Whats in a Kiss?, Lauren Kate
Whats in a Kiss?, Lauren Kate
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What's in a Kiss?

Author: Lauren Kate

Narrator: Kristen DiMercurio

Unabridged: 9 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 07/02/2024


Synopsis

From # 1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Kate comes an enemies-to-lovers “what if” romance about a prom kiss that never was, and one woman’s magical chance to live what might have been.

This is not how Liv wanted to see Jake Glasswell for the first time in ten years. Once her high school rival and the prom date who humiliated her, now a successful TV personality, he’s more attractive than he has any right to be. And he’s her Lyft passenger.

Since the prom night kiss that never was, Liv’s life has not gone to plan. She deferred Julliard to be with her mom during a crisis, and now swears she’s happy as a recently furloughed drama teacher going on no-strings dates. This weekend she’s maid of honor to her best friend, Masha, and, of course, Jake is the best man. But when Liv glares into Jake’s eyes as Masha says, “I do,” the universe turns on its axis and Liv is suddenly living a version of her life where prom night was the beginning of her and Jake, not the end, and it turns out he’s the love of her life. The catch? Her mom and Masha hate her now. What’s in a kiss? Maybe everything.

About The Author

Lauren Kate is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of nine novels for young adults, including Fallen, which was made into a major motion picture. Her books have been translated into more than thirty languages and have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. She is also the author of The Orphan's Song, her debut adult novel, and By Any Other Name. Kate lives in Los Angeles with her family.


Reviews

Goodreads review by mimi (taylor’s version) on January 31, 2025

When I tell you I had to force myself to keep reading and then, I'm not even sure how it happened, I end up devouring the whole thing, tears streaming down my face, wishing love was real. In other words, the romance is romancing. But before you ask, the spicy is not what I'm talking about. This is the......more

Goodreads review by Nilufer on November 22, 2023

Embark on a heartwarming rom-com journey with "What's in a Kiss?" where Olivia's life takes an unexpected turn during her best friend Masha's wedding, setting the stage for a captivating exploration of love, choices, and the consequences of one fateful kiss. Meet Olivia, a laid-off drama teacher turn......more

Goodreads review by Sascha on June 24, 2024

From the moment Liv first saw Jake in their junior year of high school it seemed like they were always competing. When he turned away when he saw her as Juliet on the balcony rather than act with her or on the night of their prom when it seemed they would kiss, but didn’t, so many events combine to......more

Goodreads review by Jenniferleest on July 25, 2024

Een heerlijke contemporary romance, die mijns inziens om een verfilming roept! Gehele review binnenkort op mijn blog: [URL not allowed]......more

Goodreads review by Ayra on November 28, 2023

DNF at 36%. I think the overall idea behind the book and the kind of “13 going on 30” idea was great! I did get really confused when the switch into this alternate reality happened since it was just in the middle of a wedding so that was a little odd. I HATED Olivia. That might seem like strong word......more


Quotes

A Zibby Owens Summer Reading List Pick
A Buzzfeed Best Romance Book to Read This Year
A Fangirlish Best Romance Book of the Year
A Nerd Daily Swoonworthy Romance Book of the Year
A Fresh Fiction New Book Not to Miss This Week
A Beyond the Bookends Most Anticipated Book of July
 
“A heart-stoppingly romantic exploration of all the what if’s—told with so much humor and heart that you will lose yourself in the fantasy. Beneath the joy ride of electric tension is a thoughtful commentary on friendship and the consequences of our choices. I loved it!”—Annabel Monaghan, national bestselling author of Same Time Next Summer
 
“[A] completely captivating, heartfelt and humorous rom com that explores the ever-present question of what if. With her signature wit and characters I want to be best friends with, Kate will make you believe in soul mates…. I loved every second!” – Falon Ballard, author of Just My Type

“A sexy and romantic delight about parallel lives, what-ifs and kisses that cross a multiverse.” – Abbi Waxman, author of The Bookish Life of Nina Hill

"Funny and sexy, What’s in a Kiss? spins a slip of fate into an utterly charming romcom, full of delightful surprises and nuanced family and friendship dynamics. A sweet and smart story of the love found in every lifetime and the destiny we make for ourselves.” –Emily Wibberly and Austin Siegemund-Broka, authors of The Roughest Draft
 
“Heartfelt and appealing, What’s in a Kiss? is the perfect read for anyone who adores swoon-worthy romance with a touch of magic.”—Lily Chu, author of The Stand-In and The Comeback
 
“Sweet and funny… This second-chance, enemies-to-lovers romance from Kate is sexy and swoon-worthy.” – Library Journal