Congratulations to "Jo-Anne B.", the winner in Maggie's giveaway. Thank you to all who participated!
Ah, island
romance … is anything more seductive than escaping to a tropical paradise with a
sexy man? Not a chance. Unless, of course, it’s being stranded in paradise during
a storm with a sexy man who might be The
One. And since we’re talking romance novels, there’s nothing I like better
than a classic forced-proximity scenario. Undeniable sparks between two people that
ultimately lead to love? Fall for it every time.
Don’t get me
wrong, I love all the romantic tropes. A
fun, matchmaking story? You bet. Friends
to lovers? Story of my life. Marriage
of convenience? Where the hell is my Amex card? But for me, there’s nothing
like a sizzling, stranded-in-a-storm story. So when I had a chance to take the heroine of
my new Lovestruck, One Little Kiss, to
an island paradise and maroon her there for thirty-six hours with a sexy relationship
expert, well, I dove right in.
Kate Bell is
a woman who believes in love but always seems to choose the wrong guy. Her
super-sized heart and poor dating choices land her in relationships she thinks are love but end up in disaster. And
although Jake Wright is an expert on
other peoples’ relationships, his own marriage ended in flames, which is why
he’s spent the past three years living on an isolated island in the tropics. So
when Kate shows up in paradise looking to haul him back to New York City as a
bachelor for SmartCupid.com, Jake wants nothing to do with her. But then…the
classic, inescapable storm strands
them together in his bungalow and works its magic (did I mention I love this trope?).
Yep, it’s the
intimacy of the storm that allows these two love-damaged people to let go of their
carefully-managed defenses and give into in a kiss that leads to a night of sexy
times. Will their one night of passion mean anything when the two reconnect
back on the island of Manhattan? I hope you’ll find a rainy, spring afternoon
to indulge in One Little Kiss and
find out for yourself.
Giveaway:
Have
a favorite island romance? Love a particular trope? Know of a marriage of
convenience story that needs to meet my Amex card? Let me know in the comments
section. I’ll be gifting a $5 Amazon card to one lucky commenter and I’d love
to hear your thoughts! Big thanks to Just Contemporary Romance for hosting today.
xoxo.
One Little Kiss
Love blogger Kate Bell is
finished with men—especially the hot
ones. Of course her only chance to
save her career requires snagging an interview with the man who literally wrote
the book on love, reclusive and super-sexy relationship expert Jake Wright. Who
happens to be her boss’s brother.
The last thing Jake Wright wants
is to be dragged back into the spotlight as a bachelor for his sister’s dating
website. But when a sweet and sexy blogger crashes onto his island in the
middle of a storm worse than his love life, keeping his hands off
proves to be a challenge—especially when they’re stuck sharing the same
bungalow.
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About the author:
After ten years of survival, aka working, in Hollywood, this
former actress and current author of sexy contemporary romance is living
happily-ever-after with her longtime sweetie, AKA Husband Number 1, and their
two occasionally punky kids. When not carpooling to birthday parties or testing
her gourmet cooking skills by throwing a frozen pizza into the oven, Maggie
daydreams about sneaking off to the Vegas or Napa, or even just the movies. A
love of red wine, Italian food, and music round out her list of life’s greatest
joys. Oh, and Tuesday night karaoke, totally underrated fun!
Connect:
Website: https://maggiekelleyromance.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kelley_maggie
I LOVE "second chance/reunion romance". That is my #1 favorite trope. I love the tension that it creates -- because the couple have unfinished business and I always enjoy to see how they work on that.
ReplyDeleteAmi...me, too! I'm starting a new series (shh!!) and planning to use this one for the third book. Small town high school sweethearts, maybe? Still workin' it out but I'm with you, I love that trope. Just finished the latest by Samanthe Beck and she uses this one. Loved it.
DeleteI really liked Key West Christmas by Sophie Mays. It takes place in Florida so it isn't really an island romance but the climate was hot so I think it counts in this category. It's not only a fun, quick romance but I liked hearing about Christmas in Florida because I live in Ontario, Canada where we have LOTS of snow at Christmas.
ReplyDeleteHey, Joanne. I've always wanted to go to Key West...I think all the keys qualify as islands...well, at least, they'd inspire me! I'll have to out Key West Christmas on my TBR list---thanks for the recommendation.
DeleteFunny thing: when I read how we could write about an island romance, the first thing I thought of was Tom Hanks' ball, Wilson, in the movie Cast Away. Silly me.
ReplyDeleteMaureen has my email address.
LOL. I love Tom Hanks but I'm not sure his love affair with Wilson counts. :) Thanks for commenting.
DeleteYour book sounds fun.
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Thank you!
DeleteI enjoy so many tropes... secret baby, amnesia, fairytale types, marriage of convenience, boss and employee, etc. Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteI keep thinking about fairytale types...I love them, too. Maybe I'll do a Beauty & the Beast soon. Thanks so much for commenting!
DeleteCongrats on the new release!
ReplyDeleteI recommend Pearl Island Series by Julie Ortolon: "Three heartwarming, sexy romances set in the colorful world of Galveston Island, Texas. The St. Claire siblings find themselves on a collision course with love when they set their sights on restoring a dilapidated mansion built by their notorious ancestor and turning it into a bed and breakfast."
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Oh, I love restoring a old house and falling in love stories. Interested in Galveston Island, too. I'm trying to get to as many of the US islands as I can...it's like a bucket list thing for me so this is a great rec! Thanks, Natalija.
DeleteI have a few favorite tropes but my all time favorite is friends/enemies to lovers. I always love seeing how dynamics change in relationships, whether one or both of the H/h knew their feelings ahead of time. They usually make for a most satisfying read!! Can't wait to read One Little Kiss!
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Enemies to lovers can be super-fun...unexpected enemies or when one doesn't realize it...like a mistaken identity..LOVE! Thanks for commenting, Ada. Hope you love One Little Kiss.
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Thank you.
DeleteI really like fairytale tropes - like the Ugly Duckling, Beauty & the Beast (or Nerds) and Cinderella type of reads. Those stories in whatever form never get old!
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Thank you everyone for commenting and supporting this story. I loved hearing your thoughts and have a few new books to add to my to-be read stack!
ReplyDeleteOur One Little Kiss giveaway winner...Joanne! I'll be emailing your Amazon card. Enjoy! xoxo. Maggie