Only One Kiss (Only One, #1)

by Natasha Madison

• ASIN: B089WJ4MMF
• Publish Date: 2020 (first published 28 August 2020)
• Publish Status: Unknown
• Format: eBook (Kindle)
• Pages: 262
• Language: English

Reviews

[Romance Schmomance]

I've been hoping that Natasha would dive back into a hockey series because they're my absolute favorite of hers. Only One Kiss is a start to the Only One series and we're kicking it off with Candace and Ralph's story.

The tropes in this one definitely pulled me in and I couldn't wait to get deeper into their story. Normally I'm not a huge fan of social media being a part of any story I read, but I thought it was well done. Social media is one topic that irritates me to no end, but it wasn't a huge focus.

I loved the instant attraction between both of them when they first met. And Candace was a putty mess when she met Ralph's daughter, Ari. I call that a shoo-in with Ralph ;-)

Despite what was working against them, I was rooting for them the whole time. This was definitely a sweet read that I enjoyed thoroughly, Natasha managed to pack in some rather emotional scenes. But I loved it all.

I'm so excited about this series and can't wait to see what's in store.

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[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Natasha Madison is fast becoming a favourite and I could not resist signing up to review her latest book.

“One kiss is all it takes for me to fall in love with you”.

This statement reflects the story told in Only One Kiss, the first book in the Only One series.

The story introduces Candace, a social media influencer to the top NHL players. She started out promoting her brother and in no time, she became a well sought-after influencer. She has one rule which has served her well throughout her career, not to get romantically involved with any of her clients. However, rules are sometimes made to be broken.

Ralph is learning to juggle fatherhood and hockey after losing his daughter’s mother during childbirth. He lacks social media presence which he needs to gain sponsorship. Candace came recommended, however there was a problem she was not taking on any new clients. Will he be able to convince her to provide the help he needs?

Ralph struggles with pain, and guilt over the loss of his daughter’s mother and events from his childhood. He did not have a great life growing up, and hockey offered him the escape he needed. It became his saving grace. He never knew what it meant to love and be loved unconditionally until the birth of his baby girl. Now everything he does is done with her at the forefront of his mind.

Candace is the consummate professional. She is kind-hearted, genuine and a joy to be around. She was reluctant to take on Ralph as a client, which was understandable given her attraction to him, but he needed her help. I enjoyed watching her interactions with her family, Ralph and most of all Ari. Ralph’s baby girl.

The story featured some interesting and not so stable secondary characters. Ralph’s baby sitter being the unstable one. All I will say on this is she is nuts. I had a wonderful time getting to know the other characters and I am looking forward to reading their stories.

Their first encounter revealed an undeniable chemistry between them. Candace was rendered speechless upon laying eyes on the hunky hockey player and his adorable baby. Ralph could not take his eyes off her, which contravened his vow of not getting involved in a relationship. They both tried fighting their insane attraction to each other and thought of every reason they should not get involved, but it only took one kiss to change everything.

I enjoy a good slow burn romance and Only One Kiss gave me that and more. The romance that developed was intense and hot enough to cause heart palpitations. Despite the heat there were heart-breaking moments, however I am happy to report it worked itself out.


Conclusion/Recommendation
Only One Kiss is a well written romance which tugged on the heart and left the reader satisfied and eager for more from this talented author.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading

[Canadian Girl Book Blog]

               

Ralph is trying to get his life and career back in order while struggling with his demons and trying to raise his daughter. When his agent tells him that he needs to up his social media game to land the sponsorships that he wants everyone points him to Candace, the best social media sports agent. Candace has only one rule, never date a client but when Ralph and his daughter Ari show up at her place and take her by surprise she knows that she is in trouble. Will everything change with only one kiss or will Ralph’s demons prove to be too strong?

Only One Kiss is the begging of the Only One series from Natasha Madison and is a slow burn, single parent hockey romance. I enjoyed Ralph and Candace’s story for the majority of the story but felt that Ralph became a little too overbearing near the end of the book. I understand the fears that caused him to react the way he did at times but other times it just seemed to be a little much. Ariella is adorable and Natasha Madison nailed what it’s like to have a baby in the house. I am looking forward to the next book in this series.

*ARC generously provided in exchange for my honest review*