Title: Kissing Navy

Heat Level: 5/5

Genre/subgenre: Contemporary Romance

Target audience (age group, reader type): Adult

Word count or page count: 42267/163

Release date: May-22

Publisher: Sevannah Storm

 

Series info: The Plump Playwright Act V

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Short blurb:  Baker/romance writer Navy turns to her brother's best friend for romance research. He's gorgeous, reliable, and far away. Or so she thinks. He's come home with a mad scheme to fake-date. But his kisses are potent, and her heart's in jeopardy. 

 

One-line hooks or taglines: She wanted research. He wanted forever.
He’s ready to win her heart—if only she’d notice him first.
She’s searching for sparks. He’s been holding the flame all along.

 

Buy link: https://books2read.com/u/mVA7VJ

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Excerpts:

“Fvck, what you need is someone to spank your a$$.” She squealed, her fingers flying over her keyboard. “Oh. Love that. I could work that in.” He groaned and rubbed his c0ck. Damn fool woman putting ideas in his tortured mind.
“Have you ever been spanked? You can’t exactly write about it if you’ve never experienced it.”
“Good point. Damn, I’m back to square one.” She tapped something hard. “Have you spanked someone?”
He slumped. Why did he do this to himself?
Because he damned well loved her.
“Yes.” He squeezed his eyes shut and let his fantasies run wild. “What do you want to know?”

“Do you think you’re too big?” She studied the double bed then him, running her gaze over his legs. He grinned. “Women haven’t complained before.”

“Sweetheart, what’s wrong?” His sleep-drenched voice, hoarse, so epically masculine, pierced her with longing. He pinched her chin between forefinger and thumb and urged her to meet his hooded gaze. She tried to fight him, but he held firm. At a soft grunt, he brushed his mouth across hers.

She kicked him on the shin, firing bolts of agony along her toes through her boot. With a yelp, he thrust her away but caught her wrist, spinning her into his arms. The second he slashed his mouth across hers, she stilled, her breath freezing in her lungs.

Her words lodged in her throat at the man sliding out of his crashed SUV. He was gorgeous, all broad shoulders, massive hands, and legs that went on for days. His jeans molded to his sculpted thighs and a$$. And when he settled his hazel gaze on her, the fury in them flushed her face to the tips of her ears.

He released her to slide his hand up her nightshirt. She shivered at the brush of his fingers. He cupped her s3x but did nothing else. His warm hand added to the throb building inside her.

“You’re the best. Kisses.” And she hung up, leaving him rock hard and unfulfilled. Kisses, svcks, hugs, and fvcks, that’s what he wanted from her. But it had to come with her heart. Tossing his phone aside, he rolled out of bed for a cold shower.

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Reader reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars.

Reviewed on July 29, 2022
In my personal opinion, the humor and romance are more prominent in this book compared to the other books in the Plump Playwright series. I must say, the book did have quite an unusual start, ended up giving me whiplash. This book helped me destress through my exams, and now yet again it is helping me through the hard times of being a COVID victim. Compared to the other books (Especially Keeping Tessa), the angst was on the light side. Without a doubt, it was quite an enjoyable read, with a cup of tea and heavy rains to go along with it. It is a book to relax with amidst your busy days of work, school, or literally anything else.

 

Discussion or book club questions:

Navy turns to Oliver for “sexual research,” but things quickly get complicated. How did their friendship change as the story progressed? Did it feel natural or forced?

Oliver is determined to win Navy’s heart after years of friendship. What challenges do you think best friends face when crossing into romance?

Navy is focused on wooing a fireman, but Oliver quietly stakes his claim. How does jealousy or unspoken feelings add tension to the story?

The hunting lodge plays a key role in their growing relationship. How does this setting help them see each other in a new light?

Navy is a baker and romance author—both professions tied to creating and telling stories. How do her passions influence the way she approaches love?

Oliver’s persistence is both sweet and stubborn. When, if ever, should persistence in love turn into respect for boundaries?

The story explores timing and missed opportunities. Do you think Navy and Oliver could have fallen in love earlier? Why or why not?

Which scene best captured the emotional turning point for you? Why?

Navy is lonely and longing but hesitant. How does the story portray vulnerability, and how did that impact your connection with her?

If you could write the next chapter for Navy and Oliver, what would you want to see happen?

 

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Relevant tropes or keywords:

Plump baker
Bubbly romance writer
Best friends
He falls first
Friends to lovers
Fake relationship