Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read.
Start by marking “Whiskey Kisses” as Want to Read:
Whiskey Kisses
by
In a small town about an hour's drive outside Dublin, theres a whiskey distillery.
Jim has worked in the distillery as its business manager since he returned to his home town after getting his degree. Whiskey is a slow business and rural life is quiet, but Jim takes it in his stride. That is, until the handsome and mysterious Mr Aiden Rooney moves into a room above the ...more
Jim has worked in the distillery as its business manager since he returned to his home town after getting his degree. Whiskey is a slow business and rural life is quiet, but Jim takes it in his stride. That is, until the handsome and mysterious Mr Aiden Rooney moves into a room above the ...more
Friend Reviews
To see what your friends thought of this book,
please sign up.
Reader Q&A
To ask other readers questions about
Whiskey Kisses,
please sign up.
Be the first to ask a question about Whiskey Kisses
This book is not yet featured on Listopia.
Add this book to your favorite list »
Community Reviews
Showing 1-30
Start your review of Whiskey Kisses
3.5 Stars.
An enjoyable short Novella.Perfect for a quick read.
Jim is in his late 20's.He's been to college,got his degree and now he's back home in a small Irish town working as a Business Manager for a Whiskey distillery.He's reasonably content with his life but he's not out to his family or anyone in town so he's conflicted when he meets Aiden, who is new in town.
Aiden is an Artist.Out and not ashamed of his sexuality at all,although he's not about to flaunt it all around town.
The attraction ...more
An enjoyable short Novella.Perfect for a quick read.
Jim is in his late 20's.He's been to college,got his degree and now he's back home in a small Irish town working as a Business Manager for a Whiskey distillery.He's reasonably content with his life but he's not out to his family or anyone in town so he's conflicted when he meets Aiden, who is new in town.
Aiden is an Artist.Out and not ashamed of his sexuality at all,although he's not about to flaunt it all around town.
The attraction ...more
If you're in the mood for a quiet, low-key story, with no theatrics or drama, Whiskey Kisses will hit the spot.
This is a novella (under 100 pages) told from Jim's first-person POV. Jim lives in a small Irish town and isn't out to anyone. Homophobia is still very much alive and well, so he prefers to hide. Jim manages a whiskey distillery, and his office window faces the pub where his sister works.
His sister has a crush on the new artist in town, a man named Aiden who lives above the pub. But ...more
This is a novella (under 100 pages) told from Jim's first-person POV. Jim lives in a small Irish town and isn't out to anyone. Homophobia is still very much alive and well, so he prefers to hide. Jim manages a whiskey distillery, and his office window faces the pub where his sister works.
His sister has a crush on the new artist in town, a man named Aiden who lives above the pub. But ...more
James is back home working at the local whiskey distillery. When he meets the new guy living over the bar his sister works at, he's attracted. See, no one, not even his family, know he's gay. It's time for him to confront his family and the town about who he is.
Let me first say, the writing grabbed me from the first sentence. This is told entirely from James' POV. The writing is beautiful. I've only read one other book by Anna Martin and it was a 5 star read for me.
This was a novella, and I ...more
Let me first say, the writing grabbed me from the first sentence. This is told entirely from James' POV. The writing is beautiful. I've only read one other book by Anna Martin and it was a 5 star read for me.
This was a novella, and I ...more
Anna Martin manages to tell a complete story of two people meeting, falling in love and having a future in just a few pages.
At times the narration was a bit poetic and at times it was prose. In both cases the telling of this story was great and the characters where even more so. They were fully developed and even though the mystery that surrounded Aiden at the beginning wasn't something big in the end, I wasn't dissapointed about the reveal. Ultimately, the whole thing came out of Jim's ...more
At times the narration was a bit poetic and at times it was prose. In both cases the telling of this story was great and the characters where even more so. They were fully developed and even though the mystery that surrounded Aiden at the beginning wasn't something big in the end, I wasn't dissapointed about the reveal. Ultimately, the whole thing came out of Jim's ...more
Jim moves back to his hometown to work on his family distillery in a small town outside Dublin. His life is pretty quiet, though he also keeps his sexuality under wraps due to small-town living situation. But when a stranger artist moves into a room above the local pub where Jims sister works, Jim finds that his life is about to change
While I appreciated the low steam in this book but overall I thought the romance was underwhelming. The story is written from Jims perspectives and I didnt feel ...more
While I appreciated the low steam in this book but overall I thought the romance was underwhelming. The story is written from Jims perspectives and I didnt feel ...more
Oct 19, 2017
Sara
added it
4 Hearts
Jim OShaughnessy has returned to his home town of Kilglass, Ireland after leaving for the big city of Dublin to get his degree in business and the recession hitting. Jim never though hed return after he left at age 18 but life happens and now hes back amongst the green and his family, though he isnt living life to the fullest.
As Jim tells us his story, we know that he isnt out to ...more
As I settled back into the life and the town Id walked away from, to my utter shock I found I loved it.
Jim OShaughnessy has returned to his home town of Kilglass, Ireland after leaving for the big city of Dublin to get his degree in business and the recession hitting. Jim never though hed return after he left at age 18 but life happens and now hes back amongst the green and his family, though he isnt living life to the fullest.
As Jim tells us his story, we know that he isnt out to ...more
This is a very short whirlwind romance between Jim and a new artist in town, Aiden. Being in a small town meant Jim is closeted and very close with his large boisterous family. Aiden is a little enigma and their romance was told in a rush manner. There were a lot of, few days later, few weeks later, months. The sex scenes isn't too graphic, more like classy-type. Despite the short length, I do feel their love for each other and the little gestures and gentle touches here and there were
...more
This is a pretty short story about two guys in a small town in Ireland who meet, fall for each other, and have to decide just how much of themselves they can or should show the world. And for the most part that is the entire story. There are some interesting side characters, but they dont get a lot of page-time, and Im always up for reading books set in the UK/Ireland area, but there wasnt really enough of the setting to really bring this world to life. And while I found that some of the scenes
...more
Oct 24, 2017
Isabella ~Mikku-chan~
rated it
really liked it
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
favorites,
arc-advanced-reader-copy
*~~*ARC kindly provided by the author to me in exchange for an honest review *~~*
I really liked the basic idea but unfortunately due to a few things I point out in a few moments, the book wasn't worth 5 stars, so only 4. :) Still it was a great book because I could feel with Jim.
He was a very pleasant character and because of the POV we had a strong connection to him. We got his insight, his observation of Aiden. Both guys have a strong attraction right from the start and it's Aiden who flirts ...more
I really liked the basic idea but unfortunately due to a few things I point out in a few moments, the book wasn't worth 5 stars, so only 4. :) Still it was a great book because I could feel with Jim.
He was a very pleasant character and because of the POV we had a strong connection to him. We got his insight, his observation of Aiden. Both guys have a strong attraction right from the start and it's Aiden who flirts ...more
4 stars for Whiskey Kisses by Anna Martin.
This was lovely! I actually didnt read the blurb before I started, but Ive enjoyed Anna Martins other stories in the past and I like her writing style, so I started this one feeling fairly confident that I would enjoy it. It was a quick read but I certainly didnt find myself disappointed, as it was a really nice, sweet romance. It was very low in drama/angst, and although I do enjoy a good angsty story, this was perfect for a relaxing couple of hours at ...more
This was lovely! I actually didnt read the blurb before I started, but Ive enjoyed Anna Martins other stories in the past and I like her writing style, so I started this one feeling fairly confident that I would enjoy it. It was a quick read but I certainly didnt find myself disappointed, as it was a really nice, sweet romance. It was very low in drama/angst, and although I do enjoy a good angsty story, this was perfect for a relaxing couple of hours at ...more
I received this book with the understanding that I could leave a voluntary and honest review.
In this book we meet James "Jim" O'Shaughnessys and Aiden Rooney. Jim is a man who lives in a small Irish town after college he comes back to his small town to work in the local whiskey shop as their accountant. He know that he will not get everything he wants living in a small town but he likes being close to his family. The only thing he wishes for a man of his own. No matter how much he might want it ...more
In this book we meet James "Jim" O'Shaughnessys and Aiden Rooney. Jim is a man who lives in a small Irish town after college he comes back to his small town to work in the local whiskey shop as their accountant. He know that he will not get everything he wants living in a small town but he likes being close to his family. The only thing he wishes for a man of his own. No matter how much he might want it ...more
3.75 Stars!
Jim works at a whiskey distillery in his hometown, where he returned after getting his degree. He is well in the closet, unsure if he can actually come out to his family. When he meets the mysterious Aiden, who Jim's sister has a crush on, he can't help feeling attracted to him, though. Aiden reciprocates Jim's feelings, but is Jim ready to come out for Aiden?
Okay, so before getting to what I liked, I have to say what I didn't like. Unfortunately, the start of the book didn't quite ...more
Jim works at a whiskey distillery in his hometown, where he returned after getting his degree. He is well in the closet, unsure if he can actually come out to his family. When he meets the mysterious Aiden, who Jim's sister has a crush on, he can't help feeling attracted to him, though. Aiden reciprocates Jim's feelings, but is Jim ready to come out for Aiden?
Okay, so before getting to what I liked, I have to say what I didn't like. Unfortunately, the start of the book didn't quite ...more
A sweet story with some sexy times - 3.5 stars.
This is the first book I've read by Anna Martin and I'm still trying to decide how I feel about it. It's a fairly short novella so it didn't take me long to read it. It's a sweet story about a young businessman who's not out to his family and an artist who comes to town.
Because the story is so short there's not a lot of time to develop the characters but I don't think that's what's bothering me. It could be that I'm not used to this writer's style ...more
This is the first book I've read by Anna Martin and I'm still trying to decide how I feel about it. It's a fairly short novella so it didn't take me long to read it. It's a sweet story about a young businessman who's not out to his family and an artist who comes to town.
Because the story is so short there's not a lot of time to develop the characters but I don't think that's what's bothering me. It could be that I'm not used to this writer's style ...more
~ 3.5 Stars ~
Anna Martin manages to tell a complete story of two people meeting, falling in love and having a future in just a few pages. At times the narration was a bit poetic, and at times it was prose. In both cases the telling of this story was great, and the characters where even more so. They were fully developed, and even though the mystery that surrounded Aiden at the beginning wasnt something big in the end, I wasnt disappointed about the reveal. Ultimately, the whole thing came out ...more
Anna Martin manages to tell a complete story of two people meeting, falling in love and having a future in just a few pages. At times the narration was a bit poetic, and at times it was prose. In both cases the telling of this story was great, and the characters where even more so. They were fully developed, and even though the mystery that surrounded Aiden at the beginning wasnt something big in the end, I wasnt disappointed about the reveal. Ultimately, the whole thing came out ...more
Whiskey Kisses was a wonderfully short, sweet, and just all-around charming story. A lot of times with shorter books like this, things can feel rushed or insta-lovey, but I never felt this during this read. The characters are realistic and immediately likable, and I thought the relationship between Jim and Aiden evolved naturally and without much drama.
Theres not much conflict in this story, its more a glimpse into the development of this new relationship between the two men, responses from ...more
Theres not much conflict in this story, its more a glimpse into the development of this new relationship between the two men, responses from ...more
Huh? I hesitated on this one and shouldve trusted my instinct. I soo did not groove with it.
James. Jim. Jaime. Well whatever you want to call him....was fleshed out enough to know him. But that didnt mean I found myself enjoying him.
Aiden? Hardly any history at all. We know scarce to nothing!
Jim is back home after his brief stint away. However, the jury is still out on that being a wise decision.
His big family? Not a fan. Especially his sister! He is supposedly closest to her but she was a ...more
James. Jim. Jaime. Well whatever you want to call him....was fleshed out enough to know him. But that didnt mean I found myself enjoying him.
Aiden? Hardly any history at all. We know scarce to nothing!
Jim is back home after his brief stint away. However, the jury is still out on that being a wise decision.
His big family? Not a fan. Especially his sister! He is supposedly closest to her but she was a ...more
I really wished this story was longer because i love to read more about our main character their family (especially Aiden's family and Jim's sister) because i would like to read why they react the way they did, and to see what the future holds, if they come around etc. It ended very abrupt and not everything was resolved. Maybe a sequel?? if thi was longer i think it could have been a 4-5 star read. But i did enjoy it and i love the writing style so 3+ stars :)
Jun 13, 2018
Gemma
rated it
liked it
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
good-pace-quick-reads,
sweet-romance
A short read.
This was a nice short story of two young men finding Love in our day and age, about acceptance and trust. The story was a little pushed together as it moved from one part straight onto the next without any gap or Break. Forcing you to reread a line or two so that you can make sure your going in the right direction.
This was a nice short story of two young men finding Love in our day and age, about acceptance and trust. The story was a little pushed together as it moved from one part straight onto the next without any gap or Break. Forcing you to reread a line or two so that you can make sure your going in the right direction.
Although the story is short, the relationship between Jim and Aiden is perfect. I thought, with Aiden being secretive, that the relationship might end and badly, but its obvious that they belonged together. It was a great short read!!!
...more
Nice good story but a little passive.
Part of the Bedtime Stories Anthology.
3.5 stars
My full review of this sweet and heart warming comfort read will follow soon.
I enjoyed the premise of the book, actually a really sweet setup. The romance was slow and beautiful and I loved it.
But.
Way too short. Like towards the end I felt there was a rush to finish, almost as if the author had a fixed word count to meet. So that kinda ruined the story for me, I'm afraid. A shame, cause with just a little bit more this would have been an awesome book.
But.
Way too short. Like towards the end I felt there was a rush to finish, almost as if the author had a fixed word count to meet. So that kinda ruined the story for me, I'm afraid. A shame, cause with just a little bit more this would have been an awesome book.
Full review at :
https://optimumm.blog/2017/10/31/review-whiskey-kisses-by-anna-martin/
James OShaughnessy lived at Kilglass, (a small Irish village) all his life. Hes 27 years, the middle son of a family of 7 children, gay and in the closet. He works at the local distillery, has his own home, but hes alone.
Aiden is 22 years old, hes an artist and comes to Kilglass during his trip around UK. Until he meets James, and the two of them start seeing each other.
It was an adorable novella. Full of ...more
https://optimumm.blog/2017/10/31/review-whiskey-kisses-by-anna-martin/
James OShaughnessy lived at Kilglass, (a small Irish village) all his life. Hes 27 years, the middle son of a family of 7 children, gay and in the closet. He works at the local distillery, has his own home, but hes alone.
Aiden is 22 years old, hes an artist and comes to Kilglass during his trip around UK. Until he meets James, and the two of them start seeing each other.
It was an adorable novella. Full of ...more
There are no discussion topics on this book yet.
Be the first to start one »
Readers also enjoyed
Anna Martin is from a picturesque seaside village in the south west of England. After spending most of her childhood making up stories, she studied English Literature at university before attempting to turn her hand as a professional writer.
Apart from being physically dependent on her laptop, she is enthusiastic about writing and producing local grassroots theatre (especially at the Edinburgh ...more
Apart from being physically dependent on her laptop, she is enthusiastic about writing and producing local grassroots theatre (especially at the Edinburgh ...more
Related Articles
Diverse voices and sparkling debuts dominate today's contemporary short story collections. For this roundup, we took a look at the ...
70 likes · 6 comments
No trivia or quizzes yet. Add some now »
