One More Kiss

An Enemies-to-Lovers College Romance

By: Tara September

Narrated by: Hollie Jackson

Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's Summary

Step one: Kiss Cal again. Just one more kiss.

Step two: Kiss someone else to compare.

Step three: Permanently close the door on Cal Chase.

Once again, I bang on the connecting door to my dorm room, trying to be heard over the blaring music coming from the other side. My bestie should be living in that room, but no, she transferred to be with her boyfriend, and now I’m stuck sharing a wall with stupidly hot track star Cal Chase. My friends say I'm lucky, but his mere presence annoys me, along with his late-night music and the constant gaggle of giggly girls who visit. I’m the only one who can see right through that patented “Cal Charm”. He’s just another player, and I’m not game.

So, why the hell did I let him give me an out-of-this-world kiss under the stars the other night? It had to be the magic of the meteor shower. I can’t actually like him, right? I simply need to prove Cal’s stellar kiss was a fluke, and I know how to do it and in just three steps. 

Should be easy, right?

Yeah, famous last words.

©2021 Tara September (P)2021 Plus It Up

Lovely!

It's 4am and April Harris and her friends are  going to the Leonid Meteor Shower. She's not particularly excited for one reason and it's because of an unwelcome person in their midst. It's Cal Chase, her annoyingly perfect jock-for-a-neighbor. She's lying to herself to say that she's not attracted to him, but it will be a cold day in you-know-where before she'll admit to it. It's bad enough that she shares a connecting door with him, she has to hear everything that goes on in his room. Cal and April end up watching the night sky under the same blanket with the chill of the evening pushing them together.  They share a kiss and it's game on! Describing the kiss as "meh," Cal knows that she's going to be a hard nut to crack. They are so much fun to listen to as they get to know each other better and I found myself laughing at both of them, wondering who was going to win each round. When there's a problem with a key and the lock comes off the door between them, it's witty, cute, parts are a little sad but it's all so lovely. This is a story you should read when you want something to put you in a good mood. Hollie Jackson does a tremendous job with the narration. Her intonation, pace and emotion are perfect for both male and female characters. 

Dorm Mates

I enjoy Tara's stories. This story started a little slow, but it is worth continuing. April lives in the firm, with a connecting room to Cal (door is locked) She overhears Cal constantly: music and giggling girlfriends. I wouldn't Cal them enemies, but they are not friends in the beginning. It is a cute and sometimes funny story on how their relationship develops. Storyline is good Characters are well developed. I enjoyed the narrator voices.
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One More Kiss

Good short story. I usually don’t enjoy short stories so much but this one was cute and drew me in. The characters are enjoyable and relatable. Definitely made me want more!.

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Short Story!

I'm not big on short stories, I prefer something that drags me in and allows me to get to know the characters. That being said the author has a great writing style and the storyline was smooth and heartwarming. I would definitely recommend for someone looking for a quick read.

Good Listen.

I loved the characters, the storyline was enjoyable, some good laughs, and had a good ending. The chemistry wasn't bad either.

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One of the best new adult romances I've heard

Summary –

A meteor shower leads April to share an electrifying kiss with her annoying neighbor, Cal, yet all she craves is one more kiss. April wraps her comforter around her and follows her friends outside, in the middle of the night mind you, to watch a meteor shower. Her next-door neighbor and totally hot college track star, Cal, tags along. Oh goodie. Insert sarcasm here. His mere presence unnerves her, especially when she shares her warm comforter with him. Trading barbs is what she does with Cal but this time, it leads to a sizzling kiss. No one has ever kissed her like that, and it causes her perfect little life to unravel. All she can think about is Cal’s kiss and how she wants him to do it again and again. But he’s a total player, or is he? When he sets the record straight, April decides she needs to test a new theory. Will she discover a kiss is just a kiss or is it Cal’s kisses that melt her heart?


Narrator’s overall voice –

Hollie Jackson has an expressive voice with a great personality to it. She takes each character and creates the perfect voice for them. She annotates college-aged kids with ease. Thanks to Hollie, I got caught up in the story and listened to it in one sitting.


Does the narrator fit the characters?

Yes, she does. As I mentioned above, it takes talent to narrate for a college-aged audience. I loved the sparring between Cal and April.


Narrator’s reading style –

Hollie’s reading style is effortless, and I found it easy to get caught up in the story. I swear Hollie sounds just like I did when I was in college. Well done.


Narrator’s impact on reading experience –

Her interpretation of Tara September’s story is excellent, and I found myself laughing at April’s inner turmoil. Hollie even sighs as April does in the story. The way Hollie expresses the romantic tension between Cal and April is wonderful.


Narrator’s pacing –

The pacing is well done with plenty of romantic tension so the reader can follow along without getting lost.


Audiobook flow –

The audiobook flowed from start to finish with the right balance of humor, romance, and enemies-to-romance drama. I didn’t want to stop reading/listening.


What makes this audiobook unique –

I’m a huge new adult/college romance reader and this audiobook is one of the best audiobooks I’ve heard. It’s also short so it can be read in less than three hours.


Would I recommend this audiobook –

YES! I would recommend this to any reader looking for an enemies-to-lovers romance. Highly recommend!


My Rating: 5++ stars

Good

one dare can lead to so much more than just the dare!
Super cute story!
can not wait to read more!
Keep them coming!.

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the kiss

April doesn't like Cal. But holy cow - can he kiss!!! This is part of a sweet but steamy multi-author series, and it's a real "I can't put this book down" book. April and Cal have to get over their preconceived notions about each other. Their conversations are amusing, and their chemistry is off the charts. I read this book last year, and recently had the opportunity to listen to the audiobook version. It's narrated by Hollie Jackson, who sounds a bit older than a college student, but still did a fine job of narration. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

KISS AMORE

A SHORT INTERESTING ENEMIES TO LOVERS STORY, HOLLIE JACKSON DID A GOOD JOB WITH THE NARRATION.

Surprisingly great read

Ok, I admit I'm a sucker for opposites attract stories, but they can be a bit predictable & overly saccharine. My first impression as I was starting the first chapter was just that. However, it quickly changed as the narration and story went on. It's definitely not a typical opposites attract college romance story. Just like the intensity of an amazing kiss, there are layers to it. Just like Cal and April. I particularly loved the reference to Pyramus and Thisbe. It's the perfect mix of sweet, steamy & thoughtfulness to this story.

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One kiss will do it

Good listen, the narrator has made the story very lively :)
Cal has a lot of convincing to do for April to stop considering him as just an annoying jock and a player to boyfriend material. Fun situations at a college setting to bring our couple closer together.

kiss

I enjoyed the narration of Hollie Jackson

April goes watch the Leonid meteor shower and Cal who lives in the dorm next to April’s at Tasker Hall , comes along. April finds him attractive, but she thinks he’s a player. While watching the meteor shower they share a kiss and what a kiss it was. After they share another kiss and it’s just as wonderful as first one. Cal now has to convince her, he has not a player.

magical kiss

Can April have enough with one kiss from her hot neighbor dorm or does she need to try a different guy to compare? Cal is her annoying and handsome neighbor next door in their college dorm. But he is  nott only charming but funny. Can April resist him or will they have a future together? Great audiobook. Hollie Jackson does a great job with the story

Romantic

Audiobook

This started a little slow but soon had me hook. I love college romance and this one had great chemistry. Highly recommended.

Fun listen!

One More Kiss is a wonderfully written novella and an excellent addition to the Love at First Kiss series. The storyline is lighthearted, sweet, and fun, with loads of humour. The characters were absolutely delightful, and Hollie Jackson did a fantastic job bringing them to life. One More Kiss was a short and very enjoyable enemies-to-lovers romance, one I'm recommending.