International Bestselling Author Anne Mercier brings you a tale of a douche and a dame battling the everyday trials and tribulations found in the halls of high school.When I’m dragged to a party by my best friends, I don’t plan on having a good time–and I’m not, until “he” finds me alone on the beach. I expect him to be a jerk with looks like him–but he’s not. He’s funny and sweet and we spend … funny and sweet and we spend hours talking about nothing and everything.
Then he kisses me.
And I give myself to him–a familiar stranger with a name as fake as mine–then we say goodbye.
I never planned on seeing him again.
When Shell Beach Hall moves all their classes to Shell Beach Academy, I’m more than a little annoyed. The Academy is full of the snobs I avoid like the plague.
I can’t hide my surprise when I see him again. He can’t hide his derision, accusing me of knowing who he was and using him to gain popularity.
I realize I was wrong about him. He’s a jerk…and I want
nothing to do with him.
But he won’t leave me alone.
He taunts and teases me.
He’s arrogant and a jock who sleeps with any girl he wants. “They should all be so lucky”–his words, not mine.
I’m disgusted. This is who I gave my V-card to? Ugh.
I loathe everything he represents and I want to punch him in his pretty bullying face.
So why can’t I stop feeling his hands on my body or hear his sexy whispered words?
Why, oh why, did he have to kiss me?
WARNING: Book 1 ends on a cliffhanger
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Awesome series
I loved this book, can’t wait to read book 2.
If you’re a fan of YA then you will love this book. If you’re not typically a fan of YA you will be after Kiss This. It follows Jillian Fox, an marine brat, as she deals with the struggles of young love, another new school, and high school hierarchy. It was sweet and humorous with just the right amount of angst. Made me reminisce on my time in high school. This was just so fun and well written and has me wanting to delve deeper into the YA genre. Part two can’t come soon enough!
YA is one genre I’ve tended to avoid, but I love all of Anne’s work so of course had to give it a go. Boy am I glad I did. Yes this book is different to her usual, BUT it just shows how talented she really is, as not many authors can successfully write different genres.
Can’t wait to see what happens next!
We all know Anne can write a rockstar like nobody’s business but for Kiss This she’s dabbled in YA and it makes me wonder why she hasn’t done it sooner?
Jillie is a Marine brat who has moved in with her aunt while dad is deployed, in a new town. Besides her 2 BFFs she met at the mall one day, she knows no one! That is, until they drag her to a beach party and she meets this dreamy, sexy man that she gives “herself” to!!! They decide they don’t want to exchange names since Jillie will probably be leaving soon anyways, why ruin perfection? She names him “Jack”.
Fast forward 3 days with a twist of events has the 2 private schools in town sharing one school, and she bumps into “Jack” and a girl hanging all over him.
Besides the obvious girl with (who we now know as) Leo, turns out he is absolutely nothing like he let on that special night. Sadly, Leo is NOTHING like “Jack”.
Can Jillie see him every day and not die a little over what could have been? Will she ever get over the idea of a prince that truly is a toad?
I read this book in one sitting, I just couldn’t put it down! I found the quick witted banter between all the friends so fun that I just couldn’t stop, afraid I’d miss out on something!
What a refreshing take on a young adult book! I absolutely loved it. The story line and the interweaving of the backstories of the characters had me turning the pages as fast as I could. Anne said these two books would be coming out fairly quickly following each other but after reading this one, the second can’t come out fast enough. The story is kinda like Mean girls meets Friday Night Lights with a whole lot of original story line thrown in. I can’t wait to read more!
Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect with a YA story since it’s been a long time since I’ve read one. I can honestly say, I was wonderfully surprised. As with all her books, it doesn’t take long for Anne to pull you right into the middle of the story. You feel yourself being part of the group that is around Jillie and Leo. You will laugh, you will yell, and at the end you will cry. Excited and impatiently waiting for the release of Book 2.
This book is part one in a duet, a young adult novel, written by an author that usually favors more adult, hard rocker books. This is a bit outside of my comfort zone, but I’m glad I went there. This was definitely a fun read, but at times still dealing with serious issues that adults don’t normally face (or at least not to this degree.)
Jillie is a 16 year old girl, getting ready to start a new school. She is the daughter of a Marine on deployment, and is staying with her aunt, since her mother is deceased. She and her friends enjoy one last party before the new year, and Jillie meets a guy that ticks all of her boxes! Intending to keep things light, they don’t exchange names, or numbers. School starts, and to her surprise, he’s there. But he isn’t who she thought he was, or the kind of person she thought he was.
This book was full of surprises, lots of laughs, and a few tears. I really enjoyed Jillie’s spunk, and determination to open herself up to new experiences. I loved the way she didn’t hesitate to stand up for herself. And that ending! It killed me! I’m definitely looking forward to reading the next part of the duet!
I loved the crazy-funny mind of a Young Adult!
First off, I have to say how much I loved this book! When Anne Mercier announced that she was going to write a YA book, I wasn’t sure I’d like it, because I’ve always avoided those like the plague, but, I read everything of hers, so of course I was into it. Holy crap, it was amazing! It was fun, witty and one that I enjoyed so much that I had to read it as quick as. So, it went to work with me, and the only breaks from the book were work, and the time taken to post my favourite quote on Ms Mercier’s readers group page.
Told entirely from Jillian’s POV, her inner voice was as funny as a fight. It’s been so many years since I was that age, but my thoughts probably weren’t that much different! I knitted jersey’s in class, pissed off the teachers, and I know I went out of my way to cultivate my potty mouth and to annoy hell out of my best friends’ boyfriend, well, just because…
And, I’m pretty excited about this book, so my review probably contains some spoilers!!!! Sorry!
She’s a marine brat, and because her mother died when she was young, she moves around as her father’s postings change, and stays with her mother’s family while he’s on deployment. She’s also typically a quiet and bookish nerd.
This is the first time Jillian has stayed in California with her Aunt Ruthie, and her two new best friends of two months have formed a tight group. Everyone should have friends like Audrey and Isla! Especially two new friends who drag your sorry ar$e off to a beach party where you happen to meet a real life gorgeous fantasy in the form of a local rich kid who actually seems halfway decent!!
Jillie is not keen on name sharing, because she wants this one-night fantasy to stick. After all, after her father’s deployment ends, they’re moving again, and he’ll be at some rich preppy school, and she … won’t be. She calls him Jack, to her Jill, and a couple of hours later she’s one V-card lighter and as happy as a sand-boy!! Then karma interferes, and some stupid prank has shut their school, so they all have to combine classes with the local snobbish one. Not only that, guess who she sees on the first day, with a sh!tty attitude and the epitome of the rich school mean girl hanging all over him!
In this new school, with her new friends, and after her evening with ‘Jack’, Jillie now has some gumption, and isn’t going to cave under the evil auspices of this witch! She’s comfortable in her skin, septum piercing and all, and she’s loyal and grounded. I love her, and her friends, as well as the aunt she’s staying with this deployment. This was one fun book to read!!!
Do be aware that this book ends in a cliff-hanger, but there’s only four weeks to wait, and it’s well-worth it, and I’m someone who hates cliffies with the blazing passion of a thousand suns! 4.5 Stars for this great YA read!!!
This Is YA At It’s Finest!!
Jillie is a Marine Brat who has moved to California to live with her Aunt while her Dad is deployed overseas. Her Mum died when she was little. She lucked out & met two great girls, Isla & Audrey, almost immediately who have included her into their lives completely & become bestfriends so easily. They’re determined to drag her out of her bookworm & isolationist ways & encourage her to join in more & become more social!!
A few days before school is due to start Isla & Audrey drag her to a party. They end up, much to her surprise, having a great time! Part way through Jillie grabs some water bottles & goes to sit on the beach to sober up & cool off. It’s here she meets ‘Jack’. They’d decided to give fake names as it seemed better that way plus she knows she’s only there until her Dad comes back!! He’s gorgeous, funny, open, honest & they talk for hours Their connection is undeniable. They start kissing & it soon turns to much more!! It is the perfect night & he’s the perfect guy to lose her virginity to. She knows she could fall for him so easily but one perfect night is all they’ll have!!
Wow, this book is cute but full of angst. Jillie turns herself inside out during the aftermath of that one perfect night. She starts to become stronger but at times someone she doesn’t like very much!! She isn’t a Mean Girl usually, the opposite in fact, but jealousy & bitterness are a hard pill to swallow! Thankfully her friends rally around her & keep her mostly sane
I adored this book from start to finish. The world building is spot on as are the characters. I really liked that the main character found flaws in herself she really didn’t like, it was more real!! I want to know more about Leo/Jack, what makes him tick? That ending I didn’t see it coming, and I usually do, so I wasn’t prepared at all!
A must read, unmissable 4.5 Stars
Debbie, 1970, UK
So this book was amazing to read! I literally couldn’t put it down right from the start! I totally fell in love with Jillie and Leo’s characters!! Jillie’s friend are also absolutely amazing and I love how much they had her back no matter what! Shows how true friends are suppose to be. The only thing I honestly would have liked in this book was to possibly get Leo’s POV on some of the scenes that happened, like what was he really thinking at this point and what made him so angry really. I do have to say though that the ending of this book definitely hit home for me and tugged at my heartstrings. I was literally a crying mess at the end. But hey a good book makes you feel actual feelings and that is what this book truly did! I cannot wait for Book 2 so I can find out what happens next! Highly recommend reading this book you will love it just as much!!!
Oh wow another fantastic read from anne i loved this book i couldn’t put it down. I cant wait for the next book in this series and im hoping we’ll get more books from the other characters.
I’m not usually one to read YA but I’m so glad that I read Kiss This because it’s fabulous! Set in the wealthy suburbs of California, Anne Mercier tells the story of Jillian, a Marine brat who is new to Shell Beach and living with her aunt and Leo, the popular star quarterback who everyone wants a piece of. They meet under unlikely circumstances and think they’ll never see each other again…..but they do. When Jillie shows up at Leo’s exclusive private school, things go haywire. The book is angsty (and a bit emotional) but I loved the way Jillie blossomed as the story progressed. She was more comfortable on her own at the start but her new friends drew her out and helped her flourish. We see Leo change as well as the story progresses and I loved seeing his transformation, even if it was just baby steps. With catty characters, Friday night football games and teenage drama, I felt like I was right back in high school which was exactly what the author intended. Mercier really nailed it! There’s a big cliff hanger at the end and I can’t wait for the second book to see what happens. 5 stars
I love this book (I love all of Anne’s books) it’s a YA genre story but entertaining and funny and steamy all the same! Love the characters..reminds me of my high school days and friends..story will leave you hanging on the edge of your seat by the end!
I loved this book. Anne Mercier you are a very good author.
YA/High School stories usually aren’t for me. This one however had enough to keep me reading. I love Anne’s books so I didn’t want to skip over this one just because it was YA. She has it all, teen love, drama, all the normal high school bs. The ending though, rip out my heart and stomp on it!
I’m looking forward to Book 2. This one made me feel like I was back in HS. Memories! Love the characters, can’t wait to get more of everyone. This book does leave with a cliffhanger….. but don’t worry! I’m sure Anne will make sure all gets answered in her next book.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Don’t let the YA genre fool you, this is a really mature and enjoyable story. The main character is sassy, yet vulnerable. Though it takes place in High School it could just as easily have been written about college kids. Do yourself a favor and pick it up. Anne Mercier has written a gem.
Anne! What did you do to me? Yes I know it’s a duet, yes I’m thinking there will be a cliffhanger but no! I was not expecting that. I loved It! Jillie is a wonderful character. She’s sweet but can dish it out with the best of them. Actually I love all the characters and this story held my attention from the first page. I read it in one sitting now wishing I had the next book. Great YA read! Loved it!
Anne! What did you do to me? Yes I know it’s a duet, yes I’m thinking there will be a cliffhanger but no! I was not expecting that. I loved It! Jillie is a wonderful character. She’s sweet but can dish it out with the best of them. Actually I love all the characters and this story held my attention from the first page. I read it in one sitting now wishing I had the next book. Great YA read! Loved it!
*Review by Michelle