USA Today Bestseller Melinda Curtis brings another installment of The Kissing Test, an irresistibly funny romance series about billionaires who deserve their comeuppance.The chocolate wars… being held at a hotel owned by Marcos and he’s rumored to be a guest. But along the way, Aubrey is distracted by a handsome man named Nino, a former employee with a crush, and Grandma Dotty, who’s got romance on her bucket list.
More at stake…
Marcos “Nino” Alfaro didn’t accumulate his wealth playing by the rules. Yes, he hired Dr. Summer’s assistant, but the principled young man won’t divulge the secrets to growing a richer strain of cocoa. When Nino meets Dr. Summer, it’s clear what he needs to do – use romance to learn more about her research. After all, he’s got to turn around the chocolate company he just purchased. There are millions at stake, not to mention his pride and – surprisingly – his heart.
Can he pass The Kissing Test?
More about the series:
Five New York Heiresses
The Summer sisters have it all – brains, beauty, and Fortune Hunters aplenty. Is it any wonder they developed The Kissing Test – their way of knowing if a man’s interests are true?
Five Handsome Billionaires
Five rich, powerful men who don’t know what’s coming their way or that to achieve true love they’ll have to pass The Kissing Test.
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Ms. Curtis has a deft touch when it comes to mixing humor with the challenges of characters having to deal with their personal foibles and the obstacles in the way of becoming the people they want to be. Her books never fail to entertain as well as provide characters we can relate to – and fall in love with.
This is a lighthearted fun novella! It is full of wonderful quirky characters, very entertaining situations and an interesting plot. This is the second novella in the series. I read the first one prior to reading this novella and think each could be read separately and enjoyed, but I would recommend you read both!
Dr. Aubrey Summer is a botanist taking the science of excellent chocolate to the next level. Marcos “Nino” Alfaro is a self-made millionaire determined to destroy the father who abandoned his family to poverty all those years ago. Nino’s grand finale in that plan is to take his father’s – now his – mediocre chocolate company to the top. Obtaining Aubrey’s secrets any way he can is Nino’s goal, including stealing away her assistant. But when Aubrey and Nino meet, it sets off a chain-reaction of flirty dances, dottering grandma hijinks and a near-death experience in a convent in the Ecuadorian mountains!
What a fun story! It had humor, it had intrigue, it had a psychologically scarred hero and the Tango – what more could you ask for? I enjoy this author’s writing style, her story pacing and her characters. Ms. Curtis set the scene for some fun escapades that meant a couple of hours of very enjoyable reading for me. I cannot wait for the next Summer girl to use the Kiss Test!
5 stars
I purchased a copy of the clean novel And Then He Kissed Me: A Laugh Out Loud Romantic Comedy About Billionaires (The Kissing Test Book 2) by Melinda Curtis and this review was given freely. An ironic and easy flowing attraction at first sight/ game of cat and mouse novel. Wealthy, well meaning and at times unfiltered Dotty Summer continues her struggle with dementia and her quest to find her 5 heiress granddaughters’ love matches when she accompanies her nerdy botanist granddaughter Dr. Aubrey Summer to the Bolivar wedding in the Brighton Hotel in Quito, Ecuador where she meets and secretly marries her rival, the billionaire hotel’s owner Marcos Antonio “Nino” Alfaro.
Guess who is back, Grandma Dotty and her Granddaughters. As I said in book one I loved Grandma Dotty you never know what its going to come out of her mouth or what craziness she is going to think of next. Aubrey is in Ecuador for a wedding and to seek out her arch nemesis and of course there is talk of lots of chocolate. I swear I walked away feeling like I needed some chocolate. I loved Aubrey and Nino they had a way of not over shining there personalities but they both were easy to relate with. I love when that happens because then they feel like your catching up with friends. I really enjoy these sisters and the closeness they share, I can’t wait to see what Grandma Dotty is up to next and the trouble she drags her next granddaughter into. Y’all this series is a clean read and you really can’t go wrong with these fun books. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.”
Aubrey Summer is in Ecuador for both work and a wedding. She’s there with her irresistible grandmother. Things are about to get crazy. Aubrey is a botanist who is determined to save all her chocolate research. Marcos Alfaro, her competition, hired her assistant hoping to obtain her company’s secrets. He’s very determined. When Aubrey arrives, she introduced to sexy Nino. Their attraction is powerful. I enjoyed seeing these two get to know each other. Their banter was flirty and funny. What I didn’t like was that Nino is actually Marcos. I understand his reasons. He carries the pain from his father’s abandonment. He is determined to be more powerful and successful than his parent. I didn’t want him to break Aubrey’s heart. She wants to make the world a better place. She opens her heart and wants to trust everyone. I was happy to see she gave Nino a second chance to earn her trust. I loved what happens next. It was both touching and romantic. Melinda Curtis made me laugh as well as shed a few tears. These characters are easy to care for. Let the kissing test begin! I can’t wait for the next book in this series to see what happens next.
Aubrey is on a mission to meet the man who stole her nose aka her assistant Eugene, she is worried Marcos Alfaro will get information from Eugene and use it to try and make his Bon Bon chocolates better than the Caradoc chocolates where she works. Alas she only meets Nino who sweeps her off her feet from the get go, but things are right with Nino, yes he is caring, attentive and helping her learn how to be er own nose but Aubrey needs to work out what she wants while Grandma Dotty is along for the ride and searching for a little fun of her own! Be ready for loads of laughter, cringey moments, yummy chocolate and a spider that makes a decision for both Aubrey and Nino!
“And Then He Kissed Me” (The Kissing Test Book 2) by Melinda Curtis is a great read. I loved Aubrey and Marcos “Nino”‘s story. This is a nice addition to the series, packed with humor, romance, entertaining characters, family, and more. Never a dull moment with Grandma Dotty! I can’t wait to see what happens next in this series. Highly recommend to all fans of romance, humor, family, and series.
I just love Aubrey. She is so smart, but awkward with social situations and way in over her head with Nino. Nino is smooth and he is trying to get Aubrey’s secrets for chocolate from her. He passed the kissing test, but will he break her heart? Love Aubrey’s grandma.
Ecuador, Chocolate, Misguided Man.
Revenge has consumed Nino for 30 years and he will stop at nothing to achieve it, even steal the life’s work of an innocent woman. Can love change his outlook and make him a better man? The second book in a series this can easily be read as a standalone, though it it is a delight to meet up with the secondary character of Grandma Dotty. Enjoyed the characters and the story.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.