Sometimes you have to kiss a lot of frogs… To say that Cassidy’s love life has been a hot mess would be an understatement. Bad boys have been just that… bad. Love and fairy tale romance? She’s over it. But her family won’t give it up, so Operation Marry Cassidy is born, throwing one guy after another at her. So Cassidy has kissed a lot of frogs and not one of them turned into a prince.… prince.
But when Cassidy agrees to take care of her niece’s beloved pet frog, little does she know just how much her life is about to change
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First read by this author.
Now I’ve read a lot… and I mean ALOT of fairytale based books..some good, some bad.. but Wow what a book! Laughter, suspense, action and a whole lot of those ‘FEELS’.
This book literally has it all….wrapped up beautifully with Irish folk law and faeries…#WINNING
Cassidy is a Jewelry designer, on the eve of her wedding to her long term boyfriend…he dumps her and runs off with another woman…and so starts her meddling but somewhat ‘well meaning’ and overbearing friends and family’s..get Cassidy married plan…endless bad dates after endless bad dates and Cassidy has had enough.
After being conned into frog sitting permenantly by her neice, Cassidy reluctantly decides Finn the frog isn’t so bad and kisses him…..
I’m not saying anymore. Other than it’s a wonderful read… I will be looking out for more by this author.
Kissing Frogs is a modern day fairytale based on the well loved story of The Princess and The Frog. However, this story also shows us what happens after the princess kisses the frog, and it’s not all happily ever after. Kim Deister weaves in the magic of Irish folklore along with lots of humour to give us a 5 star read that leaves single women contemplating the idea of finding their own frog to kiss. As a single woman who was hurt by the person I expected to spend the rest of my life with, I was able to relate with parts of this story and really felt for poor Cassidy.
I had a love-hate relationship with Cassidy’s family and close friends who were determined to find her another man, but did it because of their love for her. Cassidy ends up suffering through some rather disastrous dates, and she wonders about the possibility of writing a book about those dates. This is something I’d love to read as the author has already shown her amazing sense of humour and I believe a book about Cassidy’s dates would be a fun read.
In this book, we learn little bits about Finn’s past, but you’re left with the need to know more about the pirate captain covered in tattoos. Thankfully, Kim Deister has just released a prequel to Kissing Frogs called One Stormy Night and it’s all about Finn’s life up to him meeting Cassidy. I can’t wait to read it!
What do you do when all no not some but ALL of the guys you have dated have been frogs. Oh and not to mention everyone has taken over your love life or lack there of by setting you up because you couldn’t possibly do it yourself. What I don’t get it why he family so so hostile about her love life. That’s it though. This was a great read and tons of fun. Love the characters and especially the feisty side of Cassidy that never gave up no matter what was going on. Love the niece and brother in law, pops even gets a pass but sister and moms dump them quick.
This is my first read by this author and I loved it I will most definitely be reading more. I love her characters and her style. Tons of laughs and even some intrigue all mixed together and turned out awesome.
Kissing Frogs is a great read. It had me laughing out loud, and glued to the edge of my seat. This book had intrigue, humor, romance, suspense, and some nail biting. The characters were well developed, the story was well written, and the words flowed. Kim Deister is a great author, and I highly recommend this book.
Favorite Quotes:
To say I was in a dry spell would be an understatement of epic proportions. It was a lot like calling the Sahara “a little bit sandy.”
Life in a convent was once again looking pretty good. Besides, at this point, I was an expert at the celibacy part.
Black boxers with the Jolly Roger all over them. Oh, my God! Is this like the pirate version of Underoos?
My own grandmother smacked my boyfriend’s ass and had a healthy squeeze, too. Are you really going to deny me this? I should be allowed to drown my sorrows in raspberry turnovers.
The snort that emanated from her was less than ladylike, even worse than my cow-farting noise. She obviously didn’t buy my claims of virginity and purity. I felt like I should be offended by her reaction, but it was best to just be amused. One never knew what else would come out of her mouth if challenged.
I didn’t know how it was possible for an intelligent chick to be so stupid, but I did it. When I got nervous, I got dumb and way too outspoken. Neither of these were terribly good survival skills.
My Review:
I absolutely adored 75% of this creative and entertaining storyline that was packed with clever humor, meddlesome family members, a cursed sexy pirate, a murderously enraged fairy, and a once jilted frog-kissing jeweler with abysmal luck with men. The first half of the book kicked off an inventive and unique tale loaded with amusing and snarky inner musings, humorous descriptions and introductions of the quirky and eccentric characters, clever plot lines, and a sweet and steamy love story. But the tale took a rather sobering and angsty turn into the complicated rules of fairy lore and magic with a period of tension and turmoil that I was eager to put behind me before it picked back up into a more pleasurable and interesting cat and mouse stage that lead into the final showdown with the scorned magical creature. I greatly enjoyed Ms. Deister’s clever and inventive plotting as well as her engaging humor and enticing characters. I look forward to reading many more of her innovative stories.