“I adored Lola and Duncan’s story! When You Kiss Me is the perfect blend of deep emotion, drama and sweetness that pulls you in and gives you a major case of the feels. A must read!” 5 starsLola Sullivan has been stared at by men since she was thirteen years old, but no one has ever seen the real her. Not until venture capitalist Duncan Lyman walks into her textile design studio and they’re drawn … studio and they’re drawn to each other on every level. When deep passion sparks between them, along with an amazingly powerful emotional connection, they stay up all night together. By the time the sun comes up, she’s sure she’s found The One.
Duncan never imagined a woman like Lola existed–she is just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. He trusts her in a way he’s never trusted anyone else, and he tells her everything. Everything but the dark secret from his past that could destroy their budding love. It took thirty years for Lola and Duncan to find perfect love…but will it take only thirty seconds to destroy it?
WHEN YOU KISS ME is part of Bella Andre’s USA Today and New York Times #1 bestselling series about The Sullivans. While it can easily be read as a stand-alone story, you’ll likely enjoy reading the other books too.
“When You Kiss Me is a captivating, sexy, moving and intriguing romance.” 5 stars, Doni
“Fantabulous book! I loved Lola and Duncan!” 5 stars, Cindy
“Wonderful heartfelt story! Can’t get enough of these awesome characters.” 5 stars, Cheryl
“I loved this book! Loved being so emotionally connected. Had happy tears in the ending!” 5 stars, Christine
“When You Kiss Me is another fabulous addition to the Sullivan family saga!” 5 stars, Claire
SAN FRANCISCO SULLIVANS
The Look of Love
From This Moment On
Can’t Help Falling In Love
I Only Have Eyes For You
If You Were Mine
Let Me Be The One
Come A Little Bit Closer
Always On My Mind
Kissing Under The Mistletoe
SEATTLE SULLIVANS
One Perfect Night
The Way You Look Tonight
It Must Be Your Love
Just To Be With You
I Love How You Love Me
All I Ever Need Is You
NEW YORK SULLIVANS
Every Beat Of My Heart
Now That I’ve Found You
Since I Fell For You
Sweeter Than Ever
The Best Is Yet To Come
Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You
You Do Something To Me
Every Time We Fall In Love
MAINE SULLIVANS
Falling In Love All Over Again
Your Love Is Mine
There Goes My Heart
When You Kiss Me
More Maine Sullivans are coming soon!
Bella Andre is the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of “The Sullivans”, “The Morrisons” and “The Maverick Billionaires” series. Her novels have been #1 bestsellers around the world and she has sold more than 9 million books so far! Known for “sensual, empowered stories enveloped in heady romance” (Publishers Weekly), her books have been Cosmopolitan Magazine “Red Hot Reads” twice and have been translated into ten languages. There are more than 50,000 5 star reviews for Bella Andre’s books on Goodreads! Married with two children, Bella splits her time between the Northern California wine country, a log cabin in the Adirondack mountains of upstate New York, and a flat in London overlooking the Thames.
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This book is part of the Sullivans Series (book 21) and the Maine Sullivans Series (book 3). This was my first Bella Andre’s book, and won’t be my last. Lola and Duncan’s story is beautifully written, sweet, and emotional. I love the family bond in this story. Eva Kaminsky did a great job with the narration. I enjoyed it.
Duncan has tried all his life to make his brother proud, or clean up after his deception. Lola spent a early part of her life trying to hid her lovely figure, until the women in her life taught her how to love what she has! The downside to having sexy curves is fending off men only trying to get her into bed. That is until Duncan shows up in one of her drawing classes. He’s intriguing and seems to be into her and not what she can do in bed. He has ghosts that could ruin everything he is quickly building with Lola, can he tell her himself before it’s too late?
This story was great, watching these two fall in love was beautiful, watching them fall apart was torture! This book was sexy, sweet, a little angsty and all around amazing! Check out this series today!
When You Kiss Me, book 21 of The Sullivans by Bella Andre was a page turner, cover to cover. Duncan Lyman and Lola Sullivan are so in sync that in 24 hours they know they love each other. An unexpected encounter stops everything dead in its tracks and Duncan is forced to retreat to Boston where he seeks to set things right. He’s been making amends for years in the hopes of righting some wrongs caused by his family. When it becomes apparent that he could face dire consequences, the Sullivans back him up and pull together because he’s now one of them because Lola loves him.
The Sullivan Family is one that a reader likes to keep up to date with and see what has happened recently.
Read: 11/23/2020
When You Kiss Me was the third book in the Maine Sullivan series by Bella Andre. It was also book twenty one in the long line of Sullivan series. And although part of a series, it can be read as a stand-alone.
Lola Sullivan was drop dead gorgeous. She had always been beautiful and most had only seen her beauty but were unable to get past that for her intelligence and loving heart. She had given up on men when she crossed paths with Duncan.
Duncan Lyman was the founder of an investment firm. He had committed his life for the past five years to helping start ups become successful. His assistant felt he worked too hard and gifted him a class in map drawing, a hobby which he was never able to devote much time. Enter Lola, the instructor who was most beautiful and brightest person he had ever met.
The storyline was told with a double POV. And true to Andre’s form, it was well written, well developed and full of depth and dimension. The plot was the strong foundation with a few surprises that needed to be navigated through. Andre also included a wide range of Sullivan cousins. It was a treat for the long time Andre fans and the perfect introduction for those that haven’t yet read the full series. The storyline was fairly predictable but was still intriguing, entertaining and satisfying. I can’t wait for more Maine Sullivan’s!
Liked this whole series…..Belle Andre always delivers wonderful characters in a compelling story
I am always waiting for the next Sullivan book. Be warned, if you haven’t read them all, you will being going back to buy the rest in the series.
A Sullivan love story with all expectations met! Lola Sullivan is strong, fierce and smart as well as charming and sexy. It’s no wonder Duncan is instantly smitten. Their story illustrates trust and love need to be together in order for the happily ever after. I loved this book!
Bella Andre is a wonderful writer and you know any book she writes you will enjoy. I’ve read others in the Sullivan series and enjoyed each one. She has a way of making the characters true to life and loveable. This book was great. I started reading it last night and hated to put it down. I got up early this morning just to finish it. It’s that good. Each character has great personality and the love of the Sullivan family is something everyone would like for there family. In this book, when Lola is teaching a drawing class she is immediately feeling something for the gorgeous man, Duncan. When they talked after the class there was no doubt there was an attraction between them. In less than a week, they both were head of heels in love even though they both were not perfect and had a past that they wanted to go away. Lola was honest with Duncan and thought Duncas was honest with her. But there was something Duncan was keeping from her because once she knew she would realize she would know he isn’t good enough for her. When Duncan was forced to tell her at first Lola vowed never to speak with him. But in her heart, she knew something wasn’t right. When she met with him again and he revealed the whole story, she knew something had to be done with his brother. Gathering her family members they came to the help of Duncan, the love of Lola’s life. This is a great book in the Sullivan series which I highly recommend to read.
In “When You Kiss Me”, Bella Andre gives readers a wonderful story of feisty Lola Sullivan and Duncan Lyman. With an attraction and a chemistry that is almost immediate upon meeting each other, their story is one sexy romance, but not without a few problems and some misunderstandings along the way. Add in a bit of drama and some family help, and readers are taken on a journey as another Sullivan finds love. **I was gifted “When You Kiss Me” and leave my review voluntarily and based on my reading.** 5 Stars!
Loved Lola and Duncan’s journey, filled with heartwarming moments, engaging charters, witty dialog, heart racing twists and unforgettable passion. Really enjoyed this emotionally thrilling adventure from beginning to end.
Bella Andre is a writing God. When You Kiss Me is a masterpiece. This is a captivating read that grabs you and pulls you in. I was pleasantly consumed. This is a book people will be talking about for ages. Definitely my favorite read.
I’ve read all of the Sullivan stories, and this one featuring Lola and Duncan, starts off different then all the rest. In previous stories, it usually takes a while before the Hero and heroine reach the mutual point in their attraction when they finally kiss. With Lola and Duncan, the attraction is instantaneous and the first kiss comes readily. I liked the characterization and insta-chemistry between these two in the beginning. As soon as the conflict reared its head, I thought Lola acted totally out of character, and she didn’t seem to mellow any even after she spoke to her dad. This point did bug me a bit since most of the Sullivan offspring (from all the books) respected their parents’ thoughts and insights, and Lola wasn’t really characterized as being bull-headed so her reaction to Duncan was surprising.
As with some of the previous titles, I always enjoy revisiting with the Sullivan cousins when they play “cameo roles”. This story was a 3.5 star read.
I was so glad to revisit the Sullivan Family. I love the way Bella Andre weaves a tale of romance, steaminess, sensuality, and love in her books. This one was no disappointment.
Duncan and Lola felt an instant connection. What I liked about this was that neither one denied the feelings came faster than normal, and each of the questioned the validity of their feelings.
The sad thing about the connection being so instantaneous was that it didn’t allow Duncan to be completely forthcoming about his past. It also didnt allow Lola to come to terms with and share certain parts of her past.Of course, he could have done that, but who could blame him in an hours old relationship.
I was surprised that Lola was so quick to have him that involved in her life. Because of the speed of their relationship, I keep having this foreboding feeling, a level of suspense and anticipation that I was not expecting.
As the story moved on, I was so completely caught up in it, that I was surprised at how close I was to the end. Once again, the Maine Sullivan’s proved to be as close and supportive as all other Sullivan’s in the clan.
Duncan and Lola find themselves in a battle that they can only win by gathering the troops. The only thing I wish the book had detailed was the outcome of the investigation on the truly pertinent party.
Duncan discovers a sense of family again. Lola meets a man who appreciates for her not only her beauty but her intelligence, creativeness, and her business acumen. Follow them as the achieve their HEA with the help of the Sullivan clan. A 4.5 success!
I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
Swooning to the Moon! Lola Sullivan is the latest of the Maine Sullivan’s to fall into her happily ever after…and is it a fall. I really didn’t know where the story was going to go because she and Duncan meet and almost immediately fall in love. Too fast? I wondered. But when we find out little bits and pieces of the rest of the story, it is a fabulous read and a testament to that TRUE LOVE FOREVER storyline.
I always admire the way Bella’s couple fall for each other and that is the end. They don’t waver with being in love with anyone else. It’s just the circumstances. It really makes me believe in “the one”. If you haven’t met the other Sullivans from all over the world, this is a great introduction. But it is easily a stand alone and another five star read!!!
I love all of the Sullivan stories! Can’t wait for the next installment
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The Sullivan’s as a whole are always an entertaining bunch, with each sibling, and cousin having their own special happy ever after, in Maine, it is Lola Sullivan who gets her turn. As a stunning, smart and talented sketcher and designer, life had not always been easy. She’s beautiful, and that had not always made got good decisions, men only took in those looks not the talent behind it. It has taken her many years, but her full of life colourful demeaned is pleasant to those who really know the woman inside.
Duncan Lyman runs his own venture capital company, he uses his money to help and nurture new and innovative ways in the world, from renewable fabrics, friendly farming to prosthetic devices for kids. He really is the perfect package. He meets Lola during a drawing class run threw her textile business, and it’s pretty fair to satay they fall instantly for each other. This story literally takes insta-love to a new level. After overhearing a phone call from a distributor that wasn’t particularly nice, Duncan offers a chance to pitch to her…. she’s is taken by his everything so takes the meeting, this is where the falling begins.
As Lola truly falls for Duncan there is a part of him she does t know about, a part he intended to tell her, that how do you explain to the woman you love about a criminal brother and the devastation left behind??? When he is caught out, Lola is furious as is the rest of her family, and he is thrown to the curb. But for Lola, she needs to know why, why lie about it? why let her fall for him? Why did she trust him? Out to get blood Lola leaves Bar Harbour and drives to Boston to grill Duncan face to face.
It is here her life will change forever. Confronting Duncan was her best decision, because she gets all the answers and more, when it’s obvious Duncan has been taken advantage of, scary Lola makes an appearance, and you know if you upset one Sullivan every Sullivan will come after you. Duncan’s brother is about to discover what a Sullivan intervention looks like, it’s not pretty but it works a treat, if only Duncan can win his girl back!
Lola and Duncan have an instant attraction, love at first sight. Something neither of them had expected. Lola has a difficult time trusting men, except for when it comes to Duncan. But will the secret Duncan is holding on to tear them apart. An enjoyable read.
“When You Kiss Me” is a Maine Sullivan story featuring Lola Sullivan, a beautiful, smart, and creative textile artist. Unconditional family love and love at first sight are common themes in many of Bella Andre’s books. It’s so wonderful to read about strong independent women who use their strength, intelligence, and creativity to find a career that is fulfilling and financially independent. The man who looks beyond the surface beauty to the internal beauty and truly puts Lola first will have her unconditional love and her heart. Duncan has a chance and has to make a decision. Working through his own family issues takes time. And a miss step may change the course of their relationship. Another fabulous Sullivan story! What an amazing family!
“When You Kiss Me” (Maine Sullivans Book 3/The Sullivans Book 21) by Bella Andre is a terrific read. I loved Lola and Duncan’s story. This is another wonderful addition to the Sullivan series. This story is full of romance, passion, twists, family, and more. I loved catching up with the Sullivan family again. I can’t wait to see what happens next with this family full of entertaining characters. Highly recommend to all fans of romance, family, and series.