A kiss is only the beginning…
Pinterest Perfect. Or so Annie Carson’s life appears on her popular blog. Reality is… messier. Especially when it lands her back in one-cow town, Brightwater, California, and back in the path of the gorgeous six-foot-four reason she left. Sawyer Kane may fill out those wranglers, but she won’t be distracted from her task. Annie just needs the summer to spruce up and sell her family’s farm so she and her young son can start a new life in the big city. Simple, easy, perfect.
Sawyer has always regretted letting the first girl he loved slip away. He won’t make the same mistake twice, but can he convince beautiful, wary Annie to trust her heart again when she’s been given every reason not to? And as a single kiss turns to so much more, can Annie give up her idea of perfect for a forever that’s blissfully real.
My Review
“You’re the best man I’ve ever known. Will ever know. You fix all my broken pieces, and what you put back together feels better than the way things were before. Stronger. Sturdier. A little worn, but hey, that’s the fashion. You…you repurpose me”
Last First Kiss follows the story of Annie and Sawyer. Annie Carson’s life is no stranger to making an appearance on her blog. In fact, it’s quiet popular. The reality though, isn’t as exciting. Her life is a mess and she finds herself returning home while trying to put the pieces back together. She isn’t home for very long, before she starts to remember all the reasons she left in the first place. Number one reason, would fall to none other than, Sawyer Kane. But, she’s not falling for his games this time. She’s got a goal and is determined to make that goal a reality, so that she can more on to bigger and better things. Sounds easy enough, right? But time has passed and things may not be how they seem…. Sawyer has always regretted the way things ended with Annie. He let her go once, and has vowed to not repeat the same mistake. The problem is that Annie doesn’t trust him as far as she can throw him. So, how in the world will he convince her to take a chance? Annie has been hurt and is afraid to give her heart away again. All it takes is one kiss. One kiss has the power to change everything that Annie knows.
I was so excited when I heard that Lia Riley was writing an adult contemporary romance. As a fan of her previous works, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this one. Last First Kiss was a sweet, quick read. I loved that the romance between Annie and Sawyer had a forbidden quality to it. Their families had been in a feud for such a long time, that any type of relationship between the two of them, certainly would be frowned upon. But Sawyer and Annie shared real chemistry. I could feel it, the moment the two of them were on the same page together. I couldn’t wait to hear more and to find out what happened, why they went their separate ways.
Last First Kiss is a refreshing, light read. I loved the writing and enjoyed getting lost in the story. This book had it all: fun characters, a crazy grandma that was set in her ways, an ongoing family feud, and a sweet journey to that second chance at love. Yes, there was some drama, but it was on the light side. Last First Kiss is a great start to this series. I’m really looking forward to seeing where the story will go next. If you’re looking for a sweet, swoony read that’s light on the drama, I highly recommend checking out Annie and Sawyer’s story.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book via Edelweiss, in exchange for an honest review*
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