About That Kiss

Harper Bliss gives us two phenomenal women who respect each other, work hard, and don't come with a u-haul of drama.

About That Kiss tells the point of view of both main characters, heterosexual Faye and closeted lesbian Ida. The only problem I have with this is that when you start reading a new chapter it can take a few paragraphs to figure out whose head you are in. It might have been better to label the chapters with the character's name.

There was a lot of talk online about how steamy this book is and it rates about average for Bliss. She has definitely written steamier. I should know better than to pay attention to what anyone says about a book I am about to read. Expectations and all that.

I like how Ida and Faye become friends first. It is not so much a buildup of chemistry, but a logical path for women who are fifty-years-old. Bliss gives us realistic romance on that front.

Having said this I realize that now I am wondering who Bliss pictured when designing Ida. I kept thinking of Julia Roberts because of her hair, smile, and dazzle.

About That Kiss is what the start of a romance should be - all about that first kiss and wanting more.

I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.