She's trying to get her wedding dress business off the ground, and a famous client (who just happens to be her ex-best friend) is just the thing to do the trick - however demanding she may be. He's the best man for the upcoming wedding - but seems to be doing his best to sabotage it. She can't let him succeed - both because she needs the business and the publicity, and because she believes in true, lasting love. But it just so happens that seeing him brings back memories of her first kiss, back in school - a kiss she's never forgotten - from him. Will she be able to make him believe in true love, and get her business on a firm footing at the same time? Or are the two equally doomed...?

I enjoyed this book as I have all the author's books to date - but was a bit frustrated that Claire seemed to assume that the fact that Alex was trying to prevent the wedding meant that he didn't believe in love in general. Though the latter appears to have been true, why couldn't he merely be trying to prevent it because Missy and Kyle were not suited to each other - which, if correct, would presumably be a praiseworthy thing, not a lack of belief in love. Anyway, despite that, I enjoyed the continuation of the series as a fun, clean, light read. It was particularly nice to see the gradual unfolding of Missy's character and motives, and I'd love to see more of her story.

Note that I received a copy of the book from NetGalley and this is my considered opinion of the book.

So many cute summer reads. This is a good one to read. Just like most Susan Halter books you will feel happy reading. Fast read for a day at the beach or long plane ride. I recommend.

This was a fun story. I enjoyed getting to know Claire. She just wants to find the right guy for her, but they don't measure up to her first kiss. The way that Claire deals with a former friend that stole her boyfriend and then her first crush on the same day was comical. I found myself chuckling several times throughout the book. Alex seems a bit mysterious throughout the book. The book is told in first-person point of view. I would have loved to see what Alex was thinking when he was interacting with Claire. Overall this was an enjoyable book. I would recommend this book to anyone that loves sweet, clean romance comedy.

I’m so glad I didn’t give up on this Forever in a Kiss. I do wish the story was told from a dual POV, rather than 1st person from the heroine’s POV. At 25% in, I didn’t like the hero at all. He’s a hot scientist, based on the heroine’s description, but he had no redeeming qualities. Maybe if we’d heard from him, it would’ve provide a much needed answer to his motivations for sabotaging his cousins wedding.

Thankfully, the more I read, the more I learned about the hero and his personality. By the end, I was a fan. I could have missed out on a really great read. I’m glad I pushed through.

I received an ARC of this book, via Net Galley, in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Such a cute book. There is a very very good story in these pages and you need to read it!! A feel good love story that spans years of the characters lives.

Ahhh I love this series ! I look forward to each new addition, to see how things will play out and I wasn’t disappointed with this one! I’m a huge sucker for a good romantic comedy, especially when it makes me laugh and aww over things, and I did a lot of both! I really loved Claire I think she’s up there in my favorites of the main characters, and the premise for this book. I could feel Claire’s pain in having to create the dress. I loved her, she was such a fun and likeable character, it wasn’t hard to root for her, I mean come on? First kiss love ? Swoooon! I just adored how this book played out, I had sooo much fun reading it, and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series, and Susan’s books ^_^

I am really sad that this book is not my cup of tea.
The cover is so cute and I really enjoy reading the first chapter.
It page turner and I thought I found my next 5 reads.
Sadly, I did not feel the chemistry between Alex and Claire. It felt forced and cringe to me.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you Netgalley for giving me the chance to read and review this book.

Forever in a Kiss is my first book by Susan Hatler. This book was light, easy, and cute.

I read in bed while my hubby, and generally my kids, sleep and we have the TV on (bad habit but I have so few). Anyway, we usually have Whose Line Is It Anyway? on, which is now on some uplifting happy channel. So, I hear the commercials going on in the background, and there is this new made for TV movie (a la Hallmark, Lifetime) coming out about two people finding love. And I found it a very apt similarity.

Forever in a Kiss is about a woman whose first kiss creeps up into her brain often. Not that is was a disaster or very scandalous but that something about it, something about THE guy. Anyway, everyone is all grown up and Claire (said aforementioned woman) is a wedding dress designer. Her other friend is a wedding planner sets her up with a dream client (in a popularity and cashola sense) to design a dress. Unfortunately, the dress is for her number 1 frienemy from school, Missy. Missy is a model and has tons of Insta followers that would help boost Clair's business as she so badly needs. AND as it turns out, Missy is marrying Kyle... whose cousin is Alex, the best man (see mention of first kiss). Wedding mayhem and a bit of bridezilla (but not really) ensue. Alex is trying to sabotage (or is he?) the wedding and Claire is trying to save it.

Ok, so the premise aside. I will just get out the way that I felt a bit... disconnected to the characters. Like all the words were there, I just didn't FEEL it. (See above mention to hallmark/Lifetime/uplifting channel movie). Moreover, Claire was kinda duplicitous while she's going on to Alex about how she's in it for LOVE and all, but really she just needs Missy's Insta followers. It made me feel bad/squicky about her actual character. Plus, I kind of wanted to strangle her constant inner monologue a bit. I know we can all sound a bit ditsy or slow in our own heads sometimes, but Claire kind of stretched my ability to handle it. And honestly, proposing after 2 sort-of dates and a very few brushes of lips... is stretching it a bit thin for me. There was no other "action" other than above-mentioned brush-of-lips kisses. And while this is not a bad thing, I just tend to term it romance-lite.

All of that being said, I did enjoy the book. It was light and cute and left you feeling fluffy and warm like those precious few minutes after you get out of the bath before life and kids and making dinner come crashing back into reality.

I recommend this book for those that want a light, sweet, romance-lite book to smooth out the edges from a hectic day.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for this generously provided ARC!

Another wonderful sweet romance by Susan Hatler. If you are a dreamer and dream big then this second chance romance is for you.

This book is part of a series, but can be read as a stand alone. I was taken by Claire when we first met her in Charlie's book and it's about time she got her own story. Claire is a bridal designer who is struggling to get her business
going. Claire is a dreamer and an optimist and let's just say these traits are contagious to those around her.

Alex is a scientist who loves order in his life. I would have like Alex's past and struggles to get more exposition, it seemed like a missed opportunity to better develop the protagonists and their relationships. It also seemed that many of these points were brought up but then left unresolved.

The side characters were all wonderful and meaningful to the main characters storyline. The legend also played its part in this book, but not as much as some others.

All in all this is a good quick summer read.

*I received a copy via Netgalley, all opinions are my own.*

Luanna

Susan Hatler was an unknown author to me, but I will definitely be looking out for more titles of her! It actually was the cover, which caught my eye on Netgalley. Absolutely marvelous (and if you check out the other covers in the series, you will see a great consistency in all the titles). And I adored the story of Claire, who is a hopeless romantic and Alex, a total cynic. Most of all, because Alex is dead set on preventing his nephew Kyle and Clair's former best friend (until she kissed Clair's prom date) to go through with their marriage.
And Clair is utterly depending on the exposure of her designed bridal dress of Misty on all social media because of Misty's fame. So, Claire needs to chose between her head (the survival of her business) and her heart (for loving Alex since high school, after their first kiss). Find out more in this hilarious read about second chances, infidelity, fame and high school romances. A great read, four out of five stars from me and a special thank you to Netgalley for providing the arc.

This was a sweet fun, funny, romantic book. There was no sex in it but it wasn't prudish or religious either. It was just a good, clean, wholesome romance. I liked the story, the writing and The romance.

This story leaves you feeling safe and romanced from the very first page. Clean, fresh and breaking the mold with tender vibes that last long after the story ends. 5/5 stars.

This was a cute, solid read. I liked how easily the story was to follow and that the main characters were strong enough not to need to have secondary characters. I only wished there was a little more romance with Alex and Claire. There was good lead up to their relationship, but it didn’t give me that strong connection to their relationship. Overall, it was a nice and easy afternoon read.

Forever in a Kiss is number seven in Kissed By the Bay Series, however it can be read as a stand alone. Alex Murphy has been Claire's long time crush. It all started in 7th grade during a game of spin the bottle that ended in a life changing kiss. Alex and Claire are reunited when Alex's cousin is getting married to Claire's long lost friend Missy. Claire is a hopeless romantic where Alex is very cynical due to his past. Throughout the book there is a lot of witty banter between the love interests, and some really touching moments as well. Though the two are opposite they are able to come together and find true love. This is the first book I have read in the series, but would enjoy reading the others as well!

Claire experienced her first kiss in the seventh grade and promptly fell in love. Unfortunately, she hasn’t experienced those feelings for anyone since.

When Alex experienced his first kiss with Claire, he was awestruck and wanted nothing more than to go from friends to something more. However, his belief in love and relationships shamed shortly thereafter when his parents divorced. Alex has struggled to believe in love ever since.

When Claire and Alex reconnect thanks to the wedding planning of an old friend and Alex’s cousin, they are initially on opposite sides. Claire believes that Alex is trying to break their friends up, and she does everything she can think of to stop him. Eventually things begin to change between them, and Alex becomes less disillusioned. Unfortunately, as Alex’s feelings change, Claire begins to distrust Alex and his motivations.

Can two people who have had feelings for each other for 15 years get over a myriad of demons to find true love? Ms. Hatler’s books are always quick, charming, and witty reads. If you have a free afternoon or evening and are looking for a quick escape, Forever in a Kiss would be a great way to spend a few hours!

Cute and fun
I always enjoy revisiting Blue Moon Bay and its characters.

What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
Part of a series: Kissed by the Bay
Standalone
HEA
Epilogue

I look forward to reading the other books in this series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC from NetGalley.

Thank you netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This was a light hearted romance best suited as a YA. Although both heroes are adults the heroine acts especially childlike. She's a wedding designer still clinging on the memory of her first kiss that happened when she was in seventh grade!! When she finally sees Alex again she acts ackward and clumsy. Her interactions with him seemed forced and unnatural. She repeats that she believes in true love like a broken record.
The novel isn't for those looking for substance and relatable characters. It's annoyingly cheesy and unoriginal.