The Kiss That Saved Me

Remember my review of The Kiss That Killed Me? Well, I’m back with the second book in The Tidal Kiss Trilogy by Kristy Nicolle, The Kiss That Saved Me. In case you haven’t had a chance to pick up the first book, I’ll try to avoid spoilers as well as I’m able, so the first won’t be ruined when you do read it!

Heat Level: ♥♥

Overall Rating: 6/6 Glass Slippers

Genre: New Adult Paranormal Romance

Things have been difficult for our girl Callie. Sure, she’s got a second chance at life with the mega hot Orion as her main man, but not even some rock hard abs and a piercing blue eyes can save her when she delves deeper into her new self, which puts the future of an entire race into her hands. Callie is growing into her own and maturing into a true leader. Still, it’s more than most teenagers can handle, and while being the rulers of the mermaids sounds like a dream, she and Orion have a bit more on their plates than they were prepared for. It’s possible that a new, dark, force is coming into play…one that Callie might give in to.

Once again, I was really pleased with the book as a whole. Nicolle has really given us a second book to sincerely immerse ourselves in. Well, almost literally, as the underwater wold she paints seems positively perfect, as long as we ignore the whole “that group of oceanic baddies is trying to kill the good guys” thing. Wouldn’t you for a glorious tail and unending life? Remember, always be yourself, unless you can be a mermaid. Then totally be a mermaid. So, if true love, a thrilling plot, and a captivating wold is your thing, grab a copy of The Kiss that Saved Me now.

The Kiss That Killed Me

As you might now, we’ve been totally swamped with requests from lovely authors wanting up to take a look at their work. So, sometimes things get lost in the shuffle. I recently refound this gem in my amazon library and now I’m kicking myself that I was such a mess last month. Y’all know I love the hell out of some mermaid books, so I was right pleased when Kristy Nicolle sent me The Kiss that Killed Me, book one in The Tidal Kiss Trilogy.

Heat Level:♥♥

Overall Rating: 5.5/6 Glass Slippers

Genre: New Adult Paranormal Romance

Callie is new to adulthood and ready to take on the world, no matter what anyone says, especially her jerk of a step-dad. College looks like her only escape until her 18th birthday party at her friend’s beach house. After she tells a pushy gentleman caller where to shove it, she meets a handsome stranger on the dark shore of the empty beach. Orion is tall with piercing blue eyes and a swoon worthy accent. Even after they part, he’s still on her mind. When they finally meet again, a single kiss unleashes her past, and her future. Her life is forever changed as she is thrust into the world of oceanic peoples; mermaids. Sounds like a dream, right?

Things get complicated when she learns the rules of her transformation and discovers a prophesy that only she has the power to change. What path will Callie take? The one with her soulmate beneath the waves, or the other as a human, living an average life with her loved ones?

This was a fun read, you guys. It had just enough magic to be a fanciful ride, but not too much where you felt like you were reading a kid’s book. There’s a thin line between the two and Nicolle really put out a lovely novel. And, get this, she’s self published! She’s another self publisher that shows you can put a well edited book on the market without a traditional house to work with. Nicolle put the time into honing her craft until she was ready to give us a smooth read with no continuity errors and little to complain about. Sure, there were some grammatical errors, but for a 22-year-old who’s written a well received series, they’re easy to overlook.

PS… wait for my review of book two, coming soon!