When Charlie Hamilton left the military a year ago, he thought he'd be starting a new life with his on again, off again girlfriend of nearly ten years, Caroline. Unfortunately, Caroline's just dumped him (for her own husband) and his new career as a bodyguard isn't exactly going well. He's working for a Russian oligarch whose wife and daughter keep hitting on him, and options for other assignments are limited because, according to his boss, Charlie's too good looking. Fortunately, his best friend Rory, the Earl of Kinloch, offers him a lifeline: a temporary job helping with security while the movie Braveheart 2 is being filmed at Kinloch Castle.
On his way to the Scottish Highlands, Charlie bumps into a beautiful woman and helps her repair her torn backpack, neither realizing that they're headed to the same place. Actress Valentina Valverde was a child star in Colombia and transitioned to Hollywood films as a teenager, so she's never really known a life outside the spotlight. When Charlie realizes how much Valentina's missed out on, he becomes her self-appointed tutor in teenage mischief and creates a bucket list of experiences for her to complete before leaving Scotland. Working together to complete the list, they can't help growing closer, but each knows that their time together is limited. Can they find a way to make their relationship work after the movie wraps?
"Kissing Games" was just as funny, sweet, and steamy as the first two books in the series, but it was also surprisingly emotional for me. Certain aspects of Charlie and Valentina's pasts were truly heartbreaking, and I couldn't help but empathize with everything they'd been through. I think Charlie in particular had been looking for someone to love for a long time, and he finally found what he needed in Valentina. They really seemed to bring out the best in each other, and I loved cheering them on to their HEA.
The book's secondary characters were a ton of fun and added a great deal of depth and humor to the story. I particularly enjoyed Valentina's Abuela and Abuelita, as well as her sister Isabella. I couldn't help laughing every time they brought up Charlie's dragon tattoo!
Overall, I completely adored this book and highly recommend it for all romantic comedy fans. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book of the series!
*Review copy provided by the author. All opinions expressed are my own.
About "Kissing Games"
She might have made it to Hollywood, but he’s about to show her what she’s missed…
When actress Valentina Valverde arrives in Scotland to film Braveheart 2, she’s at breaking point. Driven by demons, she’s worked tirelessly since she was a teen. But she can’t stop now: everyone she loves depends on her. Yet despite all the glitz and glamor, Valentina can’t shake the feeling that she isn’t really living.
Bodyguard Charlie Hamilton’s lived too much. With looks and charm, he should have it all. But he’s broken. Estranged from his family, sacked from his job and with nothing left to lose, he flies to the Scottish Highlands to help his best friend protect Kinloch castle from a crazy Hollywood film crew.
But falling hard for a movie star isn’t in Charlie’s contract…
Thrown together on set, chemistry crackles between them. When Charlie suggests she take a holiday from life, Valentina is tempted to let down her guard and live a little. But as fun crosses the line into love, disaster bursts their bubble.
Can they let go of the past and find a future together? Or is this just a Highland fling?
Kissing Games is a steamy, dual POV, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy, with no cheating, no cliff-hanger, and a guaranteed happy ever after (HEA).
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