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Kiss Me Again (Kiss Me Series, Book 2)

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Summary: Fanny overhears her childhood friend Brixton state his wager that he won't marry until he's 50 and that it most certainly will not be Fanny. Fanny, whose reputation is obviously damaged by such a wager, bets him that she will have him heart-broken over her in 6 weeks.

This book did not have the best plotline, I must admit, but it was certainly not terrible. I spent 3/4 of the book trying to figure out why Fanny was interested in Brix instead of Drury, Brix's friend. I fell in love with Drury, why didn't she? Hopefully, Sir Douglas Drury will get his own book (hint, hint, Ms. Moore, if you just so happen to be reading my oh-so-humble opinion).

In all, not a bad read, although you'll want to beat Fanny with a sharp object for all her holier-than-thou whining, "Oh, Brix, I'm so in love with you, despite that terrible wager you made. I should hate you, you bad bad man, and yet...I still love you." Brix has his annoying moments too, "Oh, Mommy and Daddy didn't love me. My brother picked on me. Oh, I am so unworthy." Granted neither truly said these things, but that's the gist of their dialogue and inner struggle.

I'm a big fan of friends-turned-lovers stories--more realistic that way, I guess--so I still managed to enjoy the book. If you aren't, DON'T buy it. It will just annoy you to death. Wait for Drury's book. I'm sure it'll be much much MUCH better.

This book was okay, but not outstanding or even what I'd call very good. Just okay. The 2 main characters, especially the hero, were both pretty naive and he especially made me want to throttle him time & time again.

This book, though, sets the stage for the other "Kiss Me" sequels, that sadly, will probably never be written (one for Drury, one for Buggy, & one for Charles). I would especially like to read Drury's
story, if ever it does get wrote, because of the 5 friends, he was my favorite. Buggy is cute, and Charles we don't know much about, but I wouldn't mind reading their books, either.

The main characters of the novel were so boring agh! 3 hours wasted of my life . Frankly half way through the book I wished the heroine franny would fall in love with the hero's friend "Drury". " Drury" seemed Sooo much better hero material than 'Brix' who is a complete idiot. Though i found that both the hero and heroine were immature , the hero was definitly the more irritating of the two.
I just have a suggestion for the Margaret moore books lovers (like me) .... wait for her next installation which hopefully will be about 'Drury'.

Lady Francesca Epping has been in love with Brixton Smythe-Medway ever since they were children, but right now she'd like nothing better than to brain him. Brixton has wagered with his friends that he won't marry until he's 50 at least, and that when he does that if definitely wouldn't be to her because she's plain and mousy. And now the bet has been written down in betting books at White's! Lady Francesca is hurt and outraged. How dare the cad make a laughingstock out of her! In a countermove, she wagers that she will break Brixton's heart in 6 months, and kisses him passionately in oder to seal the bet. Brixton is amused: does Lady Francesca really think that she can get the better of him? But even Brixton must admit that the "new" Lady Francesca with her new clothes and provocative new flirting ways gives him pause. And then of course there is that kiss that seems to haunt him... Does Brixton perhaps have feelings for Lady Francesca that he would rather not admit even to himself? Under the avid eyes of the ton, Brixton and Lady Francesca begin a game of cat and mouse that will set society on its ears...

The second installment in a series based on a group of good friends (all men), and all who are confirmed bachelors, "Kiss Me Again" dwells on the confused thoughts and feelings of Brixton Smyth-Medway who believes that he isn't ready for marriage and who has to figure what really going on when he realises that he's beginning to think about a certain young lady a little too much (esp when he actually thinking about her in a more sexual terms); and on the anger and pain that Lady Frncesca feels at having all her affection and love thrown back in her face and in such a public way. On the whole the book was a very lighthearted and fun read. The story moved along at a brisk pace and chronicled both Brixton's confused feelings about Lady Francesca and her feelings of hurt, anger and determination, very well. Perhaps the characters were not as fully developed as I would have liked but Margaret Moore conveyed her ideas of who and what both Brixton and Lady Francesca were adequately enough. So that, on the whole, I'd say that "Kiss Me Again" is a nice, light read.

Margaret Moore, starting in Harlequin Historicals, gave strongly, plotted stories with engaging characters, and with each book her strength in her craft grows. In this sequel to "Kiss Me Quick" (March 2003), we see many of the same characters back. Set in early 1800's London - Lady Francessa Epping had been in love with the Honourable Brixton Smythe-Medway since they were children. He's remained resistant, not wanting to lose his freedom - and not in a polite way. He has wagered he would never marry before age 50, and he would never ever consider marrying Fanny because she is too quiet and sweet - BORING and BLAND. Fanny cannot help but hear of his wager; the scandal is circulating through the Ton. But instead of being hurt, she kisses him before everyone, and declares she can break his heart within six week. Fanny keeps telling herself that she is only doing this for revenge.

Both their families are NOT happy by this public battle of wills. Fanny is forced to leave her brother's home because of it. Brix must face his face over the disgrace, and later, he is challenged to a duel by Fanny's brother for the insult to her honour.

It is humorous, with sparkling dialogue. Another of Moore's deft works.

I am sorry, but I had to make myself finish this book. Both of the Main Characters were very silly and immature. Buy this book used, or borrow it from a friend.

This is one of the worst romance novels I have ever read. There was no romance. OMG! The characters were corny, the plot was stupid. Just a whole lot of back and forth mess about a wager. To top it off it was completely boring. The only sex scene in the entire book was at the end on the last 3 pages. I can't believe I read this crap!!!!!!!!

Overall a light romance story with a silly plot, quirkly characters and a too-good-to-believe ending. There is some cheesy moments where the dialog gets so flowery I had a hard time staying with the book, but overall it kept me entertained. It isn't the type of book I normally like, and for that reason I probably wont read this author again. (I like my romance books hot and steamy, but this story was barely warm.)

I'm such a fan of Margaret Moore's that I had a hard time giving this book only 3 stars but that's about all it warranted. For a hero, Brix was badly done. I just couldn't imagine a jokster, a prankster in the role of an irrestible catch. Fanny was as mousy as everyone claimed and I never connected with either character. They reminded me of a couple kids who, since nobody else wanted, ended up together. I read this book on the heels of The Notorious Knight, which MM also wrote and the two were startlingly different. The Notorious Knight was unputdownable and I couldn't wait for this one to end. However, Moore is a wonderful author and I look forward to reading the rest of her work.

I enjoyed this book a good deal despite its somewhat one-note tone and less-than-deep lead characters. I'll agree with another reviewer that Drury is a more intriguing man, but Brix has his moments. I could see him as a good friend, but his joking ways would annoy me for anything else. The real problem here as regards characterization is that Fanny is never shown as a mousy little thing. The first time we see her, she's throwing flames! Moore spend too much time telling instead of showing. And her descriptions tend to become repetitive. Brix's change of heart could have been more convincing. These two are not as clearly defined as Edmond & Diana from Kiss Me Quick.

However, there are excellent moments, many of them between friends and siblings, but also some between the two lovers. And the pacing is very good. The letters from a friend were an interesting way to open chapters, but they tended to keep the focus on Diana rather than on Brix and Fanny.

It's not a terrifically written book, and its leads aren't the best, but the pacing and other elements help lift the quality of the book. Three & 1/2 stars.