Kissing Frogs

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Pub Date Jun 06 2018 | Archive Date Nov 12 2018

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Description

What would you do if your mother advertised for a date for you, on digital-billboards across the London underground system, using a photo only a mother could love and a caption that begged ‘Date My Daughter (please)’? 

Kate Turner gets arrested for vandalism and then blackmailed by her mother and childhood nemesis Mark, into a “serious” two-month hunt for a boyfriend.

It’s turning into mission impossible. She can’t rely on the Underground posters. All she gets from them is a stalker and banned from the underground.

Seven weeks of trying every legal method of getting a boyfriend known to womankind and she finally meets Mr Perfect... but is he Mr Right?


* ​Kissing Frogs is a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy highlighting the often-hilarious perils of modern dating.

Authors Disclaimer: No frogs were harmed in the making of this novel.

What would you do if your mother advertised for a date for you, on digital-billboards across the London underground system, using a photo only a mother could love and a caption that begged ‘Date My...


Advance Praise

* * * * * Hilarious read. Laughed til I cried ... Definitely would recommend to others. (Amazon.com)
* * * * * I absolutely loved this book!!! I couldn’t put it down! Best romantic comedy I have read ever!! (BookBub)
* * * * *… Its like a chick flick in a book which made me laugh out loud. (Amazon.co.uk)
* * * * * Very enjoyable read, had me in stitches, great escapism, I would definitely recommend (Amazon.co.uk)

* * * * * Hilarious read. Laughed til I cried ... Definitely would recommend to others. (Amazon.com)
* * * * * I absolutely loved this book!!! I couldn’t put it down! Best romantic comedy I have read...



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It was a very entertaining book, and an enjoyable read. I strongly recommend if you like this genre.

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This is a fun and funny book that I just loved. Kate's mom has decided it's time for Kate to settle down and give her grandchildren. She takes extreme steps to help Kate find someone to settle down with....the kind of extreme steps that come with such fun accessories as handcuffs and restraining orders.... Truly, the author has taken a familiar trope and turned and twisted it into something unique and thoroughly entertaining.

If you enjoy the genre, you will love this book. This is the author's first novel, but I'm looking forward to reading her future books. She is an author to watch and I can't wait to see what she writes next.

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Mr right, Mr Wrong or Mr perfect. Good read. Enjoyed the characters but did feel it was slightly predictable. Would love to read more about the main female character again.

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When Kate Turner entered the subway station, didn't expect to see a huge picture of herself (and not a good one, either) advertising for a date with her. That's what happens when your mother is tired of not getting her only daughter married with children. Add Mark, a childhood nemesis, who encourages her mother to force her to go on some dates to find herself a husband in two months, and we have a delicious comedy, even if predictable.

Mark helps Kate find suitable men, after all, one has to kiss a few frogs between finding the one that hides the prince. But it seems the prince was not hiding among all those dating sites.

I really laughed aout loud at some absurd scenes, and I loved the bickering between Mark and Kate. That mom, though... let's say I wouldn't want her as mine.

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Given this book free to review. I really enjoyed reading this book. It made me laugh out loud. Not wanting to spoil anything I am so glad I am not on the dating scene. I haven't given it 5 stars because I kept wanting to shout out how can you not see that he fancies you..... Would happily read more from this author.

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Kate is 29 years old, single and living alone. Her mother is desperate for her to find a nice man and settle down, so much that she takes matters into her own hands and ends up advertising her daughter on the London Underground.

Yes Date my Daughter plan was in full swing and could be viewed on the tubes of London.
In order to give her mother peace of mind and to stop her from interfering Kate agrees to try to find a boyfriend.

However a few of disastrous dates, and a spell in prison, Kate beings to think that dating is pointless and she will never find the one. Despite her dating attempts is Kate looking in the right direction? Could the one be right under her nose?

When I read reviews about books that say 'very funny' or ' laugh out loud' I tend to be a bit wary, however Kissing Frogs was very funny and had me laughing after the first page. These made a great contrast as I was reading a gory psychological thriller beforehand, so it made a nice change.

Despite a predictable plot, I really enjoyed this book! Kissing Frogs would make a great winter read. Just curl up on the sofa with a hot chocolate, the book that will take you on a funny heart warming journey.

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Kissing Frogs by Tori Turnbull is the funniest book I have read in a long time, and I loved it. Kate Turner is 29 years old, and her mother is tired of waiting for grandchildren. So Mom advertised on a digital billboards in the underground of London, writing Date my daughter please with a terrible picture. It is a book where you laugh out loud and people stare at you. I strongly recommend this book for comedy romance lovers, you won't be disappointed. I will be reading more by this author.

I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

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I really enjoyed this book, we meet KT as she discovers her mum has taken out an advert to find her a date at her local tube station. I laughed and laughed at the antics her mother tried to get her a date in the quest for 'grandbabies' as a friend of mine is dealing with the same thing. KT handles this and other multitude of challenges thrown at her remarkably well whilst providing equal parts amusement and sympathy.

The ending is entirely predictable however I would still recommend this to others as the journey has some more usual twists and is an enjoyable read.

I got this as an early copy to review on netgalley so I am aware that formatting is still needed.

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Horrified to see her photo on digital screens in Pimlico tube station clearly stating that she was looking for a date, leads Kate Turner on a new path.
Kate's mum wants grandchildren and she thought this idea was brilliant. When family friend Mark turns he tries to support both of the ladies.
Will this plan work or will she have to keep kissing frogs until she finds her Prince?

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Great humorous book! I really enjoyed the extreme steps Kate's mom went to for her, proving that there is nothing you won't do for your child and to see her happy. The situations were at times hilarious and cringe-worthy (in a thank goodness that wasn't me kind of way). I am proud to say that I laughed my way through this book. I would definitely recommend it to others. I received a copy from NetGalley and the publisher and this is my honest opinion.

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Kissing frogs is a common analogy used especially by those looking for love. It is said that before you find the 'one' you would have to go through many someones to get to your prince charming. This is what Kate has to do after her mother advertises for someone to "please date her daughter".

Embarrassment aside, Kate has to go on dates to keep her mother from fulfilling the rest of her threats. What follows is a funny and relatable sequence of events as KT goes from one terrible date to another. The book cover actually shows one of those dates so you can guess how that one turned out. There is also an unfortunate experience with speed dating that left me giggling like mad.

Kissing Frogs is the perfect blend of romance and humor that will leave you in a good mood for the rest of the day. You will fall in love with Kate and Mark from the first chapter to the last. I highly recommend this book to romance/chicklit/humor readers

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