating 2 out of 5]

There could have been a lot more to the book, and it was very predictable

[Kayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the VERY first romance I read. I was 14.
I still love this book.

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Kayla Sloan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was a cute romance novel. I liked that it more about feelings and emotions and the story rather than erotic physical scenes.