Love Jill Mansell and this not disappoint, a fun and easy read, great for a beach or holiday read, couldn't put it down!

Such a delicious book , peopled by an eclectic mix of character. Never were there such star crossed lovers, misunderstandings and mayhem ! I wanted to be friends with these glorious flawed and wonderful group of people . Jill Mansell draws one effortlessly into her world where love always seems to triumph in the end . I particularly loved the relationship between mother and daughter Izzy and Katerina . The dynamics between the mismatched group of friends is well observed and well written. Jane Austen for the 21st century! Brilliant

I love Jill Mansell books though I hadn't realised that this was a re-release. Still, haven't come across one yet that doesn't deserve 5 out of 5!

What a great story by Jill Mansell. One can see how far her writing has come and how she has matured. Great east read for someone looking for something new and fresh to sink their teeth into.

This is a re-release if a previously published book and, although some attempt was made to update it, it still feels a bit outdated. The premise of the book is good, it’s okay... I just didn’t cheer for any of the characters, they didn’t resonate with me well. Generally I connect with and love Jill Mansel’s books, this one just wasn’t it for me.

I really struggled to get into this book. i am not sure if it was because it was a re-release of an old book or what but I couldn't connect with the characters and I felt a little lost.

This is a great read from Jill Mansell. It's a reprint from it's original release in 1993, and although I realised that I'd read it before it didn't stop me enjoying and reading it all the way through. It's a perfect holiday read, with engaging characters and a superstar plotline. You will find yourself shouting at certain people at times though!

As a fan of this author this one does not disappoint in the least. Although a little formulaic in structure, for the genre it makes for a happy and easy read. I will suggest this book to anyone who is familiar with Ms. Mansell and has enjoyed her previous works.

I had forgotten how much I love Jill Mansell as I’ve not read much of hers for a while, however a few pages into this book and I quickly remembered.
This book is engaging, touching but also light hearted. As with all of her books, the characters quickly draw you in and make you want to know what’s going to happen. This is an easy read that I’d recommend.

Kiss is a classic Jill Mansell book that has been re-released. It is a light read that will have you laughing at times. This is a good summer read.

In this book you enter the lives of Izzy van Asch, her daughter Kat, Gina and Sam . It was a fun, frothy light read with plenty of unexpected twists. The perfect summer read!
This book has been released before in 1993 and 2006, but there is always a new generation of Jill Mansell fans.
Thank you to Netgalley, Sourcebooks Landmark and Jill Mansell for letting me read this book in exchange for an honest review

Kiss by Jill Mansell was first published in 1993. This is a new edition being published this year. I didn't realise that when I first undertook to read and review it, and it made me a little cautious. After finishing it, I have mixed feelings about it. It was fun, it made me chuckle at times, and read well as almost historical fiction at this point in time!

There are a number of characters and relationships and happenings. Some of the relationships made me raise my eyebrows and one seemed really too unbelievable, but luckily didn't last long. It's set in England with a little trip here and there further afield.

Izzy in her later thirties is one of the main characters, a singer who believes in living life and having fun and not worrying too much about finance. Katarina her seventeen old, more serious daughter is more inclined to be the adult in the family. Izzy as the book opens has one guy for two nights, another for another two nights, works two nights and has one night for herself. However an accident puts an end to that whole scenario.

Gina who causes the accident, takes Izzy and Katarina in when they have to leave their flat because they can't pay the rent. She - Gina,  has just had rid herself of a no good husband who features further in this story in a completely yucky way. She flounders around for quite awhile but eventually through many trials actually finds someone she loves.

Well they all do - eventually. While not my favourite Jill Mansell book, I didn't mind spending awhile  in the wacky world of these characters.

I have to be honest here and admit to not really enjoying it much. I found it extremely long, and slow. I persevered with it but never really warmed to the characters.

Gina has just been unceremoniously dumped by her husband when he discovers that his secret girlfriend has become pregnant. Gina ventures out into the night and, while distraught, ends up running into Izzy who is out riding on her motorbike.

Izzy ends up losing her job and she and her teenager daughter have nowhere to live. They end up living with Gina and end up turning her world upside down.

Gina is quiet and stable. Izzy is much more free and open. Izzy’s daughter is being driven crazy by both Gina and Izzy, not to mention a male friend who wants to be more than just a friend.

This is the story about how these three women hit and bottom and then find their way back up again. There are bumps along the way and some pretty deep drops. However, they are each determined to create a better life for themselves.

I was provided a digital advance reader copy of this book by the publisher via Netgalley.

I couldn't get through this book. The characters were hard to like, and I couldn't relate to any of them. The story keeps jumping around from one boring storyline to the next. I really wanted to like this book, but it was not for me!

I truly enjoyed this book. The characters are, well characters. We get to see Izzy fulfil a dream, but is it enough. We get to see Kat go through teenage craziness. Poor Sam, will he ever be with his love? Gina rides a roller coaster of situations. Most of these folks meet because of a car accident and thank goodness it happened. I hope you settle in and enjoy the adventures of these wonderful folks. I received this book from NetGalley, but my opinion is my own.

I love Jill Mansell - she gives great stories that do make you feel good.
This is an early one from Jill that is re-released. I found the characters to be quite funny (verging on annoying at times maybe?) and there are plenty.
The book flows nicely, its fairly well written (as you would expect from Jill) but you can tell its an early one.

I think fans would find it ok and enjoy it for the most part.

I would like to thank Netgalley and Headline Book Pub Ltd for the advanced reader copy of "Kiss".
I am conflicted about this review. While I enjoyed the overall storyline and realize this is an older book that is being republished, it is such a departure from the Jill Mansell I've been reading for a decade. I missed the British spellings and humor that I've come to associate with her unique writing style. This would be a great book for someone new to this author and I highly recommend her and this book. However, longtime fans may find the 'Americanized' writing a big change.

3.5/5

What a fun book ! The review got my attention, and the writing kept me interested. Easy , enjoyable reading.

This was an entertaining, well-written book. A single mom and her late teens daughter cross paths with a newly single woman unexpectedly and they become roommates. They have very different personalities and lifestyles. They and their circle of friends experience a hilarious, unpredictable variety of events in their quest for love and fulfilling their futures. I enjoyed this book and would read other books by this author.