REVIEW: UnConventional Kiss by KC Carmine & Katherine McIntyre (The UnConVentional Series #1)

UNCONVENTIONAL KISS

The UnConVentional Series - Book One

by Katherine McIntyre

Release Date: February 25, 2024

Review

You don’t need to be a comic fan to totally geek out on this super fun romance. Even the most clueless of us are ‘shipping Spiderman & Superman now! And honestly, I may never look at those body-hugging costumes the same again!

Two men who have been unlucky in love share a singular kiss that turns their worlds and hearts upside down.

Their connection speaks to how easily these two decide to experiment together. They may have different personalities but they each give the other something they’ve been missing.

“He was the first person who let me feel he could accept me for who I was, insecurities and all.”

Cay is a lighthearted, easygoing guy, who loves to make people happy. Beck is a bit more reserved and introverted. He hides his attraction a bit more, but the two of them together are adorable and hot as they explore one another and navigate the worry that once again they won’t be enough for someone. But that’s the last thing these two have to worry about. They are all kinds of perfect.

4.5 Superbat stars

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Synopsis

One Comic-Con. One chance encounter. One kiss that changes everything.

Beck

I never claimed to be easy to love. My steady stream of ex-girlfriends is proof positive, and my anxiety pretty much confirms I’ll be alone for the rest of my life. No matter who I date, I can’t ever feel completely myself.

At least until I met Cay, who’s bright, charming, and captures my attention from the start. And one kiss at a Comic-Con sparks some very not-straight feelings in me.

Cay

I’ve spent my whole life trying to make people happy, yet all my effort never seems to be enough. But when a blind double date lands me next to the guy I’ve been thinking about ever since Comic-Con, I’m ready to claim something for myself. Even if I’ve never been into guys before and I have no clue what I’m doing.

That single kiss sparked something in both of us that we can’t seem to deny, and we agree to fool around, exploring where this chemistry leads. All too fast, feelings take the wheel, steering me off the course of fast and easy. However, being bi is new for both of us, and when the time arrives to come out, I don’t know if I’ll be taking that step forward with Beck…or alone.

About KC Carmine

K. C. Carmine is a Polish-born writer, currently living in England. Her MA in English Philology and love of reading inspired her to start writing down the stories her imagination provided. As a member of the queer community, it is important to her that her writing reflects the diversity of voices around her. While she is a lover of erotica, she also enjoys horror, paranormal and mystery stories. When she’s not writing, she likes travelling, playing the guitar, video games, and reading.

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About Katherine McIntyre

I split my time writing stories with snark and heart, working with amazing authors to edit their manuscripts into shape, and working on clients as a massage therapist.

In my free time, I’m usually going on adventures with my husband, daughter, and friends or diving into a good book and curling up with the cats. I’m an Aries-Taurus cusp–which to any astrology buffs should tell you plenty. If you’re more into Myers-Briggs, I’m an ENFJ.

I’ve always wanted to heal and help, probably why I fell into massage and teaching yoga. And that shows through in my writing too–I ended up falling for romance as my primary genre because I adore the intricacies of human relationships and watching how love and affection can really help people heal from their wounds and grow.

I’m huge into family and community, which is probably why you find either family or found-family stories in almost every one of my books. The way people come together is inspiring, and I’ve got an overflowing love for the way people take care of each other. Those relationships are just as important as the romantic ones to me, and I love highlighting them in my work.

The biggest thing you’ll probably see in my work is hope. That’s not to say I can’t write sad situations or difficulties–our lives and stories are woven with them. But that’s never going to be the takeaway from my work, how the world is broken and trying to wear you down. I’m a realist, so I’m not blind to the tragedy and sadness out there, but I want to live in the hearts of people who care, who show compassion to one another, and prove that we humans can get something right. I want to explore how even though we’ve all got the ability to fuck up, we can overcome our mistakes and rise triumphant.

So there it is, folks–that’s me.

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