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Kissing Cousins
~A short Novelette Teen Love Story, 7,755 (Word Count)
Nyla West was a freshmen at James Taylor High. When Chase Donovan, a six feet tall popular basketball player, says, "What's up?" to her in the hallway, it was love at first sight. Well, at least for Nyla anyways.
Just when things were getting hot and heavy, Nyla and Chase's mothers tell them they can't see each other anymore because they're cousins.
Chase refuses to fall for it and continues to pursue Nyla anyways. Nyla gets pregnant and her mother wants her to do the unthinkable but Nyla has her heart dead set against it. That is until she finds out that she's not the only one with child.
Nyla West was a freshmen at James Taylor High. When Chase Donovan, a six feet tall popular basketball player, says, "What's up?" to her in the hallway, it was love at first sight. Well, at least for Nyla anyways.
Just when things were getting hot and heavy, Nyla and Chase's mothers tell them they can't see each other anymore because they're cousins.
Chase refuses to fall for it and continues to pursue Nyla anyways. Nyla gets pregnant and her mother wants her to do the unthinkable but Nyla has her heart dead set against it. That is until she finds out that she's not the only one with child.
- GenresYoung AdultShort Stories
37 pages, ebook
First published March 26, 2014
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June 5, 2016
There are so many good reviews on this novel, and I honestly can't understand it. Sure, this book could be good for young teens to read and then discuss with their parents, but the writing style of this novel was the biggest turn off for me. It's very short, and as a result feels very rushed. The characters were flat and unmemorable, and I found myself constantly checking my progress through the novelette to see how close I was to finishing. If the author had put more effort into fleshing out the characters and making them (especially Nyla and her mother) seem more realistic, maybe this book would have had more of an impact. Without that, the message falls flat, lost to the lacking prose and flat characters.
April 12, 2014
Good read
This was a good book. It is one I think all young ladies should read then have a discussion with there mom afterwards. Nyla was like any other young girl that has their first love. I enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it.
This was a good book. It is one I think all young ladies should read then have a discussion with there mom afterwards. Nyla was like any other young girl that has their first love. I enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it.
March 31, 2014
Excellent read and cute story. More young adults should read this so it can be a lesson for them
April 13, 2014
Wow that shit was crazy.I have seen that happen a couple of time lol.Well I'm glad her life turned life turned out better.Cant wait for part two
May 6, 2015
Author: Heaven Fox
Title: Kissing Cousins
Plot: Nyla West falls in love with Chase, a popular boy in her high school. Her mother tries to stop their relationship by telling Nyla and Chase are cousins. Nyla's mother tells Nyla to end the relationship because she thinks Chase is not right for her. But Nyla does not listen to her mother. When Nyla gets into trouble her mother comes to her rescue and helps her out.
Setting: In a small hometown, James Taylor High School
Characters: Nyla, Chase, Gia, Nyla's Mother
Point of View: First Person
Theme: Teenage Love
Style: ebook, realistic fiction, Young Adult Fiction
Copyright: 2014
Notes: This is a good book for young adults to read. This book teaches responsibility.
Title: Kissing Cousins
Plot: Nyla West falls in love with Chase, a popular boy in her high school. Her mother tries to stop their relationship by telling Nyla and Chase are cousins. Nyla's mother tells Nyla to end the relationship because she thinks Chase is not right for her. But Nyla does not listen to her mother. When Nyla gets into trouble her mother comes to her rescue and helps her out.
Setting: In a small hometown, James Taylor High School
Characters: Nyla, Chase, Gia, Nyla's Mother
Point of View: First Person
Theme: Teenage Love
Style: ebook, realistic fiction, Young Adult Fiction
Copyright: 2014
Notes: This is a good book for young adults to read. This book teaches responsibility.
July 26, 2016
This is was an ok read, I just wish it was a little longer. The author touched on, how kids think they know better than the parent but, in reality they don't. There were two parents trying to protect hearts from being broken. Nyla though that Chase loved her but, he proved her thoughts wrong. I actually felt sorry for Nyla at one point. it took some years but, Nyla was able to realize that Chase doing her the way he did, was for the best. Chase has a wife, kids, and they were still living with his mom.
May 31, 2016
Straight To The Point
Great book to give adolescents girls going through hormonal changes and thinking they're experiencing true love while sacrificing themselves. Short but with all of the details necessary to make a point.
Great book to give adolescents girls going through hormonal changes and thinking they're experiencing true love while sacrificing themselves. Short but with all of the details necessary to make a point.
July 8, 2016
A good story and cautionary tale for young girls...Moms know best. She should have listened to her mom.
I don't want to spoil the story, but I think the young woman should have owned up to her mistakes and responsibilities and kept her child. Sorry, but I didn't agree with the abortion.
I don't want to spoil the story, but I think the young woman should have owned up to her mistakes and responsibilities and kept her child. Sorry, but I didn't agree with the abortion.
February 26, 2015
Ehhhhh
This book was not what I thought it would be from reading the title it was okay not great okay
This book was not what I thought it would be from reading the title it was okay not great okay
August 11, 2016
Good
Good but very short. Gave !e something to read he last hour of work. Wish it was more to this story
Good but very short. Gave !e something to read he last hour of work. Wish it was more to this story
August 15, 2016
Bizarre twist in the end. An okay read. Reminded me of myself when I was younger.
August 26, 2016
Entertaining
This is a good short story for teenagers. There's a definite lesson in this story that I wish to share with all youth. It was entertaining and a quick fun read
This is a good short story for teenagers. There's a definite lesson in this story that I wish to share with all youth. It was entertaining and a quick fun read
September 14, 2016
It's cool
It was a coo story,crazy outcome I wanna see what's gonna happen with the cutest guy on campus now I need more
It was a coo story,crazy outcome I wanna see what's gonna happen with the cutest guy on campus now I need more
November 20, 2016
Could've been better!
The book was OK, but it seemed really rushed. Also, it didn't have a lot of depth. It really could've been better.
The book was OK, but it seemed really rushed. Also, it didn't have a lot of depth. It really could've been better.
February 15, 2019
Ugh, this book about teenagers read like a teenager wrote it, which is probably more realistic but is super annoying as an adult woman to read. I don't understand the mothers deciding to tell the kids that they were cousins, when they weren't? I'm still unsure. Maybe talk to the girl about how the boy already knocked up some other girl. I just can't with this book.
October 21, 2020
Great read for teens
Read this one young people, and believe me it can happen to you. First love is hard and can break your heart. Parents do know some things, they been through some stuff to. So listen to your parents if only to hear what they say. We always hope you can think for yourself. 4 out of 5 stars cause book was a little to short.
Read this one young people, and believe me it can happen to you. First love is hard and can break your heart. Parents do know some things, they been through some stuff to. So listen to your parents if only to hear what they say. We always hope you can think for yourself. 4 out of 5 stars cause book was a little to short.
December 14, 2017
Nice Teen Novella
I didn't know this was a teen novel when I started reading it. It was a cute novella that I would give to a niece or granddaughter. Wish there was a little more to the story.
I didn't know this was a teen novel when I started reading it. It was a cute novella that I would give to a niece or granddaughter. Wish there was a little more to the story.
April 5, 2018
Good read
This story had a very good storyline but I wish it was longer. More teenagers need to read this book. If a guy ask you to do something that will cause you to do something wrong he’s no good for you.
This story had a very good storyline but I wish it was longer. More teenagers need to read this book. If a guy ask you to do something that will cause you to do something wrong he’s no good for you.
March 6, 2020
Did she learn her lesson.??? Will she make the sane mistake again.?? Did she finally have the talk with her mother about the🐦 🐝 ??? What is the moral of the story!?? How do we feel about abortion!??
I HAVE QUESTIONS!!!
I HAVE QUESTIONS!!!
November 27, 2016
Greatt
This book is really good it gives the aspect on being young and in love and the getting pregnant it was really good
This book is really good it gives the aspect on being young and in love and the getting pregnant it was really good
July 23, 2018
Good book
Keep me on my toes, could not put the book down. Very interesting can't wait to continue on with the rest of the series.
Keep me on my toes, could not put the book down. Very interesting can't wait to continue on with the rest of the series.
September 30, 2018
Great book
I loved it
It was one of the best books I've read in along time
I would remend this book
I loved it
It was one of the best books I've read in along time
I would remend this book
December 10, 2018
Why did I even bother?
January 22, 2019
Rubbish
What can I say some of this book didn't make sense at all , sorry but not a be star from me
What can I say some of this book didn't make sense at all , sorry but not a be star from me
Shelved as 'no-way'
November 18, 2019When even the synopsis has bad grammar...
August 6, 2020
Think
Lesson learned. There are times when our parents are the last people we want to hear, but listen. Our parents are there for more reasons than we know.
Lesson learned. There are times when our parents are the last people we want to hear, but listen. Our parents are there for more reasons than we know.
December 13, 2020
Good book
Sometimes listening to mom is the best thing you can do lol...good lesson for upcoming teens and young adults... great works issues to tackle
Sometimes listening to mom is the best thing you can do lol...good lesson for upcoming teens and young adults... great works issues to tackle
March 19, 2017
It was ok
I thought they could have done better with details but overall pretty good!!! OK book overall! I would not read it again
I thought they could have done better with details but overall pretty good!!! OK book overall! I would not read it again
March 5, 2017
Great read for young girls
This is great for young girls who are becoming interested in boys for the first time. Eye opening for them to see the pros and cons of being sexual active. As well as the thought process from both angles.
This is great for young girls who are becoming interested in boys for the first time. Eye opening for them to see the pros and cons of being sexual active. As well as the thought process from both angles.
September 1, 2016
Quick read
Good read. Moral of the story? Mother's are always right. Listen to your parents bc they may have been down that road before and they are trying to save you the heartache
Good read. Moral of the story? Mother's are always right. Listen to your parents bc they may have been down that road before and they are trying to save you the heartache
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