I thought this book was really good. It sucked you in and kept you interested until the last page. I was glad the hero and heroine ended up back together. I did kind of wish that the son would turn out to be alive if only for the sake of his mother and girlfriend who were grieving so profoundly.

As I read stories around the United States, I find some enjoyable reading, and some so-so reading. This mystery set in Connecticut falls under the so-so reading. The story centers on young love and old love with a mushy ending. A young eighteen-year-old boy, Charlie, dies a brutal killing. Charlie's mother old boyfriend arrives to learn what happened. The discovery stuns the reader and the people involved. Luanne Rice weaves witch craft and music into the story, but each does not reach the ultimate goal of entertaining. Not a series that captured my longing for more books. ( )

Already being a fan of Luanne Rice, I am always surprised by what she has in store for us. In my humble opinion, I think a lot of writer's have a certain style in which we know what to expect from them - I don't feel this is the case with Luanne. I have read several of her books, and every time am pleased with the vast array of topics that she covers.

In The Last Kiss, she brings us the story of a mother's loss. The devastation of losing a child and not know the reason behind it. A promising life gone in a moment's time, not leaving behind any clues as to why. It is also a tale of closure. Learning to love again, trust again, and believe that one can go on after a terrible tragedy.

I truly enjoyed this book. I do not find that it provided me a fluffy reading experience - it was not a fun book, but it was a book filled with hope and faith and love. The Last Kiss made me think about my own children and how I pray every day for their safety and well-being. I thought it was a beautiful story and I would highly recommend it. ( )

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Great read! Rice returns to Hubbard’s Point, Connecticut, and to characters from her beloved Beach Girls, to tell the haunting story of a close-knit community grappling with a heartbreaking mystery, and of a woman rebuilding her world and reclaiming a love she believed lost a lifetime ago.
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