Then He Kissed Me by Laura Trentham

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Then He Kissed Me by Laura Trentham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
ARC provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review



There is something about small town romance that has a way of capturing my heart. Maybe it’s the simplicity of the story, the raw heart-tugging emotions, or maybe it’s Laura Trentham heartfelt prose. Well, it was all of the above.

“She was why none of his relationships had ever lasted. He hadn't left part of himself on the river, he'd left part of himself with her.”

Then He Kissed Me by Laura Trentham is the second installment to the Cottonbloom Series and this time around Trentham continues to charm her readers with a friends to lovers story line. Nash Hawthorne and Tally Fournette were childhood friends but when Nash’s mother died, he moved to live with his aunt and soon Nash and Tally’s friendship drifted apart that is until Nash finds himself reuniting with Tally.

Right off the opening pages, readers can feel the strong connection brewing between Nash and Tally. Maybe it’s the simplicity and charm of small town romance that makes readers yearn for more but I love reading stories that makes you believe in second chances especially when it comes to childhood friends becoming lovers. Though the path may not be easy, I love the banter and sexual tension between Nash and Tally. It only heightens to the believability that second chance reunions can be real.

Then He Kissed Me is a love story that is full of heart, honesty, vulnerability and compassion. Though this second installment has a similar theme to the first book, I still love the message that love is love. Love doesn’t need to be grand or exuberant. Love just needs to be felt. And Trentham truly captured this sentiment as she took her readers on a journey where emotions runs deep just like the river in Cottonbloom and where friendship and love are meant to be simple and stickily sweet. So if you are looking for a love story that is brimming with banter, friendship, second chances, charm and passion then I highly recommend you to read this lovely book.



Laura Trentham

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