Review: Slow Summer Kisses by Shannon Stacey.

Holly‘s review of Slow Summer Kisses by Shannon Stacey.

Anna Frazier is used to living life at 100 mph, but being downsized out of a job in the financial industry has her permanently stalled. With nowhere to “go, go, go, ” Anna hails a cab to her grandparents’ neglected New Hampshire camp to plan her next move. It seems like a good idea–until she realizes there’s no takeout to be had and the boy next door has grown into a sexy but surly recluse.

Cameron Mayfield knows he can kiss his peace and quiet goodbye when Hurricane Anna blows in. She was loud and bossy as a ten-year-old–and besides developing some attractive curves, she hasn’t changed. Cam’s not looking for a relationship, especially not with a woman like Anna. He nearly broke down on that road once before. So why can’t he stop thinking about her?

It’s not long before their sizzling attraction leads to smoking-hot kisses. But as the days get shorter, Anna must decide if she’s found a new road to happiness, or just taken a detour.

I really enjoy Stacey’s contemporary novels. She has a good blend of humor and wit that really draws the reader in.

I loved how prickly they both were with each other. Cameron was happy with his life, which really came through. I loved what a guy he was. The baseball stuff was hilarious, too, and had me snickering out loud.

I also liked how the resolution of the main conflict came about. Too often we see one person give up everything and that wouldn’t have worked here. I’m glad Stacey took it in the direction she did.

Overall a sweet story. It seemed kind of slow in places, but I think that worked with the theme of the plot.

4/5

This book is available from Carina Press. You can buy it here in e-format.

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