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A review by mslizalou
One Kiss More by Mandy Baxter
3.0
***3.5 out of 5 stars***
I was lucky enough to get a review copy from the publisher through NetGalley. I really enjoyed the first book in Ms. Baxter's US Marshals series and was excited to read the newest book.
Emma Ruiz is such a fun character in my opinion. She has done everything possible to prove that her father is innocent, and now must face the consequences of her actions. Landon McCabe is the man that put Emma's father behind bars 6 years ago. I have to say I loved that even when Emma was angry with Landon, she was still attracted to him, just as he was attracted to her.
There was major chemistry between Emma and Landon from the beginning of this story. I have to say I loved that Emma usually called Landon McCabe and in my mind it came across as pretty snarky. There was much inner dialogue from both Emma and Landon about how inappropriate it would be for them to be together.
I loved the sexual tension between Emma and Landon, but really wish they could have acted upon their desires a bit earlier in the story. Their first kiss was smoking hot and I loved that Emma was the instigator. “Without thinking, Emma pressed her body tight against his chest and put her lips to his. It seemed the best way to silence his persistent questions, and she knew of no better way to throw a man off track. Dios mio! Her brain went fuzzy as his mouth moved over hers, his lips firm and demanding. She hadn’t expected him to answer to her kiss, but holy crap, he wasn’t holding anything back. He shifted his weight against her, pushing her flush against the wall. His free hand wound around the back of his neck, his mouth parted, and his tongue flicked out at her bottom lip. Talk about the mother of all backfires.” Kindle loc 504
There were a couple of smoking hot make out scenes between them as the story progressed, but we didn't actually get to see them get together until the book was at about 65%. Ms. Baxter more than delivered with their first love scene, but I hated we had to wait that long for them to act.
The case of Emma's father and how he came to admit to a crime he didn't commit was very well done in my opinion. The reader knew Emma was smart and worked with computers, so I loved that she was also a major hacker who went above and beyond to trap the men responsible for the crimes. I honestly didn't see the twist coming as to who was behind the crime or why. Of course she did get herself and eventually Landon in some pretty hot water, but it only made the story more interesting.
I enjoyed One Kiss More and felt like it was a good addition to the US Marshals series. I do feel like the end was once again wrapped up pretty quickly. I also wish the hero and heroine were able to be together a bit sooner in the story. That being said, I feel like the story was enjoyable and solid overall.
I was lucky enough to get a review copy from the publisher through NetGalley. I really enjoyed the first book in Ms. Baxter's US Marshals series and was excited to read the newest book.
Emma Ruiz is such a fun character in my opinion. She has done everything possible to prove that her father is innocent, and now must face the consequences of her actions. Landon McCabe is the man that put Emma's father behind bars 6 years ago. I have to say I loved that even when Emma was angry with Landon, she was still attracted to him, just as he was attracted to her.
There was major chemistry between Emma and Landon from the beginning of this story. I have to say I loved that Emma usually called Landon McCabe and in my mind it came across as pretty snarky. There was much inner dialogue from both Emma and Landon about how inappropriate it would be for them to be together.
I loved the sexual tension between Emma and Landon, but really wish they could have acted upon their desires a bit earlier in the story. Their first kiss was smoking hot and I loved that Emma was the instigator. “Without thinking, Emma pressed her body tight against his chest and put her lips to his. It seemed the best way to silence his persistent questions, and she knew of no better way to throw a man off track. Dios mio! Her brain went fuzzy as his mouth moved over hers, his lips firm and demanding. She hadn’t expected him to answer to her kiss, but holy crap, he wasn’t holding anything back. He shifted his weight against her, pushing her flush against the wall. His free hand wound around the back of his neck, his mouth parted, and his tongue flicked out at her bottom lip. Talk about the mother of all backfires.” Kindle loc 504
There were a couple of smoking hot make out scenes between them as the story progressed, but we didn't actually get to see them get together until the book was at about 65%. Ms. Baxter more than delivered with their first love scene, but I hated we had to wait that long for them to act.
The case of Emma's father and how he came to admit to a crime he didn't commit was very well done in my opinion. The reader knew Emma was smart and worked with computers, so I loved that she was also a major hacker who went above and beyond to trap the men responsible for the crimes. I honestly didn't see the twist coming as to who was behind the crime or why. Of course she did get herself and eventually Landon in some pretty hot water, but it only made the story more interesting.
I enjoyed One Kiss More and felt like it was a good addition to the US Marshals series. I do feel like the end was once again wrapped up pretty quickly. I also wish the hero and heroine were able to be together a bit sooner in the story. That being said, I feel like the story was enjoyable and solid overall.