Kiss Me Forever delivers a combination of popular romance tropes, including enemies-to-lovers, boss and employee, age gap, surprise single dad, and grumpy/sunshine. Together, these elements create a heartfelt romance that is sure to appeal to devoted romance readers.
I first met Brooklyn Montgomery in Last Chance Seduction, where she suffered the devastating loss of her fiancé. A year later, she is still healing and has no interest in pursuing a relationship. Instead, she pours her energy into running the landscaping division of her family’s business.
Reece Fox has worked alongside the Montgomery family for years and knows them all well, including Brooklyn. The boss-employee dynamic complicates their relationship. Their interactions are often tense, and at first glance they appear incompatible. However, beneath the friction lies an undeniable attraction that neither is willing to acknowledge.
Reece faces a life-changing revelation when he learns that he has an eleven-year-old daughter named Bella. Watching him step into this unexpected role was one of the highlights of the story. Despite the upheaval, he embraces fatherhood wholeheartedly, demonstrating his caring and dependable nature. As Brooklyn helps him navigate this new chapter, their relationship gradually evolves from reluctant coworkers to lovers.
Reece’s protective personality shines throughout the story. Whether supporting Brooklyn through the hurtful actions of her former fiancé’s family or trying his best to provide love and stability for Bella, his actions consistently reveal the depth of his character. I especially enjoyed the relationship that developed between Brooklyn and Bella.
The story hidden within these pages is one that tugs at the heartstrings. Themes of healing, family bonds, second chances, and finding love when least expected are woven throughout the narrative. While the romance develops at a steady pace and the emotional journey is engaging, there were moments where the story felt somewhat predictable. Nevertheless, the strong family connections and emotional depth made this an enjoyable addition to the series.
Overall, Kiss Me Forever delivered a heartwarming romance that reminds readers that even after loss and heartbreak, happiness and love can still be found in the most unexpected places.
| Story Evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Plot |
4 |
| Characters |
4.5 |
| World Building |
4 |
| Writing Style |
4 |
| Pacing |
4 |
| Cover |
3 |
| Enjoyment |
4 |
| Ending |
4 |
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About Carrie Ann Ryan
Carrie Ann Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary, paranormal, and young adult romance. Her works include the Montgomery Ink, Wilder Brothers, Promise Me, and Elements of Five series, which have sold millions of books worldwide. She’s the winner of a RT Book of the Year and a Prism Award in her genres. She started writing while in graduate school for her advanced degree in chemistry and hasn’t stopped since. Carrie Ann has written over one hundred novels and novellas with more in the works. When she’s not losing herself in her emotional and action-packed worlds, she’s reading as much as she can while wrangling her clowder of cats who have more followers than she does.
Nadene’s addiction to reading began at an early age, when a family friend gifted her a copy of Wuthering Heights. From that moment she was never without a book. She will read anything as long as the material is compelling enough to hold her attention. She gained many experiences through the pages of the books she had the opportunity to read. She created this blog to share her love of books with like-minded individuals, hoping that in sharing reviews of the books read, visitors to the blog will discover their next addictive read. When not reading, Nadene enjoys cooking, listening to music, and watching television.
