Book Review: One More Kiss by Samantha Chase

A spin-off from The Shaughnessy Brothers series, Band on the Run brings us “One More Kiss,” the story of Matt Reed, guitarist and vocalist of Riley Shaughnessy’s eponymous band.

With the band on hiatus, Matt Reed tried Broadway but the show closed only after three performances. To avoid bad press and keep a low profile, Matt took refuge in the home of his childhood friend Aaron Forrester.

Within minutes of his arrival, Matt knew that he went from the frying pan to the fire! Aaron’s sister Vivienne was no longer the little girl he remembered. She was all grown up and Matt was in danger of breaking the bro code of “not my sister.” Because if he did, it will be the end of his friendship with Aaron.

An emotional story told in a poetic voice, “One More Kiss” gives readers a glimpse to the private life of successful performers. In their public personas, celebrities are usually well-put together and full of confidence. In “One More Kiss,” Chase relates that no matter how successful you are, you are going to have off days. And those off days usually give you the chance to examine yourself and re-calibrate your life and your goals if needed.

Samantha Chase does not just write romances. She can be the unseen and uncredited Dr. Phil at times! Another great book from the Queen of Sweet Contemporary Romance.

“One More Kiss (Shaughnessy: Band on the Run)” is Rated T for Teens. There are no sex scenes in this book, though it is implied that it occurred.