An Unexpected Kiss
by Alexa Aston
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Pub Date Feb 04 2025 | Archive Date Feb 07 2025
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Description
A kiss is just a kiss—or is it?
Three families—the Worthingtons, Alingtons, and Fultons. Ten cousins named for Roman and Byzantine rulers and their spouses. And ten occasions when a kiss which will change everything for the couple involved.
Welcome to the new Regency world created by best-selling author Alexa Aston in Captivating Kisses!
A common laborer who becomes a marquess. A caring debutante who wants to be more than a pretty face in a pretty gown. An unexpected kiss, which changes the course of their lives . . .
London dockworker Julian Watts was born out of wedlock. Raised by his seamstress mother, he has only known gnawing poverty. Through a remarkable discovery, he morphs into Julian Barrington, Marquess of Aldridge. Thrust into a world he never imagined, Julian grapples with his newfound status and the weight of the responsibilities that come with it.
Lady Ariadne Worthington is on the verge of making her come-out when she meets her family’s new neighbor, a titled gentleman that she is inexplicably drawn to. Lord Aldridge becomes friendly with her brother and cousin, and the more time she spends in the marquess’ company, the more their attraction grows.
An unexpected kiss from Julian leads Ariadne to believe he will pursue her, but once the Season begins, he dashes her hopes, ignoring her and dancing with nothing but wallflowers. As a diamond of the first water, Ariadne has her pick of suitors, yet the come-out Season she had long looked forward to now holds no appeal because of her broken heart.
Will Julian find the courage to conquer his self-doubts and court the love he so desperately desires, or will he allow his feelings of inadequacy to prevent him—and Ariadne—from finding lasting love?
Each book in Captivating Kisses is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order.
Captivating Kisses
Book #1: An Unexpected Kiss
Book #2: An Impulsive Kiss
Book #3: An Innocent Kiss
Book #4: An Unforeseen Kiss
Book #5: An Enchanting Kiss
Book #6: An Urgent Kiss
Book #7: An Unforgettable Kiss
Book #8: A Promising Kiss
Book #9: A Possessive Kiss
Book #10: An Irresistible Kiss
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 01172025AUKAA |
| PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 247 |
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Featured Reviews
Kim V, Reviewer
An Unexpected Kiss, is a great book and sets up the series nicely. Julian catches onto what is expected of him after being a Marquess unexpectedly. Ariadne is very unsure about her first season. She asked all the correct questions so she was mostly knowledgeable about what to expect. Julian's actions are a surprise to not only her but her family also. I enjoyed reading this book and can't wait for the next book in the series.
Cherie S, Reviewer
Polite Society, Fate, Family, Delightful:
I absolutely loved Julian the poor incredibly handsome dock worker who became the Marquess after the death of his unknown father.
His life has now changed, and destiny is now on his doorstep when he happens to meet his neighbor Ariadne a beautiful girl ready for her first season to start.
Fast friends Ariadne helps Julian through many situations that polite society demands along with some blossoming attraction.
This is a lovely story that starts a new series that involves a large family and follows some of the characters into their own story that brings forth more first kisses that leads to more smoldering ones.
A lighthearted read involving family and friend dynamics, snooty mothers, doubts, desires, and a few eye-opening shocks I didn't see coming.
😭Tissue Box Moment: When Julian meets up with parts of his family.
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