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The Kiss Countdown by Etta Easton
Published by Berkley Publishing Group on April 9, 2024
Genres: Black & African American Romance Fiction, Romance, Romantic Suspense
Pages: 336
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A struggling event planner and a sinfully hot astronaut must decide if their fake relationship is worth a shot at happily-ever-after, in this starry debut.
Risk-averse event planner Amerie Price is jobless, newly single, and about to lose her apartment. With no choice but to gamble on her shaky start-up, the last thing she needed was to run into her smug ex and his new, less complicated girlfriend at Amerie's favorite coffee shop. Panicked, she pretends to be dating the annoyingly sexy man she met by spilling Americano all over his abs. He plays along—for a price.
Half the single men in Houston claim to be astronauts, but Vincent Rogers turns out to be the real deal. What started as a one-off lie morphs into a plan: for the three months leading up to his mission, Amerie will play Vincent's doting partner in front of his loving but overly invested family. In exchange, she gets a rent-free room in his house and can put every penny toward her struggling business.
In The Kiss Countdown by Etta Easton crafts a captivating tale of Amerie Price, a jobless, single woman who finds herself pretending to date astronaut Vincent Rogers to save face in front of her ex. As the countdown to Vincent’s mission progresses, their relationship evolves from a convenient arrangement into something neither of them can deny.
Easton masterfully navigates the complexities of relationships, both with others and oneself, as Amerie’s initial desperation evolves into a profound exploration of self-worth. The dynamic between Amerie and Vincent is electric, their banter sparkling with wit and underlying affection.
The Kiss Countdown is a journey of self-discovery, a testament to the power of vulnerability, and a celebration of the leaps of faith we take for love. Easton challenges us to consider what we are willing to risk for the chance at something extraordinary.
Overall, The Kiss Countdown is a stellar addition to the romance genre, offering readers a blend of humor, heartache, and hope. It reminds us that sometimes, the most significant leaps lead us to the most unexpected and beautiful places.
Reviewed by: Orsayor
