Starting With a Kiss

Rating:
Summary: Recommended
Review: Abigail Trent doesn't believe that Greg Hastings finds her interesting. She does believe that she's become his pet project, and isn't certain if she should be grateful or angry. That seems to depend on which way the sexual tension seems to flow at the moment. But Greg's good at keeping his attraction concealed, leaving Abby to explore her newfound self-confidence and attractiveness without him.

Greg's own foray into love eight years ago ended unsuccessfully. His wife didn't appreciate a surgeon's schedule and time demands. She wished for time and attention that he simply couldn't always spare, so she found it elsewhere. Although he finds himself wildly attracted to Abby, Greg's not willing to risk a relationship he doesn't believe will last. Although he and his sisters have arranged for a makeover, including cosmetics and clothes, he can't gracefully follow through with his promised introductions to other men when he'd like nothing more than to take Abbey home and to bed.

Abby, a pediatrician at the same hospital as Greg, does believe that family and doctors are not mutually exclusive. She dreams of the day when she finds the right man and has children. But when she's with Greg he makes her feel reckless, sexy and daring, and she longs for his touch and his kiss. As they continue to be thrown together working on the same committee for a charity ball, Abby's shining optimism seems to lesson even Greg's cynicism. The question remains if that will be enough, however, to convince the surgeon that marriage is a possibility, even for him.

STARTING WITH A KISS by Barbara McMahon provides a pleasant afternoon's read for the reader seeking a light touch. It's always enjoyable to read about a woman on a journey of self-discovery, who has clearly set goals. While lacking the sparkle of some of McMahon's other novels, STARTING WITH A KISS still offers a refreshing Cinderella tale for the romance lover who doesn't mind a plot based on two people's refusal to communicate their desires clearly. RECOMMENDED.

Rating:
Summary: VERY GOOD
Review: Actually my rating would be a 4 and a half stars -- the story was really good but I find the premarital sex puts me off and causes disappointment in the characters --
Good story for all who like this type -- wouldn't pass it up but don't know about keeping it.
Read and enjoy!

Rating:
Summary: Good
Review: I just finished reading this few minutes ago actually! And there're two points that I'd say.

It's kinda unbelievable that Abby was too much pessimistic and passive in ways of her relations with Greg. But it's good that Greg was patient and did not push her much or I really doubt their relations may end up a disasterous one.

The second point was that I felt so touchy about the commitment and compromise Greg and Abby reached on the issue of career woman and housewife. Marriage is truly a long procedures of getting commitment and compromise, and maybe, a bit sacrafice. I am so glad to see this lovely couple having a very warm ending!! ^O^

Rating:
Summary: Good
Review: I just finished reading this few minutes ago actually! And there're two points that I'd say.

It's kinda unbelievable that Abby was too much pessimistic and passive in ways of her relations with Greg. But it's good that Greg was patient and did not push her much or I really doubt their relations may end up a disasterous one.

The second point was that I felt so touchy about the commitment and compromise Greg and Abby reached on the issue of career woman and housewife. Marriage is truly a long procedures of getting commitment and compromise, and maybe, a bit sacrafice. I am so glad to see this lovely couple having a very warm ending!! ^O^