Kim Amos

4.5 stars

Every Little Kiss is the third delightful installment in Kim Amos's marvelous White Pine series. In this outing, Casey Turner has a difficult time keeping her decision to live a more fun, carefree life after she meets meets firefighter Abe Cameron.

Casey returned to White Pine to be closer to her sister Audrey and she is determined to make a fresh start for herself. She traded in a lucrative accounting job for a new career working for Robot Lit, a literacy non-profit for youths. She would also like to have a fling and she, along with her friends, have come up with a list of five things she wants for Christmas. Now Casey just needs to the right man to help check these things off her list....

Abe has a hard and fast ninety day rule when it comes to relationships. But a health scare has him rethinking his love 'em and leave 'em approach to dating. He is instantly attracted to Casey and he is definitely interested in helping her check those items off her list, but will he convince her to give him and a relationship a chance?

The romance between Abe and Casey is slow growing and begins as friendship. Of course, bubbling under the surface of their interactions is a red hot attraction but Casey has to overcome a few fears before discussing her list with him. Abe is just as controlling as she is and while he would be happy to fulfill her fantasies for her, he won't settle for less than a real relationship with her. When it looks like he has blown his chance with her, Abe decides to take some much needed advice from his brother to just go with the flow. He and Casey agree to take a more relaxed approach to their relationship, but will a dangerous situation ruin their chance at happiness?

Every Little Kiss by Kim Amos is a fast paced and engaging addition to the White Pine series. Abe and Casey are multi dimensional characters with realistic flaws and true to life issues to overcome. Their romance is a wonderful blend of sweet friendship and scorching hot sex scenes. With its small town atmosphere, charming cast of characters and close-knit friendships, this latest stop in White Pines is sure to be a hit with old and new fans of the series.… (más)

And Then He Kissed Me by Kim Amos is a delightful second chance at love romance. This latest addition to the White Pine series is a great story about forgiveness, love and friendship, but it is the growth of the lead character that makes it such a wonderful read.

Audrey Tanner is an ex-high school gym teacher who is desperate for a job when she is hired to work as a showroom model at the local Harley dealership. She is not exactly thrilled with her new "uniform" and her day goes from bad to worse when she learns her new boss is Kiernan Callaghan, the man who broke her heart five years earlier. Undaunted by his sudden reappearance in her life, she angrily stands up to him when Kiernan "suggests" she find other employment. Surprisingly, her new job gives her the confidence she needs to stop being such a pushover and make some much needed changes to her life.

Audrey is a good girl who always does what is expected of her. The only time she acted on a whim ended in heartbreak and in the years since Kieran left her, she reverted back to playing it safe. She is close to her sister Casey but Audrey is becoming increasingly frustrated with her sister's attempts to micromanage her life. Audrey is surprised by how much she likes her new look and she carries a toned down version of her makeover into her personal life. She also seizes this opportunity to transform other aspects of her life and she explores new career opportunities.

Kiernan is reformed bad boy who is keeping a HUGE secret from Audrey. He has cleaned up his act in the time they have been apart and he is now a well respected businessman. He really has no choice but to return to White Pine but he hopes to avoid Audrey while he is in town. When that plan goes up in flames pretty much as soon as he steps foot in town, his only alternative is to keep quiet about why he left town so abruptly five years ago. But with their attraction burning hotter than ever, Kiernan knows it is only a matter of time before they give in to their mutual desire.

Since Audrey is trying to protect herself from further heartbreak, she is willing to indulge in a casual fling with Kiernan. They enjoy a couple of sizzling hot interludes but he is upfront that he is looking for a real relationship. He knows that he will have to be honest about why he left town but Kiernan must first convince her to give him a second chance. And if she does agree, will Audrey be able to forgive him once he reveals the real reason he left town five years ago?

And Then He Kissed Me by Kim Amos is a terrific addition to the White Pine series. Audrey and Kiernan are brilliantly developed and sympathetic protagonists with realistic flaws and imperfections. Although they spend a good deal of the novel apart as they deal with their respective issues, there is no denying the chemistry between them. Their feelings for one another are believable and they work through their problems with very little drama. The supporting cast of characters is likable and the small town atmosphere adds to the story's appeal. A sweet, sensual romance that old and new fans are sure to love!
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Kim Amos is an author that I have noticed repeatedly while looking to restock my Kindle. One day I thought: Why not give her a try, what have you got to lose? Am so glad that I did. One More Kiss is my first read by Ms. Amos. I found it to be a cute, witty story that inspires and entertains. One More Kiss is a whimsical look at gossip and prejudice, that is done in such a way that is not malicious or overdone. The small town feel gave the story a deeper meaning for me. One mistake does not a person make. It is the lesson that is learned that defines who they are.… (más)