It started with a kiss. A single kiss that shook me to my core. A kiss to silence me, and a kiss to numb the pain.I took his hand and in turn, he took me away. I thought when we ran away, we’d never have to look back. I was wrong. I think Sebastian knew, and so did I, that he’d be pulled back into this life one day. There was no way we could have gotten our happily ever after. Scars don’t ever … Scars don’t ever fully go away, and this sinful place is etched into our flesh.
I don’t know how I’ll ever forgive him for bringing me back here. Even when he kisses me the way he does… no kiss can take away this pain.
He’s still my everything, but I don’t know how we’ll survive this.
A Kiss to Keep is an extension of Chloe and Sebastian’s story, A Kiss to Tell. Although it can be read on its own, it’s recommended you start with A Kiss to Tell.
A Kiss to Keep is a 15k novellette extension of Chloe and Sebastian’s story, A Kiss to Tell. Although it can be read on its own, it’s recommended you start with A Kiss to Tell.
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It all started with a kiss…
Chloe and Sebastian are still going strong but she’s upset they’re returning to Crescent Hills. Both still keeping secrets. She wants answers and he fears it’ll make her leave him. I really enjoyed this nice, easy,short story. I hope we get more because I love this world Ms. Winters has created.
This read gives us more in Chloe and Sebastian’s story. I admit I was a bit curious on how Chloe felt coming back to a town she never wanted to see even if it was Carter needed Sebastian by his side. It was great getting more of their feels with so much going on in the Cross brothers’ story. I loved it. I do recommend reading a Kiss to Keep for best enjoyment. I loved it!
This book made me love Chloe and Sebastian even more. This is a deeper look into their relationship, all the dark and twisted truth. Oh how I wanted to throttle him at times because he still was keeping secrets and we all know how well that works.
” I love you every day and in every moment, but falling in love is something you can do over and over again.”
*Le sigh*
A continuation of Sebastian and Chole’s tale in a ‘Kiss To Tell.’
This novella takes them back to where it all began, giving them both a little clarity and Sebastian the ” fire ” he’s been missing. Working alongside the Cross brothers protect family blood and beyond.
There have been many secrets and lies between Sebastian and Chole throughout the years. Will the dark side of the truth be the end of them?
A fantastic emotionally charged, dark and sexy wrap-up done only as Ms. Winters can!
Has me pumped and ready for more!
I love Sebastian and Chloe so much. This is just another part of their story that I could not put down and was just amazed by it all. The chemistry they have and will always have it intense but so good!
A quick read about Sebastian and Chloe and their return to Crescent Hills and the Cross brother’s world. Ten years later and Sebastian and Chloe are returning home. Chloe is not happy about this. She has never considered it her home and was quite happy when they left. Sebastian’s loyalty to Carter as well as his brothers has brought him back. Though his first priority will always be Chloe, he feels this is something he must do. This is a look into the bond Sebastian and Chloe have and how they both learn to listen and understand how the other feels. As long as Sebastian is honest with Chloe about what he does she is ok with it. She understands more than Sebastian thinks. He believes that if she knows the whole truth she will leave him. That’s not the case. She loves him no matter what. I loved this little look into who Sebastian and Chloe are.
The story continues in Crescent Hills as Sebastian and Chloe return to where it all began many years ago, they escaped but now they are back. Carter needs Sebastian and Bastian needs Chloe with him, still not telling her what he did or what he is capable of doing…will he finally come clean.
Another look into this couple ten years after their first story that has steam and bit of uncertainty with this couple as Chloe wants to know all his secrets and Bastian not willing to give them up for fear of losing the one woman who he loves more than life itself.
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*
Sebastian and Chloe have returned to Crescent Hills. Ten years has passed since they fled their nightmare, never to return. Duty and loyalty to the Cross brothers calls Sebastian back, but he still holds his relationship with Chloe first and foremost in his mind. His fear of her rejection is like a vice to his heart, a truth he cannot deny which will be his ultimate downfall. Their love runs deep but will it survive this test as Bastian is drawn back to the life he fled with Chloe in order to keep her safe. He tries to keep her protected from the violence, the sin, the darkness, but Chloe seems stronger now, even through her fear, she demands to be enlightened; she demands to be trusted with all of Bastian’s hidden secrets. She is ready to be a full partner in Sebastian’s life and is ready for his secrets to be unveiled.
“I love falling in love with you,” I whisper and barely notice how the world moves again around us. “I’ve loved you every day since that kiss,” I confess to him as he lifts up the beer. When my words hit his ears, he sets the glass back down onto the bar. Staring at it, and listening as I tell him, “I love you every day and in every moment, but falling in love is something you can do over and over again.”
“I want to fall in love with you every chance I get,” he tells me and his voice is deep and rough, laced with a sinful desire and something else. Something pure and good. The need to be loved and to feel worthy of being loved.
Even as I bite down on my bottom lip, I smile genuinely. Snaking my ankle behind his muscular leg, I lean into him and whisper, “Then let’s do it every day.”
This novella shouldn’t really be read on its own, not if you want the full enjoyment and understanding of this couple and what they have survived. It comes after A Kiss to Keep and has even more meaning if you’ve been following along with the Cross brothers in both the Merciless and Irresistible Attraction series.
I enjoyed this novella as Seb and Chloe are one of my favorite couples. I wasn’t sure what to expect as I wasn’t left longing for more after book 1, but as it turns out, there was a lot of uncovered issues between these two. I did enjoy getting a deeper look into their lives and a glimpse at their hopes and dreams. Seeing the very real and raw intensity of Seb and Chloe shone a different light on them and gave us a peek into what is still to come for the Cross brothers and their families. I hope Seb and Chloe become more prominent characters in future books and continue to be a major part of the story one.
You can also listen to this in audio on the FREE Read me Romance podcast.
Loved getting more of Bastion & Chloe! It all started with a single kiss. 10 years, some things are the same but the growth & banter has changed. Love how Bastion fits in the Cross world so well. Can’t wait to devour more of this world!!
I absolutely love the Cross world. Sebastian and Chloe’s story is just as amazing as all of the others. The writing is impeccable. I was sucked in from the beginning, and couldn’t put it down.
Willow Winters is still one of the best writers around. Her stories are gripping, sexy and full of suspense, just love her, and I’m so glad she’s expanded on one of my favorite couple’s story. Bastian and Chloe are so fabulous! They’ve been together for several years and have all of the problems and thrills that go with being a established couple, and in their case, an established couple with a dangerous past, present and future. Love how they maintain their love and attraction for each other and hold each other up during the hard times…such an amazing book! Thanks Ms. Winters for sharing your talent with us…much appreciated.
I really enjoyed reading this book.
I love each book that Willow Winters writes.
The story was very well written.
The characters had lots of chemistry.
This book gave us more of Chloe and Sebastian’s story and I truly enjoyed seeing where they are now. It’s a quick read that has all their secrets coming to light. Will Chloe and Sebastian be able to move past the secrets they’ve held on to? Or will this be the end to their relationship? This is a great read and I highly recommend it!
The honeymoon is over!
I was dying for more of Sebastian and Chloe’s story after the ending in A Kiss to Tell! I’m keeping my fingers crossed that they will get a whole another book and not just a novella soon! This novella picks up at the end of Carter’s story so if you haven’t read the Merciless series yet read that first! A Kiss to Keep is expertly written I just wish it was longer and more focused on Sebastian and Chloe’s story and not the war with Romano. A Kiss to Keep is mainly about Chloe and Sebastian fighting over why they are back in Crescent Hills after being away for over a decade. You won’t really know why they are back unless you read Carter’s story already. That being said we get to see a completely different side of Chloe, she’s no longer paranoid that everyone is out to get her and is a lot wiser about what the people in her life actually do for a living. I’m hoping we will get more of their story so we can see how Chloe will be as a mom and maybe even see her raise her child with Aria’s! This novella left me with lots of questions about their future. I definitely want more from the merciless world and I don’t think their story is finished yet.
Ahhhh, I loved reading about Sebastián and Chloe again! Their story was such a great read, so being able to dive back into their lives really was fantastic!
Nothing makes me happier than reading another story in the Cross Brothers world. I love seeing all the characters again, not just Sebastián and Chloe, but Aria, Carter, and Seth!!
Sebastian and Chloe has a rough life in the beginning, but as long as they have each other, they can get through any obstacle.
This is a short novella that takes place AFTER A Kiss To Tell! I recommend you read that first so that you get their whole story!
I love Chloe and Sebastian! It’s been a little while since we’ve read their story, A Kiss To Tell. They are still very much in love, but with new problems, comes new secrets. They learn that communication is the key to a happy relationship.
Boom…
Just like that I fell in love with another Willow Winters story! She is a master when it comes to creating a mood in a few words, and the reader is immediately drawn into this setting. That’s how talented she is!
To read once more about Chloe and Sebastian is more than welcome. I already loved this couple in “A Kiss To Tell”. And now, so much later, their sequel is again emotional, angsty and hot… And the passion and attraction between both characters feels even more powerful as if it were seeping out of these lines into real life …
This novella is another fantastic read in the universe of the Cross Brothers!
I didn’t realize I hadn’t read “A Kiss to Tell” yet, but “A Kiss to Keep” was still an amazing book to read. I will now be diving into the first to find out more about Sebastian and Chloe. In this extension of the story they return to their hometown that they thought they had left forever. Now Chloe has to decide if she can forgive Sebastian, and he needs to find ways to keep her safe from himself and anything else that may harm her. But their love is so strong I think they will be able to make it through anything.
3 1/2*
Sebastian & Chloe have returned home much to her horror.
Romano’s causing problems for Carter and his family.
However Chloe wants to understand more but bastian is afraid he will loose her when she discovers the truth, and the things he’s done.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Absolutely an amazing read. At first I didn’t like Sebastian but he definitely changed my mind. I love Sebastian and Chloe together. Once you start reading their story you will not want to stop.