sometimes what we want isn't exactly what we get.
Matt, a member of the band Shaughnessy, wants to join Broadway, unfortunately for him things don't go exactly as planned.

Vivienne finally has her life figured out, but then Matt comes home to hideout and after a rough start she realizes what she has isn't all she wants.

Through some rough patches they try to work things out because sometimes love finds you when you least expect it.

I give this book and author a five star review and highly recommend both.

One More Kiss is the first book in the Band On The Run Series and I can't wait for more. You get your first peek at Shaughnessy in This Is Our Song. Samantha brings some of Rory's story into One More Kiss as he helps his friend and bandmate, Matt, through a hard time. I really like the way she brought in characters from the other series I was familiar with.

I fell for the story and the characters in this book. It was romantic and emotional.

Matt Reed is in hiding. His recent failure has caused him to question everything in his life. The press is hounding him and making up stories to compound his failure. He has also spent the last 12 years running from his past. Vivienne Forrester likes her plans and she organizes everything to go according to plan. She was not thinking two years ago when she went to visit Matt backstage, but he does not remember the kiss that meant so much to her. Matt is back in her life and she wants to help him out of his self-imposed exile. The Shaughnessy band members all have deep issues to work through, but Matt must make the decision to want to be helped.
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I am a huge fan of Samantha Chase books so when I heard about this new series , Band on the Run I was so excited and I read One More Kiss as soon as I could and I loved it!

In this book we follow Matt and Vivienne, these two shared a kiss with each other years ago however Matt does not remember the kiss . So flash forward to the present Matt has found him self in sticky situation which causes him to have to travel back to North Carolina where he grew up , where he happens to hiding out at his best friends house and his best friend sister is Vivienne and while Vivienne brother is away in London ,Matt and Vivienne are staying at the same home and the attraction between them is undeniable. I loved the romance in this book , It was sweet , sexy and fun. the closer these two got was the more invested I was in there relationship. Samantha chase creates such wonderful romance in every one of her book and this one did not disappoint .I also love how both characters started to tackle some of there personal demons, it made me so happy to see that .There was so much going on this book , there was never a dull moment .I loved how this story linked with the shaughnessy family and how we got a sneak peak into what is going in those family members lives ,I loved that family lol . This story was wonderful ,with a sexy romance , characters that I just adored and the beautiful setting Samantha chase creates another fantastic story with One more Kiss.

One More Kiss was sweet , sexy contemporary romance that left with me the biggest grin on my face .I am so excited to pick up her next book!. If you love all theses things In your books I suggest you get a copy.

This was such a great story! I was a little apprehensive at first, but Matt was a guy that you have to love. When the band takes time to do solo projects, Matt attempts a broadway show that flops in its opening weekend. He turns to a friend who offers refuge. Unfortunately, the girl next door (or in the carriage house, as it were) is a little off limits. Vivienne is a food blogger who uses Matt as a lunch companion. Their fun, playful chemistry is adorable. Matt isn't just another drunk rock star who uses women. He's got such a good heart and is drop-dead-yummy. I can't wait to read more from this series.
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I will read anything that Samantha Chase writes. She has a way of making you care about characters long after the book is over. One More Kiss is the first in the Band on the Run series based on Riley Shaugnessy's band members. Matt Reed wanted to succeed on Broadway but he failed. He heads back to his hometown to hideout. While hiding out he runs into his best friend's sister Vivienne Forrester. These two are clearly meant to be together. I loved the chemistry between them! I loved the recipes! I just plain loved this book!

In One More Kiss, Samantha Chase presents a poignant, passionate story of one man’s triumph over personal and professional disappointments. As a guitarist for the legendary rock band Shaughnessy, Matty Read was used to success, parties and lots of media attention. The band members decided to take a break from touring to pursue different creative outlets. Matty chooses to perform a musical on Broadway, however, much to his disappointment the musical closed after 3 performances. While his band members have achieved success during the break, Matty has crashed and burned in a big way. Members of the media have questioned his singing ability and his work ethic.
Samantha Chase’s portrayal of Matt’s struggles takes on an edgy tone. In the novel, the reader senses the intensity of his inner struggle. Was he really the party hearty, Jack Daniels drinking rock star Matty Read? Or was he Matt Read; the singer songwriter from North Carolina?
Vivienne Forester is Matt’s best friend’s sister and she’s had a huge crush on Matt for years. A successful food blogger and editor, she is moving into a cottage on her brother’s property. Vivienne is not amused when her brother tells her that Matt is hiding out from the media at their home. Loved that the author provided a backstory to Matt and Vivienne’s romance as it clearly defined the difficulties faced by Matt’s rock star persona and provided the reader with Vivienne’s perspective.
I am glad the author chose to have romance between Matt and Vivienne progress slowly in this character-driven novel. Both characters need to sort out issues before they can take the leap from friends to lovers. Vivienne is one of Ms. Chase’s best characters. She’s is independent, smart and very career- oriented. Even though the chemistry between Matt and Vivienne sizzles during the novel, she is aware that Matt is restless. How can she have a serious relationship with a man who hiding out from reality?
The last few chapters are superbly written in this novel. Matt’s past and present seem to simultaneously collide in front of him. His friendship with Aaron, Viv’s brother, is tested and Riley presents him with a huge opportunity. Will Matt and Vivienne be able to exist in each other’s worlds? In One More Kiss, Ms, Chase delivers a terrific contemporary fiction novel with characters whose unique story has a perfect happily ever after!

Loved this story, the first in the spin off series of Band on the Run. of the Shaughnessy. Matt is a rock star, who has gone into hiding to deal with his personal demons. He is neighbors with Vivienne, a food blogger, who has everything in order and planned out. A friendship that develops into so much more, ok so there was that secret kiss two years ago, but Matt didn't remember at first.

Great chemistry between these two, loved how Vivienne really brought Matt out of his hiding. It was great to catch up with the Shaughnessy family. This is a book that will touch your heart, and not let go. Can't wait to read more in this series.

One More Kiss is the first book in Samantha Chases's new Shaughnessy spin-off series. The members of the rock band Shaughnessy all decide to take a break and try their hand at individual endeavors. For Matt Reed that includes giving Broadway a try. When that fails, Matt needs some place to escape from all the bad press. He returns to his hometown in North Carolina. Samantha once again spins a sweet romantic tale. This time the love story involves Matt and his best friend Aaron's little sister Vivienne. The story builds gradually drawing the reader into the tension between these two young people. I love the writing style used by Samantha Chase. I am never disappointed by her books. Be sure to get acquainted with Matt and Vivienne soon.

A kiss to remember

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Review Taking a break from his and his friends band, Shaughnessy, Matty Reed goes out on his own and fails miserably. So then taking a break from the shit storm that his life became after that he hides away at his best friend secluded home in North Carolina.
Blogger Vivian Forester is getting ready to move into the guest house on her brothers property after months of decorating and making it her own place.
When Viv finds out that her brother's best friend is staying at his house while her brother is in London she can't begin to process what to do to avoid the man she has kissed once, two years before and the object of most of her late night provocative dreams.
This begins the awesome story of love and redemption. For Matty and Viv, Viv and her Parents, Matty and his dad and Arron, Matty and Vivian. A love story intertwined in the past and the future.
An awesome read. Great characters and a feel good Happily ever after. Another great read from Samantha Chase that will keep you so wrapped up in the characters and their lives that you won't want to put it down. A spin off from the Shaugnessy family novels.

While the band is on hiatus Matt decides to try his hand at Broadway and it flops big time and the media has been merciless. In order to escape he has decided to stay at Aaron’s house who is his best friend not realizing that Aaron’s sister Vivienne would be staying in the guest house at the same time. Vivienne is a food blogger and was not impressed that Matt was staying on the property due to an embarrassing situation two years that he doesn’t even remember. As they spend time together while she tries out new cooking recipes on him they became close and were a perfect match for each other as she was very uptight and organized and he was a fly by your seat kind of guy. Samantha Chase has once again written a winner with well developed characters, chemistry and realistic family ties. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

Loved reading this book. Another great story by Samantha Chase. I love that her books grab your attention fom the beginning. A hard book to put down.

Honestly, this just ended up being an OK read for me. I really didn't like wither of the main characters. They both annoyed me. Matt was too self-centered and Vivienne was too uptight. I normally love sister of best friend romances, but this one just kind of fizzled out. I didn't buy into it. I probably won't continue with the series.

One More Kiss is the first book in the Shaughnessy Brothers spinoff series. And this series surrounds the boys of Riley's band. And One More Kiss is Matt and Viv's story.

Matt and Viv have known each other since they were kids. She is Aaron's little sister and that's how things have always stayed between them. There isn't any sort of lust or longing between the two of them from growing up.

Their story is like one we've all read before but it's Samantha's writing style that gives this book a little more flare and sweetness. Samantha has this way with her writing that melts your heart and has you loving her characters.

I really enjoyed watching these two warm up to one another and help each other out. They not only grow individually but they grow together too.

The book at points did move a tad slow for me, but that's how Samantha builds her stories - she gives you the slow burn. Another sugary, sweet romance in the bag for Samantha Chase!!

Welcome to the new series from Samantha Chase! This series is called “Band On The Run” and in it, we meet more members of band, “Shaughnessy”. Readers of Samantha Chase are familiar with the Shaughnessy family and Riley’s band. However, if you were to new Samantha Chase, you would be able to read this book and understand everything that is going on.

I can honestly say this is probably my favorite book from Samantha Chase! I had trouble putting it down, and when I did have to go back and actually do “adult” stuff, I couldn’t stop thinking about Matt and Viv.

One of my favorite aspects of this book is that while it’s a new series, and different direction for the author, she still maintained a lot of the qualities that make her one of my favorites. One example of this is that we see Matt talking to someone about how he’s feeling regarding the break from the band. Later, he opens up to Viv. Instead of making the characters rehash the same topic, this author simply conveys that Matt opened up to her. As a reader, we already know what is on his mind. I like this because it leaves more room for other parts of the story.

I really loved Viv’s character. I could see a lot of myself in her character and so I was able to align with her easily. Viv could be described as kind, caring, rigid, and maybe somewhat distant. She is focused on her career and is incredibly talented. The reason I list these things is because Matt brings her rest. Matt is the more spontaneous side of the relationship. He’s much more relaxed and I enjoyed seeing him bring that side out of Viv.

I think many times in books, we see characters that are really similar and we can understand why they get along. But in this book, the characters are similar but yet very different. I really enjoyed seeing the push and pull between Viv and Matt, and watching them bring out the best in each other.

I can’t recommend this book enough. I enjoyed it so much! It’s sweet, sexy, and one of the best love stories I think I have read.

: 3.75 stars--ONE MORE KISS is the first installment in Samantha Chase’s contemporary, adult SHAUGHNESSY: BAND ON THE RUN romance series- a spin off from her Shaughnessy Brothers Series. This is guitarist Matt Reed, and food blogger Vivienne Forrester’s story line. You do not have to have read the original series to understand or follow One More Kiss. Any important information from the previous series is revealed where necessary. We were first introduced to Matt in THIS IS OUR SONG (Shaughnessy Brothers #4).

Told from dual third person perspectives (Matt and Vivienne) ONE MORE KISS is a story of forbidden romance between guitarist for the band Shaughnessy Matt Reed, and foodie blogger Vivienne Forrester. For years Vivienne has had a crush on her brother’s best friends, the now famous rock guitarist Matt Reed, and when she finally had the nerve to do something about it, Matt was whisked from her life without a backwards glance. Fast forward two years and Matt Reed comes back to his hometown following a disastrous Broadway debut and attempt at a solo career. Hiding out until the media frenzy died down, Matt would find refuge at the home of his childhood best friend Aaron Forrester, wherein a relationship will ignite with his best friend’s younger sister. What ensues is the growing love between two people who have no idea how the future will unfold.

The romantic relationship between Matt and Vivienne is slow to develop as our story line couple dance around one another while Matt adjusts to time alone. Vivienne works from home and Matt offers to be her ‘guinea pig’ and taste test the recipes Vivienne has to offer. The romance is passionate; the $ex scenes are implied.

Riley and Savannah Shaughnessy (This Is Our Song) play secondary and supporting roles, as well as several members of the band who are also struggling in their personal and professional lives- while the band is on hiatus, Riley finds success with a solo career, Matt will find love, Julian begins to manage the career of an up and coming female star, and Dylan all but implodes. We are introduced to Vivienne’s brother Aaron-an over protective older brother who isn’t happy about Matt’s interest in his younger sister; and Matt’s father-a man who made Matt’s younger life miserable as the memories continue to assault our story line hero.

ONE MORE KISS is a story of romance and love; of second chances, trial and error, and acceptance of what was and what will be. The premise is sweet and lighthearted; the romance is sensual and tender; the characters are colorful and inspiring. ONE MORE KISS is a heartwarming look at falling in love and a happily ever after.

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This book is the first in the Band on the Run series... a spin-off from the Shaughnessy family series by Samantha Chase. I am in love with all the Shaughnessy books and this is no exception.

Matt (Matty) Reed is part of Riley Shaughnessy’s band and while the band is on hiatus, he tries his hand at producing and starring in a Broadway musical. Unfortunately the show is a flop and he begins to question his talent and his musical abilities. He chooses to disappear from public view to lick his wounds so to speak and ends up at his best friend, Aaron’s, house in his hometown.

He is looking for some time alone to reevaluate what he wants to do and does not expect to encounter Aaron’s sister Vivienne who is living in the guest house. He and Vivienne have a history… a few years in the past, they shared a kiss which Matt does not clearly remember due to his drunken state at the time. Vivienne clearly remembers the kiss and is heartbroken that Matt does not.

The more time they spend together, the clearer it becomes that they are meant for each other. Vivi draws Matt out of his self-imposed withdrawal from society and their relationship slowly blooms from a friendship into something much much more. Matt and Vivienne help each other deal with their emotional baggage and demons from their respective pasts on their journey to their HEA.

What I really liked about this book was the portrayal of Matty as a real person.. not just a rock star looking for fame and for notoriety. Samantha showed his emotional side and how his past affected who he is now. I would recommend this book without hesitation and look forward to more of the Band on the Run series!

One More Kiss is the perfect start to the new spin-off series Shaughnessy: Band on the Run. Samantha tackles several issues in this book and does so brilliantly. This is such an emotional, powerful, heart-warming story, one that you do NOT want to miss!
While the band is on a break, Matt is berated and belittled in the media after his Broadway debut tanks. He needs to lay low and, although he would rather be anywhere in the world than his hometown, he takes up his best friend Aaron’s offer to stay at his place while he heads out of town on business. Little does he know Aaron’s little sister, Vivienne, also lives on the property in the guest cottage.
Vivienne is a top notch food blogger and has recently remodeled her brother’s guest cottage and is ready to move in. When she comes face to face with Matt and realizes he doesn’t remember their encounter two years ago, the one where she stepped out of her comfort zone and kissed him, she is mortified and angry. Is she really that forgettable?
At first I was a little taken aback at how Matt was taking the media attacks on him and his performance on Broadway. I didn’t understand why he was taking it so hard and letting it make him cowar and hide. Then Samantha throws in the twist of his past and his father and it all made perfect sense. I think the scene between him and his dad was one of the most powerful and emotional moments in the book. Vivienne finally speaking up and expressing herself to her mother was another emotional scene written perfectly.
I appreciated how Vivienne flipped crap back on Matt and stood her ground, I can’t stand a weak and whiny woman as a lead character. Matt and Vivienne may have started out on the wrong foot, but once they opened up and actually communicated with each other things really begin to heat up. The chemistry was explosive and HOT. They are a perfect balance for each other. I loved watching them get to know each other, cooking together, becoming friends then lovers. Aaron’s reaction was both understandable and believable.
The whole book is wonderfully written. You will be anxiously turning each page, full of anticipation to see what happens next. Bravo Samantha!! Well Done!!

One More Kiss (Shaughnessy: Band on the Run Book #1) by Samantha Chase is a work of art! Matt “Matty” Reed is a selfish, self-centered rock star with a taste for whiskey. His first solo project, a gig on Broadway, gives him a solid reality check. Failure sends Matt into hiding and the hideout happens to be his best friend Aaron’s house in his hometown. This secluded hiding place also brings Matt back into Vivienne’s life.

Vivienne is Aaron’s sister and she has known Matt since they were kids. The thing is…Vivienne saw Matt two years prior and they shared a hot kiss that Matt doesn’t remember. The attraction between Matt and Vivienne is still front and center and as they spend time together (and kiss again) Matt remembers the first kiss.

Together Matt and Vivienne wander down the road to having a relationship. Vivienne helps Matt reemerge into society. Their relationship is sweet and while the heat is just under the surface, the relationship is more about support, trust, long conversations, and fun. This story is classic Samantha Chase and it left me, as the reader, with a smile on my face!