Charlotte promises her rakish neighbor a kiss if he will teach her awkward cousin how to waltz. Although she convinces herself the kiss will mean nothing, her feelings for the devilishly attractive baron begin to deepen. Can she protect her heart from the confirmed bachelor or will her impulsive bargain lead to romantic disaster?

One Little Kiss is available for pre-order (release date is June 27, 2023) HERE. The paperback version is available HERE right now.

How the Sausage Was Made

Believe it or not, One Little Kiss has been in development since late 2022. I prepared an extensive outline beforehand, including dialogue and scene snippets, and thought I would be able to hammer out the book in short order.

Hold the phone.

As I wrote, I begun to realize the conflicts were too easily resolved, the book was too short, and I had some character issues hampering the tone. When I was largely done with the manuscript, I had to weigh whether or not to toss the entire thing or begin a massive rewrite.

Nearly six months later, after a complete overhaul, the book weighs in at 378 pages, the characters are far more interesting than before, and the story is engaging. I delve into a great many more human flaws and weaknesses than I had originally planned, and I’ve taken some risks with my hero and heroine.

Orson Welles said in advertisements for Paul Masson California wine, “We will sell no wine before its time.” To paraphrase Welles, I release no book before it is ready. One Little Kiss is ready, so I do hope you like it.

~ Suzanne