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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Review: Last First Kiss by Stella Holt

Author: Stella Holt
Publication Date: February 2023

He’s going to fight for her this time around.
Charlotte Maguire’s family is the closest thing to police royalty in her hometown. But not even the Maguires could protect her from the heartbreak of becoming a young widow. Now twenty-eight years old, Charlotte mourns the future she lost and has thrown herself into her work. Curating promotional campaigns is the perfect distraction until her gorgeous new boss Caleb shows up, forcing her dormant heart to awaken. Caleb and Charlotte have a past, and it’s impossible to ignore the sparks that are reigniting.


Caleb Kincaid is a survivor in every sense of the word. He’s no stranger when it comes to securing second chances, so when Charlotte Maguire happens his way again, he’s all in. Charlotte has loved and lost once already, and Caleb knows he’s no sure bet. But he also knows they could be great together this time around.

Caleb has always been a man of his word, but what happens when he promises a future he might not be able to deliver?

Last First Kiss is the first book in the Legacy of the Maguires series.  This is Charlotte and Caleb's story.  After sharing a kiss years before in Italy, Charlotte fled home and got married.  Caleb never forgot her.  Now, 5 years later, Charlotte is a widow and has accepted a promotion in the company they both work for.  Caleb looks at their close proximity as a second chance to get the girl.

I thought this was a very sweet romance.  I just loved watching Caleb and Charlotte fall for each other.  Charlotte's grief over the loss of her husband was raw and real.  The dreams she had were heartbreaking.  I also thought her guilt for feeling happy with another man came across as genuine.  Caleb was battling his own personal fight as well.  They just fit together so well. Their chemistry was off the charts. I loved the family relationships in this one as well.  I can't wait to read the next book in the series.  I highly recommend this one. 



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