Last Kiss
Last Kiss
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Brief
354
Novel • Fiction
Connecticut • Contemporary
2008
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Luanne Rice's Last Kiss follows Nell Kilvert and Sheridan Rosslare as they grieve the mysterious death of Charlie, Nell's boyfriend and Sheridan's son, and hire private investigator Gavin Dawson to uncover the truth behind his murder. Grief and loss are central themes in the small coastal town of Hubbard's Point, Connecticut, where the novel takes place.
Emotional
Melancholic
Romantic
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
Reviews & Readership
6,196 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Last Kiss by Luanne Rice delivers a poignant exploration of love, loss, and healing. Readers appreciate the depth of emotion and well-drawn characters, though some find the pacing slow and the plot predictable. While the novel's setting and prose are praised, others feel it is overly sentimental at times. Overall, it resonates with fans of heartfelt stories.
Who Should Read Last Kiss?
Readers who delight in deep emotional journeys and family-driven narratives will savor Luanne Rice's Last Kiss. Fans of poignant, character-driven stories akin to Jodi Picoult’s My Sister’s Keeper or Nicholas Sparks’ The Notebook will find this novel’s blend of romance, mystery, and heartache compelling and hard to put down.
6,196 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
354
Novel • Fiction
Connecticut • Contemporary
2008
Adult
18+ years
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