Book Review – Painting Kisses

So, the title of this book () did nothing for me but I have read  and loved it, so I was willing to look past the title.

Lia Carswell is good at what she does, even if it isn’t as glamorous as her old artist life in Manhattan. The popular waitress works hard in a small Salt Lake City diner, with the goal of easing her sister’s financial strain. And with her witty personality and good looks, she’s something of an enigma to the male customers who vie for her attention. Ever the professional, Lia keeps her distance, with one exception. Aidan is a breakfast regular, and his gentle, clever teasing draws Lia’s attention and builds an easy rapport between them, though Lia would never let their relationship get serious, especially since he’s not the only one trying to catch her eye. Her handsome neighbor Griff has been hinting that he wants more than a neighborly relationship.

Then her old New York artist life comes knocking, and an offer is made for a series of commissioned paintings. Lia knows it would ensure financial security for her family, but she doesn’t know if she wants that life anymore. When she undertakes one final project, she reawakens her heart and soul. And as she finds herself falling in love and needing an outlet more and more, she realizes her paintings might be her saving grace.

MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS:

I really liked the idea of this book.  The struggle between Lia and Aidan makes sense to me.  They both have to overcome their concerns of what people think about them, and their careers.  Maybe it is the designer in me, but the description of the gallery room with paintings doesn’t sit right with me.  I just dont visualize the room the way it was described.

I loved the book, I have thought about it since, like you remember the stories of good friends.

Details:

Author: Melanie Jacobson
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ISBN-13: 9781621088516
Publisher: Covenant Communications