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Kiss and Cry

Keira Andrews

Start date: February 26, 2022

Finish date: March 1, 2022

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Dec 20, 2021 Keira Andrews added it · (Review from the author)

Shelves: contemporary, boys-being-worried, hurt-comfort-palooza, enemies-to-lovers, my-books, slow-emotional-burn, dirty-talk, sports-romance

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I was inspired to write Henry and Theo's story after the last world championships in Stockholm in March 2021 ...more

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Jan 13, 2022 Sheri rated it really liked it

Shelves: opposites-attract, still-smiling

Axel, toe loop, flip, lutz, double, triple…*blink* I’m sorry, what? Let me try again. Passionate, rivalry, explosive, intimate, fierce, thrilling…*smile* Yeah, that’s more like it. That’s what this story was for me. Don’t get me wrong, I loved the skating but…*whispers* I don’t watch figure skating. I don’t know much about it. I know it’s cutthroat and requires solid dedication. I know it demands intense strength and training. I know it’s breathtaking to watch. But that’s about it. I read the pr Axel, toe loop, flip, lutz, double, triple…*blink* I’m sorry, what? Let me try again. Passionate, rivalry, explosive, intimate, fierce, thrilling…*smile* Yeah, that’s more like it. That’s what this story was for me. Don’t get me wrong, I loved the skating but…*whispers* I don’t watch figure skating. I don’t know much about it. I know it’s cutthroat and requires solid dedication. I know it demands intense strength and training. I know it’s breathtaking to watch. But that’s about it. I read the prequel Only One Bed and found it delightful. And when I came across the intro to Kiss and Cry, I knew I had to read it immediately.

There’s a ton more skating here. It literally revolves around figure skating. Both Henry and Theo are skating stars. However, their success on the ice is where their similarities end. Theo is like a shaken bottle of soda. He is lively, bubbly, and spews a constant string of chatter. Henry is just the opposite; quiet, calm, and has a reputation for being as cold as the rink he glides on. Thrust them together to train for the most important event of their lives and you’re bound to have bitten lips and glistening eyes. I held on tight to every chapter and still almost fell out of my seat!

I always enjoy Keira’s smooth clean writing. Having both MCs briefly introduced in Henry’s brother’s story was the perfect hook. I couldn’t wait to meet these two sparkling polar opposites. First, we have Theodore. It’s easy to fall for Theo’s charm. He is fun and brightens the pages with his sunny personality. He skates with the same lightness that lifts him outside of the rink. When his coach becomes ill and his overbearing mother pushes him to the edge, he pounces on the opportunity to train with another skater. Not just any skater, Henry Sakaguchi to be exact.

Henry is everything Theo is not. Skating doesn’t just dominate his life, flawless skating does. He’s a perfectionist and obsesses over every detail. He has one goal and it’s standing on the top pier with priceless gold shimmering around his neck. He has plenty of self-discipline but sorely lacks confidence. Tussling with the best of the best comes with excitement, anxiety, and excessive pressure. Henry has prepped for this moment and is ready for whatever comes his way. Or so he thought!

Theo and Henry surprisingly find common ground and can’t fight nor deny their sizzling attraction. Henry is a professional skater but an amateur in the bedroom. Theo is more than happy to enlighten him on such skills. They agree to silence the elephant in the room and enjoy each other’s company. Until it’s time to lace up their skates in the Olympic training center, the games don’t exist. As long as they don’t fall…on the ice or in love everything will be fine. Because in the end, there is only one winner…or is there?

Beware of: Masks are often worn to guard and protect. They glide, fly, and fall. Dreams are made, shattered, and shared.

This book is for: If you dig opposites attract and enemies to lovers, you won’t be disappointed with this icy clash and dash for the ultimate prize.

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Jan 24, 2022 Jennifer☠Pher☠ rated it really liked it

Shelves: m-m, kindle-unlimited, lgbtq

I really enjoyed this! This was a great enemies to friends to lovers story. It was sweet and fun and I had a great time reading it.

I’m glad Henry and Theo got their story told.

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Jan 10, 2022 Florence . rated it liked it

RTC but I really wanted to love this one more than I did. I really love Keira Andrews books and this one was super fun and engaging to read, like all of the author's books. But I don't really like when there is a lot of outside of the relationship interactions in books and slow burns rarely work for me, two things that are very present in this book, so this one is all on me. I'm just not the biggest fan of two very important things in the book, so it was harder for me to really enjoy the book. W ...more

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