When Charlie Hamilton left the military a year ago, he thought he'd be starting a new life with his on again, off again girlfriend of nearly ten years, Caroline. Unfortunately, Caroline's just dumped him (for her own husband) and his new career as a bodyguard isn't exactly going well. He's working for a Russian oligarch whose wife and daughter keep hitting on him, and options for other assignments are limited because, according to his boss, Charlie's too good looking. Fortunately, his best friend Rory, the Earl of Kinloch, offers him a lifeline: a temporary job helping with security while the movie Braveheart 2 is being filmed at Kinloch Castle.
On his way to the Scottish Highlands, Charlie bumps into a beautiful woman and helps her repair her torn backpack, neither realizing that they're headed to the same place. Actress Valentina Valverde was a child star in Colombia and transitioned to Hollywood films as a teenager, so she's never really known a life outside the spotlight. When Charlie realizes how much Valentina's missed out on, he becomes her self-appointed tutor in teenage mischief and creates a bucket list of experiences for her to complete before leaving Scotland. Working together to complete the list, they can't help growing closer, but each knows that their time together is limited. Can they find a way to make their relationship work after the movie wraps?
"Kissing Games" was just as funny, sweet, and steamy as the first two books in the series, but it was also surprisingly emotional for me. Certain aspects of Charlie and Valentina's pasts were truly heartbreaking, and I couldn't help but empathize with everything they'd been through. I think Charlie in particular had been looking for someone to love for a long time, and he finally found what he needed in Valentina. They really seemed to bring out the best in each other, and I loved cheering them on to their HEA.
The book's secondary characters were a ton of fun and added a great deal of depth and humor to the story. I particularly enjoyed Valentina's Abuela and Abuelita, as well as her sister Isabella. I couldn't help laughing every time they brought up Charlie's dragon tattoo!
Overall, I completely adored this book and highly recommend it for all romantic comedy fans. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book of the series!
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BOOKWORM REVIEW: Kissing Games by Evie Alexander
RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5STEAM: 🔥🔥🔥.5Charlie Hamilton is a hot mess. His bodyguard gigs are dwindling because his clients think he is too attractive. The woman he wants just broke ties with him because she is pregnant...with her husband. He has been avoiding any and all calls from his family.When his friend Rory invites him to help out with a film shooting gone wrong at Rory's castle in Kinloch, Charlie thought it would be a nice break from his messy life. Until he met Valentina Valverde.Valentina is a struggling actress whose IMDB resume is based on her looks and physique. This leads her to be distrusting of people, and it is all for the best -- according to her anyway -- because she has life goals and relationships just make them messy. When a stunning man helps her out in the airport and surprises her by not knowing who she is, she finds herself struggling to stay on her life plan when Charlie is around.Evie Alexander does a phenomenal job of balancing humor with emotional angst. Expect crazy hijinks from the albeit temporary residents of Kinloch Castle. How Rory -- the male character in the previous books in this series -- has not picked them up by their collar and tossed them off the grounds is a testament to his patience.We also get an emotional connection between Charlie and Valentina, two people who have struggled with a lifetime of being wanted for how they look. They help each other find some clarity, and it was incredibly sweet to watch that journey.It is a nice contrast to the spicy that these two absolutely bring. Holy mackerel, I have absolutely forgotten how hot Evie Alexander writes them, and this was a pleasant reminder. I love, love, love how incredibly supportive Charlie is of Valentina, and I also love, love, love how a lot of that is reflective in their physical connection.It would be remiss of me to not mention the amazing supporting cast in this read. Valentina's family, especially her abuelas, definitely stole the show. Rory and Zoe take a backseat in this read, but their presence continues to shine when they do make an appearance.This book can be read as a standalone; Evie Alexander does a great job of providing context to characters and events that happened in previous books. If you love romantic comedy in a beautiful setting, I wholeheartedly recommend reading the entire series.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2022
STEAM: 🔥🔥🔥.5
Charlie Hamilton is a hot mess. His bodyguard gigs are dwindling because his clients think he is too attractive. The woman he wants just broke ties with him because she is pregnant...with her husband. He has been avoiding any and all calls from his family.
When his friend Rory invites him to help out with a film shooting gone wrong at Rory's castle in Kinloch, Charlie thought it would be a nice break from his messy life. Until he met Valentina Valverde.
Valentina is a struggling actress whose IMDB resume is based on her looks and physique. This leads her to be distrusting of people, and it is all for the best -- according to her anyway -- because she has life goals and relationships just make them messy. When a stunning man helps her out in the airport and surprises her by not knowing who she is, she finds herself struggling to stay on her life plan when Charlie is around.
Evie Alexander does a phenomenal job of balancing humor with emotional angst. Expect crazy hijinks from the albeit temporary residents of Kinloch Castle. How Rory -- the male character in the previous books in this series -- has not picked them up by their collar and tossed them off the grounds is a testament to his patience.
We also get an emotional connection between Charlie and Valentina, two people who have struggled with a lifetime of being wanted for how they look. They help each other find some clarity, and it was incredibly sweet to watch that journey.
It is a nice contrast to the spicy that these two absolutely bring. Holy mackerel, I have absolutely forgotten how hot Evie Alexander writes them, and this was a pleasant reminder. I love, love, love how incredibly supportive Charlie is of Valentina, and I also love, love, love how a lot of that is reflective in their physical connection.
It would be remiss of me to not mention the amazing supporting cast in this read. Valentina's family, especially her abuelas, definitely stole the show. Rory and Zoe take a backseat in this read, but their presence continues to shine when they do make an appearance.
This book can be read as a standalone; Evie Alexander does a great job of providing context to characters and events that happened in previous books. If you love romantic comedy in a beautiful setting, I wholeheartedly recommend reading the entire series.
BOOKWORM REVIEW: Kissing Games by Evie Alexander
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2022
RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2022
STEAM: 🔥🔥🔥.5
Charlie Hamilton is a hot mess. His bodyguard gigs are dwindling because his clients think he is too attractive. The woman he wants just broke ties with him because she is pregnant...with her husband. He has been avoiding any and all calls from his family.
When his friend Rory invites him to help out with a film shooting gone wrong at Rory's castle in Kinloch, Charlie thought it would be a nice break from his messy life. Until he met Valentina Valverde.
Valentina is a struggling actress whose IMDB resume is based on her looks and physique. This leads her to be distrusting of people, and it is all for the best -- according to her anyway -- because she has life goals and relationships just make them messy. When a stunning man helps her out in the airport and surprises her by not knowing who she is, she finds herself struggling to stay on her life plan when Charlie is around.
Evie Alexander does a phenomenal job of balancing humor with emotional angst. Expect crazy hijinks from the albeit temporary residents of Kinloch Castle. How Rory -- the male character in the previous books in this series -- has not picked them up by their collar and tossed them off the grounds is a testament to his patience.
We also get an emotional connection between Charlie and Valentina, two people who have struggled with a lifetime of being wanted for how they look. They help each other find some clarity, and it was incredibly sweet to watch that journey.
It is a nice contrast to the spicy that these two absolutely bring. Holy mackerel, I have absolutely forgotten how hot Evie Alexander writes them, and this was a pleasant reminder. I love, love, love how incredibly supportive Charlie is of Valentina, and I also love, love, love how a lot of that is reflective in their physical connection.
It would be remiss of me to not mention the amazing supporting cast in this read. Valentina's family, especially her abuelas, definitely stole the show. Rory and Zoe take a backseat in this read, but their presence continues to shine when they do make an appearance.
This book can be read as a standalone; Evie Alexander does a great job of providing context to characters and events that happened in previous books. If you love romantic comedy in a beautiful setting, I wholeheartedly recommend reading the entire series.
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Perfect Scottish Rom-Com
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 1, 2022Sahana Ramnath
Grinned throughout the read, it was amazing
Reviewed in India on September 27, 2022
Anna P.
Charlie and Valentina were so soft and wonderful together!
Reviewed in India on September 22, 2022