Then He Kissed Me: A Cottonbloom Novel (Cottonbloom, 2) - Softcover

Trentham, Laura

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1250077648 ISBN 13: 9781250077646

Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2016

Synopsis

Can two hearts come together in one divided town?

As a boy, Nash Hawthorne spent countless afternoons on the Louisiana side of Cottonbloom with Tally Fournette, wading in the river, peeling oranges and catching frogs. When illness stole his mother, Nash yearned to take Tally and run away―for good. Instead, he crossed the state line to live with his aunt. It was a short distance as the crow flies, but it swept him into a whole new world...

After Nash left, Tally managed to struggle through her own losses without him. But now that she’s crossed paths with him again―at Cottonbloom College, where the grown-up, gorgeous Nash teaches history―she is reminded of their cherished youthful connection...and an attraction that has only gotten stronger with age. Between Tally’s possessive ex and Nash’s snobbish aunt, no one thinks they belong together. In a town torn apart by old resentments and rivalries, can they find their way back to the life they once shared―and turn their long-lost dreams into a real and lasting love?

About this title

About the Author

Laura Trentham is an award-winning author of contemporary and historical romance, including Caught Up in the Touch, Kiss Me That Way, and others. She is a member of RWA, and has finaled multiple times in the Golden Heart competition. A chemical engineer by training and a lover of books by nature, she lives in South Carolina.

Review

***Named an AMAZON and B&N BEST ROMANCE of July!******Finalist for the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award!***

 "Trentham revels in challenging conventions, and her latest Cottonbloom novel is full of endearing twists on tropes that are sure to delight. Her setting, a small, divided Southern town, is full of vivid details and vibrant characters. Best of all are the two reunited protagonists whose outer facades belie a complex blend of sympathetic doubts, fears, and passion that make them, and their relationship, wonderfully unique." 4 stars RT Book Reviews

"Appealing protagonists, a heartwarming relationship, and descriptions so vivid one can feel the steamy heat and the river mud between their toes make this a perfect, lazy summer read." - Library Journal


 "Trentham's handling of the big battles-class struggle, stalking, physical violence-is deft and personal, making for an easy read..." - Publisher's Weekly


"Do you like beta heroes? Read this book. Do you like second chance romances with sassy women and the quiet, but strong as hell men who love them? Read this book. Do you like small town romances that avoid saccharine and surrender to real? Read this book!" - Fresh Fiction



"This story focuses on the innocence of childhood, overcoming adversity, and how second chances do come around. Perfect for an afternoon read swinging in a hammock. You won't be able to put this one down until the last page. I HIGHLY recommend this book." - Book Review Crew, 5 stars!


"Who do I go to if I want to bestow a title on an author? Because with each new book this woman gifts to her fans and readers, the more I'm convinced that Laura Trentham is a small town romance writing genius. There wasn't anything I didn't love about Then He Kissed Me, so naturally, this 2016 favorite gets five-plus stars." - Dog-Eared Daydreams

**Finalist for the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award!**Named a Best Romance of 2016 by Amazon!

About this edition

• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1250077648
• ISBN 13: 9781250077646
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 320