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The More Than Just a Kiss Bloghop Continues!

That's right, the More Than Just A Kiss Bloghop is still going strong, and I must say, I've read some excellent entries so far already! If I haven't got to your blog yet, I will get there soon, I promise! If you want to sign up, there's still time - details are here.

Today, I'm sharing another kissy scene from one of my books! Some of you will have seen this one before, but it comes from Blindsided, the second book in the Game On series. This kiss happens between Jesse Shaw, and Isabelle, who Jesse met while on vacation in London. It's their first kiss, and Isabelle's first kiss ever!




“You’re making me nervous,” Jesse said.
“Me?” I laughed. “How?”
“I just … this is a big thing. You have a million expectations of how this should be, and I don’t want to ruin them.”
Silly me. I hadn’t even considered that Jesse was under pressure too. But if he was a rubbish kisser, how would I know? It’s not like I had anything to compare it to.
“Could we try again now, please?” I asked. “I’m ready.”
His fear helped calm my own, and this time I reached for him. His waist was firm. Lean, but muscly and I couldn’t help but wonder how he’d look with his shirt off. I imagined a perfect six pack underneath his blue t-shirt, and I allowed myself an internal swoon at the idea.
Calm down! You haven’t even kissed yet, and you’re already undressing him in your mind!
“Are you sure?” he asked, looking down at me with concern in his green eyes.
I nodded, even though my heart was banging so hard I thought it might leap right out of my chest.
Jesse smiled, and this time when he leaned in, I didn’t run away. My eyes closed, and as his lips lightly touched mine, everything else faded away. I couldn’t hear the cars, or feel the cold. I only felt him, warming me with his kiss.

Comments

  1. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 11:56

    Awww lovey dovey hehehe.

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  2. T. Powell Coltrin11 September 2013 at 14:12

    Very sweet scene.

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  3. Meredith11 September 2013 at 14:32

    So sweet (and hot)! Lovely. I'm such a big fan of Jesse. :)

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  4. Christine Rains11 September 2013 at 15:34

    This is such a sweet kiss! :)

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  5. M.J. Fifield11 September 2013 at 15:42

    I sadly haven't read Blindsided yet. I have it—I just haven't read it yet.

    But this scene was fantastic. Very sweet.

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  6. ilima11 September 2013 at 15:45

    Aww. I love this.

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  7. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 16:25

    It's so refreshing to read a first kiss scene where the guy is just as nervous as the girl. Kudos to you, Kyra, for changing it up and nailing the emotion :-)

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  8. Alex J. Cavanaugh11 September 2013 at 20:20

    I hope my wife undresses me with her mind. Wait, did I say that out loud...?

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  9. L.G. Keltner12 September 2013 at 08:29

    Love this! The characterization comes through strong, and I like that both of them were nervous. That's realistic to me.

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  10. Sherry Ellis12 September 2013 at 17:02

    What a sweet kiss!

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  11. Cecilia Robert12 September 2013 at 17:34

    Great snippet, Kyra! Love how it Displays their nervousness about expectations, then when they kiss at least, it's perfect !

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  12. jabblog12 September 2013 at 17:53

    Yes, you learn by doing:-)

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  13. Elizabeth Seckman12 September 2013 at 18:59

    I almost forgot!! I really have to have better time management.

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  14. Kelly Steel12 September 2013 at 21:37

    Aww romantic! Loved the build up!

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  15. Anonymous13 September 2013 at 01:31

    This was sweet. Like Kelly I also enjoyed the build up. Her nervous behavior helped make it feel more real.

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  16. Aldrea Alien13 September 2013 at 03:06

    Going to echo so many others here. A very sweet kiss.

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  17. dolorah14 September 2013 at 08:09

    Yummy kiss :)

    .....dhole

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  18. Michelle Wallace14 September 2013 at 14:53

    The nervous touch added credibility to the scene. A sweet moment!
    Writer In Transit

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  19. Meradeth Houston14 September 2013 at 17:23

    Great scene--makes me want to know more about the characters!

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  20. Chancelet14 September 2013 at 21:39

    Very cute scene. Like her imaginations. :) Writer’s Mark

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