Love and Kisses

A fun and feisty novel from master storyteller Jean Ure – with a gorgeous look to appeal to all girls who love real-life stories.

Thirteen-year-old Tamsin has never had a boyfriend, and she's starting to feel left behind. Even her ten-year-old sister has a boyfriend, so surely it must be her turn soon! When Tamsin meets Alex, she just can't stop thinking about him, and she’s thrilled when he asks her out on a date. But he’s sixteen and has already left school. Before she knows it, Tamsin is lying about her age and going behind her parents back… but for how long can she keep up the pretence?

A charming story about the innocence of first love – and learning to do the right thing.

Reviews

"Jean Ure’s books are funny, funky, feisty – and fantastic reads!" Jacqueline Wilson

Praise for Hunky Dory

"More infectious humour from Jean Ure."
Waterstone's Books Quarterly

Praise for Gone Missing

"Fans of Jean Ure and new readers alike will love this fast-paced, action driven new novel." INIS

"Heartwarming stuff." CY Magazine

‘Jean Ure does that girl thing like no one else.’ Graham Marks, Publishing News

Praise for Passion Flower:
‘A funny and realistic read – we loved it.’ Mizz

Praise for Pumpkin Pie:
‘The heroine I've been waiting for.' Times

Praise for Shrinking Violet:
‘Grown-ups love Bridget Jones’ Diary, but youngsters will adore Violet Alexander’s.’ Liverpool Echo

‘Excellent for any nine-up and will almost certainly lead to an addiction to Ure.’ Observer

Praise for Becky Bananas:
‘The writing transcends any trace of heaviness.’
Guardian

Praise for Fruit and Nutcase:
‘Jean Ure never puts a foot wrong.’ Daily Telegraph

Praise for The Secret Life of Sally Tomato:
‘Rhymes, sauciness, letters, irony, comedy, comic characters… a proper little turn-on for boys. A must-buy book.’ Books for Keeps

About the author

Jean Ure was born in Surrey and, when growing up, knew that she was going to be a writer or a ballet dancer. She began writing when she was six years old and had her first book published while she was still at school. Jean is a vegan and animal lover. She lives with her husband, seven dogs and four cats in a 300 year old house in Croydon.