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April 1, 2021
GIVEAWAY - Bad Boy Romance Reads that Kiss & Tell
WIN 5 BOOKS
The danger, the control, the "oh no he didn't" reactions...all things we love about bad boy romances!
These five romance reads deliver on love that is found in the most unlikely places, and you can
win all five
in celebration of
the release of my new book,
Burning for Love
, on April 14th!
*
Burning for Love
is the sixth book in my
Burning for the Bravest Series
, which features New York City firefighters who love hard and make love harder. While each book in the series features a different couple, the books are intended to be read in order as the previous couples continue to be a part of the series. Get started with
Burning for More
(Book 1)
for free on Kindle Unlimited or get it on Amazon for only 99¢.
Want a Bonus Entry?
Join the
Romance Reads that Kiss & Tell Facebook Group
and
comment
on the giveaway post that is pinned in the announcements. If you like giveaways, man candy, talking about books, and meeting cool a.f. romance readers from around the world, then this is the group for you!
Read on to learn a little more about each of the books in this giveaway.
Burning for Love
by
Kaye Kennedy
Vicious
by LJ Shen
Don't Kiss the Bride
by Carian Cole
Break Me
by Geneva Lee
Reign
by Jessica Gadziala
Contest Rules
*Giveaway ends on April 13, 2021 at 11:59 pm EDT. Winner will be announced on April 14, 2021 and will be notified by e-mail. Winner must respond to that e-mail in order to receive the books. This giveaway is sponsored by Kaye Kennedy and is not affiliated with Amazon or the other authors.
January 11, 2021
GIVEAWAY - Friends to Lovers Romance Reads that Kiss & Tell
WIN 5 BOOKS
The playfulness, the natural chemistry, the shouting at the page for the characters to just do it already...all things we love about friends-to-lovers romances!
These five romance reads deliver on love that is built on a strong foundation of friendship, and you can
win all five
!
To celebrate the release of my new book,
Burning for You
, on January 19th, I am giving away 5 e-books by some of my favorite authors all with the friends-to-lovers trope. One winner will receive J.S. Cooper's new release
One Night Pact
, Jamie Schlosser's
The Fae King's Curse
, Heather M. Orgeron's
Breakaway
, J.L. Beck & C. Hallman's
Kissing & Telling
, and my new release,
Burning for You
.
*
Burning for You
is the fifth book in my
Burning for the Bravest Series
, which features New York City firefighters who love hard and make love harder. While each book in the series features a different couple, the books are intended to be read in order as the previous couples continue to be a part of the series. Get started with
Burning for More
(Book 1)
for free on Kindle Unlimited or get it on Amazon for only 99¢.
Want a Bonus Entry?
Join the
Romance Reads that Kiss & Tell Facebook Group
and
comment
on the giveaway post that is pinned in the announcements. If you like giveaways, man candy, talking about books, and meeting cool a.f. romance readers from around the world, then this is the group for you!
Read on to learn a little more about each of the books in this giveaway.
Burning for You
by
Kaye Kennedy
One Night Pact
by J.S. Cooper
The Fae King's Curse
by Jamie Schlosser
Breakaway
by Heather M. Orgeron
Kissing & Telling
by J.L. Beck & C. Hallman
Contest Rules
*Giveaway ends on January 18, 2021 at 11:59 pm EDT. Winner will be announced on January 19, 2021 and will be notified by e-mail. Winner must respond to that e-mail in order to receive the books. This giveaway is sponsored by Kaye Kennedy and is not affiliated with Amazon or the other authors.
November 5, 2020
GIVEAWAY - Love/Hate Romance Reads that Kiss & Tell
WIN 5 BOOKS
The witty banter, the push and pull, the shouting at the page for the characters to get over themselves already...all things we love about enemies-to-lovers romances!
These five romance reads deliver on the love/hate, and you can
win all five
!
To celebrate the release of my new book,
Burning for Fate
, on November 11th, I am giving away 5 e-books by some of my favorite authors all with the enemies-to-lovers trope. One winner will receive LJ Shen's
The Hunter
, Kristy Marie's
Subscriber Wars
, Kathryn Nolan's
Under the Rose
, Teagan Hunter's
Loathe Thy Neighbor
, and my new release,
Burning for Fate
.
*
Burning for Fate
is the fourth book in my
Burning for the Bravest Series
, which features New York City firefighters who love hard and make love harder. While each book in the series features a different couple, the books are intended to be read in order as the previous couples continue to be a part of the series. Get started with
Burning for More
(Book 1)
for free on Kindle Unlimited or get it on Amazon for only 99¢ (that couple's wedding is at the beginning of
Burning for Fate
!)
Want a Bonus Entry?
Join the
Romance Reads that Kiss & Tell Facebook Group
and
comment
on the giveaway post that is pinned in the announcements. If you like giveaways, man candy, talking about books, and meeting cool a.f. romance readers from around the world, then this is the group for you!
Read on to learn a little more about each of the books in this giveaway.
Burning for Fate
by
Kaye Kennedy
The Hunter
by LJ Shen
Subscriber Wars
by Kristy Marie
Under the Rose
by Kathryn Nolan
Loathe Thy Neighbor
by Teagan Hunter
Contest Rules
*Giveaway ends on November 10, 2020 at 11:59 pm EDT. Winner will be announced on November 11, 2020 and will be e-mailed. Winner must respond to that e-mail in order to receive the books. This giveaway is sponsored by Kaye Kennedy and is not affiliated with Amazon or the other authors.
September 20, 2020
GIVEAWAY - Doctor Love Romance Reads that Kiss & Tell
WIN 5 BOOKS
You go to the doctor to get a solution to a problem. Sometimes, that problem is being single, and sometimes the doctor can personally provide the solution.
These five romance reads deliver on the fantasy of falling for your doctor or your nurse, and you can
win all five
!
To celebrate the release of my new book,
Burning for Her
, on September 30th, I am giving away 5 e-books by some of my favorite authors all with the similar theme of finding love with a doctor or a nurse.
*This giveaway includes
Burning for Her,
which is the second book in my Burning for the Bravest series featuring New York City Firemen who love hard and make love hard. The series is intended to be read in order. You can read
Burning for More
(Book
1)
for free on Kindle Unlimited or get it on Amazon for only 99¢.
Burning for This (Book 2)
is free on Kindle Unlimited, as well.
Want a Bonus Entry?
Join the
Romance Reads that Kiss & Tell Facebook Group
and
comment
on the giveaway post that is pinned in the announcements. If you like giveaways, man candy, talking about books, and meeting cool a.f. romance readers from around the world, then this is the group for you!
Read on to learn a little more about each of the books in this giveaway.
Burning for Her
by
Kaye Kennedy
Honor
by J.L. Drake
Challenge
by Amy Daws
Hero
by Lauren Rowe
Wrong
by Jana Aston
Contest Rules
*Giveaway ends on September 29, 2020 at 11:59 pm EDT. Winner will be announced on September 30, 2020 and will be e-mailed. Winner must respond to that e-mail in order to receive the books. This giveaway is sponsored by Kaye Kennedy and is not affiliated with Amazon or the other authors.
August 15, 2020
New Release: Burning for This
Burning for This by Kaye KennedyReleases on August 18th! Pre-Order on Amazon for just 99¢ -> https://amzn.to/31ZQjrg
This is the second book in the Burning for the Bravest Series featuring New York City firemen. If you like alpha males with soft centers who love hard and make love harder, then this series is for you!
Read the first chapter of Burning for This now at https://www.kayekennedy.com/jesse
Here's a preview of Jesse & Lana's love story:
Lana
I went into my office in my brewery and grabbed a can from the mini-fridge under my desk. I returned to the taproom and put two glasses on the bar.
“This is the beer I brewed for our one-year anniversary party four months ago. I only have two cans left, but it’s my favorite beer I’ve ever brewed.” I popped it open and started pouring it between the two cups.
“And you want to share it with me? I’m honored.” Jesse grinned and I answered him with a smile of my own.
“It’s a New England Style IPA, which is like the step-son to an East Coast Style IPA.” I passed him a glass. “I went to college in New Hampshire, where I got a job at a brewery and worked my way up—first as a waitress, then a bartender, then they let me help brew. That’s where I really learned about beer. Not many people know this, but New Hampshire is arguably the IPA capital of the East Coast. In my opinion, some of the best IPAs in the country come out of that state. I thought it was only fitting that I brew that style for the anniversary since that’s what really got me to where I am today.”
His smirk told me that he was impressed. “I didn’t know that. My brothers and I went to summer camp in New Hampshire, but I was way more into chocolate milk back then than I was beer.”
I laughed. “You’re missing out.”
“Maybe we can go sometime, and you can show me what I’ve been missing.” He stared into my eyes and I couldn’t help but feel as if he were talking about more than just beer.
I lifted my glass, needing to break the moment for my heart’s sake. “Cheers.”
We clinked glasses, but before I could take a sip, Jesse said, “To you. For having the courage to follow your dream and the confidence to make it a success.”
I smiled, but looked down. Confident and courageous were not words I’d choose to describe myself. It was sweet Jesse thought that, but in reality, he hardly knew me.
He took his first sip, and his eyes lit up. “That’s unreal good.”
“I’m glad you like it.” A satisfied smile grew on my lips.
He took another sip. “No joke, this might be the best beer I’ve ever had.”
My cheeks blushed. “You’re just saying that.”
“Honest, I’m not. It’s hoppy, but smooth and juicy all at the same time. Every sip I take brings out more flavor.”
I had the biggest smile on my face. “Actually, that’s exactly what I was going for. I wanted it to develop on the palette. Take another sip and hold it in your mouth to let it warm up a little while you take a breath in and see what happens.”
He did what I said.
“Well?” I leaned on the bar, getting closer to him to hear what he thought.
“That’s so interesting. It went from smooth to,” he paused, thinking, “more dry.”
I beamed at his observation. “I dry hopped it with citra and mosaic hops for eight days, which really helped develop that complexity.”
He gave me a huge grin that showed off his dimple. “I love it when you talk dirty.”
I laughed and reached across to playfully slap him on the arm before taking a sip of my beer. I closed my eyes, savoring the smooth, creamy mouthfeel of the hazy brew. When I opened them, Jesse was staring at me—again.
“Now what?”
“Seeing how much you enjoy that reminds me of something.”
Not understanding, I cocked my head and asked, “What’s that?”
“I can’t say.” His smile was mischievous.
“Oh, now that’s not fair.”
“You really want to know?” He raised his eyebrows devilishly as he took another sip of his beer.
“I really want to know.” I leaned closer, pushing my boobs together in an effort to slyly seduce it out of him. As predicted, his eyes went directly to my chest, and I saw desire build in his eyes.
“It reminds me of how much you enjoyed our first night together. When my face was buried between your legs,” he said unabashedly.
My whole head got hot, and the flush spread down my neck and chest.
Be brave, Lana.
Staying leaned over as I was, I brought the glass to my lips again, slowly. His gaze followed. I took another sip, and when I pulled the glass away, I subtly traced my lip with my tongue and let out a tiny moan.
Jesse’s mouth fell open, and the air around us was suddenly just as charged as it had been that first night.
“Fuck,” he breathed.
I forced myself to back up, and I brought my glass to my chest, allowing it to cool the heat that had started as embarrassment, but quickly grew into lust. Jesse stared as the condensation dripped between my breasts, trailing a line down my cleavage.
“Lana,” he growled. My name was a warning on his lips.
I knew I was playing with fire. I just hoped that, this time, I wouldn’t get burned.
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August 9, 2020
GIVEAWAY - 5 Scorching Hot Romance Reads that Kiss & Tell
To celebrate the release of
Burning for This
on August 18, 2020 I am giving away five firefighter romance books from some of my favorite authors!
One lucky winner will receive FIVE e-books!
If you've gotten to this page, chances are you think firefighters are hot. Well, I'll be bringing you 8 New York City firemen who love hard and make love harder with my
Burning for the Bravest Series
, which will be fully released by early 2021! Until then, I'll get you started on a few other firefighter romance novels by some of my favorite authors that I hope you'll love as much as I did!
*This giveaway includes
Burning for This
which is the second book in my series. You can read the
first book in the series
for free on Kindle Unlimited or get it on Amazon for only 99¢. The series is best read in order.
Enter your email below to enter to win all five books in this
Scorching Hot Romance Reads that Kiss & Tell Giveaway
!
Winner will receive an e-book from authors Kaye Kennedy, Lucy Score, Weston Parker, Samantha Christy and Emma Renshaw.
(Enter your birthday if you like surprises and free stuff)
Want an extra entry?
Join the
Romance Reads that Kiss & Tell Facebook Group
and comment on the post for this giveaway, which you will find pinned in the announcements. If you like giveaways, man candy, talking about books, and meeting cool a.f. romance readers from around the world, then this is the group for you!
Read on to learn a little more about each of the books in this giveaway and to see the contest rules.
Burning for This
by
Kaye Kennedy
Protecting What's Mine
by Lucy Score
Light Up the Night
by Weston Parker
Igniting Ivy
by Samantha Christy
Ignite
by Emma Renshaw
Contest Rules
*Giveaway ends on August 17, 2020 at 11:59 pm EDT. Winner will be announced on August 18, 2020 and will be e-mailed. Winner must respond to that e-mail in order to receive the books. This giveaway is sponsored by Kaye Kennedy and is not affiliated with Amazon or the other authors.
July 28, 2020
Beach Bag Giveaway
To celebrate the release of
Burning for More
on August 5, 2020 I am teaming up with
An Unlikely Pear
, my favorite online women's shoe boutique, to give one lucky winner this beach bag of goodies!
The winner will receive this mesh beach bag, Turkish towel (made in Turkey), 27 oz. SIC insulated tumbler, a pair of studded sandals from
An Unlikely Pear
, and a personalized
signed copy
of my new release,
Burning for More
!
Leave your email below to enter to win this
Beach Bag Giveaway
, then follow the instructions to complete your entry.
(Enter your birthday if you like surprises and free stuff)
Burning for More
Book 1 in the Burning for the Bravest Series by Kaye Kennedy
Contest Rules
*Giveaway open to US residents only. Giveaway ends on August 4, 2020 at 11:59 pm EDT. Winner will be announced on August 5, 2020 on the
An Unlikely Pear Facebook Group
page. For your entry to be valid, you must do the second part, detailed on the confirmation page after you hit submit on this entry form.
July 22, 2020
GIVEAWAY - 5 Binge Worthy Romance Reads that Kiss & Tell
To celebrate the release of
Burning for More
on August 5, 2020 I am giving away five first-in-series books from some of my favorite authors!
One lucky winner will receive FIVE e-books!
If you're like me, you love getting sucked into a series and living in a new world for a bit with a cast of characters who feel like friends by the end. I'll be delivering on that with my Burning for the Bravest Series, which will be fully released before the end of the year! Until then, I'll get you started on a few other series that I hope you'll love as much as I did!
Enter your email below to enter to win all five books in this
Binge Worthy Romance Reads that Kiss & Tell Giveaway
!
Winner will receive a first-in-series book from authors Kaye Kennedy, Maria Luis, Claire Kingsley, Max Monroe, and Susan Stoker.
(Enter your birthday if you like surprises and free stuff)
Want an extra entry?
Join the
Romance Reads that Kiss & Tell Facebook Group
and comment on the post for this giveaway, which you will find pinned in the announcements.
Read on to learn a little more about each of the books in this giveaway and to see the contest rules.
Burning for More
: Book 1 in the Burning for the Bravest Series by Kaye Kennedy
Hold Me Today
: Book 1 in the Put a Ring on It Series by Maria Luis
Book Boyfriend
: Book 1 in the Book Boyfriends Series by Claire Kingsley
Wildcat
: Book 1 in the Mavericks Tackle Love Series by Max Monroe
Defending Allye
: Book 1 in the Mountain Mercenaries Series by Susan Stoker
Contest Rules
*Giveaway ends on August 4, 2020 at 11:59 pm EDT. Winner will be announced on August 5, 2020 and will be e-mailed. Winner must respond to that e-mail in order to receive the books. This giveaway is sponsored by Kaye Kennedy and is not affiliated with Amazon or the other authors.
April 16, 2020
Behind the Scenes: Burning for the Bravest Series
Fun Fact:
I was a firefighter in a previous chapter of my life, until an injury sustained in a house fire put an end to that. I was actually the third generation of firefighters in my family. I grew up with a father who is now an ex-chief, and I told myself that I would
never
date a firefighter...but then I fell in love with my Lieutenant.
After seven years together, our relationship ended, but I took with it a plethora of knowledge about the inner workings of the FDNY (that's the New York City Fire Department, in case you don't know). When I decided that I was going to get serious about publishing a novel, I knew it had to be in the romance genre, and I knew I had to write from experience - that's how Burning for the Bravest came to be.
I knew I could accurately describe the job, having done it myself, as well as the operations of the FDNY. Plus, the stereotype of firemen being sexy comes from somewhere, right? I don't think I've ever met a woman who hasn't had a fireman fantasy of some sort.
Introducing the Burning for the Bravest Series, featuring four brothers and their friends, all of whom are firemen in the FDNY.
Keep checking back for updates! If you want to be a part of the creation of this series, make sure to join my exclusive Facebook Group: Romance Reads that Kiss & Tell with Kaye Kennedy. See you in there!
Author Interview - Kaye Kennedy
Author Interview - Kaye Kennedy
Q: When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?
I started reading when I was three. My grandmother instilled the love for the written word in me from a young age. We also used to make up stories together about a little girl who got herself into all kinds of trouble. Maybe you'll see a line of children's books from me one day!
I wrote my first "book" in the fourth grade. I filled a marble composition notebook with a story about a little girl who found a portal in her backyard that took her to magical places. As an only child, I used reading and writing to entertain myself. The characters became my friends and I couldn't imagine my life without books. I started taking writing seriously when I was in middle school. I used to sit on the front porch and write on this old typewriter that my parents had. I decided then that I would be an author one day.
Q: How long does it take you to write a book?
The number of half-finished manuscripts on my computer is embarrassing! I'm a perfectionist and I always ran into the problem of trying to make my first draft a polished draft at the same time I was writing it. Once I figured out that editing while writing is the best way to kill a project, getting stories completed became easy. The most I've written in a day is fourteen thousand words, but I average about five thousand words in a day. My novels typically range from 70k - 80k words.
In theory, I could finish writing a manuscript in a week, but life tends to get in the way. The quickest I've gone from first words on the page to ready to publish is two and a half months, but that's about to get even shorter as I progress through writing my Burning for the Bravest Series. My first novel took me four months to complete my draft, but I went weeks without touching it before picking the project back up. Editing usually takes one to two months, depending on my beta readers' and editors' schedules.
Q: Where do you get your information or ideas for your books?
I write what I like to read. I create characters that make me fall in love, and I put them in worlds that I can imagine myself in. I always start by writing what I know. Again, being that I'm a perfectionist, I am a stickler for accuracy, so if I can start with something I already have knowledge in, that helps. I'll often incorporate scenes that come from something that's happened in my life or that is from a story I heard from a friend. Experiences spark creativity.
Often times I'll say, "I want to write a story about X," then I'll sit down and write a scene and let the story just come to me. I'll use people I know or characters in other books or movies as inspiration. Watching a fully-functioning character come to life beneath my fingertips is one of my favorite parts of being a writer. I wouldn't be surprised if there is a psychology degree in my future because I enjoy diving deep into the human psyche.
Q: What do you like to do when you're not writing?
I'm a CEO and I've started three businesses, so I'm a very busy entrepreneur! I live on the Florida coast with my husband and we like to spend a lot of time outdoors. The beach is my happy place. We're also foodies, so we enjoy delicious food and creative drinks. My favorite pass time though is reading. I love to escape into another world for a little bit every night.
Q: What kind of research do you do, and how long do you spend researching before beginning a book?
Since I start writing from something familiar, that helps cut down on my research time, which is crucial because...[perfectionist]. That being said, I still spend
hours
researching. I hate when I read a book that has a plot line or setting I'm familiar with and the facts are off; I refuse to be that kind of writer. Yes, there are times where you need to take some creative liberties, but I try to keep my stories as accurate as possible while still allowing the story to happen.
Q: As a writer, what would you choose as your mascot/avatar/spirit animal?
I had to ask my husband for help with this one! He says I'm a cat. I'm a silent observer which helps me build my idea bank for stories. I also retreat into myself when I write, going off into my own world. I'm nocturnal, like a cat, and I do my best writing late at night and into the wee hours of the morning. I'm a cat because I'm the one in charge of my novels, getting my characters to do my bidding without them consciously knowing it. I'd say that fits!
