What sort of read can readers expect when they pick up a
KISS novel? In other words, what sort of promise does KISS give to the reader?
KISS novels are pure entertainment!
They’re contemporary, glossy and chic, and promise readers a hit of romantic
excitement with a thoroughly modern twist! Smart and stylish, sweet or sexy, they
offer fun, flirty reads featuring smart, sassy heroines, equally matched by 21st
century alpha heroes!
Who would you cast to play a KISS hero and why?
Ryan Gosling in 'Crazy Stupid Love' is a great example of a
typical KISS hero, or Ryan Reynolds in 'The Proposal'. They’re alpha, gorgeous
and assertive, but they’ve got a fun, flirty side to them as well.
Who would you cast to play a KISS heroine and why?
Kate Hudson in ‘How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days’ could play a
KISS heroine well, or Mila Kunis in ‘Friends With Benefits’. The KISS heroine
should essentially be someone you're drawn to, someone you identify with and someone
you would like to be friends with in real life!
If KISS was a woman, what sort of cocktail would she
choose? What sort of cupcake?
She would definitely choose a
flirtini – vodka, champagne and pineapple juice - a bit of naughtiness, a bit of
glamour and a bit of sweetness! And as for cupcakes, definitely a triple
chocolate cupcake – there’s no point in doing anything by halves!
Where would she go on holiday?
She’d buy a one-way ticket round
the world, stopping off wherever she wanted! This heroine wants to experience
as much of life as possible, and make the most of what the world has to offer.
(Although anywhere renowned for its good-looking men would be a bonus…!)
What makes the KISS series unique?
It’s a collection of really original, sharply contemporary author voices,
that all offer a fun, flirty and emotional read. Each
author has a very unique take on romance and relationships, but they’re united
by their KISS attitude – to live life to the full!
What is the KISS sensuality level?
The KISS sensuality level varies - each month we have two
sexier books and two sweeter books. But whether the bedroom door is kept shut,
or flung wide open, there’s always heaps
of sizzling sensual tension!
One hears rumours of some really exciting upcoming KISS
novels, can you give a sneak peak about what is coming up?
We’ve definitely got some exciting
ideas in the pipeline! Our launch month alone features stories set in London,
Chicago and Melbourne so you can see we really want you to travel the world
with us! In the months after that we’ve got road trip stories, online dating
stories, working together stories, stories set in the world of fashion, a
Sliding-Doors esque story – you name it, we’ve got it! But if you really can’t
wait, make sure you check out Mira Lyn Kelly’s free ebook, ‘Waking Up Married’:
it’s funny, emotional and sexy and you can download it now here:
www.tryharlequinkiss.com!
Is there a continuity in the works? And if so, can you
share a little about that?
Yes, we’re very excited for our Wedding
Season quartet running from July to October, with a prequel included in all
June KISS books offering a tantalising taster! Written by Aimee Carson, Amy Andrews,
Heidi Rice and Kimberly Lang, this continuity
is about four friends whose friendship is torn apart by a secret when they’re
in college. Ten years later, they’re reunited by a wedding and scandal, sizzle
and love ensues… Think the ‘Sex and the City’ girls updated to the 21st
century!
Can you give some idea of the authors who are writing for
KISS?
There are so many brilliant
authors to introduce you to! If you like your reads hot-and-steamy, check out
upcoming titles by Natalie Anderson, Lucy King and Nicola Marsh. If you’re more
of a flirty-and-sweet reader, look out for Liz Fielding, Fiona Harper and Nina
Harrington. Either way, don’t miss our fab launch month, starring Kelly Hunter, Kimberly Lang,
Nikki Logan and Jessica Hart!
What are you looking for in a KISS author’s voice?
The series might being called KISS in the US and Canada,
but what series should interested UK readers be looking for?
We’re hoping to have KISS in the UK
progamme soon – we’ll be looking at how it launches in the US, and we’ll keep
you posted! At the moment, one KISS book per month goes out in our Modern series
so watch out for Ally Blake’s THE SECRET WEDDING DRESS (available now), Kimberly
Lang’s THE DOWNFALL OF A GOOD GIRL (available February 13) and THE TAMING OF A
WILD CHILD (available March 13).
Finally how many books are being released per month?
There are four books available each month, and each one is
unique, fun and compelling - we hope you love them all as much as we do!
KISS sounds like a fun line.
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