Kissing Games by Stefanie London

 

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Sloane and Ryan’s friends to lovers story in Kissing Games by Stefanie London, book two in her Kissing Creek series, was an amazing, sizzling, emotional and humorous tale. Ms. London is a definite go-to for small town reads; understanding the quirkiness of its residents. When the golden boy of Kissing Creek returns home to sulk after a baseball career-pausing injury, Ryan, he never anticipated the problem keeping him awake at night was the noises from his parents’ bedroom and the antics caused by the steamy book his mother was reading for her book club.  Deciding to complain to quirky librarian Sloane, these two have an unusual meeting between a trespassing llama, magnetic attraction, and off the charts chemistry. This caused an undeniable tension between them right off the bat, with underlying exchanges of sarcasm and irritation. Their banter was hysterical and entertaining even the stereotypes they had about each other; which they quickly set straight as they got closer thanks to being paired together to decorate a float for the town’s Halloween parade.

 

This was a story of two people finding somewhere to belong; Sloane who was looking for somewhere to belong after spending all of her life going places in search of a home, and Ryan, for a life outside baseball, which had always been his whole life. It was sad how she felt like she didn't fit in with anyone or anywhere, always being left out. Ryan is fully committed to returning to his baseball career, while Sloane wants to set down roots with someone who won’t put her second. It was heartwarming how they found in each other a friend, a lover, and a home, as well as being at a point where they needed to open their eyes and find alternates paths to have what they want while still wanting each other.

 

Ms. London wrote a fun, emotional, and sizzling romance that should not be missed. She provided a tale rich with emotions, sizzling chemistry, clever banter, laugh out loud scenes, and charming characters giving Sloane and Ryan a chance at love and forever. I highly recommend Kissing Games to other readers.