Sandy M’s review of Kiss Me Again by Dee Tenorio
Contemporary Romance published by Samhain 1 Jul 09
I actually got this book by mistake. But you know how sometimes when life is on the right track, mistakes can be good? This is one of those cases. I’ve not read Ms. Tenorio before. But after reading this story, I’m definitely going to be adding her books to the old wishlist.
Besides the lead characters in this book, what I liked best is the fact that their relationship, when they were together, is like the everyday, average relationship that has its ups and downs, and sometimes nothing can be done by either party to make things right enough for the affair to go on, breakup is imminent, and they eventually go their separate ways.
This couple is the typical you and me with a significant other. Ethan is the classic male who doesn’t talk to his woman about feelings or his past, especially his past. He doesn’t need to rehash the ugly stuff to head into the future. He’s always working, married to the job, and never there for Kira when she needs him. Kira is the classic female who wants to know all those mushy feelings, talk things out, and wants to spend as much time as possible with her mate. Of course, things are terrific in the bedroom, which is fine with Ethan but not enough for Kira.
So Kira, after three years, decides this relationship is at a dead end, packs up and leaves Ethan on the very night he’d planned to propose. They both have their own way of dealing with the loss, but do go on as best they can. Six months pass and Kira gets the phone call she’d always hoped for from Ethan since she left, but after the initial surprise and hope, she realizes it’s not the right phone call from him.
Ethan is having a difficult time getting his immediate superior to pay attention to his saying no to her advances. His bright idea of calling Kira, asking her to pretend they’re still an item to help the boss lady’s lights come on seems the right thing at the time. Kira even agrees to help. She has her own agenda, though, and Ethan walks into a renewed relationship with one set of goals while Kira has another.
They do eventually learn how to communicate during this time after a couple of bad starts, they both grow and face their issues that kept them apart during their first go-round. Ethan and Kira are very likable characters and you’ll find yourself cheering for them when rough seas churn up again. The secondary characters are all very well written. I enjoyed Ethan’s best friend, Peter, who shares his perception of relationships at the beginning of every chapter. I totally hated Kira’s best friend Betsy. Kira put up with her much longer than I ever would have. Boss lady gets what’s coming to her, thank goodness.
For a mistake, I had a really fun time with this book and found a new author whose books I will try again in the near future. Sure wish other mistakes in life would turn out this well.
Grade: B
Summary:
An unforgettable man. Irresistible temptation. One last chance to get it right.
Magazine layout artist Kira Weston knows all about frustration. She wasted three years loving Ethan Roarke, a man who played her body like a fine instrument—but wouldn’t let her anywhere near his heart.
She doesn’t believe for a second that Ethan needs her to pretend they’ve reunited in order to deflect his boss’s carnal advances. Once Kira realizes he thinks she’s dating a gigolo, however, the urge to teach him a lesson is more than she can resist.
She only meant to torment him with seduction without fruition, but suddenly revenge is the last thing on her mind. This could the one chance she long dreamed of when they were together—to finally break down Ethan’s emotional walls.
Or get over him once and for all.
Read an excerpt.
