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What's in a Kiss?

An absolutely magical enemies to lovers rom-com!
By Lauren Kate
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A heart-stoppingly romantic exploration of all the what-ifs. I loved it! — ANNABEL MONAGHAN From No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Kate comes an enemies-to-lovers 'what if' romance about a prom kiss that never was, and one woman's magical chance to live what might... Read More
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From No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Kate comes an enemies-to-lovers 'what if' romance about a prom kiss that never was, and one woman's magical chance to live what might have been . . .

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A heart-stoppingly romantic exploration of all the what-ifs. I loved it! — ANNABEL MONAGHAN

From No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Kate comes an enemies-to-lovers 'what if' romance about a prom kiss that never was, and one woman's magical chance to live what might have been...

This is not how Liv wanted to see Jake Glasswell for the first time in ten years. Once her high school rival and the prom date who humiliated her, now a successful TV personality, he's more attractive than he has any right to be. And he's her Lyft passenger.

Since the prom night kiss that never was, Liv's life has not gone to plan. She deferred Julliard to be with her mum during a crisis, and now swears she's happy as a recently furloughed drama teacher going on no-strings dates. This weekend she's maid of honour to her best friend, Masha, and, of course, Jake is the best man. But when Liv glares into Jake's eyes as Masha says, 'I do', the universe turns on its axis and Liv is suddenly living a version of her life where prom night was the beginning of her and Jake, not the end, and it turns out he's the love of her life. The catch? Her mum and Masha hate her now. What's in a kiss? Maybe everything.

A sexy and romantic delight about parallel lives, what-ifs and kisses that cross a multiverse — ABBI WAXMAN

Funny and sexy, What's in a Kiss? spins a slip of fate into an utterly charming romcom — EMILY WIBBERLY and AUSTIN SIEGEMUND-BROKA

The perfect read for anyone who adores swoon-worthy romance with a touch of magic — LILY CHU

[A] completely captivating, heartfelt and humorous rom com that explores the ever-present question of what-if — FALON BALLARD

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349442310

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Piatkus Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 249g

Pages: 368

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Contemporary Romance Enemies to Lovers Fiction General Fiction Lauren Kate Romance

About the Author

Lauren Kate is the No. 1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of nine novels for young adults, including Fallen, which was made into a major motion picture. Her books have been translated into more than thirty languages and have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. She is also the author of The Orphan's Song, her debut adult novel, and By Any Other Name. Kate lives in Los Angeles with her family.

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