Pucker Up
A Brother’s Best Friend Celebrity Romance
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Publisher Description
Brother’s Best Friend. Secret Crush. Accidental Reveal.
One mistake will expose her heart. He plans to keep it.
I love Lee Bowers.
And that is the absolute worst possible idea.
Jenna Harrison is careful, practical, and determined to keep her heart safe. Her brother’s best friend—a celebrity chef known for breaking hearts—was never part of that plan.
One impulsive, wine-fueled night changes everything when Jenna accidentally publishes a brutally honest blog post about Lee, unaware her identity is no longer hidden.
Lee Bowers is furious when he reads the review tearing apart his restaurant—until he realizes Jenna wrote it. Worse, she’s right. And even worse than that, he’s already falling for her.
Jenna is smart, passionate, and completely wrong for Lee. But somewhere between anger, stolen nights, and anonymous messages that turn dangerously personal, he falls hard.
Now he’s ready to prove she’s the only woman he wants.
And he’s not letting her get away.
A sexy, emotionally charged romantic comedy about secret desires, emotional risk, and choosing love over fear.
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About the Kiss Talent Agency Series
A playful, sexy romantic comedy series featuring ambitious professionals, sharp humor, and high-chemistry love stories. Each book delivers dual POV, modern relationships, and emotionally satisfying happily-ever-afters.
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⭐ What readers are saying
“If you’re looking for a hot, sexy, emotional read, Virna DePaul delivers!”
“This is an author whose work continues to delight.”
“…intense, intricate, and insomnia-inducing.”
“Steamy, heart-warming, and action-packed!”
“The twists and turns of the fast-paced plot are delightful.”
--Publisher’s Weekly (Starred Review)
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📚 Kiss Talent Agency Series
Each book can be read as a standalone, but the series is best enjoyed in order.
Lip Service
Pucker Up
Locking Lips
Lip Action
Kiss Off
Kiss It Better
Customer Reviews
Chef vs. Blogger
Jenna Harrison has always loved her brother's best friend. In the past, she thought he may have feelings for her, but she ran scared never finding out the truth. Now, a successful attorney and food blogger, she meets up with Lee and her brother in celebration of her birthday.
Lee Bowers, a successful chef and restaurant owner, has loved Jenna from afar for as long as he can remember. He even planned on telling her on a vacation years ago--one that she backed out of. Figuring he could never be good enough for her, he throws his passion into work and "numerous" women. At Jenna's 30th birthday celebration, jealousy at seeing her with someone else triggers him to finally tell her how he feels. Upset that her birthday turned out so horribly, Jenna goes home, gets drunk, and publishes a scathing blog about Chef Lee. When Lee shows up the next morning ready to sue the blogger, she realizes her drunken mistake.
This was one of the best "best friend's little sister" novels I've read! I liked that Jenna's brother actually encouraged the relationship and they didn't go behind anyone's back to hide it. The control that Lee showed when he found out who the blogger was is EPIC! The care and consideration he took to "win" over the love of his life was so sweet. I enjoyed Lee's personal journey as he went back through his life to remember what was truly important to him. Then he just let it all go.....There's a saying, "If you love someone, let them go. If they come back, they're yours forever". That's this story! Sometimes the simpler things in life are the best. Loved it!!!! I read a gifted copy and all opinions stated are my own.
Fun read
Great story about two people hiding behind their professional “masks” instead of living their true desires. Fun dialogue and heartwarming miscommunications make this a fun, interesting read.
I voluntarily reviewed this advanced reader copy and I have not been compensated in any way.