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bookishgirlmama's review
5.0
secrets always come to light
I love a happy ending! Hell I love a book that gives you all the emotions, send me on the roller coaster. Leah and Johnny were one for sure but I'm so glad they got their happily ever after. I always want more of the story though
I love a happy ending! Hell I love a book that gives you all the emotions, send me on the roller coaster. Leah and Johnny were one for sure but I'm so glad they got their happily ever after. I always want more of the story though
jenjenbookfan's review
5.0
I received an ARC copy of this book and could not put it down!! I’ll admit I had my guard up with Johnny. My own life experiences with bullies made me skeptical that he could be rehabilitated, but his back story broke my heart! I don’t want to give any details, but if you enjoy stories that are real, raw, hard, painful, passionate, steamy, angst-ridden, loving, and full of witty dialogue, you should read this book! The emotional struggles are palpable, bringing tears to my eyes. Sometimes we forget there’s another side to every story, and we don’t know what another person’s life is really like behind closed doors. This book shows us the power in opening up to someone and fighting back the loneliness and demons of the past. To be honest, my head is spinning a bit at the fact that I wanted to strangle this character in the last book, then while reading this one I practically have pom poms cheering for him to get a HEA!
romancereader1's review
5.0
I had been looking forward to their story since we met Leah and Johnny on Secret Smiles, since the beginning I disliked Johnny. And seriously, I thought that it will not be possible for the author to change my mind about Johnny, he was a bully to Tia n just a complete a** .......
The author had me disliking Johnny to the point that I wanted to punched him. It was mentioned that Johnny had a hard upbringing but to me that should had made him do better decisions.
So, how was it possible that not only did Laura change my mind about Johnny, but also made me go from wanting to punch Johnny to wanting to slap Leah?
The author kept me on edge to the point that I had to go back n do a triple check on the story thinking I missed something. I had expected an outcome and on the flip of the page she blew my mind away!
I love how we get to see Mikey and Tia’s story from Johnny and Leah’s POV.
Hidden Kisses was everything I was expecting and a lot more.
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The author had me disliking Johnny to the point that I wanted to punched him. It was mentioned that Johnny had a hard upbringing but to me that should had made him do better decisions.
So, how was it possible that not only did Laura change my mind about Johnny, but also made me go from wanting to punch Johnny to wanting to slap Leah?
The author kept me on edge to the point that I had to go back n do a triple check on the story thinking I missed something. I had expected an outcome and on the flip of the page she blew my mind away!
I love how we get to see Mikey and Tia’s story from Johnny and Leah’s POV.
Hidden Kisses was everything I was expecting and a lot more.
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alysia_reads's review
4.0
I was glad to see that Johnny got his redemption in this story and Leah was able to help him become a better man. These books show everyone that no matter what you go through you can always overcome it and become a better person.
aflowers93's review against another edition
4.0
Okay I was actually surprised that I liked Johnny so much! You see so much pain in his past, you really start to root for him! Love love loved this !
canadiangirlreads's review against another edition
4.0
Johnny and Leah are both fighting issues from their past and present. Johnny is trying everything to become a better person for himself, Leah and the people he has wronged. Leah always has to be in control but she wants to be able to give up some control and be with Johnny but it's difficult for her. In order to be together completely, Johnny must apologize to everyone he has wronged with the hopes they will forgive him so he can be with the one he loves and wants to change for.
I did change my mind about Johnny but I expected Leah to be stronger than she seemed after reading Secret Smiles. Hidden Kisses was another rollercoaster of emotions that hooks you instantly. I am glad that Johnny and Leah were able to get past the issues they faced and start their journey to happiness. Hidden Kisses is a sports romance (baseball) which is told from the first-person point of view, can be read as a standalone or as the second book in the Love in Sienna series. Hidden Kisses does touch on strong subjects like child and domestic abuse, and sexual assault that may cause triggers to some. I am looking forward to the next novel in the Love in Sienna series.
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lowkeyreader's review
2.0
Firstly, I have not read the first book so I didn't really have any background knowledge, so I guess that's why I don't feel the chemistry between the characters. The story line has a weird flow to me. Some parts didn't make sense. This doesn't sit very well with me.