| What an extraordinary book! Ms. Crystal Bright has outdone herself with this novel; I have read another of her books about a wrestling company which was really good, but this one is absolutely amazing! Ms. Bright’s use of character studies, both primary and secondary, is phenomenal. Soledad and Tyler had so much baggage cluttering their lives that it was surprising that they were ever able to work through it.
Soledad Monroe was 25 years old and had been married seven times! Tyler Randolph had never married, but his stage name was Cassanova, and he certainly lived up to it. Soledad had several nicknames, but Tyler called her Sunny. At first she hated that name, but soon became pleased when he used it. Tyler had been treated unfairly in the past and had trouble trusting anyone. Since Soledad was from such a rich family, she had led such a uncomplicated lifestyle; her parents forced her to work for a living or have her funds severed. She was working as a journalist for her parents’ magazine when she was sent to interview Tyler, who despised reporters! This book was very long, every page was essential. Even though Tyler and Sunny were attracted to each other from the beginning, they both referred to their relationship as friendship. Neither was in a hurry because neither wanted to admit that the other was so important. As their friendship progressed, and Sunny was trying to get information for her article, Tyler was telling her things that he had never told another person. Both of them had trouble trusting that the other would not jeopardize their secrets for recognition. Kissing Cassanova is a beautiful love story which has unbelievable effect on their friends and family and co-workers. Some of the people were thrilled they had found each other; some were furious that their relationship might turn into something special. Together the couple was striving to trust, love and compromise so that they could be together. How the story ends is unexpected and definitely worth reading! I recommend it to everyone.
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Reviewer: Brenda Talley |