LAST FIRST KISS (Legacy of the Maguires 1) by Stella Holt-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 9, 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?

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REVIEW:LAST FIRST KISS is the first instalment in Stella Holt’s contemporary, adult LEGACY OF THE MAGUIRES romance series focusing on the Maguire Siblings. This is twenty-eight year old, PR and Marketing manager Charlotte Maguire for Cavalier, and VP of East Coast Endeavors Caleb Kincaid’s story line.

Told from third person perspective LAST FIRST KISS follows the building romance and relationship between co-workers at Cavalier Enterprises Charlotte Maguire and Caleb Kincaid. Five years earlier Caleb met Charlotte while working in Rome but several days spent together ended when Charlotte revealed she was in love with somebody else. Fast forward to present day, married to her high school sweetheart found Charlotte a young widow when he was gunned down by a criminal’s bullet. Her latest assignment with Cavalier brings Charlotte up close and personal with the man she met years before, a man who is hoping for a second chance. Enter Caleb Kincaid, the man with whom Charlotte will fall in love. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Charlotte and Caleb, and the potential fall-out as Caleb gets some troubling news and is ready to push Charlotte out of his life.

Caleb Kincaid thought he found the one in Charlotte Maguire but her pronouncement of someone else left Caleb heart broken and lost. Having never forgotten about the one who got away, Caleb saw a second chance when fate brought them together, working for the same company, on the same jobs but Caleb’s past is about to come barreling into his present, and he refuses to let Charlotte take on his burden. It took weeks to convince Charlotte to give them a try, but a devastating diagnosis will threaten it all. Charlotte’s grief and subsequent guilt about her relationship with Caleb, is but one of the walls facing our story line couple. There is no foul or strong language: the $ex scenes are all implied.

We are introduced to Charlotte’s brothers, all members of first responders: Coast Guard captain Conner, undercover/ SWAT DC police officer Rory, and US Navy SEAL Finn; chef Marco; Caleb’s sister Katie, as well as their parents Cecelia and Frank; and Charlotte’s boss Renee.

LAST FIRST KISS is a story of guilt and grief, loss and love, second chances and acceptance. The premise is emotional and heart breaking; the romance is seductive and passionate; the characters are captivating and charismatic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Author of your next binge-worthy romance series, Stella has been plotting sexy, tear-jerker stories since she was old enough to hold a pencil. Born a Georgia peach, Stella loves all things country but calls the beach home. Most days she can be found drinking too much coffee, collecting lipstick she forgets to wear, and baking.

Stella’s first series featuring first responders debuts in 2023.

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