A sex columnist and a news reporter realize a fake relationship can help them both professionally and personally—but they aren’t prepared for the real feelings that start to develop beyond the headlines—from the bestselling author of It’s Different This Time.
A sex columnist and a news reporter realize a fake relationship can help them both professionally and personally—but they aren’t prepared for the real feelings that start to develop beyond the headlines—from the bestselling author of It’s Different This Time.
Lucy Reid is a sex columnist whose views on relationships aren’t exactly optimistic. Instead, she empowers her readers to embrace their sexuality and challenge the belief that you need a partner to be happy. That is, until her editor tells her that their readers are all in relationships . . . and the team thinks it’s time for something (or someone) new. To buy herself time, Lucy impulsively claims she’s just started a new relationship that she can write about. Enter Marshall Oakley.
Marshall Oakley is the new Senior News Writer at Lucy’s company. When the two meet at a work event, Marsh reveals that Julia, his ex of nine years, is getting married, and he needs a plus one to keep his family off his back. They agree to pretend to be in a relationship until the wedding—Lucy will be able to write about finding “the one” only to break up and prove to her readers (and her bosses) that relationships don’t solve everything, and Marshall gets a no-strings date to show off to his friends, family, and his ex.
But as they spend more time together, the lines blur and each begins to reevaluate their previously held views on love. As fear gives way to misunderstandings, can they find the courage to rewrite their story with a happily ever after?
“In Let’s Kiss and Tell, Joss Richard gathers all the best elements of a fake dating romance—blurred lines, confusing chemistry, physical affection that feels like more—and infuses them with an extra jolt of intensity. Lucy and Marsh’s connection is intimate, tender, and impossibly hot. It’s all set against the delicious backdrop—the high-stakes world of journalism. This book sizzles!”
— #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Carley Fortune
“Joss Richard is writing can’t miss romance. Fresh and flirty and deeply layered, these are stories that tug at your heartstrings. I love everything she does. Truly stories for the romantic in all of us.”
— #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, BK Borison
“Joss Richard's novels are my newest romance obsession. Like its predecessor, Let’s Kiss and Tell is a beautifully written, witty, and hugely entertaining novel that will sweep up its readers for its entirety. I love Joss’ books so deeply.”
— Hannah Bonam-Young, New York Times Bestselling Author
“Joss Richard has done it again! Scorchingly hot, but also perfectly tender, Let's Kiss and Tell offers so much dimension and depth. Lucy and Marshall are full, complicated characters and I loved watching them work through their preconceived ideas about love and relationships. Joss Richard is a true force in romance, and I cannot wait to see what she does next!”
— Naina Kumar, USA Today Bestselling Author of Just a Highland Fling
“Heartfelt, warm and with her signature romantic voice, Joss Richard delivers an emotional punch of a story about family, forgiveness and self acceptance all wrapped up in the rush and butterflies of an 90s rom com. I couldn’t put it down—a must read and a new favorite author! I’ll read anything she writes.”
— Peyton Corinne, USA Today Bestselling Author of Unbound
“Joss Richard is a master of slow-burn chemistry and tension. Like a nineties rom com movie in spicier book form, Let’s Kiss and Tell is a total delight—warm, sexy, and page-turning, with a delicious fake-dating premise and two complex, commitment-phobic protagonists you can’t help but root for. I loved how Richard takes us inside their heads, slowly peels back their layers, and shows them grappling with their fears in order to grow and change for each other."
— Clare Osongco, author of Unfinished Business
“As a former sex and relationships editor (with her very own drawer of gifted sex toys), it was such a pleasure to read a book that celebrates a woman’s sexual autonomy, championing an FMC that’s both confident AND vulnerable, in and out of the bedroom. Richards’ sophomore novel is a triumph and a fake dating romp for the ages. This one’s for independent lover girls everywhere.”
— Iman Hariri-Kia, author of Female Fantasy
"Let's Kiss and Tell is charming, distinctive, and so thoughtfully constructed. I loved it. Marsh and Lucy have palpable chemistry, but it's their unexpected and realistic vulnerability that made my heart soar. Joss Richard's voice is all her own--funny, discerning, and sharp. I can't wait for whatever she writes next."
— #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Lyla Sage
“Let’s Kiss and Tell is so good I had to read it twice. With characters who are so three-dimensional that it's hard to believe they're not actually ordering an oat milk latte somewhere, Lucy and Marsh will settle into your heart like friends you'd do anything for. Honest, sharp, tender, and hot, this story is for anyone who's ever worn a mask to protect their heart, or torn down all their walls for someone despite the risks. Joss Richards has done it again and written your new favorite book.”
— Victoria Lavine, internationally bestselling author of Any Trope But You
“Let's Kiss And Tell is a perfect summer read. I can't wait for everyone to meet Lucy and Marsh! Yet again, Joss Richard gave us scorching hot chemistry and swoon worthy love.”
— Sophia Benoit, author of The Very Definition of Love
“Let’s Kiss and Tell is a scorchingly hot and deeply intimate romance full of complex characters and chemistry that jumps off the page. I read it in one sitting, desperate to know how it ended but so sad when it was over! Joss Richard has quickly solidified herself as one of my favorite romance novelists.”
— Natalie Messier, author of Every Version of You
“Let’s Kiss and Tell is a refreshingly honest and heartfelt exploration of the bravery that it takes to fall in love. I was rooting for Lucy and Marsh from the beginning, and their fake dating romance gave me all the feels. Joss Richard has a fan in me!”
— Kristina Forest, USA Today Bestselling author of The Summer Girlfriend
“Richard delivers another knockout romance in Let’s Kiss and Tell, brimming with fake-dating goodness. It’s the perfect blend of intimacy, emotional complexity, and characters that will have you swooning straight through to the final page.”
— International Bestselling author, Bal Khabra
"On its surface, LET'S KISS AND TELL is a witty, bantery, tension-filled fake dating romance that had me simultaneously giggling and blushing. At its heart, it is a sex-positive exploration of love, growth, and empowerment. Joss Richard's sophomore novel is a stunner!"
— Falon Ballard, USA Today Bestselling Author of TOE TO TOE
"LET'S KISS AND TELL is the kind of summer romance you dream of reading: steamy, smart, and so effortlessly written! Joss Richard's fresh, sex-positive story sets a new bar for fake-dating - Lucy and Marsh have my whole heart!"
— Lavanya Lakshmi, author of Leave and Come Back