About That Kiss (Heartbreaker Bay, #5)

by Jill Shalvis

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I love a couple who sizzle with chemistry and irritate the heck out of each other!  The results are delicious banter, searing kisses, and eventually fiery passion. A missing Penguin, has Kylie seeking Joe's investigative skills and this stubborn woman insists on tagging along.

I loved how strong both characters were in About That Kiss. They both come from difficult upbrings but Kylie is sweet and Joe was just adorkable. He has some hangs up, but he is the kind of guy you want in your court. He made my panties melt with his reaction to small dogs and his dedication to family. Shalvis writes strong, confident heroines who tackle things head on and don't settle. It is one of the things I like most about this author. Kylie is strong, stubborn and a survivalist.

The combination of heat and heart was well balanced. I enjoyed this couple immensely from the wicked banter to the buildup. The romance was off the charts and I loved their sizzling chemistry. I could just see Joe give a half-devilish smile and see Kylie turn red while wicked thoughts danced in her head. Shalvis did an excellent job of sharing their stories, introducing their families and allowing the relationship to develop.

About A Kiss delivers a good mystery with some suspenseful moments as we deal with both Joe's career and the case of the missing penguin. Growing pains and suspense kept the drama low and the author gave us plenty of heartwarming moments to endear us to this couple. We get updates from previous couples and hints of brewing attractions. I myself want to move to Heartbreaker Bay and befriend all these characters. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer