Once Upon a Kiss

By: Rachael Tamayo

Narrated by: Evelyn Wright

Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's summary

After her fiancé, Stephan, abandons her on their wedding day, Talia is determined to keep her dignity intact. With her bridesmaids in tow, she walks off with her head held high. Talia expects to cleanse the bastard from her system with some tequila, maybe flirt with a hot cowboy - but what she doesn’t expect is to run right into an old flame from years ago.

Seeing Jessie again, Talia realizes that some sparks never quite go out. Unfortunately, it seems that her ex-fiance wasn’t finished destroying her life, and the next bomb Stephan drops leaves her devastated. Once she finds out what part Jessie is playing and the truth behind his motives, everything changes. Talia is left with a choice that will change everyone’s lives.

Once Upon a Kiss is a reverse fairy tale. No need to come to rescue the princess this time around. This time it’s her turn to save the day.

©2018 Foster Embry Publishing (P)2019 Foster Embry Publishing

A heroine to admire.

This was a great story. The romance was cute, but what I liked best was the heroine, and what she did with the situation she was put in. Great characters and an original plot. I received a free review copy of the audio version of this book in exchange for an honest review.

short and sweet

a sweet short story. would have loved for it to be longer.
when there are two POVs (male and female) I prefer to have two narrators (male and female...).
I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

A great little story

I am never a huge fan of short stories because they always feel incomplete but that was not the case at all with this. I thought the story was great and the narrator was also very good. My only criticism is the cover.

Strong female character

When Talia gets stood up at the alter, she does what anyone would do ---- she heads to the bar in her wedding dress with her bridesmaids. While drowning her sorrows in Tequila, she runs into a former flame, Jessie.

I found both Talia and Jessie to be relatable and interesting but my favorite character was a minor character, Talia's dad. I think that her dad did a great job raising a modern, independent woman. While she didn't need a man to take care ofher, Talia still had a close relationship with her dad.

This was my first book by Rachel Tamayo and I found it to be a quick but fun listen.Narrator Evelyn Wright did a good job but was a little stiff at times.

I was given this audio book at my request and am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion in this review.

fairy tale

After been dumped in her wedding day Talia is kissed by a stranger in a bar. Turns out Jessie and Talia dates a few years back. Six months later their kiss they meet again and something sparkled between. But her ex-fiancé is trying to sabotage her life again. Will Talia and Jessie fond their happily ever after? The audiobook is great

Interesting reverse fairy tale

I had written a review but sadly my computer crashed and I wont be able to ever get such detail in this one, but here goes.

Talia gets stood up on her wedding day to Stephan but she feels relieved, so she walks out with her head held high. He had sent his best man to tell her that he has moved out and wasn't coming to get married.

Talia wants to get rid of all thoughts of her ex-fiance and then finds an old flame by accident. Thing is, her ex-fiance isn't finished trying to hurt her.

Reading / listening to this reverse fairy tale was very interesting

I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving am honest review.

Fairytale

I recieved this as an audiobook free and my review is voluntary. This book was an interesting read and gave a nice twist on modern life with a bit of fairytale mixed in.

nobody's princess

A short, well written romance that while fast paced still packs a punch. I really enjoyed this story line and I loved these characters. Talia is a strong, independent woman who doesn't need a man to make her happy - that doesn't mean she's adverse to love. Jessie is a blast from her past who comes into her life at just the right time and in just the right way. Love Jessie's willingness to love such a fierce woman. Great characters and storyline, the narration seemed a little stilted at times but overall okay, I liked how she tried to change her accent and tone to reflect the different characters.

This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.

enjoyable short fairytale second chance romance

An enjoyable well written faced paced fairytale second chance romance.   This short engaging storyline has enough drama and well balanced drama that includes secrets and teasing and bickering that kept me addicted to the last page listened. The narration was well done and had the perfect amount of character changes and perfect accent and drawls between characters. A great story that is well word every penny. 

Adorable short story

This is a high speed romance in short story form. The female lead is refreshingly tough. The male lead is pleasingly up for taking a leap. I highly recommend this if you’re looking for a way to happily pass a couple of hours on a Sunday afternoon!